http://e-archives.lib.purdue.edu/botpdf/BOTM18960609.pdfPurdue University June 9-1896Meeting of TrusteesPresent Messrs. Stuart, Banks, Beem, Johnson, Van Natta, Harrison, Barrett, O’Brien, & Martin.Minutes of Feb. 3 read and approved.The list of candidates for Ph.G provided for at the Board meeting Feb 3, was presented and approved. Said list reads as follows:Graduate in Pharmacy Ph.GEdward Leander MertzJohn William AlmondJoseph Anthony DemmingJohn Peter FritzJoseph Frank ReinhartAlonzo David McDonellHarry Albert BirkEugene Ferdinand KratzerEdward Rolland HackettHarry Elmer FreehaferCarl SchillerDavid Charles JordanJack Ernest BlinnInez ThompsonEmil Matthias SchnaibleHarry Carson HunterFrederick Henry EbershoffCharles Edward IncoWilliam Wood MulkeyFranck Porter HoopengardnerClarence Melville McKellipsLorenzo Blair KingHarry Eugene WeinlandHenry Gustave FoehlWilliam Richard BannonCandidates for the degree of Pharmaceutical Chemist were in accordance with official list granted diplomas.Ph CWilliam R. BannonHarry E. FreehaferJohn P. FritzClarence M. McKellipsErnie N. SchnaibleHarry E. WeinlandCharles E. IncoEdward L. MertzAlonzo D. McDonellInez ThompsonCharles E. VanderkleedThe salary list for 1896-7 presented by President Smart was approved by the Board; see file “A.”The resignation of Prof. H.B. Smith was read, and on Mr. Johnson’s motion accepted, and President Smart requested to convey to Professor Smith the appreciation of the Board of the faithful services rendered.On Mr. Beem’s motion the Board declared vacant the positions held by Miss Abby P. Lytle, Miss Anna Von Holland & Mr. D.M. BallickThe list of parties nominated by President Smart as additional Instructors and of those to take the places of members of Faculty resigned was approved by Board. Said list reads as follows:To Board of Trustees, Purdue UniversityI hereby nominate the