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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Western Military Academy, Upper
Alton. Ill.

Professor Edward Wyman, LII. D., one
of the leading educators of st. Louis, almost
a quarter OF a century ago bought a tract
of land near Alton, ILL.,, now Upper Alton,
called 1t "Wyman Institute" and the old
er folks still remember 1t by that name,
though since 1892 it was incorporated and
envy. The academy is admirably situated.
It has desirable conditions of healthfulness,
place sufficiently removed from the danger
oGs enticements of the city, and yet within
easy reach Of city patrons. Its objects are
to provide a training broad enough to pre-
pare cadets for any American scientific
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Rubicam shorthand College.

1t mas spacious quarters OH the seventh
floor CT the Missouri Trust building, ST.
Louis, and at northwest corner of Grand
and Finney avenues. The excellence of its
methods of preparing pupils for active bust
hess life has earned for il a broad reputa-
ton. Many OF its graduates are IN splendid
positions in the city and elsewhere. Courses
are given by mail as well as al the school
on very reasonable terms. 1t is exclusively
for young women and ladies. a night
school is also conducted for young men
and women at the Grand avenue branch.
This department opens September 10.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
University of Notre Dame, Notre
Dame, Ind.

This ~well-known institution, founded IN
1872 will begin its school year September Il.
The course of study embraces classics let
science, pharmacy law, civil, mechanical
and electrical engineering, architecture and
thorough preparatory and commercial
cuIIrses, Ecclesiastical students are given
sneciai rates. tor boys under 10 accommo-
dations are given in st. Towards Hall. The
nresident, the Rev erend A. MCrrissey, c. S.
C., will furnish Information upon applica-
tion.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Missouri Military Academy, Mexico
Missnuri

This is the ninth year for this we'll
known institution. The college proper is
made up of several fine buildings on
grounds comprising 100 acres. The grounds
are laid out so that students may enjoy
hunting. fishing, swimming and boating.
The faculty is made up Of university grad
yates of national reputation. The course of
study is not unlike that of military acad-
emies and universities. The fall term will
begin early in September. and more detailed
information will be quickly supplied by
Colonel w. D.. Fonville. the superintendent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Underwood College, 81. Charles, Mo.

In the picturesque city Of st. Charles, on
the Missouri River, thirty miles from St
Louis. is located Underwood Cillege. This
college was founded in 1881. and has kept
pace in every way with the march OF
progress in education. and Is to-day one Of
the most select as well as high-class seats
of learning in the West. TIL chief idea Of
this school is to provide a homelike place
for young ladies', where they will be free
from the distractions of the sociar homo
circle and can devote their time to the
study of thse things which all yung women
should learn, and yet have a most COM
Portable place in which to study. The col
lege building itself is a homelike structure
IN appearance, and is furnished throughout
with all the modern health appliances. The
boarding department is under efficient man
agement, and the table well served. The
faculty consists of teachers of acknowl-
edged ability and success in their several
departments. NJ H.. Reaser. Phi. D.. is
president, and is the busiest man In the in
stitution. since he gives his personal atten-
ton to all details
The school proper is but twenty-three
miles from st. Louis and about fourteen
miles from the Worlds Fair Grounds. st.
Louis may be reached by steam and electric
car lines. The grounds and campus COM
prise thirty "crs~. Fall term will open
about September IL i
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
American CONSERVATORY. Chicnrn. ILL.

This musical institution is located at Kim
ball Han, 239 to 25S Wabash avenue, Chi
cago, Ill. 1t possesses unrivaled advantages
for the study of all branche of instSu-
ments, vocal music. composition. anna
art. elocution and Delsarte. The director
is JOIN J. Hattsteadt. assisted by a corps
of fifty eminent instructors. Fall term be-
gins September s. Many free advantages be-
offered. and a department is conducted for
the training of teachers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Berlftz School of ~anguages st.

This system of schools Is located in all
the principal cities of the United States and
Europe. The st. Louis schools are in the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT building, Broadway and
Locust street, and in the Odeon on Grand
avenue. Private lessons. class lessons, prac-
teal business training are given by native
teachers only. a feature Is a trial lesson
free. The local director is a. Hollwitz.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
ST. Louis -uniyersitx. St. Louis. Mo.

This popular and well-known institution
is located on Grand avenue between West
Pine and Lindell boulevards. The courses
embrace classical, scientific and CONNER
cial. The military department is in charge
of a United States Army officer and thor
on. Glasses will be resumed Tuesday. Sep
TENDER 2. The president is the Reverend
w. B. Rogers, S. j..
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
ST. Louis School of Fine Arts, ST. Louis,
Mo,

This is a school of decorative design, com
plete in all departments. as well as in
other branches of fine and applied arts. 1t
is so conducted that students may enroll at
any time and receive instructions from
teachers from the art schools Of this coun-
try and Europe. The director is Halsey G.
Ives. who has a national reputation in his
work. The twenty=rinth year will open
SeDtember %
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Southwestern Business College, st.
Louis, Mo.

The Southwestern Business and Shorthand
College is always open. The school has i
Tine suite of rooms in the Burlington build
ing, No. $40 Olive street, and the location
is as convenient as could be found in the
city. The managers try to secure their pr-
pills positions in the city when their educa-
tons are finished in keeping with their abil-
tiles. The courses taught are complete
business. commercial, shorthand, bOokkeeD-
ing, expert accounting, civil service and
English. A night school is also a feature
of this college. For Information write +.
H. Fritch. the principal. The day and night
term will begin Monday, September l.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
BENTON College of Law, st. Louis, Mo.

This night school of law vas organized in
1886 and Incorporated in 1897 as the Benton
College of Law. 1t was recognized by the
General Assembly in 1893 by enacting that
persons who shall have completed its course
and received from it the degree of Bachelor
of Laws shall be admitted to practice with
out further examination. This school Is To-
Gated in the Y. NJ. c. A building. north
east corner Franklin and Grand avenues.
The faculty embraces thirteen of the leading
lawyers in st. Louis, while the Board OF
Judges and attorneys OF this city. Evening
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Mound City Business College, St. Louis,
Missouri.

Special inducements are being offered to
applicants who enter prior to September s..
The college is located in the Mermod-Jac-
card building, Broadway and Locust street.
Any one desiring information. not having
time to call in person, can either write or
telephone. The course is that usual with
q first-class business college.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30

school, college or university; to. secure
balanced development, whatever his uI-
innate course may be, and to give TO
its graduates sufficient military insetruc.-
ton to prepare them to be officers or
the militia in times of peace and to
organize and discipline volunteers in case
of war. The academy IS designed for cadets
from u to 20 years of age. Some kEowl-
edge of the rudiments of school learning IS
desirable before entering, but admission Is
not conditioned urOn any special prepara-
tory or previous scholarship. The athletic
outlook for the ensuing year is fiatterinS, a
military band is to be organized, while the
addition of a postgraduate department has
made an enlarged faculty necessary. Colonel
Albert Matthews jackson. A. NJ, IS
principal, and Captain George ID. Eaton as
demic year begins September Il.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Kenyon Military Academy, Gambler,
Ohio.

This military Institution Is located IN
what is termed 'The Beauty Spot of the
World" Gambler Is solely a school town,
The campus and grounds embrace sixty
acres, on which are golf links and a COM
plete gymnasium. This school prepares for
all colleges or business. It is in its seventy
ninth year. and the regents are Professors
C.. n. Wyant and II. +. Williams.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Kemper Military School, BoonyiIle,
Missouri.

The founder Of this institution was Pro-
fesscr L. T. KeElper, and the present prin-
cipal is Colonel T. A. Johnson, A. NJ.
There nave been no abrupt changes in main
agement or policy. and the school as it is
Gus development along well-tried and sue
cessful lines. The objects sought to be at
tanned by the educational work pursued
here are TO give boys from the age of u
upwards the most thorough grounding pos
sible in all those parts of their educational
course which constitute preparation for col
lege, the professional school, the United
States Military and Naval Academy, or for
business life, so to guard and influence the
life of the student with the restraints and
guidance of a well-ordered home as to en-
able the development of his character and
the growth of noble and manly principles
OF conduct; to keep pace with the develop
ment of his mind and body. and to secure.
by means of military exercise and disci,
pine. correct physical development and
training. That this has been accomplished
may be seen by many letters in the school
catalogue from old-time students whose
children are now here. Several years ago
over $1,000 was expended in new buildings
and improvements; extension Of courses In
science. with new laboratory and apDaratns
has been made. The military denartmant
has been recognized by the United Statas
government. involving detail of an army ~
I,cer as professor of military science and
the issue of a full equipment of a%rtiIIerv
arms and ammunition. Fifty-ninth ve5r
opens September IL. Se"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
The St. Charles Military College.

This well-known institution OF learning
justly claims 10 be the oldest chartered col
leSe west of the Mississippi River. In the
year 1881 she was empowered by the state
Legislature to grant diplomas. confer de-
SreeS, etc, and for nearly three-fouTthS OF
4 century has trained young men in tins
and the adjoining States for the duties and
obligations of manhood. Many OF asF
graduates and former students have flied
and are now filling. some of the most re
sponsible positions in church and State.
Situated in the suburbs of ST. Charles,
Mo, a town OF 1900 inhabitants. only TWEEN
ty-two miles from ST. Louis. and connected
with same by steam and electrician rail-
Ways. she has many advantages TO offer
the prospecting student. The great Worlds
and can be easily resched by electric cars
in a very short space of time.
The city. of st. Charles is noted for the
culture and refinement OF her citizens. With
her thirteen churches. her splendid public
schools; with Underwood Female College.
one OF the finest schools for young women
in the West; with her Catholic and Luther
an institutions; and. finally. with st.
Charles Military College for young men and
boys, she has great reason to be proud.
1t is said that when Athens was in the
zenith of her glory and was replete with
works of her sculptorS and painters. every
citizen was a connOisseur of art. Ones en-
vironments, though inanimate. have q great
deal to DO with his education. The grounds
of the st. Charles Military College are an
inspiration TO every student of aesthetic
tastes, for the large campus is beautifully
shaded with forest, Ornamental trees and
shrubbery. while the ground is covered with
a lovely carpet of richly-colored blue grass.
Located on a rise in the most elevated pUc-
ton of the city. supplied with water of IN
excelled GOODNESS and purity, with new
buildings and modern. qp-to-date equip
merits, including a chapel. library, labOra-
tory, gymnasium, athletic field, tennis
courts and parade grounds, the st. Charles
Military College is an ideal school home for
young men and boys.
AT present the college is under the nan
asement of the Reverend George ". Bruce,
A. NJ. and Colonel r. T. Goodwin, two
experienced educators. well known through
out the South and West. where they have
spent many years in school and college
work. On the 18th OF September the bugle
will sound the assembly" possibly to
grandsons of some of those who attended
old st. Charles College" in the early
fOrtieS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Beethoven Conservatory of Music. St.
Louis. Mo.

This ~well-known musical institution under
the direction of the Brothers Epstein, is
considered to-day the leading music school
of the West. Scholars from all parts of the
United States come to st. Louis to receive
the advantages offered by this excellent
conservatory. All the departments are in
the hands Of artists of recognized ability.
The piano department is under the direction
of the Brothers Epstein, who, with a score
of experienced teachers, have produced
many well-known ~pianists. The vocal de-
partment is in charge of Mr.. E. A. Taussig,
whose reputation as a first-class vocal
teacher has been proven by the engagement
choirs of st. Louis. The violin department,
looked after by Messrs. c. Jacob and c..
Tholl, has achieved remarkable results in
the past two years. All the different de-
partments are equally attractive, as only
the best teachers are selected by the
Messrs. Epstein. At the last graduating
exercises in June forty-one pupils received
diplomas and eleven gold medals. The
Beethoven Conservatory West End Branch
is in the Odeon building, corner Grand and
Finney avenues.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30

from the college proper. there are four
departments, namely, Shurtleff Academy:
School Of Music, in charge of Professor w.
u: Armstrong. who is vice president for
Illinois of the National Music Teachers,
Association; Shurtleff Divinity School and
the College of Liberal Arts.
The opportunities and advantages onered
by this institution are similar TO other IN
situations of learning. The college build
inss are Six In number and occupy delight
ful location in the midst of a broad cam
pus, dotted with forest trees. The equip
mient OF the buildings are modern and COM
plete. Students of both sexes are admitted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Private Shorthand College,, st. Louis,
Missouri.

Miss Barnes conducts this lay and night
schol 1T 3j0l, 1903 and 800 Olive street. In
the daytime ladies are admitted exclusively
and night classes are conducted for both
ladies and gentlemen. Individual instruc-
tions are given by expert teachers. Terms
are VERY reasonable.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Leigh Bros.' Business College, st.
InnfS Mo

This college is located at 1902 North Fourth
street. directly opposite the Planters Hotel
instruction is given in SHORTHAND. type
road accounting. Sessions are day and
night in order TO accommodate the cen
yenience of pupils.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
shurtlen CoIlege, Upper Alton. III.

In the West. and its seventy-sixth year will
begin September II. It Is located in the
twenty-five miles from ST. Louis. The fac
ulty of twenty-one experienced and trained
educators, headed by President Stanley A.
Mckay, D. D., are a strong body of Chris
tan men, devoted to their work. Aside
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
College of COMMERCE. st. Louis. No.

inns IS Iocateu at NO. Jul Morgan street.
typewriting, with spelling. composition and
grammar, shorthand. bookkeeping, civics
and commercial law. 1t has also a three
years course for younger pupils and con-
duets a night school. For particulars call
or write.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30

is nonsectarian. but positively Christian.
Especial and individual attention given, n
boys are equipped for any college or uni
yersity. The faculty is strong. equipment
fine, good gymnasium and the original
methods employed have given the school q
success of over half a century. Colonel c.
". Fowler the superintendent. will open
the institute September 9. The gradutes
are commissioned by the State.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Borges Spanish School. ST. Louis, Mo

tablished two years ago, is located on the
thirteenth floor, Missouri Trust building.
TRANSACTIONS are given especial attention.
College is open all year and fall term be-
gins early in September.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30

and Locust streets. Opens September %.
The dean is John II. Kennerly, NJ. D. ID.
D. s.
Smith Academy. Washington avenue and
Nineteenth street. 1t is a preparatory
and business. Fan term begins September
.. Charles P. Curd, principal; Edward +.
Jackson. a. NJ. acting principal.
St. Louis Manual Training School. Wash
ingtOn avenue and Eighteenth street. A
secondary school, giving thorough training
in mathematics. science, language. tool
work and drafting. Three years coursa.
c. Nj. Woodward, a. b. Phi. D. director.
The twenty-frst school year for this de-
partment of the university will open Sep
TENDER p.
Mary Institute will open September % in
its new building on Lake avenue, between
Mcpherson avenue and Westminster place.
A completely equipped school for girls and
young women. Edmund H. Sears, A. NJ,
principal.
w. S. Chaplin. LII. D.. is chancellor;
George NJ. Bartlett. general secretary.
Either of these officers will supply any IN
wanted about the university and
its branches.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30

building. The downtown college is located
In three rooms on the seventh floor u the
Holland building. It's a day and night
school, and instructions are given IN all
business branches. such as shorthand, beck
penmanship, etc. The conductors OF the
school say that the rule is thoroughless
and accuracy. The downtown night school
opened August %. Catalogue and further
Information will be sent upon application.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Cottey College, Nevada, Mo. :

Cottey College and Conservatory of MUSIC
Is located at Nevada, Mo-. 1t is beautifuIy
situated in the midst of a large, well-snadedl
campus. The buildings ana equipments are
splendid. About $1,000 has been spent IN I'M
provements during the summer. Inc large
faculty. selected from the finest colleges,
universities and Conservatives OF Europe
and America. affords the best faculties Tor
thorough and rapid progress in al depart
ments. The conservatory OF music is fully
complete upon the plan OF the European
Conservatives. This fact has. been demon
strated by sending students from this col
lege to the Royal Conservatives OF Brus-
sells and Client. That the enthusiasm Of the
conservatory has reached a high ebb is at
tested by the fact that four more "Cottey"
graduates will sail for Europe to-day
Misses Ernie LENNON, Eula May and Hell
en- Howard-to complete their artistic edu-
cation in music. and Miss Nellie Lowe. to
study languages and art. TIL college has
been under the management of Mrs. ". A.
p. Stockard for eighteen years. The cele-
brated Doctor and Nine. Edward Biitz
have been in charge of the conservatory
seven years. The outlook for the ensuing
year indicates a large ATTENDANCE. and stu
dents who are yet undecided are requested
to apply at once. The nineteenth annual
session will open Tuesday, September IL.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Burgess Shorthand College, St. Louis,
HfEGnurf

This school is located at 29 North Car
dinaI avenue, or Thirty-first and owe
streets. The day school embraces a four
months course and the night school a six
months course. Terms very reasonable.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Haid's Business Academy, st. Louis,
Missouri.

This business college is located at No. 1914
Aubert avenue, where individual instruc-
tons are given in shorthand. typewriting.
bookkeeping, p~enmanship, arithmetic, Ger
man, etc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Kentucky Military Institute, Lyndon,
Kentucky.

F1fty-seven years ago this seat of learn
ing was founded at Lyndon. KY. a country
place, nine miles from Louisville. Parents
unable to decide what to do with their
boys are urged to select this institution. It
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Missouri College of Law, St. Louis

This institution is located in Century
building ana IS n day and night school
Tho-e interested are invited to send for
catalogue and particulars to the president,
William ]. Hopkins.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
University Military Academy, CO.
lumbiu, nO,

This is a home schoo. adapted for twenty
boys. II was chartered in 1885,. and pre-
paTes thoroughly for college and business.
Special care is given young boys over 9
years of age. The principal is John 3.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30
Ott School of Exnression. Chicago. In

The OFT School of Expression. dramatic
Fine Arts building. Chicago. prepares for
the stage, lyceum and lecture platform. The
president is professor Edward Amhurs OFT.
Phillip Gerard" Sour Grapes How to
Use the Voice" How 10 Gesture Those
desiring professional training of the char
acter described are invited TO write for cat
aloSue and other literature.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-30

sessions only are held and fall term opens
Monday, September Is. The dean is George
L. Corliss, LII g., who will be pleased to
supply information to those interested. The
graduating class last spring numbered TWEEN
ty-one.