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^^i^LlbHAHY ot rutJi'l -^ 194]

JJN'VERSin'Of/u/NOIS

^-BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Hon. EDWARD R. ALLEN, Puesident, Auioim/HI.Hon. lean Eli SMITH, Tueasuker, - MoiTi.s(ni, 111.Hon. JAMES McCOY, Secuktary, - Fulton, IlLC. E. LANGFORD, Esq., - - - Fulton, 111.Hon. JOHN DICKSON, - - - Milan, 111.BRADSTREET ROBINSON, Esq., - Fulton, HI.CHAS. R. ROOD, Esq., - - - Morrison, HI,WM. P. CLLBERTSON, Esq., - - Fulton, 111.JAMES SNYDER, Esq., - - - Morrison, 111.HAVH.AH PEASE, Esq., - _ - Fulton, 111.A. N. ABBOTT, Esq. - - - Union Grove,A.M. HANSEN, _ _ _ _ Fulton, 111.

Executive Committee.

\VM. P. CULBERTSON, Esq. - - Chairmnn.Hon. JAMES McCOY, _ _ _ Secretary.Hon. LEANDER SMITH, - _ _ Treasurer.BRADSTREET ROBINSON, Esq.,HAVILAH PEASE, Esq.


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NORTHERN ILLINOIS COLLBCE,

.^-FACULTYCOLLEGIATE COURSES

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A. M. HANSEN, A. M., Ph. D., President.Metaphysics and Ancient Languages.

W. F. HANSEN, A. M.Mathematics and I^iterature.

J. E. BITTINGER, Ph. B.Natural Sciences.

ANNA J. PARKER, A. B.Adjunct in Ancient Languages.

Miss. MINNIE L. WILBUR, B. S.Instrumental Music.

Mrs. A. M.HANSEN.Oil Paintins: and Drawing.Miss. E. M. VATH,B. S.

Elocution and Voice Culture.

H. W. QUAINTANCE,Penmanship, Plain and Ornamental.


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NORTHKRN ILLINOIS COLLEGE.

A. M. HANSEN, Ph. D. Pies.Eiiglisli Gnininiiir, Physioloiry and Lectures on tlie Theory

and Art of Teaching.W.F. HANSEN, A. M.

Mathematics Rhetoric and Vocal Music.J. E. BITTINGER, Ph, B.

Geology, Chemistry and PhilosophyMiss E. M. VATH.

Readino; Elocution and German.N. C. PRATT, A. B.

Geography, United States History, and Practical ArithmeticII. W. QUATNTANCK.

Penmanship.

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEQB.

^^commercial Course.(gk^

A. M. HANSEN, A. M., Ph. D., President.Law, and English grammar.J. E. BITTINGER, Ph. B.

Book Keeping, Commercial Law, Actual Transactions andShort Hiiiid.

W. F. HANSEN, A. M.Commercial Arithmetic

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H. W. QUAINTANCE.Penmanship and Spelling.

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NORTHEKN ILLINOIS COLLEGE.

STUDENTS^Classical Department.

SENIOR YEAR GRADUATES OP 1886.Pratt N. C.Knapp, Willard C.Knnxjp, Sarah M.Hansen, Elsworth C.Cook, W. H.Lay, HermanStory, Joseph

Hansen, Chnton

JUNIOR YEAR.

SOPHOMORE YEAR.

Bureau, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, J 11.Whiteside, 111'.Stark, 111."Whiteside, 111.Carroll, III.

Whiteside, III.'

Philosophical Department.

SENIOR YEAR GRADUATES OP 1886.Miller, S. W.Wolfe, E. M.

Curtis, HattieHalford Jos.Kirby, M. L.Lawienee, Frank D.Morley, R. A.

C"o\vn,n, E. A.Dick E. C. -

JUNIOR YEAR.

FRESHMAN YEAR.

Hamilton, la.Clinton, la.

Hamilton, Ta.Clinton, la.Jackson, la.Ogle, III.McHenry, 111.

Blair, Pa.Blair, P;..


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XOKTHBBN ILLINOIS COLLEGE.

-4^Scientific Department.^^

SENIOR YEAR, GRADUATES OE 1880.Brown, ZulaMorris, Jennie E.McLaughlin S. H.Peck, Maggie E.Peck, Mary L.Barnes, MaryCoffman, KatieDaley, Kate C.Dysart, May F.Hall, FrankHollinshead, DeliaLahey, AliceMeyers E. K.Olds, Samuel C.Pruis, B. H.Parmlee, EllaReynolds, R. A.St o well, IdaSchocker, A. L.Story, MaryWaterhouse, Ida

JUNIOR YEAR.

Kane, 111.Whiteside, 111.Mercer, 111Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.

Carroll, 111.Ogle, 111.Dubuque, la.Lee, 111.Carroll, 111.Whiteside, 111.Dubuque, la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Jackson, la.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Jackson, laCarroll, 111.Bureau, 111.

Normal Department.

Aldrit, Frank B.Arnett, EmmaBrockway ElizabethBonner, Geo. W.Davis, Zeno F.Eaton, Emma

Whiteside, 111.Hem-y, 111.Mercer, 111.Whiteside, III.Wyandotte, Kan.JoDaviess, 111.


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NORTHHIKN ILLINOIS COLLEGK.

Hansen. JennieHansen, IjauraIjehman, AliceLaRue, MyraMorris, JamesOliver, W. H.Panl, BerthaRowe, W. A.Seymore A. H.Vincent, Homer WVath. EmmaWare, Georgia

Allen. Kan.Allen, Kan.(Clinton, la.Rock, Minn.Whiteside, 111.Sonoma. Cal.Jones, la.Whiteside, 111.Rock Island, 111.Muscatine, la.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.

Commercial Department.-GHADU.VTKS

Barnes, ]\IaryBrown, ZulaDaley. Kate C.Dick, E. C.Gouge. .I.E. -Lain, W. H.McMullen, F. E.McDermott, Jos.Nevvsoine, WillPaul. Benj. F.Price. LewisQuaintance. H. W.Reynolds, U. A.Story, MaryStevens, Millard T.Townsend. Wm. H.Walroth. C. W.Anderson, \V. I).Briggs, NellieBrockway, ElizabethBuell, H. T.Brett, DonaldBeatty. Rql^ert

-UNDEr.GU.VDr.VTE.'

Carroll, 111.KcUie, 111.Dubuque, Ia.Blair, Pa.Macon, 111.Clayton, la.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, JU.Jackson, la.-Tones. la.Ogle, 111.Mercer, 111.Whiteside, 111.Carroll, 111.Ontario, Canada.La Salle, 111Rock. Wis.

Bureau, 111.Clinton, la.Mercer, 111.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Bureau. 111.


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10 NORTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE.Bryant, Geor^jeBurk,F.Burch. HenryCarnine, MelvinConsidine, D.Dynes, FrankDierks, PeterDierks, JohnDeBey, LenaFay, Art D.Forsting, Fred W.Fox, E. A.Finch, Charles W.Gohhnan HenryHitchcock, MateHand, J. CHowe, C. E.Hall, C. H. -Hansen, LauraHargan, MichaelInskeep, AllieIngwerson, EdwardKleise, H. L.Kain, R. H.Leiand, George,Lyon, John P.Lahey, AUiceMarcellus, FrankMoyer, NettieMorris, JennieMorris, JamesMatteson, W.Martindale, E. L.Michols, BeldenPotter, F. V. -Reagan, MaryRobson, Geo. A.Schryver, GertieSmith, OscarSmith, C. W.Sanborn, W. E.Steffins, FredSchmidt, Abe

Jackson, la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.CUnton, la.Clinton, la.DeKalb 111.Clinton, la.Carroll, 111.Cass, la.Allen, Kan.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Carroll, 111.Stephenson, 111.Dubuque, la.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Bureau, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Carroll, 111.Whiteside, 111.


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NORTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGScott, Chas. E.Traver, Elmer E.Tilton, R. Z.Tierny, Thos.Whitmore, Geo.

Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.

^4f^Musical Department.0^14^

-INSTRUMENTAL.Barrett, Cora A.Booth, EmmaBarnes, MaryCoffman, KateDeming, LouForest, MinnieForest, EffieHitchcock, MaryHoUinshead, DeliaHulversen, BelleInskeej), AllieIngwersen EdwardLeigh, HenryMahon, Luella 'Paul, BerthaSummers, AliceWare, GeorgeWilson, BerthaWilson, May

Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Carroll, Ill-Ogle, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.DeKalb, 111. ^Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Ciirroll, 111.Clinton, la.Jones, la.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.

%^Phonography.gj%

Buell, H. S.Halford, Jos. -Forest, GeorgeScott, Chas. E.Snyder, HenryWinders, Thos.

Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Ogle, 111.


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-^.f-^^Oil Painting and Drawing.*^^-

Reynolds, LolaDysart, BessieKnapp, Sarah M.Gorman, KateHansen Clint.Reagan, ]MaggieBrown, ZulaSeymour, Lou

Whiteside, 111.Lee 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside. 111.Kane. 111.Rock Island 111.

!German.5f>)S

Peterson, HermanIngerson, EdwardLaRue, ElmiraBuch, Wm.Dierks, PeterJoehnk, HenryDierks, John

Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Clinton, la,Clinton, la.Clinton, la.

*l^Elocution

Wolf, E. MStowell, IdaHalford Jos.Burk, FrankStory, Jos.Parmlee, EllaMcMullen, F. E.Peel, HenryForest, Geo. S.Foresting, FredJohnson, N. L.

Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Clinton. la.Chnton, la.Carroll, 111.Jackson, la.Whiteside, 111.Mercer, 111.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Carroll. 111.


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^I^^Law Department.*^^^-

story. Jos. - . . - Carroll. 111.Knapp, Willard C. - - - Whiteside. 111.Cook, W. H. ... - Stai-k, III.Johnson, N. L. - - - - Carroll, III.Han.sen C. E. - - - - Whiteside. III.Knapp. Sarah M. - . - - Whiteside. III.Parker. Ainia J. . . - - Hamilton, la.McMahon. C.C. - - - Whiteside. III.Wolf, E. M. - - - - Clinton. la.Vath. E. M. - - - - - Whiteside, 111.

^^tpPreparatory and Unclassified.g|l:j^

Booth, Emma . . . . Whiteside, III.Barrett. Cora A. . - - - Whiteside, III.Bncn. Wm. - - - - Clinton, la.Brown. Anna ... - Clinton, la.Briti^s.-I. . - - - Clinton, la.Blinn, Frank - - - Clinton, la.Cousins. E. W. - - - - Clinton, la.Daniels. [1. A. . - - - Whiteside, III.Dickaman, Klo,^s - - - - Whiteside, III,Dunham. Willie - - - Whiteside, III.Dysart. Bessie - - - - 1^^^^' HI-Dysart, Horace - - - - Lee.Ill.Doers, Henry - - - Clinton, la.Edwards. John L. - - - JoDavis. 111.Feri'is. Alta - - - - Whiteside, III.Forest, Elmer - - - - Clinton, la.Forest, Ellie - - - - Clinton. la.Forest, Minnie - - - Clinton, la.(4ooi'h. .los. - - - - lA'e. III.


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(ioff, W. F.Hall, GraceHauke, Thos.Hitchcock, HowardHullett, A. A.Johnson, Neville.loenk, HenryKnox, Harry C.Kempster, MinnieKennedy. John J.Lollick, NielsLeigh, HenryLeahy, PatseyIjeeper, Mathew -Mahon, LuellaMcGrath, JohnMcClintock, M.Mutchler, MathewMcAvoy, Mary -McMahon, Chas.Olsen, A. C.Oakley, Wm.Petersen, HermanPeel, HenryPratt, Chas. G. -Parker, ElizabethPetersen, BerthaReynolds, Lola -Rogers BessieRobertson, C.C.Rogers, A. A.Ryan, JamesSchmidt, Jos. F.Sells, W. T.Stewart, AlexShildneck, WillieSnyder, IjenaSimon, JohnVanDellan, JacobVVadley, LeroyWilson, BerthaWilson, MayWilson, Willie J.Whipple, GrantWait, Wm H. -

Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.DeWitt, la.DeKalb, 111.Whiteside, 111.Carroll, 111.Chnton, la.Carroll, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la..Clinton, la.Carroll, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton. la.Mercer, 111.Bnreau, 111.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.'Whiteside. 111.Clinton la.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Muscatine, la.Clinton, la.Bureau, 111.Clinton, la.Ogle, 111.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Clinton, la.Whiteside, 111.Whiteside, 111.


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NORTHERN ILLINOIS COLLKGE.

OoTJi^SE or^ Stttd"^.

CLASSICAL COURSE.FrcHliman Year.

FIRST TERM.MathnmatiosAlgebra.Latin Vii-Ril.Greek Grammai' ami I>cssons.Keatl History of (Jreece.THIRD TERM.Mathematics University Algebra.LatinCicero.GreekGrammar md Anabawis.Essays and Debates.

SECOND TERM.Mntliematice-Lniversity Alfrel


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NOKTHEKN ILLINOIS f'OLLKGK.

PHILOSOPHICAL COURSE.FIRST TBRM.MaLlicmatic.s-Avifmuctic.

J.nii'4:uai,''.' lOnjilish ( .r.iiiniiar.l.iI,(M-atm-f l':ii^lisli Aiillior.s.reniiiaiisliji) ami KlociUioii.THIRD TERM.MathematicsAlgebra.Soience-Klemeiits of I'hysics.Ktyniolofty H'oi-fl Analysis.Composition aTvrt Debating.

FIRST TERM.Matbema ticsGeometry and Algobr;Science Plivsiolo^y.LanguageJ .a till J.essons.Optional German (irammar.THIUn TKKM.Matbema tics -Trigonometry.Language Oasai anil Grammar.Science^Astronomy.OptionalGerman and Conversation

Freshman Year. SRCOXD TliRM.Matlienialics Higlier Aritlnnetic.Language- I'.nglisli (irammar and Anilvsis.Hist'orv'-Knulisli llisu.rv.Klym(ilo;'y-\V.,r.l Analysis.FOIRTH TKliM.iVLathematics-Algelira.ScienceNatural Pbilosopby.p:nglish Litoratureanrt Ubetoric.Khu'utioii .iinl Debating.Junior Year. SKCnND TERM.

bra. Malheii.atics .' tgetira and Geometrv.Languau'eLaiiu Grammar an


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NORMAL COURSE.FIRST YEAR.

FIKST TERM.Mathematics Arithine tic.English Grammar.Hiiitod Slates Histor)'.OrthogruiihySpelling.THIRD TKRM.MathematicsAritlime tic.GeograiilivDescriptive, Political andPhysical.Philogophy.Composition.SECOND

FIRST TERM.MathematicsAlgol )ra.Physiology and O'eology.Composition and Debating.THIRD TERM.MathematicsAlgebra.Chemistry and Astronomy.School Laws of Illinois.Essays anil Debating.

SECOND TERM.MathematicsArithmetic.Eni;lish (Grammar.United States History.Word Analysis.FOURTH TERM.MathematicsMental Arithmetic.I'hy siology.Rhetoric.Elocution and Heading.yp:au.

second year.Ma theniatics - AIgela.SciencePhilosophy, Tlieory and Art of Teach-ing.Rhetoric, Composition and Debating.FOURTH TERMMathematicsGeometry.Botany and Geology.Reviews and Essays.Lectures on School Government.

BUSINESS COURSE.FIRST TERM.

Jiook-kcepingDouble and Single Entry, LanguageEnglish (rrammar.Day-book, Journa'., Casli Book, Pur- JMathem:\ tics Arithmetic, Fractions,clnise iJook, Sale Book and Ledger. Debating, Corresi)oiidence and Penniansliip.

SECOND TERM,BooJckeepingWliolesaling,Steamboating, Language English (iranimar.Railroading, I^umbering, Farm Ai'- ]S[atl;ematics'ilrithmetic. Percentage,

count-:, etc. Insuranoc, Discount, Commission,Conunercial Law, Oorrcspondenc^, Com- lixchange, etc.position, Debating, Penniansliip.

THIRD TERM.J5ook-kcepiiig C'ominission, Banking, Ac- LanguageEnglish (Jranimar.tual Transactions. Reviews, Examinations, i'ennianship.IMa theniaticsReview and ..lpplicati(.-n.Those well advanced in arithmetic can complete this course in two terms.

LAW COURSE.JUNIOR YEAR.

Blackstone's Commentaries, Kent's Commentanes, \\ ashburn's Criminal Law, Gould onPleading, Cooley on Torts, Cooiey's Censtitutionul Limitations, Parson on Con-tracts. Moot Court.SENIOR Y'EAR.

Chittv on Pleading, Bis])han)'s Equity, Washburn on Jica] Property, Storcv'sEduily /'Icadin;,'. (ireeidea r on Evidence, IVIoot Ciuirts.


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NORTIIKKN ILMI

'^Scientific Course.^^^

Exjjerience has shown tliat this course meets the wants of a largeclass of young men and young Avomen who are pi-eparing themselvesfor the active duties of life. It embraces a thorough course of IMathe-matics and the Sciences; also a jjractical course of literary instruction.

The degree of B. S. is awarded on graduation. It only requires twoyears to complete this course.

This department is furnished with a Chemiral Ijaboratory in whichthe students are instructed in the use, combination and effects of chem-icals, andalso a good supply of i3hilosophical apparatus to illustrate allthe principles and laws of 'matter. The students are expected to per-form the experiments in each of these subjects themselves, under theguidance of the instructor in charge.

In the work of this department the great object sought is thatsystematic develox>ment of the mind which secures careful andaccurat*^habits of observation and investigation, arouses a zeal and ipersistentdetermination in carrying out definite lines of thought, gives a masterlypower of reasoning from hypothesis and facts, and the ability to api^lyknowledge obtained to the necessities and enjoyments of life.

-K^^Normal Course.^^f-In the rapid growth of all forms of knowledge during the past quar-

ter of a century, none has made more rapid progi-ess than the scienceof teaching. And it is now generally agreed that the art of teachinghasits correlative science, and that the process of the school room canbecome rational only by teaching and develoi)ing the principles thatunderlie these processes. Hence the work of the teacher has becomerecognized as a profession, and teaching is securing the rights, jjreroga-tives and advantages of other professions.

The demand for liberally educated and skillfully trained teachers isevery year increasing. And those who exi)ect to enter this professsonand hox^e to hold an honorable position must prejiare to meet this de-mand for efficient and skilled ins'ti'uction.

In this department a course of lectures is given on all the differentphases of School Government, and methods of teaching, taking up inorder the branches taught in the common and gi-aded schools, andpresenting the most natural and rational methods of teachingeach, andthrowing upon the whole the light of experience in our own and foreigncountries.


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NOKTHKRN li.School government I'eceives the attention its importance demands. The many

questions that perplex the young teacher and often the old one also, are practicallyanswei-ed and the fundamental principles of each are analyzed and explained.

^^s^Commerclal College Department,^^^-

Many young persons are passing through life without an education of anykind, who might become great and useful men if they weie educated and theirnatui-al powers developed. It is not only how much knowledge a man acquires,but how much he can make available to his own use. At this Institution thestudents are insti'ucted in such a way that the knowledge they acquire is per-fectly practical. New improvemrntp are'being made constantly in this department,and arrangements to meet the deuiands of alarge increase of students.The branches pursued in this course are as follows: Book-keeping, in(duding

all the forms of single and double entry. Commission and SliipjMng, PartnershipBusiness, Banking and nil incidental subjects, Arithmetic, Business Correspond-ence, Commercial Law, Penmanshiji, Grammai' and Spelling.The time required for graduation in this department is indefinite. Those that

satisfactorily complete this coarse will receive an appropj'iate diploma. Classesarefoi-med at the beginning of f-ach t^rm.Students receive at this College as much thoi-ough and practical knowledge

in this Course as can be received at the best Business Colleges and at very muchless expense. Tuition is only eight dollai-s per term, with the privilege of entei--ing any of the College classes without exti'a charge.Business Colleges charge from ;^35 to 65 for a course while at this Institution

the same course, with the addition of as many other liranches as the student maydesire, only costs fi'om $8 to 1^16. The actual transaction d('])ar1ment is furnish-ed with a banking office, commission and retailing stores, each of which has itsappropriate contents for business operations, such as College bank cu]'rencynotes and specie, dry goods, etc., that the opei-ations of the several departmentsmay be fully illusti-ated by actual transactions.

-is^Elocutionary Department.

Thousands are content to jiosspss a liand writing next to illegible instead ofthe neat, elegant hand of which they could easily become master.

So thousands are satisfied with a harsh, disagreeable voice, a careless articula-tion, a monotonous expression, and a repulsive mannei-, being poor talkej-s,worse readers, and no speakers, when by a proper training they might have beenfluent conversationalists, exjiressive readers anrl easy (if not eloquent) speakers.


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NORTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE. 21What can be more satisfactory to its possessor than a rich, clear, melodioustone, a distinct, clear-cut articulation, a perfect command of the modulations anda pleasing style, both in voice and manner.

All this is possible to any one who does not possess imperfect vocal organs, andwho will assiduously devote himself to the study, at this college.

'^^Musical Departments^*

By thorough instruction in principles and practice, the teacher of this depart-ment aims to form a pui-e and elevated taste in regard to music, and to gi^e thisbranch its true place in the formation of retined character. Music thus taughtbecomes a mental discipline and serves not only as a source of pleasure but as ameans of refinement. A thorough class drill in vocal music is given free ofcharge. This drill comprises sight reading in all the keys of the scale piacticeand attention to expressions. The duration of a cour.e in instrumental musicvaries according to the time given to practice and the aptness of the student.No effort is spared to advance the jiupils hs fast as their ability will admit.


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22 NORTIKBN ILLINOIS COLLEGE.

-^Phonography.^l-

At the earnest request of the patrons of the College, this useful branch hasbeen added to the curriculum of studies, and the success of the undertaking hasgiven great satisfaction both to the students and faculty. A caligraph hasbeen secured for the use of this department. Some of our students whohave graduated in this department are receiving $1,800 per year.

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE. 2'Sto teaqh and govern a school. Our students in almost every case have fucceededin securing good positions as teachers, and have given the best of satisfaction inteaching and governing their schools.

^^^^Special Penmanship.^^

This is designed especially for the accommodation of those who wish to devotetheir attention to plain and ornamental penmanship. In this the students arethoroughly drilled in rapid, easy fore-arm and off-hand movements. Large andsmall designs of flourished birds, eagles, deer, lions, flowers, pen-lettering of OldEnglish, German text, Italian, rustic, block, ribbon, and other ornamented let-ters and designs, will be taught by analysis, so that in from two to six monthsstudents become masters with the pen.A similar course at other business colleges would cost from $25 to $35 perterm, while at this college it can be had for only $5 per term.

H-l-^Actual Business.^^^-^

In the Fulton Busine s College the actual trau. ctions form an importantpart of the drill. As sc -n as the puinls have thoroughly learned the theoreticalp.irt. they are put into the practical part, where they take charge of differentoffices, such as insurance, bankng, commission, etc., and there learn byiactuallydoing the work of each office, more thoroughly its duties than could be done bytheory alone. This department is in charge of an instructor whose experienceand thorough knowledge of the subject make him a most successful teacher.

^Business Education for Ladies.^

Years ago a business ^ lucation for a lady would have been thought a vei yabsurd thing, but now, in this advanced c'vilization. it is quite generally agreedthat women have for some kinds of business, a peculiar tact and acuteness, thatis very superior to that of men and we now see women branching off on everyband and doing business for themselves with the most encouraging success.Parents now see that it is quite as necessary that their daughters learn how totransact business, as many of the finer accomplishments of life. Ladies at theFulton College have every advantage of gentlemen.


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NORTHKUN ILLINOIS COLLEGE.-^*-Patronage.

The character of the college is such that it di'uws its patronage from thebest families of both city and country, and the moral tone thus secured is ashield from evil and a strong stimulus to vigorous intellectual woik. No parentsneed fear that their children will not be under the best influence when in thisCollege.Every effort possible will be made to lielp young ladies and gentlemen who ai'e

educating themselves by their own efforts.The Fulton Business College affords superioi- advantages at less than half the

cost at most othei- Business Colleges.

Reasons Why You Should Attend the Northern Illinois Collegeat Fulton, Illinois.

1. Because the e.xpenses are less than at any otlier College or NormalSchool of equal advantages.

2. Because better rooms and accommodations are furnished than atother institutions.

3. Because the College buildings are heated with steam.4. Because good, substantial, nourishing food is furnished, upon which the

students can do good work and preserve their health. 5. Because what is advertised by this College is performed.6. Because a commercial course, equal to the best business colleges, can

be taken without extra charge.7. Because Phonography can be studied at a very small expense.8. Because all the advantages of a fully equipped college, a live normal

school and a practical commercial college can be enjoyed in the same institu-tion.

9. Because text books can be rented.10. Because penmanship is taught by an excellent penman and superior

teacher.11. Because all of the instructors are experienced and successful teachers.12. Because classes are so divided into sections that no one is compelled

to waste his time by being in a class unsuited to his advancement. Schol-ars recite in each studyevery school day.13. Because the College has a large and well selected library for the free

use of the students, and they are encouraged and instructed in its use.14. Because students have the advantages of debating and literary

societies, under the control of one of the professors, without extra charge.15. Because the College has an excellent supi^ly of chemical and philo-

sophical apparatus; also a human skeleton, anatomical charts, tellurianglobes, geological cabinets, etc., to illustrate the principles of science.16. Because students can make their own selection of the studies they wish

to pursue.17. Because at this institution study is made a pleasure instead of a

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-^^^Business Ed u cation.^^^

A thorough business education has a much greater usefuhiess than simply-enabling a person to keep a set of books; it fits a person for the everyday transactions of life. By giving him a knowledge of notes, drafts,deeds, mortgages, endorsements, etc.. it often saves a person hundreds ofd oil ai^ by preventing him being swindled by some unprincipled person.Whatever may be your calling in life you must have dealing with differentclasses of individuals, and now such a vast amount of the business of allcountries is done by drafts, checks, notes, etc., it becomes almost abso-lutely necessary that any one who wishes to succeed in any line of busi-ness should have a good business education. The hundreds of failures inour country every week, testify to the folly of undertaking to manage a busi-ness without having the proper training for it. The small amount nowrequired to take a thorough commercial course at the Fulton BusinessCollege is the very best investment a young man can make whether heexpects to keep books, be a merchant, doctor, lawyer, farmer, or engage inany active pursuit in life. Many of the students of this institution havesecured very good and remunerative positions, some at as much as $100per month.

The time and money which is foolishly px]-)ended eveiy wintfr. liy the majorityof young- men, would h- sufficient tog-ive them two or three terms at colleg-e, whei-ethey would be enabled to acquire knowledge and power. In this day of prog-ressthe idea of g-rowing up with the country, without an education and acquiring-success, must be abandoned, and if success is i-eached at all it must be reachedby the labor of preparation, thorough and deep, backed with determination of thelasting kmd, that will not waver at the bidding of every breeze. Seldom can aperson be found who regrets that he has attended school, or college, too much, buton the other hand we find men everywhere who with bi-ight intellects and indomitableenergy, who have failed to make a success of life for a want of an education,and who are constantly regretting that they did not improve their time in youth,in acquiring knowledge, that would have given them riches, honor and positionameng their fellows.


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l^Normal School.^^

The Northern Illinois College, though fully equipped as a College, sustaining athorough classical course of four years, yet combines with this all the best fea-tures of a Noi'mal School, iiractical teaching, economy, development of originalthought and action in the pupils, and adapts itself as far as possible to thewants of the students rather than force the pujiils to adapt themselves to thecast iron forms and rules. It thus provides for the wants of all classes ofstudents, whether much or little advanced, and allows its students to select suchcourse of study as is best adapted to their wants and inclinations. For econ-omy, wide range of subjects, and liberality, the Fulton College is not surj^assedby any school in the West.

-i^^Christian Influence.fei-

This institution isnot under ecclesiastic control, nor is it sectarian in any of itsmethods or influences, yet it is intended to be a true Chiistian College. It aimsto provide an education both liberal and thorough, one that shall embrace moralculture as well as mental discipline, and embrace a symmetrical development ofthe faculties of the mind and soul. The pi-ofessors and teachers belong to thedifferent churches of the city. Students are allowed to attend any church theydesii-e. They ai'c always welcomed by the members of the churches, who throwabout them those influences that are calculated to shield the young from tempta-tion, an i help then tofoi-.n strong rn )r:il and religions characters. School is openedevery morning quarter before nine o'clock with religious exei'cises.

^I^Literary Exercises.^/^

The general plan foj- the woj'k of this department is as follows: All studentsdeeiring to avail themselves of the advantages of this drill are formed intosections of not more than fifteen or twenty each, which meet once every weekfor debating and practice in declamation, select leading, essays, etc. Once a weeka union meeting is held, which members selected from the different sections takeliart in a general literary exercise. The advantage of thismethod is attested by longexpei'ience and the following p)ractical reasons: In societies of this size the members


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have the opportunity of taking part at every meeting instead of once or twicea term. Students of nearly the same grade being classed together, the weak andinexperienced are not discouraged in taking pait. The long and wearisome sessionof the lai'ge society is avoi.ied, much valuable time is saved, a greater inteiest inself-irapi'ovement is stimulated, and much greatei- progiess is made in the power o^thought and the facility of expression.One of the legular teachers has charge of these sections and mectswith them,

giving insti'uctions in parliamentary rules, ci-iticising and stimulating all to a great-er exertion.Great pains are taken to secui-e to every member the full binetit of these

literary and foi-ensic exercises, and the expei-ience of the j)ast has been such thatin no department of the school work is moi'e rapid advancement made in propor-tion to the time spent in these exercises. Many of our students have become ablespeakers and wiiters.

^K^MathetTiatics.^^

The most rigorous methods of investigating and anylizing principles andproblems are required on the part of the students in every branch of thisscience, fi-om the lowest classes in Arithmetic to the Calculus and Astron-omy. Pupils are taught to reason from cause to effect rather than tofollow the blind direction of rules, and guided by the teacher, to walk bytheir own strength rather than to be carried like cripples. Studentsthus led up by the scale of mental discipline, feel at every step secure,self reliant, and encouraged to meet and master future difficulties. And onleaving school go forth with confidence, courage and determination to over-come any obstacle that may come in the way of a successful life.We have during each term three classes in Arithmetic, four in Algebra,

besides classes in Geometry, Trigonometry, Surveying, Navigation, and An-alytical Geometery. No student need fear there will not be a class suitablefor his advancement. All are jirovided for, whether far or little advancedin this science.

-^Singing.^.!.

Special attention will be given during the coming year to the delightful accom-plishment of singing. Almost every human being whose vocal organs are notdeformed can acquire this art by diligent application, and thus be able lo give foim


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--ic^Ladies.^^

We would call the attention of ladies expecting to attend College or Normalschool to the fact that a fine brick building has been ei'ected near the center of thespacious college gi-ounds for the accommodation of lady students. The V)uildinghas an excellent situation, being surrounded with grassy lawns and foresttrees affording a beautiful outlook from the I'ooms and an excellent place for rec-reation and exercise. We are cei-tain all lady s jdents will appreciate these new,clean and comfortable rooms heated with steam and provided with all the neces-saries to make student life cheerful and pleasant.

^4^Study a Pleasure.gl'l,

Something is wrong when a child must be compelled to study. Truth ispleasing to the mind, and all instruction should be interesting to the pupil. Bymaking study distasteful, we lose the chief object of education. School life isbut the beginning of life's school, and tbestudies there should hi continued withdelight, instea^l of being thrown aside with disgust. We cherish what producespleasure, and for that reason the school and school duties should not be a dreadto the child, but the bi-ightest pictures on memory's walls.

^^Boarding,^^This College offers better boaj-d and accommodations for a less pi-ice than

other Colleges of the West. Students have their choice of rooming in the build-ings, heated with steam, or in the building heated with stoves.The students who room in the College buildings V)oaj'd with the President andPi'ofessors, who by their pi-esence secure oi-dei- and politeness in the dinmg roomsand exercise the wholesome restraints of a well regulated family. Evei-y facilityfor self or club boarding will be provided.


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-^>="Main Buildings and Grounds,

The main building- is a magnificent stone structure, 100 feet wide, 110 leetlong and five stories high, including the basement. The walls are of solid stonenearly three feet in thickness.The building was erected at a cost of over $100,000 when labor and material werecheap, and with the advantages of convenient quari-ies and a solid lock base onwhich to found it. The building is one of ihe best in the State of Illinois. Inaddition to the grounds originally belonging to the College, the Trustees have luir-chased an addition of several blocks, thus furnishing spacious groundsfor a collegepark.

^^Employment Association.^^-

Many persons find it quite difficult to obtain positions to suit their abilities, andmuch valuable time and money are frequently expended in seeking employmentAn Association has been formed in connection with this College which aims tosecure for each and all of its members the very best jwsitions for which eachmay be qualified. Many have obtained good places through this agency. ThisAssociation will undoubtedly prove beneficial to the emjiloyer as well as to theemj>loyee. There is no expense attached to the members of this Association. Allthe students of this Collegeare eligible to membership.

l^Thorough Course.^4-

This College sustains a full and complete Classic, thorough Philosophical,Scientific, Normal and Musical courses, and a Commercial College, which has nosuperior. The very remarkaV)le success and growth of this institution during thepast six years, is the very strongest proof that the work done here hasbeen satisfactory and thorough.By furnishing sujterior accommodations at very low rates, by giving thebest instruction, by furnishing every facility for the mental improvement ofits students, this College has steadily grown in the favor of its patrons and thepublic. The enrollment the past year has reached nearly three hundred, fromtwelve different states.


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.^I^Law Department.-^^To those who wish to acquire an education and study Law we wish to say

that at this College both of these can be accomplished at the same time, bywhich nearly two years of time can be saved. Two years spent in the LawDepartment of this College makes the student eligible for admission to the Barof this state. By taking the Law Course here students will be ready and compe-tent to be admitted to the bar when they have finished their education in theCollege, without the necessity and expense of sjiending two years in a law-yer's office. This is an excellent opportunity for all who wish to become lawyers.No extra expense attached to this coui-se.

-4|^Spirit of a School.^f^A feature that is generally overlooked in considering the merits of a school

of any grade is the spirit that pervades the institution. It is often this thatdetermines the Student's future life more than the instruction given in theseveral branches of knowledge. Many institutions are conducted in a dull,routine way that puts a damper on all the energies and ambitions of itsStudents, and gives them such unreal ideas of life that they are certain tomake a failure of what they undertake. On the other hand a Collegethat trains its pupils to vigorous thought, and encourages theTi"i in everylaudable purpose, gives an impetus to its Students that goes with themall through their lives.

-^-^^Lecture Course.

An excellent course of lectures is sustained during the school year forthe benefit of the students. These lectures are upon Uterary and scien-tific subjects, and are given by some of the ablest lecturers in the country.Thus the lecture is not only entertaining but instructive, giving tothe minds of the hearers new and valuable material upon which to feed anddevelop the powers of the mind. These lectures result in great good to thestudents, giving them new energies and impulses toward overcoming difficul-ties and mastering the problems placed before them.

^Normal, Review Term.^

At the solicitation of the patrons of the College we have consented to hold aNormal term each year, beginning June 6th, and continuing nine weeks. Tinsterm will be for the special benefit of teachers. During this term, beginn mg


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^-t^Ladies Department.^o^This is an excellent three-stoi'y stone and brick building, designed for the

exchisive use of the lady students, in which to i-oorn, board and prepare theirlessons. These young ladies are under the direct care and supei-vision of thewife of the President. We believe this building, located as it is in the centralpart of a magniticent campus, surrounded with evergreens and foi'est trees, n)akesas pleasant a home fur the ladies as can be found anywhere. The building isheated by steam with all the modern impi-ovements. Ladies who desire tohave a pleasant home while attending College should come to this Institution.

^Location of Fuiton.

The city of Fulton is situated at the narrows of the Mississippi river in thecounty of Whiteside, 111., opposite the cities of Clinton and Lyons on the Iowaside of the river. The three cities contain a population of over twenty thou-sand people. These three cities are connected by ferry boat and horse raihvay.Fulton is equidistant from St. Paul and St. Louis, with which cities it hasdirect communication by the river and two railroads, viz: the C. M. & St. P.,and the C. B. & N. The railroad facilities and accommodations are greaterand more numerous at this i^oint than at any other place on either side of theriver between St. Louis and St. Paul. The roads centering at Fulton are theChicago Milwaukee & St. Paul from St. Paul Dubuque and Savanna. TheNorth Western from Chicago and Sterling. The Chicago Milwaukee & St.Paul; from Chicago and Elgin. The Chicago Burlington & Quincy, from Chica-go and Mendota. The C. B. cfe N. from LaCrosse and Dubuque. The Chicago& Northwestern, from Cedar RaxDids and Marshaltown and Clinton Iowa.The Midland Road from Manor and Maquoketa Iowa.The centering of these roads and the connections made with other crossroads make Fulton one of the most accessablei)oints in the country. Arrange-ments have been made with the princi]Dal roads centering here so that stu-dents can go home and return at a reduction of one third on the regular fare.

^^Boarding.^^Students attending this College may board elsewhere than in the College

Buildings on consent of the Executive committee of said Institution, the Pres-ident thereof and upon the written request of the Parents or Guar-deans of such students.


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-^*^Embarrassmentsi

There are young nien and women who are grown nearly to manhood andwomanhood who are very weak and backward in their studies, and would beglad to become scholars, but they are afraid of embarrassment and ridicule ifthey should attend college. We wish to say to this class of young XDeoplethatat this Institution they will find both teacher and pupil kind and courteousand inclined to help and encourage them. We always make an effort to help,the weak and to encourage the diffident, and secure freedom from embarrass-ment that so often discourages the beginner.

^^Items.^s^students can liave the advantag-e of I'eview clashes at any 1ini(;.This institution ]iroposes to take the lead in best methods and best kesutls

to the student.The best possible instruction to the greatest possible number and at the least

possible expense.Students can enter at any time without examination, and enter such classes asthey choose with the advice of the President. By attending- this College twf) or thi-ee terms, any young man oi' woman can be

able to earn double the salary received befoi-e.Each and every student is helped to advance as i-apidly as his abilities will

admit. No student is held back on account of others.This College is noted for the number of its students who have become excellent

speakers under the instruction received here.There is no vacation during the school year, so pupils can enter at any time, but

it, will be found better to begin with the tirst of a term.Students will find that they will save money by attending (his College. It

costs but little moi-e to come to this College dui'ing tlie wintei' than to stay athome.The ten courses of instruction which are sustained at the Noi'thern Illinois

College at Fulton, afford excellent advantages for young people to choose anybranch of subjects they may need. Allstudents are permitted to select theirstudies.

It will be found by close examination that the Classic Coui'se of the Northern Illi-nois College at Fulton, is as complete and thorough as can be found inany Ameri-can College. If you wish to take a coni]i]ete classical course attend the Collegeat Fulton.The Business Department has grown to such proportions that it has beenfound necessary to provide anothei- large room for this puri)Ose. During the vaca-

tion a fine, large, airy, well-lighted room will be fitted up for this department Afine reading and book i-oom is also V)eing prepared for use the coming year.This College has grown in numbers so rapidly, during the past four years, tha*

it has been necessary to erect two more large buildings so tiiat all the studentsmight be accommoilated. The tirst is a large two-story building, BSxSn, foi- useof young men, and a dormitory and study rooms.


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NORTHERN ILLINOIS COLLEfi-^Expenses.^fe^

Tuition, per term of ten weeks, - - $ 8 00Eoom Rent, per term of ten weeks, $1.50 to - - 5 50Fuel, for term of ten weeks, $1.50 to - - 5 00Board in Club, per term of ten weeks, about - - 15 00Board with the President and Professors, per term, - 21 00Reut ot Text Books, per term, per volume, from 10c to - 25German, per term, - - - - - 2 50Instrumental Music, per school term, - - - 5 00Use of Piano, one hour per day, per term, - - 2 50Shorthand, Phonography, per term, _ _ _ _ 5 OOOil Painting, per term, thirty lessons, - - - 10 00Drawing, per term, thirty lessons, - - - 5 00Caligraph, or Type-Writing, per month, - - 3 00

Students may furnish their own towels, and for their beds, each,one pair of pillow-cases, one bed-quilt, and one pair of sheets.

Bills are payable in advance at the beginning of each term. Areduction will be made to those who pay for two or more terms inadvance.Expenses are less at this institution than at any other college ornormal school, of equal advantages, in the West.Arrangements have been made with the three railroads running

into Fulton, by which students can go home and return to college ata reduction of one-third irom the usual rates.For additional information, address

A. M. HANSEN Pii. D., President.


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