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EDWIN F. HILL is well known to business men in Springfield as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Champion Chemical Company, which was incorporated in May, 1888. The business of the company is the manufacture of embalming fluid and the Boyd Burglar Proof Grave Vaults. Mr. Hill is the originator of the embalming fluid business and also the founder of the stock company which now controls it. He has manifested such qualifications for a business career as have given him an excellent standing in commercial circles, while his social qualities make him a popular member of various lodges and the society of the city in which he makes his home. He is a native of Springfield, where he first saw the light of day August 4, 1849.

The subject of this biographical notice received his early education in the schools of Springfield, continuing his studies during his youth and becoming possessed of much practical knowledge. Upon beginning his business career he became connected with the firm of Deardorf, Millen & Co., manufacturers of coffins, as a traveling salesman. Subsequently he became a member of the firm of Boyd, Hill & Co., manufacturers of caskets, and in 1887 he started the manufacture of the embalming fluid, during the same years being also a member of the firm of E. F. Hill & Co. When the stock company was formed and incorporated. Dr. A. A. Baker was made President, S, E. Baker Vice-President, and Mr. Hill Secretary and Treasurer. The Champion Chemical company has built up a thriving business and finds a ready sale for their goods in the North, South, East and West. Their fine works are an ornament to the manufacturing districts of the city and afford employment to a number of men, thus adding to the other trade of the city.

Mr. Hill is a member of Clark Lodge No. 101, F. & A. M.; of Springfield Chapter No. 48, R. A. M.; and Springfield Council No. 17, Royal and Select Masters. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church to which his wife and daughter also belong.