Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 1, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 June 1895 — Page 4

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Representative Citizens ?s.r

Wh6 Have Helped to Make Terre Haute City of Indiana,

Mr. Ross's popularity before the people was well attested In the city election of 1892, when as the Republican candidate for mayor bedefeatedsuch a well-known and popular Democratas Joseph M. Wlldy. it was a notable canvass that he made In this campaign, In that he departed from all known rules governing political contests. He made no campaign among the saloons, but visited the business houses and work shops, preserving during the entire canvass the dignity which he believed belonged to the office to which he aspired. His theory proved correct, and brought success. He filled the office so admirably that when be was given the unanimous renomlnatlon last year, he was re-elected by the enormous plurality of 1,163 votes, the largest ever given a candidate for mayor In theclty's history. There were four tickets In the field, too, and the Democrats had an unusually strong candidate In the person of that very popular young man, Will Penn. Mr. Ross has filled the office of mayor with dignity aud honor, earning the distinction, given him alike by political opponents as well as friends, of being one of the best mayors the city has ever bed.

Charles Balch,

Charles Balch, city tieasurer, Is a native of the Blue Grass state, having been born In Lexington, Ky., January 16th, 1868. He came to this city when three years of age, and has lived here ever since. H*i learned the plasterer's trade with Johu R. Coffin, and worked at that trade constantly until September, 1801—when he wss appointed deputy to City Clerk Goodwin. He fllted that position with credit until August, 1893, when he became deputy city treasurer under W. W. Hauck. In the Republican city nominating convention last spring ho was the successful candl-, date, securing the nomination on the fifth ballot In ono of the most exciting contests known In local political history. He was elected by a plurality of over such a strong candidate as Geo. F. Secman. He took his office In September last, and has filled It with credit, acting on the principal that, that being a servant of the people, their Interests are paramount to all others. Mr. Balch Is a member of various tecret societies, Including the Masons up to the 82d degree, Elks, Knights of Pythias and Uniform Rank.

Some of Those Who Are Prominent in Public Life, Politics, Business and the Professions, and Have Aided in Haking the Prairie City Known the World Over as an Energetic, Enterprising, Bustling

Wit) K. HwtnHtoo,'

Will K, Hamilton, deputy city clerk, and at present In charge of tnat office, was born in Chicago, June mh, 18». but has been a resident of this city for about twenty three years. When quite young he became a page of the Circuit court, under Judge Mack, attending night school In Hie mean time. When John C. Warren became county clerk young Hamilton was given a position In the office, and his aptness soon made him one of the most valuable employes in the office. Perhaps no younger man ever had the run of that I intricateofficesocompletely as he. He gave up the position a short time before the expiration of Mr. Warren's term to become a member of a theatrical company with which

City of Progress. It affords The Mail much pleasure to be able to present, ID Its Quarter CentVrinlal and Charity Circus Edition, the following portrait* and biographical sketches of some of the men who have helped, and are helping now, to make the "State of Terre Haute," as It has been referred to, known all over the Union an the home of enterprise and progress. In the twenty live years that have gone into hl*tory since The Mall was established many changes have been made in the City of Terre Haute, changes that mark the growth of a community from that of a town to a live, bustling city, with bus.ness enterprises, educational Institutions and publlo Improvements that give It a reputation far and wide. Nothing tells so much of a community as the history of its leading men, and the following sketches, with the life like portraits accompanying tbem, will be of invaluable Interest to those who are glad to acknowledge Terre Haute as their home, as well as those who go

Into other communities to spread Terre Haute enterprise and attord illustrations of Terre Haute pluck be was connected one season. When Chas.

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Batch rettred from the city clerk's office In 1891, Mr. Hamilton was made deputy, and he has made himself thoroughly familiar with the duties of the office. He Is an elocutionist of great merit, and few local entertainments are considered complete unless his name is on the programme. He Is a member of the Masons, the Elks and K. of P., and is next to the highest officer of Euclid Masonic lodge.

JmnM Bain.

Fred A. RnH. this country In 1856, when 23 years old. A1 Fred A. Ross, mayor of the city Of Terre though a young man he had had yjars of Haute, is a native of Searsport, Maine, where practical experience In his chosen profession he was born In 183-1. In 1847 he becamearesi- on some of the finest estates In his native dent of this city, coming here with his par- land. He was the bead of the Horticultural ents, since which time the family name has department of the State Agricultural College been Identified with the material growth and progress of Terre Haute. At present he Is associated with W. A. McFarland In the real estate business at 521 Ohio street.

To one man more than to all others Is due the beauty and attractiveness of Highland Lawn Cemetery, which is admired by every visitor who h»s a chance to see lt» That one man is James Bain, who has been superln tendent of the city cemeteries since June, 18S4, who came here from Cincinnati well endowed to take hold of a new cemetery. Mr. Bain is a native or Scotland, and came to

of Kentucky, at Lexington, for some time, was superintendent of parks of Cincinnati for seven years, and when he came here he gave up a good position as assistant superintendent of Spring Grove Cemetery at Cln clnnatl, one of the finest in the country. Mr. Bain Is as faithful to the Interests of the city In the dUharge of bis duties as if he were managing his own property, hence tbecemeterlesare managed economically and the very best results are attained. He Is a member of the National Association of Cemetery Superintendents, and his reputation in his profession Is so widespread that every week he Is In receipt of Inquiries from all parts of the country as to the proper management and conduct of cemeteries.

Wilbur O. .Jenkins, Prenldentof City Board of

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L*«U« MrClwin, M. D.,

Secretary of City Board of Health.

David ST. Taylor.

David N. Taylor was born In Monroe county, Indiana, September 18,1850L His early life was spent on his fat hcr's farm, and he attended the winter schools of Harrodsburg. In 1889 be entered the Illinois university at Lincoln,

bnt after one year's study there be entered the Indiana state university atBloomlngton, from which he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in IS74 He graduated from the law department of that university in

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June, im. He oame to T*rre Hsute In Fab» ruary, 1878,entering the law offlcm of Judge0, F, MoNutt. From Ibnt Urns h!« rhwlnthe profession was rapid. Inl8*abewa# appointed deputy prosecuting attorney of ibis ludio* lai elroult, and In IHM he wss elected oily al* torney, a position he filled with distinguished ability. In 1H9G he was sleeted for a term of six: years as Judge of the Vigo circuit court. Hlsoonduotofthathonorableand responsible position Is best portrayed In the tribute paid htm In "Bench and Barof Indian**." "Judge Taylor has carled all the burdens of this office, has performed all these duties, and Ills least friendly critic would be constrained to admit that he has done tltem honestly, diligently and well," _____

David W. Henry.

David W, Henry, the only Republican ever elected to the posltlou if 4ud„e of I he Super lor court ,f Vigo county since that court was organised, and the first Republican elected tos judicial position In this couuty in an ordinary lifetime, was born In Columbians county, Q^lo, Qclober 10, 1882. His family re

moved to Greene county, indlaua, and he received his primary education In the public schools and at Ascension academy, Sulllvau, from which he graduated In 1878 After a course of study with Baker A Shaw, Indian* apo is, he graduated from the Centr.il Law school of that city In 1881. He entered the law officeof DavlsADavis Immediately after. He was elected prosecuting attorney of this county In 1884, and was reelected In 1886 by a handsome majority. Last year the Republicans nominated htm forSuperlor Judge, and he defeated Sidney B. Davis by the decisive plurality of 8i2. He took his office in December last, anrl in all his rulings has proved himself a Just and upright Judge. Mr. Henry was married to Miss Virginia Thompson, daughter of Col. R. W. Thompson, In 188S and from this union two children have been born, the youngest, a son, belug named in honor of bis illustroun grandfather.

Samuel .U. Huston.

Samuel M. Huston, prosecuting attorney of this circuit, has bfen a resident of this county since 1871, when he came with his parents from Ohio, locating on what has ever since been known as the ''Huston Farm," north of the city. Mr. Huston w*s born in Butler county, Ohio, Januaiy 25, 18B2. He attended the Fort Harrison and High schools, and when quite young taught school very successfully in the schools of Otter Creek township. He spent some time in Arizona, and

on bis return here began the study of law in the office of his uncle, Judge William Mack. Ha was admitted to the bar In 1886. He was deputy prosecuting attorney under James E, Piety from 1886 to 18e8, and In 1892 was the candidate of the Republican party for prosecuting attorney. He was defeated along with the rest of the ticket, but he made a remarkable race, and received 800 more votes than the head of the ticket. Last year he was again a candidate for the same position, and was elected by the largest plurality given either of the successful candidates, 1,22?. Mr. Huston has shown zeal in the prosecution of the cases of which be has charge, and has secured many convictions in what seemed hopelesscases. He Is energetic and ambitious and will make a creditable record for himself in the office be holds.

£Davld|L. Watson.

That ir an Is certainly a new-comer in this community who Isn't acquainted with "Dave" Watson, whose familiar features are here represented. He will become county clerk In November, 189«, and If he devotes himself to the duties of that office—and^be will, beyond a doubt—with the same energy that be bas displayed In everything else be has undertaken, it will be said of blm that Vigo county never had a better clerk. He was one of the most popular candidates on

the Republican county ticket last fall, and his fund of anecdotes and funny stories never failed him when called on for an illustration of a certain point. He Is a native Terre Hautean, and a member of the Arm of D. W. Watson's Sons, plumbers and gas fitter*. Mr. Watson is chairman of the parade committee of the Charity Circus, and during the past few weeks he bas labored unceasingly in his eflbrts to make the parade a thing of grandeur. It will be great, and no mistake, and much of this is dne to bis personal eflbrts. Mr. Watson is secretary of the local lodge of Elks, and Is also a Mason.

JTamen Soule*.

James Soules has the proud distinction of being the first Republican to be elected auditor of Vigo county in a period of twenty* four years, and Is also the youngest man who ever held that responsible osltion. He was born in this county In 1882, and received his education In the common schools,afterwards graduating from the commercial college with

credit. Ha was very successful as coal operator for number of years, and bis stralghtforw-rd manner of doing businss* made him many friend", who made ibelr Inrtuenoefolt when he whs nominated for aud I lor Iwsi .year Mr. Houles entered upon the dlwhKrtft: of the duMttf Of Mi* office I» M#reb

last, and In the selection of his deputies and the condtictof his office be has paid the same careful attention to the public's business that he psld to his own, and the people can ••est assured I hat the same successful result will follow. lu the short lime he has been In the officehehas familiarised himself with Itsilutles. and one not acquainted with the facts would scarcely realize that he had been there but four months.

John L, Walsh.

John L. Walsh, whom everybody, large and small, old and youmr, calls "Jack" Walsh, will retire from the county treasurer's office In August nest with the knowledge that he carries with him the good will of nearly every persou In this county. He has been an accommodating public official, and while the fortunes nf war called for his defeat, mat. Is the person of opposing political

faith who has expressed regret that the defeat last fall could not have fallen upon some one less clever and less deserving than "Jack" Walsh. He Is the same good fellow now as before, and he has the satisfaction of knowing that he made the greatest race In the face of adv rse circumstances that was ever known in Vigo county politics. Mr. Walsh Is a carriage painter by trade, but since,1888 has been connected with the treasurer's office, having been a deputy under Gus Conzman for four years, and In 1892 he was elected treasurer to succeed .that gentleman. Mr. Walsh is married, and has an Interesting family of four children.

Wilton T. Sanfoi d.

Wilton T. Sanford, who will take the posl tlon of county treasurer In August next, was born at Youngstown, this count}', in 1856. He received his education In the common schools, and at tbecommercial college of this city, and had a most successful career as a teacher, following that profession for twelve years. He taught In nearly evtry township in the county, and in every community where thus engaged he made a most favorable record. After retiring from teaching he engaged in business In this city, and is now successfully conducting a grocery on south Pecond street. He is a shrewd politician, as

was evidenced In the Republican county convention last year, when he was successful In landing the nomination against a field of unusually strong competitors. He was successful In the election as well, defeating John L. Walsh, who was a candidate for re-election, and who wasconcededby all to be the strongest man on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Sanford is a member of the Odd Fellows, K. of P. and A. O. U. W. He is energetic and obliging, and will make a competent and reliable county treasurer.

John Butler.

John Butler, sheriff of Vigo county, was born In Fleming {county, Ky., December 19, 1846. He has been a resident of Vigo county since 1855. He was raised on a farm, and followed farming until be^was 26 years of age. He was deputy sheriff for two years under Sheriff Btepp and while filling that position be made an efBclentofficlal.^Hewasa'mem-

ber of the police force for nesrly eight years, and earned the reputation of being one of the coolest and most reliable members of the force. #e resigned bis position In 1882, when the Republican* nominated him for sheriff, and although be made a credl table race, he wentk'^n in the landslide of that year so the Republicans. Last year be lonored by bis party by the nomf». lthe same office, and although be was I ." j^galnst an unusually strong man, Lonll Jfcrger, Mr. BuUer was successful by lb JL,1I« plurality of SM vates. By bis

determination and firmness he has shown hlmtelf to bs the right man In the right place, and be Is stronger with the people now thnn eyer before,

Ttins, A, (iMRtwtll, ft|-

Titos. A. E. Cantwoll was born near Spencer, Ind., August 0, ML He wss educated in the common schools of his county and in the Central Normal College, at Danville, Ind. At the age of 17 he began teaching, and successfully followed that profession for ten years. He served as trustee of Montgomery township, Owen county, for fmr years, and was secretary of the school board during the entire term. In 1802 he was appointed gov ertimentstorekeeper at the Wabash distil­

lery, which rositton he ably filled until re lieved to make room for the faithful. He was connecttd last year with the real estate firm of Power A Dalley and through his »fforts the firet loan of S2 00 was placed on Terre Haute business property last year at the low rate of 5 per cent. He has always been an active Itepubllcan, serving as Lincoln League manager for four years, and as committeeman for two years. He Is married and has a family of four children. He removed to this city In 1892. purchasing property on south Fifth street where he still resides. He was appointed first office deputy uuder Sheriff Butler last fall, and has proved an able assistant to a popular official.

Charles W. Hofl'.

Charles W. Hoff, county assessor of Vigo county, is a native of Germany, but he has been a resident of this county and city since 1856 when be located here with his parents, be then bf Ing but seven years of age. When but a young man of twenty-three he engaged in the business of brickmaklng. in which he has prospered, bis immense plant south of the city frequently turning out over 2,000,000 brick In a season. Mr. Hoff has always taken an active interes' In politics, and has been honored by his party with several Important positions. He was a member of the city council several years, was a member of the

school board three years, and in 1862 was elected by the handsome majority of 492 votes to the responsible position he now holds. Mr. Hoffls qulte^promlnent In secret society circles, being a^member of the Masonic fraternity in its several branches, Blue Lodge, Chapter, Knights Templar and Scottish Rite, is an Odd Fellow, and also one of the leading me bers of the energetic new K. P. lodge, Paul Revere.

William H. Harris.

Wm. H. Harris, county surveyor, was bcrn in Sugar Creek township, August 8, 1869. After completing the work In the common schools be spent two years in theTerre Haute High school, and then entered the Rose Polytechnic, from which be graduated In the department of civil engineering In 1891. During his vacation he worked with Cole, Alvord A Shields, civil engineers of Chicago. After graduating he accepted a position In the shops of the Lasslg.tBridge f'o., of Chicago, and while there he.received an offer from

Geo. B. Morrison, bridge engineer, which he accepted. This he afterward resigned to accept a position as draughtsman for the American Terra Gotta Co., which he retained a year and a half. He was the Republican candidate for county surveyor last year, and was elected by arousing majority. He Is tbe youngest of the county officials. It is Interesting to note that Mr. Harris's father was county surveyor from 1880 to 1882. Mr. Harris's work is always carefully and acurately done. He Is a man of strong natural ability and Intelligence, and his professional training and experience make him extremely well fitted for his position. He Is a member of two secret societies, the Red Men and K. of P.

Ht-nry Qrlnwotd.

Henry M. Oris wold, township trustee-elect, was bora In New Albany, this state, June 29, 1844, and to day is celebrating his birthday. His parents removed to Michigan when be

was quite young, and wben tbe war broke out beenllstedln the 12th Michigan infantry,, and served throughout tbe war with credit, lis was for several years general foreman for Jones, Cbapin A Co.,a leading lumber firm of Chicago, which had extensive Interests In different parts of tbe country. Mr. Grlswold came here In 1976, engaged In tbe drug business for awhile, and then went into tbe grocery business. in which hecontlnued for several years,, with great success. He was elected to tbe city council Iu 18s0, carrying the old First ward, In which he always lived, by the tremendou» majority of 338 When Mayor Allen died In 1892, Mr. Grlswold was elected-to fill the vacancy until the next general election, and he filled tbeofflce with dignity and credit. Last fall be was elected by the Republicans as township trustee, aud will take the position in August next. He will bring to the discharge of bis duties a business training that will be a guarantee that this Important office will be safely and accurately managed. Mr. Grlswold ts a Mason, and a member of the Union Veteran Legion.

Otto O. Carr.

Otto 0. Carr, township assessor-elect of Harrison township, was born In Llntoo township. November 7,186i, and lived on the farm till March, 1883, when he removed to Terre Haute, where he ha since resided. Mr. C-irr was educated In the common schools, and took part of tbe course in tbe State Normal. He began teaching at the age of 19. and taught four years. He was one of the first in Indiana to take theclvll service examination for mall service, aud was tewarded by an ap­

pointment He Is a member of Oriental" lodge, No. 81, K. P., and stands high among its members. Mr. Carr is a staunch Republican and bas worked zealously for the success of Republican principles. Though a. young man he Is already recognized as one of the best workers In his party. He was elected township assessor last fall by tbe unprecedented majority of 96 Although he does not take his office till next August, Mr. Carr has spent considerable time preparing himself for the duties of the position, and he contemplates many radical changes In the management of that office, looking to make the work more accurate, and free from unequal assessments.

Adrian A. Bfecher.

Adrian A. Beecher, of the law firm of Beecher A Kelley, was born In Plerson townshlp In 1857. He attended the schools In that township and at tbe age of 16 began teachingSoon, after, however, he gave this up to engage in farming, which he followed until he came to this city In 1888 to practice law. Mr.

Beecher always had an Inclination for the law, and while engaged in farming he devoted all of his spare time to the study of bis chos-n profession. For two years he was secretary of the Plerson township fair, and. through his effbrts It was placed on a paying basis, and became one of tbe most successful! fairs of the coanty. He was the Democraticcan Id ate for prosecuting attorney last year* aud although he made a gallant race, he went down lu the general landslide. He Is a property owner In both tbe city and county. Mr:. Beecher Is a married man, and has an Interesting fa lly of six children.

Frank A. Kelley.

Frank A. Kelley, Junior member of the flrm» of Beecher A Kelley, came to this city from* Ohio fourteen years ago He attended the city High School four years and at the closeof the course there, he became a reporter on theTerre Haute Journal, following that profession for a year. In the fall of 1889 he left/ for Ann Arbor, to take the law course In theUniversity of Michigan. In 1892 he accepted a position as reporter on the Dally Express,, which be held until the close of tbe notablecampaign of that year, when he became associated in tbe present law partnership*. The firm has the largest criminal practice of any firm Intheclty, and with their exten­

sive acquaintance the outlook of tbe firm Is bright Indeed. Mr. KeMey is a real estateownerln this city. He Is a staunch Republican In politics, and Is a member of both thelocal Republican clubs, tbe McKlnley and Union club.

Tbe offices of this firm atflOOJ^Ohlo streetare very modern and complete In their arrangements, including In the fixtures, a fireproof vault, very Important in tbe preservartlon of valuable papers.

John O. Piety.

John O. Piety, city attorney, was born lm tbe lower part of this county September 15,. ISM, and removed to Clark county, Illinois,. In 1889. He worked on a farm there until About 1885 wben be began tbe study of law in the office of T. J. Golden, one of the mo3t prominent members of the Clark county barHe read law In the summer and taught.