Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 1, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 June 1895 — Page 5

school In tbe winter until Ibe spiing of 1188, when be passed the examination before the Supreme court at Springfield, and was admitted to tbe b*r. He then came to this city and formed a law partnership with bis brother, James E. Piety, And ban been engaged lu tbe general practice of the profession evtr since. He was elected city attorney

by the council In May, 1894. a position which he ban filled with iunrked ability. During tbe exciting controversy concerning the new electric light contract, and the Issuing of street Improvement bonds to cover the cost of tbe street railroad con pany*s share of Improving a number of streets, be was called upon for opinions upon which depended much for he city. In every case his opinion has been upheld by some of the most distinguished lawyers in tl« country, to whom the matters were referred by the parlies con eerned. He is one of the youngest men who ever held

that

important position, which

renders bis occupancy of the position more striking.

Peter M. Foley.

Peter M. Foley was born at North Vernon, this state, tn 1863. He removed to this city with his parents at an early age, and received his education In the city schools. He entered tbe Columbian law .school, at Washington, D. C, in 1884, and after finishing his course there returned to this city, and was admitted to the bar. He formed a parthership with his brother, Thos. A. Foley, who was city attorney

foi some time, which continued until the lutterdied In 1888. His brother, Joe. C., then became associated with him In the profession, and this continued uutll the removal of the latter to Chltngo recently. In May, 1882, Mr. Foley was elected city attorney, and continued in that office for two years, devoting bimeelf to the responsible duties of the position with a fidelity that was well appreciated by tbe people. He was called upon to render many important opinions during that time, and It Is greatly to his credit that the great majority were upheld by tbe courts where the latter were called to pass upon them. Mr. Foley's offices are located at 324% Ohio street, lu his own building. Ho has other extensive real estate Interests, and enjoys a good practice.

Cox Davis.

John E. ox, senior member of the law firm of Cox A Davis, was born In this county December 27,18«J. He attended the common schools and graduated from the High school

in the class of *86. He ben entered the lawdepartmvntof DePauw university, from which he graduated In March, 1889. The following month he entered the

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office of Judge I.

N. Pierce, where he remained, studying and practicing until October, 1*98, when the present firm was organised. Mr Cox Is

son of

James Cox, county commissioner, and like his father, is a prominent member of the Democratic party. He is one of the leaders •of the younger element of that party, and was one of the chief organisers of the Jackson club, which hasihehandsomestqoarters of any political club In the state, located In the new Rose Dispensary building. Mr. Cox WAI the first president of the club, and occupied that position for two terms. The of flcos of this firm are conveniently located at No. 5I?S Main, and they enjoy a lucrative and growing pr dice.

Ora P. Davis, of the firm of Cox A Davis, Is A son of «.

Davis, editor of the Hoosler

Btate, of Newport, where the subject of this sketch was born November 90, 187B. He at

tended the schools of hi* native place and entering the law department of the University of Michigan, was graduated therefrom in June, 1891. In December of that year he was admitted to the Vigo eonnty bar, with which he has since been identified. In the general election last year he was elected, as a Repu bllcan, as Joint representative from the district composed of Vermillion, Vigo, Sullivan and Clay, receiving a plurality of 910 vote*. In tbe legislature he served with

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credit, being a member of the committees on Judiciary, legislative apportionment and education, all bt-lng important positions, and he was also chairman of the committee on phraseology of bills. was his flrat experience as a member of the leglsla ure, and from the favorable showing he made II may be safely said for him that he baa a bright future before him In tbe deliberations of his party. _______

Sttmsoo, A Higgles. Karauel Carey Htlmson, senior member of the successful legal firm of stlmson, HUmson ft Hlgglns, is an example of a man who has made a phenomenal success In his profession, after a start that was made under conditions that were not altogether favorable. Working his way through Ann Arbor In 1871, he began tbe practice of law In this city, and by bis oonstant devotloa to his business pushed himself to tbe fiont of the bar of Western Indiana as a Jury lawyer, and Is now favored with a large acquaintance and a wide Influence. In the adjustment of large claims and the settlement of estates and Insolvents be has had rare success, and as aconfldeutial

atent and trustee he has gained name among financiers. In 1890 Mr. Stlmson was the candidate of the Republican party for judge of the Circuit court, and made a canvass that proved his popularity, and established him In tbeetteem even of those who were his political opponents. It was not a good year for Republicans, however, and although he made a most creditable race, he was defeated. His name has been mentioned in connection with the Judicial nomination uext year, when, if he should decide to be a candidate, he would prove formldab to the opposition.

Robert B. silmson Is a graduate of Yale, aud has been In acilve law practice in Terre Haute since he retired from the position of Deputy Attorney-General of Indiana early in the '80s. He was for some time editorial writer of the Logansport Journal, where his power of expression and ability as a reatoner made It a certainty that he wou have made a sbinlng success In that profession had he chosen to pursue it Mr. Stlmson was city attorney from 1890 to 1892, and it is certain that no man ever held that important position who devoted as much time to the city Interests,

and with loss to his own business, as he. During his term he prepared the ordinances fixing city saloon licenses, putting the intricate Barrett law for street improvements Into force, and established many reforms In the legal and legislative departments of the city government that have proved a great benefit lo tbe taxpayers. He Is regarded as a singularly acute reasoner, and does the lion's share of the court and brief work for his firm. He was selected by the citizens' committee of one hundred last winter to prepare a new city charter for the city, which the legislature adopted, but which Governor MHttbews vetoed.

Alvln M. Hlgglns—well, everybody knows "Al" Hlgglns. He was born on the site of Superior City, Wisconsin, In 1888. He was educated at Oberlin College, Ohio, and located In this city In 1887. He studied law here, was admitted to the bar In 1888,andln 1889, formed a partnership with 8. a and R. B. Stlmson which has continued with flattering success since that time. Mr. Higglns Is one of three membersof the permanent committee chosen by the Terre Haute Bar Association for the examination and admission of attorneys. He is an unusually active and alert lawyer,

discarding red tape and brushing aside pre cedents to aid a client. He has charge of the correspondence of the firm. Mr. Higglns is perhaps the most prominent of the young Republicans who have forged to the front during the pa*I few years, and it Is owing to his untiring efforts that the McKlnleyclub was reorganised last year and played such a prominent part In that notable campaign. At a meeting of tbe Lincoln League at Indianapolis last winter he was elected a dele gate at large from this state lo the National League of Republican clubs at Cleveland last week. He is what the workers call a ••hostler," and i«umbers his friends by the score.

Howe Allen Condit is tbe fourth member of this well-known Ann, which endeavors to steer clear erf criminal practice, confining Its efforts as far as possible to commercial, probate and corporation law. Mr. Oondtt Is a son of Rev. Blackford Oondtt (a member of one of the oldest families In Indiana) whose oncle, Supreme Justice Black ford, was noted In the early Jurisprudence of the Hoosler state. Mr. Condit graduated from Wabash college tn 1890, and at once began tbe study of law. He made rapid advancement In the profession, and was soon admitted to the firm of which he Is now a member. He Is popular among tbe business men, and has a repot*'

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tlon as a safe counsellor that may well be envied by men older in tbe profession, In conjunction with Mr. Hlgglns he manages the commercial law department of the firm.

and they take a Just pride in the immense collection business which the firm does. His Industiy and faithfulness have built up for him a large personal clientage. He Is aotive in politics and well known as an ardent, energetio Republican. It Is no secret The Mall tells when It says that he Is good looking, and, strauge to say, unmarried.

Roltnit H. C»' lln.

Prominent among the lawyers who are considered tn the front rank of the Vigo bar Is Robert H. Catlln, who was born near Catlln, Parke couuty, October 12,1857. His early life Is but the story of the hardships incident to a farm youth who struggles iogaln an education. His was acquired In Ibe schools of Parke, the Frleuds' school at Bloom Ingdale, and the Ascension seminary at Sullivan. He attended the Asbury university twoyears, andln 1878 began the study of law with Judge White, of Rockvllle. He was admitted to the bar In 1878, and in that year was married

to Miss Rachel L. Eaton, whom be first met in 1874, while In school at Sullivan. Mr Catlln is an ardent Republican, and has taken an active interest in every election since a boy. His speech In the Republican congressional convention at Crawfordsvllle, in 1884, seconding the nomination of James T. Johnson, brought htm Into prominence as an elequent and able speaker, and his speeches on the stump have always been a great benefit to his party. He

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profession until by falling health he was compelled to go south, where hespentseveral winters. During his stay In Mobile, Ala., ho was admitted to practice In the courts there, being compelled to pass a most rigid examination. While making his winter residence there be practiced law very successfully, and on the recovery of his health he returned here, resuming his practice, bis office being located at *09$ Ohio street Mr. Stunkard has been actively Identified with the Republican party, and during Judge Henry's term of four year* as prosecuting attorney beaded as chief deputy, a position he filled with much credit to himself and to the satisfaction of bis superior officer.

W. J. Wbitaker.

W. J. Wbitaker was born in Linton townBhlp, Vigo county, March 24tb, 1864. He lived there until seventeen years of age, when bis mother moved to this city lo get the advantages of the Indiana 8 tale Normal Sohool for her children. Young Whltaker entered this school soon after, and graduated in 1888. After teaching several terms In Vigo county, he entered noon tbe study of law in tbe office of

Thomas W. Harjer, where be con tinned to study and practice for two years. He then entered upon the law course of the University of Michigan, from which be ,-^duated In iSM, with the decree of Baehit^ Laws. Soon after graduating be form partnership with a K. Da vail-who Is I native of Vigo county, and a graduate OH of the above named Institutions—ancft^ 'j'^ under the firm name of Dnvall it WhSt tbe active practlve of law. lot

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as secretary of the

Republican congressional convention in 1886. Mr. Catlln Is public spirited and liberal, and as a result no one enjoys a wider acquaintance and a greater number of confidential friends of all pariles than he.

James P. Stunkard.

James P. Stunkard was born In Brazil, Ind., where he spent his childhood. Here, moved to Terre Haute witb his parents in 1866, and received his education In the city schools. From the High school he went to the Indiana University, graduating from that institution in 1879. After two years' study in the office of Judge B. E. Rhoads, he attended the Central Law school at Indianapolis, Judge Byron K. Elliott being at that time dean of the school. He was then admitted to the bar here, and practiced his

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Ohio street, where they have since remained, enjoying a fair share of tbe public patronage, and having a very commendable success in tbe profession. Mr. Wbitaker ow holds tbe position of deputy prosecuting attorney of this city.

Joshua T. Crandell.

Joshua T. Orandell is a native of Honey creek township, and was born July 22,18d9, He attended tbe State Normal school in this city, tbe Northern Indiana Law school, and was a close student In the law office of Judge I. N. Pierce. As a lawyer Mr. Crandell has the respect of the entire bar, and his wide acquaintance throughout the country has brought him a remunerative and growing business. In 1802 he was a candidate for representative on the Republican ticket, but was defeated witb tbe entire ticket in tbe Democratic landslide of that year. His party stand-

ing called him to the pos'tlon of secretary of the Republican county central committee last year, and to his untiring energy, and his constant and steadfast devotion to the duties of that position may much ol tbe success of that decisive ^rfnpalgn be attributed. His canvass of the'ounty In 1892 gave blm the reputatiou of being a wide-awake young man, aud he proved it In tbe position he so successfully filled last year.

JosephuN

C. Davis.

Josepbus Collett Davis Is a son of O. P. Davis, the "Sage of Opedee," who was one of the best known farmers of the state, uud whose vast farm In Vermillion county had the dlmen-lons of some of the landed estates of old England. Mr. Davis was born In New port In 18B2. He graduated from DePauw university in the cla^s of 1885, and has since then devoted himself to the practice of law. He was a member of the firm of Jump, Lamb & Davis, until tbe appointment of Judge Jump as revenue collector for this district led to the dissolution of the firm. Since then he has successfully conducted an office in Beach block, room 10, where he devotes his attention to office business, commercial and real estate law and the affairs of building and loan associations. Three leading building and loan associations have entrusted their legal business and examination of titles to him, with a degree of success that is encouraging to him. Mr. Davis has never figured in politics, unlike many members of his profession, and has no political aspirations, believing that his entire time and attention should be centered in the business entrusted to him. He is a safe and careful counsellor, and has met with a gratifying success in his profession.

Paris St Hamlll.

The firm of Farls A Hamlll was formed In 1883, and since its organization has held a prominent position In the legal profession of this county. George W. Farls is native of Jasper county, this state, and Is a graduateof Asbury university In the plassof 18S7, making his way through college by his own efiorts. He studied In the office of Claypool & Ketcham, Indianapolis, and In 1880 located In Terre Haute, where his success In his profession has been striking. Last year he was elected to Congress from the Eighth strict by the remarkable plurality, for a Republican in a Democratic district, of 2569.

Samuel R. Hamlll was born In Sullivan county, December 18,1837,and like many who are prominent at the Vigo county bar, was a graduateof Ascension academy of Sullivan. He was appointed to West Point In 1875, but on the death of his lather In 1877, left that Institution and began the study of law under Jupge McNutt,of thlsclty, being admitted to tbebarln 1880. Mr.HamllHsaclosestudent.a fluent and forcible speaker, and fora number of years the firm of which he Is a member, has been engaged In practically all the 1m* porta at litigation In tbls county. He Is county attorney, a position be has held for three years.

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Priee A Caldwell.

Probably two of thecal known gf the younger members of y^^ar arePriceACald* well. While they are still young meu they have handled their practice tn court in such a careful, conservative manner as to win tbe admiration and respect of the older attorneys. They are active and energetic, and bard workers, and every case they have tried has Home evidence of

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moet careful, painstak

ing preparation. They devote much of their time to criminal law but not to the exclusion of civil practice. They are both ardent Republicans aud take an active part in politics.

MeWatfc MeNatt.

This firm of lawyers, whose offioe !s at Ohio street, is well known to the people of this vicinity. It consists of Judge Cyras F. MeNatt, whose reputation as a Jurist is familiar the country over, John Q. McNutt, a graduate of tbe State University st Bloomington, and FinleyA.

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McNutt, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy io the class of 1881, who, after a term of service in the U. 8. navy, resigned to become a member of the firm In 1886. Judge McNutt was for three years professor of law in the State University, and made a widespread reputation for himself as an expounder of iaw. John O. Mc. Null was deputy United State* district attorney from 1885 until 1889, when he resumed the membership in the firm which he bad given up to take the appointment named. This firm does an extensive business, especially in the line of corporation practice, among their clients being the Terra Haute Electric Street Railway and the CU{z§ps' Electric Light Company.

J. Irving Riddle.

The subject of this sketch has been in tbe insurance business for twenty-five years. Was born and raised In Northwestern Ohio, and came to Terre Haube in October, 1873, and has been actively engaged in Insurance and real estate business ever since. He Is President of tbe Riddle-Hamilton Company, No. 20 south Sixth ureet.

The firm Is well known throughout the whole state, and has an excellent reputation. Mr. Riddle is also State Agent of the Pbenlx Insurance Co of Brooklyn, one of the most popular companies in the world. The Pbenlx has agents everywhere, and tbe Company's Horse shoe Is seen throughout the length and breadth of the land. It has been in business for nearly a half century, and the

average losses paid during that time has been over Oue Million Dollars a year. The citizens of Indiana alone, have received nearly Two Millions from the company, and those of Vigo County upwards of One Million. The Company iusures against Fire, Lightning and Tornado, on all classes of property, at very reasonable rates. Its poll cle8 are plain and easy to understand.

Riddle-Hamilton Company, local agents, would be pleased to have any properly owner call on them for the purpose of ex amining the Co npany's dwelling house policy, as they make a specialty of that class of business.

JW. A. Hamilton,

General Agentfor the Mutual Life Insurance Company, of New York, In Indiana, was born in West Middletown, Pennsylvania, May 5th, 1837. At the early age of sixteen he manifested puch anility as to be engaged on the staflTofthe Pittsburg leader, one of the great dallies of that once smoky city. In September, 1876, he came to Terre Haute, and was so well pleased with our beautiful city as to decide to remain. In April, 1877, he engaged in business witb J.Irving Riddle under the firm name of Riddle, Hamilton A Co., a name known to all Interested In the Insurance, Real Estate and Loan business In Terre Haute, or it might be added, in Indiana, the firm being one of the largest In the state. The business was Incorporated In 1893, Mr. Hamilton

being

the Vice-president. The Mu

tual Life Insurance Company, of New York, had, for some time, recognized the executive ability possessed by Mr. Hamilton and sent a special messenger to Terre Haute In October, 1892, to Interview him with the result that he .WAS wired to come to New ^ork, and was given the appointment of general agent, December 1st, 1892. There are about sixty-five district, special and local agents under Mr. Hamilton's supervision and nearly two hundred medical exam I ners, Dr Stephen J. "V oung being medical referee of this department and chief examiner,and Dr. Leslie McClaln alternate. The business has Increased very largely under Mr. Hamilton's management, verifying the wisdom of the company's choice.

William C. Doak.

Although perhaps a comparative stranger to many of the people of Terre Haute, William C. Doak, secretary and treasurer of the Riddle-Hamilton Company, has been actively Identified witb the Insurance, Real Estate and Loan business of Terre Haute since Au gust, 1893, when negotiations were commenced for this Incorporation of the Riddle-Ham-ilton

Company,

the organisation of that firm

dating from October 1st, of that year. Since that time tbe immense business of that com-

pany has been under hi*

entire

charge and

supervision, all bis time and attention being devoted to It, with results that have been gratifying. A general insurance, real estate, loan hnd rental business Is done, tbe Insurance companies represented Including all the leading companies, whoee assets aggregate *300,000.090.

The company haa, at the

present time, risks amounting to l&/)00,000 placed on property In this city and vicinity, and does business with an average of 8,000 people each year, and Is proud of the record of having never bad a lawsuit on a claim for a loss, nor has one of its companies failed. Tbe company Isenterprislngand progressive, and Is interested as stock holders In many-of oar leading manufactories.

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John A. Dailey

John A. Dailey Is a native of Parkecounty, Indiana, and was born January 5, 1860. His early life was spent on a farm, and at the age of twenty-two years be engaged In the manufacture of draiu tile at Rl'ey, this county, which he continued until his works were destroyed by fire in 1892. He then came to this city, and engaged in the real estate, insurance and loan business, associating himself with tbe late D. E. Power. This firm continued until Mr. Power's death In 1894,since which time Mr. Dailey has continued the business alone. He is secretary of the Terre Haute Home andSavlngsAssociation, which makes Its headquarters at his office, 503 Ohio street. He represents a number of leading insurance companies, fire, life and accident, including such prominent fire companies as the Prussian National, of Stettin, Germany, the Firemen's Fund, of San Francisco, the Reading, of Reading, Pa., the old reliable John Hancock Life insurance Co., of Boston, and the Uulou Casualty Co., of St. Louis, whose liberal policies make It a most desir* able company for those who desire accident insurance. Mr. Dailey's office was for along time located at 509 Ohio street, but he recently removed to much more desirable quarters at 503 Ohio.

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David A. Orman.

{JDavld A. Orman, whose familiar features are here delineated, Js engaged in the real estate and fire insurance business at No. 19 south Seventh, where he baa been located for seven years past. He also is a notary, and does a general collection business. The office occupies tbe neat one story brick building, 20x20 feet, at the number above given, 19 south Seventh street, and Is tastefully and conveniently fitted up for the transaction of business. Besides representing several firstclass insurance companies, Mr. Orman makes a specialty of buying and selling real estate on commission, the renting of property, Including both houses and farms, and the collection of rents for resident and non-resident owners. He has managed some very large transactions of this kind, rendering satisfaction to all concerned. Mr. Orman formerly travelled for the Havens & Geddes Co., and also for H. Robinson A Co., and since Its organization, has been treasurer of the Enterprise Building & Loan Association, for the duties of which his business experience has peculiarly fitted him.

The

business entrusted

to him is certain to receive prompt and careful attention, and to this may his great success be attributed.

John Fonlkes

John Foulkes Is a native of Booseley, Shropshire, England. He came to this country In 1803, and after working at the Iron business In Pittsburg and Newcastle, Pa., and Akron, Ohio, came to this city In 1874 to work for the Wabash rolling mills, which had then Just started. In 1883, be retired from the business In which he was then engaged, and embarked In the real estate and Insurance business, In which he has been eminently successful. It is safe to say that no man In this vicinity is more familiar witb the real estate belonglugs of this community, Its real value and Its comparative value. He has charge of the rental business of many large ostites, and his promptness In settlement of all matters entrusted to him makes him a valuable and reliable man with which to do business. He represents a number of leading Insurance compantes, Including the Atlas of London, the Traders of Chicago, the Franklin of Evansvllle, and the Western Underwriters, all reliable. Mr. Foulkes has been prominent in building and loan circles for more than twenty years. His place of business is located at 811 Ohio street.

Richard Dahlen.

Richard Dablen, real estate and insurance agent, was born in Wisconsin, October 6, 1853. His parents removed with him to Illinois when he was quite young, aud there he received his education. He was employed by the American Express company for some time 4s money clerk and filled the place to the complete satisfactio of Jhls employers. He was clerk under tbe late C. R. Peddle for several years when that gentleman was superintendent of motive power of the Vandalia railroad, and after resigning from that position engaged In the grocery business, which he gave up to accept a position as deputy city treasurer. He filled that position with credit, and after retiring from it, engaged It the real estate, Insurance and loan business, In which he has made a great success. Mr. Dahlen has been secretary of tbe Prairie City Building and Loan Association, in it* various series, for more than fifteen year*, and Is also secretary of the Home Improveirentcompany, which bought and platted the desirable property known as

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