Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 1, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 June 1895 — Page 6

"Early Grove." He is also a member of the firm of Dahten A Oreloer, rental agents, and Is engaged iu the musical merchandise business at the same Vocation of bis other bust* neas, at No. 802 Main street.

William T. Jones.

William T. Jones was born In Philadelphia, Pa., October 8,1815. He entered the service of the Prudential Insurance Company tber« in May, 1800. Be went to Pt. Louis In 18M, and after a term of faithful service there he took obarge of the Terre Haute district In September, 1883. At that time tbe company employed but four assistant superintendents and sixteen agents, but by a careful attention to business, of which be had a thorough and practical knowledge, he soon Increased the force, an 1 now has under bis direction fifteen assistant superintendents and elghty-alx agents. Sluce taking charge be has placed

offices in tbe following towns In Indiana: Vincennes, Princeton, Washington,Sullivan, Brazil and Clinton, and In the following towns In Illinois: Paris, Olney, Danville, Mattoon, Champaign, and Effingham. }lnce taking charge of this district his company's business has been trebled. Mr. Jones Is a member of Ihe Masonic fraternity In its several branches. Social Lodge, No. 86, Teire Haute Chapter, Council and Commandery, the Eastern Star, alsoof tbe Elks and Knights of Pythias. Mr. Joues Is marrl-.d and has one child.

William W. Parsons.

William \V. Parsons was bom in this city in 1850. He graduated from the State Normal School In 1S72, and probably had little thought then that he would one day be the successful head of that important institution. He was teacher of literature and mathematics in the Indianapolis High School for two years, and in 1876 returned to the State Normal and took the chair of English. He became vice president of that Institution in 1S82, and in 188 was elected to the presidency, and made professor of history and philosophy of education. The history of the school since his Incumbency of the office of president shows that the trustees acted wisely when they selected him for the responsible position, Year by year the attendance has increased, until it became necessary to enlarge the capacity of the school by the addition of new buildings, which add materially to the facilities of the school. Mainly through Prof. Parsons' efforts the last legislature was induced to enact a law by which the state educational institutions will receive state aid through a tax levy. Instead of appearing before each session of the lawmakers as mendicants, asking for something to which by precedent and by justice they are entitled.

Samuel L. Keener.

Samuel L. Fenner was born In Bucyrus, Ohio, in 1848, received his education there, and learned his trade, that of a tinner. In his native town. He came to this city in 1873, and immediately engaged In business for himself, which he continued until 1881, when he went on the road for Townley Bros traveling for them for five years. Since 1886 he has been In business for himself at the corner of Twelfth and Main streets, dealing in hardware, mantels, furnaces, tinware, eta, and making specialty of roofing. He has been very successful in business, and his trade has increased to such an extent that he contemplates enlarging his establishment In the near future. In 1892 the Republicans of the Eighth ward nominated him for councilman, and he was elected by a very large majority. He has been a prominent member of that body, serving with distinction on some of the leading committee*. Mr. Fenner is a son-in-law of the late James Hook, having married his only daughter. Anna.

Frank X. Broad.

Frank N. Broad was bom in Parke county. Indiana, In 1888. He learned telegraphy, and was an operator for tbe Western Union here for several years. When the Postal Cable company opened it* office here In 1891 he was selected a manager, a position for which hi* experience peculiarly fined him He te prompt and energetic, and alive to the interest* of his patrons, and as a remit the business of tbe office has been

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greatly Increased. The company recently moved Into new quarters at 672 Main street, where handsome and convenient arrangements have been made for tbe benefit of the company's patrons.

Jaines M. Diahon.

James M. Diahon was born at French Lick Springs, Orange county, Ind., in 1843. His early life was spent there, and at the age of seventeen he removed to Indianapolis, where he received his first introduction into the business he is now engaged in by acting as bill distributor (or the old Metropolitan theater of that eity. He remained there until 1871, when he came to Terre Haute. Since then he has been engaged in the laudable enterprise of "going forth in haste, with bills and paste, to proclaim to all creation, that men are wise who advertise In the present generation," his trade mark that is familiar to every man, woman and child in this region. Mr. Dlshon owns all the bill boards in this city,

covering over 100,000 square feet. He is chairman of the advertising committee of the Charity Circus, and has been putting in his best "licks" for that worthy enterprise. He is a very clever and popular gentleman, and has many friends. His acquaintance with theatrical people is probably not equalled by any other person in the west.

Ferdinand Giebel.

Ferdinand Giebel was born in Germany in 1845, and has been a resident of this city since 1871, coming directly to Terre Haute when he arrived in this country. During the years of his residence he has been engaged in business as a contracting plasterer, and some of the largest and finest contracts of this kind in this city have been done under his direction. He is a man of great popularity among all classes of citizens, as shown by the fact that he has been president of the Boss Plasterers' Association since its organization, is President of the Terre Haute Fishing Club, one of the most popular of our social organizations, and Is Treasurer of Humboldt Masonic lodge, his election to these positions showing that he is held in the highest regard by his fellow citizens. Mr. Giebel is a member of the Masonic fraternity as high as the Knights Templar, and of the Odd Fellows, having joined the latter order a short time after he came to this city. Mr. Giebel is one of a class of citizens whose presence here is a credit to the community.

Harrison Smith.

Harrison Smith was born in Camden, New Jersey, August 13, 1858, and is the son of William and Sarah Smith, who were native* of England. The family removed to Indianapolis In 1856, and Harrison, who Is the youngest of four children, received his education In the public schools of that place. He then worked for his father in his tallow and grease factory until he became of age, when he went to Mattoon, 111, and started in business for himself. Ife remained there one year, and then sold out, and located in this city, of which he has since been a resident. He engaged in tbe manufacture of tallow and grease, and it Is a notable fact that all his brothers are engaged in the same line of business In different parts of the country. Mr. Smith's factory Is located southwest of the city on the island, which he purchased from the government some time ago, and his handsome suburban home is located just below the corporation line on tbe Prairieton road. H« Is a member of (he K. P., and also a member of the drill team of Terre Haute Iiviskm, 0, R.

Henry 9ehon«fal4.

Everybody In Terre Haute knows Henry Scboriefeld, oouncUmao from the Sixth ward, who succeeded, In the city election last year, la over* coming the abnormal Democratic majority In that stronghold of Democracy, and turning defeat into a wonderful victory. Mr. Schonefeld is a Terre Haute product In every atosseof the word, haVing been bom and reared Is the old Fourth

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ward, now the Sixth, He received his education in the city schools, and attended the High School and State Normal. In the election above referred to he carried the Sixth w*rd, which in the pre vious city election went 138 Democratic, by a plurality of 49, which was a striking evidence of his popularity among the people with whom he had spent his life. Mr. 8. has made a good record for himself as a member of the council, and the

political future may be said to be bright for him, as he has all the characteristics of the successful politician. He is managing partner of the firm of Burnes and Ray, who do a large and lucrative business as dealers and shippers in anthracite and bituminous coal. Their offices are located at 9&t» Main street.

William C. Dorsey.

William C. Dorsey was born In Dubois ODunty, this state, in 1808, and has been a resident of this city since 1871. He learned

HAVENS & GEDDES CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, FIFTH STREET, FROM WABASH AVE. TO CHERRY 8TREET.

the machinists' trade, but gave it up to become an assistant to the city engineer, a position he held for seven years, making himself a very valuable man in that important

department of the city government. He has always taken an active part In politics, being an ardent Republican. When Prof. Blatchley took the position of state geologist, as a resultofthe lastelection, he made Mr. Dorsey deputy oil inspector for this district, a position of great responsibility, for under his direction all theol's sold In thlsdl^trictmust successfully pass his careful inspection. Mr. Dorsey is a member of the Elks, and has taken a prominent part In the arrangements for the great Charity Circus to be given next week. He is chairman of tbe committee on refreshments, and It Is certain that every one attending the great show will realize that be has attended to the dullesof that position very thoroughly. Mr. Dorsey is also a member of the Knights of Pythias.

Fless A Herman.'

Philip Fiess was born In Ellmendingen, Baden, Germany, September 10, 1861. He came to Terre Haute In 1887, and was employed at his trade of butcher by Mrs Wahler and Wm, Ret* until February. 1892, when the present partnership was formed.

Fred Herman was born in Stetten, a. K. M„ Baden, Germany, January S®, lftBB He came fo this country. Mid direct to Terre Haute, In 1889. He was employed by Price & Brown until the firm of Flew A Herman was formed in 1891

It hat been a successful firm, too, and its memben by their enterprise and energy have built np a flattering trade that Is constantly on the increase. Their shop at No. 27 north Fourth street, is neat, clean and inviting, and so determined are they to please their customers and sell nothing but the beat meats of all kinds, that they ant enabled to hold their trade without any trouble,

Cletnnn* W. Nagel,

Clemens W. Nagel was born in Clay county thirty-five years ago, and has been a resident of this city since a mere lad. He attended the public schools, and at the age of thirteen went to woik at the butcher business for the late Thomas Wahler. one of the best known of our older citizens. He was in charge of that business for many years, and in 1890 purchased it, since which time he has given to it his entire attention, with the result thst bis trade is constantly increasing. He owns two establishments, one on south First street, and one at No. 210 south Fourth street. He is interested in other enterprises, and is one of the largest stockholders in the Vigo Ice & Cold Storage Co., which has made a great success since it began business last year. Mr. Nagel is a member of the K. P., and has for many years been Sir Knight Guard of Terre Haute Division, U. R., and participated with it in many of the notable prize contests for which that order is noted.

diaries H. Ehrmann.

Charles H. Ehrmann was born in this city, Feb ruary 18, 1863, of German parentage, and received his education in our public schools. He was apprenticed to the butcher's business in April, 1873, and in January, 1882, formed a partnership with T. J. Patton, which continued un til June, 1893, when he purchased Mr. Patton's

interest, and lias successfully conducted tl\e business in his own name since that date. He pays special attention to the retail trade at his neat and clean place, corner of Fourth and Ohio streets, but also does a wholesale business in dressed cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs, cured meats and sausages, and sells extensively to the trade in the surrounding towns. Mr. Ehrmann has other extensive business Interests, and is president of the Ehrmann Coal Co., whose main office is at 40!) Obio street, with a branch at Tenth and Main streets and whose mines are near Grant in Nevins township He is a member of the K. of P.,

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chancellor of Occidental Lodge a mem ber of the 1'niform Rank, and one of the most prominent members of the First M. E. Church, being a trustee and superintendent of the Sunday school. Mr. E. was one of the prime movers In the building of the beautiful new E. Church at Seventh and Poplar, and contributed liberally to its erection.

John O. Zlegler.

John G. Ziegler, the popular north side dealer in fresh and cured meats, was born in this city, January 17,1857. He has been a resident ever since, and after learning the butcher's trade,

went into business lor himself In'1888. He has been at his present location, at the corner of La fayette street and Fourth avenue since 1885. He has been secretary of the Butchers' Association sincc its organisation, is an Odd Fellow, and a member of the Royal Arcanum and Princes of the Orient. Mr. Zl5gler is true-blue Republican and has been identified with the politics of this city for many year#. He has been a member of the Republican committee from bis precinct ever since the Tenth ward was organised, and has done much toward contributing to the victory that has been the share of Tenth ward Republicans. He is an energetic and successful business man, and number* his friends by the score. Mr. Ziegler was married in IS# to Miss Kmma Late, of Clark County, Illinois.

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robn Klckler.

John Ktekler, proprietor of tbe popular resort at No. 11# smith Fourth street, it a native of Germany, where he was bom in 1863. He came to this country, and located in Terre Haute in May, 1868. In# 1 and btuto been liquor

connected with The©. (Haiti, lead ran dealer, for a number of year*, ring from that position engaged in inuwlf, and has tor fifteen years past at various timet in the grocery and making a reputation for himself

as a straightforward business man that has brought tbe success such a course in life merits. He opened his present place of business, opposite the City Hail, in 1887, and has continued there since that time. It basal ways been his aim to maintain a quiet orderly place that would attract the best trade, and he has used every endeavor in this direction. He handles the very finest line of liquors, bottled goods and cigars, and he has a patronage that is constantly on the increase, He has billiard and pool tables, and It has always been a notable fact, and greatly to his credit, that he has never permitted minors to frequent his place. Mr. Klckler is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

L.ouU Gerliaidt.

Louis Gerhardt, the south Thirteenth stre» grocer and baker, was born in Baden, Germany, and came to this city In 1861. His father, who died in 1879, started in the bakery business here in '67, at the time of tbe state fair, and it has been continued by father and son to the present time. Mr. Gerhardt was the first person in this city to bake Vienna bread, and he has a great reputation for producing the most toothsome varieties of that popular brand of the "staff of life." He makes a specialty of rye and home-made bread, and has built up such a large business that three wagons and seveu men are required to handle it. In connection with his bakery, at 824 south Thirteenth street, he runs a grocery and saloon, and is looked upon as one of tbe leading business men of that portion of the city. Mr. Gerhardt is a member of the A. O. U. W., Red Men, Chleftans' League, German Benevolent Association, and is vice president of Local Union 7, of the State Liquor Dealers' Association. He waa married to Miss Christina Becker, of Chicago, in 1883, and from this union two children have resulted, a boy and a girl.

Albert Myers.

Probably no other resident of the city of Terre Haute is so well known to the lovers of the national garae, base ball, the country over as "Al" Myers, proprietor of the Health Office, who was for a number of years, one of the leading second basemen of the National League, and a member of several of the prominent clubs. Mr. Myers was born in Danville, 111., and came here with his parents when quite young. He attended the city schools, played baseball on the commons, and came to be known as a "star" among amateurs. He was a member of the famous Blues club, and had such a reputation when the Northwestern League was organized in 1884 that he was engaged by the Muskegon club, with which he played until that league disbanded. He was much sought after by the managers of the leading clubs, and finally sigaed with the Philadelphias, playing with them in 1885, with the Kansas City's in '86, Washingtons '87 and '88 and then went to the Philadclphlas again in '89, playing with them three seasons, making a great record for himself at a fielder and batsman. He retired from professional baseball at the end of '91, and purchased the Health Office In the fall Of that year. He made many Improvements in the place, at great expense, and made it one of the most popular resorts in the state, where every visitor is given a pleasant welcome. He has attached the leading billiard hall in the state.

Th« Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association Perhaps there was not another contest at the great World's Fair In 1893 that aroused so much interest, or excited as much newspaper controversy, as the competition between the leading brewing companies as to which should a a prisee for producing the best beer. After full and fair com. petition, and an elaborate investl. a judges, the famous

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tion, of St. Louis, was awarded the prize for producing beer that had all the properties demanded by those who Indulge in that health-giv-ing beverage. The judges who made the award were connoisseurs and chemists of the highest rank, and there could be no dispute over the result. The fact that no other concern In this com petition received so many points for the various

The above cut I* a view of the entrance to the mines of the Lancaster Block Coal Co., located In Clay county, where the company has afield of 800 acres of rich coal land. The coal mined by this company is one of the most popular fuel* in the market for domestic and steam purposes, and a largo trade has been built tip that I* constantly on the Increase. The company, while "does a large business In Chicago and the Northwest, pays especial attention to the local trade, which is in charge of Robert Andrew, the secretary of the company, whose office it located at 921 Wabash avenue. The prominence of this company In the local coat businest Udue as much to the personal efforts of Mr. Andrew as to tbe high grade of coal turned out Local consumers and others who have never tented the merits of this coal willfindU greatly to their interest

essential qualities of good beer was a g'orious victory for the Anhcuser Brewing Association, which has, by methods of unrivaled business enterprise and by using the best materials produced in America and Europe, excluding corn and other adulterants or surrogates, made its beer

the favorite of the American people, who drink more beer per capita than any other nation or» earth. To be popular In this way means much, and the increase in the business of the AnheuserBusch people sluce the World's Fair award hasbeen phenomenal. This company is represented in Terre Haute by Fred Seidentopf, whese personal influence and popularity has done much towards building up the immense business they enjoy. The company owne a handsome and commodious building at the corner of Seventh and the Big Four, which is fitted up with all conveniences for handling the large and increasingbusiness. One of the leading places where the-Anheuser-Busch beer is handled exclusively i& that of Herman Me we?, whose genial and familiar face is here depicted. Mr. Mewes' establishment, the Dclmonico, at 639 Wabash avenue, Is one of the most popular resorts in the city. Besides the popular Anbeuser Busch he handles a full and complete line of liquors and bottled goods and fine cigars. He has In connection a resturant, where the tastes of the most fastidious can be satisfied. A specialty is made here of business men's dinners, and the menu includes everything that is shown in the bill of fare of the leading hotels. Visitors to the city will find the Delmonico the place to stop for meals, if they desire perfect satisfacti n.

Albert R. Monnlnger.

Albert R. Monnlnger, proprietor of the "BeeLine Exchange," opposite the Big Four depot,, was born in this city in 1860. He began his business career as a travelling man for his father* Philip Monnlnger, who owns a large vineyard near Collett Park He acted as collector for the Champion Reaper for a time, and then was a salesman for H. Hulman. After engaging for some time as a jobber in the cigar business he purchased his present business, in 1888, and hasbeen in full charge of it since that time. His desirable location, and the fact that he handler nothing but the very best goods in every line has enabled him to build tap a splendid trade, In which his own cleverness has greatly assisted. Mr. Monnlnger is sn extensive property owner, and recently purchased a valuable lot on east Main street, on which he proposes to erect a beautiful and substantial business block, that will add greatly to the appearance of that locality. In addition to this, Mr. Monnlnger contemplates the erection of anew building on the site of his present location. In which he will conduct a modern hotel, an Investment that should pay handsomely in that locality, which is without hotel facilities of any kind.

Joseph Schlltx Brewing:' Company. A great many varieties of beer are sold In Terre Haute, but none of them give greater satisfaction than that of the Joseph SchlltzBrewlng Company, of Milwaukee, whose agency here is under the experienced and competent management of Eugene Duenweg, who has conduct* tbe business here for a long term of years, and with constantly increasing success. The company has a twostory cold storage warehouse and bottling department, located on the line of the Vandalla railroad at 81xth Ptreet, where the beer Is received direct, in refrigerator cars and unloaded without re handling, the capacity of the warehouse being equal to several car loads. From here tbe beer Is delivered by wagon to the city and vicinity, and Is also shipped to points in this state and Illinois. Beer It also bottled here for family use, hotels and restaurant*, and Is delivered to all parts of the city In cases of pints and quarts. It Is hardly necessary to refer to the quality of this beer as it Is everywhere recognized astbe perfection of the brewer's art, and is brewed from the purest ingredients. It Is in great demand in all parts of this country, aswell as

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Its Immense annual out-put being the best evidence of tbe high favor In which It lawidely held. The facilities for obtalnlngtbla beer are such that those who desire to test it can have no trouble. The telephone number It 175.

famous Lancaster Block Coal, which Is tore to give unbounded satisfaction. The best patrons of the coal are those who have given it a trial, and have been pleased with the satisfactory results obtained.

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