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Alario T. Payne.

AlarlcT. Payne wu born at Ros*vtlle,Ind., and wa* brought up on a farm. After tbe usual count tn tbe common schools, be »n* tered Aabury (now DePauw) unlvej*lfy He left college In 1371 and began the study of medicine at Kokomo, wltb Dr. Q- Wilson. He taught school during the winters while studying medicine, and then attended lectures at the Medical college of Ohio, from which hto graduated In March, 1875. He practiced bis profession at T-an*itvUle, Tlppecauoe county, for eight years, Rus slaville, Howard county, seven years, and located here In October, 1890. His standing in the profession brought blm Into prominence, and last year he was nomluated by the Republicans for the resposlble position of coroner, to which be was elected by a large plurality. He has shown by his official actions that he is alive to tbe best Interests of tbe tax-payers and will permit none of tbe abuses tocreep Into that office that have marked its occupancy In many other parts of ihe state. Dr. Payne was a member of the medical society of every county in whl»h he practiced.

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pecauoe, Howard, Grant and Delaware counties, and Is prominently identified wltb the Vigo Medical society. He has alwajs affiliated with the profession, In which his high standing is unquestioned.

Frederick W. Shaley, *. D.

Dr. Frederick \V. Shaley was born in this city, September 18.1859. He attended the city schools, and after ward* was a ttudent of tbe Mission House German College of Wisconsin, from which he graduated in 1877. He then took a coursc of study at lleldelbnrg University at Tiffin, Ohio, and graduated with high honors in 1881. He then took the complete course in Rush Medical College, of Chicago, and graduated in 1SS4. He began the practice of his profession at once in this city, and has continued with the greatest success. He was a member of the city board of health several years, acting as st eretary, and was deputy coroner under Dr. \V. W. Hayworth. Dr. Shaley is a member of the staff of physicians of St. Anthony's Hospital, and is head surgeon of that institution. He has an extensive practice, and Is looked upon as arising man in his profession.

Will 8. Davis, M. I.

Dr. Will 8. Davis was tvorn In Waveland, tnd July 6.1865, and has been a resident of this city since 1869, when his father, Judge 8 Davis, removed here from Parke county. Dr. Davis attended the city schools, snd graduated from the High School In IS84, after wkich he attended the Medical College of Ohio, at Cincinnati, from which he graduated In 1*J0. He located here immediately afterward, and has met with great success In his practice. He has held the position of township physician since IJW1, Is medical examiner for the A. O. U. W. and T. P. A., Is a member of the Vigo County Medical Society, and of the State Medical Association, and Is secretary cf the medical staff of St Anthony's Hospital. He has had charge of the work for the Board of Guardians. Socicty for Organising Charity and the Home for the Friendless. He has given many evidence* of being a skilled practitioner, and is meeting with the success deserved.

Robert Wilson Van Vat*%h, I). D.8. The subject of thlssketch was born In Pennsylvania Id 1S36. He obtained his education In Massachusetts, graduating from the scientific department of the W'llllston Academy In im The same year he commenced the study of dentistry, and received the first diploma issued by the Indiana Dental College, in 1S80, since which time he baa been in continuous practice In this c!ty. In MW he was elected president of the State Dental Association which society he had for ten year* nerved aa secretary. Dr. Van Valaah wan a delegate U» the Ninth International Medical Congress, held In Washington, D. C, In USSl, and the World's Columbian Dental Oongrwa acting aa one of the five on the committee of conference from this state. He has been an active member of the Odd Fellow* for many years, and when tbe uniform rank of that order (the Patriarchs Militant) wasoiganlsed

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he was commissioned as colonel of the Fourth Indiana regiment. He also belongs to the Masons, and is a ir ember of theBoottlsh Rite const story. Dr. Van Valsah la a Republican in politics, and served with credit for two years as a member of the city council from the Second ward.

Harry C. Mederuft, I. D. 8.

Harry G. Medcraft, whose dental parlor* arc located at the northwest corner of Seventh and Main street*, l« a graduate of the New York Dental oollege In the class of 1881. He began the practice of hi* profession In Denver, Col,, after removing to Milwaukee, fiom which city he came to Torre Hauleln 1801, purchasing the office E. A. Gillette In the present location. Dr. Medcraft stands In the front rank of his profession, and since locating here, has built up a large and lucrative practice. He Is a member of varlom se­

cret and fraternal societies, among them the Masons, the K. of P., of which he la past chancellor commander, the Elks, and Is first lieutenant of Vigo division of the Uniform Rank. He is also quite prominent In the Royal Arcanum, of which he Is past regent. On leaving Milwaukee in 1881 he was presented by the members of Allea council, Royal Arcanum, with a beautiful past re gent's Jewel, and a gold headed cane, as token of the high esteem In which he was held. He is an extensive property owner, and has recently completed a row of flats on north Eighth street, that are models of mod ern house building, and whose erection will mark an era In local architecture.

Jam?* Wisely.

James Wisely, blank book manufacturer, stationer and book binder, at 026 Main street, has been in business since 188.% when he be came associated with the late E. A. Hess. This partnership was continued for some time, when he purchased his partner's interest. His former location was at 524 Main street, but In 1884 he removed to his piesent location, the removal being necessitated by his constantly Increasing business, which extends over this entire section and to many other states. He occupies this entire building, and employs a large force of experts In the dlflerent branches of his extensive business. He has established a permanent reputation as the manufacturer of blank boohs of the most perfect kinds, and his customers for this class of work Include many of the leading manufacturing and industrial es tablishments of this and adjoining counties, who want the very best work, and evidently know where to get It. Mr. Wisely is the exclusive manufacturer of the celebrated Fry flat-opening blank book, which Is made In all kinds of books intended for mercantile and office purposes, and is one of tbe most convenient devices invented for those who do office or clerical work.

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John C. Rutherford.

John C. Rutherford, city editor of the Tribune, 1* one of Terre Haute"* rising yonng Journalists. He is 28 years old, and came to this city from Bluffton, Ind., In 1892. He has acquired a large acquaintance and made many friends. He has been fourteen years Sn the newepaper business beginning as a "devil'' In a country

office. His early life was spent on a farm in the backwoods of northern Ontario, Canada, where his parents moved when he was about three years of age. His education was picked up with the assistance of an old Webster and Walker dictionary and the general advantages attending his trade as a printer. After seven years' service as a printer he located at Allegan, Mich., and received his first instructions aa a reporter from Don U. Henderson, a veteran journalist, and a graduate from the office of Horace Greeley. Afterwatds Mr. Rutherford purchased a small dally paper at Bluffton, tnd., but finding the field too small to support a dally he disposed of It, came to Terre Hante and secured a position as reporter on the Express. When the Tribune entered the field here last December be became city editor of the new publication.

Hnnter Laundering and Dyeing Company. The Hunter Laundering and Dyeing Co., of SO to 2S north Sixth street. Is one of the belt known Inwlnefw establishment* of this city, and it» trade nark hi familiar In every town and city within a radio* of two hundred mile*. James Hunter, who had made a success tn the gents' tarnishing business, which be still continues, first started In tbe lanndry btwinn* In IS78, and by producing the very highest class of work, prospered in it to such an extent that tn IflBO he was compelled to take the entire upper floor of the immense Dowling Hall, and in addition to this he now occupies the entire building on the north of this. The present plant covers over 15.000 square feet of space, and l* thoroughly equipped with all known modern appliances for producing perfect lanndry work, the machines used perforating all their respective duties with almost human Intelligence. Mr Hunter h«* introduced many innovations in the local lanndry business, but none so popular with patrons as that of repairing gar­

ments, replacing buttons, etc., all free of charge. He capped the climax, however, and his counties* customers rose up and called him blessc-1, when he announced that in addition to all he had been doing for their benefit he would als» replace, free of charge, neckband* on all shlrn sent to hi* lanndry, needing thatattcntlon. Thin feature alone naves hi* patrons many thousand of dollar* in the aggregate. One hundred opera tlve* are required lo carry on this great industry, and to handle It* enormous city business alone five delivery wagons are employed. In addition to this *hlpment* are made to every Important town In western and southern Indiana and eastern, southern and central Illinois, where the reputation of the laundry has built up a clientage that the most determined rivalry can not win from the "Best, Biggest, Busiest." The work is flrst-clsss always, because It Is done on the principle that pure soap and good water are the prime requisites for good laundry work, without resorting to the use of chemleals that destroy the fabric. In 1898 a dyeing department wa* added, and Its success has been equal to that of the laundry, and for the same reasons, that nothing but the moat perfect work Is produced, and none hut the most skilled experts are engaged. Artistic workmen employ the best Ingredients In the several chemical cleaning and dyeing processes, and the reputation of the company is so wide that shipments are received from many far distant states. The work of this department, like that of the laundry, is turned out promptly, which ha* been one of the causes of the splendid success attained.

Danl I W. Mondy.

Daniel W. Mondy was born In Danville, 111., August 30,1853, came to this city wltb his parents In 1861, and has been a resident here ever since, with the exception of three years. He learned the plasterer's trade, art 4 having worked as jour­

neyman for several years, went into business aa a contracting plasterer with John R. Coffin, under the firm name of Moudy & Coffin, which has been very successful. His upright business transactions have made him many friends and customers, and this firm does the largest busln- ss in their line of any in this city. They have undertaken many large contracts, and have executed them promptly and satisfactorily, among them being the laying of the cement walks at the beautiful St. Mary's of the Woods, and the New Filbeck, which was done in an unprecedented brief period. This firm also laid the cemeiit walks on south Fifth street, which is admitted by all to be the most beautiful of Terre Haute'a many beautiful thoroughfares. Mr. Moudy is a member of several secret societies, among them the Masons, Knights of Pythias and Red Men.

Thomas W. Kinser.

Thomas W. Kinser, the well-known contractor, is a native of the Buckeye state, having been born in Clrcleville, in 1851. Since 1866, however, he has been a resident of this city, except when called away in the execution of contracts. He has been a contractor in the several branches of that profession for the past twenty-five years, and has made a great success. He built twelve miles of the Danville & Olney railroad, put in

the water mains for the new water system at Vincennes, and when the Barrett law for street improvements and sewer building went into effect in this state, he constructed, at Muncle, twenty mile* of sewers, the first to bo built under the provisions of that law. There was some contiover*y over the legality of the law, but when it was carried, to the Supreme court, the law wa* declared valid. He also built some twenty miles of sewers in Anderson, five miles of sewers and a like number of miles of streets, at Hammond, and when the era of( public improvements struck Terre Haute. Mr. Kinser had the distinction of putting down the south Sixth and Main street brick pavements—contracts that stood the test of wear and abuse, and are universally conceded to be models of modern street building.

Kverett W. Voorhees.

I Everett W. Voorhees, junior member of the general contracting firm of J. K. Voorhees A Co was born in this city, April 1% 1869. He has been a member of the firm of which bis father is senior member for the p*»t five year*. The firm has executed a number of large contracts in this city, notably in the way of street improvement, the

brk.k streets lying north and south of Main from Second to Ninth being specimen* of their handl work, and excellent specimens they ye, too. They u« nothing hot the finest qualities of materia)* In th-ir work, and It to conceded by experts that no better work I* possible. They have all the latest machinery and appliances for conducting all kind* of public and private contracts, and all work entrusted to them Is certain to be well executed, whether it be in tbe way of brick, asphalt, granite or maradatn street*, or public or private sewer*. Tbe firm 1* now Improy -aooth Fourth street with brick, snd when ttt It ia expected to toe one of the finest brl if reft* In this city. Mr. Voorhees l*i strong »j "lican liJVctertn politics, and a member of the

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Out A. Cou*m»n,

Gus A. Conxman is a native of this city, with whose history he ha* been actively identified in late years. After a course in the public schools he learned the book binders' trade, at which he worked several years, becoming interested with E. A. Hess in the oldBartlett bindery, where be remained until 1885. He retired from the firm to become deputy under county treasurer James Cox, a position he fitted with ability. In 1888 he was nominated by the Democrats for county treasurer, and was elected by a handsome majority, and was re elected In 1890. He made a popular aa well as a competent official, and when he retired from that office he bore the good will of *11, irrespective of party. He soon after ac cepted the position of cashier of the Vigo County National bank, where his experience in the treasurer's office, and his business training, make him a peculiarly valuable man. Mr. Concman is a member of a number of secret societies, including the Masons, K. P., Royal Arcanum, National Union and A. O. U. W.

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George A. Gagg, cashier of the Pavings Bank, has been with that institution for thirteen years, having started in as a messerger boy, working during the school vacation. He has risen step by step, without any "pull" or influence but his own efforts,to the present responsible position he holds. He is the the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Gagg, old and well-known residents, Mr. Gagg, Sr., having been in business here for many years. Mr. Gagg is prominent in several secret societies, notably the Masons, K. of P. and Elks, and has the distinction of being the youngest man that ever occupied the position of worshipful master of a Masonic lodge In this city, he having filled

that chair with credit in Terre Haute Lodge, No. 19, the largest lodge, as well as one of the oldest, in the state. Mr. Gagg has been prominent in the arrangements for the Charity Circus, and in the performance on the great day, as the representative tof the great elephant trainer, Adam Forepaugh, Jr., he will look after the great and wonderful trained elephant, "Nit." There is perhaps no young man in this city with a wider circle of acquaintances than Adolph Gagg, and he is a "hail fellow well met" in every direction. In 1894 he was appointed Major on the Staff of Governor Matthews, a position be now holds.

The subject of this sketch, Fred Kessler. was born In Pascake, Bergen count}', New Jersey, in 1867, of German parentage. At an early age he evinced a fine musical nature, which has gradually developed Itself. Mr. Kessler has been connected only with tbe the best houses during his career, being connected with Stelnway Sons at the very start of bis business life. Being able to converse in several languages, he was Invited to travel with that world-renowned planlste, Rafael JoseflTy, and under him bis musical nature began to assert Itself. After traveling extensively In the United State* with Joseffy Mr. Kessler connected himself with one of the leading piano houses and was with it until three years ago, when be became identified with the large firm of Emil Wulschner

A Hon as floor salesman. Mr. Kessler Is at present a pupil of Prof. Win. Zobel In piano, aid in harmony of Prof. E. C. Kllbourne» as he expects to make an extensive study ,of both. Among Mr. Kesslcr's be»t successes are the ••Bcblummeilled," a beautiful composition full of depth and feeling, and for pure brightness Is hi* "Garland Dell" wait*, which I* making a tremendous hit. Another fine composition I* the "Lullaby Song." AH of Mr. Kemler's compositions are handled by W. H. Paige A Co. A fine future for thl* rising composer may safely be predicted. t, p. j. Brelnlc.

P. J. Breinig wm born in Vincenne*, December 8,1867. Mr. Breinig came to thl* city with hi* parents In 1877. He early evinced musical talents, which were developed under the direction

of bis father, PAf. JBrob Breinig, from whom he ha* taken lewon* on the violin rince ten year* of of age. lie ha* been connected with the Ring* a since 1882, and in 1*M took an right months'

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course on the violin at the Cincinnati College of Music. He then studied tor seven months with Prof. William Yunck, of Detroit, director of the famous Philharmonic Club of that city. He began to teach the violin in 1886, and has made a striking success in that direction. He was for one season director of the McCollin Comic Opera Co., and is the author of several successful musical compositions, among them the "Gavotte

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and the "Charity Circus March," tbe latter being dedicated to the popular manager of Naylor opera house, R. L. Ilayman. He is the composcr of another beantiful march, the title of wbii has not yet been selected, nor has it been dedicated. He has been director of the orchestra of Naylor's for seven years, and is also the direct, of the Orpheus string quartette.

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Martin N. Dlall, chairman of tbe executl v« committee of tbe Charity Circus, was bom forty-eight years ago in Cleveland, Obi. During tbe cholera epidemic of 1858 both his parents died. Thus left an orphan atnn early age, be is distinctively a self made man—what be has accomplished has bei done by bis own, unaided eflorts. Mr. DIhiI has been a resident of Terre Haute for twen-ty-two years, coming here in 1873, and duriug all this time be has been superintendent of tbe Terre Haute Gas Light Company. He has

been engaged In the gas business for more than twenty-eight years, and is an active member of tbe American Gas Light Association and the Western Gas Light Association, and has been prominent in their dellbera tlons for years. He was the first to encourage the Idea of drilling for natural gas,and while at the bead of a company engaged in this work, discovered the Terre Haute oil field. The record of the wells that have been flowing over six years prove conclusively that an immense oil field underlies this city, and he is now advocating a series of systematic drillings to prove its actual value. Mr. Dlall. by bis public sDlrltedness, has won Innumerable friends in all walks of life. He Is a good organizer, and has shown great executive ability in making the Charity Circus a success.

John E. Lamb.

One of the most distinguished of Terre Haute's products is Hon. John E. Lamb, who was born here December 26,1852. Hereceived his early education In tbe city schools, aud was graduate of the High Scnool in 1869, the third clacs graduated from that school. He was appointed deputy county treasurer in 1871, reading law duriug his spare hr urs a~d was admitted to tbe bar in 1878, before he wa« twenty one years of age. He was appointed

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prosecuting attorney for this circuit In 1873, and the following year was elected to that position for a term of two years. In 1882 he was elected to Congress from this dlstrlc which was looked upon as being lmpregnably Republican. He made an enviable record there and soon came to be looked upon as one of the rising men In his party. He was appointed United states District attorney In 1885, but resigned In 1886 to become a candidate for congress, but was defeated. The present partnership with John T. Beasley was formed lu 18PS, and has been very successful. Mr. Lamb Is a man of strong personal charactet, and Is noted throughout the country as being one of the foremost politicians of tbe Democratic party. His reputation as a powerful public speaker Is national.

John T. Ilea*ley.

John T. Beasley Is a native of Sul lvan county, and was born May 29, 1880. His early life wa9 spent on tbe farm, his schooling being received In the winter schools. He became a teacher at the age of sixteen, continuing at that until 1880, when (reentered the office of Buft & Patten at Sullivan, and began the stmjy of law. He was admitted to practice the following year, and pursued hi* profession wltb great success until 1883, when he removed to Indianapolis with hi* partner

A. B. William*. In November of that y«ar be accepted a partnership with Hon. John El Lamb, »n association that has proved very Ruccemful, that firm being Interested In nearly all the Important rate* brought in the court* In this and neighboring counties. Mr. Beasley was a member of tbe Indiana legislature for three successive teims, 1887, 1886 and 1891, and In *W and 91 was chairman of tbe judiciary committee, where he played a leading part In shaping the Important legislation of tboae year*. Mr. Beasley'* career as a lawyer ha* been marked by Industry and close application to business. He I* a close student, and has enjoyed an exten •Ive practice dur.ng fcls professional career.

Harry J. Baker.

Hairy 3. Baker I* a native of Virginia, and was born October 15, IS». Hereceived hi*education to the school* of Hamilton, Ohio, and graduated from tbe tew department of the University of

Michigan in the class of 1884. Previous to taking the law course in that school, Mr. Baker was employed in the abstract office of T. C. Bunlin, and was a deputy for one year under M. N. Smith, county clerk, where be acquired a knowl. dge of that intricate office that was of great assistance to bim when he tx-gan the practice of law. lie was admitted to tbe Vigo county bar immediately

after graduation, and has practiced with great success ever since, being counsel for many of our leading manufacturing and mercantile firms the Terre Haute Savings Bank being one of the notable clients. Mr. Baker was married September 11,1838, to Miss Elizabeth R. llamill, daughter of Samuel R. Hamill, deceased, and from this union two sons have been born, Hamill and John Donald Baker.

Frank Car mack.

Frank Carmack, whose law officc Is located at 329*4 Ohio street, is a native of Illinois, having been born in Douglas county, nesr Tuscola. He has been a resident of this city since 1881, when he took a position in an insurance office here. He was a deputy under County Treasurer Clirls Ray for two years, and when Levi Hammerly was elected recorder in 1886 he made Mr. Carmack his first deputy, a position he held for

four years. He read law with Hugh D. Roqnet, and was admitted to the bar in 1892. He has met with success in his profession, and sttnds high with his associates at the bar. Mr. Carmack has been identified with local politics for several years, and was assistant secretary of the Republican county committee in 1890, and in 189J was secretary, where he devoted himself to the duties of that position with a faithfu ness that would have brought success had the fates not determined that his party was not to be successful in that campaign.

Vern J. Barlow.

Vern J. Barlow was born in Marshall, 111., and has been a resident of this city since 1888. He attended the city schools, an-l studied law in the office of Judge Cyrus F. McNutt. He was admitted to the bar in 1830, and has been engaged

in the general practice of law in our courts since then. Mr. Barlow has been quite successful In his profession, and has been identified with much of the important litigation in the courts of this city and vicinity. He is a Democrat in politics, and very prominent in the younger element of that party. He is at present the president of the Jackson club, the leading Democratic club of the state. _____

Terr* Hante Shoe Company. The Terre Haute Shoe Co., wholesale boots, shoes and rubbers, is located at 27 north Fifth street, where they have a new building, five stories high, one hundred and forty feet deep, with ample basement, built expressly for their business.

The firm, which i* composed of Charles D. Griffith. John II. O'Boyle, Ellsha Havens and Robert Geddes, commenced business January 1st, 1889. and have steadily increased their trade since.

They are the only jobbers in the state of Indiana carrying a complete line of goods made by the Boston Rubber 8hoe Co. and Bay State Rubber Co which are so well and favorably known to the retail trade.

I,ow priccs, prompt attention to the filling of orders, and a corps of efficient traveling salesmen have built a substantial trade for this firm In the states of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.

Alfred B. Austin.

Alfred B. Austin was born in Zanesvllle, Ohio, and came to thl* city In 1858. He was practically reared In the drug buslne**, receiving his first instructions with T. H. Barr fc Co., and served for several years in charge of their prescription department. He travelled for a number of lead­

ing wholesale drug houaes for several years, among them being E. H. Bindley & Co-, of thi* city, Col burn. Brook** Co of Peoria,and Meyers Bros. & Co., Of St. Louis. He has managed (jointly with Arthur B*ur) the pharmacy of Jacob Baur, at Seventh and Main streets, for tbe past seven year*, and tbe prosperous condition of the business is a testimonial to the fact that aside from being an expert preacriptionist he is a careful business manager.

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