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Lawrence H«lnl.

Lawrence Helni, the well-known florist, was born in Austria in IMO and came to this country when but fourteen years of age. He was a member of the 19th Indiana battery, and served with credit until wounded at Perryvllle. Kentucky, when he was honorably discharged. He came to Terra Haute in 1863, purchased land, and engaged in the nursery and florist business. His place at Fifteenth and Washington aveuue is one of the most beautiful imagluable. His gteenhouses occupy a space of fully 30,000 fquare feet, and are so perfect In their details and arrange* ments as to win the title of being models. They are provided with a complete water works system, put In at a great expense, and two wells keep the tanks of nearly 500 barrels' capacity constantly supplied with pure water. Mr. Helnl gives his personal supervision to the conduct of this extensive establishment, with the result that his business is constantly Increasing, as shown by the neces slty of establishing an up town office at Sixth and Ohio to accommodate his trade. He is a member of various secret societies, Including the Masons in the several branches up to and including the Knights Templar, the Elks, G. A. R., and was one of the original members of the Terre Haute Club.

William W. Hauck.

William W. Hauck, ex-city treasurer, and secretary and treasurer of the Temp Haute Carriage A Buggy Co., Is a native *of Clay county, and was born December 11, 1858. He was reared on a farm, and received his education in the common* schools. He came to this city and attended the Commercial college, from which be graduated, and afterwards became teacher In that institution, a place he held for six years. After acting as bookkeeper for H. Robinson & Sons for several years, Mr. Hauck was, in the spring of 1889, nominated by the Republicans for city treasurer, and was elected by a neat majority. He tilled thatofflce with distinguished credit, and in 1891 was renominated and re-elected by an overwhelming majority. Mr. Hauck was a candidate before the Republican state convention last year for the office of auditor of state, and although defeated, he made the most remarkable race ever made in a state convention by a man who was making his first venture in state politics. He made countless friends by his manly course in the convention, and should he ever desire further distinction before a convention of his party his strong personal following, added to his eminent qualifications for any position to which he may aspire, would make blm a very strong man. Mr. Hauck is a man of gr»*t personal popularity, not alone at home where Is knowD and admiied by all, but throughout the state. He is a member of several secret societies, including the Masons, K. P., and Odd Fellows.

Cupt. Jamw W. Hal«y,

Copt James W. Haley, real estate agentand notary public, located at 1211 Main street, was born at Frankfort, Kentucky, In 1883. He became a resident of Terre Haute In 1868, coming from Vlncennes, where he had lived since MSI. Although a native of the Blue Grass state, and born of southern parents, Mr. Haley la a strong Republican, and voted for Lincoln in 18*50. He was a member of the 51st Indiana, and served with distinction throughout the war, having first enlisted In October, 1861. Mr. Haley has been prominent In tho politics of this city for many year*. He was elected a member of the city council In 1873, from the old Fifth ward, and was chairman of the committee on markets when the present market house waserected. He served for two years as city assessor of this city, making an unusually competent official. Mr .Haley was elected as a councilman from the Second ward in 1883 by remarkable plurality of votes, and has been quite pro ml nent in the proceedings »f that body. He was chairman of the market committee dur» ing the recent alterations made in the city hall, changes that made a great improvement in that building, and which were com pleted at a comparatively small met.

Patrick C. Mohan.

Patrick C. Mohan, grocer, at the corner of Thirteenth and Locust streets, was born In Ireland, December 25, 1848. He received bis education In his native land, and emigrated to America, locating in Terre Haute. He was elected councilman from the old Sixth ward and served with much credit In that body. He afterwards acted as deputy city marshal under John Kidd. He established his present business about twelve years ago. He carries a large stock of fancy and staple groceries, canned goods, dry goods specialties, notions, etc. Mr. Mohan has the leading store 1 that part of the city, and by a strict attention to business, and his endeavors to please his patrons, has bnllt op a trade that ts eminently satisfactory. Tho growth of that

the way of street building notably the Wa bash avenue and south Sixth street brick pavemen ts—1 provement« tbat are acknowl edged by all to be the very finest specimens of substantial street Improvements. Since retiring from the engineer's office Mr. Cooper has engaged in contrasting,and has executed a number of large and important contracts, among them being large sewer contracts at Elkhart, Ind„ Danville, ill., and Ishpemlng, Mich. Mr. Cooper is a member of several secret s.ocltles, notably the Masons and the Elks, and holds the highest office in the latter, that of Exalted Ruler.

George Reiss.

Qeorge Relss, the well-known druggist and Jobber ot all kinds of illuminating and lubrieating oils, at the corner of Third and Main streets, is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. In 1879 be formed a part-1 nerehip with Charles A. Robinson, under the firm name of Robinson & Reiss, and opened a drug store on north Fourth street. Two years later Mr. Reiss purchased his artner's

1882 Mr. Reiss has made a specialty of hand-

ling oils In large quantities, and has built up

an immense trade in this line. His special-

and he has customers in all parts of Indiana

city trade. The reputation he has established

for handling nothing but the very best goods

Robert L. Hayman.

Robert L. Hayman, manager of Naylor's Opera House, Is perhaps one of the best known of Terre Haute's business men. He has been connected with the Opera House as treasurer and manager for a number of years, and practically had charge of its business along time previous to the death of Wilson Naylor. He Is shrewd as an advertiser, and has the knack of telling in his well-written advertisements nothing but the absolute truth about the attr ictions that are offered. It Is for this reason that the public has faith in what he tells them, and for that very reason when he has some unusually strong attraction, and tells the people so, the latter respond with the enthusiasm for which Terre Haute theater goers are noted when something good Is In sight. The first great principle In profitable advertising is to tell the absolute facts about what you are trying to sell, and this Isa knack that Manager Hayman has to a certainty. The lessees of the Opera House made no mistake when they appointed him as manager, and the wisdom of their choice Is made more evident with the pasting of every season.

Dean McLaughlin.

Dean McLaughlin, proprietor of tbe Terre I Haute Artificial Ice Company, was born In Marietta, Q., thirty-six years ago, and has been a resident of this city si nee 1876. He was agent for the Eugene Ice company for several years, and was also foreman for F. Perdae f«r some time. He was a member of the letter carriers' force at tbe postoffice from 1885 to 18W, and shortly after retiring from that position engaged in the manufacture of artificial Ice. His Immense plant at 930 Poplar street, has a capacity of thirty-five tons a I day, and fourteen men are employed In

portion of the city during the past few years when be was three yeais old. He attended has been pnenomenat, increasing business I the city schools, and in 1874 graduated from for those who are enterprising, and Mr. Mo I the High School, Miss Kate Tolbert, who han can cortalnly be classed under this head, afterwards be came his wife, Being a member He Is a pleasant, affable gentleman, who Is of the same class. He taught for one y«ar constantly on the outlook t^r the welfare of In the country, and then for several years was a teacher In the city schools, acting as principal of several of the leading districts.

his customers. -IS-, Frank U. Cooper. Prank H. Cooper, designer of the cover of tills issue or The Mall, is a Terre Haute boy. lie received his education In the city schools, and having an aptitude for the engineering profession, secured a position in the office of the city engineer, where he developed unusual ability. He was city engineer for two years, and bad the honor of preparing the plans and specifications for the first permanent improvements made in the city in

interest in the establishment, and In 1886 he printing office in The Mai! building, is a son moved to his present central location. Since

and Illinois, and enjoys a particularly large Ljie

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY WENING MAIL, JUNE 29., 1895.

He was connected with tha auditor's department of the Vandalla for Ave years, and in March, 1887, resigned that position to become a member of the Terre Haule Coal and Lime Co, and was elected to the position of mana? ger. The company foes a large business In Its several depanments, and much of Its prosperity is due to the energy of Mr. Landtum, who is alive to the wants of his patrons, and uses every endeavor to meet their demands. Mr. Landrum is an ardent Republican, and when the Columbia club was organised in 1888 he was elected vice president, afterwards becoming president. He served for three years as a member of the city school board, a position for which he was well fitted on account of his long experience In the city schools, which gave him an insight into the workiugsof our public school system that was valuable to the other members of the board. Mr. Landrum is a member of Terre Haute Lodge, No. 19, F. and A. M-, and Is also a member of the Royal Arcanum and Tribe of Ben Hur. The offices of Terre Haute Coal and Lime Co., of which he is the manager, are located at Mo. 626 Ohio street, with a branch office at the Lafayette crossing of the Big Four railroad. Mr. Landrum is alaOjSecre tary of the Coal BlufT Mining Co., whose offices are also located at the same number He has been secretary of that company since 1881. ,,

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Kdwln P. Wfstfall.

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ties are high grade burning and lubricating b^n engaged in the printing business. He oils, gasoline, lubricants, scale solvent, etc., I

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makes a specialty of his prescription depart- tiring from The Mail he engaged in the Job ment, where nothing but the very best drugs prlnting business, and bas established a rep are used in compounding prescriptions. His tation for producing neat and artlstic.work telephone number Is 282.

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He makes a specialty of fine work requiring artistic skill, such as wedding Invitations, engraved work, etc. He did some novel printing for the Charity Circus, and received splendid notices in such papers as Brains aud Printers' Ink, New York papers devoted to advertising.

W.Robert Paige.

W. Robert Paige is a son of W. H. Paige, the veteran music dealer of this city, and was born here in 1869. He attended tbe city schools and after spending three years in the Terre Haute High School he entered the Rose Polylechnic, from which he graduated in the class of 1891 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. After graduating he accepted a position as assistant engineer in the con struction of a sewer system, drives and gener al improvement of the grounds around the Hospital for the Insane at Evansville. He resigned this position to accept one with

the city engineering department of this city, which he held for something over a year, after which he went with a St. Louis company of engineers. While Inthelrem p!oy he superintended the construction of the masonry work and abutments of bridge over tbe tracks of tbe St. Louis, Kansas City A Colorado railroad for the Clayton A Forest Park Electric railroad. Mr. Paige now holds tbe position of first assistant city engineer of this city, a position for which his experlenceand training peculiarly fit'hlm. Sixteen years of bis life have been spent In school and college fitting nlmself for the du iesof his profession, and bis experience since then has been such as to prepare him for tbe responsible position he now holds.

iMM C. W. Brown.

handling Its output. Mr. McLaughlin gives newspaper business in this city form a most his personal attention to the business of the I interesting feature of the anniversary edlcompany, and by strict attention to tbe I tlon of the Mail, had the distinction, in aswants of his patrons, and promptness In fill-1 aociatlon with W. H. Buckingham, of starting orders, has established a business that is I ing the first steam printing office in Terre Increasing constantly. Haute, running It in connection with a book and stationery More. After an experience

G. W. Brown, whose recollections of tbe

James w. Landrum. I In the several departments of the printing James W. Landrum, manager of the Terre I basinets, Mr. Brown started the Globe PrintHaote Coal and time Co.. was born In Kmi I log House In the basement under tbe room nence, Morgan county, Indiana, May 6,18SS, I occupied by Mattox A Zellar, the plumbers, 1 iter and removed to Terre Haute with his parents on south Sixth street, the location then being1 al

opposite the old postoffict. The business increased to such an extent that thee*tab llsh men finally occupied the entire building, Krom there the Olobe was removed to Its present locution, at the southeast cornerof Fifth and Ohio streets, where the entire building is occupied by the printing, binding and stationery departments. Mr, Brown Isa practical printer, and has entire super vision of ihe establishment, which has an enviable reputation for producing the finest work in its several departments.

George A. Taylor.

Qeorge A. Taylor, the popular boot and shoe merchant, at 1105 Main street, Is a practical boot and shoe maker of nineteen years' ex perlence. After working at his trade this

length of time he entered Into the shoe bust nesB with William McWllMams, retiring from the firm in 1886 In 1888 be commenced business for olmselfat his present location, and has continued it with great success. He handles a fine line of shoes for men, women and children, and has built up a fine trade among tbe residents of tbe east side, who have been prompt to recognize his enterprise and push. The people of that portion of the city are energetic and enterprising themselves, and they are not slow in recognizing tbe came qualities when displayed by others. Mr. Taylor is one of the most popular business men of the city, and is a member of a number of secret and fraternal organizations.

Edward T. Hazledlne.

Edward T. Hazledlne was born at Colehrookdale, England, came to Jthls country in 1881, and after being employed by the Pullman Car Works, and the Illinois Midland railway, came to this city and began business for himself in 1887. Tbe use of iron for

building purposes is annually becoming more important, and Mr. Hazledlne finds constant employment for a number ol skilled mechanics, all of whose operations are conducted under the persoual supervision of the proprietor, who is a practical and expert iron worker. The products of the establishment consist of all kinds of architectural iron work, castings, balconies, iron fencing, and a general line of machine and wrought Iron work, blacksmithtngand Jobbingof all kinds, is done. The works are located at the corner of First and Poplar streets, where ample facilities are aflorded for tbe prompt execution of all orders entrusted to him. The fencing and gates of the beautiful new entrance at Highland Lawn cemetery, are specimens of the handiwork of Mr. Hazledlne, and win admiration from all who have seen them.

Hnlman & Co.

When the magnificent new building of Hulman A Co., at Ninth and Main street, was thrown open to the public, September 28, 1893, an eastern traveling man who enJoyed tbe munificent hospitalities of that notable occasion, remarked, "There is not another wholesale house in tbe country that ha« as splendid a building, or as perfect an office as tbis." And that remark which told of the perfect arrangements of that splendid building, is It dicativeof the character of the business and management of the establishment refened to. There is not another wholesale establishment west of the Allegheny mountains that can compare to the model one herein referred to in any of the features that go to make lt notable.

The house was founded In 1819 by a brother of the present head of the firm, F. T. Hulman, and after tbe death of the latter in 1858, his brother, Herman Hulman, succeeded to the business. He continued it until about 1886, when Ben. G. Cox, long a valued employe of the establishment, and bis son, An ton, were admitted to membership in the firm, under the style of Hulman it Co. The business rew to such dimension* that it became necessary to secure new and more commodious quarters. The ground at tbe north east corner of Ninth and Main streets was purchased, and plans were prepared for a building that would eclipseall similar build logs In the country. It is a model of archi tectural beauty, and complete In all its de tails and arrangements. The opening of the building, above referred to, was one of the most notable occasions in the history of Terre Haute. This is tbe moat extensive wholesale grocery house In the slate of Indiana, and employs from fifty to sixty people, including sixteen traveling men The house does an Immense business in Indiana and Illinois, and an indication of its extent may be gained from tbe statement that It has been found necessary to put In a complete printing plant to do tbe printing required.

Ray St Werkiser. Bay, senior member of Ray & Werk* In Nashville, Tenn., In 1852, and ere boy at tbe time, served an en-

listment in the confederate army towards the close of the war, as a member of tbe 113th Tennessee. He has been a resident of Terre Haute since 1876, when be came here as an operator for the Western Union, taking the place of Ed. Friend In 1882 Mr. Ray was a candidate for township trustee on the Democratic ticket, and although he made a most creditable race, he was defeated by Louis Flnkbiner (who was an unusually strong man and a candidate for re-elec-tion), Mr. Kay haying given up his position in the Western Union in the great strike. In 1890, with Thos. W. Wt rkiser, he opened the "Annex," at $0. 405 Wabash avenue, which is conceded to be one of tbe leading places of the city. The gentlemanly proprietors, by their suave manners and pleasant ways, have acquired a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who maoifest their interest in the establishment by liberal patronage. The very best lines of goods are handled here in every department, and nothing is too good for the patrons of the "Annex."

Thomas W. Werkiser, junior member of the firm of Ray & Werkiser, was bora in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1851. He learned the candymakers' trade in his native city, and was foreman for nine years of the Charles H. Ilamlin wholesale confectionery, one of the leading establishments of tbe state. Mr. Werkiser came to this city in June, 1877, to take charge of the candy department of Jacob White's wholesale confectioner)' and after remaining with him some time, retired to accept a similar position with A. B. Mewhinney. He liad tbe reputation of being one of the most expert candy makers ever known in this vicinity. He was for some time connected with a wholesale confectioner in Nashville, Tennessee, but he

gave up 1iU" Jjbsition there" to return to Terre Haute. In 1890, as stated above, the present firm of Ray & Werkiser was formed, and it has been very successful Personality is a great part of every business in this day and generation, and the man who expects trade, no matter what his business may be, must be pleasant and accom modating to his patrons. The proprietors of the "Annex" are up to date in this respect, and the popularity of their place is due as much "to their urbanity as to the high class goods they handle.

Arthur B. Irwin.

Arthur B. Irwin was born in Newark, Ohio, August 80, 1871, and when but. four years of age removed with his parents to West York, 111. He spent several years on the farm, aud in employment in the stores of West York, but finding the field narrow he came to Terre Haute in 1889 and went to work for James Hunter & Co., the gents' furnishers, He remained there for some time, and in 1892 went on tbe road for the Hunter Laundering and Dyeing Company, establishing

agencies and building up trade for that en terprlslng establishment. He met with great success Increasing the trade In both the laundering and dyeing departments. His energy and Industry made him an invalua ble man to tbe company, and iu the summer of *93 he was called In from the road to become manager of tbe general business of the company, which occupies the entire upper floor of the Dowling Hall and an adjoining building on the north. He is an energetic, hustling, young man, and Is destined to make his mark in tbe bufclnesfe world.

Kramer ft Kaufman.

Tbe firm of Kramer A Kaufman, wholesale dealers In foreign and domestic wines and liquors, at No. 709 Main street, was established In January, 1882, succeeding tbe well known house of James B.Lyne. Mr. Kramer bad been bookkeeper and confidential clerk for Lyne for several years, and was familiar with the business of the establishment. The firm Is composed of William N. Kramer and Andrew J. Kaufman, Mr. Kramer having

charge of the office and books, and Mr. Kaufman of tbe sales department. Since beginning business In 1882 the firm has met with continued suecess, as a result of handling nothing but the very best goods that can be found In any market. They handle tbe very best brands of Kentucky whiskeys, and also the choicest brands of imported wines, as

well as the leading brands of domestic production. Ihe firm does an extensive local business, aud their tr-de reaches out Into the neighboring towns of Indiana and Illinois. "1 hey are excelleut representatives of the enterprising class of young business en, who have done so much in recent years to push Terre Haute to the frout.

Gusrav Ntrolnl.

Gustav Nicolal, proprietor of the popular resort, "Nick's Place," is a native of Brunswick, Germany, and has been a resident of this country since 1869. He went intobusiuess for himself herein 1885, coming from Chicago. He soon builtupa flue trade, which hecontinues to hold, owing to the fact that he handles nothing but the very finestqualitles of goods. "Nick's" beer has a reputation iu itself and the business man who wants to enjoy a quiet glass In a pleasant place makes no mistake when he visits "Nick's." He has in conuecton with his establishment a restaurant, where everything served is cooked in the finest style aud served in alike manner. His place is a cool pleasaut resort these hot days, and many is the mau who passes a pleasant half hour in this Inviting place. "Nick" Is careful of the wants of his patrons, and his list of patrons includes many of the prominent residents of the city.

Lawrence Hickey.

Lawrence Hlckey, proprietor of the clean and attractive grocery at Twelfth and Main streets, was born In this city in 1866. He was employed in the grocery of his father, Patrick Hickey, from 1879 uutll 18S7, when the firm

Hickey & Bresett was formed, Lawrence becoming tbe senior mernberof the firm. This business continued with success until the beginning of the present year, when Mr. Hickey purchased his partner's interest In the establishment, and has since continued ltwith great success. He keeps a full line of staple and fancy groceries, canned goods of all kinds, vegetables, provisions, Hour, feed, poultry, etc., and has in connection a nice clean, meat market, where a full line of choice meats can always be found. Mr. Hickey Is clever and accomodating, in addition to being enterprising, and be has built up a trade tbat extends all over the city and is constantly on tbe increase. He makes every effort to please his customers, and the result is that he has no trouble in holding his trade.

J. N, Hickman & Bro.

J. N. Hickman, senior member of this firm, is a native Hoosler, and has been a resident of this city for many years, making an enviable record for himself as a straightforward business man, and a hustler in every Bense of tbe word. He ts deservedly prominent In business circles, having been located at 806 Main street for a score of years. The firm recently opened a modern undertaking establishment at 1212 Wabash avenue.

H. S. Hickman, junior member of the firm, is tbe funeral director and embalmer, having made embalming and caring for tbe dead a life study, and has reached the pinnacle of science in his profession. He is a graduate of tbe Indiana College ot Embalming, and received private instructions for some time, from Prof. Carl L. Barnes, a well-known expert in tbat line. He Is thus qualified to handle the most difficult cases. Mr. H. is assisted by askillful lady attendant. The fine new three story building, at 1212 Main street, is a model of convenience, and the cars and fixtures are tbe finest in the city. Tbe firm has tbe best wishes of countless friends in its enterprise^

Rellaf In 8lx Honrs.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder diseases relieved In six hours by tbe "Nsw Great South American KidnxtCukk." This new remedy ts a great surprise on account of its exceeding promptness In relieving pain in the bladaer, kidneys, back and every part of tbe urinary passages in male or female. It relieves retention of water and rain in passing it almost immediately. If you want

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