Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 28, Number 1, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 3 July 1897 — Page 5

influence felt when he entered the race for auditor in 1*91. He was electel by a decisive majority over George A. Schaal. who was considered a very strong candidate, and entered upon the duties of his office in

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March. lS'AY In the selection of hi* deputises arid the conduct of his office he has paid the same careful attention to the public's business that he paid to his own, and the result lias been that he has become one of tin* most comjx*terit and accommo dating men who has ever held office in Vigo county. So popular is he, indeed, that the indieations point strongly to the fact that he will be renominated by acclamation next year. Mr. Soules is a member of various secret societies, including the Odd Fellows. Masons and Knights of Pythia-. He is also a member of C.mton M'-Keen. Patriarchs Militant.

Wilton '1'. ••mi ford.

Wilton T. S.iufo!-,l, .nut treasurer, was born at Youngstown. this county, in ls.VS. He received his educitio:i in the common schools, and at the commercial college of this city, and had a most successful career as a teacher, following that profession for twelve years. He taught in nearly every township in the county, and in every com munity where thus engaged he made a most favorable record. After retiring from teaching he engaged in the grocery business on Seond street. He is a shrewd politician, as was evidenced in the Republican county convention of 1*!U. when he

was successful in landing the nomination against a fiel 1 of unusually strong competitors. He was successful in the election as well, defeating John L. Walsh, who was a candidate for re-election, and who was conceded by all to be the strongest man on tlie Democratic ticket. Last year they were again the opposing candidates, when Mr. Sanford was defeated. Mr. San ford is a member

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A O l". W. He is energetic and obliging, and has performed the duties of his office with credit to himself and to the satisfacim of all. Accommodating loan extreme li

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never forgotten the fact that he is a public servant, and as such has fulfilled the duties of his responsible office in the most competent manner.

.John I,. W IS II

John Walsh, ex- and next treasurer of Vigo county, is one of the best known and most popular young meii who ever held office in this -ommunity. He is a carriage maker by trade, and worked at that business after Tving his apprenticeship. until he entered the county treasurer's office in as ,i deputy under fins ("on/nian lie served iii that capacity for four vears. made many influential friends, ami in was elected to the position of treasurer He made a capable and accommodating official and received the unanimous renomination in 1MU. Hut the landslide that marked that political campaign, caused his defeat, by Wilton Sanford.

the Republican candidate. Hut again last year these old competitors met again in the political arena, and this time Mr. Walsh was successful, making a phenomenal race against a strong man who was a candidate for re-election. He will enter upon the discharge of the duties of the office in January next,

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by the courts that the law passed by the last legislature extending the terms of present treasurers throughout the state until that time is unconstitutional, in which case he will take his office in August. providing a decision is reached in time He made a great record as a popular ami efficient treasure: during his previous term, and

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l.«ui.s Seeburger who was electel sheriff if V',go county at the election last fall, is native H***ier. and was born in h:» city June 2nd.

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I.0H1* eeburger. who wa*one of the early settlers Terre Haute, coming here iti He wa» educated in the public schools of Terre Haute, and when the time

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suit of business he chose the same line that his father had always followed, that of butchering. Mr. Seeburger was a deputy under Sheriff John Cleary for four years, serving from 18S2 to 1886. Tae knowledge that he gained as a deputy came in good play when he entered on the discharge of his duties as sheriff lastf November. He was the Democratic candidate for sheriff in 1894, and although he made a gallant race against a strong candidate, John Butler, the landsHde of that memorable year led to his defeat, although he ran far ahead of bis ticket. The success he made as a candidate in that campaign led to his unanimous nomination last year, and although pitted against the same candidate, he was successful, winning by a decisive plurality, although the greater portion of the Republican ticket was elected. He has made a splendid official, attending to the duties of the office in the most capable manner, winning

alike the commendations of political friends and foes. He has a capable corps of deputies, and in an office whose duties place an official open to criticism, he has made a most enviable reputation. The satisfactory manner in which he has conducted the office renders it certain that he will again be the candidate of his party next year, and it will hi an unusually strong candidate, indeed, that will expectto make a favorable showing against him. Mr. Seeburger is a member of a number of secret societies, including the Masonic fraternity, Terre Haute Chapter, No. 11, 11. A. M.,Kuightsof Pythiasand Red Men.

Alurlc T. l'ayne.

Alaric T. Payne, coroner of Vigo county, was born at Rossville. Ind.. and was brought up on a farm. After the usual course in the common schools he entered Asbury mow DePauwi university. He left college in 1*71 and began the study of medicine at Kokomo, with I)r. R. Q. Wilson. He taught school during the winters while studying medicine, and then attended lectures at the Medical college of Ohio, from which he graduated in March, 1S75. After practising his profession at Transitville, Tippecanoe county, and Russiaville. he located here in October, 1*W. His standing in the profession brought him into prominence, and in 1894 he was nominated by the Republicans for the responsible position of coroner, to which

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he was elected by a Inrge plurality. His conduct of that office showed that he was alive to the best interests of the taxpayers and would permit none of the abuses to creep into that office that have marked its occupancy in many other parts of the state.

Last year he was renominated for

the position of coroner, and after an active campaign of the county was re-elected, over an unusually strong, aggressive candidate. Dr. Payne has always affiliated with the profession, and has been identified with the medical societies wherever located. He is a prominent memler of the Vigo Medical society, and his high standing in this community is unquestioned, personally and professionally. He is physician to the woman's ward at St. Anthony's hospital. The large increase in his practice has necessitated his removal to a more central location, and he has secured the building on Sixth street, just north of the new location of the Hunter laundering and Dyeing company, which he has fitted up for office

liurles F. tirosjenn.

Charles tiros jean, who was elected county superintendent of schools last month, to succeed Harvey W Curry, is a native of this city, and was born on April 'J, 1*63. He at tended the city schools, including the High school. an graduated from the State Normal in the class of lsS-2. He taught school in this county for more than ten years, beginning with a school in Honey Creek township, the graded schools of Harrison township, and was principal

of the Seventeenth district city ««chool at Seventh and Third avenue when that institution was opened. He was elected county superintendent of schools in 1»58», and held the position for two years. During his occupancy of that responsible place he made a good reputation a* a practical educator, and int rod need many reforms in the school system of Vigo county.

The school superintendent is elected by the township trustees, who are evenly divided S In politics in this county, and the election is thus placed in the hands of the county auditor, who is a Republican. Mr. Grosjean, who is an active and ardent Repub lican, and has always been identified with the work of the party was elected to the position at the session of the trustees on the first Monday in June last. He brings to the duties of his position a thorough knowledge of the wants of the schools of

Vigo county, and his long experience and training will be of vast advantage in his conduct of this important office during the next two years. Mr. Grosjean is a member of the Odd Fellows, and as an indication of his standing among his fellowmen it may be stated that he has filled every position of honor and trust in Terre Haute Lodge. No. 51, of which he is a member. He is a member of the Encampment and the Patriarchs Militant, and has served as district deputy in this district. Mr. Grosjean is a also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.

Otto O. C'arr.

Otto O. Carr. assessor of Harrison t-own-ship. was born in Linton township. November, T. 1855, and lived on the farm until March, 1881 when hs removed to Terre Haute, where he has since resided. Mr Carr was educated in the common schools, and took part of the course in the State Normal. He began teaching at the age of 19. and taught four years. He was one of the first in Indiana to take the civil service examination for mail service, and was rewarded by an appointment. He is a Past Chancellor of Oriental Ixxige, No. 81, K. of

having met with financial reverses, the son was obliged to make his own way at colI lege, which he did by teaching school, keeping tip with his college studies in the meantime, and spending part of each year with his class. He then read law, was admitted to the bar, and has since practiced

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his profession. Mr. Faris was elected to the Fifty-fourth congress as a Republican, receiving 23.238 votes, against 20.669 votes for E. V. Brookshire. Democrat. 3,675 for Rankin, Popnlist. and 856 for Jackson, Prohibitionist. He was made a member of the committees on manufactures and Paciflc railroads and filled them satisfactorily and made a reputation as a hard-working, pains-taking member of the house. Last I fall in the

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P., and stands high among its members. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Carr isa staunch Republican and has worked zealously for the success of Republican principles. Though a young man, he is already recognized as one of the best workers in his party. He was elected township assessor in 1894 by the unprecedented majority of 965, and since his incumbency of that office has demonstrated his peculiarly strong qualifications for its important duties. The assessments made nnder his direction have increased materially as a result of the care and attention given the work. He is secretary of the state organization of township trustees and assessors, and chiefly to his per sonal efforts with the members of the last legislature is due the passage of the law extending the terms of these officers to 1(MX), an act of justice due them on account of a decision of the Supreme court which reduced their terms from the period for which they had been chosen by the people. (ieorjje

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George \V. Faris, congressman for this district, was born on a farm in Jasper county, Indiana, June 8, 1854. His early life was spent on a farm in Pulask county. Ind.. where he worked until is years of age. In 1*7'2 he entered Asbury University, and graduated with hisclassin 1877. His father

the combined opposition of

Democrats. Populists and Silver Repnblicans, who united on such a national charI ter as John Clark Ridpath, the distinguished historian and lecturer, he was again successful by a handsome majority.

Frank E. Benjamin.

Frank E. Benjamin, the popular postmaster of th's city nnder the new administration. is a native of New Jersey. He removed with his parents to Indiana at an early age. and soon after the breaking out of the war enlisted in tbe Seventy-Second 1 Indiana, at Frankfort. Indiana, being then but fourteen years of age, and weighing about 100 pounds. He served throughout the war with distinction, and participated in all the important engagements that marked Sherman's famous march to the sea. He was mustered out at Nashville in

July. 1«R. After his resumption of the occupations of peace be served as agent of the American Express Co.. at Colfax, Indiana, for several years, and his thorough knowledge of the business led to his promotion, and for thirteen years he was in charge of the business of the company at the union station in Indianapolis.

He was prominent in politics during his residence there, and was elected a member of the city cauacil. Hi filled many positions of responsibility during is term in the council, acting as chairman of the

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committee on sewerage and drainage, and was a member of the committees on streets and alleys, and judiciary. He was also chairman of the special committee having charge of the city ordinance in reference to the building of the new union depot there, one of the finest in the country, which cost over a million and a half of dollars. Mr. Benjamin came to Terre Haute as the agent of the American Express company in 1886, and held that office to the satisfaction of the company and the pleasure of the patrons until he entered upon the duties of postmaster, to which position he was appointed by President McKinley in May. Mr. Benjamin is, of course, an ardent Republican, and during his residence in Terre Haute has been prominent in the work of the party, and high in its councils. During the last campaign he served as county chairman, and the motto of the detectives, "we never sleep," would have applied to him during the entire campaign. Tj his personal ef forts much of the success of the campaign was due. and his recognition by President McKinley met with general approval. Already he has introduced many reforms in the conduct of the office, aud he is sure to make a most enviable record for himself during his occupancy of the place.

(ieorge \V. Krletensteln. George W. Krietenstein will on the nation's natal day celebrate his twenty sixth birthday, having been born in this city on the 4th day of July, 1 *71. Heattended the city schools, and since his four­

teenth year has been associated with his father in the business he is now engaged in, at the corner of Fourth and Cherry streets. In addition to the drug, paint, oil and glass business, the firm of Krietenstein & Sons, has devoted considerable attention to the bicycle business, and is the representative in this county of the celebrated Outing bicycle, manufactured in Indianapolis, also the Napoleon. Mr. Krietenstein is quite prominent in secret society circles, and has held every position in the Sons of Veterans, except that of the highest office in the state, and although frequently solicited to take this responsi ble place he has uniformly declined, from the fact that its duties would require more time than he could take from his large and constantly increasing business. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Knights of the Maccabees and German Benevolent society. When Governor Mount reorganized his military staff this year he tendered Mr. Krietenstein the position of Major on the staff, an appointment that carries great honor with it, and was much sought after by military men throughout the state. He made his first appearance with the staff on the occasion of the G. A. R. reunion at Richmond in May last. -Mr. Krietenstein is a striking

representative of the younger, energetic

class of business men of Terre Haute, who ...

are making for the city a reputation as the

home of enterprise.

Gat* A. Coozman,

Gns A. Conzman i« a native of this city, with whose history he has been actively identified in late years. After a course in the public schools he learned the

binders' trade, at which he worked several years, becoming interested with E. A. Hess in the old Bartlett Bindery, where he remained nntil 1*85 He retired from the firm to become deputy under County Treasurer James Cox, a position be filled with ability. In 1888 he was nominated by the Democrat# for county treasure! and was elected by a handsome majority, and was re-elected in 1800. He made a popular as well as a competent official, and when be retired from that office he bore the good will of all. irrespective of party. He soon after accepted 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. Conxman is ^member of a number of

secret societies, including the Masons. K. of P.. Royal Arcanum, National Union and A. O. U. W.

John Kicklei.

John Kickler. proprietor of the popular resort at No. 116 south Fourth street, isa native of Germany, where he was born in 1852. He came to this country, and located in Terre Haute in May, 1868. He was connected with Theo. Stahl, leading queensware dealer, for a number of years, and after retiring from that position engaged in business for himself, and has for seventeen years past been engaged at various times in the grocery and liquor business, making a reputation for himself as a straightforward business man that has brought the success such a course in life merits. He opened his present place of business, opposite the City Hall, in 18S7, and has continued there since that time. It has always been bis 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. He has recently inaugurated a special sale of wines intended for summer consumption, and the sale is meeting with unusual success. He is selling a first-class port, sherry, blackberry, sweet catawba and other wines at nine cents for a half-pint, and recommends them highly.

Clement* \V. Navel.

Clemens W. Nagel. the well-known and popular butcher of south Fourth street, was born in Clay county thirty-seven 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 work 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 J*the result that 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 and

Cold Storage Co., which has made a great success since it began business a few years ago. Mr. Nagel is a member of the K. P., and was for many years Sir Knight Guard of Terre Haute Division, U. R., and participated with it in many of the notable prize contests in which that order took part.

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Everest W. Voorhees, junior member of the general contracting firm of J. E. Voorhees it Co., was born iu this city, April 13. 1*60. He has been a member of the firm of which his father is senior member for the past seven years. The firm has executed a number of large contracts in this city,

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mens of their handiwork, and excellent specimens they are. too. They use nothing but the finest qualities of materials in their work, and it is conceded by experts that no better work is possible. They have all the litest machinery and appliances for conducting all kinds of public and private contracts, and all work entrusted to them is certain to be well executed, whether it be in the way of brick, asphalt, granite or macadam streets, or public or private sewers. Mr. Voorhees is a strong Republican in politics. He Is a member of the

Sons of Veterans and of the Masonic fraternity, including Euclid Lodge. No. 573, Terre Haute Chapter, No. 11. and Terre Haute Council. No. *. R. and S. M.

Harrison Mm!tit.

Harrison Smith was born in Camden, New Jersey, August 18. 1*33, and is the 1 son of William and Sarah Smith, who' were natives of England. The family removed to Indianapolis in 1356. and Harrison. wbo is the youngest of four children,

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received his education in the public schools of that placa. Hj than worked for his father in his tallow and grease factory until ha became of ag, when he went to Mattoon, 111., and starte.l in business for himself. He remained there one year, and then sold out, and losated in this city, of which he has since been a resident. He engaged in the 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 pirts of the country. Mr. Smith's factory is located southwest of the city on tha islan l, which ha purchased from the government sam.» time ago, and his handsoms suburb in ham.' is located just b?low ths corparation line on the Prairieton road. He is a member of the K. of P.. and also a m^aaVr of the drill team of Terre Haute Division. U. R.

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Louis Gerhardt, the south Thirteenth street 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 the state fair, and it has been continued by father and son to the present time. Mr. Gerhardt was the first person inthiscitv to bake Vienna bread, and he has a great reputation for producing the most toothsome varieties oft hat 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 five wagons and twelve men are required to handle it. In connection with his bakery, at S24 south Thirteenth street, he runs a grocery and saloon, and is looked upon as one of the leading business men of that portion of the city. Mr. Gerhardt. is a member of the Red Men, Chieftains' League, German Benevolent Association, ami is vice president of Local Union 7, of the State Liquor Dealers' Association. He was married to Miss Christiana Becker, of Chicago, in 1883, and from this union two children have resulted, a boy and a girl.

Adrlnn A. Itcecher.

One of the leading law firms of the city is that of Beecher & Kelley, whose offices at 511^ Ohio street are very modern and complete in their arrangements.

Adrian A. Beecher, of the law firm of Beecher & Kelley, was born in Pierson township iu 1N57. He attended the schools in that, township and at, the age of sixteen began teaching. Soon after, however, be gave this up to engage in farming, which he fallowed until he came to this city in Issh to practice law. Mr. Beecher always had an inclination for the law, and while engaged in farming he devoted all of 'his spare time to the study of his chosen profession. For two years he was secretary of the Pierson township fair association, and through his efforts it, was placed on a paying basis, and became one of the most, successful fairs of the county. He was the Democratic candidate for prosecuting attorney in 1894, and although he made a gallant race he went down in the general landslide. He isa property owner in both the city and county. Mr. Beecher is a married man, and has an interesting family of seven children.

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Frank A. Kelley.

Frank A. Kelley, member of the firm of Beecher & Kelley, came to this city from Ohio sixteen year* ago. He attended the city High School four years, and at the close of the course there he ?cam*- a reporter on the Terre Hiute Journal, follow ing that profession for a year. In the fall of 1880 he left for Ann Arbor, to take the law course in the University of Michigan. In 1*02 he accepted a position as reporter on the Daily Express, which be held until the close of the notable campaign of that year, when he became associated in the present law partnership. The firm has as large a general practice as any firm in the city, and with their extensive acquaintance the outlook of the firm is bright indeed. Mr. Kelley owns considerable real estate in this city. He is a staunch Republican in politics, and is a member of both the local Republican clubs, the McKinley clnb and Union club.