26 Feb 1876
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Newspaper
Seymour Weekly Times
Location
Seymour, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1876
Page
1
A reflective poem notes a moment when the mind withers and sight dulls and passion grows cold. It contrasts past pleasures with present pain and aging. It likens fading joys to autumn leaves and a bare tree, as memory and desire wane. Published in 1876.
The article describes Rockford as an early trading point on the White River with a ford and ferry, its rise with merchants like J J Kester and Piets, the shift to a new town with railroad ties, fires that erased much of the old town, the 1852 excursion with a cannon, the 1874 bridge purchases, and later gravel road improvements in Hamilton township and Seymour, all within Jackson County Indiana.
Driftwood Fork bridge on Courtland road near Seymour was built in 1868, accepted January 9, 1869, cost 22000, contractor Robert Patterson. It opened as toll bridge until 1874 when county commissioners bought it and made it free. A second Driftwood bridge west of Brownstown near Ewing was built in 1569 at 15000, contractor J S Daniels.
The piece honors William B. Woodmansee founder of a Chesnut street clothing house. It notes his birth February 14 1844 and death August 5 1875, his Civil War service, marriage to E M Keeley, and the Keeley family’s business legacy in Seymour including Keeley’s Corner bakery.
The Grassy Fork native, Ben Carter, joined the 50th regiment in 1861 and served to 1863. He was wounded at Jenkins Ferry Arkansas, captured, and imprisoned until May 1865, then returned home and later served as postmaster before resigning to help in his father’s mill.
Hezekiah Thomas, new Harvey House proprietor, born in Kelby county Kentucky, moved to this state as a youth and settled near Little York Washington county. He farmed about twenty two years, ran mills and traded, bought land and laid out Thomas Addition, earning over sixteen thousand dollars. He expanded into boarding house and livery, became a prominent trader and property owner, and recently acquired and revived the Harvey House lease with strong patronage.
The passage praises Hezekiah Thomas and his wife for reviving a failing business through their will energy and hospitality. It credits such men with building up and improving the country, highlighting their influence on local commerce and community morale.
John Standt a Prussian native born near the Rhine moved to New York in 1852 and soon worked as a stonemason on the Ohio and Mississippi Railway. He helped lay foundations for the Miami and Shoals bridges, later in saloon work, and supported local fire services while maintaining a jovial, honest character. He returned from a Europe visit last year to spend his remaining days in the community.
Joseph H. Faulkconer born 1816 on the eastern shore of Maryland. He came to the state in 1830 and worked as a blacksmith for about 29 years in New Albany and Salon. He served as deputy sheriff and in minor offices, was a government detective during the war, later deputy warden of the southern prison for three and a half years, and since then has run the Faulkconer House at the railroad crossing gaining wide popularity as a landlord.
John Pfaitenberger, born near Kulmbach in Bavaria, came to the United States in 1837 and settled in Rockford. He worked in shoemaking, joined a mill venture with the Kester heirs and Jacob Peter, then opened a grocery provision and shoe business at Second and Chestnut. He now specializes in boots and shoes, a longtime prominent church benefactor in the Methodist Episcopal congregation.
Peter Platter, native of Ripley county Indiana, began as a farmer and bricklayer before studying law. He settled in Seymour in 1861 and practiced law five years. A Republican, he ran for Representative against Jason B Brown, narrowing the winner's margin by about two hundred votes. In 1864 he became Postmaster of Seymour, a post he held. Platter & Sons built a large book and stationery business since 1869 with an extensive photograph gallery, earning a reputation for quality in the state.
Wilbur C Benton prominent Brownstown businessman owns the Mooney House a brick hotel and business rooms on the first floor though activity rarely justifies a hotel of that size. He runs a dry goods clothing and general store in the corner room and is noted as prudent and successful. He hails from Benton family with roots in the county.
R C Rosenfield a prominent Seymour dry goods merchant and Prussian native who arrived in 1845 and started business here. He owns Chestnut street property beside the bank and maintains steady trade by honest liberal dealing, earning community trust and wide friendships.
Edward M Swope a native of Virginia Scott County born near Vienna grew up in the merchandising trade his father John S Swope a Vienna prominent merchant he served over two years in the quartermaster's department under General Eakin he moved to this place in 1575 to run a grocery and provision business on Second Street praised as honest reliable and well regarded by friends and associates
Builders and contractors described as first class mechanics who came from Kentucky are praised as clever and honest men and credited with a large part of the building activity in the area over several years.
A prominent Seymour jeweler, a native of France, learned his craft in France, arrived in New York in 1804, traveled west through Kentucky seeking a base, joined W. Harding's shop in Seymour for six months in 1876, and then established his own jewelry business. He is noted as a skilled workman and now also deals in musical instruments on Second Street.
An aspiring attorney from Pickaway County Ohio, born in IM7, arrives with his father’s family to the county to begin legal practice. He is described as solid and powerful, with a noted brother Juhn Owyermsper in North Verner. In Salem criminal prosecutions, opponent Brown struggled to counter David’s arguments, and there is belief he will reach high rank in his profession if he lives.
A notable figure, Knowland, born in Clarke County, built a timber business and patented a cutting system in 1902. He migrated to Inn Ar and Knowland later moved to Iowa, running hotels before returning to open Vostners. Described as a respected citizen and community leader.
The Massa chusetts native Mastheurir arrived in Seymour after admission to the bar before the Supreme Court of New Hampshire in 18__. He built a reputable practice, later served as mayor, and was repeatedly reappointed to public office. Described as genial and popular, he presided well over proceedings.
A. J. Pellenus a Chestnut street druggist and native of taic. He came to this county in Isl3 and ran a crossing area business for five years. In August 1859 he bought the Chestnut street house and opened there. He is a noted business man and trusted druggist with broad community esteem.
Mrs. Margaret Heins and her son continue a New Albany butcher shop after Bernhard Heins died suddenly on January 2, 1872. He had been a prosperous butcher for twenty years and left a well appointed business, with his wife and sons carrying on the trade.
Jeaterman arrived just over a year ago and started a bakery venture. He is held in high esteem as a good baker and active community member. He has built a large bakery operation and founded a bread delivery system serving customers early and late, including parties and weddings.
William F. Peter, a Russian native brought to the country by his parents, came to Seymour and joined Charlton & Andrews as a clerk. Soon he opened his own drug store in the new brick building at Chestnut and Tipton streets, a quiet, attentive businessman likely to succeed.
E C Devore a Seymour attorney and Ohio native noted for strong legal work and long service as city attorney and O M road attorney. He is described as well spoken and a fine lawyer and is mentioned as a candidate for Senator for Ottawa and Washington counties.
The firm operates Seymour's only tombstone and marble works established in 1260. The proprietors are reliable and skilled, offering low rates and a wide supply of monuments shipped nationwide for home and country customers.
Jacob Becker, native of Bavaria, is the well known proprietor of Becker's saloon. He came to the United States and Seymour in the past, and for eight years has run the saloon business with careful regard to the law, earning popularity with his customers.
John Heins has long operated in cabinet and furniture business in the area. He is a native of Germany and regarded as an industrious and highly skilled woodworker, one of the principal undertakers in the community.
E Brown, among the first chess men in town, is a leading grocer and provision dealer in Burkart's new brick on Second street. The community honors him as an honest and amiable man.
J P Clark of Chestnut Ridge, a rising fruit grower and native of Unio, earns recognition for his grape and peach cultivation and for the wines he manufactures.
In earlier times communities rooted out clues by searching ponds and hanging places. Now investigators start with the deceased’s bank account to trace the missing person’s fate.
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