C_Photographers

J.O. CAMMACK

Source: Greencastle Star-Democrat 16 July 1909 p 6

More honors in the photography line have been attained by JO Cammack, Greencastle's photographer. This time, Cammack made a clean sweet, being awarded first in both exhibitions in which he had displays. It was at the annual exhibit at the State Photographer's Association held at Lake Winona last week that Mr. Cammack won two gold metals. He exhibited 12 pictures, six in the Grand Portrait and six in View Class. Mr. Cammack's collections were awarded first prize in each class. The number of displays at the convention was larger and better than ever before. In both classes in which Mr. Cammack exhibited his work received the highest rating by the three expert judges. One judge was from Chicago, one from Nashville and the other from Peoria, Ill. Another honor for Mc. Cammack was the selection of one of his views by a committee of five to be retained by the Association to be hung in the DeGuerre building at Lake Winona. Each year a committee is appointed to select the best pictures on exhibition to be used in this way. In the Grand Portrait Class Mr. Cammack exhibited photographs of men well known to Greencastle people. Two pictures of the late John Gilmore were among them. There was one of the late John Clark Ridpath,

one of Jesse Weik, one of Jackson Boyd and another of Jacob Millman of Coatesville. In the View Class he had scenes from Putnam County's wilds. There were scenes from Little Walnut near the Baptist Church, a scene of Deer Creek, a scene from the little road which leads to Peter Stone's farm at Mt. Meridian road scene, a picture of the Jones' Falls and a picture of the brook below the falls. It was the last named which was selected for the permanent place on the walls of the DeGuerre building.

Source: Greencastle Herald 4 April 1911 p 1

As stated by the Herald some time ago, Dr. King of this town and John Owens of the State Board of Health and Photographer Cammack took some pictures of several alleys and back yards in Greencastle. The photographs were finished several days ago and copies were forwarded to Dr. Hurty at Indianapolis. The following is a letter from Dr. Hurty to Dr. King in regard to the alleys:

Dr. JM King, Greencastle, Ind

Dear Doctor: The photographs received, for which I thank you, I suppose the photographer will send his bill along later. I have been in four county seats since I was in Greencastle and not one of them have conditions even approaching the filthiness and nastiness of your alleys around the public square. These alleys are a disgrace to the city of Greencastle. If the authorities do not go to work to clean up these alleys and repave them and make them decent, the matter will be exposed throughout the state. Your city fathers should make visits to some surrounding cities of the same class at Greencastle and see what is being done. Greencastle is a college town and it should, therefore, set an example. Governor Marshall says, “Cleanliness is essential to Godliness.” This is a paraphrase of the poet’s utterance that Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” Judging by the alleys around the public square in Greencastle, there is very little Godliness there. You should bring this matter before your county and city council as city health officer and talk to them very positively in regard to it. Very truly yours, JN Hurt, Sec State Board of Health.

Source: Lafayette Greencastle Banner 12 Oct 1897 p 1

Beginning with Monday Oct 4 and continuing until Oct 18 just two weeks, Cammack will give free with every dozen $3.00 cabinet photos, one life size Argentitype (sic). Price of Argentipe (sic)alone $2.50. Call and see samples. ~~~transcribed by kbz

Source: Daily Greencastle Banner & Times 2 Oct 1897 p1

JO Cammack, the popular and enterprising photographer of Greencastle, has remodeled his gallery putting in new furniture, new accessories and backgrounds, everything complete, until it is not only the best and most attractive gallery in town but outside of the cities, few galleries can compare with it. Mr. Cammack’s success is due to his great care in putting out fine work. Those who consider quality of work instead of rices would do well to patronize him. ~~~transcribed by kbz

CLARK's GALLERY

Source: Greencastle Banner 28 March 1879

Dear Sir ■

The cabinets came all right, and everybody says are “just splendid,” and I want a

dozen more of each, which in the light finish would be 19 for the 74 pictures. Bend them by express ears practical experience in this business that requires art talent, mechanical genius, diligent study, and practice to insure success. D. R. Clark,

Ira W. McConnell

Cabinets|4 per dozen; gallery in Bates block. Terre Haute, March 28, 1879. Mr. D. B Clark—1 received my photos and was pleased with them. You may have three dozen more made at your leisure, and oblige yours sincerely, W. W. Claxton. All styles of photographic art work, large or mail, plain or colored, at Clark’s gallery. Many of the college students are photographed at Clark’s; a large number from Asbury university.

Read this:

Greencastle, May 7, 1879. Mr. D. R. Clark—Those photos sent to me arrived safely, and have been delivered. Your pictures give general satisfaction Yours truly, Will F. Switzer.

Another: A lady senior of Asbury says: “Your work is excellent. Lacey’s pictures do not come up to his samples. This is the reason I come to you.” -Prices greatly reduced; cabinet* $4 per dozen. There is no gallery in this city that depends upon hired operators and retouchers that can compete with me in price or quality. I am prepared to defy all such competition. My patrons have the benefit of 20 years practical experience in this profession. A business that requires art talent, skill, mechanical genius, diligent study and practical experience in Bates block.

Again: We have a first-class artist to finish all orders for water colored and Ink work. Mr. Fetsch was formerly with me (six years,) and I know him to be the finest artist in ink and water colors In the state. Clark, photographer.
Mr. Chas. Fetsch, the well-known German artist, has removed his studio to Bates block, adjoining Clarks gallery. •

Remember Clark has removed from Vance block. From the president of the First National Bank: Thorntown, May 15, 1879.

Mr. D. R. Clark—Sir: Enclosed find one draft for $8. The pictures are good and satisfactory. Keep the negatives. Yours truly, John Niven.

At the greatly reduced prices only the best class of work will be allowed to go out of Clark’s gallery, Bates block.

From the Practical Photographer, published at St. Louis, May. 1879:

The fine establishment in the Bates block we found was now occupied by our old friend Clark, who, by the way, was quite busy the day we called. Mr. Clark is a very superior artist and turns out excellent work.

Mr. Dennis, the artist, is in the Bates block. I will “fight it out on this line if It takes all

summer:" cabinets $4 per dozen.

Mr. Allen, one of the finest negative retouchers in the west, at Clark’s gallery.

Old picture* copied and enlarged, and finished in Ink, crayon, oil and water colors at Clark's gallery, Bates block.

The best inducements afforded for securing the finest and most artistic photographic work at Clark’s Gallery, Bates block-.