Theodore Gegoux  
The New York Years
(1873 to 1909)  


That which follows is a chronological listing of articles about the artist Gegoux, which were found in the newspapers of his time.  These articles represent most of what is known and believed about the artist.  Faithfully compiled from microfilm copies of the old newspapers.  Please forgive the miss-spelled names and any other errors.  Efforts have been made to assure that the information is as accurate as possible.
Chapter One - The Lightning Brush Copying Company  
Carthage Studio - 1873 to 1879  
"Having observed that quick sales and small profits are the most beneficial, I will paint portraits at low enough rates to enable the millions to have them."
Theo Gegoux 1879.  
At the age of 23, Gegoux so impressed a local art teacher that he resolved to make his way in the world of art and embarked on a career as a portrait painter.  Throughout his career, he professed no formal training in the arts.  Pursuing his dream, Gegoux established a studio in Carthage in 1874, which he operated until July 22, 1879 when he relocated to Watertown.  During these four years Gegoux executed four hundred portraits.  
As to style, Gegoux was among the realist school; he painted what he saw.  Faced with the need to earn a living, he also painted what he thought would sell.  From the beginning Gegoux would paint what the customers wanted.  He saw a potential market for portraits copied from photographs and he moved to meet the demand.  In his Lightning Brush Copying Company advertisements in 1879, Gegoux offered to rescale or resize the copied portraits to the patron's desires. There was occasional tragedy among portrait subjects.  One such example was Leon Talcott who died only a few years after having his portrait done for his mother.  
Gegoux had sharpened his eye during a one year apprenticeship as a photograph retoucher in Lowville.  It was therefore natural that he started by copying photographs using a free hand style with crayons.  During these early years at Carthage, Gegoux added oil paints to his skills and also pastel colors. By 1877 both his crayons and his oils were attracting attention.  Colored crayon, also known as pastel, produced an aspect to portraits that photographers would not be able to reproduce for many decades.   One example is Gegoux's life-size pastel portrait of Rev. Gardner Baker was exhibited at the Methodist & Episcopal Conference in April 1879.  The popular and revered Reverend had died prior to the conference, but through Gegoux's portrait his imagine presided over the affair.  
One of the chief successes of Gegoux consists in reproducing portraits of deceased persons.  We refer to the portrait of a child of Mr. Frank Weller, of Carthage, made after death, which was a marvel for its life-like appearance.  Another was a child who died at the age of seven years, but the parents had no picture other than a small photograph taken while at the age of four.  The family desired a crayon portrait to represent the child at the age of seven years.  Gegoux undertook the task.  
Posthumous portraiture became a mainstay of Gegoux's business.  Much of the news from these early years in Carthage describe his portraits of deceased subjects. Gegoux worked both from life but also from death; he would accept the commission.  Many times the patron would have only a small photograph or perhaps a picture of the corpse in the coffin.  Gegoux also aged the subject as desired by the patron.  
During his career, Gegoux traveled throughout northern New York.  From his studio in Carthage, Gegoux would spend some weekends in Lowville to maintain his relationships there.  He did mail order portraits from a Brooklyn customer.  Gegoux also visited New York City for about ten days in late January and early February of 1879.  
Many notable local persons were portrayed by Gegoux.  For example, Mrs. Isaac Huntington who operated a woman's clothing store in Watertown; Jesse Willes a Carthage postman; Mr. Manville editor of the Lowville Democrat; Rev. Mr. Granberry pastor of the Episcopal church, of Carthage; Warren Salmons, his wife and daughter the largest land holders in Lewis County at that time; Mr. John Sherman founder of the Watertown YMCA; and the father of Nettie Hewitt a highly praised local singer.  Some more detailed will be provided below.  
Portrait Subjects
Mrs. Isaac L. Hungtington  (1840-1905)
She was born Mary H. Barber, in 1840 at Oswego, N.Y., a daughter of Mrs. Laura A. Barber and Rev. Richard. N. Barber, who was a Methodist Episcopal minister and was connected with the Northern New York Conference for many years.  He was a resident of Watertown a long time, and had always been a prime mover in religious and temperance work.  
Mary Barber married Isaac L. Huntington, Jr., of Watertown, who was lieutenant in Company E, 10th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, and afterwards promoted to captain.  Together with her husband she conducted a large and beautifully appointed millinery and fancy goods store in Watertown, which was known as the Temple of Fashion.   They specialized in deftly fashioned and tastefully trimmed bonnets and hats, the most gay and beautiful plumes, wings, flowers, ribbons, and a full line of linen collars; worsted, embroidery, slipper and sofa patterns; ladies' underwear, neckties, kid gloves, embroidery, handkerchiefs, corsets, and hair goods, switches.  Mrs. Huntington would make frequebt trips to New York purchasing the latest goods for their customers.  
In later years they would vacation at the St. Lawrence river on their island which they named "Twin Isles."  Mrs. Huntington resided in Watertown for 40 years.  Mrs. Huntington was a member of the Arsenal street M. E. Church, and was well-known and highly respected.
Reference: Article (1.002)  
News from Carthage (1874 to 1879)  
1.001)  The Utica Morning Herald - February 1, 1877 - Thursday
Jefferson County - Carthage - Jan 21. - Our home artist, Theo. Gegoux , has many crayons and oil paintings that are attracting much attention.  
1.002)  The Watertown Daily Times - June 19, 1877 - Tuesday
In Hanford & Waterman's window may be seen a beautiful crayon portrait of Mrs. I. L. Huntington of this city.  The work is finely executed and is attracting considerable attention.  Theodore Gegoux of Carthage is the artist.  We understand that Mr. Gegoux intends to establish himself in this city soon.  
1.003)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 12, 1877 - Wednesday
Theodore Gegoux , portrait painter, exhibited, among others, a portrait of our friend Jesse E. Willes, Carthage, representing him in his favorite position, in the post office looking over the letters, saying "Nothing for you". (Note - Jesse E. Willes died in Carthage on May 13, 1889, aged 66 years.)  
1.004)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 17, 1877 - Monday
The County Fair - Picture Prizes ... Crayon Drawing, 1st Theo Gegoux; 2nd Theo Gegoux  
1.005)  The Watertown Daily Times - May 22, 1878 - Wednesday
Gegoux , the artist, has made a fine crayon portrait of Brother Manville of the Lowville Democrat. It is said to be very fine.  
1.006)  The Watertown Daily Times - May 27, 1878 - Monday
Three Evenings of Strawberries.
The ladies of Grace church, Carthage, do not propose to get up sociables on a small scale.
During each evening of the festival votes will be cast for the following purposes:
First ... 2nd, for Prof. Gegoux's recent admirable crayon portrait of Rev. J. Everest Cathell, to be presented to the warden or vestryman of Grace church who receives the Highest number of votes.  
1.007)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - July 31, 1878
Prof. Gegoux, of Carthage, has just completed a portrait of the deceased Mrs. Clara Richardson, daughter of Warren Salmons, of this town.  It is said to be a fine piece of work.  
1.008)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - July 31, 1878 - April 30, 1879
Portraits - A PORTRAIT IN OIL - FOR EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD!
A CRAYON PORTRAIT - For Everybody
Lightning Brush Copying Co., Carthage, N. Y.
THEODORE GEGOUX & CO., Proprietors
PORTRAIT PAINTING.  
Even since the beautiful art of Portrait Painting was discovered, there has been a great demand for portraits; though not until this advanced stage of the art have portrait painters offered pictures at a sufficiently low price to enable the public in general to purchase them.  After a number of years of practical experience in Portrait Pointing, having observed that quick sales and small profit is the most beneficial, we will paint Portraits at low enough rates to enable the millions to have them.  
PRICE LIST OF PORTRAITS IN OIL AND CRAYON.  
Size Crayon In Oil Size of Head
11x14 $8.00 $10.00 3 inches
14x17 10.00 12.00 4 "
16x20 13.00 15.00 5 "
18x22 17.00 20.00 5 3/4 "
20x24 20.00 24.00 6 1/2 "
22x27 23.00 27.00 7 "
25x30 27.00 30.00 7 1/2 "
 
This list includes Bust Portraits only.  Life-size Portraits, showing full figure, either standing or sitting, will be charged proportionately.  When Oil Paintings are wanted, parties ordering by mail must enclose with the picture a full direction as to dress, complexion, eyes, and invariably a sample of the hair.  Those ordering through our agents will not have to do this , as the agents are supplied with a sufficient number of samples of portraits, of which we have duplicates that will enable us to give entire satisfaction.  
N. B.- Parties ordering by mail or sending in pictures by our agents, may feel assured of the work being as well as if under, their own supervision.  
Also, do not fear to send in your father's or mother's pictures, even if the only ones they ever had taken. They will be well preserved and returned to you in good condition.
Copying from Old Portraits a Specialty!
THEODORE GEGOUX & CO., Carthage, Jeff, Co., N. Y.  
1.009)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - September 11, 1878
Theo. Gegoux, the artist, of Carthage, is exhibiting some of his fine crayon and oil portraits at the fair.  
1.010)  The St. Lawrence Plain Dealer - September 13, 1878 - Thursday
J. H. Magoon, agent for the Lightning Brush Copying Company, of Carthage, N. Y.  We copy and enlarge all small pictures, such as Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, etc., etc.  They can be executed in Crayon or painted in Oil on Canvas, the two most durable pictures in the world. All changes, such as putting on a coat, opening eyes on pictures of dead persons, etc., can be done without difficulty, as the entire work is done by hand.  Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.  Now is your time to order, during the Fair.  Bring your pictures to the Floral Hall and consult with the agent there.  It will do you all kinds of good to look at his Specimens. Theodore Gegoux & Co., Managers. J. H. Magoon, General Ag't, Carthage, N. Y.  
1.011)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - September 18, 1878
The Lewis County Fair.
Tuesday, the first day of the Lewis County Fair, was one of the pleasantest of the season and augured well for the success of the four days exhibition.
....
Theo. Gegoux, the portrait artist, from Carthage, exhibited a life-like crayon bust of the late A. V. Smiley.  Also in oil of H. J. Welch and C. L. Frederick, Crayon of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Coggins, of Syracuse, a child of E. McAllister of Antwerp ...  
1.012)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - September 18, 1878
Miscellaneous Class. ..... Best portrait paintings, Theodore Gegoux. . .- .50  
1.013)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 21, 1878 - Saturday
Good Advice
To all who will attend the county fair.  You who wish to have your portrait or that of your friend painted or crayoned, do not fail to bring with you the small picture which you intend to get copied and show it to the undersigned, who will be at the fair with a large collection of portraits in oil and in crayon and will take your orders.  THEODORE GEGOUX
Artist and proprietor of the Lightning Brush and Copying House, Carthage, N Y.  
1.014)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 25, 1878 - Saturday
Theo. Gegoux , from his studio at Carthage, exhibited most beautiful crayon portraits of John A. Sherman, of our city; Mrs. A. R. Coggens, of Syracuse; Rev Father McShane, Carthage; Geo. Bernard McAllaster, a five year old son of Mr. Geo. D. McAllaster, of Antwerp; also oil pictures of Mr. C. L. Frederick and J. H. Welch, Esq., of Carthage.  These latter were so life-like that one gentleman stepped up and was about to shake hands with these Carthage gentlemen.  
1.015)  The Utica Morning Herald - September 26, 1878 - Thursday
Jefferson County Fair - Domestic Hall.
In this department the display is large and not limited to articles coming strictly under this head.  First is a large display of carpets and knit goods.  Hagar, Beebe & Scott show a case of fine silverware, and another of jewelry and watches.  Theo. Gegoux , a Carthage artist, displays a number of crayon portraits.  
1.016)  The Watertown Times - October 17, 1878 - Thursday
In publishing the premium list there was an omission of two lines in class 57 on pictures.  The omitted lines are "Best original landscape painting.  L. L. Lowell, city, $5; second best, Theo. Gegoux , Carthage, $2."  
1.017)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - November 20, 1878
Mr. S. H. Dickinson, of Turin, is having two life-size crayon portraits of himself and wife, made by Theo. Gegoux, of Carthage.  
1.018)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - November 20, 1878
A Fine Work.
Theo, Gegoux, the portrait artist, of Carthage, has recently produced some fine specimens of crayon work for patrons in this county.  The Haberer Bros, have had a life-size picture crayoned of their brother Henry A. Haberer, who died in Boonville nine years ago last August, of typhoid fever, after an illness of little more than a week in the 24th year of his age.  At the time of his death, the family possessed no creditable likeness, other than a simple tin-type, from which, the beautiful and life-like picture delivered here last week, was made.  All who have seen the work declare it to be a very perfect crayon portrait, and the family would not be dispossessed of it for many times its cost.  The production of such work as Prof. Gegoux turns out with his brush, gives him an enviable reputation among artists.  
1.019)  The Lewis County Democrat - November 27 1878 - Wednesday
Portraits.
Mr. Warren Salmons is having two life-size crayon portraits made by Prof. Gegoux, of Carthage - they are of himself and wife.  He may well expect to get some beautiful portraits as, the originals are not at all bad and the artist is surely a good one.  
1.020)  Utica Morning Herald - December 14, 1878
Our Special Correspondence - Lowville, Dec 13.
A very striking portrait of Rev. M. D. Kinney, our M. E. pastor, has just been hung in the front window of the post office, the work of Artist Gegoux, of Carthage.  
1.021)  The Carthage New York Republican - January 14 to March 18, 1879
A Portrait In Oil
For - Every Man, Woman and Child!
A Crayon Portrait, For Everybody!
Lightning Brush Copying Company, Carthage, N. Y. - Theodore Gegoux , Proprietor.
Portrait Painting - Ever since the beautiful art of Portrait Painting was discovered, there has been a great demand for Portraits; though not until this advanced stage of the art have portrait painters offered pictures at a sufficiently low price to enable the public in general to purchase them.  After a number of years of practical experience in Portrait Painting, having observed that quick sales and small profits are the most beneficial, I will paint Portraits at low enough rates to enable the millions to have them.
PRICE LIST of PORTRAITS IN OIL AND CRAYON  
Size Crayon In Oil Size of Head
10 x 14 8.00 10.00 4 inches
14 x 18 10.00 12.00 5 inches
16 x 20 15.00 16.00 6 inches
18 x 22 17.00 20.00 6 1/4 inches
20 x 24 20.00 24.00 6 1/2 inches
22 x 26 23.00 27.00 7 inches
24 x 30 27.00 30.00 7 1/2 inches
This List Includes Bust Portraits only.  Life Size Portraits, showing full figure, either standing or sitting, will be charged for proportionately.  When Oil Painting are wanted parties ordering by mail should include with the picture a full description as to dress, complexion, eyes, and preferably a sample of the hair.  Those ordering through my agents will also have to do this, all the agents are supplied with a sufficient number of samples of portraits of which we have duplicates that will enable us to give every satisfaction.  
All Parties ordering by mail or sending in pictures by our agents, may feel assured of the work done as well as if under their own supervision.  Also, do not fear to send in your fathers or mothers pictures, even if the only ones they ever had taken.  They will be well preserved and returned to you in good condition.  
Copying from Old Portraits a Specialty.
Theodore Gegoux, in Carthage, Jeff Co., N. Y.  
1.022)  The Carthage New York Republican - January 14, 1879 - Tuesday
Catholic Fair
Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the Catholic Fair has been a greater success than the most sanguine expected.  The managers have had their hands full, yet every thing passed off pleasantly, and we believe to the satisfaction of those who attended.  The additional features this year, dramatic entertainments, concert, stereo-opticon views, - were calculated to and did afford a pleasant entertainment.  The basement of the Church was fitted up in a better shape than ever before.  Following is a list of the prizes drawn and those who drew them:
.... Theo Gegoux, rocking chair  
1.023)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - January 15, 1879
Theo. Gegoux, the celebrated portrait artist, of Carthage, is in Lowville this week engaged in making an oil painting from sittings of Mr. Warren Salmons.  When completed, like all of Prof. Gegoux's work, it will he valued for its finish and life like exactness.  
1.024)  The Lewis County Democrat - January 29, 1879 - Wednesday
Prof. Gegoux, of Carthage, left for New York last Monday and will remain there for a short time.  
1.025)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - February 5, 1879
Prof. Gegoux, the portrait artist returned from New York yesterday, and will be in town for a few days.  
1.026)  The Carthage New York Republican - February 18, 1879 - Tuesday
Theo Gegoux , who has been absent from Carthage for several weeks, has returned and his studio is again open.  He has been visiting the Metropolis.  
1.027)  The Carthage New York Republican - February 25, 1879 - Tuesday
Chateaugay, Feb. 10th. - Mr. Gegoux :  
Dear Sir:
I received your letter on the same day that the picture came. I am very much pleased with the picture.  I do not see one thing to be changed in it.  I do not think you could have caught the expression better if you had seen her.  It is perfect and we are truly grateful.
Yours,
Mrs. J. D. Beckwith.  
1.028)  The Carthage New York Republican - March 11, 1879 - Tuesday
Mrs. A. G. Harter and Mrs. Chas. Slater are having executed two large crayon portraits of their father, Benj. Davis.  Theodore Gegoux is the artist.  
1.029)  The Carthage New York Republican - March 25, 1879 - Tuesday
Mr. G. H. W. Harter of Copenhagen, is having executed two life-size crayon portraits of his father and mother.  Theodore Gegoux is the artist.  Mr. H. may rest assured of getting some good portraits from the lightning brush.  
1.030)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - April 2, 1879 - Thursday
Mr. Theodore Gegoux, the artist from Carthage has executed a very fine pastel crayon portrait of the late Elder Gardner Baker, of the M. E. Church of this village where it will remain during the Conference.  This portrait was made from a small photograph and is pronounced wonderfully life like.  
1.031)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - April 9, 1879
The Church Decoration.
In addition to its usual attractiveness, the audience room of the church has been very handsomely trimmed with heavy feistoons of evergreens, pending from the ceilings and looped at intervals; the walls adjoined with appropriate mottos, on either side of the pulpit.  On the left is the emblem, "Upon the (Harp) I will praise Thee," and upon the right, "Hope is the (Anchor) of the Soul."  The center space above the pulpit bears the conspicuous "Welcome," underneath which "N. N. Y. Conference."  Under this inscription hangs a life-like pastel portrait of the late Gardner Baker.  "Father Baker" was presiding elder in this district many years, and probably no other was better known or more revered.  He died in the year 1877.  The portrait, which is five feet in height, was executed by Prof. Gegoux, of Carthage to be used upon this occasion.  
1.032)  The Utica Morning Herald - April 9, 1879 - Wednesday
Northern New York Conference
Our Special Correspondence - Lowville, April 8.
The seventh annual session of the Northern New York M. E. conference opens tomorrow.  We read this on the wall in the rear of the pulpit - "Welcome N. N. Y. Conference-" - and we believe every letter of it.  Under this motto there is a life-size portrait of Rev. Gardner Baker.  This picture is a colored crayon, technically known as pastel, and is the work of Prof. Theodore Gegoux , of Carthage.  The delicacy and naturalness of the picture stir enthusiasm in every one, and it is almost as though dear "Father Baker" was with us again.  
1.033)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - April 9, 1879
A Pastel crayon portrait of the late Rev. Gardner Baker, who died at Alexandria Bay about two years ago, has been made by Prof. Theo. Gegoux, the portrait artist, of Carthage, and hung in the M. E. Church, over the pulpit.  It is greatly admired by the members of the conference for its life like accuracy and perfection of finish.  We understand Mr. Gegoux has several other orders in prospect.  
1.034)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - April 9, 1879 - Wednesday
Mr. Theodore Gegoux , the artist from Carthage, has executed a very fine pastel crayon of the late Elder Gardner Baker of the M. E. church and it can be seen hanging over the pulpit of the M. E. church in this village, where it will remain during the Conference.  This portrait was made from a small photograph and is pronounced wonderfully life like.  
1.035)  The Carthage New York Republican - April 15 1879 - Tuesday
The portrait of the Rev. Gardner Baker, executed by Theo. Gegoux , is on exhibition at the conference in Lowville, and is attracting much attention.  
1.036)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - April 16, 1879
Leon Talcott, Esq., of this place, is having a life size portrait of himself, painted by Prof. Theo. Gegoux, of Carthage.  It is to be presented to his mother.  
1.037)  The Carthage New York Republican - April 22, 1879 - Tuesday
Prof. Gegoux took several orders for portraits at Lowville, while there during the conference.  
1.038)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - April 23, 1879 - Wednesday
Mr. Leon Talcott is having a life-size crayon portrait executed of himself, to be presented to his mother.  Prof. Gegoux is the artist.  
(Note - Leon's mother was Cornelia Dayan, wife of John Conover of Lowville, who was her second husband.  Leon's father was John Talcott who died in 1856, when Leon was but five years of age.  Leon Talcott was born in Lowville and was educated at Lowville academy.  Gifted with rare ability, Leon entered the legal profession, and in this his success was marked for one of his years.  Sadly, Leon died young on February 12, 1885 from a paralysis of the brain for which no treatment could be devised.  Leon spent the last two years of his life at the Utica Insane asylum.  His friends recited this poem for him and offered these words.  
"Weep not for him who dieth for he sleeps and is at last at rest,
And the couch whereon he lieth is the green earth's quiet breast."  
Leon was, "genial kind and courteous in his intercourse with his fellows, brilliant and eloquent in a most marked degree, ever actuated and governed in personal and professional matters by a profound sense of honor, faithful and zealous to the cause of his clients and friends.")  
1.039)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - April 30, 1879
Highly Satisfactory.
The success of Theo. Gegoux, of Carthage, as a portrait artist, is well assured, and many compliments are bestowed upon his work by those who have given his productions their attention.  
The price, too, is not exorbitant as is sometimes the case with many artists who produce work which is practically valueless.  One of the chief successes of Prof. Gegoux, of which we wish more particularly to speak, consists in reproducing portraits of deceased persons in such a manner as to win approval.  
Last summer we referred to the portrait of a child of Mr. Frank Weller, of this town, made of her death, which was a marvel for its life-like appearance. We have just learned of another similar production, made for Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Case, of Glendale.  The child, of whom the portrait was made, died at the age of seven years, but the parents had no picture other than a small photograph taken while at the age of four years.  They desired the large crayon portrait to represent the child at the age of seven years.  
Prof. Gegoux undertook the task, and, upon its completion, received a voluntary letter from Mr. Case, pronouncing the portrait "just right, as their daughter was when she died," and thanking the artist in no unmeasured terms for the manner in which it was done.  
1.040)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - April 30, 1879
Mr. H. S. Lanpher, of this village, is also having two crayon portraits of his lately deceased son Fred, executed by this artist, which we have no doubt will prove satisfactory.  
1.041)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - April 30, 1879
Prof. Theo. Gegoux, of Carthage, was in town Saturday.  He took home his specimen portrait of Rev. Gardner Baker, which had been on exhibition during the conference.  
1.042)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - April 30, 1879 - Wednesday
Theodore Gegoux , the artist, has executed two fine portraits of Fred L. Lanpher, deceased son of Hiram Lanpher.  Died 20 years 10 months of consumption (Jan 31, 1879)  
1.043)  The Carthage New York Republican - May 6, 1879 - Tuesday
Highly Satisfactory.
The success of Theo. Gegoux , of Carthage, as a portrait artist, is well assured, and many compliments are bestowed upon his work by those who have given his productions their attention.  The price, too, is not exorbitant, as is sometimes the case with many artists who produce work which is practically valueless.  One of the chief successes of Prof. Gegoux , of which we wish more particularly to speak, consists in reproducing portraits of deceased persons in such a manner as to win approval.  Last summer we referred to the portrait of a child of Mr. Frank Weller, of this town, made after death, which was a marvel for its life-like appearance.  
We have just learned of another similar production, made for Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Case, of Glendale.  The child, of whom the portrait was made, died at the age of seven years, but the parents had no picture other than a small photograph taken while at the age of four.  They desired a crayon portrait to represent the child at the age of seven years.  Prof. Gegoux undertook the task and upon completion received a voluntary letter from Mr. Chase, pronouncing the portrait "just right, as their daughter was when she died," and thanking the artist in no unmeasured terms for the manner in which it was done.  Mr. H. S. Lanpher, of this village, is also having two crayon portraits of his lately deceased son Fred, executed by this artist, which we have no doubt will prove satisfactory. - Lowville Democrat.  
1.044)  The Carthage New York Republican - May 6, 1879 - Tuesday
Prof. Theo. Gegoux is executing a large crayon portrait for H. H. Smith, of Brooklyn, N. Y.  
1.045)  The Carthage New York Republican - May 13, 1879 - Tuesday
One More Man Made Happy.
Prof. Theo. Gegoux
Dear Sir: - The crayon portrait made by you of my father reached my residence safely last night.  It pleases me in every respect, as it is a perfect portrait of my father.  Enclosed please find check, with thanks.
Yours truly,
H. H. Smith - Brooklyn, N. Y.  
1.046)  The Carthage New York Republican - June 10, 1879 - Tuesday
Prof. Theo. Gegoux is soon to leave this town.  Those who wish to have their portraits painted by him will do well to send in their orders at once.  
1.047)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - June 11, 1879
The following letter was received by Prof. Gegoux, the celebrated portrait artist, of Carthage, recently, and is sent to us for publication:
Perch River, Jeff. Co., N. Y., June 8, '79.
Prof. Theo. Gegoux: - Dear Sir: - The portrait arrived safe and sound yesterday, and I will say right here that I am more than pleased with it.  The eyes are opened a little more than was natural; we all think it as perfect as a picture can be.  I think you will get more work from here.  Please find post office order for the balance.
Yours Sincerely,
W. P. Smith.  
1.048)  The Lewis County Democrat - June 18, 1879 - Wednesday
Theo. Gegoux, the artist, will be in town this week Saturday.  Those who wish to have true portraits painted, or pictures of their deceased friends copied, can see him at G. W . Carter's studio.  He will have a specimen of his pastel crayon portrait on exhibition.  
1.049)  The Carthage New York Republican - June 24, 1879 - Tuesday
Notice to the People of Carthage and Vicinity - To you whom for the past year, have been endeavoring to patronize me by having your portraits painted or crayoned, and have delayed and waited for better times, I will say that if you wish to have that work done by me, and under your own supervision, you will do better by bringing your orders in at once, as I am here in Carthage - Theo Gegoux  
1.050)  The Carthage New York Republican - June 24, 1879 - Tuesday
Prof. Theo Gegoux was in Lowville last Saturday.  He took several orders for crayon portraits.  
1.051)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - June 25, 1879
J. G. Marvin, of this village, has ordered a life size portrait in crayon of his sister who recently died in Buffalo.  To be executed by Prof. Gegoux, of Carthage.  
1.052)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - June 25, 1879
Portrait From Sitting.
A beautiful life-size pastel bust portrait of Rev. Mr. Granberry, pastor of the Episcopal church, of Carthage, has just been made from sittings, by the pencil of Prof. Theo. Gegoux.  The same is on exhibition in this village.  Those who have seen it pronounce it a very superior portrait.  
1.053)  The Carthage New York Republican - July 1, 1879 - Tuesday
Miss Nettie Hewitt is having executed a life size crayon portrait of her father, by Prof. Theo. Gegoux .  
(Notes: Miss Nettie L. Hewitt has decided to give a concert at Mechanics' Hall, in Carthage, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 13th, two weeks from this evening.  She will be assisted by Miss Jennie Armstrong, known as "the lady whistler."  A grand treat may be expected.  Miss Nettie Hewitt is one of the most promising of all our young soprano singers.  Miss Nettie Hewitt will assist at a concert in Watertown Thursday evening, for the benefit of the city band.)  
1.054)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - July 9, 1879 - Wednesday
C. D. Moore is having executed a life size pastel portrait of his deceased sister.  Theo. Gegoux is the artist.  
1.055)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - July 9, 1879 - Wednesday
Prof. Theodore Gegoux will soon leave Carthage, to open a studio in Watertown where he will execute portraits at lightning speed.  
1.056)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - July 9, 1879 - Wednesday
Prof. Theo. Gegoux will be in town on Friday next.  Those who want their portrait painted or crayoned should not fail to see him.  He never fails to give satisfaction.  
1.057)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - July 9, 1879
C. D. Moore is having executed a pastel crayon portrait of his deceased sister, life size.  Prof. Gegoux is the artist.   Prof. Gegoux will soon leave Carthage to open a studio in Watertown, where he will execute portraits at lightning like speed.  
1.058)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville - July 16, 1879 - Wednesday
Mrs. Mary Dunnigan of this town is having executed a crayon portrait of her deceased son.  Theo Gegoux is the artist.  Mrs. D. may expect a true and life like portrait, for the reason that Prof. Gegoux never, or hardly ever, fails to give satisfaction.  
1.059)  The Democrat, Lowville, Lewis County - July 16, 1879
Prof. Gegoux has been in Carthage for the past four years.  He says that he has made over four hundred different faces during that time.  We should think that the muscles of his face might be well trained now.  
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