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Davis, Henry

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1851                Rooms at the Court House, Cadiz, Ohio.

1851-1855       Over Mr. Beall’s Drug Store, Cadiz, Ohio.

1855-1857       West Wing of the Mansion House, Cadiz, Ohio.

1857-1859       Opposite the Mansion House, Cadiz, Ohio.

1851 April 16.  The Cadiz Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 16, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 1, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes!!  The undersigned having fitted up his rooms for Daguerreotyping, is ready to take likenesses of the various sizes usually taken.  Rooms at the Court House.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from April 16 to May 21, 1851.

1851 May 28.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  May 28, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 7, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  The undersigned having fitted up his rooms for Daguerreotyping, is ready to take likenesses of the various sizes usually taken.  Rooms at the Court House.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to June 18, 1851.

1851 June 4.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  June 4, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 8, P. 2.

Should any of our readers wish a correct likeness of either themselves or friends, we advise them to call on Mr. Davis, who has taken rooms in the Court House.  He takes good pictures.

1851 June 25.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  June 4, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 11, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  The undersigned having fitted up his rooms for Daguerreotyping, is ready to take likenesses of the various sizes usually taken, in the handsomest styles and most reasonable terms.

I have lately Removed to the room immediately under the Republican Printing Office, and over Mr. Beall’s Drug Store, where I will be happy to accommodate my friends, and the public generally.  ap. 19.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to August 13, 1851.

1851 August 20.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 20, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 19, P. 2.

“Oh, wa’d some power the gifte cie us, To see ourselves as others see us!”  Price Reduced! Quick Sales and Small Profit our Motto.  Hit hereto Daguerreotypes have been raised above the reach of many, by the high price at which they were sold, and to bring them within the reach of all, I have concluded to reduce the price.  I will now fit up Likenesses in good style at a reduced price.

Come one come all, “secure the shadow ere the substance fade.”

“Come on, then,

And come when you will,

A perfect likeness you’ll have

If you only sit still.”

Rooms above Beall’s Drug Store.  H. Davis

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 1, 1851.

1851 October 29.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.) October 29, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 29, P. 2.

H. Davis, Daguerrean Artist.  Rooms Over Beall’s Drug Store. 

Advertisement ran from October 29, 1851 to March 17, 1852.

1851 November 5.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.) November 5, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 30, P. 2.

Do you want a first rate likeness of either yourself or any member of your family?  If so, remember that Davis is the man that can do such things up right.  He will not charge you more than two dollars, and the time may come when you would freely give fifty dollars for a correct likeness of your friends.  So then while they are living and in the bloom of health, secure a perfect picture by calling on Mr. Davis immediately.  His rooms are over Beall’s Drug Store, where specimens may be seen, as also at this office.

1852 August 25.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 25, 1852, Vol. 18, No. 26, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Davis has returned to Cadiz, where he intends remaining permanently; and grateful for the liberal patronage extended to him since his return, begs leave to inform the public that he is prepared to take Likenesses in the best and most improved style.

He has discovered a process of taking Likenesses, which obviates that dark shading on one side of the face, so unnatural and foreign to good taste, and distributes the light evenly all over the whole face, and entire person, giving a roundness to the features and a beauty to the expression, not seen in the dark shaded pictures.

He also calls attention to a new mode of taking Likenesses, which gives the picture a rich appearance.  The back ground being of an ivory whiteness, the picture has a prominence and relief that is at once beautiful and commanding.

He is prepared to take Likenesses in groups or singly, of aged persons, or of small children, in all kinds of weather: put up in fancy or plain cases, in lockets, breast pins, or finger-rings: and be the Likeness ever so small, it is as perfect as when on a large scale.  He takes pleasure in inviting all persons to come and examine his specimens, whether they wish Likenesses or not, all shall be made welcome.  Rooms—under the Republican office. 

Advertisement ran from August 25 to September 15, 1852

1852 October 20.  The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer.  (Cadiz, Ohio.) October 20, 1852, Vol. 19, No. 26, P. 1.

Report of the premiums at the 6th Annual Fair of Harrison County Agricultural Society, held in Cadiz on the 7th and 8th of the 10th month, 1852….

Best Daguerreotype Likeness, H. Davis .50

1854 January 11.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  January 11, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 37, P. 4.

Transparent Back-ground.  Daguerreotypes taken with the transparent back-ground are unequaled, if softness is desired.

This back-ground throws the image out in Bold relief and renders the surface of the plate invisible.

Daguerreotypes are still taken for one dollar at the room of H. Davis.    October 26, ’53.

Advertisement ran from January 11 to February 1, 1854.

1854 February 1.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  February 1, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 40, P. 3.

H. Davis, Daguerreotypist, Above Beall’s Drug Store. 

Advertisement ran from February 1 to August 16, 1854.

1854 August 16.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 16, 1854, Vol. 21, No. 15, P. 3.

New and Splendid assortment of Daguerreotype Stock just received.  Including all sizes and kinds from common to fancy.  Different taste may be gratified on the most reasonable terms, call and examine them.  August 16, 1854.     H. Davis

Advertisement ran from August 16, 1854 to October 24, 1855.

1855 July 11.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  July 11, 1855, Vol. 22, No. 11, P. 3.

Something New.  Stereoscopes may be obtained at Davis’ Daguerrean Rooms.  The advantage of this mode of arrangement in viewing likenesses over the ordinary one is great.

By looking through a lens at a picture, a rounded figure in all its proportions is seen, resembling a marble statue or wax figure.

Every one who has his Daguerreotype taken should have it put up in a stereoscope case.  Call and examine.        H. Davis.  July 4, 1855

Advertisement ran from July 11, to October 17, 1855

1855 October 24.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. 22, No. 26, P. 2.

Sky-Light H. Davis Has Recently A Daguerrean Sky-Light in the West Wing Of The “Mansion House.”  This Sky-Light gives unrivalled depth of tone; softness of light and shade; and perfection of drapery.  Pictures taken on the most reasonable terms, and warranted to please. 

Advertisement ran from October 24, 1855 to August 20, 1856.

1856 August 20.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 20, 1856, Vol. 23, No. 16, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Pictures on Glass are acknowledged Superior to Daguerreotypes.  H. Davis is taking first class pictures in this new mode.  Call and examine his specimens and get your likeness. 

Advertisement ran from August 20, 1856 to February 25, 1857.

1857 February 4.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  February 4, 1857, Vol. 23, No. 40, P. 2.

Attention!!  I Hereby Announce To The Public, that I am prepared to furnish good Ambrotype Likenesses for fifty cents and upwards.

Now is the time to get cheap and good pictures.  Call and examine my Specimens at the Mansion House.         H. Davis. 

Advertisement ran from February 4 to September 24, 1857.

1857 April 30.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.(Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 30, 1857, Vol. 23, No. 52, P. 2.

Cadiz Business Men.  Our readers who wish to make purchases in Cadiz, or have work done by the mechanics of the place, can find the cards of the following gentlemen in the Sentinel; all of whom we take great pleasure in recommending as good, clever fellows and upright dealers, as is proved by the fact of their patronizing their county papers in the way of advertising:—…Daguerrean Artist.—H. Davis.

1857 September 24.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 24, 1857, Vol. 24, No. 21, P. 2.

Removal.  Opposite the “Mansion House,” I have fitted up a large Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, and will furnish my customers with first class pictures with the latest improvements.

Ambrotypes, or pictures on glass, on patent leather, or on paper, which may be sent in letters to any distance without additional postage.  H. Davis.

1857 September 24.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 24, 1857, Vol. 24, No. 21, P. 2.

Removal.  Opposite the “Mansion House,” I have fitted up a large Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, and will furnish my customers with first class pictures with the latest improvements.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs, or pictures on glass, on patent leather, or on paper, which may be sent in letters to any distance without additional postage.  H. Davis. 

Advertisement ran from October 1, 1857 to February 10, 1858.

1858 April 21. The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 21, 1858, Vol. 24, No. 49, P. 3.

Likenesses.  Put up in good style at Davis’ mammoth Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, from this date till after New Year’s day.

Remember that Davis took the first premium and was awarded two diplomas for best specimen of Likenesses at the Harrison county fair in 1857.  April 7, 1858.

Advertisement ran from April 7 to 21, 1858.

1858 April 28. The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  April 28, 1858, Vol. 24, No. 51, P. 2.

Davis’s Photographic and Ambrotype Gallery.  Thankful for their liberal patronage hitherto; I now take the opportunity of announcing to the citizens of Cadiz and the surrounding Country, that I have just received a large assortment of Daguerrian Stock, and am prepared, by availing myself of the latest improvements, to take first class likenesses, and put them up in plain or fancy cases as the customer may wish, and that on the Most Favorable Terms.

Call and examine my specimens; they will speak for themselves; and convince you that for fineness, clearness ofcomplection [sic.] and brilliancy of drapery, they cannot be equaled.

Entire satisfaction will be given.  Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.  The best time for taking the likenesses of infants, is between the hours of 10 A. M. and 3 P. M.  Persons having likenesses of deceased or absent friends, can have them copied, and greatly improved.  In taking a number of likenesses a liberal deduction will be made.  April 21, 1858.  H. Davis.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to June 2, 1858.

1859 October 26. The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  October 26, 1859, Vol. 26, No. 26, P. 1.

Report of the Awarding Committee of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, Held at Cadiz on the 5th, 6th and 7th days of October, A. D. 1859….Ambrotypes…2d Premium…1,00

Davidson, J. E.

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, ,

1853-1854       Unknown Location, Cadiz, Ohio.

1853 August 24.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 24, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 17, P. 2.

See Davidson & Co’s Daguerrian advertisement in another column, and do as it tells you.

1853 August 24.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 24, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 17, P. 3.

Read This !  And show it to your neighbors, and tell them now is the time to go to Davidson & Co’s., Sky-Light Daguerrian Car, and get a First Class, Daguerreotype, in a neat morocco Case for One Dollar, Or Seven Shillings, persons making their own change.

It is useless to say any thing about the character of our work, as it is a settled fact, that it is far superior to any ever done in Cadiz.

Having engagements elsewhere, we shall remain only some ten days from this date.

We challenge competition.  Davidson & Co. 

1853 August 31.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  August 31, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 18, P. 3.

The show’s now Open.  Admission Free to Davidson & Co’s., Sky-Light Daguerrian Car, Where First Class Daguerreotype, are taken for One Dollar.

Great inducements are offered to Clubs.  Five pictures taken and put up in beautiful cases for $4.

It is useless to say any thing about the character of our work, as it is a settled fact, that it is far superior to any ever done in Cadiz.

Having engagements elsewhere, we shall remain only a few days from this date.

We challenge competition.  Davidson & Co.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to September 14, 1853

1853 September 7.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 7, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 19, P. 3.

On Yet Reader, It Is a positive fact, that perfect Daguerreotypes are taken for almost nothing these days in Cadiz, at Davidson & Co’s.

1853 September 14.  The Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  September 14, 1853, Vol. 20, No. 20, P. 3.

On Yet Reader, It Is a positive fact, that perfect Daguerreotypes are taken for almost nothing these days in Cadiz, at Davidson’s Mammoth Sky-Light Daguerrean Car.

Advertisement ran on September 14 to October 12, 1853.

1854 March 8.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  March 8, 1854, Vol. 20, No. 45, P. 3.

Card to the Public.  J. E. Davidson, takes this occasion to inform his friends, that he will return to Cadiz on the First of April, when he will open his well furnished Daguerrean Car, and be ready to take pictures in his well known superior style.  Those of his friends wishing to procure pictures, see his fine specimens or make a friendly call, will be well received with the greatest pleasure.                   

Advertisement ran on March 8 to April 19, 1854.

1854 May 3.  The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel.  (Cadiz, Ohio.)  May 3, 1854, Vol. 21, No. 1, P. 2.

Davidson & Co’s. Daguerrean Car Opened In Cadiz again.  The subscriber respectfully announce to the citizens of this place and surrounding country, that they are prepared to accommodate all who want a picture taken in their acknowledged superior style. 

Our facilities for executing pictures are unsurpassed, and our customers will please bear it in mind, that they can get as good Pictures of themselves at this establishment as in any of the Eastern cities.

On hand every variety of fancy cases, the finest assortment ever brought to this county.

Strangers and citizens are cordially invited to call and examine specimens.  Remember this is the last and best chance, come before it is too late.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to 17, 1854.

S. T. Munson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1842-1843       Room No. 5 at the Blewett House, Third Floor, Cadiz, Ohio.                                1843                   Address Unknown, Aberdeen, Ohio

S. T. Munson was recorded in one advertisement and two announcements in The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer (Cadiz, Ohio). The advertisement ran from March 30 to April 20, 1843. Daguerreotype Portraits. Splendid Daguerreotype Portraits taken by S. T. Munson, at the Blewett House.  Room No. 5 on the third floor; these pictures are like life, and can not be removed; prices 6 and 8 dollars, according to the size, hours from 10 A. M, to 4 P. M.  March 23d, 1842

The first announcement appeared on April 20, 1843.  Mr. Munson is still at the Blewett house taking Daguerreotype Portraits.  His likenesses, are perfectly accurate, and it depends upon the faces entirely, whether they are handsome or not.  They nothing extenuate nor do they set down aught in malice, but such as nature made them they are delineated.

The second announcement appeared on May 18, 1843.  Mr. S. T. Munson the Daguerreotype operator, will be absent for some ten or twelve days on a professional visit to Aberdeen, when he will again return to our city, and for a few days only will tender his professional services to the citizens of this place, we must cordially recommend Mr. Munson as a skillful operator, his executions are not surpassed, and we will add, not equaled by anything of the kind that we have ever seen.  Those who wish to obtain a perfect and indelible likeness of themselves or their families, will do well to favor him with a call.—Communicated.

S. T. Munson is not listed in other photographic directories.

 

A. Moore

Ambrotypes, , ,

1856                Address & Location Unknown, Ohio.                                                                            1858                Address & Location Unknown, Ohio.

A. Moore was recorded in two announcements in The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel (Cadiz, Ohio). The first announcement appeared on October 22, 1856.  List of Premiums Awarded at the Ninth Annual Exhibition of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, held in Cadiz, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 8, 9, and 10, 1856….Ambrotype…First Premium, A. Moore….Diploma.

The second announcement appeared on October 20, 1858.  Award and Premiums of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, for the year 1858….Ambrotype…First Premium, A. Moore.

An A. Moore is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in 1859-1865 in Deersville, Ohio.  It is possibly the same person, the distance between Deersville and Cadiz Ohio is about 12 miles.

James Knox

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1858                Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio.

James Knox was recorded in an announcement and two advertisements in The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel (Cadiz, Ohio).  The announcement ran on April 14, 1858.  Ambrotypes and Photographs.  James Knox at his Ambrotype Car on Market Street, is taking some of the finest Pictures ever seen in this place.  Call soon, and get your Picture taken.  Prices range from fifty cents to ten dollars.

The first advertisement ran on April 14 & 21, 1858.  Large Pictures.  James Knox Is now prepared to take Pictures, full size, in the latest and most approved manner, at his Ambrotype Car, Cadiz, Ohio.  Call soon and get your full sized Pictures taken.

The second advertisement ran on June 9 & 16, 1858.  Large Pictures.  James Knox is prepared to take full sized Photographs and Ambrotypes, in the latest and most approved style, at reasonable prices.

He will also take small pictures on paper suitable for sending away, for 25 cents.—Call soon, as he will leave in a few days.

James Knox is not listed in other photographic directories.

J. P. Johnson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Cadiz Hotel, Cadiz, Ohio.

J. P. Johnson 1851 was recorded in an advertisement and an announcement in The Democratic Sentinel and Harrison County Farmer (Cadiz, Ohio). The advertisement ran from August 6 to 27, 1851.

Look down, ye seraphs from the Sun                                                                                                                And see the wonders we have done!                                                                                                            We talk by lightning, ride by steam,                                                                                                              And paint by Sol’s eternal beam!

J. P. Johnson, Daguerrean Artist, Would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Cadiz and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the Cadiz Hotel, where he is prepared to take pictures in the latest and most approved style. Mr. J. has taken lessons of some of the best Daguerreotypist in the United States. He Therefore flatters himself that he can produce better pictures than have ever been taken heretofore in this part of the State.  Ladies and Gentlemen will please call and examine specimens.

The announcement appeared on September 10, 1851.  “Secure the Shadow, ere the substance fades.”  This is the advice that is good, and should be adopted by every one who has a wife, sister, father, mother, husband, brother, or child.—Death is at all times stalking abroad, and ere we are aware of it, a near and dear friend is stricken down.  And under such circumstance, do we not highly prize a gift or memento left by them.  But is not a picture, taken by some master hand, and displaying with truth and fervency the face of those whose memory we love to cherish.  J. P. Johnson, is one that can give you a correct daguerreotype likeness of the human face divine, and if any of our citizens wish to avail themselves of his skill, now is the time to do so, as he intends leaving town in a few days.  He may be found at the Cadiz Hotel, where specimens may be seen.

J. P. Johnson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. E. Davidson

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1854                Unknown Location, Cadiz, Ohio.

J. E. Davidson was recorded in an advertisement that ran on March 8 to April 5, 1854 in The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel (Cadiz, Ohio). Card to the Public. J. E. Davidson, takes this occasion to inform his friends, that he will return to Cadiz on the First of April, when he will open his well furnished Daguerrean Car, and be ready to take pictures in his well known superior style.  Those of his friends wishing to procure pictures, see his fine specimens or make a friendly call, will be well received with the greatest pleasure.

J. E. Davidson is not recorded in other photographic directories.