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Kelly, James E.

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1853                93 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1853 August 7.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  August 7, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 289, P. 5.

Death Of Mr. James E. Kelly.—We do not remember ever to have been more shocked than when in passing the Daguerrian gallery of Mr. Jacobs’, on Camp street, we saw upon the door the announcement of the death of Mr. Kelly, who had been for many, months Mr. Jacobs’ principal assistant, and into whose charge the latter gentleman left his business during his Northern visit.  On Thursday morning few could have believed that one so full of life and health, so gay in spirits, would, on Friday night have been numbered with the dead.  But so it is.  In little more than twenty-four hours, the fabric which appeared so strong lies disorganized and corrupted.  These are indeed fearful times, and well calculated to appal [sic.] the stoutest heart.  Mr. Kelly was a generous, kind-hearted young man, and never appeared better pleased than when rendering some service of kindness to his friends.  Peace to his manes.    

Johnson & Gurney

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1852                Rooms at the Odd-Fellows’ Building, Franklin, Louisiana.

Johnson & Gurney were recorded in three announcements and one advertisement in The Planters’ Banner (Franklin, Louisiana).  The first announcement appeared on April 3, 1852. Messrs. Johnson and Gurney daguerreotypist, have taken rooms at the Odd-Fellows’ building, for the purpose of “practicing the daguerrean art in all its minutiae.”  The specimens of their work, which may be seen at the entrance to their rooms, are highly finished and beautiful.  See their card in another column.

The advertisement ran from April 3 to 24, 1852.  Mr. Johnson, The Oldest Daguerreotypist now living, and Mr. Gurney, of the firm Gibbs & Gurney, of Vicksburg and Natchez, Miss., have opened a room in the Odd-Fellows’ Hall, at Franklin, where they will remain a short time, for the purpose of practicing the Daguerrean Art in all its minutiae.

Mr. Johnson is a pioneer in the business, has practiced the Art ever since its introduction into the United States, and is acknowledged by Root, Brady, Plumb and Hill, of New York, and Jacobs, Maguire and Moissenett, of New Orleans, to be the best artist now living in America, as almost all of the above artist have received their instructions direct from him.

We have a beautiful variety of Cases and Lockets of all descriptions, namely—Parodi Cases, Kossuth Cases, Jenny Lind Cases, Catharine Hayes, Eareka Cases, Bridal Cases, Breast Pins, &c.   The Citizens of Franklin and its Vicinity are invited to call and examine our specimens.  Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge made.  N. B.—A rare chance is now offered for obtaining instructions in this beautiful Art, direct from Mr. Johnson.   Charles E. Johnson.  M. J. Gurney.

The second announcement appeared on April 10, 1852.  Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, are making admirable pictures at their rooms, in the Odd Fellows’ building.

The third announcement appeared on April 17, 1852.  Messrs. Johnson & Gurney Daguerreotypist, will only remain at their rooms in the Odd Fellows’ building a few days longer.  Those needing pictures had better make an early call.

Johnson & Gurney (Charles E. Johnson & M. J. Gurney) are not recorded as being partners in other photographic directories.  Both are recorded in separately.