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 Twelve - Artist Aeronaut   Watertown Studio - 1903 to 1908

"You can look without feeling that you must buy. Half of the artist's pay is the appreciation shown by the public." Gegoux - 1908.

Significant Gegoux exhibitions were conducted in 1903, 1905, and 1907.  Mentioned are the Gov. Flower portrait and sculpture.  The portrait is currently exhibited at the Flower Memorial Library and the sculpture was last seen in a private residence in the Watertown area.  The High Falls Gorge painting is also mentioned as a masterpiece valued at $1,000 dollars in 1903.  The whereabouts of this work is unknown, although it was last known to be in Baumert Home at Antwerp, NY in the 1950s. (12.011)   The Salute painting, which was widely written about in various histories (Haddock 1894), receives attention in this news.  The Salute was a gift presented to an unnamed, but lucky winner of a name drawing in 1904.  Names having been drawn from those patrons who purchased art from Gegoux during this exhibition.  No mention is made of the winner.  The present day location of this painting is unknown.  The picture gained some fame as it was copied as a lithograph, one version of which was copyrighted in 1897.  The same lithograph which was gifted to the subscribers of the Watertown Daily Times for Christmas in 1898, which was mentioned previously. (12.015)   It is also seen here that Gegoux on at least one occasion tried his hand at art conservation.  By this account he was successful in restoring an old painting back to life.  It is not known whether Gegoux ever tried his hand at conservation again. (12.008)   Also mentioned is the portrait of Miss Cornelia M. Johnson, preceptress at Watertown High School after the Civil War.  This painting was last known to be among the collection belonging to the school district. (12.020)   The 1907 exhibition was valued at an estimated $5,000 dollars. (12.046)  That years' exhibition also saw a painting, "On the St. Lawrence" was gifted to a patrons of Gegoux's art.   Gegoux also followed the lead of the Municipal Improvement League of asking the exhibition visitors to vote on one painting to be gifted to the City collection at the Flower Library. (12.044)   Each year during this period is represented by articles with no apparent gaps in information.  It does not appear that Gegoux was able to follow through with his plans to locate a studio in New City. At least evidence of that effort is lacking as of yet.   Something has been made of Gegoux's interest in aeroplanes, but little documentation has been found.  No plans or drawings are known to exist.  Evidence has now been found that Gegoux intended to participate in the 1908 Paris air races.  What became of Gegoux's efforts remains a mystery.  As of this writing it appears that the 1908 race was not conducted.  History records the fact the English Channel was first crossed by aero-plane in July 1909 by the great French aviator Louis Blériot.  Mrs. Fuller's comments were both good natured and intended to show support for Gegoux's efforts to build an aero-plane. (12.045)

News from Watertown (1903 to 1908)

12.001)  The Watertown Re-Union - March 4, 1903 - Wednesday Deaths GEGOUX - At Clayton, N. Y., February 26, 1903, Francis X. Gegoux aged 62 years.   Francis Gegoux Clayton, March 3. - Francis Gegoux died suddenly Friday afternoon at his home two miles up the river.  Heart failure was the cause of his death.  He leaves a widow and a grown up family of children, a brother, Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, and another brother. He was a ship carpenter and was born in lower Canada.  Capt. Henry Gegoux, of Cleveland, a son, arrived Saturday evening to attend the funeral, which was held Monday morning from St. Mary's church.

12.002)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 25, 1903 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux and wife of Watertown spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Prime.

12.003)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 28, 1903 - Saturday A Portrait - Mrs. C. W. Gates of Rodman has commissioned Artist Gegoux to paint a portrait of her father the late Rev. D. B. Gordon.

12.004)  The Sunday Herald Syracuse - July 5, 1903 - Sunday Theodore Gegoux, the Watertown artist, who has spent the last eighteen years at Point Vivian, has decided to spend this summer at Lake Placid with his oldest son.  Mrs. Gegoux and, her son Frank will spend the summer at the Point, however, occupying the studio just south of the cottage.   Morris Lesser of New York, a large importer of laces, has rented the Gegoux cottage for the season.  He is expected some time next week.

12.005)  The Sunday Herald Syracuse - July 12, 1903 - Sunday Morris Lesser of New York, who has rented the Gegoux cottage for the season, arrived with a party of friends today.  Mrs. Lesser with her son arrived about a week ago.  They will spend the summer here.

12.006)  The Northern Tribune, Gouvernor, N.Y. - July 14, 1903 - Friday Point Vivian - July 14 — Morris Lesser of New York, who has rented the Gegoux cottage for the season arrived with a party of friends Saturday.  Mrs. Lesser with her son arrived about a week ago.  They will spend the summer here.

12.007)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 19, 1903 - Thursday Point Vivian Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gegoux sr. of Watertown are occupying their summer home here.

12.008)  The Sunday Herald Syracuse - July 26, 1903 - Sunday Theodore Gegoux of Watertown, arrived at the Point last Saturday and spent two days with his mother who is occupying the Gegoux studio this summer. He left on Tuesday for Lake Placid to join his father who is spending the summer there.

12.009)  The Northern Tribune, Gouverneur, N. Y. - July 28, 1903 - Tuesday Theodore Gegoux of Watertown, arrived at the Point last Saturday and spent two days with his mother who is occupying the Gegoux studio this summer.  He left on Tuesday for Lake Placid to join his father who is spending the summer there.

12.010)  The Sunday Herald Syracuse - August 8, 1903 - Sunday Mrs. Theodore Gegoux and her son Frank were in Watertown the first half of the week. The second of the (Whist) parties was held yesterday afternoon at the home, of Mrs. Theodore Gegoux.

12.011)  The Northern Tribune, Gouvernor, N.Y. - August 11, 1903 - Tuesday The first of a series of whist parties to take peace during the month of August was held last Monday afternoon with Miss Mary Hungerford.  Six tables were played, the first ladies prize going to Mrs. B. G. Parker and the first gentlemens prize to B. G. Parker.  The second of the parties was held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Theodore Gegoux.  The proceeds of these parties will be given the fund for building the new dancing and pavillion.

12.012)  The Sunday Herald Syracuse - August 16, 1903 - Sunday Miss Rothchilds of New York is visiting her sister, Mrs. Leeser, who is occupying the Gegoux cottage this season. Mrs. Frank Farmer of Watertown has been a recent guest of Mrs. Theodore Gegoux.

12.013)  The Gouverneur Free Press - August 19, 1903 - Wednesday Mrs. B. Rothschild of New York is a guest of Mrs. M. Lesser at the Gegoux cottage.

12.014)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 14, 1903 - Monday Studio Reopened - After a sojourn of three months in the heart of the Adirondacks.  Gegoux the artist has returned to his studio in the Van Namee block, where be will remain several weeks attending to the wants of his patrons.  Although not commonly known as a landscape artist Mr. Gegoux brings back several canvases which show that he has studied nature with rare success.

12.015)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 22 to October 3, 1903 - Saturday Portraits - Gegoux's studio now open to the public, 20 1/2 Public Square.

12.016)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 17, 1903 - Saturday An Old Painting Restored A valuable 72-year old oil painting, thought to be beyond restoration, was placed in the hands of an artist and made nearly as good as new by remounting the old canvass on a new one and cleaning the colors.  This painting was shown at Gegoux's studio yesterday.

12.017)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 20 to November 25, 1903 - Wednesday Gegoux a Studio now open to the public No. 20 1/2 Public Square

12.018)  The Watertown Herald - November 27 to December 5, 1903 Theodore Gegoux, the well-known artist, has secured the store vacated by Speich & Co., and is there arranging an exhibition of his work.

12.019)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 5, 1903 - Saturday GEGOUX'S PICTURES ON EXHIBITION An Admirable Display at 22 Arsenal Street Gegoux the artist whose portraits adorn the walls in many homes in northern New York and whose reputation is extended outside of local boundaries not only for the good portraiture but in other lines of painting, has arranged an exhibit of pictures by him in the store vacated by Speich & Co. 22 Arsenal street.  It is an admirable place to display these works of art and in variety and quality they are worthy and will well repay a visit.  Gegoux has executed beautiful fruit pictures and some pleasing landscapes, some of them being from scenes in this region.   One picture which is a good demonstration of his talent is a scene on the St. Lawrence river, representing three lads who are about to plunge into the river for a swimming bout as the swells of a passing steamer roll in toward the dock on which they are standing.  His most ambitious work, however, in this collection is a representation of the high falls of the AuSable river, portraying in a very realistic way the plunging water as it descends through an abrupt and winding gorge.  It is on a very large canvas and will please all lovers of the beautiful in nature.  Some of Gegoux paintings that have been familiar to local visitors at his previous exhibitions are also in the display, notably one showing a steamer on the St. Lawrence river throwing its flashlight on a beautifully modeled sailing yacht.  Gegoux is considering a plan for disposing of this picture in a somewhat novel way to those who have patronized his exhibitions.

12.020)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 6, 1903 - Sunday Gegoux, the artist whose portraits adorn the walls in many homes in northern New York, and whose reputation is extended outside of local boundaries not only for the good portraiture, but in other lines of painting, has arranged an exhibit, of pictures by him in the store vacated by Speich & Co., 22 Arsenal street.

12.021)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 7 to 9, 1903 - Wednesday If you are an admirer of art or enjoy looking at pretty things you cannot afford to miss.  Gegoux's exhibition of paintings at No 22 Arsenal street. Open to the public afternoon and evenings.

12.022)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 11, 1903 to January 2, 1904 A Holiday Art Display Gegoux's exhibit of paintings and water colors, small and large at 22 Arsenal street, should not be overlooked by holiday shoppers.  Valuable art work is offered at exceedingly low prices.  A good picture is a gift that can never be forgotten.

12.023)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 31, 1903 - Thursday Gegoux's Art Exhibit Many Pictures Of Prominent People And Local Scenes The Talented Painter Also a Clever Sculptor - Fine Portrait and Head of Gov. Flower Theodore Gegoux, the well -known artist whose work has won appreciation far beyond the limits of this immediate section, has an exhibition in progress at 22 Arsenal street which is winning the enthusiastic attention of local art lovers.  It began the first of the present month and will continue ten days longer.  The exhibit includes a large number of portraits, landscapes, woodland, and St. Lawrence river scenes, still life studies, etc.  Most of the works are in oil though there are a few pastels.  Quite a number of pictures have already been sold.   Mr. Gegoux's famous picture, "The Salute." is to be given away at the end of the exhibit.  All purchasers of pictures are presented with tickets entitling them to a chance for the ownership of this piece, which is a veritable prize, having been widely copied.  The fortunate number will draw it.  It represents a moonlight scene on the St. Lawrence with the steamer of that name saluting a small yacht, which stands out in bold relief in the glare of the steamer's search light.  The picture to be presented is valued at $200.   Mr. Gegoux, in addition to his gifts as a painter, has superior ability in sculpture.  He shows busts of the late Gov. Flower, ex-Mayor John Nill, and C. W. Gates of Rodman, which are remarkably life like.  His picture of High or Wilmington Falls on the Au Sable river, in Essex county, is a masterpiece.  It is valued at $1,000.  Then there is a portrait of Gov., Flower, in oil which critics have pronounced the best likeness of him that was ever painted.  There are many portraits of well known people, still life studies, Adirondack scenes, etc.  A visit to the studio will repay any lover of true art.

12.024)  The Watertown Daily Times - January 7, 1904 - Thursday "The Salute" All who are interested in "The Salute", Gegoux's famous painting, are invited to attend the drawing, which is to take place at 22 Arsenal street at 8:00 tomorrow night at the close of the exhibition.

12.025)  The Post Standard, Syracuse, NY - July 8, 1904 - Friday POINT VIVIAN - Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gegoux and son, Frank, of Watertown, who own the photographic studio here, are in their cottage. They were visited recently by their oldest son, Theodore Gegoux, jr.

12.026)  The Oswego Palladium - August 24, 1904 - Wednesday Fulton - Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gegoux have returned from the North Woods.

12.027)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 17, 1904 - Saturday Gegoux's Studio Reopened Artist Gegoux has returned from the Islands and has reopened his studio at 20 1/2 Public Square.

12.028)  The Post-Standard, Syracuse, N. Y. - October 7, 1904 - Friday Honored by Former Pupils. WATERTOWN, Oct. 6.- Many of the former pupils of Miss Cornelia Johnson, for years preceptress of the Watertown High School and familiarly known as "Aunt Cornie", recently commissioned Theodore Gegoux of this city to paint a portrait of their old teacher, now nearly 80 years of age.  The portrait has been completed, and tomorrow morning it will be formally presented to the high school.  Daniel W. Cahill, president of the Common Council, will make the presentation speech and Prof. Gary M. Jones, principal of the school, will respond.

12.029)  The Watertown Daily Times - October. 7, 1904 It is seldom that we encounter a teacher so good, kind and true as to inspire in the hearts of her pupils a love and esteem so strong that it will endure for 20 years.  Seldom, too, do we find boys who cherish the memory of their beloved teacher long after their school days are over, perpetuating that memory by placing before future graduates her portrait.  But such a teacher was Cornelia M. Johnson, who for 28 years held the position of preceptress of Watertown High School, during which time she won "her boys" by her kind words and noble example.  This morning in the auditorium of the new high school, D.W. Cahill, of the class of 1881, in behalf of the boys of Miss Johnson's classes, presented to the institution a portrait of their well-remembered teacher, executed at their expense by artist Theodore Gegoux.

12.030)  The Watertown Herald - October 8, 1904 - Saturday Subject of Illustration. - Miss Cornelia M. Johnson. There was presented to the Watertown High School, Friday morning a freehand crayon portrait of Miss Cornelia M. Johnson, who for twenty eight years was preceptress of the school.  It was a present from "her boys," and one of them, D. W. Cahill, made the presentation speech, in which he feelingly and lovingly referred to his old teacher.  In accepting, for the faculty and school, Principal Jones said it was fitting and proper that Miss Johnson's should be the first portrait to adorn the walls of the new building.   Miss Johnson is a native of the town of Champion, a daughter of one of the first settlers.  She began teaching at sixteen, after which she graduated in the first class from the Albany Normal College. Her school in the Eames district in the town of Rutland had a national reputation, because Horace Greeley once visited it and wrote of it in the New York Tribune as "A Model Country School".  Before the breaking out of the Civil War she went south as a private teacher for the children of wealthy planters.  She was in Augusta all through the war and when Sherman's army marched through she had a special guard of his soldiers, because she was a northern woman.   After the war she took a trip through Europe, and when she returned she was made preceptress of the Watertown High school, a position she held for twenty-eight years and which she resigned to enjoy rest and/quiet, which she has been doing at the old home in Champion, where she was born eighty years ago and around which cling childhood memories. Horace Greeley and General Sherman each contribute to make Miss Cornelia M. Johnson a woman of note.   Greeley by designating her Rutland school as a model for others to pattern after and Sherman by singling her out for special care in his March to the sea.  When nearing Augusta, he heard that a Northern woman was near and sent a special guard of his soldiers to see that she was neither harmed nor alarmed.  On learning this, the southern ladles made her the depository of their jewelry and for some time she had jewels sewn to her clothing and in her pockets - enough to start a store.   When the war broke out, Miss Johnson thought of coming home and wrote her old friend Judge Lansing.  He wrote her not to worry; that it would all blow over in a few weeks and that she was just as well off in Georgia as she would be here.  This Incident seems to show how little men in high standing knew then of the terrible conflict that was to follow.   The suggestion of presenting Miss Johnson's picture to the Watertown High school, was quickly taken up by her old pupils, all of whom wanted to share in the work.  Several were present when Mr. Cahill presented the picture, Friday morning, and vigorously applauded his touching references to their old teacher.

12.031)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 27, 1904 - Thursday An Exceptional Opportunity Gegoux, the well-known Watertown artist has decided to organize a club of 25, giving the advantage which accrues from numbers to those who desire artistic portraits of themselves or their friends.  His announcement appears as an advertisement in another column.  Mr. Gegoux is widely known throughout the state as one of the best portrait artists, and many excellent specimens of his work may be found in the homes of this and neighboring communities.  The opportunity he offers is an exceptional one, and doubtless many will be glad to take advantage of it.

12.032)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 31, 1904 to February 3, 1905 Pastel Crayon Portraits .. Advertsiement

12.033)  The Watertown Daily Times - February 18, 1905 - Saturday Memorial Hall Fair Contributions are Now on Exhibition In the Otis Building The display of contributions for the G. A. R. fair to be held at the armory the week of Feb. 27, opened today in the Otis block.  The public is invited to inspect the many articles tonight and all next week.  Arrangements have been made to have music in attendance. The contributions, continue to occur in and comprise everything from a cake of soap to a piano. The programs for the various nights have not as yet been completed.  The opening night will be under the direction of the G. A. R.  Tuesday evening will be Co. C night, and the militiamen will furnish an exhibition drill and prepare an entertaining program.  Wednesday night all local fraternities are invited to attend.  A voting contest will be held to determine the most popular secret society man, who will have his portrait painted free, by Artist Gegoux.  The Cadets will have charge Thursday evening, giving a drill and providing other features.  Friday evening the Sons of Veterans will put on a snort drama.  Saturday, the first night of the fair, will be prize night, and the awards will be made.  Suppers will be served Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings by the Woman's Relief corps.  Julia Dent Grant circle, ladies of the G. A. R., and the ladies' auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans, respectively.  Tickets will be 25 cents and will admit to the fair.

12.034)  The Watertown Daily Times - February 16 to April 25, 1905 Something New - in the line of on Portraits. By a new process I am now able to paint and finish my customers a beautiful portrait in oil at a greatly reduced price.  From now until June 1st, I will accept commissions portrait from life only, at $15, $20, and $25 each depending upon size.   Come and see samples.   T. Gegoux, 29 1/2 Public Square

12.035)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 1, 1905 - Wednesday The picture of Manager Green painted by Theodore Gegoux as well as other portraits exhibited by the artist, are attracting much attention.

12.036)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 3, 1905 - Friday The Sons of Veterans will preside over tonight's program.  From 8 until 8 the Sons of Veterans' Auxiliary will serve supper.  They have served supper on other occasions and with the greatest success.    A voting contest will be held to decide the most popular Son, the candidates being Herbert Luther and George Spencer.  The prize will be a portrait by Artist Theodore Gegoux.

12.037)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 7, 1905 - Tuesday MEMORIAL HALL FAIR CLOSED ENTERPRISE WAS UNDOUBTEDLY A FINANCIAL SUCCESS Nearly All the Unsold Goods Disposed of - H. S. Luther Won Contest to Decide Most Popular Member of Sons of Veterans. The G. A. R. memorial fair is over, its doors having closed for the last time early this morning.  About 800 people attended last evening, a large number staying through to the end.  Shortly after midnight it was bargain night.  All efforts were directed to the closing out of the remaining goods.  There were no trances or music.  The only special feature was the close of the contest to decide the most popular member of the Sons of Veterans, between H. S. Luther and George Spencer, which resulted in a victory for the former.  The prize is an oil portrait by Artist Theodore Gegoux.

12.038)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 11, 1905 - Saturday An oil portrait of the late W. H. Halladay just finished by Gegoux is shown in one of windows of the store of which Mr. Halladay was formerly proprietor and which is now a part of the Powers Book and Stationary store.  The portrait shows the familiar features of one who was beloved by his associates and respected by all his fellow citizens, and the employees of his store retained under the new management have decorated the window in his memory.

12.039)  The Watertown Daily Times - May 1 to June 10, 1905 FOR SALE! - The Gegoux cottage at Point Vivian.   If not sold by June 15 will be rented, for the season.  Inquire at Gegoux's Studio.

12.040)  The Watertown Daily Times - June 19, 1905 - Monday COTTAGE TO RENT. To a private family for the season.  For particulars inquire at Gegoux's Studio, 20 1/2 Public Square.

12.041)  The Watertown Daily Times - June 21, 1905 - Wednesday Interesting Portraits. Old Home Week Exhibit by Artist Theodore Gegoux. Theodore Gegoux the artist of 20 1/2 Public Square, has arranged a special exhibit of oil paintings for old home week which is attracting considerable attention, particularly among the former residents of the city.  All visitors to the city are cordially invited to the studio at all hours, and they will be well repaid for their visit.  Mr. Gegoux has very tastefully arranged the portraits with other oil paintings, scenes in the Adirondacks, ocean and lake views, etc. which make the display interesting and attractive. Among the oil paintings which were executed by Mr. Gegoux from life are the following: Mrs. Marguerite DeCant; the late Harrison Fuller; Mrs. Fuller; W. H Halladay; Prof. J. C. Jenkins; Joseph Bath; Mrs. Flossie Lance; Miss Mary Mannering, the deceased daughter of Judge V. P. Abbott of Gouverneur; Mrs. C W. Gates of Rodman; Lieut. Col. J. B. Boyer; Benjamin Smith and wife, Mrs. Townsend; Miss Nellie Fuller of Schenectady; Fred T. Bush; Mrs. Gillette of Chicago, J. C. Woodruff and wife of Old Forge; Levi Washburn; P. C. Jennings; Madame Waltz-Eames and Mrs. Joseph Baumert.  There to also an excellent likeness of the late Gov. R. P. Flower which Gegoux executed from a photograph.

12.042)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 14, 1905 - Friday Watertown Guests at Point Vivian Point Vivian - July 13: Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gegoux are occupying their cottage for the season.  Theodore and Frank Gegoux returned home Monday after spending several days with their parents.

12.043)  The Watertown Re-Union - September 16, 1905 - Saturday Gegoux-Curtis There was a very pretty and quiet, wedding. Wednesday when Theodore Gegoux Jr., of this city and Miss Edith Florence Curtis of Montreal were united in marriage in the presence of a few of their nearest relatives.

12.044)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 31, 1906 - Saturday An oil portrait of the late W. H. Halladay just finished by Gegoux is shown in one of the windows of the store of which Mr. Halladay was formerly proprietor and which is now a part of the Powers Book and Stationary store.  The portrait shows the familiar features of one who was beloved by his associates and respected by all his fellow citizens, and the employees of his store, retained under new management, have decorated the window in his memory.

12.045)  The Watertown Re-Union - April 4, 1906 - Wednesday In the window of the Powers Book and Stationery company's store on Public Square ,is a remarkably good, oil portrait of the late W. H. Halladay.  It was painted by Theodore Gegoux, the well known artist, from sittings of Mr. Halladay a short time prior to his death.

12.046)  the Watertown Daily Times - June 9 to 29, 1906 To Rent - Cottage at Point Vivian, St. Lawrence river, to a private family for the season.  For particulars inquire at Gegoux studio, over 20 1/2 Public Square.

12.047)  The Watertown Daily Times - June 15, 1906 - Friday The Bar And The Bench - Justice Williams Honored Guest At Bar Banquet. - Justice M. Lennan Present Eminent Jurists Among the Speakers at Fifth Annual Banquet of Jefferson County Bar Association - Hon. C. H. Walts Presides as Toastmaster.   With that favorite old court crier, Mr. Weeks, flanked by the Hon. George Hubbard and George Mullin, friends of the Jefferson County Bar, gazing down upon the gay assemblage from their places under the festooned flags.  The barristers and their guests last evening enjoyed their annual repast, following which the heads of their profession showed them their future duties clearly, dwelling upon the high standards of integrity, honesty and morality which the lawyers should set by acts and words.  Theodore Gegoux's life-like portrait of the late court crier, together with the other paintings mentioned, occupied a position above the speakers' table at the banquet last evening, lending to the scene the dignity of the court which they have graced so long.

12.048)  The Watertown Daily Times, June 19, 1906 - Tuesday Two fine examples of Theodore Gegoux's portrait work are on exhibit in the windows of the Powers Book and Stationery Company's store in Public Square.  One is a natural likeness of the late Wallace Starkweather of this city, and the other that of three year old Helen Flanders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Flanders and granddaughter of Mrs. S. Flanders of Rodman.

12.049)  The Watertown Re-Union - June 23, 1906 - Saturday Two fine examples of Theodore Gegoux's portrait work are on exhibit in the windows of the Powers Book and Stationery company's store in Public Square.  One is a natural likeness of the late Wallace Starkweather of this city, and the other that of three-year-old Helen Flanders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Flanders and granddaughter of Mrs. S. Flanders of Rodman.

12.050)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 19, 1906 - Thursday Point Vivian Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gegoux Sr. of Watertown are occupying their summer home here.

12.051)  The Watertown Re-Union - Saturday - July 21, 1906 - Saturday In this city, July 18, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gegoux Jr., a daughter, Anna Eleanor.

12.052)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 25, 1906 - Wednesday Point Vivian. July 23. - Miss Ruth Wilson, who has been spending a few days with Mrs. Theodore Gegoux returned to Watertown Tuesday.

12.053)  The Watertown Daily Times, July 28, 1906 - Saturday Point Vivian, July 23 Frank Gegoux will arrive from Watertown tonight to spend his vacation with his parents here.

12.054)  The Watertown Daily Times, August 10, 1906 - Friday Point Vivian Mrs. Leslie Weller of Rochester will arrive tonight to spend a week with Mrs. Gegoux.

12.055)  The Watertown Daily Times, September 22, 1906 - Saturday Chaumont Watertown Fishing Party Gets Large Catch of Bass Chaumont, Sept. 21. Prof. Gegoux of Watertown spent yesterday on Point Salubrious.  The object of his visit was to collect material for a historical painting, the subject of which will be the hauling of the seine in days of long ago.

12.056)  Watertown Daily Times - October 4, 1906 - Thursday Chaumont Artist Theodore Gegoux to Make Sketches on Point Salubrious Artist Theodore Gegoux of Watertown arrived yesterday to spend a few days on Point Salubrious.  He will make some sketches for a historical painting and will occupy Hickory Lodge, the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Wilson, as a studio during his stay.

12.057)  The Watertown Daily Times, November 13, 1906 - Tuesday Life Devoted to Others' Good Death of Cornelia M. Johnson, Mourned by Many On Oct 7, 1904 in the auditorium of the new High School, Mayor D. W. Cahill, of the class of 1881, in behalf of the boys of Miss Jihnson's classes presented the institution a fine portrait of their beloved preceptress, executed at their expense by Artist Theodore Gegoux.

12.058)  The Watertown Herald - November 17, 1906 - Saturday MISS CORNELIA M. JOHNSON There died in Champion, Tuesday morning, one of the best loved and most highly esteemed teachers Watertown ever had - Miss Cornelia M. Johnson.  She was born in the house where she died, 82 years ago.  Before he was 16 she began teaching in her native town.  She afterward attended the Albany Normal and was a graduate of its first class.  Then she taught in the town of Rutland and her district school there had a national reputation, being visited by Horace Greeley and held up as a model school. After several years she went south to teach the children of wealthy planters.  She remained in Augusta, GA., during the war and was the recipient of a special guard by General Sherman on his march to the sea.  At the close of the war she returned north, took a trip to Europe, and then became preceptress of the Watertown High School, a position she occupied for 28 years, winning the love and respect of the hundreds of children who studied under her. Two years ago, when the new high school was opened, her portrait was presented to the school by her former pupils with imposing ceremonies.  Her funeral took place Thursday, her former pupils acting as pall bearers.

12.059)  The Watertown Daily Times, November 17 to 19, 1906 Gegoux Advertising

12.060)  The Watertown Daily Times, January 25 to 29, 1907 To Exchange Do you wish to exchange a bicycle for a portrait or a painting?   If so call at Gegoux's studio.  20 1/2 Public Square

12.061)  The Watertown Daily Times, June 29, 1907 - Saturday Point Vivian, June 29 - William Baumert of New York city has rented the Gegoux cottage for the season.  The family will arrive this morning.

12.062)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 12, 1907 - Friday Point Vivian - William Baumert's family of New York are in the Gegoux cottage.

12.063)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 13, 1907 - Saturday Miss Hazel Porter of 5 State Place left this afternoon for Point Vivian for a few days.  She goes thence down the St. Lawrence to Montreal to be absent about three weeks as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gegoux jr.

12.064)  Watertown Daily Times - July 27, 1907 - Saturday Point Vivian Dr. and Mrs. Henry Ermentraut and daughter, Jessie, of Watertown visited Mr. and Mrs. Gegoux Wednesday.

12.065)  The Watertown Re-Union - August 17, 1907 - Saturday POINT VIVIAN. The Gegoux cottage is occupied by Wm. Baumert and family of New York.

12.066)  The Watertown Daily Times, October 12, 1907 - Wednesday Violin Instruction If you are interested in the best method of violin instruction it will pay you to call on Theo. Gegoux Jr., 27 Emerson Place, evenings.  Winter work now being arranged.   Do it now.

12.067)  The Watertown Daily Times - November 1, 1907 - Thursday Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Gegoux jr., gave a hallowwen party to a few of their friends last evening at their home, 27 Emerson Place.

12.068)  The Watertown Daily Times - November 30 to December 13, 1907 Artist Gegoux will have an exhibition of his oil paintings Dec. 5th to continue four weeks, in the Lamon block next to Papworth.

12.069)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 5, 1907 - Thursday Art Exhibit to Open Monday Artist Gegoux's exhibition of pictures is to open on Monday, Dec. 9. - In the now vacant store In the Lamon building.  The store is being prepared for the exhibit, with electric lights, etc., to give the necessary effect.  The pictures will be on view four weeks.

12.070)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 12, 1907 - Thursday Mr. Gegoux's Exhibit - Well-known Artist Opens Gallery In Lamon Block. - Theodore Gegoux has opened an art gallery in 1 Lamon block, where about 100 high class pictures are exhibited.  The exhibits are all the work of Mr. Gegoux and are examples of fine art.  The admission is 10 cents and each ticket is accompanied by a number which entitles the holder to draw a chance on a picture. One of the pictures will also be given to the city, to be voted on by the patrons.  The pictures are all oil paintings and range in price from $3.60 to $2,200.  They are all original and are taken in many instances from scenes in this vicinity.  Those with local significance include Buckwheat Field (near Alexandria Bay); Hauling the Seine (Chaumont Bay); Black River (below Brownsville); and Watertown Falls.  There are also many portraits of local people.

12.071)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 14, 1907 - Saturday TO FLY FROM PARIS TO LONDON THEODORE GEGOUX HAS INVENTED AN AERO-PLANE TO COMPETE FOR $50,000   LeMatin Race Across England Channel on July 14, 1908, Attracts Watertown Inventor, Who Is Preparing To Compete for the Purse.   Since the mind of man runneth not to the contrary, e'en back to that direful day when Icarus, disobeying the mandate of his father, Daedalus, soared so high that the sun melted the wax with which he was attached to wings, and fell into the sea, verily through all time the curvilinear sweep of the eagle en-wing has held a charm for intelligent man and kindled with within the hope of flying also, even as the bird.   In the progress of science as related to locomotion the highest development has been attained by the adoption of principles not found in nature.  In moving from place to place on land it pleased the Creator of man and beast to provide both with legs, man with two, beast with two or four.  For migrating in the depths of the sea animals were given fins.   When in the course of time man tired of walking and exercised his brain to devise means that he might ride he gave no thought to putting his legs and feet on his conveyances.  A wheel early proved the proper principle and yet there was naught in nature to suggest a wheel.  The wheel in a modified form drives the mighty liners through wind and wave on every sea; there are no fins on ocean greyhounds.   While these developments as regards locomotion on land and water have been undergoing perfection the mind of the world's greatest scientists have worked on the problem of aerial navigation.  The wing of the bird is the true principle of moving through space in nature.  Whether in the development of man-navigation in air, the wing will prove the best means, is yet to be determined.  Within the past decade rapid strides have been made in the solution of the aerial navigation problem.   Gas bags, propelled by a wheel at the rear of an under-hanging frame, and broad, sustaining surfaces like the wings of a bird at soaring but with the propeller wheel again have thus far proved the most successful means.   On July 14, 1908, at 10 in the morning the eyes of the scientific world will be trained on the city of Paris, for on that day and at that hour the famous $50,000 competitive race for airships will start for the city of London.   The first man to reach the latter city by navigating the air between it and Paris will receive the princely reward and be proclaimed the foremost scientist in aerial navigation.   The competition, organized by LeMatin, one of the leading journals of the French capitol, in conjunction with a number of the larger French industrial leaders, is open to the world.  There is no limitation on the type of airship that may enter.  Each, however, must be propelled by a motor of French manufacture.   In the race, if present plans materialize, Watertown will be represented by Theodore Gegoux, who has invented a mechanism which he says will navigate the air.  Mr. Gegoux expects to build his machine during the late winter and proposes in the early spring to fly to from Watertown to Washington.   In May he will go to Paris and in July he will fly from Paris to London in competition for the LeMatin prize.   Prof. Gegoux is very all enthusiastic over his invention and is confident beyond all doubt of his success.  He says but little about the machine itself except that it is of the aero-plane type, having 630 feet of sustaining surface.  The machine, with operator, will not weigh to exceed 600 pounds.

12.072)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 14 to 18, 1907 - Wednesday Here is an exhibition of beautiful painting that every lover of art should take a look at.  Because this collection of art works is by a local artist, it is no sign that it is inferior to any foreign art production.  On the contrary it is pronounced by the connoisseur the best collection of portraits, landscapes, marine, and rare paintings ever shown in Watertown.  The value of the collection is placed at $5,000.  Anyone not seeing this exhibition will have cause for regret as it will never again appear in a collection.  Visit it and see for yourself.  Come.  You are invited. - Theo. Gegoux - 4 Lamon Bldg.

12.073)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 18, 1907 - Wednesday At 8:30 Tonight there will be a drawing made at Gegoux's art exhibition.  All tickets, "of which visitors hold coupons" will be placed in a hat and shaken and the first one drawn out shall proclaim the ownership of painting No. 71. "On the St. Lawrence." value $12.50.  Come and witness the drawing and see fine collection of paintings.  Admission 10c. - Theo. Gegoux - 4 Lamon Bldg.

12.074)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 19 & 20, 1907 From now on till the end of the Art Exhibition, Jan. 6, I will have a special sale of all fruit pieces and landscapes.  Every picture must go. Some of the most costly paintings will be sold at a great sacrifice, Theo. Gegoux - 1 Lamon Bldg.

12.075)  Watertown Daily Times - December 19, 1907 - Thursday The painting "Black River below Browville" so much admired at Gegoux's Art Exhibition, was purchased by Frederick George of the firm A. Bushnell & Co.

12.076)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 21, 1907 - Saturday At Gegoux's Art Exhibition yesterday.  Mrs. Harrison Fuller was heard to say that if Watertown is to compete in the Parisian flying contest next July. Our citizens should come forward and assist our "artist aeronaut" by a liberal patronage, so as to enable him to produce as powerful a machine as possible, and Mrs. Fuller made her action fit the words by purchasing four nice little paintings and giving the artist a commission for a life size oil portrait of a member of her family.

12.077)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 23 to 27, 1907 At the Art Exhibition 1 Lamon Block - 107 Votes - Have been cast for "Hauling the Seine, Chaumont Bay."  It is pronounced one of the finest paintings ever shown in this city.  The exhibition will continue for several days yet, but do not delay visiting it before any of the paintings sold are removed.

12.078)  The Watertown Re-Union - December 28, 1907 - Wednesday Over Two Carloads of Pianos Sold. We have broken all records in sale of pianos for Christmas presents this year.  Following we give the names and addresses of the majority of purchasers: Theodore Gegoux, Jr., Watertown.

12.079)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 28, 1907 - Saturday At the Art Exhibition 1 Lamon Block - 131 Votes - Have been cast for "Hauling the Seine, Chaumont Bay."  This painting is greatly admired by all lovers of art, and together with many others in the collection form a display worthy to be appreciated by a larger attendance.  The exhibition will continue every afternoon and evening until Wednesday next.  You are invited.

12.080)  The Watertown Herald - February 8, 1908 Born Gegoux - In this city, February 3, to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gegoux, jr., 27 Emerson Place, a daughter.

12.081)  The Watertown Re-Union - March 11, 1908 - Wednesday By a fall on an icy sidewalk near his residence on Emerson Place on Friday afternoon Theodore Gegoux, jr., is confined to his room with a badly strained back.

12.082)  The Watertown Daily Times - June 29 to Jul 6, 1908 MISCELLANEOUS. - Persons desiring a quiet place to spend the fourth or at any time during the month of July, address Gegoux Cottage, Point Vivian, St. Lawrence River, N. Y.

12.083)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 18, 1908 - Saturday MISCELLANEOUS. - Persons desiring board in private cottage during July.  For terms address Gegoux Cottage, Point Vivian, N. Y., St. Lawrence river.

12.084)  The Journal & Republican - Lowville- July 23, 1908 - Thursday - (25 Years Ago - July 19, 1883) Prof. Theodore Gegoux, the artist of Watertown, has executed a very handsome colored crayon of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Moore, of this Village, and presented the same to them.

12.085)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 21, 1908 - Wednesday Work of Prof. Gegoux Among the new oil portraits on exhibition at Gegoux's studio are a bust portrait of Mrs. H. B Leak, a 3 ft length portrait of the late Mrs. Walter Barber and full figure portraits of Helen and Agnes Flanders, grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Flanders.  Studio will be opened in the evening until 9 o'clock.  All are invited to see these work of art.

12.086)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 15, 1908 A Good Combination - Gegoux, the well-known artist, is soon to add photography to his portrait painting and will make a specialty of children's portraits in water color.

12.087)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 15, 1908 Wanted - I want (12) bright looking babies from which to produce (12) sample water color portraits.  For particulars call at Gegoux studio, 20 ˝ Public Square.

12.088)  The Watertown Daily Times - November 23 to 27, 1908 A New Way. - After months of experiments we conclude that the natural expression can be best secured by photographing the child in its own surroundings and, therefore, by appointment will come to the home of the parents who are desirous to obtain a really good photograph of the "Baby".  We make baby portraits a specialty sittings given at night as well as daytime Gegoux's studio, over Express office. Public Square.

12.089)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 1 to 16, 1908 Thirty-five fine paintings, every one an original, now on view at Gegoux's studio, 20 1/2 Public Square.  Prices very low.  Come and look, you are Invited and welcome.  You can look without feeling that you must buy.  Half of the artist's pay is the appreciation shown by the public.

12.090)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 17, 1908 - Thursday We make children's portraits a specialty.  We will make a portrait of your baby for from one dollar up.  Will be glad to give sittings at your home as the child is more likely to give up his best expressions.  This is a new departure.  Investigate.  Portraits in oil and water color at Gegoux's. 20 1/2 Public Square.

12.091)  The Watertown Daily Times - December 21 to 26, 1908 For Those You Love - No Finer present can be made to any lady; be she matron or maid; Sweetheart or wife, than an original picture.   It Is something permanent, something to treasure and a constant reminder of the giver.   Original pictures are not expensive.   There can be seen every day at the studio of   Prof. Gegoux   20 1/2 Public Square, a collection of pictures and portraits at prices within the scope of every purse.   A well considered gift will be a lasting one and an original picture is the most lasting token a married or single lover can give his beloved.   The studio is open from 9 a. m. to 9:30 p. m.