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 Seven - Justin W. Weeks, a Portrait   Watertown Studio - 1887 to 1889

"The artist Gegoux, has painted an heroic sized portrait of Mr. Weeks, which has attained deserved popularity as a fine work of art -- reflecting great credit upon the artist, for he has made a picture that seems just ready to walk out of the frame, to become the very living man himself.  The writer lately examined that picture with great interest.  Nothing finer in the way of portraiture is seen in any of the great galleries of Europe -- a thing easy to say, but which any observing European traveler will verify." John A. Haddock, 1894 - Centennial History of Jefferson County, N.Y.

One of Gegoux's most ambitious works up to this time was the Portrait of Justin Weeks.  The County Court Crier, Weeks was known by most residents of the county, and he represented an ideal portrait candidate for Gegoux to display his abilities.  The Weeks portrait was completed in 1883. (7.075)   In 1900, Gegoux was finally successful in selling the Weeks portrait to the Bar Association, via a subscription process, in which the town's people each gave $0.50 or a dollar until the price was met. (11.012)   The Weeks portrait hung in the Jefferson County court house for many years until 1950, which was the year when it was removed to the Jefferson County Historical society. (14.003)   If you owned a master piece painting, but wanted to share it with your family.  Have Gegoux make a copy for you. (7.005)   On occasion Gegoux would donate his services for a charitable drawing.  Folks would purchase tickets in hopes of winning a portrait.  Two such lucky winners have their portraits painted. (7.050)   Gegoux also paints portraits of three officers from the 39th Separate Company of the New York National Guard. (7.024)

Portrait Subject Justin Warren Weeks (1806-1897)   The aged crier of the courts of Jefferson county, has been for so long an interesting character in Watertown, and is so favorably known to so many of the people of the county, that his portrait will be readily recognized and appreciated by our readers.  The Weeks family is an ancient and honorable one, the name, in some of its varied forms, is of very great antiquity in England.  The early emigrants to this country appear to have come mainly from the South of England, and doubtless sprang from among the yeomen and landed gentry of that fruitful section.  They were generally men of enterprise -- some of them men of culture and of means, who at once assumed positions of honor and of influence in this new country.  George Weeks, one of the early settlers of Dorchester, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was probably the progenitor of many of the Weeks family in the United States.  He certainly is the one to whom the subject of this sketch traces back his genealogy.   Justin W. Weeks was born in Watertown in 1806.  In March, 1831, he married Rosalinda Rogers, by whom he had three children, Mary Persis, Addison, and Charles Warren.  He was originally a farmer, then a teacher in Watertown and Hounsfield. Leaving the school-house, he became a clerk in Knowlton & Rice's book store; then in 1860, he was made special deputy county clerk, which position he has since held and still holds.  His urbanity of manner, and the gentleness of his deportment, have made him many friends.   His golden wedding was celebrated in 1851, when himself and his beloved partner received many substantial tokens from sympathetic and admiring friends.  His wife died in 1883, in her 74th year, rounding out a life of great usefulness. She was in every sense a Christian.   Mr. Weeks since then has resided with his daughter, Mrs. Elisha Hemenway, at 79 Franklin Street.  He bears the burden of his nearly 90 years as well as could be expected, being daily seen upon the streets; but he looks upon himself as only a pilgrim, who may be called away any day to pass over and join that great but silent majority who have preceded him.   Of his three children, only Mrs. Hemenway and, his son Addison are now living.  Mr. Weeks was for 35 years an exemplary member of Arsenal Street M. E. Church, and when State Street Church was set off he became an official member and trustee of the latter, a relation he holds today.  His Christian experience and well-balanced life have been so exemplary as to entitle him to the universal respect he has so long enjoyed. (1)   In 1881 Justin Warren Weeks and Rosalinda (Rogers) Weeks celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at which Justin received a "golden headed cane" and $300 dollars in Gold and other valuable presents.  On May 13, 1896 in honor of his 90th birthday, Justin was presented with 3 gold coins while at the court.  The presentation was made by Wilbur F. Porter on behalf of the lawyers, court attendants, and friends of Mr. Weeks. Mr. weeks had served as court crier since 1860.  His first official office was deputy county clerk.  His wife passed away in 1883 at the age of 74. When Justin died on December 14, 1897 he was buried at Brookside Cemetery in Watertown, NY, section L, lot #7. (1) John A. Haddock, 1894 - Centennial History of Jefferson County, N.Y.

What's the Date?   Next time you visit the Jefferson County Historical Society, check the date yourself; the "Portrait of Justin Weeks" hangs in the staircase just inside the front entrance.  It was hard, for many years, to know what date, let alone why that date .. 1897, appears on this Gegoux painting.  Dates on Gegoux's work haves been notoriously difficult to make out, even with a flashlight and a magnifying glass.  Just for fun, someday check Gegoux's signature on his portrait of Governor Flower at the Watertown Library .. bottom center .. can you find it?   The Justin Weeks portrait, executed in late 1889, was as well executed and celebrated as any work Gegoux ever did.  The Daily Times article in 1889, refers to this portrait as a "Masterly Production .. which, both in the magnitude and manner of the work, excels anything that he had previously accomplished to this time."  Haddock, for his part, wrote in 1894, "Gegoux, has painted an heroic sized portrait of Mr. Weeks .. reflecting great credit upon the artist, for he has made a picture that seems just ready to walk out of the frame, to become the very living man himself."  So why did Gegoux sign and date the painting in 1897?   One likely theory was that, in 1897, the members of the Jefferson county bar first contemplated purchase of the picture for the purpose of placing it in the court house.  However, several years passed until, in 1900, the bar was successful in acquiring the portrait for the court house through private subscriptions.  The Justin Weeks portrait was then hung in the County Court House for 50 years.  In 1950, the portrait was removed and eventually found its way to the Jefferson County Historical Society, where it has been exhibited these many years.   According to this theory, Gegoux could have prepared the portrait for sale with his signature and the 1897 date. Another equally likely theory, was that that Gegoux had simply chosen the date was a tribute to the life of the subject, who had died in 1897.   Both of these theories were reasonable, that is, until Peter Hastings Falk published the "Record of the Carnegie Institute's International Exhibitions: 1896-1996".  The readers may well remember that, Pittsburgh industrialist Andrew Carnegie founded Carnegie Institute in 1895, and established the annual International art exhibitions the following year, 1896. In the 1990s, Mr. Falk was given full access to the Carnegie records and he chose, for his publication, to list all the works that were accepted for the Annual Exhibitions.  Mr. Falk then also chose to list all those works that were submitted, but not accepted for the Annual Exhibitions.   Few Watertown historians would be surprised to find, in Mr. Falk's catalogue, the listing for Gegoux's "A Young Paganini", 1896, which was accepted by the Carnegie in 1896.  The Gegoux Paganini painting, although it received no award, is listed in the Exhibition catalogue for that year, along with Winslow Homer, who won the prized medal for "The Wreck", 1896.  The surprise occurs when researchers look at the submissions for 1897, which record that Gegoux's "Justin Weeks" portrait was submitted for the 2nd Annual Carnegie Exhibition in 1897.  However, the records also reflect that the portrait was not accepted for the Annual Exhibition.   It now seems more likely that Gegoux signed and dated the Weeks portrait, 1897, in preparation for submission to the Carnegie Exhibition.  Perhaps future art historians will shed further light on this subject.  We extend our thanks and grateful appreciation to both the Watertown Daily Times and the Jefferson County Historical Society for their generous and liberal access to records.   Theodore Gegoux © 2011

 

News from Watertown (June 15, 1887 to December 1889)

7.001)  The Watertown Re-Union - June 15, 1887 - Wednesday Antwerp Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, was in town last week.

7.002)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 20, 1887 - Tuesday Theodore Gegoux, the artist, to now engaged on a life size pastel portrait of the late Mrs. Thomas Breen, of this city.  The work will be accomplished by the last of this month, when relatives and friends are cordially invited to call at Gegoux's studio and see it. Notes - Brookside Graves: Breen, Charolette E. 1887

7.003)  The Watertown Daily Times, July 23, 1887 - Saturday Gegoux, the artist, has recently finished a life-size "full length" pastel portrait for Mr. H. D. McCaffrey of Oswego.  The portrait is a good one and adds fresh laurels to Gegoux's already high reputation.

7.004)  Syracuse Standard, July 24, 1887 - Sunday Theodore Gegoux, the artist, is engaged on a life size portrait of the late Mrs. Thomas Breen.

7.005)  The Watertown Daily Times - August 5, 1887 - Friday An Old Oil Painting A portrait painting of David Bush which was done in Holland in 1790 or thereabouts, has just been copied in crayon by artist Gegoux.  The crayon is beautifully done.  The object of the work is to secure for relatives copies of the original by photographs.  David Bush was born in 1770 and adopted the calling of sailor, becoming a sea captain.  About 1806 we went on a voyage, which it was his intention should be his last.  His ship sank at sea, and he was never seen afterwards.  The crew and all on board were lost.  The painting is owned by L. J. Goodale of Carthage, a brother of Gustavus Goodale, of this city, to whom it has descended, and it is the work of a master of art.

7.006)  The Watertown Daily Times, August 8, 1887 - Monday At two o'clock yesterday morning little Dan H. Baker, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Baker, peacefully passed away at his parents' home, No. 4 Paddock street.  His death is a sad blow to his parents.  Little Dan was about eight years of age and a very bright boy.  Some two weeks ago he was taken sick and his ailment resulted in brain disease, which terminated in his untimely death.  The funeral services will be held at the home of his parents at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon.  The remains will be interred at Brookside cemetery.

7.007)  The Watertown Daily Times, August 17, 1887 - Wednesday Theodore Gegoux left the city for the Islands last evening, where be will join his family.  He will return and reopen his studio Monday or Tuesday.

7.008)  The Watertown Daily Times, August 24, 1887 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux has returned from his vacation at Kingston.

7.009)  The Watertown Daily Times - August 30, 1887 - Tuesday U. Lott and family, of San Antonio, Texas, are at the Woodruff house for a few days.

7.010)  The Watertown Daily Times, September 10, 1887 - Saturday Col. J. H. Wood, of Chicago, is having a life-size crayon portrait of his deceased daughter by Gegoux, the artist.

7.011)  The Watertown Daily Times, September 19, 1887 - Monday Gegoux, the artist, has returned from Utica, where he has finished a life-size portrait of the late Miss Anna Downer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Downer. The work gave excellent satisfaction.

7.012)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 5, 1887 - Wednesday The Thirty-Ninth The Company Proposes to Have a Grand Fair in November ...... The plan is to exhibit the main part of the Fair in the drill-room of the armory. ...... The other rooms in the Armory will be used for the art and loan exhibition, which will be under the care of Prof. Gegoux and assistants.  The company already have had good success in arranging articles for this branch and will make a special effort on this part of the fair.  They are going to make an exhibit of paintings, etchings, engravings, & etc, and as the company will be responsible and have everything insured, they will be able to secure a number of fine paintings such as have never been shown here before. ...... Loan committee - Theo. Gegoux; L. J. Davis; and S. A. Upham; and W. L. Shephard

7.013)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 15, 1887 - Saturday Also reprinted in: The Watertown Re-Union - October 19, 1887 - Wednesday Rah! Rah! Rah! The 39th Separate company is meeting with the best of success in arranging for its bazar and art exhibition. The following list of articles has been contributed by merchants and others in the city: Theo. Gegoux, pastel portrait, life size bust;

7.014)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 24, 1887 - Monday Mrs. Theodore Gegoux with two children will visit at Nyatt, Ohio during the month to come.  They departed for that place this afternoon.

7.015)  The Watertown Daily Times - October 26, 1887 - MWednesday Bazar Notes The committee having matters in charge have concluded to have two grand prizes to given at the door - one $100 dollars in Gold, and the other an order a pastel portrait by Gegoux, valued at $55.  The manner of awarding these prizes will be announced later.

7.016)  The Watertown Re-Union - November 2, 1887 - Wednesday The 39th Separate company Grand Bazaar, Art and loan Exhibit The committee having matters in charge have concluded to have two grand prizes to be given at the door-one of $100 in gold, and the other an order for a pastel portrait by Gegoux, valued at $55.  The manner of awarding these prizes will be announced later.

7.017)  The Watertown Daily Times - November 18, 1887 The art exhibition in connection with the bazaar of the 39th Separate Company shows that the homes of Watertown possess many valuable pictures.  The artist who attracts most attention is Mr. P. Cameron.  Among the local artists Gegoux shows portraits which are startlingly life like.

7.018)  The Watertown Daily Times, November 18, 1887 - Friday Art Treasures. A Few Choice Works That Adorn Watertown Homes - The Exhibition at the Armory Loan Collection of the 39th Separate Company.  The art loan exhibition department of the fair of the Watertown Citizen's Corps at the armory is one of the most attractive features of their entertainment. .... The rooms for the display are every well suited for the purpose and have been well arranged under the direction of Prof. Gegoux to show all pictures in the best light. .... There are besides good copies of other artists, one in particular by Gegoux, Les Communiantes by Jules Breton, which attracts admiring attention. .... Among local artists, Gegoux shows a portrait of N. Dillenbeck, which is startlingly life-like, and attracts attention immediately.  Another is a moonlight scene on the St. Lawrence, which is a most faithful study of effects and is greatly admired.

7.019)  The Watertown Re-Union - November 23, 1887 - Wednesday The Armory Bazar. The bazar conducted under the auspices of the 39th Separate company, closed last Saturday night.   The final drawing took place Saturday No. 5,150, held by Miss Hattie Fairbanks was the fifth number drawn from the wheel and won the $55 portrait given by Theodore Gegeoux.

7.020)  The Watertown Daily Times, December 8, 1887 - Thursday Prof. Theodore Gegoux has recently finished an excellent life-size crayon portrait of the late Dan Baker, the eight-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Baker, who died a few months ago.  The portrait is very natural and a splendid picture of the deceased.

7.021)  The Watertown Daily Times, January 17, 1888 - Tuesday A very life-like crayon portrait of Mr. Edward Coff hangs in the window of Sterling & Mosher, at the entrance of Paddock arcade.  This work was done by Mr. Frank Haley, of this city, and is pronounced by those competent to criticize, as being very perfect in all particulars.  Mr. Haley is soon to enter a celebrated school of art in New York city .... and, with proper training, in the near future, Watertown will be proud of this young artist.

7.022)  The Watertown Daily Times - February 4, 1888 - Saturday A portrait of Cornelius Bort, on exhibition at the entrance to Gegoux's studio, attracts much attention.  The work is in oil by Mr. Gegoux, and the likeness is perfect.

7.023)  The Watertown Re-Union - February 8, 1888 - Wednesday A portrait of Cornelius Bort, on exhibition at the entrance to Gegoux's studio, attracts much attention.  The work is in oil by Mr. Gegoux, and the likeness is perfect.

7.024)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 17, 1888 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux has two portraits on exhibition in A. Wilson's art rooms.  One represents Mr. J. M. Tilden of this city, and the other is a likeness of the late R. C. Read, of Sackets Harbor.  Both are executed with the faithfulness and flourish for which Prof. Gegoux is noted.  The picture of Mr. Tilden is a masterpiece of its kind.  The other, having made from the dead man's, face, is not so satisfactory to Mr. Gegoux, but is nonetheless a fine picture.

7.025)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 24, 1888 - Saturday Art Notes. Three fine pictures of three popular militia men are on exhibition in Wilson's art shop window.  They are crayons by Gegoux, and represent Captain James H. Miller, First Lieut. W. W. Scot and Second Lieut. T. F. Kearns, the retiring officers of the 39th Separate company.   They are wonderfully like the originals, who are represented in the uniforms of the national guard, with their chests decorated with the medals which have been awarded to them.  Three better subjects for the artist's skill could hardly be found within the limits of any organization, and Mr. Gegoux has made the most of his advantageous opportunity.  The work is done with a perfection rarely, if ever equaled by Watertown's noted portrait painter, and with a touch which will compare very favorably with the best accomplishments of the leading artists of this class among whom Mr. Gegoux will doubtless take a future place.   The pictures were ordered by the 39th Separate company for the club rooms in the armory, and will serve to commemorate the work of the three men to whom the present efficiency of the company is largely due.

7.026)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 24, 1888 - Saturday Two portraits from the studio of Theo. Gegoux have been on exhibition at Wilson's art rooms.  One is a crayon of J. M. Tilden of this city, and the other also a crayon, is a likeness of the late R. C. Read of Sackets Harbor.

7.027)  The Watertown Daily Times - March 28, 1888 - Wednesday A crayon portrait of the late R. C. Read was received by the family the deceased on Saturday.  This portrait was executed by the artist T. Gegoux, of Watertown.  It is considered an excellent picture, and when it is remembered that the artist never met the deceased before death, his success is wonderful.  The friends are much pleased at obtaining so good a picture.

7.028)  The Watertown Re-Union - March 28, 1888 - Wednesday Art Notes. Three fine pictures of three popular militia men are on exhibition in A. Wilson's art rooms window.  They are crayons by Gegoux, and represent Captain James R. Miller, First Lieut. W. W. Scott, and Second Lieut. T. F . Kearns, the retiring officers of the 39th Separate Company.  They are wonderfully like the originals, who are represented in the uniforms of officers of the National Guard, with their breasts decorated with the medals which have been awarded to them.

7.029)  The Watertown Daily Times - May 11, 1888 Artist Gegoux has just completed an excellent likeness in crayon of John C. Gray.  It is on exhibition in his show-case at the entrance to his studio.

7.030)  The Watertown Daily Times, May 25, 1888 - Friday Art Notes. Artist Gegoux has just completed a life-sized portrait of Miss Jennie Farnham, which is on exhibition for a few days at his studio.

7.031)  The Watertown Daily Times - May 31, 1888 - Friday Mrs. Martha Prior, of Chaumont, N. Y., has engaged Prof. Gegoux to paint a life-size portrait of her late husband, Noah L. Prior.

7.032)  The Watertown Daily Times, June 19, 1888 - Tuesday Gegoux, the artist, has just finished a life-size crayon portrait of Mr. S. W. Reynolds of this city.

7.033)  The Watertown Daily Times, June 23, 1888 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux has just completed an excellent portrait of Samuel Reynolds, which is on exhibition at the entrance to his studio.

7.034)  The Watertown Daily Times, July 7, 1888 - Saturday Theodore Gegoux has just completed a fine portrait of Thos. Reese, of Clayton, which is on exhibition at the entrance to his studio.  Among his recent works is a portrait of Capt. A. Baldwin, of the steamship Don Royal line, who formerly resided at Stone Mills, this county, but has his headquarters at Trinidad West Indies.  Both are excellent likenesses.

7.035)  The Watertown Re-Union - July 11, 1888 - Wednesday Theodore Gegoux has just completed a fine portrait of Thos. Reese, of Clayton, which is on exhibition at the entrance of his studio.  Among his recent works is a portrait of Capt. A. Baldwin, of the steamship Don, Royal line, who formerly resided at Stone Mills, this county, but has his headquarters at Trinidad, West Indies.  Both are excellent likenesses.

7.036)  The Watertown Herald - July 14, 1888 - Saturday A fine portrait of Thomas Rees, of Clayton, has been on exhibition at Gegoux's Studio.

7.037)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 14, 1888 - Saturday A club of 50 is being formed to take advantage of an offer made by Prof. Gegoux for crayon portraits executed by him, at half the regular rates.  The list is almost completed and only a few names can be added.  The opportunity for such a portrait as Prof. Gegoux can make at the low rate offered is one which many will quickly accept.  No more acceptable gift from parents to children can be made than a free picture made by Prof. Gegoux.

7.038)  The Watertown Daily Times - August 10, 1888 - Friday Prof. Gegoux exhibits in a show case in front of his studio entrance, an excellent likeness of the late Alderman C. D. Richey.

7.039)  The Watertown Daily Times - August 14, 1888 Prof. Gegoux has gone to Clayton to pass a few weeks among the islands, with a view to making a painting for an art exhibition.

7.040)  The Watertown Daily Times - August 25, 1888 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux's studio will be closed for about two weeks, which time he will be among the Thousand Islands.

7.041)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 8, 1888 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux and family returned from Clayton today. Mr. Gegoux's studio will be reopened on Monday.

7.042)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 10, 1888 - Monday "On the St. Lawrence" has the following complimentary notice of one of Watertown's skillful artists: "Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, has been on the river several weeks during the summer months, and while here, he has made several crayon and oil paintings, among which are those of Hon. John Johnston, F. L. Hall, and Mrs. B. Braslow, of Clayton and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gurnee, of Omar.  The workmanship is of a high order and displays to the best advantage the great skill and genius of the artist."

7.043)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 11 to 13, 1888 Look at Gegoux's portraits at the county fair grounds. Announcement: All orders for portraits given during the four days of the fair will be executed in the most careful manner, by this well-known artist, at half rates.  Life size crayons, regular price $25.00 reduced to $12.50; Life size pastels regular price $55.00 reduced to $27.50 ; life size oil paintings, regular price, $70, reduced to $35.  You can have six months before having your work delivered if you desire.

7.044)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 11 to 13, 1888 A Great Fair The Seventy-First Annual County Exhibition and Fair to Eclipse all Previous Years Prof. Gegoux has a whole booth in the main hall, and he has decorated it with that artistic taste which he is daily called upon to exercise.  The display is composed entirely of his own productions, portraits in crayon or oil, and is very fine.

7.045)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 13, 1888 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux's display of fine oil paintings rather excelled anything of the kind ever shown in this hall.  They were placed in floral hall, being the works of man's hand amongst the beauties of nature, and the contrast is at once beautiful and striking.

7.046)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 22, 1888 - Saturday A. E. Wood, of Clayton, was in the city yesterday and gave Gegoux, the artist, a sitting for a life-sized crayon portrait.

7.047)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 29, 1888 - Saturday Premiums Awarded by Jefferson Co. Agricultural Society At Its Annual Fair, Held - Sept. 11, 12, 13, and 14. Class 49 - Fine Arts, Painting, Crayons, Ink,. Etc. Exhibition oil painting, (original) T. Gegoux - City. 3.00; Best portrait painting in oil T. Gegoux - City. 3.00 Best Crayon portrait T. Gegoux - City. 2.00

7.048)  Oswego Daily Times - October 23, 1888 - Tuesday Nesbitt's Gallery Nesbitt the photographer has secured the services of Mr. Gegoux, a competent artist, and hereafter more attention will be paid than ever before to portraits, the crayon work being especially fine.  A specimen of their crayon portraits may be seen at Schilling's music store and the specimens of pastel work may be seen in the gallery.   It will be seen at a glance that these portraits compare favorably with the work of any first class gallery.   As a matter of course artistic work in all lines of the photographers art may be found at this gallery.

7.049)  The Watertown Re-Union - December 26, 1888 - Wednesday The crayon portrait of "Art" Coburn, which is in J. Rogers & Co's window, is the work of Theodore Gegoux of your city and is an excellent example of the fine work he can do.

7.050)  The Watertown Daily Times, December 27, 1888 - Thursday A crayon portrait of Miles Guest, on exhibition in the store window of D.B. Dewey, is attracting a great deal of attention because of the merits.  It is an excellent likeness.  Frank Haley is the artist.

7.051)  The Watertown Daily Times, January 12, 1889 - Saturday Two Fine Portraits Prof. Theodore Gegoux has just completed and has on exhibition at his studio two portraits which are certainly equal and perhaps superior to some of his best efforts in the past.  One is an oil painting of the late Frank C. Fox, made from a photograph taken before Mr. Fox went west, which is remarkably true to life.  The other is a pastelle picture of Miss Jennie McCauley, who won the right to have it painted free of expense in the contest at the recent fair held by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The portrait is beautifully executed and is said by the young lady's acquaintances to be a faithful representation of her features.  Both are finished and framed in the best of style.  Prof. Gegoux has had good success in the formation of a club, and his club rate pictures have proven entirely satisfactory.  He will form another club for crayon portraits in about two weeks.

7.052)  The Watertown Re-Union - January 20 to 30, 1889 Prof. Gegoux is ready, to form another club for crayon, portraits, and offers a generous reduction of rates.  The work already done by him for clubs has given excellent satisfaction.

7.053)  The Watertown Daily Times, January 28, 1889 - Monday Prof Gegoux is ready to form another club for crayon portraits, and offers a generous reduction of rates.  The work already done by him for clubs has given excellent satisfaction.

7.054)  The Watertown Daily Times, February 9, 1889 - Saturday Two very good portraits have lately been finished by Gegoux the artist.  Our townsman Mr. G. H. Wilder of the Crowner house is one of the subjects; the other is First Lieut. Emery of the barracks, Sackets Harbor.

7.055)  The Watertown Daily Times, March 4, 1889 - Monday An excellent portrait of the late Samuel Clark, jr., son of Street Commissioner Clark, has been painted by Prof. Gegoux, and is now on exhibition in the artist's show case.

7.056)  The Watertown Daily Times, March 11, 1889 - Monday A crayon portrait of John Hardiman, just completed by F. P. Healey, is being exhibited in the window of Sterling & Mosher at the entrance to the arcade.   Mr. Healey has developed unusual ability in this direction, and this last speciman of his work sustains his already excellent reputation.

7.057)  The Watertown Daily Times, March 22, 1889 - Friday Prof. Gegoux has just delivered three excellent portraits to J. A. D. Snell of Adams Center, one of them a likeness of Mr. Snell, and the other of his daughter Minnie and grand daughter Grace.  Many compliments have been received upon the portraits, which were in oil.

7.058)  The Watertown Daily Times - May 6, 1889 - Saturday A life-size crayon portrait of the late Chas Dexter, of Black River, is now on exhibition at Gegoux's studio. Friends are invited to call.

7.059)  The Watertown Daily Times - May 11, 1889 - Saturday Gegoux, the artist, has just finished a life sized crayon portrait of the late Mrs. H. B. Phelps, of Henderson, N. Y. Friends are invited to call and see the portrait at Gegoux's over 21 Public Square.

7.060)  The Watertown Daily Times - May 15, 1889 - Wednesday Prof. Gegoux, the artist, has just finished a life-size crayon portrait of Mrs. Dr. Payne, of this city, which is on exhibition for a few days at his studio.

7.061)  The Watertown Re-Union - May 29, 1889 - Wednesday A portrait of the late Mrs. H. B. Phelps, by Gegoux, of Watertown, is attracting much attention and is greatly admired.

7.062)  The Watertown Daily Times - June 4, 1889 - Tuesday Three excellent crayon portraits are on exhibition in Bush, Bull & Roth's show-window.  They are the work of Prof. Gegoux.

7.063)  The Watertown Daily Times - June 8, 1889 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux has just finished a life-size portrait in oil of the late Mrs. Mary Carr.  The portrait, which is a correct likeness, is on exhibition at the artist's studio.

7.064)  The Watertown Daily Times, July 5, 1889 - Friday Prof. Gegoux went down the river this morning.

7.065)  Utica Morning Herald - July 8, 1889 - Monday The St. Lawrence. Latest Arrivals at the River Resorts. Arrivals at the Park hotel are: R. M. Smith and wife, Utica; Miss Davis, Miss K. A. Smith, Utica; Fred Clarkson; W. A. Burns, New York; Charles Bernard, Oswego; and Theodore Gegoux, Watertown.

7.066)  The Watertown Daily Times - July 13, 1889 - Saturday Miss Martha W. Hardy, of Sanford's Corners, has engaged Prof. Gegoux to paint a life-size portrait of her father, Mr. David Hardy.

7.067)  The Watertown Herald - July 20, 1889 - Saturday Miss Martha W. Hardy, of Sanford's Corners has engaged Prof. Gegoux to paint a life-size portrait of her father, David Hardy.

7.068)  The Watertown Daily Times - August 1, 1889 - Thursday Gegoux's studio will be closed three weeks.

7.069)  The Watertown Daily Times, August 2, 1889 - Friday Prof. Gegoux's address for the next three weeks will be Point Vivian.

7.070)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 14, 1889 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux is about to organize another club for oil, crayon and pastel portraits, and is ready to receive a limited number of names for that purpose.  The very satisfactory work that has been done for the clubs that have been organized in the past and Prof. Gegoux's unchallenged reputation as an artist give abundant guarantee that first-class pictures will be made, with the members of the club will have the advantage of the reduced rates secured by their cooperation.

7.071)  The Watertown Daily Times, September 14, 1889 - Saturday Prof. Gegoux and family returned last evening from their summer sojourn at Point Vivian.

7.072)  The Watertown Daily Times - September 21, 1889- Saturday A beautiful crayon portrait is now on exhibition at Gegoux's studio, of Mrs. A. D. Lowe, of Depauville.  Friends are invited to call and see it.

7.073)  The Watertown Daily Times, October 2, 1889 Gegoux, the artist, is now engaged on a life-size portrait of the late Charles L. LaBerge.  A first class portrait is expected.

7.074)  The Watertown Daily Times, October 12, 1889 - Saturday A crayon portrait of the late E. L. Fellows, a young man who was an employee of the Davis Sewing machine Company and whose death occurred five years ago, is on exhibition in Schuyler Bros. show window.  It is a sample of Prof. Gegoux's club rate pictures and is a very admirable piece of work, as will be seen by comparing it with the photograph which rests beside it and from which it was made.  Prof. Gegoux's club work is not in any sense inferior to that done on private contracts.

7.075)  The Watertown Daily Times, October 19, 1889 - Saturday By joining a club which Gegoux, the artist is forming, you can secure a life-size genuine crayon portrait for only $12.50.  Only a few more to complete the number.

7.076)  The Utica Sunday Tribune - November 10, 1889 Some of Utica's picture lovers are getting hungry for an art gallery and one of them asked me to say so.  The great trouble with this city is that it has no suitable place for a gallery where a large exhibit of pictures could be shown to advantage. ..... The Conservatory of Music has among its out of town pupils some very fine artists, and all take an interest in the subject, as do the young ladies who make their homes with Mrs. Platt.  Neighboring towns and some villages could be drawn on with surprising results, and if Prof. Gegoux, of Watertown, could be induced to compete, I know Utican's would be most favorably impressed with his work.

7.077)  The Watertown Times, November 23, 1889 - Saturday A Great Portrait.   Prof. Theodore Gegoux's Full-size Picture of Court Crier Weeks a Masterly Production   Prof. Theodore Gegoux, who has made very many notable portraits of well-known people during his residence in this city, has recently finished one which, both in the magnitude and manner of the work, excels anything that he had previously accomplished to this time.  A Times representative has been accorded a private view of the picture, and in mentioning some of its points can only hope to call the public's attention to the work so that those who become impressed may see it for themselves, as adequate description is impossible.   It is a portrait in oil of Mr. Justin W. Weeks, Jefferson county's veteran court crier, who resides at 79 Franklin street and who is probably as well known to the people of this city and county, young and old, as any aged man now living here.  For year there has been no very apparent change in his personal appearance, and his form, strong and straight and still not greatly enfeebled, though bent with the weight of over 80 years, is a familiar object on the streets, and his dock in the court house, in his favorite pew at church and in the homes of friends where he is an ever welcome caller.  Prof. Gegoux could not have chosen a better study than the form and features of this good old man. And the artist has evidently caught the inspiration which such a subject could impart to one possessing so true an instinct and conception of faithful portraiture as has been given to Mr. Gegoux.   The picture is six feet long by three feet and two inches wide, and this figure of Mr. Weeks, clothed in his customary gray, stands out boldly from a rich warm background.  Turning a sudden corner and catching a quick glance at the portrait, it will not be an uncommon thing for persons to mistake it for the original, so striking is the likeness and so expressive is the attitude and air which characterizes it.  The active frame, the slope of the shoulders, the large head fringed with white silken hair, the heavy brows which shade keen blue eyes, the smooth shaven face upon which time has ploughed deep but soft furrows, the firm mouth and the honest kind expression of the countenance are all there in the picture as in life, surrounded by a warmth of coloring and light and shade which give it the appearance of a living body.   The artist has achieved a marked success in regard to one of the most delicate points in portrait painting, and that is the flesh tints. It is a fine point of painting to discriminate between the flesh tint of an infant and those of older ages.  Perhaps the two extremes of age the most difficult to transfer to canvas.  This has been accomplished buy Prof. Gegoux in this case to a degree that proves his skill to be equal to an exceptional test.  The portrait is in every respect a grand work and will add to the artists already enviable reputation.  It should be purchased by the county and placed in the court-house.  Prof. Gegoux will be glad to show the picture to any who are interested enough to call as his studio.

7.078)  The Jefferson County Journal, Adams, N. Y. - November 26, 1889 Watertown, N.Y. Prof. Gegoux has painted a portrait of the veteran court crier, Justin W. Weeks.

7.079)  The Watertown Re-Union - November 27, 1889 - Wednesday Artist Theodore Gegoux, of this city, has finished an excellent life size portrait in oil of Mr. Justin Weeks, Jefferson county's venerable Court crier.  The portrait is an exceptional fine one and does great credit to the artist.  Interested parties can see the picture by calling at Prof. Gegoux's studio.

7.080)  The Watertown Daily Times, December 3, 1889 Gegoux's great portrait of Court Crier Weeks, which was described in the TIMES a few days ago, is now on exhibition in one of Streeter, Brimmer & Olean's show windows and will remain there during this week.  Provision has been made for the light which is needed to show the power ot the work.  It will repay any one for going to see it.