The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-24
JUDGE THURMAN.
A Restful Day at Port Huron-A Visit to the
Aged Judge lsunee.

A Restful Day at Port Huron-A Visit to the
Aged Judge Bunce.
PORT HURON, Aug %. 1t was the intention
OF those with Judge Thurman TO give him
quiet day to-day, and this be has had. although
there have been some interesting and affecting
incidents during the day. Port Huron is q
quiet little city in which rest is possible. and
the Judge obtained a magnificent nights Sleep
which has been followed by a day almost
equally restfu After o late breakfast by the
Judge. Collector Ward took the members of the
party in carriages to the home of Judge Zeph-
aniah Bunce, an old and tried Democrat. who
lives on bis farm four miles below this city. on
the St Clair river. The drive is delightful
one, and was greatly enjoyed. Judge Bunce is
l01 years old and totally blind. but he is erect
and vigorous. and welcomed the party on his
front porch. where he and Judge Thurman en-
joyed pleasant and interesting conversation.
Born in 1851, when the Constitution of the
United States saw its birth, and which year has
its name given to the fam Gus ordinance of '87,
Judge Bunce is full of political anecdote about
char acters past aud present. He is q native of
Hartford. Conn, was born the farm on which
the famous Charter Oak was located, and re-
moved TO Michigan in 1877 lie has been
Democrat all his life and voted at every oppor
tunity. Before the State was admitted to the
Union he a member of every territorial
Legislature and also served as judge OF one OF
the old territorial county courts. After Michi-
eans admission as State, he served in the
Legislature and as probate judge. OF recent
years his time has been passed quietly his
farm, aud the visit of Judge Thurman to-day
was pleasant occasion for him as we'll as an
enjoyable to his stinSuished visitor.
Judge Thurman enjoyed the conversation
greatly, and the two were loath to part.
This visit to Judge Buncs kept the party no
til later than had been anticipated. and it was
after o'clock when they reached Huronia Beach.
Carriages took them TO Fort Gratiot, at which
point they took the electric road to the beach.
The road is one of Thomas A. Edisons inven-
tions, and runs past the home Of his father,
Samuel Edison. who. hale and hearty at over
eighty years of age, sat in his front yard to give
a warm greeting to the man for whom he will
vote for Vlce-president An enjoyable couver-
sation was held here for few moments, Mr..
Edisons bright and intelligent interest in affairs
being especially enjoyed by Judge Thurman aud
commented on by him.
At Huronia Beach the cottage Of Mr. d. w.
Brooks of Columbus. has been tastily orna-
mented with flags and flow ers and an informal
reception was held, all the residents. old and
young, uniting in welcoming their guests.
Light refreshments were served. and the party
prepared to leave, but the young ladies. of whom
there were large number present. were ioath
to part with the Judge. When he endeavored
to leave they surrounded him, aud to escape
from them he paid tribute to their beauty and
cordiality by kissing one and all and evidently
was ready for more. In the evening mother in-
formal reception was held at the palatal home
turning outin good numbers to do honor to the
citvg quest