The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31

daughter, and her parents have spared
nothing that could contribute to her edu.
cation and culture She's a graduate OF
the Moravian seminary, Bethlehem, Pa,
and has had every advantage OF extensive
travel and wide acquaintance. Developing
early wide talent for painting, she has
studied under the best masters, and her
work testifes to her genius and
skill. Miss Taylor is general
favorite in society, where she easily
leads, and is especially noted for her
gracefulDess: and to her many nc
complishmen she adds that greatest OF
charms, brilliancy OF conversation. her
dark and abundant hair crowns a finely
shaped head and the flashing black eyes
lend an irresistible attraction to most
piquant and interesting face.
IL one were writing a sketch OF the
women Of Indiana who are distinguished
for rare talent he would place at the top OF
the list Miss NJ. f. B. Culbertson of Rich
mond and yet she is equally entitled to
place among the beautiful society favor
ites, for nature and her own efforts have
fitted her to adorn the sphere of both.
Young. handsome, talented. wealthy, on
maternal side Miss Culbertson belongs to
the family of the duke of Rutland. Her
mother was the daughter Of Maj. Kill
bourne, a celebrated naval officer, and is
prominent figure in the book of English
beauties. with the duchess OF Sutherland
and other noted women. Her only
daughter. the subject OF this sketch, was a
9od-child of Sir Thomas Blake, a mem
Der OF the historic Carlton club. At his
death he left ward in chancery, with q
for mr. hot har IN fOll har
own sweet will in study, travel and the
pursuit of the aesthetics of lie. Her
father. DIR. J. w. Culbertson, an Amer
lean, was an eminent Oculist and a man
OF great culture. After his death she
went TO Paris and entered the famous
studio of Julian, where the unfortunate
Marie BashkiTtsetf was once pupil Here,
under such teachers as Constant and
Boueguereau, she threw herwhole soul
into the work. For twoyears she lived
in the Latin Quarter" ignoring the
young and CAV society of the French cap
ital and devoting ali her time and energy
to art Like al artists her ambition was
to have a picture accepted by the French
salon. Steadily and faithfully she toiled
and finally finished the picture
and sent it to the august trib-
unal. To her indispensable Joy
it was one of the 800 which
was accepted out OF 5000 In France this
means fame, and is an almost incredible
honor for a young American girl. While
in the studio Miss Culbertson was init
matelv associated with Amelie Riyes
Chanler, and the warmest friendship exists
between them indeed there Is great SINH
larity IN their characteristics. Miss Gull
bertson's pictures cover wide range of
l.. III hao ,irif
OF a remarkable genius.
By general consent society in the busy
little city Of Eikhart recognizes its leader
in Mrs Fannie Thompson, wife OF Mayor
| Otis ID. Thompson. Scarcely more than
! thirtv-three summers have passed over
| her head, and this estimgble lady presents
picture of youthful freshness. The
/ daughter of noted methodist divine, the
/ Rev. y. IL. buichison, vino, during his
career as q minister. BY his kind mess and
/ literary abilities won mutitudes of friends
| and admirers, she inherited the charac-
terstics OF her father, and these. with a
/ gracious disposition, have placed her first
| in the hearts of her friends and associ-
ates Ten wears ago she became the wife
/ of Mr.. Otis D.. Thompson, just than elected
] clerk of Elkhart county. and during his
/ term of Office they resided at Goshen, the
/ county seat. Elkhart, however, has al
ways claimed her as one of it's daughters
and when she returned she again assumed
place at the head OF the Young married
| society folk This position she filled as
acceptably and graciously as when the
! leading spirit in the circle of the younger
social element bright scholar in hei
! early youth she has devoted her time and
/ talents TO literature, and is a brilliant con.
nf ctr
/ tive ability, her home life is admirable
/ and her tact also serves her well in the
vast amount of charitable and church
/ work in which she engages. Her laborI
| in this direction are performed unosten'
| tatiousiy, and much Is quietly done by
/ her 10 relieve and better humanity
She is an honored and respected
/ member of the presbyterian church,
/ and shining light in the Fifteen Circle,
/ an association OF ladies for the study ol
/ art and higher literature.
! In the social circles of New Albany the
name OF DePauw Is q household word, be-
/ ing connected with important local inter
/ ests. DePauw college in New Albany
and DePauw university bear the imprint
I of DePauw generosity. Mira. Carrie A.
DePauw. wife of Newland 5 DePauw.
was borne and spent her early life il
/ Evansville, where her parents, Mr.. and
! Mrs William NJ. AIKEN, still reside. Her
/ early education and environment were
! such as to eminently fit her for the posi-
ton she now occupies in the social and
religious world Although slight of body
and not vigorous in health. she adorns hei
elegant home. and is in the strictest sense
devoted wife, and loving mother to
two interesting little daughters. Her rar,
/ D., -,
only herself but the choir OF Trinity
IL. IL. u l.