The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-24
FARMER MOUNT.
Home and Family Life Of the Repub-
Hcan Candidate for Governor.

People have been informed repeatedly that
James A. Mount. Republican candidate for
Governor, is a self-made man; that he has
secured by his own efforts the handsome 500
acre farm on which he resides, yet many Of
those who have heard him on the platform
refuse to believe that he has actually
worked on farm. His neighbors and hired
men, however. can testify that he is gen.
orally the best hand about. Early in his
farming experience Mr.. Mount cleared a
piece Of land on his brothers farm for the
use of the new ground Think of it. dis
corraged farmer boyl-every bothersome
stump jerked out Of the rich, damp soil will
serve, If proper manipulation follows, as a
stepping stone that will surely land one on
the plateau of success. There is scarce a
farmer boy in this community that has not
worked for Mr.. Mount, and there is not one
that does not appreciate the possibilities in
rural life through his example and teaching.
A marked feature in the life of Mr.. Mount
has not been given due prominence. and
that is his interest in literary matters. From
boyhood he has been promoter of literary
societies and has done more than any ten
persons toward raising the standard of the
debates that are carried on at these places.
His interest in the argument, for the time
being. is apparently as keen as his interest
in affairs of state. II a neighbor boy or
young teacher made an unusually good
speech no one was SO ready with words of
praise and commentator as James A.
Mount; his side, however, always won. The
little White schoolhouse near by. known as
Flat Creek Gan Improvement on Eggeston
Temple of Learning of the same name). has
been the scene of many excellent entertain
ments in that line, and coEege-bred men
who have occasionally been present have
expressed surprise. at the high order OF
pioneers in the Farmers Reading Circle
movement, and to their efforts is due the
organization of one, the Ben-Hur Reading
Circle, which took place at their own pleas
ant home.
Another thing that might be mentioned in
connection with his literary efforts is the
interest Mr.. Mount has always taken in the
Sunday school work Of both the home.
township and county meetings of every
kind. One could count on the fingers or
Mounts carriage has been absent from its
accustomed pace on the hill on which
Bethel Church stands in the village of Shan
nondale His class OF young ladies were the
first to express pleasure in his success when
informed of his nomination, while in the
same breath they asked regretfully. Must
Mr.. Mount is peculiarly fortunate in his
domestic relations. Marrying schoolmate,
Miss Katherine Boyd, of Lebanon, in early
manhood, he mas had her constant sympathy
and help. No one who Is acquainted with
Mrs. Mount but will place a high estimate
on such aid. Possessed OF bright intellect, a
good education and innate refinement, she is
in the full sense OF the word lady. She has
high ideals of life and Of living. and has
been able to realize them in her own family.
She Is also, with her husband, a believer in
the dignity OF labor, and knows both gram
mar and gooseberries, music and marina
lade and maintains the same modest dignity
in whatever capacity she may be found. She
is handsome woman. too. and, although a
grandmother her rich brown hair shows not
one silver thread.
Helen, is thoroughly domestic in her tastes
and free from all the fad-isms of the day
She graduated from Coates College last
home. of which she is passionately fond. ana
no wonder. There is much in any refined
farm home to appeal to girls OF culture-the
picturesquenesS of the surroundings, the I'M
Interrupted hours for reading the pleasant
| drives, the flowers and fruit fresh from ma
lures bountiful hand II is true. however
| intense methods in horticulture, as well as
| agriculture, might easily accuse the greai
general mother OF partiality. so munificen'
| are her products on the Mount homestead
| Berries are grown, not by the gallon, but BY
| the bushe and the best varieties of every
| species OF fruit are grown in great abund.
ance. With these luscious products the fam
SON OF Mrs. c. E. Butler. the elder daugh
| ter, finds the granaparental home the bes
place on earth. His preference for and de
votion 10 his grandfather Is only equaled by
| the latter's devotion to him. Harry, tn,
| only son, is preparing for the ministry, ant
| is a profound student and good orator. 4
F! bright future in his chosen profession is pre-
| dicted for him. The family are mutual,
proud OF each other and Of their father. 1
| handsome competence, but il Is rare indeed
| 10 find one so versatile and capable as is tn.
Republican nominee for Governor. and tina
ne remains on the farm, making his head
| quarters with his family, though somewha
| remote from railway facilities, through wha
| promises to be the most enthusiastic cam
| paign Indiana has ever known. will certain
| ly establish worthy precedent.
OLD MONTGOMERY.
Shannondale, Ind, May %