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FamilyInPhotography: son, Lozier; poss father John M., brother Levi
OriginalNotes: Abstracts from Bender Funeral Home 1922-1981, v. II, 1983, Wabash County Public Library, lists parents, birthdate, 2nd wife, death date; Johanna A. Rice d. July 16, 1951
A patron researching in the North Manchester Public Library on Feb. 28, 1997 said that John Krieg (pronounced Craig), husband of A. F.'s granddaughter Phyllis, is still living in North Manchester, about age 72. Phil Enyeart on N. Wayne St could give me his address.

1895 - Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 15 November 1895
Wabash, Ind., Nov. 14. Arthur T.(sic) Rice, the artist, of North Manchester, this county, was granted a divorce from his wife, Clara, who last March eloped with a livery stable hostler of whom she had become enamored. From North Manchester the pair went to Anderson, Indianapolis and Lafayette, and are now living in the last named place. Mrs. Rice was a leader in North Manchester society.

1952 - North Manchester News Journal, Aug. 28, 1952, p. 1
North Manchester's oldest business man, died at his home at 107 E. 2nd St., failing health for several years, but seriously ill only two wks. Associated with him for past 45 years is son, Lozier D. Rice. A daughter, Hazel, preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and sister Mrs. Dorothy Funk of Detroit. Member of Lutheran Church and Masonic Lodge. Buried Oaklawn Cemetery.
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North Manchester Journal, July 26, 1888, p. 3
Arthur Rice has moved here from Milford and opened a photograph gallery in the building formerly occupied by his brother, Levi, on Mill Street.

North Manchester News-Journal, Aug. 28, 1952, p. 1: "Mr. Rice founded Rice's Studio in 1875. He started in business on Mill Street, and 65 years ago built the brick building at the corner of Walnut & Second streets." [NOTE: Arthur F would have been only age 8 in 1875; this likely refers to his brother Levi Rice]
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OriginalSource: 1890-91 Polk's Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1206
1895-96 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 985
The Blue Book for Amateur Photographers American Edition, 1895, p. 242, A. F. Rice
1916-17 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer, p. 1668
"Early Photography in North Manchester," North Manchester Historical Society Newsletter, 1996 (Fall?), by Dr. L. Z. Bunker: Arthur Rice was a painstakingly careful workman. He spared no time or effort to get a good result. He must have had a way with children...He took pictures of newlyweds, graduating classes, soldiers going to WWI and II, groups at Manchester College and anyone who wanted their features recorded in time. His "Big Four" passenger train crossing the Eel River bridge was the perennial souvenir postcard of the community for many years but he did not often do panoramic cards. Lozier Rice followed his father's footsteps...
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OriginalSource: North Manchester News Journal, Aug. 28, 1952, p. 1: obit, "Mr. Rice founded Rice's Studio in 1875. He started in business on Mill Street, and 65 years [1887] ago built the brick building at the corner of Walnut and Second streets, which he had used as a photographer's studio and residence continually since that time. Associated with him for the past 45 years is a son, Lozier D. Rice." [NOTE: Arthur would have been age 8 in 1875, so he could not have founded the business that early. If he is the son of John M., the photographer, perhaps he started working for his father at that age.]

ca. 1900 photo

4 June 1994: Rice's studio is today called "The Studio," selling books, gifts, jewelry, and health foods. It is on the SW cor. of Walnut and 2nd, probably 120 Walnut. It is across the st. from the Old Sheller Hotel. The original skylight is still visible, facing 2nd st.  The owner, ? Brown, stated that when he bought the place in the 1970s he opened up the skylight.  The darkroom is still in place and from it leads a stairway with a trapdoor to an attic storage room.  They might still have some glass negatives that were found in the darkroom.  Two cameras were bought by a friend of Brown's, but one was stolen. Brown may have given the negs to the N. Manchester Hist. Soc.; they weren't in very good condition. Rice bought the building in 1893 as one story studio, and built a 2nd story in 1896. Brown thinks that 2 generations of Rice's operated the studio. It closed in the 1950s.

North Manchester News Journal, Aug. 16, 1973, Centennial Section A, photograph of Rice Studio facing Walnut Street, 1 story building (photo taken prior to 2nd story addition)

NEWSLETTER of the North Manchester Historical Society, Inc.
VOLUME XV, NUMBER 4 (NOVEMBER , 1998) 
http://mcs.k12.in.us/histsoc/nov98.htm#anchor4410087 (March 3, 2003)
North Manchester Businesses in 1920: Rice's Studio, Walnut St.

Source: North Manchester Journal, March 9, 1893 - 
Arthur Rice says that if everything turns out as he has planned he will begin the erection of a large brick photograph gallery on walnut street, just south of Hotel Sheller, in about a month.

Source: North Manchester Journal, April 13, 1893
Arthur Rice is preparing to put up a fine brick photograph gallery on Walnut street just opposite Hotel Sheller. Work will be begun in a few days.

North Manchester Journal (North Manchester, Indiana), August 3, 1893, p. 5
Arthur Rice has moved into his new gallery on Walnut St. and has most convenient and comfortable quarters. In fact his gallery is one of the best equipped in the country.

Source: North Manchester Journal, September 7, 1893
Newspaper reference to the "old Rice photograph gallery on Mill Street."

North Manchester Journal (North Manchester, Indiana), December 14, 1893, p. 5
Nothing finer in the city than Rice's cabinets. Also fourteen other styles of photos cheap. / Have your pictures taken under the finest light in the country. Rice's new brick studio.

Source: Wabash County Directory for 1894, Display Ad:
Visit A.F. RICE'S New Brick PHOTOGRAPH Gallery When in NORTH MANCHESTER,
For all kinds of PICTURES. Large Work and Copying done to order.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Prices Low. Opposite Hotel Sheller.

Source: North Manchester Journal, January 14, 1897
A. F. Rice's Art Studio - When you want the best photographs that can be procured in this part of the state, and at the lowest possible prices, you should visit the art studio of A.F. Rice, located at the corner of Walnut and Second streets, where he occupies his own premises, a one story brick structure built especially for his business. Mr. Rice has been identified with photography in North Manchester for nine years and has gained a reputation as an artist that is quite enviable. He makes photographs of all kinds, does enlarging, pastel and crayon work and picture framing of every description. He has a new process for finishing photographs that has become very popular with the public. It is known as the "platino" or dead finish, and the work is far more desirable than the gloss finish so long in vogue, although pictures will be finished in any style to suit patrons. Mr. Rice has long been engaged in the business of photography and his reputation as an artist is second to none in Northern Indiana. His work shows for itself and will bear the most critical examination. Give him a call when you want anything in his line. He can please you not only in quality of work but in prices as well.

Source: Aurora (1912) Ad:
RICE'S STUDIO
Is Better Prepared Than Ever to Supply Your Wants For
Fine Photos, Groups, Views, Flashlight Pictures and Frames
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO STUDENTS
WE DO AMATEUR FINISHING
PHONES: REX 148   EEL RIVER 91
A.F. RICE, prop.       L.D. RICE, Ass't.

Source: Aurora (1913) Ad:
Those old Daguerreotypes of Grandfather and Grandmother and Aunt Mary and the quaint pictures of father and mother taken before the war--money could not buy them from you.
Are you forgetful of the fact that future generations will cherish just such pictures of you?
Clever photographers, fast plates and lenses have made "having your picture taken" a rather pleasant experience these days.
Make an appointment to-day with
RICE'S STUDIO
Phones: Rex, 148;    Eel River, 91
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