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Indiana Association of Photographers Award of Prizes:
Genre-- second place, C. W. Miner, Ft. Wayne

Fort Wayne newspaper ?, Thursday, May 23, 1912
The Deaths (with photo)
Charles W. Miner, The West Wayne street photographer, who passed away at this home yesterday morning.
Charles Winslow Miner, the well-known West Wayne street photographer, died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at the family residence, 1030 East Wayne street, at the age of 46 years, 3 months and 25 days. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Miner had been in failing health for some time and since last November his condition had been serious.
     Mr. Miner was born in Columbia City, Jan. 26, 1866. He resided there until about twenty-five years ago, when he moved to this city, where he had resided eve since. It was when a young man living at Columbia City that Mr. Miner learned photography. He served his apprenticeship under Mr. Jones at Columbia City. For the first few years after moving to Fort Wayne Mr. Miner was employed by F. Shanz. Twenty years ago he started in business for himself and by applying himself dligently to this work made a decided success of his first business venture. He was married to Miss Mary Creswell, of this city, on Nov. 28, 1905.
     Surviving beside the wfie are two small children, Mildred and Farah [sic-Sarah] Miner. The mother, Mrs. J. B. Sterling, who has made her home here with Mrs. Miner, and a brother, F. E. Miner, of Grand Ripics, also survive. The deceased was a member of the local Elks Lodge. He was well known in local business circles and his associates always held him in high esteem.

History of Whitley County, Indiana, Kaler and Maring, 1907, p. 650
Frank E. Miner (brother of Charles W.), b. Columbia City Feb. 24, 1871, son of Simon P. and Malissa (Arlin) Miner, both natives of Ohio. The father of Simo P. Miner was a lawyer and at one time served as postmaster of Columbia City. His seven sons are now all deceased. Simon accompanied his father to Whitley county and for several years remained on the farm. Subsequently he was engaged in drayage and street sprinkling in Columbia City during the remainder of his active years. His death occurred in Columbia City in 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Miner were the parents of three children: Charles, who is a photographer of Fort Wayne; Frank E., and Rosa, who died in infancy. Mrs. Miner later became the wife of John B. Sterling, a farmer of Whitley county, whom she survives, now residing with her son Charles in Fort Wayne.

Some Fort Wayne Phizes, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sept. 1904 (by B. J. Griswold)
CHARLES W. MINER 
(includes photo characature of Miner with sign "Now look pleasant")
A MAN who persistently takes things is not necessarily a kleptomaniac. Charley Miner is taking things daily and never gets into trouble. He knows how to take. He was born in Columbia City but never did anything else there to speak of. He left that city when he was 
fourteen years old and when he was seventeen he started out as a traveling photographer. He took views through Canada and in the lake regions. He developed into a landscape artist of no mean ability while still a lad. as his views found a ready sale. Just at the close of the civil war he was born with the united republic. He has grown up with ;t. He came to Fort Wayne fourteen years ago and likes the place. He began to display his taking ways as soon as he arrived. He formed a partnership with Mr. Dexter and the photographic studio of Miners De.xter was opened. In three years Mr. Miner bought his partner out. For eleven years he has 
watched its business grow constantly. He now has a studio built for him according to his own plans, equipped with all of the most modern appliances and conveniences. He can take a wrinkle and make it resemble a smile. He can grow hair on a bald head quicker than the entire bunch of Sutherland sisters working in concert. Socially Mr. Miner is just as popular as he is in business . He is an Elk, an Eagle and also a member of the Pythian Knights. In this order he is very prominent in the uniformed rank. As a sportsman he is one of the best 
hunters in this neck of the woods. He always has a high bred hunting dog trailing at his heels, and he is humanely interested in the happiness of the animals which lend excitement to the sport. His game bag is usually well laden when he returns home from the hunt. 

Fort Wayne Daily News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Wednesday, May 22, 1912 
Charles W. Miner is Called
Prominent Photographer Passed Away Early Today - Death Comes After an Extended Illness From Asthma - Had Lived Here Many Years.
     Charles W. Miner, for twenty-five years [since circa 1887] connected with the photographic business in Fort Wayne, died this morning at his home, 1030 East Wayne street. Death came after a long illness from asthma and a complication of diseases.
     Mr. Miner was forty-seven years of age. He was born in Columbia City and came to Fort Wayne twenty-five years ago. Soon after his arrival here he entered the studio of F. Schanz, and there learned the business of a photographer. Eighteen years [circa 1894] ago he embarked in business for himself, and since that time had ranked as one of the foremost photographers in the city. For several years his studio was located on Calhoun street, but later he removed to the location on West Wayne street which the Miner studio now occupies. By thrift and a full understanding of his profession, Mr. Miner built up a flourishing trade and was regarded as one of the leaders in his line in the city. He leaves hosts of friends and admirers to mourn his loss. 
     There are surviving the widow and two daughters, Mildred and Sarah Miner, one brother, F.E. Miner, who resides in Grand Rapids; and his mother, Mrs. J.B. Sterling, of this city. He was married six years ago.
     Mr. Miner has been for a number of years identified with the Elks and the Knights of Pythias, and for some time held the position of captain of the uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias. Although he retained his interest in the organizations, he had been unable to attend for several months.
     Last fall the decedent contracted a severe cold, which developed into asthma and other complications, and his condition grew steadily worse. Shortly before the holidays he became so ill that he was forced to remain away from his studio, but during March and April recovered sufficiently to resume his business activities. About a month ago his condition became worse, and he became gradually weaker until his death came this morning. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.

Fort Wayne Sentinel, May 22, 1912
Death Comes to Charles W. Miner, Well Known Photographer Had Been Ill for Some Months, But End Was Sudden [partial article from the collection of his grandson Stan Hurt]
Charles W. miner, a well known Fort Wayne photographer, died at 9 o'clock this morning at his residence, 1030 East Wayne street, age 47 years. Death was due to asthma and complications that followed an illness of several months' duration. Late last autumn Mr. Miner suffered a severe attack of asthma and since that time continued to decline in health. In spite of his im? Health, his death was rather sudden. He had been lying on a cot at his home and arose to sit in a chair, expiring a few moments later. Miner was born January 27, 1865 in Columbia City, Ind. He resided there until after having finished his early education, and came to Fort Wayne twenty-five years ago. His first work here was for Felix Schanz, with whom he remained until eighteen years ago, then he embarked in business for himself, opening a photographic studio on Calhoun street over the Rurode [?] Dry Goods store. Twelve years ago he  [Find and copy rest of article]

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 21 July 1896, p. 4
The Monroe club has elected the following officers: Al Hazzard,, president, Charles Miner, vice president; Oscar Littlehoff, secretary, John F. Haylor, treasurer. The directors hold over another year. [Note: The photographer has a cousin names Charles Miner; not sure which one this is.]
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OriginalSource: Some Fort Wayne Phizes, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sept. 1904 (by B. J. Griswold)
CHARLES W. MINER 
A MAN who persistently takes things is not necessarily a kleptomaniac. Charley Miner is taking things daily and never gets into trouble. He knows how to take. He was born in Columbia City but never did anything else there to speak of. He left that city when he was 
fourteen years old and when he was seventeen he started out as a traveling photographer. He took views through Canada and in the lake regions. He developed into a landscape artist of no mean ability while still a lad. As his views found a ready sale. He came to Fort Wayne fourteen years ago [about 1890] and likes the place.
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OriginalSource: Fort Wayne Sentinel, 1 Nov. 1894, p. 1
Describes Halloween party at home of Miss Lillie Vordermark (daughter of Henry). "during the evening a flash light picture was made by Messrs Miner and Dexter. Many amusing costumes were worn by the young ladies, representing the styles and fashions of the fourteen ad fifteenth centures."

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 21 Nov. 1894, p. 1
Send your friends to Miner & Dexter's, 44 Calhoun street, and win the $25. (2/12)

1895-96 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 985, Miner & Dexter, Fort Wayne

The Blue Book for Amateur Photographers American Edition, 1895, p. 240, Miner & Dexter, M. L. Jones photographic dealer also at 44 Calhoun in 1895.

1895 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 475
Miner & Dexter (Charles W. Miner, Wm. G. Dexter), photographers, 44 Calhoun
Charles W. Miner, (Miner & Dexter), bds. 62 Douglas av.
Estella Miner, clk Miner & Dexter, bds 62 Douglas av.


Fort Wayne Sentinel, 15 July 1895, p. 1
Fooling the Sun: Photography Now No Longer Entirely Dependent Upon Old Sol.
Saturday evening a party of Fort Wayne newspaper men were invited to the photograph gallery of Miner & Dexter, 44 Calhoun street, to witness the first successful attempt to take phtographs after night by means of incandescent electric light. The electrical part of the exhibition was under the supervision of Edmunds & Law, the electricians. For a years past Mr. Miner and Mr. Law have been experimenting and they have finally "struck it." Forty incandescent bulbs are arranged in an arched wooden frame and the light thrown upon the subject through a thin gauze, so prepared as to give a light almost exactly like that of the sun. The newspaper men were caught in the camera and in each instance the success was pronounced. An expert cannot tell the difference between a picture taken after night by this process from one taken in the day time. After the exhibition was over the scribes sat down to a dainty banquet prepared by Caterer Sordel. The evening was a most pleasant one for the guests, all of whom were greatly interested in the invention.


Fort Wayne Sentinel, 6 Nov. 1895, p. ?
PHOTOGRAPHS 99c Per Doz., Are made by some studios, but not by ours. We have our reputation to sustain and cannot afford to turn out that class of work. Miner's Electric Studio, Successor to Miner & Dexter. (5 2t)

Some Fort Wayne Phizes, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sept. 1904 (by B. J. Griswold)
CHARLES W. MINER 
He came to Fort Wayne fourteen years ago [about 1890] and likes the place. He began to display his taking ways as soon as he arrived. He formed a partnership with Mr. Dexter and the photographic studio of Miner & Dexter was opened. In three years Mr. Miner bought his partner out. For eleven years he has watched its business grow constantly. He now has a studio built for him according to his own plans, equipped with all of the most modern appliances and conveniences. He can take a wrinkle and make it resemble a smile. He can grow hair on a bald head quicker than the entire bunch of Sutherland sisters working in concert.
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OriginalSource: Fort Wayne Sentinel, 6 Nov. 1895, p. 3
PHOTOGRAPHS 99c Per Doz., Are made by some studios, but not by ours. We have our reputation to sustain and cannot afford to turn out that class of work. Miner's Electric Studio, Successor to Miner & Dexter. (5 2t)
Miner's Electric Studio will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings of each week, commencing November 12. Arrangements can be made for sittings any evening at the Studio, 44 Calhoun street. 5 5t

1896 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 460
Charles W. Miner, photogr 44 Calhoun, res 62 Douglas av.
Estella Miner, clk C W Miner, bds 62 Douglas av.

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 14 April 1896, p. 1
FINE PICTURES - They Took Prizes at the Photographers' Convention. - Magnificent Work Turned Out at the Gallery of C. W. Miner, No. 44 Calhoun Street.
Fort Wayne always has been proud of the fact that she had the nicest photograph galleries in the state of Indiana and also that she had the best artists in the state. This has been well known for a long time, and no persons are better acquainted with the fact than are the photographers of other cities in the state, all of whom copy and pattern after the styles of work that are turned out by the artists of this city.
     The leader among all the photographers of Frot Wayne at the present time is C. W. Miner, whose extensive gallery is located over the Hamilton National bank, No. 44 Calhoun street. Mr. Miner has been a close student of his art, making a careful study of everything in it, and expecially of all the new ideas as they come out, with the result that he is producing photographs that are the pride and wonderment of all.
     Some time ago Mr. Miner secured six photographs of the interiors of buildings and offices in the city. Among them were two views of the interior of the postoffice and postmaster's office, and the Wellington restaurant. Then he took eighteen photos of Professor Loveless and H. A. Bush, who posed for statuary.
     Mr. Miner finished these photographs in the latest and handsomest style known to artists. It is known as the platinum finish. It is a dull finish which brings out every line and feature in the most perfect manner, and is the latest thing out. The pictures were beautiful samples of the photographer's art.
     Last month the state association of photographers held their annual convention at Indianapolis. Mr. Miner had never made an exhibit of his work at these meetings but this year he decided to make a display of these pictures in the statuary and interior classes. He took them to Indianapolis and no sooner were they placed on exhibitoin than they attracted the attention of everybody present.
     There were numerous exhibits of a similar character by photographers of Indianapolis and other cities of the state but none of them could compare with the excellent work of Mr. Miner.
     When the expert judges inspected the various displays for the purpose of awarding the prizes, they at once decided that Mr. miner's work was entitled to the first and second prizes int eh classes in which he made his exhibit. These prizes were awarded to him over the rest of the artists and Mr. Miner feels vey proud of it.
     The elegant pictures which took the prizes are now on exhibition at Mr. Miner's studio and are attracting much attention.
     Mr. Miner has one of the best equipped and largest photographic institutions in the country and he does a great business. His customers are always highly pleased with his work. If you are intending to have photographs taken, don't fail to visit Miner's gallery.   


Fort Wayne Sentinel, 20 April 1896, p. 5
Gov. Matthews - Patronizes a Fort Wayne Photograph Gallery - C. W. Miner, of No. 44 Calhoun Street, is the Artist That Pleases His Excellency.
That Fort Wayne sets the pace in the photograph business in the state of Indiana is a fact, recognized in every city in the state. We have the largest and best equipped studios and the finest artists. The leader, as stated in The Sentinel a few days ago, in this city is C. W. Miner, whose handsome galleries are located at No. 44 Calhoun street, above the Hamilton bank. That Mr. Miner's ability as an artist is appreciated abroad as well as at home is verified by the following high testimonials from his excellency, Gov Claude Matthews, who for several years has been ordering all his photographs from Mr. Miner. [article includes these letters]: 
October 15, 1894 Messrs. Miner & Dexter, Fort Wayne, Ind, Gentlemen: On my return today I find proofs of pictures taken of me. My friends think these are about the best they have seen of me. Herein I hand you my check for $16.00. Please send me one dozen of each of the two cabinet proofs I return you, and one dozen of the large. Very truly yours, Claude Matthews.
October 21st, 1895, Miner & Dexter, Photographers, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Gentlemen: I am directed by Governor Matthews to ask you to please send him one dozen of the large size pictures, like he ordered from you some time ago. I believe you called them the 'Paris Panel.' they are considered by his friends the best pictures he has ever had taken, and would like to have them as soon as possible. The goernor will remit on presenting the bill for the same. Very Respectfully, Callie McMechen, Executive Clerk
[another letter dated February 13, 1896 states: "he would pefer two dozen of the three dollars and a half ($3.50) pictures. They are to gratify people asking for them, mostly for newspapers, and this kind he prefers for the purpose to the newest which you have sent him. 

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 20 April 1896, p. 5
Mr. Miner's work took first and second prizes in both the stautuary [sic] and interior classes at the State Photographers Convention, held at Indianapolis, last month.
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OriginalSource: Fort Wayne Sentinel, 3 July 1897, p. 8 Miner's Studio, 23 West Wayne street, will be closed all day Monday. 

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 20 Nov. 1897, p. 1
"INGLISS LIGHT." - The New Process That Has Revolutionized Photography. - The Miner Studio, 23 West Wayne Street, the Only Studio in the City That Can Use it>
Within the last two years the Photographic art has made unusally rapid strides toward perfection. But it remained for James Ingliss, the noted Chicago artist, to perfect that most wonderful system of lighting that bears his name. The "Ingliss" system ins now used exclusively by metropolitan artists. But so far the only studio in Fort Wayne that uses the "Ingliss" method is Miners, No. 23 West Waye street. For this method it requires a peculiar arrangement of slant lights, of which no other studio in the city is capable of. Mr. Miner has spent a great deal of time and money in perfecting himself in this particular branch of his work. Byt eh use of the "Ingliss" light every small detail of the features are brought ot with great distinctness, and yet leaves that softness of expression that marks the work of a first class artist. It is particularly useful in the taking of group photographs. By the old method group work was always unsatisfactory, a portion of the group necessarily being in the shadow. By the "Ingliss" lighting system every member of the group stands out as clear and distinct as a separate photograph. The Ingliss method has simply revolutionized photography and in the near future the artist who does not have his studio fitted up accordingly will not be "in it" at all, for the reason that the patron once seeing this class of work will have no other.Mr. Miner has a number of finished pictures by the new process that he takes pleasre in showing to all who desire to call at his handsomely equipped studio. Among other handsome exhibits at this popular studio is the large stock of beautiful frames for small as well as large photographs. Everything up-to-date in the frame line is to be found here.The Miner studio makes the nelargement of photographs an important branch of their business and their prices for first-class work of this kind is more than moderate. Mr. Miner has perfected the finest system for taking pictures by electric light ever used in any studio. It is his own invention and is fully covered by patents. The light battery is of 1,500 candle power. The studio will be open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights, from 7 to 9 o'clock, for this particular branch of work. 

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 24 Nov. 1897, p. 1
ONLY ONE PLACE - In the City Where It is a Success. - The Miner Studio the Finest Equipped in the United States for Taking Photographs by Electric Light. - There are hundreds, we may say thousands, of people I Fort Wayne, who desire to have their photogrpahs taken but cannot find the time to leave their work to do so. Owing to the enterprise of the mienr studio, No. 23 West Wayne street, this difficulty has been overcome. [Paraphrased the rest of the long article.]
-electric light photographs (very unsatisfactory ones) have been taken a long time
-Miner invented and perfected a system for this kind of work  that has no equal in the United States.
-He arranged battery of lights of over 1500 candle power and perfected the other necessary attachments required for the work that he now turns out pictures so finely finished that experts cannot detect them from the highest grade day light work.
-Studio kept open every Tuesday, Thursday, ad Saturday nights for this class of work; Miner willing to patrons for sittings any night of the week (it gives his home phone #)
-The new style pictures taken in the wonderful "Ingliss" light, are all the rage. Miner is kept busy turning out these pictures and parties wishing photographs by the new method for the holidays should give the matter their earliest attention, as this is the only studio in the city where these handsome pictures can be procured.
-Miner studio open every day in the year, and tomorrow, Thanksgiving day, will be no exception, and all are invited to call and inspect the work done by the leading artists of the city.

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 4 Dec. 1897, p. 1
GREAT ATTENTION - Attracted by the Art Exhibit of Miner's Studio - Visitors at the Berry Street Church Wonderfully Impresses--Everything New. - The display that is attracting more attention than any other at the art exhibit now in progress at the Berry street M. E. church is that of the Miner studio, 23 West Wayne street. 
     On a large screen Mr. Miner has arranged twenty or more specimens of his art. There are large photographs, cabinet photographs and small photographs, all framed in handsome frames selected from the stock carried at the stuio. The specimens of art on exhibition are pictures selected from work done in the studio in the past few weeks, and are not pictures prepared for exhibition purposes and have never been exhibited in this way before, but are typical of the work done every day at this popular studio. The class of work that attracts the most attention is that which is known as the new "Ingliss lighting process," a recent discovery. The Miner studio is the only one in the state of Indiana where this kind of work can be procured and the artists are kept busy filling the orders for pictures by this process. 
     The exhibit of pictures taken by electric light is very fine. The Miner studio is equipped for this work in a manner that cannot be surpassed. The darkness of the day does not interfere in any manner with pictures taken at the Miner studio. All work is guaranteed, whether the day be fair or gloomy. 

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 19 April 1898, p. 1 OUR MAIL CARRIERS [Article about a display of mail carrier photos by Miner Studio in the north show window of the Gross & Pellens drug store, corne Wayne and Calhoun streets. It is group photo of alll the mail carriers of the city taken in the interior of the postoffice. Group photo shows former mail carriers, mail sacks, mail boxes. Also railway mail sacks. Miner studio is "justly famous for this kind of work." The pictures are all finished in the popular platina finish, in which Mr. miner has no equal in the state. "The Miner studio makes a specialty of confirmation pictures and is prepared to take them day or night. Having the greatest battery of electric lights for night work in the country, an invention of Mr. miners and favorably pased upon by all the leading artists of the United States."

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 30 April 1898, p. 4 OUR SOLDIER BOYS
Article about photos of Spanish American War soldiers taken by Miner on display in large show window of the Lehman clothing house, Nos. ?? Calhoun street. "The largest photographs ever taken in Fort Wayne." Copies for sale at Miner Studio, 23 W. Wayne.

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 17 August 1899, p. 2 RUINED THE PHOTOGRAPHS
The swarm of crickets which has infested the city for the past ten days, besides causing a good deal of annoyance, have done some damage, and Messrs. Miner, proprietors of the Miner studio, have suffered to the extent of about $25. The insects, in some manner, got into the case of photographs at the corner of Calhoun and Wayne streets. They burrowed under the solio paper and ate the paste, ruining the whole set of pictures.

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 5 Dec. 1900, p. 3
blindstamp logo "Miner Studio, Fort Wayne, Ind." There are changes in styles and methods in the finest photograph studios in the great cities. So there is in Miner's studio. When above stamp is on a photograph you will appreciate that it is art. [NOTE: Is this when he started using this blindstamp on his photos?]

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 7 Dec. 1900, p. 9 [ad with blindstamp logo]
Some photographs are pretty bad. Others are refined and artistic and there is no doubt about it when you see above stamp on the card. 

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 7 Dec. 1900, p. 9 classified: WANTED--At once, five first-class retouchers at Miner's studio, 23 West Wayne street.

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 13 March 1901, p. 1: A large photo of the recent Indiana house of representatives is exhibited in the display case of the Miner studio and it has been attracting much attention today. 

1897 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 453
Charles W. Miner, photographer 23 W Wayne, res 62 Douglas av.
Estella Miner, clk C W Miner, bds 62 Douglas av.
[in 1900 this studio was Miner & Law]
1901 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 537
Charles W Miner, propr Miner's Studio, 23 W Wayne, b 62 Douglas av, Tel 753 M.
Estella Miner, retoucher C W Miner, b 62 Douglas av.
Miner's Studio, (Charles W Miner), 23 W Wayne, Tel 885

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 15 October 1901, p. 4
See Them. The Classic Features of the City Council and Officials Now on Display - A picture that attracts a great deal of attention, as much owing to the good looking gentlemen represented as to the high class of work to which it belongs, was placed on exhibition this morning in the large show window of Pellens & Polster drug store, corner of Wayne and Calhoun streets. The picture is a very large group of the city councilmen and city officials from 1898 to 1901. The center one of the group is the genial countenance of ex-Mayor Scherer, while Mr. Berghoff, the present mayor, appears as city comptroller. They are surrounded by the councilmen and other city officials. The pictures of each are half life size and speak volumes for the character of work turned out by the Miner Studio. The whole is nearly framed and it is doubtful if any other city in the country can turn out such a good looking lot of city officials. 

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 15 Nov. 1901, p. 1 NEW NOVEL BY JUDGE LOUTTIT "A Maid of the Wildwood" soon to appear. Historical romance by Ft. Wayne author, George W. Louttit. Work is now in the press of the Archer Printing Co. Work will contain about 350 pages, profusely illusted. The heroine of the story is Naomi, an Indian maiden, daughter of a Shawnee chief. Today Miss Rose Magli, of Denver, Col., a member of Chief Stanley's party of gypsies, posed in Indian costume at the miner studio for the illustrations of the heroine. [The book appears online, but only has an illustration on the cover. Miner's name does not appear in a search of the book.]

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 7 Dec. 1901, p. 6
Photography and Christmas Time. An article about Miner Studio (probably an ad). Discusses where to spend money at Christmas. "Passing the corner of Wayne and Calhoun streets the Sentinel man's attention was attracted by the display of photographs exhibited by Miner's studio. It's the things new and novel in photography that catch the average American and a look at the display seems to indicate that Miner has got them all. The exhibition is not large, to be sure, but it is original and novel and fetching. There isn't any other word that expresses it just exactly as "fetching" does--but they are fetching. A glance at the corner display of course provoked a visit to the gallery a few doors below, and there some revelations in the art of phography were presented. The Sentinel does not mean to say that the things he saw there cannot be seen at any other place, but the writer is safe in saying that the same effects have never been shown elsewhere in this city. Novelties, suitable for Christmas presents, can be seen without umber, but of all of them the most unique and striking are the "Book Deckels." What that means neither the proprietor not the interviewer could figure out, but what a "book deckel" is is a different sort of an explanation to make. Miner's are triumphs of the photographe's art and are shown in all sorts of shapes and sizes--they are really gems. The "deckel" is an ordinary sort of an affair, to be sure, but the way the picture inside of it is finished and mounted is what counts. Rich platinum finish, better looking than any steel engraving, is the prettiest looking thing to be seen, but there are others to select from. A person who has never vistied a photograph's studio during the busy season cannot form a reasonable idea of what is going on there. Mr. Miner said to The Sentinel that he has never had so prosperous a season as the one now on. Accordingly he has increased his force and is now prepared to take care of anything that happens to come along, and he takes the sensible idea of advertising by saying that he expects his work to advertise itself. Dring the holidays the Miner studio will be open evenings and Sundays, and sittings can be had at ay time day or night--the finest electric system in Indiana used for night sittings-and all work will be delivered when promised. There is no mistake on that proposition, although Mr. miner says that he prefers engagements to be made in advance. However, this article is getting too long, but in closing it might be stated that the advanced process of phtography must be seen to be appreciated and that it can be seen best at Miner's, where practical proofs can be seen. [NOTE: The "book deckel" was a folder card for platinum prints, offered for sale by Taprell and Loomis. They had an ivory white mount with rounded sunk center, with a ragged or deckel edge. Had a silk tissue interleaf sheet and a folder cover is a dark shade http://books.google.com/books?id=j-pIAAAAMAAJ&pg=PR9&lpg=PR9&dq=photograph+%22book+deckel%22&source=bl&ots=yPFAR5lvDf&sig=i8jAGJuqs8joCw5tr8oBznIz2jo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NJ0nUu_7M8rC4AO1kIDYDQ&ved=0CFAQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=photograph%20%22book%20deckel%22&f=false]

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 4 Sept. 1902, p. 16 C. W. MINER
There is not line of business that has made more rapid strides than the photographers' art. The old style of making anything do for a photograph is past and anyone in the photograph busienss now must keep abreast of the times and make a study of his business, just the same as in any other. Mr. miner is one of our best photographers and has an up-to-date studio, where only the very best grade of work is done. He does all kinds of photographic work and makes quite a specialty of crayon work. He is located at 23 West Wayne street and his gallery is located on the ground floor, which is so much more satisfactory to patrons. He make his prices reasonable and always consistent with the best grade of work and invites an inspection of his equipment before you decide to go elsewhere to have picture taken.

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 23 Sept. 1902, p. 12
ISSUES HANDSOME SOUVENIR, Pretty Pictorial Booklet for the Dedication
Article about an elaborate booklet illustrated with views of the new Allen County Court House and also portraits of county commissioners, architect and county attorney. Contains excellent half-tone engravings from photographs by the miner Studio. States that the booklet was issued by C. W. Miner. The newspaper includes several views of the courthouse by permission of C. W. Miner.

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 8 Oct. 1902, p. 2
Miner's studio shows a superb collection of photos in the 2nd floor of the exposition building at the Fort Wayne Fair. 

NOTE: In late 1901 and 1902 Fort Wayne street addresses changed and this site became 121 W. Wayne

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OriginalSource: 1898 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 438
Charles W. Miner (Miner & Law), b 62 Douglas av.
Estella Miner, retoucher, b 62 Douglas av.
Miner Studio, Miner & Law, Proprs. 23 W Wayne, Tel 885
Miner & Law, (Charles W Miner, Herbert J. Law), proprs Miner Studio, 23 W Wayne
p. 380
Herbert J Law (Miner & Law), b 302 Washington boul.
David Law, h 302 Washington boul. [no occupation]

1899 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 438
Charles W. Miner (Miner & Law), b 62 Douglas av.
Mrs. Estella Miner, retoucher Miner & Law, b 62 Douglas av.
Miner Studio, Miner & Law, Proprs. 23 W Wayne, Tel 885
Miner & Law, (Charles W Miner, Herbert J. Law), proprs Miner Studio, 23 W Wayne
p. 379
Herbert J Law (Miner & Law), b 302 Washington boul.
David Law, h 302 Washington boul. [no occupation]

1900 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 483, 
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1903 Fort Wayne Polk City Directory, p. 565
Miner, Charles W., Photographer 121 W Wayne, Tel 885 b 248 Douglas av, Tel 753
Estella Miner, retoucher, C W Miner, b 248 Douglas av.
Charles S. Miner, clk, b 248 Douglas av.
Leona Miner, teacher Miner School, b 248 Douglas av.
Sarah Miner (wid Byron) h 248 Douglas av.
Miner St School, s w cor W DeWald and Miner

1904 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 616
Charles W. Miner, propr Miners Studio, b 248 Douglas av. Tel 753
Estella Miner, retoucher Miner's Studio, b 248 Douglas av
Miner's Studio, Charles W. Miner, Propr, 121 W Wayne, Tel 885

Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), October 15, 1904, p. 11
C. W. Miner - One of the finest photographic galleries in the state is that conducted at 121 West Wayne street by Mr. C. W. Miner and called familiarly "Miner's Ground Floor Studio." Miner came here from Columbia City 17 years ago and has had 20 years' experience with the photographic business; his studio has been established here 10 years, and is now unexcelled in the city.  Portraits, groups, interior and exterior of buildings, landscapes, crayons, pastels, etc. Miner has negatives of all points of interest in and about Fort Wayne and most of the cuts in this edition are made from photographs taken by Mr. Miner, and which he still retains for sale to any one desiring them.

1905 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 614
Charles W. Miner, propr Miners Studio, h. 1030 E. Wayne, Tel 2255
Estella Miner, retoucher Miner's Studio, b 248 Douglas av
Miner's Studio, Charles W. Miner, Propr, 121 W Wayne, Tel 885

1906 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 656
Charles W. Miner, propr Miner's Studio, h. 1030 E. Wayne, Tel 2255
Estella Miner, retoucher Miner's Studio, b 248 Douglas av
Miner's Studio, Charles W. Miner, Propr, 121 W Wayne, Tel 885

1907 Fort Wayne City Directory, Photographers: Miners Studio, 121 W. Wayne

1909 Fort Wayne City Directory, Charles W. Miner, propr Miner's Studio, h 1030 E Wayne
Estella Miner, retoucher Miner's Studio

Fort Wayne Sentinel, 6 April 1910, p. 13
Robbed Photo Case: Thieves With Curious Penchant Touch Up Miner Studio.
Some time during Thursday night thieves pried opent he door of a photo display case I front of the Miner studio and carried away six photographs which were on display there. The photos were all different and what possible impulse could have impelled an individual to steal the photographs of half a dozen persons is a mystery that is difficult to understand. There is no clue. 

1910 Fort Wayne Polk City Directory, p. 771, Miner's Studio, Charles W. Miner, Propr. 121 W. Wayne, Tel 885
Charles W. Miner, propr Miner's Studio, h 1030 E Wayne [note: a CW Miner was mssngr Penn Co. b. 326 Baker]; Estella Miner, retoucher Miner's Studio, b 248 Douglas av.

Bulletin of Photography, No. 253, June 12, 1912, News and Notes, p. 809
Mrs. Charles W. Miner, of Fort Wayne, Ind., has assumed control of the Miner studio, owing to the death of her husband. She will be ably assisted by Miss Estella Miner, who has had charge of the reception room and the retouching, and John D. Albrecht, who for years has been head of the printing department and was always Mr. Miner's assistant under the skylight.

Charles Miner died in May 2012

1913 Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 849
Estelle Miner, mngr Miner's Studio, b 248 Douglas av.
Miner's Studio, Estella Miner Mgrg, 121 W Wayne, Tel 885

Grabill Review (Grabill, Indiana), November 15, 1913, p. 4
Ad: Photographs as XMAS Gifts. Our photographs are permanent. Ozaki Studio, Successor to Miner. 121 W. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, Ind. We pay your car fare to Fort Wayne.

1915 Polk's Fort Wayne City Directory, p. 776, Miner's Stuio, H J Ozaki propr, 121 W Wayne
Miner, Estella, photogr, b. 248 Douglas av.
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