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Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
WINFIELD ASSEMBLY.

Special Dispatch to the Baily Eagle
WINFIELD, Kan, June PA magnifi-
cent success. Thousands of people are
daily crowding the beautiful islands on
which the sessions are held. The past
week was grand beyond all expectations.
Talmage and Henson were immense. The
coming week will be grander still.
Monday and Tuesday Professors Cum
mock (elocutionisD and Demotce Science. }
Wednesday and Thursday, Professors
French. (artisD and Frank Lincoln, (hu
morist.) Friday, Bishop II. W. Warren
d. d. This is c.. l.. S. c. recognition day.
Rev. J. Ahu Denitt Miller at night.
Saturday, children's day. All Sunday
school children admitted free. Professors
Cumnock and French.
Half rates on all railroads.
WINFIELD, Kan, June 25-Sunday was
big day for the Winfield assembly
Fully ten thousand people heard the great
Brooklyn Divine, DR.. Dewitt Talmage at
II o'clock. He took his text from Daniel
1913: "They that turn many to righteous
ness shall shine as the stars for ever and
ever" For an hour and a half he held the
vast audience with sermon such as only
Talmage can coin and deliver.
Saturday Ialmage gave his famous lect-
ures, Bright Side of Things" and 'Grum
blers." At II O'Clock today Miss Vida
Price, A NJ, of the state normal school,
lectured on Boston Historical and Lit
erary."
At 23O p. m. Prof R. L. Cumuock, A.
NJ, lectured on "Elocution," organizing a
large class which will continue seven
days. .
This evening Prof. J. B. Denote, p H.
d., lectures on Electricity, the Wizard of
the Nineteenth Century"
Dean A. A. Wright, of Boston, words
and the Word, " and Prof Denote on"The
Air We Breathe" are the lectures for
Tuesday.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

can party cordially sympathizes with all
wise and well directed efforts for the pro-
motion of temperance and morality.
As soon as this was read, there was a
rush from the various states TO second the
motion, and after some time the question
was put and the resolution was adopted by
rising vote. Only one delegate, from
Maryland, being brave enough to record
himself in the negative.
A vote of thanks was then rendered TO
the chairman and other members of the
convention and then on motion of Mr.
Hiscock, the convention at S:52 adjourned
sine die
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Colorado and Ctsk excursion rates, CON-
nencins April bt, Isos asa esatstciaz
sale until SeptSrnD-r Ss-b, fess, z1;Sse otts-
erwise sdyi.sd. .he AscHssp. 1ooskA 3
following su-1rzsr rnserz, yG ue1ssr.
Colorado 1Yssnzs Tsss.s "A Tr5ei<A4a %
round trip, tlekstz GOD 20 fsTss nNsths
FROM data 81 kals Nth d isfztt q rh!rfy
days going szd Eeturaiog wish stop-oxsr
privileges Tie exsss Fs . tAe osly Iins
hay1ng morning ssd ksvfy trz1rS = these
points $50 the oriy ss>ds kslfzss lins te.
tween wsehisa sse psavss. Y. erissss
snoetkes4 SAFES: md rsasx co.aseffxkis
route 70 lie wsss, besides .xssrg from sssks
20 ten hours IN tine Pcs further isEssr-
nation sboa, sd. trips s.r., csM 80 rri0c
ticket Office. Ia sorta MAR, street UE,o,
dsrss, Oak ssxest and Douzias avenue -
ton W, D. Mrgcocx.
iietf Fz<s<1Esr Axuns
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
INDIANAPOLIS Wild.
THE WHOLE CITY H0NORS THE
NOMINEE.
Cannons Fired, Fireworks and Thou
sands OF People Parade
the Streets.
Gresham Sends General Harrison Tele
gram of Support-Blaine Con-
graduates Him
T,,4L
From Far Away ScOtland-Great Enthusi-
asm in Several Kansas Cities
Everybody Satisfied-NOteS
THE WEATHER.

WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. D. c.
June 25-The indications for twenty-four
hours, commencing Monday, June 26, at
"a. m. are as follows:
For Missouri: Light to fresh, south
erly winds: slightly warmer; local rains.
For Kansas: Light to fresh southeastern
ly winds; slightly warmer: local rains.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
IN. Rizc.sf Ihinr

Have just received the largest and hes.
assorted stock Of carriages, bQgg.ss. phae-
tons, spring wagons, carts. etc, ever offered
FOR sale ia Wichita, which | viii sell way
down on the ground floor. CITIZENS Of
Wichita and vicinity, IL will pay yon 70
cali and examine my stock IL you ever
think Of kssying vehiol~A Repository, iz3
North Market street. Excelsior mowers
and rakes on hand John 7. Kelly, man
sger and salesman. WHO wishes 20 sse all
hss old friends. W. a AcSEEz.
d33 2t-wi5 Il
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

respect. He will be elected and will make
a first rate president"
mirably qualified for the presidency. Not
a solitary syllable can be uttered against
his private Life and his public life has been
conspicuously commendable. We can win
with him.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
FORT SCOTT ENTHUSIASTIC

FORT SCoTT, Kan. June 25.-Fort Scott
IS wild with enthusiasm tonight. A mass
meeting is being held. Rockets are fivinr
in the air, anvilS are being fired and every
agency at hand is being employed, expres-
sive of the approval of the people of the
nomination of Harrison and Morton.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
BLAINE SENDS CONGRA1lm ATOMS

INDIANAPOLIS, June 25.-General Har.
rison tonight received the following from
AIR. Blaine:
LnITHGow, SCOTLAND, June 25.
TO General Harrison. Indianapolis, Ind.
L congratulate you most heartily upon
the work OF the national convention. Your
candidacy will recall the triumphant en-
thusiasm and insure the victorious CON
clusion which followed your grandfather's
nomination in 1910. Your election will
seal our industrial independence as the
declaration of l756 which bears the hon
ored name Of your great grandfather.
sealed our political independence
(Signed,) JAS G. RI.ISr
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
GRESHAM PROMISES SUPPORT

CHICAGO, June 25-Immediately upon
the announcement Of the nomination of
General Harrison sent him the following
telegram;
TO Hon Benz Harris. Indianapolis, Ind;
1t is hardly necessary that should give
you assurance Of my earnest support.
lSignedl ". q. GRESHAM
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
RlCHFlELD REJOlCETH.

RICHFIELD, Kan, June 25.-Soaking rain
falling tonight and crops are made safe.
Both parties rejoicing over the nominal
ton of Ben Harrison at Chicago.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

The stock Of those celebrated refigera-
tors at Bissantz & Matthew is getting
very low. Parties wishing one had better
call soon, as they cannot be replaced at
present prices. rs e. Douglas DE- II
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
EoF Erchange.

have two good, smooth quarter sections
OF land in Butler county, well located and
unincumbered, that will trade for WITCH
ia property. ID. A. Wsyer, 81 Dorado
Kansas. 86s
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
OpiNloN OF EDMUNDS Ann uAvv, rv

WASHINGTON, june 25-Senato Ed
munds to whom reporter conveyed the
information of Harrison's nomination.
said: Well he is first rate man. He has
always commanded my admiration and
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Ottawa. Kansas, Assembly, holds June
n % y. I1cksss ca sale va Enporsa Jsne
j. 70 -. ineiuslvs Final .tnn OF ticket
Juiy2 The Santa Fs viii neii rickess az
ore fare. e. %. round tap. Tnis is the
seo-t !lae and The hess route.
". d MURDOCH.
p 70. Passenger AID LIKE. Agsu.-
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Dry goods stock for sale or trade: cal,
snsll amount Of capital required. Stccx
srst class; rent Tery low. Israel Bros. AZ
Z Doaxias are, o. Oak s:-, BET Larrxncs
and Market ga
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Fire crackers. toTpedo-s. sky rockets. Ro-
maa candles, esc-, sold cheap 4. cur stall
in City rnsrks. Aouse and &c ssore. rs s.
Main street Kasisx a. ke..sr. q n
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Great closing ont sale Of summer milf
merry. +. A. Kinyon's, Fletcher block
corner Main and Second street, entrance
on Second street. d32 g.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
ngADY AND roe SALE AT THIS OFFICE
New ana Inpersni Book for Kansas
Lawyers.

Kansas Pleading and Practice "a Civil
Cases with forras. by irwin Taylor. Of
the Topeka bar, author of Brief bigss.."
Annotated Code" etc. oessYo, 90
pages. - net. ssst postpaid on receipt OF
price. he WICHITA EAGLE,
WichIts. Kan
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
THE RACES.

The RACES.
AT BRIGHTON BEACH
First race, three-fourths o. a mile, sell
ing-Falsehood wen, Alveda second, Salts
fed third Time, i:i0t<
Second race, three-foprths Of mile, sell
ing-PamDero won. Nat Goodwin second,
Roundsmen third. Time, liz.
Third race, three-foaTths OF a mile, sell
ing-Bass Viol wen. Rosiere second.
Lernaa third Time. IIT;<,
Fourth race. seyen-eighths OF mile
seiinE-Theora won, Oracle second
BERTHE L third Time, 1<305I.
Fifth race, one and one-eighth miles
Bonnie 5 won, Pirate second, Borielasse
third. Tine, 2.z7I
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
SPORTING NEWS.
BASE BALL,

! BASE BALL.
| AT ST. YoUIS.
St. Louis. o 0 3001 0-10
Kansas City. 0 0 o. 3
| Base hits-St. Louis Z, Kansas City 9.
Errors-St Louis 4, Kansas City9.
sor or ana H nrn aia
| lioap.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

The finest brsnas Of cigars Ia tie city 81
III East Douglas. dn1
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Pirate les~ons .SI hs gfssa az t.s . q
sc reoass Of tAe Lesta aezdkssy cuyfng
The vacation, eomrE<nctrs As11sy. Jnae
T. ALREADY lxrRr s.unobrr hsts rTls-
tered i5sf A W. sfcxSEa
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Losa eas for change Of tisss ca ssn.s 20
tkss Enor1.ax q
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Fer farm leaas call q. Lombard
Mortgage Company. Money pasd - soon
as papers src executed. c.froo-9
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school were required 10 buy their own books,
but upon application to the authorities, ac-
compauied Ivy paupers affidavit, books
could be obtained from the school nuthori-
ties. This young Goldsmith was too proud
to do, and In order h. raise the necessary
funds, he sold newspapers on the streets on
Sunday mornings, getting up at o'clock In
the morning and walking live miles to the
publication office. In 1868 he graduated at
the Central high school, and shortly after
ward came TO Memphis, and he obtained
employment in the store Of l., Rocco, where
he remained until 1869, when he was np-
pointed book-keepcr In the house OF IT,
Levy, then vice-president Of the Manhattan
bank. In 1873 he was appointed assistant
cashier Of the Manhattan bank and In 1885
cashier. and held that position until the
merging of the two banks into the German
In 1885, OF which he was at once elected cash
ior.
Mr.. Goldsmith Is considered one OF the most
accomplished financiors Of his age In the
south, and the German bank under his man
agement Is one OF the best conducted hnan-
cial institutions In the city.
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"LEMME KISS DIS GALL"
Amusing and Exciting Scene In Squire
John Barry's ONCE.


Squire John J. Barry has made many
loycsick couples revel in ccstatc happiness.
Both white and colored seekers after
matrimonial bliss have sought and found
him mn expert and accommodating knot
tier.
William Brown and Adclino Harris hail
from Arkansas. They are both colorcd.
Brown is about ffty-fivc years old, Adelinc
is no, above twenty This disparity In age
was no barrier TO love, which snugly en-.
sconscd itself In the breasts Of both. ono for
the other. To love is 10 marry-that is,
some times In this case II was Tidngs OF
Squire Iarry's dettcrity In the line Of this
business they had occasion for reached their
cabin retreats in Arkansas wilds. They
would come 10 Memphis and get married in
style. Did they conner Yes, omphniically
yes.
AZ 400 o'clock p. m. yesterday the ccre.
mony was announced tO occur at Squire
Iauy's temple, Adams street Long before
that hour the curious crowds began 10 as
semble. Director "Supt" Mallory whistlcd
his liyclcst airs 10 I'LL up the vacuum created
by the absence Of an organ, while the ofc.
ating official kept time by ncryously ham.
mcrcd tattoo on the natural wood table-actor
George Powell pranccd up aud down between
the rows Of hard-bottomed chairs, ushering
the guests 10 seats. Ati.25 o'clock Musician
Mallory was observed 10 change his tune 20
"Call Me Thine own, Love" his eyes took
on y far-away Ill-gct-therc-yct sentimental
gaze and his arms moved forward and up
ward with grace that only those who are
reaching out for a timid aud blushing but
willing aud waiting bride. The audience al
lowed is weather eye 90 follow the index
figure, and Col. Bill Prydc, chief man,
was seen 90 enter, bearing upon his
larboard arm the central female figure At
n respectful but safe distance behind came
the cxpcctnnt bridegroom, supported by
Col. George Washington, his eyes firmly
fixed upon his lady-loye, whom ho regarded
jcalously.
The bridal party moved with steady steps
and stately grace 10 n position in front Of
the magistcrial altar. Squire Barry arose,
code In hand, and cleared his voice for a
grand splurgc into.ihc regulation marriage
service slowly and with unusual cmphn-
us lac pronounced the words until he reached
the closing clause. II pronounce you man
aud wife, icforc tile magic words had
fnllcn from hia lips, the bridegroom gaspcd
"iiol on dEr boss, lemme kiss dis gall
Then began n scene that caused the crowd To
roll upon the floor with laughter. Brown
met with violent resistance from ''lis gal,
who evidently hal no undue fondncss for
public Osculntory exercise regular scuillr
cnsutd the iinality of which was that Brown
got Adclino's head back against the wall, and
their lips met with a rcsounding smack. All
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-17

Penn andIIart, under the brush arbor, ate
tendency OF three weeks, will close Sun
day night. They begin at Dyosburg
Monday next, going from there to camp
meeting in Texas. A large measure OF
success has attended the efforts OF Maj.
Penn here. He has been able to reach a
class OF men who never before manifested
concern in such matters. His preaching
is direct, earnest and practical and his
methods simple and unconditional. Large
crowds have attended all along from neigh
boring towns, especially on Sundays. The
services on next Sunday will be arranged
TO accommodate such as may desire to
come by railroad from adjoining towns.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-17
BANK CASHIERS.
The Pillars of Memphis Finances.
A Record OF Seven Busy and
Useful Lives.
Climbing Up the Ladder OF Fortune
by Sure Degrees.
What Honesty and Fidelity to Duty
Will Accomplish.
A Lesson to ni-Advised Young Men
Who Favor Quick Methods OF
Acquiring Fortune-work
Your Way Up.

The cashiers OF the banks Of Memphis arc
rs well equipped class Of men as one will
find engaged in the banking business any
where in the world, and II is largely
due to their intelligence, financial skill
and prudent management that the com
mercial credit OF this city is high and
its reputation for financial solvcncy
unsurpassed anywhere. II Is crafty
ing in glancng over the brief record Of their
lives herewith published TO note that they
are all men who have risen from the ranks by
dint Of honesty, industry and faithful appli-
cation 20 the duties committed ~ their care.
Their lives furnish valuable lesson To
young men with the world before them, and
the lesson Is this That any young man
who will apply himself industrionsly 10 his
chosen vocation in life act honombly by his
fcllowmcn, avoid bad habits and bad com
pany and live up TO the letter of his oblign-
lions, Is sure 10 be rewarded with grniify-
ing measure OF success, particularly In city
OF such boundlcss possibilities ns Memphis.
THE ArrrAL gladly makes this contribution
10 contemporary biography in the hope
that somewhere among its readers II may In
spiro ambitious youth with the conviction
that success Is within the reach Of all who
seek u by conmcndabe methods.
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uun,er nainr,

cashier Of the Mercantile bank, Il. probably.
the youngest man that occupies ~ rcsponsi.
bic position NJ his In the southwestern
States, but young though h. be In years, he
Il old In business experience, and his man.
agcment Of the affair " the Mercantile N
marked by sound judgment, keen financial
sagacity and rigid adherence 10 conservative
principles. The Mercantile bank ranks
among the most prosperous Of Memphis
financial institutions, and lts young cashier
has reason 10 be proud of the success which
has characterized his administration Of IT,
affairs II IL a success In which all young
men take q reasonable share Of Interest, be.
cause II demonstrates that youth does not
disgualify man for The grayest response.
bilitics and establishes precedent that may
benefit Others In their ambition 20 occupy
pc.luona Of confidence and trust,
Mr. Rainc was born nj Lynchburg. Va,
December n, 1881. aud In $50 after acquir.
Ing common school education In the pub.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-17

looking cashier IN Memphis. Mr.. Schultz
was horn In Munster, Wcstphalia, Germany,
In isl5, aud educated In what Is known as
the Gymnasium school AZ the age II Nc.
teen he cmigrnlcd a. New York, and soon
found employment with banking firm.
After o brief stay IN New York better posi-.
ton was Offered him, aud accepted, with &.
y. Adcc a CO., bankers NJ Cincinnati where
lac remained live years. Upon the establish.
mcnt of the German National bank Of Mem
phis. In iS,i, ho was appointed teller, in
which capacity he served until 1869, when
the First National bank WIS conferred upon
him. IN iss2 he wns advanced Ia the posi-
ton Of cashier whcr he will doubtless ~.
main u. long A. lac likes his administration
OF the banks Affairs having given boundlcs-
satisfaction 60 the stockholders aud the gen
cral public.
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READY FOR THE REDEMPTION.
Tho NJ, o. a @. r. r. is Now Ready for
Memphis. and VIII Como.

Mcssrs. Hill 4 Wilkcson, attorneys for
the Memphis, Oxford & Columbus rail.
road. received the following telegram from
Judge J. A. Orr, a leading official Of the
same corporations
columbus overwhelmingly votes sub.
scription 10 the Memphis, Oxford & Colum.
bus railroad We redeem our promise 20
Memphis; Of course she will redeem hers
90 Ms.
Col. Harry Hin exhibited this wire mes.
sage 10 an ArrEAL reporter yesterday, and
for comment was asked what ho was going
to do about II.
eve arc going 10 build the railroad as
surely rs any enterprise was ever pushed
through 10 completion. When the county
court refused 10 aid the company and the
mass. meeting was held In the exchange
building, Mr.. MADDEN, among othors, told
MS TO 90 ahead and get up our money In
Mississippi, then come back 10 this city, at
the samo time intimating that We would
not get left. We acted upon the assurance
and hero We are"
"Now that YOU are here. how do you
propose TO go about it7'
Arrange for another meeting OF bust.
meas men and citizens generally, and raise
the $4,000 asked. do not belicvo we
will have any trouble at all about II. Why
should there be- II viii give us net In
crease OF Il, 900 bales OF cotton per year, 10
say nothing Of the other produce and mar
ket for groceries, dry goods, general sup
plies etc. Compared with the benefits
waiting 20 bo taken advantage Of by us,
the subscription il a mere bagatelle."
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Choking Catarrh.

Have you awakened from q disturbed sleep
with all the horrible sensations Of an assassin
cluichlng your throat and pressing tho life breath
from your frightened chestf Have you noticed tho
anguor aud debility that suocccd the effort 10 clear
your throat and head Of this catarrhal mAttcri
What a depressing Influence II eScrts upon tho
mind, clouding the memory and hlilnr the head
with pains and strange noiscal How dlfhcult Il ls
10 rid the nasal passagcs throat aud lungs Of this
poisonous mucss all can testify who are AFFLICTED
with caArrh How dnicult 10 protect the system
against H. furthsr progress toward the lungs liver
and tldneys, all physicians viii admit II Il ter
riblc discssc, and cries out Cor relief and cure.
The remarkable curative powers. when all other
remedies utterly fall. of HANTOnDs RADICAL CvHR,
arr atiesied by thousands who gratefully recon.
mend ID 90 fellow sufferers. No statement Il made
regarding Il that cannot be suhstantiatcd BY tho
most respectable and reliable references.
Each packet contains one bottle VI the RAB:cL
CuHK, one box of CArAnnHAL soLvrNr and an IN.
rnoyTD tNHstrh with treatise and directions, aud
Il sod by all druggists forsloo
POrrHn Dnua q CnKnicAt Co. Bosros.
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international r,pograpn,cs, rn,on.

KANSAS CRY, Mo, June i0.-rhc Inter.
national Typographical Union completed is
work this evening aud adjourned. Tho new
constitution which was adopted increases the
per capita tar from 10 cents 10 20 cents per
month The agitation Of the question Of Is.
hblishnr home for disabled printer, ~.
suited In the whole matter being left ~ the
decision u the various local organizations
II was also decided that - per cont of the
capiiation tar shall be reserved for a sick re.
lief fund. A burial fund was also es,ab.
lishcl providing that In case Of the death oi
mchbcr Of the union 900 shall be appro.
priaied for his funeral expenses.
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HUMBOLDT HAPPENINGS.

Marriage OF Mr.. clayton Porter 20 Miss
Fannie Ramsey-The Rovival-Crops.
Special Dispatch 10 Tho Appeal
HUMBOLDT, Tom, Juno l5.-Thoro was
a largo asscmblagc In the Methodist church
at 7 o'clock yesterday evening, tho inter
osting occasion being the marriage Of Mr.
Clayton Porter, Of Clinton, KY, 10 Miss
Fannie u. Ramsey, daughter Of the Rev.
N. Z. Ramsey, pastor Of the Methodist
church at this place. The father Of the
bride, assisted by the Rev. q. I. Sullivan,
Of Clinton, Ky, OBLIGATED. Mr.. q. l.. Gil.
lcapie presided nj the organ, playing the
wedding march as the bridal party passed
up 10 the chancel In tho following order.
Messrs. J. Y. FARRELL and s. II. Mann,
ushers; DR.. q. w. Sum and Miss Lula
Ramsey, Of Trenton, and Mr.. Walter X.
sublett, Of Clinton, Ky, and Miss Mary
Ramsey, attendants, the bride and groom.
The bridegroom Is leading business man
OF his place, a gentleman Of fine character,
and In every way worthy Of the youngand
beautiful life companion he has won. The
couple, carrying with them many we'll.
wishes, icft Immediately for Clinton.
The great revival meeting conducted by
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-17

OF o'clock am, to make connection with
the incoming train on the Memphis &
Charleston road.
st. Andrews Mission, corner Iowa and
Arkansas avenues. Aftcrn BON services to-
day at 4 O'Clock, the Rev. .spruille Burford
officiating.
Rowan Memorial Baptist Church, Fort
Pickcring---Services at II o'clock am. and s
O'Clock pm. Sunday school at $3.50 o'clock
PIN. The Rev. ]. II. Snow, pastor.
First Methodist Church. Warner Moore.
pastor---Sunday school at $50 o'clock a. m.
Services at IL o'clock am. by the pastor.
Children's services postponed until next
Sunday. At 8 o'clock pm. Mr.. w. G..
Weatherford will lecture on the character
of Moses
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-17

In Lawrcnccyillc, Ga. October y, 1850
Mr.. OmbcW was educated NJ Rome. IN his
native state and began his business carver In
iN,i, When In his seventeenth year, with the
hank II Chattanooga In clcdcal position.
Two years after That upon the consolidation
of the Hank II Memphis with the Bank 1T
CHATTANOOGA. he caino-to this city aud occu.
picda desk with thu consolidated bank. At
the breaking out ~ the war he enlisted In
the Fourth Tennessee regiment a. private
and served throughout tho war On his 70
turn ho entered the Commercial hank, and on
Reorganization OF the Union and l'lnntcrs'
bank Ia isiEi, was appointed teller " that In.
sutution. In 1870 lao was appointed cashier
OF the bank ~ Commerce, over whose dies.
TIMES hc still pr,sidcs with great success.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
IneendIsry ri.e ~ Ii,,ie nocL

hrc here at . O'Clock this morning destroyed
the Excelsior factory Of the Dudley T.. Jones
Machinery company aud the foundry of Bicc
4 O'kelly. The two buildings were located
100 Zee, apart aud covered with sheet iron.
loss on foundry, tiOO. insurance. s. SDo.
Of which ~ iOO was Ia the Royal Insurance
company. and 81 l0O In the German Amer.
can, The Excelsior works lost s2,0a No
insurance.