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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-08-31
JAS. r. THOMPSON, ESQ.

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The subject of this sketch was born
in this city, Sept. ID, 1859, being the
eldest of the thirteen children born
unto Samuel j. and Sallie Thompson.
After the war he entered the old 3rd
Ward school, where he soon stood high
in his classes, being naturally bright
and quick. But .school days. were
short. The family was a large one,
and even though quite young, Jim de-
termined TO leave school and help his
father. He apprenticed himself to his
uncle, Jno. W. Dalgarn, on the
Charlestown Spirit Of Jefferson, work.
ing therein for three years, and by
sheer force Of merit advancing in that
time from "devil'' to assistant editor
and manager. His thoughts still
roamed amidst the scenes Of his child
hood, and shortly afterwards, we find
him at the old Grammar School in
Martinsburg, hard at work again with
his books. Here his business tact at
trActed general attention, and when
Louis Bouton opened his large store in
the now Berry stand, he made him
head clerk, and kept him there for
two years Mr.. II. N. Deatrick
had long had an eye on Jim, however,
and at last prevailed on him to clerk
in his dry goods store, where he re-
manned until Mr.. d. closed out his
stock. He was employed by Mr.. D..
We'll as business manager ut the
Staley stand. By carefulness and
push he finally became partner, and
upon the retirement of Mr.. We'll short
II afterwards, he bought out the stock
and took into partnership with him
Mr.. NJ. G.. Tahler, with whom he has
ever since been associated. Their
trade to day is the most profitable one
In this city. In their new quarters
IN the Adams building they do an inn
mense business.
Mr.. Thompson is a self-made man.
He has earned what he has by
hard work and close attention to bust
ness. In the clothing business lie is
familiar with every detail-knows
when to buy, is good Judge of ma
ferial; keeps the best of clothes. Poor
and rich are treated alike.
In the business world around him,
he has even played an active part. He
worked hard to have the chair factory
established and it went under, was one
of those to purchase and continued il
for over a year. He is a director in
the Peoples National Bank director,
Vice-President and manager of the
steam laundry /; director of Electric
Light Company director of NJ. NJ. M.
~ 4. Company. lie was also direc.
tor Of the Gas Co. During 1891, he
was President of the School Board,
where he made good record for hard
work and business ability. In all Of
these enterprises he has been.an active
and earnest participant.
During the past four years he has
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taken an active part in politics. Being
Simon pure Democrat he has spent
his money and given his time to the
advancement Of that party. He at
tended the Chicago Convention Of 1892,
also the Senatorial, State, Delegate
and Judicial Conventions, and being a
royal entertainer, bis rooms were al
ways headquarters for the "boys.n He
is now member of the Executive
Committee of 7th Delegate District,
and we predict for him many honors
at the hands Of his party in the future.
He is deserving ofthem. Mr.. Thomp-
son was married to Miss Minnie Ray,
daughter of Mayor John Ray, of Shep-
herdstown, Feb. %, 1888, and now re-
sides in his handsome home on South
Queen Street. He is model husband.
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V. w. X ErrLE. ESQ.

We here present to the public gem
tleman who IL widely and favorably
known, as thorough and enterpris-
ing business man. who has secured
many friends by his noble traits of
character, being kind and accommo-
dating to all who know him. Mr..
Kettle was born in Randolph County,
Va, in 1859, which now forms part
of West Virginia. He was raised on
his fathers farm where he obtained a
thorough knowledge Of farming.
Although Mr.. Kettle receiv-
ed no college education he had the
advantages Of public schools, where he
studied industriously until he attained
the age of seventeen, when he went
into the milling business in his faith
er's mill. He subsequently became
partner, and finally assumed full con-
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troll Of the entire property, which was
acustom and merchants Touring mill.
Hethen obtained thorough knowledge
bf the carpenter and bridge building
trade, which business he followed for
years. He is an expert m e.
chanic, consequently he succeeded in
his chosen occupation. In 1886 he
was appointed superintendent of
bridges, trestles, depots, etc., on the
Grafton and Greenbrier Railroad.
Mr.. Kettle is self-made man, who
has attained success through his per-
severing and indomitable will and
power. He is firm Republican, and
duringI the campaign of 1888, was
nominated by the Republican S
of Barbour County for the Legisla-
ture. He had three joint discussions
with his opponent, Mr.. D. W. Shaw,
and made great many speech
es for his constituents. He was de-
feated by small majority. On Aug.
II, 1889, he was appointed z. S. gaug-
er at the Hannis Distillery in this city,
and was assigned to duty by Mr.. A..
B. white on the first Of September,
1889, which position he still faithfully
fills. Mr.. Kettle is great political
worker, and viii in all probability take
an active part in the coming presiden-
tial campaign.
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DR.. Day was born in West Wheel
ing, Belmont County, Ohio, Jan. 5,
1858. At the age OF Eve years his
father moved to his farm, where he
obtained . thorough knowledge Of the
occupation. His parents were natives
OF Belmont County. His father was
an influential citizen, a very successful
educational instructor, and an energet-
ic and practical farmer.
DR.. Day obtained his educational
training in the institutions Of his ma.
tive State. He is a self-made man, OF
high intellectual ability, and in his
youthful days, while home on the
farm. he was steadily preparing him
self for future life.
Determining TO study medicine he
entered the Office Of DIR. r. w. Muhle.
man, Of Bellaire, Ohio. Here he pur-
sued his professional studies under
this efficient physician for four years,
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ANOTHER sEw HOSIERY FACTORY.
One Of Our Future Industries, which Ii
Now III Process Of Erection.

INV III EEUCehh VI EHecbtpus
Another large knitting factory,
which is now being constructed as rap
idly as possible, will be quite an addi-
ton to the many manufacturing estab-
lishments of our city. When complet-
ed this important industry will surpass
any in the State. 1t is located in the
western part of the city, near Cumber-
land Valley R. r. Depot. There will
be three fine buildings, built of brick.
No. will be $40 feet long and SO feet
wide, No. 2, $50 feet long and So feet
wide; No. 3, $50 feet long and 80 feet
wide
As soon as the buildings are complet-
ed, FIVE hundred knitting machines
will be put in operation, employing
about Ave hundred hands; and within
five years the company expects to be
successfully running 1000 machines,
and employing as many hands. I'm
der these promising circumstances, this
fine manufacturing establishment will
rank as very important factory in
increasing the welfare of our citizens
and the financial condition of our city.
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His correct department and studious
habits gained for him the confidence
Of his professors, and the respect and
esteem of his fellow students. Though
one Of the youngest of his class, he
kept pace with his elders, and took
high rank when he was graduated in
1885.
Soon after graduating, AUD before
entering upon course of Study for
the legal profession which he had in
view, he was elected by the Board of
Education of the city of Martinsburg
ais assistant Principal in the High
School, in which position he continued
one year, and then abandoned same
to take course of instruction in law
with Messrs. Flick & Westenhayer. Of
this city, with whom he remained i'm
I'll his final examination for admission
to the. bar, which took place in Janu-
airy, 1889. He has assiduously devot-
ed himself to that profession ever
since, and bids fair to attain eminent
success. Being affable, courteous and
accommodating, he is constantly gain
ing friends and custom. At this time
he is associated With J. N. Wisner,
Esq, one of Martinsburg's most promi-
meait lawyers.
In politics Mr.. Gerhardtis staunch
Republican, and as secretary has been
an efficient member and officer of the
Executive Committee of his party in
Berkeley County.
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a Brief Description Of an Enterprising
and Successful business
Establishment.

This building was erected during
1891. The machinery cost $4,000.
Mr.. Stewart w. Walker is President,
with the following stockholders Mes
srs. Stewart w. Walker, Chas. d. Mat
haei, VIM. Rutlege, Geo. NJ. Bowers,
James r. Thompson. J. G. Frazer and
r. e. Miller. The charter was grant
ed Oct. 10, 1891. These gentlemen
are good financiers and energetic bus
mess men. The dimensions Of the
building are about 80 feet long and 80
feet wide, at the rear Of main room is
an apartment 16x30 feet used for the
engine and fuel. The engine has n
propelling force of 20 horse power.
There are twenty hands employedregu-
larry. The manager is Mr.. X. Z. Mil
lnr
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STREET RAILWAY COMPANY
An Enterprise Unsurpassed by Larger
Cities-One of Our Gity's Conyeniences.

An Enterprise Unsurpassed by Larger
Cities-One of Our city's Conyeniences.
The Street Railway Company was
organized in 1891, and put in success.
full operation on the Both of October
during the same year. The officers
are Messrs. Geo, M. Bowers, John
w. WaIEer,C.. IA. Miller, J b. Wilson,
and Stuart w. Walker. Under the
supervision Of these reliable and ener-
getic business men the Company has
prospered, and extended>their electric
car line throughout the city to Elkins
Fark, beautiful grove for pleasure
and recreation, situated about one
mile and a-half from the city limits.
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DIR. g. F. DAY.

including his college courses, at the
renowned Pulte Medical College, at
Cincinnati, Ohio. This medical insti-
tuition is one Of the very best in the U.
s. 1t is founded upon the solid prin-
ciple of Homeopathy, which is sys-
tenn Of medicine in unison with ma
lures law, and is established upon a
scientific system. After thoroughly
completing the entire courses in this
institution, he graduated March 6, '83.
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MIDDLEsEx KNITTING MILLS.

A Brief Description of One of Our yalu-
able and EnterprisinG Manufactur-
ing establishments.
The Middlesex Knitting Company
obtained its charter from the Secretary
of State, March 9th, 1890. Permanent
organization was effected March 9th.
1890, by a large public meeting Of
stockholders at the Court House. Mr..
J. w. Bishop was authorized to notify
Col. B. J. Hickman, of Philadelphia,
Pa, and request him to visit Martins
burg for the purpose Of building a
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IRON a photograph b

The cars are propelled by the latest
and best electric motive power, which
lis obtained from the Electric Light
Works.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-12-02
CALAMITY ROWLING.

The Dodgeville Chronicle, of Nov.
%, says:
The erect ion Of three new paper
mill at Appleton have bren prevented
BY the recent Democratic success. The
capitalists who are back of the project
say they will await the consequences
Of the Democratic tariff policy
The Chronicle refuses to profit by
the lesson taught it by the result of
lite q, ction. Readers Of The Dem
ocrat need not be told that there is
not grain of truth in the above ex-
tract. Similar items have appeared
in many of our local republican ex-
changes, since election, and denialS
and refutati0ns of the assertions made
come from every manufacturing CEN
ter. The Saturday Truth, repub
lican paper published at Bloomington,
Ill, offers the following good and
timely advice to its republican con-
temporaries who are SO respondent be-
cluse Of the result Of the great cam
paign Of education:
1t is to be hoped that the Republican
party is not to degenerate into a
calamity crowd. because of its de-
moralizing repulse at the polls that
party need not necessarily toll the
funeral bells of death and desolation
for the nation. 1t should remain in
mind the fact that the nation was here
fore the Republican party and it will
be here good while after the Republi-
can party has gone if it concludes to go
by way Of the calamity route, which
now seems quite evident. 3 The
country is safe, the nation survives
and there will be no serious disaster
follow the Democratic victory that
would not have occurred if the Repub-
licans had succeeded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-12-02
Since election numerous changes in

Since election numerous changes in
the election law have heen suggested.
The new law worked much better
than The Democrat expected it
would; and we now hope that well
enough will be let alone Some mis-
ttkes in voting will be made, no
matter how wisely an election law
may be framed The Cooper lava
very good one-Was not given d fair
trial before the Kingston law was sub
stitutcd For the next legislature to
again change the system in vogue in
Wisconsin would lead to much con-
fusion. But as Senator Kingston will
be q member Of the next legislature,
he will doubtless see to it that the law
which bears his name remains practic-
ally undsturbed. Let the system Of
voting be permanent, and as voters
become familiar with it, mistakes will
will grow less.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-12-02

pie can be trusted to correct abuses in
its government.-St. Paul Globe DEM.
The quietest presidential campaign
known closed with the heaviest vote ever
cast. The people had made up their
minds to vote and knew exactly what
they were going to vote for. They had
been thinking for four years, and did not
need the stimulus of fireworks displays
and the beating of drums to awaken
them to the Importance of voting accord
ing to their convictions. Cleveland
Plain Dealer Dem.)
The labor vote is largely foreign and
| ignorant Of the extent of its prosperity.
It has been misled by demagogues and
has revolted against the best conditions
it has ever known. It's mistake will be
seen when the prosperity on which labor
has thrived as never before receives the
inevitable shock through legislation
based on the platform on which Cleve-
land is elected. A majority of the vot-
ers have decided to put their labor on
an equality with that of the cheap labor
of the countries of the old world.-Port-
land Oregonian (Rep.).
Tariff Reform That Is Within Reach.
1t has been suggested that an extra
session Of the Fifty third congress should
be summoned on the 4th Of March next,
in order to inaugurate with as little de-
lay as possible the economic reforms de-
manded by the people in the elections Of
Tuesday. There are substantial reasons
why a new congress should meet on the
18th of March following it's election, in
stead of waiting for more than year to
carry out the mandate of the country.
But let the existing senate, on the
meeting of congress next month, take
up and pass the neglected tariff reform
bills of the house that are now lying in
its finance committee. These measures
among the rest the bill to make wool
free and to reduce the duties on woolens
and to restore the old duty on tin plate
would, if passed, go far toward satisfy
ing the wishes Of the country until the
new congress could enact a more COM
prehensive measure of tariff reform.
Had the senate been capable of COM
pretending the meaning of the popular
verdict of 1890, its Republican majority
"o"Ao nave plOhIpCly oc1Lcu tIo OppOI-
tunity to remove the most glaring iniqui-
ties of the Mckinley tariff. But instead
of giving the least consideration to the
house tariff bills, the senate slowed them
away as passed in the pigeonholes of its
committee on finance. This indecent
disregard Of the will of the people, as
expressed by their representatives, has
been terribly avenged upon the Repub-
lican party in the elections of 1892.
Though utterly deaf to the voice of
1890, it is hardly possible that the Re-
publican senate will prove callous to a
second rebuke, compared with which
the former was but as a gentle whisper
of admOnition In the few brief months
that remain of their power the Repub-
licans in the senate could do much to
rehabilitate themselves and their party
with the people by passing the house
tariff bills. Will they have the courage
Of the occasion?- Philadelphia Record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-12-02
OPINIONS OF TILE PRESS.

The following extracts show that
result of the great campaign Of 1892
is universally recognized as a signal
victory for the policy of commercial
freedom over the policy of commercial
restriction:
Major Mckinley has prided himself as
being the Napoleon of the Republican
party. Election day was the Waterloo
for Mckinley and Mckinleyism Moth
ing could save Mckinley from the ditch
digged for him, soberly, silently and re-
morselessly, by the people who pay the
taxes, and who believe that revenue is
tax, and tax for anything but the
honest expense of government is an un-
warranted hardship. In that ditch Nc
kinley will probably be left by the party
he has brought to such disastrous defeat.
If the party is to survive it will have to
choose new leaders and return to its
older and better faith. McKinieyism is
Chicago News-Record Qnd.).
Now perhaps we may hear more
truth and less humbug about Mckinley
prices and Mckinley wages, American
tin, Peck's statistics, Tricks Democracy
and British gold.-Butfalo Courier
Dem.)
The victory has been won by the fair
est fighting ever seen i'll any presidential
battle. From start to finish the strug-
gle has been free from personalities. Mr..
Harrison is beaten simply because he
was a representative of Republican doc
trine III its intensest form. 1t is not
personal but Il political rejection. This
defeat should leave no sting and excite
no resentment. Two lines of policy were
distinctly defined during the campaign.
and the verdict is given with clear I'M
derstanding of the merits of the case.
We rejoice that the decision has fallen
on the side of tariff reform.-New York
Herald Gnd.).
What are the causes of this defeat of
the Republican party? One does not
need to go far to seek them. 1t has not
yet recovered from the popular preiu-
dice against the Mckinley bill which
two Years ago, just after its enactment.
rose like deluge and swept away the
Republican majority in congress which
had enacted it.-St. Paul Pioneer Press
Dem.l.
The people Of the United States have
declared i'll favor Of the Democratic can
dldate, and presumably of Democratic
principles, and SO the United States is
to have an era of free trade for at least
two years and possibly four. All good
citizens, no matter how much they de-
plore the result,will bow to the public YER
dict, but we venture to make this predic-
tion-that if this country shall have four
years of free trade or of tariff for reye
nue. only there will not be another
Democratic victory for half century,
San Francisco Chronicle (Rep.).
Mckinleyism, the force bill. bread
and butter politicians, civil service
abuse, pension frauds, billion dollar ex-
travagance, lingo foreign policy. nepo-
tism-these are few of the products of
Republican misrule that were over
whelmingly repudiated and rebuked at
the polls yesterday. The American peo-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-12-02

sleeps back and all improvements in
machinery were some of the things cred
tied to McKinleyism and protection. The
dexterity shown by Harrison, Mckinley
and other leading Republicans in trans
ferring themselves to opposite sides Of
certain questions-as the desirability Of
cheapness- the election of 1890 was
a humiliating spectacle to many Repub-
icans who had not forgotten the deca-
logue.
The Reform club of New York dur
ing the whole of the four years cam
paign Of education did most telling
work. Its semimonthly publication
Tariff Reform-gave facts and statistics
in regard to each of the important pro-
tected industries. Millions of copies Of
Tariff Reform were distributed-not in
discriminatory, but by means of CLASH
fed lists of voters obtained at great ex-
pense. By this means wool growers
were given the facts on the wool ques-
ton, and barley farmers learned the
effects of the tariff upon the barley in
dustry. Everything was read and but
little wasted. These same facts in the
hands of speakers made them invinci-
BILE. Since 1890 it has been almost i'm
possible to arrange with Republicans
for debates. Two speakers were kept in
the field the greater part of each year.
But after all it was the people that
have freed themselves from the greed
and tyranny of trusts. This fact fur.
nishes new evidence of the value and
stability of our institutions. We did
not appeal in vain to the intelligence of
the American people. It was due to
their intelligence and honesty that Gro
yer Cleveland, who had once risked and
lost the presidency in trying to render
faithful service, was again made can
didate and elected on platform that
had not square inch of protection
plank in it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-12-02
Ayer'sPiIIs

and I began to use them, and soon
noticed an improvement. Encouraged
by this, kept on till took two boxes,
when the sores disappeared and have
never troubled me since."-H. Chapman,
Real Estate Agent, Roanoke, Va.
81 suffered for years from stomach
and kidney troubles, causing very severe
pains in various parts of the body. None
of the remedies tried afforded me any
relief until I began taking Ayers Pills,
and was cured. WIN. Goddard, Notary
Public, Five Lakes, Mich.
Prepared by DR.. j. G. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by Druggists Everywhere.
Every Dose Effective
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-12-02
Electric BitterS.s

This remedy is becoming SO well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt
Rheum and other affections caused, by
impure blood.-Will drive Malaria
from the system and will prevent as
well as cure all Malaria fevers.--For
cure of Headache, Constipation and
Indigestion try Electric Bitters-En-
tire satisfaction guaranteed. or money
refunded.-Price so cts. and $1.O0 per
bottle at w. II. Prideaux's Drug Store.
What party is doing the calamity
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-12-02
Farm For Sale.

I will sell my farm, consisting OF three humid
red and eighty acres, situated in the town Of
Mineral Point, 81 miles from Mineral Point and
81 miles from Dodgeville. Said farm Is well
watered with plenty OF running water. Will be
sold as one farm, two, to s,lit purchaser, as
there Is two good dwelling houses and good
outbuildings. Will be sold on reasonable terms
with low rate Of interest II necessary. For par
ticulars, apply to owner on the Mineral Point
road. WILLIAM HOSKING.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-12-02
In Need

Of a laxative to try Ayers Pills. p
Boothbay (Me.), Register.
Between the ages of five and fifteen,
I was troubled with kind Of salt.
rheum, or eruption, chiefly confined to
the legs, and especially to the bend OF
the knee above the calf. Here, running
sores formed which would scab over,
but woAld break Immediately ON NOV
ing the leg. My mother tried every
thing she could think of, but all was
without avail. Although child, read
in the papers about the beneficial effects
of Ayers Pills, and persuaded my moth
cr to let me try them. With no great
faith in the result, she procured