The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-06

is, ,s known 10 every one In Richmond
OF which he has been lifelong resident
His intellectual attanments ana thorousn
knowledge OF business. In addition 10 an
intimate acquaintance with architecture
and civil engineering. would make him a"
Invaluable adjunct to the citys govern
ment. Those who know Major Myers are
devotedly attached to him. lie Is most
charitable man, giving freely, Dut uHO@-
tentatiOusly. -,
Mr. w Minor woodward is member
of the we'll known firm of Wood"dru
\, Sons. the best known lumber dealers
IN Richmond This Is his first appeatahSo
in the political arena, ana ne ms "',S
come forward at the call OF du'y' ms
practical knowledge Of the cost OK mater
ial of all kinds would make him pecui'a'-
ly valuable 10 the city. -.
Mr. John +. Gilman Is the senior "'.l'
her OF the nrm OF Gilman Son, the
largest contracting plasterers in the city.
He is a most excellent man ana Is hlsh'y
endorsed by those who know him.
AR Hu Montague IS one Richmond
br,ghtest Young lawyers. lie Is a man
of much intellect and has taken promi-
nent part in the affairs or the city. he
IS an active member OF the Groye-AVehue
Baptist church.
Mr.. NJ r.. Pace is an ex-president OF
the Richmond Typographical unon' lie
is a prominent labor man.
A WELL KNOWN MAN.
Major Clay Drewry Is senior member
Of the firm Of Drewry Hughes x Co.
He has been I'm the dry goods business IN
Richmond for nearly forty years. he 10
a man Of ability and integrity.
Mr.. w. c. Camp Is n well-known box
manufactures. who has never before had
anv political aspirations. lie Is an en-
ergetic young business man. lie Is an OF
ficer I'm the rirst Presbyterian church.
Mr. r. l.. Peters Is engaged In the
paint business and Is well known I'm Rich
mond. lie first became active in politics
during the last presidential campaign.
Mr.. James r. Ftrriter who is the only
c,ndidafe for tho Board of Aldermen
from Madison Ward Is known all over
the city. He was Tor many years a
member OF the Common Council He IS
treasurer of II. r.. Lee Camp, Contede-
rate veterans, anu Is strong with the old
soldiers.
Mr. l.. b. Thomson Is young lawyer
a member of the firm Of Thomason "
Minor lie has not long been a resident
or Madison. but has owued properly II
that ward for many years.
Mr.. John r West is secretary and
treasurer Of the Goode Printing Com
pany He is only thlrtythree years OF
age. but by dint OF continued efforts and
exemplary life. has accumulated SINUS
competence. and Possesses the esteem and
confidence Of all who know him. He has
great executive ability.
Mr.. George A. Goode is engaged IN
the leather business. He is very pop
ular man. and It Is said that his election
Is almost sure
Mr.. A. r. Ferguson is foreman or ths
large printing establishment Of John W
Ferguson a Sons lie Is courteous
gentleman. and Is highly esteemed.
SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE.
Mr.. J. II. Jones. of Marshall Ward
completes the list Of new men. Startnl
some years ago with comparatively notn
ing. he has accumulated considerable
property. and has shown the most won
derful energy and ability
with Messrs. John j. King james
| Casbia. Marx Gunst. &. W. Tanner. +
| c. Ebel. Joseph Wallerstein. j. Harry
Lawder. +. II. CARRIER. and w. II. Woody
the old members Of the Board and Com
mon Council, the public IS well acquaint
ed. The record Of their past services
is open.