The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10
DEATH oFJoHy ". cARROLL.
Life and Character of One Of Nirginias'
SeIf-Made Men.

LYNCHBURG, VA, Feb. 9.-Special.-'
Mr.. John Wesley Carroll died this after
noon at o'clock at his residence on the
corner Of Harrison and Eleventh streets.
For several DAYS his condition has Dceu
extremely critical and for long time
the character Of the complication OF as
eases with which he suffered rendered.
those about him very apprehensive as 10
the result. Three years ago Mr.. Carrol
suffered a slight stroke of paralysis IN
one OF his hands. but as 1t was not APP
parently OF serious nature no anxiety
was felt by his friends and relatives. As
the days passed by, however, Mr.. Car
rolls indispOsition became more and more
aggravated, and for the last twelve
months II has been evident that his lie
was waning to its close.
Despite his increasing infrmities and
enfeebled state OF health he persisted IN
his endeavors TO personally conduct hj
business affairs. and until a week aga
only the most Indictment of weather and
an unusually severe attack OF sickness
could prevent him from driving down
town and attending TO important matters
on Wednesday Of last week he was
compelled 10 retire to bed. and after that
time ne was unconscious save at brle !
intervals. All tnat medical skill could
devise was resOrted 10 IN an effort 10 re-
store him 10 health and strength. but
hour by hour ne sank 20 rest, PASSING
away as the day was drawing TO close.
surrounded by devoted friends and loved
ones.
Mr.. Carroll was born in the city OF
stanton on the Sd OF March lsj2; so
that at the time OF his death he was near
~ siXiy-siX years of age His father was
Jacob ). Carroll, a native Of stanton,
and his mother was Isabella Layman,
whose parents residsi for many years In
Carlisle. Pa. and from whose brothers
and sisters have descended many promi-
nent people OF the middle Western States.
When John W. Carroll REACHED Lynch
burg, he was seventeen years OF age, his
principal possessions consisting Of youth,
industry and a determination 10 succeed.
AS a cabinet maker. Mr.. Carroll dis
played those qualities that characterized
him throughout life. applying 70 his call
ing the same earnestness and indomita-
bic perseverance that were manifested
when later on he became one OF the lead.
ing tobacconists OF the country.
In March, 1850. Mr.. Carroll was united
in marriage 10 Miss Sarah Elizabeth
Crumpton, daughter of the late William
Crumpton. for many years a large and
successful manufacturer Of plug tobacco
Shortly after the marriage. Mr.. Carroll
became connected in business with Mr.
Crumpton and remained with him for
several years. In 1853 he secured possess
sion Of the old frame building that to
this day stands on the corner OF Twelfth
street and Rumboughs alley and there
commenced the manufacture Of granu-
-.
ever, until some years later his connec-
ton with his fatherin-law, Mr.. Crump-
ton.
Lone Jack" the name which he gave
10 his smoking tobacco. has become. in
the course or years. somewhat of a
household world. Several stories have
been told as 10 how Mr.. Carroll came 10
select the name Of Lone Jack for his
hra nd. The most authcntic of them Is
that when he was casting around him
tor suitable name he thought OF his
own early life; OF his having been left
an orphan, and OF his lonely struggle
with fortune. As a boy he was always
called Jack" and. combining the thought
OF his loneliness with the name By which
he was Familiarity called by his intimate
friends. he had the famous brand OF
Lone Jack"
During the war while serving the Con-
federacy in various capacities. he con-
tinued the manufacture OF the tobacco
selling IL In Confederate money at 81
per pound. At the close OF hostillties he
found himself. like most OF other South
erners, without a single dollar I'm the
world He had his brand. however, and
also his factory. and not being the kind
OF man TO look at the dark side of things
be toot COURAGE and persevered. The
surrender occurred on April the 9th. ana
a few days after that date some Federal
officers entered Mr. Carrolrs factory. on
Twelfth street. and purchased two i've
pound packages Of Lone Jack, for