The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-07-24

Covington, Ky.-(Special.) Richard
p. Ernst. who is candidate for the
Republican nomination for United
States Senator, is a native Kentuckian.
having been born in Covington in 1858,
where he has lived ali Of his life, and
where his parents lived.
He received HIS primkT7y education
IN the schools al Covington and after
"aro graduated from "Old Centre" Col
IHs-, at Danville. with the Class Of rs.
winning the valedictory honors OF his
class. Later he graduated from the
Law School OF the University Of Gin
cinnati, in a class OF which William II.
Taft was a member. Shortly after COM
plotting his studies he married Miss
Susan Brent. granddaughter Of Chas.
Brent who was for many years a
prominent citizen Of Paris, Ky. They
have two children, one son and one
daughter, now grown.
Mr.. Ernst, because OF his splendid
business ability and attractive person
atty, early In life became prominently
Identified with the business interests
OF Northern Kentucky. and through his
Covington and Cincinnati law Offices
has attained great success In his pro-
fession.
Lifelong Republican.
Politically Mr.. Ernst has been life
long Republican. For many years he
has devoted both his time and his
means to very liberal degree for the
success OF his party. He was for many
years a member of the State Central
party achieved its most notable tri'
umphs in the state, has been delegate
TO several national conventions, and in
many other ways has served his party,
often at great personal sacrifice. He
has been able to maintain terms OF
friendship with all elements and fac
tons in his party. and il nominated
will receive the support OF Republicans
and independents without regard to
any former personal prejudices or fac.
tional differences.
Interested In Church and School.
Mr.. Ernst is a member OF the First
Presbyterian Church of Covington,
and an elder In that congregation. Foi
many years he has been President OF
the Covington Young Mems Christian
Association, which is one OF the most
successful and widely popular institu
tons OF its kind In the country, as III
appeals to boys OF all denominations
Mr.. Ernst retains a wide interest In
educational affairs. He IL not only a
member Of the Board Of Trustees OF
his alma mater, "Old Centre but is
also trustee OF the Western College
Tor Women. at oxford, O.. and is Q
trustee of Lane Seminary. at Cincin-
natl. one Of the oldest schools Of the
ology In the United States. In this
connection he has been very LIBERAL In
offering prizes to stimulate the stu
dent, and Is usually responsible for the
schooling Of at least one young man
every year. He also takes an active
personal interest In all local charitable
institutions.
strong With workinsmsn. /
Mr.. Ernst has always had many
warm friends among the working boys
of Covington. and enjoys great popu-
larity with them. He has always aid.
ed them in their troubles. and has
been . very influential factor In his
work of making their relations with
their employers pleasant and profit
able. i
r- A Business Campaign.
} Mr.. Ernst's candidacy will appeal
stroagly 10 the business men of Ken,
tucky. Successful himself and identt
sed viii men who have succeeded In /.