Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-10-20
MATTHEW VI. NELLY.

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candidate for United States Senate
from West Virginia, was born and
reared on West Virginia farm and
a small mountain farm ut that. His
parents were financially poor. He
himself worked on the farm, mined
coal, secured a teachers certificate
and taught school. He graduated
from the Fairmont Normal School
and on entering the West Virginia
University, from which institution
he graduated with the degrees of
A B and l. l. B., he earned lis way.
He was agent for laundry company
and manager of students boarding
clubs. BY this and other means
that presented themselves, he paid
his way through college. Notwiih-
standing his double duties in pur-
suing his studies and earning his
way, he was active in all the stud
ent activities and was a good stu
dent and Il popular one. On his
graduation he located in Fairmont
and entered upon the practice Of
law lin which profession he climb
cd to the front by rapid strides. He
was commissioned Major on the staff
Of the State Militia and served as
Mayor of Fairmont. By liis energy
and ability for hard work and
knowledge he became leader
among the men Of his community
which extended far beyond the con-
fines of his city and couaty.
| On the resignation OF the Hon.
John J. Davis, as a member Of Con
gress from the First District Of w.
Va, to become Solicitor General of
the United States, Mr.. Nicely became
the Democratic Candidate to fill the
uncXpired term and was elected by
a large majority. He was three times
afterwards elected in 1914, 1916
and 1913. At the election of 1913 he
was the only Democrat in West Viz
ginia TO retain his seat in Congress.
In the campaign Of 1920, Haring
carried the First West Virginia Dis
trict by over 1900 and Nicely only
lost by fraction oucr 400 votes.
Wren the Democracy of West
| Virginia last summer was hcSitat
ing and wondering who would be
the candidate for United States
Senate, Mr.. Nicely came out with a
virile declaration that rang true to
the spirit Of the people Of West Nir-
ginia and attracted attention all
over the United States. The results
of the August primary are too we'll
known TO mention aae is now waS-
ing one Of the most vigorous cam
paigns ever made in West Virginia.
He is by all odds the greatest orator
in the State.
When serving ia The bower house
of Congress by his love for hard
work, his knowledge Of things and
affairs, he soon took rank as one Of
the leaders of that body. Among his
committee assignments was that OF
the House Judiciary Committee,
which is always composed Of the
strongest members and best lawyers
of the House.
Mr.. Nicely is tied to and owned
by no class or faction. He stands for
the common good of all. Tic is max
ing an honest campaign and stands
boldly against the illegal use OF
money in an election or the lavish
expenditure of it. Mr.. Nicely, by
reason of his ability, his honesty
and the great principles Of equal
Justice and a square deal to all men.
should 60 to the United States Sen
ate. He will 60 if the Democratic
voters Of West Virginia and al 9th
crs who arc Sorcly tired Of class leg
ji>lati0n. '.igb iaNrS and mi>rC""c>"'
tation. DO their duty to themselves.