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THE NEXT CONGRESSMAN.A FEY IMPORT* XT HEAXnXS WHY PR j. r, KIMSUYNil « Ch»f« t* Meet'S tapl. Kills la Cm-|r*a* The M Ptplllia' -(• lauaa* Rtfafclkaa—A lt;ll**is| lip aarlaatlr far tatctaa—Bl» (rayklaal Rfcttrk.dr j. f Kmei.EvThe Bxs representative had thepleasure, a (e* days ago, of inter viewing Dr. J, F. Kimbley, o( Owensboro, the Republican candidate (or Congress from this, the Second District.The “good physician'' was found at his pleasant home on Fredericks street, and is a man of engaging presence and suasive mannerHe is easily approached, an intelligent conversationalist and when questioned expressed himself very fluently on the (lending issues, entertaining much hope of Republican success in the approaching National elections. He gave assurance that he desired to make a vigorous campaign, and if necessary to success, would invite into the district speakers of some note and ability. The doctor briefly related some of the incidents of the late war, and how, with what serious opposition, he organised, in his office, the first Republican party of Daviess county.He is an intense Republican, and has since the war, held lena-cioualy to those principles, which are to a great extent, accountable for the wealth and greatness of our nation.Mr. Kimbley is no chronic office-seeker, but a practical business man.The latter has been demonstrated by his accumulation of enough of this world's gOy,Js to amply provide for his family the comforts and necessaries of life.The political demagogue may use this as a weapon in the coining conflict, but it should avail nothing as it only goes to prove his business sagacity, for he was not born into wealth, but began life's battle as a poor boy and by studious application, has acquired what meant he now possesses.Owensboro will doubtless produce the next Representative from this district,now that the three candidates of the three leading parties arc residents of that city, and in all probability the Prohibitionists will run a man from Daviess county. However, the indications are that Kimbley will be the next Congressman from the “Pennyrile district, and all Republicans should rally to the support of our standard bearer. To make good our claim we submit the following; In the Gubcraational contest of 1891, Hon. J. Y. Brown, Democratic candidate tor Governor, received ta,-324; Wood, (Rep.) 10,349; Erwin, (Peo.) 2,950; Harris, (Pro.) 311.It must be admitted that Mr. Brown, being a man from this part of the State, wai popular with hit party, and his most formidable opponent, Major Wood, did not elicit any marked enthusiasm among the Republicans. On the other hand Mr. Erwin, the champion of the People's party principles, on account of personal unpopularity, could not command the united ef forts of that organisation, and consequently did not poll a large vote. Mr. Pcttitt, the Third party candidate, is a good organiser, aggressive, a mao of some experience, a good stump speaker and is not only popular with his party, but is the recognized leader of the Peoples party in this section of the State. Well informed politicians, both Republicans and Democrats, concede that he will receive a vote far in excess of any former candidate of the party which he represents. His vote in this district is estimated at from 5,000 to 6,000.Mr. Ellis, the Democratic candidate, is not wanting in shrewdness. He exhibited stragetk skill in his last canvass, when he would unexpectedly appear on the scene about the time “Uncle Harvey Bourland was in the act of addressing a gathered tew and hespoil the program by defeating Mr Bourland at his own game.Affairs have now assumed a different shape. The contest will be trianglar It is Dot likely that Mr. Ellis will attempt to slip upon the the blind side of Mr. Pettitt, (or in 1 him Mr Ellis will find an equal, if ] not a superior, in debate. 1We merely cite these instancs to * show the true status and the glow- lt;ing opportunities for Republican 1 success and ultimately the election of Dr. Kimbley. iItis also fair to presume that a 1 large portion of the People's party r will lie drawn from the Democrats, ' and detraction from Democratic * ranks signifies Republican strength. lt;Let no efforts be spared to elect c our candidate and use all means to r make the campaign one of cduca- 1 lion and free from prejudice and c dcmagoguery. tntOCRAFHICAt. SKKTCH. 1For the benefit of those who C would like to have an insight into 1 the history of the Republican can- J didate, we give below a sketch of Dr. J. F. Kimbley taken from the * history of Daviess county :■John F Kinbley is a native of 1 Muhlenberg county. His grand 11 father on his father's side was bom . in Holland; emigrated to the United *' States previous to the Revolutionary war; served in that struggle and came at an early date to Ken- * lucky He settled on Corn Island * below Louisville, and assisted in 0 raising the first corn ever produced 1 in Kentucky, One of his children n was Frank E. Kimbley, who moved e from Louisville to Muhlenberg c county in 1792. He married Elizabeth Vanlandingham, a descendant of a Virginia family, by whom he had six children. The youngest was John F. Kimbley. born September 24, 1B23. At the age of 21 in Muhlenberg county, he began to study medicine, subsequently attended * toursc of medicine in St, Louia, and in 1849 graduated from the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia. He had located in Daviess county in 1847, and after his graduation returned to the same locality, practicing medicine until the late war.Dr. Kimbley took strong grounds for the Union. He volunteered his services, and in 1861, was appointed surgeon of the nth Kentucky Infantry, serving three years and 1 four months. He held at various limes, staff, brigade, division and corps positions in the armies of the Cumberland and Ohio and Tcnnes- j see, and was one of the chief aur-! gical operators on every battlefield of his command, receiving always the commendation of his superiors and the affection of the rnen whose Bufferings he was so assiduous in relieving. He was a medical direc- tor Of the cavalry corps of Brigadier j General Surges, and when his regi ment was detached from the corps Gen. Sturges issued a general order, No, 23, attesting his sorrow on losing Dr. Kimbley from his command, and commending him in the strongest terms as s surgeon and officer.On his return to Daviess county Dr. Kimbley resumed the practice of medicine and his success as a physician is known everywhere.Dr. Kimbley was one of the few I slave-holders of this section who espoused the cause ol the Union. He has acted with the Republican party since the beginning of the war, and has proven a tower of of strength to his party inthiscoun-1 ty and district, his wise counsels and able leadership frequently holding it together when internal dissensions must have destroyed it but for his influence.The original standard chain authorized by the act of Congress of May 18, 1797, made for the purpose of executing surveys of the public lands in the Northwestern country, will tie exhibited at the World's Fair.The only man in the world who lives in a house of copper is an iron manufacturer named N. Foul son, whose unique residence stands at the corner ol Eighty-ninth street and the shore road in South Brooklyn.The Humane Society of Detroit has placed little tubs tilled with water about the streets ol the city for dogs to drink out of.Four men in every six use tobacco.
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Earlington Bee
Earlington, Kentucky, US
Thu, Aug 25, 1892
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