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wore early settler* of Kentucky, and emigrated fmni Virginia in the old pioneer day*. The •ubjeetof this sketch-wa* educated in the common schools of Springfield, and about I8t7 he entered the boot and shoe establishment of Cunningham A Peters. He afterward entered thelarge dry goods house of Leuchman, Mourning A Cunningham. In 1 HtK) he purchased Mr. Mourn ipg’s interest, and until 1878 the house was known as lrachman it Cunningham. It afterward became l^euehman, Cunningham A* McElrov, ami then again was known as W. H. Is'^chnian A Co. until 1888. In tlie latter part of tliat year it went under the style of Cunningham, Medley Co., and in 1894 it was changed to its present name.Mr. Cnnningbam lias been au honor ami credit to the town of Springfield jn many ways. Since 1892 he has been u director in the First National Hank of Springfield, and was chairman of the Board ol Trustees from 1892 to 1895. He married Mias Bet tie Bullock, of Springfield, who U related to the late well-known jurist. Judge Bullock, of Louisville. They have four children, three boys and oneK'rf- ’ .U. J. DUtCCAWas bom in, Ilt;eliamu, Ky., April 1, 1855, but has lived most of his life iff Washington County. He ia a ,#on of W. II. and Mary Duvidsou Duncan. His grandfiUher, Thomas I hi mu u, was one of the earliest, wealthiest, ami most prominent settlers in Nelson County. His grandfather, (ieorge Davidson, was a prominent und early settler of Washington.Comity. His ancestors, both paternal ami maternal, were of Scotch-Irish descent.Mr. Duucmi wgs educated iu the common school* of Washington County, and his first busiuess venture was that of Assistant Postmaster of Npriugfield under Jas. P. Calhoun, which terminated in 1874. He then entered the establishment of licachmau iV Cuuniog-haui, dry goods, and remuined until 1880. Iu the latter year he entered the house of W. H. Ix-aehmau A Co., where ho stayed until 1888. He waa a partner, afterward, of Cunoinghnm, Medley A On. In 1894 he liecamc Mr. Cun- . niugham’* sole partner. It can be said of Mr. Duucun that, when lie began life, he was a poor boy, and by diligeoce, coupled with economy and frugality, he was sooti able to feel himself in a condition where he was prepared, with his worldly goods, for a raiuv day. He deserves much commendation for hi- success in life, amiVivw in Iron I «i Hoirl on t'mney Ulaml. loohtu* trow Tttmwi HliLia to-day one of the most public-spirited ami (wipular known gentlemen in Washington Comity. He is a member of high standing iu the Preshytcriau Church, and was several timesCUNNINGHAM A DUNCAN.The above large bouse was established iu 1894 by Messrs. lt;'uuningbam A Duncan, two of the 11io*i enterprising artd, you might say, Im-tling business men of Springfield. The entire block, of wiiich they arc partly occupying, cost 9^1,00(1. The interior of the bouse i* in keeping with modern elegance and convenience*.A vory I urge and com preheosi ve stock is kept always on hand, which embraces all of tbc most modern style* and patterns of velvets, silks, dress good*, cashmeres, white good*,-prints, and domestics of every kind and quality, novelties in embroideries, ribbons, laccs. and nil kinds of neck wear; etc. Boots and shoes I rom the-prin-ci|Nil manufacturers of the Kast an* kept in large quantities to suit all classes of trade. A large Slock of notions, gents’ furnishing good* and clothing as \Viil be found anywhere else can be sci-u to an advantage here. They endeavor to supply the wants nnd -give entire satisfaction to each anti every customer.They are Uien well known for fair dealing-.ami it would lie advantageous to any purchaser to first give them a call, lrefore purchasing else where. I could continue in this descriptive strain . at length, but 1 think I have explained Lo the reader the many advantage* this firm offer* to the purchaser, ami will make a final request, that in order to show my statement, that they rail and ex-u mi in- for fidnwlvw i lie correctness of this siutewcui.A. t'UNMNUllAVI,The senior member of the above firm. WM born July 1, l8|«i, in Wnshiugtou County, Ky., and is the sou of C. T. and Itels-eca OButt Cunningham. His father was born in Wasbiugton County, Ky., ami his mother was a native uf Woodford County, Ky. Theyare both of Scotch-Irish deseent. Mr. Cuuuinghani’s forefather*elected a trustee of three terms clerk ol I iimun married Miss Mary ( comes, from the handsome and that nniiie Thev have two boysand was for In 1879 Mr. . x^farlta, whoWATERS A BROWNE.lt; ne of the most com pie meut of its kind to be lucky is that ok druggistshave the pleasure ot entering a more complete ami attractive store. By assiduous care it lias gradually Imwii built tip until now it is one of the most prominent drug stores in Washington County. They manufacture tlieir own essences, tincture*, extracts, etc,, so that purity is guaranteed, iiud being thorough, efficient chemists, their establishment is espeeiuily suited for the Com pounding' of physicians’ prescriptions. Their store i* neat Iy*iit ted up with glass coses,containing drugs, proprietary medicines, with pharmacy at fear id the store. Thev carry a full line of toilet articles, perfume* and’ soaps. Recognizing too the responsibility attached to the com pound-tog °C physicians’ prescriptions and of family recipes, they are prepared to fill orders iu a prompt aud accurate manner. They have a large stock of imported and domestic cigar*, paints, oils, and requisite articles generally in use in a drug store. Mr. Waters is one of the best ami most efficient men in liia line to be found anv where. Mr. Browne is an elegant aud courteous gentleman, who number* his frg mls by the thousands.
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Springfield News Leader
Springfield, Kentucky, US
Thu, Jun 04, 1896
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