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JOHN M. VICTORY
A Sketch of One of Hopkins County's Most Successful Young Men
John M. VICTORY was born in Evansville in 1861. At the age of twelve years he moved with
his parents to Earlington, and has been a resident of that thriving town since that time.
His earlier days were spent at school, where he diligently applied himself and received a
good business education. Before fully entering into manhood he became a salesman in the
St. Bernard store, and was speedily promoted until he was selected as the head clerk of
the grocery department. His business qualifications and his affability built up that trade
enormously. Failing health necessitated a resignation, and he accepted a position as
traveling salesman for a Louisville grocery which position he filled for one year.
In December, 1890, he opened his present place of business. His popularity always obvious
by the people of Earlington, spread throughout the district. From a small and well
selected stock of groceries, his stock was increased, his store enlarged and he is now
compelled to use two large warehouses in addition. His stock now embraces gents furnishing
goods, clothing, shoes, hats, caps, jewelry, etc. He is also the only merchant in Hopkins
county who is licensed to sell pistols and other similar weapons. Mr. VICTORY's store
is a bee hive, and his salesmen are kept continuously busy supplying the wants of his
numerous customers. The people of Earlington point with pardonable pride to this store,
and a common expression in Earlington when anything is desired, is "If it is in the
town, VICTORY has got it."
In politics Mr. VICTORY is an uncompromising Democrat and has always been considered one
of the leaders in Hopkins county. He is a hard worker, and nothing delights him more than
to be active in a friend's behalf. He is, however, conservative and counts his
thousands of friends from all parties. Such men as John M. VICTORY always succeed for the
reason that they merit success.
Mr. VICTORY was for a number of years the regular Earlington correspondent of this paper,
and in a special article he agitated the new Courthouse question to the extent as to carry
the impression that Earlington would build a handsome "temple of justice"
without expense to the county. His article fanned new vigor into Madisonville and the
county, and the result is we will soon have a structure of which any city could be proud.
On account of this gentleman's untiring energy for the Democratic party in the last
campaign, coupled with the fact that he is heartily endorsed by all the leading Democrats
of Earlington and prominent men in national politics, it is generally conceded that he
will be the next Postmaster without opposition. (Source: Madisonville (Ky.) Hustler, Fri.,
Feb. 24, 1893) note: an etched portrait accompanys this article. prb