Ross Bull: A Busy Shoemaker
Ross Bull was another early settler and tradesman who helped to make Port Carbon. Born in Chester county, he came to the village in 1832 when the town was in its infancy. He opened a shoemaker shop and general shoe store at Second and Market Sts., which in its early days was a busy place, as he employed as high as six and eight shoemakers at one time.. Bull's shop became and for many years was the Mecca for all Port Carbon. With wooden plans erected as seats on both sides of the outside of the building, it became the lounging place of old and young. Here national, state and local political and other questions of moment were discussed and determined, Mr. Bull being acceded as the final word in all discussions. Here the cricket club met to discuss games and plays, and every question of importance to the town was thoroughly threshed out at this shop.
Mr. Bull was a man of religious turn of mind and was a consistent member and one of the organizers of the Methodist church of Port Carbon. He was a man of firm conviction and having once fully debated a question in his own mind and having reached a conclusion, he was immovable. He was also very methodical in his every day life and for many years kept a diary of events in the town. These diaries, had they been properly preserved, would today prove a valuable link between the past of the town and up to the date of his death. One particular feature of this diary is recalled. A son in law of his, James Hess, while out gunning one Sunday, was accidentally shot and killed. This fact was noted in a diary and was bordered by heavy black lines, while below was added the words—"The result of desecrating the Sabbath."
During the war Mr. Bull was a most staunch supporter of the Union and never lost faith in the ultimate triumph of the Union army. When the village was incorporated into a borough, Mr. Bull was elected the first Chief Burgess, a position he held, with the exception of the year 1855, when Henry Guiterman was elected up to the time if his death. He decided many disputes while Justice of the Peace, and in every case used his best endeavors to bring the disputants together without sending the case to court. He was a man honored and respected by all for his integrity and straightforwardness. He detested sham and had no time for the man who regarded religion or law lightly. He died in 1892, revered by all who knew him, at the ripe age of 84 years. William "Slug" Thomas, residing on Third Street, is a great-great grandson of Ross Bull.
In this connection it may be mentioned Mr. Bull had one honor conferred upon him no other Schuylkill countian ever had. His name was presented before a Republican National Convention as a candidate for President. This nomination was made by the late W.J. Whitehouse, Esq.,, at the Chicago convention when Garfield was made the nominee. Whitehouse became disgusted at the course pursued by the late Senator M.S. Quay, and in a fir of resentment nominated "Hon. Ross Bull of Port Carbon."
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Ross Bull was another early settler and tradesman who helped to make Port Carbon. Born in Chester county, he came to the village in 1832 when the town was in its infancy. He opened a shoemaker shop and general shoe store at Second and Market Sts., which in its early days was a busy place, as he employed as high as six and eight shoemakers at one time.. Bull's shop became and for many years was the Mecca for all Port Carbon. With wooden plans erected as seats on both sides of the outside of the building, it became the lounging place of old and young. Here national, state and local political and other questions of moment were discussed and determined, Mr. Bull being acceded as the final word in all discussions. Here the cricket club met to discuss games and plays, and every question of importance to the town was thoroughly threshed out at this shop.
Mr. Bull was a man of religious turn of mind and was a consistent member and one of the organizers of the Methodist church of Port Carbon. He was a man of firm conviction and having once fully debated a question in his own mind and having reached a conclusion, he was immovable. He was also very methodical in his every day life and for many years kept a diary of events in the town. These diaries, had they been properly preserved, would today prove a valuable link between the past of the town and up to the date of his death. One particular feature of this diary is recalled. A son in law of his, James Hess, while out gunning one Sunday, was accidentally shot and killed. This fact was noted in a diary and was bordered by heavy black lines, while below was added the words—"The result of desecrating the Sabbath."
During the war Mr. Bull was a most staunch supporter of the Union and never lost faith in the ultimate triumph of the Union army. When the village was incorporated into a borough, Mr. Bull was elected the first Chief Burgess, a position he held, with the exception of the year 1855, when Henry Guiterman was elected up to the time if his death. He decided many disputes while Justice of the Peace, and in every case used his best endeavors to bring the disputants together without sending the case to court. He was a man honored and respected by all for his integrity and straightforwardness. He detested sham and had no time for the man who regarded religion or law lightly. He died in 1892, revered by all who knew him, at the ripe age of 84 years. William "Slug" Thomas, residing on Third Street, is a great-great grandson of Ross Bull.
In this connection it may be mentioned Mr. Bull had one honor conferred upon him no other Schuylkill countian ever had. His name was presented before a Republican National Convention as a candidate for President. This nomination was made by the late W.J. Whitehouse, Esq.,, at the Chicago convention when Garfield was made the nominee. Whitehouse became disgusted at the course pursued by the late Senator M.S. Quay, and in a fir of resentment nominated "Hon. Ross Bull of Port Carbon."
This bio was provided by K Measel
Ross Bull: A Busy Shoemaker
Ross Bull was another early settler and tradesman who helped to make Port Carbon. Born in Chester county, he came to the village in 1832 when the town was in its infancy. He opened a shoemaker shop and general shoe store at Second and Market Sts., which in its early days was a busy place, as he employed as high as six and eight shoemakers at one time.. Bull's shop became and for many years was the Mecca for all Port Carbon. With wooden plans erected as seats on both sides of the outside of the building, it became the lounging place of old and young. Here national, state and local political and other questions of moment were discussed and determined, Mr. Bull being acceded as the final word in all discussions. Here the cricket club met to discuss games and plays, and every question of importance to the town was thoroughly threshed out at this shop.
Mr. Bull was a man of religious turn of mind and was a consistent member and one of the organizers of the Methodist church of Port Carbon. He was a man of firm conviction and having once fully debated a question in his own mind and having reached a conclusion, he was immovable. He was also very methodical in his every day life and for many years kept a diary of events in the town. These diaries, had they been properly preserved, would today prove a valuable link between the past of the town and up to the date of his death. One particular feature of this diary is recalled. A son in law of his, James Hess, while out gunning one Sunday, was accidentally shot and killed. This fact was noted in a diary and was bordered by heavy black lines, while below was added the words—"The result of desecrating the Sabbath."
During the war Mr. Bull was a most staunch supporter of the Union and never lost faith in the ultimate triumph of the Union army. When the village was incorporated into a borough, Mr. Bull was elected the first Chief Burgess, a position he held, with the exception of the year 1855, when Henry Guiterman was elected up to the time if his death. He decided many disputes while Justice of the Peace, and in every case used his best endeavors to bring the disputants together without sending the case to court. He was a man honored and respected by all for his integrity and straightforwardness. He detested sham and had no time for the man who regarded religion or law lightly. He died in 1892, revered by all who knew him, at the ripe age of 84 years. William "Slug" Thomas, residing on Third Street, is a great-great grandson of Ross Bull.
In this connection it may be mentioned Mr. Bull had one honor conferred upon him no other Schuylkill countian ever had. His name was presented before a Republican National Convention as a candidate for President. This nomination was made by the late W.J. Whitehouse, Esq.,, at the Chicago convention when Garfield was made the nominee. Whitehouse became disgusted at the course pursued by the late Senator M.S. Quay, and in a fir of resentment nominated "Hon. Ross Bull of Port Carbon."
This bio was provided by K Measel
Ross Bull was another early settler and tradesman who helped to make Port Carbon. Born in Chester county, he came to the village in 1832 when the town was in its infancy. He opened a shoemaker shop and general shoe store at Second and Market Sts., which in its early days was a busy place, as he employed as high as six and eight shoemakers at one time.. Bull's shop became and for many years was the Mecca for all Port Carbon. With wooden plans erected as seats on both sides of the outside of the building, it became the lounging place of old and young. Here national, state and local political and other questions of moment were discussed and determined, Mr. Bull being acceded as the final word in all discussions. Here the cricket club met to discuss games and plays, and every question of importance to the town was thoroughly threshed out at this shop.
Mr. Bull was a man of religious turn of mind and was a consistent member and one of the organizers of the Methodist church of Port Carbon. He was a man of firm conviction and having once fully debated a question in his own mind and having reached a conclusion, he was immovable. He was also very methodical in his every day life and for many years kept a diary of events in the town. These diaries, had they been properly preserved, would today prove a valuable link between the past of the town and up to the date of his death. One particular feature of this diary is recalled. A son in law of his, James Hess, while out gunning one Sunday, was accidentally shot and killed. This fact was noted in a diary and was bordered by heavy black lines, while below was added the words—"The result of desecrating the Sabbath."
During the war Mr. Bull was a most staunch supporter of the Union and never lost faith in the ultimate triumph of the Union army. When the village was incorporated into a borough, Mr. Bull was elected the first Chief Burgess, a position he held, with the exception of the year 1855, when Henry Guiterman was elected up to the time if his death. He decided many disputes while Justice of the Peace, and in every case used his best endeavors to bring the disputants together without sending the case to court. He was a man honored and respected by all for his integrity and straightforwardness. He detested sham and had no time for the man who regarded religion or law lightly. He died in 1892, revered by all who knew him, at the ripe age of 84 years. William "Slug" Thomas, residing on Third Street, is a great-great grandson of Ross Bull.
In this connection it may be mentioned Mr. Bull had one honor conferred upon him no other Schuylkill countian ever had. His name was presented before a Republican National Convention as a candidate for President. This nomination was made by the late W.J. Whitehouse, Esq.,, at the Chicago convention when Garfield was made the nominee. Whitehouse became disgusted at the course pursued by the late Senator M.S. Quay, and in a fir of resentment nominated "Hon. Ross Bull of Port Carbon."
This bio was provided by K Measel
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