E. W. Grove- Honors Component Edwin Wiley Grove was born in Whiteville, Hardeman County, TN. He is the son of James Henry and Mary Jane Harris Grove. Both of his parents were natives of Virginia; as a Confederate soldier, his father served with General Nathan B. Forrest. After Grove went to a local school, he went to Memphis to study pharmacy. In 1880 he established his own pharmacy in Paris, TN. Edwin Wiley Grove Timeline These are some of the most important accomplishments that have occurred in or after his life. 1850- Edwin Grove was born in Whiteville, Hardeman County, Tennessee, on December 27 1874- He came to Paris and became a clerk in a drug store for A.B. Mitchum and Dr. S.H. Caldwell. 1877 through 1878- He created Ferrine, Quinine, …show more content…
Grove personally fixed the site for the Grove High School and convinced T.P. Jernigan to donate 17 ½ acres on Jernigan Heights (formerly known as McCampbell Heights, the highest point in West Tennessee, for the school’s campus; the cornerstone for E.W. Grove-Henry County High School was laid in a Masonic Ceremony on June 26 following a parade from downtown Paris and was reported as a great day for Henry County; the school opened in September in the City Hall’s library and council room until Grove Tower, the school’s first building was completed; the school was the first privately endowed public high school in Tennessee; Clovis and Ashley Chappell were brothers and the school’s first co-principals” In 1907 Grove provided uniforms for the first football team. (Their field was donated by Col. O.C. Barton “Barton Field”) 1908 music, history, English, Latin, Greek, French, German, geography, geology, physiology, and physics were taught at Grove High School;1908 music, history, English, Latin, Greek, French, German, geography, geology, physiology, and physics were taught at Grove High School. By 1910 the Paris Medicine Co. produced the following products: Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic, Grove’s Chronic Chill Cure, Dr. Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil, Laxative Bromo Quinine, Grove’s Black Root Liver Pills, Grove’s Baby Bowel Remedy, Grove’s Worm Syrup, Pazo Ointment for piles, Grove’s Shave-Ease, Grove’s New Discovery for Catarrh, Grove’s Common-Sense Nasal Douche, Febriline or Syrup of Quinine, Concentrated Febriline, Grove’s Tasteless Quinine and
many problems faced by the nation during his time and set standards by which we still follow
... middle of paper ... ... But more than anything, I believe, his contribution to society has been his legacy of service to others and the commitment to social justice for communities fighting against inequalities. References Ferris, Susan & Sandoval, Ricardo (1998).
his own defeat, he was a brave and good leader, and had more than his
his personality and became a model citizen. Serving in prison was a critical moment in shaping
In conclusion, Winston Churchill was a confident and big achiever. His life started out bumpy but he knew his worth so he was able to overcome the challenges. Winston Churchill took on similar roles of his father but he did not have his support. He was able to explore and experience things that not everyone was able to do back in his time. Although some people did not want him to become a prime minister, he kept pushing to be the best. Two of his biggest achievements were becoming the Prime Minister of Britain and leading Britain to victory in World War II. His literary works caught a lot of people’s attention as well. Many people were able to purchase his famous book titled, “The Second World War”. He was praised by many people for his great achievements. Winston Churchill’s braveness and leadership is what made him successful.
Edwin Wiley Grove (Portrait of him above), also known as E.W. Grove was born on December 27, 1850. He was born in Whiteville, TN which is in Hardeman County. Grove was the son of James Henry and Mary Jane Harris Grove who were both natives of Virginia. Grove had 3 kids with a woman, Alice Gertrude, who were named Hallett, Edwin, and Helen. Sources say it is still a mystery to why he and his family moved here to Paris, TN in 1824. When Grove moved to Paris in 1824 he received a job opportunity as a clerk at a drugstore owned by Dr. Samuel Houston Caldwell.
the legacy he left behind, and how when he died the country was never the
When asked about Abraham Lincoln’s greatest accomplishment in the Civil War, most people would probably say “freeing the slaves”. While it is true, President Lincoln did have a lot to do with the emancipation of over millions of slaves, that is not necessarily his “greatest accomplishment”. Over the course of many years, President Abraham Lincoln made several significant contributions to the American Civil War.
was very involved in the public and even helped some campaigns in his time . Over all
...f the most prestigious acts for American equality. He was a determined, charismatic man who used good to fight evil despite the anguish. He never gave up on the nonviolent techniques he studied on Gandhi. After his death there were many breakthroughs in civil rights. He may not have been alive to see the promised land, but in many aspects he brought the country there. He like many before him paid the ultimate price for his devotion to righteousness, "If physical death is the price that I must pay to free my white brothers and sisters from a permanent death of the spirit, then nothing can be more redemptive."
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The part of his life that I admire most is his childhood and his perseverance. Despite his struggles early on in life he was determined to overcome his struggles with his studies and schooling. Even though he had very little in the way of formal education he did not let this stand in his way of learning. He overcame these obstacles and acquired such a love for reading. His perseverance and commitment is what I feel put him on the path to becoming one of the most important inventors of all time.
improve the health or lives of his fellow citizens. The main reason he took such a strong
The rise from the poor boy in Scotland to the second richest man in America. He had plenty of initiative and persevered throughout his life to become what he wanted to be. He retired as one of the most respected men in the world, and he will be in the history books forever.
...large step towards world peace, thus this is way I believe he was an effective visionary leader.