Governor Daniel D. T. Farnsworth of Upshur County, W. Va.
Description:
This photo is related to the portraits grouped in A&M 4354.The logo of the photography studio, Partridge and Critcherson Photographic Artists of Wheeling, is printed on the reverse side of the photograph. The politician depicted is also identified in pencil on the reverse side.The photography logo reads:"PARTRIDGE & CRITCHERSON,Photographic Artists,117 Main St., Wheeling, W. Va,Photographic Albumsin great variety.Copies can be obtained within one year."
'Wilson needs Watson;' Born 1864, Marion County, Watson was an Army Lt. Colonel during Worls War I. He served as United States Senator for West Virginia(Democrat), 1911-1913, finishing the term of Stephen Elkins. Watson lost the 1918 senatorial election to Nathan Goff Jr.
'Former Senator, Clarence W. Watson of Fairmont; photo taken when he served as Lt. Col. in first World War; deceased (1864-1941); one of leading industrialists in Northern W. Va.; (family connection to C.E. Smith)'