M. C. SCOTT A Struggle for Health-Wins a Spite of Fate-A Successful BusinessMan As transcribed by Charmaine Keith (charmain@southwind.net) 28 January 1999 --------------------------------------------------------------------- KSGENWEB INTERNET GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY COPYRIGHT NOTICE: In keeping with the KSGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Any other use, including publication, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission by electronic, mechanical, or other means requires the written approval of the file's author. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Peabody News 1901 The world owes no man anything, and the sooner a young man realizes this fact the better for him. Matthew C. Scott was born in Canada about forty-seven years ago. When a boy he resolved that he would master whatever he undertook. He learned the barber's trade, soon become an expert and them a professor of criniculture and abscission. In January 1876, he came to Peabody and began the practice of his profession, and was very successful. In 1878 he concluded it was not good for a man to live alone and was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Anna Knox, of this city. Two children have blessed this union-Miss Carrie Melvina Grace Scott and Eugene Clair Scott, both of whom are at home and able assistants to their father and mother. About eight years ago, Mr. Scott was compelled to abandon his profession through ill health. He went to Arkansas and Texas and spent two years in search of health. Six years ago, finding no relief, he returned to Peabody, where he landed with $4 in his pocket and over $400 in debt, and unable to walk. Mr. Scott wasted no time in moans or wailings. He immediately started the foundation of the business, which today is the pride of Peabody-The Diamond Bakery and Confectionery. The success of this establishment has been phenomenal, but it was accomplished through hard work and close application. About two months ago he began the wholesale manufacture of ginger snaps and candy. And we are glad to announce that success has crowned his efforts, and the Scott gingersnap has come to stay. He enjoys a large business and is determined to merit it. The financial success of Mr. Scott is an object lesson to every man. Be honest in your dealings and thorough in your work and success will smile on you. Mr. Scott is so well known to the people of Peabody that word of praise availeth naught, but candor compels us to say that Mr. Scott is one of a few self-made men that we regard as a true man-he is honest, industrious and civil. It is needless to say that Mrs. Scott has been a faithful helpmate and a true wife to her husband in his struggle for fortune.