From: Sherri Hall [ldrbelties@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 9:02 AM To: KY-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: NEWS.HarrisonCountyCourier2Feb-2 Mar1889 >From a microfilm owned by Charles Feix, Cynthiana, KY 2002-3 Loaned to Col. Doug Harper, Biloxi, MS, for extraction of data of interest to him. Finished in Aug 2003 Guide to contents: Frequency: Weekly Published: Saturday Master Neg. # S/99-151 July: 21, 28 August: 4, 11, 18, 25 September: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October: 4, 13, 20, 27 November: 3, 17 December:22 Issues starting with October 13, has date and issue numbers out of sequence, with no issues number 4 & 5 Issue not published November 24 Issues missing: Nov 10, Dec 1, 8, 15. Subscription price $1.00 per annum Office on North Main Street Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 23 Pg.1 Col. 5 News from Adjoining Counties Fayette Married in Lexington, F. L. Clements and Lizzie C. Umpton Mrs. James Scully died suddenly in Lexington Monday morning. On Keene Pike, Allen B. Duncan, aged 31 years Frank O'Toole, aged 22 years died in Lexington. He was eldest son of John O'Toole, formerly engaged in marble business. Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 23 Pg.1 Col. 6 News from Adjoining Counties (continued) Scott Thomas Taylor died in Georgetown under mysterious circumstances. He had about $50 which he lost gambling. That evening he gave his trunk and contents to a negro man, saying he would not need them, as he was going to Cincinnati. Next day he was groaning and vomiting in his room and died soon after. A half empty bottle of rat poison was found on his table. One of his legs was cut by cars last May and he had been in bad health ever since. Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 23 Pg.4 Col. 2 Neighborhood News Leesburg John Moore of Centerville, and Miss Jennie, daughter of John A. Shropshire, were married Wednesday. To the memory of little Mary, only daughter of J. S. and Sallie Bishop, who died of pneumonia, near Leesburg, January 26th, 1889 aged one year, three months and two days. Funeral services were conducted at Silas Church by Rev. Dr. Geo. Varden. Burial in Jacksonville Cemetery, Monday, January 28th. The death of this little darling was peculiarly sad, for so many hopes and loves were bound up in its tender life. Born on 26 inst. to the wife of Pete Younger, twin boys. Harrison County Courier Saturday 9 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 24 Pg.1 Col. 2 The scheme to manufacture ice has fallen through. The daily consumption has been found to be insufficient to warrant the erection of the works. Died: Mrs. Caroline Smith died Tuesday, aged 62 years. She was widow of a Confederate solider, who was killed at Chicamauga in Capt. Ben Desha's company. She was mother of Mrs. Clay Pullum. Harrison County Courier Saturday 9 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 24 Pg.1 Col. 3 Matrimonial Miss Bessie Frazer, daughter of Capt. J. N. Frazer, will be married on February 27, to John Garnett, son of Wm. Garnett. Elder Geo. T. Walden, who was formerly pastor of the Christian Church at Indian Creek, married on Dec. 12th to Miss Alice Burko, in Melbourne, Australia. In leaving Melbourne seven years ago to come to the United States to educate himself for the ministry, Mr. Walden made a noble sacrifice in breaking the engagement with Miss Burko, in order to leave her fancy free during his long absence. But absence did not conquer love, but made their young hearts grow fonder. So, after graduating from the Bible College of the Kentucky University, he returned to his native land, where he again met his lady love, and their fondest hopes were consumated. Electric Light at Last A company organized, and to be incorporated Deliverance has come! Cynthiana will undoubtedly have Electric Light Works. On last Tuesday evening the Cynthiana Electric Light Company was organized, by the combination of a number of our best citizens. The capital stock of the company is $15,000. Among the gentlemen interested are Wm. Addams, W. T. Lafferty, F. M. Cosby, N. W. Frazer, J. T. Simon, J. T. Hedges, J. S. Withers, T. J. Megibben, Jno. W. Mattox, J. F. Musselman, Lewis Lebus, J. I. Blanton and others. Articles of incorporation have been filed, and in a few weeks the company will be ready for work. Beyond all doubt the Council will at its next meeting pass an ordinance requiring the city to be illuminated with Electric light. This franchise will be sufficient to guarantee the company success, and immediate arrangements will be made for the erection of the works. The introduction of Electric light will be both a novelty and a convenience and its inauguration will assist our city to the "boom" she so badly needs. Harrison County Courier Saturday 9 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 24 Pg.1 Col. 4 Neighborhood News Ruddell's Mills. Miss Anna Ballinger's school closed here last week. John Grimes is very low with black erysipelas. Leesburg Ratio Ryels, of Jacksoinville, aged about 20 years, and quite a nice young man, died on Thursday last, with fever. This makes the second son of Mr. Ryels' that has died in the last few years that was just verging into manhood. Died - At her home in Vinita, Indian Territory, Mrs. Nat Skinner, with cerebral spinal meningitis. She only lived four days after taken sick. She was the wife of Nat Skinner, Jr. who moved from this section when a child, something over thirty years ago. Ira Holland, who lived with them, said she was a most excellent lady. . Harrison County Courier Saturday 16 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 25 Pg.1 Col. 3 Matrimonial O. L. Ballinger, of Lair, and Miss Helen Zoller, of this city, will be wed on the 20th. On February 3rd, at the residence of Chas. Waits, of Indian Creek neighborhood the following nuptials occurred: B. E. Hilen, of Broadwell, a widower, to Miss Mattie Waits; Windsor Riley to Miss Bettie Waits; Elmer Waits to Miss Sallie Mullins. The first two brides and the last groom are children of Mr. Chas. Waits. The marriages all occurring on the same day, at the same time, made the incident remarkable. If the several pairs have the success and happiness in life that their many friends wish them their's will indeed be a happy one. The following has been received: Mr. & Mrs. S. Williams request the presence at the marriage of their niece, Ella T. Howe, To Ben M. Frisbie, at their residence Wednesday, February 20, 1889 at 10:30 a.m. Cynthiana, KY. Harrison County Courier Saturday 16 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 25 Pg.1 Col. 4 Died On Saturday morning, of paralysis of the brain, Capt. Frank Adams, aged about 50 years. He was a well known and popular man, and fought valiantly in the "late unpleasantness." Burial took place Sunday afternoon. John C. Craig, Sr. died at his home in the county, Friday morning, in the 86th year of his age. He leaves a wife, who is his junior ten years, and three sons Messrs. Will and James Craig, well known farmers of this county and Frank Craig the popular distiller at Berry. The deceased about four years ago celebrated his golden wedding, and was probably one of the oldest married men in the county. He leaves his family in good circumstances, owning about 500 to 600 acres of the best land in Harrison County. His remains were placed in the vault at Battle Grove Saturday. The six pall-bearers P. C. Ammerman, Geo. Craig, W. H. Craig, Jos. Craig, Jr. and Frank Craig, Jr. were all grandsons of the deceased, save Mr. Ammerman who is a grand-son-in-law. (Draws his own pension. Long article about a fellow from Mexican war who was supposed to be dead. When his wife applied for pension based on his service it was found that he was drawing a pension in VA with a new wife and two children. His name of Major. John Franklin who lived some three miles from Williamstown about 25 years ago. He moved to Lewis county and sold stock in Cynthiana. Then disappeared and a body was identified as him from the Licking River. DH) Harrison County Courier Saturday 16 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 25 Pg.4 Col. 2 Neighborhood News Leesburg Married- Mr. Cooney Henderson and Miss Dora Welch. Miss Sallie Corbin and Mr. Bedford, of Missouri, were married in Cincinnati last week and went direct to Missouri, where they will reside in the future. We unintentionally failed to note the marriage of Wm. Grunnell, of Scott County, to Miss Maggie, daughter of the late Thos. Shields, some two weeks ago. Ruddell's Mills Mr. L. Ballinger has rented Mr. Jas. Tate's farm near Shawhan. Miss Iva Shaw, of Harrison, was the guest of Miss Dixie Knight, the past week. Mrs. Jas. Vice and G. A. Harper attended the reception at Harpers Bros. Tuesday night. Mr. & Mrs. Lea Harper, Misses Lizzie Collins and Lucy Harper and Mr. O. L. Ballinger, spent from Saturday till Monday at Mr. Jas. Vice's in Winchester. Connersville Died-On the 7th inst., at his home two miles east of here. Mr. John Craig, aged 86 years. He is the father of F. G. Craig of Berry and James and Wm. Craig Sr. of this vicinity. Berry Mrs. Patton and daughter, Miss Mattie, left Monday for California, their future home. Harrison County Courier Saturday 23 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 26 Pg.1 Col.2 Matrimonial Mr. C. S. Lydick will wed Miss Barker, of Missouri, on the 27th inst. Mr. Joe Sallinger, of Paris, will wed Miss Tillie Altschueler, of Louisville, March 20th. Marriage licenses granted: O. L. Ballinger and Helen Zoller; Hansan Harney and Mentie Brinker. S. M. Lyter and Miss Eliza Smith; B. M. Frisbie and Ellan T. Howe; Joe Elliott and Lucy Garnett; Henry Vernard and Mary Ellen McGrath. At the residence of the bride's mother, on Wednesday laast, Miss Helen Zoller and Orie L. Ballinger. The nuptial consummation of a more popular couple never occurred, and it happiness and prosperity attends them in the same abundance as good wishes, their life will indeed be a happy one. In Cincinnati, on Tuesday morning, Miss Maymie Spohn and Harry C. Veach. The bride is the daughter of the well-known butcher, Jno. Spohn, and is a pretty and accomplished young lady. The groom is the son of Grundy Veach, a farmer, and is a clever and industrious young man. The couple will return today and will reside with the groom's parents. Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at the Ashland House, Lexington, Mr. R. A. Rose of Winchester and Miss Mace M. King, of this city, were joined in the holy bond of wedlock. Mr. Rose is connected with the Central Hotel at Winchester, and is well known here. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Raymond in his usual beautiful and impressive manner. On Wednesday, Feb 20th at 10:30 a.m. at the residence of Mr. S. Williams, on Court Street, Mr. Ben M. Frisbie, of Spencer, Montgomery County, to Miss Ella T. Howe. The bride wore an elegant costume of zinc-blue broadcloth, with hat to match. The attendants were Mr. Lee Frisbie and Miss Jennie Sparks, Mr. W. H. Howe and Miss Anna Sparks. Eld. J. B. Greenwade of Mt. Sterling Christian Church officiated. Among those present from a distance were: Mr. & Mrs. Sam Shout and son; Mrs. John Howe and son; Mrs. Tom Martin and daughter of Paris, KY; Miss Henrietta Howe; Mr.& Mrs. Richard Sparks; Misses Anna and Jennie Sparks, Lair, KY; Mr. Lee Frisbie, Mt. Sterling, KY. Harrison County Courier Saturday 23 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 26 Pg.1 Col.3 Died Bishop Holland N. McTyre, President of the trustees of Vanderbilt University and senior bishop of the M. E. Church South, died at his residence in Nashville, Friday, Feb 15th, at 65 years of age. Charles E. Haviland, at his home 784 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY Feb. 17th 1889. He was born in the city of New York, November 12th, 1814, and was an uncle of the Havilands of this county, and no family could more lament the death of one whom they so much revered. On Tuesday, of spinal meningitis, Nathan Prouse, aged 18 years. Burial was held Wednesday at Battle Grove. Harrison County Courier Saturday 23 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 26 Pg.4 Col. 2 Neighborhood News Tricum Born - On the 18th inst. To the wife of A. J. Tucker a girl. Died-Mrs. Jennie Kendal and little babe, wife and child of Mr. Pat Kendal, brother of the Deputy Sheriff W. A. Kendal. Mrs. Kendal was a most estimable lady, and a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. She was buried near Mt. Zion. Ruddell's Mills Mr. J. L. Harper killed seven wild ducks out of a flock of eight at one shot. Mr. G. A. Harper, of Winchester, made a business trip to our neighborhood this week. Miss Lizzie Collins, of Paris, visited friends and relatives in the neighborhood a few days the past week. Mrs. Vine Wills, of Columbus, IN, and Mrs Iva Milam, of Birmingham, AL, were in attendance at their father's funeral Monday. Died-After a brief illness from pneumonia, Mr. Paris Howard, a highly respected citizen of this place, on Saturday last, aged about 70 years. Ten children survive, his wife and a son having died within the past five months. He belongs to the Howard Family of Kentucky, note for their great height - the highest being 6 feet 11 inches - average height upwards of 6 feet. He was a member of the Christian Church for 35 years and an honest upright man, and will be sadly missed by all. Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 27 Pg.1 Col. 2 Assassinated On Saturday night a atrocious murder occurred on Main street in Paris, when Jas. Abnee was assassinated by Pat Hunt. Abnee was the chief witness in the case of Hunt's wife accused of the murder of Rick Thomas several years ago, when Hunt's wife was sent to the penitentiary. The following is a report of the coroner's jury: We, the jury, find that the dead body now before us, is that of James Abnee, of Bourbon county, KY who came to his death from the effect of a gun-shot wound through the chest, on the night of Feb. 24th, 1889. The said wound being caused from a pistol in the hands of Pat Hunt; further, that we believe it to be a cold-blooded and unprovoked assassination, from testimony before us. Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 27 Pg.1 Col. 3 Born To wife of Horace Collins, of Paris (Flora Tucker) a son. To wife of Jas. Desha, on 22nd, a son. Matrimonial Miss maggie Gehr, of Berry, and Frank Fisher, of Lenoxburg, were married last week. On March 12th, Miss Emma Hutton, of Berry, and E. W. Clifford, assistant postmaster of this city, will be married. At Christ Church, Lexington, Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m., Harry R. Whittmore and Miss Lucile Lindner, the sweet singer, were wed. At the residence of R. J. Rees, Mr. Geo. Wilson to Miss anna Mullens, Rev. Benton officiating, on the 24th. Attendants - L. M. Florence and Miss E. A. McCauley. On Wednesday evening, in Clinton, MO, Miss Emma Barker, of that city, and Mr. Clif S. Lydick, of this place. The courtship of this couple was created while the bride was visiting here last summer. Clif. is proprietor of the Walnut street Livery stable and is worthy of the lovely prize he has won. On Wednesday, Feb.20th. At 2 p.m. at the residence of the bride's parents near Old Union, by Elder Mark Collins, Mr. W. T. Willmoth to Miss Lou W. Boone. The groom is the most prosperous young farmer, and the bride a lovely and highly esteemed young lady, being the daughter of Mr. Noah Boone, Sr. After the ceremony the bridal pair left for Niantic, IL, to visit Mrs. Laura Jackson, sister of bride. At the Episcopal church, Wednesday, Miss Bessie, daughter of Capt. J. N. Frazer, to Mr. John Garnett; Rev. Weeks officiating. The bride is indeed one of the most beautiful young ladies of the Blue Grass, and is as popular as she is pretty and attractive. Her mother was a Keller, being the sister of Mrs. Luther VanHook and D. A. Given's first wife. Mr. Garnett is a son of Wm. Garnett, brother of Sheriff Larkin and T. A. Garnett, who are sons of the late Col. Tom Garnett. The families of the bride and groom are distantly related. Mr. Garnett and bride have taken their residence on the farm of F. S. Ashbrook which he has leased a few miles from town. May their life be as happy as a rose is fragrant, and may nothing but the blessing of God be with them. The Courier joins with the hundreds of friends. ==== KY-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List ==== ==================================================================== KYF archives is moving to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kyf/ ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. 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