Subject: NEWS.HarrisonCountyCourier5Jan-2Feb1889 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 5 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 19 Pg.4 Col.4 Died On Thursday, aged, 102 years, Mrs. Chinn wife of the late Dr. Chinn, the great Christian church advocate. Jep. A. Lail, of consumption, at Socorra, New Mexico, Wednesday. Jep was well known throughout Central Kentucky, and was a very popular young man. He went to New Mexico last fall with the expectation of recovering or improving his health. He was a nephew of Mrs. T. J. Mcgibben. His remains will be brought here and interred at Battle Grove cemetery by the Knights of Pythias of Lexington. Harrison County Courier Saturday 12 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 20 Pg.1 Col.1 Some Turkey S. Renaker & Bro. Shipped 33,000 turkeys from this section to Eastern markets this winter. Over $39,000 being the cost to them. Still this has not been a good turkey winter either. Harrison County Courier Saturday 12 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 20 Pg.1 Col.4 Personal Mrs. Lucy Cummins visited her father, C. A. Elrod, of Bourbon, last week. Harrison County Courier Saturday 12 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 20 Pg.1 Col.5 Born To the wife of Mr. Elgin (nee Carrie Dills) of Hopkinsville, a son. Died On Sunday last, of inflamation of the stomach, Mrs. Ellen Shine, aged about 60 years. Her remains were sent to Ohio, Monday for interment. The remains of Jep A. Lail, of Lexington, who died in New Mexico, were received here Saturday and buried Sunday afternoon under the auspices of K. of P. Lodge of Lexington, assisted by divisions from Paris and Cynthiana. A special train was run here from Lexington, Sunday, to bring the order of which he was a member. On Saturday, of Consumption, Robt. Brunker, a young man residing in the Indian Creek neighborhood. Mrs. Sam Smith, the deaf mute daughter of the late Henry Hall, died Saturday night, at the old homestead, after about eight days illness with neumonia. - Bourboin News. Matrimonial T. Earle Ashbrook, of Paris, and Miss Jennie Withers, daughter of Gen. W. T. Withers, of Lexington, will wed in April, the marriage taking place in Florida. Miss Belle Martin, daughter of Squire M. D. Martin and Jas. VanDeren, were married at the home of the bride's parents on Wednesday last. On the 15th, Miss Lida Urmston, of Broadwell, will wed Wm. Switzer, of Newtown. The little birds tell us that there may be (not certain) a wedding next week but don't Hedge'(s) your bet on our saying so. Miss Pattie Chenauth, of Lexington, and Mr. Julian, of Mt. Sterling, will be married this month. Harrison County Courier Saturday 12 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 20 Pg.1 Col.6 Neighborhood News Ruddell's Mills Died - January 7th, Sallie Lee, col., of consumption. G. A. Vice, of Bath County, en route home from Winchester stopped over Sunday night with Harper Bros. Leesburg Born - To the wife of Clay Stone, deceased, nee Carrie allen, a son. We unintentionally omitted noting the death of Jas. Smith, who died in Lexington about three weeks ago. He was taken to the asylum a few months ago. He was a bachelor about fifty-five years old. Harrison County Courier Saturday 12 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 20 Pg.4 Col.3 News from Adjoining Counties Clark David Rallsback, an old citizen of Four Mile Creek, died. Wash Proctor struck with paralysis. As he is an old man his recovery is doubtful. Four year old daughter of Willis Rye burned to death on Dr. Wash Miller's farm. Fayette John Mooney, aged sixty two years, died in Lexington. G. D. Hunt, Principal of Morton School in Lexington, died at Greenville, MS. Col. G. W. Muir and wife and Col. W. H. Boswell and wife attended the funeral of Jep. Lail at Cynthiana, Sunday. Bourbon Born: In Clintonville, Saturday to the wife of Green Barney, triplets - two girls and one boy. The boy and one girl died. Harrison County Courier Saturday 19 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 21 Pg.1 Col. 2 STABBED AND KILLED John Arnett Killed by Negro named Bud Smith Of late our city has experienced a rush of killings. Three have occurred now in a very short time. But of all the most unwarranted and brutal murder transpiring in Cynthiana, occurred Monday morning, when John Arnett was fatally stabbed by a Negro named Bud Smith. The particulars of the affair are as follows: Smith began the quarrel with Arnett near Broadwell and Boyer's stable on Pleasant street, Arnett disliked to raise a row and left Smith, proceeded to the saloon of D. M. Howard, on Main Street, going in at the read door. Smith, who is one of the meanest Negroes that ever lived, went to another Negro, named Newt Lee, and borrowed a knife, with full intention of creating further trouble with Arnett. Arnett was met at the saloon by smith, and the two immediately began disputing . After a few moments wrangle they started at each other simultaneously, when Smith stabbed Arnett in the shoulder or breast, near the neck. Arnett walked to the back door of the saloon, a distance of about ten feet, and fell dead. Smith left the saloon immediately and gave himself up to officers. When searched no knife or weapon could be found on him and when questioned tried to deny his guilt, but his manner was too confusing. It is evident from the manner in which smith did the stabbing that he had intended for just a scene to occur, and that he must have had his knife open an din his hand all the while. Arnett was removed to his home on Walnut street, where the Coroner's inquest was held, and buried on Wednesday morning. He was a son of Mrs. Brown and a brother of Sam Arnett. At the call for his trial Tuesday morning, Smith waived examination, and was held over to Criminal Court, without bail. Harrison County Courier Saturday 19 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 21 Pg.1 Col. 4 Died On Monday, of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs. Lail, wife of Dept. Marshall Joe Lail. Mrs. Walter Karrick, mother of Aaron and Pres. Karrick, died at her home near this city, on Monday. On Friday last, of consumption, Mrs. Mollie Lafferty, wife of D. Newt Lafferty. A babe, only four days old survive her. On Tuesday, of apoplexy, Patrick Spain, keeper of the toll-gate on Leesburg pike. Mr. Spain was about 60 years old. Died, on Sunday, George Stump, aged about 90 years. He leaves his entire and large estate to aid in educating the poor. On Monday, at the residence of his son-in-law (Wm. Cragmyle), Dr. Sam Douglas, aged about 65 years. Dr. Douglas was well known, and was the father of Mrs. J. W. Hopper, of Georgetown, Mrs. Wm. Cragmyle, of this city and Mrs. J. W. Wright of Cincinnati. On Monday morning, of inflamation of the stomach, C. T. Delling, and old and well-known citizen, aged about 60 years. Mr. Delling was formerly a clothier here, was well acquainted and much liked. He leaved a wife and one child, Mrs. Joe M. Clary. Burial took place Tuesday afternoon at the old cemetery. The remains of Mike O'Hearn arrived here from Kansas City on the fast line Saturday night, in charge of a committee of the Wolfetone Social Club, of which he was a member, and who, by his kind, social and affable manner, endeared himself in the heart of each and every member of this noble organization which is composed of two hundred of the best Catholic young men of Kansas City. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the residence of Wm. O'Hearn, on South Walnut Street. Services at St. Edwards Church and burial at Catholic cemetery followed by a large procession of sorrowing relatives and friends. Mr. O'Hearn, accompanied by Mr. Matt Flynn, left this city September 20th, 1885, for Kansas City, MO. Where they both secured good positions, and where Mr. O'Hearn was the life of all about him until a few months ago when that dread disease, consumption, confined him to his room and finally on Jan. 11th, 1889, claimed him in death at the age of 26. Those of the committee of the Wolfeone Club met by the scribe were Messrs. M. A. Flynn and Wm. P. Hayde. The committee and Mrs. Mary O'Dowd, sister of the deceased left Monday afternoon for home. Too much praise can not be given to the Wolfetone Club for the respect they pay their members in deaths and especially on this occasion. God will surely bless its members. Born To the wife of F. Reynolds, on the 15th a son. Caleb West To the wife of James Gray, a son. To the wife of Mr. Fulton, (nee Luttie Smith), of Oskaloosa, FL, a daughter. Harrison County Courier Saturday 19 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 21 Pg.1 Col. 6 News of Adjoining Counties Montgomery Two couples of runaway lovers from Mt. Sterling married in parlors of Palace Hotel Saturday. They were Thos. J. McKinney and Fannie Aires, Henry Judy and Minnie Dale. Nicholas Married - Thos. Herndon and Miss Millie Boothe. Clark Born - To the wife of John Hudson, a son. Died - Ansel, son of Dr. D. S. Price. Marriage of Oliver P. Wills and Tillie B. Raskett announced for tomorrow. Fayette Born - In Lexington, to the wife of Wm. H. Sailiers, a daughter. Mrs. Louisa, wife of William Hunt, Janitor at KY University, died Saturday. Harrison County Courier Saturday 19 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 21 Pg.4 Col. 2 Neighborhood News Sunrise Mr. Wm. Rodgers, one of our wealthiest citizens, is very low with consumption and there is little hope of his recovery. Tricum Died - At her residence here on Jan. 1 1889, Mrs. Jane Marr, aged eighty-four years and eight months. She was buried at Lemons Cemetery, by the side of her husband, Mr. John Marr, who died about eleven years ago, and was a soldier of the war of 1812. Deceased leaves several children, grand children and great grand children, to mourn her demise. Ruddells Mills Misses Lucy Harper, Addie Goodman, Anna Ballinger, of this place and Lizzie Colllins, of Paris, went up to Winchester Friday the guest of Mrs. Jas. Vice. Miss Anna returned Sunday, the others will remain a week or two. The marriage of Miss Mary David and Mr. Ammerman, of Connersville, will take place at her sister's iin Rockcastle Coounty, the 17th. Her many friends here wish her much happiness and prosperity. Harrison County Courier Saturday 19 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 21 Pg.4 Col. 3 Neighborhood News Leesburg Eugene Magee; of Versailles, died at his home on Friday lastg. He is the grandson of Mr. N. Switzer, of whom he made mention as having shot himself while hunting. Walter Switzer and Miss Lida Urmstom were married Thursday at Mt. Pleasant Church, at Broadwell, Rev. Thompson officiating. Mr. Wainscott and Miss Garnett, aged thirteen, eloped and were married. Her father followed them to Georgetown and on to Lexington on horseback, in close pursuit, but missed them. But after their return has forgiven them and invited them home. Harrison County Courier Saturday 26 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 22 Pg.1 Col. 2 No Tobacco in 1889 Farmers and tobacco growers of Richland School District met Jan. 15, 1889, to organize and to protect our interest in and sale of the present tobacco crop, and to curtailthe acreage in future crop. On motion A. T. Rankin was elected temporary chairman, John T. Cummins, Sec'y. Short speeches were made by F. Cummins, John W. Adams, L. Sandy, Mr. Nunnimaker, of Pendleton, John Asbury, Chas. King and others all in favor of raising no tobacco in 1889, and limiting production in future years, and holding the present crop for living prices, 15 nd 20 cents per pound. On motion, this was made a permanent organization, by electing L. Sandy, President and Jno. T. Cummins, Sec. The following resolution was adopted and signed: Resolved - That we farmers and tobacco growers of Richland School District; do hereby agree and bind ourselves not to grow any tobacco, or have grown, on our farms, in the year 1889. Otherwise null and void unless we get 3/4 majority of the tobacco growers in the county. F. Cummins John W. Adams Jas. W. Criswell Geo. Roberts Jno. T. Cummins Josh Teel Rich. L. Price A. J. Rankin Richard Blackburn Jno. Teel Moved by F. Cummins that Secretary furnish copy of proceedings of this meeting to reach each of our county papers, for publication. Motion Carried. Resolved further, that we request a call meeting of farmers and tobacco growers of Harrison to meet in Courthouse at 10 o'clock, at our next County Court to thoroughly organize the county and to elect delegates to the General Convention, at Lexington, Feb. 4th. Adjourned to meet 22nd , inst at night. Jno T. Cummins, Sec. L. Sandy, President Matrimonial Last Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at the Christian Church, in the beautiful town of Danville, occurred one of the happy events of the season, when Dr. Thomas R. Welch of this city, let to the hymenial alter Miss Josephine Stanley, eldest daughter of Eld. Wm. Stanley, formerly pastor of the Christian Church of this city. The large edifice was crowded to its utmost capacity with Danville's most handsome beaux and lovely belles and beautiful floral decorations, deftly arranged by delicate hands, were conspicuous on all sides. Precisely at the appointed hour the melodious strains of "Mendelssohn's beautiful wedding march" pealed forth from the large organ, and a death- like silence pervaded the auditorium. Then came the ushers, Messrs. Harding, Lillard, Banford, and Rogers, followed by the attendants, Mr. Owsley and Louisa Stanley, brother and sister of the bride, who were in rotation followed by the bride and groom. Elder Wm. Stanley performed the ceremony, which was as beautiful and impressive as words and eloquence could make it., and the secene of the father uniting in holy bonds of wed lock his beloved daughter was indeed touching. - Nicholasville Democrat On the morning of the 19th at Oakland, California, Mr. R. B. James to Miss A. Laura Wilson, daughter of W. H. Wilson, of Abdallah Park. Mrs. James had been some months previous to her marriage engaged as managing editor of the Breeder and Sportsman, of San Francisco, Cal. Mr & Mrs. James will make their home at San Miguel, Cal. Mrs. W. H. Wilson, who has been for the past three months with her daughter in San Francisco, is expected home by the 1st of February. Tom Conway and Miss Annie Ray, of Mason County eloped and were married in Aberdeen, Wednesday. The following marriage licenses have been issued during the past wee: January 19, John W. Richey, 25, to Josephine Miller, 26; January 22, William Gunnell, 23, to Maggie Shields, 21; January 23, William H. Wilson, 31, to Nannie Jewett, 24, and Edwin Thomas Mullin, 24, to Hattie May Hunt, 19. Harrison County Courier Saturday 26 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 22 Pg.1 Col. 5 Correction The Courier takes pleasure in rectifying a mistake in last week's issue, wherein we stated that Patrick Spain, the well-known toll-gate keeper on Leesburg pike, was dead. Mr. Spain informs us that he is in the "land of the living," and hopes to remain so for many years to come. Died In Covington, Monday Jan. 21st, 1889 Ollie P., four year old son of Hon. & Mrs. A. P. Gooding, of Mayslick, died at 4 a.m. at his grandfather's, Capt. Williams. The disease that carried him away was cerebral meningitis, and the sufferings he endured was very great. He was a brother of Mr. Abe Gooding, of near this city. On Tuesday, Mrs. Louisa Renaker, wife of Geo. Renaker, Burial took place at Battle Grove, Thursday. Harrison County Courier Saturday 26 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 22 Pg.1 Col. 6 The nuptials of Miss May E. McCallay, of Middletown, OH, and Mr. Morris W. Renick, of Paris, KY was solemnized Thursday evening. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. Daniel McCallay, Prsident of the First National Bank, of Middletown. The groom is Cashier of the bank, and an energetic business man. The presents were numerous and costly, among were 100 shares of National Bank Stock, valued at $15,000, from Mr. McCallay; a deed for a valuable piece of property on which is a handsome dwelling, from Mrs. McCallay; and a complete set of solid silver tableware from Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Renick, parents of the groom. Harrison County Courier Saturday 26 Jan 1889 Vol. 2 No. 22 Pg.4 Col. 2 Neighborhood News Philipsburg Marrried - At the residence of the bride's father, Wm. Smith, near Saltwell, Nicholas County, Mr. Curry Pope, of this neighborhood, to Miss Carrie Smith, Rev. M. Mann Officiating. Tricum Died - Mr. Geo. Stump, aged 91 years and 8 months. He was buried beside his wife, who died about four years ago. He leaves his large estate, consisting of 800 acres of land, some stock and cash, to be used for the purpose of educating the orphan children of Harrison County. Died - Near here, on Jan. 22nd, 1889, Mrs. Eliza, wife of Mr. Geo. Renaker. She was a kind, Christian lady and leaves a husband and two sons. Died - Mrs. Molly Lafferty, wife of Mr. Newt. Lafferty, aged about 28 years. Leaves a husband and little babe to mourn her loss. She was a consistent member of the Christian Church at Unity. Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 23 Pg.1 Col. 2 Died At Nashville, Tenn, on Tuesday last, Mr. Clarence Bryan, aged about 75 years. Burial took place at Paris Thursday. He leaves two sons, Lieutenant-Governor Bryan and ex-Senator M. T. Bryan, of Nashville, Tenn. His three daughters were Mrs. P. White, of this city, Mrs. Campbell of Nashville, and a single daughter. Yesterday morning, at his residence in this city, J. Schradski, aged about 60 years. His remains were taken to Cincinnati, where they will be cremated. Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Feb 1889 Vol. 2 No. 23 Pg.1 Col. 4 Matrimonial The James-Wilson Wedding The residence of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cairn Simpson, 2111 Adeline Street, was the scene of a happy event on Saturday afternoon, the 19th. Inst, in the marriage of Robert Bruce James and Miss Annie Laurie Wilson. The ceremony was quiet and without display, and occurred in the presence of a few acquaintances and relatives. The Rev. Dr. Horton, of the First Presbyterian Church, performed the service which took place at 2:30 p.m. The bride was attired in a plum colored traveling dress, hat and gloves. After the ceremony and congratulations the guests sat down to a dainty wedding dinner, served by Mrs. Simpson, in the dining room, which was prettily decorated for the occasion. The groom is a gentleman of means and a resident of this state, where he has large landed interests and the bride is from Kentucky, famous for its beautiful women and blooded horses. She is a daughter of W. H. Wilson, of Abdallah Park, Cynthiana, KY, one of the best known breeders of fast horses in the Bluegrass region, the owner of Simmons, Sultan and Wilkes Brino. Miss Wilson came to California some months since upon a visit, and was the guest for some time of the family of A. L. Rose, at his Los Angeles county estate. While in Oakland she visited Joseph Cairn Simpson, the veteran horseman and proprietor of the Breeder and Sportsman, an old time friend of her father's, who was impressed with her knowledge of stock matters and literary ability, that he offered her a position as assistant editor and business manager of his paper, which is one of the best authorities upon stock matters and the most widely circulated upon the Pacific Coast. Although the position is somewhat novel one, it is not unusual for a lady to be up in stock lore. Miss Morgan had made fame and fortune as the live stock reporter of the New York Tribune and Mrs. Frank Leslie, who is most successful publisher, is no mean judge of the points of horses and cattle. Previous to coming to California Miss Wilson refused a flattering offer from J. H. Wallace, of Wallace's Monthly, a publication well known among stockmen and breeders, and was also offered charge of a young ladies seminary in Iowa. The New York World says of Miss Wilson: "She is reputed to be one of the best informed women in America on pedigrees and the history of trotting horses. Very few men are as well posted on turf matters. She is besides an able and graceful writer." Miss Wilson is a graduate of Wellesley college, of rare personal charms and a pleasing and brilliant conversationalist. It was while visiting at Santa Monica that she met Mr. R. B. James, who was sojourning at the beach with his mother, and formed the acquaintance which ripened into an engagement and marriage. The wedding was held on Saturday, as that day was the anniversary of the marriage of the bride's parents, which took place twenty-seven years before. There wre presednt at the wedding: Mrs. W. H. Wilson, mother of the groom; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cairn Simpson, Mabel Simpson, Minnie Culver, Laura Berry, Helen Berry, Messrs. Milton Philbrook, Charles Treration, J. H. Kennedy, A. A. Denison and Master Edwin Culver. Among the wedding gifts was noticeable a handsome onyx French clock, with a card inscribed "Mr. & Mrs. R. B. James, with best wishes of friends in Breeder and Sportsman office." Mr. & Mrs. James expect to make their home upon their ranch in Monterey county where they will engage in stock raising, bringing some animals from Kentucky. They have taken up thier residence temporarily in San rancisco. - Oakland (Cal) Enquier Born to the wife of Frazer Remington of Le Grand, Oregon, a son.