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Williamstown Courier Newspaper
Excerpts from Grant County KY. Newspapers Abstracts Volume I Part II,
Compiled by Robert L. Bickers
Published by the Grant Co. Historical Society
The role of the local or county newspaper was pivotal then in forming public opinion. The publishers, Westover and Points, strong, direct, and uncompromising. While they could be generous and complimentary, they did not fear to speak out about drunks, dogs, unsafe water, juries that would not convict the guilty, or youthful rascals that interrupted religious meetings. Republicans were few in number and seldom merited a good word from their columns.
Besides looking for your own ancestors, please take the time to read every entry. There is a continuity from start to finish which says, "These are my people. These are their friends. These are the circumstances they faced in raising their families." I hope you will find the ancestors for whom you are looking."
Robert L. Bickers, as written in Grant County KY. Newspapers Abstracts Volume I Part II, Compiled by Robert L. Bickers.
NOTE: The paper was published on Thursdays; Numerical Dates may be calculated from that date, Mr. Bickers also notes that the spelling, including surnames is as it was printed.
The following is not verbatim from Mr. Bickers book but extracted items of general interest. This marvelous book can be purchased from the Grant County Historical Society. Abstracts transcribed by Bonnie Snow.
Any errors in spelling are mine, not Mr. Bickers. Mr. Bickers has compiled five volumes of newspaper abstracts, each requiring over a year of hard work. If you find any of the following helpful in your research, please contact Mr. Bickers and thank him for his excellent work and for all the time he spent compiling these abstracts. You may reach Mr. Bickers at the following:
Robert L. Bickers
330 Homestead Court
Providence, UT 84332
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky Thursday, January 28, 1892
BIRTHS:
Born to the wife of W. R. Elliston on the 26th instant a girl. Bill is doing reasonably well.
MARRIAGES:
Locust Grove News: Marriage of Jeff Brown and Miss Carrie Childers, Wednesday, January 20th, at the home of Robert Childers, by Rev. William McMillan; honeymooned at Cincinnati; attendants were George Sanders and Miss Amanda Brown, sister of the groom.
Marriage of William Cunningham 21, and Miss Delphine Charbonneau, 18, both of Williamstown, quietly eloped to Cincinnati Tuesday morning. Groom is the nephew of Dan Cunningham of this place and has been employed for 3 years in the mechanical department of this paper; Miss Dell is the daughter of D. J. Charbonneau, for many years engaged in the grocery business.
Married at the residence of the bride's father, near Crittenden this county Tuesday, 21st, at one o'clock Edward Whaley and Miss Harriet Miledam.
DEATHS:
In Memory: Mary F. Burgess, familiarly know as Aunt Polly, died at the home of her niece and adopted daughter, Mrs. H. R. Powell, December 27, 1891. Aged 78 years, 6 months, and 3 days.
[Downingsville School teacher]
Sudden death, Monday, of W. L. Collins, of Crittenden, of La Grippe; was born in Pendleton County in 1825 and is a son of Richard and Lucy Collins. Richard Collins, a Virginia native and life-long farmer, moved to Madison County, KY first. W. L. graduated from the Baptist Theological College at Covington. [Kenton County, Kentucky]. Engaged in merchandise business at Sherman form 1851 to 1870. Then farmed, owned one of the finest farms in the county at his death. In 1860 he married Miss Alice M. Lindsey, daughter of Hon. O. J. Lindsey. Four children: Richard L./ Marquerite, Guy W., and Carl C. Always a Democrat and for many years devoted Christian Church member�exemplary husband, father, who did much good and was greatly loved.
POLITICS:
Hon. M. D. Gray, for 8 years County Attorney, announces as candidate for Commonwealth's Attorney of this Judicial district; born in Grant County of humble circumstances.
Grant County candidate for Commonwealth Attorney, M. D. Lafayette Gray was born in Grant County, Kentucky on the 20th of November 1853; English, Scotch, Irish, and French ancestors; oldest of 8 children (6 boys and 2 girls) born to Thomas and Martha Gray (nee DeJarnette). Thomas Gray was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky April 19th, 1827. Martha Gray was born in Harrison County, Kentucky, February 10th, 1829. Thomas Gray was the son of William Gray, who served in the War of 1812 and was wounded at the battle of the Thames. Martha DeJarnette was the youngest daughter of Abijah DeJarnette, for many years a prominent citizen of Harrison County.
"Mark" [Marcus] moved with his family to Owen County in 1866. He married Miss Theresa Kachelhofer, a native of Berne Switzerland, who, at 10, crossed the Ocean and located with her parents in Alabama, they have one child, Caroline Martha, born November 30th, 1887.
Grant County to be included in the new, revised 19th Judicial District consisting of Harrison, Scott, Owen, Grant, and Gallatin counties, with population of 68,418.
The changes of our judicial districts will handicap the aspirations of a great many office seekers.
EDITORS NOTES:
"This issue closes the third year of the COURIER under its present management." [Westover and Points]
"�.of nearly 1500 there are over 950 who are in arrears with their subscriptions from one to five and six years."
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, February 4, 1892
BIRTHS:
Cordova News:
C. P. Mardis wears a broad smile (why?). It is a girl and he thinks the prettiest one in this end of the county.
Born to the wife of L. A. Ackman on the 25th instant, a 12 pound girl. Thanks to Dr. Alexander.
Corinth News:
Born to the wife of R. T. Gentry, a 9 lb. Boy. The anxious father will probably recover.
MARRIAGES:
Knoxville New: Marriage of Huston Elliott, about 55, and Miss Lizzy Clark, age 18. "It is the second adventure for the groom who is a lusty old veteran of the late war."
Marriage of Miss Clara Bracht and W. R. Brasfield, of Lexington [horse breeder and dealer], last Friday at the Lexington Presbyterian Church; she is the sister of Mrs. Lilly B. Smith, our postmistress and Mrs. O. P. Elliston, Al Gus and Brutus Bracht of this county. Maid of honor was Mrs. Lilly Smith [a tall blonde with a profusion of burnished hair] and best man was Will Samuel; married by Rev. Mr. Fulton. Senator Needham is guardian of the bride.
DIVORCE:
Divorce Suit: of Mary Zinn against Dr. W. J. Zinn in Cincinnati last week, witnesses named.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, February 11, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Charley Adkins and Miss Candace Cason, both of Sherman were married in Cincinnati last Wednesday. Bride is the daughter of the late Louis Cason.
Married on the 14th inst. Henry Mann & Emma Taylor of Flingsville.
COURT:
Some Court Orders issued at the February term on Monday the 8th:
Will of John W. Evans admitted, James A. Kuhn appointed administrator.
Will of R. L. Collins admitted, Mrs. Elizabeth Collins qualified as Executrix.
Appraisers appointed for the estate of Gagmey Bobbette. [what was this poor person's parents thinking when they named him!]
C. C. Linn filed appraisement and sale bills for the estate of H. C. Linn.
Trustee and Guardian settlement of Susan J. Brooks and heirs filed.
Came J. M. Flege and 14 other white voters and tax payers to ask the Court to fix a boundary for a proposed Dry Ridge Graded Free School District. The Court fixed the boundary and the election to vote upon the question was set for March 5th, 1892 at the Dry Ridge School House.
DEATHS:
Death of Mrs. L. Hulett at the Williamstown home of H. Clay White early Wednesday morning of La Grippe and pneumonia; leaves a son, her only child [not named]. Her remains will be taken to Burlington [Boone County, Kentucky] today, where she will be
interred with the remainder of her family.
Note: Teacher at the Williamstown Graded School.
Carterville News: Death of Rev. Carnelius Skirvin, 48, on January 26th; suffered for 5 years; church member for 33 years; minister for 20 years.
Obituary for Cornelius Skirvin, who died on the 26th of January, 1892, was born on the 20th of March, 1844; member of the Baptist Church at age 11; a Mason for 20 years.
Flingsville News: Death of Old Uncle Arch Dickerson, of Crittenden.
Corinth News: Death of J. G. Epperson, at his home here Thursday of consumption; leaves a wife to who he had been married less than a year. Buried Saturday by Odd-Fellows and Knights of Pythias, which he belonged to. Funeral at the Methodist Church by his old pastor, Mr. Northcutt.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
J. B. Sanders is the only undertaker in this county that has a Diploma in embalming.
J. B. Sanders and Company keeps a full line of Matrimonial Suits, if you are thinking about changing your way of life.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky. February 18, 1892
BIRTHS:
Sherman News:
Born to the wife of Robert Webster a 8 lb. Girl, the smile that Bob is wearing is accounted for.
Mt. Zion News:
Birth of a Girl past week to wife of "Sob" McClure and wife.
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of T. J. (Tom) Browning and Miss Tillie Anderson, of Dry Ridge, quietly, at the Grand Hotel, in Cincinnati last Tuesday. He is director of the new bank at Dry Ridge. She is sister of Mrs. I. N. Conrad, and Mrs. E. B. Kinslaer, of Dry Ridge. Accompanied by Mrs. R. J. Ratcliff, of Crittenden and his pastor, Rev. Wm. McMillian of this place.
Marriage License issued Monday to Louis A. Buroughs and Addie C. Lawrence, both of Grant County.
Marriage Licenses issued since our last report [probably last issue]:
W. E. Blackburn & Annie Redmon
Henry B. Smith & Jennie Rankins
Henry A. Mann & Emma Taylor
J. J. Brown & Carrie Childers
William H. Miller and Larry L. Herron
MR. BICKERS NOTE: This appears to be two males ; female names may have been left out.
Ed Lowe & Dora Lee Collins
H. Elliott & Elizabeth Clark
T. W. Penick & Mollie Baird
J. M. Harrison & Katie D. Ruhall
J. P. Bennett & Emma Ecker
COURT:
Dr. N. S. Matthews, executor of Mrs. Ann Matthews
H. Clay White appointed Admrx. of Mrs. L. [Lou] Hullett.
Miss Alice Collins appointed Admrx. of her husband, W. L. Collins.
DEATHS:
Death of Mrs. Vance, wife of Robert Vance, of Cartersville, last Monday night. Buried at Salem Wednesday.
Death of John Quarrels at Harrisburg, Owen County, Sunday night; funeral at Harrisburg Monday by Rev. G. W. Hill; buried in Owenton.
OBITUARY:
Obituary to the life and Memory of John G. Epperson, by his Corinth Lodge No. 279, I. O. O. F.
KILLING:
Corinth News
Owen County furnishes another sensational killing this week. At a dance Tuesday night near Coney, Ben White, of New Columbus engaged in a difficulty with Gus Neal and finally shot him severely in the hip, whereupon White was instantly killed, presumably by John Wesley Neal. Bad whiskey was at the bottom of the trouble.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, February 25, 1892
BIRTHS:
Cordova News: Born to the wife of Luke Sparrow, a Boy.
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of Miss Lizzie W. Baily, formerly of Williamstown, late of Natural Bridge Station, VA. To M. F. Wharton, an attorney of Luray, VA. At the Episcopal Church. She is the daughter of T. R. Baily of this place. Married by brother of the groom, Rev. H. M. Wharton of Baltimore. [Reported in the February 8, 1892 edition of the BALTIMORE SUN.]
DEATHS:
Death of Hon. Adam Renaker, of Cynthiana, ex-Representative from Harrison County, Tuesday; burial at that place.
Corinth News: One of Charley Clifford's children was brought here and buried Sunday.
TAXATION:
Grant County property subject to 1892 Taxation, by type and value is given. Legal voters, 2,999; children between the ages of 6 & 20 - 3,838.
COURT:
Petitions filed with Grant Court of Common Pleas by Laura and R. B. Cummins and Virginia and B. F. Vallandingham, husbands and wives.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:
J. Kinsey Hutcherson, of Corinth: born in Harrison County, near Cynthiana in 1835; his grandfather, J. Y. Hutcherson came from Virginia to Harrison county, when the father of Kinsey, James Y., was about 12 years of age; James Y. Hutcherson married Lucy Rogers, of Harrison County. Kinsey married in 1855 to Miss Mary E. Hayes of Harrison county; no children. Member of Colemansville, Kentucky Christian Church since 1860. Confederate who served under Morgan, Bragg, and Humphrey Marshall. His wife died and he married, secondly, Mrs. Ann Hayes nee Shepard, to whom 6 children were born, but two survive; 2nd wife died in 1875. He moved to Corinth in 1877, establishing the Corinth Flouring Mills with his brother. In 1879 married, thirdly, Miss A. T. Wheat, of Corinth; five children. [numerous honors mentioned]
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, March 3, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Mt. Pleasant News: Married at the home of the bride's parents, Thursday, February 18th, Lewis Burroughs to Miss Addie Lawrence; they took the train for northern Indiana.
Married at the home of W. D. Conyers, on last Tuesday, I. R. Franks, 64, and Miss Mary Conyers, 45, by Rev. G. W. Hill of the Baptist Church. Groom is a farmer and entering 2nd marriage; first wife was a Conyers and cousin to his second wife.
Married in the parlors of the Gibson House, in Cincinnati, Wednesday, February 17th, Miss Susie Violette, of Napoleon, [Gallatin County] KY. & John J. Garrison, of Union, Boone County, KY. by Rev. John Myers of the 9th St. Baptist Church. Attending: Miss Nannie and Frank T. Violette, sister & brother; Mrs. Wallace Garrison, sister-in-law of the groom. Bride is the daughter of C. F. Violette of Grant County. Groom is nephew of W. H. Garrison, brother-in-law of the bride and grandson of T. A. Huey, of Boone County. Will make their home in Union [Boone County]. WARSAW INDEPENDENT : Bride is a sister of Mrs. H. T. Wolf, Mrs. James T. Willis, and Dr. J. D. Violette of this place.
Marriage License Issued since the 28th instant:
George F. Wright & Miss Julie Burroughs
Isaac R. Franks & Miss Mary Conyers
Marriage License Issued in one day by County Clerk, E. D. Webster:
John E. Martin & Sarah B. Sander [S]
Nelson Glasby & Susan Stone
W. J. Miller & Alice Dunn
DEATHS:
Died at the home of James Sanford near Harrisburg, Owen County, KY, Monday morning, February 16th, 1892, Joseph Qualters. Born in Boston, Mass., March 1, 1871. His mother died when she [sic] was 8 months old. Father died when he was 13 years old leaving him and two sisters. Unusually bright boy scholar. Lived with John Layle, Esq., last five years. Funeral preached by Rev. G. W. Hill at the Baptist Church in Harrisburg on Wednesday, February 18th. Buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Owenton.
Corinth News: Death of Rev. J. H. Guill, a minister of the M. E. Church, south, of consumption here Wednesday; funeral preached by Rev. M. S. Clark Friday.
FEUD:
A Mountain Feud breaks out between two wealthy families of Grant County [Tom & William Scroggins] [gives family details]
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, March 10, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Miss Kate Mitts of this place, and Mr. See, of Georgetown, were married the 3rd.
Mr. Morgan Simpson, of Williamstown, "has went and gone and got married". [bride not named] He came to Doudton to find his choice.
Heekin News: Married at the home of P. G. Harrison on March 3rd, John E. Martin to Miss Sarah B. Sanders, by Rev. P. H. Hoffman. Bride lived with Harrison family for about 10 years.
Mt. Zion News: I. R. Franks married last Tuesday; went to Queen City, returning home Wednesday evening for serenade.
ILL:
A Mr. Henley, living at Locust Grove, is very low with consumption. His extreme poverty makes it a pitable case, the neighbors having to keep him up. If he has relatives or friends and they want to see him alive and help to keep him, it is time they were showing up.
DEATHS:
Mason News: Harvey Barnet, formerly of this place, died in Cincinnati last week. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Grassy Run on the 3rd inst.
VISITING:
Rev. John A. Jayne, of Cincinnati was in town yesterday, with his wife, formerly Laura Carson of this county.
SPORTS:
Corinth News: Base-Ball Clubs are being organized on every hand. There are two in town and one at every cross-roads with a radius of twenty miles.
EDITOR NOTES:
Pay your school taxes.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky Thursday, March 18, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Crittenden News: Marriage of J. P. Hogsett of this place and Miss Fannie Crist, of Gardnersville, married at the latter place last Wednesday by Rev. White.
Keefer News: Green Wainscott is to wed Miss Anna Flynn in a few days.
DEATHS:
Corinth News: F. P. Perkins died at the home of G. W. Hinton, at Hinton. Was senior editor of the CORINTH INDEPENDENT, Buried in the cemetery here Friday. Funeral conducted by Rev. M. S. Clark of the Methodist Church.
Death of the sister of Mrs. C. B. Skeggs from Burgin.
Beady Ferrell, the little daughter of China Ferrell, died Thursday after a brief illness and was buried here Friday.
The child of John Baker near town died Thursday and was interred in cemetery Friday.
COURT:
Grant County Court, March Term Orders [partial list]
F. M. Ferrel's administrator filed sale bill.
J. M. Beaverly [Beverly] administrator of J. D. J. Bennett, filed appraisement bill.
Mary Ann Sharvin [Skirvin] appointed administrator of Cornelius Sharvin [Skirvin], her husband.
Will of Johana Douglas admitted to probate.
W. H. Dickerson appointed administrator of Archibald Dickerson.
R. C. Blain appointed administrator of Sarah F. Green.
John F. Green appointed administrator of Elizabeth Moore.
Piece Kent appointed administrator of his wife, Elizabeth Kent.
EDITORS NOTES:
The September term of the Common Pleas Court will be its last as it is one of the things the New Constitution has done away with.
VISITING:
Mt. Zion News: Mrs. Lizzie Way, of Cincinnati, is visiting her father V. [Vardiman] Franks, of this place.
MOVED:
Mt. Zion News: R. J. Webster has moved with his new wife on the Johnson Ridge, where he expects to engage in farming. Bob is a good worker.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, March 24, 1892
BIRTHS:
Mt. Zion News: Born, to the wife of W. A. Vest, a fine Girl.
BIRTHDAY:
Cartersville News: 26th birthday of J. E. Alexander on the 6th inst.
MARRIAGES:
MR. Thompson and Miss Annie Middleton at the home of the bride's father near Knoxville [KY], on the 17th inst. By Rev. M. M. Arnold, of the Short Creek Baptist Church.
Ed. Rennecker and Miss Fannie Thomas, both of Dry Ridge in Covington [Kenton County, Kentucky] last Thursday.
David Johns and Miss Annie Stevens will be married today at the Knoxville Baptist Church.
Cordova News: Marriage of Zack Miller and Miss Emma Dunaway, on the 11th, by Rev. J. H. Limeric.
Marriage of Wm. Miller [brother if Zack] and Alice Dunn on the 8th inst.
Keefer News: Marriage of T. K. Blackburn, Constable of this place, and Mrs. Holbrook in Corinth Tuesday evening.
ILL:
Keefer News: On the sick list, J. Bickers.
DEATHS:
Death of Mrs. W. H. Penick, near Mason, at her home last Friday evening after lingering illness. Funeral preached by Rev. G. W. Hill at Bethel Church Sunday, followed by burial in Williamstown Cemetery.
Stella Evans, daughter of John W. Evans, of Stewartsville, died March 17th, and was buried at the family grave yard at Salem Church on the 18th.
Hog Ridge News: Died Saturday night, Mrs. Weaver, after a lingering illness. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Northcutt Chapel.
Died Saturday night, the infant child of Mrs. Lina Hanley.
Williamstown: Death of Dr. W. G. Frank, quietly Wednesday at the Johnson House. Was 53 in good health until 7 months ago. Leaves 6 children: Mrs. W. C. Johnson, Jr., Dr. Ethel, Mrs. Rosa Garvey, Carl, Betty, and Blain. Medical diploma from Transylvania University in Lexington. Practiced medicine until 1880, then took charge of Bank of Williamstown, and later Grant County Deposit Bank. Was best known as a financier. Four brothers and 3 sisters survive him. His first wife was Miss Lutie Collins and his 2nd wife Miss Rosa Robinson, of Warsaw, KY. Burial will be Friday in the Williamstown Cemetery.
[Mr. Bickers notes the funeral was reported in the March 31, 1892 issue.]
WAGES:
Good farm hands in the neighborhood of Dry Ridge are being paid $20 per month the year round for their labor.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Estella M. Blick, formerly of Grant County, but now of Carrollton, Georgia, writes of scenes and incidents in the Sunny South.
POLITICS:
24 votes for dividing the school district; 40 for consolidating with District No. 9.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, March 31, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Jeff Turley, of Owenton, will marry April 6th, Miss Nannie Castleman, at her home.
Locust Grove News: Marriage of Hubert Abernathy to Miss Emma McKinzie. Attendants were cousins of the bride, Robert Abernathy and Miss Maggie McKinzie. Married by Rev. G. W. Hill. Honeymoon to Cincinnati.
Dry Ridge News: Marriage of J. A. Judy and Miss Mary A. McKinsey on the 23rd, also Squire Abernathy's daughter and Mr. Abernathy.
DEATHS:
Death of Mrs. Sarah Elliott, of Hardscrabble, very suddenly at her home at that place Tuesday. She was one of the oldest women in the county.
Death of Thos. Stroud, an old land mark and old Union soldier, last Thursday after short illness; brother of Mrs. Wm. Stroud and Mrs. J. H. Webb, of this place; was living with his 2nd wife on a farm near Mason, where he died; buried in Williamstown Cemetery.
Mason News: Tom Stroude died near this place of the 24th inst. Buried in Williamstown.
OBITUARY:
Obituary of Mrs. W. H. Penick, after lingering illness, at her home near Mason this county Friday, March 18, 1892, aged 65 years, 6 months, and 13 days; was Methodist for more than 40 years; funeral preached by Rev. G. W. Hill at Bethel Church near Mason; burial Williamstown.
FUNERAL ATTENDANTS:
Edgar Garvey, wife and children of Erlanger, attended the funeral of their father, Doctor Frank, at this place last Friday.
COURT:
D. C. Points appointed guardian of Carl and Bady Frank and Rosella, Genia, Edith, and Emmet Hogan.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, April 7, 1892
BIRTHS:
Keefer News: Born to the wife of Bud Gray on the 4th a Girl.
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of Thomas Kells and Miss Drusella C. Pike at the home of Mrs. Isabella Pike on the 29th inst.
ILL:
Doudton News: Little child of Mr. & Mrs. George Grey fell and fractured it's skull.
Little child of Frank Chaffins is lying very low with membranous croup.
DEATHS:
Heekin News: Death of Miss Docia Mitts last Saturday at her home near this place after painful, lingering illness of many months; funeral preached by Rev. Charles Bagby at Grassy Run Sunday; buried in family grave yard.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, April 14, 1892
BIRTHDAY:
49th Birthday last Sunday, of C. C. Nesbitt.
MARRIAGES:
Marriage Licenses issued last week:
Thomas J. Jump, 26, to Poebe G. Lamb, 17.
George W. Sanders, 21, to Lucretia Osborn, 18.
COURT:
D. C. Points, appointed guardian to Bain Franks.
D. C. Points, appointed administrator of Dr. W. G. Frank.
Wm. Vallandingham, appointed administrator of B. S. Franks.
R. C. Bain, appointed administrator of Sarah Green.
Will of Sarah Elliott admitted; Wm. Littell appointed administrator.
B. C. Stewart, appointed administrator of Sarah A. Franklin.
B. T. Sechrist, appointed guardian of D. T. Anderson, Herbert Anderson, and Dora Anderson.
R. J. Blackburn, appointed guardian of M. L. Rossell.
Wm. Points, appointed guardian of Georgia and Willie Williams.
W. C. Stevens, appointed guardian of Walter Ogden.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, April 21, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Mason News: Mr. Smith and Mrs. Marksberry were privately married here one night last week. It is the 3rd marriage for the groom and 2nd for the bride.
DEATHS:
Death of B. H. Stansifer, prominent business man, of pneumonia, at his home near Bracht Station, Kenton County, KY, April 14, 1892. Was born in Boone County, December 9, 1840. Survived by aged father Abram and 5 or 6 sisters. In 1863, was married to Miss Julia A., daughter of W. L. Roberts, deceased. Wife and two adult sons survive. Honest and upright; charitable to the poor. Funeral at his home by Elder Wm. Rupert, of Winchester on Saturday and burial at Highland Cemetery.
THE WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday April 28, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of W. T. Hensley and Mrs. Lydia Stephens, both of Lawrenceville, on Tuesday at the home of W. L. Stephens, by Rev. W. H. Hoffman. Returned to their Lawrenceville home.
Elliston News:
Sanders and Osborn wedding attended this week.
AGE:
Cordova News: Aunt Susan New�is in her 94th year.
DEATHS:
Mt. Zion News: Death of Aunt Jeriah New, widow of Moses New and daughter of James Webster, deceased of this place.
Death of Mrs. Henry Jump, on the 25th inst., interred at Mt. Zion on Sunday.
Elliston News: Died at his home near this place April 16th, James Turley, of comsumption; was enterprising and promising young man.
OBITUARY:
In Memoriam: Miss Docia Mitts, daughter of E. J. and Fannie Mitts, was born February 11, 1869, and died April 2, 1892, after a protracted illness. United with the Baptist Church at Grassy Run in 1888, where her funeral was held, by Rev. Chas. Bagby. Burial in the family burying ground at Grassy Run�.
COURT:
Isaac Holbrook, appointed administrator of James Simpson, deceased.
Administrator's sale for the Estate of Dr. W. G. Frank, lists personal property to be sold April 30, 1892.
Mary E. Gouge, plaintiff, vs. W. T. Gouge, defendant. [wife & husband]
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, May 5, 1892
POLITICS:
Congressman Worth W. Dickerson, Democrat, a candidate for re-election to Congress, was born in Grant County at Sherman o November 29, 1851, and is now in his 41st year.
FUNERAL:
Mason News: Several persons of this place attended funeral services at Cross Roads Sunday. [doesn't mention whose funeral]
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, May 12, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Dr. A. V. Menefee, who recently located at Stewartsville, this county, will be united in Marriage to Miss Kate Franks, of
that place, at the Stewartsville Baptist Church, on Thursday, May 19, 1892.
Heekin News: Married Wednesday May 4th, at the home of Mrs. Mary Sheriff, near Heekin, by Rev. Hoffman, of Williamstown, Rodney Hedge and Miss Mattie Sheriff. They went to Winchester to visit Relatives.
ILL:
Corinth News: Wm. Burgess is very low at this writing and his death may occur any moment.
DEATHS:
Heekin News: Death of Mrs. Tom Robinson, at her home, near Mason; buried in the Baptist Church Cemetery at this place; Rev. Frakes of Independent Ridge, preached the funeral.
W. B. Cunningham, of Richmond, died at his home last Thursday, May 5th. [Willie]
COURT:
J. T. McGinnis filed appraisement bill for Isaac McGinnis, deceased.
Henry Berkley, appointed guardian of Lafayette Stanford.
B. F. Lemon, appointed administrator of G. P. Renaker, deceased.
POLITICS:
Circuit Court Clerk, Clay Conrad, seeks re-election; son of the late Seldwin, and brother to John, Wm., Adam and Lee Conrad.
COUNTY NEWS:
As usual, in the spring of the year, Main Street in Williamstown is becoming the home stretch [race track] of the local horse trainers.
J. P. Pettit has been appointed Postmaster at New Eagle Mills, this county, vice J. C. Turley resigned.
There is talk of extending the corporate limits of this [Williamstown] town.
THE OWEN NEWS is elated over the fact that the L. & N. will build a branch road from Worthville to Owenton.
Cordova News: Alfred Bickers, of Mason, attended church at Layton Chapel Sunday.
Mt. Pleasant News: This place is situated about 4 miles east of Cherry Grove; the surroundings are hilly, but fertile and cultivated by a class of intellignet (sic) people. This place is noted for good looking young ladies and hospitality.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, May 19, 1892
BIRTHS:
Corinth News: Born to the wife of Robert Lancaster, a Boy Tuesday night.
DEATHS:
Mt. Zion News: Died on the 11th inst., Mrs. Patsy Hall, in her 84th year. Buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
COURT:
May term of Grant Circuit Court Equity Appearances [apparently husband & wife cases]
John M. Remer vs. Sarah J. Remer.
Emma Burton vs. Wm. R. Burton.
Annie Poland vs. W. S. Poland.
Lena A. Skirvin vs. D. M. Skirvin.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, May 26, 1892
BIRTHS:
Born May 24, 1892, to the wife of John Billiter, a Boy, weight 8 pounds.
MARRIAGES:
Locust Grove News: Marriage of Hade Sraud to Miss Florence Carr on May 18th at the home of the bride's parent, H. Carr, by Rev. Marksberry. [Groom's name is Haden, his father is William Straud, Sr.; bride's father is Henry Carr.]
Married at the Baptist Church in Stewartsville, this county, Tuesday May 19, 1892, Dr. A. V. Menefee and Miss Kate Franks, youngest daughter of Joseph Franks, prosperous Grant County farmer; by Rev. G. W. Hill. Groom is very promising physician and will make their home in Stewartsville where the Dr. already has a lucrative practice.
[Goom is the son of S. G. Menefee.]
Holbrook News: Marriage of Son Huttin and Miss Kinman at the bride's home on the 19th inst., by Rev. Frakes.
John A. Gibson, a Grant County native, writes from his home in Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky that "my wife presented me with a fine daughter on the 9th of this month."
DEATHS:
Little Rachel Clay, dau. Of Mr. And Mrs. D. S. Clay, quietly passed away last Thursday of lung trouble for several months; a very bright child; funeral was Saturday by Rev. M. D. Clubb and burial followed in the Williamstown Cemetery.
Lawrenceville News: Funeral of Miss E. Shyrock will be preached at the Baptist Church next Sunday by Rev. E. Cobb.
COURT:
Commonwealth vs. Harve Barnett. It appearing that [he] is DEAD the three indictments against him are abated.
LIST OF IDIOTS were certified to the Court: Caroline Hance, Ada Biddle, Mary F. Webster, Brazilla Thornhill, Martha Bennett, Walter Dunn, Jacob M. Robinson, Joseph C. Chipman, Rena Billiter, Nellie Fortner, and Leonie Day.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, June 2, 1892
BIRTHS:
Keefer News: Birth of 10 lb. Boy on the 18th to Squire John Wilson. [that must have been some feat!]
Cordova News: The wife of Noah Lightner on the 20th presented him with a fine Boy. Thanks to Dr. Limeric.
MARRIAGES:
Mason News: Miss Nettie Harrison, of this place, recently eloped with Mont Adams, and were [married] at Aberdeen, Ohio.
Independent Ridge News: Marriage of Miss Katie Calander, dau. of D. H. Calander, to B. L. Loomis, son of E. K. Loomis, at the bride's home, last Thursday, by Rev. Wm. McMillan.
Mt. Pleasant News: Married Mason Webster and Mrs. May Levi Webster, by Rev. G. W. Hill.
DEATHS:
Wes Alexander's little boy was buried at Kansas Church Monday.
Death of Henry Nuxall, of short illness, last Monday; quiet, industrious German citizen well known all over the county as boss plasterer and first class worker; educated in America; buried Tuesday in the Williamstown Cemetery.
Mt. Zion News: Our esteemed friend, B. N. Elliston had the sad misfortune of loosing his wife�
COURT:
The Grand Jury of the recent Circuit Court of Owen County returned 102 indictments, 84 of which were on account of illegal liquor selling.
Divorce Granted: George Ann Perry vs. J. R. Perry.
SCHOOL CENSUS REPORT:
For 1892 given, by district names and numbers (57 total), for white and colored, totaling 4, 673 pupils. John A. Lemon, School Supt.
Bickers School District, No. 27, 81 pupils.
EDITORS NOTES:
A PEOPLE INDIFFERENT TO THEIR DEAD ARE CRUEL TO THE LIVING.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, June 9, 1892
BIRTHS:
Born to the wife of Clay Conrad on last Sunday, a fine 8 lb. Girl.
DEATHS:
Death of Mrs. Hugh Wright, of near Knoxville, Sunday; daughter of Wm. Myers.
Death of Ray, the little son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Cram, of Morgan [Pendleton County], of diphtheria last Friday; buried in Williamstown Cemetery Saturday. Ray had a twin sister.
Death of John Horton, on Milham, Indiana, formerly of Grant, died at the former place on last Sunday; buried Wednesday in the Williamstown Cemetery; father, mother, and brother accompanied body here; father, J. H. Horton is half-brother to our old landmark, J. D. Lawless and is well to do citizen of Milham.
Death of Hattie Penick, wife of Edward Penick, of pneumonia, at her home, near this town, last Friday, aged 21; was the daughter of Frank and Katie Bromback; leaves 3 month old child, and husband. Funeral at the Baptist Church by Rev. G. W. Hill and burial in Williamstown Cemetery last Saturday.
Hog Ridge News: Died Sunday, Mrs. H. N. Wright after a brief illness, leaving a husband and children.
Keefer News: Death of little R. C. Alexander, 6 years, 10 months, 21 days, on Sunday, May 29th, at his parents' home (Mr. & Mrs. Wes Alexander). Sentiments by Mrs. Dr. Alexander.
POLITICS:
Biography and photo of James Robert Lemon, sheriff and candidate for re-election; was born in Covington, August 20th, 1847 but has resided in Grant County nearly all his life, having pursued, until 1887, farming and milling. Married May 13, 1880 to Miss Isadora Smith, daughter of Jerry Smith and a step-daughter of the late J. J. Smith; an Oddfellow.
COUNTY NEWS:
Roads�In but a few years there will not be a mile of dirt road in Grant County�.about 10 years ago when the construction of the first macadamized road in the county was begun. Good school houses have sprung up on every hill�
Cherry Grove News: Cherry Grove is just 3 miles south of Williamstown and is commonly known as Hardscrabble, but she can not (?) boast of a post office, station, mill, blacksmith shop, and general store.
Mt. Pleasant News: Village is "situated near the placid waters of Ford Lick."
Elliston & Co. have received a new funeral car and will soon [engage in] the undertaking trade.
EDITORS NOTES:
It has become the custom of those who are engaged in the violation of the law, to come to the COURIER office and ask that their names be not published.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, June 16, 1892
BIRTHS:
Walton News: Birth of a fine Girl last week to the home of Arthur Murphy.
Heekin News: Birth of Girl to Thos. Kendall and wife on the 4th inst.
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of Miss Lani Porter, of this place, and R. Wormley, of Memphis, Tennessee will be at the Christian Church Thursday, June 20, 1892.
Mt. Zion News: Married on the 9th inst., H. Shucks to Miss Minnie Webster. No cards.
DEATHS:
Mt. Zion News: Dock Webster, who for many years was a resident among us, died at his home in Owen County last week.
SUICIDE, Miss Minnie McCune committed suicide in Covington [Kenton County] by starving herself to death.
OBITUARY:
Obituary of Mrs. Lucy H. Johnson, aged widow of J. A. Johnson, who died very suddenly Sunday at her Main Street home of heart disease; funeral preached Tuesday at the Methodist Church by Rev. P. H. Hoffman and burial in Williamstown Cemetery followed; was past 71, having been born in Fayette County, on the 22nd day of November 1820; her maiden name was Carter; married early in life to John H. Downing, from whom the town of Downingsville gets its name; after their marriage they moved to this county and located on a farm at what is now Downingsville; 5 children were born, 3 of whom died in infancy; the two who lived to maturity are Mrs. J. A. McPherson and Mrs. W. C. Johnson, Sr., who died some years ago. Mr. Downing died in 1847 and 1854 his widow was married to Mr. J. A. Johnson of this county, from which union resulted 2 children, namely W. C. Johnson, Jr. (?) and Mrs. Etta Theobald, both of whom lived in Williamstown vicinity. Mrs. Lucy Johnson has lived in Williamstown for 30 years.
COURT:
June 13, 1892 County Court Orders, Partial List
Will of W. H. Burgess filed for probate.
J. T. Points, appointed administrator of Walter McBee, filed sale bill.
D. M. Hall allowed $9 for coffins furnished for paupers.
J. J. Leary appointed guardian of P. V. Deppon.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, June 23, 1892
BIRTHS:
Heekin News: John Hall has a little Girl at his house since the 10th. You ought to hear him whistle.
BIRTHDAY:
Mason News: Joe Gaugh, of this place, celebrated his 32nd birthday last Sunday, "long live Joe."
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of Wesley T. Harrison, Williamstown, and Miss Jennie Theobald to be at the Methodist Church Wednesday. July 6th.
DEATHS:
Mt. Zion News: June 18th at the residence of Thomas Cornelius their only child, while its mother was absent from the cook room-clothes took fire from the stove, and was burned so badly that it only lived a few hours. Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery on Sunday. Funeral preached by Rev. G. W. Hill of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Mrs. Frankie Wade, daughter of Biven Webster, was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Saturday.
Demossville News: Death of R. P. Mullins, promising attorney of Dallas, Texas; at that place last Friday 17ty. His parents are Mr. & Mrs. R. D. Mullins.
New Eagle Mills News: Mrs. Viola Edwards, of this place, was notified of her mother's death, Mrs. Wade; remains will be buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Jonesville News: Died on the 15th, the little child of R. A. Callendar, of
diphtheria.
COUNTY NEWS:
Uncle Jesse Robinson, of Mason, was in town last Saturday. He is now 90 years of age and spry as many of our young men of 20.
OBSERVER writes of visit to Gum Lick Springs, old site near Pendleton and Grant county line. Old hotel there originally owned by Henry Woodyard, who sold it to Reuben Coleman, who died in 1861. It was an important stopover resort for cattle drovers on their way to Cincinnati. [Mr. Bickers notes it gives a personal account of Coleman's personality.]
Cincinnati Bridge under construction collapsed Wednesday [article dated June 16th], killing about 30, twelve missing, and 2 fatally injured (?). [Mr. Bickers notes that names are given but none appear to have Grant County connections.]
ATTACK - 1841:
On June 18th, 1841, Wm. S. Utterback was robbed and severely attacked by two desperate men, Lyman Crouch and Smith Maythe, who were taken by about 350 men from jail and were hung from a tree on July 10, 1841.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, June 30, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Henry Scott, of Baxter Springs, Kansas recently married a Kansas girl. He is visiting his brother, Dr. J. T. Scott.
Marriage of Frank Cunningham and Sarah Scallie at the home of Clarence Straud Monday, by Rev. T. J. Marksberry of the Baptist Church.
Marriage of R. Wormley and Miss Leni Porter at the Christian Church [Williamstown] last Thursday, by the pastor, M. D. Clubb; messrs. F. A. Tucker. G. S. Webb. S. L. Webb and Charles Porter, brother of the bride, acted as ushers; will live in Cincinnati.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, July 7, 1892
DEATHS:
A Miss Johnson died in the old house back of Mr. Hart's and was sent to Corinth for burial on Friday.
Keefer News: The funeral of little R. C. Alexander was postponed Sunday.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, July 14, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of Wesley T. Harrison, jeweler of this place, and Miss Jennie Theobald, daughter of Sanford Theobald, at the Methodist Church, on last Wednesday, by Rev. P. H. Hoffman; honeymooned at Lexington; will live in new house being erected by Mr. Harrison on Main Street.
DEATHS:
The funeral of Rev. Wm. Race's child was preached at Mt. Carmel Sunday by Rev. H. Frakes.
COURT:
Sheriff's Sale for taxes - lists names and property to be sold Monday, August 8, 1892.
County News:
Blackberry cobblers and blackberry jam are now in order. There is a large crop and the patches will be thronged with gatherers for a week or two.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, July 21, 1892
BIRTHS:
Mason News: Born to the wife of H. Powell on the 16th, a 12 pound Boy.
Mt. Zion News: Birth-Our enterprising son of Vulcan is the happiest man in the county. It's another Boy.
DEATHS:
Died on last Monday morning Miss Maxie Arnold, of Crittenden. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. W. Hill.
Death of Col. W. H. Wilson, owner of Abdalah Park, of Cynthiana, in Cincinnati one week ago.
Court:
Grant County Tax List for 1892, by districts, gives the name of each person in the county who gives in for taxation in 1892 more than $1,000. "It is quite surprising to see what a low valuation some people put on their holdings of this world's goods."
Longer list of Sheriff's Sale for taxes list is printed.
COUNTY NEWS:
EXPOSURE: Cherry Grove News: The [railroad] section hands are laying themselves liable to indictments for exposure of person by going in the railroad pond at this place every day at noon. [Denied by the Foreman in a letter printed July 28, 1892.]
EDITORS NOTES:
County Court Day brought about the usual number of drunks.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, July 28, 1892
DEATHS:
Cherry Grove News: Died on the 23rd inst., the wife of John Dunaway, of tuberculosis.
Death of Mrs. W. P. Elliston, of Elliston, KY; funeral preached by Rev. G. W. Hill Tuesday; burial in the family burying ground; she was the wife of W. P. Elliston and sister of Hon. B. N. Elliston.
COURT:
On next Monday Judge C. C. Cram will appoint 3 commissioners to lay off Grant County into Magisterial districts�There may be from 5 to 8 districts from each of which only one justice of the peace will be elected and they, in conjunction with the county Judge compose the fiscal court of the county under the new [states]
constitution.
Grant County is the new 15th Judicial District of this Circuit Court, consisting also of Boone, Gallatin, Carroll, and Owen Counties.
BAPTISM:
Rev. L. Johnson baptized at the Baptist Church last Sunday night, Miss Rosa Billiter, daughter of John Billiter.
COUNTY NEWS:
The Elliott heirs have erected a handsome monument to their father and mother.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, August 4, 1892
BIRTHS:
Birth of Boy, to the wife of Congressman W. W. Dickerson on Tuesday morning.
DEATHS:
Death of Francis Simon, of near Corinth, Friday; funeral by Rev. Hensley on Sunday at the old homestead, where he spent the greater part of his life; was born in the village of Piere, near Havre de Grace, in France in 1806. Emigrated in 1830 to the island of Mortunue, where he lived until 1836, when he came directly to Kentucky, locating where he has always resided. Left briefly for New York to learn the English language. Soon after, he married Eliza, daughter of Jacob Mussleman. His wife, 76, survives him; 9 children of whom only 4 survives. He was one of the largest land owners in the county and his home was always the center of hospitality and bustling activity. [names pallbearers]
Death of Mrs. Sallie A. Elliston, wife of W. P. Elliston, at her home in Elliston on July 25, 1892; was 69 years, 7 months, and 7 days old; converted 50 years ago in the long to be remembered revival of 1842. Married on the 15th of December, 1851 and issued 4 surviving children; invalid for many years.
Card of thanks to the people of Dry Ridge after the death of our Mother, from John Pearce and children.
COURT:
New method of voting called for voting booths and printed, official ballots.
BAPTISMS:
Meeting at Oak Ridge Saturday resulted in 36 baptisms in presence of fully 1,000 people at Littell's Pond near Cherry Grove.
EDITORS NOTES:
The election is warming up in Owen County. Money and whiskey will flow over in Sweet Owen Saturday.
Rapes and attempted rapes are getting too frequent in this county�
County Court day next Monday will be enlivened by the trial of a BASTARDY SUIT. All the bald headed men are expected to be in attendance.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, August 11, 1892
SHOOTING:
William Littell, Jr., just two years ago, shot and killed William Saddler in a street duel, but was justified by the courts�Shot by mistake Saturday after midnight, Harry McDuffee.
COURT:
New Magisterial Districts [effective January 1, 1895]
No. 1. Williamstown, Dry Ridge, and Cordova.
No. 2. Corinth, Mason, Keefer, Lawrenceville, and Downingsville.
No. 3. Stewartsville, Mt. Zion, Flat Creek, and Crittenden.
MONUMENT:
A monument was erected at the graves of Wm. & Nancy Franks in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, August 18, 1892
BIRTHS:
Born to the wife of J. L. Lee, on the 15th inst., a fine Boy.
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of Harry Harrison to Miss Emma Boyer, at the bride's home, last Thursday, by Rev. P. H. Hoffman, of the M. E. Church; honeymooned in Cincinnati and will live in Williamstown.
DEATHS:
Death of Mrs. Ellen Stroud, wife of Clarence Stroud, last Thursday. Buried in the Williamstown Cemetery Friday; leaves a husband and a son and daughter by a former husband.
Death of Thomas Ross Kendall, of Grant County, at his old home in Bourbon County where he was born, last Wednesday. Was brought to Williamstown Friday for his funeral at the Courthouse and was buried in the City Cemetery. From his 1887 biography in the Kentucky History: Born in Harrison County, Kentucky, in 1849, and is a son of Newton and Ann E. (Ross) Kendall; his grandfather, Lewis Kendall, a Virginia native, came early to Harrison Co. as a farmer and squire; his mother, a Missouri native, came to Ky. at an early age: Scotch descent and granddaughter of Old Dr. Ross of Lexington; her grandmother was Phoebe Nelson, of Harrison, County, who married in 1810. T. R. settled in Grant County in 1859 and always a farmer; 450 acres of land. In 1875 married Georgie Williams, of Bath County, Kentucky; she died in 1882, leaving one child, John Newton (15 years old now, will live with Mr. Chinn of Bourbon County.) Democrat and member of the Christian Church.
There were 3 funerals in Williamstown last Friday:
T. R Kendall, of Sherman.
A. Therelkeld's child, of Mason.
Mrs. Clarence Stroud, of Williamstown.
POLITICS:
Hon. John W. Green, candidate for Circuit Judge of the 15th District of Grant County, a native of Grant County, but has lived for many years in Owen County; about 20 when he enlisted as a Confederate; 2nd & 1st Sergeant and 1st Lieutenant; lost a leg in August, 1864 battle at Jonesborough, Georgia. Returned to Owen and elected sheriff and later, County Judge.
EDITORS NOTES:
Last Saturday was Pension Day with many of the Old Soldiers residing in this County.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, August 25, 1892
BIRTHDAY:
73rd birthday of W. G. Cram yesterday; father of 11; 36 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; his aunt, Peggy Markesom is 99.
MARRIAGES:
Proposed marriage of J. H. Humlong and Miss Lizzie Stratton, at the Christian Church, Thursday, Sept 1st.
Walton News: Marriage of Dick Slatin and Miss Mary Waltz quietly in Cincinnati last week.
EDITORS NOTES:
The Thomas Rankin Post G. A. R. [Grand Army of the Republic -Union Veterans] mustered in 8 new members last Friday, making a total of 93 members. [G. A. R. is on some Bickers tombstones in Grant County-RLB]
�the Baptists will have to abandon the open air meetings at their associations�too many rough, rabble, merchandise, and picnics�interrupted the worship services.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, September 1, 1892
BIRTHS:
Born to the wife of Tom Haselwood on the 29th instant a fine baby Boy.
DEATHS:
Obituary: Wilson F. Merrell, 71, died at his home near town on last Wednesday after a brief illness,
super induced by age and a severe attack of la grippe. Buried in Williamstown Cemetery on Thursday with Masonic Lodge Rotes; funeral preached by Rev. G. W. Hill at the Baptist Church. He was born in Gallatin County and was one of a family of ten, 5 boys and 5 girls, born to John & Cynthia Merrell, all of whom are dead except two. More than 40 years ago Wilson married Casandria Wilson, sister of Uncle Bert Wilson, who died at this place only a few years ago. They had five children, all of whom present at his demise and interment.
Mt. Zion News: Wm. Miller's little child died of scarlet fever.
Death of A. W. Spillman's mother near Morning View, Kenton County, last Saturday.
EDITORS NOTE:
The old [Williamstown] Public Privy has become a thing of the past. [torn down]
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, September 8, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Wedding of James H. Humlong and Miss Lizzie Stratton, at the Christian Church Thursday [Williamstown], by Rev. M. D. Clubb; honeymooned in Cincinnati and points East. Groom is assistant cashier of the Bank of Williamstown; bride is youngest daughter of Ho. H. D. Stratton. [gives details of wedding and attendees]
Mt. Pleasant News: Marriage of Doug. Miller to Miss Dunaway, one of Cordova's finest daughters�Married by Rev. Limerick last Monday evening.
Walton News: John Ranslear and Mrs. Effie Lampton, of Richwood, [Boone County] Ky., were married in the parlor of the Grant Hotel in Cincinnati, on
Thursday evening, by Rev. Mensultz, of the M. E. Church. Attendants were Miss Barbara Ransler, a sister of the groom, and Mr. Bolton.
DEATHS:
Suicide by hanging on a peach tree in his own yard, of J. K. Morehead, of near Knoxville, Pendleton County, a prosperous and substantial farmer, last Thursday night; for a week or two before, he had been drinking excessively and gaming. Leaves children and a wife he had not lived with for several years.
Hon. Daniel Daugherty, the great lawyer, statesman and orator died last Monday.
EDITORS NOTES:
Editor appeals for a street sprinkler to keep down the dust on Williamstown streets.
Some day we'll have water works and electric lights.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, September 15, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Married on last Thursday at the home of W. H. Harrison, John Haggard and Mrs. Sallie Loomis, of Holbrook, by Rev. T. J. Marksberry.
Marriage of Newton Burroughs in Indiana; formerly a Grant County boy, living in Covington [Kenton County] the last 5 years; brother of Halleck Burroughs, of Oak Ridge neighborhood.
COURT:
Last will and testament of Thomas Ross Kendall was probated and names the following: entire estate ($30,000) to his only child and minor heir, John Newton Kendall, except $1,000 to his step mother, Mrs. Catherine Chinn, and a house and lot to Eliza Cook, an old colored servant of the family. Others mentioned.
VICTIM:
Death of an old peddler feared, attacked by Ed Penick, of Dry Ridge, with a base ball bat, on Wednesday night. Victim has not been seen since the unprovoked act.
Mt. Zion News: Tet. Vawter was struck on the head by some person at Erlanger [Boone County] last week and seriously, if not fatally injured. He had not recovered consciousness at last accounts.
COURT:
BASTARDY SUIT filed by Emma Clay vs. Willie Clay, both 21 and first cousins. [September 22, 1892 issue states that James Clay, father of Willie, paid $200 to settle the case.]
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, September 22, 1892
BIRTHS:
Born to the wife of James Barnes, last Wednesday evening, a Boy, thanks to Dr. Alexander.
Corinth News: Born to the wife of John Baker, Saturday, a Boy, attending physician, Dr. Roberts.
MARRIAGES:
Marriages in the Williamstown Office of County Clerk Webster;
Last Wednesday, J. W. Elliott, 42, and Sarah J. Doud, 33, by Rev. Petty.
Last Wednesday, Abraham Dunn, 50, and Mary E. Marshall, 40, by Rev. Petty.
Last Thursday, William Fortner, 30, and Miss Etta Scroggins, 19, by Rev. T. J. Marksberry.
Cordova News: Double marriage of Pomp Dunn and Mrs. Mary Marshall and John Elliott and Mrs. Doud. In Williamstown a few days ago, by Rev. Elijah Petty.
DEATHS:
Mason News: Mr. Bryant's little girl died of diphtheria last Friday and the remains were buried in the Baptist Church yard Saturday morning.
Died in Chillicothe, Missouri, of paralysis, September 16, 1892, Mrs. Adalia Linn, aged 71 years, widow of Andrew S. Linn, deceased, of Williamstown.
POLITICS:
Republicans of Grant County met in Mass Convention at the Court House in Williamstown on September 12, 1892�for the purpose of electing a Republican Executive committee for the different voting
precincts. A. [Alfred] Bickers, J. K. Page, and G. A, Simpson were elected to Mason's committee.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, September 29, 1892
EDITORS NOTES:
Dud [ly] Starnes says he will not take another drink of whiskey until Cleveland is elected [President of the United States]. So do not ask him to indulge.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, October 6, 1892
BIRTHS:
Born to the wife of Joseph Glasscock on the 2nd instant a fine Girl baby.
MARRIAGES:
W. T. Points, son of Daniel Points, of Sherman, and Miss Alice M. Wynn, were married yesterday at the residence of W. H. Barker.
Marriage of Rev. Merrill D. Clubb, of Millersburg, and Miss Lizzie T. Graham, daughter of Rev. Robert Graham, president of the Kentucky University, yesterday at the Lexington Broadway Christian Church, married by the father of the bride.
MURDER:
Killing of Matt Vastine at Knoxville [no other details]
EDITORS NOTE:
We are over crowded this week and our force is short, so don't make any complaint if the paper does not exactly suit you.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, October 13, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Married at the home of J. J. Marquette, near Goforth, Pendleton County, on last Thursday. Miss Anna Marquette to Mr. Moss, of Covington, by the groom's father. Will live in Covington, where the groom is in the brewery business.
Flingsville News: Married on the 6th instant, at Rev. M. Lummis' residence, Jasper Rouse to Miss Annie Stephenson, all of this place.
Marriage of Frank T. Violette, of Williamstown, and Muss Pet Jones, Wednesday, at the home of the bride's parents, M. J. Jones, a merchant at Napoleon, [Gallatin County], by Rev. Sam Adams of the Baptist Church. Honeymooned at Cincinnati, will live at Williamstown. The groom is the son of Dr. Calvin F. Violette of near Napoleon.
Mt. Pleasant News: Married Last Sunday, Mr. Earls and Miss Justice, both of Stringtown, by Rev. Petty.
DEATHS:
Rev. L. Johnson will preach the funeral of Dr. R. H. Broback next Sunday in the Cherry Grove School House.
COURT:
Will of Ewing Bowles admitted to probate and Catherine Bowles appointed Administratrix with J. R. Bowles and E. B. Bowles as sureties.
Will of W. J. Green to probate.
Arrest: Anthony Fields, a colored man, caught setting a fire in Williamstown and suspected in 6 other counts.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, October 20, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Married at the home of Mr. Jones, father of the bride, on Thursday, October 6, 1892, Charles F. Beverly, son of John S. and Mary Beverly, of Eagle Mills, and Miss Ota Jones, of Jonesville, by Rev. J. S. Ruggles.
Corinth News: Marriage of Charles Martin, of Cordova, and Miss Martha Adams, at the home of the bride, near Williamstown.
DEATHS:
James G. Kendall, who has been paralyzed and suffering for nearly five months, died Tuesday evening. [Buried in the Williamstown Cemetery]
Obituary for John Jackson, who died in St. Paul, Indiana, of paralysis, October 8, 1892, aged 81 years, 8 months, and 17 days; born in Winchester, Virginia, January 25, 1811. His parents moved to Ohio in 1813. When he was 17, he went to Kentucky to learn the saddler's trade, following that until 4 years before his death. On October 5, 1854, he married Margaret H. Ruddle, who survives. No issue by this marriage. He joined the M. E. Church in 1876; moved to St. Paul in 1889. Constant Bible reader.
KILLING:
Killing of a Negro at Versailles, Saturday, by Will White, of New Columbus and a son of John M. White, prominent stockman.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, October 27, 1892
BIRTHS:
Born to the wife of J. N. Lemon, of Dry Ridge, on the 16th, a fine Girl.
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of Wm. Hutcheson and Miss Etta Wheat in Williamstown Thursday; are living temporarily at the home of the groom's parents.
ILL:
Mrs. V. E. Hutcheson is reported dying at her mother's home in Hinton.
Corinth News: J. N. Stewart was stricken with paralysis Sunday night and is now lying at death's door.
DEATHS:
Cartersville News: James Martin died on the 10th. His remains were interred in the family burying ground.
Mt. Zion News: Mrs. Christian Franks (nee Frankie Jones), after long and painful illness quietly passed away on Monday the 17th instant. Funeral preached by Rev. G. W. Hill on the 18th.
EDITORS NOTES:
"�advertising is on a boom and very little space is left for news. J. H. Westover has been lying dangerously ill [with malaria] for the past two weeks�and D. C. Points has been detained at home to entertain the [birth] of a fine daughter.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, November 3, 1892
MARRIAGE:
Mt. Zion News: marriage of Thomas Belou and Miss Maud Kilgore, of the place, by Rev. Wm. McMillian; reception at the home of John V. Franks.
ILL:
Mt. Zion News: E. K. Green's baby boy burned badly on entire crown and back part of his head and lying very low.
DEATH:
"Died on last Wednesday, Mrs. America Northcutt, wife of Joseph Northcutt; was sick about 8 hours before her death; apoplexy thought to be the cause; leaves a large family of children, the youngest about 14 and her husband married about 30 years ago; funeral at home preached by Rev. Thomas Stevens; was buried at the Landrum graveyard where she had a child buried."
Corinth News: Newt Morris, brother of John Morris of this place, was killed by the train near Hinton Saturday night.
EDITORS NOTES:
A serious trouble in the Owenton Baptist Church has torn it asunder and driven and turned out over one half of its members. A case of too much discipline.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, November 10, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Mt. Zion News: Marriage of Jo Martin and Miss Lena Peppler at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Beach, by Rev. Tom Marksberry.
Corinth News: Marriage of Mr. Hughes [Lewis Walter] and Miss Nelson [Sarah E.] on Thursday evening at the residence of the bride's parents.
DEATHS:
Death of Mrs. V. E. Hutcheson at the home of her mother at Hinton Thursday night; was buried Friday.
EDITORS NOTES:
And there stood old Downingsville with 163 majority for [President Grover] Cleveland, Stevenson and Tariff Reform. We propose a rally and soup in honor of the victory at Downingsville. [Mr. Bickers notes that Cordova was the only Republican precinct in the county.]
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, November 17, 1892
BIRTHS:
On the 6th, the wife of Ed Smith presented him with a fine Boy.
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of Ralph W. Meyers, of Grant County, 24, and Miss Ida Murphy, 17, on Owen County, in parlors of Mudy House last Monday by Judge W. A. Lee. "They are reported to have eloped." OWEN NEWS
Corinth News: Married at the home of the bride's parents in Corinth, Miss Maggie Westover to N. B. Williams by Rev. D. F. Cobb, Saturday, November 12th.
DEATHS:
Mrs Naomi Sims, wife of R. S. Sims, and sister of J. A. and J. R. Lemon, died at her home near town [Williamstown] last Friday morning; buried at the Williamstown Cemetery Saturday; was 42, leaves husband, 4 sons and 3 daughters; was ill briefly with pneumonia.
Cordova News: The little child of Pompey Brooks and wife who was terribly burned two weeks ago died on the 10th.
"Uncle Barney Bonar, aged about 70 years, and for a long time a resident of this county, died at his home near Oak Ridge Church yesterday of heart failure; was once an officer of Pendleton; leaves large family."
Mrs. Risen, mother of J. M. Risen, died Sunday night from the effects of bruises received in a [horse carriage] runaway last week�3rd death in that neighborhood since last Friday morning.
COURT:
PARTIAL LIST:
O. P. Hogan, appointed trustee of Melissa Kendall.
W. C. Johnson, appointed administrator of Lucy H. Johnson.
J. B. Wilds, appointed guardian of Robert Hiner Pierce.
Joseph Readenour, appointed administrator of Mary A. Readenour.
Settlements ordered recorded: Isaac Holbrook, administrator of Jas. Simpson; W. H. McClure, guardian of Henry Jackson; R. P. Conrad, guardian of W. K. Eskridge; Elizabeth Lawrence admx. Of Wm. Lawrence.
Settlement continued: C. C. Lynn administrator of H. C. Lynn; Elizabeth Lawrence, guardian of Rosa Lawrence and Nellie Lawrence; W. T. Bennett, guardian of Wm. M. Ashcraft. [William Montjoy, youngest son of James Richard Ashcraft & Elizabeth Wortman Ashcraft]
MAYHEM:
Lawrenceville News: Squire Zab Alphin came over from Holbrook Friday night with 200 wild men and shot 40 pounds of powder in our streets and tore up the town generally, they also had the Holbrook band.
POLITICS:
Mt. Zion News: The election at this place passed off quietly, everybody with any soul, praising the secret method [ballot] of voting. [Mr. Bickers notes it was the quietest election ever held in Grant County.]
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, November 24, 1892
MARRIAGES:
William Belew and Miss Alice Carr were married at the home of the bride's parents near Mt. Zion, Thursday, November 10th, by the Rev. G. W. Hill of Williamstown.
Corinth News: Marion Hammonds and Miss Maggie Wright eloped and were married Saturday.
DEATHS:
Oak Ridge News: Five deaths have occurred here within six days.
Oak Ridge News: Barney Bonar's death was a shock to all; leaves wife, 7 children, and host of grandchildren; funeral conducted at the church by Rev. Hoffman, of Williamstown; buried in the cemetery at this place.
Oak Ridge News: Mrs. Sims suffered intensely during the last few days on earth; her children have sympathy of community.
Died of dreaded diphtheria at the home of her parents, the daughter of Rolla Hightower, 5; buried in the Williamstown Cemetery.
Millard Gouge lost a little child by diphtheria last Thursday, and has several children seriously ill.
Obituary of Homer Forsythe: after lingering illness of some 2 years, attended with intense suffering, died at the home of his father near Fairview, this county, aged 27 years, 1 month and 22 days; married on
June 28, 1888 to Miss Ida Adams, near Williamstown. Consistent member of the Christian Church at Fairview. Buried at Williamstown Cemetery; services and obituary by Rev. G. W. Hill. Survived by wife, little fatherless children, aged parents, and brothers and sisters. [dated November 19, 1892]
EDITORS NOTES:
The people of Williamstown want a Sunday mail.
Williamstown needs a Sanitary Commission�for a town of this size�there is not a more filthy town in the State of Kentucky.
Don't Borrow. One of the most pernicious practices that the American people of this day are falling into is the habit of borrowing.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, December 1, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Triple Wedding at the Macedonia Baptist Church last Wednesday performed by their pastor, Rev. Wm. McMillian:
John Chandler and Miss Ida Brock; A. J. Stewart and Miss Norah Calander; George Bershire and Matilda Stigger.
DEATHS:
Corinth News: A death from diphtheria is reported at Blanchett two miles below this place.
Death of Mrs. Martha E. White, aged mother-in-law of John L. Price, at Keefer last week.
Death of John T. Ireland, for many years a citizen of this place, at his Cincinnati home Sunday night; was buried at New Columbus Tuesday.
COURT:
Felix Charbonneau has entered a suit against the county on account of his falling into the Public Privy Vault last fall at night came near to being drowned.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, December 8, 1892
BIRTHS:
Fairview News: Birth of a Boy, 9 pounds, to wife of Cassius Elliott.
Mt. Zion News: Birth of Grover Cleveland, boy, to wife of Robert J. Webster.
Born to the wife of W. M. Stroud, Jr., on last Friday morning, a Girl.
MARRIAGES:
Marriage of Joe Webb, son Hon. W. F. Webb, and Miss Josie Harrington last week in Cincinnati; returned home Saturday.
Marriage of John Tatten, prominent saloon man of Falmouth [Pendleton County] and Miss Minnie Frazier, to escape the wrath of irate parents, in Williamstown, Tuesday, by Rev. T. J. Marksberry, at the Johnson House.
Marriage of J. W. Haley to Miss Margaret Collins, in Clifton, a suburb of Cincinnati, this week. Uncle Richard T. Haley of Frankfort attended with 4 bridesmaids: Miss Hallie Mathews, Miss Bernice Thorns, Miss Edna Dickinsin, and Miss Devereaux.
Mt. Zion News: Married on the 4th, Albert Rosell to Miss Martha Stamper, of Owen County.
DEATHS:
Mt. Pleasant News: Died on the 28th of last month, the wife of Rev. Elijah Petty; large family of children survive; buried at the family burying ground.
Cordova News: On the 29th ult. Rev. Elijah Petty lost his companion after a brief illness.
W. H. Edmondson and wife, on the 2nd instant, lost an infant child.
COURT:
U. Bickers named to last term of court Grand Jury.
"Judge C. C. Cram directed and authorized the Elder of the colored church at this place [Williamstown] to perform marriage ceremonies and to compel all the members who are living together as man and wife without authority of law to present themselves at the altar of his church for marriage. Dan Brown and Miss Hume were married last Tuesday night, being the first couple to present themselves to receive this solemn right."
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, December 15, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Mt. Pleasant News: Marriage of Miss Eva Huff, step-daughter of Thomas Lawrence at his home last Wednesday, to Tommie Lawrence, a farmer; performed by Rev. Limerick; maid of honor was Miss Ella Crouch; best man was G. L. Clark; reception at groom's father, Milton Lawrence.
Corinth News: Married on Thursday, December 8th, at the home of the bride's mother, in Owen County, Miss Maud Truitt to Robert Holbrook, by Rev. Russell Baird; honeymooned in Cincinnati.
DEATHS:
Mason News: Rev. C. Cobb, of Owen County, and pastor of the Baptist Church here, is lying at the point of death.
Locust Grove News: Our good people regret to receive the news of the death of their pastor, Rev. Cobb.
Corinth News: Death of Peter New, aged and respected citizen of this county, at his home near town Tuesday, of typhoid fever.
MEMORIAM:
In memoriam of our mother, Mrs. Nancy Risen, who, after a short illness, departed this life at her home November 14, 1892 in the 64th year of her life; leaves 5 children; was faithful member of Methodist church for 48 years. [poem follows] Bird Risen.
In memoriam of companion, mother, and sister Martha J. Petty, wife of Rev. Elijah Petty; born August 28, 1849, in Harrison County, Virginia; was married December 14, 1866; obeyed the Gospel on the second Lord's Day in November, 1879; died November 28, 1892; devoted Christian Church member; was ever patient and never murmured.
Lines on the death of E. G. Osborn.
VISITING:
Mrs. M. L. Webber, of Covington, is visiting her father, J. B. Bracht.
COUNTY NEWS:
Mt. Zion News: S. J. Kuhn attended Mt. Zion Church on Sunday the first time in 14 years.
EDITORS NOTES:
"�Grant County always has good juries, and it is a matter of impossibility to bribe them or keep them from discharging their duties." The Grand Jury was a model and its works was well done.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, December 22, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Mt. Pleasant News: Marriage, last Monday, at the bride's home near Dunn's school house, Mrs. Lucas to Charley Orcutt, by Rev. Limerick. "The groom promises that Kentucky shall frequently be their home."
Licenses issued:
Robert M. Dickerson & Ida M. Beard
J. D. Rennecker & Laura Caldwell
Grand B. Butler & Minnie F. Hopper
Albert Metts & Jennie Duncan
Shady Ford & Mary L. Cummins
DEATHS:
Death of little babe of Richard Simpson, of Lawrenceville, by accidentally drinking poisonous eyewater from a bottle.
HANGING:
"Jas. Bond, a colored brute was hanged by a mob at Gutherie last Monday night of an attempted outrage on Mrs. Clarence Covington."
COUNTY NEWS:
The railroad and telegraph office at Blanchet has been reopened.
WILLIAMSTOWN COURIER
Williamstown, Kentucky, Thursday, December 29, 1892
MARRIAGES:
Mt. Zion News: Married, William Ferrell to Miss Mollie Rossal.
Married at the home of the bride's parents near Williamstown, Thursday December 22, G. B. Butler and Miss Minnie Hopper, by Rev. G. W. Hill.
Marriage Licenses Issued:
Richard Dunn 20, and Daisy Petty, 18.
J. Thomas Dunn, 20, and Henrietta Brooks, 23.
William Ware, 22, and Corinne Northcutt, 17.
Robert Houston, and Minnie A. Northcutt.
COUNTY NEWS:
Williamstown was established as a seat of justice on June 12th, 1820 and was the called Philadelphia. [more history follows]
There has been more miles of turnpikes built in Grant County in 1892 than any other year in her history.
Newspaper Abstracts 1893
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