Our Ancestors take a look at the Past
Generously transcribed & submitted with permission of The Falmouth Outlook by Nancy Bray.
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   From the Falmouth Outlook dated January 8, 1937,
 here was what was happening 25 years ago.    The date was January 12, 1912.

Arthur Hitch of Chicago is visiting his mother, Mrs. Abbie Hitch.

Born, Jan. 9, to the wife of Ben Jacob of Newport, a fine 9-lb. son.

Born, Jan. 7, to the wife of Walter Cundiff, near Butler, a daughter.

R. M. Fields filled his new ice house this week with about 40 tons of ice.

Albert Huffman sold his 1910 tobacco crop to F. Browning for 7 cents a pound.

John T. Jett has bought most of the tobacco in the Foster section at from 8 cents to 9 cents .

Henry Brooker and bride of Knoxville left for their new home in Covington, New Year's Day.

Born to the wife of A. L. Stith of Portland, on Jan. 8, a daughter, who has been named Christine.

News reached Falmouth Wednesday that Walter Gribble had died in New York City Friday last.

The Lexington warehouses sold last week 2,732,075 lbs. of tobacco for $288,030, an average of  $10.54.

"Uncle" Norvel Dougherty and his mule were out skating on the ice at Grassy Creek Sunday afternoon.

The case of L. D. Hall, charged with the murder of Elijah T. Woods, was called Tuesday in Circuit Court.

Fielding Bickers, 84, died Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Haggard, near Portland.

Congressman Ollie James of the First District was elected U. S. Senator by joint ballot of the Legislature Tuesday.

J. W. Mann blew into our midst one day last week and P. E. Glacking bought from him his farm containing 45 acres.

Mrs. Fannie Mullins, widow of Richard Mullins, was found dead at her home near Demossville Wednesday morning.

Mrs. Sarah Wood, 74, widow of Jas. M. Wood, died Friday last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Willis S. Lawson, at Boyd.

Senator N. B. Chipman and Representative John F. Fryer have been placed on important committees in the Senate and House.

Rev. Charles Conrad, who spent the past several weeks with his parents near Goforth, returned to school at Jefferson City, Tenn. this week.

Speaking of aids to agriculture, there is the cut-worm which volunteers to cut the farmer's corn long before he is ready to do it himself.

W. L. Howard and Charlie Wright last week bought 109 acres of land of J. E. Blades, known as the J. R. Lea farm, situated on the Blanket Creek pike, for $1,200.

A. R. Marshall and the Merchants Progressive Assn. of Falmouth will, at their next meeting, talk over plans to establish a creamery, ice plant and building association here.

Marion Bradford of Covington and John Bradford of New Mexico have returned home after spending several days with their sister, Mrs. A. J. Lovelace, and brother, Luther Bradford.

Miss Emma Kraus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kraus, died suddenly at the home of her parents in the northern part of the county.

Mrs. Nellie Swick of Shelbyville, Ind., returned to her home last Saturday after a week's visit with her parents, J. W. Holland and wife.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Budde are entertaining a new daughter at their home in Licking Valley.  The little lady arrived Jan. 5, and has been christened Mary Elizabeth.

Quincy Riddell, who was accidently shot several months ago, went to Cincinnati Sunday to consult a specialist.  The ball passed so close to his jugular vein that it is affected. (?)

Tobacco is looking up, and we don't care if it gets tall enough to look over the moon.  The growers have taken on new life from the bright prospect.  (It averaged 10 cents a lb.)

William Flynn came before the City Council and asked permission to store gasoline and oil on the line of George Lowe on Rigg St., with the intention of starting a distributing wagon.

The Burley Tobacco Society, Lexington, last week sold 800,000 lbs. of the 1909 crop of pooled tobacco to independent factories, said to have been former members of the American Tobacco Co., for 16 1/2 cents.

An ordinance was passed providing for the sale of $7,500 worth of bonds to erect the city electric light plant, and make a levy of 12 cents on the $100 to create a sinking fund to pay interest and principal.

Len Cram took a trip to Greensburg, Ind., last week to see his brother, William who was reported sick.  He found his brother better, but he had the misfortune of getting his house destroyed by fire last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis of the Concord neighborhood are being congratulated upon the arrival at their home Dec. 29 of their first heir, a bouncing boy.  The youngster tipped the beam at 10 pounds and answers to the name of Desmond Cline.

The following newly elected officers for the town of Foster took the oath of office last Monday, Jan. 1st. Police Judge, E. W. McAtee; Mayor, J. B. Slack; clerk, L. T. Craig; treasurer, J. B. Hiles; trustees, J. T. Jett, Jas. A. Swope, Jas. Allender and Henry Case.  Alex Dix was made trustee in place of W. W. Ervin, who refused to qualify.

From the Falmouth Outlook dated April 20, 1945.  
  Here is what was happening 25 years ago - the  issue date was April 23, 1920.

John Fields, who spent the winter in Florida, returned home Thursday.

Horace Yelton and wife have been entertaining a fine little son since April 15.

On Monday, April 12, death claimed Mrs. Rose Riley, after an extended illness.

Sugar is selling at 25 cents per pound on the local market, with a rapid upward tendency.

Mrs. Sarah Wright and daughter Katherine Townsend, arrived Saturday from Spokane, Wash.

Born to the wife of Oscar Moore a daughter on April 6.  Mrs. Moore was formerly Miss Kate Collier.

Born to the wife of Felix Green a son--Kenneth Walter.  Mrs. Green was formerly Miss Mamie Fogle.

Mrs. George Strother, colored, aged about 55 years, died last Wednesday morning at her home in the East End.

Mrs. J. R. Arnold, 55, died at Harrison Hospital, Cynthiana, Friday night, April 14, following an operation.

John Breeze, formerly of Sunrise, died at his home at Cynthiana Monday.  He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Mrs. Bessie Maude Reynolds, beloved wife of Wilmer Reynolds, died on Tuesday night, April 13, at her home in Butler.

Born on April 11 to the wife of Stephen Sheanshang, a little son, who died the same day.  "Budded on earth to bloom in heaven."

There are two issues of Liberty Bonds selling at $86.70, and we would not be surprised to see these two issues go to $75 before the bottom is reached.

Clay Rawlings, son of the late Frank Rawlings, and Miss Maude Franklin, daughter of Amanda and the late T. J. Franklin, were married on April 8, 1920.

Mr. and Mrs. James Sorrell have been entertaining a fine baby girl at their home since April 15.  This is the fourth heir and second girl.  She will answer to the name of Hattie Mae.

D. C. Grimes, who resides two miles north of town, was given a happy little surprise on Wednesday, April 14, when a number of relatives and friends came to his home to celebrate his seventy-second birthday anniversary.

We have the pleasure to report a most interesting event--a happy birthday dinner held at the hospitable home of Esquire and Mrs. M. M. Mullins of Grassy Creek.

James E. Blades, one of the city's venerable and highly respected citizens, died last Saturday morning at his home on West Shelby St. after an extended illness.

Misses Nora and Verda Mitts, after spending a few days with home folks, have returned to Cincinnati, where they are holding positions with the McAlpin Department Store.

Walter S. Fowee, 21, and Miss Frances Cole, 18, both of this county, were married in this city last Saturday, April 17, the Rev. M. W. Bottom of the Christian Church officiating.

John Harris, aged 71 years, died April 17, at his home in Butler, after a short illness of pneumonia.  Mr. Harris was a native of Campbell County and moved to Butler this spring.

Miss Amma Frances Perry, daughter of Mrs. John Perry, and William T. Kelly, son of Mrs. Emanuel Kelly, were married at St. Xavier's Church on April 14, the Rev. J. M. Lelen officiating.

The funeral services of Mrs. Nancy Weaver, who died at the home of her granddaughter near New Richmond, Ohio, last Wednesday night, were conducted at the M. E. Church at Carthage by Rev. Gene Light.

Miss Ruth Houchen left recently for an indefinite stay with her uncle, E. W. Lovelace, and wife at Quincy, Ill.  Miss Ruth is a very popular young lady and she will be greatly missed by her many friends.

Miss Gladys Smith, daughter of P. W. Smith, and John Showalter, son of W. T. Showalter, were married in Cincinnati Saturday, April 3.  Both were former residents of Wellsburg and have many friends here who extend congratulations and best wishes.

Miss Lee Middleton entertained on Wednesday, April 14, in honor of Miss Maude Oder of Covington with a luncheon replete with just those edibles of which lovers of good things to eat always relish most supremely.  Those present aside from the honored guest and hostess were; Mrs. J. L. Massey and mother, Mrs. Rohrs, Mrs. A. H. Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Webb and W. M. Middleton, father of the hostess.

From the Falmouth Outlook dated May 3, 1946.
  Here is what was happening 25 years ago.  The date of issue was May 6, 1921.

The attendance at the Oakland Sunday School last Sunday was 240.

Born on April 25 to the wife of Fred Smith, a fine little son.

J. B. Doggett purchased recently from Mr. Rice of Powersville 40 colonies of bees.

Mary Eliza Hall Craig died at her home in Akron, Ohio, on March 23, 1921, of cancer.

L. J. Ihrig is visiting his son and daughter, Chester and Grace, at Indianapolis, Ind.

Born on Wednesday, April 20, to the wife of Lawrence Metzger (nee Belle Riley) a 9-lb. son, Melvin Riley.

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Flynn are rejoicing over the arrival of a little daughter.  This is the second heir and first girl.

Bormn to the wife of J. T. Harper on April 25, a 9 1/2 lb. boy.  Mrs. Harper before her marriage was Miss Iva Martin.

Born to the wife of Ralph Y. Hill of Foster at Bethesda Hospital, Cincinnati, on April 27, a fine little son.  This is the first heir.

Born to the wife of D. M. Wilkins, State road engineer, of this city, at a hospital in Lexington on May 3, a fine little daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wolfe are entertaining a new daughter at their home.  The little Miss will be known as Geneva Ruth.

There were a number of wool buyers in town Monday engaging wool from our farmers.  The prevailing price is 20 cents per pound.

On April 24, the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barnes of near Dry Ridge, and took their only daughter, Ora, aged about 18 years.

Ray Cummins and Miss Maggie Lucas were united in marriage Sunday, April 24,  Rev. Massie performing the ceremony at the Methodist parsonage in Brooksville.

Rube Rigg, the well-known stock trader of Bracken County, brought a carload of hogs and milk cows to this city last Saturday.  They were purchased in Lincoln County.

There arrived at the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Moore of Juiz de Fora, Brazil, on March 30, a 6 1/2 lb. baby girl.  The little Miss will be known as Emaline Fisher

Parker Matthews and Miss Sue Mary Brooks were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon, April 26, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Brooks, at Brooksville.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bush of Grassy Creek have been entertaining a fine little daughter at their home since April 13.  This is the third heir.  The little Miss has been named Laura Velma.

Otis Coleman has begun the erection of a six-room bungalow on his farm near Browning's Corner.  Scott Whalen of McKenneysburg has contracted for the job.  He started to work on May 2.

Contractor J. N. Shields of this city is building a new frame bungalow for Floyd Ackman, L. & N. signal mainatainer, on Liberty St. in the West End.  The bungalow will be modern in every respect.

A beautiful wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Acree of near Dry Ridge on Wednesday morning, April 20, at 10 o'clock, when the lives and hearts of Forest R. Byers of Eminence and Miss Velma Acree were united in the holy bonds of wedlock.

T. F. Moore, son of the late Henry and Mary Jane Moore, was born near Ripley, Brown County, Ohio, on Sept. 6, 1856, and departed this life near Boyd Station on the morning of April 30, 1921, at the age of 64 years.

Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Varner of Miamisburg, Ohio, are rejoicing over the arrival of twin daughters, who made their appearance on Wednesday morning, April 13.  The little ladies will answer to the names of Lenore and Loraine.

Holton Lee Lightfoot of Covington and Miss Belle Lushey of Cincinnati were married at the home of Mrs. Clara Diltz by Rev. M. W. Bottom on May 2.  The bridegroom is a son of Frank Lightfoot and a nephew of Mrs. Clara Diltz of this city.

William E. Gray, 23, and Miss Sarah Mains, 21, both of Miamisburg, Ohio, were quietly married on Tuesday evening, April 26, at 8 o'clock, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J. S. Herold, pastor of the Lutheran Church of that city.

Harry Cummins, formerly of this county, but for the past three years connected with the railway mail service at Birmingham, Ala., has been appointed as carrier on Route No. 4 out of Falmouth.

Quite an enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hall on April 29 in honor of their son, Harry Gordon Hall.  It was given in honor of his 13th birthday anniversary and as a reward for passing the county examination at Falmouth.

Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Smith had the surprise of their lives Sunday, May 1, when friends and relatives numbering 87, gathered in at their home near Grant's Lick in commemoration of Mr. Smith's birthday anniversary, he having passed the 68th milestone on life's journey that day.

Mrs. Polk Bush, whose death occurred at her home in Covington on Friday, and whose remains were brought to Knoxville for burial Sunday in the cemetery at Pleasant Ridge, was a sister of John Courtney of near Knoxville and William Courtney of near Pleasant Ridge.

A most enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Allender on Friday 29, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Long and son, Leslie, of Miamisburg, Ohio.  Music was furnished by James Traylor, Clay Wynn, D. M. Wynn, Otis Allender, Leslie Long and Miss Hazel Wynn.  Games were played until a late hour.

Monday morning, Goebel Paynter, a well-known young farmer living between Cumminsville and Berlin, while plowing during a severe storm, had a narrow escape from death.  Lightning struck the clevis of his plow, knocking Mr. Paynter senseless for the time being.  His team became frightened and drug him 150 yards.  He was not seriously injured, but felt the effects of the shock for several hours.

A fatal auto accident occurred on the Concord Pike near the home of Otis Allender, three miles north of Falmouth, Monday morning, when a car driven by James Courtney, and occupied by his mother, Mrs. Daisy Owens, Mrs. Claud Glenn and J. C. Fields, went over a steep embankment and turned over several times with the occupants in the car.  The party was enroute to Falmouth.  Mrs. Glenn was killed.

From the Falmouth Outlook dated May 10, 1946.
  Here is what was happening 25 years ago.  The date of issue was May 13, 1921.

Cliff Cummins sold to Simeon Jacob of Pleasant Hill 12 milk cows at an average of $80.

Mrs. Flora Zoller was called to Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, owing to the death of her cousin, Mrs. Theodore Mullins.

Rev. Bane Nelson of Oklahoma made a flying trip to Kentucky to visit his father-in-law, George Carmack, who is very ill.

Mrs. George B. Moneyhon, in her 54th year, died at her home on the Dutch Ridge Pike near Augusta, on Thursday morning, April 28.

The friends of Miss Laura Fields received cards of invitation for her graduation at the Bethesda Hospital on Tuesday night May 17.

Spurgeon Aulick of this city has sold his 90 acre farm four miles north of Butler in Campbell County, to Henry W. Schalck.  Price $50 an acre.

A most happy event took place on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Yelton at Butler, in honor of the 72nd birthday anniversary of Mr. Yelton.

Jewell Florence, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Mockbee of Railroad Ave., died last Thursday, following an illness of pneumonia.

Peter Scharfenberger, a highly esteemed and aged citizen, died suddenly at the home of his son, Peter Scharfenberger, at Catawba on April 27.

Born to the wife of Plumus Wells of near Goforth on May 5, a fine 9-lb. daughter.  The little Miss has been named Elizabeth Louise.  This is the third heir.

H. D. (Chip) Wadsworth, L. & N. conductor, was seriously injured Sunday night at 2:45 A. M. in the Corbin railroad yards, when he was struck by an engine.

Miss Garnett Kemp, who has been rural letter carrier on route No. 5  out of Falmouth for the past several years, has resigned her position to take effect June 1.

Miss Vivena Story and John Allen Jordan were united in the sacred bonds of matrimony on Thursday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage in Brooksville by the Rev. H. M. Massie.

Born to the wife of William Klee of near Double Beech on May 8, a fine little 0-lb. man, who will answer to the name of W. C.   Bill is only able to get about with the aid of crutches.

Robert Piercefield and son, Dugan, and son-in-law, Louis McCarty, spent several hours last Thurdsay skinning a cow that had kicked the bucket, and sold the hide for the handsome sum of 35 cents.

Lyle Houston died last Friday morning at the home of his niece, Mrs. George Pribble, near Mt. Hope, were he was visiting.  He was taken suddenly ill on Saturday and pneumonia soon developed.

Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Case of Parina received a telegram from Washington on Sunday, stating that the body of their son, Sgt. Ottie Case, who lost his life in the World War, would arrive in New York about May 7.

William A. Lea of near Boyd and Miss Nancy E. Morris of near Hightower were married Monday.  The bridegroom is a son of E. T. Lea, and the bride is the daughter of Mark Morris.  Both are fine young people.

Mrs. M. L. Miller of this city celebrated her 57th birthday anniversary on Sunday May 8.  An elegant dinner was in honor of the occasion.  Mrs. Miller is one of the best known and highly esteemed women of this city.

Sewell Browning and Miss Elizabeth Insko were united in marriage at Germantown on Wednesday by Rev. J. R. Howe.  The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Insko, and the groom is the son of Oscar Browning.

Bryce and Forrest Hopkins and William Mullins, well-known young men of near Demossville, are erecting a new and up-to-date garage, 32 x 60 feet, on the farm of Mrs. J. E. Bailey near the Three Forks of Grassy Creek.

L. A. Gardner of Dry Ridge appeared before the Pendleton Fiscal Court on Tuesday, and was given the contract to break and spread the metal on 94 rods of road on the Greenwood and Portland Pike.  The contract price is $300.

Mrs. John Woods Jr., 32, died last Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, following a protracted illness of tuberculosis.  Mrs. Woods was a Miss Catherine Larkin before her marriage, and is survived by her husband and two small children.

C. N. Johnson was elected to fill the vacancy of marshall caused by the resignation of J. O. Perrin.  Mr. Perrin has been city marshal of Falmouth for the past eight years, and he resigns to devote his entire time to his race for sheriff.

Mrs. Walter Ackman, aged 34 years, died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock at Speers Hospital, after a protracted illness of tuberculosis.  Mrs. Ackman was Miss Lucy Perkins before her marriage, and was born and reared in Owen County.

Frank Caldwell started drilling for oil Monday morning on the F. L. Arnold farm across the river from the fairgrounds.  It is the intention to test the field thoroughly for oil or gas, and our people will watch the progress of the drilling with much anticipation.  Here's hoping, etc.

Miss Mary Hitch was buried at Concord on Sunday.  She died in the hospital at Cynthiana on Friday, May 6.  She is the last one of that family.  Her mother died about 26 years ago, her brother 16 years ago and her father about nine years ago this May, and her brother, Frank, six years ago this May.

Mrs. Belle Knight of this city brought to our office last Saturday one of the oldest books we have ever seen.  It is the "Midwife's Guide." published in England in 1752, and was used by her Grandmother Steel, who lived and practiced medicine in Campbell County in the neighborhood where Grant's Lick now stands.

Through the efforts of Robert W. Bingham, publisher and owner of the Louisville Courier-Journal and Louisville Times, Aaron Sapiro, president of the California Farmers' Cooperative Marketing Association, has been induced to come to Kentucky and draft a plan to market the burley tobacco in conformity with the California plan.

Richard T. Tomlin, died at his home in Earlville, Ill., on Tuesday, May 3, aged 40 years, nine months and 17 days.  He was the eldest son of Isaac Tomlin of near Knoxville and lived the major part of his short life in the Knoxville vicinity.  In the spring of 1908 he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Bethel, a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Bethel of Knoxville.

At the M. E. parsonage in Lenoxburg, Wednesday afternoon, May 4, at 3 P. M., Jacob J. Ruf and Miss Anomea Jordon were united in marriage by Mrs. Lillie B. Evans.  The groom is the son of the late William Ruf.  He was born and reared in Bracken County and has the distinction of having spent many months overseas, he having served in the 80th Division, 319th Infantry, Co. M. in the World War.  He was wounded in the Argonne Forest on Nov. 1, 1918.  He has a record of bravery of which Bracken County is proud.  The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordon of near Berlin.

From the Falmouth Outlook dated May 17, 1946.
Here is what was happening 25 years ago.  The date was May 20, 1921.

Born to the wife of Charles R. Mains of Carlisle on May 6 a fine little daughter.

Mrs. Bettie Bell died May 5.  She leaves her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Calvin Fogle.

Samuel A. Barlow, well-known farmer of near Sunrise, died at his home Monday afternoon, May 9.

Willie Faulhaber killed a hen hawk a few days ago that measured 53 1/2 inches from tip to tip of its wings.

The Falmouth Board of Education has re-elected G. H. Wells superintendent of the Falmouth Schools for the coming school year.

Mr. and Mrs. Pearl West, living below Augusta, have been entertaining a handsome new daughter at their home since Sunday, May 8.

Rev. Charles Mangold, Rev. R. H. Toole and G. W. Beighle attended the Southern Baptist Convention at Chattanooga, Tenn., last week.

Mrs. J. L. Massey and daughter, Shirley, left Monday for Omaha, Neb., to make a few weeks' visit with her son, Blaine Massey, and family.

Born to the wife of John Denny of near Morgan on May 7 a fine big 11-lb. son.  The little man will answer to the name of Melvin Whitson.

Mrs. W. J. Washburn, residing near Caddo, gave a surprise party on Saturday night, May 14, in honor of her son's 15th  birthday anniversary.

Born to the wife of Percy Fryer of near Butler on May 7, a fine 9-lb. son.  The little man has been named Preston Blades.  Theis is the second heir.

When on her way to Sunday School last Sunday morning, Mrs. Dolly Cummins was struck by the machine of A. N. Hedgecock and seriously injured.

Hazel Butts, aged 13 years, was run over by an automobile driven by Raymond Moore on Sunday morning, on Woodson Road near the Catholic Cemetery.

On last Friday evening quite a surprise was given Wayne Ammerman, when a number of his friends gathered at his home to celebrate his 21st birthday.

Born to the wife of John Pendergest at Akron, Ohio, on May 13, a fine little 10-lb. son.  He has been named William  Thomas.  This is the first heir.

Mr. and Mrs. Mack Mains of West Carrollton, Ohio, have been entertaining a fine 10-lb. son since April 26.  He will answer to the name of William Herbert.

Josephine Thompson, twin child of Roger Thompson, died May 2.  Burial in Pythian Grove Cemetery.  Just three weeks ago the mother and other twin died.

On Thursday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage at Brooksville, Miss Vivena Story and John Allen Jordan were united in marriage by Rev. H. M. Massie.

Jesse E. Yelton sold two hound dogs, eight months old, to H. F. Egan of Springdale, Conn., for which he recieved a fancy price.  He shipped them last week.

Frank McCay, a disabled veteran of the Argonne, ond day last week caught a string of 32 bass in South Licking near Morgan, weighing from one-half to three pounds.

Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson are rejoicing over the arrival of a son at their home.  They have named him Walter Johnson, after his great-grandfather, Joshua Wilson.

E. E. Osborne, R. A. Southworth, Carroll Fairo and Henry T. Thomasson, all of the Cincinnati Dental College, were the week-end guests of Dr. and Mrs. V. W. Corbin.

Mr. and Mrs. Will  Emerich are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy who arrived at their home on May 4.  The little son will answer to the name of Lawrence Wilson.

Stanley Plunkett and Miss Cecil Tomlin were married in Dry Ridge on May 7 at the home of Rev. Charles Ellis.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Plunkett of near Crittenden, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Tomlin of near Gardnersville.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rudd (nee Vida Haley) are entertaining twin sons, Wilbert and Gilbert, at their home in Powersville, born May 1.

The Hon. Joab E. Stephenson, ex-Councilman and land king of Chicago, is at Knoxville the guest of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Eugenia Warnock, and her father, Judge Ransom.

The marriage of Miss Anna Mae Perrin, 17, of Cynthiana and Willard Jefferson, 19, of Cincinnati has just been announced.  The marriage occurred in Cincinnati on Aug. 20, 1920.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cummins arrived here last week from Birmingham, Ala., where Mr. Cummins has been in the U.S. mail service.  He will resume his duties on R. 4 this week.

Emmett Massey and Miss Ruby Adams of Connersville, Ind., were united in marriage at the Christian Church parsonage in this city on May 12.  Rev. M. W. Bottom performed the ceremony.

The body of Sgt. Ottie Case, K. Co., 148th Infantry, and Ohio unit, killed in action in Belgium on Nov. 3, 1918, arrived at Augusta on Saturday and was taken to his home at Brooksville for burial. (?)

William T. Rees, well-known and highly esteemed citizen, died Friday morning, May 13, at the home of his son, David W. Rees, near Lenoxburg.  Had he lived until June 10, he would have been 85 years old.

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Sutton of Chapel St. were given a happy surprise by their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends on Sunday, the occasion being their 55th wedding anniversary.

James A. Whalen of near Sunrise is wearing the blandest smile imaginable since last Wednesday afternoon--a 10-lb. son arrived to coo at mother and to cheer its parents, and Mr. Whalen is as happy as a lark in hay-time.

The many relatives and friends of Kenzie T. Browning and Miss Hilda Thelma Blasingame were given quite a surprise when they went to Falmouth and were quietly married Saturday afternoon, May 14, by Judge M. S. Mills.

Leslie Stith of Rockford, Ill., and Miss Louise Aulick of this city surprised their many friends last Tuesday, when they went to Covington and were united in marriage by Rev. O. J. Steger at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Reed.

The smokehouse of Hugh Kemp, three miles west of town, caught on fire Monday morning from some unknown cause and burned, together with two other buildings nearby.  Mr. Kemp lost a quantity of household goods, 75 pounds of lard, meat, canned fruit and molasses.

Monday, County Attorney Harrison and Commonwealth Attorney Grannis filed suit against the Germanatown Fair Company in the Mason Circuit Court for $20,000 damages for injuries received by members of the family of D. W. Rees of Lenoxburg, when the promenade fell last year.

George Ashcraft, a former resident of the Knoxville vicinity, died at his home in Erlanger on Tuesday, his death being due to ill health incident to old age.  He was a brother of B. F. Ashcraft Sr. of near Knoxville.  His remains were laid to rest in the Highland Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.

Juiz de Fora, Brazil, April 17, 1921.  Dear Mr. Shonert:  Another Moore has arrived in Brazil, stopping at our home here.  She answers to the name of Emeline Fisher.  She is now a Brazilian, having been born here in Brazil, but later we expect her to be a citizen of the U.S.A.  Most sinceerely, W. H. Moore.

Miss Vesta R. Burlingame, formerly of Boston Station, made a flying trip to visit her sisters, Mrs. Thomas Keller of Paris and Dr. Methvin of Cynthiana, before her departure for the West.  She expects to make her home in Los Angeles, Calif.  Enroute to her future home she expects to spend a few weeks with her brothers in Portland, Oregon.

From the Falmouth Outlook dated May 24, 1946.
  Here is what was happening 25 years ago.  The date of issue was May 27, 1921.

H. B. Ervin made a business trip to Birmingham, Ala., last week.

Born to the wife of E. L. Thornton, near Portland, on May 14, a fine little daughter.

H. D. Harrison of Batavia, Ohio, and Mrs. Pearl Rachford of California, Ky., were married in Newport on May 7.

Born to the wife of H. H. Mulloy (nee Miss Mabel Owen) of Newport News, Va., on May 21, a 9-lb. son-Maurice Owens.

Edward Boyers, 18, son of W. W. Boyers, and Miss Euna E. Matthews, 22, daughter of Thomas Matthews, were married on May 25.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Christian of Popular Bluff, Mo., have just welcomed the fourth set of twins at their home to greet five single children.

Mrs. Margaret Ann Durkin, aged 70 years, died Tuesday night, May 24, after an extended illness of infirmities of age and dropsy.

The stork left a 7 1/2-lb. baby boy with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Massey of near Mt. Moriah, on April 30.  He will answer to the name of John G.

Mrs. Matilda Poston, aged 77 years, died Friday, May 20, at the home of her son, J. H. Poston, near Butler, after a short illness of pneumonia.

Miss Lula Parr, who holds a nice position at the Indian Agency at Pawhuska, Okla., is spending a month's vacation with her mother, Mrs. Calista Parr.

Otto Lach, a well known and successful farmer living in the Lenoxburg vicinity, finished setting his entire crop of seven acres of tobacco on Friday, May 13.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Houston of Pribble's Cross Roads, were given a genuine surprise on Tuesday evening, May 17, the occasion being their 13th wedding anniversary.

Jacob L. Hall died at the Eastern State Hospital at Lexington on May 19, at 11:45 P.M., of infirmities of age.  He was 75 years and 32 days of age at the time of his death.

Thomas Maloney and Miss Louise Rohan treated their many friends to a happy little surprise on May 4, at St. James Church, Ludlow, when they were united in marriage by the Rev. Thomas Coleman.

Mrs. Charlotte Temple Purdy departed this life April 1, 1921; born May 31, 1852.  She was the daughter of Jefferson and Permelia Lovelace.  She was married to Arthur Bradford Purdy on Dec. 27, 1872.

Luther Parson re-enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and left Tuesday for San Domingo, where he will be stationed.  Mr. Parson is a World War veteran and was wounded at the famous battle of Chateau Thierry.

D. M. (Tuck) Lyle, aged 70 years, died suddenly Wednesday morning at his home in Milford.  He had been complaining for some time, really in very poor health, but his death was more sudden than anyone expected.

Mrs. Margaret Perry, aged 77 years, died suddenly Saturday night, May 21, of acute indigestion, at the home of George Shipp near Gumlick.  Mrs. Perry  ate a hearty supper and took ill during the night.  Deceased was a Miss Margaret Moore.

C. N. Johnson, who was appointed city marshal about three weeks ago, has tendered his resignation.  Mr. Johnson is superintendent of the Postal Telegraph lines out of this city, and his company would not permit him to hold the position of marshal.

A school day romance culminated in the marriage of Miss Irene Stephents and Thomas Lee Pelley, which was quietly solemnized at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. C. E. Shepherd, in Covington, May 13.

Mrs. J. L. HIghfill, who resides near Gumlick, celebrated her 67th birthday anniversary on Monday, May 23.  An elegant dinner was prepared in honor of the occasion, and her brothers, sisters and a few other relatives spent a most enjoyable day.

Misses Vivian Pfanstiel, Delia Downard, Essie Field, Mary T. Hannon and Delia Browning are the graduates of the Brooksville High School this year.  Commencement exercises were held on Friday evening, May 20, at the M. E. Church.

Born to the wife of Michael Solso at New Haven, Conn., on May 16, quadruplets--three boys and one girl.  The Solsos have been married nine years and have 11 Children.  The quadruplets weigh 20 ppounds.  Solso is 31 years old and his wife is 26.

Edgar S. Bronson, publisher of the El Reno (Okla.) American, and secretary-treasurer of the Oklahoma Press Association, last week was chosen as Oklahoma's delegate to the world press congress, which convenes in Honolulu, Hawaii, in July.

A wee mite of a specimen of humanity arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Spradling last Friday morning to cheer the home and keep Sam awake at night.  Anyway, the little cherub is a lively little Miss and has already won over the entire family.  Little Ruth thinks she is a priceless gem, and so she is.

The Woman's Club held the last meeting of the year Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. J. Shonert.  The beautiful weather of the month of roses brought out an unusually large attendance and the session proved a most profitable one as well as a pleasing social event.

One of the prettiest weddings of the season was solemnized in the presence of about 500 friends and relatives of the contracting parties, at Second Twelve-Mile Church, Peach Grove, on Sunday, May 22, at 12 o'clock, when Miss Hazel Pettit and Wilbert Moore were united as husband and wife.

The stork carried a heavy load when he arrived in Lorain, Ohio, last week and left an 18 lb.  boy for Mrs. Floyd L. Holloway at St. Joseph's Hospital.  The boy measured 24 1/2 inches in length at birth.  It has a width of 8 1/2 inches across the shoulders, with a circumference around the chest and arms of 19 1/2 inches.

Jasper Whaley of near Locust Grove and Miss Alma Webb of Williamstown were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon, May 18, at the home of the bride's parents.  Rev. E. J. King performed the ceremony.  The bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Webb, and is one of Grant County's most efficient teachers.

D. B. Yelton of Grant's Lick and Miss Kate Johns Gosney of Plum Creek, after a lingering courtship of about four weeks, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Siry and Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Harrison of Grant's Lick, on Thursday afternoon, May 19, 1921, motored to the home of E. J. Yelton, and in the presence of several friends and relatives were tied up in the holy bonds of wedlock by the Rev. B. F. Yelton.

From the Falmouth Outlook dated May 31, 1946. 
 Here is what was happening 25 years ago.  The date of issue was June 3, 1921.

Born on May 12 to the wife of C. B. Watson, an 8 1/2-lb. son.

Born to the wife of Walker Arnold of Goforth on May 28, a daughter.

Born to the wife of Henry Browning of Bishop Ridge on May 28, a son.

Born to the wife of Albert Rosenstiel on May 29, a 12-lb. son.  This is the fourth heir, all sons.

Born to the wife of George Waller of near Harrison, Ohio, a big girl on May 8.  She will answer to the name of Alberta.

E. B. Arnold, well-known citizen of Falmouth, was elected city marshal at a meeting of the Council on Monday night.

Oldham & Crotty shipped Tuesday two car loads of stock, composed of 146 lambs, seven head of cattle, 48 calves and 15 hogs.

Born to the wife of Llano Britton of Peach Grove on May 18, a little daughter.  The little Miss will answer to the name of Opal Beryl.

O. W. (Bud) Adams died at the home of his brother, C. C. Adams, on North Main St., Williamstown, on Thursday morning, May 26.

Capt. W. H. Haggard of the Butler accommodation is off on a fishing trip and Capt. C. A. Lambert is holding down that run for a few days.

Walter Feeback, aged 21, of Millersburg and Miss Lena May Humphries, aged 16, of Felicity, Ohio, were married at Augusta on April 15. 

Wilbert and Gilbert, about three weeks of age, the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rudd of near Powersville, died within a week of each other.

Samuel A. Manchester of Cincinnati and Miss Deanna Crugan of Versailles, Ind., were married by Judge M. S. Mills at the court house on May 25.

Born  to the wife of Fonzie Morris of Caddo on May 14, a fine son.  The little man has been named Carroll Fonzie.  This is the second heir and first son.

Born to the wife of Shelby Boggess on May 27, a fine little 9-lb. son.  This is the first heir.  Mrs. Boggess was Miss Mayme Fletcher before her marriage.

Arthur Racke and Miss Flora Snyder surprised their many friends last week by motoring to the city and being married.

Born to the wife of Charles L. Wilson on May 30, a fine little daughter, who will be known as Dorothy May.  This is the seventh heir--four girls and three boys.

Mrs. Louisa Bradford Burlew, beloved wife of A. D. Burlew, died at their home at Boston Station on Thrusday, May 26, after a long illness of cancer.  She was 62 years, one month and 27 days of age at the time of her death.

A most enjoyable day was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huffman near Brooksville on Sunday, May 29, it being Mr. Huffman's 62nd birthday anniversary.

William Lewis Skinner, 29, son of W. L. Skinner, and Miss Mary Ellen Berry, 27, daughter of Fes Berry, were married by Rev. George Ammerman on Thursday.

Mrs.  William Stroub, a most highly esteemed woman, died on Wednesday morning, May 25, at her home west of town, after an extended illness of several months' duration.

A car load of lambs was shipped from Falmouth on Tuesday and were bought at from 10 1/2 to 11 cents a pound.  L. E. Moore of Lenoxburg sold 11 lambs that averaged 77 pounds at 10 1/2 cents.

News of the death of Jeff D. Adams, well-known farmer of the Fairview neighborhood, which reached here Monday, was a distinct shock to his many friends, few of whom knew that he was ill.

A very pretty wedding occurred on May 21 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Oetzel at New Richmond, Ohio, when their youngest daughter, Miss Esther, and Harry Hawkins were united in the holy bonds of wedlock.

Great sorrow and sadness came to our community last Sunday, May 22, at 5 o'clock, when the death angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Whalen of Havilandsville, and claimed for its own the immortal spirit of their son, Robert William.

Last Saturday morning a man came to Frank Vice's and begged for something to eat.  They thought him just a tramp at first, and when Mrs. Vice brought him out a bite to eat, she recognized the man as their son, Frank, who had been gone from home for two years.

Friends and relatives of the groom in this city and county have received the following announcement:  "Mr. and Mrs. William Harvey Counts of Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter, Eula Marian, to Dr. Hervey Barbour Scott of Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday, May 18, 1921."

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Phillips of Louisville a baby girl; name, Lola May.  Mr. Phillips  was one of the first boys to go to France during the World War and served his country until the armistice was signed.  He was reared by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cummins of Foster.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Edward Wilson of West Carrollton, Ohio, on May 21, a fine 8-lb. daughter.  Name, Bernice Geneva.  Mother and babe are doing fine, but the proud father  can't help admiring himself in the mirror, while Grandpa Wilson has to wear weights on his feet to keep him from flying.
 

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