A Pictorial & Biographic Tour
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TURN OF THE 20th CENTURY PENDLETON COUNTY
A Pictorial & Biographic Tour
Generously transcribed & submitted by Nancy Bray
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Page design and engraving enhancements by
Bonnie Snow
The Headlight
Falmouth and Butler, Ky. May, 1898
The Headlight
A periodical devoted to the interests of Railroads and Railroad Centers
W. E. Hobill Business Manager
W. B. Editor-in-Chief
Office of Publication
Cincinnati, Ohio
The Photo-Engraving used in this publication were made by Rombach & Groene, 812-814 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
This issue of The Headlight is devoted to giving a description of the advantages offered by Falmouth and Butler, Ky., to outside capitalists and investors. Owing to the hearty support tendered liberally by the business men and citizens of the city, our showing is very complete. We wish to express our thanks to the press and the people generally who have contributed to the success of the effort.
Pendleton County Court House
Pendleton County Public School
Pendleton County Jail
CHAMPION MILLING COMPANY
Falmouth is ably represented in the milling business by the Champion Milling Company. The plant was erected about ten years ago, but the enterprising gentlemen now conducting it have only been doing so since July 1897.
Champion Milling Company
The mill is equipped with the latest improved and best full roller process machinery and under the efficient, management of Mr. H. Pietsch the product of the mill has attained a high standard. Leading brands of their flour are the "Roller King" and "Peach Bloosom," while "Moss Rose," and "Ten Broeck" are also household favorites. The capacity is 75 barrels per day and the mill is kept quite busy, as they conduct a custom and exchange business and also ship largely to outside towns.
Mr. Pietsch, who has charge, is a practical miller of lifelong experience. He was born in Germany and is now thirty-two years old. He is a member of the K. of P. and a gentleman of excellent standing with his associates and the community at large.
C. A. PURDY
Mr. C. A. Purdy was born near Cleves, Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1842, and attended school in Cincinnati and Covington. Early in life he began learning the machinist's trade, which he pursued until the opening of the war, when he enlisted under Captain Folley in the company known as Freemont's body Guards, remaining with them until mustered out at St. Louis. He immediatley re-enlisted in Co. G, 11th Kentucky Calvary, and served until the close of the war.
C. A. Purdy Store
Mr. Purdy established his present business in this city in 1867, and one can find anything required around horses at his store, from a horseshoe nail to a set of harness. He has always been public-spirited and awake to the advancement of Falmouth. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. and G. A. R.
Mr. Purdy manufactures a rheumatism and neuralgia cure, known to the trade as "Sure Shot," and many people testify to its curing properties. Correspondence solicited.
J. H. Dunstall & Bros.
This firm are distinct leaders in the undertaking and furniture business in the City of Falmouth and of Pendleton County, Ky. Oldham & Dunstall was the original firm, established in 1891, but in 1893 Mr. J. H. Dunstall bought his partner's interest and became the sole owner. His two brothers, Messrs. G. A. and C. O.
Dunstall, now associated with him, are active and valuable assistants in looking after the large and rapidly increasing demands of the business.
Residence of J. H. Dunstall
The trade extends throughout Pendleton County, and Mr. Dunstall is frequently called outside the borders of the county to meet the demands of both his furniture and undertaking business. He is an undertaker of the best character, and carries a very nice line of the goods and supplies required in preparing the dead for their last resting place. His stock of furniture presents the best line carried in this section, and prices are consistent with quality and style. In addition to the two main features of the business he conducts a news stand, with the leading dailies, and is also agent for the Home Steam Laundry, of Cincinnati.
Mr. Dunstall was born and raised on a farm in this county. He is a progressive business man and active in the best public interests. He is now serving his second term as a member of the City Council, and is a member of the K. of P. fraternity.
F. S. McMillian
F.S. McMillian, successor to A. T. Hamilton & Co., has the finest and most complete stock of dry goods ever offered to the people of Falmouth and vicinity.
Interior of F. S. McMillian's Store
He purchased the business from the above firm in March last and put in entirely new lines of dry goods, carpets, curtains, shades, wall paper, trunks, etc., and it will be well for the ladies to remember that he is going to add a handsome line of cloaks in the coming fall. Mr. McMillian is a native of Grant county, forn in 1858. In 1859 he was appointed to the position of Government Gauger and held same until 1892, when he resigned and entered the employ of R. B. McDonald, remaining with him until the burning of his mill, in 1893. He was elected Sheriff of Pendleton County in 1894, and served efficiently in this office three years.
William E. Bishop
In November of last year Mr. Wm. E. Bishop purchased the interest of T. J. Hackett, and is now sole owner of the livery, feed and sale stable formerly conducted under the firm name of Bishop & Hackett.
W. E. Bishop's Livery, Feed & Sales Stable
Several reasons can be assigned why this livery has the best trade in the city. First, it is located in a very prominent place and for nearly twenty years has been run as a stable; second, its equipage is unsurpassed in the city, vehicles the finest and horses the best; and last but not least, the owner, Mr. Bishop, is one of the popular men of the town, a first rate fellow, always friendly and accommodating. The firm of Bishop & Hackett had built up an enviable business and Mr. Bishop experiences no difficulty in holding the large patronage. He is a prominent member of the K. of P.
Kellum & King
The firm of Kellum & King transact a general merchandise business on a very extensive scale, their trade extending over the greater portion of Pendleton, Bracken, Grant, and Harrison Counties. They are heavy shippers of butter, eggs, poultry and feathers.
C. W. Kellum
Mr. C. W. Kellum is a practical business man and upon him devolves the management of the concern. He is a native of Ohio, having been born at Georgetown, coming to this county in 1887, and for several years was engaged in the public schools. In 1803 the above association was formed between himself and Thomas King. The latter devotes a large portion of his time attending to his fine farm near Falmouth. They handle dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, hats, hardware, queensware and meats.
John H. Barker
Mr. J. H. Barker, of the firm of Barker & Fossett, attorneys and counselors at law, was born in this (Pendleton) county May 1, 1854, receiving a common school education and teaching school for a time.
Residence of John H. Barker
He began reading law under the direction of Judge John H. Fryer, and was admitted to practice in the courts in 1876. In 1882 he was elected County Judge, and filled this position with honor and ability until 1893. Prior to 1882 he served several years as City Attorney.
Judge Barker is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Pendleton Normal Institute and President of the Cemetery Board of Falmouth.
He is the head of a charming family, consisting of wife and two children, and is a respected member of the K. of P.
Theo. Bradford
No store in Falmouth is better calculated to satisfy the desires of mankind than the general store owned and operated by Mr. Theo. Bradford.
Residence & Store of Thomas Bradford
An investigation will find it replete with a very large and well selected line of dry goods, millinery, notions, boots, shoes, hats, caps and groceries. Mr. Bradford was born in Pendleton County, October, 1843, and for twenty-four years received the training incident to the farm life. In 1867 he went to Missouri, remaining until 1872, and in 1878 he moved to this city, opening his present establishment the following year. He has always been prominently identified with the best interests of the city. Mr. Bradford has served as a Member of the Council several times and is one of the present School Board, a position he has filled for several years. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.
J. H. Barbour
J. H. Barbour, M. D., stands at the head of the medical profession in this city by reason of his long and successful experience.
Dr. J. R. Barbour
Dr. Barbour was born at New Richmond, Ohio, and spent his early life in that state, receiving his education at Clermont Academy and Miami University, at Oxford. He studied medicine with his brother, Daniel Barbour, in Falmouth, and in 1850 began practicing in connection with Dr. Jas. Wilson. In 1852 he received a diploma from the Medical College of Ohio, at Cincinnati, and returning to Falmouth he has resided here since. During the war he served as post surgeon and at present is acting as President of the Board of Pension Examiners. Has served the city as Mayor and in other official capacities. Dr. Barbour was a delegate to the Chicago convention in 1880 and was one of the four Kentuckians who broke the "unit rule" which defeated the nomination of U. S. Grant for third term.
Max Wilson Barbour
Max Wilson Barbour, son of Dr. J. H. Barbour, was born in this city, June 17, 1862, received his earlier education at Pendleton Academy and from there took a course at Danville, Ky. He then graduated from the Medical College of Ohio, at Cincinnati, and put the finishing touches to his medical education by taking a course in the New York Post Graduate School and Hospital of New York City.
He has so thoroughly equipped and fitted himself in his chosen profession that, when by reason of declining years, his father slips the mantle of active practice from his shoulders, it will fall upon those of his son and be sustained in a capable and successful manner.
Dr. J. E. Wilson
The name "Wilson" is a familiar one in the medical history of Falmouth, as Dr. James Wilson, the subject of our sketch, was the pioneer physician of this city.
Dr. J. E. Wilson
Dr. Wilson was born at Williamstown, Ky., in 1867, but removed to this place with his parents at the age of nine years. He attended school at Pendleton Academy, and afterward entered the Medical College of Ohio at Cincinnati, graduating with honors from this institution in 1888. Returning to Falmouth he opened an office and began the practice of his profession, having been exceptionally successful in his career. He has served four years on the Board of U. S. Examining Surgeons.
The Doctor is fond of a day's tramp through the fields with a dog and gun, and most any kind of sport or recreation meets with his tastes and approbation. He is a member of the K. of P.
H. C. Clark, M. D.
For twenty-four years Dr. H. C. Clark has been administering to the sick and suffering, eighteen years of this time in the city of Falmouth.
H. C. Clark, M. D.
He was born in this place fifty years ago, educated at College Hill, Ohio and at the Medical College of Ohio, (Cincinnati), receiving his diploma from the later institution in 1874. His career as an M. D. began in Bath county, Ky., where he remained five years, then coming to this city. In 1895 he took a post graduate course on diseases of the throat and nose under Dr. Sattler, of Cincinnati. He has a wide and varied practice and has been eminently successful. Dr. Clark has been resident surgeon of the L. & N. road for the past ten years. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and A. O. U. W.
L. T. Applegate
Leslie T. Applegate is one of the best known lawyers in this part of the state, and his ability is shown by his large and increasing practice.
Hon. L. T. Applegate
He was born in this county in 1854 and educated at the Pendleton Academy, and Center College at Danville,. Ky. Began the study of law in the office of A. R Clark and was admitted to practice in the court in 1876. He at once opened an office in Falmouth, and by close application to his work has built up an enviable reputation. In 1881 Mr. Applegate was engaged as attorney for the L. & N. R. R. and has held the position since that time. He was Democratic Presidential Elector in 1884 and member of the Kentucky Constitutional Convention in 1890-91. Mr. Applegate has a charming family, consisting of wife and two children. He is a highly respected member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Residence of L. T. Applegate
The Anderson House
On this page the reader may see a picture representing the Anderson House, the most popular hostelry of Falmouth.
The Anderson House
The picture gives a fair idea of the external appearance of the hotel, but one must be a guest to fully appreciate its merits as a hotel. Mrs. C. S. Anderson, the proprietress is thoroughly up to date and no one ever has occasion to grumble on account of non-attention. The accommodations are first-class, the rooms large and airy and the table excellent. We cheerfully recommend the Anderson House to the public.
O. B. Gayle
The subject of this sketch, Mr. O. B. Gayle, was born in Franklin County, Kentucky, in 1862, and for thirty-four years was a resident of that county, the last six years of that time he was connected with his brother in Frankfort.
O. B. Gayle's Store
In February, 1896, he removed to Cynthiana and became identified with another brother in the drug trade and in December, of the same year, he came to Falmouth and purchased the interests of M. J. T. Boulton, druggist. Mr. Gayle carries a large and complete line of drugs and "patents," also druggists' sundries and makes a specialty of filling and compounding prescriptions. In addition to the drug lines, he has extensive trade in stationery, blank books, school supplies, paints, oils, varnishes, etc. He is a member of the K. of P.
H. N. Martz
The business conducted by Mr. H. N. Martz, this city, was established in 1889 by the present proprietor.
H. N. Martz's Grocery Store
The stock consists of dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, queensware and cutlery. He deals extensively in farm produce and has built up a large trade in the city and with the farming community; having practiced the "golden rule" in his dealings, he consequently enjoys the confidence of his patrons.
Mr. Martz was born and reared in this county and for some years was engaged in tilling the soil. He is an honored member of Uniformed Rank, K. of P., and has a happy home composed of wife and three daughters.
N. B. Chipman
This gentleman has the distinction of being at the head of an industry whose product is known throughout this country.
Arthur Fowler
The industry is a distillery, and the product is none other than the famous "Tub Fowler" Bourbon whisky, which is absolutely a hand-made sour mash, single and double by wood fire. Many similar institutions of today sacrifice quality at the expense of quantity, and particularly after having made a reputation, but this distillery produces their goods in the old time way and although "Tub Fowler" has been dead for two years there has been no deviation from his process of manufacture, and that process made both himself and his whisky famous. The warerooms contain many barrels of "Tub Fowler" whisky made by himself, but this is no better, except for age, than that made since, and the high standard made by him shall continue to be maintained.
As above stated, the business is now under the management of Dr. N. B. Chipman, a capable business man, who has been connected with the distillery as part owner for five years and for the past two years has bee sole owner.
Charles F. Held
One of the leaders in the advance guard of Falmouth's large, enterprising and successful mercantile enterprises is the jewelry and bicycle house owned by Mr. Charles F. Held.
C. F. Held's Store
The history of the business over which our subject presides dates back to the year 1869, when his father located here and laid the foundation of what is now one of the stable concerns of the community. The location has never been changed, but a new and commodious building erected in 1897 now occupies the site of the first quarters. The space now occupied by Mr. Held comprises two rooms 55 x 22 and another room 22 x 71 and also a rear wareroom 20 x 40 feet. The stock includes furniture, carpets, rugs, oilcloth, musical instruments, pocket cutlery, fishing tackle, watches, clocks, jewelry and bicycles. Of the latter Mr. Held carries a number of the leading makes. In the jewelry department he is ably assisted by his son George, aged 18, who is an expert optician, as well as watchmaker and engraver.
Mr. Held is a prominent member of the K. P. He is Major on the Brig. Gen. Staff, U. R. K. P. He has a wife and two children.
M. & C. A. Barrett
Among the most attractive and progressive retail stores in Falmouth is the millinery and ladies furnishing goods establishment in the Masonic Building owned by the above named firm.
Interior of M. & C. A. Barrett's Millinery Store
They are known in this vicinity as having been engaged in this line for the past fifteen years, and enjoy the confidence of the large patronage to which they are justly entitled. The location of their present place of business in a corner room of the Masonic Building embracing a floor space of 20 x 60 feet, and presents a truly handsome appearance. The stock comprises the latest styles and best selections in millinery goods, ladies' furnishings, dry goods and ladies shoes.
The management of the store is under the direct supervision of Miss C. A. Barrett. Her business ability, coupled with a most courteous and affable personality, has won a host of friends and patrons.
Joseph Woodhead
One of the most interesting places to visit in Falmouth is the woolen mill of Joseph Woodhead, and observe the process of the manufacture of blankets, which are known throughout the mercantile world as the finest quality made from the pure wool.
This industry was founded by Joshua Woodhead, father of the present proprietor, in 1866, and he continued the business until his death, in 1887, when his son took up the work, carrying it forward in a most successful manner.
Mr. Woodhead, Sr., learned his trade in England, and the subject of our sketch was born in that country. He is an energetic, thriving business man, and fully deserving the success he has attained.
John B. Colvin
The legal interests of the city of Falmouth are attended to in a very able manner by Attorney John B. Colvin. Mr. Colvin was born in Pendleton County, Kentucky, reared on a farm and received his early education through the usual channels. In 1884 he entered the office of L. T. Applegate and began the study of law and two years later was admitted to the bar. He served efficiently as Police Judge one term.
The firm of Applegate and Colvin was formed eight years ago, and judging from their large clientage it is a winning combination. Mr. Colvin is an enthusiastic K. of P. and is Chancellor Commander, of Pendleton Lodge No. 72.
George E. Ross
George E. Ross was born in this city in November, 1864, and has always resided in Falmouth. For the past twelve years he has been actively engaged in business, and at present is the proprietor of the "Senate Saloon," and an extensive dealer in Kentucky and Virginia coal.
Mr. Ross has a host of friends who admire him for his genial and accommodating manner and business methods, and it is needless for the Headlight to add that his place is a popular one.
For six years he has been at the head of the Falmouth fire department, and during that time has proven himself to be a fearless and capable chief.
E. F. Bradford & Son
The firm of E. F. Bradford & Son has existed about two years; prior to that time it was Logan and Bradford. Mr. Logan was succeeded by E. F. Bradford, Jr. They have a neat and well arranged store and carefully selected stock of staple and fancy groceries, queensware, glass, stone and woodenware, and they have had no trouble in obtaining their full share of patronage.
Mr. E. F. Bradford is serving his first term as Mayor of Falmouth and has also filled other positions of public trust with efficiency and credit to himself. He was County Superintendent of Schools for ten years and employed in the Falmouth Deposit Bank for four years. He was born in Bracken County in 1834; came to Pendleton County in 1861; has resided in Falmouth since 1873.
J. U. Ruggle
The Cash Grocery Co., under the management of Mr. J. U.
Ruggle, is one of the leading stores of Falmouth. His system of doing business, together with the fine lines of fancy and staple groceries, fruits and vegetables in season, salt meats, etc., makes his place a resort for those who desire to buy something that will satisfy the cravings of the inner man.
Mr. Ruggle was born in West Virginia, and came to Falmouth in 1866; attended the State College, at Lexington, until 1872, then for four years was employed at home attending to the duties of the farm. In 1876 he accepted the management of the Grange Store at Falmouth, continuing until 1879, when he formed a partnership with Mr. Blades in the grocery business, continuing until 1885. After this he was in several business ventures and exceptionally successful in each. He opened the Cash Grocery in 1897.
Judge Fryer
Hon. L. P. Fryer, Commonwealth Attorney for the district embracing Pendleton, Harrison, Nicholas and Robertson counties, has been practicing law in Falmouth since his admission to the bar in 1886. He was born near Butler, Pendleton County, Ky., Jan. 10, 1864, and came to Falmouth when very young. His father J. H. Fryer, practiced law here 30 years, and is still in active practice.
Our subject was Police Judge in 1887-8 and County Attorney from 1891-94. At the November election of 1897 he was elected Commonwealth's Attorney for a term of six years. He is recognized as one of the most able members of the bar in this section and enjoys the confidence and esteem of his associates and the public at large.
Mr. Fryer's family consists of his wife and one child. He is a member of the K. of P. order.
S. M. Loomis
Mr. S. M. Loomis, attorney and counselor at law, does a general practice and gives special attention to collections, foreclosures, abstracts of title, etc. Prior to being admitted to practice he was in the real estate business and still does considerable work in that line. He was born in Pendleton County in 1864, received his early education in the common schools, and took a course in the Nelson Business College at Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1892 he was admitted to the bar, having studied law in the office of Judge L. P. Fryer. He began practice in this city in 1894, and was elected County Attorney on the Republican ticket. serving three years. Mr. Loomis is held in high esteem by his friends and fellow citizens for the merited success he has achieved.
Robert Pennington
Mr. Robert Pennington, the subject of this sketch, was born in the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio in the year 1857.
He received his education in the city schools, and later entered the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. After leaving college he began clerking for Dr.
Thomas Bird, in Covington, where he served efficiently for six years. In 1883 Mr. Pennington came to Falmouth and was employed as drug clerk for two years, and in 1885 he opened a drug store with a very complete line of drugs, medicines, stationery, etc. He is a prominent member of Pendleton Lodge No. 72, K. of P.
C. W. Downard
Mr. C. W. Downard has been identified with the business interests of Falmouth since 1884, when he came to this city and started a livery, feed and sale stable, continuing in this until May 1 of this year, when his brother
succeeded him. In November, 1897, Mr. Downard extended his operations into the mercantile field and fitted out a store with a complete line of dry goods, clothing, shoes, harness and vehicles. His trade in carriages, *paetons and buggies is very extensive, he having sold 720 during the past year.
Mr. Downard is a native of Kentucky, having been born in Bracken County, and though still a young man, is rapidly forging his way to the front. He has a wide circle of friends.
*Nancys note: A paeton is any of various light four-wheeled horse drawn vehicles. Touring car.
J. R. Williams
We present a portrait of the above gentleman, who was born in Owenton, Owen County, Ky., May 4, 1862.
J. R. Williams
In 1807 he removed to Midway, Ky., where he received his education in the public schools and at Eminence College. He commenced to work at the printing business about 1878 on the Midway Sun, since changed to the Blue Grass Clipper and published it until January, 1898. In the following February he purchased the Falmouth Guide and changed the name to The Pendletonian. The Guide had been published for 19 years. Mr. Williams has greatly improved the appearance of the paper; enlarged it from a 7-column folio to a 6-column quarto. It is Democratic in politics. Recently it has been moved to larger and more convenient quarters and a number of improvements have been added such as power, new type, etc. It is fully equipped to do all kinds of job work and has the largest circulation of any paper in the country, and as an advertising medium it has no equal.
T. M. Shoemaker & Co.
T. M. Shoemaker & Co., manufacturers and dealers in rough and dressed lumber and building material, are well and favorably known to the trade along the L. & N Road from Cincinnati to Cynthiana.
T. M. Shoemaker & Company
In the former city especially, they have a very extensive trade. The firm was established in 1884, and is composed of the following men: T. M. Shoemaker and William Shoemaker, all of whom are thoroughly familiar with the details of the lumber business. The most of their material is rafted down the Licking River from Morgan and Magoffin counties, and consists principally of poplar and oak. Their saw mill is equipped with modern machinery and gives employment to about 20 men, making it an important industry to the city. The company operate a branch yard at Berry Station.
E. B. Morgan
The millinery, dry goods and ladies' furnishing store of E. B. Morgan is the leading store of its kind in this city, and ladies who are looking for the latest styles know they are to be found here.
Mr. Morgan was born in Clermont County, Ohio, and began his labors in a wheel shop in Cincinnati. At the end of three years he gave up this work and came to Falmouth, opening his present business, and it is but a repetition of what is already well known for The Headlight to say that he has been eminently successful.
St. Francis Xavier's Church
The St. Francis Xavier's Church can probably trace its congregation back farther than any other religious denomination, going back as it does to 1844 when Ralph Tomlinson, an employee of the K. C. R. R. interested the people in establishing a place of worship. A large portion of members were employed on the K. C. Road, which was then in course of construction, and after its completion a majority settled here and on adjoining farms. The first church was built in 1858 by Father E. H. Brands, and was a mission at that time. In 1876 Father A. Jadker was appointed pastor, and through his efforts the present edifice was built and completed in 1881. He also built the pastor's residence and remained in charge until 1895, when Fr. Jerome Feys was born in Belgium in 1865, came to America in 1885 and took a three years course in theology at Baltimore. He was ordained at Covington, Ky., by Bishop Maes in 1888, and was in charge of the church at Jellico, Tenn., prior to his appointment here.