>From a microfilm owned by Charles Feix, Cynthiana, KY 2002-3 Loaned to Col. Doug Harper, Biloxi, MS, for extraction of data of interest to him. Finished in Aug 2003 Guide to contents: Frequency: Weekly Published: Saturday Master Neg. # S/99-151 July: 21, 28 August: 4, 11, 18, 25 September: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October: 4, 13, 20, 27 November: 3, 17 December:22 Issues starting with October 13, has date and issue numbers out of sequence, with no issues number 4 & 5 Issue not published November 24 Issues missing: Nov 10, Dec 1, 8, 15. Subscription price $1.00 per annum Office on North Main Street Harrison County Courier Saturday 18 May 1889 Vol. 2 No. 38 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 4 Matrimonial Geo. Wilson, of Oaklawn, Orange Lake, FL, to Miss Belle Robinson, of Jacksonville, FL. The groom is a son of Mrs. Dr. Maxwell and formerly Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Wilson, nee West of Carlisle, KY. This is the groom's third marriage. They are on a European tour. Mr. Wilson's second wife will be remembered was Miss Vandeventer, of Cincinnati. CALL ME THINE OWN The Marriage of Fred R. Broadwell and Miss Eugenia Frazer Spring with all her resplendent beauty, seemed to smile her loveliest on Wednesday afternoon, and certainly Cupid reciprocated by presenting the prettiest wedding of the season, when Fred Broadwell lead to the altar one of Harrison's prettiest and sweetest girls - Miss Eugenia Frazer. The ceremony as announced by invitation was to take place in the Presbyterian Church. The handsome edifice had been beautifully decorated, the pulpit rostrum being fairly overloaded with flowers and evergreens of the rarest and choicest varities. Promptly at five o'clock, organist Miss Walters, began the wedding march announcing the arrival of the bride and groom, who came in the church - preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Boyd, McGibben, Ward and Frazer - ascended the pulpit and stood directly beneath an umbrella made of flowers and ribbons. Rev. Dr. Barlett, of Lexington, then came forward and pronounced the words that made Fred and Eugenia man and wife. The minister's voice, one of magnificent tone and volume clearly accented he sincerity of the event ad ceremony, full of divine instruction, beautiful sentiments, and wise admonitions, was impressive and eloquent, concluding the services with a prayer and benediction that God's gracious face may smile upon those who had plighted their vows, and bring the joys of a Christian life to them. The wedding party then left the church and went to the home of the bride's parents on Locust street where they were tendered a magnificent reception. The bride is a daughter of Capt. N. W. Frazer, and a more popular and worthy young lady does not live in the Blue Grass. Charming and attractive intelligent, refined and affable, she is truly a brilliant prize for the man who has won her heart and hand. The groom is the son of the late Mark Broadwell, and is one of Cynthiana's best young and progressive business men. Uniting in the general benediction, the Courier wishes the newly wedded pair the complete volumes of pleasures in the book of life, that sunshine and happiness may ever create a halo around their existence. Among those present at the marriage were T. J. Gathright and wife, J. L. Dunlap and wife, Mrs. J. A. Anderson, J. B. Dunlap and wife, T. G. Dunlap and wife, and Miss Mabel Drummond, all of Louisville; Mrs. Jas. Wakefield, of Indianapolis. Mistresses Gathright and Anderson and Messrs. Dunlap are brothers and sisters of Mrs. Frazer. The following is a list of presents received: Escritoire, Mr. & Mrs. John T. Gathright Handsome Marble Clock, Mrs. J. A. Anderson Carlsbad jug, Mrs. Wakefield of Indianapolis Antique Oak Rocker, Mr. & Mrs. T. G. Dunlap Brass Piano lamp, Mr. & Mrs. Joe B. Dunlap Marble clock and bronze ornaments, Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Dunlap Cake basket, Mrs. Fightmaster Cake basket, Mrs. Wells. Flower holder, Mrs. James Keller Spoon holder, Mrs. Robin Diltz Breakfast castor, Mrs. Chas. Reickle Pair bronze figures, Messrs. Sprake and Northcutt Pair of flower stands, Judge Lafferty and Mrs. H. T. Wilson One-half dozen painted butters, Mrs. L. Martin White satin embroidered cushion, Mrs. J. T. Sparks, Louisville Clock, Ed. R. Odor Carlsbad Jug, Mrs. J. I. Blanton Pitcher, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop Silver tray, Mr. & Mrs. T. H. Hood Handsome Mirror, Statie Frisbie Berry bowl, Misses Hedges Jewel case, Mr. & Mrs. F. Parks After dinner coffee spoons, Mr. R. L. Jameson Nut bowl, Bessie & Kate Broadwell Mirror on bronze easel, Mr. Miller Ward Tete a tete set, Mrs. Jack Desha Suit fruit knives, Mrs. A. S. Ashbrook Solid silver napkin rings, Mrs. Drummond of Louisville Silver berry set, Mr. & Mrs. L. Garnett and Mr. & Mrs. Orie Lebus Lace set, Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Northcutt Head rest and Theatre bag, Mabel Drummond Piano lamps, Mrs. Lake and daughter Cabinet, Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Longmoore Candelabra, J. T. McGibben A pair of handsome wood cuts, J. M. Lair & Blanche Reynolds Cake basket, Eliza and Laura Lair A pair of knives for Beed cake, C. S. Lydick & Wife Harrison County Courier Saturday 18 May 1889 Vol. 2 No. 38 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 5 Land, stock and crop F. B. Harper sold Wednesday to the Beverwyck Stables the four-year-old mare Lavinia Belle for $12,000. She is a full sister of Freeland. W. L. Cassidy, of St. Louis, has bought from Sam Bryant, of Louisville, the great gelding Proctor Knott, by Luke Blackburn, for $25,000. Cassiday also offered $30,000 to F. B. Harper, for Valuable, Lavinia Belle and Libretto, which offer Harper accepted. Cassiday afterward backed out of the Harper deal. Harrison County Courier Saturday 18 May 1889 Vol. 2 No. 38 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 4 Neighborhood News Renaker Born - to wife of Geo. Renaker, a 12 pound boy; fifth son. Ruddell's Mills Lucy Harper is visiting in Bath County. The hail fell so heavily here Monday that it broke several panes of glass. It was as large as marble. The report that Dr. Keller had been killed in Oklahoma we are glad to say is false. He and Mr. Goodman are doing well and are delighted. Dr. Keller is City Treasurer, and Mr. Goodman is Town Marshall of Guthrie. Both are having residences erected and will move when completed. Harrison County Courier Saturday 25 May 1889 Vol. 2 No. 39 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 1 Matrimonial At the Moorefield Christian Church Tuesday, May 14, 1889, at 5 o'clock p.m. Mr. Geo. T. Talbert to Miss Lizzie B. Smith. The bride looked beautiful in a pompelian blue henrietta and Marcheal Neal Buds. The groom looked handsome. The ushers were Messrs. C. C. Cole, S. Templeman, W. W. Howe, W. F. Templeman, four as handsome users as ever entered a church door. The wedding march was beautifully executed by Miss Callie Robertson. Elder J. B. Greenwade officiated, and a shorter sweeter ceremony was never listened to. After the marriage the bridal party and a few intermediate friends and relations departed to the home of the groom where an elegant supper was served. The following day an elegant dinner was served at the beautiful home of the bride. All participating enjoyed the joyful occasion. The presents received were both numerous and handsome. Friends from Carlisle, Cynthiana, Ruddells Mills and Mt. Sterling attended. They have for the present taken rooms at her father's. Harrison County Courier Saturday 25 May 1889 Vol. 2 No. 39 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 2 Died Mrs. Claude Cantrell, of Broadwell, died in Cincinnati very suddenly, Friday, at Dr. Rainey's Sanitarium, where she went for surgical treatment. Her remains were buried Sunday. On Wednesday morning, of cancer, Mrs. Amanda Fowler wife of Contractor Fowler. Funeral services were held on Thursday morning, and her remains placed in their last sad resting place at Battle Grove. Mrs. Fowler was a severe suffered for many days, but bore her pain with that gracious Christian Fortitude that made her life an example of purity, faith and goodness. Loved by all, her demise is one of general regret, and univeersal sympathy is extended the bereaved husband and motherless children. M. L. Bents of Marysville, O, formerly of Cynthiana, died on May 20th in his 66th year. Two columns of information about the Knights Templar meeting in town and the ball. Names of most if not all the ladies was given and their dress described. Another column on the graduation at the Cynthiana Graded City School. Harrison County Courier Saturday 25 May 1889 Vol. 2 No. 39 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 4 Col. 2 Neighborhood News Straight Elm The funeral rites of a Mr. Heck, was administered on Wednesday the 22nd at Straight Elm. Pall bearers: Geo. Kuntz, Wm. Ross, Aleck. Rector, and J. Mooreland, the writer, Chaplain, Pro Tem. Reuben Mooreland Chief Mourner. Deceased was Rube's favorite dog. Leesburg Died: At her home at Broadwell this county, Mrs. Clauded Canreill, aged 35 years. She was a most excellent lady. It was ours to know her from childhood, there being only a few days difference in our ages. Her maiden name was Berry. She leaves an interesting family of four girls, the youngest about 5 and the oldest 15 years of age. She was of the Methodist faith. Her funeral was preached at her home and her remains interred at Jacksonville. Harrison County Courier Saturday 1 Jun 1889 Vol. 2 No. 40 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col.1 Commencement of Sayre Female Institute at Lexington, will take place in First Presbyterian church at 11 o'clock June 3rd. The following are the graduates: Misses Mary M. Bradford, Elisabeth Browne, Roberta Clift, Catherine Coons, Mary Davenport, Mattie W. Evans,. Margaret Kinnear, Georgia McClellan, Myra Musselman, Etta Newton, Elisabeth S. Offutt, Jennie Perkins, Anna Sharpe, Eugenia Shepard, Nannie Sayler, Jennie Speyer, Tommie Webb, Mary Zimmerman and Jennie Parks. Harrison County Courier Saturday 1 Jun 1889 Vol. 2 No. 40 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 2 Matrimonial At the court house, Thursday afternoon by Judge Lafferty, David Layton to Huldah J. Wagner. Attendants Mrs. Belle Hedges, Miss Mattie Rutherford, Miss Lillie Hedges, Miss Whaley, Frank Northcutt, S. F. January, J. Frank Musselman and J. T. Hedges. Died On last Sunday, of paralysis, Miss Eliza James. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, and burial took place at Battle Grove Cemetery. Near Germantown, Miss Fannie Pollock, after an illness of several months. Harrison County Courier Saturday 1 Jun 1889 Vol. 2 No. 40 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 4 News from Neighboring Counties Fayette Mrs. Lottie Chapin, wifef of Dr. V. P. Gibney, once resident of Lexington, died in New York City. Their four year old son, Virgil Chapin, died a few days ago, his mother having been taken sick while waiting upon him. Scott Jack Castle, a well-known colored man, died in Georgetown, aged above 82 years. John B. McHatton, dropped dead of heart disease at the home of his son-in-law, Jas. S. Williams near Owenton. His friends were a legion. He was in his 79th year and was buried with Masonic honors. He married Miss Herndon of Oxford; who died 10 years ago. Clark Born - to wife of John Ware, a son. Married - James Thompson, of Clay City and Miss Nannie Goosey of Ruckerville. Bath Mrs. Maguire Sanders, after being sick for some time, apparently died. Coffin was got ready and preparations for funeral, when she showed signs of life. Funeral indifinitely postponed. George Hart, stabbed in a saloon at Owingsville two weeks ago by Coal Shelton, died last Friday night. Shelton is still at large and is thought to be hiding in Cincinnati. He is a bright mulatto, 20 years of age, about five feet eight inches tall, weighing 160 pounds or more. Harrison County Courier Saturday 1 Jun 1889 Vol. 2 No. 40 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 5 Neighborhood News Tricum Born - To wife of Wm. Filey (nee Clifford) a nine pound boy. Ruddell's Mills Miss Iva Shaw of Harrison, is visiting Misses Dixie and Jessie Knight. Harrison County Courier Saturday 8 Jun 1889 Vol. 2 No. 41 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 1 Born - On the 5th insts, to the wife of Dr. Howard Jett, a daughter, second born. Matrimonial Dame Rumor has it that Will Fraerber is to be married on the 13th of next month. Died On Monday, Miss Alice Reynolds, the pretty daughter of Sam F. Reynolds. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon, and burial took place at Battle Grove Cemetery. The funeral of Ed. K. Thomas Jr,. Who died at the residence of his father, near North Middletown, on Saturday night, took place on Monday and his remains were interred in Paris Cemetery, the Knights of Pythias of this city and Paris officiating. The deceased was a son of E. K. Thomas, the wealthy short-horn breeder and a brother of Hon. Claude M. Thomas. He was a partner in raising fine trotting horses with the latter, and they are well known as the owners of Edgemark, the three-year-old recently sold by them for $22,000. The deceased was largely interested in real estate in Decatur, AL. He was one of the most respected young men in Bourbon county. Leon R. Lail was shot and killed in San Pedro, New Mexico, Wednesday May 29th. He was engaged in the dispute with a claim-jumper named Preston, about a piece of land belonging to a friend, when Preston drew a pistol and shot him. Hew as a young man of good reputation and had many friends. He was the brother of the late Jeptha A. Lail and Jas. Lail of Paris. His remains were brought here Friday and funeral services were held at the residence of T. J. McGibben. Burial at Battle Grove. ********** One of our exchanges says that in 1855, a few years prior to the late war, the 17-year locusts had the letter "W" on their backs, and in 1872 the letter was "P" appeared there and was followed by the financial panic of 1873, and that this year they have the letter "W" again, which means another war. ==== KY-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List ==== ====================================================================