>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 6 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 6 Pg.1 Col. 4 Died On Wednesday, of consumption, David Crombie, aged about 26 years. He leaves a wife, (nee Miss Murphy) whom he married last March. Burial in the Paris Catholic Cemetery. Wornall - On last Friday, Mrs. Rebecca Wornall. At the funeral at Lair church Sunday, Rev. C. T. Thomson paid tribute to hospitable and charitable disposition, and Mr. Montgomery added a tribute, he having lived with Mrs. Wornall while erecting the family mansion. There was such a large attendance many could not find room in the church, and the remains were followed to the Paris cemetery by a large concourse. Mrs. Wornall, as Miss Bean, wedded Thos. Wornall in 1830, and they located on the farm where she died. She joined the Presbyterian church in 1841. She would have been 77 years old Nov. 1 next. Her charities were such she leaves no estate, the farm going to T. J. McGibben who purchased it some years ago subject to her dower. The floral tributes by friends at the grave were beautiful. Mrs. Cunningham, of this county, now aged 94 years is the only living one of Mrs. Wornall's ten brothers and sisters. Harrison County Courier Saturday 6 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 6 Pg.1 Col. 6 Neighborhood news Ruddles Mills Miss Addie Goodman is convalescent. "Jack" Ballinger mourns the loss of his dog Shep. Miss Lizzie Dimmett, of Cynthiana, spent Saturday with Miss Bertie Harper. Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Montgomery and Mr. & Mrs. L. Ballinger attended the funeral of Mrs. Wornall at Lair, lst Sunday. Leesburg Died, the infant son of Robt. Gano and wife, nee Dora Gleen. Harrison County Courier Saturday 13 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 7 Pg.1 Col. 2 Died Near Broadwell, Chas. Faris, aged about 17, (son of R. K. Faris) of typhoid fever. Mrs. John McGibben died Saturday from typhoid fever. Mrs. McGibben was a daughter of Jas. Gray, and was a most estimable lady. Foot Amputated Chas Overfield, of Morgan Station, attempted to steal a ride on Tuesday morning's express, and when near Boyd's station jumped off the train, but in some manner fell under the cars, and had his right foot mashed. He was brought to this place, when the foot was amputated by Dr. McDowell. He is doing very nicely. Married Joe Richer and Miss ____will be married shortly. The following has been issued; Mr. & Mrs. James McClintock invite you to the marriage of their daughter Margaret, to Arch Paxton Tuesday, October sixteenth, at half past 2 o'clock, Second Presbyterian Chruch, Paris KY. Licenses issued Monday, for the marriage of Mr. Ernest Cassiday, a clever young merchant at Shawhan, to Miss Sallie, daughter of Capt. T. E. Moore. The marriage took place Wednesday evening at the Gibson House, Cincinnati. Irwin Cox and Miss Ida Kennard are to be married this month. Look out for a surprise wedding about November 1. Johnson Rogers, of Bourbon county, and Miss Janie Harris will wed at Fleminsburg next Tuesday. Typhoid fever is raging to an alarming extend in the Broadwell neighborhood. Marriage licenses - Chas. Smith to Mrs. Orpah T. Chamberlain; J. T. Speakes to Miss Tate; W. D. Yarnell to Miss Ida M. Eckler. Harrison County Courier Saturday 13 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 7 Pg.1 Col. 4 Neighborhood News Leesburg C. T. Smith and Miss Orpah Chamberlain were married Wednesday. Harrison County Courier Saturday 13 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 7 Pg.2 Col. 4 Neighborhood News Connersville Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mrs. John McGibben, at Broadwell, last Saturday. The funeral of Mrs. Jane Humphrey will be preached at White Oak the first Sunday in November by W. W> Chamberlain. Died - On the 8th inst., at the home of his father, L. D. Levi, Motie Levi, aged about18 years. Burial at Batte Grove Cemetery. Harrison County Courier Saturday 20 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 8 Pg.1 Col. 2 Married At the residence of the bride's parents in Paris, on Monday afternoon the 15th at 2 o'clock, by Rev. E. H. Rutherford of the Second Presbyterian Church, Mr. Edward Ditchen of Detroit, Michigan, and Miss Mary Louise, daughter of Mr. S. M. Wilmuth. Marriage is always an interesting evert. In this instance the interest of the occasion was heightened by the social position of the two parties. The bride is a lovely brunette, possessing many graces of young womanhood, and recognized in society circles as one of the most charming belles of the Blue Grass region - so much noted forthe beauty and accomplishment of it daughters. A favorite in society - lovable and attractive - the fortunate groom is to be congratulated and envied in having won so fair a bride - one who will adorn with her loveliness any home over which she may preside. The groom is a prosperous and popular merchant of Detroit, Michigan. A large assemblage of friends were present on the occasion. It was a home wedding, and the house was tastefully and beautifully decorated. The marriage ceremony by Dr. Rutherford was strikingly happy and impressive. The presents were numerous, tasteful and valuable. An elegant lunch was spread for the invited guests - after partaking of which the bridal party left on the afternoon train for New York and other Eastern cities. Among the guests from a distance were: Mr. Reed Roberst, Miss Mable Roberts, Mrs. Fred Ditchen and Miss Emma Ditchen, Detroit Michigan; Mr. Will Ditchen and wife, Cincinnati, OH; Mrs. Nan Carly, Miss Nannie Penn, Felicity, OH; R. V. Bishop and wife, Mrs. E. W. Bramble, Mrs. J. C. Copper, Miss Minnie Parks, Cynthiana; Miss Emma Gunsaula, Miss J. J. Hounts, Mr. R. S. Reeves, of Lair. The following has been received: Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Hill request your presence at the marriage of their daughter Ada to John K. Smith Wednesday Afternoon, Oct. 24th, at quarter past three o'clock. Paris, KY 1888 We received the following: Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Caseldine invite you to the marriage of their daughter Matty to Rev. Harry G. Henderson Wednesday eve, October twenty-fourth at eight o'clock, Methodist Church, Eminence, Kentucky 1888 Rev. R. B Baird and Miss Mary Overstreet were married at Nicholasville, Wednesday, and were given a reception by F. P Baird, brother of the groom, at Lexington, that night. The party passed downin Harrison County and were given another reception by the father of the groom. Miss Efie Wadell, one of our popular and bewitching little blondes, was married in Covington, Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m., at Rev. Mr. Noland's to Mr. Prather, of Mason County. - Millersburg correspondent. Charles Held and Miss Bettie Thomas surprised their friends Tuesday evening , October 6, 1888 by getting married. The left on the fast line and went to Cynthiana where the knot was tied by Judge Lafferty. The happy pair returned next morning and went to Cincinnati Centennial. They will probably return Saturday and Will begin housekeeping at once. M. L. Carmony escorted them through. The guide wishes them long happiness. - Falmouth Guide Harrison County Courier Saturday 20 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 8 Pg.1 Col. 3 Death of Mrs. Virginia Hanson Mrs. Virginia Hanson, the State Librarian of Kentucky, fell dead from heart disease Tueday evening in Frankfort. She was librarian through the term of Gov. Knott, and was re-elected on the accession of Governor Buckner, over a great many formidable opponents. She was born in Mt. Sterling, and was a niece of Judge Peters. She was about sixty years old, and was generally enjoyed fine health. She was the only wife of General Rodger Hanson, who was killed in the Donfederate service at Stone rivers. They never had any children. >From the time of her husband's death, her life seeemed to be absorbed in active sympathy for the people and the cause for which her husband gave his life. She took an active part in the establishment of asylum for indigent widows and children of Confederate soldiers at Georgetown, but it was not much of a success. She was a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Rodger Hanson was called "The Mother of the Orphans' Brigade," and mingled freely with the old soldiers at the last reunion at Frankfort and was apparently in the best of health. The funeral was preached Thursay at the Christian Church at Frankfort, by. Rev. Geo. Darsie and Prof Pickett, and her remains were brought to Lexington and buried beside her husband. The following gentlemen were pall-bearers: Honorary - Gov. S. B. Buckner, Judge Pryor, Joseph H. Lewis, General Fayette Hewitt, Col. Steve Sharpe, Col. Stoddard Johnson, of Frankfort; Col. Hervy McDowell and Major Joseph Desha, of Cynthiana. Active - Col. Joseph L. Rodman, Gen. Sam E. Hill, Henry B. Ware, Virgil Hewitt, W. D. Ringo, John Stuart, Cal Corbett and Ed W. Hines. Harrison County Courier Saturday 20 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 8 Pg.1 Col. 4 Neighborhood News Ruddles Mills Mrs. L. Ballinger is visiting relatives in Brown Co. Ohio. Born to the wife of Wm. Faris, on the 13th inst. a daughter. Mr. G. A. Harper went up to Winchester Friday looking after the interest of his grocery. Mrs. Harper and children, who have been the guests of Harper Bros. for several weeks, left for her father's in Campbell County, Saturday. Lair J. T. Mcgibben has been confined to his bed for a few days with exhaustion (fat). His physician prescribes for him, "less to eat and go to work." This is tough on Jim. Mrs. Houts and Capt. Reeves attended, the wedding of Miss Mamine Willmouth at Paris, on the 15th inst., to Mr. Ditchens of Michigan. Connersville Married, on the 17th inst at the home of the bride's parents in Jacksonville, James McLoney of this place to Miss Mary Eads. Wednesday, October 10th a glorious autumnal day with golden hues of sunlight, witnessed the marriage of C. T. Smith, one of Harrison's best society young men to the most charming Miss Orpah Chamberlain, in the presence of a large and brilliant assemblage of friends and relatives, at the home of the bride's father, Rev. W. W. Chamberlain, near Leesburg. Theirs is, indeed, a case of first love, having been sweethearts since they were mere children. Prof. Wm. M. Barkley and Miss Lillie Cozzens, of Millersburg walked in front of the bride and groom and as they entered the parlor they were greeted with the gladsome notes from the organ, Miss Zena McLoney presiding, who even excelled herself, as with happy inspiration of a joyous future she welcomed the beautiful bride and the proud partner of her choice with a glad and brilliant strains of the wedding march. The father of the bride performed the ceremony in a most pathetic and impressive manner, The superb bride bore herself with quiet ease and dignity, and never looked prettier and happier in her life. She was clad with unusual elegance in the richest olive green silk, trimmed in gold braid and hat to match, a lovely bouquet of Marechel Niel rose buds adorned the corsage giving a happy contrast to the rest of the toilet, and emphasizing the sweetness and purity of the fair bride. She also wore handsome diamonds. The trousseau throughout was elegant, softened and beautified by many inventions to adorn women, known only to the most skillful modiste. The groom wore a handsome suit of black, a white satin tie and lavender gloves, and was looking his bests. Immediately after the ceremony they left for Cincinnati. The leave taking was coupled with many generous wishes of a safe journey and a return home to live happy and prosperous the rest of their days. The bride received many useful and handsome presents. Connersville Pg.1 Col. 5 Died: on the 8th inst at the home of his father, L. D. Levi, after a lingering and painful illness of some weeks, H. M. Levi, Jr. aged 19 years. How many when the bright reveries have taken possession of our minds and the star of Hope gleams brightly in the future, there comes with one fell swoop King Death and crushes all into nothingness. Thus it is with Motie, as he was familiarly know by his schoolmates and young friends. Only a few brief weeks since he mingled with us buoyant with life, but now his has bid farewell to mother, father, sisters and friends, all so dear, and gone to solve the mysteries of another world. He was a young man of exceptionally good traits of character, was never known to be angry or to swear an oath. Kind to his parents and devoted to his sisters, six small, he being the only son. Pg.1 Col. 5 In last week's Courier we stated that Dr. McDowell was attending physician to young Overfield, who was injured by the cars. The surgical attendance was rendered by Dr. Huffman, of Berry, who is one of the finest physicians and surgeons in the county. Pg.1 Col. 5 Died: Mrs. Nancy Smith, mother of Prof. N. F. Smith, died at her home in Columbia, MO, Sunday. Her remains were brought here and then taken to Jacksonville for burial. Harrison County Courier Saturday 20 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 8 Pg.4 Col.2 *** Ad*** For Sale - A large "Argan" anthracite stove; only in use four months; in good repair and will sell at a bargain. O. L. Ballinger & Bro. Lair Harrison County Courier Saturday 27 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 9 Pg.1 Col.2 A special from Flemingsburg says "Dispatches have been received here from San Francisco, Cal. Stating that M. H. Stitt, a bright young lawyer, who went from here to the Pacific coast a few months ago, had in a moment of despondency, shot himself fatally through the body. He was alive at last accounts but, the ball having passed through the left lung, near the heart, the wound is considered fatal. Stitt will be remembered as a young lawyer who located her last fall, but owing to wild disipatioins was called home by his parents. A friend tells us that while here he threatened to kill himself. Harrison County Courier Saturday 27 Oct 1888 Vol. 2 No. 9 Pg.1 Col.3 There was more drunkenness in town Monday than any Court day for years. Irvin Cox and wife, (nee Kennard) returned home Saturday from their trip to Cincinnati, and were tendered an elegant reception at the home of the groom's parents, on Millersburg pike. Among those present were: Mr. & Mrs. A. Shields, Robert and Miss Emma Thompson of Jessamine County; Sam M. Lowry, of Bowling Green, Mo; Arthur Kennard, of Kansas City; and Mrs. Sheppard, of Hamilton, MO. ==== KY-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List ==== ====================================================================