>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 2 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 27 Pg.1 Col. 4 Pendleton's Soldiers The following communication in regard to the drafting of soldiers from Pendleton County during the late war, will be ready with much interest by those therewith connected: Cynthiana, KY, February 16th, 1889. John H. Marshall Boyd, KY Dear Sir.-In reply to your letter of 13th inst. to say you and others citizens of Pendleton County, Kentucky, were drafted under the calls of the President made Feb. 1st and Mar. 14th, 1864. No draft was made under the call of December 19th, 1964. J. S. Nixon, as receiver of commutation money under the act of March 3, 1864 and the amendments thereto on Feb. 24th 1864, after receiving $300 from each drafted man gave you exemption papers signed by Henry A. Mitchell, Acting Provos Marshall and President of Board of Enrollment, E. W. Hawkins, Member and E. P. Buckner, Surgeon. J. S. Nixon filed all the claims in the War Department, 67 in number, under the Act Feb. 28, 1867, to recover the money because of the fact you had been illegally drafted, Pendleton County not being liable to draft, having furnished the quota. These claims were referred to Capt. Geo. E. Scott, in charge of enrolling branch A. G. O. He held the claims did not come under the law. But when he examined them he found that they were just, and had them properly filed and registered in view of the passage of an amendment to the act of Feb. 8, 1867, to pay them. On May 5gh, 1884, Mr. Clay introduced H. R. Bill 6888, for the relief of certain drafted men of Pendleton county, KY (48th Congress, 1st Session) That bill went to the Committee on War Claims, which referred these claims to the United States Court of Claims, under the act of March 3rd, 1883. That court on May 1st 1886, rendered opinion in your congressional case No. 106, and other drafted men of Pendleton Co. KY dismissing them for want of justification. The papers in these cases are now in the Clerk's room in the House of Representatives, where your representative, Hon. John G. Carlisle can at any time see them. The style of the case in Court: Court of Claims Congressional Case No. 106 John H. Marshall and others, drafted men of Pendleton County, Kentucky vs The United States J. Scofield delivered the opinion of the Court. I Hereby return Mr. Carlisle's Letter. Truly yours, W. S. Haviland Washington, D. C. , Feb 22, 1889 Jno. H. Marshall Boyd, KY Dear Sir - I herewith return the letter of Mr. Haviland. The papers were found in the Clerk's Office. The claims were dismissed by the Court as Mr. Haviland states, and the War Department has come to the conclusion that the draft was properly name, which precludes a successful prosecution of the claims. Nothing further can be done. Very respectfully., J. G. Carlisle Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 27 Pg.1 Col. 6 HORRIBLE HYDROPHOBIA Dr. Jas. Smiser, the Physician, in a Precarious Condition Our city is at present excited over a case of apparent hydophobia, and the excitement is all the more intense over the fact that it is a physician and a man of wide reputation. - Dr. Jas. H. Smiser. About a month ago a horse belonging to Mrs. A. Calhoun, residing on Leesburg pike, was attacked with a malady of some sort, but which afterward developed into hydrophobia. Dr. Smiser was summoned to aid the animal's suffering. He responded, and while in the act of applying medicine the horse crushed the bottle, which the doctor held in his hand and a piece of the glass scratched the right hand of the Doctor. Into this wound some saliva from the horse's mouth dropped. Carelessly wiping it off, the Doctor paid no more attention to it. The animal failed to recover and died in a few days. Nothing more was thought of the matter until Wednesday, when the Doctor complained of some very peculiar symptoms, similar to those of approaching hydrophobia. The recollection of attending the diseased horse then came to minds of his family, and the worst of fears were realized. The suffering of acute pain continued until Thursday, when the shock became greater and the Doctor was attacked with several spasms. At the hour of going to press he was resting easy and some better, but a constant watch is entertained, and every one hopes for the best. A mad-stone was procured yesterday and successfully applied to the wound. Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 27 Pg.1 Col. 6 ROME'S RUNAWAY Matrimonial Mischief Makes much Merriment When pure love seeks to outdo its objectors you can always count on love being victorious. An example of true loyalty occurred in this city Wednesday when Mr. Rome and Miss Petty, of Tricum, eloped to Cincinnati and were married. The engagement was strenuously objected to by the bride's parents, but it was to no avail. The groom came to town Monday morning and went to the dress-making establishment of Mrs. Redmon, on Pike street, where he left orders for a dress, for his bride, to be made by Wednesday. On the day mentioned the groom and bride came, having escaped the vigilance of relatives, and repaired to Mrs. Redmon's establishment, where the bride could arrange her new toilet. It was then after 7 p.m. After due preparation the pair sent a sentinel to the front door to see if the coast was clear, when, lo and behold, there appeared two big strapping brothers of the bride, demanding their sister. Locking the door the sentinel returned and reported the facts as they stood. The situation was alarming, and after a careful meditation it was resolved to escape by the back way. A step ladder was procured and the bride and groom managed to get over a half dozen fences and reach Walnut street. They then walked to Poindexter station, a distance of 4 miles, on the K. C. where they remained until the next morning, when they boarded the North bound train for Cincinnati and were duly married. The anxious brothers stood guard until three o'clock, and finally abandoned the matter after a renewed search the next day. Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 27 Pg.4 Col. 1 Neighborhood News Ruddell's Mills Miss Stella Pugh opened school at Shawhan Monday. Born - To wife of George McDonald, on Saturday, a son. Weight 11 pounds Messrs. John Newman and John Harper have been visiting in Clark and Fayette the past week. John Newman went to bid his friends good-by before taking his departure to Kansas. Leesburg Miss Annie Bradford and Dave Wallace eloped and married. Joe Evans has a ewe that cared for two lambs a week and then gave birth to two more. Connersville Married on the 13th, Frank Swinford and Miss Myra Crosthwait of near Boyers Chapel, Rev. W. W. Chamberlain. It has been remarked that the beautiful, accomplished and facetious assistant "postmistress" at Leeslick "May" soon possess a Ball(inger) or a Mill(iner) but in either event she "Will" en-Bark(ley) upon the matrimonial sea. Tra la la. Berry Mr. Wesley Howard, deputy county clerk, and one of our oldest citizens died on the 26th after an illness of but a few days. Harrison County Courier Saturday 2 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 27 Pg.4 Col. 3 Post offices robbed The post office at Shady Nook, Joe Scott, postmaster was robbed Tuesday night. Five dollars in money and several articles from the store were taken. Bout two weeks ago the office at Brunker's store, Colville, ws robbed of a small amount. A month ago the office at Headquarters was robbed. It seems as if the thief was intent on cleaning out every office in that part of the country. Harrison County Courier Saturday 9 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 28 Pg.1 Col. 2 Marriage Licenses - J. H. Turner to Mrs. Susan Miller; Wm. W. Rutledge to Mrs. Louise Durbin; J. L. Bothman to Eliza Shumate. Harrison County Courier Saturday 9 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 28 Pg.1 Col. 3 Rev. Julius E. Wright and his beautiful bride were greeted at our depot yesterday. They were en route to for Cynthiana, where he will conduct a protracted meeting for Bro. Cooper, of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Wright's father was one of the Polish patriots exiled when his country was dismembered in 1830. "How could she change the musical name of Browmski even to be Wright. Love did it. - Paris Kentuckian A Bride's Good Sense Last Monday evening Miss Sarah O. McNees, of Berry, accompanied by a lady friend, came to town for the purpose of meeting her hover, Milton K. Million, and be married. The two ladies repaired to the Robert's House while Million announced his intention of going after the license and preacher. Securing the license, he proceeded to telegraph Rev. J. R. Barbee, who was in Falmouth to come up on the 5:30 train and tie the nuptial know. Million then proceeded to the elsewhere and got gloriously drunk. - beastly so. In due time the reverend gentleman arrived, the bride was ready and everything was ready and every detail completed, but no groom was on hand. A diligent search found that worthy in the above described condition. When brought before the lady he had so wrongfully treated, he tried to conciliate matters, and desired that the ceremony proceed. With true womanly grace, the intelligent bride, emphatically refused, and left on the morning train for her home a sadder woman for having loved too well, but not wisely. The groom when last heard from had sobered and was very sorry for his conduct. Matrimonal Thursday, March the 7th at the residence of Rev. J. R. Barbee, Mrs. George E. Dowd to Miss Fannie Cobb, both of Harrison County. Ceremony by Rev. J. R. Barbee. The marriage of Mr. Ed. W. Clifford and Miss Emma Hutton, will be consummated at the residence of the bride's parents at Berry next Tuesday, March 12. The Riverside (Cal) Press says: "Within the past few months, Mr. A. Martin has built a very neat, convenient residence on Chestnut street, between Eighth and Ninth, which caused suspicions to arise in the minds of some of his intimate friends, as to what his future intentions were, and it was not until last Saturday when he donned a new silk tile, and left for San Diego that it dawned upon their minds that he intended to take unto himself a better half. Although the announcement in the press yesterday of Mrs. Lida Bowman of Chula Vista, on Sunday was a surprise many of his acquaintance, some of their intimate friends who were aware that the newly married couple would arrive in this city on the 7:28 motor last evening, arranged to give them a pleasant surprise in their new home. About sixty of their neighbors and friends gathered at the residence at 7 o'clock and with the lights all in the read of the house awaited in darkness the arrival of the bride and groom. To say that they were completely surprised to find their home occupied by such a company of jolly people is putting it mild. When the light were brought into the parlor and sitting room the happy pair were overwhelmed with congratulations. The evening was passed very pleasantly in social converse and the partaking of refreshments which had been provided by the ladies. Altogether it was a decidedly enjoyable occasion. Mrs. Bowman is the youngest sister of Mrs. A. H. Ward of this city, and her many friends unite in wishing her success on her matrimonial sea voyage. Harrison County Courier Saturday 9 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 28 Pg.1 Col. 4 An old colored man named Alexander, was found dead near Shady Nook. His head was bruised in, and he is believed to have been murdered. A certain Roman-nosed individual living near Connersville, is very anxious to marry. In fact, nearly crazy. He came to town the other day to purchase some goods, and while the lady clerk was awaiting his orders, he proposed to her, but was flatly refused. A few day previous he had sent a card, desiring to call on one of the wealthiest ladies in town but had been refused. Not discouraged , he is continuing his pursuit, and we trust, some day may be happy in possession. Any young lady desiring connubial felicity, can be directed to the gentleman's address by calling at this office. Harrison County Courier Saturday 9 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 28 Pg.1 Col. 5 Neighborhood News Renaker James Garnett, grand son of Widow Kimball, and step-son of the late Louis Furnish, died Friday Evening and was buried Saturday, at the family burying ground. Ruddell's Mills There is not a vacant house in town. Harrison County Courier Saturday 16 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 29 Pg.1 Col. 1 At the Reunion of Confederate Cavalry Association in New Orleans the other day proceedings were all suspended at the arrival of Miss Winnie Davis, so great was the enthusiasm. The veterans formed a line and filed by the charming daughter of their Chief, each with a hearty smile and shake of the hand. Died On the 11th inst. Mrs. Jennie Champ, wife of Bruce Champ, editor of the Bourbon News. The entire press of Kentucky sympathize, with Mr. Champ and family in their bereavement. Mrs. Alice Edwards, of pneumonia, at her home near Poindexter. Harrison County Courier Saturday 16 Mar 1889 Vol. 2 No. 29 Pg.1 Col.2 Miss Mattie Todd, Postmistress has received a box of remarkably rare oranges from her uncle Dr. White, whose deceased wife was Miss Mattie Todd, half-sister of Mrs. President Lincoln. The consignment read "From C. R. White, of Anita Grove, Daytona, Florida" Among them are Hemosassa, Tangarien and Kidgrove, King of Siam, Naval and Maltese of spoon orange. Matrimonial Thursday evening, March 14th, at Claysville, KY, by the Rev. J. R. Barbee, Mr. Harry L. Fletcher to Miss Maggie Jackson; both of Harrison County. Marriage license granted to: Hubbard Wallingford and W. Kinney; Walker Dunn and Mary Ellen Whalin; James Jones and Anna L. Florence; George E. Dowd and Fannie Cobb; W. Rutledge and Laura T. Dulin. At the Eight Street Christian Parsonage, Cincinnati, OH, by the Rev. Tyler, Edward W. Clifford, the handsome and accommodating post office clerk of this place, and Miss Emma Hutton, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of T. J. Hutton, of Berry, KY. The happy couple arrived home Tuesday night on the fast line. They will go to housekeeping at his home on Pleasant St. They were tendered quite a nice serenade by the serenaders of Wilson & Co.'s Minstrels. 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