Cynthiana Democrat, Harrison Co, Ky Newspaper, June 1896, Page 7 From: Edie Suttle "jsattle9@idt.net" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 14:45:03 -0700 This one file contains all of the nine e-mail submissions of page 7. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7, Part 1 REV. R.C. HUBBARD Rev. Robert Clarendon Hubbard is a native of Halifax County, Virginia. He was reared on a farm. A collegiate education was received at Richmond College, Virginia and his theological education at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky., from which place he graduated in 1891. Mr. Hubbard served as pastor in Virginia eight months before entering the Seminary. In 1889 he began as pastor at Sanders, Carroll county, Kentucky., and remained there until 1894 when he came to Cynthiana. He comes of good old Baptist stock. His grandfather, Joel Hubbard, served in the War of 1812 and in the Mexican War, and was a Baptist minister for sixty-five years. His father Joel Hubbard, Jr., was in the Confederate army during the four years of war. Mr. Hubbard is held in high esteem by people of all denominations in Cynthiana. He is a scholarly young preacher, and has added materially to the strength of the church since coming to this city. He is still a bachelor--an eligible bachelor--and for that reason the DEMOCRAT refuses to divulge his age. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7, Part 2 HOTEL COMMERCIAL Leading Hostelrie of Cynthiana On another page the Democrat presents a fine view of the new Hotel Commercial as it shows up in its new dress of paint, its summer lights and shades, and its general rejuvenation. The Commercial dates from the earlier history of the city. It was once known as the Rankin House. Then when it passed into the hands of Mr. W.W. Smith and his wife, "Aunt Liz," it gained reputation far and wide as the Smith House. Two years ago Mr. Thomas A. Garnett purchased the property, made considerable change in the management of the hotel, changed its name to the Hotel Commercial, and was rapidly building up the trade of the house when he died, a few months ago. Mr. George Secrest, formerly of Carlisle, where he still owns an interest in the St. Cloud Hotel, took charge of the Hotel Commercial in April last. In the short space of two months, through his excellent management, aided by his estimable wife, it has sprung into such favor that the patronage of the house is nothing short of wonderful. Mr. Secrest is a hotel man of experience and understands thoroughly the needs of his guests. The table is kept up to the very highest standard of excellence and on the bill of fare is found the year round everything that the local or Cincinnati markets can supply. This is a point that attracts the traveling public and holds with a tenacious grip the regular boarders. In addition the Hotel Commercial has within the past few weeks been entriely repainted inside and out, repapered, refurnished, and made one of the handsomest places in the city. Mr. H.C. Fightmaster is the obliging clerk and Mr. Wyatt Thomson has charge of the excellent bar. The location of the Commercial is also one of its strong points. Being situated on Pike street--one of the business centers--and only one square from the L.&N. depot, it is convenient to trains and business houses alike. All the rooms are light and airy and especial accommodations in the way of sample rooms etc., are arranged for traveling men. When in the city do not fail to stop at the Hotel Commercial. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7, Part 3 HON. A.H. WARD Hon. A.H. Ward was born January 3, 1815. Both of his grandfathers were soldiers in the revolutionary war. His father served two terms in the war of 1812. The subject of this article is a United States democrat--one of the first to denounce the system of subsidies, which gave the public lands almost without limit to private corporations--one of the first to condemn military interference with the ballot box after the civil war. He was nominated and elected to the 39th congress from the 6th district, without asking for that distinguished honor, and at the expiration of his term he declined to seek a re-election, and bade adieu to official life. But he has taken an active interest in every canvass of his party since; but now, as an octogenarian, he hopes to see the country redeemed permanently from republican rule, and the people properous and happy under the control of the grand old democratic party, whose united energies are sure to be exerted to accomplish an end so much to be desired, and he covets no higher honor than to lend his last efford to win the victory. Mr. Ward's career at the bar has been a long and distinguished one, extending over fifty years. His has been a continual struggle. Prefering always to defend rather than prosecute he has won an eminent distinction as a criminal lawyer. On one occasion he was pronounced by a judge of the Court of Appeals the finest criminal lawyer in Kentucky. He has probably defended more men than any other lawyer in this Commonwealth, has been engaged in more noted cases, and yet never has a client of his been hanged, nor has one received a penitentiary sentence of more than ten years. He is almost invincible before a jury. Yet not alone in criminal practice has he been distinguished, for in numberless civil cases has he won renown that is almost parallel with his other record. He defended the first and only man tried for treason in the State of Kentucky. In conversation Mr. Ward is always entertaining. He possesses the keenest sense of the ridiculous, and never fails to see the ludicrous side of any thing, a happy faculty to which in a large measure may be attributed his long life and splendid physical and mental preservation of today. "Uncle Harry," as he is familiarly known, is still a power at the bar and in politics, when he chooses to take a hand, and is regarded with the tenderest affection by the people with whom he has shared the vicissitudes of life for so many years. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7, Part 4 J. NEWT RENAKER Mr. Renaker, a son of A.J. and Elizabeth Renaker, is a native of Harrison county, having been born and reared on the middle fork of Raven creek. He received his schooling at the county schools and in early life worked on the farm. His first business venture, was at Rutland, with Rev. W.A. Penn as a partner. He afterwards bought a lot from W.A. Older at the place then known as Mt. Zion, and erected a store room. There he has since been in business, and has succeeded so well that he has amassed a comfortable fortune and owns considerable property. A post office was established at Mr. Renaker's business place, and took its name from him. He is now a general merchant, postmaster and to some extent deals in live stock. He is regarded as among the substantial young men of the county, and his friends are limited only by his acquaintanceship. In 1885 he was married to Miss Lena T. Hardy. Mr. Renaker was born in 1862. The town of Renaker is a thriving little place, consisting of two general stores, two blacksmith shops, a warehouse, seven dwellings, a school house, church and cemetery. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7, Part 5 ANDREW W. LYDICK One of Cynthiana's best known citizens is Andrew W. Lydick. He was born in Fayette county in 1836, and married Miss Ella Houston, of Scott, in 1850. He lost his wife shortly afterwards. In 1869 he married Miss Sallie Ammerman, daughter of the late Cornelius Ammerman, and has lived in Cynthiana ever since. Mr. Lydick began his career as an auctioneer in 1862, and the marked success that met his first efforts determined him to continue in the business. He is one of the fixtures of the town, and Cynthiana would not be recognized as Cynthiana without the kindly face and genial greeting of Andrew Lydick. He is the father of six children, all grown and prosperous: Mrs. Lena Ammerman, Mrs. C.B. Cook, Mrs. Chas. KcKee, Mrs. Harry VanDeren, C.S. and Will Lydick. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7, Part 6 J.E. RICHER J.E. Richer, otherwise known as Joe, is a dealer in meats and provisions, and is one of the best fellows in Cynthiana. His shop has a reputation second to none. For anything from a choice cut to an entire beef he is ready at all times to supply his customers, and knows how to supply them as none others do. He is always in the mrrket for the best of meats and pays the farmers liberal prices. Besides the butcher-shop feature, he carries a choice line of general provisions and is always ready for the trade. Joe is a genial fellow. Everybody likes him and he likes everybody. He married Miss Ellis of Pendleton county. They have one interesting child, and altogether are will fixed for a life of prosperity and happiness. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7, Part 7 RESCUE FIRE DEPARTMENT Organized August 14th, 1888, and reorganized by City Council December 19, 1893. The following comprise the membership to date: H.A. Pollmeyer, W.H. Mitchell, W.T. King, C.F. Corrigan, J.M. Douglass, R. Carter, Chilton Reed, W.E. Brown, S. Kennard, P. Barnhardt, O.P. Raymond, B.F. Pennell, W.H. Barney, R. Coffey, J.P. Ward, L.M. Pollmeyer, Geo. Landrum, W.E. Pennell, C. Lalla, S.F. Shawhan, Wm. Sims, Thos. Lyons, J. Hutsell, Ed. Coffey, J.Q. Jewett, R. O'Hearn, S.J. Robinson, Geo. Walden, P.H. Kehoe, C.T. Lacy, T. Whitaker. H.A. Pollymeyer, Chief; J.M. Douglass, Treasurer; P. Barnhardt, Secretary. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7, Part 8 FARMERS NAT'L BANK A LEADING BANKING INSTITUTION A picture of the Farmers National Bank, which appears on the preceding page, gives a fair idea of the architectural beauty of this prosperous institution. In point of elegance the bank compares favorably with any in the State. The Farmers Bank was organized under the State charter of 1878, and became nationalized in 1881. Mr. J.W. Peck, one of Cynthiana's most successful business men, was president from the time of organization until January, 1893, when he retired on account of ill health. Mr. Samuel J. Ashbrook, another prosperous and influential citizen, is the present president. The Farmers Bank has always enjoyed a liberal patronage. Its business has been conducted on a careful and conservation basis that secured the confidence of the people and consequently their business. Its officials are polite and obliging at all times, are closely identified with the business interests of the city and county, and through their personal popularity add materially to the banks business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7, Part 9 THE NATIONAL BANK OF CYNTHIANA OUTLINE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND CAREER OF A FAMOUS BANK RANKS WITH THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY In 1862 the Deposit Bank of Cynthiana was merged into a branch of the Commercial Bank of Kentucky, and this in turn was succeeded by the National Bank of Cynthiana in November 1871. The three banks during their existence passed successfully through the revulsions at the beginning of the civil war, the Jay Cook failure, the crisis of 1873, and all the other years of depression, the National Bank of Cynthiana remaining one of the soundest and most prosperous institutions in the United States. In panicky times, while other banks were closing their doors and the country was in the throes of financial disorganization, this bank went serenely on its way, paying every man dollar for dollar, and lending a helping hand to other banks in distress. Is not such a record one to be proud of? New York and Cincinnati institutions and banks of other great cities in the United States closed their doors, but the ably managed and carefully conducted Cynthiana house continued business as usual. >From the start 5% was paid semiannually, only to be quickly succeeded by 6% payments. Besides paying this royal interest the National Bank has accumulated a surplus $100,000, has $10,000 invested in the banking building, paid $5,000 premium on their bonds, besides standing possibly a loss of $20,000 in bad debts since 1871. Very rarely can any of the stock be bought, but the last offered for sale was quoted at $220,00. Mr. James S. Withers has been cashier since 1862, The record of the bank is largely his own record. His individual attention has been devoted to the affairs of the institution, and its extraordinary success may be attributed to his skill as a financier, and the unanimity with which the president and board of directors have recognized and sustained the wisdom of his methods. Mr. H.E. Shawhan was the first president, to be succeeded at his death by Mr. P. Kirtley. When Mr. Kirtley died, Hon A.H. Ward became president, and serves in that capacity today. The board of directors consists of Messrs. A.R. Victor, T.H. Hood and J.S. Withers. Mr. John M. Cromwell is teller. Other officials are, Messers. Orie Lebus, Lawrence Williams, George Warden and Rodney Withers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7 ------------------------------