Cynthiana Democrat, Harrison Co, Ky Newspaper, June 1896, Page 9 From: Edie Suttle "jsattle9@idt.net" Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 06:42:13 -0700 This one file contains all of the eight e-mail submissions of page 9. ************************************************************************ 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 9, Part 1 IN OTHER STATES HARRISON'S CONTRIBUTION OF SUCCESSFUL MEN BRIEF SKETCHES OF SOME WHO HAVE MADE THEMSELVES FAMOUS ELSEWHERE Cynthiana and Harrison County have furnished their quota of what is termed the successful men of the country. Here are a few brief sketches of well-known people who sprang from the soil in this region: William Tell Coleman was born and reared in Harrison county. In his younger days he taught school. That was in the forties. With the discovery of gold in California he left for the west to seek his fortune. To him chiefly is due the idea of vigilance committees, when law and justice fell helpless before the attacks of roques, thieves and cut throats. Mr. Coleman placed himself at the head of the first committee, and in a few months order was restored. Coleman, many times a millionaire, made most of his money speculating in mining properties. He was seriously considered at one time as suitable presidential timber for the democratic party. He died in New York a few years ago. James L. Evans removed to Indiana in early life and engaged in mercantile pursuits and made a fortune. He entered politics and was twice elected to congress from the 11th district. He now lives in Noblesville, Ind. Mark Smith is another son of whom Harrison is proud. Arizona was the scene of his political triumphs, for a number of terms serving as delegate in Congress, having been elected by democrats. He is a brother of Dr. H.C. Smith and Jas. Smith, of the Broadwell neighborhood. John D. Evans went to Indiana with his father in 1836. He served as Major in the Union army, and afterwards was elected Auditor of the State. Caleb Walton West, familiarly known as "Cale," who for years was a successful attorney in Cynthiana, and was for one term county judge, was appointed Governor of Utah during President Cleveland's first term, and so ably did he fill the position that when Mr. Cleveland was again elected, after a lapse of four years, Mr. West was restored to his former position. John Henry was born and raised in Cynthiana. In early life he removed to Missouri. He has served his district as representative in Congress, and is now Circuit Judge in Kansas City. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9, Part 2 J.S. WITHER'S RESIDENCE The colonial residence of Mr. J.S. Withers, facing the public square, is an object of admiration to every passer-by. The picture presented elsewhere gives a fair idea of its proportions, but the beautiful grounds must be seen to thoroughly appreciated the place. The interior appointments surpass in elegance any home in the city. The grand old residence has been the scene of many a splindid social triumph and its frame is known throughout the State. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9, Part 3 THE MAPLES The elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Cason, of Cynthiana, Ky., as shown in the picture, entitled "The Maples," is an ideal house for a boarding house and especially for summer boarders. The rooms are large, light, airy, fresh and clean; ventilation unsurpassed. Fine halls and stairways, beautiful library, handsome sitting room, with verandas and porches running all around the house. Extensive grounds with garden and fruit trees, a lovely yard with shade trees and flowers. Fine cistern water for drinking, bath room and water works. Horses, vehicles, alderney cows, and Mr. and Mrs. Cason affable, polite and obliging. What more do you want? "ONE OF THE BOARDERS" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miss Mattie Todd's home, with its garden of rare flowers, and Mr. Dick Remington's home adjoining, form two pleasant places on Pike street between the railroad and Church street. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ N.W. Frazer's and W.D. Frazer's residences in the western portion of the city are two elegant places. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Another beautiful part of the city is Walnut street from the Baptist church on one side and Mr. Sel Renaker's residence on the other to the old cemetery on the north. Among the line lie the homes of Sel Renaker, G.M. Dickey, the Catholic rectory, J.C. Hamilton, J.T. Simon, Dr. J.B. Adams, J.M. McDonald, the Episcopal rectory, Mrs. Kate Victor, Jno. W. Dickey, Dr. Josephus Martin, Chas. Lee Talbott, Daniel Shawhan, R.H. Wills, H.D. Frisbie. Three churches are on this street, the Roman Catholic, the Episcopal, the Baptist, all handsome structures. (Note: The R.H. Wills listed above was my great-grandfather) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9, Part 4 JUDGE LAFFERTY'S HOME No description of Judge W.T. Lafferty's place is neccessary. The building is one of the latest erected in Cynthiana. It stands on the lot adjoining Hon. A.H. Ward's well known place. Of pressed brick with stone trimmings, the residence is one of the handsomest in the State. Beautiful, well-shaded grounds, winding walks and drives supplement the architectural splendor of the building. ~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9, Part 5 The new depot of the L.&N. railroad is a pretty bit of architecture. While not so large as some others, it is the handsomest station on the K.C. Division and is appreciated by the people. Foster Cleary, the agent, and his corps of assistants, Walter Tate, Will Faerber and Kelly Ward constitute a working force that is efficient and popular. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The pumping station of the water works is a building that does credit to the city. It is located on the bank of the Licking near Abdallah Park. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elmarch addition comprises the high ground east of the city, lying toward Battle Grove cemetery. It is a growing suburb of elegant residences and cozy homes and will no doubt at an early day be added to Cynthiana. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9, Part 6 Probably the three oldest citizens in Cynthiana are Mr. Samuel January, Mr. Henry Cromwell and Mr. John Cronin. Mr. January has been a conspicuous figure in Cynthiana's history and today walks with as sprightly a step and as jaunty an air as a man forty years his junior. Mr. Cromwell even now follows his trade of wagon maker. He began the business here sixty-five years ago and has seen the town grow from an infant to one of the best business points in Kentucky. He is a great great grandfather, a distinction conferred upon few. The line consists of Henry Cromwell, Jas. W. Cromwell, a wealthy farmer, John M. Cromwell, teller in the National Bank of Cynthiana, and Henry Cromwell, Jr., a little fellow of but a few years and as bright and pretty as a picture. Mr. Cronin was born in Ireland but has lived here the most of his life. He is feeble now, but the days were when he stood up with the noblest citizens and helped work out the destiny of the town. He is a proud father and grandfather and is dear to the hearts of all who know him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9, Part 7 REV. ROLLA DYER The Rev. Rolla Dyer, the present rector of the Church of the Advent, was born in Deleware county, Ohio, September 21, 1851. The early years of his life were spent on the farm attending the common school while in session. About the time he had finished the common school course of study, Col. G.A. Frambes started a school for the better education of those who desired it, in a village near by. He was teacher or rare ability and under his instructor young Dyer was prepared for college. He was graduated from Kenyon college, at Gambier, O., with the degree of A.B. in the year 1876. Later college conferred upon him the degree of A.M. The next five years were spent on the farm, teaching and surveying, occupying much of his time. In 1880, having lost his wife by death, he decided to study for the ministry and for that purpose returned to Gambier, October 21, 1881, and entered the theological seminary and completed the course in 1885. During the last year of his theological course he was married the second time and was appointed assistant minister of Trinity church at Columbus, Ohio, under the Rev. H.C. Babcock, which position he filled for two years, residing part of the time in Gambier and the other part in Columbus. From there he went as a missionary to Dennison and Coshhocton, O., where he remained one year and a half. From there he received a call to rectorship of St. Paul's church, Medina, O., and filled the place for two years. He went to Paris, Ky., from Medina, which place he filled for two years. He came to Cynthiana April 3, 1892. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9, Part 8 MEXICAN WAR BRIEF TALE OF CYNTHIANA'S ROLE IN CONQUERING THE GREASERS LIST OF THE OFFICERS LIST OF THE KILLED AND WOUNDED In the war with Mexico, Cynthiana furnished a company of cavalry. Infantry companies were first formed but the 2d regiment at Frankfort was found full and the boys were compelled to straddle their firey steeds. The call was made May 22, 1846, and on June 6 the start for Louisville, the rendezvous, was made. One hundred and five men were enlisted. The officers were: John Shawhan, Captian; Henry VanHook, First Lieutenant; George Swinford, Second Leiutenant; Noah Patterson, Orderly Sergeant. As the compny passed through Cynthiana the streets were lined with sympathetic spectators. When the then Fowler's Cross Roads were reached, neighbors and friends were on hand with refreshments, and the same generous treatment was extended along the entire march through the country. At Leesburg Abner Monson was seized with a sad case of nostralgia, occasioned by recollections of a sorrowing mother and demostrations of the girl he left behind him. Arrangements for a substitute were effected and Abner returned. Citizens of Georgetown turned out in force to receive the recruits. A visit was paid to the old hero and slayer of Tecumseh, Richard M. Johnson, and the Indian boys whom he was educating, were inspected. The Colonel delivered a flattering speech in honor of the occasion, and declared that with 10,000 such men he could capture the ancient halls of the Montezumas in ninety days. At Louisville the Cynthiana contingent was added to eight companies under Col. Marshall, and mustered into service. Some of the boys became sick and were compelled to return home, but ninety-six out of the original 105 went into the service. >From Louisville the route lay to Memphis, thence to Little Rock and on through Arkansas and Texas to Port Lavacha on the Gulf. Will Duncan died on the trip. The Rio Grande was crossed and the enemy's country invaded. The Battle of Buena Vista on February 21 and 22 1847, was the company's first taste of real war. In that battle Capt. Shawhan's company lost these men: Corporal J.A. Jones, Privates D.P. Rogers, W. McClintock, James Pomeroy. Wounded: Captain John Shawhan, Wm. Snodgrass, I.S. Bryson, W.C. Parker, S.M. Vanhook, George H. Wilson, James Warford and Chas. H. Fowler. That was the only battle of consequence in which the men were engaged. Active hostilities were confined to the Gulf coast. While on their way to the City of Mexico, the company's services of twelve months expired, and about the first of July they were taken to New Orleans, paid off and discharged. It is believed that ten of the company yet survive; James Warford, of Millersburg; Wm. McChesney, of Lexington; Edmond Hawes, of Harrodsburg; Joseph Perrin of Falmouth; Dr. John Wall, of Flemingsburg; Orderly Noah Peterson, David Ross, Thomas Miller, George H. Givens, of Harrison, and Wes. B. Smith of Bourbon. The DEMOCRAT is indebted to Mr. Wes. B. Smith for the facts in this sketch. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9