Cynthiana Democrat, Harrison Co, Ky Newspaper, June 1896, Page 11 From: Edie Suttle "jsattle9@idt.net" Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 06:42:13 -0700 This one file contains all of the seven e-mail submissions of page 11. ************************************************************************ 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 11, Part 1 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SHORT HISTORY OF THE CYNTHIANA CHURCH The Presbyterian church of Cynthiana was organized in 1829 by Rev. William H. Forsythe and Rev. Samuel Taylor, but a congregation having trustees to represent it existed for some years before that date. From the record of the County Clerk's office it appears that on the 21st day of August, 1820, Richard Henderson and Isaac Miller conveyed as a free gift to the trustees of the Cynthiana congregation of Presbyterians, under the jurisdiction of the Synod of Kentucky, two contiguous lots of ground on what is now Pleasant street, "for the purpose of having erected thereon a house of worship and a pond for horses." About the year 1825 a church building was erected on the spot now occupied by the resident of N.B. Wilson, Esq., and when cellar of the residence was dug a few years ago the workmen removed the stones that had formed the foundation of the old church. The situation of the building lot was not satisfactory, for in 1837 the present lot on Main St. was donated to the congregation by William Lamme, and the first building was taken down and removed to this Main street lot. On account of conflicting claims that arose from a defective title, the church was for some years disturbed by a vexatious lawsuit, which, however, was at last decided in favor of the church; for, in January 1847, in order to clear the title, Samuel Moore of Missouri, in who the title was originally vested, deeded the lot to "the trustees of the Presbyterian church under the entire management and control of the General Assembly Presbyterians." On account of this wording of the deed, it was necessary for the present organization to secure the title again after the division in the Synod of Kentucky in 1867; consequently in 1873 the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America readily granted a quit-claim deed, as the church for some years had been in connection with the Southern General Assembly. In 1876, the building of 1837 was torn down and after many years of effort the present fine brick edifice was completed and dedicated in 1887. The lecture-room was finished in 1881 and was used until the completion of the auditorium. The total cost was about $15,000 and the building is a very substantial and convenient house of worship. The congregation has recently built a very comfortable manse, convenient to the church edifice and in a delightful location. The church was at first connected with Ebenezer Presbytery and on Thursday, October 4, 1821, Presbytery held its regular meeting in Cynthiana, though no mention is made in the minutes of Presbytery of a church or church edifice, and no elder is mentioned as representing the church. Preaching was kept up by supplies appointed by Presbytery, by Rev. William H. Forsythe, Rev. Samuel Taylor, Rev. W.D. Gallaher, Rev. D. Whitney and Rev. J.T. Hendrick, who is now living at Waco, Texas; but the church seems never to have had a resident pastor until 1861, when the Rev. Geo. Morrison became the regular pastor and continued two years. In 1865 came Rev. R.H. Kinnaird and in 1866 Rev. John D. Matthews. In 1869 Rev. H. Glass began work as stated supply and was installed pastor in July, 1870. In 1873 Rev. B.M. Hobson began his ministry here; in 1879 Rev. J.E. Triplett; in 1881 Rev. J.S. VanMeter; in 1886 Dr. G.W. Keady; in 1889 Rev. J.W. Graybill, and in 1890 Rev. A.G. Buckner, the present pastor. The church was organized with thirty-four members. The membership now numbers one hundred and ninety, thirty-three new members have been added since June 1, 1895. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 11, Part 2 METHODIST CHURCH GENERAL ARTICLE ON A LEADING RELIGIOUS BODY The Methodist Episcopal church, south, is admirably located on the northeast corner of Pike and Church streets. The present church building was erected in 1872 and is still modern and neat in appearance, and more than ordinarily comfortable in extremely cold or hot weather. The present pastor is Rev. E.L. Southgate, a native of Campbell county, this state. The official board is composed of J.J. Curran, J.A. Brown, J.W. Renaker, A.C. Carter, C.A. Renaker, J.F. McDaniel, Orie Lebus, J.W. Mattox and J.W. Eckler. W.S. Haviland is the oldest male member and Lawson Oxley is the youngest. The membership number about 275, nearly all of whom reside within the city. This results from the fact of there being so many churches of this denomination located in the county. Quite a number of country church members reside in the city, preferring to be identified with the people with whom they have worshipped in years gone by. Ever pioneer, the Methodist church was one of the first to offer a Salvation full and free to the primative citizen of the infant village. The years and decades have gone rolling on and still her gates stand, (not ajar) but wide open inviting whosoever will to come and cast in his lot with her people and journey to that land of which the Lord hath said, "I will give it to you." Some of the greatest lights and most devout preachers of the state have ministered to its spiritual needs. Among these may be mentioned Wooliscraft, Kelly, Sedwick, R. Hiner, S.X. Hall, Dr. Taylor, Dr. H.P. Walker, Jas. A. Henderson, H.A. Henderson, Dr. C.W. Miller, Joe Smith, a young man who died here. Kelly also died on this work. There were others just as brilliant and just as devout as these but I do not recall their names as present. With the history of nearly a full century recorded here and in the "up higher" she can ask today "What hath God wrought, not through me but in me?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 11, Part 3 CHRISTIAN CHURCH BRIEF RECORD OF THE LARGEST AND WEALTHIEST CONGREGATION IN THE CITY The Christian church is third in age of religious organizations of Cynthiana. It was organized seventy years ago under the ministry of Thos. Allen, a well-known preacher of that day. Its earliest preaching places were the court house and an old school house in the neighborhood of the present residence of J.S. Withers. The first building erected by the church, about sixty years ago was on the same spot as the present house, soon to be superceded by one more modern, elegant and commodious. Among the able and eloquent ministers of the current reformation who ministered to the building up of this strong congregation, were T.M. Allen Jr., Jno. T. Johnson, Raccoon John Smith, Jno. Allen Gano, Samuel Rogers, Jno. T. Rogers, L.L. Pinkerton, R.C. Ricketts and a number of others. The regualr ministers beginning with the sixties and extending to the present time were---Willmott, D.W.Case and W.A. Broadhurst, J.B. Jones, Elisha Pinkerton, J.C. Frank, Jno. C. Walden, Wm. Stanley, C.B. Edgar, G.W. Yancey, and the presnt minister, J.J. Haley, who began his ministery Jan. 1st, 1895. This congregation numbers between 550 and 600 members and is the largest church of any denomination in Harrison county. The recent religious census of Cynthiana revealed the fact that the members of the Christian church and their families in and around the city numbered 1,000 souls. The church has a Sunday School of 240 and an Endeavor class of fifty-seven members. All departments of its work are in a flourishing condition. Elder J.J. Haley, the present pastor, is one of the ablest men in the ministry. For a number of years he labored in Austrialia and England, and brings to his work, besides a scholarly education, a broad and liberal culture. His work here is bearing fruit in the rapid advancement of every part of the church work. He is popluar with all demoninations and is recognized as one of the "strong" men of the community. His excellent wife proves a valuable coadjutor in his work. An excellent view of the proposed new house of worship for the Christian church appears elsewhere. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 11, Part 4 There are only three churches for negroes in Cynthiana. Two Methodist churches and a Baptist comprise the number. But members of other religious bodies are scattered over the city, and as a whole the work along religious lines is progressing in a satisfactory manner. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 11, Part 5 H.C. FIGHTMASTER'S HOME On Clifton Roads, with a glorious view of the winding Licking, stands H.C. Fightmaster's home. It is not yet entirely completed, and the picture presented gives but a fair view of its loveliness. The building is of brick. A heavy granite fence forms the base for a series of terraces that rise symmetrically to the building, and marble steps make the ascent gradual and easy. Mr. Fightmaster has a splendid modern house and should be proud of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 11, Part 6 GEO. M. DICKEY'S RESIDENCE The elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Dickey is situated on Walnut street, facing Oddville Avenue. As the cut elsewhere shows it is one of the handsomest residences in the city. The interior appointments are in keeping with the external appearance, and altogether it is a most desirable place of residence. Mr. Dickey is well-known as a business man and is justly popular with our people. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 11, Part 7 LAFFERTY GUARDS Company K, 2d Regiment of Infantry, Kentucky State Guards, was organized May 19, 1894, with fifty-three members. W.S. Hardin was elected Captain, E.C. McDowell, 1st Lieutenant and W.J. Gossett, 2d Lieutenant. H.W. Shawhan was appointed 1st Sergeant, John Ingles, P. Ward, C. Corrigan and C. Howard duty Sergeants; and D. Williams, B. Pennell, H. Ward, Jas. Rankin, W. Parrish, S.M. McDowell, C. Reed and H. Reynolds, Corporals; Chas. Lacy, drummer. Since the organization of the company the following promotions have been made: 1st Sergeant H.W. Shawhan appointed 2d Lieutenant on staff of Maj. McMath; Corporal Jas. Rankin elected 2d Lieutenant of the company; Corporal Denny Williams promoted to 1st Sergeant, and Corporal B. Pennell promoted to Sergeant. The following have been discharged: Sergeant P. Ward, Corporal H. Ward and privates E. Clark, T. Corrigan, Chas. Hickman, Wm. Hickman, Chas. Lyons, C. Mattox, R. Musser, D. Renaker, Joe Stevens, K. Thompson and Wright Williams, and the following have been enlisted: Leslie Lail, N. Lally, F. McClure, F. Nichols and H. Webster, all enlisted on June 19, 1895. The following on May 12, 1896: B. Atkinson, Chas. Allen, Trim Hedges, J.T. Musselman, J.Q. Jewett, E. J. Coffey, F. Pollmeyer, J. Gibbons, Geo. Heck, T. Smiser, Kerr Riggs, Richard Moore, Thos. Collier, Chas. Jones (bugler), W. McGee, B.H. Conner, M. McDowell, Chas. Maffett and Jack Sharp. Total enlisted since organization of the company twenty-four, total discharged thriteen, net gain of enlistment eleven, present strength of company (rank and file) sixty-one. For drill, dicipline and general deportment, when on duty, Company K ranks A1. Company K has attended two annual encampments, at Paducah in July, 1894, and at Henderson in August, 1895, where they captured two-thirds of the orderlies and "got everything they went after." They have never made up their minds to try for the flag yet but if they should other companies must look to their laurels. Private Ashley Ward, of this company, at the encampment at Henderson received a gold medal for being the best soldier in the regiment. The Company has had no active service since its organization and the boys are very anxious to try real soldiering. Their Captain is proud of the Company and feels confident if they were called upon at any time, or for any purpose they would respond to a man, and that they would make such a record that Cynthiana would be proud of them. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 11 ------------------------------