Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 21 From: Edie Suttle "jsattle9@idt.net" Date: Fri, 12 Sep 1997 11:05:26 -0700 This one file contains all of the five e-mail submissions of page 21. ************************************************************************ 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. ************************************************************************ CORONER OF HARRISON COUNTY We could not complete the list without giving a short sketch of at least one of Cynthiana's prominent physician's--one who has been closely identified with the city's interest and improvement from the time of his youth. Lamme Steele Givens, son of David A. and Margaret Keller Givens, was born January 14th, 1866, in the residence now occupied by Mrs. Nancy A. White on Main Street. His early education was received from the City School, Prof. N.F. Smith and from Central University, Richmond, Ky. After graduating in medicine from the Ohio Medical College in 1887, he spent the greater part of 1888 in Europe in the hospitals of Berlin and London, obtaining all advantages of foreign hospital work, besides taking a special course on diseases of the Nose, Throat, and Ear in the clinic of the late Dr. Morrell McKenzie. The doctor has been a member of the Pension Board of Examining Surgeons for the past six years and is the regular medical examiner for twelve of the best old-line life insurance companies of America. He takes an active interest in the medical association of the county--and was one of the promotors of the Harrison County Medical Society, organized one year ago. business has grown to such an extent that he has associated with himself in practice within the last few weeks, Dr. Joseph E. Wells of Mt. Olivet, Ky., one of the ablest physicians and surgeons in the state. Dr. Givens was married in 1891 to Nettie M., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Martin, of this city, abd says next to his enjoyable home life comes his love for the Presbyterian Church. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 21, part 2 HERMANN ROHS' JEWELRY STORE Mr. Herrmann A. Rohs opened his handsome jewelry store in this city in August, 1895. The room on Pike stree, formerly used as postoffice, was entirely refitted and made one of the most elegant places of business in the city. Magnificent show cases of oak and plate glass adorn the room, while the finest and most beautiful jewelry is displayed. Mr. Rohs is a Cynthiana boy. He was born and raised here. After an experience of twelve years with the best jewelry firms in Cincinnati, he returned to his old home to seek the patronage of his friends and acquaintances, and give the people generally the benefit of his large experience. Optical goods are made a specialty. In this line, as in all others, he is ready to meet all competition, and guarantees perfect satisfaction. To repairing, which is also a specialty, he gives his personal attention. Everything sold by Mr. Rohs is guaranteed, and all engraving on purchases is done free of charge. The cut in this issue illustrates nicely his attractive show windows. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 21, part 3 H.D. REYNOLDS & CO. A NEW AND LEADING DRY GOODS FIRM H.D. Reynolds & Co. began business in the dry goods and notion line in th elegant new Fennell building on Main street, opposite the court house, in October, 1895. The building itself is a model of architectural beauty, the spacious plate glass windows, the wide entrance and the handsome "trimmings" of the upper stories making it probably the finest business house in the city. The building is constructed of brick and steel, and is fashioned after the latest modes of construction. The entire lower floor is occupied by H.D. Reynolds & Co., where spacious, broad counters and ample floor space lend a beauty to the room that is a revelation and delight to shoppers. Here are found the daintiest fabrics, the finest silks, the handsomest materials of every kind, culled from the best markets of the east, brought from every nation and every clime, and placed at the disposal of local buyers. In staple dry goods and the cheaper grades of dress goods this house also carries a large line. It would be difficult to name any article carried by a first-class house which the firm does not have in stock. The success of the house has been little less that marvelous. Opening at a season when business in every branch was depressed; coming here in competition with old, established and thoroughly known firms; plunging into the mercantile fray when the odds appeared less than even, they met success after success, until now they are known, not only throughout the city and county, but are recognized by buyers in all adjoining counties as the organizers of a general distributing emporium. Mr. H.D. Reynolds, the local member and business manager of the firm, is a young man. He was born in Scott County on November 19, 1871. He first came to Cynthiana in October, 1891, and, after conducting business in conjunction with a partner until February, 1895, sold out his interest and retired from business for a short period. As before stated, he returned to this city in October, 1895, and again established himself. He is an energetic, progressive business man, and through his efforts the success of the house has been attained. H.D. Reynolds & Co., were the originators of special sales in Cynthiana, and always have something fresh, new and original for buyers. Ladies will find it to their advantage to watch closely the announcement made from week to week in the regular issues of the CYNTHIANA DEMOCRAT. It will be profitable. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 21, part 4 DR. HIGGINS C. SMITH A portrait of Dr. Higgins C. Smith, Chairman of the Harrison County Democratic Committee, and Chairman of the Democratic Committee for the Twenty-eighth Judicial District, is presented on this page. Little Miss Agnes Ball Smith also appears in the portrait, because the two make such a handsome combination the artistic taste of the DEMOCRAT would not allow a separation. Dr. Smith was born in Harrison county on August 21st, 1847. He graduated in medicine from Belleview Hospital, New York City, in 1869, and practiced continously in the counties of Harrison, Scott and Bourbon until 1893. He was born and raised on a farm, and has resided there all his life. In 1884 he married to Miss Elizabeth Varnon Holliday. In politics Dr. Smith has always taken a prominent part, being identified with the democratic party, and through it laboring for what he conceived the best interests of all classes of people. A farmer himself, he understands the needs and requirement of farmers, and in him they have always found a staunch friend. The doctor was chosen unanimously for the prominent positions he occupies in local politics, a just tribute to the worth and integrity of the man. He is now being urged by his friend to become a candidate for the democratic Congressonal nomination from the Ninth district, and should he consent there is no doubt that he would command a large and influential following. If nominated he would be elected. Miss Agnes Ball Smith is a sweet and winsome girl about ten years old. She is a lineal descendant of Esther Ball whose half-sister, Mary Ball, was the mother of George Washington. Agnes is naturally a great favorite with the older folks and well as with the little folks. Her gentle disposition, vivacious manners and bright mind persage the womanly woman and a popular welcome when "coming out time" arrives. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 21, part 5 J.S. WITHERS The bulk of the business of the National Bank of Cynthiana devolves upon Mr. James S. Withers, the cashier. Mr. Withers was born in Cynthiana on Sept. 4, 1830, and here has spent his whole career with the exception of the years of his college life. He completed his educational course at the University of Missouri. His business experience commenced in the dry goods trade, as a general merchant. In June, 1857, at the age of twenty-seven, he was elected cashier of the Deposit Bank of Cynthiana. In 1862, this bank was merged in the branch of the Commercial Bank of Kentucky and this was succeeded by the National Bank of Cynthiana in 1871. The records of these banks are elsewhere. Mr. Withers is a leading citizen. In all enterprises or progressie movements of the town he invariabley takes a prominent part and to him is due much of the credit that today attains to Cynthiana as a business point. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 21