ky-footsteps Wednesday, 13 August 1997 Volume 01 : Number 186 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Edie Suttle Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 10:31:01 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 5, Part 1 REPRESENTATIVE LADIES Mrs. Katherine Withers, wife of J.S. Withers, whose picture graces these columns, is a representative lady of the old school--a gracious dignity and an old-fashioned care for appearances prevade her manner all the times. Mrs. Withers in her youth enjoyed the distinction of being "a beauty," and is still considered one of our handsomest women. She has kept abreast of the times, and made herself companionable to both husband and children. She is a friend true as steel and never lets an opportunity escape her of bestowing her friendship on the oppressed and lowly. Possessed of an abundance of this world's goods, she bestows her charities liberally, but discreetly, and her cheerful, happy face is as often seen in the homes of the poor as in the halls of the rich. She is a leader in all church work, but also "looketh well to the ways of her own household." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. Maud Lafferty is the wife of Judge W.T. Lafferty, and daughter of the Hon. A.H. Ward, all of this city. She is tall and well proportioned with a queenly poise of the head and shoulders. Her soft, dark, velvety eyes are in rich contrast with her semi-blond hair, and constitute a style that is rare as it is attractive. Mrs. Lafferty is both cultured and traveled, having spent an entire year in Paris perfecting herself in the language, which she speaks with fluency and precision. Her beautiful home in its appointments bears many marks of her French taste. She is the devoted mother of two lovely little girls--Helen and Kathleen--and while she finds her greatest enjoyment in ministering to the comfort of her family, she still has time for her social duties and to visit and console those in bereavement. One of the charms of this charming woman is her little courtesies to persons older than herself and her attention to the sick and downcast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. Elizabeth Berry is the wife of our promising and popular young attorney, Baily Dawson Berry, and the daughter of J.S. Withers. Mrs. Berry is a women of fine culture, having enjoyed the advantages of the best seats of learning in our state. Combined with a stately grace of carriage, she possesses a figure that outlines the perfection of womly charm. Her beauty is of that type which is neither blonde nor burnette. Her hair is a dark silken brown; her eyes a bluish gray; her complexion fair and of baby softness. Her perfect taste and elegances in dress help to make a picture most agreeable to the beholder. Mrs. Berry is magnificent in her entertainments and is the perfection of a hostess. She is blest with hosts of friends and admirers, both young and old. She does not fail to devote a portion of her time to charity and to church, and has for several years been a prominent and successful teacher in Sunday school. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Pretty and popular" is an epithet often applied to Mrs. Laura Jameson, wife of R.L. Jameson, one of our energetic and prosperous young business men. Mrs. Jameson is the daughter of Thomas A. Robertson, an influential citizen of this city, the second of six lovely sisters. As the picture indicates she is one of our beautiful women, with sparkling black eyes and soft, curling dark brown hair, a clear dark complexion with a tinge of red in the lips and cheeks. She is the mother of two interesting children, a son and a daughter, who receive the utmost care at her hands. She is eminently domestic, but besides attending to her home duties, she find ample time for responsible church work, being the active corresponding secretary of the Woman's Missionary Society, numbering one hundred and fifty members, and one of the leading sopranos of the church choir. The chief charm of Mrs. Jameson is her sunny and obliging disposition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 5 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 11:21:14 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 5, Part 2 WOMEN'S CLUBS Readable Article Upon An Interesting Subject The biennial meeting of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs was held in Louisville, Ky., May 27, 28 and 29, where they were most delightfully entertained. Many able papers were read on live subjects. Education, Philosophy, Social Economy, Civics, Literature and Home are embraced in the club calendar. Many valuable suggestions and much information were derived from these able discussions. President Henrotin in her address said: "One of the forces powerfully affecting the civilization of the twentieth century is the woman question; for of necessity the emancipation of one-half the citizens of a country, that half of the community especially pledged by tradition and instinct to maintain the cause of law and order, to promote the peaceful arts and protect child-hood, must ultimately influence all social questions; all countries and all causes will feel its effects. In England and America women's organizations are already exerting some political influence; and the peace movement among German women and the league of French women make the signs of the times not difficult to read on the continent." Six years ago the General Federation was organized, today an organization of vast dimensions, numbering over 478 clubs, twenty state Federations with 947 clubs. The membership of the General number of her clubs. Federation by states runs from one to seventy clubs. Kentucky stands ninth in the list, sixteen being the_________. Hon. C.C. Benney president of the Worlds Congress Auxiliary, said: "The Woman's Christian Temperance Union stand in the world foremost representative of the new movement which is known as the woman's movement of the 19th century." We are proud to say we have a flourishing W.C.T.U. organization in our city, which we hope will swell the number of Kentucky clubs by the next biennial meeting. There has also been organized recently a chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution which we understand will join the Federation. A noted Kentucky woman, Miss Mary Desha, figures largely in the history of this organization as in many other great movements in the line of industries and advancements. Says a Washington correspondent: "This constantly growing organization had its origin in a letter written July, 1890, by Mrs. Mary A. Lockwood to the Washington Post in which she asked why the sons had excluded women from this society. It was immediately answered by Wm. O. McDowell, who suggested that the women of America should also form a society. To the enthusiasm of Miss Mary Dasha, Miss Eugenia Washington and Mrs. Lockwood, who met in Washington city the following October and effected an organization, we owe the birth of this National Society." Mrs. Adalie Ewing Stevenson, is President at Large; Mrs. Sallie M. Ewing Pope, is State Regent of Kentucky; Mrs. W.E. Lyons, is Regent of the John Marshall chapter; Miss Shelby, of the Shelby chapter; Mrs. S.O. Maddox, of the Newport chapter; Mrs. Rebecca Tevis Hart, of the Susanna Hart chapter; Mrs. Rosa Boswell Todd, at Owensboro; Mrs. Bertha Miller Smith, the Boonsboro chapter; Mrs. Louise Marshall, Augusta; Mrs. Hilen McLain, Henderson; Mrs. Mary Casey Reynolds, of Cynthiana; and others. The rolls of the different chapters contain over eight thousand names. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 5 ------------------------------ From: "WAYNE & JENNIFER BERNHEISEL" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 10:34:50 -0500 Subject: KY-F: CEM: Harlan Co Small cemetery next to West Cumberland Baptist Church, Cumberland, KY (Harlan Co.): J.R. Williams Nov. 13, 1913 -- Oct. 5, 1983 J.M. Williams Feb. 3, 1946 -- Feb. 3, 1946 (died at birth) Unknown man with unmarked grave I will try to find out the name of this man. My grandmother may know. He was a friend of the family and his family had no money to bury him, so the church buried him there at no charge. I also have access to two other graveyards in this town: Sand Hill Cemetery and Benham Cemetery. Each has many older graves. I am going on vacation in a few weeks and will try to get the listings then. Matthew's cemetery listings have greatly helped me and I would in turn like to help others. I will be in touch. Jennifer Bernheisel Bernheisel@interaxs.com ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 14:32:16 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 6, Part 1 CLARY BROS. Clary Bros., leading horse shoers, are located on Walnut street, between Bridge and Pike, two doors from Turney & Smith's livery stable. They have been in business here for twenty years and have done work for people all over this county and in adjoining counties. A testimony to their skill lies in the fact that they did all of the late W.H. Wilson's work in their line, and for all of the first-class horse owners and trainers in this locality, as well as for trainers that came here to use Abdallah Park. Their experience under the instruction of the best trainers and shoers has given them the right to claim the title of proficients. Almost from childhood have the Clarys made a study of the profession, their father before them having been an expert. They keep up with the times by reading all of the best works and journals on the subject in the country. They claim to be able to correct faulty movements of the horse by shoeing him properly, and prevent his cutting his ankles or hitting his knees, or any other imperfect movement. They cure quarter cracks or front cracks on the hoofs. They manufacture all the various kinds of shoes and guarantee all work. Prices very low for first-class work. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The turnpike facilities of Harrison county are of the best. The county has always been liberal in matters of this kind, and the consequence is a system of roads that bear comparison with any. Free turnpikes are but a matter of time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are 3,000 women writers in the United States against 159 in 1870. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are 25 women architects in the United States against 1 in 1870. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 6 ------------------------------ From: Kim1964hay@aol.com (Kim Haynes) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 14:36:56 -0400 (EDT) Subject: KY-F: CIVIL WAR PENSION: Adams, Isaac - Pike Co What follows are names that I have taken from the Civil War Pension File of my Great great grandfather, Isaac ADAMS. Company "C", 14th KY Infantry. Soldiers Certificate Number 821369. Most are from Pike Co., KY. Many of these people are named as witnesses, the signatures were there own. Dates and places are also listed if shown in file. They are in no particular order. Borden SAYERS, Mouth Card, 1892 Asa THOMPSON James HEPLING M.E. McCOMBS James HALEY, Pikeville, 1888 & 1898 Tobias WAGNER, Coal Run, 1898 J.D. McCOMBS Isaac JUSTICE, Fishtrap, 1903 John JUSTICE, Fishtrap, 1903 W.K. ELLIOTT, 1903 & 1908 G.W. PINSON Bernie RATLIFF, Regina, 1910 Harrison COLEMAN, Regina, 1910 J.C. RATLIFF, 1910 J.T. DESKINS M.D., 1908 J.H. VENTERS, Millard, 1908 J.H. SANDERS (as written) signed as Seanders?, 1908 J.E. JOHNSON, 1911 John BOTTS, 1888 Harrison WHITE (his X mark) W.H. SOWARDS, 1888 George W. ADKINS Kenus (or Kenis) JUSTICE, 1912 Ellen JUSTICE, 1912 A.S. PHILLIPS, Mouth Card, 1892 Miles E. McCOOMBS, 1892 C.T. YOST Clell ADAMS, Mingo Co., WV J.B. HAMILTON Kim Haynes Kim1964hay@aol.com ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 14:45:03 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: 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 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 21:21:37 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: 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 ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 01:49:45 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Napier Cem - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Wingo Amanda Napier 01/27/1924 09/25/1987 Napier Floyd 1903 1992 ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 01:49:24 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Mill Creek Cem - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Bailey Lucy 07/09/1926 04/12/1944 Messer Loner 05/10/1925 09/15/1929 Messer Pauline 08/15/1929 09/15/1929 Messer Lucy 12/12/1891 01/07/1941 Bailey Everett 02/22/1877 02/19/1957 Bailey Mary Jane Cox 09/??/1936 one date Bailey Jimmy 03/02/1941 one date Bailey Letche 05/28/1907 04/13/1987 Bailey Hila Mae 03/08/1913 10/14/1985 Bailey Ray 02/28/1921 one date Bailey Eula M. 02/04/1918 11/27/1987 Bailey Verna S. 01/03/1911 03/10/1985 ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 01:49:40 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Brock3 Cem - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Brock Christine R. 09/06/1933 09/22/1942 Brock Cammie 11/05/1917 06/23/1945 Brock Rebecca J. 04/18/1900 01/07/1984 Miracle Elmer Wayne 04/18/1962 03/23/1994 ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 01:49:28 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Brock4 Cem - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Thompson Sarah Jane Belcher 05/26/1899 11/01/1991 Caldwell Dan 1951 1955 Hoskins John 1896 09/07/1949 Brock Gary Lynn 11/24/1958 11/28/1990 Brock Virgil 04/02/1921 04/19/1963 Brock Floyd 11/28/1928 07/08/1973 Brock Janet 02/01/1963 07/08/1973 Brock L.D. 12/25/1927 12/30/1970 Brock Herstel Ray 03/01/1950 04/26/1997 Brock Nettie 07/14/1908 12/08/1984 Brock Garrett Wade 05/14/1984 07/02/1984 Brock Pearl 06/04/1918 10/18/1952 Lawson Charles E. 1933 1985 Saylor N.J. 1882 1910 L.B. 12/10/1897 1941 B.H. 12/01/1924 one date ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 01:48:50 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Mill Creek2 Cem - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Brock Sam 12/15/1866 01/03/1924 Brock Fannie 1877 01/15/1925 ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 01:22:59 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Note about Recording Cemeteries I'm glad that my cemeteries are helping Please go out in Kentucky and copy one cemetery. The complete cemetery and send to Trice for that county, then maybe someone else will copy one and before you know it they will all be copied for that county. Its tough to find each and every one of them you have to ask the old timers where they are. Like today I was in the mountains looking for a cemetery with an 80 year old man spent two hours looking and didn't find it. He said it was there but he hadn't been to it for 50 years. Its time comsuming and a trying job. Start at a county line and get every burial site. I have people buried in front yards back yards and two sites that are along the road. On state and county road right aways. And I would have missed them had I not stopped and knocked on doors and ask people if they knew where any burial sites where. But it needs to be done. Like I said before Kygenweb has set the pattern for the USA, then we need to get off our hind ends and be counted. Go copy a cemetery. CR ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #186 *************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genelaogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or presentation by other organizations or persons.Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal representative and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent.