Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 1 Col. 2 Coming to a good country Born to Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Tucker (Lela M. Stith) of Indianapolis, IN, April 14, 1921 a daughter who answers to the name of Otelin Belle. As the other three are boys, father has decided to take a back seat. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 2 Col. 3 Deaths Mrs. Lucinda Ballinger b. May 13, 1844 near Willow, Bracken County d. April 11, 1921 dau. of the late Wm. L. Regan, a Baptist minister m. Jan 3, 1861 to James W. Ballinger, who died some 12 years ago. Lived in Pendleton County up to 21 years ago when they moved to Covington. Ten children were born with seven surviving. Wm. L. Ballinger, of Catawba E. T. Ballinger, Covington Mrs. Fannie Davis, Covington Mrs. Lonie Martin, Covington Mrs. Lucy Whitney, Covington Mrs. Eva Courtney, Covington Mrs. Belle Purdy, Covington Also survived by eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also three sisters Mrs. Mollie Ellis, of Cynthiana Mrs. Mattie Stanley, of Sedalia. MO Mrs. Lucy Stanley, of Sedalia, MO Member of Willow Baptist Church at early age, moved membership to Madison Avenue Baptist Church when moved to Covington. Pallbearers were three grandsons and three nephews. Robert & Charles Ballinger Frank Arnold Clifford C., James and Frank Regan. Funeral services conducted by her pastor Rev.Henry D. Allen for Madison Avenue Baptist Church Burial in family lot at Highland Cemetery. Jesse McKenney age 39 years, 2 months and 3 days d. April 12, 1921 at home near McKinneysburg son F. M. & O. N. McKenney m. April 16, 1905 to Grace Blades One child from the union which only lived a few days. Joined the McKinneysburg Christian Church Survivied by wife aged mother six sisters two brothers Funeral Wednesday evening at 1 o’clock at McKinneysburg Church Burial at Sunrise Cemetery Mrs. Fannie Jenkins Mrs. Fannie Jett Jenkins Age about 70 Widow of John Jenkins b. Mar 22, 1851 near Milford, KY d. April 16 at State Hospital at Lexington, KY after a several months illness was Fannie Jett before marriage No children survive Survived by one sister: Mrs. Jane Howard Burial in Riverside Cemetery. John W. Jett, a nephew of Mrs. Jenkins, and the nearest surviving relative, cared for both Mr. Jenkins and his wife prior to his death. Mrs. E. C. Gosney Mrs. E. C. Gosney about 61 years old d. April 17, 1921 at her home at Lenoxburg. Dau. of late Smith Riley Survived by: Husband one son (not named) eight daughters (not named) one brother, W. Z. Riley Mrs. Dave Rees Mrs. B. Blades Burial at Lenoxburg Cem. Mrs. James Browning “Sissie” Mrs. Rebecca Beckett Browning age 52 years b. 1869 d. April 15, 1921 Friday night at Havilandsville community of cancer m. James F. Browning dau. of Mr. & Mrs. John Beckett both who died several years ago Survive Husband one daughter, Emma four sisters Mrs. Ida Price, Sunrise Mrs. Maggie Price, Sunrise Mrs. Nannie Bradford, Sunrise Mrs. Clara Fitzwater, Sunrise three brothers Johnnie Beckett, Four Oaks Will Beckett, Boyd Grover Beckett, Sunrise funeral at Sunrise Christian Church by Rev. C. D. Wiggins of Lexington burial Sunrise Cem. Pallbearers John Barlow W. H. Dennis Howard Sellars James Hobday Willie Dennie George Clifford Mrs. Wm. H. Dance 43 years, 5 months and 6 days of age India Lawson dau David and Ellen Lawson b. Oct 27, 1877 d. April 3, 1921. 9 o’clock m. April 7, 1902 Wm. H. Dance had eight children with two preceding her in death Surviving Husband children 3 brothers and four sisters O. W. Lawson of Boyd C. H. Lawson of Morgan Wm. Lawson of Blanket Mrs. Robert Milner, of Berry Mrs. Wm. Milner, of Frankfort Mrs. John McDowell, of McKinneysburg Mrs. J. T. Whalen, of McKinneysburg Funeral at Boyd M. E. Church by Rev. Brazil Fogle Burial at Pythian Grove Cemetery Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 2 Col. 4 Willow Grove Items Born to the wife of F. B. Blades at Xenia, OH on April 15th, a 10 pound boy. Philip Case and Miss Virgie Reef were quietly married Sunday afternoon by Squire Cook at Brooksville. Will start drilling Mr. & Mrs. Caldwell of Niles, OH, who came last week to drill a test well for oil, have secured a drilling outfit in Harrison county. Mr. Caldwell will drill two wells to test the territory, and the work wll be started next week somewhere over in South Licking river bottoms. His company has 10,000 acres of land leased in that section. Mr. Caldwell has secured rooms in the residence of Mayor Ridgeway and will remain here during the drilling of the wells. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 2 Col. 5 Marriages Doerflein – Schutter On Wednesday morning April 13th, a beautiful wedding took place at 8 o’clock in the Holy Guardian Angel church in Cedar Grove, IN when the hearts and lives of Miss Katherine Mae Schutter and Harold Doerflein were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bride is the youngest daughter of William Schutter, of Cedar Grove. The groom is the sone of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Doerflein, of Cedar Grove. The wedding breakfast was served at the home of her brother, George Schutter Dinner was served at College Hill, OH at the home of her uncle, Frank Schutter. Bowen – Barnes Harry Bowen, of Unity and Miss Martha Barnes of Kenton, KY marriage took place in Covington, on Saturday April 16. Bride is daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Barnes. Groom is son of Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Bowen. He is a veteran of the World War. They are both graduates from Butler High School. Attendants were Howard Barnes an Miss Blanche Bowen. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 2 Col. 7 Removal Notice I have moved my news stand and laundry agency from the Clark building to the Postal Telegraph office on Main Street. Bring me your laundry. J. J. Hobday Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 2 Col. 2 Elliott - Cummins Boyd Elliott of this city and Mrs. Florence Cummins Byrd of Kenton County were married in Covington on 26 March 1921 by Rev. L. L. Henson, pastor of the First Baptist church of Covington.. She is daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L.G. Cummins of near Independence, KY. He is the son of J.W. Elliott of this city. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 2 Col. 2 Willie Cummins Injured Willie Cummins of this city who is employed on the county road construction work was injured last Friday when a sprocket chain on the dumping truck broke, and a link of the chain hit him on the temple. However his injuries were not serious and he was not incapacitated. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 3 Col. 3 Foster in the Old Days From the moment I made reference to William Waters in my previous letter, until I concluded it, a sense of guilt stole over and continued with me, growing out of the belief that I was committing an unpardonable literary sin that a writer so dreads – that of repetition. So disquieting was the thought that I paused, thinking it was wise to investigate, by my interest in the subject matter, the characters I was discussing, was so overpowering that I proceeded without doing so, trusting if true that I would add something to what I had written that would be of interest to my readers. Did I? Up to this moment I can’t answer the question. If you are not clear we will treat the matter as spilled milk and proceed. Don’t let the fact slip your mind that we are standing at a point where Grace and Third streets cross, a location affording us a fairly good view of that portion of the village located on the second bottom. This spot will, I think mark the termination of our stroll, unless occasion, not now contemplated, determines us otherwise. Across the street, in the middle of the block, stands to this day a two story frame house, at that time owned and occupied by Major Wheeler, a man of small stature but commanding presence. It’s only an impression and not a matter of recollection when I say that he was in the Civil War, and because of natural qualifications as a soldier, rose to the rank mentioned. My splendid recollections of him is very pleasing, and equally as well, that of two sons, Ed and Sam, also a daughter the baby of the family whose beautiful face is marred by a hair lip. Of the wife I have no remembrance whatever, with but one Exception, that she was stout, about twice the size of the husband. So vague is my memory on this point that I would not insist upon the correctness of this impression, if disputed. In all things that enter into the formation of character the two brothers were as opposite as the poles. Ed, the elder, gave evidence at an early age of premature manly character, possessing in a commendable degree all those traits contributing thereto. That he developed into an able, excellent citizen I haven’t the least doubt, thought I have had no tiding concerning him since the family’s removal from the village, after a short residence. How about Sam? You aks. I am in a charitable mood and not disposed to go into unpleasant details. I will mention a trinity of traits not originating from the same source of those found in some religious creeds, self-gratification, mischievous untruthful to a degree amazing to those coming in contact with him. I will mention an incident in support of the last attribute and leave you to your imagination to picture this individual as he really was, that is, for the time being, as it’s my purpose in the course of this and the next letter, to pay my respects to him with a view of establishing the second attribute of this remarkable but common trinity growing out of, I think, a moneyed regime. Unless you want to discover the origin of the spirit that controls this regime, and the source of all wrong, I would advise you not to devote too much study to this statement as embarrassment would result from conclusions reached, if closely associated with supporters of it. Going along the street one day and meeting a citizen, Sam says. “I found a five dollar bill.” “You mean that you stole it.” says the person addressed. “ No.” says Sam, “I found it.” “Where?” said the accuser. “Wrapped around a crowbar that I discovered floating down the creek.” says Sam and exhibited a wet bill in proof of his statement. Of course, not true, but conceived by some man whose object was to show what a consummate liar Sam was. I have no recollection of the person who had this house built or any of the tenants previous to its occupancy by the family in question. At the time of its completion, and for some time after, it was the most attractive and desirable residence in the village. Luther Arnes, Jacob Carnes, Dan Slack, John Lawson, the first three by right of purchase, occupied it afterward, the latter as a tenant. Very likely severak others were occupants who I can’t recall at this time. The first named, Luther Arnes, set aside a room for saloon purposes and continued in this business unitl the traffic was forever ended in the Foster precinct by special enactment of the legislature, A. J. Markley representing the county, and to those labors and sense of right all credit is due. On Main street, about a hundred yards distance, was another saloon. It was in the basement of a building at the base of the hill. The proprietors were Billy Hettrick and John Shafer, both being blest with a son about six or seven years of age. I have more than once seen those boys standing with their backs against the house fast asleep. It’s as much a mystery to me now as then, how they could to this stunt without falling. It would be difficult to think of these saloons and leave Frank :Pearl out of consideration, as he was a regular and frequent visitor, very much to the chagrin of his wife, a social leader of brilliant attainments and to whom much credit is due for lifting social life to a pinnacle never before attained in the village. To go further would lead me into a material digression which I can’t afford for reasons that I will not take time to mention, so, will revert to my theme, with the wish that the villagers at the present time are enjoying the same degree of prosperity, happiness, contentment and pleasure as those in the days of which I write. J. D. Gray Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 4 Col. 3 Grant’s Lick Items Floyd Norton and sister Miss Mertie of Williamstown, spent several days here last week with the family of their aunt, Mrs. Robert Adams. Mr. & Mrs. Verner Spaulding have been entertaining a little son at their home at Pleasant Ridge since April 6th. This is the first heir. Mrs. Spaulding was formerly Miss Mamine Losey. Mr. & Mrs. Woodford Grizzle, of Newport, announce the arrival of another girl at their home on April 12th. Weight 9 pounds. Name Norma Lee. Mrs. Gizzle before her marriage was Miss Olive Gosney. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 5 Col. 4 Mt. Gilead Items Robert Whalen still remains quite ill. Mrs. Annie Price of Sunrise is very low at this writing. Mrs. Kate Barlow attended the Whitaker–Sayers wedding in Covington Tuesday. Jim Dennis attended church at Benson Sunday night. There must be some attraction, Jim. James Browning and daughter, Miss Emma, and Miss Christine Browning motored to Cynthiana Monday. Mrs. Nannie Louderback of Kentontown spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. Mattie Dennis. Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Whitaker of Boyd spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. James Rainey and family. Mrs. Ed Downard and daughter, Lucy, of Sunrise spent Saturday with Mrs. Asa Hall and Mrs. Ira Harper. (Should read A. C. Hall and Iva Harper. DH) Mrs. Alma Browning of Georgetown, was called home Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sissie Browning. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 5 Col. 5 Carthage Items Mr. & Mrs. Joe Anderson are rejoicing over the arrival of a little son on April 17th. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 6 Col. 1 Neighboring Counties Grant County News Mrs. Kate Evans, aged 63 years, widow of Newt. Evans, died April 4th and was buried April 7th at the old McClain burying ground. Mrs. Lucy J. Blackburn, 76, mother of Attorney J. J. Blackburn, of Williamstown, died at her home near Jonesville Sunday morning at 12:30 o’clock. Her death was due to old age and a complication of troubles. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 6 Col. 1 Neighboring Counties Harrison County News R. T. Roberts, 22, and Miss Sudie D. Fookes, 17, were married Thursday at the home of Rev. W. B. Barriott, at Kelat. Mr. & Mrs. Sar Harney, of near Republican are entertaining twin sons, who arrived on April 7. They weighed 6 and 6 ½ pounds. Information was received here this week that Sudie Bennett who was divorced here last year from J. R. Blanks, had died in Virginia, March 28 Harry C. Florence 27 son of Robt. E. Florence married Miss Phila Smith 23 daughter of Jos. Smith. Both of R.D. 3 were married in Cynthiana April 7th by J. R. Jones. Eureka Whitaker, of Cynthiana, and Miss Prudence Sayers of Covington were married in Covington, Tuesday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F. B. Sayers. Caleb Wiggins, aged confederate veteran, who had been making his home with his son-in-law, Jos. Tharp, in Belmont, died Monday morning, at 11 o’clock at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Gano Cordray in Cynthiana. Clarence Mockbee, a young farmer residing with his parents near Davis, died Thursday, afer about 18 months illness of tuberculosis. He was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Mockbee of near Davis, and was born October 12, 1899. Orie N. Marsh and Miss Katherine Judy were married Tuesday at the residence of Rev. Geo. Ammerman, in Cynthiana. Both are well known young people, the groom being the son of T. R. Marsh and the bride is the daughter of Virgil Judy. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 6 Col. 2 Neighboring Counties Bracken County News Chester Hagen and Miss Helen Laut, both of Middletown, OH, were married in Newport, March 31, Rev. E. R. Overly performing the ceremony. Mrs. Lewis F. Rice, aged about 50 years, died at her home near Powersville, Thursday, April 7, from a complication of ailments. Deceased was the daughter of Wm. Cotty. Mrs. Elizabeth Haughhaboo died Friday from infirmities of age. She was born May 4. 1830. She ws the mother of eight living children and sixty six grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Courtney formerly of this place but now residing in Cumminsville, have the sympathy of their many friends in the death of their 24 hour old son, who passed away Sunday. A body was found in the river at the foot of Broadway in Cincinnati and taken to the morgue, which answers the description of John Sparks, well known man and a former resident of this place, who disappeared from his boarding house in Maysville several months ago, and no trace had bee found of him. The body showed that the man had been knocked in the head and had several knife wounds in the side. William Fronk, born in Bracken County Jan 24, 1840 died at his home in this city on April 9, 1921, at 7:50 p.m. from infirmities of age, after a few days illness. Mr. Fronk had been a resident of Augusta for many years and was a good citizen in every sense of the word. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Seventh Kentucky cavalry and was a gallant soldier for three years. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 7 Col. 3 Levingood Items Born to the wife of John Justice, of Berry, on April 11th, a fine 10 lb. daughter, who will answer to the name of Velma Ruth. This is the fifth heir. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 7 Col. 3 Bachelor’s Rest Items The sudden death of Jesse McKinney came as a severe shock to the people of this community. Falmouth Outlook Friday 22 Apr 1921 Vol. 14 No. 46 Pg. 7 Col. 3 Sugar Creek Items It was a shock to the many friends and relatives to hear of the death of Mrs. Kate Thompson, who died at her home at Columbus, OH, April 14th. Her body was brought here for burial at Pythian Grove cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss, infant twin babies, two little girls, a husband, one sister, mother and two brothers. (No names given. DH) ============================== Items of interest to: Doug Harper Biloxi, MS