Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No 42 Pg. 1 Col. 1 Industrial Club Luncheon was highly enjoyed Seventy five members of the Newly organized Industrial Club of Falmouth were guest at a "get-to-gether" luncheon at the Duncan last Wednesday evening. ... Dr. C.F. Crecelius presided as "Master of the Feast". Responding to toasts were Mayor N.C. Ridgway, Supt. G.H. Wells, Attorney Albert H. Barker, Fred Bassett, Henry W. Bishop and Prof. Baker of State University, Lexington KY. Covers were laid (List very long, only some extracted. dh) H.L. Cummins, Jasper Cummins, J.B. Woolery. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No 42 Pg. 1 Col. 2 Coming to a good country We were misinformed last week in the name of Mr. & Mrs. F. J. Higgins’ new daughter. She will be known as Helen Louise. Born to the wife of Major Poston, of Hamilton, OH, on March 22th a fine 10 lb. Son. The new man has been named Paul Edward. Mrs. Poston was formerly Miss Gladys Blades. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No 42 Pg. 1 Col. 3 DEATHS Mrs. Alvin N. Wiggins Mrs. Alvin N. Wiggins, daughter of Birket and Sallie E. Colvin, was born in Pendleton Co., KY August 6, 1862 and passed into the great beyond March 17, 1921. She was united in marriage to Alvin N. Wiggins Feb 14, 1884, by Rev. R. Lancaster, who performed the ceremony for her father and mother and also for the father and mother of the groom at his second marriage. Nannie Colvin united with the Methodist Church at Mt. Vernon when about 15 years of age, in which church she lived a devoted member until the time of her death. Two children came to bless this union, Vernon and Florence, both of whom survive her. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Susan Colvin Wright and three brothers, John, Beverly and Walker Colvin, also one grandchild, Alvin Thronton Wiggins, to whom she was greatly devoted. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. C. P. Pilow, assisted by J. Albert Wright, now of West Virginia, Rev. C. E. Brown, pastor of the Baptist Church and Rev. M. W. Bottom of the Christian church. The remains were borne from the house to the grave by the hands of her three brothers, her son and two nephews. Mrs. George Brannock Mrs. Nannie D. Brannock, age 58, beloved wife of George B. Brannock, died March 12th at the home of her son in Georgetown. Her death came as the result of an accident, when she was struck by an automobile while crossing a street in Georgetown some time ago. Mrs. Brannock was born near Mt. Vernon in Pendleton Co, and was a daughter of L. F. Collier. She was united in marriage to Geo. B. Brannock, and for the past 15 years had resided in Scott County. Besides her husband and aged father, she is survived by one daughter, and seven sons, namely: Mrs. Dora Wyatt, of Poindexter; Ezra, Lewis, Ambrose, Newman, Madison, Ramus and Edward Brannock. She is also survived by four sisters: Mrs. John R. Lea, of Georgetown; Mrs. Alonzo Shields, Mrs. William Mains and Mrs. Cordelia Bowie of Pendleton Co. She was a life-long member of the Methodist Church and was buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Mrs. Clarence Kober Mrs. Clarence Kober, of Newport, died Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o;clock at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. J. York, near Carntown, after an extended illness of tuberculosis. She was born and raised near Carntown, but for the past few years had resided in Newport. She is survived by her husband and baby daughter. She is also survived by her parents and two sisters: Mrs. Bradley Colgrove, of Virginia and Miss Colon York of Carntown. The funeral services were held Tuesday and burial was in Peach Grove Cemetery. The D. of A. Lodge, of Newport of which she was a member conducted services at the grave. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No 42 Pg. 1 Col. 4 Work on Falmouth Fairgrounds under way Jasper Cummins, owner of the Falmouth Fairgrounds, began Monday with a large force of carpenters to place the grounds in readiness for the fair in September. New barns, stalls, amphitheater, fencing and other buildings will be erected and the track graded and put in shape. The new Fair Company has leased the fair grounds from Mr. Cummins, and they are making extensive preparations for the fair. As usual, racing will be one of the big attractions, and some of the fastest horses on the turf will be in Falmouth this year. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No 42 Pg. 1 Col. 5 Marriages Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Cornelius announce the marriage of their daughter, Erma to Mr. Halford F. Conwell on Saturday, March 19th, 1921 in Cincinnati. J. C. Dahlenburg and Miss Minnie L. Northcutt, both of Knoxville were united in marriage by Rev. M. W. Bottom, at Falmouth, in Thursday afternoon March 17th at 4:00 p.m. Sellar’s Run Items Wilbur Galloway of Eden Ridge and Miss Dolly Ase of Foster went to Brooksville last Sunday evening and were married by Squire P. T. Cook. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No 42 Pg. 1 Col. 6 FISKBURG FIRE TRAPS TWO, ONE DEAD John M. Garner Burned to Death and Joe Aydelott Injured when flames consume home Tar paper used by two farmers to line the ceiling of their home for warmth during the winter proved a death trap last Thursday night. John M. Garner, 89, former Kenton county engineer, was burned to death and Joe Aydelott, 67, received probably fatal burns when a lamp in the three room cottage they occupied on the Fiskburg–Gradnersville pike, near Gardnersville, exploded setting fire to the room. Aydelott was treated by Dr. E. F. Wolff and later removed to the home of his son-in-law, Jacob Culbertson. Garner was buried in Wilmington, Friday last. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No 42 Pg. 3 Col. 4 John M. Garner Perishes in Flames John M. Garner, 88, who for many years had been the engineer of Kenton County lost his life and Joseph Aydelotte, 62 was injured. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No 42 Pg. 5 Col. 4 JR. O.U.A.M. Notice Falmouth Council No. 152 will call special meeting for purpose of initiation on Satrurday night, March 26, at 7:30. A very important subject will be put to a vote on Tuesday night, March 29, 1921. All members should make it a point to be present at these meetings. Joshua Waldron, C. W. J. Schreck, R.S. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No. 42 Pg. 6 Col. 1 Neighboring Counties Bracken County The engagement of Miss Dorothy Wright, formerly of Augusta to Paul DuPoy, of Portsmouth, OH, has been announced. Mrs. Amanda Jett, widow of the later Joseph J. Jett, died March 8th at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. N. Bratton, of Robertson Co. The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Snowen Ellis, of near Minerva, died Monday and was buried Tuesday in the K. of P. Cemetery in Germantown. Mr. John A. Galbraith, 27 years old, died Sunday at his home at Clintonville. The funeral services were held at the grave iin the Clintonville cemetery at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Lizzie Mae Craycaft, aged 23 years, wife of George W. Craycraft, died March 9th at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Henson on the Wolf Run pike. She had been ill of pulmonary trouble following an attack of influenza. "Polly" the parrot owned by the late Colonel C.W. Taylor of Augusta, died at the home of Mrs. C.W. Woods who had been keeping the bird since the death of Colonel Taylor. one day last week. If memory serves the writer correctly, this parrot was purchased in New Orleans by Mr. Taylor in 1870, making it more than 50 years old at the time of death. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No. 42 Pg. 6 Col. 2 Neighboring Counties Bracken County Monday, the suit of Rhode Cummins against Connely and Mills, road contarctors, for $1,500 damages was tried before Judge Newell and a jury, the jury returning a verdict in favor of the road contractors. In August, 1919, Cummins was employed by Mills and Connely, driving a team, hauling rock and he claimed that the wagon bed was defective, causing the horses to run away, throwing him out and breaking his right arm. Miss Katherine Byron, aged twenty one years died at her home in Bellevue last Thursday morning, March 10th at 10 o’clock, after a two years illness of tuberculosis. Funeral services were held in St. Anthony chruch, Bellevue Monday morning. Internment in St. Edward cemetery, Ft. Thomas. She was the daughter of the late John Byron and wife and lived near Brooksville until a few years ago when the family moved to Augusta until the death of Mr. Bryon four months ago. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No. 42 Pg. 6 Col. 3 Neighboring Counties Grant County Mr. & Mrs. Claud T. Tomlin left Tuesday eveing for Rouleau, Sask. Canada, where they will make their home. Mr. Tomlin has accepted a position as manager of a ranch at that place. W. T. Harris died at his home in Corinth, March 2, 1921 aged 76 years. He was a Confederate soldier under John Morgan. The body was taken to the Thompson Cemetery for burial. Bro. J. H. Limerick made a short talk at the home. His is survived by his poor health and not able to be present widow, and one brother. A beautiful home wedding tool place at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. & Mrs. G. N. Scroggin, near Williamstown, Wednesday afernoon March 16th at 2:30 o’clock, when the lives and hearts of Robert M. Smith and Miss Lillian Scroggin were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. The groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Smith of near Lexington and is a cousin of Dr. J. W. Abernathy of Mason and A. R. Abernathy formerly of this place. He was one of Uncle Sam’s boys in the world war in the medical corps and spent 14 months overseas. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No. 42 Pg. 6 Col. 3 Neighboring Counties Harrison County Mr. Charles Coleman, 32, of Paris Rt. 1, and Miss Sallie Hutchinson, 31, of Cynthiana were married Wednesday by Rev. J. R. Jones. Mr. Shirley Florence, son of W. H. Florence and Miss Virgie Works, daughter of J. C. Works were married by Rev. C. W. Easly, Monday Mar. 14. Jesse Coleman Marshall, son of B. F. and the late Malinda Marshall, died at the home on White Oak pike Tuesday night, March 15th, after five months illness. Mr. Taylor Conyers, 21, of Boyd, son of Mr. Frank Conyers, and Miss Ida Fogle, 19, of Berry the daughter of Mr. W. B. Fogle were married Thursday by County Judge King. Mr. William Arnold, 26, and Miss Arel Ralston, 22, both of this county were married Tuesday at Oxford. The bride is the daughter of Mr. J. N. Ralston, and the groom is the son of Mr. J. L. Arnold. A large number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Kearns near Poindexter Wednesday afternoon, March 16, to witness the pretty wedding of their daughter, Miss Austa to Mr. Raymond McNees of Robinson. Mrs. Tea Martin, wife of W. M. Martin, died at their home on South Walnut street suddenly Tuesday afternoon March 15th, form arterio sclerosis. She was the daughter of Matt D. Barnes and was born in this county December 14, 1860. Reuben Hedger, well-known farmer, died at his home on the Twin Creek pike Monday afternoon at one o’clock after an illness of a week. Mr Hedger was a son of the late Jacob and Mary Gossett Hedger and was born in this county March 18, 1853. Ira T. Whalen, young farmer, died at the home of his father on the Oddville pike Thursday afternoon, March 10, after 18 months illness of tuberculosis. He was the son of Ben and Latitia Whalen and was born in this county, October 15, 1902. The 7 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Rankin, on Penn St. was badly burned about the chest and hands Sunday afternoon by the explosion of a gasoline tank on an old automobile in the yard. The tank was empty and some boys playing in the yard with matches threw one in the tank. George Toadvine, 65 years old, trader, died at his hom at Oddville. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Maggie Eveleth; two daughters and two sons: Mrs. J. H. Reeve, of Cincinnati; Miss Louise Toadvine, Fred and Alonzo Toadvine of Oddville; His sisters and brothers are: Mrs. J. E. Gruelle, of Cynthiana; Mrs. Harry Ecklar, of Curry; J. F. Toadvine of Oddville; T. A. Toadvine, of Robinson and Sam Toadvine of Cynthiana. Falmouth Outlook Friday 25 Mar 1921 Vol. 14 No. 42 Pg. 7 Col. 4 Grassy Creek News Bernice Race and Irene Vastine spent Sunday with Edith Bornemann. Alfred Bentle and Miss Edna Hanker surprised their many friends by going to Falmouth Thursday where they were united in marriage by Rev. M. W. Bottom, of that city. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G. H. Hanker. ============================== Items of interest to: Doug Harper Biloxi, MS