Volume 11

Looking Backward Over the Events of the Past Year - 1898:

JANUARY:
J. M. RISEN dies at his home near town.
Walter BENNETT and Miss Rena BARNES married at Dry Ridge.
Clarence HENSLEY and Miss Nannie COOK married at Holbrook.
E. K. LEE and Miss Ola PARKER married at Corinth.
Wm. LOWE of Mason was sent to the lunatic asylum.
Mrs. J. D. DOUBMAN died at her home near town.
James REDNOWER and Miss Daisy LANCASTER eloped and married at Vevay, Indiana.
F. B. GREEN and Miss Hattie BARBOUR married.

FEBRUARY:
Herndon GUILL, 87, died at Corinth.
Charley STONE and Miss Lou WEBSTER married at Folsom.
Miss Clyntabelle WESTOVER and H. G. SMALLEY married at Corinth.
Isaac ROBINSON and Miss Belle MOORE married at Lawrenceville.
William MUSSELMAN acquitted of the charge of manslaughter.
Eugene LAIR sentenced to the pen for two years for killing Arther WILLIAMS.
Mrs. Solomon NICHOLS died at Dry Ridge.
Dr. J. D. VIOLETTE died at his home on High Street, Williamstown.
James MARTIN died at Sherman.

MARCH:
Miss Eva WEBSTER died at Sherman.
Joe SHRYOCK and Miss Lola ROBINSON married at Lawrenceville.
Mrs. Matilda VICE died at Knoxville.
Chas. ATKINS and Miss Addie BLACKBURN married at Dry Ridge.
Ellie BRUMBACK and Miss Ella GLACKING married.
John VAUGHN died at Mt. Zion.
Rev. J. M. LOOMIS died at Holbrook.
John CASTLEMAN fell from his horse and was killed near the depot.

APRIL:
Elmer GLACKING and Miss Ida ODER of Folsom, married in Cincinnati.
Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James BURGESS of Stewartsville died.
Dan McGOWAN of Stewartsville died. [Date suspected to be in error: March 31, 1898 issue states that he died March 10, 1898.]
Mrs. John H. NEW of Cordova died.
Mrs. N. H. PINCKARD died.
A boy named Doyle, from Lexington, stealing a ride on a freight train, was killed near the depot by falling under the train.
Miss Nellie ZINN and Ed DUNLAP married at Sherman.
Mrs. Louis HARRISON of Heekin died.

MAY:
J. H. THOMPSON died.
Leslie VALLANDINGHAM of Corinth died.
Miss Willie HALL of Heekin died.
C. O. PORTER and Miss Belle SIMPSON married.

JUNE:
Mrs. EVANS died at Dry Ridge.
Mrs. Mary A. McGINNIS died at Dry Ridge.
Ed BRUMBACK and Miss Clara ECKLER were married.
Mrs. Alf SPILLMAN died.

JULY:
Wheeler HUMPHRIES and Miss STEWART married at Dry Ridge.
Chas. PETTIT and Miss Florida BEARD married at Folsom.
John WADE, accused of murdering Addison PEPPLAR, captured and lodged in jail.
The infant twins of W. E. BEACH and wife of Corinth, died.

AUGUST:
Leonard McGLASSON of Mason died.
William HASANK adjudged a lunatic and ordered sent to the asylum.
Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BRUMBACK died.
Sam SECHREST of Mt. Zion died.

SEPTEMBER:
Arch MORGAN and Miss Annie HENRY married at Cherry GROVE.
W. T. WHITE and Mrs. Romania LOWE married at Falmouth.
Miss Mattie SIPPLE and Clarence BATES were married at Folsom.

John T. HINDS and Mrs. E. F> CONWAY married at Corinth.
Perry FRANKS of Mt. Zion sent to the lunatic asylum.

OCTOBER:
W. W. GODMAN and Miss Eva DAUGHERTY of Stringtown married in this city.
Mon ODER and Miss Melissa BEACH married at Elliston.
Dick BRADLEY of Jonesville died.
R. F. LEMON and Miss Minnie May RANSOM married.
"Aunt" Sallie WHITTON died at Corinth, aged 80.
Otis SCROGGIN and Miss Dora MENEFEE married at Heekin.
John BEATY and Miss Laura AYERS married at Jonesville.
Harve SANDERS, accused of murdering Dave FRANKS at Crittenden, captured at Owingsville and brought home.
Albert JEFFERS killed at Cartersville school house by Henry JONES.
W. T. BENNETT dies from a stroke of paralysis.

NOVEMBER:
C. E. O'HARA and Miss Mary McCLURE married.
John GUTMAN of Sherman died, aged 60 years.

DECEMBER:
Ellis CLEMENTS and Miss Martha MOREHEAD married at Dry Ridge.
Lewis PATTERSON and Janie SWITZER married at Corinth.
Will J. WEBB and Miss Alberta GIBSON married at Dry Ridge.
James RANKIN and Miss Pearl STEVENSON married at Dry Ridge.
Albert TIBBLEMAN died at Cordova.
Sam TURNER and Miss Xenia CHARBONNEAU married at Corinth.
Wm. STROUD Sr. died.

January 5, 1899:
Corinth News:
1. Rev. D. F. COBB and wife are bowed down with sorrow and very much humiliated by the action of their daughter, Mrs. Laura VEST who has brought suit against her husband, J. T. VEST of Owen County, for divorce and division of property.
2. The wife of D. W. WILLIAMS died last Saturday after an illness of several weeks; body was embalmed and held until Wednesday so that all of her children might attend the last rites at her home, followed by Catholic ceremonies at her church; was buried in the Oddfellows' Cemetery.

Thomas [Tom] ORCUTT, formerly of the Fork Lick neighborhood, this county, was killed in Menifee County while trying to evade a U.S. Deputy Marshal; he had married there and with his brother, Charley [who escaped to the hills of Grant County], was engaged in the manufacture of "moonshine" whiskey; were sailing under the name of CHINN.

Born to the wife of Frank McMILLAN, December 31, a son.

Warren E. STEVENS and family, after living a year in the Territory of Oklahoma have returned to live in the Oak Ridge neighborhood.

H. J. JOSEPH and Joe MENDOZA were in Cincinnati last Friday for the funeral of Mr. JOSEPH's mother.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. HITCHCOCK of Cincinnati visited his aunt, Mrs. James ZINN; Mrs. HITCHCOCK was Miss Hazel REED.

Charley CHILDERS, mechanic of Galesburg, Illinois, visited his mother, Mrs. W. H. CHILDERS at this place.

Mrs. Dr. N. S. MATHEWS was summoned Monday to Columbus, Ohio to the bedside of her aged father who died before she got there; her son Raymond, 8, made the trip by himself Tuesday.

Francis H. WILSON and Eva M. WARLEY, of Cincinnati, came to Williamstown Tuesday, took lodging at the Moore Hotel, secured a marriage, sent for the County Judge [J. H. WESTOVER], and were quietly married.

Fred BRACHT, prominent young school teacher of this county, and Miss Belle BENNETT of Heekin, were married in Cincinnati last Thursday; he is a son of Brutus BRACHT of near Blanchet; she is a daughter of W. T. BENNETT of Heekin, and a granddaughter of B. P. CLARK, Williamstown.

Dry Ridge News: Born to the wife of Marion BENNETT, January 1, a boy.

Folsom News: Mrs. Henry MORGAN of Avondale, Ohio visited her daughter, Mrs. Anna PETTIT.

Elliston News: Ed. KUHN and Miss CHAPMAN were married a few days before Christmas.

Crittenden News: Last Saturday a 49th birthday dinner for Jno. ANDERSON was held at his and his wife's home.

Uncle [Will] Wm. STROUD died at his home near [Williamstown], Wednesday, December 28, 1898; was born in Williamstown March 10, 1828, being 79 years, 9 months, and 18 days old at his death; on December 16, 1847 he married Miss Jane MILLINER, to whom was born ten children, seven living, three boys and four girls: Edward STROUD of Pendleton County, Jas. and Wm. STROUD Jr. of this city, Mrs. W. B. NEW of Kansas, Mrs. CHILDS of Pendleton County, Mrs. Jas. HART and Mrs. Dave BIDDLE of this city; about two years ago his wife died; then his young son, Hayden, was killed in getting off a train; was never a member of any church; funeral was December 30, 1898 at his home; buried in Williamstown Cemetery.

Mrs. D. W. WILLIAMS of Blanchett died on last Saturday; buried Tuesday, leaves a husband and several grown children.

Samuel SIMPSON of Williamstown died of typhoid fever on Sunday; buried in Williamstown Cemetery.

Mrs. W. T. POINTS of Sherman died at her home on the Sherman-Mt. Zion turnpike road on Monday night; funeral was Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church; buried there.

Stewartsville News: John CARR from Pendleton County visited his sister, Mrs. Eva FRANKS.

County Court, last Saturday:
1. Samuel HENSLEY Jr. was dismissed on a charge of rape.
2. On Tuesday, James HUME qualified as the administrator of his father who died 49 years ago [calculated year: 1850]. This is probably as long after the death as letters of administration have been granted to any one in this part of the state.

January 12, 1899:
Corinth News:
1. Mrs. LANHAM and daughter, Pearl, of Indiana visited the family of J. W. LANCASTER>

2. Mrs. Mary A. SKINNER of Stringtown, aged 74 years, died January 8 and was buried the next day in the Corinth Cemetery; was mother of our worthy townsman, Jas. SKINNER.

1898 Grant County Treasurers Settlement Mentions:
1. P. THORNHILL, idiot.

2. Henry CARR, blind man.
3. Digging graves for M. OWENS, Wm. BLACK, Tabitha HERRON, Chas. YORK and E. KNIGHT>

William OSBORNE, of the Flat Creek District, died last week; was brother of Wash OSBORNE.

Married, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome MANOR, near this city, Wednesday, January 4, 1899 - John BAIRD and Miss Lille D. MANOR.

Eugene Kerr WILSON of London, Kentucky visited the family of his father, Dr. J. M. WILSON.

G. S. FORWOOD of Shelbyville, formerly owned the Hedger farm and married the daughter of the late John HEDGER.

Word received Monday of the sudden death of John FORD of Elliston; leaves a family of children; was buried in the old burying ground at Elliston Tuesday.

Sam KUHN, the Dean of the Old Bachelors Society in Williamstown, was married last Tuesday to Mrs. Mary E. JONES, Mt. Zion.

Dry Ridge News: Marriage of W. T. STEERS and Miss Tilla BRACHT at the home of the bride's father near Sherman; the groom's brother, Elder J. S. STEERS officiating; groom was born in or near Dry Ridge and is now 25; the bride, 18, is the second daughter of Al BRACHT of near Sherman; will live in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Lawrenceville News: Isaac ROBINSON is rejoicing over the arrival of a girl, January 2.

Jonesville: Lewis NOEL and Miss Mary ALLCORN were married last Thursday.

Folsom News: Wm. OSBORNE died Monday, January 2; leaves a wife and 5 children.

Elliston News: James WILSON Visited his sister, Mrs. J. W. SASHER, at this place.

County Court Orders:
1. Last will and testaments admitted to probate for Wm. STROUD Sr., Andrew M. COCHRAN and Euphemia H. McDOWELL.
2. Guardianship settlements: D. C. POINTS [attorney], guardian of Baydie FRANK and Elmer TANNER; Allan HOLBROOK guardian Jessie MYERS.
3. Jane McDOWELL qualified as exor. of estate of Euphemia McDOWELL, deceased; Hettie COCHRAN, exor. of Andrew COCHRAN, deceased; J. M. OSBORNE appointed administrator of estate of Wm. OSBORNE, deceased.

January 19, 1899:
Corinth News: Funeral director, C. W. MARSHALL, reports the following deaths:
1. January 10, infant child of John WAINSCOTT.
2. January 10, Mrs. E. J. CHILDS, near Mt. Pleasant.

3. January 11, Mrs. _____ MARTIN, aged 72 years.
4. January 13, Mrs. John EARLES, of Keefer.

Mrs. D. F. COBB visited her daughter, Mrs. Ben RICKING of Cincinnati.

Born, January 16, to Jas. K. WRIGHT and wife, a boy.

Thos. FIGHTMASTER with his little 3-year-old son, left Sunday for Cincinnati to search for his wife who left him about the first of September [1898].

W. L. LAMPTON was not born in Wolfe County, Kentucky, but was born about 4 miles from the Kentucky line in Ohio; his mother was born in Harrison County, Kentucky in 1816 and his [living] father in Clark County, Kentucky in 1813 and his father near Winchester in 1791; his mother's father was the late Col. Isaac MILLER of Cynthiana; "I came back to Kentucky at the tender age of 3;" still a bachelor; was visiting his father, 86, ill with the grip.

In Memory: On January 3, 1899, Alice POINTS, wife of W. T. POINTS, died of consumption at her home near Sherman, Grant County; was born October 8, 1871 and only passed her 27th birthday at death; October 5, 1892, she married W. T. POINTS and one little girl, who survives, blessed thier union; funeral was Wednesday, January 4, at the church at Mt. Zion; buried in the cemetery near the church; had brothers and sisters.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. HENSLEY request your presence at the marriage of their daugher, Anna Lucille [of Owen County], to William L. ALLPHIN of Grant County, Tuesday, January 24, 1899, at home.

Dry Ridge News:
1. Born to the wife of James ARNOLD, near Knoxville, January 14, a boy.
2. Born to the wife of W. R. STEPHENSON, January 10, a doy.
3. Mrs. Manless KIGHTLY died at her home in South Dry Ridge Sunday morning; was buried in the church burying ground at Holbrook Monday; her infant child is very weak and it is thought it will not live.

Hanks News: Miss Ella WEBSTER of Zion Station visited her sister, Mrs. Jas. WEBSTER.

Jonesville News:
1. Mrs. Diana BROMLEY died at her home near Bromley last Saturday; funeral was at Popular Grove, Monday.
2. Born to the wife of John CALENDER, a girl.

Public Sale of the property of Wm. STROUD SR., deceased, Thursday, Janaury 26, 1899, at his late residence one mile southeast of Williamstown.

January 26, 1899:
Corinth News: G. T. BURROUGHS and Miss Cora LILLIE were married Thursday.

William L. ALLPHIN and Miss Anna Lucille HENSLEY were married by her father, Rev. J. A. HENSLEY at the residence of the bride's parents near Holbrook, in Owen County, on Tuesday; groom is Circuit Court Clerk of Grant County.

On the 13th, Mrs. BILLITER, wife of Mark BILLITER, near town; buried in Williamstown Cemetery, on the 10th.

Mrs. James B. GOUGE of near Cherry Grove died of pneumonia on the 18th; buried the 19th in the burying ground near that place.

Mrs. Jacob BROOKS of near Delia on the 16th from grip; buried in family burying ground near that place on the 17th.

Mrs. Nancy J. LOWE, mother of R. M. LOWE, died in Covington on the 13th at the age of 91; remains brought here [Williamstown] and buried Sunday.

The infant child of Leslie GAUGH and wife died last Sunday evening and was buried in Williamstown Cemetery Monday.

Mrs. Pole SCROGGIN of near Holbrook died Monday; buried in the grave yard at Grassy Run Tuesday.

The wife of N. B. SCROGGINS of near Holbrook died Sunday and was buried Grassy Run Cemetery on Tuesday.

Married - E. C. CALDWELL, 23, and Miss Laura WORKS, 23, at Fairview Church on the 15th.

A letter written by T. M. COMBS from Ohio Penitentiary in 1863 to this wife [who lived in Williamstown at the time] was delivered to him at his Erlanger home. He was in the famous Morgan Calvary Raid into Ohio. Mrs. COMBS still lives.

Lafayette LAWSON, 40, and Mrs. Agnes FERREL, 38, were married at the County Clerk's Office last Thursday; will reside near Folsom, Grant County; her maiden name was JUMP and she was the widow of John FERREL who committed suicide at the Latonia Hotel two years ago. - Warsaw Independent.

Adam JOUETT, who killed Jess COLVIN near Robinson, Harrison County early last year, was sentenced to two years in prison.

Former Laurel County Attorney, Eugene K. WILSON, son of Dr. J. M. WILSON and a native of Williamstown, is in jail in London, Kentucky, charged with the murder of Miss Mary CLOYD; alleged he attempted a questionable operation on the young lady and she died from the effects of it last Sunday; she was a domestic at the Catchings Hotel in London.

Crittenden, January 23 - A party was given by Annie WEBSTER, the daughter of F. M. WEBSTER.

In Memory of Clarence MUNSON who died October 9, 1898, just 4 months ago today.

Crittenden News:
1. Died January 19, Mrs. John DeJARNETTE; funeral was Friday, January 20.
2. Mrs. Robert KLEINSMITH died Monday night of heart trouble.

Jonesville News:
1. Forest BALDWIN, who has been in the West for several years, was married to Miss Lily May NOEL last Wednesday.
2. John NOEL who was accidentally shot three weeks ago by his brother, died last Wednesday of lockjaw. He leaves a wife and small child.
3. Mrs. Sarah MORGAN of Milldale, wife of Henry MORGAN, died suddenly at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George PETTIT, last Thursday.

February 2, 1899:
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Stephen Redd WEBB and Miss Eugenie MUSSELMAN a the Baptist Church on February 15, 1899.

Clifford BROWN, son of Chas. BROWN, of Dry Ridge, died Tuesday morning of spinal meningitis after one week's illness. Aged 15 months.

Wedding Invitation: George EVANS and Iva May GROSS invite you to be present at their marriage Wednesday, February 15, 1899, at the residence of L. M. GROSS, Williamstown.

In Memory: Jan BROOKS died at her home near Clarks Creek, this county, January 17, 1899; was born January 10, 1826, being 73 years and 7 days old at death; in 1851 she married Jacob BROOKS, who survives her; to this union was born four children, two sons, John and William, and two daughters, Mrs. Sallie BARKER, the wife of Rev. T. W. BARKER of the Methodist Church, and Mattie, a single daughter; Jan was an invalid confined to her bed for 14 years; funeral was at Clarks Creek Church on Thursday, January 19, 1899; she was buried near the church.

In Memory: Nancy WATSON LOWE died at the home of her son, R. M. LOWE, in Covington, January 13, 1899, aged 91 years, 9 months, and 19 days; was born March 24, 1807 in Bourbon County, Kentucky; her maiden name was PORTER; her father, Robt. PORTER was a revolutionary soldier; Nancy was blind for many years; leaves three sons: R. M. LOWE of Covington, Moses LOWE of Louisville, and Mac LOWE of Kansas City, Missouri; and two daughters: Mrs. J. A. LEMON and Mrs. Richard ASHCRAFT; funeral was at the Williamstown Baptist Church Sunday, January 15, 1899. [Her gravestone in Williamstown Cemetery reads: "Nancy, wife of Mos LOWE", with birth and death dates as noted above. -Abstractor.]

Marriage Licenses granted by County Clerk L. M. GROSS during January:
John BEARD, 24 - Lillie D. MAYNER, 26.
Francis H. WILSON, 32, of Columbus, Ohio - Eva M. WARLEY, 24, of Hartford City, Indiana.
W. T. STEERS, 25 - Tillie H. BRACHT, 19.
J. KUHN, 63 - Mary E. JONES, 55.
E. C. CALDWELL, 24 - Laura WORKS, 23.
W. L. ALLPHIN, 28 - Anna Lucille HENSLEY, 24.
Wm. JUSTICE, 21 - Oteria MOREHEAD, 22.
Leslie ROBINSON, 21 - Rosa DUNN, 19.

Dry Ridge News: Born to the wife of Tandy BAKER, January 29, a girl.

Crittenden News:
1. Mrs. DICKERSON of Georgetown, daughter of Poll BROWN of this place, died at her home January 23, 1899; remains brought to her mother's house near here; funeral was January 25 at the Christian Church; buried in the cemetery.
2. Died on the 24th of January, the Hon. John DeJARNETTE
3. The funeral of Mrs. Robert KLEINSMITH was conducted at her home; remains taken to Cincinnati where she was buried later.

Corinth News:
1. Henry HILES died last Thursday, aged about 80 years.
2. Joe A. McCLAIN, a member of the 22nd, U. S. Inf., stationed at Ft. Crook, Nebraska, has received an honorable discharge because of infirmities.

Sherman News: Vard VAWTER of near Mt. Zion died on the 28th. Funeral Sunday. His remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

February 9, 1899:
Circuit Court murder cases considered Monday:
1. John WADE for the murder of Addison PEPPLER.
2. Harve SANDERS for the murder of Dave T. FRANKS.

Born to the wife of Joe ACKMAN at Mason, February 5, a boy.

Born to the wife of Pink NEAL at Mason, January 21, a boy.

Born to the wife of James STEWART of Heekin, February 3, a girl.

Born to the wife of William HICKS, Cordova, February 5, a boy.

Rev. J. W. MADDUX united in marriage, at the home of George SIMPSON on January 31, Leslie ROBINSON and Miss Rosa DUNN; groom is from Scott County. On February 1, at the home of Mr. MARTIN near Sherman, Alfred WILSON and Miss Belle MARTIN, both of that neighborhood.

Three weddings to be in Williamstown in one day, next Wednesday:
1. Steven WEBB and Miss Junie MUSSELMAN at the Baptist Church.
2. George EVANS and Miss Iva GROSS at the residence of L. M. GROSS.
3. At the old CALDWELL homestead, J. D. DOUBMAN and Miss Mattie CALDWELL.

Mrs. R. E. BYERS died at her home at Ghent last Wednesday of consumption [contracted] since the death of her husband in Williamstown with the same disease two years ago; came to Williamstown 12 years ago and shortly became his wife; her remains buried near her old home; her wish was for her husband to be reburied by her side on the banks of the Ohio River; leaves 3 infant children and her parents.

Dry Ridge News:
1. Mrs. Sallie MENEFEE of Brooksville visited her sister, Mrs. Nannie VEST.
2. Born to the wife of Lewis MILLINER on February 2, a girl.
3. Born to the wife of Joe GRIBBLE on January 30, a boy.
4. Born to the wife of Tom ASHCRAFT on January 30, a boy.

Stewartsville News:
1. Born to the wife of Jas. BURGESS, a girl.
2. Henry CALENDER has moved to the Coon [Uriah] BICKERS farm near Mason, which he has purchased. [Uriah BICKERS lived at Jonesville at this time. -Abstractor.]

Mt. Zion News:
1. Mrs. W. O. BUTLER and daughter, Myrtle May, visited relatives in Owenton.
2. Tom COATES of Owen County visited his sister, Mrs. A. J. FOREE.

February 16, 1899:
Four Weddings in Williamstown:
1. J. D. DOUBMAN and Mattie V. CALDWELL were married at the Old CALDWELL residence on Williamstown and Owen Line turnpike road; he is a prosperous farmer; she is daughter of the late Milton C. CALDWELL; will live on his farm near Crittenden in Kenton County.

2. Stephen Redd WEBB and Miss Eugenia MUSSELMAN were married at the Baptist Church; went to Hamilton, Missouri to visit the family of Henry CONRAD, whose wife is the bride's sisters; "Steve" is the son of William F. WEBB; bride is daughter of H. C. MUSSELMAN; Williamstown will be their home.

3. George EVANS and Miss Iva May GROSS were married in the residence of L. M. GROSS on South Main Street; went to Nicholasville to visit he groom's brother; groom is youngest son of J. C. EVANS; bride is daughter of W. M. GROSS, deceased, and sister of County Court Clerk, Luther M. GROSS; will live in Williamstown.

4. A pretty home wedding at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. BURCH on Main Street, united A. SIDES of Waynesville, Ohio and Miss Otellia BURCH; groom is son of wealthy Waynesville farmer; will live in Waynesville.

Last Friday John WADE was sentenced to the penitentiary for 18 years for killing Addison PEPPLAR on November 30, 1897; an argument over some stolen whiskey.

The case of Kentucky vs Harvey SANDERS for the killing of Dave T. FRANKS at Crittenden on the 3rd of lat April [1898] ended in a verdict of not guilty.

Charles CROWLEY, the section foreman on the Queen and Crescent at his place, is rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl.

Last Friday morning, February 10, Ransom STEWART of the Crittenden neighborhood died at his home near that place; was born at South Fork, Gallatin County, May 16, 1850 and was in his 49th year at death; leaves wife, two sons and one daughter; was not a church member but was a moral man; funeral and burial on Sunday by the Masonic Lodge.

Dry Ridge News:
1. Van ASBERRY, son of Frank ASBERRY of near Sherman, who has been in the 4th KY, was mustered out last week and is now at home.
2. Miss Rena VANCE, daughter of Robert VANCE, died at her home last Friday; funeral was at Salem Methodist Church Sunday; buried beneath the snow [in Gaugh Cemetery]; stone reads: Larena VANCE, aged 29 years, 11 months, 14 days; died February 10, 1899. --Chandler, Grant County Cemeteries, Volume I, Page 184.]

February 23, 1899:
1. Born to the wife of Dan MANN, February 11, a girl; to the wife of Riley WARE, February 12, a boy; to the wife of Port YELTON February 18, a girl.
2. The infant child of Enoch HUMPHRIES and wife died on the 18th.

Jonesville News: On Saturday, February 11, Miss Olive GRAY died, aged 75 years; was a sister of Wm. GRAY, near Downingsville; buried in the Masonic Cemetery here Sunday; has been invalid for 50 years.

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. WHEELER announce the marriage of their niece, Martha N. DUNLAP to Lewis C. FRINK, Thursday evening, February 16th, at 7:30 o'clock, 6912 Lowe Avenue, Chicago. --She is a native of Bloomington, Illinois, her father's childhood home.

Two of the children in the Cordova country who were suspected to have leprosy have died during the past few days: the eldest daughter of Louis MARTIN and the son of Bud BROOKS.

Miss Fannie FINCH of Burlington visited her grandparents, J. M. RIDDELL and wife.

Charles MITTS and Miss Eunice DAUGHERTY were married at the home of the bride's parents near Doudton Wednesday, February 22; he is the son of John MITTS; she lived in Williamstown years ago.

Ellsworth PRESTON of Sherman, aged 20, and Miss Evaline HUGHES of Dry Ridge, aged 17, were married at the home of Jack McLAIN, February 22.

J. H. HODGES, father of Mrs. S. R. WILSON of the place, died at his daughter's home February 11 and was buried in Williamstown Cemetery the next day; was from Owen County and the Sparta neighborhood; children survive.

Eugene WILSON is charged with the killing of Miss FLOYD at London, Kentucky.

Hanks News: John JOHNSON of Sweet Owen and Mrs. Belle BLACKBURN were married at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. James NEW, February 16; bride is daughter of Samuel LAWRENCE, deceased; groom is son of Harry JOHNSON.

In Memory of Mrs. Martha F. VALLANDINGHAM who died January 2, 1899; poem follows, mentioning "dear mother", since father and mother are not here," --By Her Children.

In Memory of Taylor KUHN who died November 26, 99 at his home at Cherry Grove; poem follows mentioning "our dear brother."  --Marion and Clara PRICE.  

March 2, 1899:
Dry Ridge News:
1. Miss Francis WILSON died at her home near here last Saturday; buried Sunday at the family burying ground; was nearly 100 years old.
2. Miss Elizabeth BLACKBURN died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. B> CHILDERS last Saturday; was in the act of lighting her pipe when she dropped dead; presumably of heart trouble; funeral and burial was Sunday at Clarks Creek burying ground.
3. Uncle Joseph FOREE died at his home near Mt. Zion Sunday; funeral at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, of which he was one of the oldest members, last Monday where he was buried.
4. W. P. EVANS died near Stewartsville last Saturday.

Born to the wife of Robert KILGORE on the 16th, [February], a boy; to the wife of Henry SMITH on the 22nd, [February], a girl; to the wife of John BROWN, a girl; to the wife of Frank VANCE, a girl.

Corinth News: Miss Ethel ALCOKE of Lexington visited her sister, Mrs. Dr. SIMMONS.

Stewartsville News: T. P. EVANS was buried at Salem Saturday.

Mrs. and Mrs. J. R. DOER visited their daughter, Mrs. Wilson COOK.

Born to the wife of Clark LITTELL of Cherry Grove, February 22, a boy.

Jonesville News:
1. Harvey HOUSE and Miss Fannie KINMAN were married at Warsaw last Tuesday.
2. Geo. WALTERS, salesman for J. W. Brock & Co., were married last Tuesday to Miss Tillie RUDKINS, of/at Cincinnati; she was a sales lady for Mabley & Carew.
3. Mrs. Dr. STEWART of Frankfort visited her father, Chas. BRADLEY.

Crittenden News:
1. John U. [riah] ALLPHIN is going to build a Methodist Episcopal church at Crittenden by the help of God and the people. Any one desiring to help in the cause may send to John U. ALLPHIN, Crittenden, Ky. [John U. ALLPHIN's parents were Ransom ALLPHIN and Nancy J. BICKERS, the daughter of Uriah BICKERS [Sr.] and Debby HENRY - all of whom are buried in the White Chapel M. E. South Church Cemetery in Holbrook. The land for this church and cemetery was donated by Uriah and Debby. --Abstractor.].
2. Mrs. J. W. BRYAN of St. Louis, Missouri visited her brother, Littleton FENLEY.

Heekin News: T. Park EVANS died at his aunt Polly HARRISON's last Friday morning; funeral was Saturday after which he was buried in the burying ground near the church.

March 9, 1899:
For Sale: the farm of Mary E. McGINNIS and T. J. McGINNIS, deceased, 1/2 miles west of Dry Ridge; March 13, 1899.
Dry Ridge News:
1. Dick CARTER, a Union veteran of the Civil War, was found in the stable loft of Fred HUTCHINSON last Saturday, unconscious from an overdose of morphine; he expired that night; was addicted to drinking.

Downingsville News:
1. Died on March 2, the infant child of Charles BURGESS; interred at Mt. Pisgah.
2. Hayden DUNLAP and Miss Anna WEBSTER were married in Williamstown last Monday.
3. Died on the 1st, Al EDWARDS, of consumption; buried at Pisgah on the 2nd.

Crittenden News: Bernard YOUNG, a cousin of James, Linden, and Walker YOUNG, died at the home of Linden YOUNG Friday morning. After his death, a letter was found which stated he had $165 in the bank, that he wanted to be buried decently.

February 1899 Marriage Licenses issued by Clerk L. M. GROSS:
1. J. D. DOUBMAN, 43 - Mattie V. CALDWELL, 41.
2. George EVANS, 24 - Iva May GROSS, 18.
3. S. R. WEBB, 28 - Eugenia MUSSELMAN, 25.
4. A. L. SIDES, 33 - Otelia BURCH, 29.
5. Hez WEBSTER, 30 - Amy A. PETTUS, 24.
6. Charles MITTS, 23 - Eunice DAUGHERTY, 22.
7. John W. CARR, 23 - Maggie L. ANGEL, 21.
8. Ellsworth PRESTON, 20 - Evaline HUGHES, 17.
9. Thos. WILLIAMS, 26 - Sarah OGDEN, 21.

A. H. DUNLAP and Miss Anna WEBSTER were married at Williamstown, Wednesday, March 1.

C. A. ASHCRAFT and Miss Mary FARRIS were married at Williamstown, Thursday, March 2.

Richard BICKERS and Miss Eliza EALS will be married near Keefer [south Grant County] this morning, Thursday, March 9, 1899.

John MILIKEN and Evaline HILES were married Wednesday, March 8.

In Memory: Alfred SKIRVIN, one of the old pioneers of Kentucky, died at his residence, near Glencoe, Gallatin County, Kentucky, February 24, 1899; was born in Gallatin County, September 4, 1818; was married to Elizabeth CASTLEMAN January 21, 1847; to this union was born two sons and two daughters; one son is dead; wife died in 1885; funeral held at his home; was buried in the family burying ground near his home.

In Memory: Thomas Parker EVANS "Park" was born August 22, 1834, died February 24, 1899 of bronchial trouble; poem follows: "He made his home with us during the past year. Signed, C. L. and Susie M. HARRISON.

In Memory: Mrs. Elizabeth BLACKBURN, "departed mother"; poem follows, signed, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. CHILDERS.

Mrs. Ann RUDDELL of Glencoe visited her daughter, Mrs. W. E. SPENCER.

Prof. [J. H.] DICKEY married Miss Eddie SHIELDS of this [Clark] County, Kentucky, and was educated at Wesleyan College and for several years had been Principal of the Williamstown public schools. --Winchester Democrat.

Born to the wife of James REDNOWER on March 3, a girl.

Before the death of the late lamented R. E. [Bob] BYERS [about 2 years ago] no one ever thought of going away from town to get a suit of clothes made.

At the residence of Mrs. Florence STROUD, near Williamstown, John W. CARR and Miss Maggie L. ANGEL were married Thursday, March 2.

Stewartsville News:
1. John CARR and bride of Falmouth visited his sister, Mrs. Eva FRANKS, of this place.
2. James T. FRANKS of Folsom gave his two pretty daughters, Misses Accie and Sallie, an upright piano. They are boarding with their uncle, Newt FRANKS, and going to Prof. FLEGE's school.
3. Mrs. B. O. GAUGH entertained her brother, John CARR and bride Friday.

Heekin News: The infant child of William STEWART died Saturday and was buried at Grassy Run Sunday.

Arthur McBEE and Miss Mabel CLEMENTS were married Wednesday, the 8th, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Charley LUCAS and his new wife from Shelbyville, Kentucky are visiting at his father's.

March 16, 1899:
Mrs. R. R. HUTCHESON returned home from a 6 week visit with her sick daughter, Mrs. E. E. VALLANDINGHAM.

Mrs. Clay WILSON and children of Lawrenceville visited her sister, Mrs. WESTOVER.

Dry Ridge News: Dick CARTER's death was a clear case of suicide; had not been drinking to any great extent previous to his death, but had made statements that he intended to kill himself.

Sherman News:
1. Stump BEACH and family of Covington visited his father, Morton BEACH.
2. Elmer FRANKS of Mt. Zion and Miss Amy SPILLMAN will marry on the 15th.

Jonesville News:
1. Born to the wife of Robert FURNISH, a girl.
2. Mrs. Lucy NEW, wife of Wm. New of Folsom, was buried here last Thursday

Stewartsville News: W. R. KEMPER of Glencoe visited his daughters, Mrs. Dr. SHUPERT and Mrs. SLAUGHTER at this place.

Photo and biographical sketch of J. W. LANCASTER, Williamstown businessman; was born near Richwood, Boone County, Kentucky, in December 1861; married in 1885 to Miss Sallie A. SNOW; moved to Williamstown in March 1894 and opened a grocery and butcher shop; father of three children.

In Memory: Uncle Joseph FOREE of Mt. Zion died at his home Sunday morning, February 26, 1899; was born April 2, 1828, bing 70 years, 10 months, and 24 days of age at death; first marriage was with Miss Mary SKIRVIN, to whom two children were born; second marriage was with Miss Isabelle SECHREST, November 28, 1861, to whom was born seven children, all living: 4 boys and 3 girls; funeral was Monday, February 27 at Mt. Zion.

A Grant County Boy, W. H. TOON, from Hamilton, Caldwell County, Missouri, renews his subscription in his wife's, Lucretia, name; has lived there sixteen years; "our milk brings us in quite a good deal, it beats working tobacco."

William Arthur McBEE and Miss Mabel CLEMENTS were married in the Baptist Church at Mt. Zion, Wednesday, March 8, 1899; groom is young farmer of Sherman area; bride is daughter of D. D. CLEMENTS of Mt. Zion; took train to home of grooms parents in Norwood, Ohio; will live near Sherman.

Clarence W. WORTHINGTON and Miss Martha STEPHENSON were married in the office of the County Superintendent Thursday, March 9, 1899.

In Memory of Little Charles Clifford, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. BROWN, died of spinal meningitis January 31, 1899, aged 14 months and 22 days; buried in little white casket in the snow-covered cemetery; called "Cliffie".

William THORNSBERRY and Miss Effie WILSON were married at the Opera House at Dry Ridge last Tuesday.

Two Farms for Sale by W. A. PETTIE, Folsom, Ky.: "I am getting too old to farm."

Fairview News: Henry ASHCRAFT and Miss Mary M. FARRIS were married at Williamstown Thursday afternoon, March 9 or 16?, reception at home of groom, Thomas D. ASHCRAFT, his father; bride is daughter of D. FARRIS of Broad Ridge.

Hanks News: Aunt Lucy NEW died at her home at Folsom, March 8, 1899. Her remains were laid to rest in the Macedonia Cemetery.

A. REDD states: "Williamstown was the first town I was ever in." Was about 6 years old; was born and reared 15 miles away in an adjoining county [not named]; "Bishop marvin of the Maysville Conference in 1875 read us out as preacher in charge of Williamstown circuit." While in Williamstown, "our first, and at that time, our only child" died; our little Parrish sleeps in the Baptist Church yard at Clarks Creek; I married Clarence NESBITT and Miss Zella O'HARA; I retured for the funeral of my eldest sester, Mrs. W. WEBB at 6,"Dean", my bright and beautiful sister, was going to marry; I was "Alex", her brother.

March 23, 1899:
Dry Ridge News:
1. "Buck" HEDGER of Knoxville died at his home at that place last Saturday evening of consumption after a lingering illness; was buried at Williamstown Monday.
2. Mrs. T. J. BROWNING died at her home in South Dry Ridge Monday; leaves husband; funeral was Tuesday; burial in family burying ground.

Corinth News: Orla ROBINSON went to Lexington and enlisted in the regular Army; is now at Columbus, Ohio.

Stewartsville News: Jess KINMAN has moved to Scott County.

Col. R. T. "Tol" DICKERSON and Miss Nettie WEBB were married in Covington last Thursday; Tol is an old bachelor of 53 years; bride is the second daughter of Hon. J. H. WEBB; will honeymoon in the West for 6 months, returning to live on Falmouth Street, Williamstown.

Thomas BISHOP and brother Henry, of Rogers Gap, visited their old home here.

A. G. MILLER of Erlanger married Emma MERRELL who lived near town. [maybe some time ago; not clear]

Elzy HARRISON lives in Buffington; his father's family, G. W. HARRISON moved from there to Erlanger.

James H. ASHCRAFT and Miss Anna May WALLACE were married at the residence of Rev. G. W. HILL on Wednesday, March 15, 1899.

The families of Joe GRIBBLE, Wallace EVANS, and Sinc HARRISON moved last week to Casey County, Ky.

On Thursday, March 16, in the parlors of Cincinnati's Grant Hotel, Dr. O. B. YAGER and Miss Stella THOMAS, of Glencoe, Kentucky, were married. Miss Nellie THOMAS, sister of the bride, and H. N. GRUBBS, both of Glencoe, were present; bride is a sister to Dr. R. P. THOMAS, who lived in Williamstown; will live in groom's elegant Glencoe home.

Last Friday, the 17th, J. W. GAUGH, having passed the 62nd milestone, celebrated dinner with family and friends; his brothers there were G. K. GAUGH of Stewartsville and F. M. Gaugh of Midway, with their wives; his sisters, Mrs. Andy SHERIFF and Mrs. Jesse CHIPMAN; these 5 are all that remain of a large, old Grant County family, having settled here when it was an unbroken forest; three children there: J. L. and Clarence D. GAUGH and Mrs. William McMILLAN; Mrs. GAUGH there; signed, W. M.

D. W. WILLIAMS, Blanchett, Kentucky, offers for sale his home on Cynthiana Street, known as the ZINN homestead. 

 March 30, 1899:
Dry Ridge News: John S. LAFFERTY and Miss Lula WHALEY were married last Thursday in Covington; groom is owner of Lafferty Hotel and Saloon.

Corinth News: Born to the wife of Justin DAVIS on the 28th, a girl.

Last Thursday James H. BISHOP was adjudged a lunatic and taken to the asylum by his brothers, Thomas and Henry BISHOP; is the son of David BISHOP of near town; was supposed his exciting life in the West for the last two years was the cause of his malady.

Miss Zada LITTELL visited her aunt, Mrs. Marietta GOUGE at Alexander, Indiana.

Albert BURNS< a farmer living near Delia, was instantly killed by lightning last Wednesday evening in his house; his wife and four children were sitting near him but not injured; was buried at Clarks Creek Thursday.

Arch WHALEY, son of J. W. WHALEY, and Miss Carrie Mae CHALFANT, young people of Pendleton County, were married at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church March 23, 1899.

In Memory: On March 20, 1899, margaret, wife of T. J. BROWNING, died in the 48th years of her age; his third loss of a companion; her maiden name was CALDWELL; was born and raised near Gardnersville, Pendleton County; she married in early life Marriet VALLANDINGHAM who died; was married to BROWNING just 4 years to the day; leaves husband, several brothers and sisters; funeral at Gardnersville.

 April 6, 1899:
Dry Ridge News:
1. Born to the wife of William H. STEERS, Sunday, April 3, a boy.
2. Born to the wife of Fred K. CONRAD on Tuesday, April 4, a girl.
3. Perry CONYERS, thought to be dead by some, returned to Dry Ridge after an absence of 12 years.
4. "Buck" HEDGER, whose body rests in the vault at Williamstown [cemetery], will be buried Saturday, April 8.
5. Mrs. Napoleon ASHCRAFT of the Broad Ridge neighborhood, died Sunday, April 2; was buried at Williamstown Cemetery Tuesday.

Corinth News:
1. O. D. GUILL died March 31 of consumption; was youngest child of Leander Guill.
2. James MARTIN died very suddenly last Friday night.
3. Arthur HAMILTON and Miss Mary HUDSON were married at the Westover Hotel, March 29.
4. John W. CARR and Miss Mary A. HENDERSON were married March 29.
5. The remains of young WILSON who was killed at the Battle of Santiago arriver here Monday, and was taken to his home in Owen County for interment.
6. R. R. HUTCHESON received a telegram last Saturday concerning the death of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. VALLANDINGHAM, of near New Liberty, Owen County; leaves husband and four little children; buried in Owenton Cemetery.
7. J. F. HUTCHESON of Greenup, Kentucky went to the funeral of his sister, Mrs. E. E. VALLANDINGHAM.

Jonesville News:
1. Mrs. L. F. STEWART died last Friday at her home one mile north of town.
2. Born to the wife of W. P. KINMAN at Downingsville, a son.

George DUNN of Lexington, Harlan County, Ohio, visited his uncle, John DUNN, in this city. He was a member of the Second Regulars in the great battle of Santiago.

In Memoriam: Samuel Clay TURLEY was born at Napoleon, Gallatin County, Kentucky, November 23, 1857; was the son of Joseph and America Turley; practiced law in Missouri; youngest member of his family; lived with his aged mother in Kentucky; is 42 years old; head injured from kicking horse; died Tuesday; funeral at his home; buried beside his father and brother; survived by his mother; brother, Joseph TURLEY of this county; and his only sister, Mrs. Emma PENCE of lake City, Missouri.

J. N. WILLIAMS and Miss Pearl B. HYAMER, both of Kenton County, were married here March 29.

Obe COLLINS and Miss Mary MYERS were married here Tuesday morning at the residence of Rev. G. W. HILL.

D. M. CASE and Miss Lenora WILSON were married at the home of the bride's parents in Williamstown, Wednesday of last week, by the groom's father, Elder D. W. CASE, pastor of the Corinth Christian CHurch; bride is daughter of Dr. J. M. WILSON; groom is expert electrician; live at present with bride's parents.

 April 13, 1899:
Dry Ridge News:
1. George MYERS of Chicago visited his brother, Bruce MYERS and his sister, Mrs. Fred HUTCHENSON.
2. Miss Allie and Lillie BLANCHETTE visited their cousin, Mrs. George SANDERS.

Jonesville News: Born to the wife of Geo. W. HILL, a girl.

Corinth News:
1. Miss Rosa SHAW of Covington visited her father, R. S. SHAW.
2. Paul, son of Rev. WEST, died at Frankfort, the 4th, of pneumonia.
3. Rev. COOK, formerly of Corinth, died at his home at Owenton the 6th. He was buried here Saturday.
4. Mrs. Adaline HUGHES, aged 84 years, died on the 9th. She was buried at New Columbus Thursday.
5. John ECKLER died Monday night.

Bernard CAMPBELL of Baltimore, Maryland, is here looking after his interest in the estate of the late Thos. CAMPBELL of Corinth.

Mrs. J. H. DICKEY is the sister of Mrs. FORD.

On Tuesday the Denny saw mill at Sweet Owen, in Owen County, blew up; the engineer, Bunch LYONS, was blown to atoms; Jas. LYNN was mortally wounded, causing his right leg to be amputated at the hip joint.

April 20, 1899:
Dry Ridge News:
1. Born to Ed. MYERS and wife, Friday the 14th, a boy.
2. Mrs. Elizabeth CLEMENTS died at her home in Dry Ridge on Wednesday of last week after a lingering illness; funeral held Friday at the house; burial at the Concord Church.
3. The two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Nick YORK died at their home on Wednesday of last week; was buried at Williamstown Cemetery.

Stewartsville News:
1. Born to the wife of James CLARK, a girl.
2. Mrs. Ben BURGESS received a telegram last Thursday that her aged mother, Mrs. GEUNVEUR, was near death at her Alabama home; she died about two hours before Mrs. BURGESS arrived.
3. Mrs. R. R. HUTCHESON and Miss Minnie returned from the funeral of Mrs. E. E. VALLANDINGHAM in Owen County.
4. Undertaker G. W. MARSHALL reports two deaths since our last report: Wm. WORKS of Owen County and H. H. DUNN of Cordova.

Lawrenceville News:
1. Miss GAINES returned to her home in Owen County after visiting her sister, Mrs. ABBOTT.
2. Mrs. [Dr. E. E.?] BICKERS is rapidly recovering from a case of pneumonia.
3. Miss Adda HOWARD returned from visiting her sister, Mrs. CONROY, near Cordova.

Delia News: Mrs. and Mrs. H. L. BLANCHETT of Mt. Zion visited their daughter, Mrs. A. DUCHAMP.

Miss O'HARA and brother of Wisconsin visited their sister, Mrs. W. E. CLAY, near town.

Miss Mary Lynn DAVIS of Harrodsburg visited her aunt, Mrs. Will R. ELLISTON.

A. L. CHEATHAM and wife, of Louisville, visited her sister and brother-in-law, G. S. WEBB

William JULICK, wealthy and respected citizen of Falmouth, died Monday.

$150 Reward. Escaped from the county jail March 28, 1899, one John H. WADE, white man, convicted for murder and sentenced to 18 years in the State prison; age 28 or 29; height, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches; weight 135 or 140 pounds, light hair; blue eyes; farmer. Signed, Wm. CATES, Jailer, Williamstown, Ky.

R. ALLPHIN and Dr. E. E. BICKERS were appointed [among others] alternate Republican Delegates to the Railroad Commissioners Convention at Richmond, Kentucky, May 2.

April 27, 1899:
Dry Ridge News:
1. Born to the wife of Arther CONRAD on the 23rd, a girl.
2. Jeff RANKIN and Miss Cora GRAVES of this place were married in Cincinnati last week, will live in South Dry Ridge.

Corinth News:
1. John ECKLER was born November 26, 1834 and moved to Grant County in 1877; was married to Mrs. Mary E. DUNN March 18, 1869; to this union was born 3 children: Thomas, Jasper and William Arther; only wife and one son, Jasper, remain, with the others dying quite young; was buried beside his two sons in the family grave yard at the home near Corinth, Ky.
2. Death reported by the undertaker, G. W. MARSHALL, since last week:
April 18 - wife of Jeff WAINSCOTT, Keefer, consumption.
April 19 - James O' SULIVAN, Slattonville.
April 22, Mary VAUGHN, Dunaway.
April 23 - child of W. T. STONE, Cordova.

Stewartsville News: Mr. and Mrs. Joe STEWART of Glencoe visited their daughter, Mrs. Nannie FRANKS, of this place.

Julius KENDRICK, a Grant County boy and noted diving of the Christian Church, died at his Danville home Tuesday of Bright's disease; funeral was in Danville.

Letter from Kate SIPPLE of Victor, Montana dated March 29.

On next Sunday, the 30th, at Mt. Zion, will be the funeral of Mrs. HEARN, wife of James HEARN.

Guy S. WILLIAMS and Miss Edna May CASTLEMAN were married at the residence of the bride's mother near Mason, Wednesday, April 19.

May 4, 1899:
Dry Ridge News: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. WEBB request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Lucy, to Robert L. ABERNATHY, May 10, 1899 at the Dry Ridge Baptist Church.

Sherman News: W. A. WEST sold to his brother, Ben, 50 acres of land below Mt. Zion.

Corinth News: T. A. IRELAND, one of Corinth's students, was absent last week on account of the death of his uncle, Rev. KENDRICK, at Danville.

Stewartsville News:
1. Mrs. Betsy DAUGHERTY, 83, entertained her daughter, Mrs. THRASHER, from Bath County; Betsy is the mother of 14, grandmother to 88, with 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
2. Born to the wife of James SIPPLE, April 25, a girl; to the wife of Noah CALANDER, April 28, a girl.

Oak Ridge News: Miss Mary NEWTON of Cold Spring, who visited the family of R. A. HIGHTOWER, returned with her cousin, Miss Ora Hightower

Born to the wife of Sheriff G. S. WEBB, Saturday, April 29, a boy.

William J. CASH and Miss Katie ASHCRAFT were married in the County Superintendent's Office in this city April 27.

Cards are out announcing the marriage of Dr. E. E. BICKERS of Lawrenceville, to Miss Edna TAYLOR of the same place. The marriage will be solemnized at the Baptist Church at Lawrenceville at on o'clock p.m., May 11, 1899. Dr. E. E. BICKERS is one of the rising yung physicians of Grant County. Miss Edna TAYLOR is the daughter of W. W. TAYLOR.

Mrs. Anna ORR of Alexandria, with her two children, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Clay WHITE.

Charley BEACH, son of C. P. BEACH of Mt. Zion, completed a business college course at Lexington.

W. P. "Cap" JAMES and wife, of Georgetown, visited his mother, Mrs. W. T. JAMES.

Abe ECKLAR's wife has sued him for divorce. She is his second wife and was a young women when he married her. She alleges cruelty and inhuman treatment and that Abe has been constantly and continuously drunk for the past six months. To all her charges, he pleads not guilty.

Who pays the taxes of Grant County? [a list of taxpayers who pay on more than $1000 of property. One example:  Mason - Elizabeth BICKERS........$1,100.

Mt. Pleasant News:
1. Mrs. W. L. SMITH and son Paul, from Emporia, Kansas, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. WEBB.
2. Miss Edna CASTLE and Guy WILLIAMS were married April 19.

May 11, 1899:
Dry Ridge News:
1. George W. COLLINSWORTH celebrated his 64th birthday Tuesday.
2. Yesterday Miss Lucy WEBB, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. WEBB, and R. L. ABERNATHY were married by the brother of the groom, Rev. Ross Abernathy, at the church.

Sherman News:
1. Mrs. Annie FRANKS and husband, of Mt. Zion, visited her father, A. SPILLMAN, at his place.
2. Charley MARTIN is rejoicing over the arrival of a boy at his home.

Corinth News:
1. The infant child of Gus HUGHES was buried last Wednesday.
2. The infant of Mr. MARTIN died Saturday night.

Grant County transactions last Monday: Guardian settlements confirmed: 
Guardian    

Of

1. M. J. BICKERS   Jas. BICKERS   [Martha Jane]  
2. U. [Uriah] BICKERS Lettie ROGERS - continued for exception
3. Travis BENNETT Lynden and French BENNETT
4. J. B. WILDS R. H. PIERCE
5. Perry Simpson Nina SKIRVIN
6. J. T. BEARD Lillie M. IRELAND
7. H. Clay REDMAN Thos. REDMAN
8. W. H. STEVENS M. STEVENS
9. Robert LAWRENCE James. A., Albert, and Wm. LAWRENCE
10. Americus MORGAN Daniel MORGAN
11. Ned STONE Hattie DOUD
12. D. A. FRANKS William FERRELL
13. D. A. FRANKS L. STURGEON
14. H. Z. ALLPHIN PEYTON heirs
15. M. E. TRAUTMAN Jacob TRAUTMAN
16. T. J. BROWNING Everette, Durbin & Claude SLEETE
17. C. S. DANIELS Mary DANIELS
18. D. C. POINTS Elmer TANNER

Settlements Confirmed:
Administrators Estate
1. C. H. HARRISON, assignee for U. [Uriah] BICKERS
2. E. N. BANNISTER Ann WADE
3. F. B. BENSON E. BENSON
4. Mary E. STEWART Jesse STEWART
5. A. E. McGOWAN Daniel McGOWAN
6. Jane MOREHEAD W. H. MOREHEAD
7. B. F. MENEFEE M. B. FINLEY
8. John A. NELSON S. E. HUGHES
9. W. N. BROWN Chill BROWN

Deaths reported by the Convention of Christian Churches of Grant County at Crittenden, April 29: J. S. KENDRICK, John DeJARNETTE, Nannie ASHCRAFT, Anna MITCHELL, and Anna DICKERSON.

Mrs. Adelia ROBERTS and children of Hebron, Boone County, visited her sick mother, Mrs. E. J. "Granny" PACK.

In Memoriam: Mrs. Jane BROOKS died January 17, 1899; verses follow, mentioning "dear children" signed M. E. C.

In Memoriam: Vincent MEDCALF was born March 26, 1835; died January 24, 1899 at Cordova, Kentucky; was Union soldier; survived by his wife; after funeral, he was buried in the family grave yard; signed, A. F. FELTS.

In Memoriam: Elder C. M. RILEY, the venerable Baptist minister, died at his home in Gratz, Owen County, Kentucky, March 10; had been to the funeral of old friend, Jesse CROUCH, the previous Sunday and took a chill, dying of pneumonia; was 78 and preached more than 50 years.

Suit filed for Una LUCAS by her brother, Joseph [Joe] LUCAS; she being not of sound mind; versus Jacob DOUBMAN for seduction while in his employ and as the father of her child; until recently he was one of the best citizens in Grant County and leading member of the Christian Church; two years ago his wife died and recently he married Martha CALDWELL and moved just over the Grant line in Kenton County..

May 18, 1899:
Dry Ridge News:
1. Born to the wife of Sam ECKLER, Friday, the 12th, a girl.
2. Mrs. John Will ECKLER died at her home on Broad Ridge turnpike Monday evening of a complication of diseases; funeral was at the Baptist Church Wednesday; then burial in Williamstown Cemetery.
3. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff RANKIN, who were married some two weeks ago, have decided to live apart.

Stewartsville News: Jesse COLEMAN visited his daughter, Mrs. FARMER, at Covington.

Corinth News:
1. John IRELAND and Miss Minnie SLATTON were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Thursday, May 10; bride is daughter of M. SLATTON, deceased; groom is son of John IRELAND.
2. Judge ALCOKE and daughter, Miss Ethel, of Lexington, visited friends here.

Guy WILLIAMS accidentally shot himself last Thursday afternoon [May 11, 1899]; only lived a few hours; buried in Williamstown Cemetery; had only been married a few weeks to Miss Edna May CASTLEMAN; her father died by falling from a horse near this place about a year ago.

Mrs. Frank SEWARDS and little son, Albert, went to visit her parents in Galesburg, Illinois.

James D. WILSON of McPherson, Kansas, has returned to live with his niece at Blanchette.

On Sunday, May 7, B. J. STEVENS was married to Miss Della CARTER at the home of the bride's parents in Ipava, Illinois; groom is son of W. L. STEVENS of this place.

Last Thursday [May 11, 1899] the Baptist Church at Lawrenceville, Grant County, was filled to its utmost capacity with the friends and neighbors to witness the marriage of two popular young people in the society of that community. W. L. ALLPHIN and John BICKERS were the polite and efficient ushers. The contracting parties were Dr. E. E. BICKERS and Miss Edna E. TAYLOR. The groom is a promising young physician of that community. The ceremony which made the two hearts one was performed by Rev. G. W. HILL of Williamstown. The attendants were Robert SIMPSON and Miss Ella COOK, Lester SCROGGIN and Miss Emma HOLBROOK.After the usual congratulations, the happy couple, accompanied by Lester SCROGGIN and Miss Emma HOLBROOK, started for the home of the groom's brother in Henry County, where after a sojourn of a few days, they will return to Lawrenceville and go to housekeeping.

May 25, 1899:
Dry Ridge News:
1. Last Monday, Richard ASHCRAFT, 78, died at his home near Dry Ridge; funeral at the house Wednesday; burial in family burying ground.
2. Word received Tuesday that John T. McGINNIS had died at his Eminence, Henry County, Kentucky home; was Grant County sheriff in the '60s; moved away about 15 years ago.
3. J. S. WEBB, bachelor, and Miss Katherine MARKS, both of the Knoxville neighborhood, were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry MARKS on Thursday, May 18.

Corinth News:
1. "Bert" WILSON, one of our boys who gave his service to Uncle Sam when he called for volunteers last spring, returned home Thursday safe and sound.
2. Mrs. ROBINSON visited her daughter, Mrs. FAULKNER at Sadieville [Scott County].
3. Lost, strayed or stolen: John CASE, last seen Saturday.

Stewartsville News:
1. Rev. J. W. BEAGLE has moved to this place from Georgetown, and has charge of the Baptist Church at this place [in which church Dr. E. E. and Edna (nee TAYLOR) BICKERS were married.
2. The little boy of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. VANCE, who had been hovering between life and death for several weeks, died Sunday morning, May 21.
3. John STONE and wife visited their sister, Mrs. Mary STEWART.

Last THursday, May 18, at the home of Samuel CHIPMAN, near Heekin, Wallace W. EVANS and Miss Iona C. WILSON, both of this county, were married; groom is son of J. C. EVANS; will live in Casey County, Kentucky where he purchased a large tract of land.

The wife of J. W. BALL, son of Frank BALL of this place, died at Cincinnati last Saturday.

L. C. HARRISON of Dry Ridge and Miss Laura BLACKBURN of Mason, will be married at the home of the bride's parents at Mason on Saturday of next week.

Charley C. CLARK, member of the 3rd Kentucky VOlunteers, was mustered out of the service at Savannah, Georgia last Wednesday.

A. S. DICKEY of Fleming County, Kentucky visited the family of his son, Prof. J. H. DICKEY.

C. E. BENNETT and Miss Mary E. LATTIMER were married at the home of the bride's mother, near Doudton, Wednesday, May 24.

J. M. DANIELS and Anna B. LOWE were married at the home of the bride, near Williamstown, May 23.

J. S. WEBB and Katharine MARKS were married at the home of the bride's parents, near Knoxville, May 18.

Last Sunday the infant child of William VANCE of near Heekin died of spinal meningitis; funeral Monday with burial in Williamstown Cemetery.

Born to the wife of Tom ACKMAN, April 20, a boy.

Born to the wife of Alvin HICKS, May 4, a boy.

Born to the wife of Wood TAYLOR, May 4, a girl.

Born to the wife of Perry McGLASSON, May 5, a boy.

Born to the wife of John MILNER, May 23, a boy.

June 1, 1899:
Bloody Tragedy at Sherman, Saturday afternoon, wile fishing at the lake; 6 or 8 years ago at night, Jas. COLLINS, a hose thief was hanged here by a mob of a hundred men; a little after this, NICHOLSON was drowned there; shots by Jim TAPP, the brother of Sam TAPP, who is the station agent at Sherman and formerly of Corinth; F. M. [Marion] FRANKS and his son, Elmer; old man Albert CLEMENTS of Dry Ridge, shot in one leg; 8 year old son of Ben LEMMON shot in the leg, Elmer FRANKS was shot in the arm and under the shoulder blade, touching the spinal cord, paralyzing the body and later producing death, he was carried to the home of his father-in-law, A. W. SPILLMAN; J. W. LANCASTER of Corinth gave surety for Sam TAPP; young FRANKS had been married one month to Miss Amy SPILLMAN.

Ruth POLAND, 25, daughter of Jesse POLAND of Holbrook was assaulted by Jim SMITH last Tuesday; was raped in the house when Ruth and a little 2 year old daughter were left alone in the house while her father and all his hands were setting tobacco.

John JUMP of Owenton leaped from the train last Friday and received fatal injuries;