From: Sherri Hall [ldrbelties@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 11:29 AM To: KY-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: NEWS.HarrisonCountyCourier6-13Jul1889 Harrison County Courier Saturday 6 Jul 1889 Vol. 2 No. 45 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 4 Col. 1 Died Yesterday morning, of acute rheumatism, Eddie, fourteen year old son of R. M. Hedges. The following was read at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Kinnan, sister of W. L. Northcutt, at Drewersburg, IN: Mary E. Northcutt was born at Rutland, Harrison Co. KY May 29, 1834. Before she reached the age of twelve her mother died leaving the entire care of the household devolving upon her. Her situation now will be better understood by saying that she had three brothers older than herself and six children younger, including an infant brother but eight days old. If her hands were young and puny, her heart was willing and strong, and she did her duty as she only could have done. On February 9th 1853 she united in marriage with Henry Kinnan of her own county and state. As a result of this union five children were born, two of whom - daughter and son - survive her, as does her husband. Be it said to her credit that in the same year of her marriage she cast her lot with the people of God. The Methodist was the church of her choice, and she was a quiet, conscientious and devoted members of the church until three years since, when removing to her late home, being quite a distance from her church and seeing with joyful heart her husband seeking for a better and holier life, and as a matter of duty, unity and convenience, handed her letter to the Presbyterian church and they became one in a Godly as well as private life. But Methodist or Presbyterian she was the same tender, loving Mary as true to her friends, her home, her God as the magnetic needle to the pole. Her two years of wasting, suffering sickness, terminating in her death Wednesday morning June 25th, 1889, at the age of 55 years and 27 days, was one of continuous example of undefiled Christianity. Never a child, but always a woman, both mother and sister to brothers and sister, a loving companion, tender mother and staunch friend; none knew her but to love her. A friend and sister gone, a mother and wife departed. Her vacant place can never be filled. Friends sad, brothers and sister sorrowful, children desolate and husband heart broken, all take comfort in knowing that what is our losses is her gain, and our distress her eternal joy. She did what she could; angels can do no more. Harrison County Courier Saturday 6 Jul 1889 Vol. 2 No. 45 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 4 Col.3 Neighborhood News Connersville Born - to the wives of James Renaker and Wm. McLowery, a girl each. Harrison County Courier Saturday 13 Jul 1889 Vol. 2 No. 46 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 2 NORTH INSANE But before he loses reason he makes a confession of his horrible crime Joseph North, the wife murderer has lost his mind, is a raving maniac. NO false attempt at insanity is he making, but reason has been dethroned by a conscience overburdened by horrible visions, and hideous presentiments. But before he lost his mind North had, by the advice of friends and his attorney, confessed the details of his crime entire. Since his imprisonment North has partaken of but little food and nourishment; and only found consolation when at times he would forget his surroundings while in the presence of his child, who was allowed to visit him. He has, owing to loss of sleep and a troubled mind, been morose and sullen, and passing his heavy hours iin conceiving some mode of self-destruction. ON Monday he requested a son of Jailer Lail to secure him some arsenic to wash his child's head. His request was not being granted from that source he applied to a fellow prisoner to procure him a box of "Rough on Rats." Failing in this he subsequently tore his bed comfort into strips, tied them together, making a very convenient rope, but is seems that his courage failed, as he went no further in his attempt. >From Monday morning until Wednesday evening North refused absolutely to eat anything, and gave abundant indications of insanity. On the latter day he was approached by Jailer Lail who inquired if he wanted anything to eat. North answered no, that his head hurt too bad. Lail asked him what caused it and he replied: "I have no friends. My children have no one to care for them; my crops are beyoind my power to attend to them and are going to waste, and I am in prison." "Isn't there something else that causes you more trouble than that?" inquired Jailer Lail. "Mr. Lail my wife was d____m mean woman. That evening when I first went home, as I approached the house I saw some man sneaking along the fence on the far side of the house. When I went in I asked my wife concerning the matter. She professed to know nothing of him. I again urged the matter, she said that if the man had been there it was none of my business. This brought on words, when she hit me in the head with an iron, and then beat me with a shovel. I wrenched the shovel from her and hit her with it, she fell down, and I stamped on her. I did it in self-defense." North then ceased talking, and Mr. Lail questioned him further. The particulars as given by North are not corroborated by the circumstantial evidence produced. The shove he claims to have hit her with, is a very small and doesn't look strong enough to crush a skull. Besides the wound gives no indication as being caused by such an instrument. As for the adulterous habits that he charges against his wife, this matter has been current rumor ever since the tragedy, and it has been authentically stated that North has been cognizant that such relations have been existing for several years, and it proves his cowardly nature conclusively, by living in such knowledge. Since Wednesday North has been insane, and a close watch is necessary to be kept on him. Lead Mines to be Worked Dr. T. B. Smith, the well-known manufacturer of Smith's Liniment, has succeeded in organizing a company, with capital of $8,000, to work the lead mines discovered on Thos. Hinkson's farm, near Lairs, adjoining the Kentucky Central. Several years ago evidences of rich bearing ore were found on this farm, but our people were too dilatory and refused to furnish sufficient means to develop matters, thought abundant evidence was given of success. Dr. Smith, with a strong faith in the outcome, has induced foreign capital to test the results of a practical investigation, and as several members of his company have been here to look at the mine and all were pleased with the prospects, work will be begun at once and we dare say the investors will realize handsomely on their investments; at least we hope they will. As an evidence of the great quantity of ore here, Mr. Hinkson says it is no uncommon thing for his employees, when plowing, to turn up great lumps of lead, frequently weighing as much as a hundred pounds. Harrison County Courier Saturday 13 Jul 1889 Vol. 2 No. 46 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 1 Col. 4 Walks and Talks (Fourth of a series) The C. B. Cook Company, distilling and milling. (Previously printed in third of the series) V. H. Pate & Co., carriage manufacturer and sales. Gano Ammerman, mercantile house devoted to groceries and hardware. Geo. H. Givens, tin stoves manufacture and sales. L. C. Maffett, clothing, boot, shoe, hat and furnishing goods house. A. Berman, dry goods, notions, clothing, boots, shoes, hats and caps. "Cynthiana Cheap Store." Electric light and a company formed to work the Harrison county lead mines, all in one week! Look out for the railroad, we are going to have it, sure! Harrison County Courier Saturday 13 Jul 1889 Vol. 2 No. 46 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 4 Col. 1 On last county court day, a man by the name of Barlow, from Lexington, traded a colt to George Brannock, who lives near Havilandsville. It was discovered in a few days that the colt belonged to Mr. Tilton, of Nicholas County, and had been stolen on the Saturday night before the trade was made here. As soon as it was known that the colt had been stolen Mr. J. H. Shields, a local dealer in horses, in company with Brannock started out to find the thief. He was caught in Lexington and returned here and placed in jail. - Falmouth Democrat Harrison County Courier Saturday 13 Jul 1889 Vol. 2 No. 46 Evans D. Veach, Publisher Pg. 4 Col. 2 Neighborhood News Ruddell's Mills Dr. Keller will leave in a few days to locate at Hot Springs, Ark. (Wonder what happened to the great plans to run Oklahoma towns. DH) Uncle Willis Collins is 80 yeas old and has never used tobacco. Nathan Goodman has returned from Oklahoma. He is delighted with the country, but will not return there on account of not getting to hold his claim. He is now confined to his bed with a fever. Leesburg Born - To wife of Wm. Carrick, nee Sallie Ward, a daughter. The above parties live at Oxford. Jas. North, who was arraigned for the murder of his wife, was held over without bail. The feeling is greatly against him here, and Judge Lynch would have done his work had some things been developed that is now known. At the examination for common school graduates, held at Cynthiana on Friday, June 28th, $60 was given out in prizes - thirty dollars to first, twenty dollars to second and ten to third. Miss Emma E. Anderson, of this place, received first prize, and Johnnie Hehr, of Browdwell, received second prize. This, we think, is quite a compliment to Miss Emma, and her friends are quite proud of it, but none more than Miss Mary Barkley, her teacher, who has taught her all she knows. Hehr was also a pupil of Miss Barkley for eighteen months. ==== KY-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List ==== ======================================================== Join The Registry: http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/ ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237