Early Newspaper News
Campbell County, Kentucky
Frankfort Argus, Wednesday, 28 May 1823, page 3
CAMPBELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-James Taylor, Complainant vs. Joel Hill and others, Defendants.
THE defendants in the above cause will take notice, that I shall take the depositions of Samuel Winston and others on the 26th July next, to be read as evidence in the above case. JAMES TAYLOR, May 24, 1823.
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Frankfort Argus, Wednesday, 26 May 1824, page 3
On Thursday evening last, Mr. James Taylor Jr. of Newport married Miss Susan Barry, daughter of William T Barry of this place.
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Commentator (Frankfort Ky) Saturday, 19 August 1826, page 3
Campbell County-Seat of Justice. At the late election a vote was taken upon the location of the Seat of Justice in this county and presented the following result: For Newport 651; For Visala 554; For Southgate 37; For Covington 1.
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Commentator (Frankfort Ky) Saturday, 15 December 1827, page 5
At a large and very respectable meeting of
citizens of Campbell county, to the administration of the General Government, at
Col David Perry's Hotel, in Newport Ky. on Saturday, December 1st, 1827, Gen
James Taylor was called to the chair and Thomas Spotswood Hinde chosen
Secretary. On motion of Mr. Alfred Sanford,
Resolved that Mr. Richard Southgate, Dr. Ben F Bedinger and Mr. Dan Mayo, be
appointed a committee to draft resolutions to be submitted tothis meeting for
their consideration. On motion, ordered that Mr. Alfred Sandford be added to
said Committee.
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Commentator (Frankfort Ky) Saturday, 12 January 1828, page 2
From a state meeting: On motion of Mr. Gaines, the committee of ways and means were instructed to enquire into the expediency of raising a sum of money to loan, to build a bridge across the Ohio, from Newport to Cincinnati.
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Frankfort Argus, Wednesday, 13 January 1830 page 2
Friday, Jan 8: Bills passed: Requiring Salt Works to be enclosed for the benefit of the heirs of Stephen Thompson Mason; to incorporate a company to erect a bridge across Licking between Newport and Covington.
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Frankfort Argus, Wednesday, 27 April 1831, page 2
Trustees of Newport vs. James Taylor-a ferry case from Campbell; set for trial on the 29th of this month.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 14 March 1850, page 3
WANTS A SITUATION, as overseer or manager on a farm, a person
much experience in agriculture in Ireland, has a knowledge of stock, etc. Refer
to Rev C Page, Newport Ky. John F Dair & Co, Cincinnati.
INFORMATION WANTED of John Thompson, of any branch of the family who left Queens county, Ireland, 20 years ago for Price Edward's Island and no supposed to be in the State of Ohio. Any information will be thankfully received by the advertiser. JOHN GREHAM, Newport Post Office, Ky.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 23 May 1850, page 4
The citizens of Cincinnati are deeply interested in the prosperity of their neighbor over the river: for, both Covington and Newport are suburbs of Cincinnati.
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Presbyterian of the West, Thursday, 29 August 1850, page 4
J O Sawyer, Architect and Builder Office in Bromwell's Building, corner of Vine and 4th streets, Cincinnati. References-Capt. N C McCrea, Newport Ky.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 5 September 1850, page 4
FIRE ALARM-The alarm of fire on Wednesday evening was caused by the burning of a small house in Newport.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 19 September 1850, page 1
In 1840 the county of Campbell Ky. contained 5214 inhabitants and the town of Newport, opposite Cincinnati about 1500. Now Newport alone contains 6200!
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Western Christian Advocate, Wednesday, 2 October 1850, page 3
Ohio Conference Assignments: Newport and Covington-Frederick Schimmelpfenning
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 3 October 1850, page 1
Our friends of the Journal and of the Eagle, are assured that in speaking of the population and business of Newport and Covington, we were not conscious of displaying any "spirit of disparagement" towards Maysville or Louisville. We admit that the last named cities are flourishing, that they exhibit in many things a commendable industry, energy and spirit, which we hope may never grow less. We thought that Newport and Covington were not so insignificant as to be overlooked by the people of their own state.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 24 Oct 1850, page 2
J E Jones, of Newport Ky. vestings, cravats, and handkerchiefs, very credible.
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Cincinnati Gazette, Thursday, 5 December 1850, page 3
At Newport Ky. on the 28th November, Thomas H Bryan, Esq. of Cincinnati O. married Miss Jennie Byrd Page, of the former city, on the 29th November by Rev C H Page.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 12 December 1850, page 4
A few days since two men were arrested in Newport of charge of passing spurious notes on the Bank of Wheeling. They were committed to jail to await as examination. One of them is or has been a pilot on the Wabash river, but we could not learn the names of the parties.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 3 July 1851, page 3
On Monday morning, June 30th, in Newport Ky. by the Rev Mr. Merritt married Mr. George Bewley of Cincinnati to Miss Mary Ann Carroll.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 9 October 1851, page 4
The recent ordinance passed by the City Council of Newport regulating the rates of ferriage between Newport and Cincinnati, differs but little from the one adopted on this side of the river. The only differences are that our rates for beef are two cents per head, that of Newport, five cents, hogs, by out ordinance, are charged three quarters of a cent, and the Newport ordinance specifies one cent per head as the rate.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 20 November 1851, page 4
Persons crossing on the Newport Ferry are now charged five cents from this side and only one cent from the other.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 4 December 1851, page 4
A flat boat, loaded with coal, while being made fast on Tuesday to the wharf above the Newport Ferry Landing, swung around and striking some timber, knocked a large hole in her side, below water line. The steamer Champion was called and taking the coal boat in tow, attempted to take her across the river. The load, however, gained so fast that before reaching the middle of the stream, she sank.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 1 January 1852, page 3
The river still continues covered with ice, but in such soft and small masses that it no longer forms a serious obstacle to navigation. There were several steamboat arrivals and departures yesterday. At 4 pm the mail boat Gen Pike left for Louisville with considerable freight and a large number of passengers. The Newport ferries resumed operations as will the Covington ferries today.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 15 January 1852, page 1
We find the following communication from W Perry, Esq. in a late Cincinnati paper: Cincinnati in 1805. I believe Judge McLean was going to school in Newport Ky. at that time.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 4 March 1852, page 3
On Monday evening, a reporter, originating from some frivolous cause, took placer between two shoemakers in Newport, names James Lowry and John M Orum, in the course of which the former was severally cut in the face and arms and finally stabbed in the left shoulder, causing a dangerous wound. Orum was arrested and after an examination before Esq. Peckert, held to bail in the sum of $100 to answer at court.
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Organ of the Temperance Reform, Friday, 19 March 1852, page 4
At 8 o'clock last evening the members of the Brewers Union, composed of all the master brewers in Covington, Newport, and this city sat down to a sumptous supper at the Arcade house. It was in celebration of the first anniversary of the organization of their association.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 22 April 1852, page 3
Thursday, 15th April 1852, married by the Rev Mr. Linn, Mr. James H Tschudy, of Baltimore Md. to Miss Martha A Walker of Newport Ky.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 29 April 1852, page 3
Arrest and Trial of Counterfeiters-Seven persons named R D Baxter (Capt) A Baxter, Horace Shirley, B A Stedman, Bohan Day, William Adams and Charles Beverly were examined before Mayor DeCourcey of Newport, yesterday on charge of passing counterfeit $2's on the State of Bank of Ohio, on sundry persons.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 13 May 1852, page 4
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE-Two lots in the city of Newport Ky. situated on the bank of the river near the Cotton Mill. Apply at the Lafayette Bank.
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Catholic Telegraph, Sunday, 30 May 1852, page 3
T O'SHAUGHNESSY & CO, Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Agents for Eagle Cotton Mills, Newport Ky.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 22 July 1852, page 2
BRIDGE OVER LICKING-We learn from the Covington Fountain that the stock for a bridge over the Licking river, between Newport and Covington has all been taken by the cities of Newport and Covington.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 30 September 1852, page 3
We were shown yesterday at Seward, Gassaway & Co Saw Mill, Newport, an oaken log which bore the marks of having been cut, perhaps sixty years ago by axe, and a piece say 12 by 9 inches hewed out. This space has been filled up neatly by the after growth of the tree.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 7 October 1852, page 2
The reception of Gen Scott, yesterday was the grandest affair which has been witnessed in Cincinnati for many a day. The scene which presented itself as the steamboats moved up the river, in front of the landing, was the most exciting we have ever witnessed. On the Kentucky side, large numbers of our Newport and Covington friends assembled upon the bank of the river.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 6 January 1853, page 2
A strong delegation has been sent from Newport to Louisville, to secure the location of the proposed Railway from that city from Eminence on the Frankfort road, crossing the Licking about three miles above its mouth, and passing through Newport to a point on the Ohio, opposite the station of the Little Miami raod, above the mouth of Deer Creek.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 17 February 1853, page 3
COUNTERFEITER ARRESTED-Yesterday morning several officers in Newport Ky. succeeded in arresting a man named James Dickey, on suspicion of being engaged in uttering, publishing and passing counterfeit money. He had not been in custody long before it was ascertained that he had passed several counterfeit bills in this city, knowing them to be such. Officer Marshal from this city, went over the river, arrested and brought him to this city.
Yesterday afternoon he had a bearing before the Mayor. The evidence was so strong against him that he was required to give $500 bail to answer, in default of which he was committed.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 31 March 1853, page 3
William F Corning, situated near Newport on Monday last, on stealing a horse from Clermont county, met before Judge Boyd Wednesday, on an writ of habeas corpus; the evidence strong against him, the Judge sent him back to Jail to await a requisition from before this State.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 5 May 1853, page 3
Several boys who were seated on the side of a coal boat, lying on the river bank, near the Newport Ferry landing, were seriously injured on Sunday evening, by the giving way of the side of the boat. They were buried by the coal and had they not been extricated by some persons who happened to be near, the accident might have been attended with fatal results. Two of the boys who received the severest injuries, live in Newport.
Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 5 May 1853, page 2
George Coy, former Marshal of Newport Ky. and George Horsfall, arrived yesterday from San Francisco, being less than four weeks on the journey.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 16 June 1853, page 3
We are informed by Mr. Gray, the Contractor of the Suspension Bridge between Covington and Newport, that the work is now progressing fast and will probably be completed by the middle of November next.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 30 June 1853, page 2
Among our news items yesterday was an account of the arrest of "T Craig" at Newport Ky. for forgery. This is undoubtedly Toliver Craig, who has been forging titles to hundreds of tracts of land in Illinois and Missouri.
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Organ of the Temperance Reform, Friday, 25 November 1853, page 9
On Thursday evening last, an affray of a serious character took place between two well known citizens of Newport, Major Harris and Robert B McCracken. Meeting at a coffee house in that place, Harris, without provocation, assaulted McCracken, with pistol in hand, threatening to "scatter his brains upon the sidewalk". The latter, believing his life to be in danger, rushed upon the former and felled him to the ground. While down, Harris fired two shots at McCracken, who in turn, administered to the fallen individual a severe kicking. The parties were arrested and taken before the Mayor, where McCracken was acquitted, though Harris will be arraigned on shooting with intent to kill, if that that time he is able to appear, he being so seriously injured as to be confined to his bed.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 9 March 1854, page 3
On last Tuesday, a party of Irishmen, very much excited with liquor, crossed on Capt. Air's ferry boat to Newport; from the boat on that side, one of them fell into the river and was drowned. Search has been diligently made for the body since, but it has not been found. Yesterday several shots were fired from the heavy ordinance at Newport Barracks, with the expectation of raising the body, but without success.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 14 September 1854, page 2
MAJOR HELM-This gentleman, whose home is in Newport Ky. received from General Pierce the appointment of Consul to St Thomas, whose office the Major has filled for upwards of a year in a manner highly honorable to himself and the country whose representative he is. He is now on a visit to his native Sate, and on Friday last a number of his personal friends, embracing gentlemen of both political parties, gave him a fine entertainment at the Spencer House.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 28 September 1854, page 3
The wife of Patrick McCrail, of Mayo street, Newport Ky. was bruised over one of her eyes, her neck received a severe contusion also her back. Mrs. McCrail was with her husband returning from Indiana. She was kindly cared for in the hospital shanty of an Hibernian, named Dennis Wood living nearby.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 8 March 1855, page 3
An affray took place in Newport night before last, in which A Sanders was cut in the abdomen by Samuel Laughlin. Sanders is not expected to recover. Laughlin is lying in jail awaiting an examination.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 31 May 1855, page 3
At Newport Ky. on the 29th inst. Dr. J C Blackburn, of Cincinnati married to Miss Frances Davey of Newport by the Rev Mr. Lenr.
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Star in the West, Saturday, 14 July 1855, page 5
Mr. Culbertson, residing near Newport, realized $3300 from thirteen acres planted with strawberry vines. His neighbor John Horner, realized $537 from two acres.
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Dollar Weekly Times, Thursday, 19 July 1855, page 3
On Monday afternoon, July 9th 1855, at half past five o'clock, after a short illness, Robert G Armstrong died at his residence in Newport Kentucky.
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Dollar Weekly Times, Thursday, 26 July 1855, page 3
On the 19th inst. by Rev Mr. Tower, John H Green of Cincinnati, married Miss Amanda G Walker of Newport Ky.
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Dollar Weekly Times, Thursday, 2 August 1855, page 3
At Newport Ky. on Tuesday, July 24th, by the Rev Mr. Spraul, George P Webster Esq. married Miss Agnes M, youngest daughter of I T Hayman, all of Newport.
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Dollar Weekly Times, Thursday, 3 Jan 1856, page 3
In Newport Ky. at 6 o'clock on Wednesday morning, Dec 26th, by Rev Edwin Black, Lee Roy Hawthorne of Cincinnati married Miss J Lov Smith, of Newport.
On Tuesday morning, December 25th, at the residence of R A Morton, Esq. in Mill Creek Township, Hamilton county, Ohio, by Elder William P Statton, Mr. John Mohler, married Miss Catherine F Surran, both of Newport Ky.
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Dollar Weekly Times, Thursday, 10 January 1856, page 3
STRAYED OR STOLEN from the subscriber, one mile from Newport Ky. a bright sorrel Horse, seven years old next spring; a small white streak down his face; works well; collar marks on him; had a cracked heel. Any person finding said horse and delivering him or rescuing him so I can get him, shall be liberally rewarded. W B Kavanaugh
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 21 February 1856, page 3
Riot in Newport-Alf Burnet, in accordance with an invitation he had received from some friends, went over to Newport last evening to deliver one of his humorous lectures which he has been delivering in different places this winter. Before he reached the hall, he was met by a large rabble, separated from his wife and ordered to recross the river. He informed the crowed that he had no intention of speaking a word on the slavery question, but the crowd continued their threats, cried for tar and feathers and demanded Mr. Burnett's immediate return. He was escorted to the river by a large groups of boys. Why Alf Burnett should be selected we do not know.
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Dollar Weekly Times, Thursday, 27 March 1856, page 3
On Tuesday evening, March 18th, at Newport Ky. by the Rev Mr. Linn, Mr. James P Foster, of Cincinnati, married Miss Mary J Brown of Newport Ky.
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Dollar Weekly Times, Thursday, 6 November 1856, page 3
On October 7th, at the residence of John Dotwiler, Esq. in Van Huren county Iowa, by the Rev Mitton Sutton, John L Walker of Newport Ky. married Miss M Frank? Daywiler, formerly of Muskingum county Ohio.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 21 November 1856, page 3
TWO BRICK HOUSES in Newport Ky. without any reserve, will be sold at auction on Tuesday afternoon, Nov 25th at half past three pm on the premises, two brick houses and lots in Newport Ky. corner of Columbia and Southgate streets. The lots are 44 feet front, on Columbia street, by about 67 feet deep. Terms of sale one-third cash, balance in one and two years, with 6 per cent interest, secured by mortgage on the property. Title indisputable and sale positively without reserve. JACOB GRAFF, Auct.
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Journal and Messenger, Friday, 3 April 1857, page 2
Several baptisms took place in the river on last Sabbath at Newport. Hundreds of spectators witnessed the solemn ordinance.
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Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Thursday, 7 May 1857, page 3
A couple who had run away from Ohio to get married, were united at Barlow's Hotel in Newport on Monday evening. The gallant Captain Air gave away the bride. The "boys" celebrated the occasion by a concert of horns, bells and tin pans. The happy pair were Mr. G W Broadwell of Athens county and Miss Sarah Peel, daughter of Mr. William Peel of Madison county.
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Dollar Weekly Times, Thursday, 7 May 1857, page 3
A German tailor named Michael Weaser attempted to throw himself into the river from one of the Newport ferry boats, a few days since. He was prevented by some of the hands of the boat.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 30 June 1857, page 2
Dr. J R Whittemore, of Newport, is announced as the Independent Republican candidate for Congress in the Tenth Congressional District of Kentucky. Dr. W was formerly editor of a Democratic newspaper and is reported to be a man of excellent abilities and of find character. The Americans have not nominated. It is not likely that the Doctor will succeed before the people in securing a seat in Congress in this contest, but he will no doubt concentrate the Republican strength of that District.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 1 July 1857, page 2
The Union Club of Cricketers have selected a lot at the head of York street, in Newport for their future play ground.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 27 January 1858, page 2
George Williams, arrested on the charge of having passed counterfeit money, was held to bail yesterday in $1500 by US Commissioner Newball, to appear for examination on Friday afternoon and was committed in default. Newport officers are likewise desirous to get hold of the gentleman, and have been striving to get a requisition for him from the Governor.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 15 February 1858, page 3
FOR RENT-A house, five rooms, with good ceiling and cistern; a good stable, smoke and other out houses with 9? acres of land, all under good cultivation four miles back of Newport Ky. on Licking river. Inquire Mr. Otten Grolery's store in Newport Ky.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 31 March 1858, page 2
A German in Wolff's foundry in Newport had three fingers severed from one of his hands Monday afternoon, by the massive shears used in such establishments for clipping iron.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 7 April 1858, page 2
In Newport Ky. April 6th, Mr. John S Patterson, clerk of the steamer Tecumseh, married Miss Virginia Winters, both of that city.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 15 April 1858, page 2
In Newport, April 13th by Rev Mr. Andrews, Capt. Edward Air of the Fifth Street Ferry married Miss M J Trahune all of Campbell County Ky. The Captain has again exhibited the excellent sense which characterizes all of the name. he knew it was "not good for man to be alone," and so committed himself to the tide of matrimony.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Sunday, 25 April 1858, page 2
The Newport City Council have accepted a proposition to purchase an addition of four acres to the Cemetery ground at $350 per acre payable in eight years.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 28 April 1858, page 2
The Chief of Police received a telegraphic dispatch from Frankfort Ky. yesterday, notifying him of the escape from the penitentiary in that city, of George Williams, the Newport counterfeiter and another named Nichols.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 13 May 1858, page 1
A Mrs. Tucker and her two children, who reside on Saratoga street, Newport, were prostrated by sickness Monday night. It is supposed they were poisoned but by what means has not transpired. One of the children visited a neighbor after eating and being absent longer that usual search was made for him and he was found very sick in a stable near home. Remedies were promptly administered by a physician and the patients are recovering.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 29 May 1858, page 2
The Newport City Council has passed an
ordinance investing two citizens in each ward with police powers at fires. The
officers appointed are as follows:
First Ward-Charles P Buchanan and P H Wilson
Second Ward-J W Swan and R Todd
Third Ward-J Stricker and R Howitt
Fourth Ward-X Sine and W E Ladd
Fifth Ward-G B Holmes and R Snodgrass
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 8 June 1858, page 4
ELLEN SHIELDS-Information is requested of a young person named Ellen Shields. She was living in Newport Ky. in the fall of 1855. Any person capable of giving such will confer a favor on her sister. WINNY SHIELDS, St Louis Mo.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 8 July 1858, page 2
On Wednesday evening, July 7th, Mr. Grayton M Wharton married Miss Anna Spinks, both of Newport Ky. by Rev Mr. Drescoll.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 20 July 1858, page 2
The residence of Mr. Andrew Lytle, on Cataract street, Newport, was entered during Sunday night and robbed of a quantity of wearing apparel and other valuables. He was robbed of about $150 worth of clothing and other articles. The burglars entered the front door by means of "outsiders." Mr. Lytle and family had just provided new apparel preparatory to a trip Eastward.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 22 July 1858, page 2
The residence of Mr. D H Simmons, in Newport was robbed Monday night of $60 in cash. The house of Mr. Marmder, a collector was likewise entered and robbed of $12.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 26 July 1858, page 1
A man named George McNulty of Newport, was arrested on Saturday upon a charge of stealing some $700 or $800 from his wife, an industrious and amiable woman, and lodge in the Hammond street Station. He had taken the money some days before and left his house, but the Marshal of Newport having heard of the occurrence saw him yesterday and took him into custody.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 4 August 1858, page 2
On Tuesday morning, August 2d, Mr. Samuel Woods married Miss Melissa Clemmans, all of Newport Ky. by Rev Mr. Stilwell.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 6 August 1858, page 6
The house of Mr. Bowen, on Taylor's creek, near Newport, was robbed night before last of $30 of wearing apparel. The robbers also carried off a breakfast table.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 14 August 1858, page 3
A man named Donnelly was yesterday tried at the Circuit Court of Campbell County, Kentucky, held at Newport, upon a charge of forgery and upon conviction sentenced to two years imprisonment in the penitentiary.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 16 August 1858, page 6
On Friday afternoon a daring thief entered the premises of Mr. Pierce, living a few miles back of Newport, and while the old gentleman was dosing in the yard, bridled a valuable mare and rode her away. He requested the lad, who witnessed the operation, to tell his father that he had only taken the animal to market.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 19 August 1858, page 8
Capt. George Washington, late clerk of the Delta, is very ill again in Newport.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 30 August 1858, page 2
A bold attempt was made early on Saturday morning to rob the premises of a baker named Hacker, who carries on business at the corner of Saratoga and Madison streets, in Newport. Before he had arisen, he heard a loud knocking at the door and going to the window, he saw a man who demanded to be supplied with some bread. He opened the door and the ruffian made a blow at his head with a bludgeon. Hacker dodged it and seized a large knife which lay upon a table. At the same moment his wife descended the stairs with a pistol in her hand, when the robber made off.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 18 October 1858, page 2
A party of men while carousing in a public house on the Alexandria road, about two miles back of Newport Ky. on Saturday morning, got into a quarrel and fight, in which one of the number, David Crane, was shot in the abdomen. Several of the party were more or less injured, but the wound inflicted upon Crane is deemed serious.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 10 November 1858, page 2
On the 8th, at the residence of the bride, Mr. John Allcoy of Covington, married Miss Callie Wolf of Newport Ky. by the Rev Mr. Spravill.
In Newport at 5 AM, Nov 9th, Alfred Gaither, infant son of Theodore and the late Julia Chamberlin, died, aged seven months and eighteen days.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 24 November 1858, page 2
Thomas Halpin, 60 years of age, residing in Campbell County, Ky. six or seven miles back of Newport, attempted to put an end to his existence yesterday. He has been laboring under derangement imagining his wife wanted to leave him. By some method he obtained a loaded pistol, which he placed to his head and fired. The ball glanced downward and entered the fleshy part of his neck doing no further damage.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 30 November 1858, page 2
The gale of wind which passed over this section of country Saturday night, blew down a partially constructed bagging and oakum mill, in the lower part of Newport, on the bank of the Licking River. It belonged to Mansley & Smith and the damage was about $500.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 11 December 1858, page 1
Whisky has long been a favorite beverage with the good people of Newport, but they are now talking a little about mixing it with water. John Jeffrey, Esq. Civil Engineer made a report to the Newport Council showing how the city may be supplied with the desire element. He recommends the only available scheme; pumping of wqter from the Licking or Ohio rivers by steam engines. Four difference points in Newport are suggested, the expense being estimated as follows; For the First, $157,350; Second, $170,350; for the third, $195,100 and for the last $233,800. Mr. Jeffrey will take the contract with an addition of ten per cent over the above estimates.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 5 February 1859, page 2
On Wednesday, the 2d instant, Mr. R J Dalton married Miss Jessie M Coffin, by the Rev Mr. Butler at the residence of the bride's father, all of Newport, Ky.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 21 February 1859, page 2
Mr. John Shelvin married Mrs. Eliza Webb, at the residence of the bride in Newport, on the evening of the 14th, by the Rev Mr. Spruel.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 23 March 1859, page 2
Mr. And J Wilson married Miss Ellen Prather, of Newport on the 22d inst.
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Daily Press, Cincinnati, Friday, 24 June 1859, page 3
Out of forty-two streets in Newport, only five are paved entirely, eighteen are partially paved and three are in process of paving and grading, vis: John, Orchard and Brighton.
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Daily Press, Cincinnati, Tuesday, 28 June 1859, page 4
The new blasting furnace of the building for Messrs. Swift & Co. at the new Rolling Mill is progressing finely. It is the only one in the surrounding country, the nearest being situated in the Cumberland Valley. When completed it will be 45 feet high and 24 feet at its base, with a blasting power of about 160 tons per week. The total cost will be about $100,000.
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Penny Press, Cincinnati, Tuesday, 23 Aug 1859, page 4
On Friday evening last a couple of young men of our city entered a confectionary on the corner of Bellevue and Isabella streets, and made themselves free with the goods. Upon being caught by the owner, they assaulted him. The ring leader, named William Andrews, was arrested, but the other escaped. Andrews was tried before Mayor Hawkins, fined $30 and costs, in default of which he was committed to jail.
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Penny Press, Cincinnati, Monday, 29 August 1859, page 4
For some time, John Norton has made himself conspicuous by his noisy conduct, which has annoyed the people about the bridge, near were he resides. Saturday evening he was arrested and lodged in Jail, to await his trial before the Mayor. It is hoped this will have a salutary effect.
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Penny Press, Cincinnati, Saturday, 10 September 1859, page 4
Joanna Kerr has long entertained a dislike for a neighboring family named Keitzman, and vice versa. Some days ago Miss Kerr violated the peace by abusing Mrs. Keitzmann, who to be avenged, dressed herself in her husband's attire and assaulted her adversary, beating her severely. The Mayor imposed a fine of $2 upon the young lady and $10 upon the man and his his wife.
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Penny Press, Cincinnati, Monday, 26 September 1859, page 3
Dr. R S Spillman, of Newport, married Miss Sue E Blackwell of Covington, September 22 by Rev S Spillman, of Alexandria Ky.
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Penny Press, Wednesday, 26 October 1859, page 4
The stone foundation for the new Newport Jail has been completed and the walls will soon be erected. It will be large, commodious and capable of holding a great number of prisoners. Its walls and bars will be proof against the attempt of any prisoner, unless he be indeed a modern Jack Sheppard. At present our prisoners are all taken to Alexandria for safe keeping; causing both trouble and expense to the city and county.
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Penny Press, Wednesday, 9 November 1859, page 4
The proprietor of the Art Palace, which now lies at the foot of York street, Newport, has on board, as well as Photographs and Ambrotypes, a regular printing office. He gets his own bills and issues a tri-weekly journal entitled, "The Artist." He will remain with us for some time and invites our citizens to drop in and see him.
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Penny Press, Monday, 14 November 1859, page 4
The house of Mr. Simon Ross, near the corner of Madison and Saratoga streets, was struck by lightening on Saturday morning last, by which some of the walls and the chimney were knocked down. None of the inmates were injured.
We learn that Miles DeCourcey Esq. has resigned the office of Justice of the Peace for the city of Newport. His successor will be appointed by the Governor.
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Penny Press, Wednesday, 16 November 1859, page 4
Two men, named Reed and Foley, having become inspired by the spirits had two pitched battles, near the foot of York street, yesterday evening. They were both jailed.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 23 November 1859, page 2
Mrs. Lurley, an old lady from the country, on a visit to friends, fell in an epileptic fit last evening near the corner of East Row and Bellevue streets, Newport. She was kindly taken care of by some persons residing in the neighborhood, to whom she stated upon her recovery, that she has had 109 fits within the past five years.
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Penny Press, Thursday, 8 December 1859, page 4
Margaret Kelley, a vagrant, was fined $1 and cost by Mayor Hawkins yesterday morning. John McFadden was fined $3 and cost for a similar offense.
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Penny Press, Saturday, 17 December 1859, page 3
Mr. D K Innes, of Cincinnati, married Miss Ida Bindley of Branch Hill, Ohio, on Thursday, December 15 by Rev William Andrews, at the residence of Mr. Hiram Bindley, Newport Ky.
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Penny Press, Tuesday, 27 December 1859, page 3
On the 24th inst. at Plantagenet Hall, Newport Ky. the Lady of William J A Edgar, Esq. was the birth of a son and heir.
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Penny Press, Friday, 30 December 1859, page 3
Mr. Henry S Cosgrove of Fort Wayne Ind. married Miss Mary J Oliver, of Newport Ky. on the 27th inst. in Newport by the Rev William Andrews.
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Penny Press, Tuesday, 10 January 1860, page 2
POLICE COURT-Fred Boss, for a breach of the peace, was fined $10 and costs, by Mayor Hawkins yesterday. Timothy Ryan, Esq. was fined $4.90, yesterrday for the eighth time in three months for abusing his family.
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Penny Press, Saturday, 14 January 1860, page 3
Mr. Lyman Perin, of Cincinnati, married Miss M Elizabeth Buchanan, daughter of Henry Buchanan in St Paul Church, Newport Ky. by the Rev Mr. Jeffries officiating on Thursday, January 12. They took passage on the Telegraph No 3 for Louisville at 12 PM.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 17 January 1860, page 2
D F North married Miss Mary E Winter, on the 16th inst. at the residence of the bride's father, near Newport Ky. by the Rev L Reeves.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 18 January 1860, page 2
William Dockson was arraigned before Squire Hallam yesterday for carrying concealed weapons and held to bail in 4100 to answer at the next term of the Circuit Court. Col. Hayman became his security.
Adam Sanderson was fined 410 and costs by the Mayor yesterday for striking Maria Van Buren McGinnis, with his fist.
The golden wedding of Aaron Marsh, one of our old citizens residing on George street, was celebrated on Thursday last when the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered around the parental hearthstone.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 20 January 1860, page 5
Captain Mead, Chairman of the Relief Committee, distributed during the two weeks ending yesterday, $49.50 or its equivalent in groceries and 312 bushels of coal to the poor of the city.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 8 February 1860, page 2
Mr. Charles P Howell of Maysville Ky. married Miss Lou Lemonde, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Lemonde of Newport, on Wednesday morning, Feb 1st, in Newport by Elder S C Perris.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 16 February 1860, page 2
Yesterday, as John Hupps, a teamster in the employ of Livsey & Conlan, was jumping from his wagon on the ferry boat, he fractured one of his ankles and otherwise injured himself. He was taken to his home on the bank of the Licking, where he wounds were dressed by Dr. Gunckle.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 17 February 1860, page 2
In the case of Ann Gill vs. the city of Newport, a verdict of $50 was rendered for the plaintiff for damages to her property on Saratoga street, resulting from defective gutter and sidewalk.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 18 February 1860, page 2
The Grand Jury found true bills against George Sayer, William Robinson and John Cooper, charged with grand larceny and against Austin T Earl and Barry Taylor for carrying concealed weapons. John Hare, who was fined $60 for keeping a tipling house, had his fine remitted by the Governor and released from custody.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 5 March 1860, page 2
Mr. Taylor H Berry of Newport Ky. married Sarah M, eldest daughter of Rev Samuel Lynn, of Jerseyville Ill. on Thursday, the 1st inst. by Rev S R Wilson, DD of Cincinnati, in Jerseyville.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Tuesday, 24 April 1860, page 4
A carpenter named Jordan Noe, in the employ of P H Wilson, yesterday fell from the third story of a new building on Saratoga street, fracturing three of his ribs.
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Cincinnati Daily Express, Thursday, 26 April 1860, page 4
A man named Daniel Pierce, who resides on Monmouth street, Newport, was arrested yesterday on the Licking Bridge, by officers Horsfal and Butts, and lodged in jail on a charge of swindling Fenton & Bros. of Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 4 May 1860, page 2
Joseph Solman, elected Jailor in March 1859, for one year, refused to yield his office to his successor Jonathan Horsfal, elected March last for one year, whereupon the Newport City Council passed an ordinance making it a penal office punishable by a fine not less than $5 and not more than $15 for every twenty-four hours the contending jailor refused to yield the jail keys.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Thursday, 10 May 1860, page 4
Some time since we noticed the fact that a house of ill fame, on Orchard street, Newport, kept by a woman named Wiltsee, was nearly destroyed by the people in the vicinity and that the keeper herself was fined and committed to jail. After her release she returned to her old quarters and persisted in insulting the neighborhood, by her outrages upon propriety and morality, until night before last, when the citizens determined to complete the work which had been begun and entirely demolished the tenement.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Saturday, 26 May 1860, page 3
On Wednesday, May 23 in Jefferson Co Oh, Mr. Ben F Davidson, of Newport Ky. married Miss Nettie McCoy of the former place, by Rev J F Nessly.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 9 June 1860, page 2
Mrs. Moody, of Newport, wife of Mr. Moody, the druggist, whose place of business in in this city, was very badly hurt yesterday by a runaway horse in front of the Court House. She was carried into the room of Mr. Thompson, engineer of the Court House where she remained insensible for a long time. When she revived somewhat she was conveyed home. Her body was badly confused and one little finger dislocated but no bones were broken.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Monday, 11 June 1860, page 3
Mr. James E Conway married Miss Carrie E Everett, both of Dundas C. W. at Newport Ky. Thursday, June 7 by the Rev O H Miller.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Tuesday, 12 June 1860, page 4
Two rowdies, William Girty and Emanuel Atkins, were arranged before Mayor Hawkins yesterday and the former fined $30 and costs, and the latter $10 and costs.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 12 September 1860, page 2
Mr. Thomas O Kaylor married Miss Sarah Croven, both of Baltimore Md. in Newport Ky. on the 11th inst. by the Rev H P Jeffries of Newport Ky.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 23 November 1860, page 2
Mr. Jonathan L Brau of Newport Ky. married Miss Kate Koehl of Cincinnati, on Thursday, 22nd by Rev A Kroolt.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Thursday, 27 December 1860, page 4
It has been reported to the officers of Newport that smallpox was prevailing in some of the wards. the attendant physicians state that George Tavnor is confined with it at his residence, corner of Ann and Ringgold streets and that a child of A Dunn is in the same condition at his house on Saratoga street. The sidewalks on those streets have been blockaded by the city authorities.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Tuesday, 1 January 1861, page 4
W H Bennett and Edward Marianni will this morning be sworn in as Marshal and Deputy Marshal of Newport by the Mayor.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Thursday, 10 January 1861, page 3
On Tuesday last, the Clay Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Newport, had an election for Directors, which resulted as follows. Messrs. John T Maphet, T W Gideon, T L Jones, W Robson, Peter Constans, Robert Air, O Wolf and J Cline. The newly elected Directors will at their next meeting, elect officers for the ensuing year.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Friday, 8 March 1861, page 2
Mr. Henry L Taliaferro, of Newport Ky. married Miss Mary Smith, of Independence Mo. on March 6 at the residence of J O Hinde, Esq. Campbell County Ky. by Rev J W Cunningham.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Saturday, 23 March 1861, page 3
Mr. John Smith, a professional gardener married Mrs. Sarah Smith, both of Newport Ky on Wednesday, March 20.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Tuesday, 9 April 1861, page 3
Edward M Bradley, of Newport Ky. married Miss Elizabeth Howe, formerly of Maysville Ky. in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, March 28.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Wednesday, 8 May 1861, page 3
Two boys named Henry Hayman and John Braus, of respectable parents were before Mayor Hawkins for causing a nuisance in the market house. They were fined $3 each and costs.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 14 May 1861, page 2
Alex McDonald, a resident of Newport, was rescued from drowning in the Licking river, near its mouth by one of the Citizens Guard, who heard his cries for help. McDonald had been drinking and was attempting to cross the stream in a skiff, which upset and deposited its occupant in the water.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 22 June 1861, page 2
X Sine has been appointed City Clerk in stead of Charles Southgate, who has resigned. We desire in this connection to express the hope that the new City Clerk will not throw any more difficulties in the way of reporters in their efforts to supply the public with intelligence, as his predecessor set a very unpopular example in that respect.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 16 August 1861, page 2
Jonathan Fish was severely injured yesterday in Newport by the accidental discharge of a gun loaded with buck shot, which entered his face and neck. Two carpenters, Jonathan Piper and T Miller, fell from a scaffold in Alexandria yesterday. Thomas Malley, a lad about ten years old, was kicked by a horse at the same place and severely injured. Col. Thomas L Jones has returned to Newport from a visit to his native place, Charlestown S C. The Circuit Court has adjourned until Tuesday next, when the duel case of Heffren and Moody is set for trial.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, 17 August 1861, page 3
At the meeting of Council on Thursday night last, James Stone was appointed Collector to collect delinquent taxes.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Sunday, 1 September 1861, page 3
Yesterday morning before five am, the inhabitants of this city, as well as of Covington and Newport, were startled by a violent shock, which brought home the conviction that it was a veritable earthquake and a pretty sharp one at that.
Cincinnati Daily Press, Sunday, 1 September 1861, page 3
Dr. Richard Gray, son of the officiating minister, married Miss Amanda C Arthur, daughter of R P H Arthur, Esq. in Newport Ky. on the morning of the 31st inst. by the Rev R Gray, pastor of Christ's Church, Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, 6 September 1861, page 2
Mr. Nathaniel H Jepson, of Steubenville Ohio, married Miss Elizabeth M Black, of Newport, on Thursday morning, February 5, at the residence of Captain Samuel Black, in Newport, by Rev J M Worrall of Covington.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 6 September 1861, page 3
Fifteen dollars and costs were recorded against Chris Callahan by the Mayor yesterday for beating his wife. Chris was sent to jail to break stone in default of payment.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Thursday, 12 September 1861, page 4
John Levi was yesterday fined $5 costs included by the Mayor for holding a musical concert and frolic at his house on York street, near Jefferson, Newport Sunday last.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Sunday, 15 September 1861, page 4
A small child named Fred Feik, near two years old, was thrown down and bitten by a hog yesterday. He was rescued his arm only being slightly torn.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 20 September 1861, page 2
Albert Helm, brother to H D Helm, Ex-sheriff and Charles Helm, Ex counsel to Havana, both of Newport, has been taken prisoner in Missouri while under arms against the Government and is now a prisoner of war in St Louis.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Monday, 7 October 1861, page 3
A well known citizen of Newport, residing on Mayo street, was startled early Sunday morning by unusual noises in front of his house. He proceeded to the door where he found a new born babe, carefully wrapped up in a basket. The new comer was placed in the hands of a poor woman in the vicinity, who has agreed to adopt the child.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Tuesday, 15 October 1861, page 3
Miss Bell, daughter of Capt. Sol Catterlin of Newport Ky. married Thomas S Flattery of Cincinnati, by Rev Dr. Thompson, in Cincinnati Oct 14.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 2 November 1861, page 2
The following resolution has been passed by City council, Newport: That the City Clerk be authorized to notify all persons who have purchased lost in the Newport Cemetery and have made no payments thereon, or but partial payments, that unless payments be made in full within three months from date, the Council will then proceed to have the bodies removed from said lots to the Public Burying Ground.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Friday, 8 November 1861, page 3
Mr. George W Vaughn married Ann Maria Garrison, both of Newport Ky. on Thursday evening Nov 7 by Rev H J Perry, Newport.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Friday, 22 November 1861, page 2
Mr. Albert Crutchfield, of Louisville, married Miss Hattie A Mayo in Newport Ky on the 21st inst. by the Rev Mr. Dinsmore.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Thursday, 2 January 1862, page 4
Miss Alice McClure, a young lady of Newport, who formerly contributed to our columns poetical effusions, was on Tuesday united in wedlock to G W Griffiths, Esq. a lawyer residing in Louisville. The ceremony was performed at the Burnet House, Cincinnati, whence the joyous couple proceeded on the customary wedding tour.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 16 April 1862, page 2
Mr. John S Wilkins married Miss Jane Filley, both of Newport Ky. on Sunday, April 13, 1862, at the residence of the brides brother in law, on Madison street, Newport, by the Rev Mr. Perry.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 6 May 1862, page 3
We learn that Henry Spilman has received the appointment of Deputy Sheriff of Campbell County, vice Moses Cook.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 7 May 1862, page 2
Quite a commotion has been excited among the citizens in Campbell county by the removal of Moses Cook Deputy Sheriff and the appointment of Henry Spilman to fill his place.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Saturday, 12 July 1862, page 3
Deeds conveying lots in the Newport Cemetery were executed to Ira Root, Catherine Wachtler, Thaddeus Wirthlin, J B Payne and George Summers.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Sunday, 27 July 1862, page 3
Among the aspirants to the office of Mayor of the city of Newport at the ensuing August election, is John T Maphet, one of the oldest and most respectable citizens of that place. In fact, Mr. Maphet in Newport is "native and to the manor born" and no man in that burg is more worthy of representing the citizens thereof as Mayor of that city.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Tuesday, 5 August 1862, page 3
Mr. Daniel Wolff was quite severely injured yesterday by the falling of a cistern in his rolling mill.
The Election: For Circuit Judge-Joseph Doniphan; Commonwealth Attorney-R B Carpenter; Circuit Court Clerk-G Artsman; County Judge-W J Berry; County Clerk-John J Thomas; Sheriff-James Rardin; County Assessor-John E Perry; County Surveyor-Asa Townley; Coroner-L M Eckert; Jailor-John Jones; Mayor-R B McCracken; City Marshal-William H Bennett.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Tuesday, 12 August 1862, page 2
Oliver W Root, Esq. a young lawyer of Newport, who has just been elected by the Union Party as County Attorney of Campbell County, was arrested on Saturday night and lodged in the Barracks on the charge of attempting to prevent enlistments.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 13 August 1862
Mr. Oliver W Root, who was arrested on Saturday charge with attempting to prevent enlistments at meeting at the Court House, was discharged from county. We learn that he will be arraigned before the Mayor on the charge of disorderly conduct.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Wednesday, 20 August 1862, page 3
Mary Secher, recently convicted in the Campbell Circuit Court of grand larceny, was escorted to the Penitentiary at Frankfort yesterday by Deputy Henry Spillman.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 15 September 1862, page 3
Provost Marshal H C Gassaway was removed from office on Saturday, by order of General Wright. Oliver W Root, County Attorney and H C Gassaway had a personal encounter on Saturday. Gassaway charged Root with being the cause of his removal from office. High words ensued and Root drew a pistol and fired at Gassaway, grazing the top of his head. William Lape took some part in the affair. All were arrested and Lape fined $5 by Mayor McCracken. Gassaway and Root will be examined by the mayor this morning.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 15 November 1862, page 2
Miss Rachel Band Sanderson, of Newport, married Mr. William Knowles of Cincinnati, Thursday evening, Nov 13th, at the residence of the bride's mother, Newport, by the Rev Mr. Perry.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 17 November 1862, page 6
WANTED-Information of Edward W Murphy, whose mother keeps a grocery at Pottsville Penn. and whose brother lives in Pittsburgh. He lives in Newport Ky. which place he left two years ago last August. Any information about him will be thankfully received by advising George Fealons, Esq. Newport Ky.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 18 November 1862, page 3
Auditor Ward has money for the following named persons received from the State Auditor: John Grossler, Newport; Mich Block, Newport; Andrew Gabsen, Alexandria.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 6 February 1863, page 2
Mr. Nathaniel H Jepson of Steubenville Ohio, married Miss Elizabeth M Black of Newport, in Newport on Thursday morning, February 5, at the residence of Captain Samuel Black by Rev J M Worrall of Covington.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 5 March 1863, page 2
George Reynolds married Mrs. A M Linet, both of Newport Ky. on the evening of the 2d instant.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 4 April 1863, page 2
Mr. G W Danes of Nebraska married Miss Hattie Reed of Newport Ky. at the residence of Mr. Caugh in Newport Ky by the Rev Mr. Walker.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 3 June 1863, page 2
Mr. Thomas Hewatson of Newport Ky. married Miss Margaret Von Segoern of Cincinnati on May 31, by the Rev William H Harrison.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 13 January 1864, page 3
A large number of persons were engaged yesterday in the fine recreation of skating. The ice on the Licking is very thick and in some places quite smooth. Among the skaters we observed several ladies of Newport. They appeared to enjoy the sport very highly.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 22 January 1864, page 2
SMALL POX-This dreadful disease has made its appearance in Newport. Every body who has not been vaccinated should attend to that important matter at once.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 29 January 1864, page 2
Oliver P Stokes, 13th US I married Miss Jennie Waterman, eldest daughter of Mrs. Mary S Wagner, late of Newport Ky. on November 23, 1864 at Providence R.I. by Rev A J Granger.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 9 May 1864, page 2
William H Bobson married Miss Martha A Prather, on Thursday, May 5 at the residence of the bride's parents in Newport Ky by Rev Mr. Walker.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 9 February 1864, page 2
The Grand Jury has reported the following indictments: Three against Peter Smith for selling liquor to minors: three against Frank Ziegler and three against Christian Rickets for the same offense; and one against J Caldwell for permitting a negro to sell liquor. The Grand Jury submitted the following report:
"The Grand Jury has examined the jail and I find it in good condition. The Clerk's office books, papers & etc are all right. The Courthouse need to be generally and thoroughly repaired and furnished with furniture. An old building on the Court house Square, called an engine house is a public nuisance and should be removed at once."
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 15 February 1864, page 3
A meeting was held at the Mayor's office on Saturday night for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Convention to be held in Louisville on the 24th inst. for the purpose of taking into consideration the improvement of the Ohio river. Mayor R B McCracken presided and Isaac Baughman acted as Secretary. On motion of Colonel J P Jackson, the following persons were appointed delegates: R B McCracken, M J King and John A Williamson. Alternates: C P Buchanan, Isaac Gough and William N Air.
A man named Orr, who resides about a mile from the city on the Alexandria Turnpike, near a place called "The Wells" attempted to commit suicide on Friday evening last by cutting this throat. He was partially deranged at this time, which caused him to commit the rash act. He was alive at last accounts, but there was not much hope of his recovery.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 23 February 1864, page 2
A boy named Timothy Grady was run over by the Lafayette hose carriage on Sunday afternoon, while going to the fire in Newport and badly hurt. The accident occurred at the eastern terminus of the Licking Suspension Bridge. The lad was conveyed to his home, corner of Sixth and Scott streets.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 2 March 1864, page 2
A man named John Roach, residing on Main Street between East Row and Kilgour street, Newport, was arrested yesterday on the charge of cutting his wife with a knife. The wound, which is a severe one was inflicted on the woman's hip.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 6 April 1864, page 2
Mr. James E Perry, Assessor, reports the population of the city of Newport at 10,500, which is an increase of about 500 since the year 1860.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 18 April 1864, page 2
The following General Committee has been appointed to co-operate with the La---- Respective Committee of the Refugee Relief Commission:
NEWPORT: Mrs. Dr. Shaler, Mrs. Park, Mrs. Julia Holmes, Mrs. William Air, Mrs. G A Ladd, Mrs. Donahoneer, Mrs. Murdock, Mrs. Dr. Andrews, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. John Richardson, Mrs. General Morgan L Smith, Mrs. Justice, Miss McGinnis, Mrs. Ira Root.
The Committee is requested to meet with the Executive Committee on Tuesday morning, April 19 at 10 o'clock at 178 Vine street, Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 19 April 1864, page 2
There seems to be no abatement of the small pox in Newport. Several cases of the dreadful disease proved fatal last week.
The rope makers and coal heavers of Newport and Covington are on a strike for higher wages. The former demand $2.50 per day.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 27 April 1864, page 2
We are informed that a man named Herman Thiele, who resided in Newport, is charged with stealing a large amount of stores from the Commissary Department in Cincinnati, where he has been employed as a clerk for some time past. A considerable quantity of the stores were sold to merchants in Newport. Thiele has escaped. the police are in pursuit of him.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 9 May 1864, page 2
On Thursday, May 4 at the residence of the bride's parents in Newport Ky. Mr. William H Bobson married Miss Martha A Prather, by Rev Mr. Walker.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 12 May 1864, page 1
A little girl, aged eight years, daughter of Herman Meyer, who resides on Columbia street, south of Mayo, was run over by a wagon yesterday and severely injured.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 13 July 1864, page 2
The Convention which met at Alexandria on Monday nominated George Coy of Newport, as the Union Candidate for Sheriff of Campbell County. The Convention was largely attended and the proceedings were harmonious.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 14 July 1864, page 2
John P Jackson of Newport, who was arrested two weeks ago on the charge of using abusive language toward Federal soldiers, has been released from confinement by order of General Burbridge.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 16 July 1864, page 2
At the last meeting of the School Board, William Hanns of Company H, 137th ONG was elected Superintendent of the Public Schools of Newport. Mr. H is a graduate of Woodward High School, Cincinnati. He is now serving in the ranks of Colonel Harris' regiment at Fort McHenry, Baltimore.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 5 August 1864, page 1
The Campbell Circuit Court is now in session here. The following citizens were sworn in Wednesday as Grand Jurors: George B Holmes, Foreman; Robert Todd, Henry Osterhaus, John Taylor, William Robson, F Immegart, B F Hill, James Lewis, T D Holmes, Henry Abbering, George Synder, Edward Hart, Lambert Day, Stephen L Massey, Frank Henglebrook and T H Berry.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 9 August 1864, page 3
At the late election in Campbell county, Robert Shaw, an avowed rebel sympathizer, was elected Justice of the Peace over Mr. Reed, the Union candidate. The latter did not receive a single vote. Shaw was arrested on a disloyalty a few days before the election and the copperheads ran him for office in order to throw their contempt and defiance of the Government and the military authorities. The Flagg Springs Precinct is one of the most disloyal in the state. We are informed that out of two hundred and seventy members of the Baptist Church in that district only four are n favor of the Union.