Museum Musings

* Log Cabin, Nov. 11, 1905 - “The Wiglesworth Bros., Co., Poindexter, Ky., Established 1856, Incorporated 1892 - This firm distills the famous ‘Old John Poindexter’ and ‘G. W. Taylor’ Bourbon and Rye whiskies. This distillery is one of the oldest in the state of Kentucky, and has been producing pure whiskey for the past 50 years at its present location. It has been run successfully since it was established in 1856, and has always made only pure old fashioned Bourbon and Rye whiskey. In distilling its brands, the Wiglesworth Brothers Company adheres to the old method of distillation, and the products have become famous throughout the United States. ‘Old John Poindexter’ and ‘G. W. Taylor’ are matured in ironclad warehouses constructed on the rack system, where the full benefit of light and air reaches each and every barrel.”

* Cynthiana Democrat, July 26, 1917 - “Mr. Alfred W. Hieatt, who is living at the Confederate Home at Peewee Valley, came in the last of the week for a visit to relatives and other friends in the Claysville neighborhood.”

* John Updike - “March - Some days are fair, and some are raw. The timid earth decides to thaw The mud smells happy on our shoes. We still wear mittens which we lose.”

* 1900 Business Directory - “Lodge 438 BPOE: A. S. Rice, Exalted Ruler; G. W. Rowland, E. Leading K; R. D. Berry, E. Lecturing K; H. C. Veach, E. Loyal K; L. S. Williams, Secretary; Otwell Frazer, Treasurer; T. E. King., Filer; R. J. Moore, Esquire; D. B. Shawhan, Inner Guard; R. L. Jameson, Chaplain; J. T. Hedges, Wm. Addams, J. E. Wells, Trustees. Meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 8 o’clock, Elks Room, Kehoe Building, Main Street.”

* Cynthiana Democrat, March 18, 1909 - “Fickle South Licking - In October 1908 only a few small puddles of water remained between the two bridges. At one time water was turned off at the residences. On Feb. 24, 1909, Cynthiana, due to swollen creeks and flooded river, was cut off to all points in the county except those served by railroad.”

* Bayard Taylor - “With rushing winds and gloomy skies the dark and stubborn winter dies: Far-off, unseen, spring faintly cries, Bidding her earliest child arise: March!”

* Cynthiana Democrat, March 10, 1932 - Great Depression - “Cynthiana Board of Education reduces salaries of all teachers and other employees of city school system.”

* 1942 - “If You - Don’t Know - Whose Signs - These Are - You Can’t Have - Driven Very Far - Burma Shave”

Have you, fine citizen of Cynthiana and Harrison County, visited the Cynthiana-Harrison County Museum? It’s open for you every Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.