An artifact from a grim time: South Harrison student Frankie Harwood pictured to the left lifts a ball and chain used to bind slaves during the pre-Civil War period. The objects came from the Bethany area and is on display at the Harrison County Genealogical Society.Republican-Clipper photos Leading the assembly: Tristin Fouche, a descendant of slaves Edmond and Angeline Duson makes a spirited introduction to a panel discussion about the history of slavery in Bethany during an assembly at the South Harrison High School. Alyssa Ford, who organized the event applauds at the right end of the table.