Willisburg Tobacco and Crop Prosperity Report Amid Local Sales
The Willisburg community reports fine weather and busy farmers cutting tobacco and harvesting a strong corn crop. A street sale on the 19th is slated with stock and goods to be auctioned at 1 PM, G W Clark as auctioneer. Community updates cover visits, family happenings, and a serious note about a man named Vandivier, warned of severe action if he returns to his family's home after a violent history.
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Johin F. Reynolds
G. W. ‘Clark
Ed. Sutherland
Harrodsburg
Mayme Merritt
Sue Merritt
Luther Chestham
Louisville
G. W. Shirley
W. L. Jenkins
Lafe Harlow
Len Riley
D.C
Dewitt
H. Greenwood
Walter Wells Gibbs
Mackville
Sky
W. Shirley
Spritgfield
Vandivier
Barricaded home as Wan-was assault case rises
Barredstate Democrat Pete Wan faced assault charges after allegedly chasing his wife and son from their home with a pickaxe. He was tried before Judge Reach and released on a $2,000 bond to await Circuit Court. County officials and residents reported the incident as a troubling local matter with unclear further details.
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Pete Wan
Thoroughbred and mule prices in Washington county sales
J H Thurman buys two-year-old jack for 550 from Gibbs and Mackin and a two-year-old mage by Joel for 200 plus two mule colts for 190, winning first premiums at Lawrence and Springfield fairs. He sells a four-year-old walking horse for 125 and a mule colt for 35. Veatch buys three-year stallion Highland Star for 500. Major Dare yearling stallion bought for 255 from Gay Brothers.
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J. H. Thurman
Gibbs & Mackin
Washington County
Judge Thurman
W. S. Gibbs
Mage
Joel
Lawrence
Springfield
J. T. Veatch
Wilmore
Charles Blanton
Boston
Highland Star
Highland Denmark
Elia Douglas
St. Louis
Gibbs
Gay Brothers
Major Dare
The Double Murder at Elmville
Frankfort reports dated August 24 say county officers traced the blood evidence after the Elmville double murder to Cal Nee Ton, a suspect held in the county jail. A hunting dog led to a bush clue near the home and later to a grain shed with a used gun cleaner rag, signaling possible weapon ties. Police expected another arrest Thursday as the investigation continued.
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Frankfort
Smith
Elmville
Nick Carter
Cal Nee Ton
Result of a Feud in Kentucky Ends in Arrests
In Corinth Kentucky a long standing feud erupts as Louis Firstman shoots his brother and sister in law. Marshal Doevert arrested Reichmas at dawn while he fled, and the scene near the Steingtons Pike area is linked to prior family feuds.
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Louis Firstman
Corinth Ky
Reichmas
Marshal Doevert
Boune County
Retun
Retun, Farmer, Was Arrestor, While Aide Be Edde
Steingtons
Mommer
Sarah
Remon
Tas- Wareport
Mules for sale by estate administrator in 1905
As administratrix of the estate of David L. Payne I will sell at the sold Kote door in oe een of ely ton est Ee pair of well broken tired work mules. Sale on Saturday September 9 1905 about 2 o clock p m. Terms three months with approved security. Ludypa Payne Administratrix of D L Payne.
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David L. Payne
Ely
Ludypa Payne
D. L. Payne
Third Regiment in Fine Fettle at Paducah Dress Parade
In Paducah Kentucky on August 28 the Third regiment held a dress parade to the largest crowd ever at the base ball park. The review was flawless with each company greeted by cheering spectators. Rev Frank Thomas Owensboro led Sunday services and Gov Beckham conducted the final inspection of camps and equipment noting everything in order. Thousands visited the camp Sunday. A separate item reports James and Lewis aged 48 deaf mute of Letcher County were killed at the Louneey Creek Virginia mines in a peculiar accident caused by a fall from a bark piece on a mine incline.
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Paducah
Frank Thomas
Owensboro
Beckham
Aeeo
Mayking
James and
Lewis
Letcher County
James P. Lewis
Whitesburg
Looneey Creek
Eck
Paracamph Promises Quick Family Relief At Home
The advertisement touts Paracamph as a safe cooling external remedy for hurts aches and skin conditions suitable for all ages. It claims cures for rheumatism toothache bruises and rashes, promises no poisons or narcotics, offers a money back guarantee, and urges immediate purchase from the Paracamph Company Louisville.
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Facaniph Company
Louisetllp
Public Farm and Livestock Sale Near Springfield
On the above date at 10 o'clock I will offer 263 acres of farm land seven and one half miles from Springfield near pike with eight room dwelling, barn, water, and 20 acres bottom land. Also 12 head cattle and stock, hogs, sheep, horses, farming implements, grain, and furniture. Terms to be announced sale day. F M Shewaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Pike
F. M. Shewaker
Public Sale At My Farm Near Frederickstown and Springfield
Public sale set for Tuesday September 2 at my farm three miles from Frederickstown and seven miles from Springfield. Selling four or five head of young cattle two mare colts corn oats farming tools household goods and kitchen furniture. Terms under five dollars cash over five dollars six months credit with good security. Also farm stock water house and barn will be offered. if no sale farm may be rented. Prep M Hin.
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Frederickstown
Springfield
M. Hin
Bankruptcy Discharge Hearing Set in Thomas Mett Case
In the District Court of the United States a bankruptcy petition by Thomas Mett for discharge is set for September 9, 1905, in Louisville. The hearing will occur at 10 a.m. with notice to all creditors and interested parties via Springfield Sun. Judge Walter Evans presides. Clerk A. G. Rona records the seal date of July 6, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mett
Louisville
Springfield Sun
Walter Evans
Bayne
A. G. Rona
Call For Election In Washington County Kentucky 1905
The Washington County Fiscal Court on July 1905 orders an election at the next November poll to decide if livestock may roam on public highways in Hendren Precinct No 5. Voters will cast ballots in precinct five to determine if stock shall be allowed to run at large. Polls open for the election on the date of the regular November election.
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State OF Kentucky
Washington County
Jhhat
Sherif
Aisid
Oal Court
Tiyras
Fton
Ryko Croake
Agonizing Burns Healed by Hacklen’s Dam
Fragmentary text mentions Hacklen and Arnie prompt attention, healing burns and wounds. References to Rivenbark Jr. of Norfolk and C.J. Haydon appear in unclear phrases. The readable portion suggests medical treatment and relief but contains oblique personal names and disjointed statements.
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Hacklen
Damien
Rivenbark, Jr
Norfolk
Arnie
C.J. Haydon
Alleged Counterfeiter Arrested in Vallosta Georgia
Aug 28 J J Pur O a well known man was arrested by Deputy Marshal Goodwin Creed for making counterfeit four dollar gold pieces. The coin was said to be of alloy composition. The boat capsized at Asburg Aug 28 Blair P Jol of Brooklyn a former University of Kentucky student was driven here by the capsizing of a sail boat and his two companions arrested on a dupluty charge.
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Vallosta
J. J. Pur O
Goodwin Creed
Asburg
Blair P
St. Jol
Brooklyn
University of Kentucky
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