Mysterious Madman Found in the Woods Near Nottingham
A man described as Nicholas Schreiber from Bavaria was found wandering in a wood near Mansfeld road, three miles from Nottingham, wearing only a night shirt. He claims to have arrived from Germany in March with about $50, robbed, and seeks passage to America. He is housed at Radcliffe asylum, recovering sanity, with no clothes recovered. Police investigate a mysterious two-man white-clad car sighting that briefly carried a figure in white, followed by erratic behavior.
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London
Mansfeld Road
Nottingham
Solution
Nicholas ‘Schreiber
United States
Jackson
Radcliffe-on-Trent
Laporte
Ind
Flaherty
Frank
George Place
Erie Road
WIFE AT PLOW ALLEGES CRUELTY AND FOULED PROCEEDINGS
Jane Cobb of Almond W. seeks a separation from her husband alleging cruelty and failed support since their 1898 marriage. She claims he hid cash from crops, spent it on himself, and threatened her, with recent incidents of choking kicks and a pitched fork threat before leaving the farm. She seeks a decree of separation and the return of her first husband’s name.
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Omaha
Neb
Jane Cobb
Almond W
the Twain
Gaalispey
Rainfall Causes Damage. Community Notes From Sharpsville
The report notes significant damage to corn and tobacco from last Sunday’s rainfall in Sharpsville. The piece lists numerous social visits and church events across Mount Freedom Seaville and surrounding towns, with residents attending dinners, services and gatherings. It also mentions Dr. John B. Yates planning to locate in Sharpsville and several local residents traveling for business or visiting relatives.
Desperate Kentucky Husband Seeks Missing Wife and Children
C L Howard of Bourbon county pleads to Lexington police after his wife leaves with their two children and a large sum of money. He reports a note mailed from Paris saying she will not return and claims a neighbor is involved. He vows vengeance on the suspected despoiler but wants custody of the children.
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Lexington
C. L. Howard
Middletown
Bourbon County
Paris
Howard
Robed in-law to adjust noose before Mathieu execution
Owensboro Kentucky July 7 Robert Mathieu the condemned killer of Miss Emma Watkins has asked his brother in law Sheriff Short to adjust the noose saying one will deal more tenderly than another. Short hastily says the execution will be conducted by deputies. Guards were appointed for the fall but rumors of an attack by Mathieu's relatives proved unfounded.
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Owensboro, Ky
Robert Mathieu
Emma Watkins
Short
Lagy
Eputies
Mathieu
Brooksville Notes on Rain and Farm Work
Brooksville reports plenty of rain and good corn as some farmers finish threshing wheat. Mrs Luther Cooksey visited Cardwell on Saturday. Miss Hester Noel stayed with her sister at Tatham Springs last week. Miss Hattie Settle from Hillsboro stayed with Miss Artie Sutton on Wednesday night. Mrs T E Wilson visits Louisville this week. Mesdames Keeling and Pinkston visited Mrs Marshall Keeling at Sycamore Valley Sunday. Lena Gibbs returned home after visiting her sister here. Davis, Jo Noel and Artie Sutton attended a Battle meeting Wednesday night. Several neighbors attended church at Tatham Springs Sunday.
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Luther Cooksey
Cardwell
Hester Noel
Tatham Springs
Hattie Settle
Hillsboro
Artie Sutton
T. E. Wilson
Louisville
Mesdames
George Keeling
A. C. Pinkston
Marshall Keeling
Syacamore Valley
Lena Gibbs
Messrs
Davis
Jo Noel
Battle
Kate Williams
Sallie May
Mt. Zion
Mat. Inman
Maud
Eva
John Showmaker
John Walls
Pleasant Grove
John Armstrong
G. H. Ballard
Katie
Brother Williams
Springfield
J. M. Shields
Perry Ruby
Chaplin
George Dean
Sallie Montgomery
Franza Settle
Fenwick
J. A. Simms
W. E. Sutherland
Hardin's
Pearl Barr
Eva Inman
Beulah Claybrooke
Mayes’ Creek
Charley Lewis
Nannie Pinkston
Lucien Pinkston
Clem Cutsinger
Rainy season slows local farming and social life
Heavy rainfall keeps farmers behind on work while community events proceed. Attendance at Mr J W Edwards Sunday singing was large, with residents like Mr W T Phillips and wife visiting J W Perkins family. Lambs arrive for Jacob Kimberlin, and Mrs J W Perkins recovers from typhoid. Protracted meeting starts at Westey Chapel, inviting all, as Miss Pattie Campbell returns home from Springfield and Miss Effie Edward returns from Mooresville.
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J. W. Edwards
W. T- Phillips
J. W. Perkins
Jacob Kimberlin
Pattie Campbell
Springfield
Elvin Perkins
R.A. William
Ellis Alford
Westey Chapel
Effie Edward
Mooresville
The Powers Case Heads to Federal Court Jurisdiction
In Maysville Kentucky Judge Cochran of the US district court takes jurisdiction, sending Caleb Powers case to federal court. Governor Beckham declines to comment while noting the dispute between state and federal courts will be settled by the US Supreme Court. Powers, jailed in Georgetown, Kentucky, remains serene and jubilant.
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Maysville
Cochran
United States District Court
Caleb_ Powers
Louteville
Gov. Beckham
Supreme Court of the United States
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Murderer Robert Mathieu Hanged After Jailyard Attempt
Owensboro Kentucky reports the hanging of Robert Mathieu at sunrise in the jail yard for the murder of Evama Watkins and James Gregson. The 49 year old contractor admitted jealousy as his motive and stated a woman swore his life away. He attempted suicide by slashing his veins the night before the execution. The crime occurred June 26, 1404.
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Owensboro
Robert Mathieu
Evama Watkins
James Gregson
Mathiey
Wet Hillsboro notes and town updates with deaths
Weather brings heavy rain making crops weedy as Hillsboro residents visit relatives and attend church. Obituaries include Mrs Sallie Montgomery and Franza Settle. School and worship activities affected by rain. local folks share news of sickness and minor accidents.
Weathering Rain Dampens Wheat and Oat Crops
The article notes ongoing rain worrying farmers about wheat and oats. It mentions Ezra Goodlett and sisters Nora and Tavie visiting in Lebanon, visits by Mr. and Mrs. John Hardesty to J. H. Gray’s family, Mr. H. P. Chesser’s illness, Goodlett’s injury from crossing a wire, and visits among Ed Smothers, J. M. Sale families, Evan Sale and Lucy Sale, plus T. J. Trent households with Evan Crow family.
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Ezra Goodlett
Nora
Tavie
Lebanon
John Hardesty
J. H. Gray
H. P. Chesser
J. M. Sale
Evan Sale
Lucy Sale
T. J. Trent
Evan Crow
Lynching of Negro on Shelbyville transport shocks Kentucky town
Lon Beard, a Black man arrested for assault, was being moved from Taylorsville to Shelbyville for safekeeping when train passengers at Normandy seized the coach and shot him. About 25 men participated in the violence in Shelbyville, Kentucky, on July 8.
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Shelbyville
Lon Beard
Chester Crawford
Normandy
Taylorsville
Beard
Death of Three-Year-Old After Frightened Neigh
In Elizabethtown Kentucky Virgil Carrott aged three was playing near his home when a passing horse let out a shrill neigh a few feet away causing the child to fall and die almost instantly His death has caused a sensation in the area Insurance Rates in Kentucky Gov Beekham reports widespread complaints that fire insurers discriminate against Kentucky residents charging higher rates than in other states Stolen Goods Recovered In Mt Sterling thieves stole a bag with diamond rings and jewelry from Mrs Nannie J McCorm They dropped the bag while fleeing and fled the scene
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Elizabethtown
Virgil Carrott
Frankfort
Beckham
Kentucky
Mt. Sterling
Nannie J. McCorm
Springfield Market Prices Read Like Old Time Ledger
Market notes list various farm goods with unit prices including meats fruits and staples. Items such as chickens beef and turkey are shown with per pound or per barrel rates, alongside potatoes wheat and butter, reflecting a rural commerce snapshot with aged spelling and wording.
Hall's Great Discovery Kidney Remedy Ad from 1901
An old Kansas or Kentucky advertisement notes two years of selling Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery for kidney troubles. The firm W. C. Morris & Co. signs the letter from BowLine Green Kentucky dated June 12 1901, praising the remedy and urging trust in its efficacy.
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BowLine Green
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
Texas
Hall
Ant . W. C. Morris & Co
Glasses discount offer from E M Russell
Advertisement invites readers to bring this clip for 25 cents off when purchasing glasses from E M Russell. It reads as a simple promo note promising savings at the eyewear shop.
Kentucky fair dates for 1906 exhibitions
Kentucky fair associations fixed 1906 dates across the state. Madisonville August 1-5. Danville August 2-3. Harrodsburg August 5-. Shepherdsville August 15-16. Lawrenceburg August 15-18. Vanceburg August 16-20. Shell September 2-—. Elizabethtown August 23-26. Florence August 30-September 2. Elsah September 5-8. Fentucky State Fair September 18-24. Henderson June? 6 days. Falmouth August 27-30. Owensboro August 10-14. with several towns listing multiple-day fairs through late August.
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Madisonville
Danville
Harrodsburg
Shepherdevile
Lawrenceburg
Vance
Shell
Eld
Barden
Ata
Florence
Elsah
Fenticky State Fair
Henderson
Falmouth
Owensboro
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