Two Local Murders reported in 1865 diary entry
The Spencer Courier reprints Salt River Tom’s diary account of January 5 1865 detailing the shooting death of John Butts by Capt Ed Terrell and a posse near Salt River. It notes the theft of boots coat and pistols, Butts burial at Van Buren with a marble slab and flag, and laments the dangers of guerrilla warfare in Nelson county.
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John Butts
Salt River Tom
Ed Terrel
Terrell
Butts
van Buren
Salt River
Nelson
Hutt
Nelson County
Zay* Goulter
Tom Henay
One Arm Berry
Sue Munday
Dick Mitchell
Look Out For Him Swindler Selling Colored Sparrows
A stranger travels rural routes posing as seller of Japanese Canary birds at 1.00 each. Money he collects is said to benefit Japanese soldiers. The birds are actually sparrows dyed bright colors. Stay vigilant for this fraud.
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Glasgow Times
A Useful Scientist Professor Harvey Wiley
Professor Harvey W Wiley a leading chemist in the United States works at applying chemistry to food. At fifty seven he has studied preservatives used by many meat producers and tested their effects on the human system. He graduated from Hanover College in 1867 and earned Ph D and LL D from Harvard. He has held professorships at several institutions.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Wallington
United States
Wiley
Hanover College
Harvard University
Death of Judge Felix at his country home in Kentucky
Lawrenceburg Ky March 2 Judge John I Felix died at his country home at 12 15 PM after a brief illness. He had suffered lagrippe since Monday and pneumonia caused death. Born in Woodford county seventy years ago he moved to Anderson county in 1855 taught school then graduated Louisville law department with honors. He served as County Judge eight years and was Democratic standard bearer last November. Survived by widow three sons and one daughter and a brother.
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Lawrenceburg
John I. Felix
Lagrippe
Woodford County
Josiah Felix
Felix
Anderson County
Law Department
University of
Lynne Bush
Louisville
J. C. Felix
Indian Territory
Alvert Felix
Mississippi
Lucien L. Felix
Canada
James S. Shouse
Versailles
William Felix
Lexington
The Snake Dance of Moki Ceremony Described
An observer reports the snake-priests entering in red face paint and white outlines. Prayers accompany four plaza circuits before each man bears a rattlesnake in his mouth. Children aged five to ten hold large snakes while attendees gasp as live serpents coil around dancers. A rain cloud and rainbow end the scene as Elmer Hume reflects on the event.
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Bisretaon
High School Notes Debates Trusts Prohibition Question
The Society debated banning trusts last Friday afternoon. The negative cited gains from combined capital, while President Barber supported the affirmative. The Shakespeare Class plans a trip to see Mansfield in Richard III in Louisville on March 10. Some country boys left school to work due to farm labor shortages, but officials argue education pays off and a three month loss can drop a student a grade.
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Barber
Mansfield
Richard NT
Louisville
Chicago Alderman Credits Cough Remedy For Election Victory
Chicago Alderman John Shenick attributes his council seat win to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a throat ailment during campaigning. He praises the remedy for easing inflammation and enabling continued speaking. The advertiser C J Haydon sells the product.
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Chicago
Chamberlain
John Shenick
Peoria St
Rlain
C. J. Haydon
Abably Low Clubbing Offer Arranged by Publisher
Special arrangements with the Men and Women Publishing Co. enable a remark ably low clubbing offer. The notice highlights a promotional deal tied to the publisher and its distribution partners.
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Men and Women Publishing Co
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Spencer Courier
Mt. Eden
John Ty Butts
Candy Branch
Kentucky Standard
Dessie Green
George Smith
Bellwood
W. T. Spalding
Nelson Court
D. J. Dalmazzo
C. T. Atkinson
George M. Talbott
T. A. Spalding
Mr. Spalding
Messrs
N. J. Veatch
R. M. Shepherd
Boston
Joe R. Conner
Frederickstown
Botland
Otis Porter
Peoples Deposit Bank
Kentucky
D. Robertson
LH Thurman
J. A. Boulware
Chas AD McChord
Cashier
HEC
Lee
Blauford
Hood
Jno. Shuck
Miss
Elmer Hume
Tesson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Springfield, Ky
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