Guilty of Manslaughter in 1910 Cane Verdict
The jury in Commonwealth v Reed found Joseph Reed guilty of manslaughter for the Brierton schoolhouse fatality on Feb 5 1910. He was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after two hours deliberation. Trial covered the events of a black community gathering, a confrontation, and a fatal shooting with conflicting testimony about the weapon and sequence of actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane of the Commonwealth
Joe Reed
Jack Kimberlin
Jed Johnson
Briertown
Reed
John Spalding
Spalding
Kimberlin
Kimberfin
Ol Ballet
Sher- Hme Anderson
Court of Appeals
Woman Kills Soldier in Salt Lake City Jeopardy
Laura Vandever of St Louis shoots Paul P Shaunty a Fifteenth Infantry private at Fort Douglas Salt Lake City in what may be self defense. She claims he threatened her life over jealousy and says she acted to stop him from murdering her. Shaunty age approx 29, funeral held at Christian church.
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Laura Vandever
St. Louis
Paul P. Shaunty
Fifteenth
United States Infantry
Fort Douglas
Salt Lake City
Utah
Miss Vandever
H. M. Barlow
Shaunty
United States
Federal Grand Jury
Willis Ulin
Aervolver
Springfield
Jefferson Barracks
St. Loui Post Dispatch
Tragic House Fire Claims Two Black Victims at Valley Hill
A tenant house on Palmer Grundy’s farm at Valley Hill burned on Monday, killing an adult Black woman and her two year old child. A second child escaped with severe burns after being rescued by Frank O Neal. The woman, wife of Geo Hamilton, had shown deranged behavior for some time. Local officials consider asylum options but took no action before the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Grundy
Valley Hill
Frank O'Neal
Geo
Hamilton
Geo.Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
High Street
Death of Mr Harmon former wealth citizen near Lebanon
Mr Taylor Harmon a well known citizen of this county died at his home near Lebanon on Friday after a paralyzing illness. Born in Boyle county sixty five years ago he spent most of his life here and was regarded as valuable. He bought the Sam Spalding property near Lebanon and lived there. He was twice married to Miss Whitehouse and Miss Woford and left fifteen children, eleven living. The funeral was at Mackville Methodist church with large attendance and burial beside his first wife at Peters burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Harmon
Lebanon
Harmon
Boyle County
Sam Spalding
Mr. Harmon
Miss Whitehouse
Woford
Mackville
Peters
Death of Mr Hardin at Valley Hill
Sabe Hardin a highly respected county citizen died after a long illness of consumption at his Valley Hill home on Thursday March 17, and was buried the next day at Rockbridge church cemetery. He belonged to the well known Hardin family in the north of the county, was honest in business, and valued by his widow and five children along with many others who respected him.
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Sabe Hardin
Valley Hill
Rockbridge Church
Hardin
Din & Saunders
Att'ys-At-Law
Ham, Medley &Co
3. M. Karrick
J. G. Mansfield
McElroy & Hardin
GAS Dohoney
Crayerott & Thompsen
J. Walter Brown
D. B
W. L. Graham
J. H. Walker
W. E. Russell
Shuck Commonwealth
Wharton
Thos. W. K
J. R. Smith
Oliver Crouch
J. W
Electric Bitters Endurance Testimony From Kirkland Resident
Mrs. J. J. Van de Sande of Kirkland Illinois says Electric Bitters kept her from breaking down under a severe three week strain. The testimonial emphasizes tonic benefits for stomach liver kidneys and nerves during extreme stress.
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J. J. van de Sande
Kirkland
Ill
Everyday Religion From Mother's Knee Keeps Faith Simple
A nostalgic verse extols the everyday religion learned at mother's knee over creeds and modern theologies. It upholds simple, plain faith centered on the ten commandments, golden rules, brotherhood, and joyful outlook as true spiritual guide.
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Mother’s Knee
Injured Pair in Runaway Near Hillsboro
Serious injuries befall Mr J M Shields and his son Erastus after a runaway en route home from town. Their horses bolted past Mrs Crome’s home toward Bosch bridge. Shields sprained an ankle while Erastus broke a leg. They were attended by Drs Mudd and Ray and are recovering. Funeral of Mrs Robert Orkies held at St Rose with many mourners. Lou Louisville Times Washington letter notes Ben Johnson eyed as Kentucky governor.
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Drs. Mudd
Ray
Louisaville
Washington
Ben Johnson
Kentucky
House
District of Columbia
James
District
Death of Mrs Lizzie Orkies Near Springfield
The death of Mrs Lizzie Orkies wife of Robert Orkies occurred at her home near Springfield on Friday March 18. A long time tuberculosis sufferer she fought valiantly but succumbed. Before marriage she was Miss Lizzie O Bryan daughter of the late Frank and Martie O Bryan. She leaves seven children besides her husband.
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Springfield
Mrs. Orkies
Mr. Orkies
Lizzie O'Bryan
Frank and
Martie O'Bryan
Diseases of the Skin Quick relief from Chamberlin's Salve
Diseases of the skin such as vezema tetter salt rheum and barber's itch cause intense itching and smarting. Quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlin's Salve which allays itching almost instantly. Many cases have been cured by it. For sale by The Leo Haydon.
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Chamberlin
Itace Forsale
Leo Haydon
Bill Nye on Country Roads and highway reform
Bill Nye argues rural roads are a civilizational disgrace and warns against misplaced spending on infrastructure. He recalls the old township road system, urges professional road building, and notes North Carolina’s shift toward funded highways and Asheville’s street bonds as signs of progress.
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Anza
Old May 26 1892 News Recalls Local Life and Figures
A reader presents the Springfieht News from May 26, 1892 noting changes over eight years. It lists firms, lawyers, horse breeders, officials, pastors, and the Grundy jail case jury speeches by Clements and Lewis, reflecting on past town life and memories before many have passed on.
Man Enters Bible College at Age Fifty Two
Mr T C Dennis of St Washington county passed Lawrenceburg en route to Lexington to join Bible College. At 52 he is a member of Dennis and Satterly undertakers Sheypeburg. He seeks a two year rest from his business to study scripture and broaden his knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Dennis
St Washington County
Lawrenceburg
Lexington
Bible College
Dennis & Satterly
Sheypeburg
Anilérags News
Good Cough Medicine for Children Promoted
The session for coughs and colds is now at hand and too much careGaritat be used to protect the children. A child is more likely to contract diphtheria or scarlet fever when he has a cold. The quicker you cure his cold the less the risk. Chamberlain's Goaym Remedy is the sole reliance of mothers and few who tried it are willing to use any other. F. F. Starcher of Ripley says he has never found a remedy more satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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J.T. Prather
W. L. Keeling
H. Thurman
Messrs
Andrew Cunningham
Richard Osbourne
B. B. Leachman
Washington County
Ft. Douglas
Sathe Shaunty
Dr. Shaunty
West
Gee. Shaunty
Louisville
John Shaunty
Oklahoma
Joseph Shaunty
Missouri
Cleveland Shaunty
Vancouver
Wash
Evelyn Shaunty
Tom Mudd
Atlanta
Christian Church
Wolfe
Mr. Hardin
Woscene
You
St. Rose
Robert Orkies
Orkies
Lizzie Orkies
Bill Nye
Springfield News
J. N. Saunders
Stanford, Ky
Lake Victoria
Republic
North Carolina
Asneville
Buncombe County
Thes
Mra
J. E. Leachman
Ath
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