Former resident Lee Kensey in coroner inquest self defense
In Orleans Indiana a fatal shooting last Saturday night ended with Lee Kensey, a former Washington county man, killing Alonzo Mead in a tavern dispute. Kensey surrendered to the sheriff and awaits an examining trial as Mead leaves a wife and several children.
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Orleans
Lee Kensey
Washington County
Alonzo Mead
Kinsey
Rennels Farm
Kaufman
Mead
Kensey
Carter's
Kengps
Les
Paoli
Lon Mead
Greenwood
Indianapolis
Rennels
Joseph Lynn
Jerry Kensey
A. L. Perkins
Kensey O
Farms For Sale Near Willisburg and Spring Bell
Advertisement lists several farms for sale near Willisburg and Spring Bell with improvements, fencing, water, and timber land. Prices noted include 2500 dollars per acre and other unspecified terms. Contact McElAor and Waarton for particulars. Six workers injured when a scaffold fell at a Bloomington Indiana construction site.
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Willisburg
Price
Spring Bell
Pete Sen
McElaor & Waarton
Locating meaning of a railroad venture pitch by Parker
A circular sent to readers claims to advance “Your Success and Mine” with lawful plans to reduce railroad freight, spur new roads, and improve country rides. It asks for money and crowds to fund proposals, promises quick talks, and mentions marble stock and retail or wholesale lots.
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Waters
R. R. Co’s
R. R
New York
R, Parker
Cyclone Southers to Deliver World Famous Lectures at Opera House
Edwin Cyclone Southers known for grim humor and magnetism will present his series If I were the Devil in full costume as desired by the local committee. The tour spans over thirty years with international reach and headlines. The Springfield Opera House hosts the lecture in spring.
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Edwin Southers
Southers
Edwin
Child suffers eyelid injury in doorway accident near Chaplin
The five year old daughter of James Conway of near Chaplin was injured when she ran into a door hook. A Bloomfield physician stitched the wound after several l stitches were needed to close the laceration.
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Kentucky
James Conway
Chaplin
Bloomfield
Beckham Declines National Insurance Committee Bid
Gov. Beckham declines to join Thomas W. Law son’s proposed national committee for investigating life insurance companies. He says no hasty action should be taken before the ongoing investigation concludes to protect policyholders’ interests.
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Beckham
Thomas W. Lawson
National Committee For
Indictments Returned Against Harrodsburg Policemen
The Harrodsburg grand jury indicted Policemen William Britton and Luther Herron for willful murder in the August 10 pistol duel that killed Representative Sam C. Black and Walter Stotts. Britton was wounded with his pistol hand injured. Trials are set for next Tuesday with both sides represented by multiple attorneys.
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Harrodsburg
William Britton
Luther Herron
Britton
Herron
Sam C. Black
Walter Stotts
Black
Stotts
Bell
Commonwealth
Hardinand County
Allin
Notice to creditors of Sidney Green deceased
All indebted parties are asked to settle with the administrators C. A. Green and J. C. McElroy at once. Creditors must present proven claims against Sidney Green on or before November 1 1905. Administrators acknowledged as Sidney Green's heirs.
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Sidney Green
C. A. Green
Poems Worth Keeping In a Childs Night Prayer
Fragmented verses describe nighttime prayers and hopes of faith. A mother watches over a child as stars shine and spirits comfort, while the speaker prays for a safe rest and a faithful heart. The piece shifts to a scrapbook page featuring a child’s prayers to God through memory and family.
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Gazi
Local Farmers Report Busy Wheat and Tobacco Season
Wheat sowing nearing end and tobacco stripping discussed by area farmers. Visitors include Earl Cheatham on Saturday and Will and Edgar Gray in Willisburg. Miss Lillie Sutherland and niece visited J. H. Gray. Mrs. Sallie Goodlett and Miss Lela Goodlett visiting Mercer county relatives. Richard Snider and Thurman Cheser in the area on weekend business. Church turnout at Mount Zion promises a good meeting. Martin Sutherland suffers from a boil. Uncle Joe Hall is very ill.
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Earl Cheatham
Lillie Sutherland
J. H. Gray
Will and
Edgar Gray
Willisburg
Richard Snider
Thurman Cheser
Springfield
Mount Zion
Martin Sutherland
Joe Hall
Sheriff Nomination Tized by Republican Counter Committee
At a meeting last Saturday J. R. Wharton was nominated for sheriff. Wharton accepted. He selected deputies C. R. Filiatreau C. W. Oder and Neal Barnett, with Filiatreau having previously declined the nomination as head of the ticket.
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Republican Counter Committee
J. R. Wharton
Iff
Wharton
the Sun
C. R. Filiatreau
C. W. Oder
Neal Barnett
Death of Child in Pleasant Grove Family
Nannie Duncan, twenty one month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Duncan of Pleasant Grove, died after over three months of illness. The child, bright and loved, suffered a stubborn bowel and stomach ailment, was buried Monday evening in Pleasant Grove cemetery, and the family received widespread sympathy.
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Nannie Duncan
W. H. Duncan
Pleasant Grove
Mr. Scroghan Reports Improvement After Typhoid Battle
Mr. Thomas Scroghan, once near death after a severe typhoid fever attack, shows signs of improvement after several days of critical condition. Family and physicians note cautious optimism as his health stabilizes.
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Thomas Scroghan
Good Sales Reported Across Two Counties
S. M. Campbell reports the Derringer and O'Neal sale on the 12th as well attended with high sale prices. He also notes a Boyle county sale on the 11th as good overall. Court day at Danville Monday was very dull.
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S. M. Campbell
O'Neal
Boyle County
Danville
Willisburg Man Stricken By Severe Arm Infection
Robert McElroy of Willisburg fell ill after scratching his hand on a thorn. The arm swelled and doctors deemed him in a dangerous condition with fears he may not recover.
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Robert McElroy
Willisburg
Taxpayers urged to pay 1905 county and state taxes
Notice warns Beachsawasnee to settle overdue 1905 taxes at once or risk property advertised for sale. With Byron Croake as state official, the message notes the term expires January 1 and all business must be settled. A 1 cent penalty is added for delay.
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Byron Croake
Death of R. H. Carothers in Nelson County Ky
Bardstown October 13 R H Carothers one of Nelson counties estimable young men dies of consumption and heart trouble at thirty eight leaving a widow and two children and other relatives in Louisville Also letters remaining uncalled for in the Springfield Postoffice for the week ending October 18 list includes Jake Massy Hettie Offutt Mrs Alie Montgomery S F Perkins Joe Kellogg G W Thomas G D Thornton Jim Steel E R Watson Miss Kate Weaver Mrs N K Wheatley T S Williams Joseph Wilkins W A Warteas Postmaster
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Bardstown, Ky
R. H. Carothers
Nelson County
Louisville
Springfield
Jake Massy
Hettie Offutt
Alie Montgomery
S. F. Perkins
Joe Kellogg
G. W. Thomas
G. D. Thornton
Jim Steel
E. R. Watson
Kate Weaver
N. K. Wheatley
T. 5. Williams
Joseph Wilkins
W. A. WarTeas
Twelve Year Old Indicted for Murder in Salt River Shooting
Harrodsburg October 12. John Marshall aged twelve was indicted by the grand jury for the murder of Peter Crockett also a boy of about twelve. Marshall stole a pistol from his father and fired at his companions during a Salt River swimming outing, killing Crockett.
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Harrodsburg
John Marshall
Peter Crockett
Marshall
Salt River
Little Crockett
Liquor Fueled Tragedy in Harrodsburg Home Fire
In Harrodsburg Kentucky on October 12 Peter Vandivier a county blacksmith attempted to kill his wife and son set fire to their home and then cut his own throat. The family and neighbor Albert McDonelly survived as Vandivier attacked with a pistol razor and fire. Vandivier had been freed on condition of leaving the state after a prior trial and planned to move the family to Louisville with plans to sell property next week.
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Harrodsburg
Peter Vandivier
Rosch
Indiana
Louisville
Farm Sold After The Sun Advertisement
A farm advertised by Clayton Stallings in The Sun was sold to W. C. Hamilton of Frederickstown. Hamilton stated he bought the farm immediately after reading the advertisement.
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Clayton Stallings
W. C. Hamilton
Frederickstown
Hamilton
the Sun
Protracted meeting leader returns home after success at Tatham Springs
Rev Purdom ends weeks long revival at Tatham Springs reporting a good meeting. Local notices include visits from J W Taylor and family, births in the community, and tax or property updates. Rev Purdom buys the parsonage and plans additions to the home.
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Opera House
Spriday
Sighat
Oneae
Mon
Toran
Amary
Loomis
Good Housekeeping
Ey Dow Ieee
Samuel
Hardesty
Hawe
Crossett
W. T. Leachman
Sheriff's
Purdom
Tatham Springs
J. W. Taylor
Mt. Washington
Nettie Taylor
SM. Smith
R. L. Arnold
Clay Brady
Will. Bohannon
Mr. Edwards
Perryville
W. B. Witham
W. T. Gordon
Louiavilleyis
T. B. Gordon
Missouri
J. R. Claybrooke
Claybrooke
Meadames Arnold and
Smith
Lula Robertson
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