Kentucky News Roundup From Mt Sterling to Frankfort
Explosions and murders dominate notices. A boiler blast at Riley Waters sawmill in Menifee county killed Ross Byrd and John Hale, burned others, with $2000 mill loss. A murder in Greenburg tied to threats by J E Franklin. Franklin admits writing letters. Goebel assassination trials again postponed in Frankfort with ongoing continuances for several defendants.
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Mt. Sterling
Mariba
Menifee County
Riley Waters
Ross Byrd
John Hale
Diece Wilson
James Hager
Waters
Menifve
Jefferson Moore accused in bedside shooting in Fulton
Dr Jeff Moore is alleged to have shot and killed his stepbrother Van Williams at his father’s bedside in Fulton Kentucky. Moore had been summoned from Nevada Missouri due to his father’s illness and Williams traveled from Emory Mississippi to be with the family. Authorities report three shots fired and Moore is under arrest as investigators sort out motive and circumstances.
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Fulton
J. EB. Moore
Jeff Moore
van Williams
Five Hopkinsville High students suspended over hazing claim
Five members of Hopkinsville public high school staff, John Lawson, William Earle, George Abbott, Charles Meacham and Joe Slaughter, are suspended amid hazing accusations. City Tax Collector H C Moore alleged his son was held by his heels from a third story window. At Clay Street school, red paint marked the gate and the doorway bore a Roosevelt era motto, with signs on the doors and windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
John Lawson
Wiliam Earle
George Abbott
Charles Meacham
Joe Slaughter
H. C. Moore
Clay Street
Roosevelt
Democratic Committees Reassign Lassing Vacuum Post
Following the resignation of Judge J M Lassing as member at large of the democratic state central and executive committee the place is to be filled by Haldeman and Lonneville per authoritative release from party officials.
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Haldeman
Lonneville
J. M. Lassing
Democratic State Central and Executive Committee
Ie Wen
Col Haldeman Favored for Vacancy Vote
Col Haldeman is expected to be selected to fill the vacancy as Chairman Lewis McQuown plans to call a meeting soon to formally appoint him. Louie Descognets of Lexington has canvassed but is unlikely to be presented, as Haldeman holds sufficient votes to secure the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Haldeman
Lewis McQuown
Col. Haldeman
Louie Descognets
Lexington
Governor Warns Militias Over Sunday Open Saloons
Governor Beckham told Louisville officials that Sundays must see all gardens and theaters closed and offered militia aid if police power falls short. He said saloons were violating the law by selling soft drinks on Sundays. Mayor Barth and the city attorney discussed steps, while saloon men vowed to resist and keep sales next Sunday.
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Louisville
Beckham
Paul C. Barth
Barth
Kentucky Methodists Meet at Winchester Conference
Metters of Central and Eastern Kentucky gather in Winchester for their annual conference. Rev B F Chatham of Covington presided at the preliminary session, with Bishop Eugene R Hendrix directing the opening. Rev J M Woods preached at First Methodist, as citizens hosted visitors and college students in the new Kentucky Wesleyan College building. Dr W F Taylor, education board chair, was summoned home by his wife’s death. Winchester residents urge Dr J L Weber, retiring Kentucky Wesleyan president, to take the post here, succeeding Rev J R Savage who was transferred.
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Winchester
Central
Kentucky
B. F. Chatham
Covington
Eugene R. Hendrix
Kansas City
J. M. Woods
First Methodist
Kentucky Wesleyan College
W. F. Taylor
Board of Education
J. L. Weber
J. R. Savage
Remedy Cited By Mother For Child Illness
A mother recalls her two year old son’s severe bowel illness and credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing him. The ad urges following label directions and states the product is for sale by every reliable firm in Big Grass.
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Chamberlain
Maggie
Sparrow community notes and obituaries in a rural paper
Farmers busy housing tobacco while the school makes progress under Miss Myrtle Langsford. R N Vowels sold a 600 pound heifer to J C Stewart at 3 cents. J D Sutherland and wife visited relatives. Rev H L Omstead led meeting series at Fair Mount Cemetery with large attendance. Mrs Allie Barnett and daughter Jappa Barnett visited Mackville. Jappa rushed to Louisville for sister’s illness. Charles McKinney died at age 75 after long infirmities. funeral at Mount Cemetery alongside Beat L. Ormstead. Survived by two sons and four daughters.
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Myrtle Langsford
R. N
J.C. Stewart
J. D. Sutherland
H. L. Omstead
Fair Mourit Cemetery
Omstead
Allie Barnett
Jappa Barnett
W. T. Barnett
Mackville
Louisville
Charles McKiney
Ea i Mount
Con
L. Ormstead
Ios
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Ad
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a reliable cure for diarrhea. It claims quick relief and testimonials from users, urging immediate purchase and use even before a doctor is reached.
Local Marriages and Sales in Marion County
In Marion County James Phillips sold sixteen cotton mule heads at 156 dollars each to Sam Thomas. A four year old livery mare brought 150 dollars to Wheatley & Mattingly. Ora Downs and Miss Mary Lady Nally wed near Fredericksburg Tuesday, Geo W Whitlock and Sarah B Orberson married at Riley Friday. A H McChord begins demolishing the old front of his shoe and gents furnishings business to erect a modern front. John E Gray of Bradfordsville wed Belle Purdom of Casey county in the city Tuesday.
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Falcon
James Phillips
Sam Thomas
Wheatley & Mattingly
Ora Downs
Mary Lady Nally
Fredericksburg
Geo. W. Whitlock
Boyles County
Sarah B. Orberson
Riley
Sol Orberson
A. H. McChord
Charles McChord
John E. Gray
Bradfordsville
Belle Purdom
Casey County
Chamberlains Pain Balm Liniment for Rheumatism
A courtly line advertises Chamberlains Pain Balm as a powerful liniment that quickly eases rheumatic pain and helps sleep. It asserts broad availability through reliable dealers in the Blue Grass region.
Tobacco Sparks a Duelling Feud in Dixville
Harrodsburg Herald reports George and John Williams exchanged pistol shots last Friday at Dixville. During the exchange George reportedly used Patterson as cover while John fired, with both missing. Patterson urged desist while George avoided a lethal aim to spare him. Whisky blamed for most scraps, but tobacco tied to this quarrel. George, a tobacco tenant on Winfield Williams’s farm, argued over shares. a quarrel led to a threatened house fire and a peace-bond request against Mrs. Winfield Williams, which County Attorney Allen dismissed for lack of proof. The Williamses are said to be unrelated.
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Harrodsburg
George
John Williams
Dixville
John
Armot Patterson
Joan
Patterson
George Williams
Winfield Williams
Squire Cardwell
Allen
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Relief and Health
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on nature's plan to ease colds and coughs. It claims to relieve the lungs aid expectoration open secretions and restore the system to health. The ad touts many testimonials and warns it counteracts pneumonia. price 25 cents, large 50 cents, sold by reliable dealers in the Blue Grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Public Sale in Willisburg Ky September 29 1906
Auction listing by A W Jenkins for a sale in Willisburg Kentucky on Saturday September 29 1906 at 10 a.m. Includes live stock horses mules cattle sheep calves and poultry plus harness hay potatoes and household goods. Terms cash for sums six dollars or less credit on larger amounts with note negotiable payable at Springfield banks. Auctioneer S M Campbell.
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Indiana
Willisburg
Pmare
Springfield
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