The Democrat, Wednesday, November 23, 1892.

(Hawaii Murder)

The Winchester Democrat Friday, July 10, 1896

Louisville, Ky.

While negro prisoners chanted a dirge Cornelius Johnson, colored, who killed Conrad Kaiser, a saloon keeper, was hanged in the jailyard. His neck was broken. Johnson met his fate stoically.

The Winchester Democrat Fri., Aug. 3, 1906

The Democrat, Wednesday, December 28, 1892.

………plaintiff recover of said defendant ………

Order Book 10; P. 531; May Court 1861

The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 8-21-1889

The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 9-4-1889

The through passenger South bound train which passed through here Tuesday night about 10 o’clock for Knoxville, crashed into a big rock that had fallen on the track near Berea, Madison county, and was wrecked. Engineer John Kane, who did not belong on the road but was making a special run, was instantly killed. No one else was hurt. He was 32 years old and unmarried. The remains were taken to his home at St. Louis for burial.

The Winchester Democrat Friday, March 20, 1896

Former Clark county man takes his own life in Mt. Sterling

Mr. Lawrence Kane, of Montgomery county, committed suicide Thursday by taking Paris Green. Physicians were summoned and pumped out his stomach, but death resulted in a short time. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kane and was about forty years of age and unmarried. For many years he lived in this county in the Wades Mill neighborhood. Despondency is given as the cause of the rash deed.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, February 2, 1909

New York, Aug. 25.—Morris D. Kane and Christopher Jurgenson, privates of the 71^st New York volunteers, were killed while skylarking on a train near Westbury, L. I., Wednesday.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, August 30, 1898

Mrs. Thomas Kane died at her home in Montgomery county Monday as the result of         an attack of paralysis. The funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s church by Rev. T.J. McCaffrey and the remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery at that place. She lived in this county for many years and leaves a great many friends to mourn her death. She is survived by her husband and several children, one of whom is Mrs. Dillard Blackwell, of this county.

The Winchester Democrat Friday, September 3, 1909

Louisville, Ky., Feb. 12

Robert Kane was shot and fatally wounded by Jack Ford in a quarrel in a saloon. Ford alleged that Kane had caused his dismissal from a position as watchman. Both are laborers.

The Winchester Democrat Fri., Feb. 16, 1906

Frankfort, Ky., May 16

Private Thomas Kane, of Lexington, was shot and instantly killed by Private James Robertson. Both were members of the Beckham militia, and the shooting took place on the second floor of the court house, which is being used as an armory. Robertson was drunk and claims that his gun was discharged accidentally. Kane was in an adjoining room lying on his cot, and the ball passed through a pine wall before striking him.

Frankfort, Ky., May 17, 1900

Lexington Soldier Killed.

Thos. Kane Jr., a member of the Lexington company of State troops on guard at Frankfort was accidentally shot and killed Monday.   Jim Robertson, a comrade, had a quarrel with a third party and went into an adjoining room to get a gun; while loading it the weapon was discharged and the bullet entered Kane’s side, killing him instantly.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, May 18, 1900.

Jas. Robertson, the Beckham soldier who accidentally killed his comrade, Thos. Kane, of Lexington, will probably br tried by a military court-martial. The verdict of the coroner’s jury exonerated Robertson. He is still in jail and is almost distracted.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., May 22, 1900

Herbert Kappler fatally shot by Thomas Swope at Evansville, Indiana

A street car strike had been on for several days at Evansville, Indiana, and Thomas   Swope had been employed as a non union conductor. Herbert Kappler, a union molder, entered the car and raised trouble with Swope who shot him through the body inflicting what is thought to be a mortal wound. Owing to the excited condition of affairs at Evansville, Swope was at once taken to the State Reformatory at Jeffersonville to prevent the possibility of mob violence. Swope is a son of John W. Swope, of this county, and is a young man who has always stood very high in the community. Mr. Swope, Sr., visited his son this week and feels sure that there will be but little trouble to show that his son acted in self defense. The Street Railway authorities have employed eminent counsel to defend him and Hon. John M. Stevenson, of this city, will assist in the defense. The Baptist church at Jeffersonville to which he belongs, is also taking a prominent part in his behalf. The latest news from Kappler is that he was dying. Young Swope expresses much regret for the necessity that required him to shoot Kappler, but he believes his own life was in imminent danger and feels justified.

The Winchester Democrat Friday, July 30, 1909

Wound causes death

Herbert Kappler, the man who was shot on a street car at Evansville, Indiana, by     Thomas Swope, formerly of this county, died at that place Friday morning and the   charge against Swope has been changed to murder. Swope is still in the Jeffersonville Reformatory and feels that he can show that he acted in self defense.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, August 3, 1909

Held over

Thomas Swope, who as a non-union conductor, shot and killed Herbert Knappler at Evansville, Indiana, July 24^th, and who was taken to the State Reformatory at Jeffersonville for safe keeping, was returned to Evansville last Monday. Saturday           he was arranged before Police Judge Blakey, of that city, and was held over without     bail to await the action of the Grand jury. John M. Stevenson, of this city, who will   defend him, appeared for him at his examining trial.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, August 17, 1909

To assist in defense

Blue Grass Council of Lexington of the Travelers Protective Association is taking       active steps to assist in the defense of Thomas Swope who is charged with the killing       of Keppler at Evansville, Indiana.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, August 31, 1909

Has returned home

Some time ago Thomas Swope, of this city, when acting as street car conductor at Evansville, Ind., was forced to kill a man named Keppler. A strike of the union street car employers was in progress and Keppler was a union man while Swope was not. Passion and hatred burned so fiercely that Swope was taken to the State Reformatory to avert violence. When the excitement had subsided he was taken back to Evansville where the Grand Jury refused to indict him and he was released and at once returned to his home here. All who knew of the circumstances felt that he was justified in his action and would have been acquitted had the matter come to trial.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, October 5, 1909

(Jimmy the Greek)

A telegram was received here Saturday announcing the death Friday night of Mrs. Cora Karr. She was formerly Miss Cora Eubank and was raised in this county, Dock Eubank of Kiddville, being her brother. Her mother died about two weeks ago.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., May 7, 1901

The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 6-15-1887

Mrs. Lucy Karr, one of the oldest women in Madison county, died Saturday aged eighty-six years. She was the widow of Addison Karr, who died fifty years ago.

The Winchester Democrat Fri., June 29, 1900

Walter Karrick, aged about twenty-five years, died Saturday of typhoid fever at his home on Washington street. The body was buried Sunday in the Winchester cemetery, services at the grave being conducted by Rev. C.E. Crafton. He leaves a wife and one child, the former being quite ill of the same dread malady of which he died.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, December 28, 1909

Administrator appointed

Robert Karrick was appointed administrator of the estate of Walter Karrick.

The Winchester Democrat Friday, January 14, 1910

The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 2-1-1888

The Democrat, Wednesday, January 11, 1893.

Capt. Levi C. Kash died Tuesday night after a long illness of Bright’s disease aged seventy-seven years. He was a native of Breathitt county, but for the last twelve years had lived here. For awhile he was in the Internal Revenue service. He was a Captain in the Confederate Army and made a fine soldier. He leaves a wife, formerly Miss O’Rear, of Montgomery county, and five children, Luther, of Kansas City, Mo., Lee of Wildie, Letcher, of Paris, Mrs. B.H. Talbott and Mrs. Letcher Henry, of this county. The funeral was held at the family residence on Boone street Thursday with services by Revs. O.J. Chandler and J.R. Peeples. Burial in the Winchester cemetery. The members of John S. Williams Camp, Confederate Veterans attended in a body. The following were pall bearers: M.D. Feathergill, Joe Powell, A.C. Piersall, Wm. Duckworth, Thomas Caudill, and J.A. Wills. Capt. Kash was a genial, kind hearted man, with an inexhaustible fund of humor and had many friends.

The Winchester Democrat Friday, September 30, 1910

Card of thanks

We take this method of expressing our thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during our recent sorrow; also for the beautiful floral offerings; the minister’s faithful attendance, and undertakers also.

Mrs. KASH AND FAMILY

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, October 4, 1910

The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 7-31-1889

Chicago, Dec. 30

Joseph Kasper, formerly a member of the firm of Shourds & Kasper, one of the largest jewelry establishments in Chicago, shot himself through the head Thursday night rather than spend the night in a cell at the police station. Kasper was charged with larceny as bailee.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., Jan. 3, 1899

Memorial services will be conducted by Linda Ketchum at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.

The Winchester Sun Saturday 9-16-2006.

Memorial services for Thelma Dale Katz, 80, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday by Linda Ketchum at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home. Katz died at 9:40 a.m. Friday at the home of her daughter, Rebecca Sue Katz, 129 Ashley Drive, with whom she made her home.

There will be no visitation. Memorials may take the form of contributions to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.

The Winchester Sun Monday 9-18-2006

The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 7-11-1888

Lawrenceburg, Ky., Feb. 8

Dan Kavanaugh was found dead in his drug store here Monday morning. Rheumatism was the cause.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., Feb. 14, 1899

The Cynthiana Times has the following concerning a branch was at one time a notable family of this county. The Rev. Peter Elkamen Kavanaugh, who died recently in Henry county, was well known in this county in past years, having served as pastor of several of the country churches. He was a son of the Rev. W. R. Kavanaugh, deceased for many years a resident of Pendleton county, whose home the “Double   Cabins” was noted for its generous and genial hospitality.   There were kinsmen who wore the same size hats and boots and their father would tell by buying for a lot the same thing he got wholesale prices. Three of the boys became ministers, Deke and H.H. Kavanaugh Jr. died some years ago. They were nephew’s of Kentucky’s famous and eloquent Bishop H. H. Kavanaugh of the M. E. Church south, who got his start in life as a printers devil in a Paris printing office. Their Grandmother was the wife of the eccentric Dr. Thomas Hinde of Newport who being a infidel at that time applied strong mustard plaster when she professed conversion and obtained the church.   The doctor afterward embraced Christianity and became a valued church member. The Hindes and their descendants the Kavanaughs, Poynters and others are conspicuous figures in the History of the Methodist Church in Kentucky.”

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, January 8, 1901.

The Cynthiana Times has the following concerning a branch was at one time a notable family of this county. The Rev. Peter Elkamen Kavanaugh, who died recently in Henry county, was well known in this county in past years, having served as pastor of several of the country churches. He was a son of the Rev. W. R. Kavanaugh, deceased for many years a resident of Pendleton county, whose home the “Double   Cabins” was noted for its generous and genial hospitality. There were kinsmen who wore the same size hats and boots and their father would tell by buying for a lot the same thing he got wholesale prices. Three of the boys became ministers, Deke and H.H. Kavanaugh Jr. died some years ago. They were nephew’s of Kentucky’s famous and eloquent Bishop H. H. Kavanaugh of the M. E. Church south, who got his start in life as a printers devil in a Paris printing office. Their Grandmother was the wife of the eccentric Dr. Thomas Hinde of Newport who being a infidel at that time applied strong mustard plaster when she professed conversion and obtained the church.   The doctor afterward embraced Christianity and became a valued church member. The Hindes and their descendants the Kavanaughs, Poynters and others are conspicuous figures in the History of the Methodist Church in Kentucky.”

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, January 8, 1901.

Richardson

Mrs. Martha Richardson Kavanaugh died Jan. 31^st, at Petaluna, California, aged ninety-two years. She was the widow of Bishop H.H. Kavanaugh, formerly of this county, and probably the most noted Methodist minister of his day, he died in 1884.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, February 25, 1908

The Winchester Democrat   Wed.,6-13-1888

The Cynthiana Times has the following concerning a branch was at one time a notable family of this county. The Rev. Peter Elkamen Kavanaugh, who died recently in Henry county, was well known in this county in past years, having served as pastor of several of the country churches. He was a son of the Rev. W. R. Kavanaugh, deceased for many years a resident of Pendleton county, whose home the “Double   Cabins” was noted for its generous and genial hospitality.   There were kinsmen who wore the same size hats and boots and their father would tell by buying for a lot the same thing he got wholesale prices. Three of the boys became ministers, Deke and H.H. Kavanaugh Jr. died some years ago. They were nephew’s of Kentucky’s famous and eloquent Bishop H. H. Kavanaugh of the M. E. Church south, who got his start in life as a printers devil in a Paris printing office. Their Grandmother was the wife of the eccentric Dr. Thomas Hinde of Newport who being a infidel at that time applied strong mustard plaster when she professed conversion and obtained the church.   The doctor afterward embraced Christianity and became a valued church member. The Hindes and their descendants the Kavanaughs, Poynters and others are conspicuous figures in the History of the Methodist Church in Kentucky.”

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, January 8, 1901.

Rev. Peter Evans Kavanaugh died this week at his home in Henry county, aged 65 years. He was a son of Rev. Barbour Kavanaugh formerly of this county.

The Winchester Democrat Fri., Dec. 14, 1900

Samuel Kavanaugh’s heirs to Lela Bates and husband 2 3-4 acres on two mile, division of land.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, October 30, 1906

Last week at his home in Arkansas Thos. S. Kavanaugh, aged 54 years. He was a native of this county and a son of Rev. Barbour Kavanaugh, the well known Methodist minister. His wife who was Miss Annie Poynter, of Bath county, and two children survive him.   He was a large lumber dealer and had recently erected a mill that gave employment to one hundred men.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., Sept. 19, 1899

The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 8-10-1892

The Cynthiana Times has the following concerning a branch was at one time a notable family of this county. The Rev. Peter Elkamen Kavanaugh, who died recently in Henry county, was well known in this county in past years, having served as pastor of several of the country churches. He was a son of the Rev. W. R. Kavanaugh, deceased for many years a resident of Pendleton county, whose home the “Double   Cabins” was noted for its generous and genial hospitality.   There were kinsmen who wore the same size hats and boots and their father would tell by buying for a lot the same thing he got wholesale prices. Three of the boys became ministers, Deke and H.H. Kavanaugh Jr. died some years ago. They were nephew’s of Kentucky’s famous and eloquent Bishop H. H. Kavanaugh of the M. E. Church south, who got his start in life as a printers devil in a Paris printing office. Their Grandmother was the wife of the eccentric Dr. Thomas Hinde of Newport who being a infidel at that time applied strong mustard plaster when she professed conversion and obtained the church.   The doctor afterward embraced Christianity and became a valued church member. The Hindes and their descendants the Kavanaughs, Poynters and others are conspicuous figures in the History of the Methodist Church in Kentucky.”

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, January 8, 1901.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, November 29, 1893

William Keaton, who shot and instantly killed his son-in-law, Harry Kaylor, near Richmond, several weeks ago, was arrested in Irvine and placed in jail at Richmond. Keaton, it is alleged, hid in some bushes and when Kaylor accompanied by his wife, who is Keaton’s daughter and two children came by, going to a spring for some water, jumped from his hiding place and fired upon Kaylor with a shotgun, killing him instantly in the presence of his family.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, July 21, 1908

Alleged murderer jailed

Lexington, Ky., – Wm. Keaton, who murdered his son-in-law, Henry Kalor, in Madison county while Kalor was walking with his wife and children several weeks ago, was captured in the mountains of Estill county.

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, July 21, 1908

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, January 11, 1895.

Among the more prominent of the new suits is that of Mrs. Kearn’s administrator vs. the C. & O. railroad for ten thousand dollars damages for causing her death.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., Sept. 19, 1899

Order Book 12; P. 196; April Court 1849

The Democrat, Wednesday, June 11, 1890

The Winchester Democrat Tuesday, January 21, 1896

Kearns, infant child

The Democrat   Wednesday, May 8, 1889

Died at his home in Lexington Sunday evening, of consumption, John Kearns aged twenty-two years. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Kearns, and with his parents, lived in this city up to a couple of years ago.

He was a model mortality and sobriety and was most highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was for a time employed in the railroad freight office here and left to accept a similar position at Lexington.

The internment will take place at the Catholic cemetery at Paris to day, services being conducted by Rev. Father Burke, of that city.

He was a prominent member of Major Council, Young’s Men’s Institute of this city and a delegation from that body will attend the funeral and act as pall bearers.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, July 13, 1897.

Resolution of Respect.

WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst, our esteemed and beloved brother, John H. Kearrns.

WHEREAS, His family have lost a dutiful and loving son and brother, Major Council, No. 216, Y. M. I., a faithful member and the community a model young man, therefore be it:

Resolved. By the members of Major Council No. 216, Y. M. I., while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the less mourn the loss of our dear beloved brother, John H. Kearns; and be it further.

Resolved. That the heartfelt sympathy of this, Major Council, No. 216, Y. M. I., be extended to his bereaved family in their sad affliction; and be it further.

Resolved. That these resolutions be spread upon these minutes of this Council and that a copy of the same be transmitted to the family of our departed brother and also copies be published in The Winchester Democrat and The Winchester Sun, also that the charter of this Council be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, August 3, 1897.

An accident that speedily proved fatal occurred Friday afternoon on the C. and O. railroad near the depot, this city. Mrs. Mary Kearns, an aged lady who lived near where Jackson street crosses the C. and O. road, and who frequently goes to and from home by way of the railroad track, was run over and fatally injured by a freight with Capt. Wood as engineer was on one tract and by means of a pole or brace was pushing some freight cars on the parallel track. Mrs. Kearns was walking close by the side of the rail and did not see the cars or hear the shouts of those who saw her danger. The end of the car struck her and knocked her down. She fell in such a manner that the wheels passed over one leg between the knee and ankle so badly mangling the limb that immediate amputation was necessary. She was carried to the depot where to limb was removed. Owing to her advanced age, eighty-four years, she never rallied from the operation and died shortly after being carried to her home. Father Ryan, her pastor, had been summoned immediately after the accident and arrived in time to render the last services of the church before she lost consciousness. A brakeman who had tried to save her was struck by the car and was badly bruised.   She leaves two children, Wm. Kearns, a well know railroad man of this city, and Patrick Kearns, a section foreman on the Cincinnati Southern road, who lives at Greendale, Fayette county.   The funeral was held Sunday morning at St. Joseph Church, this city, and the remains were carried to Paris for interment.   She was a native of Ireland, but came to this country nearly fifty years ago.   She lived for a long time in Carlisle, but had been living in this city for several years, she was a godly pious woman devoted to her Church and was loved by all who knew her.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 14, 1899.

The coroner’s Inquest.

Shortly after the unfortunate accident by which Mrs. Mary Kearns lost her life last week, Coroner Willis impaneled the following jury: H. S. Gilkey, E. G. Baxter, C. S. Locknane, J. M. Powell, Geo. Wilson and W. P. Azbill. The inquest was adjourned until Monday afternoon when it was concluded.   Nothing new was developed and the jury brought in a verdict in accordanance with the facts as given in our last issue. Several lawyers were present at the inquest which looks like a suit for damages is in contemplation.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 17, 1899.

County Court Items

Wm. Kearns appointed administrator of Mary Kearns with C. B. George, Dennis Nunan and Franklin Ramsey appraisers of the estate.

The Winchester Democrat Fri., April 14, 1899

Several weeks ago William Kearns of Lexington suddenly disappeared and no trace of him could be discovered. Friday, the body was found in the banana room of Satterwhites fruit house in that city.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., March 5, 1901

Wednesday afternoon shortly after the fire on North Main Street, William H. Kearns, who felt suddenly indisposed, went to the office of Drs. Browne for relief. As he reached the office he staggered and became unconscious.   He revived in a few minutes but soon became unconscious and died, in a little while.

Coroner Wills was soon there and made an investigation. No jury was deemed necessary, as it was evident that death was due to apoplexy.

He was a quite, unassuming man, and well liked by all who knew him. He was about 41 years old and a consistent member of the Catholic Church.

He had long been a member of the Fire Department and his last work was in the performance of his duty as fireman a few minutes before his death.

He was never married but lived with his mother until she was killed by the cars some months ago. As her executor he had brought suit against the road for a large sum as damages, which suit is still pending in the Federal Court.

The funeral will take place at St. Joseph’s Church this evening at 7:00 o’clock, services by Rev. W. B. Ryan and interrment in the Catholic Cemetery in Paris.

The Fire Department will attend the funeral in a body.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Nov. 3, 1899

P. J. Kearns, Jr., of Fayette county, was here yesterday on account of the death of his uncle, Wm. Kearns. He is well remembered as one of the brighest pupils of our public schools a few years ago.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Nov. 3, 1899

May

The Winchester Democrat Tue., Feb. 14, 1899

Fast Train On The Illinois Central Was Wrecked-One Killed And Several Hurt

Paducah, Ky., May 9

The Illinois Central fast freight train No. 102 from Memphis to Louisville. was wrecked at Kuttawa Wednesday afternoon at 12:30. The engine jumped the track and all but one car was turned over. Engineer Barney Keegan and Fireman Robert Stift, of this city, were fatally hurt. The engineer lived but a short time, Baggageman D. M. Taylor and Mail Agent Chas. Young of Kuttawa, were badly hurt, and several passengers received painful injuries.   A café car and coach burned.   Fast running to make up time is supposed to have been the cause.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., May 14, 1901

Died, on the 17^th inst., infant child of Mr. Keelett. The remains were interred in the Ford cemetery.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., August 28, 1900

Henry Baber was called to Madison county last week on account of the death of his grandfather, Mr. Keene.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., June 2, 1904

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, October 18, 1898.

Scobee Funeral Home Web Site Wed., 2-23-2005

Mrs. Alice Keene of 114 First Street died Friday afternoon at the Clark County Hospital after a brief illness.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Haggard and Son Funeral Home, with Rev. H. E. Baker officiating.

She was a member of Howard Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors are; three daughters, Mrs. Gevena Lillard and Mrs. Mary Johnson, Winchester, Mrs. Joe Ann Sullivan, Lexington; one sister, Mrs. Carrie B. Kavenaugh, Winchester; eight grandchildren, aunts, uncles, several nieces and nephews.

Haggard and Son’s Funeral Home was in charge.

WINCHESTER SUN. MON. 8/3/1959

Mrs. Sarah Keene died at her residence in this city yesterday morning of cancer after weeks of suffering. Some months ago a very difficult surgical operation was performed but it afforded only temporary relief. The funeral will be preached this afternoon at the First Christian Church by Eld. Graham, of Lexington, assisted by Elders Tebbs of Mt. Sterling, and Walker, of this city, and the remains will be carried to Lexington for burial.

She was widely known throughout the State and everyone who knew her loved her for her cheerful disposition and Christian spirit. She was for years President of the Kentucky Board of Women’s Missions and was its Secretary at the time of her death. She leaves one daughter, Miss Elizabeth, two brothers, Charlie Davis, of this city, and John Davis, of Lexington and one sister, Mrs. K. J. Morris, of Covington. She will be greatly missed and deeply mourned.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, January 12, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Price, of Lexington, were here Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. S. Keene.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., Jan. 16, 1900

Memorial Services

Next Sunday afternoon at three o’clock the C. W. B. M. will hold memorial service at every Christian Church in Kentucky in memory of Mrs. Sarah Keene, who died recently. Mrs. Keene was State Secretary of the C. W. B. M.

The Winchester Democrat Fri., Jan. 26, 1900

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the State C. W. B. M., held in this city on Tuesday, Miss Sue Sublette was elected to the position of Secretary and State Organizer, which was recently made vacant by the death of Mrs. W. S. Keene. A most excellent selection.

Lexington Messenger

The Winchester Democrat Tue., Feb. 6, 1900

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 19, 1898

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, June 3, 1898

Rev. W. S. Gamboe, of Lexington, is visiting his mother in this county preparatory to moving to LaGrange to take charge of the church there. He preached the funeral of Thomson Keene at Union, Madison county, Saturday. He preaches for that church once each month and a curious coincidence is that at his regular meetings for the five months past, he has preached five funerals.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 15, 1898

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, February 22, 1898

Seldom have we seen such universal sorrow manifested as was the case this week when the death of Eld. Keene was announced. Nature made him a gentleman and the grace of God and the love of Christ and his cause made him a Christian. Although he had lived here only a few years, he was known to most of our people and loved by all. Kind, gentle, patient and considerate, he was just the man to whom the sorrowful, the stricken or the unfortunate could approach for consolation, courage and help.

The gospel he preached was not a system of cold, hard, logical facts or mental aberrations, but it was a sunny, cheerful, loving presentation of the goodness, the love and the mercy of God, which helped, comforted and strengthened those who heard.

William Storey Keene was born in 1840 at Richmond, county of Surrey, England, about six miles from London. When about fourteen years old he ran away from home and joined the British navy where he served some time, attaining the rank of midshipman. He then left the navy and served on board merchantmen, and was for some time in command of a ship from New London, Connecticut. As a sailor he went around the world three times and stood beneath the icebergs in the land of the “Midnight Sun” and had sweltered under the burning heat of the   tropics.

At the breaking out of the civil war he was blockaded in a southern port and with the ardor of a young man joined his fortunes with those of the Confederacy, serving through the war with the Eighth Georgia.

During the great revival of religion that swept like a tidal wave over the Confederate army of Virginia, he was converted and began preaching before he was baptized. He was afterward captured by the Federals, and while on his way to prison, the troops stopped for a while at Lancaster, this State. His preaching to the soldiers attracted the notice of some of the citizens who procured his release. He went to school at Lancaster and finished at Georgetown college. He entered the Baptist ministry and served as Pastor at Lancaster, Versailles, and Vevay. While at the latter place and after serving seven years as a Baptist minister he became convinced that the Christian church was nearer right and he joined the ministry of that church.

He served as pastor at Ghent and afterward at Petersburg. His health failed and he went to Florida where he engaged in orange growing. Malaria seized him and he returned to Boone county where he labored fourteen years with the churches at Florence, Point Pleasant and Bullittsville; He also preached for churches at Walton, Crittenden and Williamstown. He served the First Christian Church at Covington for ten years and four years ago he was called by the church at this place, where he has since been located.

In 1864 he was united in marriage to Miss Sallie Davis, of Fayette county, who with one daughter, Elizabeth, survives him. A son, William and daughter, Maggie died in infancy.

For some time he had been in failing health and Monday evening the end came and his life passed away as peacefully as a babe falls to sleep.

The funeral services were held at the First Christian Church by the resident pastor of the city, and short services at the house by Eld. Graham, of Lexington, Dr. Savage, of this city, and Eld. Haley, of Cynthiana. Besides the resident pastors, Revs. Shoose and Spencer of Lexington; Rupard, Rash and French, of this city were present. The deceased was an enthusiastic Odd Fellow and was Chaplain of Hickman Lodge. The remains were carried to Lexington for interment. A large number from here being present.

His mother still survives him, living at Sidney, Australia, and a sister lives at Melbourne.

The floral decorations were the finest ever seen here. Among the set pieces were the following:

“Gates Ajar,” from the members of his congregation.

“Pillow,” from the local C. W. B. M.

“Crescent,” from the Senior Christian Endeavor.

“Crescent and Harp,” from the State C. W. B. M.

“Carnations,” from the Junior Christian Endeavor.

“Large Wreath,” from Mrs. Keene’s Sunday School Class.

“White Floral Bow,” badge of the order, from the local W. C. T. U.

“Three Links,” from Hickman Lodge I. O. O. F.

“Cross,” from the resident pastors.

We join with the large concourse of friends in sympathy with the bereaved family.

Resolution Of The Resident Pastors

Whereas, It hath pleased Almighty God, in his wise providence, to call from labor to reward, Elder W. S. Keene, pastor of the First Christian Church, of our city, and

Whereas, In the death of Brother Keene, we his brother ministers, experience a profound sense of personal loss, and not only the members of his own church, but all the Christian people of our community are deeply pained at the sad announcement of his death; therefore be it resolved,

1. That in the departure of our beloved brother, the ministers of Winchester recognize that a useful, beautiful and noble life has closed, and that our ranks have suffered the loss of a faithful servant of God and an able minister of his Word. Resolved.

2. That to his bereaved family and pastorless church, we extend our most cordial sympathy, and offer in their behalf our heartfelt prayers; commending them “to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build them up and give them an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.” Resolved,

3. That a copy of these resolutions be given the family and furnished to our local papers and spread upon the minutes of our Ministerial Association. An now beloved brother, farewell. Peace to thy memory. Thy barque has safely reached the shore. Thou hast been welcomed and crowned. As thy sympathizing and sorrowing fellow laborers, we lay this flower of love upon your bier. We live in the blessed hope that we shall meet again, some sweet day.

“When with the morn, those angel faces smile Which we have loved long since and lost awhile.”   H. G. Henderson, Pastor Methodist Church. J. J. Chisholm, Pastor Presbyterian Church. B. B. Bailey, Pastor Baptist Church. J. A. Francis, Pastor Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Soldiers Tribute To A Soldier.

Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 1898, a large number of the members of the Clark County Confederate Association met at the Courthouse and were called to order by Col. J. T. Tucker, President of the Association.

On Motion the President appointed a Committee of five members to draft resolutions of respect for the memory of their deceased comrade, Elder W. S. Keene.

The following were appointed said Committee: Leeland Hathaway, Chairman; B. F. Curtis, D. J. Pendleton, W. B. Wills, R. P. Scobee. The following are the resolutions offered by the Committee, and which were unanimously adopted by the meeting:

Our comrade, W. S. Keene, has been ordered to the Eternal Camping Ground, and his spotless tent is pitched among the immortals.

The transfer was not a surprise, and when the Great Captain gave the command, the old soldier answered as he had answered every roll-call, “Ready.”

Comrade Keene was a model by which the young soldier may fashion his career. All of the better attributes of manhood, courage, courtesy, fidelity and patriotism, lent their blended charm to make him a stainless gentleman, a chivalric soldier and a Christian. We loved him for his virtues, admired him for his nobility and we mourn him as a comrade, “without fear and without reproach.”

We his comrade, will attend his funeral as a body.

We request the county papers to publish these resolutions, and direct that they be spread on the records.

Leeland Hathaway, Ch’n., B. F. Curtis, D. J. Pendleton, W. B. Wills, R. P. Scobee, Committee.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, April 22, 1898

The will of Rev. W. S. Keene by a will dated April 12, 1882, and a codicil of April 18, 1895, leaves all his property to his wife, Mrs. S. A. Keene, with power to do as she wishes with it. She is named as executrix without bond.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 26, 1898

Resolutions

Adopted by Hickman Lodge, I. O. O. F. on the Death of Eld. W. S. Keene.

Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty, in His infinite and inscrutable wisdom, to call from his earthly labors to the Great Grand Lodge above, our beloved Chaplain and esteemed Brother, W. S. Keene, now therefore be it

Resolved, That while we meekly bow in humble submission to the Divine will, we deplore the loss of our loved friend and brother, whose good works and kindly deeds in Odd Fellowship will live in its history’s pages as long as the Lodge and time shall last. He was faithfully and zealously a soldier of the cross just as he had been a soldier of the cross, just as he had been a soldier of his adopted country’s flag. He followed Christ as ardently as he followed the Confederate cause in earthly warfare. Being wedded to honor and to principle, willing to do, to give, to suffer for any cause which his heart and mind espoused, he was first of all faithful and active in the work of an ardent earnest, Christian life, and knowing that Odd Fellowship was but one of the blossoms on religion’s vine, he tended it in all patience and lovingness to make it worthy of the parent stem. Modest in all things, gentle and retiring by nature, he was ever at the front when prompt, courageous, helpful action was demanded. Odd Fellowship never made a call upon him to which he did not at once respond and proudly step to the front for duty, under the banner of the glorious Order on whose guidon is emblazoned, Friendship, Love, and Truth. He had the courage of a lion and the fragrant purity of a lily. We honor his blameless and beautiful life and love his memory.

Resolved, That the members of Hickman Lodge attend his funeral in a body, and that the usual badges of mourning be worn for thirty days.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge that the Secretary be directed to send a copy to the bereaved family of our deceased brother, with the assurance of our deepest sympathy in their irreparable loss and that The Winchester Democrat and Sun be requested to publish the same. T. G. Stuart,

W. A. Attersall,

K. J. Hampton,       Committee.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, April 29, 1898

Elder W. S. Keene.

In most of the grief which people experience in this world there is a great deal of selfishness; and a Christian’s sorrow over a Christian’s death is altogether is selfish. Did not our savior, confident of the triumph of His mission on the cross, give grief a conspicuous place among the beatitudes—“Blessed are they that Mourn:” And has he not from his throne in glory, anticipating doubtless the   trophies of His grace which we are witnessing today, declared, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” Therefore the Christian alone of all men has a reason and a right to glory in tribulation, to rejoice in the presence of death, even when the eyes are blinded by tears and the heart is bleeding from the breaking of the “cords of a man and bonds of love.” For the Christ whom we preach and serve “hath abolished death and hath brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.” What a glorious gospel is ours, when we pass into the valley of shadows! What strength and inspiration does our faith in the Truth impart when we stand by the coffin of this preacher of the Gospel, when we enter his sorrowing household, we weep and mourn for the departure of our brother and friend? But we rejoice and our joy triumphs over our sorrow!

Death to us is loss—all loss—the loss of his fellowship, the loss of his sympathy, the loss of his service. But death to him is gain—only gain—enjoyment of a nearer companionship with Jesus, entrance into His excellent glory, elevation in His blessed service.

Death to us is sickness, struggle, suffering, surrender—a fearful fight in prospect with our last enemy. But death to him now is health, peace, joy and victory—the good fight is fought, the course is finished, the crown is won!

Death to us is decay, dissolution, gloomy and repugnant in all its physical accompaniments. But death to him now is development and revelation, progressive and rapturous in all its spiritual associations—yes, it is life, holy and happy, life abundant and abiding.

Wondrous change, this death hath wrought for people and for preacher!

We sorrow, stricken family and sympathizing friends; yet we sorrow only for ourselves—for our loss, that we shall see his face no more in the flesh. But for him we are glad—widow daughter, fellow Christians, brother preachers, we all may and must rejoice! For remember, the servant is with the Master whom he served—the soldier is with the Captain whom he followed—the disciple is with the Lord whom he loved—the ambassador of Christ hath ended his ministry of reconciliation in which he was faithful to the last and hath entered the presence of the King in glory! Trusting in the love which cannot fail and in the wisdom which never yet has erred, we say, “Even so Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.”

“Blessed is our dead”; for he died in the Lord,” And “blessed are we that mourn, for we are comforted.”

We are comforted by the memory of the life which he lived—of the tenderness of his affections in the home, of the courage of his conviction for truth and duty on the field and in the pulpit, of the spirit of unity and charity which he showed to his brethren in the ministry. We are comforted by the glorious Gospel which he preached and with which he so often comforted others. We are comforted by the blessed comfort of the Only Comforter who gives strength for every hour of need and who, through all other changes, shall abide with us forever.     J. J. C.

Winchester, Ky., April 26, ’98

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, April 29, 1898

HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY.

To-day is the first anniversary of the death of Eld. W. S. Keene, the beloved pastor of the First Christian Church of this city. By request the following lines are published in memory thereof:

“One year among the angels, beloved, thou hast been, One year have you heaven’s white portals shut out the sound of sin: And yet no voice, no whisper, comes floating down from thee

To Tell us what glad wonders a year of heaven would may be.

Our hears before it listen-the beautiful, closed gate-

The silence yearns around us, we listen and we wait.

It is thy heavenly birthday-on earth the lilies bloom,

In thy immortal garland, canst find for them no room?

Thou lovedst all things lovely, when walking with us here,

Now from the heights of heaven, seems earth no longer dear?

“Heaven is but life may richer, therein can be no loss;

To meet our love and longing, thou hast no gulf to cross.

No adamant between us rears its rocky screen;

That veil’twixt earth and heaven, a breath might waft aside,

We breathe one air, beloved! We follow one dear guide.

Passed into open vision, out of our mists and rain,

Thou seest how sorrow bossoms, how peach is now from pain.

Because we know yee near us, and nearer still to him,

Who fills thy cup of being with glory to the brim.

We will not stain with grieving, our fair tho fainter light,

But cling to thee in spirit, as if tho were in sight.

And as in waves of beauty the swift years come and go.

Upon celestial currents our deeper life shall flow.

Hearing from that sweet country, where blighting never come,

Love chime the hours here on earth, and heaven the same.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 18, 1899.

A dispatch from Mt. Sterling of Friday says Mrs. Annie Keener was there from Sharpsburg visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fulton Green. They attended the exercises at the cemetery. When they were at the Chesapeake and Ohio crossing on their return, Mrs. Keener imagined she heard a train approaching and sprang from the vehicle. The fall caused paralysis of the brain and she died that night of her injuries.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, May 30, 1902.

The Roll of Two Companies Raised in Clark County by Capt. James Sympson.

Company of Mounted Kentucky Volunteers under the Command of Capt. James Sympson. Left Winchester September 15^th, 1814, and arrived at Urbana, Ohio on the 20^th.

The Semi-Weekly Sun     Fri., 2-21-1879

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, April 4, 1907

This Is The Result Of Another Fight In The Kentucky Mountains

Whitesburg, Ky., June 5

Two men are dead and one wounded, the result of a shooting affray in Pike county, east of here.   Deputy Sheriff Keene Keethly went after John Kenny with a warrant charging murder. Nelson Ray, Kenny’s comrade interferred and was instantly shot dead by the officer. Kenny fired, fatally wounding Keethly, but not before his shoulder was shattered by a bullet from the deputy’s revolver.

The Winchester Democrat Fri., June 12, 1903

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, August 23, 1893

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, February 12, 1895.

Mrs. Marie Kane Kehoe, wife of Congressman J.N. Kehoe, died at her home in Maysville Wednesday and will be buried today. M.A. Donovan from this city will attend the funeral. Mr. Kehoe formerly lived in this city where he has many friends who will regret to hear of his great loss.

The Winchester Democrat Friday, October 28, 1910

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, December 13, 1898

The Democrat, Wednesday, March 19, 1890.

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The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 10-16-1889

Bourbon-The personal estate of the late Mrs. Louisa Keinningham amounts to over one hundred thousand dollars.

The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 11-20-1889

On motion of Plaintiff………..defendant Andrew M. Keith by reason of his death………cause submitted to court for decree…..

Order Book 10; P. 9; July Court 1858

John E. Lyle vs. Andrew M. Keith……………….Equity

The Executor of A. S. Keith filed exceptions………….

Order Book 11; P. 18; July Court 1858

John M. Lyle vs. Andrew M. Keith …………….Equity

……..defendant Huston as Executor of Lucy M. Keith dec………….also Huston Executor of Andrew M. Keith…………pay plaintiff with funds from assets of dec. Charles S. Hanson pay to plaintiff from debts collected……. the defendant James P. Herndon ….to collect the Judgment against Elizabeth Owen in favor of Simpson for use of A. S. Keith named in pleadings…….when collected said Herndon to have the same and ……..dismissed…….

Order Book 11; P. 33; July Court 1858

James Bybee &c vs. A. M. Keith &c ………Equity

……no exceptions to the reports of the Receiver and Master filed……… And Charles S. Hanson Exor. Of Samuel Hanson……….. pay A. H. Buckner Receiver …..Samuel Wheeler’s admin. …….pay it’s Receiver ……when paid said Receiver will pay …..Bybee & Hodgkin …………..A. L. Haggard ………Rockhill & Co. …………Huston & Downey……………. ……Buckner execute deeds to purchasers of real estate ……… Samuel Wheeler’s admin. be entitled to proceeds of Lewis Wheeler’s bond …..and apply to payment of claim against A. M. Keith & parties dismissed.

Order Book 10; P. 72; November Court 1858

J.L. Bruce, administrator of Harrison Keith, an employee of the C.N. & T.P. Railway, who was killed in the Danville yards several weeks ago, has filed suit against the road in Boyle Circuit court for $30,000.

The Winchester Democrat Friday, June 19, 1908

Owensboro, Ky., Nov. 3

In a Shotgun duel Monday night Jake Keith was killed and Earl Taylor was mortally wounded. The fight occurred at New Holland, a mining town near here. Both men had been drinking.

The Winchester Democrat Fri., Nov. 6, 1903

The Roll of Two Companies Raised in Clark County by Capt. James Sympson.

Company of Mounted Kentucky Volunteers under the Command of Capt. James Sympson. Left Winchester September 15^th, 1814, and arrived at Urbana, Ohio on the 20^th.

The Semi-Weekly Sun     Fri., 2-21-1879

Order Book 12; P. 370; May Court 1851

Miss Lucy M. Keith orphan of James W. Keith dec. over 14 years of age this day made choice of James Simpson as her guardian whereupon he together with W. Miller his security entered into and acknowledged bond to the Commonwealth in the penal sum of $10,000 conditioned according to law.

Order Book 12; P. 371; May Court 1851

Ordered that Samuel Wheeler be appointed guardian to Asa W. Keith orphan of James W. Keith dec. under 14 years of age- whereupon he together with James Simpson and Samuel Hanson his security entered into and acknowledged bond to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penal sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned as required by law.

Order Book 12; P. 372; May Court 1851

The executors named in the last will and testament of James W. Keith dec. refusing to qualify as such in open court is by the consent of the heirs ordered that administration of the goods, chattels rights and credits of said decedent with the will annexed be granted unto John B. Houston and William S. Downey whereupon they took the oath required by law and together with W. Frayer A. S. Allen, Isaac Cunningham, H. G. Poston and William C. Sympson there securities entered into and acknowledged bond to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penal sum of $40,000 conditioned as required by law.

Order Book 12; P. 372; May Court 1851

Ordered that Rufus Lisle, Robert J. Didlake, William Hanagan and James R. Turnbull or any three being sworn do inventory and appraise the personal estate and slaves if any of James W. Keith dec and report to court.

Order Book 12; P. 372; May Court 1851

Appraisement of the estate of James W. Keith dec was produced ……approved …………..recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 389; July Court 1851

Sale bill of the estate of James W. Keith was produced ……..approved ……….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 389; July Court 1851

A list pf personalty of James W. Keith was produced …..approved ….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 442; February Court 1852

Settlement with the admin. of James W. Keith dec. was produced ……..filed.

Order Book 12; P.489; September Court 1852

Settlement with the admin. of James W. Keith dec. being filed ……….again produced ….approved …….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 496; October Court 1852

Inventory of the estate of Lucy M. Keith returned by her guardian was produced ……….approved ……..recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 498; October Court 1852

Inventory of the estate of Asa W. Kelly was produced ………approved …..recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 499; October Court 1852

Court of Ky. vs. Sam Wheeler as guardian of Asa W. Keith,

The summons which issue herein against said guardian is ordered to be dismissed.

Order Book 12; P. 501; October Court 1852

Court of Ky. vs. James Simpson as guardian of Lucy M. Keith

It is ordered that the summons which issued herein against the defendant be dismissed.

Order Book 12; P. 503; October Court 1852

Settlement with the admin. of James W. Keith dec. was produced ……..filed.

Order Book 12; P. 528; December Court 1852

Again produced ……approved …….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 534; January Court 1853

Settlement with the guardian of Asa W. Keith was produced …..filed.

Order Book 12; P. 560; May Court 1853

Again produced ………….approved ……….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 566; June Court 1853

Inventory of the estate of Lucy M. Keith returned by her guardian was produced …….approved ……recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 566; June Court 1853

Simpson and Wheeler vs. James W. Keith heirs …continued

Order Book 8; P. 530; October Court 1855

Jasper Keith, a farmer living in Winston county, Alabama, awoke one morning and found his wife and 8-months-old baby dead in bed by his side. Their bodies were badly swollen, and coiled in one corner of the bed was a moccasin snake, whose bite is as fatal as that of the rattlesnake. During the night the snake had crawled into the bed and had bitten Mrs. Keith and the child. Keith was so overcome with grief and horror that he fell prostrate across the dead bodies of his wife and baby.

This aroused the snake, and it struck at Keith, but it’s fangs caught in the sleeves of his nightshirt and he escaped the fatal sting. Realizing his peril Keith caught the snake in his hand and hurled it to the floor before it could strike again.—Cor. Philadelphia Press

The Winchester Democrat; Wednesday, October 8, 1890

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, February 14, 1894

……..defendant Huston as Executor of Lucy M. Keith dec………….also Huston Executor of Andrew M. Keith…………pay plaintiff with funds from assets of dec. Charles S. Hanson pay to plaintiff from debts collected……. the defendant James P. Herndon ….to collect the Judgment against Elizabeth Owen in favor of Simpson for use of A. S. Keith named in pleadings…….when collected said Herndon to have the same and ……..dismissed…….

Order Book 11; P. 33; July Court 1858

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, August 23, 1893

Louisville, Ky., Oct. 24

Dr. Henry Kelch, a well-known optical specialist, died here Tuesday night. Dr. Kelch won international fame recently by the discovery of a method of using X-rays for determining defects in the formation of the eye.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Oct. 30, 1900

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The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 8, 1895

Dr. David Keller died Thursday at his home in Lexington, aged eighty-nine years. He was the oldest living surgeon of the Confederate army.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, April 10, 1908

Covington, Ky., March 10.—Henry Keller, the oldest mason in Covington, died Sunday night at his home, 1611 Greenup street, at the age of 83 years. Death was due to heart failure. Mr. Keller had been a resident of Covington for nearly 60 years.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 14, 1902

Lexington, Ky. Feb. 15

“King” McNamara, who shot Jacob S. Keller, was missing Tuesday morning. Keller died Monday night and when officers went to arrest McNamara he was not to be found. His mother was on his bond for $1,000.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 21, 1899

The Rev. I. J. Spencer preached a stirring sermon at Lexington on the recent murder of Jacob Keller, and advocated a union of moral elements to crush out lawlessness in that city.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Feb. 24, 1899

Women Are Aroused.

Public Meeting held At Lexington On the McNamara Murder Case—Gov. Bradley Asked To Increase Reward.

Lexington, Ky., Feb. 23.—A mass meeting of citizens in response to a call from women of Lexington, was held at Merrick lodge room Tuesday afternoon. The immense hall was crowded to suffocation. The object of the meeting was to raise a reward in addition to the $300 offered by Gov. Bradley, for the capture of John H. King McNamara, fugitive murderer of Jacob S. Keller, cashier of the C., N. O. & T. P. railway.

The house was crowded to the doors and as many went away unable to obtain standing room as were present. T. T. Foreman was made chairman and Miss Margaret Thornton secretary. Speeches were made by leading citizens, and resolutions were adopted asking Gov. Bradley to increase the reward for McNamara to $500. About $500 was raised in cash contributions Tuesday afternoon and more will be collected Wednesday. A detective will be employed to run down and capture McNamara. The state has already offered $500 reward.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, February 28, 1899

Three Years In The Penitentiary

Lexington, Ky., March 10

Magistrate W. J. McNamara, brother of “King” McNamara, wanted for the murder of Jacob S. Keller, was Wednesday afternoon found guilty of maliciously shooting and wounding George Knickbocker, a colored soldier, and his punishment was fixed at three years in the penitentiary.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., March 14, 1899

Paid Forfeited Bail Money

Lexington, Ky., March 8

Mrs. B. McNamara Monday paid Circuit Clerk Rogers $1,000, the forfeited bail bond of her son, John H. McNamara, the fugitive slayer of Jacob S. Keller.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., March 14, 1899

Murder at Lexington

At Lexington Monday night City Magistrate McNamara shot and killed John Kellar, a gardener. McNamara surrendered, saying he shot in self-defense, Kellar having attacked him with a knife. There were no witnesses except McNamara.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 18, 1898

W. J. McNamara Kills John Keller

Lexington, Ky., March 15.—W. J. McNamara Monday night shot and killed John Keller. McNamara is a magistrate, and has been for years prominent in democratic politics. There was no witness to the tragedy. McNamara immediately surrendered himself to the authorities. He says that Keller attacked him with a knife. Keller was unmarried and worked as a gardener for Bernard Fotsch.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 22, 1898

Indicted For Murder

Lexington, Ky., April 29.—The Fayette county grand jury brought in an indictment against Wm. J. McNamara, charging murder. McNamara shot and killed John Kellar about six weeks ago. He was tried and acquitted by Judge Graves on a plea of self-defense.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, May 2, 1898

Justice’s Rapid Grind.

Lexington, Ky., June 16.—Squire William J. McNamara was acquitted Tuesday of murdering John Keller and Wednesday Merritt Martin, on trial for killing Jack Ryan six months ago, was acquitted. Martin’s trial lasted only two hours. Lucien Boone, who killed his step-brother, Shad Taylor, last November, is now on trial, and his fate will be decided in about 24 hours.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, June 21, 1898

McNamara Finally Acquitted.

Lexington, Ky., June 16.—Magistrate W. J. McNamara, was acquitted here in the circuit court of the charges of murdering John Keller, a German milkman, here several weeks ago. McNamara was tried and acquitted by the examining court, but the grand jury indicted him shortly after.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, June 21, 1898

At Carlisle, Friday, Mrs. Fannie Holton Keller, of paralysis. She was the wife of the well known editor Green R. Keller

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., June 25, 1901

Hampton

When, Kentuckian identifies body found in Indiana canal

Cynthiana, Ky., – A telegram from Connersville, Ind., from Maurice Keller to a friend     of his states that the body in the morgue that was found in Whitewater canal some days ago is that of his wife and the body will be brought here for burial. It has been four weeks since Mrs. Keller left her husband wandering in a helpless mental condition. She leaves five small children.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, December 14, 1909

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, April 26, 1893

Charles Toliver Kelley died suddenly in his room at the Fayette Hotel, Lexington, May 6^th.   The remains were buried in the cemetery here Saturday morning. Mr. Kelley was born and raised in this city, was 66 years of age and unmarried.   He was a member of Hanson’s 20^th Kentucky United States Infantry during the Civil War, and later served in the regular army. His brother, John, served in the Confederate army. His sister Mrs. Mary A. Artis, of this city, is the only member of the family left. Mr. Kelley was a man of fine character and superior talents.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., May 12, 1904

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, November 12, 1895

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, September 6, 1893

The infant son of Mr. Ed. Kelley, of Jackson street, died Monday night of tuberculosis.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, July 11, 1902

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, January 26, 1897

Charles Ison Was Acquitted of the Murder of James Kelley, the Noted Outlaw.

Mayking, Ky., Oct. 11.—Charles Ison, aged 20, was cleared in the Pike circuit court at Pikeville of the murder of James Kelley, who was in the big moonshiners’ battle there last January. Young Ison thanked the jury and laughed heartily when his acquittal was read.

Kelley’s friends are greatly enraged over the verdict and are swearing vengeance against the Isons. Further trouble is feared.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, October 15, 1901

At Middlesboro Wednesday Mitch Kelley, formerly of Lancaster, was probably mortally wounded while tearing down the remains of a bridge that had been washed down by the flood. The bridge weighing several hundred pounds, fell on him and spikes were driven through his chest. He is married.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, April 15, 1898

At Kokomo, Ind., Mrs. Anna Kelley, whose husband, J. K. Kelley, a wealthy manufacturer, died a month ago, was buried Tuesday, her death being under peculiar circumstances.   On being handed a check for $5,000, the amount of her husband’s life insurance she was stricken with paralysis, and expired almost instantly.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Nov. 9, 1900

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The Democrat, Wednesday, January 22, 1890

Millionaire uncle of Alma Kellner identifies gruesome find

Louisville, Ky., – A body which was identified by her millionaire uncle, Frank Fehr, as the eight-year-old daughter of Fred L. Kellner, and who disappeared from her home last December, was found in a sub-basement of St. John’s Catholic school at Clay and Walnut streets. The condition of the corpse indicated that it had been in its damp hiding place for several months. The discovery was made by a plumber at work in the cellar. The decaying torso, for a limb is missing, was wrapped in a piece of carpet. The missing limb was found in another part of the cellar, the foot bearing the shoe. The scene of the gruesome find is only five blocks from the Kellner home. Alma Kellner disappeared December 8 and from that time until the body was found not a word was heard concerning her. She left her home on the morning in question, to attend a service at St. John’s church, and the last seen of her was when she waived goodbye to her mother in front of her residence. The search for the missing girl extended all over the United States. The wife of a former janitor of the school was arrested and charged with being accessory to murder. Her husband is being sought to tell what he knows of the child’s death. While men were at work on the premises where Alma Kellner was murdered, pathetic scenes were enacted at the undertaking establishment of L.D. Bax, where the skeleton was placed in a small, white casket, with a silver plate on top bearing the inscription: “Our Darling.” The funeral was conducted from the undertaking establishment and was attended by Frank Fehr, cousin of the murdered child.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, June 7, 1910

May be in Europe

Louisville, Ky., – Believing that Joseph Wendling, the missing janitor of St. John’s Catholic church, to whom suspicion points as the murderer of Alma Kellner, has left the United States, the state department at Washington, which was appealed to by the police through Congressman Sherley of this city to assist in the search for Wendling, has assured Congressman Sherley that it would forward a description of Wendling to all parts of the world and assist in any other way possible. An accurate description of Wendling will be forwarded the department at once.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, June 14, 1910

Murderer caught

Joseph Wendling, the alleged murderer of little Alma Kelner, of Louisville, was caught Saturday in San Francisco, California. The detectives had followed him eleven thousand miles before catching him. He acknowledged his identity when caught, but denied his guilt.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 2, 1910

Louisville – Joseph Wendling, accused of the murder of 8-year-old Alma Kellner here, who was captured in California after a 12,000 mile chase, has arrived here in custody of Chief of Detectives John P. Carney, Chief of Police Lindsey and Col. John Whallen. Wendling maintains his innocence, and says he is in the hands of God.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 16, 1910

Louisville – Mrs. C.A. Muena, of Hume, Mo., from whom it is understood, Chief of Detectives Carney learned the address of Joseph Wendling, wanted in Louisville on the charge of murdering Alma Kellner, has put in a claim for the rewards offered by the state, city and several citizens for the arrest and conviction of Wendling. Mrs. Muena, in her letter, says that she is “wearied out with telephone calls and newspaper reporters,” and claims her business in Hume has been injured to such an extent that she will have to open for the fall trade in some other place.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 16, 1910

Claims bloody clothing

Wendling then refused to talk upon advice of attorney

Louisville – Joseph Wendling, indicted on the charge of murdering Alma Kellner, is now in the Jefferson county jail, awaiting trial at the October term of court. Upon his arrival here Wendling was taken to the office of Col. H. Watson Lindsey, chief of police, and there shown the bloody clothing which are supposed to have been worn when the murder of which he is accused, was committed. Wendling identified several of the articles as having belonged to him, but when his attorney, J. Reginald Clements, arrived he advised his client not to talk any further to the police. This sealed the lips of the prisoner.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 23, 1910

Life term for Joseph Wendling

Circumstantial evidence saves him from the gallows – jury out for over four hours

Convicted murderer of Alma Kellner smiles at the verdict – Attorneys will make an appeal – Story of the crime

Louisville – Jos. Wendling, charged with the atrocious murder of little Alma Kellner, in December of 1909, must spend the remainder of his natural life behind prison walls. So said a jury in the criminal branch of the Jefferson circuit court after a week had been spent in the trial of this famous case. Wendling accepted the finding of the 12 men more complacently than any of the spectators. The room was crowded. Wendling and his wife, who has sat beside him during the trial, wore the half smile which has characterized them both throughout the six days of the ordeal. Wendling was asked in French if he had any comment to make on the verdict of the jury. The prisoner smiled, looked over at his attorneys and said: “I no guilty – if I guilty, I should be hanged. They tell lies. They frame up on me. But you take care of me all right.” Then he looked into the face of his wife. They were close together and he whispered a word to her. Instantly Mrs. Wendling’s face was abeam with a smile. She took the prisoner’s hand and prepared to leave the court room. Wendling from all outward appearances was not disturbed by the verdict. After giving his first attention to his wife, he spoke to Capt. Clements, then to John Ray, when he again settled back into his chair. J. Reginald Clements, his attorney, was emphatic in his expression of opinion. He said he would ask for a new trial, adding: “It was a cowardly verdict. The jurors should have had the courage of their convictions. If they believed Wendling guilty they should have fixed his punishment at death.” For four hours and 20 minutes the jury deliberated. Its members entered into an argument not to tell how many ballots were taken nor how their discussion of the case proceeded. When the verdict was read one spectator applauded with handicaps. Judge Gregory ordered the man brought before him and fined him $10. “This is not a theater; where do you thing you are?”

Basis for appeal – Wendling’s attorneys declare their faith in the prisoner’s innocence, and say they will immediately file a motion for a new trial. They say they will base their petition for a new hearing on an affidavit that one of the jurors in the case was prejudiced. Frank Fehr, the man who as a relative of the Kellner family had been diligent to a marked degree to ferret out the mystery of the child’s disappearance almost a year ago, was in the court room when the jury came in. He would make no statement for the Kellner family, except to say: “If he is the guilty man – and the jury thinks so – he should be convicted.”

Story of the crime – Alma Kellner was the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellner, of this city. She was last seen in St. John’s Catholic church December 8, 1909, where she had gone for mass. When she failed to return home after several hours her family became alarmed and notified the police. It was first believed the child had been kidnapped, and numerous rewards were offered for her return. Wendling was the janitor of the church, and two or three witnesses swore he was in the church on December and closely observed Alma at the altar. Father Schuhmann, the priest of the church, complained to Wendling of a foul odor about the building. “Yes, me burn old rags,” he replied. A representative of the gas company was denied possession of keys to the church that he might read the meter, but Wendling accompanied him and carefully locked the door afterwards, when always before the key had been easily accessible. About June 14, 1910, Frank Fehr, the wealthy brewer, a relative of the Kellners, visited the church and remarked in the presence of the janitor that he expected Pinkerton detectives would be detailed to the case. The next day Wendling disappeared. Up to this time he had not been suspected, but tracing his subsequent movements and comparison of his previous actions culminated in fastening the crime upon him. Postal card gave clue – Chief of Detectives Carney, of this city, who personally conducted the search for Wendling, had almost given up the hunt when he located Mrs. Cora Munea, a milliner, at Hume, Md. Wendling had known Mrs. Munea in Texas, and had proposed marriage to her. Mrs. Munea denied any knowledge of Wendling, but Capt. Carney found a post card from Wendling mailed to California. Carney telegraphed his information to the San Francisco police and the arrest followed.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, December 9, 1910

The Son of a Methodist Minister Fatally wounds a Companion in a Disorderly House at Falmouth, Ky.

Falmouth, Ky., April 18.—Sunday morning, about 3 o’clock, at a disorderly house in this city, George R. Greene of Warsaw, Ky., shot and fatally injured George Kells, of Williamstown, Ky., Kells being shot four times, once in the face just below the left eye, twice in the left side and once in the left arm. He is now at the point of death, and Greene has been arrested and lodged in jail here. The parties were friends and were drinking freely when the difficulty arose resulting in the shooting.

Greene’s father is a prominent Methodist minister at Warsaw, while Kell’s father and people in Grant county are large property holders.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 25, 1899

We are indebted to Mrs. Jennie Catherwood Bean for a number of old papers, some of them more than half a century old. Among them is a copy of the first volume of the Winchester Chronicle, published in 1855.   It is about half the size of the Democrat and contains but one local item, “A man named Kelly, who worked for Robert Scott, had climbed a tree to make a squirrel jump out and had fallen and killed himself.”

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., May 1, 1906

Miss Amanda J. Kelly, of Valley View, aged forty-two, who was married Wednesday to David Hopper, aged 16, is the daughter of a widow, Bettie Kelly, a pensioner, and has   been an inmate of the asylum for ten years, until recently, when she became, as her friends thought rational, and was brought home about three weeks ago. She was alright for a few days, but her former lunacy developed and her mother and brother-in-law started to return her to Lexington. When three miles from home she became frantic sprang from the wagon and made for home in a dead run. Her mother returned and found her at home. When she went after her son to assist in taking her to Lexington, Amanda eloped to Richmond with David Hopper, and was married.—Richmond Register.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, July 8, 1898

Frankfort, Ky., Aug.8.—Richard Suter, who shot and killed Harry Kelly Monday night was brought before County Judge Williams for examination trial Wednesday, but the case was postponed till next Friday.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, August 9, 1895

Suter Held For Trial

Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 15 – Richard Suter was held without bail for killing Barry Kelly before Examining Judge Williams Wednesday afternoon. Napoleon Bonaparte Hoover, who is under arrest as an accessory in the killing, will have an examining trial Thursday.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday August 16, 1895

D. Elliott Kelly, cashier of the Central Bank, Lexington, Ky., died Saturday night, aged 61 years.   He was a native of Bourbon county and was postmaster at Paris under the administrations of Grant and Garfield.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., June 2, 1904

Gano Kelly, of Georgtown, died of paralysis at Mammoth Cave where he was visiting. He formerly lived in this city.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, February 22, 1910

Kentucky Vital Statistics Death Certificate Number 6215, Volume 1931.

List of Revolutionary Soldiers Who Were Citizens Of Clark County, Kentucky

Compiled By Mrs. William D. Clark, Of Hart Chapter, D.A.R.

Chairman Of Revolutionary Soldiers Graves

Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, Library

Research Room

Mr. Kelly formerly lived in this city.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, August 30, 1893

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, October 11, 1893

Dan Darnall, colored, of Paris, has left for parts unknown. He is thought to have known something of the killing of Eliza Dent and Houston Kelley, who were blown up with dynamite some time ago.

The Winchester Democrat; Wednesday, November 29, 1893

SAM JACKSON and Tom Cage, colored, were acquitted in the Paris Circuit Court Thursday, of the murder of Houston Kelly and Eliza Dent by blowing up their house with dynamite.   Dan Darnall, who was also suspected, has never been caught.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 16, 1894.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, October 4, 1893

At Louisville, Mrs. Mary Kelly, secured a verdict of $12,500 against the L. and N. railroad   for the killing of her husband last fall at Hazel Patch on this division of the road.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, May 15, 1894

The Democrat, Friday, January 1, 1892.

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 6-8-1892

James B. Kelly or “Boots” Kelly as he was best known, died at his home in Paris Thursday of pneumonia, aged forty-nine years.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Dec. 17, 1901

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 7-31-1889

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, May 4, 1894

The Winchester Democrat     Wednesday 8-27-1890

Order Book 12; P. 51; October Court 1847

On the motion of Penelope Kelly the executrix named in the last will and testament of Joseph Kelly dec. who made oath thereto as the law directs certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in due form giving security whereupon she together with Burgess Ekton and Winfrey Kelly her security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $10,000 conditioned as the law directs.

Order Book 12; P. 51; October Court 1847

Ordered that ____ Buckner, Samuel M. Taylor, Benjamin Turner and P. B. Winn or any three of them after being first sworn do appraise in current money the slaves if any and personal estate of Joseph Kelly dec. and make report thereof to the court.

Order Book 12; P. 51; October Court 1847

On the motion of Penelope Kelly who made oath thereto as the law directs leave is granted her to keep a tavern in the county of Clarke at her own house giving security whereupon she together with Burgess Ecton entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of one hundred pounds conditioned as the law directs.

Order Book 12; P. 51; October Court 1847

Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Joseph Kelly dec. was produced in court approved of and ordered to be recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 94; April Court 1848

Ordered that George Smith be appointed guardian to the estate of Charles L. Kelly, John Kelly, Casander Kelly and Mary S. Kelly infant orphans of Joseph Kelly dec. giving security ………with Stanford Thornton and John S. Mills …..acknowledged their bond ……..the said Williams is allowed …….sign the said bond at any time the county court clerks office ……….

Order Book 12; P. 258; December Court 1849

Allotment of dower in the slaves of Joseph Kelly dec. to P. Smith late wife of said Kelly …produced …..recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 340; December Court 1850

Additional appraisement of the estate of Joseph Kelly dec. was produced …….approved …..recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 340; December Court 1850

Inventory of the estate of the heirs of Joseph Kelly dec. returned by George Smith their guardian was produced in court approved of and ordered to be recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 359; April Court 1851

Settlement with the guardian of Joseph Kelly’s heirs was produced …filed …

Order Book 12; P. 458; April Court 1852

……..again produced …….approved …….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 463; May Court 1852

Settlement with the guardian of Charles T. Kelly ……..produced …..filed….

Order Book 12; P. 461; April Court 1852

……..again produced …….approved …….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 463; May Court 1852

Settlement with the guardian of John Kelly ……..produced …..filed….

Order Book 12; P. 461; April Court 1852

……..again produced …….approved …….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 463; May Court 1852

Settlement with the guardian of Cassandra Kelly ……..produced …..filed….

Order Book 12; P. 461; April Court 1852

……..again produced …….approved …….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 463; May Court 1852

Settlement with the guardian of Mary S. Kelly ……..produced …..filed….

Order Book 12; P. 461; April Court 1852

……..again produced …….approved …….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 463; May Court 1852

The appraisers of the   estate of Joseph Kelly dec. this day filed a list of property which was assigned to his widow which is ordered to be recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 499; October Court 1852

Settlement with the Executrix of Joseph Kelly dec. was produced …..filed….

Order Book 12; P. 540; February Court 1853

Again produced ……….approved ……recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 547; March Court 1853

George Smith Gdn. For Kelly’s Heirs vs. Charles T. Kelly ……Equity

………ordered that A. L. Haggard, Thomas Hart, & A. H. Buckner be appointed to ascertain value of real & personal estate & slaves of infant petitioners the heirs of Joseph Kelly dec. ………show whether the interests of said infants require sale of their real estate ……..

Order Book 10; P. 239; July Court 1859

George Smith Gdn. Vs. Charles T. Kelly &c

…………George Smith is appointed commissioner to sell the tract of land ………. cross petition of the defendant Mrs. Penelope Smith the curator of the opinion and adjudged and determines that she is the late wife and widow of Joseph Kelly dec. is entitled to draw in all of said real estate named in the plaintiffs petition ……….made improvements …………. He will also ascertain and report the shares of each one of the said four children and of the said Mrs. Smith in each one of said sale lands   ………………continued.

Order Book 10; P. 276 & 277; November Court 1859

George Smith for Kelly’s heirs vs. Charles T. Kelly &c

Order Book 10; P. 394; July Court 1860

Order Book 10; P. 435; November Court 1860

George Smith for Kelly’s heirs vs. Chas. T. Kelly &c ………Equity

…………..a deed of conveyance to Thomas H. Robinson ………ordered to be certified.

………..a deed of conveyance to Thomas C. Hunter …….ordered to be certified.

Order Book 10; P. 482; November Court 1860

The Clark County Democrat   3-28-1872

Order Book 4; P. 538; July Court 1812

Administration is granted Radford W. Caye on the estate of Mordiac decd. who made oath and gave bond with Micajah Clark and John Smith security.

Order Book 4; P. 539; July Court 1812

Order for the appraisal of the slaves if any and personal estate of Mordiac Kelly decd.

Order Book 4; P. 539; July Court 1812

Mrs. Bettie Kelly, of Madison county went out to catch a horse and some hours later was found in the pasture dead. She had caught the horse, hitched it to the fence, and then died presumably of heart trouble.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., July 7, 1899

Found Dead Near The Horse

Richmond, Ky., July 5

Mrs. Betty Kelly, aged 60, living near Valleyview, went out to the field to catch a horse. Not returning, a search was instituted and she was found dead near the animal, which was hitched to a fence nearby.   Foul play is suspected and an investigation will be made.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., July 11, 1899

Mrs. Ed. Kelly, of this city, died at her residence Friday after a protracted illness. The remains were buried in the Winchester cemetery.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, June 17, 1902

Harlan, Ky., May 1

Mrs. J. S. Kelly, wife of United States Commissioner Kelly, of this place, and sister of J. R. Rice, a well known banker of Pineyville, Ky., dropped dead suddenly here.   Mrs. Kelly had been conversing with friends just a few minutes before her death.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., May 7, 1901

Bowler

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 3-21-1888

(Jenny)

Eminence, Ky., Feb. 15

Newton Kelly died suddenly under mysterious circumstances and a post-mortem will be held, as some seem to think he was poisoned. Kelly was under bond, charged with the implication in the death of two uncles near Luckport, and the disappearance of a large sum of money.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 20, 1900

Stomach To Be Analyzed

Louisville, Ky., Feb. 23

The stomach of Newton Kelly, of Eminence, who died under suspicious circumstances while out on bond, was received here by Chemist, Harris Kelly, who will make an analysis.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 27, 1900

Owensboro, Ky., March 7

The boiler in Baxley’s mill, in the suburbs, exploded Monday. Oliver Kelly was instantly killed, his body being badly mutilated.   Thomas Wisdom was fatally injured, both legs broken and head crushed. Wilson Baxley was fatally scalded.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., March 14, 1899

It is Charged He poisoned His Uncles, then Robbed Them—Soon Afterward Started a Business.

Louisville, Ky., Aug. 29.—Newt Kelly was arrested here Saturday night by Detective Armstrong and Hardin and lodged in jail. Kelly came here from Henry county three months ago. He is alleged to have poisoned Sam Kelly and his brother, who were his uncles, last year at Lockport, Henry county, and to have stolen $9,000 in money from the home of Sam Kelly. He was not suspected at the time after the money was missing Newt Kelly went into the saloon business at Eminence. This gave weight to the suspicion. It got so uncomfortable for him that he disposed of the business three months ago and came here. The sheriff of Henry county came here and took the prisoner to Newcastle.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, September 5, 1899

The Democrat, Friday, April 11, 1890

Beattyville, Ky., Oct. 14

Sid Kelly, colored, while on his return home from a festival at 12 o’clock, was shot by an unknown person. Nineteen shot entered his body, and he is not expected to live.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Oct. 17, 1902

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1894

Thomas

The Semi-Weekly Sun   3-19-1890

Louisville, Ky., March 11.—Four employees of J. M. Robinson, Norton & Co. are sick of typhoid fever, and Cecil Kemp, another employee, died Wednesday of the same disease, thought to have been contracted from drinking water from a public well near the store which the men preferred. Three other employees are ill and are thought to have the fever also.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 15, 1898

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, May 21, 1895

He was the author of two books, “52 Children’s Sermons and other Great Stuff” and The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss”. Survivors other than his wife and parents include three daughters and their husbands, Jennifer and Bill Longworth of Lexington, Cindy and Jason Smith of Louisville, and Emily Kemp of Lexington; a sister, Bonnie Collins and her husband, R.W., of Paris; and three grandchildren, Jill, Rebekah, and Neleh Longworth.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, and 10 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of the service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Kentucky/SE Indiana Chapter, 11700 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 500, Louisville, KY 40299 or St. Luke United Methodist Church Missions Fund, 2351 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40517.

The Winchester Sun Saturday 9-9-2006.

The Winchester Democrat   Wed., 4-20-1892

Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 27.—Privates Henry T. Burton, company G. 1^st Georgia; Charles Kemper, Battery K. 5^th artillery, and Harry King, a recruit for the 3^rd infantry, died Friday of typhoid fever at Fort McPherson

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, August 30, 1898

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, July 7, 1896

The Winchester Democrat   Wednesday, April 3, 1889

Order Book 11; Page 344; April Court 1845

Microfilm, Winchester, Kentucky Public Library

Milton Kendall and son, who have been in jail for some time charged with the murder of Eugene Cassell, in Jessamine county while the latter was defending his chicken roost, have been ordered taken to the Nicholasville jail. The prisoners and their friends were afraid of their being lynched and Gov. Taylor ordered a detail of eighty soldiers from Lexington companies under Capt. Longmire as a guard. The Jessamine people are mad about it and claim that the prisoners would be in no danger from a mob.

Amos Kendall, the son, who was run over by a train at Bowling Green while the officers were looking for him, and who had both legs amputated, died without making any confession. It was claimed that he had been shot by Cassell at the time of the killing, but his legs were so mutilated by the cars that no signs of a bullet wound were found, even if they existed.

It is now said the police have a clue involving a huckster who lives in Fayette county, somewhere in the vicinity of Athens.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, January 26, 1900

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, June 28, 1893

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 3-9-1892

No section of the State can show a sadder official record than death has made in Eastern Kentucky within less than twenty years. First, Judge John M. Elliott, of the Court of Appeals, fell dead on our streets at the hands of an assassin, afterwards sentenced to death and later declared insane.   Judge Richard Reid, of Mt. Sterling, of the Superior Court, died by his own hand. Senators Joseph Garder, R. M. Pieratt and James S. Hargis died while in the performance of their official duties. Congressman W. P. Taulbee was killed in Washington; Judge Van B. Young, of the Superior Court, was scarcely at rest in the grave before Congressman J. W. Kendall followed him. It is a mournful record, which all will hope may never be repeated elsewhere.—-Frankfort Capital.

The Winchester Democrat   Wednesday March 16, 1892

The bills for the burial of Hon. J. W. Kendall, as presented to the Government amounted to $2,186.56.

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 4-13-1892

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, August 15, 1907

Scobee Funeral Home Web Site 4-20-2004

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, August 13, 1897.

I. W. Senff, whose trial for killing Thos. Kendall at Mt. Sterling, occupied several days last week, was not acquitted as was expected. Eleven of the jury were for conviction, but one was for acquittal and hung the jury.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, November 30, 1897

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, April 4, 1907

Sam Kendlewood Shot And Killed His Brother John

Middlesboro, Ky., Sept. 12

Mistaking his brother John for a burglar, Sam Kendlewood shot and killed him Wednesday night at Ironwood, Va. John Kendlewood, it seems, went out of the room to get a drink of water. His brother was awakened by his return and seizing a pistol which lay under his pillow, he shot him dead. Another story is that the brothers quarreled and some believe it, but Sam Kendlewood declares the killing was accidental.

The Winchester Sentinel   Wed., Sept. 17, 1902

Eld. Julius Kendrick died at an early hour Tuesday morning at his home in Danville, aged forty-six years. For some time he had been a sufferer from Bright’s disease which had recently assumed an acute form.

He was one of the best known and most popular ministers of the Christian Church in the State. He was a native of Grant county and had fought his way to a position of prominence and usefulness against adverse circumstances. He graduated from the College of Bible of Kentucky University and entered the ministry of the Christian Church. He had charge of churches at Selma, Alabama, Dallas, Texas, coming here from the latter place. He was here for several years and, by his gentle, cheery manner and gentlemanly qualities greatly endeared himself to our people regardless of church affiliations.

Eight years ago he resigned the charge of the First Christian Church of this city to accept a call to Danville where he has since resided. He leaves a wife, formerly Miss Alice Woollery and two children, a son of about seventeen years, and a baby a few months old.

The funeral was held at Danville, services being conducted by Eld. Mark Collis, of Lexington, and Eld. F. M. Baines, of Cincinnati.

We understand that he left about $5,500 insurance on his life.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, April 28, 1899

Rev. J. S. Kendrick Dead

Danville, Ky., April 26

Rev. J. S. Kendrick of the Christian church, died of Bright’s disease Tuesday morning. He leaves a widow and two children. The funeral will be conducted here by Rev. W. F. Rains, of Cincinnati.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., May 2, 1899

Will Live In Danville

Friends will be gratified to know that Mrs. Kendrick has decided to live in Danville. Elder Kendrick was greatly attached to the town and was buried here at his request. It is known that he declined more than one flattering call to other churches.-Danville Advocate

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., May 2, 1899

(Lawnmower)

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Ann Kendricks, who died Friday at the home of James Tolbert in Cincinnati, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 12 o’clock at the Haggard and Son Funeral Home with Rev. T. D. Johnson officiating.

Survivors include her husband, James Kendricks, a sister-in-law, none nephews, ten nieces, ten great-nephews and eight great-nieces.

The body is at the funeral home.

THE WINCHESTER SUN. MON. 6/9/1958

The Winchester Sun   Mon., 6-9-1958

…..Commissioner produced ……..a deed to Joshua Burris ……..certified for record …….

Order Book 12; P. 434; July Court 1866

The Democrat, Wednesday, January 18, 1893.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., March 24, 1899

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, December 9, 1910

The Semi-Weekly Sun     Tue., 12-17-1878

Emmett Kennedy, the little son of Harlan Kennedy, died at his home in Bourbon county Friday of paralysis of the brain, aged five years. The remains were interred in the cemetery at this place. Services at the grave by Elder J. W. Harding.   The little sufferer was a nephew of W. C. Estes, of this city.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Nov. 6, 1900

Scottville, Ky., April 1.—The examination trial of Ben Killman and Ebbie Graves, for the murder of Fletcher Kennedy at Chapel Hill, resulted in the defendants being held over to the grand jury.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, April 4, 1902

Three Years in the Penitentiary.

Scottsville, Ky., April 26.—In the case of Ben Killman and Ebie Graves for the murder of Fletcher Kennedy at Chapel Hill, the jury returned a verdict for three years each in the penitentiary.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, May 2, 1902

Isaac Kennedy, of Millersburg, was struck by a falling beam Tuesday and was so       badly injured that he died in a short while.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, July 9, 1909

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, November 13, 1894.

While engaged in coupling cars Monday afternoon on the L. & N. road between this city and Paris, John Kennedy, a brakeman was caught between two cars and badly crushed.   He was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital at Lexington, but died the following morning from the effects of his injuries. The remains were taken to his home at Carlisle for interment.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Dec. 12, 1902

Suits Compromised.

J. J. Donahue, attorney for the L. & N., was in Carlisle Wednesday and compromised the accidental killing of John Kennedy, with his father, Isaac Kennedy, as administrator of the deceased, for $250, and also the killing of Wm. Lynam by the L. & N. train last court day at the Dinsmore crossing with Abe B. Lynam, his son, as administrator for the deceased, for $1,000. -Carlisle Democrat.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, December 20, 1902.

John B. Kennedy, a prominent farmer of Bourbon county, died Sunday, aged 88 years. Mr. Kennedy was a Universalist in religion, independent in politics, a lover of nature and a splendid citizen. His body was taken to Cincinnati and cremated.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, December, 5, 1907

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, October 21, 1910

Foree

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, Oct. 12, 1906

Greathouse

(Mayme)

Lancaster, Ky., March 9

Norman Kennedy, aged 111 years, the oldest person in the county, died at his home in Paint Lick, this county. “Uncle Norman” was owned by Gen. Thomas Kennedy.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., March 13, 1903

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 11-13-1889

Paducah, Ky., Sept. 23

S. D. Kennedy, aged 76, the oldest native born resident, died at his home here Thursday morning.   He was once mayor of the city, president of the Owensboro & Russellville Railroad company, and held other important trusts and offices.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Sept. 26, 1899

Was his mania and caused the death of the insane patient

Hopkinsville, Ky., – Thomas Kennedy, a trusty patient at the Western Kentucky Asylum for the insane, drank some medicine containing strychnine and died shortly afterward. Kennedy was 55 years old and was sent from Todd county. His mania was taking medicine; and to please him the doctors would often give him doses of water which he took to be medicine. It is thought he found a bottle of tonic containing quinine and strychnine and drank it.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, November 6, 1906

Lebanon, Ky., May 4

The trial of Amos Harrison for the alleged murder of Blue Ford Kennett has begun. Harrison stated he shot Kennett in order to protect his home; that he knew Kennett bore a bad reputation for morality, and he warned him to cease his attentions to his sister and told him that he did not want to catch him at his home again. When he returned home on the day of the tragedy and found Kennett there he was very much enraged. Kennett arose, Harrison stated, and when he placed his hands behind him he shot him, killing him instantly.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., May 8, 1900

A pension of twelve dollars per month has been granted the minor heirs of Aaron Kenney, of Wades Mill.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, July 25, 1902

Two Men Fatally and Three Seriously Burned in a Louisville Distillery.

Louisville, Ky., Jan. 18.—Three men were seriously and two fatally burned Monday morning as the result of a boiler explosion in the Ferncliffe distillery at Logan and Lampton streets. The fatally injured are: John Kenney, and Phil Kerb. Charles Dickens, Will Wateran and John Thompson were badly scalded, but will recover. The explosion occurred at 9:30 o’clock and was caused by a big flue collapsing, allowing the water to   get to the fires beneath. The damage to the distillery will amount to about $1,000.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, January 25, 1898

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, February 15, 1895.

Stevens

The Winchester Democrat   Wednesday, April 3, 1889

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, February 3, 1899

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 15, 1895.

Order Book 12; P. 208; May Court 1849

The Democrat, Wednesday, November 4, 1891.

The Kentucky Historical society has arranged to have the body of Simon Kenton buried at Marietta, O., brought here.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, February 16, 1909

A few days ago W.J. Woodward, of this place showed us a pocket knife which once belonged to the noted pioneer and Indian fighter, Gen. Simon Kenton. Mr. Woodward informed us that at Simon Kenton’s death this knife became the property of his nephew, Thomas Kenton, and at his death it descended to Thomas’ son, William Kenton, who   died some twenty-five or thirty years ago, and that shortly after the death of the last named he obtained possession of it which he prizes very highly and keeps as a sacred relic. – Robertson Advance.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, February 16, 1909

A few days ago W.J. Woodward, of this place showed us a pocket knife which once belonged to the noted pioneer and Indian fighter, Gen. Simon Kenton. Mr. Woodward informed us that at Simon Kenton’s death this knife became the property of his nephew, Thomas Kenton, and at his death it descended to Thomas’ son, William Kenton, who   died some twenty-five or thirty years ago, and that shortly after the death of the last named he obtained possession of it which he prizes very highly and keeps as a sacred relic. – Robertson Advance.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, February 16, 1909

The Clark County Democrat     Wed., 8-17-1881

Two Men Fatally and Three Seriously Burned in a Louisville Distillery.

Louisville, Ky., Jan. 18.—three men were seriously and two fatally burned Monday morning as the result of a boiler explosion in the Ferncliffe distillery at Logan and Lampton streets. The fatally injured are: John Kenney and Phil Kerb. Charles Dickens, Will Wateran and John Thompson were badly scalded, but will recover. The explosion occurred at 9:30 o’clock and was caused by a big flue collapsing, allowing the water to get to the fires beneath. The damage to the distillery will amount to about $1,000.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, January 25, 1898

Dr. F. H. Kerfout died at Atlanta, Ga., Saturday, aged 54 years. He was one of the ablest Baptist ministers in the country and was known to many of our readers who have heard him preach.

The Winchester Democrat Tue., June 25, 1901

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Kerns was buried at North Middletown last Friday.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., Oct. 5, 1905

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, May 27, 1898

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, October 25, 1893

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The Democrat, Wednesday September 7, 1892

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 26, 1895.

The Democrat, Wednesday, April 30, 1890

Log Lick news: On 21^st inst. Uncle Edmond Kerr, aged about 75 years.

The Semi-Weekly Sun   4-30-1890

The Democrat, Wednesday September 7, 1892.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, April 15, 1891

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Joe Kerr died of typhoid fever Saturday night at 11 o’clock and was taken to his old home at Log Lick for burial.

The Winchester Sentinel   Wed., Nov. 12, 1902

DEATHS.

Joe Kerr, of Ford, died Saturday night of typhoid fever.   The remains were taken to his old home at Log Lick for burial.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, November 14, 1902.

Log Lick

Mrs. Cad Kerr, of Ford, visited here several days the past week. While here she had a nice monument erected over the grave of her late husband, Joseph Kerr.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., March 20, 1903

At Fulton, Mo., March 28^th, Miss Lucy Van Meter Kerr. She was a daughter of Mrs. Lucy Kerr and a niece of N. P. and I. C. Vanmeter, of this county.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., April 9, 1901

Johnson

Mrs. Lavina Kerr, perhaps the oldest, and one of the most highly respected persons in this section, died at the home of her son, Mr. S. P. Kerr, corner of Maple and Belmont Streets, Saturday morning. The funeral took place at the residence of Mr. Kerr Sunday afternoon with services by Revs. C. J. Armstrong and Wm. Cumming. Burial in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Monday morning. Mrs. Kerr was formerly Miss Smith. She was born in Bullitt county, Ky., Dec. 29, 1810, and a few days before her death celebrated her 93^rd anniversary.   Most of her life was spent in Louisville where she reared a large family that was a comfort and a blessing to her in her declining years. About two years ago she came here from Missouri, where she had spent some time with her daughter, and joined Mr. Kerr’s family on a trip south, and continued with them as one of the household. Just ten days before her death she lost a sister, Mrs. Fannie Smitzer, who died at her home in Nicholasville, aged 86. Another sister, Mrs. Martha Posthlewaite, of Chanut, Kansas, survives at the age of 80. Mrs. Kerr leaves five sons and a daughter, viz: S P. Kerr, of this city, Thos. F. Kerr, of Houston, Texas, J. D. Kerr, of Versailles, Ill., E. E. Kerr, of Louisville, J. W. Kerr, of Sour Woods, Texas, and Mrs. Jno. S. Crow, of Paris, Mo. She was a member of the Christian church, and a good true woman.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., Jan. 7, 1904

Mrs. Nannie Kerr, wife of Sonnie Kerr, who lives in the eastern part of the county, died a few days ago aged about 28 years. Before her marriage she was Miss Stone and the remains were buried in the Stone family graveyard.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., June 26, 1906

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 6, 1894

Died-Mrs. Sarah Kerr, whose remains were buried here Monday, was a daughter of the late Gen. Samuels, County Judge of Bourbon.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 9, 1894.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, January 10, 1894

Smith P. Kerr died at his home on Belmont Street at an early hour yesterday morning, aged sixty-six years. For more than a year past he has been a great sufferer, but these sufferings he bore with patience and fortitude. The funeral will be held at the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow afternoon at three o’clock and the services will be conducted by Rev. Wm. Cumming. The following pall bearers have been selected: Active, M.T. McEldowney, J. Clayton Ramsey, S.J. Faris, Wm. Woolcott, Thos. Walden, W.J. Walden. Honorary, W.M. Beckner, T.F. Phillips, John C.M. Day, T.L. Phillips, John C.M. Day, T.L. Phillips, J.D. Simpson, Floyd Day, I.H. McKinley, John M. Hodgkin, B.F. Curtis, E.S. Jouett. His wife, who was formerly Miss Emma Johnson, survives him, as does one daughter, Mrs. David T. Matlack. He was born at Mt. Washington, Bullitt county, near Louisville, and moved here in the spring of 1878. He bought the old mill on the corner of Main and Broadway which more than one firm had failed to make a success. He infused new methods into the business and was successful from the start. In a few years he built the modern structure which now graces that corner, made his flour a household word in central and eastern Kentucky and rapidly accumulated wealth. Years ago M.T. McEldowney became associated with him in business and of late years the cares of the large business interest of the firm, especially the details, have been looked after by the latter in a great degree. Mr. Kerr was one of Winchester’s most progressive citizens and nothing that would tend to advance the interests of the city but was sure of a helping hand from him. Although quite a wealthy man he was extremely modest and never obtruded opinions where they were not sought. In his death our city has lost one of its best citizens, the church one of its staunchest supporters and his family a kind and indulgent husband and father.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 14, 1906

Will Probated

S.P. Kerr, after providing for his burial expenses and the payment of debts left to his brother, E.E. Kerr, for life a house and lot where he now resides in Louisville; to his brother Thos. F. Kerr, for life, a farm of eighty acres near Elkhart, Texas; to Mrs. Anna Southgate a home for life with descendant’s wife and daughter, and also $300 per year from his estate; to Mary Gay, his colored servant a house to cost not more than $800; the balance of his estate to his wife, Mrs. Emma F. Kerr and daughter, Anna Belle Matlack, jointly, and at his wife’s death it is to go to his daughter; he desires the family to live together and to own the property jointly; D.T. Matlack is named as executor without bond. This will is dated May 7^th, 1906. By a codicil of June 14^th, 1906, he left to his brothers, Thos. F. Kerr, E.E. Kerr and Jas. W. Kerr each $1,000; to his niece, Mrs. Ella Collis, and Mrs. Cora Heathman, both of Paris, Mo., $500 each; and to the First Presbyterian Church of this city, $1000, to be held in trust and the income to be used for the church. The will says that nothing is left to testator’s brother John D. Kerr, of Versailles, Ill., because he has already given him more than is left to his other brothers; nothing to his sister, Mrs. John S. Crow, because she has plenty and does not need it.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 28, 1906

New Milling firm

D.T. Matlack, as executor of the estate of S.P. Kerr, has sold the machinery, capital stock, good will, etc., of the Mills at the corner of Main and Broadway to the Winchester Roller Mills, a firm composed of M.T. McEldowney, D.T. Matlack and Wm. Woolcott. The sale did not include the buildings and new buildings will probably be constructed at some point on one of the railroads. This will not be done for some time, however, although the firm may erect steel elevators near the railroad, to handle grain from the cars. At present but little changes will be made.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, September 11, 1906

The Democrat, Wednesday, August 19, 1891.

The Democrat, Wednesday, August 5, 1891.

A telegram received by friends here tells of the death of Mr. W. F. Kerr at his home near Hendrix, Ill.

Mr. Kerr was a noble man. He leaves many relatives and friends in this county. One brother lives near Log Lick.

Since the above was written a letter from Mr. S. F. Tuggle has been received giving a full account of Mr. Kerr’s illness and death. The following is from a local paper:

“The funeral services of the later W. F. Kerr were held yesterday afternoon at the Blooming Grove church. In spite of the very cold and disagreeable day, there was a very large attendance of friends of the deceased. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Hiett of Normal, who spoke in fitting terms of the noble life of the dead. The pall bearers were Messrs. William Arnold, Jerry Cunningham. John Wren, Lafayette Archer, Richard Stone and William Hall.”

The Sun-Sentinel, Thursday, April 21, 1904

The Roll of Two Companies Raised in Clark County by Capt. James Sympson.

Company of Mounted Kentucky Volunteers under the Command of Capt. James Sympson. Left Winchester September 15^th, 1814, and arrived at Urbana, Ohio on the 20^th.

The Semi-Weekly Sun     Fri., 2-21-1879

The Democrat, Wednesday, November 23, 1892.

Sharea

Louisville, Ky., March 7

George Ketchem, a noted steeple climber. Died at the city hospital Friday night of rheumatism.   He lived in Louisville 15 years.   He worked on steeples in Cincinnati, Pittsburg and the east. He was 45 years old and a native of Greece.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., March 13, 1903

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, November 12, 1895

The Winchester Democrat   Friday July 30, 1897

Order Book 12; P. 67; November Court 1847

The only son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Ketchum, of this city, died Saturday night of diphtheria, aged six years. Burial the following day in the Winchester cemetery with services at the grave held by Eld. C.J. Armstrong.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, November 6, 1906

Spargo

Promised by relatives and friends of Fred Ketterer

Ashland, Ky., – Startling revelations into the management of the Eastern Kentucky Asylum for the insane at Lexington, Ky., are promised by the relatives and friends of Fred Ketterer, who died at the institution in June, and it is alleged that certain employees of the institution will be charged with murder. Ketterer was a resident of this city, and was for years employed in the steel mills here. During the latter part of May he became violent while at his duties in the steel plant, and it was necessary for him to be bound hand and foot while being taken to the asylum. In less than a month after being sent to the asylum Ketterer’s remains were sent to his family in this city, with the information from the asylum officials that he had come to his death as a result of “exhaustion due to acute mania”. This verdict was not approved by the family of Ketterer, especially after his remains arrived here, and marks of violence were visible on his face, and a post-mortem examination was held which disclosed the fact that the man had apparently suffered blows on the back of the head and on various parts of his body, which local physicians claim were sufficient to cause his death.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, September 21, 1906

An Investigation

Into Ketterer case is ordered by the State board of control

Frankfort, Ky., – The state board of control ordered an investigation into the sudden death of Fred Ketterer, of Ashland, at the Lexington insane asylum. President Haly, of the board, issued the following statement: “The state board of control, in special session, has determined to make an investigation of the cause of circumstances attending the death of Fred Ketterer, recently a patient in the Easter asylum for the insane at Lexington. Judge J.R. Morton, of Lexington, has been employed by the board to formulate the method to be used in making the investigation. The board has instructed Judge Morton that its purpose and desire is that the investigation shall be full and complete and that the facts relative to the death of Ketterer be clearly established, without regard to consequences. The result of the investigation, whatever it may be, is at the service of the Fayette county grand jury, which meets in October.”

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, September 28, 1906

In Jail for Murder

Sometime ago Fred Ketterer was sent to the Lexington lunatic asylum from Ashland. He was a very strong young man, an iron worker whose insanity was caused by working by day near the hot furnace and sitting up all night with his sick wife. Ketterer was violent and hard to manage in the asylum and in comparatively a short time he died and was sent home for burial. His body was badly bruised and several gashes on the back of the head extended to the bone. An investigation was made by the Grand jury and Fred Pharis, Richard Champion, David Adams and James Clagget, former attendants, were indicted for the murder of Ketterer. Pharis was arrested and placed in jail but the others have left the city and have not been found. Pharis was raised in this county where he has a large number of relatives who will be hard to convince that he deliberately murdered a crazy man while in his charge. The indictment alleges in detail that Ketterer came to his death by being beaten with blunt instruments in the hands of the accused men, who were attendants at the Eastern Kentucky Asylum for the insane, the said Ketterer being at the time a patient at the asylum.

The Winchester Democrat Friday, Oct. 19, 1906

Ketterer’s death

Is still the subject of investigation by the Grand jury

Lexington, Ky., – The Grand jury is still investigating the alleged mismanagement of the Eastern Kentucky asylum and the alleged murder of Fred Ketterer, a patient at the institution, whom J. Franklin Wallace charges was murdered by one of the attendants. Several days last week was consumed in the examination of witnesses and the investigation was continued. It is believed the body will conclude the investigation and make a report to the court this week.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1906

Five years in the pen

Fred Pharis has been on trial during this week at Lexington for the murder of Fred Ketterer and Wednesday night the trial concluded with a verdict of five years in the penitentiary for manslaughter. Pharis was raised near Ruckersville, this county, and moved to Lexington a few years ago. He secured a place as attendant at the Lunatic Asylum, which he held until recently. Sometime ago Fred Ketterer, of Ashland, was sent to the asylum. He was very violent and in a short time he was sent home dead, the cause of death given as acute mania. On being prepared for burial, the body showed marks of violence, several bad wounds being found on the back of the head. An investigation followed, then indictments, and finally a conviction. The case will doubtless be appealed.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, October 26, 1906

Five Years

For Pharis, convicted of the murder of Fred Ketterer

Lexington, Ky., – Fred Pharis, charged with the murder of Fred Ketterer at the Eastern Kentucky Asylum last June, was convicted of manslaughter by a jury and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The verdict was a compromise, as several members held out for a longer term. This was the first of the trials growing out of the asylum scandal, which was exposed by J. Franklin Wallace shortly after the death of Ketterer.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, October 30, 1906

Will serve his term

Fred Pharis, formerly of this county, who was sentenced to the penitentiary for five years for manslaughter, in killing a patient at the insane asylum where Pharis was an attendant. He made a motion for a new trial, but withdrew it and was sent to the penitentiary. It is said his friends will prepare a petition for his pardon, but a petition against it will also be filed.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, November 2, 1906

No evidence

To hold Claggett and the asylum attendant is set free

Lexington, Ky., – J.M. Claggett, one of the former asylum attendants charged with the murder of Fred Ketterer, was dismissed by Judge Parker on motion of Commonwealth’s attorney Allen. The evidence introduced to the trials of Fred Pharis and Daniel Adams was not sufficient to convict Claggett. Adams began his term of one year in jail without asking for a new trial and the court will rule on the Pharis motion this week.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, November 6, 1906

Suit will be filed

As a sequel to the killing of Fred Ketterer, who died at the Eastern Kentucky Lunatic Asylum in Lexington last June, as the result of injuries alleged to have been inflicted by attendants, a damage suit for $50,000 will in a few days be filed against the Institution by David Ketterer administrator of his deceased brother. It is said the damaged suit will not be against the State of Kentucky, of which the Asylum is one of the charitable institutions, as was at first contemplated, but will be against the Eastern Kentucky Lunatic Asylum as a corporation, its charter expressly stating that it may sue or be sued.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, November 23, 1906

Will sue for $50,000

Lexington, Ky., – David Ketterer, brother of Fred Ketterer, an inmate of the Easter Kentucky Insane asylum, for the fatal pounding of whom one man is now serving a sentence in prison, has instructed Attorney J. Franklin Wallace to begin suit against the institution for $50,000.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, November 27, 1906

Big suit filed

Suit for $50,000 damages was filed Thursday at Lexington by the administrator for Fred Ketterer against the State board of Control of Charitable Institutions and Dr. Redwine, Superintendent of the Eastern Asylum, charging that Ketterer was killed by attendants in the asylum.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, December 11, 1906

Petition for pardon

Several years ago Fred Ketterar, of Ashland, patient in the Lexington Insane Asylum died, it is said from injuries inflicted by the attendants. Four of the latter were indicted, and one, Fred Pharis, of this county was sent to the penitentiary for five years. The other prosecutions were delayed and were finally dropped. Pharis served two years and is said to be in bad health, and a petition is being circulated in this county asking for his parole or pardon.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, July 28, 1908

List of Revolutionary Soldiers Who Were Citizens Of Clark County, Kentucky

Compiled By Mrs. William D. Clark, Of Hart Chapter, D.A.R.

Chairman Of Revolutionary Soldiers Graves

Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, Library

Research Room

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, September 17, 1895

Mr. John L. Keyes died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.W. Curry, at 12 o’clock yesterday in the ninety first day of his age. Mr. Keyes was a native of Otega county, N.Y., and came to Kentucky when a young man. He came from Lexington to Winchester in 1869 and entered the dry good business. He was for many years a leading merchant. Mrs. Keyes died in 1898. During his life Mr. Keyes was a consistent member of the Methodist church. He had five children, four of whom survive: Mrs. Ferdinand Winter, of Indianapolis, Mrs. W.W. Curry, Miss Kate Keyes and Mr. J.H. Keyes, of Winchester. His oldest son, N.R. Keyes, a prominent attorney of Indiana, died some years ago. The funeral will take place at 9:30 this morning from the residence of Mrs. W.W. Curry, services by presiding Elder E.G.B. Mann. Mr. Keyes enjoyed the high respect of all the citizens of Winchester and passed quietly away surrounded by members of his family, who so gently and lovingly ministered to him in his old age.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, July 25, 1907

Mrs. Mary Ann Keyes died at her home on South Highland street Sunday afternoon, aged eighty-three years. She was a native of Fayette county and was originally Miss Coons. Early in life she married B. F. Rogers, of Bryan Station. He died, and in the   fall of 1847, she married Mr. J. L. Keyes. They lived in Lexington for about twenty years when they moved to this city where they have since resided. She was in her earlier life a member of the Baptist church, but afterward joined the Methodist church to be with her husband and was a member of that church at the time of her death. During her long and useful life she made many friends who will sadly miss her.

The funeral services were held yesterday at the family residence, conducted by Revs. H. G. Henderson and B. B. Bailey, and the remains were buried in the Winchester cemetery.

Besides her husband, she leaves the following children: Joseph M. Rogers, of Chicago; C. B. Rogers, of Louisville; Mrs. W. W. Herod and Mrs. Ferdinand Winter, of Indianapolis; Mrs. W. W. Curry, Miss Kate Keyes and Mr. John H. Keyes, of this city.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 15, 1898

John H. Keyes qualified as executor of Mary A. Keyes with A. Gnadinger, Wm. Timberlake and John G. Locknane appraisers of the estate.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 5, 1898

Will Book 2, Page 243

Dated: September 23, 1892

Recorded: March 28 and 31, and April 1, 1898

Columbus in Mourning Over the Loss of a Beloved Citizen.

From the Columbus (Ind.) Herald.

As briefly announced in the Herald of Saturday, Judge Nelson R. Keyes died at 3:20 p. m. of that day, after a brief illness. About two weeks ago he was taken with la grippe which soon developed into pneumonia. The Judge’s health for some years has not been robust and a surgical operation still further weakened him, and from this he had not fully recovered when his fatal illness set in. This his system was ill prepared to withstand the in roads of disease which was invited by his weakened condition. Hence from the first symptoms of pneumonia which showed themselves, his case was regarded with the greatest apprehension. Each day the news from his bedside was most eagerly sought, and as the usual unfavorable reports were given men would turn sadly away wit a sight. Then Herald office almost besieged day after day by anxious inquiries who desired the latest information obtainable. Several days prior to his death, his condition made it necessary to exclude all visitors and this made it more difficult to obtain exact information—therefore many errors crept into the reports that were received.   On Friday the Herald reported him as improving in condition, and this is appears was incorrect, as we learned soon after the paper was printed. On Saturday the end came. Nelson r. Keyes was a native of Fayette county, Ky., and was born near Lexington on the 1^st day of March, 1849. He lacked but a few weeks of being 48 years old. His boyhood was spent on a farm; he attended the common schools of his locality until his 17^th year, when he became a student of the University at Lexington, where he remained during the years of 1866, ’67 and ’68.   At the end of the college year 1868 he began teaching, which pursuit he followed till 1872 during which time he pursued his legal studies, he having chosen the profession of law.   In the summer of that year he came to Columbus, and in August was admitted to the bar. He became the deputy clerk for Mr. S. W. Smith, then clerk of the court. On quitting this position he opened a law office, and began an active practice.   The legal career of Mr. Keyes presents a series of combined successes. I 1884 he was elected Judge of the ninth judicial circuit, and again in 1890 he was re-elected without opposition in either case, in the latter election indeed he had the official endorsement of the Republican party, and in both elections he had received nearly the entire vote of the circuit.   He was appointed to file out the unexpired term of Judge Carr, entering upon his own term in the fall of 1885. Mr. Keyes was married May 25^th, 1875 5o Miss Lizzie Mooney, daughter of W. W. and Eliza Mooney, of this place. Four children, all daughters were born to them all of whom with his wife, survive him.

The Democrat, Wednesday, January 27, 1892.

Bar Meeting

A memorial meeting of the bar of the Ninth Indiana Judicial District in honor of Judge Keyes was held this morning at the Courthouse. There was a full attendance of the members from both counties present. Col. Simeon Stansifer presided and Judge John G. Morgan acted as Secretary. The bench which Judge Keyes occupied with so much honor and uprightness was draped with appropriate mourning.   After stating the object of meeting and referring to the deceased in the most feeling terms, Col. Stansifer appointed W. S. Swengle, W. C. Duncan, M. Hacker, W. J. Beck and J. F. Cox as a committee to draft resolutions of respect. He then called on the members to express themselves. Eloquent tributes were paid to the memory of the dead Judge by Judge Hackney, of Shelbyville, William Everroad, C. S. Baker, John C. Orr, W. W. Lambert and Frank L. Norton. Mr. Swengle then red the report of the committee and on his motion and seconded by the warmest eulogies on the part of W. L. Cox, C. F. Remy, C. J. Kolmeyer, Tom E. Davidson, W. J. Beck, Chas. Ardery, and C. N. Spencer the memorial which is as follows was unanimously adopted.

The Democrat, Wednesday, January 27, 1892.

Resolutions of Columbus Bar

The Divine Providence in his infinite wisdom, has called from his labor, Hon. Nelson R. Keyes, judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana, and the members of the bar of said circuit, being now assembled to make a suitable expression of their sorrow for his untimely decease, and of their appreciation of his life and character, as well as their sympathy for his bereaved family.

Resolved, 1^st. That they contemplate the death of Judge Keyes with infinite sorrow and with feelings of the deepest grief, but they bow in humble submission to the will of him who doeth all things well, believing and trusting in His mercy and justice, and in that Divine wisdom that shapes all live.

Resolved, 2^nd. That the life and character of Judge Keyes were in a life sentence exelimprary and we bear testimony not only to his high Christian character and standing as a citizen, but to his eminent qualities as a jurist. General and urbane in his intercourse with his fellowmen, just honest and considerate in a Judge, pure and upright as a Christian citizen, he adorned every walk of life he entered and every official position that he has held. His attainments as a lawyer and a judge were of a high order, and his honesty and probability were beyond question. He had the confidence of all parties, of all classes and in an exceptional way drew to him each and every member of that bar in the counties of his circuit, not only by reason of the respect which his abilities inspired, but because of love and affection his personal attributes called forth. As a Judge he observed the constitutional requirements to administer justice.

Resolved, 3^rd. That to the stricken wife and children, to the father and mother, to those to whom he was near and dear, we express our sincerest sympathy for the loss of this husband, and father, the brother and son, and while not seeking to intrude on the deep grief and sorrow of the afflicted ones, we send this memorial of our love and sympathy.

Resolved, 4^th. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of our deceased brother, and that they be published in each of the county papers.

Resolved, 5^th. That the members attend the funeral in a body. Wilson S. Swengle, Marshal Hacker, W. S. Duncan, W. J. Beck, J. F. Cox.

Mr. Everroad then announced that he and Mr. Davidson had taken it upon themselves to procure a handsome floral testimonial, which in behalf of the bar, was tendered to the family of the deceased. On motion of Mr. Beck the meeting adjourned and the members of the bar marched to the Keyes’ residence and took a last and sorrowful look at the remains of him whom they honored and revered.

The Democrat, Wednesday, January 27, 1892.

Letter From Anderson Percifield.

The following letter, which was received by Mr. Hacker from Hon. Anderson Percifield, of Nashville, and was intended to be read at the bar meeting came too late. “Your said message announcing the death of our dear judge, reached me at 4 p.m. I regret that circumstances are such as to prevent me from attending our bar meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. also the funeral at 2 p.m.. No one regrets more than I the untimely death of Judge Keyes, save-those whom I know were more dear than life to him. In 1878 I was introduced to Judge Keyes at the age of our little court-house by Judge Hester as one of the rising and bright young lawyers of Columbus. From that time I have always been one of his warmest friends. His great natural powers, brightened by education and experience, placed in among the foremost jurist of the state. Truly, he was a much of mighty power, both as a jurist and an advocate. While circuit judge he presided with dignity and decided with honesty and impartiality. He had the confidence of our entire people. His column is broken his life work but half finished, and yet by his honest, kind and true life he has erected a monument in hearts of the people that will last forever. If I was there I could but mourn with those who mourn; weep with those who weep.”   I will unite with you all in every effort to praise and cherish the memory of as good and great a man as Judge Nelson R. Keyes. Yours, Fraternally “Anderson Percifield.”

K. of St. J. Resoluction

At a special meeting of St. Bartholomews’ Commandery No. 199 Knights of St. John, held Sunday, January 17, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHERAS, It hath pleased Divine Providence to call to another world the sprit of the late Judge N. R. Keyes, and WHEREAS, Judge Keyes was always a staunch friend of Catholic organizations. Therefore be it

Resolved. That we, as Catholics and citizens, deplore the demise of Judge Keyes, as a great loss; that we entertain for his memory, sentiments of highest respect, on account of his noble qualities, for he was a man of broad conception and of a compassionate heart; a faithful husband and loving father, whose bright examples brought the blessings of Got upon his household; a Christian without bigotry; a patriotic citizen, honored and respected by his followers; and above all an upright, Judge, whose character was without a blemish and whose integrity could not be impeached. Sworn to administer the laws impartially, he dealt justice to all who approached his fair tribunal, and now that he has appeared before that august Tribunal, from whose decision there is no appeal, we trust that he has heard from the lips of the just Judge that command which should be a balm to the bleeding hearts of his loved ones on earth. “Enter thou into the joys of thy Lord.”

Resolved. That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this association, and that a copy be presented to the family of the deceased, and that a copy also be furnished each of our local papers for publication. John M. Reilly, Paul H. Hubbard, Frank H. Brockman, Committee.

The Democrat, Wednesday, January 27, 1892.

O. T. Crouse Succeeds J. W. Henson, and E. A. Brown, Sr., Special Judge.

Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 14.-Gov. Beckham Friday appointed O. T. Crouse to be judge of Webster county, to succeed J. W. Henson, who was recently elected circuit judge. He also appointed Judge Eli A. Brown, Sr., of Owensboro as special judge to try the case of commonwealth vs. Holland, in Callaway county. Holland was sheriff of Calloway, and shot and killed Harry Keys, a brother of the county clerk.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, November 20, 1903.

Fell With The Babe Into a Grate During A Fit

Richmond, Ky., Feb. 18

While Mrs. Mary Ellen Keys, a well-known woman, who lives near Irvine, Estill county, was sitting before a fire nursing a young child, she was seized with fits and fell forward into the fire. Her clothing and that of the child ignited and before she regained consciousness the child was literally cooked. The woman was also so badly burned that she may die.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Feb. 21, 1902

The Democrat, Wednesday, January 13, 1892.

Coroner Brinegar held an inquest Thursday over the body of Lula Keywood, the colored woman who was killed at Ford that morning by her sister-in-law, Nannie Johnson. The following composed the jury: Abram Merritt, Matt Dykes, John Adams, Allen Riley, Robert Kidd and J.W. Ashcraft. The verdict recited the time, place and means of the killing, and expressed the opinion that the prisoner was guilty of murder.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 18, 1908

Held over

The examining trial of Nannie Johnson, the negro woman who, on Thursday last, cut to death with a razor, Lula Keywood, was held before Judge Evans Thursday. The trouble arose over a sewing machine owned by a third party, which was at the home of the prisoner. The Keywood woman tried to take it away and in the row which ensued, struck the prisoner over the head with a chair before the latter cut her. The Johnson woman, as Nannie Burnside, graduated from the colored schools of this city and is a very intelligent woman. She was one of the principals in a horse-whipping case a few years ago. Judge Evans held her over in $200 bond to await the action of Circuit court.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 18, 1908

Williams

The Democrat, Wednesday, December 7, 1892.

Order Book 16; P. 294; May Court 1876

Monday afternoon Ab Kidd, the well known auctioneer, died at his home in Mt. Sterling of heart disease, aged seventy years. He was born at Kiddville and married Miss Mary Huls, who survives him, together with six children. He has numerous relatives in this county.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, April 15, 1910

Several from this place attended the burial of Mr. Ab Kidd, at Mt. Sterling, who died suddenly Monday, April 11^th.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, April 22, 1910

The body of Felix Kidd, who was murdered Sunday at Alta Pass, N.C., was brought to this city, his old home, Tuesday. He left her some years since, and at the time of the killing had charge of a railroad construction camp. Will Anderson, a discharged foreman, became very abusive. Kidd struck him on the head with his pistol, knocking him senseless. James Anderson, a brother of the man, at once shot Kidd through the heart, killing him instantly. Kidd was 35 years of age and leaves a wife, who was Miss Maude Brown, of this county, and two sons, also his mother, Mrs. Austin Kidd. The remains were buried in the family graveyard, near Ford, yesterday.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, May 16, 1907

Felix Kidd, formerly of Ford was shot and killed by a negro at Alta Pass, North Carolina, Sunday, May 12. Mr. Kidd was well known in this county, and was a nephew of Mr. Byrd Kidd.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, May 16, 1907

Mr. A C. Kidd, who is staying with his sister, Mrs. J. A. Eubank, received a dispatch from his daughter, Mrs. Archie Kidd, of Joplin, Mo., announcing the death of their baby boy, Harry.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, May 16, 1902

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Feb. 21, 1902

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, April 5, 1893

Lexington, Ky., May 20.—Joseph Kidd, 38, brother of Capt. Phil Kidd, the well known turf man who died a few months ago, died Tuesday night. He was well known in Louisville and Cincinnati, having been connected with the Gibson House, in Cincinnati, as night clerk, some years ago.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, May 21, 1897

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, November, 21, 1907

Mrs. Kidd, widow of the late W. B. Kidd, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Thorton Phillips in Lexington Nov. 30^th. The burial was in the cemetery here, Dec. 2^nd. She leaves four children, Mrs. Phillips, of Lexington; Miss Minnie Kidd, Mrs. J. C. Allan, of this city and Mr. Zade Kidd of Cincinnati. Mrs. Kidd was a noble Christian woman.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., Dec. 7, 1905

Robert Kidd, of Kansas city, who is here on a visit, received a dispatch from his home in that place that his daughter, Nellie, had died very suddenly. She had been an invalid for several years. She was as an accomplished girl, and Mr. Kidd has the heartfelt sympathy of all his old friends and acquaintances.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 14, 1902

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The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, July 26, 1893

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 2-22-1888

Ollie Kidd went from this county two weeks ago to West Virginia to engage in coal mining. On Monday, he was accidentally killed by being run down by a coal car. Two months ago his brother, Felix, was killed by accident. The remains arrived here Tuesday afternoon and were taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Virgil Moore on Jackson street. The burial took place of the Winchester cemetery at 2 o’clock p.m. Wednesday.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, September, 12, 1907

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, January 19, 1897

Capt. Phil. C. Kidd, who died at Lexington last Friday, aged 58, was among the most prominent of Kentucky horsemen, chiefly as a buyer, seller and general dealer in both harness horses and thoroughbreds. He was long connected with Col. R. E. Edmondson, former manager of Tattersalls in this city, and the firm conducted many important sales, in days gone by, here and in Kentucky. Capt. Kidd was a fluent and able auctioneer, and wielded the gavel on two occasions of peculiar historic interests. Twenty-two years ago—in June, 1875—he acted as auctioneer at the annual sale of trotting yearlings held at Woodburn Farm, Woodford county, Kentucky, upon which occasion he knocked down a yearling chestnut filly by Harold, dam Miss Russell, to Capt. Jas. Bugher, of Cincinnati, O., for $250. This filly afterward became the renowned mare Maud S., 2:08¾, queen of the turf for eleven years. Fourteen years later—in November, 1889—he conducted a sale in Chicago, at which he knocked down a bay yearling filly by Patronage, dam Atlanta, to Morris J. Jones, of David City, Neb., for $775. This filly was Alix, 2:03¾, to-day the trotting champion.—Chicago Record

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, January 26, 1897

Joseph Kidd Dead

Lexington, Ky., May 20.—Joseph Kidd, 38, brother of Capt. Phil Kidd, the well known turf man who died a few months ago, died Tuesday night. He was well known in Louisville and Cincinnati, having been connected with the Gibson House, in Cincinnati, as night clerk, some years ago.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, May 21, 1897

Dated: June 8, 1869

Recorded: March 28, 1870

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Dr. Stoner Kidd died Sunday of consumption in Arizona where he had been for some time in hope of a recovery. Dr. Kidd was 30 years of age and a man of unusual promise in his profession. He was a son of the late W. B. Kidd and of Mrs. Sallie Kidd. He will be buried here.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., March 16, 1905

A Notice Of Dr. Kidd

We clipped the following notice of Dr. Kidd’s death from the Tucson, Aris., Daily Stat, which will be of interest to his many friends and kinfolks.

“Dr. W. S. Kidd, aged 32 years, died suddenly Sunday at 3 o’clock while conversing with his friends, Messrs. North and Ruby, on the porch of the Van Hagen, South Stone avenue.   The doctor, who was well known here, had been ill some time prior to his death. He was a companionable man and the news of his death came as a shock to his friends. Dr. Kidd was stationed ar Fort Grant as a contract physician.

He went to the Philippines with the Fourteenth United States cavalry and on his return to this country traveled through European countries. He was located at Morenci on separate occasions as physician and surgeon for the Detroit Copper company. The remains were shipped to Winchester, Kentucky, by the Reilly Undertaking company, this morning. At that place the mother and sisters of deceased reside, and a brother is engaged in business at Covington in the same State.”

The Sun-Sentinel Thur., March 23, 1905

Deaths

The funeral of Dr. Stoner Kidd, who died in Tucson, Ariz., was held here Monday morning. No young man who has been reared among us gave fuller promise of future usefullness. He was known and beloved by everybody for his strength of character and honesty of purpose, and the funeral was attended by people from all parts of the Blue Grass.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., March 23, 1905

Mr. W. Byrd Kidd died at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lexington, Sunday morning of cancer of the stomach, aged seventy-one years. The remains were brought to the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John C. Allan, Sunday, where they are at present   The funeral will be preached at the First Christian church at ten o’clock this morning by Elds. C. J. Armstrong and J. W. Harding and the remains will be buried in the Winchester cemetery. He leaves a wife, formerly Miss Sallie Hadden, two sons, R. Zade Kidd, of Cincinnati, and Dr. Stoner Kidd, of New Mexico, three daughters, Mrs. John C. Allan, Mrs. Thornton Phillips and Miss Minnie Kidd.   Perhaps no man in the county was more widely known or more universally liked. He was an officer in the Clark County National Bank and the first Christian Church, and in these positions as in every relation of life, he did his whole duty. His death is a distinct loss not only to his family but to the whole community.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, October 6, 1903.

Jas. S. Kidd, of Covington, was here Monday. While here he qualified as administrator of the estate of his brother, W. B. Kidd.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Oct. 27, 1903

Wills Probated.

The wills of W. B. Kidd and J. L. Fishback were probated Monday.   Mr. Kidd directs that his debts be paid; he left all the income from his property to his wife, Mrs. Sallie Kidd, and his single daughter, Miss Minnie Kidd, during the lifetime of the former with power to use such portion of the principal for their support if the income should prove insufficient. After the death of Mrs. Kidd the estate is to be divided equally among the five children, subject to advancements will have been previously made to some of them and which are to be charged against them. Jas. S. Kidd was named as executor without bond.   The will was made a short time before he died and while he was in the hospital at Lexington.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, October 30, 1903.

Dr. Stoner Kidd, who has been here since the death of his father, has returned to Arizona

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Nov. 6, 1903

In Rockcastle county, Sunday, William S. Kidd, a well known and prosperous farmer becoming deranged took his two-year-old boy about two hundred yards from his home and shot his brains out with a thirty-eight calibre pistol. After killing his son he returned to the house, procured more cartridges and returned near the scene of his previous mad deed and shot himself through the brain, death resulting immediately.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, July 29, 1898

Zanesville, O., Feb. 26.—The death of Eva Kidlow, who was supposed to have died of heart disease, is now confidently supposed to have been caused by a criminal operation.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 1, 1898

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, November 22, 1895

After being out thirty-six hours a jury at Richmond Friday gave Frank Dickerson ten years in the pen for killing Albert Kidwell.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, December 17, 1895

Kentucky Vital Statistics Death Certificate Number 26759, Volume 1930.

Lexington, Ky., May 2

Mrs. Jennie Kiger, 32, committed suicide here by taking carbolic acid. She was the wife of John Kiger, who is held in the Woodford county jail on the charge of housebreaking.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., May 4, 1906

Carlisle, Ky., Feb. 8

Judge W. W. Kighrugh, aged 50, of Cynthiana, died in this city Thursday night about 8 o’clock.   He was here holding court and has been indisposed all week. He was not able to hold court Thursday. He was serving his second term as judge of this district. He leaves a widow and one grown son.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 12, 1901

The Winchester Democrat     Wed. 7-30-1890

In Breathitt county Mrs. Matt Kilburn was run over and killed by a freight train while trying to drive her cow off the track. The cow was also killed.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, February 21, 1908

Killed by a train

Jackson, Ky., – Mrs. Matt Kilburn was run over and killed by the west-bound freight on the Ohio & Kentucky railroad near Frozen, this county, while trying to drive her cow off the track. The cow was killed also.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, February 25, 1908

Pat Kileen, an old man who for some years has attended to the pole across Main street where the K. C. crosses, was found in his little shanty Sunday morning. He had been drinking the night before, and being old and feeble, this was the probable cause of his death. Coroner Wills summoned a jury composed of W. S. Anderson, J. L. Seal, H. L. Ramsey, C. T. Redmon, T. L. Reed, and J. W. Scobee, who brought in a verdict that his death was due to feebleness and alcoholism.

The pole has been put up but few years, yet Mr. Kileen is the fifth keeper that has died since the pole has been in operation. The remains were taken to Paris for interment.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, November 15, 1898

A strange series of fatalities seems to have followed the family of John Kilgore, who lived back of Aberdeen, Ohio. A year ago his family consisted of twelve persons himself, wife and ten children.   Now only himself and one child survives, the wife and nine children have died of consumption, the last one, a daughter of 11 years, dying last week.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue. June 16, 1903

At Stanton, Powell county, Tuesday night at 9 o’clock, Town Marshal John Morton, shot an instantly killed John Killen, a log merchant from the mountains. The story of the killing as received here is that Killen, who had disposed of a number of logs to William Chester, an extensive dealer in lumber, came to the town Monday afternoon of for the purpose of effecting a settlement with Chester.

They disagreed as to the totals, Killen claiming that Chester was his debtor several hundred dollars more than the dealer had stated. Chester refused to recognize Killen’s claim, whereupon the latter left the place saying that he would have his money or Chester’s life. He consulted with several friends and the party adjourned to a bar-room, where thay all got drunk. They then went in search of Chester and meeting him in the main street renewed the quarrel.

Chester seeing that Killen was drunk, attempted to lead him, whereupon the mountaineer drew the log dealer to him and drawing his revolver, said: “G-d d—m you: I’ll settle this account here and now.” As he leveled his revolver on Chester, Town Marshal Morton, stepped between the two men, and caught Killen’s arm.   Killen freed himself and backing a few paces, fired at Morton. The ball missed its mark, and the next moment found Killen cold in death, Morton having shot him immediately above the right eye. Chester was unarmed, and left the scene of the difficulty as Killen fired at Morton.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, December 14, 1894.

TOWN MARSHALL, MORTON, of Stanton, had his examining trial before Judge Mastin Friday and was acquitted for the killing of John Killen Monday night the plea being self defense.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, December 18, 1894.

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The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., May 19, 1904

Order Book 8; P. 231; October Court 1854

Capt. Jack Kimbrell, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of the eastern part of the county, died quite suddenly Tuesday morning, aged seventy-three years.   He leaves a widow and five children.

The funeral was preached at the family residence by Eld. Wm. Rupard and the burial was near by.   For many years he had been our valued correspondent at Right Angle.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., March 29, 1901

Died, at his home at Right Angle, Ky., Tuesday morning, March 26^th, after a short but very painful duration of a complication of diseases, A. J. Kimbrell, aged about 72 years. In his death the community has lost a valued citizen, the family a devoted husband and father. He had been the valued corresponded for The Democrat from Right Angle for a number of years, and was also postmaster at that place. His funneral was preached on the following day to one of the largest gatherings of people that have been gathered together in this community for some time considering the short notice of his death by Eld. Wm. Rupard and a splendid eulogy written by R. R. Perry, P. M. at Winchester, was also read after which his remains were buried on the hill overlooking his old house. We join a host of   friends in sympathizing with the bereaved family. May their lives be as bright as the life of this husband and father is the wish of the correspondent.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 2, 1901

Wills Probated. A number of wills were probated in the County Court Monday as follows:

J. W. Locknane, “Stumpy John.” Left all his property absolutely to his wife, Mollie Locknane, who he said, had helped him to make and save all of it.

A. J. Kimbrell left all his property to his son, Brutus Clay Kimbrell.

Andrew Mitchell, colored, left his personal property to his wife, Anna Mitchell absolutely.

He also devised his house and lot in Schollsville to her for lie and at her death to his son Sam Mitchell.

James Carter, colored, left a house and a thirty-two foot lot, in Kohlhassville to his son, David Carter; to his son Wash Carter, an eighteen foot lot adjoining the former.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 28, 1902

Died, June 15^th, the youngest child of A. J. Kimbrell, of near Indian Fields, of paralysis of the brain, aged 22 months. The remains were interred in the family cemetery, services being conducted by Elder Wm. Rupard. This is the first death in a family of thirteen children.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., June 19, 1903

The Democrat, Wednesday, November 23, 1892.

Valley View Argent

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., April 5, 1901

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, July 27, 1894

Richmond, Ky., Aug. 19 – Julius Kimbrell was run over and instantly killed by the 4 o’clock northbound passenger train on the L. & N. road, near Berea. Kimbrell served two terms in the penitentiary at Frankfort for stealing.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday August 20, 1895

Fugate

Richardson

Bendle

The Democrat, Wednesday, August 26, 1891.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., July 20, 1900

Charles Kincaid, formerly a well known Washington correspondent of several daily papers, died Friday at Cincinnati and was taken to Danville for burial. He is the man who killed Rev. Pres. Taulbee at Washington, while the latter was serving as Representative in Congress from this district.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, November 6, 1906

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Oct. 31, 1899

Henry, the little son of Wm. Kincaid, died at the home of his grandfather, Mr. John Moore, Monday morning.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Oct. 10, 1902

North Middletown

Died, Oct. 6^th, of typhoid fever, Henry, the four year old son of Wm. Kincaid. Mrs. Kincaid, mother of the deceased, is very low with the same disease and her death is expected at any time.   Later—Mrs. Kincaid died Wednesday morning at half past two. She and her child will buried at Middletown Thursday morning.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Oct. 10, 1902

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Jan. 16, 1900

On Wednesday morning, Oct. 8, 1902, at her home near Wades Mill, Mrs. Will Kincaid died of typhoid fever. Her maiden name was Phoebe Moore, and she was born Sept. 1, 1875, hence was in her twenty-eighth year. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. C. W. Dick at the North Middletown Christian church and she was laid to rest beside her little boy.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Oct. 17, 1902

The Clark County Democrat     Wed., 4-21-1880

Order Book 10; P. 58; December Court 1831

Motion of Elizabeth Kindred executrix of the estate of Edward Kindred decd. certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate with Joseph Hampton security.

Order Book 10; P. 58-59; December Court 1831

Order for the appraisal of the slaves if any and personal estate of Edward Kindred decd.

Order Book 10; P. 59; December Court 1831

Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Edward Kindred decd. ordered to be recorded.

Order Book 10; P. 61; January Court 1832

Order Book 11; P.20; July Court 1840

Ordered that Lewis Hampton, William F. Noe, Richardson Gordon and Silas Evans or any three of them being first sworn do appraise in current money the slaves (if any) and personal estate of James Kindred dec. and make report thereof to the court.

Order Book 11; P.20; July Court 1840

Inventory and appraisement of the estate of James Kindred dec. was produced in court examined allowed and ordered to be recorded.

Order Book 11; P.39; October Court 1840

Silvy Kindred who was emancipated by the last will and testament of James Kindred dec. came into court and claiming the benefit of said will, description of said Silvy as follows to wit bright yellow aged about 35 years about five feet six inches it is ordered that the clerk of this court issue a certificate of emancipation to said Silvy accordingly.

Order Book 11; P.52; November Court 1840

At his home near Wades Mill, Tuesday, of neuralgia of the heart, Jarvis J. Kindred, aged eighty-two years.

Funeral at the family residence by Revs. J. M. Rash and Geo. Froh and interment in the Winchester Cemetery. The deceased throughout a long life had exemplified the beauties of a christian character and was a good citizen, father, husband and church member. His wife, formerly Miss Nancy Robinson, survives at the age of eighty-one. He also left the following children: John H., William J., and L. D. Kindred, of this county, Mrs. John Walden and Mrs. Robert Walden, of this city and Mrs. T. M. G____of _____,______.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Aug. 22, 1902

Lorenzo Dow Kindred, farmer, aged 47, died at his home near Wades Mill on Monday, August 12^th, 1907, after a lingering illness. Deceased leaves a wife, nee Hardman, and four children, three daughters and a son. He was a member of Winchester Camp No. 86 Woodmen of the World, in which order he had $1,000 insurance. The funeral took place at Mt. Carmel Wednesday. Burial by the Woodmen at Winchester cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church and was held in high esteem by his neighbors.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, August 15, 1907

Will probated

The following will was probated in Judge Evan’s court Monday: By will of August 2^nd, 1906, L.D. Kindred left all his property to his wife, Fannie Kindred, during her widowhood. If she should marry his property is to be divided among his children, and Geo G. Hardman was requested to see the division. His wife is appointed executrix without bond and no appraisement of the estate is to be made.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, August 29, 1907

Mr. C.A. Tanner, Clerk of Winchester Camp 82 Red Men, received on Monday a draft of $1,000, payable to the heirs of Lorenzo D. Kindred. Mr. Kindred, a member of this order, died a month ago, but the payment was delayed some days by a mistake in reporting the administrator. The Order is very prompt in paying its insurance obligations.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, September, 19, 1907

Mrs. Lou Kindred, wife of Sylvester Kindred, died at her home on South Main, Friday afternoon, of the infirmities of old age, aged eighty-two years. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Joel, Thomas, and Robert, and one daughter, Mrs. Lou Wade. She was buried in the Winchester cemetery Saturday afternoon with services at the grave by Eld. J.M. Rash.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, September 6, 1910

Mrs. Wm. Kindred was tried before Judge Evans and a jury Friday on a writ of lunacy. She was adjudged of unsound mind and was sent to the asylum at Lexington. Her hallucination was that some one is constantly poisoning the atmosphere by injecting poisonous gases into it. Before her marriage she was Miss Mary Webb and she was raised near Hunt.   She was a good women and very popular with all who knew her. As this mental ailment has been coming on for many years. But little hope is entertained for her recovery.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Jan. 9, 1900

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, March 27, 1908

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, September 28, 1894

Died, near hear, Saturday morning, of measles and pneumonia, Wm. J. Kindred, aged 23, son of John H. Kindred. The family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., Feb. 25, 1904

Deaths

William Kindred, aged about 22 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Kindred, died at the family residence on the Muddy Creek pike Friday night of measles and pneumonia.   The remains were buried in the Winchester cemetery Sunday afternoon. Services at the grave by Dr. B. B. Bailey. The deceased was a young man of fine character, and besides the grief-stricken family leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn his loss.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., Feb. 25, 1904

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The Democrat, Wednesday, March 1, 1893.

Alice, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Major King, who lived near Sewell’s Shop died Wednesday of Cholera infantum. Burial in the old French graveyard.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., July 3, 1903

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, October 8, 1897

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, March 6, 1908

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 10, 1894.

The figure “13” seems to have figured quite prominently in the life of Poet Ben King, who recently died at Bowling Green. According to the Bowling Green Bee he was born on the thirteenth of the month; he was a member of a family of thirteen; he cast his first vote just thirteen years before the day of his death; he had appeared on the stage just thirteen times with Opie Read; he sat down to a table with thirteen at the banquet the night of his death, and that thirteen pennies were found in his vest pocket.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 10, 1894.

Ben King, a well known farmer living in the northern part of the county, died Tuesday     of heart trouble. The remains will be buried today in the Winchester cemetery with services at the grave by Eld. J.W. Harding.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, December 6, 1910

Miss Bertha King, whose home was in Missouri, but who has been visiting relatives in the county for some months, died Friday at the residence of her uncle, Ed King, in the county, of consumption, aged sixteen years. The remains were buried Sunday in the old Elkin graveyard.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, January 3, 1910

Glasgow, Ky., – Miss Beulah King, 17, was drowned. The young lady and Cove Hay, a friend, while crossing the river at Witt’s Ford, when she became frightened and sprang into the river. He rescued her and went to rescue his horse. She fell back into the water.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, June 21, 1910

At Mt. Vernon Tuesday, Ex-Jailer C. L. King died from the effects of wounds at the hands of the Langford’s two months ago. Pete Langford was placed in jail, but his brother escaped. They are both all-around bad men.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, April 8, 1898

Louisville, Ky., July 30 – Three men died here Wednesday from the effects of sun   stroke while about twenty others were prostrated, some seriously and many of them     may not recover. Charles Mesmer, a gardener, John Haltmann, a cigar maker and Charles King, a farmer, are dead.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, July 31, 1896

The Democrat, Wednesday, February 12, 1890.

Charlie, the ten-year old son of Van Buren King, of Ford, died last Tuesday of La Grippe.

The Democrat, Wednesday, February 12, 1890.

The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. James King died last Sunday night. Burial took place Monday.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Oct. 19, 1900

Kentucky Vital Statistics Death Certificate Number 15628, Volume 1936.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday July 11, 1898.

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Nicholasville, Ky., June 7

Fleming King, a 25-year-old Negro, became jealous of his wife. They separated. Meeting her on the street Sunday night he shot her in the neck. He then turned the weapon on himself and pierced his heart with a bullet. The woman will recover.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., June 13, 1899

The Democrat, Wednesday, August 17, 1892.

Had Col. H. Clay King, the Tennessee murderer, been confined in the Mt. Sterling jail for safe keeping, he would have been hanged long before his commutation. Those Montgomery fellows are evidently not the kind to make a distinction between poor and wealthy cases. It is only a matter of time until murderer Brookshire will meet his fate. – Richmond Climax

The Democrat, Wednesday, August 31, 1892.

The Winchester Sun   Tues., 10-18-1988

Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 27.—Privates Henry T. Burton, company G. 1^st Georgia; Charles Kemper, Battery K. 5^th artillery, and Harry King, a recruit for the 3^rd infantry, died Friday of typhoid fever at Fort McPherson

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, August 30, 1898

Henry King died Friday at his home near this city of consumption, aged twenty years. The remains were buried at old Adams graveyard.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., March 19, 1901

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 11-27-1889

Gilbert Young, aged about twenty-five, and Howard King, aged twenty, were with about twenty-five others engaged in a crap game at the first tunnel North of Ford on Sunday. A quarrel came up over the game, and Howard is said to have attacked Young with a knife. Young then shot Howard twice, killing him instantly. Young came to town at once and surrendered to the authorities and was placed in jail. The examining trial was set for Wednesday morning before County Judge Evans. The Commonwealth announced not ready and Young, through his attorney, John M. Stevenson, applied for bail. The Commonwealth admitted the ease to be manslaughter, and after examination of witnesses as to the ability of the accused to give bail. Young was released in the sum of $500 and the examination continued until next Tuesday.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, August 22, 1907

Acquitted of murder and convicted of gambling

Gilbert Young, charged with the murder of Howard King, near Ford, on Sunday, August 18^th, had a hearing before County Judge Evans. Tuesday morning he was acquitted on the grounds of self defense. Then Young, Henry Jett, Cole Brown, and John Horn, witnesses to the killing, were arraigned on the charged of gambling, confessed judgement, and were fined $20 and cost, $2.50. Judge Evans notified these gentlemen that the people of the vicinity of Ford, and officials of the county were determined to break up gambling in that community, and that if any of them were ever again in his court they might expect the limit of the law. All promised solemnly never to again engage in a gambling game.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, August 29, 1907

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 12-12-1888

The infant child of Frank King died of scarlet fever Friday. It’s mother died a few days previous of the same disease.

The Winchester Sentinel   Wed., Nov. 12, 1902

Died, on the 20^th inst., the infant daughter of Shelt King. Burial in Elkin graveyard. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Oct. 24, 1902

Died—June 24^th, the little two-year-old son of Joley King. Funeral preached at the residence of John Schooler by Rev. M. P. Lowry.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., July 4, 1899

Died, Sunday night, Sept.1 st, one of the twin children of Mr. and Mrs. Granville King, aged two months.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Sept. 6, 1901

Mt. Vernon, Ky. Feb. 23

Elsa Langford, who killed William Hundley two weeks ago, and was acquitted on the examining trial, is now on trial charged with killing ex-Jailer King, last year, while shooting at the Mullins faction.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 28, 1899

CCKD

Order Book 4 P. 413 August 1810

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, April 19, 1893

At the home of his son, R. M. King, Saturday John King died aged 85 years. He was buried here Sunday. Services at the grave by Rev. Geo. Froh. He leaves nine children among them being Mrs. W. E. Dean, of the County, and Mrs. W. L. Moore, of this city.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., March 4, 1902

John King, a retired contractor died in Louisville Tuesday. He was formerly connected with Mason, Hoge & Co., and one of the tunnels on the L & N., road this side of Ford was constructed by him and is still known as King’s tunnel. He started a poor man, but was quite successful and leaves an estate worth a million dollars.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, February 14, 1908

John King, County clerk of Montgomery county, died Tuesday, aged fifty-one years.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, April 22, 1910

Will Duty attended the funeral of John King, at Mt. Sterling, Thursday.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, April 26, 1910

New County Clerk

R.A. Chiles, who was appointed County Clerk of Montgomery county to succeed John King, deceased, resigned in a few days after qualifying and Judge Albert Hazelrigg was appointed as his successor.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, May 10, 1910

Order Book 12; P. 149; October Court 1848

Ed W. Stuart guardian of Mary King reports that there is nothing in his hands as such guardian.

Order Book 12; P. 285; May Court 1850

Joshua D. King, aged 55, died at this place this morning.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, June 17, 1898

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, January 27, 1899

Winchester, Ky., Jan. 20

George Bell, a Negro, wanted here for cutting the throat of M. King, white, during the holidays, has been arrested in Cincinnati and will be brought back as soon as requisition papers can be secured.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Jan. 24, 1899

Died, March 10^th, of pneumonia, Madge, infant daughter of Major King, aged eight months. Burial at the old French graveyard.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 14, 1902

Luther Hamilton and wife and Mrs. Lou Burch, of Winchester, attended the burial Monday of their little niece, Major King’s daughter.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 14, 1902

Monday, March 10^th, Madge, infant daughter of Major King, aged eight months. Burial near Thomson Station in the French graveyard.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 14, 1902

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, August 16, 1898

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 8-1-1888

Dr. Switzer, formerly lived near Chilesburg, Fayette county, and about two years ago, killed Martin King, son-in-law of Wiley Brookshire, of this county, for which he was tried and acquitted at the following term of the Circuit court.

The Winchester Democrat     Wed. 8-13-1890

A Special dispatch from the Cincinnati Enquirer from ____Inland Ky.-says “Dr. Howard Switzer, a physician recently located here from central Kentucky, came near dying Sunday from an overdose of morphine. Whether accidental or otherwise is not known”

The Winchester Democrat     Wed. 8-13-1890

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, July 18, 1907

“Uncle” Merida King, an old and respected citizen of Sams, died at his home Wednesday, October 10^th. Burial at the home burying ground.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Oct. 23,1900

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, November, 7, 1907

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, October 18, 1895

Clark County Republican   Fri. 6-2-1916

Mrs. Frank King died of malignant scarlet fever at her home on the Cleveland pike Wednesday night.   Her husband and six children mourn her loss.

The Winchester Sentinel   Wed., Nov. 5, 1902

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, May 24, 1898

Mrs. Joe King died Friday after a lingering illness of several months. Interment in Winchester cemetery.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., May 18, 1905

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, November 8, 1893

Right Angle; Died—September 2^nd Mrs. Lavinia King, wife of A. King, aged 68 years. Burial at the old Elkin graveyard.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, September 20, 1893

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, July 5, 1895.

Mrs. M. E. King, wife of the late Robert King, died March 30.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 5, 1898

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 8-15-1888

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., March 17, 1904

Snow Creek

The funeral of Mrs. Minnie King was preached at Log Lick Sunday by Rev. Culton. A large crowd was present.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., June 9, 1904

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, October 8, 1897

Her Neck Was Broken

Paris, Ky., Oct.7.—Mrs. Roger King was thrown from a buggy against a stone fence near Paris and instantly killed. Her neck was broken.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, October 12, 1897

Jas. Treadway has moved in to live a while with his father-in-law, Ben C. King.   Mrs. King who was sent to the asylum at Lexington some two weeks ago is thought to be improving, and it is hoped she will soon be able to return home and assume the cares of her household.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, October 29, 1897

Sent To The Asylum

Mrs. Sarah F. King, wife of Ben King, was tried Wednesday before Judge Evans and a jury, on a writ of lunacy. She was adjudged a lunatic and was taken to the asylum that afternoon. She had been an inmate of the asylum once before.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri, May 10, 1901

Sent To The Asylum

Mrs. Sarah F. King, wife of Ben King, was tried before Judge Evans Tuesday afternoon and found to be insane. She was taken to the Lexington asylum shortly after by officers McCord and Stokley.   This is the fourth time she has been taken to the institution. The affliction seems to a certain extent hereditary as her grandfather, two aunts, and brother were insane.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., June 26, 1903

Sent to Asylum

Mrs. King, wife of Mr. Ben King, of the Wades Mill Neighborhood, was adjudged insane and sent to the asylum at Lexington Friday.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thurs., 8-24-1905

Adjudged insane

Mrs. Sarah F. King was adjudged insane and sent to the asylum at Lexington, in Judge Evans’ court Monday.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, May 16, 1907

Adjudged a lunatic

Sarah F. King, a white woman aged sixty years, was tried Wednesday before Judge Benton and a jury and was declared to be a lunatic and was ordered sent to the Lexington Asylum.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, October 1, 1909

The Sun Sentinel   Thur., 11-23-1911

Mrs. Ella Feland, wife of Judge Feland, of Lawrenceburg, Ky., was burned to death Monday and her mother, Mrs. Virginia King, of Boyle, was so badly burned that death is expected to ensue. The two women were entering the cellar when Mrs. King stumbled and dropped a lighted lamp which exploded and ignited her clothing.   Mrs. Feland attempted to rescue her mother, when the former was so badly burned that she died in a few hours.

Mrs. King is the mother and Mrs. Feland was the sister of Ad. M. King, of the Winchester Drug Co., of this city.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, September 27, 1901

Died From Her Injuries

Mrs. Virginia King, mother of M. A. King of this city, died at Lawrenceburg Monday from the effect of burns received by the explosion of a lamp a few days previous.   Her daughter, Mrs. Feland, was so badly burned at the time of the explosion that she died in a few hours.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Oct. 4, 1901

R.M. King, who died suddenly Saturday morning, aged fifty-nine years was buried in   the Winchester cemetery Sunday afternoon with services at the grave by Rev. O.J. Chandler. He was a good citizen and is survived by four sons, Cecil J. Pierce, Clarence and Clay King.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, November 11, 1910

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, February 12, 1897

Roger King, aged about eighteen years, died Sunday at Ford of consumption. The remains were buried in the family graveyard of D. H. Morgerson near the Mouth of Four Mile.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., May 18, 1906

Mr. and Mrs. S. F. King’s daughter Sallie Lee, aged 8 years, died of membraneous croup Sunday afternoon at her home near Ruckerville. Funeral was at Owen’s Chapel, Monday afternoon. Services by J. R. Savage. The interment was in the Owen family burying ground at Capt. J. R. Creed’s.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., Oct. 12, 1905

Ruckerville

Died, at her home near here, October 8^th, of tonsilitis, little Sallie Lee King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam F. King. The funeral took place the following day at Owens Chapel and burial in the family graveyard. She was a bright little child and loved by all who knew her. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., Oct. 19, 1905

Died, March 24^th, of brain fever, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank King, of near Athens. The remains were buried in the Watts grave yard near this place.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., March 29, 1901

Wednesday, infant son of J. L. King and wife who live on Washington Street, aged three months.   Mr. King and family moved here recently from Mississippi.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Oct. 16, 1903

The Democrat, Wednesday,   September 9, 1891.

Kentucky Vital Statistics Death Certificate Number 11448, Volume 1929.

Paducah, Ky., Sept. 27

Will King, colored, was waylaid and shot near Maxon’s Mills, this county. He died in a short while, but declined to give the name of his assassin. King bore a good reputation.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Oct. 6, 1899

Louisville, Ky., May 9

Henry King, colored, shot and instantly killed his brother William in an altercation over a crap game at Cresent Hill.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., May 16, 1899

The Democrat, Wednesday, February 3, 1892.

Two Men Killed Over A Card Game In The Coal Section Of Kentucky-Murderer Escaped

Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. 22

News reached this city Wednesday of a double murder in the coal section of Kentucky, just north of Jelico. Paul Kinkaid, an aged man, his son and several other men engaged in a card game, when a quarrel arose. The elder Kinkaid grasped a shotgun and fired both barrels. One discharge decapitated his son and the other instantly killed another man, whose name is unknown. Kinkaid resided at New Comb, Tenn. He escaped and has not yet been captured.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Dec. 26, 1899

The Democrat, Wednesday, July 9, 1860.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, December 17, 1890

The Semi-Weekly Sun     Fri., 9-12-1879

Mrs. Lucy Hayes Kinnaird, wife of Mr. James G. Kinnaird, whose illness we mentioned last week, died on Wednesday. She was an estimable lady and greatly loved by a large circle of friends.

The Clark County Democrat     Wed., 9-17-1879

Lexington, Ky., Dec. 13

George H. Kinnear, retired merchant and prominent republican, died Monday morning, aged 65.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Dec. 19, 1899

In the Circuit court at Richmond, W.T. Malone was acquitted on the charge of killing James Kinney at Berea. Kinney was stealing chickens when Malone shot and killed him.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, November 2, 1909

Cincinnati, June 17, A mysterious murder was committed in Timothy Reardon’s saloon and boarding house at 913 East Pearl street shortly after 11 o’clock Wednesday night. The affair is shrouded in mystery because the police were unable to get any information of a definite nature from those who witnessed the tragedy. The victim was Thomas Kinsella, an aged widower, who was employed as a freight handler at the Pennsylvania freight depot. The proprietor admits firing the fatal shot but says it was accidentally.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, June 18, 1897

The Clark County Democrat   8-13-1879

Jacob Kinser, aged 70 years, died at his residence in Elliott county on the 21^st of last month of dropsy of the chest. Knowing that his time had come, he, on the 19^th, called in the preacher and had his funeral preached, after which he calmly folded his hands and said I am ready.”-Carter County Bugle.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, February 5, 1895.

(Bobbie)

…………..a deed of conveyance to E. E. Barnes …….approved …..certified for record.

Order Book 10; P. 482; November Court 1860

Ben Kinnsingham’s Exor. vs. Daniel C. Young &c ……..Equity

…………….commissioner to convey land sold under former decree herein to E. E. Barnes be set aside and said Comm. is directed to convey said land to Joshua Barnes.

Order Book 10; P. 509; May Court 1861

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 8-14-1889

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, January 17, 1894

The Democrat, Wednesday, July 29, 1891.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, June 3, 1891

Paducah, Ky., July 27.—Police Officer Fred H. Over shot and killed Sanders Kirby, colored, Tuesday night while attempting to arrest him on a charge of assaulting Bob Thompson Tuesday with a hatchet. Thompson is dying.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, August 2, 1898

Capt. William H. Kirby died Sunday at Warsaw, aged eighty years. He was an uncle of President H.K. Taylor, of Kentucky Wesleyan College.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, January 10, 1908

Inez, Ky., Oct. 4.—Joseph Kirk, town marshal, was murdered Sunday by Henry Cassaday in the mountains a few miles away. Cassaday fired two shots Saturday at Sampson Kirk, aged 50, without provocation. Kirk swore out a warrant for Cassaday, and the warrant was placed in Joseph Kirk’s hands. Kirk rode to the residence of Cassaday, but he was not at home. On the way back Kirk met Cassaday. Kirk ordered him under arrest and Cassaday raised his Winchester and shot three times. Death was instantaneous. A posse is now in pursuit. A lynching will occur.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, October 10, 1899

A Posse After Him

Inez, Ky., Oct. 5

Henry Cassady, slayer of Town Marshal Joseph Kirk, is yet at large. It is believed he is in West Virginia. A posse is scouring this section. Others have gone to West Virginia. Huntington detectives are here.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Oct. 10, 1899

Change Of Venue Refused

Inez, Ky., Nov. 8

Judge Seagraves overruled a motion by the prosecution for change of venue in the case of Henry C. Cassady, charged with the murder of Town Marshal Joseph M. KIrk. The trial was set for the first Monday in December.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Nov. 12, 1901

All Kinfolks

The trial of Cassady for the murder of Kirk in Martin county, brought out the fact that nearly everybody in the county is kin to one or the other of the parties.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Dec. 17, 1901

Ramsey

Elizabeth

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, September 4, 1894

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, April 19, 1893

Louisville, Ky., Jan. 31

The case of John R. Holmes, receiver of the Commercial bank, of Cincinnati, against Eliza Kirtley, administratrix of Joseph Kirtley, came up in the federal court here. The bank sought to force the double liability clause against the estate of Joseph Kirtley, a stockholder in the bank, and Judge Evans held that, as Kirtley’s place has been filled upon his death, the estate was freed from liability upon the corporate stock.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 6, 1900

Some time ago Robert Kirtley of Montgomery county, died, and an examination showed that arsenic had been administered. Shortly after his death, his wife, Lula Kirtley and Edward Flack were arrested, but at the examining trial; were discharged for want of proof. Tuesday they were again arrested and lodged in jail at Mr. Sterling, bail being denied them.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, January 31, 1908

Mr. Allen Kiser, of this city, showed us yesterday an old silver cup that his father, the late Allen Kiser, won as a premium on a horse at the Bourbon Fair in 1854. It has been in use 54 years and is still a handsome cup. – Bourbon News

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, September 4, 1908

The Clark County Democrat   11-25-1880

Lexington, Ky., April 16 – A special sergeant, Letcher county, states that at Tacoma, Va., just across the Kentucky line, Sheriff Kiser went to the home of Riley Kiser, 19, to arrest Collins for illegally selling whiskey. Collins opened fire on the officer who shot him dead. Lincoln Collins, father of the boy, pursued Sheriff Kiser to Wise county, Va., with a vowed intention of killing him, was arrested and placed in jail. Lincoln Collins says he will kill the sheriff as soon as released.

The Winchester Democrat Friday, April 20, 1906

Scobee Funeral Home Web Site 5-1-2004

The Sun-Sentinel Sat., 12-6-1912

The Semi-Weekly Sun 12-6-1912

One of our oldest and best known citizens passes away

Mrs. Mary Kissinger, one of this city’s oldest and best known citizens, died Friday afternoon at one o’clock at the home of Miss McEwan, on Buckner street, where she     had resided for some time, aged about eighty-one years. Just a month ago she was stricken with a fatal malady, and on account of the infirmities incident to her age, she had been growing weaker ever since, and her death at the hour stated was a fitting end to a glorious Christian life. With that indomitable energy which characterized her living, who began the final contest, but yielded to the inevitable, going quietly to rest with that perfect calmness and peace that typifies the end of a true, Christian life. Mrs. Kissinger was a sweet mannered, motherly woman, whose Christian life and character was symbolical of consistency and goodness. She was a devout member of the Catholic church and her funeral took place from St. Joseph’s church at eight o’clock Saturday morning with services by Rev. W.B. Ryan and the remains were taken to Lexington for interment beside her husband who died about thirty years ago. Her maiden name was Murphy, and she is survived by one brother, Mr. John Murphy, of Mt. Sterling, and numerous relatives in this city.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, November 24, 1908

Peters

A prominent colored woman, of Camargo, Montgomery county, died on May 1, at the age of 102. She was an aunt of L.D. Kitchen, of this city. Her husband survives and is able to walk around.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, May 9, 1907

LIMA O. Dec. R—Thursday morning Mrs. C. C. Kitta went to a neighbor’s house leaving her two children home alone. They were both young , the eldest being only three years, and during the mother’s absence the house took fire. The children were not rescued until one of them was burned to death and the other so badly that it died in a short time.

The Democrat, Friday, December 4, 1891.

Covington, Ky., Dec. 9.—Eight-year-old Frank Klaene, a slightly demented child, disappeared from his home, at 73 Trevor street, this city, Sunday afternoon. He had been told by the parents that he could not go out, and on the plea of going to the rear yard for something, he had scaled the back fence and disappeared. When the youngster left he wore neither hat nor coat. The search which was instituted led to the discovery of the body in a pond under the Twelfth street bridge Monday.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, December 12, 1902

Scobee Funeral Home Web Site Sat., 9-24-2005

Newport, Ky., Aug., 8

John W. Jolly shot and killed his sister-in-law, Lottie Kleekamp, and mortally wounded his wife, at the home of their parents at Ninth and Overton streets, shortly after noon. Mrs. Jolly is dying and there is no hope of her recovery. Jolly had trouble with his wife, and she went to the home of her father, Henry Kleekamp, on Ninth street, near Boone. He followed her and in a scuffle that ensued, when he announced his intention of his killing his wife, his revolver was discharged twice.   Jolly was arrested and claims the shooting was accidental.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., August 14, 1900

Murderer Jolly Sentenced To Death

Newport, Ky. Dec. 12

John W. Jolly, who shot and killed his sister-in-law, Emma Kleekamp, in Newport, and then shot his wife, who later died from the effects of her injuries, was sentenced to be hanged by Circuit Judge Hodge, in Newport, Tuesday. He will be executed on February 7 in the jail yard at Newport. “I did not get justice in this court,” he said when asked if he had anything to say why his sentence of court should not be pronounced.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Dec. 18, 1900

The Winchester Democrat; Wednesday, October 15, 1890

WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 8.-Geo. Klentz hanged himself Sunday afternoon in the presence of his two grown daughters, in a room in his house. He had been drinking heavily for some days and several times Sunday morning threatened to kill himself.

The Democrat, Wednesday, October 5, 1892.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, May 17, 1893

CCKD

Elizabeth

Frankfort, Ky. Feb. 18

The court of appeals Friday granted a new trial to Hezekiah Utterback, the Bourbon county farmer, sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for killing Dudley Klinkenbeard.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 21, 1899

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, February 9, 1909

McCourt

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, September 27, 1893

The Death Penalty Given to Dillard Rainey.

The Murder of Aaron Adams to Be Avenged. The Majesty of the Law Vindicated.

Not in a spirit of vengeance; not with an outburst of wrath nor with the savage senselessness of mob violence; but with the calm, dignified majesty of the law has the blood of Aaron Adams, which cries from the ground, been avenged, or will be when the sentence of the law is executed. A thrill of horror went through our people when the causeless, cruel murder was committed, and when the news spread Saturday that the death penalty had been awarded the murderer, there was a verdict of assent almost universal, and the only regret was that Matt Rainey, the prisoner’s father, did not receive the same sentence.

The crime was a most atrocious one, and with no mitigating circumstances. Matt Rainey and James Henry had differences concerning a piece of land near the mouth of Upper Howard’s Creek, and Henry had placed Frank Haggard in possession as a tenant. Rainey hauled the fence from around Haggard’s garden leaving it open to the stock. Haggard hauled the rails back again and a quarrel on the 13^th of last May in which Rainey shot Haggard inflicting a wound that it was thought would prove fatal. Mrs. Haggard saw Aaron Adams passing along the road and asked him to go for a doctor.   Adams went after Dr. T. S. Allen, who lived near, and returning with the physician half an hour later, he was met by Matt Rainey and Dillard Rainey, father and son. Matt was armed with a gun and Dillard with a pistol.   The former raised his gun to shoot Adams, but was prevented by Dr. Allan. With an oath he told his son to shoot and the latter did so. As Adams sank down pierced with a number of balls, Matt Rainey savagely tried again to shoot him.

Deputy Sheriff Eperson was in the neighborhood and arrested Matt Rainey at once. Dillard escaped, although the officers once got close enough to shoot at him. He went through the mountains and was finally arrested at Roanoke, Va., under an assumed name. Matt Rainey was tried last fall and got a life sentence. He took an appeal and since has been in jail here. Two or three feeble attempts were made to mob him here last Spring but they lacked leadership. Since he has been in jail he has incurred the ill-will of the officers and fellow prisoners all whom concur in saying he is the meanest man with whom they have ever had dealings.

The trial of Dillard Rainey began last Tuesday. The evidence closed Thursday at noon and was argued until the next morning when it was given to the jury, which brought in a verdict of guilty and fixing the death penalty the next day. When the prisoner heard it he turned deathly pale and seemed almost overcome.   He soon recovered and was taken back to jail cursing the jury and vowing that he would never be hung. Neither of the prisoners have ever shown any remorse for the poor widow and the six helpless children.

This will make the second sentence pronounced by Judge Scott, the other being the negro Will Taylor, who was hung for the murder of Squire Doty, in Madison county a year or two ago.

If Rainey is hung it will make the fourth legal hanging in the county, and the first white man to be hung.

Many years ago Jesse Winn, a negro, was hung near where Col. R. N. Winn’s residence now stands, for the murder of Wm. Emerson, a white man, who owned him or had him hired.

In August, 1839, a young negro named Knight was hung on the Lexington pike near F. H. Dudley’s.   He belonged to Mr. Morris who lived on Stoner and had committed a rape on a little white girl.

In April, 1841, a negro man, belonging to Daniel Spar, broke into a house and disemboweled his wife.   The latter got well, but the negro was hung for housebreaking. The negro woman belonged to Geo. Anderson and her assailant was hung near the far end of the C. and O. trestle on the side of Poynterville.

In November, 1850, Thomas Nichols killed his master, Fred B. Nichols, at a rock quarry on the Lexington pike. He was hung about Christmas of the same year. The late Wm. Simpson was Sheriff at the time, and not liking the job of hanging the negro, he employed Marsh Lawrence to tie the rope. A year or two later Marsh Lawrence was killed by his brother, Jack Lawrence. The latter fled to Missouri, but was caught, brought back and sentenced to be hung. He was the first white man in the county to receive the death sentence, but was finally pardoned by Gov. Powell.

About seventeen years ago, Ben. Plunkett was lynched, being hung to a tree in the Courthouse yard, the charge being an attempt assault on Miss Annie Ball, now Mrs. Bradford. In the fall of 1895 Bob Haggard was hung from the bridge on the Muddy Creek pike for a similar assault on Miss Elkin of near Ford.

No motion has yet been made for a new trial, but this will be done.

Since the death penalty has been given to Dillard, his father says he does not wish a new trial, but is inclined to accept the life sentence given him last fall. The general opinion is that if he should secure a new trial he would also be hung.

The Winchester Democrat.   Tuesday, February 16, 1897.

In 1832 a negro by the name of Knight was hung for assaulting a white girl.

The Sun-Sentinel   Thur., May 12, 1904

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, January 24, 1894

Sheriff McCord on Saturday conveyed to the Lexington asylum the unknown crazy man who has been in jail here for some days. It is thought his name is Elisha Knight, though no one seems to know much about him.   He is about forty years old and was orginally sent to the Lakeland asylum from Louisville. He got out, was captured in Jessamine county and sent to the Lexington asylum from which he escaped.

Winchester Democrar   Tue., Nov. 24, 1903

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, February 11, 1898

A Murder at Camp Nelson

Nicholasville, Ky., Feb. 10.—A difficulty took place at Camp Nelson between Fred Knight and Alvin Overstreet, in which Knight, who was drinking, threw a weight at Overstreet, missing him. The latter struck the former on the head with an ax handle from the effects of which Knight died Wednesday. The dead man was the brander at Curley’s distillery and leaves a large family. Overstreet is considered one of the most religious men in the county.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, February 15, 1898

The Democrat, Wednesday, February 22, 1893.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, January 31, 1894

An increase of pension was Wednesday granted to Capt. John W. Knight, who died a short time ago.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, February 28, 1894

Wills Probated—Capt. J. W. Knight left to his wife, Eliza Knight, the proceeds of certain notes to be used by her to pay a debt she owes on her home or in any other manner she may choose. The instrument bears date of July 18, 1892.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 27, 1894

City,County,State-A REISSUE of the pension of Capt. John W. Knight, recently deceased, was granted Thursday.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 27, 1894.

City, County, State-MRS. ELIZA KNIGHT, the widow of Capt. John Knight, of this city, was granted a pension Monday.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, December 28, 1894.

Will Book 2, Page 155

Dated: July 18, 1892

Recorded: April 23, 1894

Mrs. Knight, widow of Capt. J.W. Knight and formerly of this place, died in Mt. Sterling, Tuesday. She was a relative of Dr. M.S. Browne.

The Winchester Sun-Sentinel Thursday, August 8, 1907

William Knight, of Lexington, meets death as alleged victim of Edward Johnson

Springfield, Ill. – At Greenwood Park Pavilion, an abandoned resort north of Rochester, William Knight, of Lexington was shot and killed, it is charged by Edward Johnson, of near Rochester. Johnson is under arrest and Sam Raymer, a witness to the tragedy, is also held at the county jail. Both men has worked at various places in Kentucky, near Lexington. Johnson, who is 38 years old, came to Illinois in July and has been employed by James Brainerd. His two sons reside at the same place.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, November 1, 1910

Lebanon, Ky., Feb. 9

T. W. Knott, county school superintendent died at his home here Tuesday morning of heart failure, aged 76. He was the eldest brother of ex-Gov. J. Proctor Knott and was known throughout the scientific world as having one of the largest geological collections in the United States.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 14,1899

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, March 5, 1895

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, November 8, 1893

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, October 29, 1890

From the Mt. Sterling Sentinel-Democrat

The heirs of Alfred Knox who was killed a year ago near Ewington, sued the C. & O. company for $25,000. The case was tried in the Circuit Court this week and a verdict was rendered in favor of the railroad company.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, April 26, 1893

At Owingsville, George Knox, who was shot on the night of November 13^th, died Wednesday.   His case was a puzzle to the physicians as he survived eighteen days with a 22-caliber bullet in his brain, and remained perfectly conscious until a few minutes before his death.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Dec. 17, 1901

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, August 7, 1894

The Democrat, Wednesday, November 9, 1892.

The Semi-Weekly Sun   2-9-1917

Brogle

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, February 9, 1897

Tulip

Died—at her home near Bowen, Powell county, Mrs. Laben B. Knox, nee Stone passed quietly away Jan. 28, 1897. She leaves a husband, mother, two brothers, three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. F. N. Owen, of this place.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, February 12, 1897

Maxwell

The Winchester Democrat   Wednesday 1-16-1889

Dr. Overton Knox, of Ticktown, died at his home at that place Sunday of consumption. Burial in the old Knox graveyard at this place.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, May 17, 1898

Middlesboro, Ky., Oct. 11

Near Artemus, a station on the L. & N. railroad, Robert Knuckles and Aaron Gregory, section hands, were run down and Knuckles was killed while Gregory was badly injured.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Oct. 16, 1900

(aka. Van Kenuff)

The Democrat, Wednesday, February 19, 1890.

Owensboro, Ky., Feb. 22

Judge W. T. Owen decided the case of S. P. Knut against Lily Barrett Knut, an infant, in which the deceased wife’s interest in the celebrated Bon Harbor farm of 2,000 acres is given to the husband. Two months after making her will the wife gave birth to the daughter and died.   The court held that as no mention was made of the child, the omission was intentional. This is the first time that this section of the statutes, now 100 years old, has been construed.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 27, 1900

Kash (Kandi)

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, July 27, 1894

CHICAGO, Oct. 10.-Policeman Bernard Koebler, of the Twenty-second street station, was shot and almost instantly killed at 12:30 Sunday night by one of two men suspected of being burglars.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, October 11, 1898.

A Wagonload Of Them Struck By An Extra Freight Train

Paducah, Ky., Aug. 8

A wagonload of ten picnickers was struck by an extra I. C. freight train at the Tennessee street crossing, just within the city limits, Thursday night, and five were injured, two fatally. The driver tried to pass the track, but succeeded in getting only halfway across when struck. Those injured are: Maggie Koerner, aged 17, of Tyler, Ky. fatally injured; Dewey Lindsay, aged 26, of Tyler, fatally injured; James Warnick, aged 18, of Tyler; Altea Hurt, aged 17, of Pearson, Ky. and Jim Johnson, the colored driver.

The Winchester Sentinel   Wed., Aug. 13, 1902

As the result of a willful operation at Morehead by a woman in a neighboring town,   Rosa Kofoury, an unmarried Syrian woman, aged twenty-three, living at Winchester,       is at St. Joseph’s hospital in this city in a precarious condition. A second operation was performed here last night in an effort to save her life, but it is not yet known whether she will survive. The first operation was performed about twelve days ago by a woman whose name is not known, but kept secret until the officers of the law take action. Blood poisoning developed shortly afterwards and the Syrian woman, in a critical condition, was brought to this city for treatment. A second operation was deemed necessary to save her life, and this was performed last night. Rosa Kofoury, with her sister, travels from town to town selling fancy needlework. Little is known of them. – Lexington Herald Leader on Tuesday – The woman died at the Lexington hospital on Tuesday night.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, July 24, 1908

Serious charge

W.M. Akel arrested as being accessory to the murder of Rosa Kofourney

W.M. Akel, a Syrian, of this city, was arrested in Lexington and lodged in jail on a charge of being accessory to the murder of Rosa Kofourney, the young Syrian girl who died in a hospital of that city last week as a result of a criminal operation. The operation was performed by a negro woman of Mt. Sterling, who has so far succeeded in evading arrest. Before her death the Kofourney woman said that Akel was responsible for her condition. She is said to have left all her money to him. Both Akel and the Kofourney woman came to this city about a year ago. It was generally supposed that the woman was his sister. Akel opened a fruit and vegetable stand on North Main street, and, for a while did considerable business. His trade became slack and three or four months ago he made an assignment. Some weeks ago, in connection with a man from Mt. Sterling, he purchased the Imperial Bakery, on North Main street and has been conducting same.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 4, 1908

Acquitted

W.M. Akel, of Syrian, of this city, was held as an accessory to the murder of Rosa Kafoury, a young Syrian woman, who died in a Lexington hospital as the result of a criminal operation. He was tried Wednesday and acquitted, as no evidence connecting him with the crime was brought out.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, August 14, 1908

Akel faces accusers

Lexington, Ky., – The examining trial of W.M. Akel, of Winchester, charged with being accessory to the murder of Rosa Kafoury, was begun here. A dying statement by Rosa Kafoury accuses Jennie Carter, a negress now in jail here, of having performed a criminal operation upon the woman at the behest of Akel.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 18, 1908

Left a will

Rosa Kofoury, the Syrian girl, formerly of this city, who died in a Lexington hospital as the result of a criminal operation, left a will devised her property to William Akel, the man who was arrested as being the cause of her trouble, and was discharged for lack of evidence. She had accumulated about three thousand dollars worth of property, chiefly by peddling operations in this State and Tennessee.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, September 1, 1908

Although not unexpected, it was a shock when the words, “Ed. Kohlhass is dead,” was passed from mouth to mouth Tuesday evening. He had long been a sufferer from consumption and for months had kept up by sheer force of will power. Although he fought against the dread destroyer with all the force of his indomitable will, yet when the end came he met the grim reaper with perfect calmness, reposing in the promises of the Savior to whom he had committed his eternal interests and believing that death was but to another and higher life. He was a man with an exceedingly high standard of manhood and hated all that was mean and low. The one feature of his character that stood out most prominently was his love for his mother, whom he almost worshipped. He had long been her chief stay and support, and for her he worked as long as he was able to stand. He had the confidence of all who knew him and at the time of his death was City Clerk. During his last sickness the duties of this office were performed by W. H. Garner and Mayor John Garner and the pay for same given to Mr. Kohlhass. He believed in the brotherhood of man as well as the Fatherhood of God, and was a highly esteemed member of Hickman Lodge, I. O. O. F. And Ivanhoe Lodge K. of P., and was buried with the honors of these orders. The Fire Department, of which he was also a member, and the Mayor and City Council attended the funeral in a body.

The funeral was preached by Rev. Richard French yesterday morning at the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. H. G. Henderson, the pastor, and Eld. W. S. Keene, of the Christian church, and his remains were interred in the cemetery.

The floral offerings were profuse and of the most beautiful designs. The fraternal orders, the City Council, the firemen and a number of private friends sent appropriate floral emblems.

The Democrat, with whom Eddie was always an especial favorite, extends its sincerest sympathy to the bereaved family.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, February 22, 1895

Resolutions of Respect

In respect to the memory of Ed. S. Kohlhass, the Fire Department and different orders to which he belonged met in regular or called session and passed the following resolutions.

Fire Department

Whereas, An all wise Providence has seen fit to remove from among us our beloved friend Edgar S. Kohlhass, and

Whereas, We sincerely deplore his loss, and desiring to manifest our profound sorrow in some lasting tribute to his memory. Therefore be it,

Resolved, That in the death of Edgar S. Kohlhass, the department has lost an efficient member, the members a true friend, and the community a good citizen.

Resolved. That his character was one worthy of emulation, that he was true in every relation of life, as son, brother and friend.

Resolved, that this Department extend their sympathy to the family for their irreparable loss.

Resolved, That this Department be draped in mourning for a period of thirty (30) days.

Resolved, That these resolutions be copied in the minute book of this Department.

J. W. Parrish,

C. F. Attersall,

R. O. Fitch,

F. T. Martin,

J. T. Bohen.     Committee

Odd Fellows

Whereas, In the exercise of His infinite justice and wisdom, it has pleased the Great ruler of the Universe to remove from the scenes of his earthly labors our beloved brother, Edgar S. Kohlhass. Therefore be it:

Resolved, That while we deeply deplore the loss this lodge has thus sustained, we bow in humble submission to this manifestation of the Divine will.

Resolved, That in the death of Brother Kohlhass, this lodge has lost a useful and efficient member, the order a devoted adherent, the community a worthy citizen, the city an honest and capable official and his family a loving brother and son.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the lodge, a copy be sent to the family of the deceased, and that they be printed in The Winchester Sun and The Winchester Democrat.

Resolved, That the members wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.

C. F. Klein,

Fred Broadhurst,

C. E. Lyddane.

Knights of Pythias

Whereas, The Angel of Death has again invaded our Castle Hall, and taken from among us one of our brightest and best members, Brother Edgar S. Kohlhass, and

Whereas, We loved and respected him for his many good qualities and manly virtues—forgetting not his devotion to our order nor his fidelity to every duty in life. Therefore be it,

Resolved, That in the death of our beloved brother, Edgar S. Kohlhass Ivanhoe Lodge has lost a true and valiant Knight; his family a devoted son and brother and the community an honorable, upright citizen.

Resolved, That he so lived that when his summons came to join the innumerable caravan that ever moves to the pale realm of shade, where each takes his chamber in the silent halls of death, he went not like the quarry slave at night scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed by an abiding trust he approached his grave like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.

Resolved, That we extend to his devoted mother, sisters and brothers our sincere sympathy in the grievous loss they have sustained and commend them to the Supreme Chancellor of the universe for comfort in their distress.

Resolved, That as a mark of our love and esteem for the departed; our Castle Hall be appropriately draped in mourning and that the members of this lodge wear the usual memorial badge for thirty days.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread at length upon the records of this lodge; that a copy be sent to the family of deceased, and that the same be published in The Winchester Democrat and Winchester Sun.

W. T. Adams,

D. H. Goyen,

C. E. Bush.     Committee

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 1, 1895

The death of the defendant H. W. Kohlhass having been suggested and a notice duly executed upon M. C. Lisle administrator for said H. W. Kohlhass having been filed it is now ordered that this action be revived and proceed against M. C. Lisle as administrator of said H. W. Kohlhass.

Order Book 20; P. 220; November Court 1888

Claiborne Lisle vs. H. W. Kohlhass administrator

…..Claiborne Lisle recover…where said H. W. Kohlhass resided at the time of his death, adjoining the property of the Turnbull heirs on the south, the property of……being the same property inherited by said H. W. Kohlhass decd. from his father Henry Kohlhass be sold….

Order Book 20; P. 295 – 296; November Court 1888

Dated: January 29, 1845

Recorded: April 14, 1863

Son              Theodore                         Executor (s): Sons Theodore and Hen

Daughter     Mary Lingenfelter         Witnessed by: A.H. Buckner, J. W. Bullock

Son              Henry W. Kohlhass

Wife            Prudence

The death of Henry Kohlhass is suggested…Anna Belle has entered into marriage with J. S. Rees…motion by J. S. Rees by his attorney Rodney Haggard…..

Order Book 18; P. 28; November Court 1881

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. Alfred Frazier

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant of Henry W. Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass & co. situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 256 – 258; November Court 1882

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. Peter Robinson

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 258 – 260; November Court 1882

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. Henry Garner

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 262 – 264; November Court 1882

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. George Frazier

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 264 – 266; November Court 1882

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. James Carter

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 266 – 267; November Court 1882

The Clark County Democrat   5-12-1880

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 10-26-1887

Order Book 12; P. 399; September Court 1851

Inventory of the estate of Henry W., McElroy, Julia B., and Theodore Kohlhass Jr. was returned by their guardian approved …….recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 582; September Court 1853

Settlement with the guardian of Henry Kohlhass &c was produced ….filed ….

Order Book 12; P.584; September Court 1853

Again produced ….approved ..recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 594; October Court !853

Mrs. Catherine M. Kohlhass peacefully passes to eternal rest Sunday afternoon

Mrs. Catherine M. Kohlhass died at her home in this city, Sunday afternoon, of acute indigestion, aged eighty-six years. Four years ago she fell and broke her hip, but up to that time she had been remarkably active for one of her age. Before her marriage she was Miss Bowren, and one brother, Alfred Bowren, of Newport, is the only survivor of the family. Her husband, Henry W. Kohlhass, died a number of years ago. She is survived by one son, Al Kohlhass, and four daughters, Mrs. Mary Bennett, Mrs. Emma Humston, Mrs. Jas. R. Broadhurst and Mrs. E.E. Hughes, all of this city. She was sweet and amiable in disposition and ever ready to do what she could for the comfort and blessings of others. The charm of her rare courtesy and sunny temperament impressed even casual acquaintances, and though an invalid for many years, she was always ready to see her friends, who found in her unusually bright and pleasing presence sympathetic, kindness and love. The funeral will be held at the Methodist Church this morning at 10 o’clock, services conducted by Revs. O.J. Chandler, of this city, and J.L. Weber, of Mt. Sterling, and the interment will be in the Winchester cemetery. The pall bearers will be, J.M. Wood, T.M. Moore, C.F. Attersall, W.H. Harding, C.A. Tanner and R.O. Fitch.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 25, 1908

The Clark County Democrat   5-12-1880

The Sun-Sentinel, Thursday, December 8, 1904

….settle the accounts of H. W. Kohlhass as administrator of Theodore Kohlhass deceased….

Order Book 17; P. 400; May Court 1880

Henry W. Kohlhass & co. vs. Patsy Kohlhass & co.

Anna Bell Kohlhass & co. vs. H. W. Kohlhass & co.

….causes be consolidated and referred to the master commissioner to settle…..what amount of money has been paid over to the heirs of Theodore Kohlhass….cause continued.

Order Book 17; P. 513; November Court 1880

Anna Belle Kohlhass guardian & co. vs. H. W. Kohlhass & co.

H. W. Kohlhass & co. vs. Patsey Kohlhass & co.

D. F. Buckner mast. vs. Alfred Frazier, George Frazier, James Carter, Henry Garner, Peter Robinson, Jerry Tuttle.

Cases be consolidated…….purchase money from sale of land be conveyed to heirs at law of Theodore Kohlhass decd…..The heirs of said Theodore Kohlhass decd. being John S. Rees and Anna Belle his wife, Wallace Kohlhass, Theodore Kohlhass, George Kohlhass and Patsey Kohlhass….cause continued.

Order Book 18; P. 141 – 142; May Court 1882

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. Alfred Frazier

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant of Henry W. Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass & co. situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 256 – 258; November Court 1882

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. Peter Robinson

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 258 – 260; November Court 1882

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. Henry Garner

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 262 – 264; November Court 1882

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. George Frazier

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 264 – 266; November Court 1882

D. T. Buckner master com. And receiver Clark County

VS. James Carter

…..money for a lot of ground purchased by said defendant situated in the town of Winchester on a tract of land heretofore purchased by said Henry Kohlhass and Theodore Kohlhass now deceased as tenants in common lying in that part of said town known as Kohlhassville…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 266 – 267; November Court 1882

Anna B. Kohlhass & co. vs. H. W. Kohlhass & co.

…..H. W. Kohlhass as administrator of Theodore Kohlhass decd…..

Order Book 18; P. 561 – 562 May Court 1884

Anna B. Kohlhass & co. vs. H. W. Kohlhass & co.

The proof fails to show a valid claim in favor of W. H. Kohlhass against the estate of Theodore Kohlhass resulting….arrangement between Theodore and W. H, Kohlhass….Theodore from any liability to H. W. Kohlhass, his brother…..continued.

Order Book 18; P. 696 – 697; January Court 1885

Theodore Kohlhass & co. vs. H. W. Kohlhass & co.

Rodney Haggard having been duly appointed guardian of George Kohlhass an infant defendant hereto….ordered and adjudged that the three lots mentioned…..be sold….

Order Book 19; P. 60 – 61; May Court 1885

The Winchester Democrat     Wed., 3-16-1887

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, April 29, 1898

The Democrat, Wednesday, October 5, 1892.

Kentucky Vital Statistics Death Certificate Number 29780, Volume 1928.

Kentucky Vital Statistics Death Certificate Number 29780, Volume 1928.

(Jamie)

Fulton, Ky., Oct. 25

Ben Koonce, aged 13, was accidentally shot by Jasper Cleave, dying from his wounds. Cleave is prostrated. They were rabbit hunting.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Oct. 31, 1899

Scobee Funeral Home Web Site 1-18-2004

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, October 21, 1910

Kentucky Vital Statistics Death Certificate Number 22053, Volume 1939.

The Winchester Sun Fri., 9-22-1939

Mrs. Mary A. Kountz, the oldest resident of Owingsville, died Friday, aged ninety-six years.   She had been married four times and buried all her husbands. Her mother, who died a few years ago, lived to the age of 117.

The Winchester Democrat   Fri., Sept. 26, 1902

Frankfort, Ky., March 9

J. Kramer, a Louisville convict, serving a life sentence for the murder of his sweetheart in 1895, suicided in his cell by cutting his throat. He was dead when found.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., March 13, 1900

Joseph Kratzer died last Monday at his home in Versailles of cancer, aged seventy-seven years. He was a native of Brown county, Ohio, and moved from there to this county where he lived many years, moving to Versailles ten or twelve years ago. About two months ago he joined the Christian church and was baptized.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, May 3, 1910

Mrs. Mattie Kratzer, aged Thirty-eight years, died at her home in Versailles Thursday of pneumonia.   Her husband, Fred Kratzer, and six children survive her, and one of the latter is critically ill. The family recently moved to Versailles.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., Feb. 20, 1906

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, January 17, 1894

Lexington, Ky., June 25 – The remains of Jacob Krauss of Cleveland, Oh., will arrive     in New York from Carlsbad, Australia, July 3. Mr. Krauss died at that place last fall while in search of health. Charles F. Brower, of this city, left Tuesday night to meet his sister, Mrs. Krauss in New York and bring the remains here for burial in Lexington’s beautiful cemetery.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, June 26, 1896

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday August 27, 1895

We are still a new country. Mrs. Lucinda Kraut, who was the first white child born in Kenton county died last week. Since her birth she has seen three great cities, Cincinnati, Covington and Newport grow up within a mile or two of her birthplace.

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, September 3, 1895

Louisville, Ky., July 5.—John Kremer, a cooper living on Payne avenue, went bathing in a pond near the old Kentucky distillery Friday and was drowned. A. Veener was drowned in the river. His skiff was capsized by the waves of an outgoing steamer.

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, July 11, 1902

Fred H. Krenkel, of Cincinnati, was drowned Tuesday at Atlantic city, aged fifty-two years. He played the clarinet in Weber’s band and was here during the recent fair.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, August 27, 1909

Order Book 12; P. 512; November Court 1852

On motion of Jonathan B. Krines admin. of William H. Krines ordered that Martin Sidener, M. D. Hume and Robert Hume or any 2 …..appraise…..personalty …..said decedent …report …..

Order Book 12; P. 512; November Court 1852

Inventory of the personalty of William H. Krines dec. was produced ……….approved ……..recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 548; March Court 1853

Settlement with the admin. of William H. Krines dec. was produced …..filed…

Order Book 12; P.583; September Court 1853

Again produced …..approved …..recorded.

Order Book 12; P. 594; October Court !853

Paducah, Ky., – While arranging a springboard for the boys to dive from Joe     Kritsinger, aged 40 years, watchman on the wharf boat, fell into the river and                 was drowned. His body has not been recovered.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, July 28, 1908

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, February 28, 1894

Christ Kuel was struck over the head with a club wielded by Wm. Isaac at Richmond Thursday and received fatal injuries.

The Winchester Democrat   Friday, September 21, 1906

Claypoole

The Winchester Democrat, Tuesday, April 6, 1897

J.H. Kultner, of Georgetown, died this week in the Lexington lunatic asylum. Several years ago he drew a prize of thirty thousand dollars in the Louisiana lottery. He went into the real estate business but did not prosper. Suffered two paralytic strokes which affected his mind and for twelve years has been in the asylum.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, September 20, 1910

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, October 4, 1893

Louisville, Ky., March 21

Fred Kunk, whose home until a year ago was in Newport, Ky., was found dead in bed at his home here.   He was a cigar maker by trade.   Heart disease caused his death.   Kunk had often prophesied that he would die this year. His remains will be taken to Cincinnati for burial.

The Winchester Democrat   Tue., March 27, 1900

Miss Lillie Kuntz, of Louisville, choked to death on her false teeth at her home in that city Thursday morning. Her false teeth, two on a false plate, fell into her throat and lodged cross way in her windpipe. She strangled and was soon unconscious. Dr. Jennings was summoned and removed the plate but could not resuscitate her.

The Winchester Democrat   Tuesday, August 16, 1910

The Winchester Democrat, Friday, March 16, 1894.

The Winchester Democrat, Wednesday, January 28, 1891