Joseph Fenwick

The Henderson Gleaner of Wednesday contains an account of the death at that place on Tuesday of Joseph FENWICK. Mr. FENWICK was for a long time a citizen of Earlington and went to Henderson about five years ago. He was a good old man and was beliked by all who knew him. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., July 17, 1896)

S. J. Hutcheson

Mr. S.J. HUTCHESON, who formerly resided at this place, died at the home of his brother, Senator F.M. HUTCHESON, at Henderson, on Saturday of a complication of diseases, superinduced by la grippe. Mr. HUTCHESON was very popular here and his death will be sincerely regretted by his many friends. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., May 10, 1895) Note: I believe these people are distant relatives of mine, the Hutchesons having come to northern Hopkins Co. with my Browns in 1815 from Mecklenberg Co., Va. prb

A Shocking Tragedy

Miss Carrie HART, of Henderson, was instantly killed last Tuesday afternoon in a runaway scrape. She and two of her sisters, with a small child, were in a wagonette going out to the encampment. While the horses were being driven down an incline the tongue of the vehicle got pushed through the breast yoke and caused the team to become frightened and unmanagable. In jumping out she fell on her head and was killed instantly. The other sisters were both more or less hurt, though neither seriously, while the child escaped without any bruises. The accident caused general sadness in Henderson. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Aug. 9, 1895)

A Sad Affair

The death of Mrs. Ben HARRISON, of Henderson, last Friday, was an extremely sad affair. She was the wife of the veteran newspaper man, Mr. Ben HARRISON, who for years was treasurer of the Press Association and editor of the News. Mrs. HARRISON was found in her room with a bullet hole through her body. She shot herself while the family was at dinner. The shooting is supposed to have been entirely accidental as it was done with an old pistol that had not been used for twenty years. She was unconscious when found and lived only a few minutes. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Mar. 8, 1895)

Murdered at Spottsville

William ROLL, of Spottsville, was foully murdered at that place Wednesday night. He was standing in his door when somebody shot him four times killing him instantly. He had had no difficulty with anyone and the supposition is that some one shot him, mistaking him for another party. William ROLL was the son of Rev. S.W. ROLL, of this city. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Mar. 15, 1895)

Mrs. Cordie GRIFFITH

Mrs. Cordie GRIFFITH, our beloved sister, wife of William GRIFFITH, fell asleep at Henderson on January 6th. She was forty-nine years and five days old. She was a member of the Christian church, was a patient sufferer for six months before the Lord called her home, seeming at all times to bear her suffering with calmness and christian fortitude, feeling assured she was in the hands of Him who doeth all things well. She told me that she was prepared to obey the summons of her Savior at any time. Death had no sting for her. She leaves a husband, three children, three brothers and three sisters. She is gone but her light is not out like the stars, so far away that if they were blotted out they would still shine for years and years. No wonder that everybody loved her and that so many eyes dropped tears when she was called away.

And we have parted sister, Thou art gone much suffering one, Thy weary spirit breathed itself to sleep. In those, fond mother, who around thee stood. And felt even then that God was good. Bettie POWERS, Madisonville, Ky. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Mar. 29, 1895)

Harry Hill Dead

Harry HILL of Henderson is reported dead. He was the son of Col. N.R. HILL and a few years since he married Miss Birdie TATE. He has been a holy terror and served a term in the penitentiary. It is no doubt a relief to all concerned that he is dead. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., July 12, 1895)

Franklin Foley Dead

The Henderson Gleaner of Tuesday says: "Mr. Franklin FOLEY, aged 83 years, died early Sunday morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Martha S. FUGATE, on Powell, east of Meadow street, near the cotton mill. The remains will be conveyed to Madisonville today for interment. The deceased has a large number of relatives both in Henderson and Hopkins counties." (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Aug. 2, 1895)

Choked to Death

Mrs. Charlotte McKAY, of Henderson, a very aged lady, choked to death last Friday while she was eating her breakfast. She was 83 years of age and was the mother of Mrs. William BEARD of this place. Mrs. McKAY had for many years been a member of the Christian church. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., May 24, 1895)

Youngest Son Warned

About midnight last Sunday night a crowd of eight men went to the house of Joseph HOWTON, seven miles north of Princeton, and demanded that he open the door of his house. The old man refused to do so until they told their mission, whereupon they opened fire on him, and fatally wounded him.
The went in the house, took Hewlett HOWTON by force and carried him a short distance from the house and killed him.
The crowd then went back to the house and took Berry, a younger son, and told him if he ever divulged any of their names they would kill him.
The old man is about seventy-five years old, very fleshy, and will probably die from his injuries.
The cause of the disturbance is unknown, and it is claimed the mob was composed of citizens from Hopkins county, but we don't believe there is anything in this. Our people are not of that kind
Hewlett HOWTON was a witness in the circuit court against one William McELROY, who was convicted and sentenced to a term in jail. His time has just expired. The sheriff has sent his deputies to the scene to secure all the facts. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., July 12, 1895)

Moses Curd

At Henderson Saturday, Moses CURD, 14, was fishing with a pole and line and a trot, the latter tied to his leg. Suddenly he was pulled into the river and drowned. His body was recovered, and a catfish weighing 110 lbs. was attached to the trot line. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., July 5, 1895)

A Killing

Two men at Henderson on last Saturday had a regular killing time, all over the difference of three cents in the settlement of a bill. William ARVIN, a grocery keeper, was attacked by Tom HOLLIS and was so badly beaten that it was thought he would perhaps die. HOLLIS was shot and had several holes plugged into his body, and he is dead. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., May 10, 1895)

Fred Kleiderer

Fred KLEIDERER, of Henderson, died last Friday. He had been a member of the council and was a prominent and valuable citizen. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Jan. 25, 1895)

Another Citizen Dead

Mr. George COLLINS, an old and well known citizen of Madisonville, died Wednesday afternoon about 6 o'clock. He had been in feeble health for a long time, but was generally able to be up and was frequently on the streets. A few days since, while down in town, he was taken seriously worse and Wednesday was gradually sinking until the time of his death. The remains were taken to Henderson yesterday where they were deposited by the side of others of the family who had gone before. Mr. COLLINS was about 60 years of age and had for many years been a citizen of Madisonville. He followed the trade of that of a tailor until a few years since, when he became too old to work. He and his two daughters have been living together. These young ladies were very much devoted to their father. They have the sympathy of friends in their bereavement. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., May 1, 1896)

G.A. MAYER

Mr. G.A. MAYER died in Henderson last Monday morning. He was born in Germany and lacked but little of being 94 years old. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Nov. 30, 1894)

Mrs. STINSON

Mrs. STINSON, of Henderson, was found dead in her room last Monday about one o'clock in the afternoon. A rag saturated with chloroform was over her face. She was not well and the supposition is that she took the medicine to relieve herself of pain and took too much of it. It was not thought to be a case of suicide. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Sept. 28, 1894)

Killed By Train

Isaiah EAKINS, a citizen of Robards station, was run over and had his leg cut off by a passenger train Friday afternoon. He had been to Henderson and returned home on the train. As he stepped off he was thrown under the wheels of the coach in which he had ridden. He lived but a short time after the accident. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 1, 1895)

A Henderson Killing

Ben BASS on last Monday shot and killed James JOHNSON. Both parties live in Henderson county. After the killing, BASS went to the City of Henderson and surrendered himself to the proper authorities and claims self defense. His neighbors say he was justifiable in the deed as JOHNSON was regarded as a bad and dangerous man, while BASS, on the other hand, is a quite orderly citizen. At the examining trial he was acquitted. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Apr. 24, 1896)

Nannie RANDALL

Mrs. Nannie RANDALL, wife of the late Capt. Tom RANDALL, of Madisonville, died at her home on Main street, last Wednesday morning. The interment took place at Grapevine cemetery yesterday where the body was deposited by the side of her husband who died several years since. She was about seventy years of age and had been in bad health for some time. She leaves but one child, a daughter, Mrs. Ella O'CONNOR, who was with her mother at the time of her death. Mrs. RANDALL was a good neighbor, an excellent woman and was generally beloved by all who knew her. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 1, 1895) Note: Exact dates and name from her monument in Grapevine cemetery, HCGS cemetery books. prb

Another Death

Miss Pearl, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. KLYMAN, of Madisonville, died Monday night. She was about ten years of age. The body was taken to Nashville for interment. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 1, 1895)

CROSSED OVER

DEATH CLAIMS ANOTHER PROMINENT MAN WHO JOINS THE SILENT MAJORITY

After a Brief Illness Mr. J.B. Laffoon is Claimed by the Common Enemy

Death has again made his inroad among our people and claimed as his victim Mr. J.B. LAFFOON, a well known and highly respected citizen of Madisonville. Some time last week, Mr. LAFFOON was riding a young horse which became frightened at some object. The rider was thrown forward on the pommel of the saddle and by this means received severe internal injury which resulted in his death. At the time of the accident and for a day or two thereafter no danger was apprehended, but on Saturday he became worse. He lingered until Tuesday morning at about five o'clock, when he breathed his last. Mr. LAFFOON was nearly sixty-two years of age and had for years been rather prominent in the affairs of our county. He was generally popular and had many friends who will be shocked to hear of his death. Mr. LAFFOON was a good citizen. He was as honorable as any man and by close attention to business had been able to save up a reasonable amount of this world's goods. He leaves a wife, wh!
o is a few years his junior, two daughters, Mr. G.W. FOWLER and Mrs. James RASH, and a son, Ruby LAFFOON. These have the sympathy of the entire people. The remains were taken to Odd Fellow's cemetery Wednesday afternoon where they were deposited by loving hands. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 1, 1895) Note: In searching the HCGS cemetery books, I find no monument for Mr. LAFFOON in Odd Fellow's cemetery. I'm fairly certain this is the father of Judge Ruby LAFFOON, later governor of the state of Ky. who is buried at Grapevine. prb

George Negel

George NEGEL, of Henderson, was killed Wednesday morning by the falling of a brick wall beneath which he was working. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., June 8, 1894)

Cora Cravens

Miss Cora CRAVENS, of Henderson county, was drowned in Green River, ten miles above Henderson, Friday night. The young lady and her escort, Mr. Lee FREY, were returning from a social gathering. They attempted to cross the lock at Spottsville and losing their footing fell into the river. Miss CRAVENS sank and was drowned, and FREY was unconscious when dragged out of the water. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 9, 1893)