Previously:
[November 3, 1897] -
IN AN ELECTION BROIL IN MT. VERNON ON CROOKED CREEK.
Mt. Vernon, Ky., Nov. 2.-- A number of tough characters created a disturbance at the Crooked Creek Precinct in this county this afternoon. Sheriff Mullins attempted to restore order when a general shooting affair took place between the Sheriff and his deputies and the disturbers, three of the latter being killed. The dead are Henry Langford, John Lawrence and Charles Payne. [1]
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[November 5, 1897] -
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[November 5, 1897] -
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[November 6, 1897] -
MUST ANSWER FOR THE ELECTION DAY KILLING IN ROCKCASTLE COUNTY.
Mt. Vernon, Ky., Nov. 5.-- Sheriff W. G. Mullins, John C. Mullins, Frank Mullins, Bill Mullins, Charley Harris and Willis Sigman, who were in the bloody fight at Crooked Creek on election day, arrived here under arrest. They were immediately marched to jail, where the prisoners are now under strong guard to prevent violence. All of the above constituted the force summoned by Sheriff Mullins to assist in keeping order around the polls on election day.
Several parties became very boisterous and abusive to the Sheriff on account of his having declared his intention of voting the independent ticket. The Sheriff attempted to make an arrest. He was fired upon and a regular battle followed. Henry Langford was killed and Charley Payne and John Lawrence were badly wounded. None of the Sheriff's posse was injured.
Owing to the excited condition of the county over the hotly contested election Sheriff Mullins, after consulting legal advice, decided to wait until yesterday before surrendering. Early in the morning friends of the dead man and the wounded came to town heavily armed. When the noon train arrived the Sheriff's friends were similarly fixed. No demonstration was made by anyone. Judge Coyler says when the case is called he will demand that all parties entering the court room shall be disarmed. [4]
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[November 12, 1897] -
The trial of Sheriff Mullins and the men summoned by him to keep the peace at Crooked Creek precinct the day of the election is being held today (Thursday) before Mr. Hiram McKinney. [5]
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[January 11, 1898] -
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[January 11, 1898] -
Between the Langfords and Mullins in Mt. Vernon.
One Man Fatally Shot and Another Is Slightly Wounded.
Mt. Vernon, Ky., Jan. 10.-- This county is again disgraced today. Elza and Pat Langford, who were attending the trial of Wm. Hundley, who killed John Lawrence last week, opened fire this afternoon on the Mullins people, who were standing on the opposite side of the street near the Courthouse. Ex-Jailer C. L. King, who was sitting near, was fatally wounded by two balls passing through his left side and hip. The Mullins returned fire, but did no injury to their enemies. A feud exists between the Langfords and Mullins, on account of one of the Langfords who was killed at the last election by Sheriff Mullins. The Langfords are now in jail. Others are under arrest and there is more excitement than old Rockcastle has seen for many years. [7]
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[January 11, 1898] -
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[January 11, 1898] -
KENTUCKY F[UED.
Serious Shooting Affray at Mount Vernon, Kentucky.
Mount Vernon, Ky., Jan. 10.--At the execution trial of Wm. Hundley for killing John Lawrence, Judge Williams today ordered the court room cleared so that all who desired to return might be examined by an officer for weapons and disarmed. Five minutes afterwards Winchester rifles in front of the court house in the hands of Pat and Eliza Langford were fired at ex-Jailor William Mullins and his friends. Several revolvers replied from various quarters. Two men were injured. In the court room when the shooting occurred Hundley thought his father had been killed. Seizing the gun of a guard he attempted to rush to the fray, and it required six men to hold him. The trouble originated during the last campaign when a number of leading republicans bolted the ticket nominated, among them being Sheriff Mullins, Mr. Jing and many others. At Crooked Creek precinct at the November election, Sheriff Mullins attempted to arrest some parties. A fight came up when one of the Langford boys was killed and two others wounded, including Joseph Lawrence who was killed a few days ago by Wm. Hundley. A feud is growing and its end is not in sight. [9]
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[January 21, 1898] -
William Mullins, who was shot through the hands is improving.
Mr. King, who was shot is getting along very well though his wounds are painful at times. [10]
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[January 21, 1898] -
[Some Livingston man who took it upon himself sent in a "special" by wire and mixed up the whole affair. Ed.] [11]
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[January 28, 1898] -
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[February 8, 1898] -
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[February 25, 1898] -
About 60 indictments have been returned. No indictment has been found against Sheriff Mullins and posse who figured in the Crooked Creek killing. Charles Harris, on trial for murder, was acquitted; [14]
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[March 4, 1898] -
Another surgical operation was performed on Mr. C. L. King and his chances for recovery are better. [15]
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[March 29, 1898] -
Shot From Ambush.
LIVINGSTON, Ky., March 29.-- William Hundley, who shot and killed John Lawrence at Brush creek, this county, about a month ago, was fired upon 14 times from behind a pile of cross ties, while waiting for a train at Brush creek Sunday. He is only slightly wounded. [16]
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[April 1, 1898] -
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[April 5, 1898] -
Fourteen shots were fired at Will Hunley as he stood on the porch of his father's home on Brush Creek. He had the Langford boys indicted for the shooting. [18]
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[April 8, 1898] -
DEAD. -- After lingering two months, ex-Jailer C. L. King, of Mt. Vernon, is dead from the effects of wounds at the hands of the Langfords. Pate Langford was jailed, but Elza Langford was not found. [19]
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[April 15, 1898] -
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[April 15, 1898] -
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[April 23, 1898] -
Pete and Eliza Langford, charged with mortally wounded ex-Jailer C. L. King, of Rockcastle county, after a two days preleminary trial at Mt. Vernon, were remanded to jail without bail. [22]
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[May 27, 1898] -
The visiting attorneys at court so far are Hon. Fontaine Fox Bobbitt, and Messrs. W. A. Morrow and Calhoun. The latter lawyer is from Lexington. Mr. C. C. Williams is in every case of importance and has his hands full. [23]
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[June 3, 1898] -
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[June 10, 1898] -
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[June 10, 1898] -
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[June 14, 1898] -
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[September 23, 1898] -
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[September 30, 1898] -
Thirty-nine men went to Mt. Vernon in response to the summons, but it was decided even after that expense to postpone the trial. They were allowed one day's pay and mileage, which ran from $4 to $4.60 each, the total amount being $169. The trustee of the jury fund gave Mr. S. H. Baughman, one of the number, a check for the amount and he paid them off at the Lincoln National on their return.
The remark referred to in our Mt. Vernon letter is said to have been that "the murder was a d--n cowardly one." [29]
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[September 30, 1898] -
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[January 6, 1899] -
Payton Langford after suffering several months of consumption died last Friday morning. [31]
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[February 7, 1899] -
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[February 10, 1899] -
You have noted the killing of Will Hundley at Brush Creek by Elza Langford. Could the readers see this weirdly, picturesque point upon the K. C. Branch of the L. & N., they would not be surprised at the many tragedies connected with it. Hills loom skyward on each side of the treacherous creek which flows so placidly until swollen by the winter rains; opening to caves are seen in the hill sides from the station where the parties in ambush fired upon Hundley several months ago; large bowlders of the glacial period appear to be just ready to topple over the hillside to crush into the rustic residences of the thrifty natives. Two country stores supply the wants of farmers of the vicinity and here the news of the day is discussed. If the most sensational daily paper issued would send its ablest correspondent to this spot noted for tragedies, he could find material for pen pictures that would make him famous. He could here study the effects of heredity and moralize upon the civilizing effects of education. [33]
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[February 11, 1899] -
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[February 14, 1899] -
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[February 17, 1899] -
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[February 22, 1899] -
His Second Murder Trial.
MT. VERNON, Ky., Feb. 22.--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. [37]
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[May 23, 1899] -
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[May 30, 1899] -
The jury in the case of ex-Sheriff Mullins for killing Langford in Rockcastle was obtained out of the 50 men summoned from this county and are L. B. Nunnelley, W. G. McBee, Uriah Dunn, O. J. Crow, G. W. Carter, J. D. Dalton, J. H. Taylor, C. T. Owens, B. D. Carter, A. C. Alford, E. J. Tanner and J. S. Murphy. The testimony was concluded last night. The speaking begun this morning by Judge R. G. Williams for the defense. An acquittal is predicted. [39]
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[June 2, 1899] -

Later: The result of the trial was a hung jury -- 9 for acquittal and 3 for two years. [40]
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[September 21, 1900] -
The cases against Elza Langford and W. G. Mullins each charged with murder, were all filed away; [41]
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[September 21, 1900] -
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