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[ROCKCASTLE] [1867] -
Kentucky Senate Candidate Kills Man At Poll Site
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Excerpt from "Pulaski Column." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. May 9, 1873. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1873-05-09/ed-1/seq-3/
[PULASKI] [May 9, 1873] -
In the evening after the voting was about over a spirited debate arose upon the streets between two colored divines which attracted a large crowd composed of both white and black, who were laughing heartily and enjoying the fun until some mischievous fellow threw a large sized fire-cracker into the crowd which exploded dispersing them in double quick, presenting one of the most ludicrous scenes we ever witnessed.
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[GARRARD] [August 1874] -
Wiliam Sellers, E. B. Kennedy, and The 'Lancaster Riot', Garrard, 1874
At the August election of 1874, Elbert Kennedy ran as an independent candidate for Circuit Clerk against J. K. Faulkner, the Republican nominee, and was defeated. William Sellers was also running for some office on the Republican ticket. Kennedy and Sellers exchanged shots at each other in the public square one night following the election, "and that was the commencement of the celebrated Kennedy and Sellers' war. Suffice it to say that all the Kennedy's who had not previously left the country were in it; that the United States troops were put in rout when they attempted to interfere, and that many whites and blacks were killed." Three years later, Elbert Kennedy was killed by his nephew Grove Kennedy on the courthouse steps in Lancaster.
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[] Excerpt from "Pulaski County News." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. May 7, 1875. Page 2. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1875-05-07/ed-1/seq-2/
[PULASKI] [May 7, 1875] -
We had some excitement at our election here on last Saturday, most of which, was due to the whisky that was issued unsparingly by most, or all of those who ran the race through. We are sorry to herald the fact that some of our respectable citizens were drawn into the execution of measures that should be left to the monopoly of those who float down int he dregs of filthy society. True Democracy, or Republicanism, if you please, does not warrant the use of such intrigue as was employed by the friends of the candidates for the Magistracy. During the day, many were seen busily engaged using the bottle as a means of procuring votes, steeping their fellow creatures in that liquid which causes men to do things contrary to themselves, and the opposite to all that is just and right. Towards the close of the day, any and every resort was taken to procure votes -- it having been announced that two of the candidates were near a tie. Runners were sent to the country for votes; every available man was brought forward, and even the ebony youths and other railroad negroes were brought up and voted. We would ask by what law the negroes, who are here only temporarily, are allowed a vote, while contractors are refused that privilege. Late in the day, some assuming Gabriel, sounded the trumpet that resurrected an old negro eighty-four years of age, for whose burial clothes the county paid at least four years ago. He not having sufficient strength to walk, after being "limbered up," he was borne upon the wings of half-a-dozen dark colored sprites, to the voting place, where he exercised one of the privileges of free humanity. The final result of the election was the success of Wm. Waddle, Dem., and Joe Porch, who is a Fremont-Lincoln-Grant-Butler Republican of the first dye -- to the office of Magistrate, and David Epperson, Dem., for Constable. It is painful to show, that some of the partisans came down so low, as to circulate so many low, vile slanders, as to cause uncle Joe Sallee, to withdraw from the Magistrates race the day previous to the election, in utter disgust. These were scattered by the tight-squeeze, skin-flint, low-salary men, who were trying to run in their man ahead of the more liberal candidates. These are the kind of men that want the Doctors to sell their medicine at 10 per cent, and throw in a ten mile ride. Who leave temperance meetings when some noble heart proposes to vote more money to put down the liquor traffic. Who spend half an hour in jewing the merchant on a yard of calico, and ask him to "fling in a spool of the best thread" -- and who hires the honest, poor man, for fifty-cents per day, and pay hi in corn at one dollar per bushel, at the end of the week, he having to shell it after supper. -- We desire to say, that Joel W. Sallee was one of our best Magistrates, and had he continued in the race, he surely would have sat side by side with our other Joe, in our next County Court. [][] Excerpt from "Pulaski County News -- Somerset." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 6, 1875. Page 2. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1875-08-06/ed-1/seq-2/
[PULASKI][August 6, 1875] -
A negro was brought before the Police Court on Thursday, charged with shooting with intent to kill. It was proven that he shot at a small negro boy on the day of the election because the boy laughed at him. He went back to jail. 
The election passed off quietly, except one or two wordy broils. Two men named Tuttle and Hartgrove, came near fighting, but were prevented by the Police. A young fellow, Silas Denham, drew a pistol and amused himself by firing a number of shots at the sidewalk. A lot of young scrubs who were drunk, remained until late in the evening, and attempted to get a "fuss." What are town laws for, if not to "jug" such fellows? The Republican ticket carried the county by about the usual majority. Selling whisky on the sly, elected A. M. Parsons to the Marshalship of our town, and Al did not sell the whisky either. []
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[] Excerpt from "Election Day." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 6, 1875. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1875-08-06/ed-1/seq-3/
[LINCOLN][August 6, 1875] -
Election Day.
August the second has come and gone. -- A very large crowd was in town all day, and what with the excitement of the election and a counter excitement produced by the imbibation of mean whisky freely dealt out by the friends of the various candidates, a considerable noise and shouting were indulged in, though no serious disturbance took place. A drunken individual, however, was so boisterous in his enthusiasm concerning his favorite candidate that an attempt was made by his friends to take him out of town, but some other of his friends, deemed the rights of a free citizen infringed upon by those bodily conveying him against his will, interfered, and for a time there was every indication of a pitched battle, but the coolness of Sheriff Withers and several other gentlemen of less excitable disposition, soon quieted the mob, and order again reigned in Warsaw, after a fashion.
A perfect Babel of confusion was kept up all day, and the amount of mean whisky drank was simply astonishing. Money was freely spent; and votes which went at the nominal price of twenty-five cents early in the day would have brought a much higher figure as the day advanced. We quote medium to choice 25c to $2.50.
That there was a vast amount of swapping indulged in there can be no doubt, and our State ticket was almost forgotten, while the little county races seemed to occupy the attention of all. []
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[PULASKI][August 13, 1875] -
The election is not over yet, with some of our town gas-bags. It is the general opinion that it is much better for a man to be preparing the necessaries of life for his dependant family, rather than pacing the streets, hunting some one to whom he may pour forth this political effluvia. We generally find, that those who have the worst political epithets, and who delight most to use them, are the men who remained at home during the late war to "protect women and children." Their sympathetic organ was large. We would like to see the vagrant act enforced in a few instances, so that we might purchase a couple of the soft-muscled gentry to work the garden, &c. []
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Excerpt from "Boyle County -- Danville." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 13, 1875. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1875-08-13/ed-1/seq-3/
[BOYLE][August 13, 1875] -
Since the election, Danville has been very quiet. For about two weeks the whole town and county was in a state of great excitement. The Radicals were sure of victory and the Democrats determined to put forth every exertion in order to come off victorious. A great deal of whisky was drank, and a large amount of money, we understand, was given for votes. But now, it is all forgotten and passed, and no one remembers any such things, especially about the whisky and money. The manner in which elections are conducted, is a disgrace to civilized communities. The day will be hailed with joy, when the candidates for offices will be elected by a sober and intelligent people. []
Since the election, Danville has been very quiet. For about two weeks the whole town and county was in a state of great excitement. The Radicals were sure of victory and the Democrats determined to put forth every exertion in order to come off victorious. A great deal of whisky was drank, and a large amount of money, we understand, was given for votes. But now, it is all forgotten and passed, and no one remembers any such things, especially about the whisky and money. The manner in which elections are conducted, is a disgrace to civilized communities. The day will be hailed with joy, when the candidates for offices will be elected by a sober and intelligent people. []
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[] Excerpt from "." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. September 17, 1875. Page 2. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1875-09-17/ed-1/seq-2/
[LINCOLN] [September 17, 1875] -
Education is now considered by the great men of the world, not a luxury, but a necessity. Even the leading monarchical rulers, have found that the most humane, economical and safe way of governing their subjects, is to enlighten their moral and intellectual faculties; and that the material prosperity of their countries, depend upon having educated agriculturists, mechanics and laborers. If this be true in regard to kingly governments, how much more important is it to have the masses educated in republican governments where all powers come from the people.
One of the blighting effects of illiteracy is becoming fearfully conspicuous in Lincoln. It is asserted, that it takes from one to ten thousand dollars expenditure to secure an office worth seeking after. It is known to the writer of this, that some of the best citizens of Lincoln county, owing to corrupting influences, used in elections, have of late years, almost entirely abstained from participating in them. It is averred that there are enough voters in the county, who can be influenced by money and whisky, to decide any election in which there is anything like a contest. This class of voters, then, has become a power; not only a controlling, but a tyran[n]ical power. What is the true policy of those who consider themselves the leading citizens and property holders, in regard to this class? Does not safety and self-interest, as well as humanity, dictate, that, instead of throwing around them influences which will make them more debased, it would be best to use all exertions to build up schools in every neighborhood, that would make men instead of beasts, of the offspring of this class? That bloody page of history, the French Revolution, teaches that when illiteracy becomes ponderous, it becomes dangerous. The twenty-five thousand dollars spent in buildings, the magnificent temple, used to bring the illiterate lawless to justice, added to the amount taken to build the gloomy cage "where he, who enters, leaves hope behind," would have furnished enough to build a model school house in every district in the county, where a good one is not already constructed; and the money used to corrupt voters would give the Gospel to the, and educate their children. []
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[] Excerpt from "Home Jottings." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. November 5, 1875. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1875-11-05/ed-1/seq-3/
[LINCOLN] [November 5, 1875] -
Of the 101 indictments preferred at the last term of the Circuit Court, about twenty of them were for a breach of the election laws. In other words, men, and some of them high in authority, or seeking office, were indicted for using money in the election, in buying votes, &c. []
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[] Excerpt from "Pulaski County News." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 11, 1876. Page 2. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1876-08-11/ed-1/seq-2/
[PULASKI] [August 11, 1876] -
Somerset.
If there is a town of its size in the State that can get up more excitement over a petty election than Somerset, we would like to hear from it. Monday, a Sheriff, a Constable and a town Marshal were elected, and the usual amount of whisky, quarreling and shooting was indulged in. []
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[PULASKI] [October 1876] -
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[] Excerpt from "Wayne County News." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. November 15, 1878. Page 2. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1878-11-15/ed-1/seq-2/
[WAYNE] [November 15, 1878] -
ELECTION DAY FISTICUFF.
The excitement on election day here, culminated about noon in a few old fashion fisticuff fights, from which, nothing save a few bruised heads and bloody noses resulted. We noticed that "moonshine" or something of equally as exhilarating a nature circulated quite freely for a local option town on that day. But the license usually accorded in election times doubtless accounts for it, and we have no doubt but the town will immediately relapse into its wonted status of sobriety and good morals. []
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[] Excerpt from "Local News." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. November 15, 1878. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1878-11-15/ed-1/seq-3/
[LINCOLN] [November 15, 1878] -
ACQUITTED. -- Winfred Skidmore and Wm. Mershon, generally known as "Shino," were arrested last Sunday and held here under guard until Wednesday on a charge of maliciously cutting and wounding Joe Lamme. The cutting was done on their way home from the election, the cutters and the cut both being strongly under the influence of whisky. At their trial they proved that Lamme had started the fuss and that they had acted only in self defense, and were acquitted. []
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[] "Col. Welch's Response." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. November 15, 1878. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1878-11-15/ed-1/seq-3/
[LINCOLN] [November 15, 1878] -
Col. Welsh's Response.
STANFORD, KY., Nov. 12, 1878.
W. P. Walton, Esq.:
MY DEAR SIR: -- I am sorry that I am unable to furnish the information you desire. I know nothing whatever of the writer of this letter further than that by some mistake, he was accredited a delegate to the late District Convention. That he is an ill-conditioned and illiterate ass, sufficiently appears from the letter itself. That he is the kind of person one could approach with a bribe, I am quite prepared to believe upon the same evidence. But what particular sum of money, if any, was offered for his vote at Somerset, or what particular sum was paid for it at Crab Orchard, I really do not know. Nor, since the polls are closed, is it of any consequence to inquire. By the next election, if it should be a close one, it might be to those who deal in such cattle, of some interest to know the market price of Mr. Samuel Irvin. Just now, however, this advertisement of himself seems to be premature.
Yours, very truly, W. G. WELCH. []
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[BOYLE] [March 21, 1879] -
Three negroes engaged in the row at Shelby City, at a recent primary election, were sentenced to fifty days each in the work-house. []
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[] Excerpt from "Garrard County." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 8, 1879. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1879-08-08/ed-1/seq-3/
[GARRARD] [August 8, 1879] -
The election passed quietly, without brawls or uproar. At 3 o'clock in the morning, the epithet "quiet" did not exactly apply, for the noble army of colored Republicans commenced their reveille march tot he drum and fife, that awoke the slumbering echoes (and every thing else.) The Democracy, torn asunder by two independent candidates, did no rally to any alarming extent. Mason beat Leavell 47 votes. Daniel Murphy, Rep., was elected by about 300 majority. Evans' majority is counted at 175. The good old stormy, shouting election times have fallen back to the era of "Granny Short's Barbecue." []
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[] Excerpt from "Rockcastle County." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 8, 1879. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1879-08-08/ed-1/seq-3/
[ROCKCASTLE] [August 8, 1879] -
The election last Monday passed off very quietly. There was a good crowd in town, and several "floaters" became intoxicated. Peace, however, was admirably preserved throughout the entire day. []
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[] Excerpt from "Rockcastle -- Mt. Vernon." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. November 5, 1880. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1880-11-05/ed-1/seq-3/
[ROCKCASTLE] [November 5, 1880] -
ELECTION DISTURBANCES. -- In Copper Creek a young fellow named Riddle struck Jack McCall on the back with a club, and Jack got out his knife and tried to kill him, but the crowd interfered and separated them. The man that tries to impose on Jack has his hands full. ..... In the Glades, Andrew Herrin burst a bottle filled with brandy over the head of a fellow named Todd, with no more serious results than the loss of the brandy. ..... In Mt. Vernon the negroes and a few white Republicans were very impudent until "Rock" Boyle, a negro, tried to bluff Billie Mullins, when Billie drew his knife and walked into the darkey with so much vigor that in a few moments Bill would have severed his jugular, had not peace makers interfered, and after that the negroes were quiet and their white allies careful. ..... In Skagg's Creek it had been reported that a crowd of Radicals were coming from Pulaski to capture the polls, but John Graves, John Bloomer, J. W. Brown, and other plucky fellows, had provided themselves with a few double-barreled shot-guns and round-barreled navy pistols, and proposed to make necessary a number of Coroner's inquests in the event of their arrival. They didn't come , and it's lucky they didn't -- lucky for them. If they had come, devilish few of them would have gone back. []
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[] Excerpt from "Pulaski County." The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 5, 1881. Page 2. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84038328/1881-08-05/ed-1/seq-2/
[PULASKI] [August 5, 1881] -
Very little excitement prevailed at the election yesterday, except that occasioned by a few boobies, who had taken too much of Kentucky's pride. Sol Turpin and Bill Singleton, famous for their patriotism when drunk, had a row at the polls over a negro, the one wanting him to vote for Beatty (Democrat), the other for Parker (Republican). Turpin, however, prevailed, and the negro cast his vote for Beatty. We cannot at present know for a certainty, but from what we can learn L. D. Parker, the Republican candidate for the Legislature, has a majority of from 75 to 150. []
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[] Excerpt from "Mt. Vernon Department." Semi-Weekly Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 10, 1883. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85052020/1883-08-10/ed-1/seq-3/
[ROCKCASTLE] [August 10, 1883] -
[ROCKCASTLE] [August 10, 1883] -
Champ Mullins was shot by Hiram Cox a few days since. Both parties were drinking. They got to joking each other about the election and were calling rather hard names, when Mullins, in good-humored way, patted Cox on the cheek and said, "G-d d--n you, come in and take a drink," and turned to go in the grocery, and as he stepped in the door Cox shot him in the back with a pistol supposed to be a 38 calibre. The ball took effect in the back just above the hip bone and ranged around toward the groin. The wound was probed to be the depth of about 6 inches, but the ball could not be found. Mr. Mullins is in a critical condition, but the doctors think he will recover. Cox was arrested and he waived an examination of his case. His bail was fixed at $800, and on failing to give it he was remanded to jail. []
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[] Excerpt from "Mt Vernon Department." Semi-Weekly Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 10, 1883. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85052020/1883-08-10/ed-1/seq-3/
[ROCKCASTLE] [August 10, 1883] -
The election passed off very quietly in this precinct. There were a few little rows, but no fights, and was pretty much the same all over the county. The republicans bulldozed the voters in Crooked Creek precinct. They had six or eight negroes armed with shotguns and army muskets standing around the polls to intimidate other negro voters. They marched around making threats that they would kill every negro who voted the democratic ticket. Mr. Taylor was at that precinct and his friends asked him which they should do run off the negroes or give up the election? He told them to keep quiet and do no violence, as he would rather lose the election than to cause any one to be hurt. It is an evident fact that these negroes had some white republicans to back them, as it was of no interest to them one way or the other. They were railroad negroes and some of them had not been in the State over six weeks, yet they were allowed to vote, notwithstanding the contractors offered to give the exact date of the arrival of these negroes in the State. More illegal votes were cast this election than ever before in this county. I do not deny that illegal votes were cast by both parties. M. J. Cook, republican candidate for Representative, was elected in Laurel and Rockcastle counties by about 400 majority. His majority in this county is greater than for any other candidate on the ticket. Col. Morrow's majority will probably be 75 in this county, with the other candidates for State offices close up, except the colored brother, who fell behind some 50 to 100 votes. Thus it is seen that the white republican does not stand up to the colored man every time. []
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[PULASKI] [August 1884] -
Man Kills Another in Personal Argument on Election Day
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[] Excerpt from Column 2. Semi-Weekly Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. September 14, 1886. Page 3. LOC.
[LINCOLN][September 14, 1886] -
CUTTING SCRAPE -- The only election row that occurred Saturday was at Turnersville, which resulted in Will Murphy seriously cutting George Carter in the side. Murphy came in yesterday and delivered himself to the officers and from him we learned that Carter charged that all church members would take a drink anywhere they could get it, even in church. Murphy told him he certainly didn't believe that, when Carter responded that Murphy himself would do it. Murphy called him a liar, finally, when Carter rushed at him and began belaboring him with an umbrella. He drew his knife as soon as possible and used it as above stated. We learn that the blade penetrated the hallow and that the chances are against Carter's recovery. Murphy was permitted to give bond in $500 to await the result of the wounds. []
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[] Excerpt from "Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County." Semi-Weekly Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. October 8, 1888. Page 1. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85052020/1888-08-10/ed-1/seq-1/
[ROCKCASTLE] [August 10, 1888] -
Mitchell Norton and --- Pitman on their way home from the election, exchanged shots as long as their cartridges held out, when Pitman struck for the timber. []
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[] Excerpt from "Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County." Semi-Weekly Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. August 31, 1888. Page 3. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85052020/1888-08-31/ed-1/seq-3/
[ROCKCASTLE] [August 31, 1888] -
Mitchell Norton and Geo. Pitman, who exchanged several shots on election day, have been placed under bond of $100 each. []-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[] Excerpt from "Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County." Semi-Weekly Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. October 8, 1888. Page 1. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85052020/1888-08-10/ed-1/seq-1/
[ROCKCASTLE] [August 10, 1888] -
No serious trouble occurred at the election here. Mat Pike and Jailer Arnold had some trouble over voting a man and came to blows. Pike fired one shot at Arnold, but did no damage. It was the most boisterous crowd that has gathered on our streets for many a day. At 1 o'clock there were 100 men and boys on the street, more or less intoxicated, attempting to fight, yelling and acting like lunatics. A veritable howling mob. By 7 o'clock they had dispersed and quiet was once more restored. []-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[ROCKCASTLE] [August 1888] -
Man Stabbed During Arrest Attempt on Election Day
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[ROCKCASTLE] [August 1889] -
John Proctor Kills Wade Purcell on Election Day
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[ROCKCASTLE] [August 1889] -
John Proctor Kills Wade Purcell on Election Day
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[] Excerpt from "Williamsburg, Whitley County." Semi-Weekly Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. September 23, 1892. Page 6. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85052020/1892-09-23/ed-1/seq-6/
[WHITLEY] [September 23, 1892] -
The republicans held their primary election to elect county officers last Tuesday. It was one of the most exciting elections held here for years and whisky and money flowed freely and long before night our streets, usually so quiet and decent, were filled with drunken rowdies giving us another terrible example of the rottenness of politics. The night was made hideous by the yells of drunken men and the firing of pistols. The election was not only a disgrace to the republican party, but to civilized society and yet these pious, incorruptable republicans want the State of Kentucky turned over to them, and try to deliver lectures on morals and hold the democrats up as examples of all that is corrupt. May the Lord never permit our now happy land to pass under the management of such a party, ruled and controlled by such means. J. L. Manning was nominated for sheriff and U. H. Meadows for circuit clerk. A good many of the best republicans refused to take part and declare that they will vote for whom they please in November and not be dictated to by any primary. []
[WHITLEY] [September 23, 1892] -
The republicans held their primary election to elect county officers last Tuesday. It was one of the most exciting elections held here for years and whisky and money flowed freely and long before night our streets, usually so quiet and decent, were filled with drunken rowdies giving us another terrible example of the rottenness of politics. The night was made hideous by the yells of drunken men and the firing of pistols. The election was not only a disgrace to the republican party, but to civilized society and yet these pious, incorruptable republicans want the State of Kentucky turned over to them, and try to deliver lectures on morals and hold the democrats up as examples of all that is corrupt. May the Lord never permit our now happy land to pass under the management of such a party, ruled and controlled by such means. J. L. Manning was nominated for sheriff and U. H. Meadows for circuit clerk. A good many of the best republicans refused to take part and declare that they will vote for whom they please in November and not be dictated to by any primary. []
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[] Excerpt from "Vicinity News." Semi-Weekly Interior Journal, Stanford, KY. November 5, 1897. Page 6. LOC. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85052020/1897-11-05/ed-1/seq-6/
[PULASKI] [November 5, 1897] -
Squire Smith and John Pointer, two prominent men of Dallas, Pulaski county, got into a brawl over the election and Smith was very badly cut. Both were drunk. []
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