May 1895 Hopkinsville Kentuckian The horrible double tragedy in Louisville is the most startling occurence in Ky for years. Its bloody and sensational details are set fourth in our new columns. The first thought of every one who hears the story is likely to be one of sympathy for the husband. This was shown in the curious verdict of the c oroner's jury. A sober, second thought will, however, show that it is a two sided story. The woman had been for years unchaste. She had been mised up in affairs with numerous men. She made the assignation and her telegram brought Brown to his death. But the sins of both have been paid with their lives and Gordon will doubtless be set free. Out of it all comes sorrow and sympathy for Gov. Brown and his family from the whole people of the state. =============== In the pocket of Arch Brown was found the following telegram, which probably brought about the fatal interview. LOUISVILLE APRIL 28 - Arch D. Brown, Governor's Private Secretary Frankfort:: Don't write again. Come Tuesday morning. Me me at S's at 10:30. Signed P.M. It is presumed that this telegram was send Sunday, and was that which brought about the fatal meeting. How Gordon became acquainted with the plans of the couple is yet a mystery. WHO THEY WERE Miss Nellie Bush married Fulton Gordon when she was but 16 years of age. It was an elopement and was a surprise to all who knew the young people. Miss bush's parents objected strongly to the marriage, on the ground it is said, that Miss Bush was too young. The wedding occured in Jeffersonville April 16, 1887. Some time after Gordon went to Frankfort to manage the Kenyon Hotel. >From the first Mrs. Gordon shone as a society belle. While her husband had the management of the hotel, however, Mrs. Gordon set the tongues of the gossip to wagging. During the session of the constiutional convention Mrs. Gordon was much admired by several men of prominence, and it was generally understood that on more than one occasion blood came near being spilled on her account. Later Gordon went to Chicago and worked at the Palmer House three years. Last November he and his wife returned to Louisville. He has one child a little girl. Arch Dixon Brown was the eldest son of Gov. John Young Brown and Rebecca Dixon Brown, the eldest daughter of the Governor and United States Senator Archibald Dixon. His grandfather Dixon, for whom he was named, was one of the most distinguished men of his day, having succeeded Henry Clay to the United States Senate. he was born in Henderson, April 23, 1864, and received his early education at private schools in Henderson. When he finished the course there he was sent to Virginia Military Institute at Lexington, where he graduated with honors. On his return to Henderson he studied law for a time but never practiced. In 1888 he married Miss Virginia Marshall, a very beautiful young woman of henderson and to them was born about five years ago a daughter, One year ago, on account of imcompatibility of temper, it was agreed that a divorce should be granted to the wife. Suit was instituted at henderson but the petition was declined by Judge Givens. Mrs. Brown then moved to Louisville and sued in Judge Field's court and a divorce was granted her about two weeks ago. On Arch's Brown's return from college he held a position in the revenue service four years and then was city editor of the Daily Gleaner, of Henderson, which place he held until his father's election as Governor. In this position he displayed considerable ability as a writer. Leaving the paper he was appointed by his father as his private secretary and had since lived at Frankfort. THE BODIES BURIED The body of Mrs. Gordon was buried at Cave Hill cemetery Wednesday, from her late home. Arch Brown's remains were taken to Henderson, accompanied by his brother Jack and other friends, Wednesday. The Governor and his family followed and the interment took place at 19 o'clock yesterday. Gordon was admitted to bial Wednesday afternoon in the sum of $3,000 in each case. Betty - Trigg Co KyGenWeb - http://www.comsource.net/~kyseeker/kylines/kytg.html Christian Co KyGenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~kychrist/christian4.htm WKy Families Database - http://www.dynasty.net/biz/kyseeker/public_html/wky/surnames.html * *****County Queries, Biographies and Surnames always welcome on the KyGenWeb County Pages!*****