Hazel Green Herald - April 23, 1896 William Minix Acquitted William Minix, who killed William Ward at Salyersville thirty years ago, was tried in the Magoffin Circuit court last week, and the jury returned a verdict of "not guilty." At the time of the murder Minix gave bond and left the country, and was never heard from until he appeared for trial. He says he could not rest until his conscience was clear and he had stood trial for his deed. He was converted and became a Methodist preacher under an assumed name, married in Missouri, and has two children. Minix and Ward were young men about twenty years of age and intimate friends. One night in August, 1866, they were playing cards and drinking socially, when a dispute arose over the game. Minix struck Ward over the head with an old fashinoned skillet fracturing his skull from the effects of which Ward died a few days later. Minix is a good preacher and well educated. July 28, 1898 Magoffin County Boys Den Patrick, who was with the Fort Thomas troops at the outposts of Santiago, and who was killed in that battle, was a native of Magoffin County, a son of Little Reuben Patrick. He was about 20 years old. Charles Franklin, who was wounded at Santiago, was formerly a citizen of Paintsville, and a son of John Franklin, of Magoffin. He was about 24. The former was a nephew of Mason Jones, of Daysboro, and the later a nephew of Mr. Jones' wife. Mrs. Andy Nickell and Deputy Postmaster Edgar Jones are first cousins of heroes of Santiago, and regret very much the distressing news. As nothing definite is known of the wounded boy, hope is entertained that he may recover. June 18, 1896 Hendricks Hastings Dury M. Arnett and wife were guests of Ambrose Arnett, Friday night. Harlan M. Rice of Salyersville, was the guest of Miss Emma Spurlock, Saturday and Sunday. Born to the wife of W.L. Spurlock of Salyersville, a 12lb boy. Will seems to be well pleased. K.N. Arnett and Thomas Hagins, both lady fanciers, were guests of Miss Georgia Barnett, Sunday. Eugene B. Arnett, a young man of shrewd intelligence, was granted license to practice law a few days ago. C.B. Arnett, of Whitakerville, received a serious wound the other day. He says the two Howards committed the assault. Eliza Arnett, wife of Hon. Farish Arnett, died a few days ago with consumption, leaving a husband and eight children to mourn her loss. Hon. John w. Langley, of Floyd, one of the Republican candidates for the nomination as congressman, was a guest of the Hendricks House, Sunday night en route to Beattyville. Floyd Trusty, of Whitakerville, who was shot accidentally by Wesley Row's son about two weeks ago, is getting well, the doctors all seemed to think there was no chance for him to live. June 8, 1896 The people of Raccoon were surprised Saturday, it being the day set apart by law for the election of school directors thoughout the state. The boys seemed to not agree in district No. 53. About 30 of them engaging a fight, about 15 on a side, in which Sud lyon was cut through the hand and Marion Howard was shot in the ankle. Lillie May, Dudley Arnett, J.S. Adams, Rosa Salyer, Alonzo Lacy, Dona E. Patrick and J. Paris Salyer returned home Thursday evening with their hearts filled with joy rejoicing over the past three or four days which had been so well spent in sharing the entertainment at the close of the H.G.A. in the beautiful town of Hazel Green, where the air is so pure, the people so kind, the young belles so handsome, and the climate so sublime. Lykins Listings J.C. Patrick, of Salyersville, visited the family of his father-in-law, John Collinsworth, at this place, the past week. Little Margie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Collinsworth, who has been very ill with typhoid fever, is convalescing. The following were visitors at White Oak on Saturday and Sunday; M.J. and Samuel Amyx, Sellers" W.S. Wilson, Daysboro, and Courtney and Stephen Wilson, Lee City. Carole