The Lexington Public Library's Local History Index Subject Heading: SANFORD, THEODORE A. "TED" Source: Herald. Date: June 28, 1979 Location: B-1 col. 1-6 Title: "Sanford, Dead at 77, Led KHSAA to Prominence and Prosperity" Abstract: Theodore A. "Ted" Sanford, who guided the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to prominence and prosperity during his 25 years as commissioner, died Wednesday at age 77. Subject Heading: FARMS. ELMENDORF. Source: Lexington Leader. Date: January 1, 1930 Location: Pg. 28 Title: "Elmendorf, Famed in History, Has World Reputation" Abstract: The history of Elmendorf contains many of the brightest pages of the American turf and the breeding industry. It was founded by the late Milton H. Sanford, who brought to his estate, then known as Preakness, the stallions, Virgil, Glenelg, and others of lesser note, and for several years the two first named, occupied a leading place in the list of successful sires in this country. ... After several years under the ownership of Mr. Sanford, the place was sold to the late Daniel Swigert, and the name changed to Elmendorf, under which title it gained a world-wide reputation as a nursery for the thoroughbred. ...After the death of Mr. Haggin, the estate was purchased by Joseph E. Widener, who today controls more than three thousand acres, while his nephew, George B. Widener, also of Philadelphia, owns a large tract adjoining, all of which, however, has been thrown into one farm. Subject Heading: BROOKS, THOMAS Source: Leader. Date: December 6, 1903 Location: sec. 1 p. 2 col. 4 Title: "Colored" Abstract: The wedding of Miss Emma Sanford and Thomas Brooks took place at the Sanford home, on Thanksgiving evening. Subject Heading: SANFORD, LLOYD D. Source: Herald-Leader. Date: May 27, 1993 Location: C-14 col. 3-4 Title: "Lloyd D. Sanford Sr. dies at 82" Abstract: Funeral services for Lloyd D. Sanford Sr., who held a variety of jobs during his life and contributed to his community, will be Friday. He was 82. Subject Heading: SANFORD, M. H. Source: Lexington Transcript. Date: August 5, 1883 Location: p. 1 col. 4 Title: Abstract: Death of M. H. Sanford announced in New York City. Was owner of Preakness stud farm. Subject Heading: COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEYS. Source: Leader. Date: June 1, 1905 Location: p. 7 col. 4 Title: "Association" Abstract: "The Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys of Kentucky" was formed at a meeting held at the Louisville Hotel. It is believed to be one of the first organizations of its kind, and was the result of a suggestion made by Benjamin D. Ringo, of Hartford, Ky., who was elected chairman of the association. Charles H. Sanford, of New Castle, Ky., was elected secretary. Subject Heading: FARMS. PREAKNESS STUD FARM. Source: Lexington Press. Date: June 25, 1875 Location: p. 4 col. 2 Title: Abstract: M. H. Sanford sale of thoroughbred yearlings at Preakness Stud Farm drew big crowd of out-of-town visitors. Good prices realized, average of $536. Subject Heading: HORSES. SALES. Source: Lexington Transcript. Date: May 26, 1881 Location: p. 4 col. 3 Title: Abstract: M. H. Sanford on N. Elkhorn sold 18 head of colts for $17,050. Fillies sold for $8,015. Subject Heading: HORSES. SALES. Source: Lexington Press Date: June 25, 1872 Location: p. 1 col. 6 Title: Abstract: Large sale of thoroughbreds in front of Phoenix Hotel on June 27 from M. H. Sanford's Preakness Stud. Subject Heading: CRIME. ROBBERY. Source: Leader. Date: January 29, 1904 Location: p. 4 col. 5 Title: "'High Card Dick'" Abstract: The identity of the alleged diamond thief in jail here for stealing a valuable diamond ring from C. F. Maurer, the Main Street jeweler, has at last been learned, despite the half dozen aliases adopted by him to deceive the police. That he was a noted crook was the belief of Chief of Detectives Harry Stough when he arrested him, and his suspicion was confirmed Thursday when Acting Chief of Police William SANFORD and Detective James Gaffney, of the Covington police force, identified the prisoner as Richard Verner, better know to the police of various cities as "High Card Dick." Verner, alias Ackerman, alias Huffman, alias Meyers, alias Taylor, is known from the Atlantic to the Pacific as one of the slickest diamond thieves in the country. Subject Heading: SANDFORD, JOHN Source: Herald. Date: February 24, 1941 Location: p. 1 col. 6 Title: Abstract: John Sandford at age of 62 of 658 E. Seventh St. died yesterday of injuries suffered when he fell down a flight of stairs at his home. Subject Heading: SANDFORD, CASEY DENON Source: Herald-Leader. Date: August 2, 1989 Location: B-1 col. 1-2 Title: "Lightning strikes, kills girl" Abstract: A 16-year-old Lexington girl was killed yesterday evening when she was struck by lightning while raking leaves in her yard, said Fayette County deputy coroner Charles Howell. Casey Denon Sandford, of 3609 Bold Bidder Drive, was pronounced dead… Subject Heading: SANDFORD, CASEY DENON Source: Herald-Leader. Date: August 3, 1989 Location: A-1 col. 1-4 and A-6 Title: "Girl, 17, killed by lightning had 'best heart in the world'" Abstract: …But Miss Sandford didn't get to follow through on those plans. She was struck by lightning about 6:20 p.m. Tuesday while raking leaves in her yard and died about an hour later at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.