1 10 8 https://drvk.createuky.net/news-articles/files/original/6b44765064e202410e521d150b962756.jpeg 663d6032a80f6d5433278d784b842a7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Haggard, Lexington Leader, July 16, 1895 Subject The topic of the resource Haggard, Robert Charge, attempted rape Mob, 200 Mob, shooting Mob, hanging Description An account of the resource HE WAS LYNCHED Bob Haggard Taken From The Jail at Winchester And Swung From the Kentucky Central Bridge Early This Morning. The Body Cut Down And Buried Today. WINCHESTER, Ky., July 16. – Bob Haggard, the Negro who was accused of assaulting Myrtle Elkin, near Ford, Saturday afternoon, details of which were published in THE LEADER yesterday, was taken from the jail early this morning and hanged to the Kentucky Central railroad bridge, east of town. The drop fell at 12:50 a. m. All day yesterday and last night the town was full of people expecting a mob to arrive about midnight. County Judge Haggard received a telegram from Ford, about ten miles away, warning him of a forming mob at that place, and ordering him to place a strong guard about the jail. Sheriff Hodgkin summoned 100 men and prepared for an attack on the jail. A little before midnight word came that a mob of 200 men had just arrived at the southern outskirts of the city and were hitching their horses. The electric lights were turned off and the city was in darkness. The Winchester division of the Kentucky State Guards was ordered out to prepare for the attack. Promptly at 12 o’clock the mob entered every street leading to the jail and marched at the command of a captain like a squad of trained soldiers. Everything was as quiet as death, and not a voice was heard until the command of Sheriff Hodgkin to halt. It had no effect on the angry mob, and the Sheriff and his posse had to retire. The State guards had no ammunition, and could be of no service to the Sheriff, whose posse was entirely inadequate. Judge Haggard made a speech to the mob, who quietly listened, but proceeded to attack the jail as soon as that official had completed his talk. Jailor Robinson was overpowered and then the keys taken from him, and the Negro’s cell was easily entered. When the mob entered the jail Haggard made a break for liberty, but ran into the bosom of the leader of the mob. After the mob had gained the street with their prisoner, the sheriff’s posse, State guards and hundreds of citizens joined the procession and followed the Negro brute to the point of execution, about four hundred yards from the court house. Haggard never murmured on the march and only spoke when the leader of the mob asked him if he committed the crime, when he answered in the negative. He was given a few minutes to pray, but was scared so badly that his voice was scarcely audible. The rope, a half inch sea weed, was then quickly adjusted about his neck. His feet and hands were tied with strings made from torn handkerchiefs, and the body was quickly lowered from the bridge. The dangling form struggled fifteen minutes and life was extinct from the strangulation. Several shots were then fired into his body. The mob was entirely without masks, and many prominent citizens were recognized. Haggard is a bright mulatto, 19 years old, and was up to this time considered a good Negro. Miss Elkin was reported last night in a precarious condition and on account of her delicate physical condition may not survive the shock. The mob quietly dispersed, leaving its victim to be viewed by thousands from the city this morning. BODY CUT DOWN. It Is Burried in a Field Nearby–No Excitement at Winchester. WINCHESTER, Ky., July 16. – The body of Bob Haggard, the Negro who was lunched here shortly past midnight last night, was cut down at 1 o’clock this morning, viewed by the Coroner and hurried in a field nearby. Excitement in Winchester early this morning was at fever heat, but by noon it had subsided. At 3 o’clock this afternoon the subject has almost ceased to be a topic of discussion. The prevailing opinion seems to be that the mob was justified in its action. No news has been received here as to the Elkin girl’s condition up to 3 p. m. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lexington Leader Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-07-16 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bridan Braun Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Winchester, Clark County Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived www.newspapers.com 1890-1900 1895 Clark County Haggard Winchester https://drvk.createuky.net/news-articles/files/original/144840d8a630ff04c4784bf3f9dfba48.jpeg c70d3a22a84f92d537dafa88bec2197d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Haggard, Lexington Leader, July 25, 1895 Subject The topic of the resource Haggard, Robert Charge, attempted rape Mob, 200 Mob, shooting Mob, hanging Description An account of the resource A FINE TIME To Find Out That a Lynching Was Unwarranted. A Strong Sentiment That the Recent Winchester EVent Was Unjustifiable–The Grand Jury May Actually Investigate It. WINCHESTER, Ky., July 25. – A strong sentiment prevails here that the lynching on July 15 of Bob Haggard, a negro on suspicion of having assaulted Miss Elkin, was unjustifiable. There are many assertions afloat going to prove that the Negro was innocent of the crime alleged, and that the members of the mob are beginning to realize that they have made a dreadful mistake. The rumors have reached the dimensions of a report that the Grand Jury will be asked to investigate the lynching. Many of the lynchers are known. ADDITIONAL DETAILS (Special to Louisville Commercial) WINCHESTER, Ky., July 25. Last Monday night Winchester, Ky., added to her record one of those blood-thirsty crimes that have so long disgraced the chivalry and dignity of the South, by taking from the county jail without judges, jury, or justice, “Bob” Haggard, charged with committing criminal assault upon Miss Myrtle Elkin, about ten miles South of this city. The magnitude of this crime, for which a Winchester and Clark county mob is responsible, is just now being realized, since it is believed, after a week’s investigation and reflection, that Haggard was not guilty, and the deed for which he lost his life had never been committed. An investigation by The Commercial correspondent, made by interviews with reliable people from the neighborhood of the supposed crime, warrants a several and complete denunciation of the mob’s vengeance, and the wide publication of the act as a lesson to the reckless. There is an old and true saying that murder will out, and it is just as true whether committed by a mob or an individual. In this case the true facts are known in less than a week, and many hot-headed citizens who were drawn into the mob because a “Negro had assaulted a white girl,” now regret their action. In the neighborhood of the RIchards’ residence, where the deed was supposed to have been committed, the denunciation is strongest, and good people of the community may force the attention of the next grand jury and indict the principals in the mob, who were well known. It was sent out in all the dispatches from here, giving account of the assault, that the crime was committed about sunset on Saturday evening, while the young lady’s grandmother, Mrs. Betsy Richards, was in the garden gathering vegetables, and that the burly fellow made threats and promises and kept guard over the premises until noon on Sunday. But, instead, it is now known to be a fact that on Saturday night and Sunday the Richards’ home had many visitors, among them being Mr. and Mrs. George White, of Richmond–Mrs. White being an aunt of the girl–and that Mrs. Betsey Richards and Miss Elkin both attended church at the near-by village of Ford on Sunday morning. The protection given Haggard by the officials when the mob appeared was a farce and is a disgrace to the dignity of a civilized community. It may be said to the credit of the Sheriff, however, that he sought permission from the County Judge, after had had been informed of the mob’s approach, to allow him to remove the prisoner to Paris for safe keeping, but this was refused and the Sheriff commanded to guard the jail. The Sheriff, however, could not summon a posse that was not in sympathy with the mob, and it is said one of these, after arriving at the fatal bridge, even furnished his spur straps to buckled the unfortunate Negro’s feet together - Less than a year ago Winchester was saved from the disgrace of mob violence, not by the protection of the county officials, but by the courage of the prisoner himself. Henry Scott, a Negro had been accused of a similar offense upon a little 3-year-old coloreed girl of this city. He was jailed, and that night a mob of Negroes and white boys about town went to the jail to take him out and hang him. He had been placed in a convenient cell and the keys were turned over to the mob. The Negro secured a bed slat and successfully defended himself until the jailer, vexed by the slothfulness of the motley crows, went out and took the keys from the hands of the header, locked the door again, and went to bed, leaving the mob to disperse. Next morning two physicians were sent to examine the child, and no attempt to commit the crime had been made, and the prisoner was promptly released. - The mob that hung Haggard was just as thoughtless, and instead of being the friends of the wronged girl, it was largely made up of hot heads from this city, who simply wanted to hang a Negro. A thorough investigation of the hanging of Haggard, it is predicted, will demonstrate that there was no good ground for holding him accountable for the crime for which he was lynched, and if an honest investigation is made it wil be shown that no such crime was ever committed. The facts as here reported are public property now, and the civilized people of Kentucky will want to know why Haggard was charged with such a crime, and why he was permitted to be murdered in such a manner. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lexington Leader Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-07-25 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bridan Braun Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Winchester, Clark County Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived www.newspapers.com 1890-1900 1895 Clark County Haggard Winchester https://drvk.createuky.net/news-articles/files/original/a7b08e1bfba2ee2d0a3de94eb3e59cd8.jpg e8c9d45f7a22ab1944b64ce7139c5e5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Haggard, Cincinnati Times, July 1895 Subject The topic of the resource Haggard, Robert Charge, attempted rape Mob, 200 Mob, shooting Mob, hanging Description An account of the resource  DOUSED The Glim at Winchester And Robert Haggard’s Life Went Out With It. Bob Was a Large-Sized Colored Man Who Made a Brutal Assault on a White Girl. He Was Caught and the Rope Put Around His Neck. The Sheriff’s Posse Arrived Just in Time. Then He Went To Jail–A Few Dozen Citizens Also Went–Later–and Robert Soon Adorned a Bridge. SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE ENQUIRER. WINCHESTER, Ky., July 16. – Robert Haggard, the negro rapist, was lynched this Tuesday morning. The mob moved on the jail at 12:55. The guards were ordered not to fire and fell back. In three minutes, the mob reached the jail and met with little resistance, and in two minutes more had secured the negro with a wild whoop and started south toward the Muddy Creek pike. Reaching the bridge over the railroad about one fourth of a mile from town the mob halted and asked the prisoner if he had anything to say. He was so dazed with terror he did not seem to understand anything that was said to him, but CONTINUED TO MOAN In a piteous manner. Finally the leader roused him up and in a loud voice said: “If you have anything to say, say it quick, for we are going to hang you. Did you commit the crime you are accused of?” In a weak voice the negro denied his guilt and attempted to pray, but his voice sank again into that piteous distressing moan, and what he said could not be understood. The leader called for the rope, and after some delay it was brought forward and quickly noosed about the culprit’s neck. Here another delay occurred in getting twine to tie his hands and feet. At last, when this had been secured and all was ready, the loose end of the rope was made fast to the iron railing of the bridge and at 1:15 Haggard was lifted over the railing and dropped into eternity. The drop was about four feet, and there was so misgivings about the strength of the rope Haggard WAS LET DOWN EASY, And died of strangulation. As soon as the job was completed the mob quietly dispersed. THe mob, when it approached the city, did not number over 50, but by the time it reached the jail it had been joined by fully twice as many more. Not a single one of the number wore a mask, and there was no attempt on the part of any member to conceal his identity. At the jail the leader demanded the keys. Jailer Robinson said: “Gentlemen, you are strong enough in numbers to overpower me and take the keys away from me, but I will not give them up.” “Where are the keys?” demanded the leader. The Jailer at first refused to tell, but when he saw that the mob was preparing to burst in the door he pointed out the kets and told them they would have to find out for themselves how to use them. The main door was soon thrown open, and a rush was made for Haggard’s cell. When his cell was reached Haggard jumped out and  TRIED TO MAKE HIS ESCAPE, But her may as well have tried to fly to heaven. The mob was very determined, but poorly organized, and carried out the programme by main strength and awkwardness. Very few citizens had retired when the mob arrived, and hundreds of people witnessed the entire proceedings. Fully 300 people followed the mob to the bridge, and witnessed the execution. The bridge from which Haggard was handed is a 60-foot span, stretching across the railroad tracks at a height of 30 feet. The trusses and railing are of iron, strongly built, and furnished a capital place for the gruesome job. This is the first lynching Clark County has had since 1879, when a negro named Ben Plunktum was hanged by a mob. THE CRUEL (cut off) day Sunday, keeping the women prisoners to prevent their giving the alarm. Late Sunday afternoon Haggard, believing that it would be safe to do so, GAVE UP HIS VIGIL, And went across the river to Madison County. As soon as he was well out of sight Mrs. Richards hastened to the nearest neighbor’s house and told the awful story. The news spread rapidly through the quiet neighborhood, creating the greatest excitement, and in a little while a posse of men, headed by the enraged father of the unfortunate girl, were scouring the country for her assailant. About 8 o’clock last night they came suddenly upon him as he was trying to make his escape among the river hills. At sight of him Mr. Elkin drew his revolver and fired six shots, all of which, in the darkness and excitement, missed the mark, except one, which clipped the skin on the left shoulder. The terrified negro attempted to run, but was captured and taken to a tree. A rope was quickly made out of bark stripped from the tree, and  THE INFURIATED MOB Was in the act of stringing Haggard up when Marshal A. J. Vice, of Ford arrived with a strong posse and rescued him. He was taken to Ford, where he was kept under guard until 6 o’clock this morning, when he was brought to Winchester by the early train over the K. C. He was taken before Judge Haggard at 11 o’clock and remanded without bail to await his examining trial, which is set for 10 o’clock Wednesday morning. The Elkin family is one of the oldest and most highly respected as well as one of the extensive families in the county. Miss Elkins is in a very critical condition from the shock, and may not survive. Later details make the crime more horrible  than earlier reports indicated. Entering the kitchen where the girl was churning, Haggard seized her about the waist, carried her to a lounge in another room, and at the point of a pistol compelled her to submit. Miss Elkin’s undergarment was cut and torn into shreds, and she was so bruised and terrified that it was some time before she could tell what had happened. The mob organized at Ford is expected at any time, and while Sheriff Hodgkin and the United States Marshal are making efforts to strengthen the guard at the jail, some of the officials are advising that the prisoner be removed to a place of safety before the mob arrives. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Cincinnati Times Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-07 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bridan Braun Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Winchester, Clark County 1890-1900 1895 Clark County Haggard Winchester https://drvk.createuky.net/news-articles/files/original/4008875fbab2e902c4210bd380592072.jpeg 9e9b7e2b95cf2b7cd9be2033c351ed04 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Haggard, Lexington Leader, August 3, 1895 Subject The topic of the resource Haggard, Robert Charge, attempted rape Mob, 200 Mob, shooting Mob, hanging Description An account of the resource STABLE BURNED At the Winchester Fair Grounds Last Night By Incendiaries. A gentleman from Winchester this morning informs THE LEADER that the stable of John T. Jones, located at the fair grounds, near that place, was burned to the ground last night. The loss will approximate $2,000. The horses in the building were removed without injury. It is claimed that the stable was set on fire by some Negroes in retaliation upon Mr. Jones, who they think was the leader of the mob which hanged Haggard some weeks ago. The authorities have a clue to the parties who committed the incendiarism and arrests are likely to follow soon. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lexington Leader Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-08-03 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bridan Braun Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Winchester, Clark County 1890-1900 1895 Clark County Haggard Winchester https://drvk.createuky.net/news-articles/files/original/a3262a4b819e922e4f5aa31116c494b7.jpeg 0bdad9fdbc7e6f41b080cea08aca9c8e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Haggard, Lexington Leader, August 2, 1895 Subject The topic of the resource Haggard, Robert Charge, attempted rape Mob, 200 Mob, shooting Mob, hanging Description An account of the resource BUT WILL THEY DO IT? Clark County Grand Jury Advised To “Get a Move On.” [Louisville Commercial.] It seems to be pretty well settled that the Negro Bob Haggard, who was lynched for rape a short time ago, was innocent. Clark county people would do themselves credit by bringing the lynchers to justice. It is too much to expect that the lynchers will be convicted of the murder they have committed, but a fair trial and attempt to convict them would have a wholesome effect and case the minds of some decent people, who ought to be ashamed of themselves. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lexington Leader Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-08-02 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bridan Braun Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Winchester, Clark County 1890-1900 1895 Clark County Haggard Winchester https://drvk.createuky.net/news-articles/files/original/228a0ca86819451a5350fb282ed5fe47.jpg 01d13b995d60d8d75491c703663be8c4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Haggard, Hartford (KY) Republican, August 16, 1895 Subject The topic of the resource Haggard, Robert Charge, attempted rape Mob, 200 Mob, shooting Mob, hanging Description An account of the resource Hung an Innocent Man. The lynching which occurred at Winchester, Ky., one day last week has turned out to be another case of “I told you so.” A colored man named Haggard was accused of committing an assault upon a girl and without giving a chance for any explanation, a mob of blue bloods dragged the negro from jail and hung him to a bridge. His death was a most fearful one, as he was let down and slowly strangled to death. Fifteen minutes had elapse before the body ceased to show signs of life. Now it develops that there was no assault committed, and the daily press says that the leaders have actually said they are sorry it occurred. That is lots of consolation for a man who is let to heaven with a rope around his neck, and when it’s all over, to hear someone say he feels sorry for him. Winchester is in Kentucky, gentlemen, and we have never seen the place. – [Cannelton Enquirer. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hartford (KY) Republican Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-08-16 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bridan Braun Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Winchester, Clark County 1890-1900 1895 Clark County Haggard Winchester https://drvk.createuky.net/news-articles/files/original/dbb71fcdfef0eda575d1e6bf272d6523.jpg 47edea515821fa0763d5951245240026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark County Still Image A static visual representation. 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Title A name given to the resource Haggard, Maysville Public Ledger, July 18, 1895 Subject The topic of the resource Haggard, Robert Charge, attempted rape Mob, 200 Mob, shooting Mob, hanging Description An account of the resource  “Unknown Persons.” WINCHESTER, Ky., July 18. – The inquest over the body of Bob Haggard, the Negro lynched in this city, resulted in a verdict that his death was caused by “unknown persons.” Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Maysville Public Ledger Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-07-18 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bridan Braun Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Winchester, Clark County 1890-1900 1895 Clark County Haggard Winchester https://drvk.createuky.net/news-articles/files/original/f2f8bb85f63507775ec9e24f578158b4.jpg 806c91b7dba12efb7eefa9cd7ec78cc3 https://drvk.createuky.net/news-articles/files/original/39300f5ae7d69cc55df8b226b300a543.jpg 2f5c5d9cdc00cc263fec1b3e64985feb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Haggard, Richmond KY Climax, July 17, 1895 Subject The topic of the resource Haggard, Robert Charge, attempted rape Mob, 200 Mob, shooting Mob, hanging Description An account of the resource Lynching at Winchester. Bob Haggard was hanged by a mob at Winchester, Monday night. The trouble that caused the hanging it set forth in the Democrat as hereunder given: Late Saturday afternoon Bob Haggard, a mulatto, about twenty-one years old, attempted to commit rape upon Miss Myrtle Elkin, near Ford. The victim is the second daughter of Ezekiel Elkin, who lives on Two Mile creek between Elkin and Ford. She has been living with her grandmother, Mrs. Betsy Richards, who lives farther on towards Ford. Mrs. Richards’s youngest son lives with her and the negro, Haggard, has lived about the place for some time and this year is raising a crop there. At the time of the assault, Mr. Richards had been summoned to the death bed of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Will Richards, in Bath county, and had left the negro to protect the two women. About sundown Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Richards went to the garden to gather vegetables for the morrow. Hearing screams from Miss Elkin she rushed to the house and found the latter struggling in the clutches of the burley negro and nearly exhausted. The negro loosened his hold and ran out but soon came back and pleaded with the women not to tell, offering his horse and his crop if they would say nothing. As the house stands at some distance from any other and they were in the power of an armed and desperate negro they pretended to acquiesce. He stayed and watched until noon the next day when he left and went to Madison county. The women told their story and several searching parties were at once organized. About eight o’clock that night the party, headed by the girl’s father, met him in the road near the scene of the crime. Mr. Elkin at once began shooting at him and emptied his pistol, only one shot taking effect, making a wound in the negro’s arm. He fell from his horse but got up and ran. He was caught in a short time and preparations for lynching were begun. No rope was at hand, however, and in a short time another posse, led by Marshal Andry Vice, came up. The officer prevailed on the lynchers to desist and he was taken to Ford from where he was brought yesterday by officers Vice and F.P. Merritt, and lodged in jail here. He has confessed his guilt and says he doesn’t know what impelled him to commit the crime. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Richmond KY Climax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895-07-17 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bridan Braun Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Winchester, Clark County 1890-1900 1895 Clark County Haggard Winchester