Casey County News, November 26, 1908 This information was compiled by Jackie Couture libcoutu@acs.eku.edu Early last Thursday morning Judge John D. Belden quietly breathed his last and immortal spirit went to the God who gave it. He had been in declining health for several weeks, but his friends did not believe his death would be so sudden. He was born in Liberty Jan. 1830 and was nearly 79 years of age at his death. At the age of 21, he was married to Malissa J. Edwards to whose union seven children were born, 2 dying in infancy and the two ____________and John preceding him _________ several years ago. The daughters Mrs. Smith-wick, Misses Emma and Annie Belden still survive him. His devoted companion is now 74 years old, to whom she had been a loving wife for 57 years. In his early life he was a merchant with his father who was the first merchant in Liberty. When the war broke out, he entered it and made a faithful soldier, and was mustered out as a captain after three years service. In early life he joined the Christian Church and was baptized by Eld. Waller, who conducted a revival in the old Court house. He soon afterward became a Mason and Knight of Honor in which he carried $2500 insurance. After the war he moved to Bradfordsville where he embarked in the mercantile business later to Lebanon, where he began the practice of law, soon becoming a leading lawyer which profession he followed all his life. He was police Judge for several years, and made an unsuccessful race for congress against Proctor Knott, but not without greatly reducing the democratic majority. He was an eloquent speaker on the stump and a forcible [line unreadable] some interesting articles to this paper during the recent campaign. He was noted for his charity to all needy conditions of life always contributing with a benevolent spirit. His death removed one of our oldest and best beloved citizens--the kind of sturdy, useful men this age isn't likely to duplicate. Friday at 8. a.m. a large concourse of friends gathered at his late residence to hear Eld. J. Q. Montgomery's fitting tribute to his memory, after which his remains were carried to Lebanon and lovingly laid to rest in the Ryder Cemetery to await the summons of the Resurrection Angel. Fred Garrison killed by Hugh Thompson. Last Thursday Morning, as the busy farmers of Martin's Creek were beginning their days work, of harvesting their crops, the quietness of that happy little Valley was disturbed by several pistol shots at Thompson's Residence one mile from Chilton. Several neighbors hastened to the scene fearing some trouble had culminated in the loss of a life. They were not wrong in their expectations for on arriving at the store house near the home, Fred Garrison, the 18 year old son of Joe W. Garrison, was lying dead with a bullet piercing his youthful breast fired by his Uncle, Hugh Thompson. In the yard lay Mr. Thompson suffering with a wound in his knee. The cause of trouble from the best information we can gather is about as follows: Thompson has been offended at the Garrison family since the division of his father's estate, and had refused to let his sisters fence(Mrs. J. W. Garrison) be joined to his. Early that morning the boy was killed, and his younger brother drove a team to the store building to get some articles belonging to the Garrison boy's mother preparing to go to their home at Dunnville. Thompson came down to the store and asked the boy if he was not carrying a pistol for him, the boy replied he was not. Then Thompson asked if he had had a pistol, the boy replied he did, and asked his uncle if he did not have one too. Thompson then became enraged and kicked the boy off the platform, then followed him, and struck him with a slat. The boy in the meantime trying to get up and get out of his way when the boy got to his feet, he opened fire on his uncle who returned the same. 15 shots followed rapidly, Thompson emptying the contents of 3 revolvers at the boy, only 1 bullet taking effect. The dead body was taken to the home of G. W. Gabeheart, a nearby farmer, who telephoned the sad tidings to the boys parents. Kind friends from Dunnville, went over prepared for the burial which took place Friday at Antioch Cemetery where one of the largest crowds of sorrowing friends ever gathered. The funeral services were conducted by Eld. Leslie Bottoms. Mrs. Maud Bell and son Earl spent Sunday at Hustonville. Mr. Joe Taylor and Miss Ophelia Godbey were married at Bethelridge last Sunday. Mrs. Lina Elmore, of Chelf, has our thanks for subscription for her brother R. T. Henson who is a U.S. soldier at Vancouver, Wash. Mrs. Mary E. Thomas who has been visiting her brother, C. I. Cravens in Anna, Tex., for three weeks will return home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bell of Dunnville, will celebrate their Golden Wedding at their home Wednesday, December 2 at 10 a.m. Last Thursday pretty Miss Della Tomes and handsome Mr. Ed Sharp were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. They were married at the home of the brides parents. Rev. A. S. Jefferies performing the ceremony. W. P. Keeney went to St. Paul, last week in interest of his son who is suing for a hurt in a railroad accident some time ago. The numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Garrison have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their son Fred. He was a good Christian boy and was held in high esteem by everyone who knew him. The entire town attended the funeral at Antioch Friday. J. T. Debord and daughter Miss Lizzie were visiting Welby Hansford last week. Thomas Moores, who was a member of Co. D 18, Ky. Cav'l Vol., answered his last roll call on Oct. 6, 1908 at the age of about 76. After an illness of about 3 weeks of typhoid fever, Robt. P. Adams passed away at the family residence on East Main St. in this city last night at 10 o'clock.--Kentucky. Advocate. Mrs. Ollie Moser left Monday to join her husband, at Nescopeck, Pa., where they will reside in the future. A. G. Luttrell, a hard working man, died here Sunday night of fever. He leaves a wife six little children who are almost helpless. Willis Garrison, of Pineville, is with his brother Joe Garrison. Willie Garrison was called from Virginia last week to attend the funeral of his brother. All persons owing the estate of Wm. N. Crockett will please settle same at once. Persons having claims against said estate will present their claims legally by Jan. 1, 1909. Lincoln Wells, Admr. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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