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1937
MORRIS BLAND SHOT IN HEART
Floyd Allen, 18, Held To Grand Jury On $1,000 Bond. Morris Bland, 42 years old, former deputy sheriff of Johnson County during the administration of W. M. Preston, was shot through the heart at midnight Saturday night on Depot Road, allegedly by Floyd Allen, 18, of the local Civilian Conservation Corps. He died immediately before medical aid could be summoned. Bland, alleged to have been drinking, was said to have cursed Allen and another CCC enrollee, Thomas Robinett, 21, and started across the road toward them carrying an opened knife in his hand. Leck Baldwin, night watchman for F. S. VanHoose & Company and other business firms in Bridgford, was a witness to the shooting. Heber Ward, night chief of the police, was one of the first to arrive on the scene following the shooting. Chief Ward said evidence given at a Coroner’s trial showed that Bland was approaching Allen in a threatening manner with a open knife when Allen is said to have fired the fatal shot. Robinett was taken into custody later Saturday night by Chief Ward and assistants. Allen it is said, went to his home in Magoffin County but called for Sheriff Fred Adams of Johnson County to come after him. He was brought back to Paintsville Sunday by Sheriff Adams. Bland was married and has several children. Funeral services for Bland were held Tuesday morning. Rev. Arthur Gullett and Rev. Raleigh Long conducted the services. The body was prepared for burial by the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday Oct. 28, 1937
BUTLER, Barnes
1937
JAILER KILLS HIMSELF
Barnes Butler Also Seriously Wounds His WIfe.
Barnes Butler, 56 years old, for the past four years Jailer of Lawrence county, seriously wounded his wife, 46, early last Thursday evening and then ended his own life with a bullet from a 32-20 pistol through the head. The shooting occurred at about 6:30 in kitchen of the Jailer's home shorty after after prisoners had been fed their evening meal. Mrs. Butler told local officials that her husband walked into the kitchen and opened fire on her. He fired three times, two of the bullets taking effect, one through the arm and one in the chest. Butler, the wife said, then turned as if to leave the room, lifted the revolver and fired a bullett into his own head just above the right ear. He died instantly. Mr. Butler was born in Johnson county where he is well known. He is a brother of Colfax Butler of Paintsville. Lawrence county authorities have advanced the theory that Butler was mentally deranged. He is survived by his widow, Semia Steele Butler; three daughters, Mrs. Bud Boggs of Blevins, Ky., and Misses Esther and Elaine Butler, at home, three sons, Carl, Samuel and Colfax Butler, at home, and three brothers, Raleigh of Blaine, Colfax Butler of Paintsville, and Robert Butler of Los Angeles, California. Funeral services and burial took place at the Boggs Cemetery Saturday near his former home on Cherokee Creek, twenty miles from Louisa. The Louisa lodge of Odd Fellows officiated at the rites. Paintsville Herald Thursday 11-4-1937
CONLEY, Howard
1937-1937
CONLEY BABY BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Howard Conley, 17-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Conley of Ashland, died last Saturday morning, and the body was brought to Paintsville for burial. Paintsville Herald Wednesday November 4, 1937
FISHER, Harry
1937
HARRY FISHER HARRY FISHER, 45,
DIED SUNDAY NIGHT BY OWN HAND.
Harry Fisher, age 45, prominent citizen of Van Lear, shot and killed himself at his home there Sunday night. Mr. Fisher went into the bathroom and fired a load from an automatic shot gun into his body. Death was almost instantaneous. The cause of Mr. Fisher’s rash act is not known, but it is believed that despondency over home affairs was responsible for the deed. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were born in Pennsylvania but came to Van Lear twenty-four years ago where Mr. Fisher has been connected with the Consolidation Coal Company working in various capacities. At the time of his death he was tipple foreman for the company and was paid a good salary. Money matters were evidently not the cause of his taking his own life. It is said that Mr. Fisher called his youngest son, Harry Edward, 13, into his room and intimated the course he expected to take. He had made a will naming his youngest son as the sole beneficiary. The elder Fisher, it is said, is heir to considerable real estate in his old home in Pennsylvania. The death of Mr. Fisher was a shock to the citizens of Van Lear. Funeral services were held at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Van Lear M.E. Church, and were in charge of Reverend Everman, the pastor. Burial followed in the J.B. Wells Cemetery in Bridgford Addition. The Paintsville Furniture Company prepared the body for burial. Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. “Slim” Rose, Williamson, W. Va., Mrs. Douglas Smith and Miss Annebelle Fisher of Van Lear; two sons, James and Harry Edward, at home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday October 28, 1937
KITCHEN, John W.
1937
STROKE FATAL TO KITCHEN
Ashland Banker and Business Man Dies At Age 59
John W. Kitchen, 59, President of the Second National Bank of Ashland and a leader in many other business organizations, died suddenly from a heart attack Monday afternoon at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. He was with John E. Buckingham, State Treasurer; Congressman A. J. May and Dan Talbott of Kentucky on a trip in West Virginia after having attended the dedication of a new tipple at Wayland, Ky. Death came almost immediately after Mr. Kitchen had eaten a hearty meal. He was sitting in the hotel lobby talking with Congressman May when the attack came. Funeral services were to be held Thursday in Ashland. Paintsville Herald 10-21-1937
PICKLESIMER, William Alfred
1937
Picklesimer Child Is Taken By Death
William Alfred Picklesimer, son of Emerson and Lillie May Picklesimer, died at their home at Vanceburg, Ky., October 27 at 11:15 P.M. He was 3 years 10 months and 28 days old. He leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, 4 brothers and a twin sister all of Vanceburg, Lewis County, Ky. He was buried at Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, October 30, 1937. Mr. and Mrs. Picklesimer formerly lived at Asa where they were both teachers in the public schools of Johnson County. Paintsville Herald Thursday November 11, 1937
RICE, Hugh
1937
HUGH RICE, 16 TRAIN VICTIM
Local Youth Killed On Kenova, W. Va., Bridge
Hugh Allen Rice, age 16, was run over and instantly killed on the Kenova, W. Va., bridge last Thursday morning, October 14. Young Rice was a son of Mr. And Mrs. Mose Rice who reside on Rockhouse near Paintsville, and the news of his untimely death was a severe chock to his family and friends in this section. The youth had been visiting relatives in Ohio and was en route to the home of his uncle in Ashland. The bridge has two railroad tracks and according to information reaching here Mr. Rice became confused and stepped from the path of a passing train into the path of a passenger train. The train did not crush the body but the impact crushed the back of his hand and a slight bruise was discernable on the forehead. Following the accident his family was notified and an ambulance of the Paintsville Furniture Company brought the body to Paintsville for funeral and burial. Funeral services were held at the Freewill Baptist Church at Paintsville. Rev. Slone, Rev. Millard VanHoose and Rev. J.L. Harrington were in charge of the services. Mr. Rice was a popular young man and well known in this section. He attended the Paintsville High School last year and was interested in athletics. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. And Mrs. Mose Rice, two brothers, Henry Rice, who is attending school at Memphis, Tenn., and Charles Clay Rice who is in the U. S. Army, stationed at Fort Harrison, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Bill Harrington of Paintsville, and Martha Gene and Mary Lou Rice at home. He leaves many relatives throughout Johnson County. A large number of people attended the funeral and burial. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday Oct. 21, 1937
RICE, Julia (VanHoose)
1937
DEATH CLAIMS AGED WOMAN
Mrs. Julia Rice, 74, Died Saturday Afternoon Julia Rice, aged and respected woman of Southside Addition, died at her home there last Saturday afternoon at about 5:30, following an illness of four or five months from Bright’s disease. Mrs. Rice was a member of a prominent Johnson county family formerly Miss Julia VanHoose. She was 74 years old at the time of her death. Mrs. Rice was one of the best loved women in this section. She was very industrious and had the respect of her neighbors. Left a widow in 1906, she raised and educated six fine boys and girls who are among the county’s best citizens. Although her death had been expected for two weeks it was nevertheless a great shock to the family. She was the widow of James Harvey Rice who died 31 years ago. Mrs. Rice is survived by five children, Irvin Rice, Everett Rice, Mrs. Cecil Preston, Mrs. Eugene F. Conley, all of Paintsville, and Mrs. Jay Wilson of Huntington, W. Va; two brothers, Jackson VanHoose of Paintsville, and John Z. VanHoose of Nippa, also one sister, Mrs. Hemma Sublett of Southside. She is also survived by several grand children, two of whom, James Milam and Nevagene Baldwin, made their home with Mrs. Rice. Mrs. Rice was the mother of Captain Warren Rice who was killed in the Argonne Forest during the World War. Funeral services were held at the Freewill Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. Rev. Millard VanHoose and Rev. H. B. Conley were in charge of the services. Burial in the VanHoose cemetery near the C. & O. depot in Bridgford. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday Nov. 4, 1937
VANHOOSE, Emma Gertrude (Hall)
1937
DEATH CLAIMS LOCAL WOMAN MRS.EMMA VAN HOOSE
DIES AFTER 2 YEARS ILLNESS.
Mrs. Emma Gertrude Hall VanHoose, age 25, died at her home on Highland Avenue, Paintsville, Wednesday evening, October 20. She had been ill for two years. Mrs. Hall was the wife of Clarence VanHoose and the daughter of K.P. Hall and Hulda Hall. Besides her husband and parents she is survived by one daughter and three brothers, Everett, Preston Junior, and Freddie Hall, all at home, and a large number of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Freewill Baptist Church. Reverend Millard VanHoose was in charge of the services. Burial in the Mayo Cemetery. Flower girls at the funeral and burial were: Mona Marie and Mary Elizabeth Stapleton, May Stricklin, Charline Fox, Mary Louise and Helen Jean Lyon, Velma McGinnis, Betsy Nelson, June Lavender, June Spencer and Juanita Vanover. PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday October 28, 1937
WHEELER, D. J.
1937
D.J. WHEELER STROKE VICTIM
Paintsville Attorney Died Suddenly Sunday Evening.
D. J. Wheeler, age 70, for the past 39 years a prominent attorney of Paintsville, died suddenly at his home on Main Street, Sunday evening at 9:30 o'clock Death was attributed to a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Wheeler suffered a slight stroke about five years ago and has been in ill health since that time. He had been in good spirits during the day and members of the family said he had felt better than usual. He had retired early Sunday evening and was later found unconscious in his room and died before medical aid could be summoned. Mr. Wheeler has always been known as a good citizen. He was a member of the M. E. Church and took a leading part in religious affairs of his church. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Wednesday in charge of the pastor, Rev. Garland. Burial was made in the family lot in Mayo Cemetery. Mr. Wheeler was one of the county's most prominent citizens and had served in various capacities from Master Commissioner of the Johnson County Court for sixteen years to Police Judge. He was elected to the latter office in 1930. At an early age Mr. Wheeler engaged in law in Magoffin County. In 1897 he moved to Johnson County where he continued to practice his profession. He was a member of the City Council for about twenty years. Born on Franks Creek, Johnson County, January 17, 1868, Mr. Wheeler was the son of the late Stephen Wheeler and Elizabeth Chandler Wheeler. In 1892 he was married to Miss Pauline M. Cooper, daughter of the late Judge A. P. Cooper of Cyrus, Ky. Who survives. Mr. Wheeler is also survived by the following children, Mrs. W. T. Davis, Ashland; Orion Clarence, Hannibal and Bruce Wheeler of Paintsville. Brothers who survive are, Lafayette Wheeler of Lucasville, Ohio, Charles Wheeler, Wheelersburg, KY; and J. C. Wheeler, Lacy, KY. The following grandchildren also survive, Anna, Mac, Billie and Jimmie Davis of Ashland; Peggy, Charles, Orion and Barbara Ann Wheeler. Dannie Wheeler of Paintsville and Charles Virgil Wheeler who is now in Texas; Norma Jean, Nancy Pauline. Hannibal Wheeler, Jr. and Harry Wheeler of Paintsville. Active pallbearers were Don C. VanHoose. C. F. Pace, C. F. Pace, W. W. Robinson, Claude Buckingham, Earl Walker, and Wm. Burgess. Services were conducted by the reverends H. B Conley, J. J. Pintar and Rev. Garland, pastor of the United M. E. Church. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-14-1937
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