Assassinations In Kentucky

Louisville, Ky. Oct 15 - A couple of murders were reported from the mountains of Bell County, Ky. John Cawood, a prominent citizen of Harlan County, was killed at Martin Creek by an unknown assassin, being shot from ambush. The other killing occurred on Greasy Creek. Milt Jones had a difficulty with his cousin, named Jim Jones, over the payment of a debt. Milt called his cousin into his yard, telling him he wanted to settle the debt, when he killed him with a Winchester. The murderer then made his escape.

Trenton Times (Trenton, New Jersey)

15 Oct 1889