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we found this on the internet and wanted to know how much of this is true ?

and then we stared looking at the last names of the people involved and was kinda shocked. We decided to open this up for conversation - First off did any of You all read and or here about this. and after reading this how do you feel ?
? Please Keep it Civil ?

we had no clue that this ever happen and futher more right across from the high school ? WOW ... and wait she was r***d and then reacted and ummm well .... we are kinda shocked that this would be archived and the way Hobo are described and talked about is quite distasteful .. and what is Tum ?

By MARIA RITCHIE
MELODY BROWN
DOUG BOWER
In 1790, there were 12,430 slaves in
Kentucky, and the nwnber increased
Kings of the Road
By CLIFTON WORLEY
Around the turn of the Century traveling
without a ticket was very common. Many
did this and were called hoboes. Hoboes
used to stop at Brandenburg Station and
other places along the railroad tracks of
Meade County. From Brandenburg Station
to there were hobo camps along the side of
the tracks. From what I have heard about
these people, they were not too friendly
towards visitors in their camps. This was a
very difficult era for the travelers of the
road because this was during the
depression. Hoboes used to come to
peoples homes and ask for water and table
scraps. People were used to giving handouts to these hoboes. Some of the peOple I
have talked with from the Brandenburg
Station area, told me that these people ( the
hoboes) were usually gambling to try to
scrape up some dough. I have been told
that the hoboes were excellent poker
players and would usually win when ever they played.
A few hoboes would stop and stay around
the Brandenburg area for two or three
weeks before moving on. There is actually
one person in Brandenburg Station that
was a hobo during the depression and he
came from Missouri. Hoboes have been
scarce since the end of the depression.
every year. In 1800, there were 40,343; in
1810, 80,561; in 1820, 126,732; in 1830,
165,213; in 1840, 182,258; in 1850, 210,981; in
1860, 225,433.
The Commonwealth vs. Lucy and Peter
(of color)
Lucy and Peter ( of color) were charged
with the murder of William Hamilton,
whom they had allegedly killed by stabbing him with a butcher knife.
On the day after the indictment was
returned, Peter was discharged.
The trial was held with John L. Helm
defending Lucy, and William Alexander as
the prosecuting attorney. The jury consisted of John R. Goodridge, John W.
Timmons, Felix H. Allen, James Whitely,
David Warren, William Haliton, Iaseb
Shewm, Orvil McCr acken, Anthony
Reesor, Samuel Watts, Samuel See and
Henry B. Byrum. After the jury had been
sworn in, Lucy pleaded 'Not Guilty' to the
charge of murder.
During the trial, it came out that the
reason Lucy had killed her master was
because he had r***d her. After all the
evidence had been presented, the jury
retired to decide on a verdict. When the
jury returned, the chairman stood and
stated that the jury could not agree on a
verdict. When this happened, the judge,
the Hon. A. H. Churchill, dismissed the
jury. Judge Churchill then swore in a
second jury, which consisted of Buckman
J. Stith, John Nawnetey, Henry B.
Truman, Aquilla D. Read, John Frymire,
Peter Morgan, Moses Nelson, Noah
Nelson, Milliam McGlothland, Schubald
Johnson, Absalowrn Simpson, and James
L. Payne. The trial was reopened and the
evidence presen led again. The jury then
retired and a verdict was finally agreed
upon. When the jury returned to the
courtroom, the chairman stood and stated
that they found Lucy guilty of the charge of
murder.
In 1847, Judge Churchill, rather than
pass sentence upon Lucy, resigned his
office, and Governor Owsley appointed
Samuel Carpenter in his stead.
On May 1, 1848, the sentence of the court
was that, 'Lucy, a Slave', on June 1, 1848,
between the hours of nine o'clock in the
morning and three o'clock in the evening,
was to be taken into the custody of the
sheriff. He was then to take her to a
gallows somewhere on a public road
leading from the town of Brandenburg, not
nearer than one-hall mile and not farther
than three miles, and there hang her by the
neck 'until she be dead'. At this time, Lucy
was found to be with child, therefore, the
sentence was extended until after the birth
of her child.
Awhile after the birth of the child, Lucy
was dressed by Aunt Peggy, wife of
Thomas Mills the jailer, and then rode
from the jail, which stood on East Hill, to
the gallows on the coffin in which she was
to be buried. She was hung from a Black
Jack Oak tree, which was on the property
owned by Henry H. Allen; the same
property wluch now lies directly across the
street from Meade County High School.
There were several thousand people
present to witness the ex*****on. Slave
owners from miles around brought their
slaves to teach them what could happen if
they should ever try to kill their masters.
- Kentucky Geneology and Biography
Vol. 1
Edited by Thomas W. Westerfield
Early Times in Meade County, Kentucky
By George L. Ridenour
Western Recorder, Louisville Ky. 1929
Special assistance from: Mr. Bill
Medley, Mrs. Mary Helen Edelen, Mrs.
Mane Coleman, Mrs. Cindy Henning, and
Mrs. Edna Brown.
Morgan's
Great
Raid
By KAYE MILLS
AMANADA RIGGLE
L. H ADKISSON
JOY KING
CAROLYN WILLIAMS
KAREN HAYES
John Morgan's life centered around
Kentucky and its surrounding area His
home was in Lexington. Hls body is laid to
rest there now. Morgan loved the soil and
fought for what he considered sacred. The
Confederacy was a way of life to him
John Morgan's brief pass through
Meade County in 1863 was iust a candle
arrudst all the lights of a city But tlus
candle will live on m the hearts and minds
of Meade Countians forever
One of Morgan's most successful
campaigns was m this very region.
Countless thousands of men rallied under
the Confederate flag by his request. He
said that either you fight for tum or against

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We were proud to support Brayden Thomas and her steer at the Meade County Fair 4-H & FFA auction! You could certainly see all the hard work she put into this beautiful steer paid off!

Congratulations Brayden!

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PRICE DROP! You might have noticed Seedless Watermelons (45ct) at $5.49 in our weekly ad, however due to our hard-working produce team you can now buy them for $4.99!!!!! WHAT A DEAL.
Prices good through 7-30-2024
(While supplies last)

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way to go TEAM !!!

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It's interactive!! Go to the link and then click on a county to learn more!!! Open the link on your mobile device in an internet browser, as the Facebook viewer does not work well. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Az00MX2Qi5gfLUi2DL_bYMNrD5Y0uXgWXW3nUA421Pw/present?slide=id.p

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We were proud to sponsor/support John Banks and his Grand Champion Market Lamb at the Meade County Fair 4-H and FFA auction last night!

Great job John!
(More posts to come)

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This team is Kagan trained and ready to engage our students in learning. Thank you PES PTO for supporting our needs, and growing the professional learning of our staff. 2024-2025 school year is going to be GREAT 💙🐴💙

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Meade County Clerk’s Office: “We would like to share this important Election information to help prepare for the upcoming General Election. We are sharing early and will do so often to help keep our voters informed.”

YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. REGISTER TODAY BY SCANNING THE QR CODE OR VISIT GOVOTE.KY.GOV

MEADE COUNTY POLLING LOCATIONS

MEADE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL – COUNTYWIDE VOTE CENTER – ALL PRECINCTS

STUART PEPPER MIDDLE SCHOOL – COUNTYWIDE VOTE CENTER – ALL PRECINCTS

FLAHERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – COUNTYWIDE VOTE CENTER – ALL PRECINCTS

EKRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – PRECINCTS ONLY – EKRON, BUCK GROVE, GUSTON

PAYNEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – PRECINCTS ONLY – PAYNEVILLE, BATTLETOWN, WOLF CREEK-CONCORDIA

MULDRAUGH CITY HALL – PRECINCT ONLY – MULDRAUGH

NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION DATES

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE: OCTOBER 7 (BOOKS CLOSED OCT. 8 – NOV. 11)

ONLINE PORTAL OPENS TO REQUEST MAIL-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT: SEPTEMBER 21

GOVOTE.KY.GOV

EXCUSED IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING: OCTOBER 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30

LOCATED IN THE MEADE CO. CLERK’S OFFICE

NO EXCUSE EARLY VOTING: OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2

LOCATED IN THE HOME & GARDEN BUILDING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE MEADE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 270-422-2152. PROVIDED BY SUSAN MASTERSON, MEADE COUNTY CLERK

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PUBLIC NOTICE – PUBLIC HEARING – REZONING – AUGUST 8, 2024 AT 8:30 AM
Public Notice
Per Chairman of the Meade County Board of Adjustments in compliance with KRS 424 and the Kentucky Open Records and Meetings Acts you are provided notification. The Meade County Board of Adjustments will conduct public hearings on the following actions on August 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Meade County Courthouse. For more information, call 270-422-4676.
a. Variance//2024V-043//Setback Variance//Meade County Fiscal Court//800 Moreman Rd Brandenburg, KY//PVA # 122-00-00-010

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