From: KyArchives Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 2:59 AM To: Ky-Footsteps Subject: Mason.William.1894.Breckinridge-Ohio.OBIT William Mason December 1894 Breckinridge-Ohio County KyArchives Obituaries Breckinridge News, Cloverport, Ky., Wednesday, December 26, 1894 Page 3, Killing At Askins: W. F. Galloway Shoots William Mason Through The Heart In Self Defence Glendeane, Ky., December 24 (Special) A most unfortunate affair occurred near Askins, this county, on Saturday night. On Saturday at the closing exercises of a Mr. Godsey's school at Whittinghill's school house in Ohio County, there was given an entertainment. One of the musicians, Mr. W. F. Galloway, it seems, was attacked in a rough manner by one William Mason. The conduct of Mason was such as to break up the entertainment. From there the musicians went to the house of Mr. Albert Burton where they were dispensing music to the visitors assembled. Mason, under the influence of whiskey, again came to Galloway, and began a disturbance. Galloway left the house aiming to avoid any trouble. Mason followed, and was closely pursuing the man who was trying to get away. He was getting too close for Galloway's comfort, and at the same time was still advancing with drawn knife. Galloway, in self defense, shot his man through the heart. Mason walked a few steps, and fell, dying in a few minutes. We understand that Mason has been a wayward youth, giving his parents much trouble for years past. His people live in Ohio County, and are well- respected, excellent citizens -- none being better. The writer has known Galloway several years and never heard of his having any any trouble with any one before. He went to Hardinsburg Monday morning to surrender himself to the authorities. The people all say that the killing was justified. These are the statements given your correspondent by eye witnesses. In interviewing Galloway, we find him expressive of much regret that the affair came up. He is sober and of a happy, sociable disposition. Submitted by: Peggy Russell meemawpeg7@gmail.com This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/kyfiles/