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• Bailey, Linnie Clark.
  • Two from here attend Truman's Inauguration. Messenger [Central City, KY], 20 Jan 1949, Article.
  • Also Arthur T. Iler.
• Bailey, Robert Thomas.
  • Negro physician commits suicide. Greenville Leader [KY], 20 Apr 1934, Article.
• Bailey Beauty Shop.
  • New beauty shop for Greenville. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 1 Apr 1938, Article.
• Ballard, Joseph T.
  • Joe Ballard named Interstate Manager. Messenger [Central City, KY], Article.
• Bank of Hartford.
  • Bank of Hartford to pay dividend. Central City Argus [KY], 20 Aug 1926, Article.
• Banks, Oma & Alice Kitchens.
  • Narrowly escape serious injury. Central City Argus [KY], 1 Jan 1926, Article.
• Bark, Aaron.
  • The man was a woman. Hopkinsville Kentuckian [KY], 28 Apr 1903, p.6, Article.
  • “Mr. Bark” was a woman. Hopkinsville Kentuckian [KY], 28 Apr 1903, p.8, Article.
  • Was a woman. Hopkinsville Kentuckian [KY], 28 Apr 1903, p.6, Article.
  • Thirteen years as a man. Evening Bulletin [Maysville, KY], 24 Apr 1903, Article.
  • Note: Articles about the death of “Aaron Bark” appeared throughout Kentucky and across the country. Three separate articles appeared in the Hopkinsville Kentuckian on 28 Apr 1903: two under the name Aaron Bark and one under the name Aaron Baker.
• Barnes, Paul.
  • Paul Barnes goes to training camp. Central City Argus [KY], 13 Aug 1926, Article.
  • Barnes promoted first day in camp. Central City Argus [KY], 20 Aug 1926, Article.
• Barnes, Willia.
  • Mrs. Neal Barnes taken to hospital. Central City Argus [KY], 13 Aug 1926, Article.
• Barrett, Lyman.
  • Lyman Barrett given two years. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 9 Dec 1938, Article.
• Barrett, W.A.
  • Drink is blamed for man's suicide. Owensboro Messenger [KY], 13 Nov 1921, Article.
• Batsel, Adelia Jennie.
  • Mrs. R.W. Batsel's birthday. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 20 Jan 1939, Article.
  • Mrs. R.W. Batsel given dinner on 90th birthday. Messenger [Central City, KY], 20 Jan 1949, Article.
  • Biographical: Mrs. R.W. Batsel is Adelia Jennie Moorman, who married Rufus William Batsel, 14 Feb 1878, in Muhlenberg County. She is the daughter of James C. Moorman & Catherine Nicholls.
• Batsel, Clarence.
  • Batsel receives praise from Louisville fight. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 8 Apr 1938, Article.
  • Batsel boxes at Owensboro. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 2 June 1939, Article.
• Beasley, Warren.
  • Warren Beasley, 28, hurt in Holt Mine. Messenger [Central City, KY], 3 Feb 1949, Article.
• Beech Creek.
  • Beech Creek wins from Russellville. Central City Argus [KY], 6 Aug 1926, Article.
  • Messenger [Central City, KY], 7 July 1949, Article.
• Beesley, Jess.
  • Minister said to have four wives. Crittenden Record Press [Marion, KY], 25 Sept 1913, Article.
• Bennett, Jennie.
  • Central City Argus [KY], 6 Aug 1926, Article.
• Bennett, R.L.
  • Fire destroys Bennett property. Messenger [Central City, KY] 5 Oct 1933, Article.
• Bennett Clothing Company.
  • Burglars fail in an attempt. Central City Argus [KY], 13 Aug 1926, Article.
• Bennewitz, Robert.
  • Herrin Youth held as suspected robber. Decatur Herald [IL], 11 Mar 1928, Article.
  • Three are indicted in bank robbery. Greenville Leader [KY], 19 Jan 1934, Article.
  • Bennewitz case is called Wednesday. Greenville Leader [KY], 26 Jan 1934, Article.
  • Bennewitz jury fails to agree. Greenville Leader [KY], 2 Feb 1934, Article.
  • Convicted of robbery. Cincinnati Enquirer [OH], 3 Feb 1934, Article.
  • 4 men escape from jail at Greenville. Courier Journal [Louisville, KY], 6 May 1934, Article.
  • Manhunt on. Cincinnati Enquirer [OH], 2 June 1934, Article.
  • Scorned? Flint Journal [MI], 27 Jan 1936, Article.
  • Escaped convict going back to a cell, despite his ‘death.’. Detroit Free Press [MI], 28 Jan 1936, Article.
  • Robert Bennewitz, who escaped from jail here in May 1934, arrested in Detroit. Greenville Leader [KY], 31 Jan 1936, Article.
  • Courier Journal [Louisville, KY], 2 Feb 1936, Article.
  • Bob Bennewitz is killed in prison. Greenville Leader [KY], 13 Aug 1937, Article.
  • Also Guffy Childers, Jeff Doolin, W.P. Mennick, Ollie Ortkiese.
• Benson, Hubert O.
  • Central City man dies in accident. Messenger Inquirer [Owensboro, KY], 16 Mar 1987, Article.
• Berry, John.
  • John Berry injured by car Saturday night. Messenger [Central City, KY], 21 Dec 1933, Article.
• Bevier Baseball Team.
  • Bevier loses to Owensboro Sunday. Central City Argus [KY], 20 Aug 1926, Article.
• Births.
  • Recent births in this section. Central City Argus [KY], 6 Aug 1926, Article.
  • New citizens in Muhlenberg. Central City Argus [KY], 20 Aug 1926, Article.
• Blair, Claude.
  • Man injured by card on Greenville highway. Messenger [Central City, KY], 26 Oct 1933, Article.
• Blake, Owen.
  • Owen Blake taken into custody after four-year evansion. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 2 Sept 1938, Article.
• Blitch, Winston.
  • Graham youth tops Muhlenberg spellers. Messenger & Inquirer [Owensboro, KY], 12 Mar 1956, Article.
• Boren, Maxie E.
  • Russellville man found at Browder with bullet in head. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 7 Apr 1939, Article.
• Bowen, Clyde & Howard Kirtley.
  • Two arrested in Greenville on charge of freight theft. Messenger [Central City, KY], 31 Aug 1933, Article.
• Bowles, Benjamin & Gracie Nell Bowles.
  • Muhlenberg man kills wife, takes own life. Messenger Inquirer [Owensboro, KY], 12 Nov 1964, Article.
  • Tragedy-hit orphans helped by community. Messenger Inquirer [Owensboro, KY], 22 Nov 1964, Article.
  • Messenger Inquirer [Owensboro, KY], 13 Nov 1964, Obituary.
• Boy Scouts.
  • Boy Scout house to be dedicated Thurday, June 8. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 2 June 1939, Article.
• Brackett, John.
  • John Brackett in trusk mishap. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 18 Mar 1938, Article.
• Bremen.
  • Storm echoes. Alexandria Gazette [DC], 1 Apr 1890, Article.
  • Record [Greenville, KY], 9 Feb 1899, Article.
  • Messenger [Central City, KY], 7 Apr 1949, Article.
• Bremen Tigers.
  • Brownsville wins from Bremen Tigers. Central City Argus [KY], 6 Aug 1926, Article.
  • Bremen wins ten inning ball game. Central City Argus [KY], 13 Aug 1926, Article.

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Brewer, Donald L.

Cmdr. D.L. Brewer ends law course

Unit Commander Donald L. Brewer of Drakesboro, United States Army, of Annville, Pa., has been awarded a diploma after successfully completing a course in law from LaSalle Extension University of Chicago.

Commander Brewer, a career officer, is attached to the 1st USA Control Center, Co. 549th Ordinance Det. (EDC), Fort Meade, Md. He is a graduate of Drakesboro High School. He and his wife have two daughters, Donna, 6, and Deania, 4.

• Source: Times-Argus [Central City, KY], 7 Sept 1967.

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• Briggs, Warner Lee & David Clark Rager.
  • Head-on collision kills two Muhlenberg men. Messenger Inquirer [Owensboro, KY], 20 July 1970, Article.
• Brown, J.F.
  • Rev. Brown home again. Crittenden Record Press [Marion, KY], 22 Dec 1910, Article.
• Brown, John.
  • Mastodon bones found. Hopkinsville Kentuckian [KY], 20 Mar 1903, Article.

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Browning, Joseph F.

Browning named Outstanding Airman

Greenville - Airman 3 C Joseph F. Browning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eura Browning of Greenville, has been selected base outstanding supply airman of the Quarter at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC. He was cited because of his dedication to service, reponsiveness to demands, initiative in applying knowledge and for exerting extra effort to provide more than mere satisfaction in his duties.

Airman Browning is described as being outstanding in every sense and he repeatedly demonstrates qualities that lead to his nomination as Airman of the Quarter.

• Source: Times-Argus [Central City, KY], 7 Sept 1967.

Browning, Marion C.

M.C. Browning ends helicopter training

Greenville - Marion C. Browning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Browning of Greenville Route 2, graduated Aug. 29 as an aviator from the Army Aviation School at Fort Rucker, Ala.

He received instruction in helicopter maintenance and survival techniques, various fire techniques and tactical maneuvers for helicopters supporting ground troops in Vietnam.

• Source: Times-Argus [Central City, KY], 7 Sept 1967.

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• Brownsville Baseball.
  • Brownsville wins from Bremen Tigers. Central City Argus [KY], 6 Aug 1926, Article.
• Bruce, Clarence.
  • Drakesboro young man is murdered. Central City Argus [KY], 8 Oct 1926, Article.
  • Epleys and Tabb trial Wednesday. Central City Argus [KY], 15 Oct 1926, Article.
  • Also Mrs. Jack Epley, Leonard Epley, Aubrey Tabb.
• Bruce, Edgar.
  • Muhlenberger is paroled. Messenger [Central City, KY], 17 Feb 1949, Article.
• Buell, Don Carlos.
  • Lexington Observer & Reporter, 3 June 1865, Article.
  • Gen. D.C. Buell dying. Leader [Lexington, KY], 30 Aug 1898, Article.
  • Forbidden room was broken into. Twice-A-Week Messenger [Owensboro, KY], 26 May 1903, Article.
  • Sealed room of General Buell. Fort Wayne Sentinel [IN], 27 June 1903, Article.
• Bugg, Louisa.
  • A very old Negro. Evening Times-Republican [Marshalltown, IA], 31 Dec 1902, Article.
• Burch, William Henry.
  • Paradise farmer slain Monday at Greenville Depot. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 7 Oct 1938, Article.
• Burden, Charlie.
  • Charlie Burden injured in automobile crash. Messenger [Central City, KY], 19 Oct 1933, Article.
• Burns, William Todd.
  • Central City man charged in slaying. Messenger Inquirer [Owensboro, KY] 30 Dec 1989, Article.
• Butsinger, John & Mary Nettie Sapp Butsinger.
  • Slays wife and ends own life. Hartford Republican [KY], 6 Sept 1912, Article.

Updated February 10, 2026.

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