Tag Archives: Lees College

The Red Masque Murder Hoax

Posted on November 13, 2025 by sdbowling

The people of Jackson were excited about a high-profile case that was transferred to the Breathitt Circuit Court. They were very satisfied when they learned the truth behind the headlines. Continue reading →

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Xavier 132 – Lees 0

Posted on October 18, 2025 by sdbowling

Lees College fell to the Musketeers of St. Xavier University in 1927. The unfortunate record stood for some time as the worst defeat in college football history. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s Oldest Vet Dies

Posted on February 15, 2024 by sdbowling

Wilson Edgar Terry was Breathitt County’s last surviving veteran of the Spanish American War. He died on February 15, 1968. Continue reading →

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Dr. Dickey Survives Coup

Posted on February 12, 2023 by sdbowling

Dr. John J. Dickey stumbled into Jackson and built a school. Several people tried to take it from him including an 1888 coup attempt. Continue reading →

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S. P. Lees Collegiate Institute

Posted on October 20, 2022 by sdbowling

John J. Dickey’s horse stumbled and changed the history of Breathitt County.

A look at the early history of Lees Collegiate Institute. Continue reading →

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