| Source | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| The Leader Lexington, Kentucky Page 8 Column 3 |
February 14, 1896 | Elaborate plans for Issac Murphy's funeral |
| The Leader Lexington, Kentucky Page 1 Column 4-5 |
February 16, 1896 | Glowing tribute and more complete funeral plans Lengthy editorial from the Courier-Journal |
| The Leader Lexington, Kentucky Page 5 Column 2 |
February 17, 1896 | Brief description of the funeral |