Clergyman Accused of Forging Divorce Decree in New Albany
The Rev. Dr. James Dixon of Centenary Methodist Church is accused of forging a divorce decree to pursue Miss Lizzie Kepley and her sister Anabel. Depositions reveal letters allegedly written by Dixon pressuring Lizzie to marry under false names. Dixon allegedly pressured legal and church figures, while denying the charges amid a public scandal in New Albany.
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New York Sun
Louisville
James Dixon
Centenary Methodist
New Albany
Ind
Cambridge University
England
Canada
Campbellite Church
Kepley
Anabel
Lizzie
Dixon
Dr. Dixon
Noble Morris
Takiberties
Morris
Cuerier-Journal
Arabel
Lizzie Keptey
Dax
Mae
Caim
Barvor
ronKental
Dave
Christ Hinds le
Hethapy
Siice
Yrou House
Lew Dever
Perry
United States of America
Third District of Minas
Ssc
Court of the United
Weatherford
Whitage
Cook County
Bare Ann iSwan
James Dion
Sar Ann Dixon
George McAlister
PY. Thomas
United States
Paige
McAlister
Figzie
Consor
Thomas
Opera
A.B
N. Sand
Mercy
James
Spear
Abham
Earth
Heaven
Morni Og
Anabel Eset
Andi
Mortie Kepley
Jas
Jesus Christ
Charles Kepley
Lord Lansdowne
Cambridge
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
J. Dixon
D.D
Methodist Episcopal Church
I. N. Thompson
M. E.church
Central Christian Church
Ninth Street Christian Church
Cincinnati
Centenary Church
Hell
Kepley Girls
Louisville Courier-Journal
Lizzie Kepley
Courter-Journal
Secret Love Letters and Jealous Threats Across Indianapolis
A collection of handwritten missives reveal intense romance, jealousy, and accusations. The writer pleads for kept photos and frames against Lizzie, warns of enemies, and describes plans involving churches, divorces, and a future marriage amid threats of arrest.
Exhilarating Floral Scents Stir Minds and Admiration
The fragrance of Dr. Price's Floral Riches, Pet Rose, and Alista Bouquet excites the mind with fresh, sweet notes. They are described as delightful yet used only for admiration, echoing summer hay-making imagery and refined scents.
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Dr. Price
Bix Pet Rose
Fragmentary love note with urgent promise
A brief, highly fragmentary message expresses deep affection and a plea for commitment, insisting the recipient must respond now to secure unwavering devotion forever. The legible parts emphasize emotional urgency and possessive intent.
Brilliant wedding of J. B. Finkenbiner and Miss Emma Brown
Des Moines account details the Richmond Virginia groom J B Finkenbiner and Fort Wayne bride Emma Brown marrying at C A Dudley’s residence with Rev Murphy officiating. Guests praised the couple, lavish supper served, and gifts listed including silver, china, and silk items. The couple departed for a new home in Virginia amid warm congratulations.
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Iowa State Register
Finkenbiner
Emma Brown
Fort Wayne
Emma E. Brown
J. 8
Finkenbiver
Richmond
C. A. Dudley
High Street
Dr. Murphy
Mr. Gill
Agaza
Thomas Moore
C. H. Aldrich
Ind
Magpie Keeney
George W. Lyon
Edward Brown
F. J. Cressey
N. D. Haskell
A. F. French
A. B. Henry
Lucille
F. EF. Rowe
Mies
Louise Clarke
Harter & Claus
Wm. H. Tinsley
Brother Edward Brown
Little Maxxie Cochran
W. H. Pyke
Bart
Flora Rogers
J. F. Cochran
John Sherman
Charles Voree
James M. Barrett
Hattie Raybourne
Jessie K. Marsh
Minnie E. Ward
Etta Vincent
H. T. Simpson
G. W. Stevens
J.S. Stevens
Jas. B. Harper
George S. Fowler
Clark Fairbank
Chas. E. Bond
Finkentiner
Virginia
Giery
History of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
An overview of the role created in 1852 detailing its duties supervising county superintendents and guiding school law. It lists holders of the office from 1850 to 1874, noting resignations, temporary appointments, and three terms for Prof. James H. Smart.
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Smart
W. C. Larrabee
Caleb Mills
Miles J. Fletcher
Fletcher
S. K. Hoshour
Samuel J. Rugg
Same
Creage W. Hoss
B.C. Hobbs
M. B. Hopkins
Lopkins
A. C. Hopkins
James H. Smart
Fort Wayne Lottery Sparks Fever in Lafayette
In Lafayette the Fort Wayne lottery arouses belief that each ticket holder holds a deed to a house and lot, with over three hundred tickets reportedly in circulation and owners confidently clinging to luck.
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Lafayette
Fort Wayne
M. E. Church Seeks Rev. A. Marine for Coming Year
A project is underway at this place to secure the services of Rev. A. Marine for the coming conference year by church members. Supporters hope the effort proves successful.
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Rev. A. Marine
M. E. Church
Harper's January offerings mix travel essays and art notes
Harper's Magazine January presents rides through Liverpool Seaport and Rambles in the South of France, plus Mrs Treat's ant life study and Claudonne enamel pieces. It includes portraits of Leonardo da Vinci, Rosseau music notes, and Port Crayon essays with K. Crayon Home illustrations, ending with Hale's poem The Great Harvest Year and Easy Chair on Choate.
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Harper’s Magazine
Harper's Magazine
W. H. Rideing
Liverpool
England
G. W. Benjamin
France
Mrs. Treat
Jennie J. Young
Agricalture
Colonel Waring
Maria Brooks
Paul Revere
Ride
Scribner
Deathbed Curse and Double Arson in Newark Scene
Dramatic report from No 71 Mechanic street Newark describes a dying domestic at Park place visited by Dickson Gardner a Virginia negro. She curses him before collapsing and dying, Gardner flees. a warrant is issued for his arrest. Gardner is married with wife and children staying with Officer Dickerson the colored policeman.
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Malvin
New York Herald
Mechanic Street
Gardner Hs
Gardner
Devil
God
Hell
Zither music and new periodical from Washington
Franz Waldecker of Washington announces The Zither Player a free periodical for zither enthusiasts who send their addresses to 731 Seventh Street NW. He offers a large catalogue of zithers and music. J B Lippincott Co publishes holiday books including Genevieve of Brabant and The Waverly Novela with many illustrations.
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Franz Waldecker
Washington
D. C
Seventh Street
Northwest
Miss Mitford
Our Village
Peoples Edit
Waverly
Young
Ernest Cardeze
Lucien Biart
W. H. G. Kingston
Frank Sewall
Uncle Herbert
Cnele Harry
A Case for Special Legislation in Navy Appointments
Mr Spraille Braden, son of Mr William Braden of this city, sails to Washington today for a navy department clerkship after winning a gold naval kacket exam in England. Secretary Thompson favors a commission for Braden, but Congress must grant special legislation since only Annapolis graduates may receive commissions. A bill to grant a commission will be introduced in the Senate by Hon Joseph McDonald. Braden will reside in Washington.
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Parilianapolis Journal
Spraille Braden
Wm. Braden
Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Braden
England
Thompson
Navy
United States
Congress
Annapolis Academy
Spruile
Senate
Joseph McDonald
Mer. Braden
Washington
Pumpkins Defeat Hoss in Allen County Show Split
The Allen county agricultural society divides between horse and pumpkin factions with a race favored by pumpking supporters and a show backed by hoss proponents. The pumpkin-heads won the day but the opposing crowd could still attract more money with a rival event.
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Allen County Agricultural Society
Iuske
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Susan Coolidge
Col. Crawford
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