Wealthy man faces sensational suit over alleged ruin of girl
Knox Circuit Court hears Rosa Phillips claim that McGavin Murdoch, a wealthy Vincennes man, seduced and ruined her when she was young. Rosa, aided by her mother Lizzie Phillips, seeks $10 000 damages and relief. Plaintiffs say Murdoch used affections to control the teen, damaging her reputation. The case lights a scandal amid the Murdoch family’s prominence in Vincennes society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Circuit
McGaven Murdoch
Rosa Phillips
Vincennes Commercia
Kaas
Lizzie Phillips
Gr Vance
Pega
Murdos
Milburn Makes Quiet Entrance At English Hotel
Richard M Milburn a Democratic senator from January furtively entered the English Hotel lobby and watched Republican lawmakers. He quickly decided to mingle with colleagues and escaped back to the Grand in a tense scene described in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Milburn
Januer
Adjourns Court Proceedings Until Monday
Court adjourned at noon and rescheduled to Monday after Judge Jud Houghton ruled the case involving Clara Payton v Clark would proceed with a focus on the children. The ruling set support at eighty six per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Houghton
Homie St Bhosis
Slurs and railroads loom in troubled town notice
A garbled local notice hints at racially charged slurs and railroad issues affecting a car shop dispute. The fragment mentions Hootzer and Miler relations and a takings report, with unclear jurisdiction and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hootzer
Takepett - Miler
Local Fire and Railway Crew Movements Reported
Multiple city workers report for duty after vacations. Byam moves family to Seymour. Firemen and bridge crew return to duty. some layoffs noted. Yardman Vincendes injures hotel guests in a flood incident, resulting in job loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Byam
Seymour i
Marion Williamis
J .M. Church of Cincinnati
Gincionati
Frankitzpabrick
Frank’ ‘Smith
Iday
Dave Baever
Ireman W. Asterday
Bireman Jos
Aiberry
Jwofle
J. B . Williams
Aision
Bicker
Palmer resigns deputyship to join Logan County office
Allen Palmer, longtime deputy to the county recorder, resigns to take a position with the Logan County clerk. Palmer is described as a competent accountant with extensive office experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Palmer
Everal
County Recorder
Lotgoote Ag
Glasg Onéera
Graham i Ig
Palmer
Oroughly
Farmers Satisfied With Settlement of Grain Accounts
A Plainville area report states Steele township farmers and grain buyers face settled finances. Ida Myers of Worthington will pay accounts Millis bought grain for and rework balances as ships move to Worthington. Myers will keep a phasing station while Millis settles deliveries and advances to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Burto Ane Millis
Piville
Ida D. ‘Myers
Worthington
Millis
PB Jaipvillelevator
Myer
Plainville
Myers
Local Notables Visit. Illness Updates at Corning
Corning residents report several health updates as visitors arrive from Vincennes and Loggcotes. Anna Curran slowly recovers after a long illness while Patpes Fanning recovers from midweek fire incident. Prof Doyle, James O NeaL and Thomas O Neal are seen visiting with friends over Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polin Horn
Vincennes
Patpes Fanning
Nefires
Anna Curran
Doyle
James
Thomas O'Neal
New School Assured by Montgomery Parish Fair
A parochial boys school for St Peters in Montgomery is assured as the fair and bazaar ends with a net of 1159.83. Crowds attended nightly. prizes including a ring, rosary, flour, coal, rugs, chairs, a photograph, sewing machine, quilt, range, and watches were awarded to multiple winners such as Julia Bramble, Rose Smith, Mary Cochran, Terrence Haag, Chris Dages, Noah Carrico, and Bert Turnbloom among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peters Or of Montgomery
Aliss Katie Wilson
Julia Bramble
Rose. Smith
J.p. Matthews
J. Law Weller
Father Rowan
Bomgholtzer and
Dixon
Jenoie Dixon
William Walker
W. P. Raney
Adam Abel
W. C. Raney
Boyg
St. Peters
James Michael
Isches
St. Peters Church
Pleasant banquet for Eagles officers and wives
The Eagles installed officers at Peoples hall on Wednesday night followed by a banquet for wives and sweethearts. About 150 persons were served with talks by ZAL Bonham, George Faith, Alvin Padgett, A. d. Stevens and others. The supper and social hour were enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Peoples Hall
Zal Bonham
George Faith
Alvin Padgett
A. d. Stevens
Mrs Nelson Horrall Celebrates Birthday With Thimble Club
Pleasantly surprised last evening Mrs Nelson Horrall was visited by members of the Thimble Club who gathered to mark her birthday anniversary. The event opened with games and light entertainment as Geo Krainer hosted and Aunt Bry assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Horrall
Thimbre’ Club
L Esperance Club Hosts Auction Evening at Home
The L Esperance club held a Wednesday evening auction at their Axtell avenue home. Guests enjoyed tasty souvenirs and elegant refreshments. Miss Josie Calhoun was guest of honor as paper money totaling nineteen dollars funded bids on each article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L' Esperance Club
Axtelllavenus
Excllone
Josie Cal’houn
Trustee Brown Settles Debts and Begins Second Term
Trustee W. L. Brown settled his affairs with the township advisory board today for his first term and then began his second term. The members of the advisory board were entertained for dinner at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Brown
Township Advisory Board
Advisory Board
New Pastor Dougan Takes Charge of Local Church
Rev. JcM Dougan arrived in Ohio to assume the pastorate of the Presbyterian church. Elected months ago he will move into the parsonage on East Main Street and begin duties at once. The church is praised for securing Mr. Dougan as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jcm
Dougan
Ohio
Presbyterian ‘Church
East Main Street
Lonce
Douglas
Aged Woman Stricken With Paralysis
Mrs Smith mother of Mrs Presley Thompson of Walnut Street was struck with paralysis. She was gravely ill for hours but later showed improvement and may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Presley Thompson
Wheatland Remains Day as Saloon License Fails
Wheatland county commissioners court rejected a license for a saloon led by John Jouea. About 266 residents registered objections and roughly fifty locals attended to oppose the operation. The meeting drew a large crowd, with the township voting 375 to 26 against the saloon. sixty-five later withdrew influencing the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knor
John Jouéa
Heatland
Wheatland
Neatland
Res
Laterixty-five
Children Dance at Alford Church Event Sparks Debate
Readable fragments describe a school children entertainment at Alford, Pike County, with tension over its use of the collection. Some members accuse the children as the event’s purpose drew donations to Pastor C. E. Val, while others oppose the money being given to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford
Arch
Jene
C. E. Val
Pierce Buys Elk Cash Grocery Store in Terre Haute
Edward Pierce, general manager of the Cabel & Kauffman grocery department, resigned Wednesday and will assume charge of the Elk Cash grocery store in Terre Haute on February 1 after purchasing it. Pierce has been with Cabel & Kauffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pierce
Cabel & Kauffman
Elk Cash
Terre Haute
Mr. Pierce
Cabel
Kauffaan to Lead New Terra Easie Store
Pierce announces his move to Terra Easie on February 1 after twenty years as a buyer in the grocery sector and five years as general manager. Ae na good projects a successful venture with the new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauffaan
Ae Na
Pierce
Terra Easie
Japanese Divorces Rise Amidst Marriage Decline
A New York Tribune report notes that in a year with under 300,000 Japanese marriages there were over 300,000 divorces. The pamphlet cites cultural factors such as spouses differing in talkativeness and notes Tokyo as a potential social center for divorce trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
McGavin
Murdoch
Sues
Mithh
Rosa ‘Philips
South Thirteenth Street
Murdock
Phillips
Murdocks
Sulburn
Supporh
Frank Sipie
House
Enry Miller
St ‘Vincendes
Aater
Union
Loogootee
Corning
Roarty
J. C. Harris
Ed Carlin
John: Michaels
Mary Cochran
James Doyle
Margaret Smith
Cahill & Spaulding
John .D. Montgomery
Jobn Deger
Jonn. Matthews
Kate Wilson
Bert Turnbloom
Aunt Bry
Geo.Krainer
Brown
Stith
Avery
Wrodd
Arvigl
Leo
Washington
Japan
Ormer Prices
Joose Bass
Chilaran
Gladsonbury
Peele Women's Union
Ana
Zegonly
Tuitton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!