Birthday Page last updated August 29, 2003
CELEBRATED 91st BIRTHDAY; THOMAS TRENT
Posted by Marsha Pearson
At his home on South Main Street Tuesday, Thomas A. Trent celebrated his 91st birthday. Though Mr. Trent received a number of callers and some messages and packages through the mail the day was spent quietly.For the past several months Mr. Trent has been unable to come up town. He spends a portion of each day in his chair but he rests better by lying down much of the time.Tom Trent is on of Clarke county's most widely known pioneers. He is a veteran of the Civil War and in civil life he has served the public in various local offices. He has ever been a good citizen and in his day he was a prince of good fellows. He and his good wife with whom he is now enjoying the mature years of his long life were married June 28, 1857. Thus they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary last June.The Sentinel joins in the congratulations extended Mr. Trent on his 91st birthday. Osceola Sentinel of Osceola, Iowa, Oct. 8, 1925Thomas Alexander Trent married Elizabeth Parrish, he was a son of William Trent and Susanna H. G. Dyer.
JOHN MURPHY, 83rd BIRTHDAY Owen County Leader-- 1 July 1931
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Today (Wednesday) is the 83rd. birthday anniversary of John Murphy, who
has been confined to his bed again for over two weeks. It would be a
pleasant day for him if his friends would remember him by sending a card.
This might lighten his suffering for a few minutes at least.
BIRTHDAY DINNER Owen County Leader-- 23 November 1933
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Saturday, Nov. 18, Mrs. Dorothy Murphy was 83 years old. She lives alone
and does all of her work. She received word from relatives they were coming
Sunday for a big dinner to celebrate her birthday and they brought plenty
for all. They had two large cakes for the birthday cake. Mr. And Mrs.
Rolla Pryor and the latter's mother, Mrs. S. J. Ritter and Mr. And Mrs. Glen
Mercer of Bloomington, Chas. Ritter, Mrs. Dewey Walters and two children,
Mrs. Henry Ritter and daughter of Paragon, Mr. And Mrs. Lloyd Thomas and two
sons of Martinsville, Mr. And Mrs. Do?n Coffey of Indianapolis and Walter
Howard of Ellettsville, enjoyed the day and big dinner. Other friends and
relatives called in the afternoon. When leaving all wished her many more
such birthdays. She received some beautiful and useful presents
HER 87TH BIRTHDAY Owen County Leader-- 25 November 1937
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Last Thursday, Nov. 18, was Mrs. Dorothy Murphy's 87th birthday and she
greeted several friends who called to see her. Mrs. Murphy does her own
housework and always bakes a birthday cake which she serves to her friends.
Her half-sister, Mrs. Mary Baker, was 85 on the same day and she is also
doing her own housework
NINETY-SECOND BIRTHDAY Owen County Leader-- 19 November 1942
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Dorothy Murphy, who was 92 years old Wednesday, was well remembered
by her friends. On Tuesday she began receiving cards and by the end of
Wednesday she had received many cards, letters and presents - -
hankerchiefs, pins, bedroom slippers and other useful articles -- for which
she is sincerely thankful.
Mrs. Murphy is living at the Manners home, corner of Franklin and
Montgomery Streets. She has not been well for some time and is confined to
her room most of the time.
IT'S A BOY Owen County Leader-- 21 February 1917
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Born Thursday to Mr. And Mrs. Oran Murphy at Indianapolis, a son, Charles
Oran. Mrs. Murphy is a daughter of John Davis of Spencer.
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