Rogers Dr HC - sued by Britton - wifes death
Source: Crawfordsville Star 26 Sept 1889 p 3
The suit for $10,000 damages instituted by Dr. HC Rogers of this county against Jesse Britton of Putnam County was concluded Friday in the Putnam County Court the jury finding for the defendant. The doctor was employed by Britton to render obstetrical service to the latter’s wife which it was alleged by Britton resulted in the death of his wife and child. The defendant, Britton denounced Rogers as a “murderer,” hence the suit.