Bloomington (IN) World, December 27, 1894, Smithville Community File, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. SMITHVILLE ITEMS Misses Lillie and Emma Thrasher attended the funeral of their cousin, Miss Rettie Deckard, at Harrodsburg last Monday. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Bier and wife of Flora, Illinois, returned to their home last Monday. Mrs. Bier was summoned here to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Deckard.

Bloomington (IN) World, December 27, 1894, Smithville Community File, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. SMITHVILLE ITEMS Fay Drake and Miss Cora Butcher were married last Monday eve at the residence of Rev Williams in Bloomington. Mr. Williams is a brother-in-law of the bride. The happy couple have the good wishes of their friends at Smithville.

Bloomington (IN) World, December 21, 1894, Smithville Community File, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. SMITHVILLE ITEMS Dr. Warring is unable to be out from his home. He is suffering from heart trouble.

Bloomington (IN) World, December 21, 1894, Smithville Community File, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. SMITHVILLE ITEMS The little eighteen months old son of Ora and Susie Wooden died last Saturday night. The remains were taken to Mt. Ebal for burial. Rev. Butler officiated at the burial services.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 3, 1916, p. 1. Note: Several property transactions are listed under the headline "REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS" in separate paragraphs. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Real estate transfers during the past week are as follows: . William Bush to Fred Evans, a part of Outlet 16. Consideration $700.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 3, 1916, p. 1. Note: Several property transactions are listed under the headline "REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS" in separate paragraphs. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Real estate transfers during the past week are as follows: . James Storms to Lennie Robbins, Inlot 12 in Hunter Addition. Consideration $4,000.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 3, 1916, p. 1. Note: Several property transactions are listed under the headline "REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS" in separate paragraphs. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Real estate transfers during the past week are as follows: . Lula Duncan to Robert Jacobs, 75 acres in Clear Creek township. Consideration $650.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 3, 1916, p. 1. Note: Several property transactions are listed under the headline "REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS" in separate paragraphs. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Real estate transfers during the past week are as follows: . Citizens Loan and Trust Co., to Clarence Butcher Inlot in Northwest Heights Addition. Consideration $180.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 3, 1916, p. 1. Note: Several property transactions are listed under the headline "REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS" in separate paragraphs. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Real estate transfers during the past week are as follows: . John Johnson to Clarence Engledow lot 4 in Central Park subdivision. Consideration $500.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 3, 1916, p. 1. Note: Several property transactions are listed under the headline "REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS" in separate paragraphs. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Real estate transfers during the past week are as follows: James Hancock to Alva Isom, Inlot 27 in Waterman's Addition. Consideration $250. Ala [sic] Isom to James Hancock, a tract of land in Van Buren township. Consideration $400.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 3, 1916, p. 1. ENGINEER MAIN DEAD Following a long illness of dropsy Raymond Main, a Monon railroad engineer, died at 2:50 o'clock Saturday afternoon at his home in New Albany. He formerly lived in this city. He had been in poor health for two years, and had been confined to his bed four months. For the past week his condition had been critical. Mr. Main was 38 years old and was a native of New Albany, where he had lived all of his life and was widely known. He was a member of DePauw Lodge of Masons and he also was a member of the New Albany local Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Besides his widow, he is survived by a young son.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 3, 1916, p. 1. WANT WORK ON PIKE RUSHED Farmers living at the east end of the pike being construction on each Third street filed a petition with the County Commissioners today containing sixty-four names asking that Contractor Felix Dunn be required to put on a force of men large enough to complete the job at the specified time, January 1st, or finish the half mile stretch at the extreme east end so that the farmers in that section may have a road that will get them to the Harvey Smith road to detour to Bloomington over the Phillips school house pike. The contractor was stopped from proceeding with the work because it was alleged the stone being used was not the right size or quality specified by the engineer. The inspector first stopped the work, the county engineer concurred, and then the government engineer gave his approval. Those living a considerable distance east, say they will have no road to town unless the one half mile stretch is finished before bad weather sets in.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 3, 1916, p. 1. FELL 30 FEET AT ZINC SMELTER While working on a table in a zinc smelter at Pueblo, Colo., Warren, 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Eller, of this city, fell to a brick pavement thirty feet below and received serious although probably not fatal injuries. He was using a crow bar when he suddenly fell backwards and plunged head downward. Before striking the pavement he turned and alighted on his back. He was taken to a hospital where physicians say it will be eight weeks or more before he will get out. He was badly bruised all over the body and may have received internal injuries. The young man went to Colorado six months ago and obtained work. His mother was on a visit there when the accident occurred and will remain with him until he recovers.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 2, 1916, p. 1. George Bennett, of Indianapolis, has taken a position as operator at the Monon yards, and will move to the city for future residence if he can find a house.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 2, 1916, p. 1. May Guard Log Jail That Holds "Blind Tiger" Goods Nashville, Ind., Oct. 1.-Two and a half barrels and four cases of beer are held in Brown county's "three-ply" log jail, and Sheriff Kennedy is considering the advisability of putting a guard outside the jail at nights to prevent any attempt to steal the beer, which is to be held as evidence in a "blind tiger" case, following a raid at Trevlac. It is regarded as impossible for any one to break through the three layers of oak logs that form the walls of the jail, but it is feared it would not be so difficult to break in. Borwn [sic] county has been "dry" for twenty-five years, and it is seldom that a "blind tiger" raid occurs. Sixteen of twenty-one indictments returned by the grand jury recently, however, are for intoxication.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 2, 1916, p. 1. 30 DAYS TO FINISH THE WATERWORKS Within the next thirty days the $69,000 improvement to the Bloomington waterworks system will be completed and there will be a much more abundant supply of water than the city has ever had heretofore. The contractor has finished laying the pipes to connect up the two plants with a twelve inch main and all that is delaying matters now is the completion of the pumping station. Most of the water supply now is coming from a six inch pipe leading to the Leonard's Mill lake.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 2, 1916, p. 1. Soldier Killed By One of His Comrades Through Carelessness DETAILS OF THE DEATH OF PRIVATE JOHN STEINHAGEN, OF STINESVILLE. Letter From Capt. Perkins To Boy's Mother. Contrary to what was first believed, Private John Steinhagen, of Stinesville, a member of the regular army, who recruited only last June in this city, was not killed by Mexican snipers, but by accident, one of his comrades carelessly discharging his rifle. Mrs. Steinhagen has received a letter from Captain Alvin S. Perkins, commander of Troop F, of the Sixth Calvary at Presido, Texas, which gives the particulars as follows: "My dear Mrs. Steinhagen: It becomes my painful duty to announce to you the death of your son last evening about 5:50 p.m. Just after supper he had gone upstairs to the signal room in which he slept, laid down on his back and dozed while waiting for retreat formation which was to take place within a few minutes. About this time another young man, Private Edward J. McCabe, who had joined the Troop about six weeks ago, came in, picked up his rifle in order to brush off the dust for retreat formation, sat down on his cot about ten feet from that of your son and laid his rifle across his knee so that the muzzle was pointing toward your son. The evening before Private McCabe had been out on patrol duty and had loaded his rifle without orders to do so and without the knowledge of the non-commissioned officer in charge of the patrol. As it was not known his rifle was loaded, he was not ordered to unload it and forgot to do so himself, so that he brought the rifle loaded into barracks, contrary to orders, upon his return the following morning. "When he picked up his rifle in the evening, he stated, and a thorough investigation convinces me his statement was true, that he had entirely forgotten the fact his rifle was loaded and he pulled the trigger without any intention of discharging the rifle. "The bullet struck your son after passing through several thicknesses of blankets, in the neck, on the right side, and severed the jugular vessel and passed upward into his head. The fact that the bullet first went through the blankets, caused it to turn over and make a large wound at the point of entrance and remain in the head. Although both the surgeon and myself reached the spot within five minutes after the accident, death had already taken place, and as the expression on John's face was very peaceful, without any sign of a struggle, the probabilities are very great, that he never knew that he had been struck and that his end was painless. "The boy that is responsible for the accident is entirely broken up over it and of course will have to face the consequences of his criminal carelessness. While your son had been in the organization but three weeks he was very well liked by all the men and they extend their sincere sympathy. John made a very favorable impression on me and when it developed upon my questioning him, that he had so much better education than the average recruit, I advised him if he, upon due consideration, thought that he would like the army for a career, to keep up his studies and try for an army appointment at West Point, in March. I do not know what decision he had come to but it may be a comfort to you to know that his conduct during the time he served in my organization was exemplary. Although he was kept working nine or ten hours daily, he was always cheerful and did everything to the best of his ability, and I feel sure that he would have made good, not only as a soldier but in whatever career he decided to follow, after his term of service was over, had he elected not to try for West Point. "The troop tried to arrange for some flowers to be delivered in time for your son's funeral. Should they fail to arrive I want you to know that the effort was made, but we are almost lost in the desert at this place, and I fear that our effort may have been in vain. Your son left some articles of clothing of which I enclose a list, which we will forward to you upon your request. "If there is any further information I can give you or any service I can render, consider me at your service. I am only sorrow [sic] I can do and say so little. With deepest sympathy, I am Very sincerely Alvin S. Perkins, Captain Sixth Cavalry Commanding Troop F."

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, May 31, 1912, p. 1. Miss Truly Ray has just closed a most successful term as English teacher in the New Albany high school and returned home today.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, May 31, 1912, p. 1. A.H. Perring has sold a lot in the W. N. Campbell addition to Hattie Bezzy for $900.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, May 31, 1912, p. 1. J. A. Headley, treasurer of the Switchman's Union of North America, and ten other members of the organization who were here yesterday to attend the funeral of James T. Buckley, returned to Chicago today. Mr. Buckley's body was placed in the vault temporarily and will be given interment after the family selects a lot.