Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 23, 1919, p. 8. Protest High Phone Rates. A committee composed of Fred Seward, H. P. Radley and James Blair has been appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to protest to the Public Service Commission against the raise in rates by the Central Union Telephone company here. A return to the pre-war rates will be asked.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 23, 1919, p. 8. Booze Moved to Jail. Over 550 quarts of booze, stored in an iron vault at police headquarters, has been ordered turned over to the sheriff by Judge Miers and Prosecutor East. This liquor, all that now remains (officially) in this city, will be locked in the county jail.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 23, 1919, p. 8. Sorority Girls to Sell Pig. A real, live pig will be given to some lucky person on circus day by girls of the Psi Iota Xi sorority here. The young ladies are raising money to handsomely furnish the sun parlor in the new city hospital.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 23, 1919, p. 8. "Y" PLAN IS UNSUPPORTED Bowles Hotel Was to Have Been Leased for Organization. The proposition to organize a Y. M. C. A. in Bloomington on an elaborate scale has been dropped indefinitely, it is announced. J. F. Schumann, one of our best known citizens, was unable to interest citizens in the project. It was planned to lease the Bowles Hotel building, equipping it and running it as a "Y" for all business men of the city and county. Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM) CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 23, 1919, p. 8. BRINGS BIG CIRCUS TO OWN HOME TOWN Sells-Floto Show, Headed by H. B. Gentry, Comes Here September 4. NEWS OF THE SHOW WORLD Bloomington is to be visited this summer by one of the biggest circuses on the road-the Sells-Floto circus, which is headed by H. B. Gentry of Bloomington, and which left its winter home 'way out "where the West begins," the Rockies, last April and which has had a great trip since that time, going into Eastern Canada and into the New England states, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, scoring success after success, and now it is coming into this section of the states, this city being selected as one of the show spots and the date is Thursday, September 4. The circus this season has in its great family some of the cleverest performers known to the circus world. There are aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, trapezists, riders galore, doing some of the best work that has ever been seen under the white tops. The Indians of the west have an act which never fails to please. There are also many animal acts and then, the clowns. What would a circus be without the fun-makers? And there are forty of these clever rib-ticklers who are kept busy throughout the performance, always springing something new. Just a glance at the Sells-Floto roster shows such well known circus artists as the Nelsons, the Codonas, the Hobson's, the Hodginis, the Luckeys, the Silverlakes, the Livingstons, the Bon-O-M-r Arabs, the Wells, the Elders, the Rushs, the Stokes, the Kincaids, the Sweeney and Newton troupe, the famous Lloyds and scores of others. A program chockfull of novelties is the offering of these performances. "The Birth of the Rainbow," a spectacular extravaganza, opens the entertainment at each performance, this production employing nearly 1,000 people and 425 animals, and it is one of the greatest "specs" to be seen under the white tops. The doors will open at 1 and 7 o'clock, the band concert starting half an hour later. At 2 and 8 the bugles announce the beginning of the program. Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM) CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 8. Monon Mills Hum Again. After a strike of three days, Monon shop men returned to work at the Monon yards Tuesday, following the decision of the other workmen of the road to remain at their tasks until the matter of increased wages is acted upon by the government. Local mechanics are asking a raise of from 68 to 85 cents an hour, with helpers asking a raise from 45 to 60 cents.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 8. Minister Leads Food Fight. The Rev. William Burrow, rector of the Trinity Episcopal church, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and former County Food Administrator, is one of the busiest men in town. He has been notified by H. E. Barnard, federal food administrator for Indiana, that he is to look into and report all cases of profiteering in this county. Not only foodstuffs, but clothing, shoes, coal, ice and house rents will come in for a probing. Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM) CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 8. Well Known Farmer Dead. James Ryan, age 60, died at the home of his brother, Moses Ryan, north of this city, last Monday. He was a well known farmer, and unmarried.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 8. Begging Soldier is Held. Local police have taken into custody Thompson Smith, age 80, Confederate soldier, and Hubert Green, age 13, of Mitchell, who were found begging on the streets. The boy was returned to his home, and the aged soldier sent to the county poor farm.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 8. Girl Hurt in Auto Smashup. Irene Crites, age 7, received a gash in her head which required seven stitches when the automobile in which she was riding collided with a car driven by William Smith, of Rivervale, at Kirkwood avenue and Rogers street, Thursday afternoon. The girl was riding with her father, Welby Crites, and was driving from their home in Waterman Addition, to a farm east of the city. Both cars were badly smashed. Dr. O. K. Harris, of Ellettsville, escaped injury, last Sunday when his car overturned on the Ellettsville road. His car was side-swiped by the car driven by Hullie Tapp. Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM) CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 8. Struck by Lightning. Lightning struck a large tree in the yard at the home of Peter Mefford, east Third street, last Wednesday afternoon, shocking Mrs. Mefford and setting fire to the house. The lightning ran along a wire clothes line from the tree to the house. Mrs. Mefford said the room seemed filled with fire when the bolt hit. The fire department was called, and the fire extinguished before gaining headway.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 8. Colored Man Heads Barbers. H. V. Eagleson, colored, has been elected president of the Master Barbers' Association of Bloomington. Marion Butcher was elected vice-president; Len Hanna, secretary, and Orville Jackson, treasurer. At the meeting, the price of haircuts was raised to 40 cents, with shaves 20 cents; massage, 35 cents; shampoos, 35 to 75 cents.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 8. "Lazy Husband" Sent to Work. Asking that her husband be arraigned under the "lazy husband" law, Mrs. Rolla Carter appeared before the local police last Monday. The husband was located by the police and given a hurry up notice to find a job and "bring home the bacon."

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 1. Note: The remainder of this item was cut off in copying as indicated by ellipsis. TOWN TALK News and Views of the Community "Workers Wanted!" This is still the cry of stone operators in this community as orders continue to pile up. Our oolitic limestone goes to nearly every part of the world, and many great buildings in the larger cities stand as monuments to the industry of the Indiana stone belt. Recently Oklahoma City has sent in orders for stone for public buildings and residences. Building stone has also been shipped to Fort Worth, Texas, and Memphis, Tennessee, is a good customer. A large theatre is now being built at Memphis of Indiana .. Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM) CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 1. TOWN TALK News and Views of the Community NEXT! Now, here’s one for your whiskers! This time it’s the high cost of being barbered. The safety razor business took on a new boom the other day with the announcement from Bloomington barbers that the price of shaves go up to 20 cents, and haircuts up to 40 cents—all on account of the high cost of let’s see) – soap. Well, anyhow, this shaving business is very much a “skin game,” but the barbers have always had a pretty strong “pull,” and they may get away with it by a “close shave.” After all, raising the prices of haircuts may have been a “shear necessity.” Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM) CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Should be July 3, 1920 -not 1902 On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Bill Coulter <wicoulte@gmail.com> wrote: > American Contactor Volume XXXXI Number 27 > July 3, 1902 > page 66 > > Bloomington, Ind.-School (fire rebuild): $60,000. 1 sty. & Bas. 65x75. > Harrodsburg. Ind. Archt. John L. Nichols, Bloomington. Owner John P. > Harrell, twp. trustee Smithville, Ind. Gen. contr. let to McKnight & > Cathers. Bedford, Ind. > > Bill Coulter > > > On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 7:52 AM, Randi Richardson via < > inmonroe@rootsweb.com> wrote: > >> >> >> American Contractor, Vol. 41, April 24, 1920, p. 76-77. >> >> >> >> Bloomington, Ind.-School (fire rebid.): $60,000. 1sty. & Bas. 65x75. >> Harrodsburg. Ind. Archt. John L. Nichols, Bloomington. Owner John P. >> Harrell, Smithville, Ind. Brk. & stone trim. Owner taking bids to close >> May 3. >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> INMONROE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > >

American Contactor Volume XXXXI Number 27 July 3, 1902 page 66 Bloomington, Ind.-School (fire rebuild): $60,000. 1 sty. & Bas. 65x75. Harrodsburg. Ind. Archt. John L. Nichols, Bloomington. Owner John P. Harrell, twp. trustee Smithville, Ind. Gen. contr. let to McKnight & Cathers. Bedford, Ind. Bill Coulter On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 7:52 AM, Randi Richardson via <inmonroe@rootsweb.com > wrote: > > > American Contractor, Vol. 41, April 24, 1920, p. 76-77. > > > > Bloomington, Ind.-School (fire rebid.): $60,000. 1sty. & Bas. 65x75. > Harrodsburg. Ind. Archt. John L. Nichols, Bloomington. Owner John P. > Harrell, Smithville, Ind. Brk. & stone trim. Owner taking bids to close > May 3. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INMONROE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 16, 1919, p. 1. JAIL "TRUSTY" LEADS CRIME WAVE CONFESSES ENTERING STORES WITH "PAL" Captured at Linton After Burglarizing Six Places in This City. Hall Hacker, 16, and Fred Sims, 14, have been captured at Linton and returned to this city, and have confessed to the crime wave which has swept this city the past week. Hacker has been a trusty at the county jail, and was awaiting trial, but took advantage of his liberty and joined Sims, and started on a tour of burglarizing. The most daring of their exploits was in entering a jewelry store within a stone's throw of the police station. Here they obtained necklaces and cheap jewelry amounting to about $150. An attempt to enter the Williams jewelry store was also reported. Robberies in widely separated parts of the city were reported to the police Wednesday morning. The Sciscoe grocery, east Third street, was entered and two watches, cigarettes, cigars and tobacco were taken. Kirby & Norman's grocery, east Second street, was entered and several valuable papers stolen. The Montgomery grocery, west Sixth street, was burglarized and two sides of bacon, flour and tobacco taken. An attempt to enter Gilmore's restaurant, north College avenue ended when the burglars encountered a second locked door. Hacker and Sims are said to have confessed to entering all the places, six in all. Frank Hall, wanted for forgery in several towns in this part of the state, came to grief after passing a bad check at the Globe clothing store in this city last Wednesday. The forger made his getaway but was captured at Spencer by officers who were notified by the local police. Roy Bird, who was arrested recently on a charge of stealing $39 from a grocery store on north Walnut street, was released Wednesday evening after a reprimand by Judge Robert Miers. Bird was charged with grand larceny, but was under age at the time of the theft. Earl Pruitt, wanted at Mitchell on a charge of rape, was taken from the Monon Chicago Express, Tuesday night by Policeman Walter Peterson. Pruitt was riding the "blind-baggage" with another man and was arrested at the Monon yards. Constance T. Shotts, Ed.D., CG(SM) CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluations by the Board and the board name is a trademark registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 9, 1919, p. 8. WEEK'S NEWS IN BRIEF G. F. Reynolds is the latest professor to resign from the I. U. faculty to seek higher wages in commercial life. Other resignations will follow, it is said.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 9, 1919, p. 8. WEEK'S NEWS IN BRIEF Roy Bird was arrested last Tuesday when he returned to this city after several months as a fugitive. He is accused of robbing the grocery store of William Miller of $39.