Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 2, 1919, p. 1. KICK, OR BE KICKED. Home brewed beer is now said to be one of the chief concoctions of this community. The stuff is said to have enough kick in it to make the consumer stop kicking. It is intoxicating, but not exhilarating. The oldtime "suds" made a fellow feel jovial, but the substitute makes a fellow feel like fighting. It is made of yeast, and starts stomach trouble at a lively gait. Home brew is supposed to cure the thirst for a stimulating beverage, but the cure is worse than a disease. One fellow says, "I don't know of anything worse than to imbibe it freely, unless it is to get drunk on dandelion wine." The writer has not tasted it, but is simply giving the experience of a prohibition supporter. 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 2, 1919, p. 1. PRECIOUS WATER. We are now in the midst of a season when a large amount of water is consumed, and it is estimated that one-half of the consumption is wasted by excessive sprinkling and other illegal purposes. Some people not only drench their own gardens, but those of their neighbors as well. This kind of vandalism is often carried on until late hours at night by drenching the streets and walks to cool them off. Last Tuesday was the hottest day of the summer, and some people were seen pouring water on the streets at the noon hour while the blazing sun rapidly consumed it. There can be criminals among water users when more water is used than is paid for. This is also a menace to fire protection. Without heavy rains, our water supply will run short, and then somebody will want to move the university. 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 2, 1919, p. 1. O. K. PUT ON CITY WATER State Board of Health Compliments Local Plant. Bloomington's water is pure and the water plant should continue to produce entirely pure water indefinitely, according to the report of Dr. H. E. Barnard, of the State Board of Health, following an inspection of local waterworks, July 17. Several cases of typhoid fever in the city caused considerable alarm but even these were not attributed to city water. With the water used sparingly by consumers during drouths [sic], and with the excellent recommendation from the board of health, the city will have no more trouble with her water supply. 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 2, 1919, p. 1. GLASS PLANT WORKERS GO BACK AFTER 3-DAY STRIKE Eighty-eight employes of the Nurre Mirror Plate factory went back to work yesterday morning after a strike which lasted three days. The men were recently organized under a charter of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators, and demanded an eight-hour day, a minimum wage of 45 cents an hour with a maximum of 55 cents, and recognition of the union. Representatives of the union advised the men to return to work Friday morning, pending a settlement between the committee and the operators. The walkout order was signed by the general executive board at Lafayette, and the men struck without any demonstration. Meetings were held the past week for the unionizing of local store clerks, drivers and teamsters, garage mechanics and machinists. 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, April 25, 1913, p. 8. DEATH Comes Quickly to an Honored Citizen. Samuel C. Dodds, aged 57, cashier of the Monroe County State Bank, died last Wednesday morning of rheumatism of the heart. He was at the bank on Monday, and about 11 o'clock that night a serious attack came on. His death was a great surprise and shock to the community, as but few knew that he was in poor health, or had any ailment. Mr. Dodds was born in Bloomington and was a son of Cleveland F. Dodds, who was the second Mayor of the city. Sam Dodds' long connection with the bank gave him a wide acquaintance, and he made many friends by his genial ways, his sympathetic temperament, and his strict integrity. Many will remember him as a true man, who was clean and conscientious in all his way. He was a citizen whose death counts as a great loss to the community. He is survived by his widow, and the following brothers and sisters: Andrew J. Dodds and Mrs. Newell Sanders, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mrs. H. C. Batman, Youngtown, Ohio; Mrs. Frank Lampkins and Mrs. [illegible]rence Miller, and Morton, Will, [illegible]ry and Ella Dodds, of this city. 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, April 25, 1913, p. 1. Marriage license: Ray Burch and Bessie Swearinger.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 25, 1913, p. 1. James Karsell has sold his family residence on north College avenue where he has lived for 22 years. The house has ten rooms, and is now too big for three. Mr. Karsell will erect a two-story stone veneered residence on Walnut street, north of Tenth street, which will be ready by September.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 25, 1913, p. 1. Robert G. Miller and Robert H. Harris are new auto owners. Mr. Miller has a Cole "40," and Mr. Harris drives a Glide touring car.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 25, 1913, p. 1. William L. Cox, who was born and reared in Benton township, this county, recently died in Colorado while on his way to Los Angeles, Cal., to see his son Pliney. He was in poor health and could not stand the altitude of the mountains. Mr. Cox was clerk of Brown county for two terms. His brother, James F. Cox, lives at Columbus.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 25, 1913, p. 1. Saturday Night Burglar Scare. The police answered a hurry-up call Saturday night from the home of Fred Matthews where it was feared burglars had entered. Mrs. Matthews returned from a neighbor's to find the door opened, and became frightened. Policeman Dudley investigated, but found no one. The Matthews home was recently entered by thieves.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 25, 1913, p. 1. A Big Time at the "Hub" >From 10 o'clock in the morning until 12 at night, last Friday, the center of population of the United States was the scene of the gayest and most noteworthy festivities that that spot ever got mixed up in; and the big light on top of the shaft that marks the distinctive spot shone down on 15 acres of saw-toothed factory buildings, the newest addition to which was causing this to be dedicated as the largest furniture manufactory in the world-the Showers company. Over half of the population of the city of Bloomington turned out, inspected and enjoyed the industry that for so long has been the pride of the city. And all were royally stertained [sic]. Personally conducted tours thru the factory during the day caused the visitors to marvel at the great plant in operation. And at night the big day was concluded with the entertaining of nearly four thousand invited guests in the mammoth new addition just completed. The evening's program was opened by an address of welcome by Edward Showers who spoke impressively, giving the people in a few words some ideas of the constant perseverance that made the big enterprise possible, and praised the faithful workmen and all who had co-operated in bringing this industry its present high standard. Then Wm. N. Showers, President of the company, stepped forward without any pomp or ceremony, and pulled a cord which blew the old factory whistle, a relic and pride of the plant. Then the festivities were on. Next to the refreshment stands, the minstrel show was the center of attraction and rivaled anything that has been given in Bloomington along that line. Sanford Teter, as interlocutor, was surrounded by a host of the best talent in the city. The first part was handsomely set, the musical numbers well put over, and in all it showed a lot of time and care in the preparation. It was one of the largest public gatherings ever held in Bloomington, and without a doubt the most democratic and congenial. Merchants, university professor, students and laborers all mingled together in having a good time. And after it is all over, there is one fact that dawns upon everybody: That in 1868 some of the Showers went over in the northeast end of town with a saw and a board and started to make furniture, and 45 years later, on April 18, W. N. Showers, as president, stood in the midst of, and dedicated the largest furniture factory in the world. 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, April 25, 1913, p. 1. FULL PENALTY WAS NARROWLY ESCAPED By "Tiger" Keepers, 'Tis said, Who Were Handed a Speedy Sentence. The quickest time on record was made in a blind tiger case in the circuit court, last week. George Shively and Walter Whisenand were arrested on Sunday for running a blind tiger, and on the following Thursday they were convicted. The jury was out until 10 o'clock at night over a disagreement as to the penalty. Some favored the full extent of the law, but finally an agreement was reached on $75 fine, and 30 days in the county jail. Shively was a cabman, and has been in this kind of trouble before. In two other cases against him the jury disagreed. During the local option campaign two years ago a man sold about 150 bottles of beer within one square of where a "dry" meeting was being held on the street. It is said that this man was Shively. This makes four men now in the county jail serving sentences of 30 days each for running blind tigers, and boarding at the county's expense. And there are a half a dozen more cases to be tried. 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, April 18, 1913, p. 1. Eli Zaring, a well known newspaper man, died at Indianapolis last Wednesday after an operation for appendicitis. He was a son of William M. Zaring, formerly a Methodist minister in this city, and who is now 84 years of age. Mrs. Zaring is buried here, and the body of her son was brought from Indianapolis Friday morning.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 18, 1913, p. 1. The Gentry Bros. route is Bedford, French Lick, New Albany, Hopkinsville, Ky., Bowling Green, Ky., Louisville. Wall Gentry is in charge of advance car No. 1.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 18, 1913, p. 1. Flood's Damage to Roads. Monroe county has suffered from the recent floods more than anybody has reckoned. At the last session of the county commissioners there was a large number of bills to repair damages to the roads, and this was only the beginning. The bridges stood well, but many approaches and culverts were washed away, and in a number of cases it will cost from two to three hundred dollars to repair them. Some idea of the cost of repairs may be had when it is considered that there are about 250miles of pike roads in this country. The expense so far reported is principally for temporary repairs. The dirt roads are simply impassable, and no teams can travel them. The big floods left many weak spots along all the roads, and the continual rain following completed the damages in many cases. It would require the expenditure of at least $100,000 to put the pikes of this county in proper condition. 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, April 18, 1913, p. 1. The city council has taken the preliminary steps to improve east Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets to the university grounds, about 15 squares in all. They will be paved with brick, with cement walks. The total number of squares now paved in this city is about 28.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 18, 1913, p. 1. Marriage licenses: John E. Price and Cora Neal; Claude Lindsey and Ellen Jeffries.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 18, 1913, p. 1. Dr. J. Ross, secretary of the city board of health, reports 20 births and 11 deaths for March.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 18, 1913, p. 1. Leland Woolery, who was drowned in Wabash river at Lafayette while engaged in rescue work during the recent flood, had $1,000 insurance on his life, in favor of his sister.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 18, 1913, p. 1. Convicted On Own Testimony. During the trial of the Sam Cline blind tiger case at Bedford a keg of alleged beer was arrigned [sic] before the (court) bar, and put on tap to testify. Several lawyers sampled it, but Judge Shea declined, as it was too soon after breakfast. The lawyers said it was real suds, and the keg was convicted on its own testimony.