Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 18, 1913, p. 1. I.U. Wants Sub-Station. An effort will be made to establish a postoffice sub-station at the university. Probably one third of the 10,000 pieces of mail received daily at the postoffice in this city goes to the university and those connected with it. A sub-station would serve probably 2,500 people, which would be as large as many third class postoffices.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 18, 1913, p. 1. Butcher Gets Speedy Sentence. The trial of James Butcher who cut Thadeus Robinson in the neck on Easter eve began Saturday afternoon, and at 8:15 Saturday night the jury found him guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill. Butcher must spend from 2 to 14 years at Michigan City prison.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 11, 1913, p. 10. JURY GAVE HOVIOUS LOWEST PENALTY Slayer of Former Fire Chief Will Spend 2 to 21 Years in State Prison. DECISION TOOK 15 HOURS The trial of Clinton Hovious for killing Frank Todd last September was concluded in the circuit court the past week on Wednesday evening. The jury, after being out all night, returned a verdict the next morning at 9 o'clock, finding the defendant guilty of manslaughter, with a penalty of from 2 to 21 years in the state prison. He is 37 years of age. The evidence showed that Hovious went to the house where Todd was staying and attacked him. The trouble grew out of a woman who was divorced from Hovious and married Todd, then went back to Hovious, but had taken up with Todd again when the shooting occured [sic]. There was no eye witness to the shooting as the woman ran from the house, but Todd's dying statement was what the prosecution relied on mostly for the conviction. Hovious stated that the pistol was discharged by accident while he was struggling with Todd. The jury hung all night as to the punishment. All agreed as to guilt, but some wanted to fix the punishment at imprisonment for life. The prosecution was conducted by Prosecutor W. M. Louden, assisted by attorney Charles B. Waldron. R. H. East, J. E. Henley and R. W. Miers were attorneys for the defense. The indictment was for murder in the first degree, but able consul no doubt saved a more severe penalty. 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 4, 1913, p. 1. Charles and William Knizely, of south Washington street, are asking the city for pay for damages to their property during the recent floods.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 4, 1913, p. 1. Mrs. Sina Wharton, aged 97, died at Harrodsburg last Tuesday night. She was a grandmother of William Graham, of this city.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 4, 1913, p. 1. The old Bollenbacher residence, on south Walnut street, has been sold to Len S. Fields. The First National Bank has been holding the property for a good many years.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 4, 1913, p. 1. Lost Life In Rescue Work. After saving the lives of many others, Romey May, age 26, of this county, found a watery grave at Peru last week by the upsetting of his boat. A woman who he was rescuing was the cause of the accident, and she was drowned also. Romey was a son of John May, of Vanburen township. The body was recovered after being in the water two days and was brought to this county for burial.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 4, 1913, p. 1. Free Garden Seeds. We have received through Congressman Cullop our annual supply of government garden seeds for free distribution. Anyone may have a supply of seeds by applying at this office. Those who are subscribers to this paper and cannot apply in person may have the seeds sent to them by mail, free of postage. The seeds consist of beans, beets, lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, parsnips, onion and brussels sprouts. 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 4, 1913, p. 1. The wife of John Beattie died last Thursday morning after a long illness of Bright's disease, ending with paralysis. She was 62 years of age, and leaves a husband and three children-Delmar and Murrell Beattie and Mrs. Fern East. Mr. Beattie is a member of the city fire department.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, April 4, 1913, p. 1. Note: The first part of this item was cut off in copying as indicated by ellipsis. .. ness here was required to remain 24 hours. "Train time" in those days was a sort of a holiday hour for the population. Often some of the business places would close and the proprietors go down to see the trains come in. At the appointed hour a stream of people could be seen pouring down toward the depot, and as a train pulled in the platform would be lined with a gaping, curious crowd of sight seekers. It is said that one day a passenger put his head out of a car window and asked Dank Spencer what the town's population was. Dank replied, "You're up higher than I am, count 'em yourself." But in those days the people could be excused as they had but little means of recreation. There were seldom any shows except local talent occasionally, but there was prayer meeting every Wednesday night, and on that night there would be nothing else going on. "Lodge night" was also a welcome occasion. There were no Sunday trains at the time, as public sentiment was generally against them. The switch engines were stopped from working on Sundays in this city in response to a protest from the churches. The College avenue M. E. church, built about that time, claimed that the services were much disturbed. Some of the oldest residents tell of when the trains first ran on the Monon-then the road ran from New Albany to Michigan City. Country people came in from miles away to see the steam cars come in. The hour for the arrival of the one train was anywhere between noon and 3 o'clock. The country people gathered under the sheds in front of stores, where benches were provided and ate their lunches. One old lady sat on "Greeves' corner," smoking her pipe. After waiting patiently for the train she remarked, "They'll bring the thing up around the square, I reckon, won't they?" But it is different in these days. Five passenger trains each way on the Monon, and two each way on the Illinois Central. And the Indiana university is too big a thing to move now. 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.

This hotel was later known as the Tourner Hotel, and eventually demolished. An empty office buiding formerly occupied by the Ken Nunn law firm is on the site now. Bill Coulter On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 1:24 PM, Constance Shotts via <inmonroe@rootsweb.com > wrote: > Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 8. > > The Avenue Hotel. > > 123 South College Avenue has been re-built and enlarged at an expenditure > of > several thousand dollars, and is thoroughly equipped and modern in every > respect. > > The Avenue is now open to the public with splendid rooms and > accommodations. > > April, fifth, the public will be entertained, and supper will be served > from > six to eight-thirty o'clock. The remainder of the evening will be devoted > to > merry making, heightened with good music. > Mrs. T. J. Faucett. > > > 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. > > > > ------------------------------- > 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) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 8. The Avenue Hotel. 123 South College Avenue has been re-built and enlarged at an expenditure of several thousand dollars, and is thoroughly equipped and modern in every respect. The Avenue is now open to the public with splendid rooms and accommodations. April, fifth, the public will be entertained, and supper will be served from six to eight-thirty o'clock. The remainder of the evening will be devoted to merry making, heightened with good music. Mrs. T. J. Faucett. 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) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 5. Charley Booth has just returned from an extended commercial trip through the west. He says that Los Angeles is this month one of the prettiest places in the United States. The city is a perfect bower of roses and tropical fruits.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 5. Young Attorney's First Plea. Kirkwood Miers made his first appearance in the circuit court yesterday as an attorney in the case of the state of Indiana vs. Henry Barns, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. He made a motion to discharge the defendant for the reason that there was no sufficient charge on file. The young attorney presented the motion to the court in a speech that showed he had given the case careful consideration. The older members of the bar congratulated him on his presentation of the case. The court sustained the motion and discharged the defendant. 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) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 5. Willie Kerr Dead. Willie Kerr, six years of age, died last night of spasm, after an illness of only a few days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kerr, who live on south University street. The funeral will be in charge of Rev. Father Bogemann.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 5. Major and Mrs. Perry will be among the number of Bloomington citizens who intend to spend next winter in California. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Burband will start in July, and Editor Gabe and wife will not leave until next fall. Their objective point is Los Angeles.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 5. Mrs. W. A. Wallingford, west Sixth street, is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Hiram Wilson of Carbondale, Illinois.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 5. The time of circuit court will be occupied today by the assault and battery case of the state of Indiana vs Robert Baugh. This is the case wherein Robert Baugh is charged with disfiguring Silas Hartman by cutting off his nose with a razor. The case was tried twelve months ago and a new hearing was granted. Miers & Corr represent the plaintiff, and the defendant is represented by Henley & Wilson.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 1. Note: The remainder of this item was cut off in copying as indicated by ellipsis. CANDIDATES. For County Superintendent Look Wistfully at the Office. The election of county superintendent will occur the first Monday in June. The last legislature passed a law requiring candidates to hold a three years' license before being eligible. This will greatly reduce the number of possible candidates in this county, as only a few teachers are fortunate enough to hold the required license. The male teachers who have the required license are: W. D. Dodd, James H. Cullen, L. W. Dinsmore, E. J. Mennier, W. G. Pruitt, F. L. Driskell, A. Eaton, Joseph Kimbly, Carl Wilkinson, W. V. Payne, James F. Organ, H. F. Kauffman, Prof Beck and Wm. M. Waldschmidt. Thomas J. King also has a three years' license in force. The lady teachers are as follows: .. 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) Courier, March 31, 1899, p. 1. The County Clerk's office yesterday issued what is legally called a "dedimus." It was an order issued by the Clerk on the authority of the Judge authorizing and empowering Lucian J. Jerome, acting British Consul at Havana, Cuba, as a commissioner, to take the depositions of Dr. John G. Davis in the cases of Emma Whisnand and Margaret L. Todd, against the Monon for personal damages.