Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 21, 1899, p. 2, extra edition. STINESVILLE Miss Vanie Smith and her mother, Mrs Dr Spencer, visited friends in Bloomington. .

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 21, 1899, p. 1, extra edition. Owing to a mistake in the advertisement of the Fiddlers' Contest the name of Melville Faris appears as one of the managers. On account of the recent bereavement in Mr. Faris' family he has withdrawn from the management of the entertainment, and Mr. Riley will have entire charge.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 21, 1899, p. 1, extra edition. Charles D. Eller has filed suit in the circuit court to declare Howard Rice of unsound mind. Henley & Wilson, attorneys.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 21, 1899, p. 1, extra edition. Miss Anna Rogers is copying the deed records in the Recorder's office for Louden & Louden's abstract books.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 21, 1899, p. 1, extra edition. Miss May Harris, of Ellettsville, is visiting her cousin, Miss Edna Davis, in the city.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 21, 1899, p. 1, extra edition. Note: The surname is spelled both Herbin and Herben in the article. MONDAY MORNING EXTRA YOUNG GIRL COMMITS SUICIDE A Lover's Quarrel, a Dose of Morphine and Life is Extinct. Bert Sanders, the Young Man In the Case, Now in Jail. The Jealousy of the Lovers Lead to the Rash Act. Insanely jealous over each other, two youthful lovers decide to end their existence with poison. The girl was successful, the young man failed in his attempt and is now in jail. Miss Effie Herbin, who committed suicide early yesterday morning was the sixteen year old sweet-heart of Bert Sanders, a twenty year old boy who formerly worked at the telephone exchange, and later engaged in bill posting. Miss Herbin came to this city from Salt Creek township two years ago. She has worked as a domestic for several prominent families. Their courtship began last October, and notwithstanding they had even more than their share of lover's quarrels and temporary estrangements, their wedding day was set for three weeks hence. The girl, it appears, would occasionally keep company with other young men, and this inconstancy caused his [sic] lover much anxiety, and in brooding over his imaginary ill treatment he decided to end his troubles by suicide. With this end in view he went to the Bowles drug store Saturday and, unobserved, secreted in his coat pocket a bottle filled with morphine. About 10 o'clock Sunday morning he went into the drug store again looking strange and scared. Lewis Krueger said to him, "What is the matter, Bert?" "She has killed herself," he said, meaning his girl. "What did she do it for," was asked? "Jealously," he said. Mr. Krueger then asked the young man what the girl had used. "Morphine," was the reply. He was then asked as to where she got it. To this Bert answered that the girl had taken it out of his pocket. "But where did you get it?" "I stepped behind the case and took it off the shelf." Mr. Krueger had heard enough, and fearing the young man himself was going to make a second tragedy, he led him to the door. Saturday accompanied by Miss Herbin he visited his mother, at the corner of Eighth and Rogers streets. The couple then started to the home of Sherman Pate, an uncle of the girl, who lives on north Lincoln street. When they reached the corner of Seventh and Lincoln Sanders told his sweet-heart that he intended to kill himself with morphine. Miss Herbin took the poison from her lover, and told him that she intended to kill herself. As she had before frequently threatened to take her life, Sanders says that he did not think she meant to kill herself. She retired to her room about 9 o'clock and it was not until early yesterday morning that her uncle knew that she had taken the drug. A physician was called but the unfortunate girl was past all medical skill, and died without regaining consciousness. The following letter was found in her room written by Sanders: Bloomington. March, 18-99 My Dearest Darling. I have got the stuff I said I was going to get and I swear to take every grain of it. Effie darling I love you better than my life and if you will not do as I ask of you, why should I live to see you wed another my God why do you treat me so and how can you do it. Why darling every bone in my body aches with love for you and to think that you do not love me, don't say Darling you do for if you did you would do as I ask of you. Darling when you was so good and true to me it was the happiest hours of my life it seemed like going out on a bright spring morning and breathing the fresh air, and picking wild flowers. But Darling when I picked you I thought you were the sweetest Little Rose bud I ever saw, and I do yet, stronger than ever. But I am afraid you are a wild flower that can't be tamed. I have got a strong thought of taking my own life, and if I pass away in slumber deep, think of me Darling and that you were loved by me. Think of the words I said and see if I didn't try to make a little lady of you for you are so sweet and beautiful, and I am not good looking, don't care to be, I suppose you can't love me on that account. Well darling if you are looking for beauty I can't say where to find it, but I hope you can find the one you can love some day or as soon as possible. I wish you lots of good luck and that you may do well, and if you find me dead, darling, please kiss my cold lips once and think of what I said to you. From your once loved boy Good by [sic], Darling, forever your Darling. BERT Just before swallowing the morphine Miss Herbin wrote the following note to Sanders: My Darling Bert, I said I would take that and I will, oh, God. I love you darling better than my own life. And for you I will die. I said that I would not come in here, but I am here now and come in here after this pencil, but I love you with all my heart. Oh, darling, kiss me when I am dead and so cold, oh, darling good by [sic] until we meet in heaven. Bury me in town, Your beloved darling. EFFIE. Coroner Harris viewed the remains, and rendered an opinion in accordance with the above facts. There was no evidence of undue intimacy between the young couple. As Sanders had threatened to take his own life it was thought best to place him in jail for safe keeping. The girl's brother, J. H. Herben, of the north part of the state, will arrive this afternoon. It is stated that he is a man of means and that he will attend to the burial of his sister, which will be at Rose Hill. It is stated that Miss Herben had attempted suicide once before, and that her father has been in the insane asylum. Constance T. 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Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 3. Note: The remainder of this item was cut off in copying, as indicated by ellipsis. Death of John Glimpse. John Glimpse, who moved from Limestone to Bloomington several years ago and while living here was stricken with paralysis, died Thursday evening at Kirksville, Mo., where he had been taking osteopathic treatment and was thought to be recovering entirely from the effects of the paralytic stroke. At the time he was stricken it was not thought that he could live, but he finally got a little better and the Knights of Pythias of Bedford, of which order he was a member, sent him to Kirksville, where he improved rapidly for a time. He was able to walk around and came back to Bloomington and Bedford on a visit returning again to Kirksville, where he died Thursday. His remains arrived at Bedford yesterday, but it is not yet known whether the burial will be at Popcorn, where his wife's folks reside, or at Harrodsburg, where his mother is buried and where he formerly lived. Mr. Glimpse was well and favor-... 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 14, 1899, p. 3. Troubles at Harrodsburg. Deputy Prosecutor Miller went to Harrodsburg this morning to hold a court inquiry over some trouble that occurred in that town Thursday night. Levi Johnson, a well known citizen of the town was waylaid on that night and nearly killed. His assailants attacked him in the most vicious manner, and left him nearly dead. Mr. Johnson's ribs were broken and his head was badly pounded. It is the opinion of the physician that he will not live. 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 14, 1899, p. 3. Mrs. Laura Willard of Stinesville is the second cousin of Dewey. Her parents came from Pennsylvania many years ago and when interviewed Mrs. Willard with just pride gave a short sketch of her life. Her brother, Fred Corman, now living at Ellettsville, has every feature of the hero of Manila bay.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 3. Hon. T. H. Simmons left yesterday for De Fuuiak Sprins [sic], Florida, to accompany his family home. Mrs. Simmons; friends will be glad to know that she has improved greatly in health.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 3. Trustee H. T. Smallwood expects to move his family from Harrodsburg to this city as soon as his term of office expires. Mr. Smallwood is looking for a suitable location.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 3. Miss Medara Shields has returned to Claybrook, Illinois, from a two weeks' visit with Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Shields, south Davidson street.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 3. Note: Consider Brummett as an alternate spelling for Brummit. A raid was made upon County Clerk Edward Hall at the Clerk's office yesterday. Mr. Hall and Deputy Frank Dunn were kept busy for awhile yesterday afternoon issuing marriage license with the following result: Frank V. Corman to Flora Hays, Perry township. Samuel A. Carlett to Edna Colee, Bloomington township. George B. Berry to Mary King, Ellettsville. Joshua Pryor to Rebecca Brummit, city. Charles W. Ramsey to Emma Bault, 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) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 3. Congressman Miers has sold a lot on west Eighth street to William Curtis for $500. Mr. Curtis expects to build a residence upon the location at once. Mr. Curtis is an engineer at the Karsell flour mill.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 3. Howard Ferguson swore out a warrant against H. M. Eaton, the Star route mail carrier between this city and Buena Vista, charging him with burning the postoffice at Buena Vista. Eaton's trial will occur Wednesday afternoon in Mayor Hadley's court.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 3. Bert McCoy, the popular sales man in the Dry goods department of Burgess & McCoy's big store, is spending Sunday with home folks in Orleans.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 1. A buckboard load of six couples went to the sugar orchard of Benjamin Rogers last night to have a "stir off." Games and dancing was the order until near midnight.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 1. The household goods of J. H. Burgess will arrive from Louisville today. Mr. and Mrs. Burgess will occupy property on east Fourth street.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 14, 1899, p. 1. Marriage license has been issued to Charles M. Goodman and Amanda Fender, of Bloomington township.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, August 30, 1919, p. 8. THE FIRST WHITE CHILD Benjamin Franklin Rogers was the first white child born in Bloomington. The date was November 27, 1817. His mother rocked him in a sugar trough on the ground where the courthouse now stands. He was an uncle of Drs. Otto and Robert Rogers and Ben Rogers at this city, and he died in February 1876, the centennial year.