Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 7, 1899, p. 2. Mrs. J. L. Nichols has returned from Indianapolis where she spent the week in selecting spring Millinery goods.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 7, 1899, p. 2. G. W. Campbell and daughter, Mrs. J. S. Botts, left this morning for New York City to buy a large stock of spring goods for the store of G. W. Campbell & Co. While in the metropolis Mrs. Botts will select for her lady customers a complete and entirely exclusive line of the latest fashions in feminine wear. The ladies of Monroe county will find in these goods, personally selected in the best market, many articles that will have to them an added interest in style, quality and price. 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 7, 1899, p. 2. A BOLD SCHEME Practiced at the County Jail. Nipped in the Bud by Women Dectectives. >From Saturdays Daily. The prisoners, who languish behind the bars of the Monroe county jail, have been having things their own way for same [sic] time. One privilege, which is allowed the inmates to the jail, is to occupy the long corridor that leads from the north of the south end of the jail. Here they can tip toe the large iron bars and gaze out upon the city. It has been noticed for some time that certain individuals about town have made frequent trips to the jail, and from the outside a conversation has been carried on with the prisoners. Those who act in an official capacity about the jail have thought nothing serious about the matter, and have allowed the prisoners the privilege of talking to any one on the outside. Yesterday morning a tall smooth faced man came to the south door of the jail and requested the privilege of going in and talking with a prisoner. The sheriff and deputy erew [sic] both absent and Mrs. Butcher told the man that the doors were never opened by the ladies for any one. The man left and went around the house. Mrs. Butcher and the other ladies watched him from the inside. The fellow appeared at the iron bars on the south side and in a few minutes a long string was let down from the window. On the end of the string was attached a pocket, the whole thing being made out of a blanket torn to pieces from a bed in the jail. In this pocket, the stranger placed a quart bottle of whiskey, which was drawn up through the bars. The whole proceeding was watched by the ladies and Mrs. Kinser immediately telephoned for Marshall Johns to come to the jail. Mr. Johns soon arrived but came too late to secure his man, for he had fled. However, Mr. Johns went into the long corridor where the prisoners were and had them all line up against the wall. He then went through the pockets of every prisoner. When he had finished his task he found 1 pint of whiskey, ½ of a pint, and a pint bottle half full, and two empty bottles in the pockets of the boys. The marshall wasnt at all mad but he nevertheless left that impression on the jail. He at once had every prisoner caged in separate cages, and it is needless to say that all were nearly scared to death. None could imagine what the outcome would be, and all expected very severe punishment. Sheriff Kinser is glad that the whiskey smuggling scheme has been discovered, the credit for which he proudly gives to his woman detectives. 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 7, 1899, p. 2. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE ON THE WEST SIDE OF PUBLIC SQUARE Caused Much Excitement at 10:30 Last Night. >From Saturday's Daily. Shortly after 10 o'clock last night fire was discovered in the Allen block, on the west side of the public square. The flames originated in the rear room of Summers' photograph gallery and soon spread to the adjoining rooms of the building. The department responded quickly, and was soon throwing streams from the front and rear. The flames broke out through the roof, and blazed high in the air. The firemen by heroic work confined the flames to the second story of the Allen building, although for over an hour the entire block appeared to be doomed. The damage to the building will amount to several hundred dollars. It is insured by the Woolley & Barnhill agency for $2,000 and by Louden & Louden for $1,500. The Summers' photograph gallery is almost a total loss. He carried $700 insurance in the H. A. Axtell agency. Eli K. Miles moved his law books across the street. His loss is slight. No insurance. For awhile everyone thought the shoe store of G. T. Atkinson would be destroyed, but by effective work the firemen saved the room. Mr. Atkinson moved a portion of his goods into the store of Adams Bros. His damage from water and smoke is covered by a policy of $1000 in the Louden & Louden agency. Faris & Faris, the grocers, sustained a heavy damage by water. Their stock is amply insured by Woodward & Thornton, $500; Woolley & Barnhill, $1,000; T. J. Sare, $500. The damage on the millinery stores of Mrs. Pauley and Mrs. Payne is slight, and the store of Jesse Howe also escaped much damage. The fire was first discovered by J. R. McDermont, a student, who gave the alarm. It is supposed to have started from a stove in the rear of the gallery. Chief Gilmore and his men did excellent work, and fought the fire in the most effective manner. Only a few people were awakened by the alarm, and the crowd in attendance was small. 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 7, 1899, p. 1. STINESVILLE. Nora Figg of Ellettsville, was the guest of her sister Mrs. John Hoadley over Sunday.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 7, 1899, p. 1. STINESVILLE. Born, to Thomas Hite and wife, on Sunday, a girl.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 7, 1899, p. 1. STINESVILLE. Miss Laura Caviness has gone to visit her sister, Mrs. Harry Evans in Bloomington.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 7, 1899, p. 1. STINESVILLE. Mr. Pratt, the aged father of Mrs. C. C. Dunn, has so far recovered from a severe attack of the grip as to be able to be on the streets again.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Courier, March 7, 1899, p. 1. STINESVILLE. Mrs. Mary Ellis and Miss Cora, wife and daughter of Mayor Ellis, of Murfreysboro, arrived here Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ellis is traveling far [sic] the benefit of her daughter's health and as the Doctor was a former resident of our healthly [sic] little town he knows where to send her to recover her former health. Mrs. Ellis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chesley Acuff where she and her daughter are now visiting. 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 7, 1899, p. 1. STINESVILLE. Mrs. Dr Spencer was called to Paragon on Monday to the bedside of her father, Mr. Abbot, who is dangerously ill.
Wilmington (OH) News-Journal, December 30, 1932, p. 1. INDIANAN DENIES GUILT IN COUNTERFEIT CHARGE Cincinnati, December 30-Charged with possessing counterfeit coins, Francis Zike, 23, of Harrodsburg, Indiana, pleaded not guilty oat his arraignment yesterday. He was accused of placing the coins in Milford vending machines.
Weekly Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 26, 1895, p. 6. Dr. Thomas J. Smith, who removed to Huntsville, Ala., from Harrodsburg, Indiana, committed suicide by morphine. His business was poor and he became despondent. --------------------------------- New York (NY) Times, October 19, 1895, p. 3. Huntsville, Ala., October 18-Dr. J. Thomas Smith, late of Harrodsburg, Ind., died here yesterday evening from the effects of a dose of morphine taken with suicidal intent. He was an optician and was despondent on account of light business.
Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal, March 10, 1899, p. 5. Mrs. Pearl Payne, wife of Henry Payne, died last evening at her home, 1130 Chartres Street, aged 24 years. Her remains will be sent today to Harrodsburg, Indiana, for burial.
Indianapolis (IN) Star, November 29, 1917, p. 17. VETERAN LIVESTOCK DEALER PASSES AWAY Harrodsburg, Indiana, November 28-Hannigan Brassfield, a prominent livestock dealer, died suddenly at his home here today on the eve of his 62nd year as his family was getting ready for his birthday anniversary. Funeral services will be held Friday.
Louisville (IN) Courier-Journal, May 21, 1885, p. 6. FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE F. L. Paterson Arrested on a Three-Year-Old Charge F. L. Paterson (consider Patterson a spelling variant), was arrested yesterday on a warrant from Harrodsburg, Indiana, where he shot Richard Bryan about three years ago. The affair took place in a drunken row, Bryan not being dangerously wounded. Paterson was released on $500 bail but forfeited it and came to this city about a year ago. He was picked up on a Jefferson street where he has been hanging around all his time. Paterson got into trouble a few days ago with his wife, who is also living here, but apart from her husband. She had him arrested on the charge of assault. He will be returned to Harrodsburg unless he is able to give bond.
Hicksville (OH) News, May 14, 1885, p. 3. William Wright, who served in the regular army and has been a cowboy in Texas, has been arrested for the recent train robbery near Harrodsburg, Indiana. His photograph was promptly identified by Peter Weber, the baggage master whom he so nearly murdered. Wright was captured at Terre Haute.
Indianapolis (IN) Star, July 29, 1912, p. 1. DROPS DEAD AT WIFE'S FEET N. K. McFadden, 68 Years Old, Victim of Apoplexy N. K. McFadden, 68 years old, 24 Linwood Avenue, suffered a stroke of apoplexy yesterday morning while in the kitchen at his home, falling at the feet of his wife and dying almost instantly. He apparently had been in good health up to the moment of his death and had eaten a hearty breakfast. The body will be taken to Mr. and Mrs. McFadden's former home in Harrodsburg, Ind., tomorrow for burial. Mr. McFadden had been a resident of Indianapolis about two years, coming here from Harrodsburg where for many years he was engaged in business. He is survived by a widow, one daughter, Mrs. A. W. Hon, 4105 College Avenue, and one brother, Charles McFadden, who lives in Missouri.
Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, April 3, 1873, p. 2. NOTE: This is possibly Jesse Tate who, according to the Monroe County, Indiana, Death Record Index, was born April 5, 1828, died on March 10, 1873, and was buried in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Clear Creek Township, Section 10. Mr. Tate a Smithville, Indiana, farmer, hung himself before breakfast. Ill effects of early rising.
Appleton (WI) Post-Crescent, October 11, 1922, p. 9. ELOPERS FROM HOOSIER STATE SOUGHT BY COPS An eloping pair who left Bloomington, Indiana, in a new Ford sedan Friday is sought by the sheriff of that city, according to notice received by the police here. Their names are Jesse L. Vint, 25, who sometimes takes the name of Oscar Williams, and Bertha Kelley, 17, of Smithville, Ind. The girl is a pretty, brown-eyed miss with her light brown hair bobbed. It is not known whether the couple is headed this way as the notice is a printed one issued to all departments.
Tipton (IN) Tribune, April 17, 1943, p. 1. WORD OF DEATH Mrs. Elizabeth Rose, Former Tipton Resident, Passed Away Mrs. Orval Gunkle received a telephone call from Mrs. Alice Bowman, former Tipton resident now living in Smithville, Ind., stating that Mrs. Bowman's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Rose, died Thursday. Mrs. Rose lived here several years ago and had been ill for some time. Funeral services were held today.