Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 24, 1893, p. 1. Miss Laura Cooper, north Lincoln street, has gone to Indianapolis, where she has accepted a position as an instructor in the industrial schools of that city.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 24, 1893, p. 1. Mrs. W. H. Hancock and children, who have been visiting Mrs. Hancock's parents at Gosport, returned home yesterday.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 24, 1893, p. 1. W. A. Miller, a brother of Monroe Miller, is down from Chicago, called here by the sickness of his brother.

Sometimes the school yearbooks include pictures and text about new buildings. Maybe a yearbook could shed some light on the subject. Randi -----Original Message----- From: inmonroe-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:inmonroe-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Shields, Donna J Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 8:13 PM To: inmonroe@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [INMONROE] Bloomington High School Agriculture Building Nearly Complete I went to BHS in the late fifties and don't remember an "ag" building. The machine shop and woodworking shop was behind the gym. In fact, I don't remember agricultural classes either. ________________________________________ From: inmonroe-bounces@rootsweb.com [inmonroe-bounces@rootsweb.com] on behalf of Randi Richardson [gftl@bluemarble.net] Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 12:55 PM To: INMonroe@rootsweb.com Subject: [INMONROE] Bloomington High School Agriculture Building Nearly Complete Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald Telephone, February 17, 1951, p. 5. NOTE: The item below is abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. AG BUILDING AT BHS ALMOST DONE Plan Open House upon Completion Concrete aprons and walks are to be poured, machines installed, and the interior finished before the new Bloomington High School agriculture building is completed. Classes began in the building two weeks ago after the department was moved there.Fifty-two students are now enrolled in the three agriculture classes. Each of the classes meets seven periods a week. ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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

I went to BHS in the late fifties and don't remember an "ag" building. The machine shop and woodworking shop was behind the gym. In fact, I don't remember agricultural classes either. ________________________________________ From: inmonroe-bounces@rootsweb.com [inmonroe-bounces@rootsweb.com] on behalf of Randi Richardson [gftl@bluemarble.net] Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 12:55 PM To: INMonroe@rootsweb.com Subject: [INMONROE] Bloomington High School Agriculture Building Nearly Complete Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald Telephone, February 17, 1951, p. 5. NOTE: The item below is abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. AG BUILDING AT BHS ALMOST DONE Plan Open House upon Completion Concrete aprons and walks are to be poured, machines installed, and the interior finished before the new Bloomington High School agriculture building is completed. Classes began in the building two weeks ago after the department was moved there.Fifty-two students are now enrolled in the three agriculture classes. Each of the classes meets seven periods a week. ------------------------------- 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) Herald Telephone, March 3, 1951, p. 7. NOTE: The item below was abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. It was a lengthy review of material from the March 30, 1903, issue of the Bloomington Evening World and was contributed by Bennett P. Reed. ..A large portion of the front page is devoted to the tragic death of Robert Bruce Lockridge, an IU athlete, who was accidentally killed by Coach James H. Horne, then athletic director at Indiana. The accident occurred in Louisville, Ky., and resulted from a misdirected hammer throw made by Coach Horne at a track team practice session. .James H. Horne will be remembered by our older town and University people. He took up his coaching duties about the year 1893 at the age of 28. He was a graduate of Bowdoin and came to Indiana University from New Hampshire. Robert Bruce Lockridge entered Indiana University in 1899 and had been under Coach Horne's supervision throughout his college course. He and Coach Horne became close friends. Lockridge was an all-round athlete, being a member of the football, baseball and track teams.Lockridge was also president of the IU Athletic Association and of his class. Like many other students attending Indiana University, young Lockridge was making his own way. His ambition was to secure a degree. To accomplish this, he saw the necessity of earning extra means for continuing his studies. Down in Louisville, the Male High School track team athletes were striving to prepare themselves for the coming May track meet. There was an opening for a track coach, and Coach Horne was asked to recommend someone to fill the position. Lockridge's name was at once given.Lockridge was chosen upon Coach Horne's recommendation. Although Robert Bruce Lockridge was a track man of rare ability, he was no expert in the hammer throw and shot put events. Coach James H. Horne was well versed in these two sports and had shown his prowess in his college years. Seeing the need of a man to coach the high school boys in their training for the hammer throw and shot put, Lockridge induced Coach Horne to come to Louisville. Arriving in Louisville, Coach Horne.went to the athletic field. About 20 boys were on the field.Some were practicing.Horne began his instruction.Lockridge, the news story brings out, was not so far away showing a candidate for the discus throw how to handle the object and effectively release it. Coach Horne, at the same time, was swinging a 12-pound hammer in a demonstration before a group of athletes. It was evident the coach intended to land the hammer in an out of the way open part of the field. Instead of going in the desired direction, the hammer flew wide of its mark. It sped directly toward Lockridge and the boys he was coaching. From several spectators arose a cry of warning. Instinctively, Lockridge raised his head and, as he did so, the hammer dealt him a crashing blow on the skull. Upon rushing to his side, Prof. St. Clair saw immediately he was severely injured and realized Lockridge could not live.Dr. T. Garland Sherrill was quickly summoned to attend him. Upon hasty examination, the doctor ordered the stricken athlete taken to Norton Infirmary, but he died before reaching there. When Coach Horne realized what he had done, he lost all reason and became crazed with grief. He ran wildly about the practice grounds and finally darted through a gate with several in pursuit. It was now clear the coach was bent upon self-destruction.The crazed coach, after having been subdued, sank to the ground exhausted. When night came, Coach Horne was in a state of nervous collapse. He was placed in charge of Dr. E. O. Holland and members of the relay team from Indiana University.Later that night, Coach Horne had revived sufficiently to leave for his home in Bloomington. The remains of 22-year-old Coach Lockridge were prepared for burial at a Louisville mortuary and held pending word from the Lockridge family. The deceased's parents lived in Roann, a small town near Peru, Indiana. The family was notified and, also a brother, Prof. Ross Lockridge of Peru High School and who now lives in Bloomington. Coroner Kelley returned a verdict of death by unavoidable accident. Coach James H. Horne was blamed by no one for the fatal accident.

A History of the B. P. O. of Elks in Bloomington Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald Telephone, February 24, 1951, p. 11. NOTE: The item below was abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. It was written by Bennett P. Reed and is a review of a "1903 Bloomington Elks entertainment program and a short sketch upon founding of the local lodge." The item is accompanied by a photograph of the club parlors. .In the later part of the 1890's, when gaiety marked the time, Bloomington was viewed as virgin territory for organizing a lodge of (Benevolent and Protective Order of) Elks. Several men of the town became interested in the idea.Before long an application for a charter was made. Twenty-six charter members.applied. The charter roll of the Bloomington lodge carries the names of : Moses Kahn, Joseph E. Henley, Dr. J. E. Harris, C. J. Axtell, H. H. Jefferson, W. A. Coons, A. J. Hays, Chester M. Spicely, G. W. Henley, W. C. Lundley, E. B. McGee, C. A. Barnhill, Otto Rott, A. S. Harn, Dr. C. T. Weir, John Dressell, W. A. Brissenden, W. A. Rice, Calvin R. Worrall, H. P. Tourner, J. L. Nichols, Phillip Kerr, E. H. Waller. H. D. Orchard, E. E. Jackson and Dr. C. E. Harris. .Date of instituting the Bloomington lodge was June 16, 1898. Number assigned was 446. .Bloomington now had a lodge of Elks duly and truly organized. Bought, was a home at 205 South Walnut Street where the lodge was housed until moving to the new home on North Walnut.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald Telephone, February 17, 1951, p. 11. NOTE: The item below is abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. Much of the information from this article is included in Blanchard's History of Morgan, Monroe and Brown County, Indiana. The item was the last of 72 items written by Reed about the early history of Bloomington and Monroe County for publication in the Telephone. The item was accompanied by a single photograph, taken in June 1906. Those included were: John E. Kelley, deputy clerk; Henry J. Feltus, editor of the Star; Joseph H. Campbell, clerk; Henry A. Lee; William "Tobe" East; Claude G. Mallott, Mayor; Thomas J. Sare; J. E. Darby; Walter E. Hottel; Ira C. Batman; Edwin M. Corr; Frank J. Dunn; Henry Clay Duncan; John R. East; Judge James B. Wilson; William F. Browning, city clerk; John H. Louden; Judge Robert W. Miers; Jess B. Fields; Rufus H. East; R. L. Morgan; Roy O. Pike; Roger G. Miller; T. J. Louden; Claude Steele and John P. O'Donnell. PLOTTING, PLANNING OF BLOOMINGTON FELL OT OF THREE-MEMBER BOARD With the legal formation of Monroe County in January 1818, came the quick establishment of Bloomington as the county seat.At a special meeting held by the county board on April 14, 1818, the building of the county's first court house was officially ordered. The site chosen was court house square already surveyed and allotted to such purpose.The affair was to consist of two rooms.Dimensions of one room called for 20x20 feet, the other 12x20 feet. Presiding over the courts of that year was a president judge appointed by both houses of the General Assembly. Serving with him were to associate judges elected by the voters of the county. President Judge Thomas Blake and Associate Judges Berry and Noel are said to have been Monroe County's first judges. (T)he temporary court house was only to suffice until the board devised ways and means for erecting a permanent building. Decision along that line was reached in February 1819. The board announced the county was in a position to finance building a more pretentious court house. William Lowe then submitted plans that he had drawn up. Examination of Lowe's plans brought out the building would be 40x45 feet, two story, made of brick with stone foundation and trim. No court house was considered complete unless it had a tower. Included in William Lowe's plans was one that would extend twelve feet about the roof. And to keep the folks informed on wind directions, a weather van atop the tower was also specified. By board order, the weather van was to be "polished brass and patterned after the manner of a perch fish." .John Ketcham was awarded the contract (to build the new court house). The temporary log court house was sold to James Matlock for $12.00. The next few years, while the new courthouse was being built, were filled with misunderstanding and squabbling. Several changes in construction were made as work progressed. David Armstrong, it seems, had been engaged to build the court house tower which, in the board's judgment, should be strong enough to support a 150 pound bell. It came to pass that contractor John Ketcham severely compromised the way Armstrong was building the tower. In the course of events, the two men became at loggerheads.In the spring of 1825, the court house was accepted "as far as the same has progress." .Two wings on the east and west sides of the courthouse were added in 1856-1858.Extensive alterations were made in 1884. (I)ts life span was coming to a close when board members James Davis, Jacob Miller and Isaac Mitchell met in session Mach 6, 1906. In mind was a new county court house that would be modern in design, more spacious and with up-to-date furnishings. ..The building was ordered to be constructed at once. The board further said "That mistakes may be averted and criticism avoided so we may have the best building possible, we ask the judge of the court to appoint a citizens building committee without pay." Functions of the committee were to consult and advise from courthouse beginning to completion. Appointed as members of the Citizens Building Committee were: Father M. H. Bogeman, P. K. Buskirk, Fred Mathers, J D. Showers and S. C. Freese. Ordered for sale was the (old) court house and the adjacent brick building that had, at one time, been used to house the library and the county clerk.The highest and best bidder, the board so advised, could have the buildings but not the court house furnishings. The clock, fish weather vane, bell, furniture and fixtures would be retained by the county.James A. Pike proved he was the highest and best bidder. He had offered $100.00, and his bid was accepted. On June 1, 1908, the new court house was accepted as complete.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald Telephone, February 17, 1951, p. 5. NOTE: The item below is abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. AG BUILDING AT BHS ALMOST DONE Plan Open House upon Completion Concrete aprons and walks are to be poured, machines installed, and the interior finished before the new Bloomington High School agriculture building is completed. Classes began in the building two weeks ago after the department was moved there.Fifty-two students are now enrolled in the three agriculture classes. Each of the classes meets seven periods a week.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald Telephone, February 17, 1951, p. 1. NOTE: The item below was abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. 1ST BIG OIL WELL HIT IN COUNT "Gusher" Producing 350 to 500 Barrels a Day Brought in on Ben Deckard Farm First big oil well discovery in the history of Monroe County was revealed today with announcement that a "gusher" had been struck on the late Ben Deckard farm in the Dutch Ridge neighborhood. This is in Monroe County, six miles north of Heltonville, and just 990 feet north of the Monroe-Lawrence County line. John Easter, head of a company holding mineral rights on the land where the oil was struck, said the new well is one of heavy production. Oil from the new well, it was emphasized, is of extremely high quality. Preliminary tests, it was announced, have shown the oil to be of such high quality that it could be used in an automobile without refining. Site of the oil well discovered is in a section where repeated efforts have been made to strike oil for years. The Jordan, Bond and Lamb Company of Oaktown, Indiana, is contracting driller which struck the oil in southeast Monroe County this week. Over the years the history of oil prospecting in Monroe County had been made up mostly of one "dry hole" after another. In 1929, oil was struck not far from the present new well site, but it was found in small quantity that commercial operation was not practical and the well was capped.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 5. NOTE: The list of names, as noted below, was reformatted from the original and put in alphabetical order. 25 COUNTY CENSUS TAKERS APPOINTED Local Work Will Start April 2-Names Given Twenty-five local persons will have charge of collection of information in Monroe County for the 15th decennial census of the United State, according to an announcement made by the census bureau at Washington. Work will begin April 2. Mrs. Mildred Bullock W. J. Burch Blanche Burrough Helmer (sic) Byers Mrs. Anne Carmichael Nell Clendenning Mrs. Goldie M. Dudley Mrs. Estella Dyer Mrs. Grace Fender Charles D. Freeman Mrs. Stella Hanna Mrs. Grace E. Hainey Carter E. Legge Elmer J. Lucas John S. Myers Mrs. Mabel Nichols Mrs. Mattie Pafford Mrs. Nellie Popek Charles J. Robinson Mollie K. Skirvin Lou R. Stafford George Sullivan Mrs. Edna Temples Mrs. Harriet R. Van Valer Mrs. Agnes Whaley Logan Winters, of Vincennes, census supervisor for this district, was here Tuesday making plans for the gathering of information.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 3. Funeral for Mrs. Mary Jane Allen, age 68, who died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harlen McDaniel, North University Avenue, will be held today. She is survived by four daughters, one son, four sisters, two brothers and 11 grandchildren.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 3. Funeral services for James M. Deckard, age 68, who died Wednesday at his home south of Smithville, will be held today at the Mt. Ebal Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Death came as a result of pneumonia.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 3. NOTE: This burial was not noted in the Monroe County (IN) Cemetery Index. Funeral for Mrs. Nettie Emma Shively, 72, former Bloomington resident, who died Friday at her home in Evansville, was held Wednesday at the Bridge Church near Unionville. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 3. Funeral for Homer Chambers, age 70, who died Sunday at his home near Springfield, was held Tuesday at the Harrodsburg Church. Burial was in the Harrodsburg Cemetery.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 3. Funeral services for Benjamin F. Dearmin, age 62, who died Saturday in Indianapolis of heart trouble, were held Monday at the Mt. Gilead Church. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 3. Funeral services for Mach Bouher, age 42, who died Sunday at his home in Sanders were held Tuesday at the Sanders Church. Burial was in the Harrodsburg Cemetery. Death was the result of several months' illness with dropsy.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 3. Funeral services for Lon C. Davis, age 75, who died at his home, 227 South Washington Street, Monday, were held Tuesday at the residence. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Davis had been ill several weeks with heart trouble.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 3. Homer Binkley has been appointed new clerk at the Bloomington post office following receipt of news from Washington that the local office would be allowed one more regular clerk. Employment will take effect April 1.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 3. Resignation of Eagle Freshwater as manager of the merchandising division of the Showers Brothers Furniture Company to become associated with the Amos Parrish and Company, New York, has been announced. Mr. Freshwater will take up his work in New York today.