Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 1. NOTE: Information about this case appeared in the column pertaining to the arrest of Theodore Summitt. Prosecuting Attorney Ruble will go to Indianapolis Saturday to give information to the attorney general's office relative to the James Houston case. Houston, who was convicted of incest in circuit court here, is asking release on bond pending outcome of his appeal of the conviction to the supreme court. The attorney general's office will contest both actions.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 1. ARREST SUMMITT ON LIQUOR SALE COUNT Stinesville Man to be tried April 4 at Spencer Theodore Summitt of Stinesville was arrested Wednesday night by county authorities on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor. Four others were arrested at Summitt's place at the same time on liquor law charges. The question of Summitt's alleged activities in selling booze was taken up by the grand jury at its recent session, Prosecuting Attorney Vern W. Ruble said, but insufficient evidence was at hand then for returning an indictment. Warrants for his arrest Wednesday were issued by Owen County authorities, and he will be tried April 4 at Spencer. Ruble and Deputy L. A. Stevenson will conduct the prosecution. Public intoxication, possession of liquor and purchase of liquor, respectively, are placed against others arrested with Summitt. Three have been arraigned and entered pleas of guilty.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 1. NOTE: This group, renamed Extension Homemakers, still exists in Monroe County today with a large number of clubs. HOME ECONOMICS CLUBS START WORK Meta Martin, Purdue Expert, to Attend Meet Today Monroe County Home Economics clubs will meet today in the city library to organize their work for the coming year. Miss Meta Martin of Purdue, associate state home economics leader, and Mrs. Harry Stevenson of Bloomington, county leader, will be in charge. The first year of the work in this vicinity was concluded with a successful, all-day exhibit of last fall articles made by members. Several new groups have been organized during the winter and will be officially recognized and started in the works today. Officials of the movement announced that any group of women interested in home economics work and wishing to get the benefit of being within the organization, are welcome to make an application. The state staff of highly trained women will bring the latest findings from research and laboratory to local clubs. The individual groups are knit together into a state project that is becoming stronger each year, officials declared. As a result of today's meeting, work will be started immediately on the year's projects. The annual exhibit, which last fall contained several hundred displays, is expected to be immensely enlarged this year.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 1. POLICE THINK MAN KILLED WAS FRAKES "Curly" Shot at Attica, May Be Identified Belief that the man killed near Attica Thursday afternoon was C. W. "Curl" Frakes, formerly of this city, was expressed Thursday night at police headquarters here. Bloomington police were notified of the killing of a man known only as "Curly" and were asked to investigate the case. It was said at Attica that the man lived in this city. He was said to be about 35 years old. Police at Attica found a tattoo on his left arm reading "C. W. F." which they believed to be his initials. Frakes has not been in Bloomington for some time, police said. His home is said to be south of this county near Bloomfield. He is known to have had a police record here. "Curly" was killed by Fred Ottinger, 33, of West Lebanon, a deputy sheriff of Warren County. His companion, who was critically wounded, gave the name of Joe Sharp, Joplin, Mo. The shooting occurred after the deputy sheriff had arrested the men on charges of robbery. He was taking them to Williamsport when they tried to overpower him. "Curly" was shot in the head. He died instantly.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 28, 1930, p. 1. Who can name this grade school?? TO BUILD $125,000 GRADE SCHOOL HERE Dodds Property on Second Street to Be Site A grade school building to cost $125,000 will be erected as soon as a deal is closed for the Dodds homestead on West Second Street, according to an announcement made Thursday by the city school board. The site will be purchased from Morton C. Dodds, it was said. The building to be erected will accommodate pupils of the southwest section of the city. It will be modern, and the school board plans to let the architect's contract soon. The school board has been considering plans for the erection of the building for some time. Knowledge that grade schools in the city were crowded prompted the action.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 21, 1930, p. 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Tognoni, a daughter, Deloris Marie.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 4. The grand jury has returned an indictment against Mrs. Jane McA'fee, in which she has been held for murder in the first degree. It will be recalled that about two months ago a son of Mrs. McA'fee and a man by the name of William Meadows got into a difficulty, and Mrs. McA'fee threw a stone and struck Meadows on the head, from the effects of which it is alleged he died a few weeks later. Mrs. McA'fee is a colored woman, and is now out on $2,000 bond signed by Judge Cunning and Dr Joe Rogers. 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) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 4. There was a quiet wedding Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. James McCune, north Morton street. The bride was Miss Letha Douden, a popular young lady of Brownstown, and a sister of Mrs. McCune. The groom, J. B. Foster, is a well known and highly respected young business man of Linton. Only a few intimate friends were present. The marriage ceremony was performed at 7:30 by Rev. L. T. Van Cleve, and excellent refreshments were served. The happy couple left on the midnight train for the world's fair; from there they will go ro [sic] their future home in Linton. 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) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 4. Mrs. Charles Alexander, of Burlington, Iowa, who is visiting relatives here, and her niece, Miss Edna Harris, are visiting the fair.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 4. Wm. Mansfield, of Hartford, Con., is visiting relatives in Bloomington and Ellettsville, on his return from the world's fair.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 4. Miss Janie Mobley, who has been spending the summer with relatives in the city, left to-day for her home in Austin, Texas.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 4. Frank R. Fowler has sold his property in Allen's addition, to James M. Rice. Consideration, $500.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 4. The twelve months old child of Grant Bailey, of Bedford, died Wednesday morning at two o'clock.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 1. There was a pleasant party Saturday night, at the home of Wm. Ransom, west of town, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cooper, who were married last week. Refreshments were served and the bride and groom were the recipients of some beautiful presents. At a late hour the guests adjourned, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Cooper many years of happiness.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 1. The two lots in Kenwood, on College Avenue extended, and just north of Moses Kahn, have been bought by Fred Norton, of Bedford, who will commence the erection of an attractive residence at once to be occupied by Horace Norton and his mother. Bloomington is glad to have such citizens locate permanently among them. 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) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 1. Little Roy, son of Mat. & Rosa James, of this place, died of diphtheria last Saturday at his Grandpa Searings, near Carbon, Ind., aged 3 ½ years. Thomas Whisnand and Mrs. Hattie Cooper from here attended the funeral, which took place at Bridgeton, on Sunday. Roys little cousin, Ula Girton, near his age, died of the same disease the next day near the same place. 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) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 1. The trial of Emanuel Rothschild, of which mention has been made daily in the Telephone, ended last night in his acquittal. The jury retired with the case about five o'clock and before seven had agreed upon a verdict. When the jury came into the court room Judge Miers admonished the audience that had assembled that no demonstration would be allowed. The verdict of acquittal was read, as was expected, and as soon as court had adjourned a number of people took occasion to congratulate the defendant, who was almost overcome with joy. The father, who was sitting nearby, when the result of the long trial was announced, ran over to the son and affectionately embraced him. The trial has been in progress since Tuesday, and has been one of unusual interest, both sides making a determined fight. As has already been stated, the charge against the young man was that he had fired his stock of goods to get the insurance. The case came here from Bedford. 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) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 1. Mary Vandpelter died at her home at South Union, Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock with consumption. Deceased was 16 years old, and a daughter of John Vandpelter. The remains were interred in the Koonts grave yard.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Adams, sr., and Mrs. John Boyd have gone to Dover, Ky., where they will visit friends for the next two weeks. It is the former home of Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. Adams.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 20, 1893, p. 1. Mrs. O. P. Myers and son, who have been visiting the parents of Mrs. Myers, W. K. Rogers and wife, east 10th street, have returned to their home at Wichita, Kan.