Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 4. Mrs. George McA'fee, the colored woman in jail on the charge of murdering William Meadows, has been bailed out and was allowed to go to her home Thursday evening. Under a proceeding held before Judge Miers during the day, the bond was fixed at $2,500, and later it was signed by Judge Cunning, Dr. Joseph Rogers and a number of Colored friends of the woman. She was glad to go to her house, and thanked Sheriff Adams and everybody about the jail before she departed. 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 3, 1893, p. 4. There came near being a serious accident Friday evening out at the fair grounds by the cab driven by Capt. Fields being turned over. A number of hacks and carriages were bunched together, when the vehicle was thrown over on its side. At the time two ladies were inside, where they remained until men placed the vehicle on the wheels again, when they climbed out and started for the city without giving their names or waiting to inquire into details. 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 3, 1893, p. 4. The slick-fingered gentry only got in their work once during the fair, when Mrs. J. H. Dowden was relieved of a valuable gold watch. While she was in a crowd, the watch which was loosely held in the belt of her dress, was taken by some unknown person. As yet, there is no clew to the thief. This was the only act of the kind reported on the grounds, and Officers Owens and Reeves deserve special credit for the police protection. 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 3, 1893, p. 4. Homer Sullivan, the son of Mrs. Amanda Sullivan, living south of the spoke factory, died Sunday after a long illness. He was 17 years old and was a faithful member of the Kirkwood Avenue Christian church. He was a young man who had many fiends and was held in the highest regard by all his acquaintances. His father was the first man buried by the Order of the Red Men after its organization in this 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) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 4. Richard Moore, from near Indianola, Iowa, is in the city and vicinity for a short visit. He was a resident of this county many years ago, and was known as one of the talest [sic] men in this part of Indiana.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 4. Mrs. G. L. Brandon has left for a week's visit to the world's fair.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 4. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Lyons-a son.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 4. Note: Mrs. Samuel Houston appears to be Leila (Lilly) C. Rogers Houston, the second of Samuel Houston's four wives, married 07 June 1891 in Monroe County. She was born about 1863, the daughter of James M. and Rebecca Pullen Rogers. Mrs. Samuel Houston died at her home near Hindostan Friday at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Houston was about 30 years old and a member of the Methodist church at Bethel. The remains were interred at Hindostan. She was a daughter of the late 'Squire James Rogers, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. The remains were buried in the same grave with her babe. 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 3, 1893, p. 4. Mrs. Lucy Mitchell died at her home, south of town, Sunday morning, with stomach trouble. Mrs. Mitchell was 72 years old and was a member of the Christian church, and left many friends to mourn her death. She was the mother of John Crafton. The remains were intered [sic] at Clear Creek. 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 3, 1893, p. 4. Solon Pedigo has purchased the grocery store of Homer Dowden, Maple Heights, and will continue the business. He has also purchased the Mosier stock on south Rogers street, and will move it to his store on Maple Heights.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 1. Rev. T. H. Willis, the new presiding elder of Bloomington district, with his family, have arrived and are temporarily occupying rooms at the residence of Mrs. Vance, corner of Washington and 4th streets, opposite the Baptist church. Dr. Steele will preach next Sunday morning and Dr. Willis will preach at night.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 1. Some one "swiped" a $20 overcoat for Prof. Gentry that he thought he had carefully placed in his buggy out of sight. A good mackintosh was also stolen from the National hotel Wednesday afternoon.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 1. Gen. Morton C. Hunter has gone to the famous battlefield of Chicamauga [sic], where he is at the head of the State commission to locate the position of the Indiana troops on that famous battlefield.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 1. The remains of Miss Hester Bray, daughter of John W. Bray, west of town, were buried Friday in the Richland grave yard. Miss Bray was 47 years old and had been afflicted all her life.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 1. Walter P. Buzzard has left for Washington township, where he will begin his school work Monday.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 1. Charles Weir has gone to Cincinnati to complete his course in the Ohio Medical College.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 3, 1893, p. 1. Wm. Rice has purchased lot 5, in Hensonville, of Emma White. Price paid was $300.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. J. E. Mathers, at present residing at Spencer, owes this office $4.00 for subscription, which we would like to have without giving him a more extended notice. Letters to him are never answered. We have several cases like this one, on our books, and as we never solicit subscribers, we feel under no obligations to keep their delinquencies secret.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. ANY YOUNG MAN who wishes to learn the Photography Art, and get an entire out-fit (the best there is) at a small outlay of capital, can do so by calling at Allison's Photograph Rooms, where the particulars can be learned. .

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. Colonel McCrea will return to Bloomington, during the present month, and expects to spend the remainder of his life in Monroe county.