Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. John Graham is at home on a health-seeking visit, looking the worse for a recent attack of inflammatory rheumatism, from which he is slowly recovering-------

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. "Scrog" Buskirk is now chief clerk in a saw-mill "way up on Bean," near Gosport. "Scrog" has quit visiting Bloomington. You may ask him "Why?" if you wish-------

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. Wm. J. Allen, who has been raising a club of subscribers for the Cincinnati Gazette, secured 220 names at ninety cents each. For these he paid $1.25 each, losing 35 cents on every subscriber. Allen is after a premium watch, and we hope he will get one--------

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. DIED. Sarah Louisa, infant daughter of Rev. Charles M. and Mary Campbell, died suddenly of brain fever, on the 12th inst. at Valmont, Colorado.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. REMOVAL.-Stuart & McPheeters have removed their Hardware Store to the southeast corner of the square. Their sign is a huge Elephant, suspended over the door.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. Chips and Splinters. An old lady named Secrest, who has been making her home with Samuel Mathers, near Clear Creek Station, was found dead at her bedside, on Monday morning a week. The family had arisen some time previously, and left the old lady asleep, as they supposed. It is believed that she died immediately after getting out of bed, as her night clothes had not been removed. Mrs. Secrest was seventy-four years old--------- 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) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. Chips and Splinters. George Slocum, of this place was awarded the carpenter work on the new Bedford School Bulding, for the sum of six thousand nine hundred and seventy-five dollars------

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Progress, February 28, 1872, p. 3. Two Men of Our Town. One of the events of the present month has been the retirement from business of Tobe Smith, who for the past eighteen years, has been identified with Bloomington and its trade interests, as a Jeweler. Tobe has given his undivided attention to the details of his business during all of these years, and being a skillful workman and a shrewd financier, has amassed a competency. Of one thing Tobe has reason to feel proud-we refer to the noble building he has erected and the costly stock of goods he has carried during the past five years. We believe no one will feel inclined to take issue with us when we assert that no city in Indiana has as large or as well arranged Jewelry store room, as Bloomington can boast of in the establishment founded by Smith. Although Tobe came to Bloomington a poor man, with nothing to back him but determined energy, and a two-dollar bill, we are not sorry to learn that to-day he is able to snap his fingers at the fates, and rest securely upon the fortune he has amassed. John P. Smith, the brother of Tobe, to whom the latter has transferred his stock, was not "born with a silver spoon in his mouth," as the saying is, by any means. But his budding genius developed itself in mechanism, and he became as famous for his skill in the manipulation of watch works as is his elder brother. In 1866, John visited Bedford, with the intention of buying out Darrell's establishment! This is a sufficient commentary upon John's impecunious condition at that time. He finally, however, started a small shop west of Jos. M. Howe's store, and as his business increased, came up on the west side of the square. Now he stands at the head of the largest Watch and Jewelry House in the State, and is making money, as he deserves to. We hope to be here to announce John's retirement on a competency, ere many years have rolled around, though, we fear the day is far distant when we can hope to be so fortunate ourself. Who ever heard of a country publisher retiring upon a competency? But we digress. John is now up to his eyes in fine watches and jewelry-too busy to give much attention even to his dog "Sooner," as was his wont in other days; while Tobe is getting his fishing tackle and gun in order for many an hour's sport on Bean Blossom's romantic banks during the approaching summer months. And should you be so fortunate as to receive an invitation, to go with him, our word for it [sic], there is no more genial or whole-souled companion in existence than Tobe, when on a free and easy expedition of this character. We hope Tobe may live long to enjoy his health and wealth, and that John will have a trade that shall lift him to the top wave of fortune. 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) Progress, February 21, 1872, p. 3. Note: The remainder of this item was cut off in copying as indicated by ellipsis. At eleven o'clock last Thursday forenoon, the dwelling house of James Buskirk, jr., situated in Bean Blossom township, thirteen miles north of Bloomington, was burned ..

Source: Probate Box 40-4, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. NOTE: The item below was transcribed by Randi Richardson from an original, handwritten will. This will is also included in Monroe County (IN) Will Book 3, pp. 402-404. On May 1, 1869, William Bender, Sr., made out his last will and testament. It was witnessed by Isaac A. Chandler and Henry C. Wampler. An original, hand-written copy was found in Monroe County (IN) Probate Box 40-8. It reads as follows: "In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all and in view of the shortness of life and the certainty of death, I William Bender, Sr., of Monroe County and State of Indiana do make this and publish it my last will and testament.. "1st--That of my personal and real estate my wife (Elizabeth) have have her lawful dower.. "2nd--That Newton Bender have a certain black or brown Colt, female. "3rd--That the remainder of my personal estate be sold in such manner and terms as my executor may think best, and after the payment of my just debts and claims, the residue of said purchase money be equally divided between my lawful heirs. 4th--That after the widow's dower of my real estate, the remainder be sold in such manner and terms as my executor may think best and that five hundred dollars [of] it be divided as follows: To William Bender, Jr. $83.00; John J. Bender, $1.00; Deborah Wampler, $1.00; Henry J. Bender, $1.00, and that the remainder of said $500.00 be divided equal between Elizabeth Ping and James B. Bender all being heirs of my first wife--said five hundred dollars being money given by their grandfather. 5th--And that the residue of the purchase money of said real estate be equally divided between my lawful heirs, except John I. Bender, Henry J. Bender, and Deborah Wampler, they having deeded away their interest in and unto said real estate. 6th--I make and appoint James B. Bender executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of May AD 1869.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 21, 1930, p. 1. VISITS WIFE IN GREECE Pete Athens, Bloomington merchant, recently arrived in New York after several months in Greece. Mr. Athens' wife has been very seriously ill at her home in Patras, Greece.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 21, 1930, p. 1. NOTE: The item below was abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. $100,000 WING FOR HOSPITAL PLAN OF BOARD New Facilities to Be Installed Here The construction of a wing on the present Bloomington Hospital that would cost approximately $100,000 is being planned by the hospital board in conjunction with the local Council of Women, according to Mrs. J. B. Wilson, president of the hospital board. Although definite plans have not been formulated, it is the intention of the board to construct a 20-room addition, three stories high, at the rear of the present hospital. The wing would include private rooms, a ward, nursery, new operating room, anesthetic room and obstetrics laboratory, Mrs. Wilson said Thursday. New and modern hospital facilities will be installed in the hospital. The board plans to order drawing up of specifications for the new unit next month, and methods for financing the structure will be considered at that time. The present hospital is very inadequate since it can accommodate only approximately 30 patients. The new wing will be built of stone of the same pattern as the present building, and it will be fireproof.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 14, 1930. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Eugene Pay, 503 E. Tenth Street, March 9, a son.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 14, 1930. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marion Bryant, 1004 West Fourteenth Street, March 10, a daughter, Esther Marie.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 14, 1930. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Pete W. Ham, North Adams Street, March 10, a son, Delmar Raymond.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 14, 1930. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Silas Saffell, 413 N. Walnut Street, March 9, a son, Robert Leonard.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 14, 1930. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Webb, 509 East Cottage Grove, March 7, a son, Robert Dale.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 14, 1930. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Damon C. Lindley, March 7, a son, John David.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 14, 1930. Funeral services for William R. Mathis, age 77, who died at the home of his son, (Illegible) Mathis, here were held Wednesday at the Knight Ridge Church. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Mathis died as the result of pneumonia.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 14, 1930. Funeral services for Stacy White, age 23, who died Saturday, were held Monday afternoon at the Knight Ridge Church. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. White died as the result of internal injuries suffered when a small tree fell on him while he was working at his home southwest of the city. He died six hours after the accident.