Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 26, 1924, p. 1. JAMES D. SHOWERS HAS RECOVERED James D. Showers, president of the Citizens Loan & Trust Co., who was so brutally beaten by a burglar in his home a few weeks ago, was down town yesterday for the first time since the assault, and is feeling quite well again, and apparently has received no permanent injuries. Mrs. Showers is also quite well. As yet there has not been the least clue as to who the robber was, and no trace whatever of the valuable diamond ring. 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) Weekly Star, March 26, 1924, p. 1. Old "Red Onion" Being Torn Down By Gas Company One of the oldest houses in the city is being dismantled this week, at the corner of Third and Madison streets. It was a house of unsavory reputation several years ago, and was known as the "Red Onion". The gas company bought the house over a year ago, and intends to erect a large gas holder on the corner. The house stands on lot 51 of the original plat, and John Orchard says it was erected over 70 years ago, and was used as a boarding house during the construction of the Monon. The Phil Carr family used to live on a lot where the present gas holder is located on West Third street. 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) Weekly Star, March 26, 1924, p. 1. Note: The remainder of this item was cut off in copying as indicated by ellipsis. BLOOMINGTON GIRL CHOSEN PROM QUEEN Elizabeth Gentry Outruns Four Opponents In Race. Elizabeth Gentry, daughter of H. B. Gentry, and a student of Indiana University, was selected for the highest honor that can come to a co-ed during her school career-that of Junior Prom queen. Miss Gentry has been the outstanding co-ed in dramatics for two years, and has distinguished herself on the campus for her dancing. Five sought the honor placed upon Miss Gentry, but of the five Miss Gentry polled many more votes. She received 117 of 184 votes cast. In all 394 tickets have been sold. Each ticket entitled the holder to one vote, but 110 failed to exercise this privilege. The extra hour of music and dancing has practically been granted by the deans. Miss Gentry has stood out on the university campus ever since her initial enrollment. She is now president of Sigma Delta Phi, honorary dramatic sorority; president of Theta Alpha Phi, honorary dramatic fraternity; secretary of the Garrick Club, member of Plieades [sic], representative of the Women's Pan-Hel member of W. A. A. and of Studio Players. She was captain of the winning team in the Arbutus campaign conducted last semester and a member of the winning Memorial division team. She played the leading role in "Homer Bright," the Cosmopolitan Revue, and also played the part of the Egyptian idol in the Jordan River Revue. Last year she had the leading role in "Madame Butterfly" and for the last two years has been the foremost figure in the [illegible] Drama which is presented . 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) Weekly Star, March 26, 1924, p. 1. Funeral Thursday Afternoon For Mr. E. M. Tarkington Funeral services for Edgar M. Tarkington will be held at the First Baptist church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with the Rev. Charles Stephens of that church in charge. The active pall-bearers will be William Thrasher, Bert Thrasher, Homer Carpenter, Charles Woolery, Fred Buchanan, and James Jordon. Honorary pall-bearers have been selected as follows: M. D. Scruggs, Festus Thrasher, Ensley Sparks, and J. F. Matthews. Until eight years ago when his health failed, he lived near Stanford where he was active in community and church work, as deacon of the church and Supt. of the Sunday school. After two and one-half years spent in Arizona for his health he returned to this city to make his home and though much improved for a time, and living for four years he was finally forced to succumb to the disease. He is survived by the widow, and one daughter, Esther, his mother, Mrs. James Tarkington, West Kirkwood avenue and a sister, Mrs. Clay Beard, East Seventh street. 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) Weekly Star, March 26, 1924, p. 1. Mrs. Cora Clemmens, west Ninth street, left this morning for Olney, Ill., She was called there by the illness of her brother, William Ballenger.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 26, 1924, p. 1. LET CONTRACT FOR NEW $20,000 HOME FOR BLOOMINGTON The contract for the new brick double house of Almer Henry, Park and Seventh streets, was let yesterday to Mr. Wolfe, who recently moved here from Kokomo. The contract price is $17,000, which does not include the heat and plumbing. Mr. Henry was one of the men who hesitated until the water question was settled.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 25, 1924, p. 5. WORLD OFFICE CARRIERS HEROES OF THE FIRE Many of the thirty-five World carrier boys were active last evening in helping save property surrounding the fire. They took hose to the top of the Kentling residence and wet the shingle roofs of neighboring buildings when sparks began to come down upon them. Among the boys who captained the volunteers were Ralph Butcher, Frank Hensley, Wm. Cunningham, Charles Westrick and Joseph Chatfield. 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) Weekly Star, March 25, 1924, p. 5. ARCHITECT NICHOLS IMMEDIATELY TO PLAN NEW BUILDING Architect John L. Nichols will mediately [sic] draw plans for Mr. Brad- [sic] buildings to be erected by Mr. Bradfute and Mr. Gentry. The buildings will be modern and of fire-proof construction. All the walls of the Gentry building will probably have to be torn down. The stone columns and front of the Telephone office withstood the heat, and Architect Nichols is of the opinion that the front can be repaired. Work on the new buildings will commence as soon as possible, and the new structures are expected to be completed this summer. Contractor Joe Neill will rebuild the Gentry block. Mr. Gentry also owned the buildings occupied by the express office and the Van Valer room. 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) Weekly Star, March 25, 1924, p. 5. Fighting Flames For Six Hours Hard on Firemen The Bloomington firemen had the hardest job in their history last night, and fought the fire from 6 to 12 o'clock without rest. The new fire trucks and increased fire equipment saved many other buildings. The water works pump did not have sufficient power to pump the water through the hydrants as fast as the new trucks could pump it out. Fire Chief C. C. Strain was assisted by the following firemen: Ule Clark, H. B. Rogers, J. W. Tidd, D. S. Chestnut, R. C. Trisler, Rolla Crum, Homer White, R. H. Stevens, Wm. Smith. 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) Weekly Star, March 25, 1924, p. 5. Other Big Fires In Business District During Recent Years Bloomington business men have suffered great loss in other fires. Along about 1882 the south half of the west side of the square was completely destroyed, and included all the buildings now occupied by the Vogue to Stoutt's drug store. In 1884, during the night before election, the Orchard hotel burned on the ground now occupied by the Benckart restaurant. The Telephone office was practically destroyed by fire about fifteen years ago. The fire this winter on the east side of the square, in which Mrs. Buckley lost her lift, was one of the largest in recent years. The fire of last night was the greatest loss in dollars of any fire in Bloomington. All the buildings destroyed were remodeled a few years ago, and they were regarded as the most modern around the business section. 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) Weekly Star, March 25, 1924, p. 4. Lewis Bowles is up from Paoli for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bowles, north College avenue.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 25, 1924, p. 4. DEATH OF MOTHER OF FRANK R. ELLIOTT Frank R. Elliott, the well known publicity man of I. U. who was called to Kansas City last Saturday by the critical illness of his mother, Mrs. Anna B. Elliott, wired today that his mother had just passed away. Mrs. Elliott lived in Bloomington during the time Mr. Elliott was a student at the University here several years ago. Funeral services will be held at the home in Kansas City tomorrow and the body will be brought to Terre Haute for interment. Besides Mr. Elliott, the deceased is survived by other children as follows: Dr. Harry Elliott of Brazil, Mrs. Grant Shaw and Dr. John Elliott, Kansas 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) Weekly Star, March 24, 1924, p. 1. IN MEMMORIAM [sic]. In loving memory of our dear Daughter and Sister, Hilda Rose Shepherd, who died Jan. 24, 1919, after a brief illness of flu and pneumonia: Ernest Shepherd, Wife and Family. Still the angel stars are shining, Still the rippling waters flow, But the angel-voice is silent That I heard so long ago. Hark! The echoes murmur low, Long ago! 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) Weekly Star, March 24, 1924, p. 1. GENERAL AUCTIONEER I am now ready to attend your sales at any time. Prices reasonable. Sherman Herbin, corner 16th and Grant. Day phone 334; night 2236.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 24, 1924, p. 1. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The plans and specifications for the new Masonic Temple are now complete and may be seen at the secretary's office or at the office of T. J. Sare. Bids will be opened April 7. THE BUILDING COMMITTEE.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 24, 1924, p. 1. Alvin Beard has returned to St. Petersburg, Fla., after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ellis, east Second street. Mr. Beard is the brother of Mrs. Ellis, and is a successful building contractor who formerly lived in Indianapolis. Mr. Beard and family are well pleased with their new home in the land of sunshine and flowers.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 24, 1924, p. 1. Sudden Death of Mrs. Grace Fowler At Ellettsville Death came suddenly at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon to Mrs. Grace Fowler, aged 47, widow of Granger Fowler, who was killed in a stone mill at Ellettsville five years ago. Mrs. Fowler who was well known by many persons in this city, was at her home in Ellettsville Saturday afternoon, and feeling ill, went to the home of a neighbor, Mrs. Hardy, where she suffered a stroke of apoplexy. She was carried to her own home where she died without regaining consciousness. Mrs. Fowler was formerly Miss Grace Benzel of Ellettsville. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and Eastern Star lodge. The surviving relatives are her son, Blewitt, 16 years old, three sisters, Mrs. Antionette Brown and Mrs. Edna Muir, Ellettsville; Mrs. Steen, wife of the Rev. H. W. Steen, Ladoga; and a brother, Wilbur Benzel of Indianapolis. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Ellettsville at [illegible] o'clock this afternoon in charge of Dr. J. F. Young of this city. Interment was at the Presbyterian cemetery in Ellettsville. 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) Weekly Star, March 22, 1924, p. 1. Bob Rice has a public sale for Mrs. Margaret Rice, near Vernal school house, Wednesday March 26. Horses, mules, cattle, hogs, corn, [illegible]

This house is pictured in the 1924 Arbutus on page 277. The house still stands at 312 N. Washington, though altered. Bill Coulter On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Constance Shotts <2013ccts@gmail.com>wrote: > Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 20, 1924, p. 1. > > FIRE DAMAGES THE CHI OMEGA CHAPTER HOUSE > > Early Morning Blaze Does Damage of $4,000. > > For the fourth time within two years, the Chi Omega sorority house at 312 > north Washington street, caught fire early today, causing a damage of > approximately $4,000. The fire caught from the chimney on the downstairs > roof, it is thought, at 6:30 o'clock this morning. It was not discovered > until it had eaten its way through the outide [sic] wall of the house into > the sleeping dormitory on the third floor. > > All but two of the girls were downstairs and dressed. These two discovered > the fire. The alarm was sounded and neighbors and police ran to the rescue > of the girls. Almost all of the furniture, clothes and personal belongings > of the girls were carried out. The household goods was damaged to an extent > of about $500; the damage to the houe [sic] proper was estimated to be near > $3,500. The house is owned by Macie Malott of Indianapolis. > > The last time the house caught fire, it was rented by Phi Mu sorority, but > this year the Chi Omega girls secured it. Fire Chief Strain said today that > the roof was graduated so that it extended from the first to the third > floors. The roof being shingle, it was a hard matter to stop the fire after > it had gained headway. The last time the house was afire the entire roof > was > burned away. Then it was replaced by another shingle roof. > > The man who fires the furnace for the girls had just been down in the > basement and had fired it up. He said he did not notice any fire when he > left. > > While at this fire, another call was received. The smaller truck made a > trip > to the Bottling Works, but the fire was extinguished before the firemen > arrived. > > > 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. > > > > ------------------------------- > 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) Weekly Star, March 22, 1924, p. 1. OWEN COUNTY FARMER DIES AT HIS HOME Lived in Same Township Near Ellettsville 61 Years. James Douglas Rone, 61, Owen county farmer and prominent Democrat, died at his home in Clay township of Owen county, just four miles west of Ellettsville, Friday. Mr. Rone was well known in this county as well as his own. He had lived in the same township of Owen county, his parents coming to this part of the state from Virginia. Mr. Rone was a member of the Baptist church for many years. He is survived by the widow, four sons, Rolla, of Bloomington, and John, Oliver and Charles, of Owen county; and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Ritter, of Paragon, and Mrs. Hanford Brown, of Gosport. The funeral services will be held at the Bethel Baptist church at 11 o'clock, Sunday morning, with Rev. W. H. Harris in charge. Burial will be at the Methodist cemetery, one mile west of Ellettsville. 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.