John B. Edwards vs. Sarah A. Edwards, Divorce Petition, Monroe County Civil Court Records, Box 981, Research Library, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. NOTE: The item below is the divorce petition and it is most likely NOT the only item in this file related to the divorce. There is no record of this marriage in Monroe County, Indiana. A divorce was granted to John Edwards in February 1922. John B. Edwards vs. Sarah A. Edwards, Complaint for Divorce, April 1920 The plaintiff complains of defendant and says that he is now and for more than two years last past has been a bona fide resident of the State of Indiana, that for the six months immediately preceding the filing of this complaint, he has been, and now is, a bona fide resident of Van Buren Township, Monroe County, Indiana. That the plaintiff and defendant were duly married on the 6th day of December, 1868, and lived together as husband and wife until the 14th day of February, 1913, at which time the defendant, without cause, abandoned the plaintiff and established a home of her own in Nodaway County, State of Missouri, and from and after said date has refused to live with or cohabit with this plaintiff and has ever since said time lived separate and apart from him Wherefore plaintiff demands judgment for divorce and all other proper relief. East & Regester, Attorneys for Plaintiff

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, June 10, 1913, p. 4. Mrs. John Shovel is at Indianapolis as the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Huffman. Mr. Huffman is a successful contractor and is this week moving into his fine new $8,000 home.

Lillie Patton vs. Leonard Patton, Divorce Petition, Monroe County Civil Court Records, Box 980, Research Library, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. NOTE: The item below is the divorce petition and it is most likely NOT the only item in this file related to the divorce. There is no record of this marriage in Monroe County. The divorce was granted to Mary in September 14, 1920. Lillie Patton vs. Leonard Patton April 1920 That the plaintiff and defendant were duly married on the 7th day of October 1914, and lived together as husband and wife until the 9th day of April 1920, since which time they have not lived or cohabited together. That on the 8th day of April 1920, and at various other times thereafter, the defendant has been guilty of cruel treatment, to wit: this defendant cursed this plaintiff at different times and places calling her all kinds of vile names. Also, he has struck this plaintiff with his fist knocking her down and beating her face black. That on the 9th day of April 1920, by the judgment of the mayor's court of Bloomington, Indiana, duly given and made, convicted of the crime of assault and battery. That the plaintiff is now, and has been for more than two years last past, a bona fide resident of the State of Indiana, and for more than six months last past a bona fide resident of the County of Monroe in said state. Therefore the plaintiff asks that the bonds of matrimony heretofore existing between the plaintiff and defendant be dissolved, that plaintiff be granted a divorce and all other proper relief. James B. Wilson, Attorney for Plaintiff

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 19, 1924, p. 4. SMITHVILLE - SANDERS Mrs. Mable Harris and son, Robert, have returned to their home in Bloomington after a weeks' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Botkins.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 19, 1924, p. 4. SMITHVILLE - SANDERS Mrs. Morton Siscoe is visiting her son, Willie, at Midland, whose wife is seriously ill with appendicitis.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 19, 1924, p. 4. SMITHVILLE - SANDERS Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stull and son, Roger, of Bloomington, visited at the Ed Stull home Sunday.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 19, 1924, p. 2. Bloomington Boy On Movie Staff, Home From Africa Richard (Dick) Easton returned yesterday from Africa, where he spent three months on the technical staff of the Edwin Carewe Productions Co., which filmed a movie entitled "A Son of the Sahara." To get the proper setting the picture was made on the Sahara desert. Twenty actors and actresses, headed by Bert Lytell and Claire Windsor, took part in the production. The members of the company left New York November 14 and went to Tonggart, Africa, which is the end of the railroad into the Sahara desert. The picture was filmed near Tonggart. Five hundred Arabs and five hundred camels were used in the different scenes. The picture will first be shown at the Circle theatre, Indianapolis, on April 15, and it will come to Bloomington about that time. Mrs. Easton was accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Wallace Fox, who was formerly, Miss Cleo Easton. The Carewe Productions Company is a First National production. Mr. Easton will leave in a few days for Hollywood, California, where he will continue his services on the technical staff of that company. 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 19, 1924, p. 2. CARD OF THANKS. In this manner we wish to thank our neighbors, friends, members of the Royal Neighbors lodge employees of the Nurre Plate Glass, company, minister and singers, for the kindness and sympathy shown us in the death of our beloved daughter and sister, Mrs. Stella Clemmens. We are especially appreciative of the many beautiful flowers which were sent, and for the kind and efficient services of Mr. Day and Mr. Wheeler. MR. AND MRS. HARRY LAVENDER & CHILDREN. 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 19, 1924, p. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Coster, of Elwren, have been visiting their son, Denzil Coster, and family, west Second street, for the past few days.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 19, 1924, p. 1. ADDITIONAL WATER WORKS SUBSCRIPTIONS Chas. F. Johnson, $5,000; R. R. Ramsey, $500; B. G. Hoadley, $5,000; R. W. Marshall, $500; F. H. Miller, $500; Bloomington Hardware Co., $1,000; Seward & Co., $2,500; Ellis Floral Co., $1,000; Wm. Burrows, $500; U. H. Smith, $1,000; Curry Coal Co., $2,500; M[missing] $2500.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 19, 1924, p. 1. CONDEMNATION PETITION FILED Indianapolis, March 19.-3 P. M.- The Bloomington Water Company today filed a petition with the State Public Service Commission asking for the condemnation of land in connection with the Griffy Creek water project.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 19, 1924, p. 1. TO HEAR WATER CASE TOMORROW Tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, it is expected that the last chapter in the Bloomington waterworks case will be written by Judge Herbert Rundell when he will hear argument on a demurrer to dismiss the suit against the Bloomington Water Company. The Bloomington Water Company will be represented by Atty. Frank Regester and Miers & Corr, of this city and McCord of the firm of Matson, McCord & Carter, of Indianapolis. Atty. White, of Indianapolis, deputy attorney general, will be present to represent the Indiana Public Service commission. Atty. Merle Walker, of Indianapolis, will represent those who have filed the suit. The suit was filed by ten citizens who alleged that all proceedings in the formation of a Bloomington water holding company are illegal. Attorneys for the water company will allege in their demurrer that Judge Rundell has no jurisdiction as to the subject matter of the complaint which has already been settled by the Public Services Commission. In this they will be supported by the deputy attorney general. If Judge Rundell sustains the demurrer and dismisses the case for want of jurisdiction, it will be the last legal impediment in the way. It is expected that the court room will be crowded with citizens. 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 19, 1924, p. 1. Note: A part of the last line of this item is missing due to damage to the original page of the newspaper before microfilming. Mrs. Delilah Deckard, south Lincoln street, has gone to Vincennes to visit her sons William and Thomas Deckard [missing] a few days.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 19, 1924, p. 1. SMALL CHILD BADLY BURNED ON HOT STOVE Seven Months Old Child Just Learning To Crawl. Frankie, the seven-months-old son of Clarence Sinex, 617 west Second street, machinist for the Monon railroad, was seriously burned yesterday afternoon. His mother had left him on a pallet on the floor of their home. She walked out into the kitchen for a minute and she heard him scream. When she returned she found that he had crawled to the stove and had taken hold of it. The little child could not let go. The mother rushed to its assistance and drew it away from the stove, but the child's hands and arms and the right side of its face and head were very badly burned. The mother said she did not know the child could crawl. Physicians were called. They agreed the child would recover if it did not catch cold in the burned portions. He was some better this morning. 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 18, 1924, p. 1. W. H. Tate, of Clear Creek, who fell on the ice not long ago and fractured his hip, is still confined to his room. He is improving very slowly.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 18, 1924, p. 1. Note: The remainder of this item was cut off in copying as indicated by ellipsis. 54,850 PERSONS INURED IN 1923 Industrial accidents claimed 54,850 victims among Hoosier working men and women last year, the annual report of the state industrial board just published, shows. Of the total of 54,850, the report shows that 268 were killed or died of their injuries. It was the heaviest casualty list in the history of the state, representing an increase of 16,246 over the previous year. "Prosperity and the large turn-over of labor are responsible for the great increase," Thomas Roberts, chairman of the state industrial board, said. "Many Mexicans and negroes have been imported by the steel mills in Lake county and these men are slow in learning safetly [sic] requirements." Coal mining accidents claimer 67,.. 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 18, 1924, p. 1. RESIDENTS WANT WEST KIRKWOOD PAVED Residents of west Kirkwood avenue have up a petition for the paving of that street from the Monon tracks to Rosehill cemetery. This street is in a deplorable condition with chuck holes and bad places and as it leads to the cemetery, should be paved by all means this year.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 18, 1924, p. 1. PURCHASES NEW ESSEN SIX COACH-SEDAN Major H. B. Crea, commandant of the Indiana R. O. T. C., has purchased an Essex Six coach sedan from W. S. Hall Auto Company.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 18, 1924, p. 1. Death of Mrs. Sarah Sanburn Due To Old Age Mrs. Sarah E. Sanburn, 77 years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Pryor, north Summit street, at 1:30 o'clock this morning. Old age was said to have been the cause of death. She had been ill for about two weeks. Mrs. Sanburn was a member of the M. E. Garrison chapel. She is survived by the following children besides her daughter, Mrs. Pryor: Oscar Sandburn, Greene county; Harry Sanburn, Hendricksville; Mrs. Otis Brinegar, of this city, and Mrs. John Edwards. Funeral services will be held at the Greene county chapel at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Burial will be at Greene county cemetery. The Rev. Ellis and the Rev. Gettinger will have charge of the services. 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 18, 1924, p. 1. Dr. Otto Rogers Buys Miers' Residence for $12,000 Cash Dr. Otto Rogers has purchased for his future home the modern residence of Judge Robert W. Miers, and will be given possession next July. The consideration was $12,000. .