Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 11, 1924, p. 1. CITY MUST GUARANTEE WATER AT ONCE OR LOSE GREATEST INDUSTRY Stockholders Met This Morning And Took Drastic Action. Bloomington now seems to be at the parting of the ways with its greatest industry, The Showers furniture factory. This mammoth institution-the envy of other cities-will be moved away unless an adequate water supply is guaranteed without further delay. At a meeting of stockholders this morning which lasted from 10 o'clock until noon, a resolution was unanimously passed recommending to the officers of the company that unless an adequate supply of water is guaranteed at once, that a policy of restriction of output in Bloomington be adopted and that the company begin the expansion of its plant in other cities. This means that within five years the big factory would be gone. Louisville is hot after it and has offered wonderful inducements in the way of an abundance of water, excellent factory site, adequate housing facilities, low taxes, and plenty of labor-the very things that are lacking here. The shortage of the labor market here has always been a great drawback to the company because it has had to bring in laborers from outside for whom there were no houses. Moreover, the company has had to compete with local stone quarries in the matter of wages which has resulted in a higher wage scale being paid here than at any other furniture center in the United States. It is a well known fact that the Showers company has been compelled to pay 10 cents per hour more than is paid the same kind of labor in the great furniture factories of Grand Rapids, Jamestown, N. Y.; Evansville and Shelbyville. During the water shortage in this city two years ago the Showers company was put to an expense of $300 a day for water, compelling it to almost stop production and devote its energies to getting water. Another drawback of having the factory here is the company's terrific tax burden by reason of Bloomington's high tax rate. The Monon railroad company and the Showers factory are by far the heaviest tax payers in the county. With other cities bidding for this great concern, is Bloomington going to sit idly by and allow it to get away for no other reason than that we have been quarreling over water for the past 20 years? It is time for the debate to end and for dirt to fly on construction. 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 11, 1924, p. 1. GIVES A $2,000 BOND ON INTENT TO KILL CHARGE Marion Wooden Released From Jail; Victim Improving. Marion Wooden, who surrendered to Sherrif [sic] Petterson [sic] shortly after shooting Earl Lowery at Harrodsburg last Friday night, was released from jail yesterday afternoon under $2,000 bond, signed by relatives. Wooden was arraigned in court yesterday morning and pleaded not guilty. He will probably be tried in the next term of court. Wooden admitted shooting Lowery. The bullet lodged in Lowery's right leg and broke the bone. Wooden denied that he had shot intending to kill Lowery. Lowery is in the Bloomington hospital where he was brought soon after his injury. It was stated by hospital officials today that his condition was improved. 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 11, 1924, p. 1. President Bryan's New $60,000 Home Almost Completed President William Lowe Bryan's new $60,000 home on the university campus east of the university, will be completed this spring, according to contractors. Carpenters are expecting to complete their part of the work in April; the outside of the house is already completed. Landscape gardeners will have their inning during the month of April. The house is expected to be completed and ready for the Bryans to move in soon after May 1. Sidewalks and driveways are already being laid out by the landscapers. The painting and finishing of the interior of the house now is occupying the contractors. 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 11, 1924, p. 1. MILLINERY CLASS ORGANIZED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL At the initial meeting Monday night of the class in millinery, which the night school is giving, it was decided to meet every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7 o'clock. The first meeting for real work will be Thursday evening. A competent teacher in the persons of Miss Ruth Grishaw has been secured to take the class. The class is open to townspeople and university students alike. Anyone desiring to take the course is requested to be at the high school building, room 219, Thursday evening to enroll.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 11, 1924, p. 1. WHITAKERS RETURN FROM FLORIDA G. M. Whitaker and wife returned last night from Miami, Fla; where they have been spending several weeks. They purchased a lot in that city and will erect a winter home there. On their way home they stopped at Nashville, Tenn; and visited their nieces, the Misses Alice and Dorothy Dill who are attending the Ward-Belmont school.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 11, 1924, p. 1. NEW CAFETERIA IS NAMED "THE LEROY" The beautiful new cafeteria opened by M. D. Wells on east Kirkwood Avenue has been named "The LeRoy". Miss Lila Johnson, 417 east University street submitted the name that won a prize of a $5 gold piece from Mr. Wells. A committee of local newspaper men judged the contest from the names submitted.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 11, 1924, p. 1. Aged Farmer Dies At Home 12 Miles From Bloomington John W. Vanpelt, 77 years old, died at his home 12 miles southwest of Bloomington at 7 o'clock this morning after an extended illness of leakage of the heart. He was a farmer in that community for many years. He was a member of the Christian church. He is survived by his widow, four children, Jessie, George LeRoy, and Cynthia; two sisters, Mrs. Ben Rawling, and Mrs. Cynthia Quires; a brother, Bime Vanpelt, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the South Union church at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Linton will have charge of the services. The burial will be at Koontz cemetery. 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 11, 1924, p. 1. Note: The remainder of this item was cut off in copying as indicated by ellipsis. $10 And Costs Fine Assessed For Absences Casper Hunter, laborer, was hailed into Squire's court Saturday afternoon on a charge of keeping his son, George, out of school. His son, a member of the sixth grade at Seminary school, has missed more than 20 school days this year. His parents had claimed the boy was sick but could give no doctor's certificate to prove this. A fine of $10 and costs was assessed against Hunter. It was explained by City Attendance Officer Lorin Ashbaucher that the school physician was always willing ... 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 11, 1924, p. 1. THREE YOUTHS SENTENCED TO PUTNAM FARM William Pate, Clarence Minnicks And John Smiley Stole Auto. William Pate, Clarence Minnicks and John Smiley were arraigned before Judge Rundell this morning on a charge of auto stealing and were sentenced to 180 days on the state farm to which was added a $100 fine in each case. Ninety of the 180 days were suspended by Judge Rundell. The three young men were charged with taking a Chevrolet touring car belonging to Henry Blair from in front of the Church of Christ on Sunday, March 2. They were arrested with the car at Union, Missouri. A plea for leniency was made after Judge Rundell had sentenced the young men. After sentence was passed, the boys were taken back to the jail in the custody of Sheriff Peterson. They will be taken to the state penal farm at Putnamville within the next five days, Sheriff Peterson said. They probably will not be taken right away because of the condition of the roads. A large crowd attended the hearing. The boys had previously plead guilty, and had only to receive their sentences this morning. They had been confined in the local jail for almost a week. 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 11, 1924, p. 1. PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD TO MODIFY ISSUANCE OF WATER CO. STOCK City Council And Citizens To File New Petition Tomorrow. Tomorrow members of city council will go to Indianapolis to appear before the Indiana Public Service Commission again and petition the board to modify its former order with reference to issuing Bloomington Water Company stock, both common and preferred. The board's former order approved the issuance of $300,000 in preferred and $50,000 in common stock. Tomorrow the order will be to cut down the preferred to $250,000 and the common to $125,000. Attorneys Miers & Corr and Regester will represent the local company. Yesterday James N. Blair and George W. Whisenand appraised the land on Griffy Creek which will have to be bought for use of the new water plant there, for $22,000. The land is owned by Messrs. Matlock, Hinkle, Hendricks, and Barrick. The matter of purchase of the land will come before the public service commission at the hearing tomorrow. 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 10, 1924, p. 5. Note: The remainder of this item was cut off in copying as indicated by ellipsis. HURT ON HARRODSBURG HILL Mr. and Mrs. P. Nelson, of Sanders, were injured Sunday when their auto overturned on a hill just south of .

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 10, 1924, p. 5. PRESS BOYS THANK FRANK ELLIOTT Frank Elliott, the well known publicity man of I. U., was the recipient of many compliments for the excellent provision he made for members of the press during the regional basketball tourney. Mr. Elliott had the press box enlarged and handed each reporter a printed copy containing names of each of the contesting teams with substitutes and numbers of the players. He also provided extra telephones and was on hand at all times giving every assistance possible. Tom Hendricks, sports editor of the Indianapolis News, and George Purcell of the Vincennes Sun, who have been covering regionals here several years, were loud in their praise of the services rendered by Mr. Elliott, as well all the other press boys. 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 10, 1924, p. 5. I.U. SUMMER SESSION Indiana school teachers who do not hold first grade certificates will be able to earn the full ten credit hours required under the new teacher's training law for maintaining the validity of their second grade license during the coming summer session of Indiana University, under a revision of the summer curriculum. Only seven and one-half credit hours could be obtained formerly in a single summer term. The extra two and one-half credit hours will be granted in a post-season, intensive short term running from Aug. 9 to Aug. 26. 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 10, 1924, p. 5. MRS. KRUTSINGER ILL. Mrs. S. C. Krutsinger, of Bloomington is very low at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. E. N. Welsh, O street. Mrs. Krutsinger came to visit in the Welsh home five weeks ago and was almost immediately stricken with serious complications superinduced by injuries received in a fall on the ice at her home two weeks previous and has since gradually failed. Her daughter, Mrs. Adamson of Woodfield, O., is here assisting in the care of her mother and a trained nurse is also in attendance.-Bedford Democrat. 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 10, 1924, p. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Imri Blackburn, east Sixth street, have returned from a week-end visit with relatives in Indianapolis.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 10, 1924, p. 2. Glen Burch, of the Chicago-Bloomington stone company, has returned to Chicago after a week-end visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burch, west of the city.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 10, 1924, p. 2. Mrs. Jeanette B. Crea, of Decatur, Ill., is visiting the family of her son, Major H. B. Crea, at their home on north Park avenue.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 10, 1924, p. 2. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Frame, South Rogers street, died at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon at their home. The burial was at 10 o'clock this morning at the Rosehill cemetery.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 10, 1924, p. 2. Mrs. Charles O. Thomas, South Fess avenue, went to Indianapolis Saturday to visit her mother, Mrs. Catherine Badgeley for a few days.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Star, March 10, 1924, p. 2. GOSPORT Mrs. Eliza Steele suffered a stroke of paralysis last Sunday night and is in a serious condition at her home here.