Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Star, April 29, 1938, 4-H Section, p. 2. NOTE: A photograph of Mrs. Stevenson in located in the 4-H section, p. 1. MRS. STEVENSON LAUDED FOR WORK Served for Ten Years as Count 4-H Leader Mrs. Harry Stevenson, who retired as Monroe County 4-H club leader March 15, 1937, has been more instrumental than any other person in the development of this great rural organization from a small group in both influence and membership to its present rank in the country. Mrs. Stevenson became Monroe County's 4-H club leader in 1927. The organization, during her decade of invaluable service, has grown from 53 members to 1,000 boys and girls. The organization has gained the rank of the largest and leading youth movement in this county and in 1935 topped all other Indiana county 4-H organizations in the proficiency of their work. She has sacrificed to give this needed leadership to the youth of our county. Until the last few years of her work, Mrs. Stevenson even paid her own traveling expenses in carrying out the great 4-H program. Mrs. Stevenson is called "Mommie" by the 4-H'ers wherever she goes, but this name is not called in vain because she truly is the mother of us all. She has every interest of the 4-H boys and girls at heart and has sacrificed things of her own life that these boys and girls might have richer and fuller lives. She and County Agent Walter Rogers made a splendid team in carrying out the 4-H program in Monroe County and since her retirement, Mr. Rogers, as well as every 4-H boy and girl and every club leader in Monroe County has missed that leadership, that guiding hand and inspiration of Mrs. Stevenson. Mrs. Stevenson worked hard and faithful to see the time when Monroe County would have a Home Demonstration agent, that the 4-H boys and girls might have the best of training. That dream came true to Mrs. Stevenson when she retired from her ten years of service she was succeeded by Miss Ann Morris, Monroe County's first home demonstration agent who is employed on full-time basis by Purdue University. Although Mrs. Stevenson is retired from active service, she is on the sidelines helping in every way possible the betterment of the 4-H movement. The principles of leadership and service set forth by Mrs. Stevenson will always guide those who associated and labored with her.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 10, 1895, p. 4. Harrodsburg--Miss Cora McFadden will return to Terre Haute tomorrow where she is attending Coates College.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 10, 1895, p. 4. Alva Goodwin, who was sent to the asylum a little over a year ago from near South Union was brought home a corpse and interred in the cemetery at that place on last Saturday.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 10, 1895, p. 4. Late word from Festus Smith, who was sent to the insane asylum a short time ago, states that he has quieted down and his case is ow considered very hopeful.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 10, 1895, p. 4. DEATH OF MRS. HAZEL The wife of Paris Hazel, living near Ketchams' Mill, died early yesterday morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow at eleven o'clock at the Shields Graveyard. The deceased was a member of the Christian Church, was 37 years old and leaves three children. Paris Hazel is the brother of John B. Hazel of this city.

Death Records Required by Law in 1881 Seymour (IN) Weekly Democrat, September 22, 1881, p. 4. NOTE: The item below was abstracted by Randi Richardson from the original. This is how death record reporting was established in 1882, why a large number of deaths were not reported and why compliance was rather lackadaisical until 1920 when stronger penalties were implemented. Ordinance No. 224 to require undertakers and physicians to make reports and prescribing penalties for failing to do so. Section 1/2-Every person engaged in the undertakers' business or providing any type of undertakers' service (such as burial) or supplies within the city limits or places under the control of the city shall report weekly to the city clerk showing the age, name of said person, place of birth, and where buried, the disease of which said person died, if known to the undertaker, and also the name of the attending physician, if known. Failure to do so will result in a fine of no less than one dollar and no greater than $25 for each conviction. Section 3/4--Every physician or surgeon who attended a person who died within the city limits or places under the control of the city shall report weekly to the city clerk showing place of birth, if known, sex, age and disease of which said person died and the part of the city in which said person died. Failure to do so will result in a fine of no less than one dollar and no greater than $25 for each conviction.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 4. Note: Consider Douglas as an alternate spelling for Douglass. Douglass Roberts went to Indianapolis yesterday to drive through with a new cab of the latest pattern that has been purchased by J. C. Worley.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 4. Miss Carrie Urmey, of Harrodsburg, is visiting her brother, J. G. Urmey.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 4. William Hendricks, the young man sentenced yesterday to imprisonment in the reformatory for stealing a watch, was taken to Jeffersonville today. He is not unacquainted with the place, as he was sent to prison in 1889 for taking a pocket book. Later, on account of his age, he was sent to the reform school at Plainfield to serve out his term. He is not a vicious young man, but seemed to have an uncontrollable desire to take something that belonged to some one else.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS Omer Robertson, son of Samuel Robertson, a former citizen of this place, died at Asheville, N.C., Monday, where he had been for some time hoping to receive benefit for lung trouble. He was about 30 years old and married a daughter of E. C. Burton, the well known traveling auditor for the American express company. Mr. Robertson was well known and has many relatives here. The funeral will take place at Indianapolis Wednesday.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. Note: Consider McNeely as an alternate spelling for McNeeley. LOCAL NEWS Trustee Henry Corr of Washington township has hired the following excellent corps of teachers: No. 1. Mollie Souders. " 2. Ada Brown, " 3. George Johnston, " 4. Warren Acuff; " 5. Jennie McNeeley, " 6. Lillian Corr, " 7. Theodore Brown, " 8. Thomas Adams, " 9. W. H. Croager.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS Dr. P. C. Holland has completed the repairs to his office building on north College avenue and took possession yesterday. Since the fire which destroyed Worley's livery stable and other property, the Doctor has had his office in the Millon property.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS Prof. W. P. Rogers now rides in a handsome new vehicle. It is called a "trap" and is something new for Bloomington-a convenient and attractive two seated carriage, neatly finished and so arranged that the seats can be thrown together.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS Rean Slow, west of the city on the White Hall road, had a horse stolen from his barn Monday night. He tracked the animal some distance toward the city and has asked the police to keep a watch-out for the thieves.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS The oldest mule in Monroe county, and perhaps one of the oldest in the state, is owned by Mr. Sox of Washington township. The animal has "celebrated" its 46th anniversary and is still able to do considerable work.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS C. N. Hassler's quartet at the College Avenue M. E. church has been organized and is composed of Misses Thayer and Mason, and Messrs. Bracken and Baker. He will also have a chorus choir of 16 voices.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS Francis M. Gentry has filed suit against Mary Umbarger to have the latter declared of unsound mind and incapable of managing her own business. He also asks for the appointment of a guardian.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS "Alta Y," the well known track mare of Kirk Miers, entered in nine different fairs this fall and won money in all but one race,--that at Lafayette.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS William Brookshire, janitor of the Central school building, has not been able for duty for almost two weeks on account of sickness.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, October 15, 1897, p. 1. LOCAL NEWS Miss Florence Alexander, one of the most popular lady clerks in the city, now has a permanent position in Clark's dry goods store.