Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 15, 1895, p. 1. THE PROGRESSIVE One Year Old Today; An Era of Progress in Their Art One year ago today Messrs. Wilhite and Niceley came to this city from Crawfordsville and took possession of the Progress photograph gallery located in the new Allen block. They came entirely unknown, but by close application to business and ready demonstration of excellence in their art soon became widely known and justly famous for the artistic work sent out of their gallery. Not content with mere success at starting, they have continued to demonstrate to the public the fitness of the name of their gallery by making rapid progress, keeping in line with the highest type of art in their line and introducing every worthy improvement. They are both members of the Indiana Association of Progressive Photographers, Mr. Wilhite being a charter member and member of the executive committee. Through his efforts the name "Progressive" was given to the organization. This association holds its first regular session at Indianapolis, March 5, 6, and 7, 1895, at which time they will make an elegant photographic display of portraits of Bloomington's ladies, pretty children and view of the city and university. Messrs. Wilhite and Niceley have had a successful year and their ever-increasing host of friends and patrons will find them at their old stand during the coming year.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 15, 1895, p. 1. GRANT OPENING The Hotel Gentry to Be Formally Opened January 21 The Hotel Gentry will be formally opened to the citizens of Bloomington, the faculty and students of the university and the public on Monday, January 21, 1895. Dinner from 5 to 8 PM, price of plates, $1.00. All parties desiring plates reserved will notify the proprietors, Lesh & Wade, on or before Friday, January 18. Dancing from eight to twelve. Music by full city orchestra.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 16, 1895, p. 1. DEATH OF JOHN HIGGINS John Higgins, one of the pioneers of Monroe County, died at the home of Thomas Robertson nine miles north of the city Monday night at the age of 87 years. For some time he had been suffering from paralysis and that, coupled with the infirmities of age, resulted fatally. Mr. Higgins was the father of James Higgins of this city.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 16, 1895, p. 1. John Commons, Sr., died yesterday morning from old age at the home of his son, Prof. John R. Commons, South Henderson Street. The remains were taken last night to his old home at Union City for burial.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 16, 1895, p. 1. It is the intention of the North End Furniture Company to start their machinery this morning. The factory has been closed for the past three weeks.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 17, 1895, p. 4. Charles Willis went to Greencastle yesterday to have an operation performed on the first finger of his left hand. He accidentally cut it several weeks ago and when the wound healed he found that he had almost entirely lost the use of the member.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 17, 1895, p. 4. Joshua Trisler died at his home near Smithville Tuesday evening about six o'clock from heart disease. He was sitting at a table when the end came. Mr. Trisler was 67 years of age. The funeral will be held at Mt. Ebal this morning.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 17, 1895, p. 4. Pleasant Evans, colored, returned from Spencer yesterday where he attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Chandler.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) World, January 22, 1895, p. 1+. NOTE: The item below, accompanied by one sketch of the hotel, was abbreviated from the original as shown by the ellipsis. The original includes the names of all persons registered. IS OUR CITY'S PRIDE All Honor to Prof. Gentry; The Magnificent Hotel is Dedicated with Due Ceremony and 421 Happy Guests Partake of a Sumptuous Feast In a blaze of glory, the Hotel Gentry was dedicated last night. Flowers, music and all the delicacies of the season combined to please the eye and tempt the appetites of over 400 of the leading people of Bloomington. Prof. Henry B. Gentry was never happier in his life than he was last night. The number present was even beyond his expectations, and he felt, more than ever, that his efforts had been appreciated. The sight of the beautiful building with every window a blaze of electric light, revealing in detail the symmetrical lines of architecture impresses the visitor and affords a foretaste of the elegance and comfort of the interior. Entering one of the great arched doorways, the visitor ascends a short, broad flight of steps and finds himself in the brilliantly lighted office surrounded by easy chairs and all the ideal blessings of the travelers' life. To the left at the top of the stairs, Henry Jefferson, behind a neat counter, dispenses those two great comforts of man, newspapers and cigars. Opposite, to the right, is a cozy, brightly lighted writing room for the accommodation of those who have business in this line. In front is the office of the clerk; behind him is the indicator with the omnipresent bellboy and the check cabinet. To his right is the clerk room and to his left the commodious washroom. Opening from the right are the two business rooms on College Avenue, and to the right, up a set of broad steps, is the commodious dining room, the crowning glory of the entire structure. Should the visitor be a lady, she will on entering the building, ascend a narrower flight of stairs to the left of the main stairway and be ushered into the ladies' dressing room on the left of the entrance. Should a gentleman want a shave, he will descend a short flight of stairs to the right and he will find himself in one of the Sixth Street rooms that will be fitted up in the latest modern styles of tonsorial parlors. Ascending to the second floor, the visitor will be ushered through a long hallway past numerous doorways, a glimpse through which will reveal elegantly furnished sleeping rooms to the commodious parlors fronting on the avenue. To the left and in the front wing of the building may be found the busy "drummer" with his rows of samples temptingly displayed to draw the attention of the busy merchant. To the west and rear wing of the building the servants and employees of the house find cozily furnished and finely equipped quarters. An ascent to the third story is scarcely less than a repetition of what is seen on the second. As an entirety, the visitor, if he has any taste for arrangement and any appreciation of the beauty of harmony in color, will be impressed with the artistic skill of arrangement. The air of comfort pervading the whole, the even temperature given out by the arrangement of steam radiators, the brilliant electric light, the electric call bells and the thousand little comforts attendant in the modern hotel will not escape the notice of the observant visitor. On returning to the office, the visitor will learn that he has inspected 75 rooms, 54 of which are sleeping apartments for the accommodation of guests. Aside from the eight persons included in the families of the proprietors, 18 persons are employed in the establishment. Charles Cates, to whom almost every citizen of Bloomington is well known, is the chief porter, and the familiar tones of his clarion voice may, from day to day, be heard at the depot crying in no uncertain tones, "Hotel Gentry."

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 16, 1909, p. 1. Capt. N. E. Mathers tells some interesting things about his trip to the south and Cuba. He says the water is pretty rough from Florida to Cuba and at times the ship will rise several hundred feet on a large wave then dart endwise downward submerging under the water several minutes. When asked if he wasn't afraid the boat would sink, he said for a while he was greatly alarmed, but when he began to get sick he wished very much that it would sink.

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 9, 1909, p. 2. NOTE: The item below is abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. .This small community can boast of having put out a bunch of telegraph operators that deliver better goods than the average operators and have gained high positions faster than operators that spent years in schools and study. For instance, Fred Lucas, Vernon Sheritts, Joe Davis, Miller Bennett, George Burkhart, Alfred Fox, Earl Burns, all of whom started in with a little practice in the Harrodsburg office. Most of these boys had great difficulties in getting started on account of financial means, but all of them have rapidly worked their way up to the highest positions and some have passed on to higher positions than telegraph operators. Most any Monon official will tell you that the Smithville boys are "making good." Many other Smithville boys are rapidly climbing the ladder in other business. For instance, Ed Adams, who never had much of a chance here went out west and is now considered one of the best judges of law in Nebraska. The Grimes boys, Luther, John, Perry, Irvin and Taylor, are all doing well in the west. John Grimes, who went into the newspaper business at Cassville, Mo., is now senator of that state. Luther is operating a telephone system in Des Moines, Ia. Taylor is operating a bank at Reading, Ia. Henry Baker, a well known Smithville boy, has just struck a good luck job with the Buttrick Publishing Co., at $25 per month and all of his expenses. He travels all over the state of Wisconsin.

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 9, 1909, p. 2. FRANK STRAIN WINS Knocks Out "Blind Tiger" Charges The first of a series of indictments against Frank Strain, who conducts a drugstore at Harrodsburg, was quashed in circuit court Wednesday on the grounds that as Mr. Strain held druggist license, he would be permitted to keep spirituous liquors on his premises and could not be charged with running a blind tiger. However, there are several other indictments that will probably come up later.

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 9, 1909, p. 2. Mrs. G. W. Oldham returned home Sunday after a two-week visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Bennett, at Lafayette.

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 9, 1909, p. 2. Mrs. A. F. Bennett is visiting her son, J. M. Bennett and family at Lafayette this week.

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 9, 1909, p. 1. Miss Lucy Lucas has returned to her home in Brown County after an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. John Moore.

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 9, 1909, p. 1. Stinesville is going to have a fine new school building. Since the starting of a newspaper at that place, the town has been rapidly pushing to the front.

Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 21, 1914, p. 5. Charles Day, veteran of the Civil War and for man y years a citizen of this county residing on a farm a few miles west of Nashville, died at his home in Bloomington, Indiana, Friday night, May 15, 1914, his death resulting from a complication of diseases. Mr. Day was 72 years old and was well and favorably known in this county. Six years ago he moved to Bloomington. His wife died about two years ago. He was a native of Ohio and enlisted in the 4th Ohio Vol. Infantry serving with gallantry for four years in the war of the rebellion. He was a member of the Christian Church, a man of strong character and honest and conscientious in all things. The surviving children are Mrs. George McDaniel, Mrs. James Pogue and Mrs. John Lanam, and three sons-Lowell, Arthur and Odus. The funeral was held at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Lanam, in Bloomington. The services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Smith. The G. A. R. and Odd Fellows attended in a body. The body was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 9, 1909, p. 1. Clarence Zikes, a fancy manipulator of the slide trombone in our famous cornet band, now has a smiling face to meet him at the door as he returns from work each evening and was wedded in the holy bonds of matrimony last Saturday at the clerk's office in Bloomington to Miss Blanche Sylvester who is a daughter of Foris Sylvester, the well known farmer living two miles west of town. Clarence is a son of Pink Zikes and is a highly respected young man. He has bought the Tom Clark property and will go to housekeeping shortly. Their many friends wish them a long and happy life.

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 9, 1909, p. 1. James Smith has sold his farm and will sell his personal property at public auction the 13th. Mr. Smith will locate somewhere in the southwest. ---------------------------------------------- J. E. Smith will give a public sale of all his personal property on April 13 at his farm 1 ½ miles northwest of Harrodsburg.

Smithville (Monroe County, Indiana) News, April 2, 1909, p. 3. GEORGE THRASHER DEAD The death of George Thrasher is taking away one of our oldest and best citizens. Mr. Thrasher's demise occurred last Saturday about one o'clock after a long illness of kidney trouble. A few months ago he underwent an operation but the shock was too great for him, and he never recovered. Mr. Thrasher was 78 years old and lived where George Hensley now lives the great part of his life. About eight or nine years ago he sold his farm here to E. W. G. Johnson and moved to Clear Creek where he died. He was a brother of Theo. Thrasher of this place and leaves a wife and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The remains were interred at Clear Creek Monday at 2 PM.