Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 16, 1916, p. 4. Note: A burial is listed in the book Rose Hill Cemetery 1821-1976, published by the Monroe County Genealogical Society, Bloomington, Indiana, 1976, for Norman K. DeFord, born 12 February 1916 and died 14 October 1916. His is the only listing for the DeFord name in this cemetery book. Norman DeFord, 8 months old, died Saturday night of brain fever at the home on west Fourth street. Funeral was held at the house at two o'clock today in charge of the Holy Rollers and interment was at Rose Hill cemetery.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 16, 1916, p. 4. Miss Hallie Stevens has gone to spend her vacation in Salem and Louisville. At present she is visiting relatives in Salem. She is one of the efficient clerks of the Central Indiana Light Office.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 16, 1916, p. 4. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Blossom returned to their home in Martinsville today following a visit with the former's sister, Mrs. F. R. Brown, west of the city.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 16, 1916, p. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Nuckols, of Salem, will spend the week with Mrs. Nuckols' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Pennington, east Seventh street.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 16, 1916, p. 4. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dawson, of Denver, Colo., returned to their home today, after an extended visit with the latter's brothers, H. A. Burton and family south of the city. Mrs. Burton returned with Mr. and Mrs. Dawson and will visit them for several weeks in Denver.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 16, 1916, p. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Drew returned to their home in Tere [sic] Haute today following a visit with the former's aunt, Mrs. G. R. Burlington, north College Avenue.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 16, 1916, p. 4. Note: Consider Neil an alternate spelling for Niel. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gordon left today to visit their niece, Mrs. Niel McQuistion, of Paxton, Ill. They will visit their [sic] for about a month.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 16, 1916, p. 3. OBITUARY John E. Myers was born in Monroe County, Indiana, on July 9, 1844, near the place where he resided during his life time. He departed this life on September 30, 1916, being 72 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was the son of Jacob and Anna Myers being the child of a family of 15 children, eight of this number having preceded him in death. There are seven living as follows: Henry Myers, of Martinsville, George, of Stinesville, David, of Crawfordsville, Eli, of Stinesville, Charles of Mississippi, Lafayette and Sherman of Bloomington. He was married to Miss Susan Elizabeth Jamison on July 16, 1864. To this union four children were born. They are Mrs. Belle Kerr, James Myers, Josephine Tulford and Ralph Myers. Two of this number, James and Josephine preceded him in death. The mother of these children died on June 19, 1890. Mr. Myers was later married to Delila Hoke, on December 26, 1893, who made him a good companion and administered to his every wants during his sickness and worked patiently for his comfort for two long years. There were no children born to this union. He leaves two children and a companion, seven brothers, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He never united with any church but upheld the good cause and contributed liberally to their support. John Myers was a good neighbor, a kind and loving father and husband and a friend to the entire neighborhood and will be greatly missed by all.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 16, 1916, p. 3. John Butcher, enroute from Louisville, Ky., where he taught manual training this summer, to Colorado, to look after his government land claim, stopped off here to visit his mother and brother, Clarence, over Sunday. Mrs. Butcher remained in Florida where she is teaching school.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, September 12, 1938, p. 1. NOTE: In the 1940 Bloomington City Directory, Jesse G. Ray was noted as a resident of 700 South Jordan and president of the Independent Limestone Company. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ray, South Jordan Avenue, are at Cambridge, Mass., where their son, Gordon, will reenter Harvard University.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, September 12, 1938, p. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Orville J. Wilson, Route 5, announce the birth of a daughter, Brenda Elaine, born September 11. This is the second child in the family. Mr. Wilson is a stone sawyer. Mrs. Wilson is the former Ada Catherine Race.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, September 12, 1938, p. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Fielder, 308 East Sixteenth Street, announce the birth of a daughter, Carolyn Maxine. This is the second child in the family. Mrs. Fielder is the former Frances Barger.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, September 12, 1938, p. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Burke, 201 North Adams Street, announce the birth of a son, Freddie (consider Fred a spelling variant) Eugene. This is the second child in the family. Mr. Burke is employed at a local golf course. Mrs. Burke is the former Helen Christine Henderson.
Michael Koryta, "Showers Sale 50 Years Ago Marked the End of an Era," Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald-Times, May 16, 2005, pp. A1+. NOTE: The item below was abstracted by Randi Richardson from an original that was accompanied by two large photographs. The Showers furniture business was established in 1868. It became the largest furniture manufacturer in the world and, through the years, was crucial to the local economy. In May 1955, the company president, Richard Dillon, announced the sale of part of the operation to Storkline Furniture. A day later, the remaining 50 percent of the organization was sold to Nurre Companies, Inc., a mirror manufacturer started by Showers in 1912. Storkline reportedly promised to continue to employ local residents. Instead, layoffs began, and three years later the factory closed. Abandoned for years, much of the factory was subsequently destroyed by fire. The remaining portion has been renovated and is now Bloomington's City Hall.
Michael Koryta, Family Historys Future: Woman Find Inspiration in Her Familys Business History, Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Hoosier Times, April 17 2005, pp. F1+. NOTE: The item below was abstracted by Randi Richardson from an original that was accompanied by four photographs. Maryellen May recently launched a new business, May Videography. She is a 4th-generatiaon entrepreneur in Bloomington. Her grandfather, Doran May, started the Penguin in 1949 and her uncle, Tim May, owns the Chocolate Moose today. Although the article is more about Maryellen than a history of the Chocolate Moose, three of the four pictures are very revealing about the history of the Moose. The earliest photo is that of Mays Café. According to the caption, the café opened in 1933 and was located where the Chocolate Moose now stands. The second picture is that of the Penguin which, according to the caption, started in 1949. With the exception of a few years, the building reportedly has remained in the May family and is currently owned by third generation Tim May and is called the Chocolate Moose. The third picture is that of Doran May working at the Penguin in 1967.
Carrol Krause, "Matthews Mansion Abounds with Tales," Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald-Times, June 5, 2005, pp. E1+. NOTE: The item below was abstracted by Randi Richardson from an original that was accompanied by five photographs. More than 130 years ago, John Matthews built a limestone mansion in Ellettsville. It was designed by French architect Charles Garnier who was introduced to Matthews at the Philadelphia Exposition in 1876. After the mansion left the possession of Matthews it was abandoned for many years and vandalized. Some subsequent owners also damaged the home when they attempted to make it habitable without the knowledge of real preservation. For the last 5 years, it has been lovingly cared for by its new owner, Nancy Jonas.
Laura Lane, "Showing Respect for the Dead," Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald-Times, May 29, 2005, pp. A1+. NOTE: The item below was abstracted by Randi Richardson from an original that was accompanied by one photograph. According to County Cemeteries of Monroe, the Liberty Cemetery is situated across from Methodist Protestant Church on Liberty Hollow Road off of Wampler Road in northwestern Monroe County. The area is very rural and the church congregation small, about 15 or 20 on a good Sunday. The church was established in 1831 and the current church structure is about 170 years old. Many of the past members are buried in the cemetery. While the church struggles to maintain its presence, the cemetery is growing. Recently the church purchased an additional acre for cemetery use.
Laura Lane, "Sacred Ground," Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Herald-Times, May 29, 2005, p. G1+. NOTE: The item below was abstracted by Randi Richardson from an original that was accompanied by three photographs. There are 28 known cemeteries in Clear Creek Township including some on private property such as the Kelly Cemetery and the Bennett/Humphrey burial ground. Lane also makes reference to the Chambers Cemetery, the one just across from the Lake Monroe Dam, and the Mt. Ebal Cemetery. Thelma Jeffries, the township trustee, oversees responsibility for three. It is believed that another seven exist, including the Judah Cemetery, but cannot be found. Four previous cemeteries within the township were dug up and moved when Lake Monroe was built.
No source noted, penciled date of August 9, 1922, from an unidentified scrapbook of clippings titled COLLECTION OF LOCAL MONROE COUNTY OBITS donated to the Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. DEATH FOLLOWS TWINS' ARRIVAL Mrs. Reinbolt, Wife of Well-known Monon Shopman and Spanish-American War Veteran, Dies at Hospital An unusually sad death took place early this afternoon at the City Hospital when Mrs. William Reinbolt, wife of one of the striking shopmen at the Monon yards-died as the result of poisoning following the birth of twin daughters a week ago Saturday. Mrs. Reinbolt had been sick about three months and on July 29th at the hospital became the mother of two baby girls-Mary Elizabeth and Martha Louise. Complications set in and poisoning started, and last night a hemorrhage took place and all efforts this morning failed to avert death. The two babies are healthy infants and are doing nicely. The Reinbolt family lives in the Batman building on North Walnut Street. The father is a veteran of the Spanish-American War and has been employed at the yards until the strike came on. The Reinbolt family moved to Bloomington about two years ago from Illinois. Mr. Reinbolt is an expert machinist and has been in the Federal services twice, the first time during the Spanish-American War and the second time during the World War when he was employed at the Rock Island Arsenal. An autopsy is being held over the body of Mrs. Reinbolt to ascertain the exact cause of death. She was 48 years of age and her first children were the twins born at the hospital a week ago Saturday.
No source noted, penciled date of June 23, 1933, from an unidentified scrapbook of clippings titled COLLECTION OF LOCAL MONROE COUNTY OBITS donated to the Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. THELMA PATE, STUDENT DIES After an illness of three months with an intestinal disorder, Miss Thelma E. Pate, age 15, of near Elwren, passed away at the Bloomington Hospital at 5:10 PM Friday. She is survived by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Pate; six brothers, Ora, age 31, of the Marine Corps at Guam Island, Ira, 29, Marvin, 27, Merle, 25, Lester, 17, and Willis, 10; and one sister, Neva, age 13. Thelma was a member of the Church of Christ at Harmony and was a freshman in the Bloomington High School. The body will lie in state at the Weir Funeral Home until 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the Harmony Church at three o'clock Sunday afternoon in charge of the Rev. William J. Whaley. Maurice and Frances Whaley will have charge of the music. Interment will be in the Knight Ridge Cemetery.