Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, August 11, 1908, p. 4. Luther Chambers, who with his family moved to Colorado over a year ago, has returned to Bloomington. He says the dry weather is causing a crop failure in that state.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 11, 1916, p. 3. Mrs. Alta McFarland returned to her home in Anderson today after an extended visit with her daughters, Marie and Lucile, University street, who are attending the university.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 11, 1916, p. 3. Mrs. Ewing Dillman, of French Lick, is visiting her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Henderson, east University street.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 11, 1916, p. 3. DORGAN SQUARE IN BLOOMINGTON Do you know that there is a Dorgan Square in Bloomington? There is and it is on east Eighth street, and is owned by Samuel Saul Dorgan, who is a prominent colored man here. Dorgan bought the property about three years ago and has erected a large stone at the corner bearing the inscription "Dorgan Square." Dorgan bought the dwelling house, which was owned by Dr. Fred E. Batman, on east Kirkwood Avenue and moved it to his new purchase. He built another house on his lot and has the property in excellent condition. Dorgan is a Democrat, a football and baseball fan, and is one of Bloomington's best known colored men.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 11, 1916, p. 3. Mrs. O. S. Kelso returned to her home in Terre Haute today, following a visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Pauley, west Kirkwood Avenue.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 11, 1916, p. 3. Mrs. James Osborne, of Bedford, is visiting her son, Lee Osborne, west First street, and daughter, Mrs. Miller Ray, east Sixth street.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 11, 1916, p. 3. Mrs. Paul Frazier and son, Allen, left today to visit the former's uncle, Hugh L. Frazier, at North Vernon.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 11, 1916, p. Note: an item in the previous day's newspaper identified her as Mildred (Baker) Buskirk, 19 years old, the daughter of Marcus Baker, and survived by her husband, son Alfred Henry, and brothers and sisters Merle, Bonnie, Brooks and Perle Baker, and her father. FUNERAL OF MRS. FRED BUSKIRK The funeral of Mrs. Fred Buskirk, was held at the Church of Christ this afternoon at two o'clock in charge of the Rev. Shrygley and interment took place at Rose Hill Cemetery. The pallbearers were Allen, Nat, Kearney, and Hobart Buskirk, Alex Davis and Ben Smith. Flower girls were Misses Leatta and Leona Bell and Bernice Lanum.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 11, 1916, p. 1. TAPS SOUNDED FOR MOSES ST. CLAIR Moses St. Clair, a veteran of the Civil and Mexican wars, who was 89 years old last August, died at 3:35 this afternoon at his home on south Rogers street, after an illness of several days from a general breakdown. Mr. St. Clair entered the Fifth Indiana Infantry as a private in the Mexican War in 1847, being at that time 20 years old. He served in that struggle more than a year and in the war of the rebellion, enlisted as a member of the 22nd Indiana Infantry, serving four years and three months. In the latter war he was engaged in the battles of Stone River, Gettysburg and Chicamauga [sic] and marched with General Sherman to the sea. He was wounded three times, the initial shot striking his first rib and passing around to his backbone. The second time a bullet struck him on the hand, the third time, his scalp was grazed. For many years Mr. St. Clair was a stone mason in partnership with William Bierly. He put the foundation under many of the older buildings about the square including the Wicks Company structure. He was one of the pioneer members of the G. A. R. The children who with the widow survive, are Mont, Sherman and Edward. Also a half sister, Mrs. Thomas Rush.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 10, 1916, p. 1. Mrs. J. C. Hunter, east Third street, left today for a weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Stewart in Marion.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 10, 1916, p. 1. DEATH OF MRS. MILDRED BUSKIRK Mrs. Mildred Buskirk, nineteen years old, wife of Fred Buskirk, died at the Bloomington Hospital yesterday afternoon about three o'clock after an illness of several months. Mrs. Buskirk is survived by a two month's old baby boy, Alfred Henry, her husband and two sisters and two brothers, Misses Merle and Bonnie Baker, and Brooks and Perle Baker. Also her father, Marcus Baker. The funeral will be held from the Church of Christ tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock in charge of Elder Shrygley and interment will take place at Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Buskirk is employed as taxi driver for the Bright Bros. Livery Company. Mrs. Buskirk's mother died three years ago and she, being the oldest of the five children left, ably took the mothering of her younger sisters and brothers. The untimely death makes the case unusually sad.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 10, 1916, p. 1. Mrs. Mary Hines spent the week with her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Robinson in Martinsville.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 10, 1916, p. 1. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. The law requires all pupils to attend school until 16 years of age unless an employment card has been secured. In some instances private homes, firms and factories are violating the law by employing such pupils. I hereby serve notice that this must cease or prosecution will follow. Attendance Office.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 10, 1916, p. 1. WEEK-END GUESTS. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Kitson, had as their week-end guests at the "Kountry Kabin," Mrs. Kitson's brother, T. G. Disher and wife and also a nephew, Dr. C. C. Campbell and wife and two children, all from Indianapolis. The visitors made the trip via auto.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 10, 1916, p. 1. SINNEX TO PENAL FARM Arthur Sinnex, a young man about town, who was sentenced to the penal farm, several weeks ago on a charge of attacking a 16 year old girl, and who was granted a parole pending future behavior, will now have to serve his sentence as the parole has been revoked. Sinnex has been in trouble again and it was thought best to allow the law to take its course. He formerly was a messenger for the Western Union Telegraph Company.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. C. A. Stevenson, of Frankfort, returned to his home today after spending the week-end with his son, Kenyon, on Kirkwood Avenue.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. PRESIDENT W. L. BRYAN PRESIDED President William Lowe Bryan presided last night at the memorial service held for the late James Whitcomb Riley at the Mural Theatre in Indianapolis. Dr. Bryan returned to the city today.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. DIXIE ROAD NEARING COMPLETION The Dixie Highway in Washington township is completed with the exception of about two miles. The metal has been put on a greater portion of the road and before long the entire stretch will be done. Many local people drove to Martinsville over the Dixie Sunday.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. LAST WEEK OF CIRCUIT COURT This is the last week of the present term of circuit court. The only remaining trial on the state docket is that of the state against Delmar Beatty for burglary. Vito Solomito, who was sentenced to the penal farm for running a blind tiger, is still here and will go to the farm as soon as he harvests his crops. He has several acres of navy beans.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. MOSES ST. CLAIR WEAKER Moses St. Clair, 89 years old and a well known veteran of the Mexican War of 1847 and also the Civil War continues dangerously ill at his home on south Rogers street and is now unable to partake of solid nourishment. His relatives and friends believe the end is near.