Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Kerr and Mrs. Harry Nutter, of Martinsville, returned to their home today after spending the week-end with Mr. Kerr's nephew, G. W. Kerr, north Rogers street.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howe returned to their home in Shelbyville today after visiting the latter's brother, George Steffy, and sister, Mrs. Fred Miskell.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. Miss Goldie Lemon returned to her home in Elwren today after spending the week end with her brother, John Lemon, west Third street.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. Joe Farley returned to his home in Solsberry today after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Farley, north Grant street.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. Mrs. Edward Wenrich, of Gosport, left today after a short stay with her brother, Henry Wenrich, south Walnut street.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. Mrs. J. H. Mahan and daughter, Ida, have returned to their home in Chicago after visiting Mrs. G. A. Barbour and attending the wedding of Miss Helen Barbour.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. G. C. Rhorer returned to his home in Lewis, Kansas today after attending his father, Levi Rhorer, who is seriously ill at his home north of the city.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. Mrs. L. D. Rogers left today to spend the week with her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Crafton at Roachdale.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. John Sentney is down from Indianapolis on a brief visit with home folks.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. O. E. Weller and family, of Pekin, are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. C. A. Martin, east Third street.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. DIPTHERIA CLOSES SCHOOL Because of the presence of a case of diphtheria at Stinesville, the schools of the town have been closed indefinitely by Supt. W. V. Payne. Stanley Hazel, 10 years old, has the disease and Mrs. Glenn Easton is recovering from it. By closing the schools it is hoped to prevent the epidemic.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. Note: Consider Bledsoe or Bledsow as an alternate for Bledsaw. DEATH OF MRS. MARY SPAULDING Mrs. Mary Spaulding, 68 years old and wife of Albert Spaulding, died last night at her home on west Third street. She is survived by her husband and a number of children. The funeral will be held at the house at ten o'clock tomorrow in charge of the Rev. Joseph Campbell and interment will take place at Rose Hill cemetery. Pallbearers: John Scully, Walter Stout, William Jenkins, Sherman Adkins, Nick Walter, Isaac Bledsaw.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. HOSPITAL NOTES. Dr. Lafayette Paige, of Indianapolis, who is a throat specialist, is in the city and performed operations for the removal of tonsils, on the following: Anna, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stogsdill, west Fourth street. Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Coyle, north Lincoln street. Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kerr, east Second street. John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Barnhill, north Walnut street. Mrs. Joseph Dowling, south Rogers street and Newell Dodds, east Seventh street. Mrs. Fred Buskirk, who has been in the hospital for some time, has the fever.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 6, 1916, p. 1. Mrs. L. V. Buskirk is visiting her daughter, Martha, who is a student at Tudor Hall, Indianapolis.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 6, 1916, p. 1. MRS. STANFORD THRASHER DEAD Mrs. Stanford Thrasher, age 61 years, died at the home of her son, Ira Hull, near Whitehall yesterday afternoon, at one o'clock of the complications of stomach trouble. Mrs. Thrasher has only been sick about a week. She is survived by Ira Hull, a son by her first marriage, and William, Ernest & Eugene Thrasher, and Mrs. Jessie Tarkington, of this county and Mrs. John Sparks of near Chicago. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 at the Richland church in charge of the Rev. Neal and interment will take place at the same cemetery.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. Note: Consider Sargent as an alternate spelling for Sergeant. DEATH OF JOHN R. JONES John R. Jones, 80 years old, a former resident of London, Ky., died last night at the home of his son-in-law, Alex Sergeant, south Madison street. He is survived by seven children. The body will be taken tomorrow morning to London, Ky., for interment.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 7, 1916, p. 1. DEATH OF R. R. REEVES Rufus R. Reeves, a well known resident of this county, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. B. Burke, east of the city this morning after a lingering illness with dialation [sic] of the heart. Mr. Reeves formerly owned a farm in Salt Creek township and also had interests in Garrett, Ill., his former home. He had been ill for four or five months. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but the body will be sent to Garrett for funeral services and interment. Mr. Reeves had traveled a great deal during his life and had many friends.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 6, 1916, p. 1. L. M. Waynick is visiting his parents in Marengo, Ky.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 7, 1916, p. 1. DEATH OF SAMUEL WHITMER Friends in this city will be grieved to learn of the death of Samuel Whitmer, of Wollcottville, one of the best known farmers of Allen County. Mr. Whitmer is the brother of Mrs. Jennie Phillips, who with her two daughters were former residents of this city. Mr. Whitmer, has visited this city on several occasions. The cause of his death was not stated but it is presumed that it was due to typhoid as he had been suffering from that malady, some time previous to his demise.

Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Evening World, October 9, 1916, p. 1. BODY TAKEN TO ILLINOIS The body of Rufus Reeves, who died Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Burke, east of the city, was taken at midnight last night to Garrett, Ill., for interment, accompanied by Mrs. Burke, the sister of the deceased. Mr. Reeves was a single man and owned a fine farm in Illinois. His sister is his only surviving relative.