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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
8
A court heard that a candidate for judge admitted taking money from gamblers as a loan while the defense collapsed after witnesses failed to appear. The trial saw politics and law intersect as prosecutors pressed connections to Redman’s firm and the Red Institute amid jury deliberations.
Paving terms: Provingmeyer Trading files a damage suit in the U S district court seeking 50190 to recover insurance on part of the cargo of the German steamer Santa Catherine seized by the cruiser Glasenow and later destroyed by fire. The claim names Paul II Gucht Marine Insurance Company and cites flour and resin from Sciuta Catherine sent to South American ports after July 17, 1914. The Glasenow ordered the steamer Rin Pie Jeneire. October PL the boat was destroyed by fire near Brazil.
Fragmentary text references a police chief action and a person named Anvi in an unclear setting. The readable parts hint at a personnel matter or disciplinary review but lack concrete actions, dates, or locations to form a full, factual card.
April 1 report describes a widening Carpathian battle line as Allied forces press to drive Germans from foothills. Observers note large German and Austro-Hungarian forces, shifting lines near Ondava and Lake Dusia while coordinating with Balkan fronts and Russian actions.
The trial of Walter Seward for the murder of Chal mers Cashdaler in Hendricks county begins today. The indictment alleges premeditated murder as Seward and Miss McClarmick were driving when a shot ended the chain of events. The defense has pleaded insanity. Additionally, Mrs Homer Lonefellow, wife of the prosecuting attorney, was attacked on a country road but survived the incident.
The Bedford Weekly Mail reports a detailed April forecast with several storm periods. Expect rain hail and thunder from early April with snow possible in northern areas followed by clearing weather. Moon positions and planetary aspects are noted as influencing storm timing. Ownership and circulation details are listed for the April 1915 issue.
Washington officials said the U S government will not object to horses connected with a circus despite a ban on cuu chewing animals. The Ringling Bros requested official rights for livestock transport amid the foot and mouth disease issue.
Notice to heirs and creditors that Mary Frances Cook as Administratrix has filed final settlement for the estate of Francis M. Cook deceased. Circuit Court at Bedford Indiana will hear April 24, 1914 to examine the account and vouchers and require appearance to show cause why the settlement should be approved.
Notice declares a stockholders meeting for the New Salem Savings and Loan Association to be held at its Bedford office on Monday April 5, 1915 at 7 30 o clock p m for the election of directors and other business as may come before the meeting. Sherman L Keach secretary takes the role of secretary.
Notice declares the administration of the estate of Paul Short late of Lawrence County Indiana deceased. The administrator appointed by the court is unknown and the estate is to be settled according to law.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed an executor for the estate of David A L Brown, deceased. The estate proceedings in Lawrence County proceed under Indiana law.
Notice states that James C. George deceased of Lawrence County Indiana has an administrator appointed for his estate. The administrator Faith George is named, and the estate is believed solvent. The filing indicates county and state provenance with a formal appointment notice.
Notice to non residents of Indiana Lawrence County. The Lawrence Circuit Court Sept ember Term convenes to hear complaint by Pred Fietetier against William Fender and unknown heirs or executors of Caswell Daniel and John Reed. Defendants must appear or plead by the first day of term, or judgment by default will be entered. Dated March. Clerk Fred E ikesn.
In Lawrence County Indiana the Lawrence Circuit Court issues notice in the Tha Yo Meadows v Fender et al case. Defendants are warned to appear at the next term starting September 2 in Bedford to answer the complaint or risk default. Clerk Fred E. Jackson signs the notice.
April term of court requires heirs creditors and legatees to appear on the 12th day of April to show cause why the final settlement of the estate of Wiehard Fields deceased will not be approved. Heirs must prove their relationship at the stated time and place. Brooks & Brooks attorneys.
Notice to bond buyers announces sale of issued Shawshwick Township Lawrence County Indiana bonds. Twenty bonds at 170.00 dollars each total 3400.00 payable May 15 and Nov 13 with semi annual interest at 6 per cent. Funds to construct roads per petition by W E Hendricks and A. Dated March 8 1915. Treasurer reserves right to reject bids.
Notice is given that a petition has been filed in Lawrence County Indiana requesting the Board of Commissioners to grade drain and pave gravel roads in Shawswick Township. The plan includes three segments with concrete paving eighteen feet wide and bonds proposed for funding. hearing set for April 6 1915. A long list of signers includes many residents and voters of the township.
Lawrence Circuit Court in Indiana issues notice to Ezekiel Dayton Matilda Dayton and unknown heirs and executors of Dayton to appear and answer or demur to a complaint by May 25 1914 at Bedford court. Clerk Fred E Jackson certifies March 6 1915.
Notice to bidders from the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Indiana calls for sealed proposals by 1 p.m. on Monday April 5 1915 for county poor asylum supplies quarter ending June 20 1915. Bids by class. Requisition on file in the Auditor's Office. Board may reject any or all bids. Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
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