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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1913
Page
8
Editor W S Bradfute resigns as Bloomington postmaster stating that after six to eight years the spoils belong to the victors and urging replacement by a man sympathetic to the current administration. He cites other business and a clean partisan line as reasons and endorses Oscar Cravens for the job.
Vito Solomito known as head of the Italian colony in Monroe County is convicted of running a blind tiger. He receives a 30 day jail sentence and a $50 fine, with Nick Doloriti also convicted and jailed. The case centers on an American Italian club alleged to be a front for liquor sales. Tony Sholte is acquitted.
Mr and Mrs Albert Guthrie and children of Tunnelton visit Mrs Guthries mother Mrs Josephine Potter on East 17th Street. Mr Guthrie reports losing a fine cow and calf in the flood.
Oscar Johnson of Oolitic was arraigned in circuit court on assault and battery with intent to kill and entered a not guilty plea. The case was set for April 22.
Robert K. Wicker manager of the Bedford Champs is at Terre Haute shaping the Rose Polytechnic baseball squad for the season. Poor weather hindered outdoor workouts and Wicker will coach the Terre Haute school until conditions improve, then open his park. Washington Park will be prepared for the season as he plans to stage high class baseball similar to last year.
The White River at the pumping station dropped two inches today as heavy rains slowed the river's retreat. The rainfall is not expected to trigger another rise, while Salt Creek rose Wednesday night and remains out of its banks.
FE. HLS REWARD for return of a Black White and Tan Setter dog described as heavily marked with black with a black strap around its neck. The dog strayed away Saturday. Contact F. T. Sherwood for the finder’s reward.
Mr Kidd of O street entered Dayton Ohio at relatives request to aid flood sufferers. He carried provisions to relatives who lost all. A telegram warned two children were lost and a baby ill with diphtheria. the children were found and the baby improved before his return home Monday.
Dr John Andrews of Lawrenceport shows improvement after an appendicitis operation at City Hospital. He was critically ill in Washington Ind where flood conditions delayed transport. Though the operation was delayed, doctors now say he has a good chance for full recovery.
Merchant Jamie Monday from Williams traveled to the city on Monday for a business trip.
Public disclosure shows assets and liabilities for a Lawrence County bank with items such as U.S. Bonds 10,000.05, National Bank notes 97 797.50, demand certificates of deposit 50,056, postal savings deposits 05-, and a 1916 sworn statement by cashier W. A. Brown with notary William F. Brooks. Directors listed: Thos J. Brooks, Geo W. Hay, McHenry Owen.
Mt Olive resident Ben F Stapleton appeared in the city Monday with Herschel Baker of Williams and Lawrence Williams. County Recorder Thomas Chatman is ill at his West 19th Street home. The Chicago markets report spring wheat prices and various flour and jute products, butter and eggs, live poultry, and potatoes. New York markets show wheat corn oats barley and related prices with no clear trend.
Announcement from relatives in this city of the birth on March 30 of a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Leach of Philadelphia Mrs Leach is formerly Miss Margaret Reid noted as the first wedding from the class of 1911
Mrs. Carson and her daughter Miss Fannie were called to Terre Haute by Mrs. Hugh McGuire illness after a stroke. They have returned home as Mrs. McGuire shows improvement. Samuel Simpson noted pension award for Emelia Mitchell widow of William Mitchell at twelve dollars monthly. Sherman Jones arrived home after thirteen days marooned in Washington Indiana, where mail was disrupted for eight days.
Public use of the Rawlins bridge resumed after repairs from a recent flood. One end floated free of its foundation and proved hard to reset when it returned. Center repairs were also needed to restore service.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court of Indiana notice is issued to nonresidents to appear and answer the complaint filed by Quincy A. Turnbaugh to quiet title to real estate in Indiana. Defendants named include various Shultz and Hoshaw parties, unknown heirs and spouses. Appearance required by the last Monday in March 1913 or April 21 if omitted.
In Lawrence County Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court February 11 1913 clerk Elbert J Stalker issues notice to nonresident Albert H Bryant that he must appear March 5 1913 or the divorce complaint case 7884 will be heard in his absence at Bedford Court House.
Mrs Charles Speerig is reported to be recovering well after an appendicitis operation at City Hospital. Her progress is rapid and her condition today is described as all that could be hoped for.
Court orders a hearing on Mayer's discharge for May 14, 1913, in Indianapolis Indiana. Known creditors to be notified by mail and given chance to appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Judge Albert B. Anderson presides with clerk Noble C. Butler issuing the seal.
William F Brooks files complaint to quiet title on real estate in Indiana. Nora Brown Nellie C Brown must appear in Lawrence Circuit Court by the 19th judicial day of the March Term 1913, or be defaulted. Witness Elbert J Stalker seals dated February 27, 1913.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Spencer W. Smith as Administrator of the estate of William Foster Jr deceased. The estate is declared to be solvent and Underwood and Underwood are listed as attorneys for the administrator.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court January Term 1913 notice is given that Alice E. Campbell as Administratrix has filed final settlement of the Dru cilla Woolery estate. The examination and action will be held April 2 1913 in Bedford Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker issued January 30 1913.
Market reports show cattle steady to active with prime steers around 8.50 to 8.90 at East Buffalo and 7.50 to 8.20 for native and western steers at Omaha. Hogs range from about 8.80 to 9.70, with lambs at East Buffalo around 9.50 to 9.90 for choice, and sheep and yearlings near 6.25 to 7.70.
J. M. Lawson of Sparkeville Indiana invites orders for Pure Bred Black Langshangs Pure Bred Black Langshangs single Comb Black Minorca and White Rocka eggs and baby chicks.
State of Indiana estate administration for Elmira Cole, late of Lawrence County, declared solvent. Sadie Anderson named as Administratrix. J L Smith, Attorney, handles the case.
State of Indiana administrator of the estate of Minerva Kern deceased late of Lawrence County. Wm. H. Smith.
The estate of Susan F. Cutsinger appoints William J. Cutsinger as administrator. Boruff & Boruff attorneys represent the estate.
Notice states the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed Fred Bowen as administrator of the estate of Mary E Hardin deceased late of Lawrence County. The filing sets forth the court proceeding and the executor's authority under Indiana law.
Timber sale notice seeking standing basswood cottonwood and poplar four inches in diameter or larger. Timber to be cut and removed by contractor. Johnson Smith Excel Storage Co Indianapolis Indiana seeks bids.
For sale at once a roomy house half a mile from the square with a large barn and outbuildings. Inquiries by calling the Mail. George Webster on South 1st Street is improving from a recent illness.
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