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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
9
Indianapolis markets show 7,000 hogs 800 cattle 300 calves 100 sheep this week vs 7,621 hogs 659 cattle 227 calves 471 sheep a week earlier and 4,811 hogs 1,000 cattle 475 calves 471 sheep last year. Hog top reached 7.55 with most at 7.40 to 7.50. late trains added volume as demand stayed steady, then prices eased about five cents closing near opening levels.
The bulletin lists wholesale prices from Indianapolis for fruits vegetables and poultry. Items include apples, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, strawberries, tomatoes and potatoes with per unit or case costs, plus country shipper buying prices for hens, Leghorns, spring chickens, ducks, geese, roosters, capons, turkeys, and eggs. Also posted are Indianapolis cash grain and wagon market rates for wheat corn oats hay and related commodities across multiple regional exchanges.
Special report notes late results increase dry momentum. Seven towns that were wet have become dry, reshaping state standings as campaigns report stronger support for prohibition.
German airships raided New Castle and nearby towns on the English coast causing alarm though officials say casualties were few and damage slight. In the Carpathians Russian forces reclaimed heights near the Fast Beskids, while Western Front fighting continued with French gains and German counterattacks.
Bedford Indiana reports Cal vin Sherwin a chemist and Indiana University graduate who married Miss Nickless was imprisoned by the German government while studying in Berlin as World War broke out. He was trying to leave for the United States when authorities detained him.
two year old daughter of Bernard Hecker city editor of the Evansville Nemokrat was attacked by a pet bulldog while playing on the floor. dog sank teeth in her cheeks and was beaten off by the mother in a desperate struggle. facial injuries were cauterized and she will receive Pasteur treatment.
In Lafayette Indiana on April 15 a group of boys thought they found a dead dog in the Wa bash river but discovered it was the head of Charlie Davis who had disappeared ten days earlier. Davis was a carpenter and reportedly mentally unsound.
Terre Haute Ind April 15 John Shea a brother of the sheriff was chosen by the board of county commissioners to succeed Dennis Shea as sheriff Maurice Walsh and John J Joyce backed the move with Frank Tintehison likely to oppose The appointment is said to be supported by Henry Cullen and William Altekruse to aid Mrs Vainnos Shea and her daughter during Dennis Shea s term in Leavenworth
The Official Gazette announces a new wartime finance plan in which treasury bills may be issued without limit. England may offer bills daily for three six or nine months at a fixed rate set by the treasury. Bankers say the plan stabilizes markets and provides resources for an extended period, reducing the need for another war loan soon.
Three representatives of State Fire Marshal W. E. Longley and twenty five insurance men, leaders of the Indiana State Fire Prevention Association, arrive in Hammond to start building inspections. Their reports will be made public at a forthcoming banquet. Included is President C. D. Lasher of the Indianapolis state association.
Mrs. Clar ence Ilariow age twenty two a bride of three months was found dead in her Sullivan Indiana kitchen by her husband a farmer when he returned from work Death was due to an acute attack of congestion of the stomach Coroner J H Neff ruled the cause of death
Melbourne authorities reject several proposals for mail service changes noted on April 15. The report highlights objections to proposed routes and schedules, affecting postal operations and regional delivery timelines.
Fifteen killed and twenty injured as a Detroit street car collides with freight cars pushed by a switch engine on the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad. Inexperienced motorman blamed as car runs onto tracks and wreckage crowds the street. Damaged storefronts and widespread injuries reported. coroners and undertakers called.
Washington reports show clash between the Riggs National Bank and Controller Williams and Secretary McAdoo heating up for court action starting Friday. Banks nationwide watch as issue centers on the controller’s powers under the law and possible criminal proceedings against Riggs officers.
Albert Simons eighty one years old committed suicide by hanging at his Richmond Indiana residence after years of rheumatism and growing despondency. His wife found his body after he failed to return from the barn.
Ray Lynn of West 15th Street suffers a severe injury to the right thumb and fingers while helping his brother‑in‑law Will Scoggan with timber barking at Pitts Excelsior Mill on West 10th Street. A local physician treated the wound, causing substantial pain. Also noted are updates on Eljah Blijah McGinnis and family selling a Los Angeles home at 1864 East 40th Street, and Perry Madden family moving from Seymour with Madden joining the street car company and son Vinson McGinnis taking a job with Wells Fargo Express.
No.3 Southbound fast mail train arrived one hour ten minutes late this morning due to heavy trains and trouble with setting up heavy grades.
Executor Perry Woolery announces a public auction of the David M. Brown estate at the late residence in Pleasant Run Township Lawrence County Indiana on Saturday May 8 1915 at 10:00 AM. Items include household goods farming implements one horse one yearling colt two yearling calves hay straw corn in crib and other small articles. Cash for five dollars or less. over five dollars credit six months with note and six percent interest.
Notice of Appointment stating Augustus E. Dickinson is appointed administrator of the estate of Jeanette Dickinson, deceased, Lawrence County, Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. Brooks & Brooks, Attorneys.
Circuit court of Lawrence County Indiana I administer the estate of Paul Short deceased late of Lawrence County The estate is supposed to be solvent James TR Wilson Attorney for the administrator filed this notice for creditors and interested parties to present claims by a set deadline.
Dersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of James C. George deceased late of Lawrence County. Seid estate is believed to be solvent. Ira J. George Administrator.
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Indiana invites sealed bids by 1 pm May 4 1915 for gravel and macadamized road construction in Pleasant Run Township Henderson Creek Norman Station Road 15766 feet and Marshall Township McFadden School House Peerless Road 11470 feet. Bids on each road separately with bond double bid amount. Mail to Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court April Term 1915 Mary C Fields administratrix of Winepark Fields deceased has filed final account and vouchers for examination April 12 1915 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship. Brooks Brooks Attorneys.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court April Term 1915 Henry M Turley surviving partner of William Turley & Son presented his final account and vouchers. The examination will occur April 24 1915 in Bedford Indiana. Heirs and creditors must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Fred Jackson seals the notice. Adw3
Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana schedules final settlement for the estate of Francis M. Cook. Administratrix Mary Frances Cook filed account and vouchers and will seek approval on April 24 1915. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause if any. Clerk Fred B Jackson seals the notice.
State of Indiana appoints Perry Woolery as executor of the estate of David M. Brown, deceased, located in Lawrence County. Legal filing outlines duties and authority for administration.
The State of Indiana against Lawrence County appears in the Lawrence Circuit Court Sept ember Term 1915. William T. Meadows files complaint No 8657 through attorneys Fletcher and Zaring asserting defendants William Fender and unknown heirs of Donica and John Reed are nonresidents and must appear at the next term beginning September 2 1915 at Bedford Court House to answer the complaint failing which the case will be heard in their absence.
In Lawrence Circuit Court the plaintiff, represented by attorneys Fletcher and Zaring, files a complaint against heirs and executors of Caswell Donica and John Reed deceased not residing in Indiana. The court will hear the case at Bedford Indiana, with the seal affixed by Clerk Fred E. Jackson on March 20th 1915.
Notice to heirs creditors and legatees that August F. Benzel as administrator has filed his account in the Lawrence Circuit Court. The account will be examined on April 30 1915, and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Indiana this 5th day of April 1915. {Seal} Fred E. Jackson Clerk. Pearson and Martin Attorneys.
Robert L. Scoggan as executor has filed vouchers in final settlement of Amons W. Scoggan deceased. The circuit court at Bedford Indiana will examine the account on a set date and heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause in writing why the account should not be approved. Dated April 8 1915. Clerk Fred E. Jackson seals the notice.
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