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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
6
A petition by Interstate Public Service Company seeks approval to raise natural gas rates. The filing requests higher charges for residential and commercial customers, pending regulatory evaluation by the public utilities commission.
At the request of Interstate Public Service Company the petition to raise rates in this city is dropped. The Public Service Commission orders the case dismissed without prejudice.
The first suffrage convention for the third district will be held Friday April 18 at the local Republican headquarters in Orie. Mrs Edwards to speak, with Mrs Haehoard Dideeards of Peru presiding. Key speakers include Mrs Gunn Mitchell and Mrs Gwen, with J A Gunn as county chairman. Local league members urged to attend.
Sunday School attendance rose as special music and a church orchestra with a quartet performed. Merred Sears sang The Patha and Dr Wylie preached on Easter spirit tied to the centenary movement. Evening service covered The Law of Retribution with a 7:20 Ladies Aid program and The Law of Spiritual Birth topic.
The Time Department of the Red Cross urges soldiers to visit the Chamber of Commerce above Cosner Clothing Store to complete Bonus Insurance and Compensation blanks before deadline.
Harold Schofield heads a local enlistment claim noting a Lawrence County youth becoming the first to join the armed forces for World War II. The report highlights community pride and the call for other local men to enlist.
Hemis Armstrong and family visited relatives and managed business after attending Pooled Hereford cattle sales at Rumer stock farm Hartford City. The event featured 75 head sold for 67963 dollars led by Prime Fairfax and Polled Arnold notable for weight and price, with Jenkin Bros. buying Prime Fairfax. The report praises Lawrence county live stock progress and promotes local breeders.
A large delegation of 30 church members attended the revival at Shiloh M. F. Church Monday night. Rev. E. A. Fidler of Patricksburg delivered a splendid sermon Tuesday night. The meeting will continue through next Sunday. Miss Mabel Louise Brooks and her guest Miss Mabel Relander visited the Dronk home over the weekend and returned to Bloomington Sunday evening.
In a letter to Mrs. Phil C. Pfenning Dudley R. Gibbs of Battery KF Oh Field Artillery says Gen Pershing awarded the Distinguished Service Cross near Remagen Germany on March 16. Gibbs notes Pershing spoke to the Rainbow division and that Sgt Roy K Murphy of Battery A also received the DSC along with 44 others.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court April Term 1919 notice is given that John Pridemore as Administrator presented final settlement accounts and vouchers for Jesse Burks deceased. The examination and action will be on May 2 1919 at Bedford Indiana. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness John R Andrews Clerk.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Henry M Turley as Administrator de bonis non of the estate of William Turley deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Attorney B Lowe represents the administrator with contact at Al8wee.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed Dennis Blackburn as Administrator of the estate of J Virgil Blackburn deceased of Lawrence County Brooks Brooks attorneys.
Mr and Mrs J M Blackburn and Mr and Mrs Reed Blackburn traveled to Camp Taylor to see Leland Blackburn who has just returned from overseas service.
Notice states a petition signed by more than fifty freeholders seeks a county highway improvement in Lawrence County Indiana. Hearing set May 6 1919 at 10 in the auditor's office to consider form and substance of the petition and to refer to the County Surveyor for specifications.
State of Indiana executor of Amanda Ferguson estate in Lawrence County names Lew Ferguson as executor. Brooks and Brooks, attorneys, listed. Mary Henderson, recently moved from Heltonville, left Friday for her old home place where she plans to live in the future.
The circuit court at Lawrence County has issued notice of administration for the estate of William H. Bryant, deceased, late of Lawrence County. William W. Bryant and Ollie C. Bryant are named administrators. Harald Kelly is the attorney.
Estate of Noeful Brinegar lists Bol-Yent as the decedent’s estate. Lela Brinegar appointed administrator with Robert T. Menien as attorney in charge of the proceedings.
Latee of Indiana, Administrator of the estate of Harley H H Pope, deceased, Emmitt Pope, Administrator. Brooks and Brooks, Attorneys. Allwse
Notice is hereby given that the circuit court of Lawrence County Indiana administers the estate of Elza M Turley deceased Nellie G Fitzgibbon Administratrix Brooks and Brooks Attorneys current.
The will of Amanda Ferguson, deceased, from Lawrence County appoints Fred Freeman as Administrator. Smith McCormick, Attorneys, represents the estate. All details indicate formal probate action and estate administration proceeding.
The administratrix Clara B. Hobbs of the estate of Joel J. Tobbs deceased will sell at public auction on April 22 1919 at 10:00 a.m. on the premises five miles east of Bedford on Leesville Pike the described property including two yearling colts a three year old mare a thirteen year old mare cows calves a buggy harness hay rake cider mill and other farm implements. Cash for sums five dollars and under and credit six months for larger amounts with approved freehold surety.
The State of Indiana Administrator of the estate of Chester C Tucker deceased of Lawrence County appoints R D Tucker as administrator. Aitie.
Mrs W N Matthews returned from Bedford where she attended a luncheon hosted by her daughter and reported in Bloomington World. Mrs A D Pleas, summoned to Somerset Kentucky by the death of her niece Miss Jessamine Cook, has returned home.
Lawrence Circuit Court opens final settlement for Mary McKnight estate. Administrator Eller McKnight presents account and vouchers on April 2. Creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. April 7, 1919. W. E. Clark, Attorney.
Pannie G. Storer executrix files account for Eliza Jane Garwood deceased. The court will hear on April 26, 1919, to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved or the executrix discharged. McHenry Owen, attorney.
In the matter of the estate of Burgess Cox deceased late of Lawrence County John R Sullivan Administrator and Ray R Boruff Attorney file M 28 w3c notice appears for probate administration and appointment of executor authority and deadlines as required by law
Notice that Clara B. Hobbs is appointed administratrix of the estate of Joel L. Hobbs, deceased, late of Lawrence County Indiana, by the Lawrence County Circuit Court. Estate believed solvent. Brooks & Brooks, attorneys. M28 we
In the Lawrence County Indiana circuit court for the April term 1919 the account and vouchers of Joel L Hobbs as administrator of Newton a Plummer deceased are set for examination on April 21 1919. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Administratrix of the estate of Joel L Hobbs deceased requests heirship proofs.
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