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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1915

Page

8

Hog and cattle market report from Indianapolis sales

The Indianapolis market shows receipts of 58500 hogs 1100 cattle 300 calves and 100 sheep versus 7300 hogs 800 cattle 282 calves and 67 sheep a week prior and 4200 hogs 901 cattle 223 calves and 767 sheep a year before. Prices fell 5 to 10 cents on average with hogs topping at 7.90 in free market and many at 7.80 in both markets. Buyers remained steady with local Packers active and few hogs left unsold.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis Fruits and Vegetables and Commodity Prices

Wholesale prices for apples cabbage cucumbers and berries at Indianapolis markets list Rome Beauty apples at 3.50 and 3.25 for Baldwin, cabbage 2 for 3, cucumbers 1.40 per dozen, and strawberries 2.50. Poultry and eggs price quotes from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and others include hens 12c per lb, eggs 19c, butter around 30c, with grain markets showing No 2 red wheat about 1.56 to 1.58 and corn 78c to 79c. Oklahoma

Rome Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Indianapolis

Aged Woman Dies of Burns in Indiens Connersville

In Connersville Indiana Sarah Brumfield 81 died after her clothing caught fire in her room. Her niece heard her screams rushed in and smothered the flames with bed clothing. Brumfield had never married and had been an invalid for years. Walsh Resigns as Terre Haute County Official

Connersville Ind Sarah Brumeld Miss Brumfield

Painting of Old Rawlins Bridge On Exhibition

Voille Neville Armstrong, a Redford boy studying art in Cincinnati, sent his painting The Old Rawlins Bridge to Sterling Drug Store for exhibition in Bedford. The 1852 35 wooden covered bridge sits by Salt Creek valley and is valued at $50. The painting previously appeared at the Indiana Artists Exhibit in Indianapolis.

Voille Neville Armstrong Redford Cincinnati Rawlins Bridge Sterling Drug Store Bedford Lawrence County Salt Creek Armstrong Indiana Indianapolis

Moose Lodge memorial service honors departed members

The Loyal Order of Moose held its second memorial for departed members at the Stone City Opera House with attendance taxed. The Bedford Concert Band led a procession from the Moose home, performing and singing, followed by remarks from Mayor A. J. Fields and Arthur H. Jones on fraternalism and Moose aims.

Loyal Order of Moose Stone City Opera House Moose East Sixteenth Street Bedford Opera House Fred Jewell A. E. Dibifer Robert McWhirter E. B. Crowe Otto Benke L. G. Boyd G. C. Dunlavy A. W. Dierking So Sweeney Harry Hart James Schooley Jesse Johnson Clan Fraser F. Cuccinotti W. Ik. Cannedy A. J. Fields Arthur H. Jones Anderson Moose Order Moose Heart Alma Braden Crossman Otee

Local residents in and around Bartlettsville area visit city on Wednesday

James F. Allen a well known barber of Tunnelton was in the city Wednesday. Welker Wright of Silverville neighborhood and Arle C. Ickerd with daughter Nina spent the day in Williams. Bartlettville farmers W. D. Clark and Fred Hawk were in the city. Carl Fisher, a prominent farmer near Bartlettsville, is reported very ill with pneumonia. Fred McGuire moved his family from Haase property to Schaffer property on East 18th and South H. Charles N. Newton of Princeton Indiana is in the city on steel culverts business. Mrs Perry Woolery expects to return from Detroit with her son John for medical treatment. Lena Fisher, stenographer for Attorney W. E. Clark, will be in Paoli for court work. Charlie Fry, BR and O SW engineer on Bedford branch, back on his regular run after illness. M. A. Burton, county truant officer, ill at home in Mitchell, made a business trip to the city. his first outing in two weeks.

Perry Woolery John Detroit Michigan Charlie Fry Bedford M. A. Burton Mitchell Mr. Burton

Suffering from Blood Poisoning Saved by Family Doctor

David Warnock of West 14th Street developed blood poisoning after a bruise from a shoe. His family physician treated him at home and halted the infection’s progress, likely saving his foot and life.

David Warnock West 14Th Street

Baptism Service for 45 New Members Planned

On May 1 a Regular Baptist church will baptize 45 new members. The ceremony occurs at White River, at the bridge on the Bedford and Mitchell pike road, south of the city.

Regular Baptist Church White River Bedford and Mitchell Pike Road

Local items note injuries and family milestones

John Tinchher, the restaurant man, severed a hand badly while carving fish and was treated by a local physician. John G. Emery, father of Dr. C. H. Emery, has recovered enough from a recent illness to fish for the day. Fred Stipp of Erie, age 89, remains critically ill with pleuropneumonia but shows small improvement. Will Cook returns from the West for his parents golden wedding at their J street home. Erastus Owens of near Needmore meets Rev. W. A. Sanders in town for a few days of church work at Gullett Creek Baptist church.

John Tinchher John G. Emery C. H. Emery Leatherwood Will Cook West Capt Wiliam Cook J. Street Will St. Louis Erastus Owens Needmore W. A. Sanders Mitchell Gullett Creek Baptist Church

Bedford Bride Weds Chicago Minister at La Salle Hotel

The Bedford announce the marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth Stillhomer to Rev. William Langdon Sanders at the La Salle Hotel in Chicago on Thursday April 15. Mrs. Sanders sister is George Be. Lary of West Nineteenth Street, Bedford. The groom is a noted member of the Baptist University in Illinois. They will reside in Bloomington Illinois.

Bedford Elizabeth Stillhomer William Langdon Sanders la Salle Hotel Chicago Sanders George BE. Lary West Nineteenth Street The Baptist University Ilinois Bloomington

Thanks for kindness after bereavement from Cuthan family

Mr and Mrs James H Cuthan express sincere thanks to Father Lannert Rev Leung neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy after the loss of their baby. They also thank for the floral offerings.

Father Lannert Leung James H. Cuthan

Pollard Suffering From Severe Neck Boil

A. G. Pollard of Campbellsburg employed by the Monon on the White River bridge south of the city was treated Tuesday night for a large boil on the back of his neck. The lancing gave some relief but the ailment continues to trouble him.

A. G. Pollard Campbellsburg Monon White River Pollard

Child Missing Bean Prompt Nose Triggers Doctor Call

The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis Coleman was rushed to a physician after she pushed a large shell bean into her nostril Thursday. The doctor extracted the bean and treated the child.

Dennis Coleman

Mare Death After Barn Collapse at Woods Farm

John J. Woods reported the loss of a valuable mare bought for 300 dollars two years ago. The horse worked Saturday and seemed well by night. Sunday morning the barn end was found kicked to splinters and the mare dead, with a belief she died from acute indigestion.

John J. Woods

Social visits fill Bedford week with neighbors and kin

Miss Florence Wever works at Bedford this week as visitors swarm the area. Oolitic’s Miss Madge Winumanus visits aunt Mrs. George Spray, while Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Hobson of Odon tour relatives in the county. Families of Speer, Ray, McHargue, and Hobson share gatherings. U. S. McHargue braces a painful eye injury from a stick incident.

Madge Winumanus Oolitic Mrs. George Spray J. T. Hobson Odon J. D. Hobson George Spray W. C. Gilstrap A. S. McHargue Clara Speer Hazel D. W. Holiman

Tax payment deadline notice from county treasurer

The last day for paying the spring tax installment is Monday May 34d. Issued by Earl G. Short, County Treasurer. 201fd and we

Earl G. Short, Co

Local Transfers and Health Notice From Petersburg Area

Cyril Deckard of Cedar Point transfer to Mary Duncan of Silverville Indiana. Mrs Mary A Black of Petersburg Pike County recently visiting daughter Mollie Luttrell North IL street returned home Saturday. Black reached 86 on February 19 and remains active with good health. Granddaughter Mrs Ethel Black accompanied her home and will visit a few days.

Mary A. Black Petersburg Pike County Mollie Luttrell North IL Street Black Ethel Black

Notice to heirs and creditors in estate of Susan J. Haws

In the Lawrence Circuit Court April Term 1915 William V. Haws administrator with will annexed of Susan J. Haws deceased has filed final settlement and vouchers. The examination will be May 8 1915 in which all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and administrator discharged. McHenry Owen attorney

Susan J. Haws Lawrence Circuit Court William V. Haws Circuit Court McHenry Owen

Public Sale of Personal Property in Pleasant Run Township

Executor Perry Woolery will offer for sale at public auction at the late residence of David M. Brown in Pleasant Run Township Lawrence County Indiana on Saturday May 8 1915. Items include household goods farming implements one horse one yearling colt two yearling calves baled hay baled straw corn in crib and other small articles. Sale starts 1000 AM with cash for sums five dollars or less and six month credit for larger amounts with notes and six percent interest.

David M. Brown Pleasant Run Township Heltonville Pleasant Run Church Lawrence County State of Indiana

Notice to Contractors for Gravel Roads in Lawrence County Indiana

Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for gravel or macadamized road construction in Pleasant Run and Marshall townships. Two roads listed with total lengths 15766 and 11470 feet. Bids due May 4 1915, with bond equal to bid amount.

Board of Commissioners Lawrence County Indiana Pleasant Run Township Henderson Creek Norman Station Marshall Township McFadden Peerless Fura W. Ld Board of Commisioners

Notice to heirs and creditors in Turley firm accounting

Henry M. Turley, surviving partner of William Turley & Son, has filed final settlement accounts in Lawrence Circuit Court. A hearing is set for April 24, 1915, at Bedford, Indiana. Heirs and creditors must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Fred E. Jackson issues the notice.

William Turley & Son Lawrence Circuit Court Henry M. Turley Lawrence Circuit Bedford Indiana Fred E. Jackson

Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Cook Estate

Notice is given that Mary Frances Cook as Administratrix has filed final settlement for the estate of Francis M. Cook, deceased. The Circuit Court at Bedford Indiana will examine the account on April 24, 1915. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Fred E. Jackson, Clerk. Seal.

Francis M. Cook Lawrence Circuit Court Mary Frances Cook Lawrence Bedford Indiana Fred E. Jackson August F. Benzel Augusta Benzel Pearson & Martin, Attys

Notice of Administration in Indiana Estate

A notice states Perry Woolery has been appointed Executor by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana for the estate of David M Brown deceased late of Lawrence County The estate is expected to be solvent and the executor will oversee administration proceedings.

Circuit Court Lawrence County State of Indiana David M. Brown Lawrence Circuit Court Jeanette Dickinson Augustus E. Dickinson Paul Short

Appointment of Administrator for Dickinson Estate in Lawrence

Notice from Lawrence County Indiana announces Augustus E. Dickinson as administrator of the estate of Jeanette Dickinson, deceased. The court deems the estate solvent and Brooks & Brooks serves as attorneys for the administrator.

Estate of Paul Short Administrator Named Indiana

State of Indiana appoints James B. Wilson as attorney for the administrator of the estate of Paul Short, deceased, located in Lawrence County.

Illness of Mildred Ridge Reported by Parents

Mildred, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ridge, is reported very ill. The notice notes concern for the child and seeks family support or medical attention without further details.

Mildred Martin Ridge

Notice to non residents in Lawrence County Indiana

Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1915. William T. Meadows v William Fender et al. Nonresidents must appear at Bedford court on the first day of the next term, September 2, 1915, to answer the complaint or risk default. Clerk Fred E. Jackson seals the document. M26w4

Lawrence County Lawrence William T. Meadows William Fender Fred N. Fletcher James A. Zaring William‘ Fender Donica John Reed Indiana Bedford L. S.J Fred E. Jackson Torneys Caswell Donseca L. S

Meadows vs Fender et al Complaint Notice Indiana

Lawrence Circuit Court records show Ida Meadows files complaint No. 8658 against William Fender and unknown heirs of Caswell Donseca and John Reed. An affidavit asserts nonresidency of defendants in Indiana. court term set at Bedford Indiana with clerk Fred E. Jackson signing.

Estate of Augusta Benzel Deceased Hearing Notice

Lawrence Circuit Court announces April 380th day of 1915 as the date to hear the estate of Augusta Benzel. August F. Benzel as Administrator must appear with heirs creditors or legatees to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Pearson and Martin, Attys. Indiana.

Notice of final settlement in estate of Amos W. Scoggan

Robert L. Scoggan as executor has filed vouchers for final settlement in the Amos W. Scoggan estate. The Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana will examine the account on April 24 1916. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Lawrence Circuit Court. April 8 1915. [Seal] Fred E Jackson Clerk.

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Kansas City Toledo Sterling Drug Fine Services Tyre Atterback Gilgal Tyre Utterbaex Paeummonia Westeira Street James F. Allen Tunnelton City Arle C. Ickerd Nina Williams W. D. Clark Fred Hawk Bartlettville Carl Fisher Bartlettsville Fred McGuire Tuesday Haase East 18Th Street Schaffer South H Street Charles N. Newton Princeton Lena Fisher Paoli Fred Stipp Erie Stipp OSE Artie Holiman Florence Wever Frank Weddel Fannie and Children Josie Sawyer Ora Speer Stephen Ramsey Near Heltonville D. L. Ray Trevin Mrs. James Kindred Itis Speer Alpha Joe Barrett Near Clearspring Sarah McHargue Plainville U. S. McHargue Little Ruby Ernest Speer Dennison William Speer Lorena Raviden C. H.raviden Cyril Deckard Cedar Point Mary Duncan Silverville Marshall Woolery Ndiana Ezra W. Edwards Brooks & Brooks, Attys James B. Wilson Ida Y. Meadows Wiliam F Ender, Et al Amos W. Scoggan Robert L. Scoggan Fred £. Jackson 15Th K Streets
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