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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
8
The run of 6500 hogs exceeded requirements with leading local packers buying sparingly. Outside demand was feeble at the start and prices fell to 7.75 to 7.80, while some small buyers paid as high as 7.80 for a few lots. Unfinished light hogs and pigs showed weak demand with discounts from earlier levels as supply caught up.
A dense market ledger shows Indianapolis wholesale prices for fruits vegetables and poultry with figures for Beauty Wine Grapes cabbage cucumbers strawberries and other items. It also lists eggs butter and regional prices from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and Kansas City plus grain and livestock quotes.
Mrs. Frankey B. Wilson sues Charles Richter saloon keeper and the National Surety company for 1600 damages claiming Richter sold liquor to her son William C. Wilson that caused his death. Bond by the surety company.
The estate of the late John H. Hoban of Wildcat township amounted to $196,246.55 and was left to his widow and three children. Inheritance tax on the estate totaled $2,230.79.
In Sullivan Indiana on April 29 bank officials disclosed Edward J King former Dugger State Bank cashier vanished with a shortfall approaching forty five thousand dollars. About ten thousand dollars in cash lay in a traveling bag aboard his car. Officials including state bank examiner Henry Hock and deputy attorney general Arthur Craven began examining Kings accounts while local police note a possible sighting of a man matching Kings description returning toward Terre Haute. The new cashier John W Moore declined the job and stayed with Citizens Trust Co in Sullivan.
STATE EDITORIAL MEETING Bloomington Ind April 29 Bloomington hosts editors and their wives from across the state for the Indiana Newspaper Conference at Indiana University under the department of journalism. Director Piercey said telegrams from Don Seltz and Richard Waldo of New York papers would not attend but their papers were sent. He also sought another prominent newspaper man to replace the eastern guests.
The illness of Judge Frank Ellis in Muncie Indiana halts a bribery case hearing involving Mayor Lunch and other city officials. The judge begged to be excused as his condition worsened and may prevent return this summer. A special judge may be appointed to continue the proceedings.
In Elwood Indiana on April 29 a valuable horse owned by J D Elmore bolted from the stable after a severe toothache and ran three miles before dying at the finish. A veterinarian planned to pull the tooth but the animal died from the exertion.
In Peru Indiana on April 29 Harry Byers of Pipe Creek township while whittling a stick cut his right leg. In a fit of anger he threw the knife over a barn and it descended striking his grandfather O A Rhinenart on the head causing a painful but not serious injury.
Philadelphia reports substantiation that the bargain ending the base ball war is near. Judge K M Landis, who presided over the Federal league suit to dissolve the national commission and organized baseball as a trust, is credited with bringing the settlement.
Charles Tucker of Anderson Indiana was found not guilty by a circuit court jury on a charge of poisoning his horse to collect 100 insurance. The Indiana Live Stock Insurance Company aided the state. Tucker's lawyer A H Vestal accused police of pressuring a confession to secure quick action amid police criticism.
Vincent Loupess, indicted in Kings County for white slavery, leaped from a moving train to escape his captors near Albany and was killed instantly. The April 29 report notes the dramatic escape attempt while being taken to New York City.
Columbus Indiana April 29 reports John Brock sixteen leaped from a high trestle to escape an approaching passenger train and suffered a broken right arm.
Delayed and scattered box scores show Pet. Paccone 17 Boston 4 17 Batsmen and pitchers listed for Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis St. Louis with lines showing runs hits and errors. Batteries include Cheney Adams Standridge Vaughn Bresnahan Lear Benton Schneider Wingo Dooin and others.
Scores show Columbus 5 Cleveland 9 Louisville 3 Indianapolis 2 St Paul 5 Kansas City 4 Minneapolis 4 Milwaukee 9 Chicago 13 Kansas City 1. other games postponed due to wet rounds. Batteries listed include Steen Mitchell Harstad Coombe O'Neil and Wyckoff McAvoy Lapp Johnson Ainsmith James Agnew Davis Mckee.
Colonel Gesticulates with both hands and pounds his knees. Irving accused of misleading witness.
The article recounts Colonel Roosevelt testifying in Syracuse about aligning with the people against perceived corruption. He defends his actions while facing cross examination over campaign fund figures and party Boss Platt. The piece also notes Bedford’s Show opening plans and a strike postponement by New York coffin makers due to low deaths.
Charlies Friel employed by Walter Adams of North Lincoln Avenue was riding near 10th street and the Monon railroad when his bicycle wheel hit a switch rail and he was thrown to the ground. He suffered a badly cut elbow and minor injuries but nothing serious is expected. he remains sore.
Mrs Reed Bridwell is seriously ill at her residence on South H street, sparking concern among neighbors and prompting calls for medical assistance.
The State of Indiana notices nonresidents Herbert Leslie Maulding Amanda Maulding and Jenn Sandlin to appear in the Lawrence Circuit Court at Bedford on the second Monday of September 1915 to answer or demur to a mortgage foreclosure complaint concerning lands in Lawrence and Martin Counties. Failure to appear will lead to trial in their absence.
Henry M. Turley, surviving partner of William Turley & Son, filed final accounting in the Lawrence Circuit Court. The examination and action will occur on April 24, 1915, at Bedford, Indiana, requiring all heirs and creditors to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Fred E. Jackson witnesses the notice.
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 pm May 4 1915 for gravel or macadamized roads in Pleasant Run and Marshall townships. Henderson Creek Norman Station Road length 15766 feet and McFadden School House and Peerless Road length 11470 feet. Bids on each road separately with bond equal to bid. Copies and reports available by request.
Executor announces a public auction of the late David M. Brown’s personal estate in Pleasant Run Township Lawrence County Indiana near Pleasant Run Church on Saturday May 8 1915 at 1000 AM. Household goods farming tools one horse one yearling colt two yearling calves hay straw corn in crib and other small items. Cash for sums five dollars and under. over five dollars credit six months with six percent interest and attorney fees waived with sureties. Marshall Woolery Attorney. Al6bw2
Notice informs Lawrence County Indiana council members to meet in special session at the Auditor's Office on Tuesday May 4 1915 to address an emergency in the county affairs Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Perry Woolery as Executor of the estate of David M. Brown deceased resident of Lawrence County. The estate is declared solvent and notices are issued for administration under Indiana law.
Notice states Indiana Lawrence County court appoints Augustus E. Dickinson administrator of the estate of Jennette Dickinson deceased. Estate believed solvent. Brooks and Brooks, Attorneys.
Circuit court actions in Lawrence County Indiana name Charlotte P Short Administratrix of the Paul Short estate. James B Wilson Attorney represents the case as listed in the administrator proceedings.
The State of Indiana files a complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court against William Fender and unknown heirs of Donica and John Reed. Defendants are required to appear on the first day of the next term, September 1915, in Bedford to answer or demur, or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Clerk Fred E. Jackson records the notice dated March 20, 1915.
Ida Y. Meadows files suit in Lawrence Circuit Court against heirs and executors of Caswell Donica and John Reed deceased alleging nonresidency in Indiana and requiring appearance on the first day of the next term to be held in September 1915. The filing is by attorneys Fred N. Fletcher and James A. Zaring with Clerk Fred E. Jackson.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court April notice is given that August I Benzel as Administrator has filed his final settlement with vouchers for the estate of Augusta Benzel deceased. The exam will occur April 30 1915 and heirs or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Indiana this 5th day of April 1945. [Seal] Fred J Jackson Clerk Pearson Martin Attys.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court William V. Haws as Administrator of the estate of Susan J. Haws deceased gives notice that the May 1915 circuit court session will hear the heirs creditors or legatees on the accounting and vouchers. They must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and the administrator discharged. McHenry Owen attorney.
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