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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for one year within and outside the county. Advertising rates include legal, display, and insertions with per square charges and display blocks. Also notes on free word allotments, local rate structure, and home delivery details.
The piece traces Portland cement’s rise from 1875 start to a national leader, surpassing many minerals. It notes 46,400,000 barrels imported last year and outlines cement’s wide use from piles and posts to bridges and dams, with monolithic twelve‑story structures possible when reinforced with steel.
Hayden Bridwell who suffered paralysis and could not recover died Tuesday at his Avoca home. A Lawrence county pioneer and father of J. B. Bridwell Bloomington B. H. Bridwell Oositlc and Herschel Bridwell Avoca all noted local business men. Funeral Thursday at 10 from Avoca Baptist church with Rev C F West and Elder Quincy Short officiating. interment Green Hill cemetery.
Miss Mayme Aikman of Washington sustained a serious skating accident at Peoples Rink. Her back was wrenched and internal injuries from a fall were reported by physicians, who say she will be bedridden for months.
Joige Duncan and Attorney Batman return from a ten day southern tour visiting Monroe Louisiana and rural areas. They describe crops late but good overall conditions with developing economy and warm weather around 100 degrees yet ice present. Mrs Richard Fisher and baby of Lafayette visit Mrs Mary A Baker in Bloomington.
Four Monroe county citizens face charges for allegedly aiding a whitecapping incident in Brown County weeks earlier. Sheriff Cox and Calumbus officials secured warrants, traced suspects from Blooming ton to Smithville, with affidavits naming a farmer west of Smithville and others near Kirksville and South Park. Gov Hanly appointed special attorneys to prosecute.
Mayor Stipp urges Bedford residents to gather hoe and broom and clear yards alleys and streets. He cites Ordinance No. 17 requiring removal of filth and vegetation with penalties for noncompliance. Health officers promote a cleaner town and better public health.
The Romonia Oolitic Stone Company of Owen county Indiana sues Vandalia Railroad for charging minimum carload weights of 40 000 pounds and not weighing shipments. It alleges overcharges for unweighed loads and seeks ICC orders to bill by actual weight. A second suit against Monon Railroad at Stinesville Monroe county cites a 30 000 pound minimum and requests similar relief.
Advertisements in the Indianapolis Star reveal W G Lemon of Rivervale as an heir to the Baron Springer estate in Delaware valued at 80 000 000. Lexington lawyers retainer Capt C C Calhoun to lead Kentucky heirs, meetings planned, and records to be turned over to prove heirship and recover possession of lands once leased from the estate. Heirs listed include Mrs Mary Myers and several others in Indiana and Kentucky.
Mary Day and Albert Denniston plan to wed on Wednesday August 7 at the Day home East 16th street. Day teaches in city schools and Denniston leaves Bedford National Bank for Seattle. Guests gathered Monday night as Tri Kappa announced the event and a luncheon followed. Other notes mention local residency and visitors.
John Paul a local politicking figure was fined five dollars for spitting tobacco on Miss May Kern's dress. Kern was accused of assault and battery by Paul but Deputy Prosecutor Harris declined to prosecute. Justice Iseminger acquitted Kern after witnesses testified.
Pearl Higgins through attorney John H Underwood files for divorce and damages from John Higgins alleging fraud in their marriage formed March 26 1907, Higgins deserts with their three month old child on June 24 1907, seeks 1090 dollars and proper relief. The piece also lists local social notes on births visits and licenses.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Dalton were thrown from a buggy near a White River bridge after their horse bolted from a runaway. He suffered a severe cut over the right eye and injuries to his arm and shoulder while she, already convalescent, fainted and sustained back and side injuries. The pair had attended the funeral of George C. Patterson at Bass Cemetery earlier that day.
Dan McGill of Sixth and K streets pleaded guilty in Mayor Stipp's court to letting chickens run at large. He was fined 50 cents with costs totaling 5.00 dollars. The complaint was filed by neighbor Cloud Richards. McGill said he would remove the fowls today.
Homer Hellenburg sues Bedford Buff Stone Company for $10,000 after a metal wedge struck his eye while he was a derrick man smoothing stone edges on April 27. The eye was removed and he seeks damages. Vance and Martin represent the plaintiff.
Notice records the 21 and older male population by township in Lawrence County Indiana awaiting public inspection. The document shows totals for Flinn Pleasant Run Perry Indian Creek Spice Valley Monroe Bono Marshall Guthrie and Shawswick townships, dated July 31 1907, signed by Walter G Owens. It also lists weekly letter notices for July 27 1907 and adds names of women and men reading as advertised letters.
The Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court appoints William E. Clark as administrator of the estate of Martha A. Green, deceased, late of Lawrence County Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent. Dated 1907.
Notice is given that Charlotte E Taylor applies to the Lawrence Circuit Court to change her name to Charlotte E Long. The petition will be presented at the first day of the November term. Attorneys for petitioner are Alexander and Harris.
State of Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1907 notice to Henry Hellmund nonresident. Anna F Hellmund files complaint for divorce and affidavit seeks appearance on 20th day of next term to answer or demur. Bedford July 10 1907 Clerk Boone Leonard seal.
Complaint No 6121 states Delbert Owen is not a resident of Indiana. Actions seek attachment and garnishment to collect plaintiff's demand. Defendant must appear September 1, 1907, in the circuit court at Bedford Indiana or default will be entered. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice.
The trustee proposes the yearly expenditures and tax levies for Flinn Township Lawrence County at the advisory board meeting on September 3 1907. It lists township expenditures and taxes 10 cents per hundred dollars local tuition 40 cents special school tax 18 cents poor expenditures 1 cent total expenditures 1997 total tax 694 cents. Taxables include net property 2266880, 121 polls. H O Allen trustee. Dated July 30 1907.
The State of Indiana case 6105 in Lawrence County seeks to quiet title to real estate. Plaintiffs accuse nonresidents Joseph Kurtsman and heirs or assigns, with attorney James A. Zaring, and clerk Boone Leonard notes they must appear July 16 at Bedford for the Lawrence Circuit Court or default.
Eye number eggs and hens offered by N Malott Box M Tunnelton Ind. Prices range from 1.00 to 1.50 per item with 30 eggs record counts reported 105 eggs in cold months. Birds scored up to 94 and 95 points as part of the sale circular.
The sheriff will auction rents and profits from a parcel in Lawrence County Indiana on August 17 1907 at the Bedford court house south door to satisfy a decree of thirty seven dollars eighty six cents with interest and costs. If needed the fee simple of the described property may be sold to cover the decree costs without valuation laws. THOMAS W BOX Sheriff and Fred N Fletcher Prosecuting Attorney.
The State of Indiana sues Isaac Sipes. A sale is set at Bedford court house on a 5 acre tract in Lawrence County to satisfy a decree of 91.62 plus costs. The sale runs 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the north east corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter, township 6 north range 1 east. Fred N. Fletcher is prosecuting attorney.
Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana demands 34 dollars 89 cents with interest and costs. The east half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 24 in township 6 north range 1 east totaling five acres to be offered at public sale at the south door of the courthouse. Proceeds to pay the decree interest and costs with fee simple title to the real estate offered if needed. Fred N. Fletcher Prosecuting Attorney.
The State of Indiana through Circuit Court of Lawrence County offers the rents and profits of a parcel in Lawrence County for a term not exceeding seven years at public auction. The sale includes the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter section six township six north range two east containing 40 acres and the west half of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter section five township six north range two east containing 19.40 acres. The sale proceeds to satisfy 138.59 dollars plus interest costs with the fee simple of the real estate as needed. Fred N. Fletcher Prosecuting Atty. $10. The high bid at the south door of the courthouse in Hedford will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Plaintiffs through Martin & Martin file complaint to quiet title on real estate in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana. Defendants and unknown heirs and executors of Crawford, Cooper, Johnson, Litton and Dilley are not residents of Indiana. case set for next term beginning September first at Bedford courthouse.
In Lawrence Circuit Court Elizabeth Young files for divorce from Jeremiah M. Young noting he is not a resident of Indiana. The case, Complaint No. 6100, sets the next term starting September 1907 at Bedford. Filed July 16, 1907 by attorney Frank M. Vance.
Lawrence county Indiana invites sealed proposals by 1 p m August 17 1907 for gravel or macadamized road work including part of the Hestonville and Bartlettsville road total length 8217 feet Bid bonds double the bid amount required and bids to Walter G Owens Auditor Bedford Indiana Right to reject any bid reserved Copies of engineer and viewers reports available to bidders Attest Walter G Owens Auditor July 16 1907 Anselm Wood Mavity James M Sowder Commissioners
S S Howard as administrator of Enoch Lee deceased and John W Lee file petition in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana against Jesse Alb corn a nonresident to sell real estate in Lawrence County Indiana The defendant is ordered to appear and answer or demur on the first day of September 1907 at the Bedford Court House The Clerk Boone Leonard signs the record with attorney J H Underwood on July 11 1907.
In Bedford Indiana Shanswick township Lawrence county a male applicant over 21 will apply to the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at the next term starting August 1907 for a license to sell spiritous vinious and malt liquors in less than five gallons with on premises consumption for one year The described front room of a one story brick building on J street known as Stoessel's barber shop owned by George Stoessel includes specific lot measurements and location The applicant seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco at the same place Signed David Torphy.
The State of Indiana file a suit in Lawrence County to quiet title to real estate. Defendants include Elizabeth Kern Alvin Kern John Reed George Reed Francis Reed and many others all nonresidents. They must appear by Sept 1 1907 or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Clerk Boone Leonard signs July 2 1907.
Complaint filed in Ince Circuit Court May Term by Brooks & Brooks for Charles Ebert against Violinia Sig and Vic Hats Seig not residents of Indiana. Court in Bedford set for first Monday September 1907 to hear if defendants fail to answer or demur. Seal of Clerk Boone Leonard.
In Lawrence County Indiana the Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1907 requires John Hert to appear on the first day of September 1907 at Bedford Courthouse to answer or demur to the complaint filed by G W Jones Lumber Company. The plaintiff, through C W Nichol and J J M LaFollette, submits the complaint and affidavit. missing appearance will lead to trial in his absence.
In Lawrence Circuit Court May Term Carrie Parrott sues John G Parrott and unknown heirs of both spouses. Complaint and affidavit filed by H P Pearson attorney state defendants not residents of Indiana and must appear on first Monday in September 1907 at Bedford Court House. Clerk Boone Leonard seals the proceeding.
Elijah D. Embrer, a male resident of Shanswick township Lawrence county Indiana, seeks a one year license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a room on the lower front of a two story brick building owned by Mrs. Mary E. Snyder on Sixteenth street. He will appear before the Lawrence county Board of County Commissioners at the August 1907 term.
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