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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
8
August license fees reflect proration for five months left in the calendar year. The secretary of state notes motorists pay only the five month portion now, with full-year licenses due for renewal January 1.
Dilly Rogers, a well known Money fireman, died Friday at his Paoli home after a six week illness from quick consumption. He was found ill after eating canned goods during a lunch stop at Roachdale eight weeks ago. Survived by a widow and two children. He had worked on the Monon line for years.
The New Chicago Branch announces the great sale with bargains gathered in New York last week. The Store that sleeps with one eye open invites shoppers to the bargain feast, promising room to display goods this season.
Beginning August first six clerks from the Monon auditor’s office in Chicago begin checking passenger trains. They board at any point on the road to review passenger tickets and conductor cash fare receipts. One man checked the Bedford and Bloomfield branch on a Wednesday. duration of the program is unknown.
Harry Crane pleaded guilty before Mayor John G. Harris and was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail for operating a blind tiger. He stated he had already served sixty days in Bedford jail for bootlegging.
Wheat prices showed firmer but inactive trading with No 1 northern spring No 2 red and No 2 hard quoted in New York as demand remains steady. Butter creamery extras and firsts hold at values around 18 to 25 cents while live poultry and jute products show mixed regional movements.
Market roundups show cattle prices across cities with steers good to choice at Chicago and Buffalo. Hogs in Chicago mixed with light hogs active, heavy hogs difficult. sheep and lambs steady to fair. at Omaha moderate ranges for steers cows calves and pigs noted.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets Friday at 2 30 PM in the annex of the First Methodist Church. The program features devotionals songs including As Suffrages Marches On and papers and leaflets on Prohibition and woman suffrage.
The administrator of Alfred Guthrie's estate in Guthrie Township Lawrence County Indiana offers personal property for sale at public outcry at the deceased's late residence on Friday August 29 1913. Sale starts 9 am and continues daily until all is sold with cash on five dollars or less and six months credit on larger sums with noted security. Attorney fees apply. William E. McCormick administrator and Col Thomas M. Kimbrell auctioneer.
Describes a public auction by the administrator of the estate of George J. Sears at the deceased’s late residence in Indian Creek Township near Fayetteville Indiana. Items include a span of six year old males three cows fourteen head of horses household goods farming implements and other property. Payment terms specify cash on five dollars or less and credit up to nine months for larger sums with interest. Everett Sears administrator. Brooks and Brooks attorneys.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed John Meno as Administrator of the estate of John Super deceased. The estate is declared solvent. Boruff and Boruff Attorneys represent the administrator.
Notice of probate for the estate of Alfred Guthrie, deceased in Lawrence County. Attorney N. Palmer listed to represent the estate in probate proceedings.
The funeral for Otto Chaney, drowned in the river last Sunday night and recovered yesterday morning, was held this morning from his home at 20 Fourteenth Street. The body was laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery. New Albany Tribune.
Miss Cora Newland entertained a group of young people at her south of the city residence with a six o'clock dinner Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. Kate Mulky and her son Francis of Oklahoma City, Lenora Newland of Mitchell, Bruce Newland, Margaret and Laura Mason, Eugene Newland, Frances Dodd, and Mark Hackett of New Albany.
The Lawrence Circuit Court announces a nonresident notice in a 1913 action to quiet title in Lawrence County Indiana. Defendants listed must appear by September 6 1918 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur or risk default. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker signs and seals the notice.
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Indiana invites sealed bids by 1 p m Tuesday September 2 1918 for gravel roads in Shanswick Township Bedford and Brownstown 5565 feet Buddha and Pinhook 3253 feet. Bids must include bond twice the bid amount. References to Engineer and Viewers Reports available on request. Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1913. George W. Murray sues David H. Campbell et al to quiet title on real estate. Defendants listed include Rhoda Campbell and many Campbell heirs who are nonresidents of Indiana. They must appear September 2 next term or default. Judge briefs seal at Bedford.
Board of Turnpike Directors of Lawrence County Indiana will receive sealed bids until 1 PM Monday August 11 1913 for the improvement of the Tunnelton Hill on the Bedford and Tunnelton Road near Tunnelton. Plans profiles and specifications are on file in the Auditor's office. Bidders must file bond with bid for twice the bid amount. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Joel L Hobbs David S Cox Walter A Jones Board of Turnpike Directors. wilt
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners will on Tuesday August 5 1913 until 1 pm receive sealed bids for the sale of the Salt Creek Bridge washed away during the flood. The bridge lies on Salt Creek bank on James Meadows farm about a mile below its former location. Bidders must deposit a certified check for the full bid amount. The board may reject any or all bids.
Priscilla Carr states that her husband George Carr is not authorized to act as her business agent and that any contract or debt made by him will not be recognized orBinding upon her. Dated July 28, 1913.
Lawrence County Indiana treasurer invites sealed bids for sale of 2900 dollar Gris Road Bonds dated August 15 1913 at 4 percent interest. Bids due by 2 pm August 1 1918. Kept right to reject any or all bids. Earl G Short treasurer Lawrence County.
Mrs Clyde McKnight and her young daughter of Bedford have been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs H H Kibler, for several days in Paoli.
Sheriff William H Sitler to sell by auction rents and profits from Lot No. 3 in Rieck Bin Shhaefer's Addition Bedford Indiana to satisfy a decree in the case Clarence Davis v Rainey. Sale set August 16 191a between 10am and 4pm at the Bedford courthouse. If rents insufficient, fee simple of the real estate offered at same time and place to cover decree interest and costs. Dated July 24 145.
Hannah Leonard files a complaint for divorce against Arlice Leonard in Lawrence Circuit Court. The defendant is not a resident of Indiana and must appear by September to answer the complaint. notice dated April 29, 1913, in Bedford. Also an advertisement offers sale of up to 320 acres from Dr. G W Phipps of Caruthersville Missouri.
Plaintiff by Chas R Gowen moves to quiet title in real estate for defendants William R Jones and Gwen Jones who are alleged not residents of Indiana. Filing cites Complaint No 8058 with affidavit in support dated September 1913 and July 1913, with seal.
Circuwlt Court of Lawrence County initiates proceedings for the estate of Sarah E Rainbolt deceased of Lawrence County with Borus and Horulf as attorneys.
Notice of appointment states David L. Cobb named administrator of the Jeanette Armstrong estate in Lawrence County Indiana. The estate is described as believed to be solvent. Brooks & Brooks listed as attorneys for the administrator.
The undersigned is appointed by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Mary I F Richardson deceased of Lawrence County. The estate is to be settled. Allen W Richardson and W E Clark Attorneys handle the matter.
State of Indiana administrator of the estate of Imira Cole seeks court action in Lawrence County. Sadie E. Anderson is involved with J J Smith as attorney. Administrative proceedings outline duties and fate of the estate.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County notes the estate of Elizabeth J Hall, deceased, is expected to be solvent. Jesse C. Hall and W. EL Clark are listed as attorneys.
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