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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
6
In Lawrence County Indiana the Ince Circuit Court 1912 monitors a divorce action filed by Peter Conlon against Amanda Conlon. The defendant Amunds Conlon is nonresidential in the state and must appear at the September term or risk default. hearing set at Bedford Court House.
Notice to non residents bounds the 1912 Lawrence Circuit Court case Mary L. Browning v John Beasley et al. Complaint filed to quiet title on real estate. Defendants include unknown heirs and spouses of Beasley Lomax Jones Colglazier Owen Giles and others. Entry orders appearance by second day of September term. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker.
Complaint filed by William Falk against Charles Falk alleging absentee status. Court summons Charles Falk to appear at the September term on the first day, September 2, 1912, at Bedford Indiana to answer or demur for appointment of an administrator if necessary.
In April Term 1912 of Lawrence Circuit Court a complaint against Amelia Johns, a nonresident of Indiana, concerns a real estate contract. The defendant is summoned to appear or demur by September 2, 1912, at the Redford court house, with Martin & Pearson representing the plaintiff.
State of Indiana issues notice of complaint for divorce filed by Phoebe Emma Lampman and Henry M Lampman against Henry M Laropiman not a resident of Indiana. He must appear by Sept 9 1912 at the Garden City Circuit Court or face judgment by default. Clerk Elbert J Stalker certifies.
Delbert I Abbott named Administrator by the Lawrence County Indiana Circuit Court to settle the estate of Oliver P Abbott deceased. The estate is declared solvent. Attorney: Martin and Pearson.
Lawrence County widow and heirs appoints William H. Bivins as administrator of the Elias Wright estate. Martin & Pearson serve as attorneys for the estate proceedings in Lawrence County.
Administrator of the estate of Armada Wright deceased late of Lawrence County Indiana is named William H Jarvins as administrator with Martin and Pearson Attorneys handling the matter.
Emma Snapp is named administratrix of the estate of James M. Snapp, deceased, in Lawrence County Indiana. The filing designates Emma Snapp as administrator of the deceased's estate.
In State of Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1912 Henry J Zollman and William F Brooks versus George Rainey George Benes George Rang Isaac Stewart Michael Fillion Eva Fillion unknown heirs devisees legatees administrators assigns of deceased defendants all nonresidents court issues summons for appearance and answer by September 10 1912 at Bedford court house clerk Elbert J Stalker signs seal of court June 1912
Ladies list includes Gladys Chapman Mrs T G Gipson Mrs Eva Meadows Ellie Overton. Gentlemen list includes Harry Asbell Paul Bryant Ray L Harvey JL Mower Lawrence Conor H Raymond A S Laikley Ova Sipes Jack Wagoner Tilman F Wallace James P White. R E Dale went to Chicago on business. Jack Sears is dangerously ill in Williams. J H Beasley and J T Ditchner of Kokomo were in the city.
Herman C. Zellar of New Albany and Sible Young of Oolitic have a marriage license filed.
The W C T U will meet with Mrs John Harvey on North M Street Friday at 2 o clock. The program includes Franchise Bible Reading by Mrs Robert Mathes Home Protection by Mrs Grace Bridwell and a round table on equal suffrage. A good attendance is desired.
I thank neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of my wife and especially the L O O M and A I U for floral offerings. For sale ensilage cutter 30 feet pipe. Cannon stove 3 today. 13 HP gasoline engine 50. Shafting and pulleys. Daily Mail Office.
Old newspapers sold in 5 cent bundles with a bulk option of six bundles for 25 cents at the mail office.
The Weekly Mail offers a special campaign rate by mail: 25 cents per copy prepaid, valid for delivery to any address until after the election.
The trustee of Shawswick township Lawrence county Indiana outlines proposed expenditures and levies for 1913 at the Advisory Board meeting to be held Sept 3 1912 at 10 a m. Totals include township expenditures 2050 local tuition 14000 special school 4500 road 1050 poor 274.95 with overall tax 91 cents per hundred and net taxable property 2019594. F D Hatfield trustee Bedford August 3 1912.
Mrs James Bell notes purchase of Grace Pearson lot on M street. Mrs W H Holcombe and Mrs Pernell Kern visiting in Indianapolis. Birth announced for son to Mr and Mrs William Lehay on South G street. Lizzie Steele travels to Bedford for a visit. Mill End Sale begins next Thursday at Chicago Branch Store with 216 Shoes at sacrifice as Jacksons Shoes moves to South side of square. Ernest Whittentiack returns from bedside of ailing brother.
Mrs. Clyds- Burton of Mitchell returns home after months with her uncle J. C. Coleman and wife on West 14th street. The item also notes visits by several others including Mrs. Madden and Marjorie of Seymour and Mrs. McDaniel and three children of Lafayette who left for New Albany. Earl Baker recovering from recent Indianapolis operation. Various local visits and minor notices follow.
Theodore Roosevelt nominated by acclamation for president at the National Progressive convention in Chicago. Hiram Johnson of California named vice president as the party adopts a 4000 word platform and reforms in rules and representation. Roosevelt plans to campaign quickly, with stops in Rhode Island Connecticut Pennsylvania Vermont and Minnesota.
Preparations are moving fast in New York and Washington for a naval review in New York Harbor next month. The president and the secretary of the navy will review the fleet from the deck of the battleship Arkansas, newest of the superdreadnoughts.
Mrs Harriet S Whittie of Syracuse collapsed and died at a wedding in a Schenectady Methodist church while attending her friend Harriet Turk's ceremony. Affidavits filed in 8th district.
Aug 8 report states nearly 1,000 typhoid cases in Ottawa due to water contamination, marking the second outbreak in a year. Public health officials urge vigilance as illness spreads across the city.
Fear grips Mormon refugees in El Paso as news arrives that nearly 200 men from Juarez and Dublan colonies are pursued by 230 rebels led by Roque Gomez near the line south of Columbus New Mexico. Refugees continue to arrive from Mexico as diplomatic exchanges discuss mistreatment claims and a possible armistice with the Zapatistas.
A fragment reflects on self righteous critics who claim clear consciences. It suggests such people are in a bad way as their supposed morals fail to function and they deserve isolation in a desert with thick skinned turtles as companions.
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