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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1913

Page

8

Missouri Roads Drive Global Campaign for Better Highways

Kansas City August 21 thousands of volunteers join Governor Majors army to campaign for improved public highways. The effort aims to raise 1 million dollars and unite farm and market communities with backing from Governor Hodges and the Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs.

Kansas City Missouri Commonwealth United States A&a Banner County Hodges Kannes Major Jefferson City Sun

Bedford Mayor Fields Urged to Return From Vacation

Mitchell Tribune reports residents criticize Bedford Mayor Fields for taking a vacation while local vendors buy most bottled goods in the Stone City. They urge he stay at his post during the hot dog days to oversee trade and public affairs.

Mayor Fields Bedford Stone City Mitchell Tribune

Illness Update From Local Household News

Mrs. Fred Smith, ill with measles at her sister Mrs. Charles Crawford’s home on South H Street, is improving. Mrs. Hurley McElroy of Terre Haute, who has been visiting in Chicago and Laporte, has arrived to spend time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fields on West 7ist Street.

Fred Smith Charles Crawford South H Street Hurley McElroy Terre Haute Chicago L Laporte Howard Fields West 7Ist Street Enquirer I- National

Lemon & Company Move to New K Street Building

FLL. Lemon and Company relocate from the Odd Fellow building at 15th and K to the John Strout property on K street between Uth and 16th streets. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cohee return to Shoals after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Skinner. Nadine Wysinger of New Albany, guest of Henrietta Sohn, has gone home.

FLL Lemon & Company Odd Fellow 15Th and K Street John Strout Uth 16Th Streets Frank Cohee Shoals Theodore Skinner Nadine Wysinger New Albany Henrietta Sohn

Jeffersonville visitors and regional music volunteers noted

Mrs D G Carr and her young son Lee of Jeffersonville visit sister Mrs Morton Duncan in North street for several weeks. Buddy Cook Dutch Thomas and the Bringham boys from Terre Haute went to West Baden to provide music for the Soldiers Reunion. After visiting Mr and Mrs Wilbur Clarke at Bedford Mr and Mrs Campbell Fields return home from Bedford Bloomington Telephone.

D. G. Carr Lee Jeffersonville Morton Duncan North Street Buddy Cook Dutch Thomas Bringham Boys Terre Haute West Baden Wilbur Clarke Bedford Mrs. Campbell Fields Bloomington

Those Swinging Doors Incident at Court House

A Wednesday accident at the Court House involved a group passing through swinging doors. One party failed to clear the door, another released it, and the door struck the first party in the back. A pint bottle of drinking material kept in his pocket shattered, its strong odor filling the building and affecting nearby school teachers on the third floor.

Court House Greencastle Banner

Market Report Flour and Wheat Prices Across Grains

Grain and commodity prices listed for flour patent terms and various grades. Includes minneapolis branda wood wheat and jute products with price ranges, butter, eggs, live poultry, potatoes, and broad wheat futures on export bases.

Minneapolis Branda Minnesota Dakota Jersey Bae

Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets Displayed in Rushed Ledger

Readable lines show cattle prices for steers and cows with varied grades from good to inferior, hogs with weight classes and packer quotes, and grains including wheat corn oats and barley with No. 1 to No. 4 classifications and September December futures across Wisconsin Kansas City and Milwaukee markets. Specific figures include steer prices around 7.50 to 8.50, hogs from 6 to 9 dollars, and wheat at 0.92 to 0.96 per bushel, with corn and oats similarly priced for nearby months.

Chicago Timothy Hecht Milwaukee. Ang Mic Wisconsin

Petition of bankrupt for his discharge in Indiana

The court orders a hearing on Thomas J. Holbert petitioning for bankruptcy discharge. Hearing set for October 2, 1918, in Indianapolis, at nine in the morning, with notice to creditors by mail. The clerk will mail copies of the petition and order to known creditors at their residences.

Indianapolis Albert B. Anderson District of Indiana Albert B Anderson

In the matter of Charles J Murray Indiana district case 3913

Petition read October 2 1913 before the court and all creditors are advised Witness the Hon Albert B. Action dated 1918 notes in record with district court of Indiana and guardian of proceedings metadata.

Notice of Administration in Lawrence County Indiana

Un dersiand appointed by the Circuit Court as Executrix of the will of David G. Douglas deceased of Lawrence County. Estate believed solvent. Sarah C. Douglas Executrix. Brooks and Brooks Attorneys.

Sarah C. Douglas Executrix Brooks & Brooks, Attorneys

Appointment of Administratrix in Indiana Estate

The circuit court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed the designee as Administratrix of the estate of Albert J Derment deceased late of Lawrence County.

Appointment of Ira Turner Estate Administrator in Indiana

Cersigned has been appointed by the State of Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Ira Turner, deceased, in Lawrence County. George L. Atlen serves as Administrator with Robt. L. Melren as Attorney of record.

Sweeney Family Returns From Funeral in City

Mrs. Saul Sweeney and her son accompanied her husband’s body to this city for burial on Tuesday and returned to Indianapolis this morning. John Sweeney, who also attended the funeral, returned to Indianapolis today.

Saul Sweeney Indianapolis John Sweeney

Miss Dorothy Helmas Returns Home After Visit

Miss Dorothy Helmas leaves the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Furst 14th street and returns to New Ulm Minnesota. Philip Furst and Miss Thus welda Furst accompanied her for a visit with relatives.

Dorothy Helmas Carl Furst 14Th Street New Uhm Minnesota Philip Furst Thuswelda Furst

Mr and Mrs Shipp Return From Visit to Parents

Mr and Mrs Raymond Shipp have returned to their Indianapolis home after spending two weeks with Bert and Mrs Shipp on South M Street.

Raymond Shipp Bert Shipp South M_ street Indianapolis

Notice to Non residents In Indiana land dispute quiet title

Indiana jurisdiction case in Lawrence Circuit Court files complaint to quiet title on real estate. Defendants named include David H Campbell Rhoda C Campbell and multiple Campbell heirs and spouses not residents of Indiana. They must appear by September 2 1918 or answer. Court seal dated July 29 1918 in Bedford.

Lawrence County Lawrence George W. Murray David H. Campbell Will H. Talbott Rhoda C. Campbell William C. Campbell Susan Campbell Mary J. Campbell Lizzie Campbell Alvin Campbell Ira Mitchell Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford William R. Jones Chas. R. Gowen Gwen Jones

Lawrence Circuit Court Quiet Title Suit In Bedford

Lawerence County case in the Lawrence Circuit Court seeks to quiet title to real estate. Plaintiffs accuse named defendants nonresidents of Indiana and require appearance by the September term on the dates stated, with answer or demurrer to the complaint. The filing is dated July 17, 1913, with Clerk Elbert J. Stalker sealing.

Joan W. Hudson W. BE. Clark Reuben W. Hudson Charles R. McKnight Frank Mc.Knight Elizabeth Hudson Todd John D. Todd Nancy Carothers William Carothers Elizabeth Louch William Louch Ollie Clendennen Edward Clendennen Lettie Dodd Devi Lawrence Bedford Indiana Elbert J. Stalker

Notice to Contractors for Gravel Roads in Lawrence County Indiana

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 p m Tuesday September 2 1918 for gravel or macadamized road projects Bedford and Brownstown 5565 feet Buddha and Pinhook 3253 feet. Bid bond equal to twice bid. bids to Ezra W Edwards Auditor. Rejection of all bids reserved. Copies of engineer reports available on request.

Board of Commissioners Lawrence County Indiana Bedford and Brownstown Pinhook Ezra W. Edwards

Administrator's sale of personal property in Indiana

Administrator of the estate of George J. Sears, deceased, offers for public auction at the late residence in Indian Creek Township three miles west of Fayetteville, Lawrence County, Indiana. Items include a span of six year old mules, three cows, fourteen hogs, household goods, farming implements, and more. Sale begins at nine o'clock a.m. Terms: cash for sums five dollars or less, credit up to nine months for larger amounts with note bearing 6 percent interest after maturity, with administrator’s approval of surety. Everett Sears, Administrator. Brooks & Brooks, Attorneys.

George J. Sears Indian Creek Township Fayetteville Lawrence County Indiana Everett Sears

Estate of Alfred Guthrie Administrated in Indiana

State of Indiana appoints Administrator for the estate of Alfred Guthrie with Robt N Palmer as attorney of record. The filing names estate executor and assigns legal representation for probate proceedings. The notice identifies jurisdiction and the governing probate authority overseeing the administration.

Administrator's Sale of Personal Property in Guthrie Township

Describes an administrator sale for the estate of Alfred Guthrie in Guthrie Township Lawrence County Indiana. Sale at the deceased's late residence on Friday August 29 1913 begins 9 am daily until all is sold. Items include horses cattle hogs wagons buggies farming implements and household and kitchen furniture with terms five dollars or less cash six months credit on larger sums with note security waiving valuation. No property to be removed until settled. William E McCormick Col Thomas M Kimbriel auctioneer.

Alfred Guthrie Guthrie Township Lawrence County Indiana

Indiana Divorce Case in Lawrence Circuit Court 1913

Hannah Leonard files for divorce against Arlice Leonard in Lawrence County Indiana. Complaint notes Arlice Leonard not resident of Indiana and stakes a court appearance on September 2, 1918 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur. Also lists a separate real estate sale offer of 320 acres via Dr. G W Phipps Caruthersville Missouri.

Arlice Leonard Fred N. Fletcher Indiana Lawrence A. D Bedford Elbert J. Stalker G. W. Phipps Caruthersville Missouri

J P Branaman CJ Show at Hugh Bailey’s Scale Lots

J P Branaman hosts a CJ Show at Hugh Bailey’s Scale Lots in Bed ford on Saturday September 6 at 2 pm. Features colts sired by Canadien 3rd No 86163, foaled 1918. Prizes $1000 first, $500 second, $250 third. public invited to view the fine colts.

J P. Branaman Hugh Bailey Bedford Canadien

Cattle for Experimental Use Seeking Seller in Bedford

Farmers with a carload or more of good feeder cattle ready for sale are asked to notify C. J. Jones in Bedford Indiana. Cattle will be used for experimental purposes.

C. J. Jones Bedford Ind

Quiet Title Action In Indiana Involving W R Jones

Complaint states defendants William R. Jones and Gwen Jones are nonresidents of Indiana. Action to quiet title to real estate filed by plaintiff represented by Chas R. Gowen. Affidavit sworn with date references to September and July 1913-1915.

Estate of John Super Deceased in Lawrence County

John Meno named Administrator for the estate of John Super of Lawrence County. Attorneys Boruff and Boruff to assist in probate matters.

John Meno Boruff

Rainbolt Estate Action Involving De Boruff Attorneys

The estate of Sarah E. Rainbolt is proceeding with legal representation by the firm de Boruff & Boruff Attorneys. The matter centers on probate actions and related filings.

Administrator appointed for Jeanette Armstrong estate

The designee has been named administrator of the estate of Jeanette Armstrong, deceased, of Lawrence County Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. David L. Cobb named Administrator. Brooks and Brooks, Attorneys.

Lawrence County Jeanette Armstrong Indiana David L. Cobb Brooks & Brooks

Administrator appointed for Mary F. Richardson estate

The undersigned has been appointed by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Mary F Richardson deceased late of Lawrence County. Said estate is suppose to be so al.

Circuit Court Lawrence County State of Indiana Albert J. Derment Ira Turner Alfred Guthrie John Super Sarah E. Rainbolt Mary F. Richardson Elmira Cole Jawrence County Elizabeth J. Hall William Foster, Jr Spencer W. Smith Susan F. Cutsinger Mary E. Hardin Fred Bowen Christopher Schmidt Mary Schmidt Minerva Kern

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Market Report New York C.f. F Thomas J. Holbert Bedford Mail Noble C. Butler Charles J. Murray David G. Douglas George L. Atlen Robt. L. Melren State of Indiana Thomas J. Faris Elmer KE. Faris Archie Guthrie Shawswick Township L. S Brooks & Brooks, Attys Robt N. Palmer William E. McCormick Thomas M. Kimbreil Hannah Leonard THE Cincinnati Weekly America’s Greatest Weekly Shoreday Parcel Post Panama Cincinnati Ohio William B. Reeve Sence DR. H. M. Gurnham C. H. Emery Kk Streets Armstrong & Murpey Sterling Drug Store J.W. Trainor Hamer & Smith Godge & Walls Allen W. Richardson W. E. Clark Ford Sadie E. Anderson J. L. Smith Jesse O. Hall W. I. Clark Underwood & Underwood, Attorneys William J. Cutsinger Boruff, Attorneys Wm. H .Smith Underwood & Underwood
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