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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
6
Chicago market notes show wheat and corn activity with May positions at various figures and oats and flour prices listed. Poultry, potatoes, and cattle items appear with price ranges and regional mentions. overall tone reflects a busy trading day with mixed directions in grains and meats.
A crowded report lists members of the G A R Post 247 Tedford and local group meetings, dues reminders, and announcements. The column records residents visiting or returning home, and notes on several families and local events including births and travels in November and December.
In Shelbyville Indiana on December 2 Dr William Craig sits in a small courtroom before a farmer jury as Ephraim Inman for the Indianapolis Council of Women outlines the state's case. He argues circumstances connect Craig to Dr Helene Knabe's murder and to potential marriage plans with another woman, citing alleged late night window peeping and prior failed engagements.
The Supreme Court issues include Illinois child labor law validity, Indiana state constitutional-formation limits, federal taxation on mining firms, book trust pricing, New York bank stock taxation, and interstate commerce issues. Notable decisions affirm seizing under customs, compulsory railroad accounting, and Kentucky rate legality with upheld lighterage practices on the Mississippi and related rail actions.
Two cases are set for next Monday including David Torphy charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Mayor Albert. Fields may go over and the prosecutor may request a special venire when the case is called.
Attorney Claude Malott, operated on at the city hospital Monday morning, shows improvement with attending Dr. Gardner optimistic about his condition. A bouquet from the Elks, of which he is a prominent member, cheers him today. Bloomington Telephone.
Reports list births in Bedford and nearby towns including Marshall Glen to Mr and Mrs George Hatfield. Other items note visits, a DePauw Law student, Thanksgiving trips, a 106 acre farm rental request near Bedford, a newborn Curtis Franklin Jackson, and residents visiting relatives.
Notice by the trustee for the owners that lands known as Hartman near Bedford Indiana will be sold at public auction at the south door of the court house on December 27 1913 at 1 30 p m. The property includes parts of the northeast quarter section 15 town 5 north range 1 west and adjoining 90 acres. Terms: one fifth cash at sale one third in six months and one third in twelve months with notes secured by mortgage at 6 percent. Abstract available on demand from Martin Pearson Martin Attorneys. William R. Martin Trustee.
H McDermid of near Mt Olive visited the city Wednesday on business. Mrs Frances Hon, who sold her property here, left Wednesday for Indianapolis to visit relatives then proceed to Los Angeles to make her future home.
Address line instructs readers to renew before the expiration date to avoid service interruption. It lists reduced rates: One Year $1.00, Six Months 50c, Three Months 25c, One Month 10c, Single Copy 3c, and Weekly options.
Judge Grimm in the circuit court ordered four members of the waiters union jailed for nonpayment of fines after a prolonged strike against downtown hotels and restaurants in St Louis.
Indiana notice in Lawrence County court states Mary M. Messick and others sue James C. Denson for administration of absent defendant’s estate after he disappeared in April and remains missing for over twelve years. Hearing set at Bedford court on January 26, 1914 with clerk Elbert J. Stalker sealing the record. Attorneys Martin, Pearson & Martin represent plaintiffs.
dersiand appointed by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana Executrix of the will of David G Douglas deceased late of Lawrence County Estate is supposed to be solvent. Sarah C Douglas Executrix Brooks Brooks Attorneys.
Dersigned appointed by the State of Indiana as Administrator of the estate of James A Demint deceased late of Lawrence County.
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