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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
8
The markets opened with unusually large supply and weak outside demand. Hog prices fell about 25 cents with liberal buyers amid inconsistent bids. Most good hogs sold 6.40 to 6.60 with top of 6.70 while pigs traded around 5.25 in the pits.
Wholesale prices from Indianapolis and other markets list apples cranberries grapes peppers greens onions potatoes and more with varied per unit costs. Poultry eggs butter and grain prices are also reported along with live stock values and a court divorce ruling in Lawrence County Alabama context.
Clifford Judah pleaded guilty in police court Tuesday afternoon to intoxication and was fined $2 plus costs. A loitering charge against Judah was held up indefinitely. The Justice and circuit court docket includes divorce actions and gaming cases with various outcomes and ongoing proceedings. Samuel Doman and others visited locally. Mary Ray travels from Pendleton to visit her daughter in this region.
Grand holiday merchandise displayed across two sale floors featuring Ladies Coney Goat Lynx Jap Mink Tiger and Mink sets in black brown natural and velvet finishes. Prices range from 98 cents to 25 dollars with children's fur sets and skating sets up to 3 dollars.
An advertising page touts a wide array of women and children clothing including lingerie waists at 1.00, tan and blue coats from 3.49 to 5.00, raincoats for children and ladies, kimonas in silk and crepe de chine, and various silk waists priced up to 5.00 with many discounted items and values noted. It showcases Silk Lingerie and related garments with bold pricing.
Closeout sale lists Silk Petticoats in colors and fabrics including Chiffon Taffeta at 2.98 dollars and 3.49 for Flowered Dresden variants. Metaline, Jersey top, Latine, outing Flannel and knit styles priced from 50 to 98 cents. Numerous shades available.
Silk crepe de chine corset covers priced at 50c and 98c. Envelope chemise in nainsook 50c and 98c, silk crepe de chine versions at 1.50 1.98 and 2.98. Hand embroidered gowns 98c. Ladies gloves priced from 25c to 1.50, including silk lined cashmere wool knit caps, kid gloves, cape top driving gloves and children's gloves.
Advertises dresser scarfs and table runners at 25, 50 cents and one dollar. Includes laundry bags and new pillow tops with prices in same range.
Advertises bath robes and robe blankets made from Beacon Blankets with cords tassels and frogs. Prices listed as $1.98 for Beacon Blankets and $2.98 for bath robes in Ladies or Gents sizes. Also promoting auto robes and related accessories at similar values.
An old advertisement promotes Christmas hosiery with pricing for gents silk socks at 25c 50c and ladies items at 25c 50c and 1.00 all in various colors.
Fancy Goods Persian Ivory Picture Frames Sewing Sets Fancy Garters Boudoir Caps Sewing Boxes For Children See These Goods And Prices Be fore You Buy At High Price Stores.
Bargain handkerchiefs advertised with prices from 1c to 50c. Men's initial handkerchiefs at 10c 15c and 25c. Ladies 5c and 10c lines promoted as value leaders.
Local store advertises holiday bags priced at 1.00 for 27 by 54 inch velvet bags and 1.49 for 27 by 54 inch ax minister bags, highlighting affordable seasonal supplies.
Complete line of Plaid Silk at 1.00 a yard. Fancy Waistings offered at 25, 35, and 50 cents per yard. 40 inch Silk Crepe de Chine available in all colors at 98 cents per yard, valued at 1.50.
A small grass fire near the Cosner cottage on L Street near Tenth sparked tar paper on a chicken house. The fire department formed a bucket brigade and quickly extinguished the flames with a few buckets of water. Damage totaled only a few dollars.
In Gublivan Indiana Dr John T Parker a serum druggist pleaded guilty to one count of illegal liquor sale and was fined fifty dollars. He agreed to sell his drug store and quit the business within ten days and was barred from drug sales for two years. Other charges were continued. Also noted is Mary Elizabeth Sykes ill with bowel trouble.
State of Indiana Lawrence County in the Lawrence Circuit Court January Term 1916 George Rariden sues Lucy A. Rariden for divorce the defendant not resident of Indiana. She must appear by February 12 1916 or answer demur otherwise default will be entered. Clerk Fred E. Jackson seal. Brooks and Brooks attorneys.
A unnamed woman narrowly escaped death when a train on the B and O S W line braked to avoid her near a street curve east of the crossing. Engineer Charlie Fry spotted her, applied emergency brakes, and the tender brushed her as she crossed toward I Street. Justice Whit Speer of Heltonville was in the city Monday. Dr J W Ellison and C M Dobbins were in Heltonville on business. Benjamin Wray of Norman Station visited his daughter Mrs Oscar Ping on South Street.
In Lawrence County Indiana the Lawrence Circuit Court issues a notice to non residents. Maggie L Jackson vs William Jackson Complaint 8906. He must appear January 1916 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Fred E Jackson signs the notice with seal dated December 4 1915.
Lawrence County Indiana offers ten thousand dollars of Spice Valley Township Gravel Road Bonds. Twenty bonds of five hundred dollars each mature May 15 and November 16 with semiannual interest of 4 1 4 percent. Bonds dated December 16 1915 issued to fund road construction petitioned by Robert Williams et al. Bids due December 7 1915 at 2 PM. Treasurer Earl G. Short reserves right to reject all bids.
In the District Court of Indiana the bankruptcy of Gerty Michael of Mitchell is announced. The first meeting of creditors will be held December 20, 1915 at Smith and Roach law office Bedford Indiana at one o clock in the afternoon. Albert Rabb referee in bankruptcy Indianapolis Indiana.
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 p m on Tuesday January 4 1916 for gravel or macadam roads. Projects include Lawrenceport and Mitchell Road in Bono Township Bedford and Fairfax Road in Pleasant Run Township Denniston School House Road in Guthrie Township plus an Engineer Viewers Report reference. Bid accompanies by read twice amount. send to Auditor Ezra W Edwards.
Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1915. Thomas C Underwood administrator W W A filed final settlement of the estate of James H McClintock deceased. The court will examine the account on January 24 1916. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Fred E Jackson dated December 7 1915.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Clara Ray Administratrix of the estate of Curtis E Ray deceased. The estate is believed solvent. R N Palmer attorney represents the administratrix.
Late administrator shows final settlement of Fannie Allen estate filed with the circuit court. The examination and action set for January 24, 1916 require all heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Clerk Fred E. Jackson issues the seal.
Sealed proposals for supplies for various county offices due by ten A M Friday December 17 1915. Bids must follow specifications on file in the County Auditor's office and be accompanied by a bond. Bids by classes. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Ezra W Edwards County Auditor.
By decree of Lawrence Circuit Court James Josephine Davis sues Addie Garrett Brooks and others. A public sale is set for December 11 1915 at the Court House door to satisfy $516.52 plus costs with rents and profits for up to seven years and possibly the fee simple title if needed. William H Sitler 19th Sheriff. $7.50.
No 4184 District of Indiana William A Pace doing business as Bedford Electric Service Company Bedford Indiana adjudicated bankrupt November 19 1915 first meeting of creditors December 20 1915 at one oclock afternoon at Smith Roach law office Bedford Indiana creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business December 7 1915 Albert Rabb Referee in Bankruptcy Indianapolis Indiana
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