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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
8
Market report summarizes Minnesota wheat and flour markets, with mentions of spring wheat, jute futures, storage, and price data. References to regional producers, trade actions, and mixed commodity movements across Minnesota and nearby states.
Chicago December 17 cattle and hog market summary shows steady demand with mixed results. Prices listed include native steers around 84.04 per hundredweight and hogs near 6.107.85 total. lambs 7,724.7 with yearlings and other cattle categories noted. western steer activity described as subdued with varied quotes across regions.
Fragmented items list property sales and residents with scattered names. Notable mentions include Logan Fish Norman Station Tedford buying shoes on the corner and Frank Stanvard of Springville visiting. Several personal notes cover Mr and Mrs Clay Beard Bleesington and Woody family near Ar. Woody's illness and Cr Jones receiving California visitors. Spicer Barnes florist notes and a stray remark about persimmons and Indiana brand.
By execution directed by the Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court I will sell at public auction January 12, 1914 at Bedford Court House Door rents and profits for up to seven years of described lands totaling about 1921 acres in Lawrence County Indiana. Sale held with no relief from valuation laws. Property taken as that of Robert Ingle in Hiomer Ingle suit. Sheriff William H. Sitler. Attorney Wok Clark. December 1815.
Postmaster Keach has been asked to locate George Rush who once lived in Lafayette and may reside here now. An uncle in California died, leaving George Rush a share of property. The notice seeks the correct George Rush to claim the inheritance.
On Sunday December 21 at 2 50 p m Pastor Sidney Morton of New York will give a free lecture at the Crystal Theater titled The Desire of All Nations Shall Come. The event is arranged by the Jocal Branch of the International Bible Students Association. Seats are free with no collection.
The administrator of Elizabeth J. Hall's estate announces a public auction of Lot 21 in Jennie Palmer's Addition Bedford Indiana on January 17 1914 at 10 a m The sale is subject to court approval for at least two thirds of appraised value with payment terms including cash one third and balance in two notes bearing 6 percent interest The buyer will assume a $200 mortgage held by Mechanics Building Savings & Loan Association with the sale. Jesse O Hall Administrator W E Clark Attorney
The Lawrence Circuit Court commissioner will sell at public auction on Tuesday January 13 1914 at 10 am the estate of John Mayo deceased at Oolitic Indiana. The property is part of the southeast quarter section 4 township 5 north range west bounded by May street Smith’s Third Addition Limestone Bono Lafayette State Road and the road. Terms require one third cash at sale one third in six months and one third in twelve months secured by notes at 6 percent and mortgage unless bought cash.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court January Term 1914 Thomas W. Hollenbaugh as executor of the Solon Wilcox deceased has filed a final settlement and vouchers. The court will examine the account January 19 1914 at Bedford Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause if any why the account should not be approved. Elbert J. Stalker Clerk. Martin Pearson Martin Attorneys.
Notice from Lawrence County Indiana Circuit Court announces Mary Frances Cook named Executrix of the Francis M. Cook estate now solvent. Attorney F. Marshall Woolery listed. Also notes Thomas Kimbrell's illness and improvement at his N Street home.
The court schedules a hearing on Arthur B. McClellan's petition for discharge in the Indiana bankruptcy district. The hearing is set for January 17, 1914, in Indianapolis, at nine in the morning, with notices to creditors by mail and publication in the Bedford Mail. The judge is Albert B. Anderson.
Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana hears a complaint against James C Denson for abandonment since April 1801 and requests administration of his estate. The hearing is set for January 6 1914 at the Bedford court house with Elbert J Stalker as clerk and Martin Pearson Martin as attorneys for the plaintiffs.
State of Indiana informs the public that the Administrator of the estate of Augusta Benzel, deceased, August Benzel, has filed administration papers. The notice outlines estate proceedings and probate actions under Indiana law and provides details for interested creditors and heirs to respond within regulatory deadlines.
State of Indiana announces administrator will annex the estate of Umes H. McClintock deceased, from Lawrence County. The filing outlines probate steps and legal authority for estate action.
A petition filed in Lawrence County Indiana asks the Board of Commissioners to improve a Shawswick Township road by grading drainage and paving with gravel or stone. The request seeks a ten year bond and specifies a 12 foot paved center with 6 inch sides. Hearing set for January 6, 1914 before the county board.
A long petition by freeholders and voters of Shawswick Township Lawrence County Indiana requests upgrades to multiple roads. It details road segments along Rawlins Mill and Breckenridge Road and connections to Bedford Peerless Pike Old Rawlins Mill Pike and Q Street and O and Second Street in Bedford. It calls for grading draining and macadamizing crushed stone for 12 foot wide paved portions and 18 foot graded roads funded by ten year bonds under Indiana highway laws. The list of signers includes numerous local residents and officials dated November 8 1913.
In the matter of William V. Mason, Bankrupt, No 373 in Bankruptcy District of Indiana. On reading the petition of the bankrupt for his discharge, evidence as stated appears. The district orders December 8, 1913.
Young man with energy and limited capital can buy a 100 acre farm including a 6 room house, orchard, out buildings, farm tools, and 12 acres of wheat. Small down payment with balance due in one two or three years. Address Owner Box 217 Bedford.
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