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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
8
Hog receipts in Indianapolis reach 7500 with 650 cattle 200 calves and 100 sheep, while week ago showed 6825 hogs 692 cattle 77 calves and 96 sheep and last year 8196 hogs 273 cattle 153 calves 108 sheep. Demand from outside sources weaker, meat prices steady with most hogs at 6.50 to 6.70 and a few top hogs at 6.75. pigs strong at 6.25.
A compact listing from Indianapolis wholesale markets reports fruit and vegetable prices by item, with figures for apples, cranberries, peppers, spinach, beans, cabbage, celery, cauliflower, carrots, onions, lettuce, cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, and nuts. It also covers poultry, eggs, butter, various regional markets, grain prices, wagon market rates, and live stock figures by wire, reflecting conditions in Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, and Kansas City.
Fire in the Indiana Statehouse caused damage estimated in the thousands and threatened valuable records but was extinguished before reaching storage areas. John W. Ripley, 48, fractured his right arm and sustained bruises fighting the blaze after a 15 foot fall. he is at the city hospital. Defective wiring is blamed.
Fire damaged the Colfax elevator owned by local farmers, with about five thousand dollars in losses. A general alarm summoned workers from homes. initial reports suggested a second arson attempt to destroy the safe, the building set ablaze to hide traces of the crime.
Dispatch from Budapest notes the Official Gazette publishes an order fixing rations for rye flour and related provisions. Authorities set limits on supply distribution and prices as reported in the city newsroom.
Fire in Ladoga Indiana destroyed four buildings on December 30 causing an estimated loss near 75000 dollars. The blaze started from an overheated stove in the basement of the Bischof department store occupying two floors of a brick building owned by the Masonic lodge and Mrs. C B Sherritts of Indianapolis. Losses included 58000 on the lodge building and 3000 for the Ladoga Canning Company office, 7000 for T G Carroll harness shop and 6560 for the Sherritts residence. Mrs. David Shannon reported flames from basement windows.
Henry Davey and William Graham pleaded guilty to bringing stolen property into Greene county Indiana. They admitted involvement in the Vandalia Coal Company paymaster robbery at JatTas on October 9, with losses exceeding 8500 dollars. They received one to fourteen years at Jeffersonville state reformatory, fined 10 dollars each, and disfranchised for three years. Efforts to recover the money continue without success.
Terre Haute Indiana December 30 Harry Johnson aged sixty eight died at the titan hospital after an auto driven by Ray Mull of Detroit now visiting his parents here caused the crash Mull is under arrest on involuntary manslaughter charges He is held on bail The month has now seen three auto fatalities in the city Samuel Anderson a musician and Joseph Daugherty son of city council member were the other two victims.
The county home at Dogolia for the Beacon Light mission run by the county Children's Aid Society burned. Matron John Stark evacuated all thirty three children without injury as fire protection was lacking. Help from Bradford neighbors aided the rescue and placement of the children. In Pittsburg Kansas Rosa Rosco, 55, died after slipping into a well during the blizzard. body recovered by her two sons after a lengthy search.
Market quotations list cattle steers heifers cows calves and pulls with prices in Indianapolis on December 30 and Chicago on December 30. Hogs oats and sheep prices are provided for heavy sows light hogs and good to choice sheep with ranges and averages. The figures show bid and asking prices across categories for traders and buyers.
The forecast warns of multiple storm periods in January with blizzards in the north and rain in the south, cold spells, and rapid temperature swings. It advises stocking food and fuel for people and livestock and notes a cheerful yet cautionary tone about the coming month.
F Emery Dobbins returns from the south and will make this city his future home. He has accepted a position with the Zollman Shoe store.
In the January term of the Lawrence Circuit Court 1916 William A Rariden versus Susan I Guthrie et al parties non residents of Indiana are named. The complaint seeks to quiet title to a described real estate tract in Lawrence County including a railway right of way excepted from the parcel.
In Lawrence County Indiana the estates of James M. Davis and Fannie Allen are set for final account review on January 24 1916. Administrators Gipson and Allen urge heirs creditors and legatees to appear make proof of heirship and show cause why accounts should not be approved. Clerk Fred E Jackson signs.
The State of Indiana Lawrence County. Homer Jackson files complaint No 8475 in Lawrence Circuit Court. Defendants Emily Selby John Selby and unknown heirs are nonresidents. They are required to appear at the next term on the fourth Monday of January 1916 at Bedford to answer or demur.
State of Indiana Lawrence County notices a non resident defendant in the George Su Rariden versus Lacey A. Rariden divorce case must appear by February 5 1916 or answer the complaint. Court seal and attorneys Brooks & Brooks filed December 9 1915.
Notice to non residents for Maggie L. Jackson vs William Jackson in Lawrence County Indiana. Complaint filed by attorney Chas R Gowen with an affidavit stating William Jackson is not a resident. He must appear at the January term beginning the fourth Monday in January at Bedford Court House to answer.
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 p m January 4 1916 for construction of three gravel road projects in Pleasant Run Shawswick and Guthrie Townships with total lengths 4445 feet 3796 feet and 4055 2565 feet as described in the Engineer and Sewers Report Copies available on request Bids must include a ten percent bond and be addressed to Ezra W Edwards Auditor of Lawrence County Indiana
Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana orders heirs creditors and legatees to attend January 24 1916 final settlement exam of the estate of James H McClintock deceased presented by administrator Thomas C Underwood W W A It requires appearance to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved witness Clerk Fred E Jackson seal of court dated December 1915
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Clara Ray as Administratrix of the estate of Curtis IE Ray deceased late of Lawrence County The estate is alleged solvent R N Palmer Attorney D1Owse
Spice Valley Township trustees invite sealed bids January 13 1916 at 2 PM for plumbing heating and ventilating system and a fire escape in a Williams schoolhouse. Bids must include material labor and apparatus per plans on file. Certified funds required with each bid: 100 dollars for most items, 25 dollars for the fire escape.
Walter H. Armstrong files complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana. Defendant Clara Armstrong is alleged not to be a resident of Indiana and is ordered to appear January 4 1916 or answer the complaint. The notice is dated December 21 1915 and signed by Clark Fred E Jackson.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court William H. Skerd as guardian files Complaint No. 8932 about Charles A. Ikerd Nancy Sh. Ikerd Minnie M. Smith George W. Smith Bessie Reed Thornton R. Reed and others not residents of Indiana. Defendants must appear and plead by the 21st day of the next term at Bedford or risk default. Clerk Fred E. Jackson seals the notice dated December 22, 1915.
In the matter of William A Pace No 4184 Bankrupt District of Indiana the court orders a discharge hearing for February 1 1976 at Indianapolis at nine in the forenoon. Known creditors will receive copies by mail and may appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have been appointed executors by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana for the estate of John Fitzgibbon deceased late of Lawrence County Nellie G Fitzgibbon David Fitzgibbon Brooks and Brooks Attys executors Dedwae
Notice to bidders from the Board of Commissioners of Lawrence County Indiana announces sealed bids to be received by 1:00 PM Monday January 8 for supplies and related items as specified in the public notice.
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