General Harrison and the power of friends in his rise
In a Depew address the former president Benjamin Harrison is called an able leader with a keen grasp of policy. The piece stresses his strife driven career, argues self made status is false, and credits loyal Indiana friends with sustaining his ascent to the nomination and presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Comert
Indiana
Depew
Supreme Court of
United States
General Harrison
General Gresham
Puré shoe bill proposes leather substitute labeling
Representative Storen introduces a proposed law drafted by Romus F. Stuart of Marion county prohibiting use of leather substitutes in boot and shoe components without clear outside labeling. Violations face fines up to 500 dollars and potential jail time, with certain exceptions and a July 1 1914 effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storen
Romus F. Stuart
Marion County
Wilson drafts inaugural address as two weeks to publish
Princeton New Jersey February 6 President elect Wilson begins drafting his inaugural address saying he has no clear idea of its contents yet and must have it ready for two weeks hence for distribution to newspapers. He will not discuss cabinet matters further until the final draft is ready. The governor orders an offending correspondent excluded from the private office.
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Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Congress
Mark
Indiana
Muncie Press
Daily Stock and Grain Quotes from Minnesota to Chicago
Grain and flour prices across Minnesota and neighboring states show patent and straight jute wheat and rye flour trading at 4.80 to 4.90, butter prices range from 25 to 33 cents, eggs at 23 to 28 cents, while live poultry lists turkeys at 15 cents and ducks around 10 to 18 cents. Wheat, corn, oats, and barley futures reflect softer No 1 northern spring and No 2 yellow positions on mixed exchanges, with cattle hogs and sheep prices also reported across Chicago East Buffalo and Omaha markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dakota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
East Buffalo
N. Y
Indiana climate praised for changeable seasons and hardy residents
The Muncie Press quotes Mark Twain and argues Indiana’s varied weather builds vigor and creativity. It notes the temperate zone’s changes foster progress, contrasting with monotone climates of tropics and arctic regions, and lists Indiana’s produced poets, politicians, and business leaders.
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Indiana
Hoosier State
Hoosiers
Tropics
Arctic
Central America
Mark Twain
America
States
California
Paradise
New England
Fundy
Administrators Sale Of Real Estate At Private Sale
The Administrators with the will annexed of Clara E. Splitgerber estate, by order of Lawrence Circuit Court, will sell at private sale on February 7 1913 the Lot Forty Four in Park’s Addition to Bedford Indiana with 29 feet off the west side. Bids due by 10 am. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, remainder in nine months secured by mortgage to satisfy liens and debts. Urial Quackenbush and Charles W. Quackenbush administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara E. Splitgerber
Lawrence Circuit Court
Park
Fast Bedford
Bedford
Lawrence County
Indiana
Urial Quackenbush
Notice To Non-Residents Divorce Case in Lawrence County
The State of Indiana Lawrence County Court issues notice in Rokela Srp divorce case No. 7797. Plaintiff Marshall Woolery files complaint stating Rokela Srp is not a resident and must answer by January 3 1915 at Bedford Court House or face judgment in absentia. Elbert J. Stalker Clerk seals the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rokela Srp
Lawrence Circuit Court
Marshall Woolery
Indiana
Bedford
Asa Sparks
Lawrence
Notice Final Settlement in Mary A Zinkan Estate
In the Lawrence County Indiana circuit court final settlement filed by William J Brooks administrator of Mary A Zinkan deceased the account and vouchers will be examined February 22 1913 creditors legatees and heirs must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Zinkan
William J. Brooks
Witliam JF. Brooks
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Miranda Hayes Estate
The Citizens Trust Company as administrator of the Miranda Hayes estate presents its final account in the Lawrence Circuit Court. A February 7, 1915 hearing is scheduled for examination of the account and to determine approval, with heirs creditors and legatees required to appear. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker notes the matter in Bedford Indiana.
Notice to heirs and creditors in Woolery estate
Lawrence Circuit Court in Indiana calls all heirs creditors and legatees of Dru cilla Woolery deceased to appear on April 2 1913 for examination and action on Final settlement filed by Alice E Campbell Administratrix. Clerk Elbert J Stalker notes the notice dated January 30 1918.
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Bridgewater Estate
Notice is given that Thomas N. Bridgewater as Administrator of the estate of David W. Bridgewater, deceased, filed his action in the Circuit Court on January 24, 1913. All heirs creditors or legatees of Indiana are notified as of December 31, 1912.
Notice of Administration in Indiana Estate
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed an administrator for the estate of Albert W Dierking deceased formerly of Lawrence County The estate is declared solvent Joseph G Ewing Boruff Boruff Attorneys represent the estate
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Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Albert W. Dierking
Joseph G. Ewing
Boruff & Boruff
Christopher Schmidt
Elmira Cole
Sadie E. Anderson
Notice To Heirs and Creditors In Wilcox Estate
W Hollenbaugh as Executor for Sallie Wilcox deceased files his account in the circuit court. The examination and action are set for February 1 1918. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved and discharge granted. McHenry Owen, Attorney.
Wanted Farm Trade for City Property
Wanted trade offer from Joe L. Glover seeks farm in exchange for city property. Responds with address and phone 948 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe L. Glover
Stipp Family Establishes Farm Home. Hodges Move In
Mr and Mrs Charles Stipp of Erie left Wednesday for Elwood to take a farm and make it their permanent home. Thomas Stipp will live with his daughter Mrs Allen Lee in Shawswick. Mr and Mrs Wade Hodges moved to this city from Avoca and will room with Mr and Mrs Ea Porter on East 17th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stipp
Erie
Elwood
Thomas Stipp
Allen Lee
Shawswick
Wade Hodges
Avoca
Ea Porter
East 17Th Street
Notice of Estate of James W Small in Indiana
In the matter of the estate of James W Small deceased John W Massey as executor has filed accounts and estate probate will come before Circuit Court on January 20 1912 at which time all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why paid account and vouchers should not be approved Indiana this 24th day of December 1912 Elbert J Stalker Clerk
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Citizens Trust Company
Miranda Hayes
Circuit Court
Drucilla Woolery
Lawrence
Alice E. Campbell
Bedford
Indiana
Elbert J. Stalker
David W. Bridgewater
Lawrence Circuit Court
Thomas N. Bridgewater
James W. Small
John W. Massey
Indiana quiet title action in Lawrence County 1912
The State of Indiana in Lawrence County files a quiet title suit No 7819 against George Manier and others nonresidents to determine real estate ownership. Plaintiffs require appearance at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford by January 8, 1913, or default will be entered. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker signs.
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Lawrence
Bedford
Indiana
Elbert J. Stalker
William J. Merrick
George Manier
Dee'd
J. J. Smith
Charles Sipes
Elizabeth Sipes
Elija Bagwell
Mary Bagwell
Patterson Henderson
James Clampitt
Hubert P. B. Brannaman
A. D
Elbert J .Stalker
Sparks versus Sparks divorce suit filed in Lawrence County
The Lawrence Circuit Court records January 2 1913 entry for Asa Sparks and plaintiff alleging nonresidence and requesting a divorce. The complaint notes the defendant must appear by the court’s 80th day or face a default, with clerk Elbert J. Stalker sealing the document in Bedford.
Sheriff Sale of Rents and Profits in Bedford Indiana
William H. Sitler sheriff of Lawrence County Indiana will sell the rents and profits of 7 9 of lot 3 Kelso Place Bedford for up to seven years to satisfy a $289.59 judgment in the cause Rariden v Brooks. If not enough, the fee simple of the property will be offered at public auction at the south door of the Lawrence County courthouse during the same day. Robert L. Mellen represents the plaintiff.
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Circuit Court
Lawrence County
Indiana
George Rariden
Addie Brooks
Addie Brooks Garrett
Elden Garrett
Murtis L. Garrett
Court House
Bedford
Kelso Place
City of
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Woodrow Wilson
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McHenry Owen
C. H. Emery
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Seymour, Indiana
Lawrence Coun
Lawrence Curenit Court
January Terman
Tha Sparks
Sheriff’s Sale
William H. Sitler
Robert L. Mellen
Mary Schmidt
J. Ja. Smith
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