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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1908

Page

3

Sheriff Sale in Lawrence County Indiana on Real Estate

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree the Sheriff of Lawrence County Indiana will offer at public auction on Saturday March 7 1908 at the south door of the Bedford Court House the rents and profits of a described tract in section 21 township 26 north range 2 east containing about seventy five acres more or less If rents do not cover the debt the fee simple of the tract will be offered Also the sale proceeds go to satisfy the decree interest and costs The agent is Thomas W Box sheriff of Lawrence County

Circuit Court Lawrence County Indiana John W. Thomas William O. Morris Sarah M. Morris Bedford Said Back Creek É Creek Thomas W. Box Lawrence Circuit Court State of Virgil Able Mles Bryantsville Citizens Trust Company of Carrie M Millican Bourniey Millican Citizens National Bank of Bedford Simpson & Berry William H. Martin

Notice of Administratrix Real Estate Auction in Indiana

The Lawrence Circuit Court orders Nellie E Able administratrix to sell estate real property at public auction on February 20 1908 at 10 a m on site north of Bryantsville and again at 2 p m near Bedford. Two parcels totaling about 81 acres with additional 26 and 58.32 acre tracts are described with terms: 13 cash and balance in 9 18 months with mortgage security. Brooks & Brooks, attorneys.

Sheriff Sale Notice in Lawrence County Indiana

Sheriff Thomas W. Box to sell rents and profits of Lot 2 in Simpson Berry Addition Bedford now city for up to seven years. Sale set February 22 1908 at the south door courthouse Bedford between 10 am and 4 pm. Cit izens Trust Company of Bedford as plaintiff seeks 3164.30 with costs and interest. William H. Martin attorney.

Liquor license notice for Bedford Second Ward

Mike O Connell applies to Lawrence County Commissioners on the first Monday of March 1908 for a one year license to sell vinous liquor in quantities under five gallons with consumption on premises at a specified corner room of a lot in Bedford Indiana. The request is for sales of cigars and tobacco in the same room owned by Lite B Neff and located on West Street.

Bedford Shawswick Township Lawrence County Indiana State of Indiana Board of County Commissioners Uling Wes Ory Dustoess Lite B. Neff Mike O'Connell

Lawrence Circuit Court Divorce Complaint Notice

Complaint filed in Lawrence County Indiana by Pearl Lucas against William Lucas for divorce. Defendant not a resident of Indiana. He must appear and answer by the next term starting February 3, 1908 at Bedford Court House.

State OF Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court Terry Pearl Lucas William Lucas Samuel S. Doman William Gucas Bedford

Appointment of administratrix for Harry Kohn estate

The clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court appoints Rachel Korn as administratrix of the estate of Harry Kohn, deceased, of Lawrence County Indiana. The estate is likely insolvent. January 22, 1908. Attorneys: Alexander & Harris for administratrix.

Lawrence Circuit Court Harry Kohn Lawrence County Indiana

Notice to Creditors for Guthrie Estate Final Settlement

Notice is given to the creditors heirs and legatees of William H Guthrie deceased to appear in the Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana March 2 1905 and show cause why the Final Settlement with the estate should not be approved heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares IVA D Guthrie Adm J Hickson Smith Atty

William H. Guthrie Lawrence Bedford Indiana Iva D. Guthrie Admix J. Hickson Smith Atty

Bedford Democrats Move to Dethrone John H Underwood

A Bedford county caucus behind closed doors plans to replace county chairman John H Underwood with Walter Owens. The group seeks to centralize control, exclude country voters, and hold a mass convention February 22 to name a new central committee and delegates. A Kansas editor and local staff changes are also noted.

Bedford Lawrence County Auditor’s Office A. J. McDonald Robert N. Palmer Court House Shanswick John H. Underwood Walter Owens Mr. Underwood Republicana

Lowe for Prosecuting Attorney in Tenth Judicial District

Simpson B. Lowe, Republican, seeks the nomination for Prosecuting Attorney in the Tenth Judicial District. A longtime Lawrence County lawyer and former two term chief prosecutor, he is praised for diligence, fearlessness before criminals, and strong party involvement. His candidacy is described as likely to equal an election.

Simpson B. Lowe Tenth Judicial Circuit Lawrence County Mr. Lowe Indiana University Monroe County Harrodsburg Indiana Tenth Judicial District

Charity Report Summary From Ogallala Charity Meeting

The Associated Charities met at 1818 Sixteenth Street. Supervisors reported 35 families aided and calls indicating ongoing needs. Donations of food clothes or money can be sent to designated contacts and locations. All Ogallala Tribe members are urged to attend the February 29 1908 hall meeting.

Associated Charities Sixteenth Street Democrat Ogallata Ora George, C

Plans to establish wildlife preserves in Tippecanoe county

State Fish and Game Commissioner proposes a three year protection period for 2 500 to 5 000 acre tracts in each Indiana county to support wild bird populations. Landowners would ban shooting for three years and 20 to 40 birds yearly would be stocked, with quail and Hungarian pheasants the species.

Will R. Wood Fish and Game Zack T. Sweeney Tippecanoe Mr. Sweeney Lafayette Courier Indiana Estate Bob White

Law Will De Go Prompts Prosecutions For Nomination Bribery

The statement warns that vigorous prosecutions will target any candidate voter or person violating the law during the primary. It cites Section 2327 Bribery for nomination detailing penalties for payments or promises to delegate or elector and for hiring workers to influence nominations. James A Zaring serves as chairman of the committee.

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Meat market buys at Cosner's high cash price

The notice invites sellers to take butter eggs and dressed chickens to L. W. Cosner's meat market at 1426 J Street to receive the highest cash price.

L. W. Cosner J St

Alexander Harris Bedford Office in Bedford Nations Bank Building

An office listing notes Alexander and Harris occupying space in the Bedford Nations Bank building area. The entry highlights a professional presence within a notable downtown property.

Bedford Bedford Nations Bank

Victor Spherical manganese steel vault for Citizens National Bank

The Citizens National Bank replaces its vault with a new Victor Spherical manganese steel door safe. It measures sixteen feet long eight feet high seven feet wide and is described as burglar proof and necessary due to increased business.

Citizens National Bank

Bedford precinct street and rail line voting districts list

Precincts 6 through 13 in Bedford outline polling locations and inspector names with boundaries and voting sites. The notes specify streets, gravel roads, creeks, rail lines, and landmarks guiding each precinct’s area and where voters should cast ballots.

Knife Slashings at Leesville Endanger Youth

A man, Bob Wesner, about 18, was slit by Thomas Baxter during a Leesville altercation with John Coleman. Baxter opened a locking knife and cut Wesner across the abdomen and breast, with a near lung-penetrating wound. Wesner was treated at Dr. Butler's office, and Sheriff Box was summoned, though no arrest could be made due to lack of officers.

Leesville Bob Wesner Wesner John Coleman Thos. Baxter Baxter Box

Fairbanks Loyalists Predict Strong State Delegation

The Courier-Journal reports Fairbanks supporters expect to win the Republican nomination in Kentucky and capture the state central committee with a working majority. Dr. Ben L. Bruner is named as a likely chairman candidate, with E. T. Franks cited as a potential chair if not in federal service. The group claims wins across multiple congressional districts and contemplates a contesting delegation in the First district.

Cess Fairbanks State Central Committee Ben L. Bruner Fourth Congressional District E. T. Franks Internal Revenue Owensboro Ing

Grazing Land Buys Spur Indiana Illinois Missouri Feeders

A Purdue Experiment Station bulletin notes large grazing land in southern Indiana Illinois and central Missouri suited to blue grass and clover with ample water and long grazing seasons. It says many cattle are sold as grain fat or feeders in fall and recommends southern Indiana feeder purchases for low freight and acclimated grass cattle.

Indiana Illinois Missouri Purdue Lawrence Ripley Jennings Orange Counties

Also Mentioned on This Page

Childrens Sheriff’s Sale White River Town N Orth Wiliam J. Cook Ywald Bedford and Mitchell Pike Towit Badgel Bedford and Mitchell Road Chicago Indianapolis & Louisvile Nellie E Able Brooks & Brooks Robert H. Tyree Eorge W. Tyree Stockholders’ Meeting Bedford Building Savings and Loan Association A.B. Dye Sec'’y Boone Leonard Rachel Korn Admrx Alexander & Harris Attys Adurx Frank Armstrong Kern Armstrong, Adamr the Red Cross East Side Square E. S. Ferguson Ird J. W. Trainor East Side Edford, Indiana Charles Sweitzer M. E. Church White Creek Democrats George Washington Gates Auditor's Office John Underwood Kansas Interstate Commission O. E. Dixon Ft. Ritner C. C. Shoulty Dodds Menon Lafayette Greencastle Abraham Lincoln James A. Zaring Calvin Faris William N. Dings Ray R. Boruff 10Th Judicial Circuit Trac, Batman REP John W. Harris Pecepcet Aare Ir Smealta cc i Engar Zeta William M. Louden Robert L. Keithley Elbert J. Stalker John M. Gainey David Y. Johnson Benjamin FE. Pitman Harry V. Elrod Earl G. Short Archie F. Dalton Zimri Bennett Stephen F. Buchanan Charles Reid Daniel Moore William H. Sitler Robert D. Gyger Fred Freeman Elmer G. McKnight Quincy Dobbins John Krenke Charles H. Allen William M. James Harvey Voyles Preston M. Mavity John D. Sellers Anselm Wood William T. Embree Lowe Irep Charity Report The Parson Sweeny Landis Evansville Com CG. H. Emery Ofice Corner Attorneys-At-Law Citizens Bank Monon Railway Guthrie Creek Tunnelton Pike Bedford and Tange Bedford and Palestine Road Said Road City of 15Th Street Said City Said Street Monon Railroad Edward McGinnis 11Th and I Streets Bedford and Palestine Tunnelton 17Th Street 17Th and I Streets C. M. Bates David Ragsdale 17Th I Streets 16Th Street Said Township 16Th Albert Shrout Sam South I Street Volney Houston Spector Mayer’s East 16Th Street 6Th Street Bedford and Heltonville Bartlettsville Bedford and Peerless M Street 7Th Street 1Th W. E. Harvey Hannagan Chestnut's Ath and M Streets Rawlins Mill Road Rawlins Millroad Lincoln Avenue J.J. Johnson Old Baptist Church Precint No Theouthern Bodiana Railroad Aid Avenue Rawlins Mill Salt Creek Said Creek Garvey Eravel Southern Indiana Railroad E.E. Trueblood S. I. Ry L Streets Niopesteitreet North Range Bedford and Fayetteville Thirteenth Street L Street L. B. Emery Jr. Smith 13Th and City of Bedford Corporation J Street 11Th Street D. D. Eldridge Snperior 16Th and O Streets Bedford and Mitchell Washington Avenue O Street Lotth Street Frank Smith J.frank Smith Cor 17Th and Washington Avenue J.B. ‘Pope City Hall Old Riewlins Oili Claud Cook Snapes Farmer’s Liveryarn Tom Baxter the Globe AML Charles R. Sutton Indianapolis Carter’s Restaurant W. L. Brown Real Estate Com Pany Mitchell Tucky Hal Courier-Journal Today Republic Rty the Dress Goods Choice Saw Wsebl Heltonville Pike Kaitley Wallner Puritan At Colonial Majestic F.F. Richardson Rufus Haverly Fayetteville Road Haverly Dr. Freeland Mary Mrs. Emmett McCarrell
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