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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
8
Notice to defendants in Lawrence Circuit Court action to quiet title to real estate. Defendants named are nonresidents of Indiana. They must appear by January 3, 1913, to answer the complaint. otherwise judgment by default will be entered. Clerk Elbert J. Stafker certifies this Bedford notice.
Notice in the United States District Court for the District of Indiana that Alva Williams of Mitchell is bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for January 21, 1912, at 1 PM at the law office of W. E. Li yet Clark in Bedford to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the debtor. Albert Rabb referee in bankruptcy at Indianapolis, Indiana, dated January 9, 1913.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana names Joseph G. Ewing as Administrator of the estate of Albert W. Dierking deceased late of Lawrence County. Boruff Borufi attorneys represent the estate.
The estate of Elmira Cole, deceased of Lawrence County, has appointed Sadie E. Anderson as administratrix. J. K. Smith, Attorney, handles the administration proceedings.
By execution from the Lawrence County Circuit Court Bedford National Bank as plaintiff versus Springville Creamery Company et al, a sale is set for January 25, 1913. Rents and profits of Lot Four and parts of Lot Three Garten addition Springville to be auctioned at the Bedford courthouse from 10 am to 4 pm. If rents do not cover costs, the fee simple of the real estate will also be offered. Sheriff William H. Sitler listed with Brooks & Brooks as attorneys.
The Lawrence Circuit Court in Lawrence County Indiana chambers issued a notice to the defendant Asa Sparks nonresident. The plaintiff Esa Sparks petitions for divorce and cites an appearance deadline of February 22 1913. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker signs and seals the notice at Bedford.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court January Term 1913 notice is given that John W Massey as executor has filed final settlement of the estate of James W Small deceased. The court will examine the account on January 20 1912 at Bedford Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Elbert J Stalker seals the record.
Executor announces sale of the insolvent estate of Christopher Schmidt in Indiana. Mary Schmidt appears as related party in the filing and notices regarding the administration and settlement of debts and assets.
The Romance of the Reaper will be shown January 27 at 2 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. at the Stone City Opera House. The program features colored slides and motion pictures on farm machinery and global agriculture with William G. Allrey presenting and lecturing. Tickets from H. E. Pitman Aldenhagen & Dobson and Potter & Jackson.
Chicago and New York market notes show mixed grain futures and cash prices for wheat corn and oats. Wheat May and July trade near 93 and 90 in Chicago with varying pursuits. Minnesota and Dakota flour prices listed. Eggs butter and potatoes cited with regional ranges. New York reports softer wheat demand and steady oats and barley.
Market notes from Chicago East Buffalo and Omaha show cattle ranges from about 5 to 9 dollars, with hogs varying between roughly 5 and 8 dollars. Prices cover steers cows and calves, plus sheep and lambs, with regional activity described as steady to fairly active.
In Sullivan Indiana on January 22 the Samuel W Woodsmall trial in circuit court featured Charles C Riggs describing a robbery band including James Leonard Henry Davey and Woodsmall. The group planned Merom bank raids two mine payroll heists and a Shelburn Hungarian robbery. Woodsmall denied involvement and plans to plead in his own defense. Riggs was arrested after a Carmi Illinois hardware store robbery. Woodsmall was a Progressive candidate for prosecuting attorney in November.
Hearing by the Ways and Means Committee on tariff schedules ends Friday with general revision planned. President-elect Wilson delays extra session until Democrats report their bill. Republicans seek timely discussion. Democrats aim speedy enactment to restore certainty and trade.
Rain and rising rivers flood White river area with rabbits stranded on small knolls. Farmers chase the bunnies by hand as water covers the land near Shoals and Seymour. Mrs. Elsworth Johnson and Mrs. Lawrence Burns visit Mike Hackett, ill at his South J Street home.
Brotherhoods of railway trainmen and Indiana railroad employees endorse Rep Thornton and Sen Stotsenberg, pushing a bill to require railroads to pay workers twice monthly with a 10 percent penalty for violations. Five similar bills have been introduced. unions plan to press for enactment without changes.
Blodgett argues in News that drinking on passenger trains should be outlawed and enforced, citing roughneck behavior from Terre Haute to Sullivan and other routes. He claims liquor dealers back the opposition and says dining car service is legally controlled, while urging strict enforcement if enacted.
After secret Pujo commission talks, chairman and Samuel Untermyer will travel to Palm Beach to decide if it is safe to question William Rockefeller about the copper corner. Disputes arose as Doctor Chappell warned Rockefeller might suffer a laryngeal spasm and hemorrhage if examined beyond twenty to thirty minutes.
Washington January 23 President Taft has traveled 113 659 miles in four years at the White House excluding city motor trips and Beverly tours. Including autos and three short journeys before March 4 his term will total about 125 000 miles five times the earths equator.
The traveling public oppose drunkenness on trains and support Rep John Branaman's bill to prohibit drinking on steam and interurban cars. The piece suggests extending the ban to public motor cars depots and waiting stations to protect women and children.
County Clerk E B Stalker has become a farmer by buying the Meglemre place east of the city near D B Bevers and has moved his family there. He sold his city residence to Jewett Holmes.
Officers Clark Maloney and Ciile tried to force entry to a North Street room at 1 30 Saturday morning. The door could not be battered down and the occupants opened the room. No evidence remained and the officers warned of possible arrests if suspicions continued.
Erwin H. Jewell of Mitchell and Lula P. Glass of Mitchell secured a marriage license.
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