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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
8
The Lawrence Circuit Court issues a quiet title suit notice to defendants not residents of Indiana. Plaintiff William J. Merrick through attorney J L Smith requires appearance by January 3 1913 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur or face judgment in absentia.
Lawrence Circuit Court orders the private sale of Clara F. Splitgerber estate real estate in Park’s Addition East Bedford Indiana. Bids due by 10 am February 7 1918 with terms: one third cash, one third in six months, balance in nine months secured by mortgage.
Sheriff William H. Sitler will auction the rents and profits for seven years of seven ninths of Lot 3 in Kelso Place, Bedford, Lawrence County Indiana, to satisfy a court judgment of $289.59 plus interest and costs. If insufficient, the fee simple of the described real estate may also be sold at the same auction. The sale is at the south door of the Lawrence County Courthouse between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The action names George Rariden as plaintiff and Addie Brooks and others as defendants. Robert L. Mellen is attorney for the case.
The State of Indiana Lawrence County law notices Ella Sparks sues Asa Sparks for divorce in the Lawrence Circuit Court. Plaintiff claims the defendant is not a resident and warns him to appear on the third judicial day of January 1938 or February 22, 1913 to answer or demur. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker signs and seals the notice at Bedford.
The State of Indiana in Lawrence County files a divorce complaint against Rokela Srp by Julius Srp. The plaintiff’s attorney Marshall Woolery states Rokela Srp is not an Indiana resident and must appear by January 20 1913 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur or the case will proceed in her absence. Signed by Clerk Elbert J. Stalker on November 19 1912.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court January Term 1913 The Citizens Trust Company as Administrator of Miranda Hayes deceased files final account and vouchers. The examination will be February 7 1918 in Bedford Indiana any heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Elbert J Stalker seals it.
Notice is given that Thomas H Bridgewater as Administrator of the estate of David W Bridgewater deceased has presented and filed his will for examination by the Circuit Court on January 24 1913 in Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees are notified to appear or have claims, per the 21st day of December 1912 notice.
W Hollenbaugh as Executor filed his account and vouchers for final settlement of the Sallie Wilcox estate. The Circuit Court will examine on February 1 1918. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and the executor discharged. McHenry Owen, Attorney.
An extensive builder’s note by William A. Radford outlines a compact 30 by 46 foot cottage with five bedrooms, emphasizing compact design, comfort, and modern conveniences. It discusses costs 1806 to 2200, rainwater collection, cisterns, and pressure tanks, plus windmill pumps and the economics of small houses.
In the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana January Term 1913 the estate of Mary A Zinkan deceased William F Brooks Administrator has filed his account and vouchers for final settlement the court will examine and approve on February 22 1913 all creditors legatees and heirs are notified to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved
Notice states John W. Massey as executor will present the estate to the Circuit Court on January 20 1912 to show cause why the will should be approved. Indiana date December 24 1912. Elbert J. Stalker Clerk.
Dersigned appointed by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana as Executor of the estate of Christopher Schmidt deceased late of Lawrence County. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. Mary Schmidt.
The notice promotes winter coats for ladies and children at $1 each on Saturdays and lists fabric prices. It also states City Hospital offers a thorough nursing course and invites applicants. A machinist, 27, Weedon, has returned to town for a new position.
The House approved a 2.6 million dollar Lincoln memorial on the Potomac after a five hour debate. Architect Henry Bacon predicted four years to complete the monument, with Taft chairing the commission and Cullom pushing the measure to final passage.
An editorial argues against state pensions for any profession advocating self reliance and thrift to cover old age. The piece warns such plans would weaken the economy and cause industrial chaos. A separate brief notes Mrs. Lou Taylor of Lincoln Avenue suffering a severe indigestion attack.
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