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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1913

Page

8

Cantaloupe Boom Expected in Southern Indiana

Cantaloupes are ripening in southern Indiana with shipments beginning late this week, ten days earlier than usual. The dry weather improves flavor and demand, with Knox county cantaloupes to hit Vincennes market this week. Between Vincennes and Decker the crop is large and may set records. around Petersburg about 40 railroad cars will be loaded, using 2,500 tons of ice. Watermelons will follow after the cantaloupe season peaks.

Vincennes Knox County Vincennes and Decker

Market Report Highlights Mixed Commodity Prices Across Regions

The report shows flour and winter wheat patent and straight grades trading around 4.80 to 4.40 per unit, jute products with varied pricing, butter quotes from Creamery and Firsts levels, eggs and live poultry price ranges, new potatoes from Triumpha and regional tuber prices, and New York wheat and corn notes with No 2 and No 3 yellow values. Regional differences between Minnesota, Dakota, and New York indicate uneven demand and trade activity across commodities.

Minnesota Dakota Triumpha Arkansas Oklahoma Virginia Cobblers Tennessee Cobblers

Chicago and Omaha Stock Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Market reports list bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep from Chicago East Buffalo and Omaha on July 9. Prices cover steers cows yearlings bulls and canners with varied grades and weights. Also notes a hot weather promotional offer and McCormick Bros. ad.

Chicago East Buffalo N. Y Omaha Texas Wil McCormick Bros

Loom End Sale at Webb Dry Goods Big Feature

A mammoth loom end roll of sheeting seven and a half feet tall and five feet around weighing about 750 pounds contains 1000 yards. It will anchor Webb Dry Goods Loom End Sale from July 19 to August 2, with pieces cut to customer lengths at a ridiculous price. Everyone is expected to attend.

Ander Funeral Friday For Mrs Joseph Ander

The funeral for Mrs. Joseph Ander son will be held Friday at 2 o'clock from the home rather than this afternoon as previously announced. The funeral notice clarifies the time and venue for the service.

Joseph Anderson Needmore

Garden party for Miss Thornton and guests at L street

Miss Wildie Thornton hosts a Friday evening garden party at her L Street home for house guests including Misses Josephine Ross Newbury Rebecca Reis Ruth and Lewellyna Rebham. The Washington Herald denounces Postmaster Burris removal as politically motivated under Wilson era discourse.

Wdldie Thornton L Street Josephine Ross Newbury N. Y Rebecca Reis Newcastle Ruth and Lewellyna Rebham Cincinnati

Married by Justice Iseminger at his office

Claude Meadows and Miss Lilie Smiley both of this county were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock by Justice Iseminger at his office on J street. Will Harbison returned home after nerve exhaustion treatment at St Joseph's Infirmary in Louisville. he will go back for another serum treatment in August.

Claude Meadows Lilie Smiley County Justice Iseminger J Street Will Harbison St. Joseph’s Infirmary Louisville

Notice to Contractors for Gravel Roads in Lawrence County Indiana

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Indiana invites sealed bids by August 5 at 1 p m for the Shanswick Township Tunnelton and Heltonville gravel road project totaling 6865 feet. Each bid must include double the bid amount and be addressed to Ezra W Edwards Auditor. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved per Engineer and Viewers Report.

Herald Washington Burris Wilson Bloomington Heltonville Totet Ezra Widwards Lewrence County Board of Commissioners Lawrence County Statie Indiana

Notice to Contractors for Indian Creek Township Bids

Indian Creek Township Lawrence County Indiana school trustee will receive sealed bids in Fayetteville on July 12 1913 until 1 pm for painting School House No 12 at Williams and for painting repairing and basement construction at School House No 7 in Fayetteville Bids are separate for each school and require a $25 certified check or cash deposit Bonds and contracts to follow. W S Fortner School Trustee.

Indian Creek Township Lawrence County Indiana Fayetteville Williams Said Township Payetteville Bedford W. S. Fortner

Salt Creek Bridge Sale Bids Sought by Lawrence County Board

Border Commissioners of Lawrence County Indiana announce sealed bids for sale of the Salt Creek Bridge washed away in the flood. The bridge lies on James Meadows farm about 5 miles below the former location. Bidders must include certified funds with bid. board may reject any or all bids. Auction set for Tuesday August 1913, up to 1 p.m.

Border Commissioners Lawrence County Indiana Salt Creek Bedford and Williams Pike James Meadows Cecl

Notice of Administration in Rainbolt Estate

The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Boruff and Boruff as administrators of the estate of Sarah E Rainbolt formerly of Lawrence County. The estate is declared solvent and the administrator is authorized to execute duties.

Rivervale Bridge Sealed Bid Notice Issued

Lawrence County Indiana auditors office publishes a bid call for Rivervale Bridge construction over White River on River Vale road. bids due up to eleven A M Monday July 14 1913. options include new bridge or replacing old. bidders to state superstructure credit. plans on file. Bedford June 11 1913 Ezra W Edwards Auditor.

Board of Commissioners Lawrence County Indiana Rivervale White River River Vale Road River Vale Bedford Ezra W. Edwards

First Meeting of Creditors in Holbert Bankruptcy

Notice from the District Court Indiana that Thomas J. Holbert of Oolitic is adjudged bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for Wednesday July 2, 1913 at 1 PM at the Law Office of Robert L. Mellen in Bedford. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the debtor.

District Court of the United States District of Indiana Thomas J. Holbert Oolitic Indiana Robert L. Mellen Bedford

Notice to Non-Residents in Lawrence Circuit Court

The Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court issues notice to Arlice Leonard nonresident of Indiana. Hannah Leonard sues for divorce under Complaint No. 7982 and demands appearance by the second day of the next term, September 2, 1913, at Bedford Court House. failure to respond will lead to judgment in absentia. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker signs and seals the document on April 29, 1918.

Arlice Leonard Fred N. Fletcher Indiana Lawrence A. D Bedford Elbert J. Stalker

Ordinary and Parcel Post Stamps Valid

Ordinary stamps shall be valid for postage and for insurance and collect on delivery fees on 4th class mail. Parcel post stamps shall be valid for all purposes the same as ordinary stamps. Parcels not valued at more than 25 dollars will be insured for five cents. Over 25 dollars and not to exceed 1d will be insured for ten cents.

Quarry Derrick’s Finger Mash Injures Left Hand

Christopher Lantz a derrick employee at the Wallner quarry had the third finger of his left hand badly mashed under a large stone Thursday. No bones were broken though the flesh was badly lacerated.

Christopher Lantz Wallner

Three from Bedford Highlight Last Night's Social

U. U. O. F. initiated three members from Bedford last night Jacob Fines Claude Wiggenton John Stepp. A large supper followed the event and all attendees enjoyed themselves according to Bloomington Telephone.

Bedford Jacob Fines Claude Wiggenton John Stepp Bloomington

Notice to Bidders for Tunnelton Hill Improvement

Board of Turnpike Directors of Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids by 1 PM Monday August 11 1913 for the Bedford and Tunnelton Road improvement near Tunnelton. Plans and specs on file in the Auditor's office. Bid bond required equal to twice the bid. board may reject any or all bids. Joel E Hobbs.

Board of Turnpike Directors Lawrence County Indiana Tunnelton Hill Bedford and Tunnelton Road Tunnelton Joel Hobbs

Estate of Alfred Guthrie Administrator Named

The estate of Alfred Guthrie is administered by William E. McCormick with Robt. N. Palmer acting as attorney.

Robt N. Palmer

Bids invited for asylum supplies in county Indiana

County authorities seek sealed proposals by 1 PM Monday July 7 1913 for furnishing quarterly supplies to the poor asylum ending Sept 30 1913. Bids classified per requisition on file in the Auditor’s office. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Ezra W Edwards 1011 Auditor.

Board of Commissioners Lawrence County Indiana Ezra W. Edwards

Notice of Administration for Mary F. Richardson Estate

The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed an administrator for the estate of Mary F. Richardson deceased of Lawrence County. The administrator is sol and W E Clark is attorney.

Circuit Court Lawrence County State of Indiana Mary F. Richardson Minerva Kern Mary E. Hardin Fred Bowen Christopher Schmidt Mary Schmidt

Appointment of Administrator for Jeanette Armstrong Estate

Lawrence County Indiana the undersigned David L. Cobb administrator of the estate of Jeanette Armstrong deceased states the estate in Lawrence County is believed solvent Brooks and Brooks Attorneys represent the estate in this notice

Lawrence County Jeanette Armstrong Indiana David L. Cobb Brooks & Brooks

Tee cream social on church lawn at Shiloh

Idni Thomas Ryan of Bloomfield is in the city on business while a church lawn event tops the notice. The cream social at Shiloh Church takes place Saturday evening, July 12, inviting all.

Shiloh Idni Thomas Ryan Bloomfield

Lawsuit notice in Lawrence County Indiana 1933

State of Indiana Lawrence County case 33 Allen Bridwell Sherden Bricen versus I C Philpot notices non resident defendant must appear July 26 1933 at 9 o clock or case will be heard and property ordered sold Justice George O Iseminger signs.

State of Indiana Lawrence County Allen Bridwell Sherden Bricen I. C. Philpot Balong Indiana

Petition for Bankruptcy Discharge Hearing Ordered

The court orders a hearing on the bankruptcy discharge of Alva Williams, No 553 in Indiana. The hearing is set for August 1, 1918, at Indianapolis, with notice to creditors by mail and publication in the Bedford Mail.

Alva. Williams District of Indiana Indianapolis Bedford Mail

Estate of Elmira Cole Administrators Named in Indiana

State of Indiana Administrator of the estate of Elmira Cole deceased of Lawrence County designates Sadie E. Anderson as Administratrix with J L. Smith as attorney. The notice announces probate action and assigns legal counsel for the estate.

Court Notices from Lawrence County Estate Case

The Circuit Court of Lawrence County handles the estate of Elizabeth J. Hall, deceased. The estate is described as solvent. Jesse O. Hall and attorney W. E. Clark are involved.

Notice of Administration for Minerva Kern Estate

Notice is given of administration of the estate of Minerva Kern, deceased, late of Lawrence County. Wm. H. Smith is named as administrator.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Market Report New York Manitoba Webb Dry Goods Coo Dana Baur TU Me Mena Ander DE Nypogriy Avccowipl Justius Justice Noeninger Board of Commissioners of Shanswick Township L. S. Ezra W. Edwards Sarah E. Rainbolt Boruff Auditor Alfred Guthrie William E. McCormick W. E. Clark Bedford National Bank Kokomo Citizens Trust CO Araabaa Agar AG George O. Iseminger C. H. Emery Sterling Drug Store Trainor Hamer & Smith Walls & Walls Hodge & Walls D. S. Henry M.B. Guthrie Durrenterger’s Store Aylett Whitted Co Colta Charlottie A. Whitted Charloitie A. Whitted Albert B. Anderson Noble C. Butler Elmira Cole Sadie E. Anderson J. L. Smith Elizabeth J. Hall Jesse O. Hall Wm. H .Smith Underwood & Underwood Circuit Court of William Foster, Jr Tate Spencer W. Smith Susan F. Cutsinger William J. Cutsinger Boruff, Attorneys
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