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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
8
Illinois votes 83 to 58 to pass the women’s suffrage measure and send it to Governor Lowden for signing. The long campaign ends with cheers from the galleries as the bill outlines voting rights for women in presidential electors and state offices.
Springfield, HL June 12 report that the Illinois house passed the suffrage bill by 58 to 3. Governor Dunne is expected to sign granting women voting power for all elected offices including presidential electors and U S senators. The measure places Illinois among early states to expand equal suffrage without a constitutional amendment.
The Mitchell Tribune reports a shipment of nine barrels of beer unloaded locally with more cases, indicating ongoing wet goods activity at the freight depot. A prominent citizen notes beer is available over the bar in Mitchell and Bedford whenever desired, prompting calls for the Citizens League to close the business or admit it cannot be done. A policeman seeks support to enforce action.
Active work starts on the new history of Lawrence and Monroe counties. Victor Rainbolt of Indianapolis will interview locals for data for the biographical project and well known residents will contribute to ensure a creditable history.
In Seymour the local quip says men expose their legs in Scotland, but in Seymour it is not the men. The remark appears in the Seymour Democrat reflecting regional attitudes.
The Indianapolis Indians defeated Columbus in the first game as Billy Cramer allowed five runs in four innings. In the second game Indianapolis batted in eight runs in one inning and ten in another as the Senators fought back to win 7 to 5 after a late rally.
Thelma Rich aged 11, son of John Rich, was shot in the abdomen while walking with his sister toward a tomato field. A shot from a nearby vacant house wounded him and part of a hand. No suspect yet. officers and residents search for the shooter as surgeons rush the boy to a Louisville hospital.
The record lists several marriage licenses granted, including Willis Johnson to Hettie Ray, William M. Hubbard to Minnie Alice Bullinson, Fred B. Cummings of Elnora to Flora D. Carmichael of Bedford, Fred Tanksley of Mitchell to Madge Burton of Mitchell, Everett W. Pickler of Mitchell to Edith B. Logan of Mitchell, and Louis Kugler of Mitchell to Grayce Childs Lynn of Mitchell.
The Greensburg Graphic warns that criminals target innocent boys and girls, sending youths to lure girls from their homes. The piece claims 90 percent of Indiana's young men suffer from sexual diseases, urging vigilance.
Mr and Mrs T J Brooks left Saturday for Northhampton Massachusetts to attend the Smith College commencement where their daughter Miss May is a Junior They have shipped their touring car and will tour Massachusetts and Maine and expect to be away about a month.
A state editorial urges informing Indiana voters across political lines beyond Democratic, socialist and related journals with statewide Hoosier circulation. It argues for broader nonpartisan education to improve civic understanding.
Help wanted for Lex Rariden at Hill Top Dairy in Bedford Indiana seeks a reliable milker with good wages. Apply by sending details to the Hill Top Dairy listed in Bedford.
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Market round up for cattle hogs and sheep across Chicago East Buffalo and Omaha. Price ranges for heavy medium and feeder cattle hogs by weight and grade. Includes steer cow and calf values and sheep lambs yorkers and pigs with regional variations.
The Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana issues notice to Arlice Leonard non resident of Indiana that she must appear and answer the divorce complaint of Hannah Leonard filed under No. 7982 by April 29 1913. If she fails to appear by the second day of the September 1918 term the court will proceed in her absence.
Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners will accept sealed bids by eleven A M on Monday July 14 1913 for the Rivervale Bridge across White River on River Vale road near River Vale. Also bids for replacing the old bridge with additions. Bidders must state compensation for old bridge superstructure which becomes bidder property. Plans on file in Auditor's office Bedford Indiana June 11 1915 Ezra W Edwards.
County invites sealed proposals by July 7 1913 for furnishing supplies for the poor asylum for quarter ending Sept 30 1913. Bids by classes per requisition on file in the Auditor's office. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Wit
The Lawrence County Indiana treasurer will receive sealed bids June 20 1913 at 2 pm for 4 percent road bonds in Marion 15400 Marshall 3200 Pleasant Run 2400 Shawswheck 11200. Bonds dated July 1 1913 delivered July 8 1913. The winning bidder must deposit a 200 certificate check at a Bedford bank.
Potatoes sold as low as 19 cents per bushel yesterday but retail prices stayed steady at 20 cents. Sixteen carloads of old potatoes moved at 18 to 30 cents, mostly 25. Consumers paid 20 cents at grocers, while freight yards offered 20 cents per bushel. New southern potatoes arrived at 70 to 90 cents, keeping old stocks under pressure.
Notice from Lawrence County Indiana announces David L. Cobb as administrator of the estate of Jeanette Armstrong, deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Brooks and Brooks, Attorneys, represent the administrator.
William F. Jones sues Fred B. Lewis and Fannie Lewis for six hundred fifty dollars and twenty five cents plus costs. The sheriff will sell rents and profits for up to seven years of described land at Bedford court house between 10 AM and 4 PM. If rents fail to cover the judgment, the fee simple of the real estate may be sold. William H. Sitler, Sheriff. John ff. Edwards, attorney.
County Indiana will on Tuesday August 5 1918 until 1 pm receive sealed bids for the sale of the Salt Creek Bridge washed away in the flood. The bridge now rests on James Meadows farm about a mile below its former location. Bidders must deposit a certified check for the full bid amount. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Lawrence Co Board of Review begins in the Auditor's office at the Court House Bedford Indiana on Monday June 2 1913 and continues for thirty days to receive assessment lists returned by Township Assessors Taxpayers may request a hearing before the Board Witness my hand May 24 1918
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Allen W Richardson as Administrator of the estate of Mary F Richardson deceased late of Lawrence County. The estate is said to be solvent. W E Clark is Attorney for the Administrator.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed Sadie E. Anderson Administratrix of Elmira Cole deceased with J L Smith attorney. The estate is stated to be solvent and from Lawrence County.
Circuit Court of Lawrence County notes the estate of Elizabeth J Hall, deceased, is presumed solvent. Jesse O. Hall serves as Administrator with W. J. Clark acting as Attorney in this proceedings.
State of Indiana administrator of the estate of Minerva Kern, deceased in Lawrence County, with William H. Smith named in the notice.
Probate action for the estate of William Foster Jr of Lawrence County with Spencer W. Smith of Underwood and Underwood, attorneys listed as counsel.
In the matter of the estate of Mary E. Hardin deceased late of Lawrence County Indiana the administrator of the estate is named as Fred Bowen with court involvement to settle debts and distribute assets per state law.
State of Indiana acting as executor plans to sell the estate of Christopher Schmidt as part of probate proceedings with Mary Schmidt named in the matter. The filing indicates the decedent’s affairs are proceeding under court oversight and seeks orderly disposition of assets.
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