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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
8
Indianapolis market receipts show 13 500 hogs 1 390 cattle 450 calves and 350 sheep against 8 886 hogs 780 cattle 232 calves and 109 sheep a week ago. Hog receipts exceed monthly average leading to a lower open with outside buyers and local packers active. Top price reached 7 70 while many good hogs sold around 7 65 reflecting last week’s 7 85 7 90 close.
Prices across fruits vegetables poultry eggs butter and grains list regional quotes from Indianapolis Cincinnati St Louis and other markets. Notes include farm wagon and wagon market values with a Goshen Ind special on a Farm Betterment club picnic closing stores.
Colonel Edward M. House, confidant of President Wilson, has just returned from Berlin Paris London and other European cities. He plans to report to the president soon on conditions abroad and speculation about a possible secretary of state post remains unconfirmed.
The U S state department received from London a full report on the Nebraskan explosion off the Irish coast, with naval experts confirming torpedo damage. Photographs and metal fragments from Liverpool dry dock support the torpedo theory, while the department declines to discuss details.
A. L. Miller of Miller and Kelley was named by Judge Charles L. Pulliam to succeed Charles M. Fortune as probate commissioner in Terre Haute Indiana. Miller qualified and took the oath of office after Fortune resigned, opening the way for the appointment. Fortune’s resignation allowed the court to assume probate matters with Miller as successor. Miller was a 1912 Republican candidate for city judge who lost to Thomas Smith, now imprisoned for election conspiracy.
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the U S district court against the Pittsburg Contracting Company of New York. The firm is said to be backed by former Pennsylvania Senator William Flinn.
French gains north of Arras and near Lorette reported by the French war office. Rheims bombarded with about 100 bombs including a cathedral strike. Nancy civilians killed by German bombs. British attack near Ypres captures trenches. Austrians and Germans advance toward Lemberg as Austro German forces shift east. Italian forces hold positions on the Isonzo as fleet moves. Ottoman Turkey sees looting and unrest amid Dardanelles pressure.
Four Indianapolis men Lylie Lamy George Harry Edward Nelson and Walter Johnson were sentenced to the state prison for terms from two to five years for escaping from the state penal farm near Greencastle Indiana. The defendants were identified as African American.
In Logansport Indiana on the river road Mrs. Fred Loerke of Winamac suffered serious injuries and may die after the car she rode in with her husband overturned.Mr Loerke sustained minor injuries in the mishap dated June 17.
Terre Haute Indiana June 17 Mrs Mabel Massey dies in a local hospital from injuries after being struck by a Big Four switch engine on a line.
William J. Bryan issues the first in a series addressing war horrors and the causes behind the conflict. He plans three papers, with the third proposing a way out, before a Miami trip and a return to Washington within a week. prominent officials and social figures frequent his consultations.
In dense fog the tank steamer Alabama struck the freight steamer Delaware off Lewes Delaware. The Delaware sheered off and was lost in the fog with no wireless. The Alabama, sailing from Port Arthur June 4 with oil for New York, has several plates dented and is leaking badly.
St Louis edged Brooklyn 7 to 3 in a nine inning tilt. Philadelphia beat Chicago 4 to 3 with Chalmers and Killiter among the scorers. Boston won 4 to 3 over Cleveland as Tyler and Whaling contributed. Cincinnati defeated New York 5 to 2 with Mathewson and Meyers leading the bats.
In American League action Chicago falls 2 to 4 to Boston as Russell and Schanik pair up for Chicago. Cleveland loses 3 to 9 with Morton and ONeill handling duties. Philadelphia and Detroit also square off with low scoring results, Dauss and Strange for Detroit, Wyckoff and Lapp for Detroit.
Columbus 3 Minneapolis 8 Indianapolis 5 Milwaukee 2 Louisville 8 St Paul 9 Buffalo 0 1 Chicago 8 3 Brooklyn 3 Pittsburg 2 Newark 2 St Louis 3 Baltimore 5 Kansas City 6
Washington reports orders to Admiral Howard to sail 300 marines and 300 bluejackets to Tobari bay near Guayamas with inland reach of twenty miles to protect American colonists in the Yaqui valley. Tensions rise as US officials warn possible landings and clashes, while New Orleans and Raleigh guard Tobari bay and the Colorado sails to join.
Albany June 17 Bourke Cochran filed a motion in the court of appeals seeking to reopen Becker's request for a new trial. The court is to adjourn for the summer and a decision is expected before the judges depart. Becker’s electrocution is scheduled for the week of July 12.
Wilwood Indiana June 17 Patrolman Clifford Walters used his youth baseball training to corner Charles White of Windfall. He fled Walters who threw his mace knocking White off balance. White was captured and charged with intoxication.
Mr and Mrs Edward Pearson and Spencer Pearson Miss Margaret Pearson and Miss Mary Gainey visited Columbus Sunday to spend time with Mrs E F Sutherland and Mrs Jane Pearson. A carnival representative from Linton was in town Monday and will return soon to set up a Bedford stand starting around July 5.
Mrs. Mary White of Heltonville rode to the city Monday after a visit with her son Mr. and Mrs. John Piercey in Bloomington. A child of Raymond Bugh on 6th Street suffers from a lung trouble and is quite sick.
Notice in Lawrence County Indiana that Augustus E Dickinson has qualified as executor of Jeanette Dickinson estate with Brooks & Brooks as attorneys. Estate believed solvent. Public record notice for the State of Indiana.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Robert Reed as Executor of Theodora Reath deceased of Lawrence County. The estate is declared solvent. W E Clark serves as attorney for the estate.
The Spice Valley Township Trustee in Lawrence County Indiana will sell the Williams School House property on June 26 1915 at the premises. The land is described as part of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter in section five township four north range two west with specific boundary measurements. The sale offers land and building together then building alone in two parts a two story and a one story section. The Trustee may rent the building for school use until bid acceptance. Sale subject to Williams Town Hall Company right in the second story and Township furniture reservation. Cash only with deed after approval and payment. Laurin Chase Trustee.
By decree in the Lawrence Circuit Court John Hanner and others as plaintiffs, Martha Holt and others as defendants, the sheriff will sell rents and profits for up to seven years or the fee simple of Lot 14 in Todds Addition Heltonville Lawrence County Indiana. Auction at the Lawrence County Courthouse on a Saturday in 1915 between 10 am and 4 pm. If rents cannot satisfy the decree costs and interest, the fee simple may be sold. William H. Sitler Sheriff. Robert L. Mellen Attorney.
Court decree directs sale of rents and profits of Lot 1 Mill Addition Williams town, and part of same lot, totaling 501 dollars 85 cents with interest and costs. Sale to take place June 19 1915 at Williams Williams Court House door between 10 am and 4 pm. Proceeds to satisfy decree costs and fees. attorney Frank E. Gilkison listed.
The State of Indiana Administrator of the estate of Priscilla Hamer deceased in Lawrence County announces Frank Hamer as Administrator. W B Clark is the attorney. May 14 3.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court April Term 1915 Perry F Carr vs August Dussard et al notice to non resident Louis Beaumont that he must appear by the second day of the next term on September 2 1915 at Bedford Court House or answer the complaint else it will be heard in his absence issued by Clerk Fred E Jackson dated April 26 1915 May Two
Augustus E. Dickinson is appointed administrator of the Jeanette Dickinson estate in Lawrence County Indiana. The Lawrence Circuit Court judge designated the administrator with Brooks and Brooks as attorneys for the estate. The estate is believed to be solvent.
Probate notice identifies Perry Woolery as executor for the estate of David M. Brown late of Lawrence County. The filing notes the deceased and that the estate is to be settled under state probate law.
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