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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
7
City officials announce an invitation from Mayor Fields to all ladies groups to form a committee addressing the vacant lot problem. The call seeks organized civic action to assess, plan, and propose solutions for the unused property within the city.
Mayor Fields invites ladies organizations to lead a city campaign encouraging cultivation of vacant lots for flowers or rental gardening. The effort aims to spur owners to utilize lots and support gardening enthusiasts. Also reported are warnings against dumping cinders and ashes in streets, a law violation in Washington avenue and other areas.
Following the Culbertson Deniston bill and Governor Ralston's signature, Indiana University will pay the state 4000 to acquire the 182 acre Cave Farm three miles east of Mitchell. Once owned by Donaldson, it preserves virgin forest and will serve as a forest reserve and zoological station, continuing work linked to Dr Carl Eigenmann on blind fish. The land previously escheated to the state and then fought over in court before the legislature enabled the sale.
Sam Ikerd living northwest of the city received a pair of fine Esquimo Spitz dogs from Emmet Idaho on Tuesday. He has moved back to make his future home here after living in Idaho for six years. The dogs are described as excellent watchdogs and will not welcome strangers.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Knight died at home in Pleasant Run. Funeral services are set for Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from Duggs Chapel with burial to follow locally.
Charles Smith pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined 1 plus costs. Two other charges were dismissed on the prosecutor’s motion. Curt Dalton pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 1 plus costs. The charge of disturbing a religious meeting was dismissed. Attorney Will Martin traveled to Bloomington on legal business. Rev. A E Dubber is ill at home with grip.
Board of Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon and opened bids for road contracts. Shanswick road No. 1 awarded to Jesse J. McKnight for 3597.00. road No. 2 to W. R. Clark for 859. road No. 3 to Jacob Weaver. Marion township road No. 1 to A. S. Tribble for 7979.35. road No. 2 to Frank Smith. road No. 3 to Jacob Weaver for 2133. Tribble also won roads Nos. 14 5 6 7 with bids 8508.20 5688.80 8904.40 5439. Viewers Henry M. McIntire and Arthur Guthrie were ordered for Henderson Creek road.
The piece argues Germans exemplify solidarity and disciplined industry urging Americans to study their approach while warning against militarism excess. It notes Mrs. J. G. Embree trading a farm for a city residence and John Foster moving to the Malott property as local real estate changes unfold.
Forecast outlines several storm periods through March with central dates around March 2 7 14 19 and 25 plus reactionary intervals. Expect falling barometer warmer spells and renewed storms with snow in places as the vernal equinox influences weather. Local notes: Mrs Alice Fullen returns home from Ft Ritner and W C Denniston, former Bedford Lumber Co bookkeeper, comes home from Gosport. Frank Preva sells his Linton store and plans to move back to town with Mrs Preva arriving Tuesday.
Sale begins at 10 A M. at the town with 2 work horses and a Jersey cow plus farming gear. Nine month credit on sums over five dollars with 6 percent interest if not paid at maturity. cash on five dollars or less. Freehold security required for notes.
Multiple obituary notices for Homer Roberts near Avoca and Mary White Wilson of Paoli Bedford, detailing death times, burial plans at New Union and Paoli, and family histories. Includes note on Wilson’s public life, missionary ties, and a March 1 1915 White Shrine of Jerusalem initiation in Bedford with regional reach and attendees.
Enoch Genkins of Rose Genkins files for divorce from Rose Genkins in Lawrence circuit court alleging marriage on December 24 1913 and separation October 15 1914. Complaint cites adultery with unnamed men and insanity jealousy claims.
A peony attached to Seig and Beem’s delivery cart on M Street broke free after a collision with a telephone post. The drifting flower trailed a makeshift hitch and swung along the route, drawing noticeable excitement Tuesday morning.
A city action unloads or relocates a tract connected to Heltonville M. E. Church on Tuesday. Details on the exact site or authority are not provided in the fragment.
The will of wholesale queensware dealer Charles D Pearson was probated before Judge Bash. The estate valued at about 300000 dollars places the bulk in Indiana Trust Company as trustee with one third to the widow one third to the son Charles D Pearson Jr and one third to the daughter. Upon the son turning 30 he will receive one half of his trust share and income from the remainder for life. Grandchildren eventually inherit the estate. Albert Danarky moves to new property at 25th and J streets after leaving the German M E church on Rast 8th Street.
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