Fast Fielder Ovid Nicholson Sold to Nashville Club
Outfielder Ovid E. Nicholson of Salem, once a standout for Louisville, was sold Monday to the Nashville Club of the Southern League under an optional agreement. Retained as a utility man, Nicholson loses his place to Ingerton but is expected to be recalled by August 15. He is noted as one of the fastest players ever at Eclipse Park and credited with mastering the hook slide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid Nicholson
Salem
Nashville Club
Louisville
American Association
Louisville Courier-Journal
Ovid E. Nicholson
Nashville
Nicholson
Ingerton
Eclipse Park
Colonels
Last Takee Head of Valuable Tog Lost by Farmer
Alvin Armstrong a farmer near Carr station reports three head of valuable stock lost in the last two or three weeks two mules and one mare died from disease. Dolph Orrell resigns after 51 years as Mena agent at Quincy earning a pension of $1 a day for life. long service described as unequaled in the Menon region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Armstrong
Carr Station
Dolph Orrell
Mena
Quincy
Orrell
Bedford Marriages and Youngest Bedford High Grad
Marriage license records Richard Quarterman and Nellie Pace both of Bedford. A Bedford High School item notes Edward Malott son of the late A D Malott of Bedford who rose to prominence in Abilene Kansas as a druggist claims the distinction of youngest Bedford High graduate at three months younger than Edward Rector of Chicago, who graduated at fifteen as valedictorian in 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High
Edward Malott
A. D. Mealott
Bedford
Abilene
Kansas
Bedford High School
Edward Rector
Chicago
Williams Residents Visit City Saturday
Bert Short and Fay Sheetz of Williams and William M. Edwards of Huron spent Saturday in the city on various business and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Short
Williams
Fay Sheetz
William M. Edwards
Huron
City
Indiana's Hoop Output
Washington May 21 Indiana leads in hoop production as a 1911 census bulletin shows Indiana produced 62 056 000 hoops with a 25 000 000 increase over 1910 while 106 586 060 hoops were made in Ohio. Slack cooperage stock dominates Indiana output with 2 288 000 sets of slack headings and the center of slack stock in thirty-one states. The report notes elm as top stave wood for flour barrels and hardwood staves rising in use for sugar barrels. The hoop industry may shift toward Indiana if current gains continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Bureau of the Census
Ohio
Census Bureau
Town clock fixed and dome leaks stopped by volunteers
The Smithville News reports locals, unable to hire help, fixed the town clock and stopped leaks in the dome by bringing a crew who used a hose to locate and seal cracks. They note clock repair and roof patching are outside their usual work but done to help the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville News
General Grant Memorial Service Announcement
G A R and W R C members are asked to meet at G A R Hall Sunday May 25 at 10 o clock to attend M E church service and hear Rev J F O Haver on General Grant. A second gathering at 2 p m Sunday for Memorial Services in the Hall led by Comdr M C Clark. Widows of deceased soldiers are especially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R.C
G A. R. Hall
M. FE. Church
J. F. O’'Haver
Comdr
M. C. Clark
Wool Wanted for Four Million Pounds
Advertisement from Home Ice Co near Monon Depot seeks four million pounds of good clean wool for purchase, outlining terms and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Ice Co
Monon Depot
Edwards to Move Family from Dredoble Property to Lincoln Avenue Home
County Auditor Ara Edwards will relocate with his family from the Dredoble property on West Thirteenth Street where they have lived for five years to his newly purchased house on Lincoln Avenue between South and Tenth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara Edwards
West Thirteenth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Sth
10Th Streets
Bedford High School Commencement Week Program
The program lists Class Day exercises Friday at the High School Auditorium with a Junior Banquet to Seniors on Friday night. The Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev O Haver at the Methodist Church Sunday evening. Commencement Exercises at the Opera House Thursday evening with Dr Walter Sargent of Chicago University giving the class address. Alumni Banquet at the High School Friday evening May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
O’haver
Methodist Church
Opera House
Walter Sargent
Chicago University
Bart Kern Moves Family into New Eight Room Residence
Bart Kern relocated his home to the rear of his lot on K street and remodeled it into an eight room house. He rents the 17th street house to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and plans a large apartment building on the vacant corner lot at 17th and K streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Kern
K Street
17Th Street
Mitchell
Kern
17Th
K Streets
Wheat and butter and eggs market report
Minnesota Dakota patent flour prices fall and rise across grades with jute and white rye flour noted. Butter prices mixed from creamery and dairy grades. current egg receipts at 18 to 20 cents per dozen with various grades. live poultry and potatoes listed by region and price. wheat futures higher with several futures contracts quoted for May July and September.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Live Stock Prices Across Chicago and Other Markets
May 21 market report shows cattle ranges from 3.50 to 8.40 per unit with grades from inferior to prime, hogs trading 4.60 to 9.15 per unit, and sheep and lambs steady with lambs around 7.50 to 7.75. Entries cover Chicago East Buffalo and Omaha markets with multiple weight classes and regional price spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
East Buffalo
N. Y
Omaha
Texas
Severe Storm Hits Brownstown Barn and Livestock Losses
A Tuesday evening storm struck near Brownstown causing a lightning fire that destroyed a barn belonging to Henry Peters deceased on the Seymour road. Two mules, a filly, mare and colt perished, with extensive loss of livestock feed and hay. Insurance offsets some damage, but total loss likely exceeds $1,500 amid ongoing community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Peters
Brownstown
Seymour Road
Edward Peters
Peters
Henry
Brownstown Banner
Local Boy Harry Donica Shines in Akron Interstate
Harry Donica of Akron Ohio in the Interstate shows early season form. He bats over .400 in 17 games last year and covers right field with speed and clever defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Donica
Akron
Ohio
Johnny Siegle
Donica
Harry
Akrons
Charivari Prank Sparks Wild Night in Quarterman Neighborhood
Neighbors and friends gathered for a playful charivari for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Richard Quarterman. Youngsters seized refreshments, chased by railroad workers, as chicken coops and gardens were damaged. A bride-to-be was doused with water when offered a free wheelbarrow ride, prompting a quick scuffle before calm returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarterman
11Th
Charivari
Hearing on Bankruptcy Discharge for James A. Blankenship
Court orders a hearing on the bankrupt James A. Blankenship discharge on July 2, 1918, at 9 a.m. in Indianapolis. Notice to known creditors to appear and show cause. Clerk to mail copies of petition and order to creditors at their residences. Judge Albert B. Anderson presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bedford Mail
Albert B. Anderson
Noble C. Butler
Lawrence County Indiana bids for two bridges announced
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids up to 11 am June 2 1913 for constructing two bridges Salt Creek on the Bedford and Williams road and Guthrie Creek on the Bedford and Tunnelton road Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's office Bedford Indiana May 7 1913 Ezra W Edwards Auditor LC
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Said County
Guthrie Creek
Bedford
Indiana
Ezra W. Edwards
L. C
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of our loved one. Gratitude for beautiful floral designs from Mr Isaac Bush and children Mrs J Setser Mec and Mrs Noble Gabbert Mr and Mrs Jason Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Bush
Mrs. J. ©. Setser
Noble Gabbert
Jason Hall
Notice to non residents divorce case in Lawrence County
In the Lawrence Circuit Court March Term 1915 Hannah Leonard files complaint No 7982 against Arlice Leonard a non resident of Indiana. The defendant must appear by September 2 1913 to answer or demur or the case will proceed in his absence. Clerk Sealy Elbert J Stalker signs the notice dated April 29 1913 in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlice Leonard
Fred N. Fletcher
Indiana
Lawrence
A. D
Bedford
Sealy Elbert J. Stalker
Notice of Administration in Lawrence County Indiana
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Sadie E Anderson administratrix of the estate of Elmira Cole deceased. The estate is declared to be solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Elmira Cole
Sadie £. Anderson
Notice To Contractors For Lawrence County Roads 1913
The Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 pm June 3 1913 for gravel and macadam road projects in East Nicknames Tresler Third and Farmer Streets Scoggan Road Tunnetton Heltonville Lafayett e Bedford Fairfax. Bids on each road separately with bond equal to twice bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Lawrence County
Indiana
Tresler
Farmer
Scoggan Road
Tunnetton
Heltonville
Ezra W. Edwards
Board of Commissioners
State of
Appointment of David L. Cobb as Administrator
Notice lists David L. Cobb appointed administrator of the estate of Jeanette Armstrong, deceased, Lawrence County Indiana. Attorneys Brooks & Brooks represent the estate. Estate believed solvent. administrator named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Cobb
Brooks & Brooks
Indiana probate notice for estate of Minerva Kern
State of Indiana administrator cites the estate of Minerva Kern deceased of Lawrence County. Public record announces probate proceedings and estate administration details for the late resident.
Estate of Elizabeth J. Hall Administrator Appointed
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Jesse O Hall as Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth J Hall deceased The estate is stated to be solvent W E B Clark is the attorney representing the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Elizabeth J. Hall
Brazil and Yellow Jersey
Lew Ferguson of 1712 H Street is listed with contact number 1616wl regarding Brazils and a Yellow Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazils
Yellow Jersey
Lew Ferguson
Notice of Estate Administration in Lawrence County Indiana
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana announces the estate of Mary F Richardson deceased. Administrator of the estate is sol W. E. Clark attorney.
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Nashville Club of
Southern League
Hal
Richard Quarterman
Nellie Pace
Warket
New York
Manitoba
Brownstona
Akron, O
Interstate
Bride
Mr. and
Mrs. Richard
James A. Blankenship
Distriet of
Salt Creek
Bedford and
Williams Road
Tunnelton Road
Reedieg
Walls & Walls
Hodge & Walls
D. S. Henry
M.B. Guterie
Durrenterger’s Store
J. L. Smith
Sterling Drug Store
Shawswick Township
Pleasant Run Township
Heltonville and
Leesville
Fayette Street
Marshall Township
Fairfax
L. S
India
Jeanette Armstrong
Minerva Kern
Wim. H .Smith
Underwood & Underwood
Circuit Court of
William Foster, Jr
Spencer W. Smith
C. H. Emery
Jesse O. Hall
W. EB. Clark
J. W. Trainor
Hamer & Smith
Mary F. Richardson
Alten W. Richardson
W. E. Clark
Langshangs
Minorca
J. M. Lawson
Sparksville
Mary FE. Hardin
Sol
Fred Bowen
Boruff & Boruff
Johnson-Smith Excelsior Co
Susan F. Cutsinger
William J. Cutsinger
Boruff
Boruff, Attorneys
Christopher Schmidt
Mary Schmidt
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