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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
8
The Indianapolis market reports 12,000 hogs and a mix of cattle calves and sheep, with higher trade activity from local and outside buyers. Prices improved on some lots with hogs weighing 140 to 250 pounds fetching 7.25 to 7.90 and outside buyers paying up to 3 for stronger weights.
Ohio votes for the fundamental law while New York Massachusetts and Pennsylvania reject woman suffrage. Results show suffrage beaten in most states with New York City and state races highlighting shifts. McCall wins in Massachusetts while prohibition fails statewide in Ohio and Democrats gain in New Jersey.
Berlin reports Cacak captured by Austro German forces, severing rail links as Serbian capital shifts to Mitrovica. Rome cites 50 000 British French troops advancing from Krivolok to outflank Bulgars, with Kuprili losses pegged over 25 000. Greek port Kavala sighted by transports. Greek and French actions feared near Monastir.
Ohio voters rejected the statewide prohibition referendum for the second time in two years. Wet supporters led in large cities while dry votes increased in counties that had opposed rum previously. The stability amendment failed by a small margin, with Cleveland showing a 36000 vote against it. Sprague districting and McDermott liquor license law also fell to opponents, while bond tax exemption passed by a large margin.
New York reports record heavy early voting with fine weather aiding smooth, orderly polls. Women watchers are credited with improving courtesy and reducing police work, prompting even opponents of woman suffrage to admit a change for the better. Also, fourteen hurt in a Du Pont powder works explosion at Carney’s Point, N J, with no deaths.
President H. R. Kurrie of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Monon railroad asserts October gross may reach 685000, surpassing September's high mark and 1914 figures. He notes coal and stone tonnage drive gains, while warning that lengthy recovery and rate reforms are needed for sustained improvement.
Mrs. David Cobb and children of Springville visited the Caleb Cobb family on Saturday at 14th and N streets. Mr. and Mrs. Oitenman traveled to Heltonville on Friday to stay with relatives and returned Saturday morning. Dr. Q GC Dobbins went to Leesville Monday to vaccinate hogs for Henry Woolery.
Mrs Otto Inman and Mrs Homer Crawford spent Monday in political activity visiting Baptist ladies to discuss community concerns and local issues.
Miss Mary Bergdoll and Miss Vonnie Smith attended the State Teachers Association and have returned to Williams to resume their teaching duties.
Nashville Indiana council approves a $7,000 bond issue by 41 to 29 to fund an electric light plant supplying streets, homes and businesses. Tax rate rises 5 cents per $100, plant work starts within two weeks, promising first electric illumination for the county. The town, long kerosene dependent, seeks modernization amid its growing tourist and artistic appeal.
Hugh Woody of 20th Street suffers a severe infection after part of his left hand skin was torn at work. At 67 and in frail health, blood poisoning looms as a local physician treats the wound. Daisy Cooper left for Fayetteville after attending the State Teachers Association. Mrs. Harry Wilson visited her mother in Norman Station. Jeane Merrick of Heltonville returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Warl Hunter.
Louisville reports a tight Kentucky governor contest as 83 counties tally shows A. O. Stanley leading Edwin P. Morrow by about 2000 votes. Democrats claim a safe margin once western Kentucky and mountain counties report. Republicans dispute and wait for remaining tallies.
The Goshen city council elected the reform element to appoint Rev. W. H. Greenwalt to the police force. He weighs 298 pounds and stands six feet four inches tall.
Nov. 3 in Jackson Mississippi Theodore Bilbo has been elected governor. The announcement confirms Bilbo's victory in the governor race.
Edward Lackey of Williams wed Mary Eggus of Williams. Oatley Brown of Bedford weds Ruth Wagner of Bedford. Ollie R Hodges of Bedford to Frances Foster of Bedford. John Collier of Ft Ritner to Mary Hamilton of Tunnelton. Charles Willey of Mitchell weds Dovey Hostetler of Mitchell.
Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners orders a special election to be held Monday November 22 1915 in Bedford to decide if intoxicating liquor sales shall be prohibited within the city voters to meet in precincts to cast ballots on the question as required by law witnessed by Auditor Ezra W Edwards and Sheriff William H Sitler November 3 1915
The Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 p m on Tuesday December 7 1915 for gravel or macadamized road work on Spice Valley Township port William and Huron Road totaling 12823 feet. Bid bonds must equal twice the bid and documents available from the Auditor Ezra W Edwards.
The Treasurer of Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids by 2 00 p m November 15 1915 to purchase 50000 in Shawswick Township Macadamized Road Bonds This issue comprises 20 bonds of 2500 each payable May 15 and Nov 15 bearing 4 percent interest semi annually for road construction as petitioned by A C Clark Andrew Cuddy et al The right to reject any bids is reserved Earl G Short Treasurer.
Notice to non residents Leticia Dillon and others in Lawrence County Indiana. The Lawrence Circuit Court Nov 1915 term requires appearance by defendant on the 22nd judicial day of November 1915 to quiet title to 80 acres in section 33 township 6 north range 1 east. Failure to appear may result in the suit being heard in their absence. Clerk Fred B. Jackson. Attorney W. E. Clark.
State of Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court Sept 1915 term Maggie L Jackson and William Jackson. Plaintiff Maggie L Jackson by attorney Charles Gowen files complaint with affidavit William Jackson not a resident of Indiana. Defendant summoned to appear by Nov 4 1915 or demur. case to be determined in absence. Witness signed at Bedford October 5 1915.
In Jasonville Indiana every ward supported the local option measure. The town’s majority was 128 and ten saloons will close within ninety days.
Ezra W. Edwards Auditor invites sealed bids by 2:00 p.m. on December 11, 1915 for sixteen thousand dollars of bridge bonds. Sixty bonds of 1000 each at 4 percent interest, dated Oct 1 1914, payable semiannually with maturities through 1917. Requires a 500 bond certify. Right to reject bids. Specifications in Auditor's office. Signed October 25 1916.
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