Party government remains essential in our form of government
A political commentary argues that party organization should not be abandoned in favor of nonpartisan boards. It criticizes Indiana’s so called nonpartisan structures as sham and urges reforms within parties. Citizens should be partisan and push for good governance through their party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jheren
Lichtine
Spaine
Indiana
Evansville
Meen
C Hizen
Washington Fleradd
Tax-exempt status affirmed for three road bond issues
Indiana bondholders may not owe federal income tax on interest from three road bonds issued to fund local improvements. The Treasury, after reviewing issuance and funding methods, concluded the bonds represent governmental functions of a political subdivision, making interest income non taxable for owners.
Knox County Farmer Dies Without Revealing Hidden Fortune
Atraham Hoagland of Harrison township Knox county died six weeks ago on his farm eleven miles north of Petersburg. After years of searching his heirs unearthed two thousand four hundred dollars buried two spades deep in an acre far from the house. The treasure, well preserved, adds to a farm valued at fifteen to twenty thousand dollars. Hoagland left no will and deeded his lands to his wife already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atraham Hoagland
Petersburg
Harrison Township
Knox County
Hoagland
Tle
Tie
Marriage License Announced and Local Visits Reported
Riis Spoonmore of Martin county wed Ruth Vantayle of Springville per Bloomington World notices. Several Bloomington guests visit relatives including Crystal Trall of Indianapolis and Miss Jessie Peters of Bedford. Reports cover patrons visiting from Springfield, West Fourteenth Street and West Sixteenth Street with families, plus Thanksgiving travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riis Spoonmore
Martin County
Ruth Vantayle
Springvile
Edward Buncher
South Walnut Street
Jessie Peters
Bedford
Bloomington
Petition for Gravel Road Improvement in Perry Township Indiana
Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners hears a petition by freeholders to improve two public highways in Perry Township. Proposals include draining grading and crushed stone paving with ten year bonds proposed under the 1905 Indiana Highways act. Hearing set for December 8 1913 before the county board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Township
Lawrence
Isaid Township
Bloomington
Springville and
Gushvie Pike
Township 6
Guthrie Pike
Bedford and
Springville
Harrodsburg
Section 11
Range 2
Perry
Harrodshoro
General Assembly of
State of
Indiana
Henry J. Turpin
Ton Short
Charley Zike
Theodore Davis
L. B. Gwin
G. M. Johnston
Kb. C. Stannard
B. F. Clark
R. Bordeek
W. E. Hert
Francis M. Kern
Olter
Armstrong
John Martin
Walter I. Evans
Robert D. Marsey
Chas
Giles
Milford Holmes
C. D. Moore
Wm. Brewington
W. S. Martindale
Paul Short
Jamess
Denniston
Grant Storm
William Gray
James Miller
KH. Pearson
Kinneth Short
Walter Giles
Geo. Robinson
John W. Sipes
Calvin S. Bair
Dennis Armstrong
T. H. Miler
Curtis Armstrong
Kern Armstrong
Brad Armstrong
Everett Wilson
Robert McMillan
Henry
Kirkman
George T. McDowell
Quincy Short
Sylvanus Jackson
R. N. Anderson
Luther Lowe
Geo. W. Fleischhauer
David Boling
Sam Zike
Gardner Tucker
Hannigan Rainbolt
William Wammond
Charley Carson
Marion Smithers
Poor Fire Risks Sues Bulletin
Litigation filed by Poor Fire Risks against Bulletin alleging dissemination of statistics on Indiana cities. The action seeks relief and damages while detailing claims of misrepresentation of fire risk data and publication of comparative figures across multiple Indiana municipalities.
Twenty Five Percent Bad Fire Risks in Indiana Cities
Indiana cities show about one quarter of fire risks as defective, according to a bulletin by State Fire Marshal W K Longley. An inspection of 200 risks in a representative city found 49 classified as defective to guide fire prevention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Fire Prevention Association
W. KE. Longley
Marriage Licenses Reported for Bedford and Mitchell
Walter WJ Sherrill of Bedford wed Craigie M Palmer of Bedford. Clyde Lewis of Mitchell married Essie Sandefur of Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter WJ. Sherrill
Bedford
Bedford shoe shop on the corner
Fragmentary note mentions a Bedford location offering footwear at a corner shop name resembling l?os ter's. Details are unclear but indicates a shoe retailer in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
L?oster
Notice to Contractors for Gravel Road Bid in Lawrence County
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Indiana will accept sealed bids until 1 p m Tuesday December 2 1913 for the New Barnlettsville and Oolitic Road in Marshall Township 5245 feet long. Bids require bond twice the bid amount and may be rejected. Copies of the Engineer and Viewers Report available on request. All bids addressed to Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Lawrence County
Indiana
Marshall Township
Barnlettsville and Oolitic
Ezra W. Edwards
Board of Commissioners
Notice to Bond Buyers for Shawswick Township Gravel Bonds
Lawrence County Indiana treasurer invites sealed bids by 2:00 p.m. on Friday November 28 1913 to purchase nine thousand five hundred dollars of Shawswick Township Gravel Road Bonds. Twenty bonds of 475 dollars with May and November 15 interest at 4 4 percent semiannual. Proceeds fund street construction per Elva Knight et al. Bid deposits of 100 dollars required. right to reject bids reserved. Earl G. Short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Indiana
Shawswick Township
Shanswick Township
Elva Knight
Earl G. Short
Stamping of First Mail Deposited in Rural Boxes
Notice to rural postmasters and carriers to stamp all first class mail deposited in rural boxes. If stamping is impracticable, coins for stamps should be placed in coin receptacles rather than envelopes. Publicize this directive widely without extra Department cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Enquirer
Shou
Tury
Farmer
Notice of Insolvency in Harden Estate
In the Lawrence Circuit Court the estate of Mary Kk Harden is found probably insolvent. The administrator must settle, creditors must file claims for allowance. Witness the Clerk Elbert J Stalker at Bedford Indiana dated November 26 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kk. Harden
Lawrence
Bedford
Indiana
Elbert J. Stalker
Notice of Administration in Lawrence County Indiana
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Ellen B Wilcox Executrix of the estate of Araminta I Hobbs deceased late of Lawrence County The estate is solvent Attorneys Martin Pearson and Martin represent the executrix in this matter
Wanted Industrious Man Represent Major Remedies Firm
Wanted an industrious man to represent one of the most extensive manufacturers of remedies spices extracts soaps toilet articles perfumes disinfectants stock and poultry preparations in Lawrence County or adjoining counties. Representative must furnish conveyance and bond. Large profits and a permanent position. Address at once The American Remedy Company Tiffin Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
American Remedy Company
Tiffin
Ohio
Absentee Denson Notified for Lawrence Circuit Court Hearing
In Lawrence County Indiana the Lawrence Circuit Court at Bedford sets a January 26 1914 hearing to declare the estate of James C Denson subject to administration after his April 1906 departure and twelve years absence. Mary M Messick et al sue for administration and appoint an administrator under Indiana law. Clerk Elbert J Stalker signs the seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Lawrence
Mary M. Messick
Et al
James C. Denson
Bedford
Lawrence County
Indiana
Janes C. Denson
Gard Court
Elbert J. Stalker
Lawrence Circuit Court
Martin, Pearson & Martin, Allys
Appointment of Indiana Administrator for William Cokenour Estate
Dersigned has been appointed by the State of Indiana as Administrator of the estate of William Cokenour, deceased, late of Lawrence County. Said estate is supposed to be solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Araminta I. Hobbs
Circuit Court
William Cokenour
Amos W. Scoggan
Tra ‘Turner
Alfred Guthrie
David G. Douglas
James A. Demint
Lawrence Circuit Court
Leander M. Roberts
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