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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
8
Market slate shows weaker demand with No 2 red wheat and No 2 yellow corn lower amid quiet trade. Grain values slide from mixed futures as spring wheat and oats hold steady while spot butter eggs and poultry show small price shifts.
Oct 1 reports show cattle and hog prices in Chicago Buffalo and Omaha. Steers range from about $6 to $9, cows and heifers $5 to $8, calves near $2 to $12, hogs $8 to $9. Hints of slow demand in Chicago and varied activity in other markets.
Lawrence County Auditor Ezra W. Edwards invites sealed bids by 2:90 p.m. Friday November 7 1913 for twenty six thousand dollars of bridge bonds at 4 3 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds dated November 1 1913 mature 1914 1914 with annual redemptions. bid deposits required. right to reject bids. specifications on file in Auditor's office.
Lawrence County Poultry Association calls a meeting at Dr. Hogans office on October 7 at 7 30 PM. All members urged to attend to prepare for the third annual show. Secretary notices.
In the District Court of Indiana the creditors of William V Mason of Springville are notified. Mason was adjudicated bankrupt on September 20 1913. The first meeting of creditors is set for October 13 1918 at 1 PM at Brooks and Brooks law office Bedford Indiana. Albert Rabb Referee in Bankruptcy Indianapolis. September 29 1913.
In the matter of No 3738 Arthur B McClellan of Heltonville Indiana bankrupt creditors are addressed. The notice references dates September 25 1913 and September 25 1915 with a filing on October 15 1913 and a related procedural filing.
Statement shows the Bedford Daily Mail and Bedford Weekly Mail owners Otis & Brooks with Fred B. Otis and Thos. J. Brooks as publishers editors and managing editors. Both notices sworn Sept 27, 1943 and Sept 27, 1913 respectively. No bondholders or other security holders holding 1 percent or more are listed.
Dersiand appointed by the Lawrence County Circuit Court as executrix of the will of David G. Douglas deceased. Estate declared solvent. Sarah C. Douglas named as Executrix. Brooks and Brooks, Attorneys.
Rochester New York nursery company invites male or female representatives in this area to sell roses shrubs trees and seeds. No prior experience required and workers can earn good weekly wages. Employment prospective. send for terms and enclose this notice. September 28.
The Lawrence Circuit Court announces a quiet title action filed in 1913 by William M. Denniston against numerous defendants listed with unknown spouses and heirs. Defendants must appear by November 2, 1913, or the case will proceed in their absence at Bedford Court House.
Luther Craig as administrator filed final settlement in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana. The court will examine the account on October 11 1913. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Witness Elbert J Salker Clerk.
Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners calls for sealed bids by 1 PM October 7 1918 for a new hitch back around the Court House Square with plans on file in the Auditor Office. Bond equal to twice bid required. board may reject all bids. Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
Proposals due by 1 p m Monday October 6 1913 for furnishing supplies for the poor asylum for quarter ending December 31 1913. Bids by class per requisition on file in the Auditor's office. The Board may reject any or all bids. Ezra W Edwards 2011 Auditor.
Mrs. Col. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones with their baby and Mrs. Ben F Wycoff left Tuesday for Paris Illinois to attend a large birthday event for James Wycoff, the brother of Mrs. Jones.
In Lawrence Circuit Court requires heirs creditors and legatees to appear for examination of the administratrix Sarah J McHargue final account and vouchers in the estate of William D McHargue deceased on October 9 1913 to show cause for approval. Heirs must prove heirship.
J McHargue named administratrix of the estate of Alice D McHargue deceased. The filing lists the applicant as the administratrix and notes the estate administration process.
court orders hearing on October 30 1913 in Indianapolis for the bankrupts discharge. notice to creditors by mail and publication in Bedford Mail. Judge Albert B Anderson presiding with clerk Noble C. Butler recording.
County Indiana will receive sealed proposals for one car load of Poca hontas lump coal and 5 tons of soft coal nut size for the county jail. Proposals due by 1 p.m. Monday Oct 6 1913. Bidders must bid price per ton wagon weight to be weighed by a weigher chosen by the board per requisition on file in the Auditor's office.
In the matter of the estate of Henry Weddle deceased A A Weddle as Administrator has filed his account in the Lawrence Circuit Court at Bedford Indiana on September 18 1913 creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved Elbert J Stalker Clerk seal
Sealed bids to buy 34 700 in Shawswick Township Gravel Road Bonds are due by 2 00 pm October 6 1913 at the Lawrence County Indiana treasurer s office. Bonds total 20 at 235 each bearing 4 annual interest semi annually May 15 and November 15. Proceeds fund Bedford Browns Townard Buddha and Pinhook Roads. Bonds sold at par to highest bidder with right to reject bids. Earl G Short treasurer.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Robert L. Scoggan as executor of the estate of Amos W. Scoggan, deceased. Marshall Woolery, attorney, is involved in the administration.
Public sale at my home one quarter mile east of Heltonville begins 10 o clock Tuesday Oct 28 1918. Items include brood mare two year old filly colt five milch cows three yearling steers yearling heifer sow with seven pigs sow with five shoats corn hay farming implements house hold furniture and other articles. Terms under $5 cash over $5 bankable note without interest nine months six percent from date if not paid at maturity. D G Douglass Administratrix 3w3.
William H. Smith as commissioner and administrator will sell at public auction on October 8, 1913 near Williams Indiana the real estate to settle partitions. Properties include parts of lots 3 and 4 in north fractional section 11 and other parcels totaling about 23.36 acres plus 60 acres and 20 acres in specified sections with a White River boundary. Personal estate includes a brood mare, yearling heifers, chickens, growing corn and more. Terms: real estate one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with notes at 6 percent. personal property cash up to five dollars, otherwise a note. Sale begins 10 am.
Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids by Oct 7 1913 for gravel or macadam roads in Bedford and surrounding streets. Ten roads listed with precise lengths. bids on each road separately and on all streets together. Bond equal to bid required. Bids addressed to Ezra W Edwards Auditor. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Copies available via Engineer and Viewers Report.
Proposals due by 1 pm October 22 1918 to build an additional span for the White River Bridge on the Bedford and Mitchell Road in Lawrence County Indiana. Bid bond double the bid amount required. Board may reject all bids. Dated September 9 1913 Ezra W Edwards seal of Lawrence County Commissioners.
Robt L Milien attorney noted in the filing as the representative for the administrator.
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