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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
6
The undersigned has been appointed by the Circuit Court Lawrence County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Oliver P. Abbott deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. Delbert I. Abbott named as Administrator. Martin and Pearson Attorneys.
The undersigned authorities that William H. Bivins is appointed Administrator of the estate of Elias Wright de Based in Lawrence County Indiana. The Circuit Court at Lawrence County appointed him as Administrator and the estate is deemed solvent. Attorneys Martin and Pearson represent the Administrator.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Circuit Court Lawrence County Indiana Administrator of the estate of Arrinda Wright deceased late of Lawrence County. William H J Brvins Administrator Martin Pearson Attorneys
The Circuit Court appoints Emma Snapp Administratrix of the estate of James M. Snapp, late of Lawrence County, Indiana. The notice names Emma Snapp as Administratrix in this probate proceeding.
Lawrence Circuit Court Sept term 1912. Curtis Ray as administrator filed final settlement for Thomas T. Ray deceased. Court will examine Sept 20 1912. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why account should not be approved. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker, Bedford Indiana.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1912 Maud Hinders Administratrix of John Jackson deceased has filed final settlement and vouchers to be examined on September 28 1912 at which time all heirs creditors or legatees are required to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Indiana this 31st day of August 1912 Elbert J Stalker Clerk.
Guardian of minor heir of Linnie and Westenhofer conducts a court ordered real estate sale in Bedford Lawrence County at the Foster & Bailey shoe store on a Sunday in October 1912. Property includes portions of sections 2 and 35 Township 5 and 6 north Range 1 east. Sale is private, at appraised value, cash, free of liens, subject to court approval. George M. Foster guardian. Sept 10 1912. Martin and Pearson attorneys.
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed J W Beard as Executor of the estate of Thiddeus E Boston deceased of Lawrence County The estate is supposed to be solvent.
State of Indiana. Lawrence County. Lawrence Circuit Court Septem ber Term 1912. M Rumely Company sues Martha E Fleener nonresident. Plaintiff files complaint with affidavit. Defendant must appear and answer or demur by November 19 1912 or case will proceed in her absence. Clerk Elbert J Stalker.
In the District Court of Indiana Fred Freeman of Bedford is adjudged bankrupt on September 5 1912. The first meeting of creditors is at J L Smith Law Office Bedford Indiana on September 24 1912 at 1 PM. Creditors may attend file claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business. Albert Rabb Referee in Bankruptcy Indianapolis Indiana September 13 1912.
Notice is given that Lawrence County Indiana will receive sealed bids for a new concrete bridge at Williams Indiana Indian Creek Township on Tuesday October 8 1912 until 1 p m. Bids must follow the plans specifications and drawings on file in the auditor's office. Bond equal to double the bid is required. The board may reject all bids Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
Notice to bidders says sealed proposals will be received by one o clock p m Monday October seventh 1912 for supplies for the Poor Asylum for the quarter ending December 31 1912 Requisitions on file in Auditor s office bids by class The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids Ezra W Edwards Auditor
County will receive sealed proposals up to 1 p m Monday Oct 7 1912 for three carloads of 4 inch lump coal screened for the Poor Asylum. Bids highest per ton. Coal to be delivered on side track in Bedford and weighed on scales in Bedford wagon. Board may reject any bid. Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
Notice declares sealed bids due by 1 p m Tuesday October 8 1912 for changing grade on Thomas Younger hill along Bedford and Leesville road near Shanswick Township Lawrence County Indiana. Plans and specifications on file in the Auditor's office. Bid bond required for double the bid with right to reject all bids. Preston M Mavity Turnpike Director.
Official notice designates polling precincts for the October session of registration on Monday October 1912. Listings include Pleasant Run East and West Precincts James Payne’s Residence and Township Trustee’s Office Perry Chestnut’s Barber Shop Indian Creek Dark Hollow Faycetteville Raleigh Mefford Edward’s Store Spice Valley Edward’s Raleigh Mefford’s Building Marion precincts at County Hall Main Street areas Bond Shawswick Marshalls Guthrie Avoca Guthrie Ft Ritner Tunnelton Witnessed by County seal and date September 26 1912
Samuel P. Reed, a noted Bedford stone quarry operator, was buried at Rose Hill after funeral services at the Episcopal church led by Rev. Burrows. A broken column tribute from Reed quarries workers and floral offerings from Mason and Elks members marked the ceremony. Attending the service were A E Dickinson, Rt. Rev. William C. Otte, and several Bedford Commandry and local figures.
After a ten day march the Twenty third regiment of regulars reached French Lick and set camp in the Lost River valley. Crowds welcomed them as schools dismissed and Basil Decker post greeted the troops. The camp covers 1480 acres with a water tank and bath facilities. A busy schedule including drills, games, concerts, dances and receptions is planned for the stay. The march continues to Paoli, Garfield Park, and finally Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Mrs. Carl Furst and Mrs. W. W. Whitney plan to leave tonight for Chicago to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henry Furst and attend an elaborate birthday luncheon at the Furst home Thursday. Mrs. Whitney may visit Milwaukee before returning home while Henry Williams of Bryantsville is seriously ill. Mrs. Ralph Malott has left for Miami to spend the winter and help Mrs. Deckard at her hotel. The Mail issued an error about Hospital Benefit tag day timing, and Mrs. W. B. McCormick and her lieutenants will canvass on Saturday, October 7.
The Greencastle Banner recalls past hostility toward DePauw at Bloomington. Fans once faced damaged property and threats when DePauw visitors left the field after games. Now the scene is calmer with mutual civility, contrasting earlier convulsions and postgame turmoil.
A Cincinnati Enquirer correspondent in Indiana reports that farmers favor Taft and independent candidates. They oppose Roosevelt for pension plans and socialistic pledges, oppose Wilson for tariff destruction, and favor thrift and self-reliance. Washington Indiana Herald notes farmers back Taft and work ethic over pensions or free trade.
Eighty acre tract five miles north of Mitchell on a main road with 34 acres in apple orchard. Land suitable for cultivation andnear a pike. Price is low. Contact Fred Ett on Mitchell Indiana R F10.
Mr Earl Chastain and Miss Frances Acton were united in marriage at the bride s home at 14th and F streets on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock. The ceremony was performed by Elder G W Murphy.
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Allen on West 18th street in honor of their sons Ray turning 18 and Berlett turning 16. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream andnabiscoes. Attending were Miss Hiland Kern Ruby Shrout Elsie Gratzer Nell Haverly Dora Jeans Eula Warren Adolph Gratzer Russell Tirey Casey McGinnis Windall Kern Roscoe Holmes Herman Wilson Clarence Vaught and Henry Finley.
Helen Tidd of Mitchell, previously declared unsound by a medical board, was admitted today to Marion County Hospital for the Insane and will be moved to the institution within a few days.
Friends of William Downs confined at Deaconess Hospital Indianapolis learn his condition has greatly improved. Dr. Pearson of this city reports an encouraging progress. Downs, associated with local Southeastern shops, underwent an operation there some time ago.
Will Ford, a Monon railroad brake man, returns to New York after riding in the train wreck near Bloomington caused by an open switch. The notice adds a voter registration deadline: Monday, October 7th is the last day to register under the new law.
The family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during Gilbert Pollard illness and death and for the floral offerings. Wife and Relatives.
The Republican headquarters opened on the West side of the public square in the Dunn building. The rooms are being decorated with bunting flags and pictures.
In this Muncie Press excerpt a critic questions Senator Beveridge for not including blue sky laws or other reforms in his old platform. The piece cites public utilities, initiative and referendum, woman suffrage, and local option, arguing Beveridge’s silence shows political manipulation.
Mrs Mamie Osborne, longtime operator of the Osborne House at 14th and I streets, has rented the Avenue Hotel and will assume possession Thursday. The hotel will open for business Thursday afternoon, with Osborne continuing to run the Osborne House temporarily while new arrangements are made.
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