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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
8
Reading shows a chaotic early market with futures under pressure and some gains in certain grain contracts. Reports mention wheat, flour, eggs, and oats with unsettled prices and activity across Minnesota and Michigan markets.
Oct activity in Chicago bids for cattle calves hogs and sheep with varied prices. Local quotes list native steers around 6.00 to 7.00, hogs near 5 to 7 dollars, and sheep and lambs in the 5.00 to 6.00 range amid fluctuating demand.
The Seymour Republican notes a 71 pound watermelon exhibition in the Republican office window. It was raised by Frank Boas of Wallonia and presented to his son Ralph Boas of Seymour. The fruit is well shaped and praised as Jackson county's favorite product.
A safe at the Medora post office was blown open about 2 am on Saturday. A yeggman gang, likely professionals, escaped with 12 dollars in government funds and 30 dollars from postmaster C. V. Weddell. Investigators suspect a skeleton key entry and recorded no signs of forced entry.
Mayor McCarty returned from Greenfield Indiana where he judged the Hancock County annual horse show. More than 200 fine horses entered with premiums awarded, attracting large crowds and broad interest. He favors staging a similar exhibition locally next fall to boost horsemanship and community appeal.
Local ad announces savings on fall shoes and rubbers at Freidman’s. The brief notice highlights discounts aimed at shoppers seeking practical footwear for wet or chilly conditions this season.
Washington Indiana October 8 The Daviess County soldiers and sailors monument was dedicated by U S Grant Post G A R before a crowd of several thousand. A parade included 1000 school children and veterans from nearby counties and Spanish American War Company D. The 16320 cost monument features a 38 foot 10 inch shaft with a colorbearer and statues for infantry and cavalry. Barre granite base and shaft by Cross Bros Northfield Vermont. erection by Wey and Barcus Terre Haute designer John Walsh Washington Monumental Works.
Odd Fellows from five counties will meet in Mitchell on Oct. 16 with prominent members attending from across the state. A grand parade is planned as a main feature of the fraternal gathering.
Bloomington faces a grave water crisis as current supplies dwindle despite efforts to reinforce lakes with springs. discussions consider moving the plant, damming Griffy creek, or piping White River water, but financing and logistics stall any plan. The Showers plant halted due to low pressure while railroads hauled water. cisterns filled and schools to remain open with hauled water arrangements.
Miss Ruth Carr of Brownstown released a toy balloon with her name and address during a soldiers reunion. A man in Fairmont West Virginia found it about 350 miles away roughly twenty hours later, after it was launched Friday evening.
Alma Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Johnson of East 16th Street, is reported quite ill. The notice notes a local sale and health concern in the community.
Freidmans dimw offers fall trials as Barry shoes claim unmatched quality. Milfred Holmes lies critically ill at home in Springville. Albert Flinn of Tunnelton travels to Indianapolis as a K of P Lodge delegate with local relatives in Seymour.
The Lawrence Circuit Court orders non residents named by William M. Denniston to appear and answer a 1913 complaint to quiet title on real estate. Defendants include numerous Boteler, Butler, Culbertson, and allied families and spouses. The notice requires appearance by November 7 next term at Bedford Courthouse, Indiana.
We offer some of the finest improv ed farms in Minnesota Wisconsin and North Dakota for sale on easy payments. We assist buyers to obtain homes and exchange land or city property for other land. We also have new stock of dry goods and millinery to exchange for land or property. Writs for particulars. Agents wanted. CA BERKINS St Paul Minn PQ Bx 12.
William H. Bivins as Administrator has filed final account for Elias Wright deceased. The Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana will examine the account on November 18 1913. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker seals the notice.
William J. Bivins as Administrator announces vouchers in final settlement of the estate of Arinda Wright, deceased. The settlement will be presented in Indiana on November 1913 date to be held October 3, 1913, before Elbert J. Stalker, Clerk, at the seal of the court.
In the matter of the estate of Henry Weddle Deceased in the Lawrence Circuit Court A A Weddle as Administrator has vouchers in final settlement on October 10 1913 at Bedford Indiana all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Elbert J Stalker Clerk September 18 1913 Seal
Luthe Craig as Administrator has filed his account in the circuit court. Creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Indiana this 17th day of September 1913. Elbert J. Salker Clerk Seal.
Public sale of personal property at the administrator estate D G Douglass home one quarter mile east of Heltonville at 10 o clock a m on Tuesday October 28 1913. Items include mare filly colt cows farm equipment hay corn household goods and other articles. Terms five dollars and under cash and larger amounts payable by bankable note nine months with interest or six percent from date if not paid. Sarah C Douglass administratrix Estate D G Douglass.
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals by October 22 1918 at 1 pm to add another span to the White River Bridge on the Bedford and Mitchell Road. Plans are in the Auditor's Office bond equal to bid required. The board may reject all bids. Ezra W Edwards seals the notice September 9 1913.
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