Markets Report Hog and Cattle Receipts in Indianapolis
Indianapolis receipts show 9 900 hogs 1 350 cattle 300 calves and 900 sheep compared with 6 586 bees 1 064 cattle 234 calves and 72 sheep a week earlier and 9 970 hovrs 1 786 cattle 540 calves and 960 sheps a year prior. Hog prices steady to 5c higher for good weight 170 lb hogs selling mostly 8 75 to 8 90 with top 8 95. Local packers remain main buyers for lighter grades selling about 5c lower while overall average not 5c above yesterday. Best hogs sell 8 50 and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Wholesale Prices and Live Stock Data
The notice lists wholesale prices for fruits vegetables and poultry in Indianapolis including apples cranberries grapes peaches pears and beans among others. It also covers cash grain prices in Indianapolis Cincinnati St Louis and Kansas City with wheat corn oats and hay values and a live stock by wire section for Chicago Kansas City and St Louis. A local Evansville Ind report notes a bass caught in Pigeon creek with a live water moccasin in its stomach.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Eges
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Elgin
Kansas City
Toledo
Evansville
Ind
Pigeon Creek
Eck Smith
Mayor Joseph E. Bell Acquitted on Election Fraud Charge
Joseph E. Bell, mayor of Indianapolis, was acquitted of the charge of election fraud. The verdict ends a high profile case that centered on alleged irregularities during the city’s primary elections. Prosecution argued misconduct while defense claimed insufficient evidence.
Local items and notices from Bryantville High School
W H Colglazier is not well. Isaac Edwards bought a driving mate of E H Coleman. Mrs J B Able died after months of illness. Literary society meets Friday at 11 at the High school. Lillian Edwards ill but returns Monday. Church of Christ preaching next weekend. New telephone line being built by O C Bryant and Son. Brother Love of Florida preached at Church of Christ. Packwood moving to Standish farm. W A Bare nearly broke his leg dropping cider barrel. Youths chestnut hunting last Sunday. Many autos on road Sunday. Dixie Highway Commission route? Loss of Rufus Edwards and Anna Purlee moving near Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Mayor Joseph E Bell Acquitted by Jury
Indianapolis October 14 Joseph E Bell mayor of Indianapolis was acquitted by the jury on the charge of conspiracy to commit a felony at the primaries registration and election in 1914. Only four ballots were taken with nine for acquittal and three for conviction on the first ballot. The three who voted for conviction switched to acquittal on the fourth ballot. Stakes Waggoner and Dittrich were named as jurors who voted for conviction initially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Joseph E. Bell
Stakes
Waggoner
Dittrich
Red Sox Clinch Title With Ninth Inning Heroics
Boston wins 4 to 4 in Philadelphia to seal the Series four games to one. Harry Hooper hits a ninth inning four baser to cap a Powerful performance with three homers in the set, Duffy Lewis driving in runs as Boston overcomes early Phillies rallies and claims the championship.
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Hooper
Boston
Phillies
Philadelphia
Boston Red Sox
Quakers
Red Sox
Harry Hooper
Duffy Lewis
Lewis
Rixey
Dong
Bostons
Hooner
Civil Service Exam Planned for Lawrence County Rural Carriers
The United States Civil Service Commission announced a countywide exam in Bedford on November 13, 1915 to fill rural carrier positions in Tumelton and other post offices in Lawrence County Indiana. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county who meet Form No. 1977 requirements. Applications should be sent to Washington, D.C. promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Lawrence
Indiana
Bedford
Tumelton
Washington, D.C
Commission
Washington
Corn husking and sowing progress noted in Coxton area
Coyton reports corn husking as the next task and clover still to hull while wheat sowings near completion. Mrs Cora Adamson visited her parents at Orleans over Sunday and Mrs Eliza Bruce of Bedford visited the Thompson family. Mrs James Kerns, long ill, shows improvement. Mrs Lee Potter and Mrs Fred McGinnis of Bedford visited William McGinnis and wife midweek. A Cheerful Workers class social is set for Old Union Sunday School at John Hawkins Wednesday night. Don Browning of Heltonville plans to finish lumber work at the Scherschell farm this week and will fill a silo for Oresta Kern before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers of Old Union
John Hawkins
Don Browning
Heltonville
Scherschell
Oresta Kern
Prostitution and Association Trials Set in Local Courts
Nellie Fines and Fred Noble face police court trials Friday afternoon on prostitution and associating charges. Mike Battelleo appears in Justice Malott's court for petit larceny. Dr Turner pleads guilty to intoxication in Malott's court, fined $1 and costs. Noble found guilty in police court. appeal planned to circuit court. Fines given option to leave the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Fines
Fred Noble
Mike Battelleo
Justice Malott
Dr. Turner
Fred. Noble
Circuit Court
Court Hearings Grant Chance To J H Cottom In Support Case
Dr J H Cottom appeared in court Monday morning facing a charge of failing to support his child. After a hearing the court released him with instructions to comply and gave him another chance.
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J. H. Cottom
Marital Names and Local Visits Across Bedford and Counties
Walter Medlock of Oolitic and Lena Bennett of Ocalitic are listed in a series of marriage intent style transfers. Other Bedford residents include Shirley Sears to Maggie Zuline Pender and Hubert Hawkins to Christiane Harrell. Ora Roberts to Lula Acton and Rufus Edwards to Anna Purlee, all of Lawrence or Bedford. Mrs. Thos Long of near Robison Greene county left after visiting relatives. Mrs. Floyd Fender and daughter Mary Ruth visited Heltonville to see her parents. Ginnis traveled to Caxton to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Medlock
Lena Bennett
Shirley Sears
Bedford
Maggie Zuline Pender
Hubert Hawkins
Christiane Harrell
Thos. Long
Robison
Greene County
Floyd Fender
Mary Ruth
Heltonville
Mrs
S. D. Vaughn
Notice to bridge contractors Indiana 1915 bid
The Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 PM on November 2 1915 to repair the Armstrong Bridge near Armstrong Station Perry Township. Bidders must submit bond for double the bid amount. The board may reject all bids. Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
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Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Armstrong Bridge
Armstrong Station
Perry Township
Board of Commissioners of
Ezra W. Edwards
W. O. Pate
S. W. Smith
Said County
Notice of administration appointed in Indiana estate
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints John H Underwood administrator of the estate of William Bruce deceased of Lawrence County Indiana The estate is described as solvent This notice identifies the appointed administrator and the decedent for formal probate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
William Bruce
John H. Underwood
Circuit Court
Levi Hawkins
Susan J. Lane
Robert Brooking
Notice of Petition to Improve Gravel Road in Lawrence County
A 1915 notice petitions the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners to grade drain and pave by crushed stone a one mile section of township line road between Shawswick and Guthrie Townships and a three quarters mile segment of the Bedford and Fairfax Road in Pleasant Run Township. The petitions cite legal authority under Indiana highway acts and request ten bonds under the three mile road law with no election. hearings set for November 2 1915.
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Auditor
Lawrence County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Shawswick
Guthrie Township
Board of Commissioners of
Indi
Shawswick Township
Guthrie
Heltonville
Tunnelton Road
Denniston School House
Said Road
Pinhook
Leesville
Tunnelton
General Assembly
State of
Pleasant Run Township
State of Indiana
Jesse J. McKnight
Bedford and Fairfax
Pleasant Run Church
Logan Pike
Bedford
Logan Road
Bedford and
Fairfax Road
United States
August Bach
Notice to William Jackson in Indiana non-residence case
In Lawrence County Indiana the Lawrence Circuit Court issues notice to William Jackson nonresident to appear and answer the complaint filed by Maggie L. Jackson in case 8906 by October 5 1915 or the matter will proceed in his absence.
Couple Returns From Bridal Trip to New L Street Home
The couple and Mrs. George Lanz have returned from a bridal trip through the southern part of the state and are now settled in a new home on L street.
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Wir
George Lanz
L Street
Notice to Heirs and Creditors on Final Estate Report
In the Lawrence Circuit Court the estate of John Scoggan deceased. Raymond Mitchell administrator de bonis non with will annexed has filed his final account and vouchers and a hearing will be held on the first day of the November Term 1915. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and heirs must prove their heirship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scoggan
Lawrence Circuit Court
Raymond Mitchell
Estate of Levi Hawkins Deceased Administratrix Named
The estate of Levi Hawkins of Lawrence County is administered by Dora Hawkins as administratrix Tra C Batman acts as attorney. The filing lists the deceased and the responsible parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Hawkins
Tra C. Batman
Atty. Administratrix
Plaintiffs File Partition Suit in Lawrence Circuit Court
In Lawrence County Indiana the Lawrence Circuit Court hears a partition action filed by Henry Owen attorney for the plaintiffs against defendants including David J Huffington Joseph M Huffington Eunice Huffington Orvil Huffington Lizzie Johnson and Andrew Johnson to determine nonresidency and set sale of real estate with defendants to appear by the second day of the next term on November 4 1915 at Bedford Court House and answer or demur. The record includes a sworn affidavit of nonresidency and the case is dated September 20 1915 with clerk Fred E Jackson.
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State of Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit
David J. Cummings
Andrew H. Younger
David J. Huffington
Oseph M. Huffington
Henry Owen
Joseph M. Huffington
Eunice Huffington
Orvil Huffington
Lizzie Johnson
Andrew Johnson
John Smith
Virga Smith
William Smith
Marion Smith
Emery Spencer Cummings
Walter B. Cummings
Joseph Lloyd Cummings
State
Lawrence
Bedford
Indiana
A. D
Fred E. Jackson
Notice to nonresident defendant in Indiana court
In Lawrence County Indiana circuit court 1915 notice to Hannah Dawson and John W Dawson. Plaintiff filed complaint with affidavit showing defendant is not a resident and residence unknown. Defendant must appear November term 1915 on the fourth Monday in Bedford to answer or demur. otherwise case may be heard in his absence. Clerk Fred E Jackson signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Circuit Court
Bedford
Ind
Ohn W. Dawson
Indiana
Lawrence
Fred E. Jackson
Lawrence Circuit
Notice to Non-Residents in Lawrence Circuit Court
Plaintiff claims defendant Robert F. Schleer is not a resident of Indiana and orders him to appear at the next Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford by Sept 15, 1915 to answer the complaint. failure to appear will result in the case being heard in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert IF. Schleer
John H. Underwood
Robert F. ‘Schleer
Indiana
Notice of Dissolution of Underwood & Underwood
Notice of dissolution reports that the law partnership Underwood & Underwood at Bedford Indiana has dissolved by mutual consent with Thomas C Underwood retiring. John H Underwood will conduct the business and settle all debts and accounts due to the firm. Dated Bedford Indiana October 11 1915.
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Underwood & Underwood
Bedford
Indiana
Thomas C. Underwood
John H. Underwood
C. Underwood
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Fruits and Vegetables
Ile
Alb
Hay
Timothy
Last
Bryantgville
High School
Isaac Edwards
E. H. Coleman
J. B. Able
Literary Society
Lillian
Edwards
Church of Christ
O. C. Bryant & Son
Brother Love of
Florida
Mr. Packwood
Mr. Standish
Mr. Guthrie
W. A. Bare
Dixie Highway Commission
Rufus Edwards
Anna Purlee
Clara Clark
French Lick
Alonzo Jackson
Owensburg
Elza Jackson
Rolla Helton
Forest Isaacs
Norman Station
John Hammersley
Mt. Olive
Elizabeth Dunihue
Marshall Prosser
Clyde O'Day
Mitchell
Fred Prosser
South H Street
Bessie Holmes
Medora
O. L. Mumaugh
W. Black
Zelma
Coxton
Murrell- Boyd
Hull
Cora Adamson
Orleans
Eliza Bruce
Mr. Thompson
James Kerns
Lee Potter
Fred McGinnis
William McGinnis
Ora Roberts
Lula Acton
Caxton
W. B. McGinnis
Ana
Maggie L. Jackson
William Jackson
Charles R. Gowen
Williamackson
Raymond, Mitchell
de Bonis
Hannah Dawson
Texsie Schleer
R. L. Mellen
M. A. Burton
City
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