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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1915

Page

8

Markets Report From Indianapolis Hogs Lead Local Trade

Indianapolis markets show 8 500 hogs B00 cattle 250 calves 400 sheep versus 9 874 hogs 1 125 cattle 342 calves 931 sheep last week and 9 467 hogs 1 164 cattle 1 359 calves 530 sheep year ago. Local packers dominate buying with rates set slowly and most supply sold 15 to 25 cents lower. Hogs under 170 pounds sold at 8.00 dollars down 25 cents. heavier hogs at 8.20 up with top local packer bids at 8.35 and shippers paying up to 8.59 for about 240 pounds.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis Wholesale Prices for Fruits and Grains

The Indianapolis market reports a wide range of produce and grain prices. Apples, cantaloupes, cranberries, grapes, peaches, pears, pumpkins, and tomatoes are listed with unit prices. poultry, eggs, and butter are shown under wholesale buying figures. National market notes from Cincinnati St Louis and Kansas City accompany grain and live stock quotes, with varied prices for wheat, corn, oats, hay, and cattle and hogs through multiple exchanges.

Cincinnati Hay Timothy St. Louis Kansas City Toledo Chicago

Oscar W. Unsen WaCD Honor at Panama-Pacific Show

In San Francisco at the Panama-Pacific Exposition on October 21 a luncheon was served at the California building by exposition officials. A bronze medal commemorating the event was struck for presentation to Senator Underwood.

San Francisco Underwood California

Corn husking sets Fayetteville townsfolk in motion

Fayet teville notes Ott Kern and family motored to Springville. Oliver Hert of near Springville and John Voorhies of Eureka visited on business. Mrs Fortner traveled to Terre Haute to visit parents. Several locals attended Fox Hunters’ Association in Greene County and Uncle Tom’s Cabin show in Bedford. Rev Warren Sanders to preach at the Baptist church weekend services.

The Fox Hunters’ Association Greene County Bedford

Local Court Fines and Juvenile Jail Sentence Suspended

Elijah Chastain pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid $1 fine plus costs. William Bevers fined $2 and costs for intoxication. Jack Brazzle found not guilty. Alva Trogden fined $5 and costs and given 30 days in jail for intoxication, jail term suspended on physician certificate. State of Indiana vs Intoxicating Liquors and Reuben Smallwood on trial to determine raid destruction. Henry Detmar family from White Creek visited Ed Hartman and family on South H Street.

Elijah Chastain Alva Trogden State of Indiana Reuben Smallwood Justice Mallott Smallwood Oolitic Henry Detmar White Creek Ed Hartman South H Street

Sherif Frustrates Jail Delivery in Seymour Indiana

George Bennett and Charles Howard, inmates from the Indiana reformatory, tried to break out of a Seymour jail. A saw and a four foot lead pipe were surrendered after a near escape as soap on Bennett’s body dried, hindering his slide back through a cell window. Both men face transfer to the reformatory. Howard has ten to twenty years for burglary. Bennett two to twenty one years for horse theft.

Seymour Ind George Bennett Charles Howard Indiana Reformatory Howard Bennett van Robertson Ed Snyder

Notice to non residents in Indiana Lawrence County

Lawerence Circuit Court November Term 1915 quiet title action against non residents Leticia Dillon and others over 80 acres in section 33 township 6 north range 1 east Bedford Indiana. Defendants must appear by November 22 1915 answer or demur or default will be entered. Clerk Fred E Jackson seals the notice. W E Clark attorney. D22w4e

Leticia Dillon W. E. Clark Dillon Laticia Dillon Vana Wilson Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford

Court meeting sets Lawrence docket for November term

The last day of this term of circuit court filled with docket calling and case setting for the November Lawrence circuit court starting Monday November 22. Burrel Webb scheduled for day one. Roland Short Leland Kern and Orville Madden fined 20 dollars plus costs for delinquency. Thomas Reath fined 1 dollar plus costs for nuisance. Wayman versus Harlow estate heard by jury since Thursday morning. Eva Williamson granted divorce from Leonard Williamson on Saturday.

Lawrence Circuit Court Burrel Webb Roland Short Leland Kern Orville Madden Wayman Harlow

Girl Leaps to Her Death at Chicago Club

Nannie Johnson, twenty, a laundress, jumped from a fifth floor window of a Chicago club famed as a millionaire haunt. Coaxed details point to mystery. manager says she could not access the fifth floor. She recently came from Kalmar, Sweden and spoke only Swedish, spending spare moments reading the Bible.

Chicago Nannie Johnson van Buren Street W. B. Bangs Johnson Kalmarlan Sweden A. Holton

Mitchell couples wed in multiple marriage licenses

Marriage licenses list John W Walker and Blanche Miller, Bartlett Jolly and Josephine Blevin, Arthur Lewis and Lula Meadows, Alonzo Borders and Lizzie Mitchell, Marvyn Ray Cripe and Mary Pauline Denniston, Ralph Smith and Stella Miller, Hannigan Speers and Marie Walton. Reverend J W Girdley and family return from Quincy after a visit. Mr and Mrs Cox of Oolitic move to Enman Illinois. James McDowell and party visit Southeastern station, attend Christian church convention.

Bartlett Jolly Mitchell Josephine Blevin Arthur Lewis Bedford Lula Meadows Alonzo Borders Sparksville Lizzie Mitchell Marvyn Ray Cripe Mary Pauline Denniston James MecDowell Linton Southeastern Station Joseph Armstrong 12Th L Streets Christian Church Convention

Notice of Administration in Lawrence County Indiana

The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Albert H. Dunihue as Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Dunihue deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. This notice records the lawful probate action and administrator designation.

Circuit Court Lawrence County State of Indiana Elizabeth Dunihue Albert H. Dunihue William Bruce John H. Underwood Frank L. Hoopingarner Addie Hoopingarner Susan J. Lane Robert Brooking Oiwss

Notice of Petition for Gravel Road Improvements in Lawrence County

Petitions filed with the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners seek grading draining and paving by crushed stone or gravel of gravel roads on township lines in Shawswick Guthrie Pleasant Run Townships. Hearings set for November 2 1915 in the county courthouse.

Shawswick Township Guthrie Township Lawrence County Indiana Shawswick Guthrie Heltonville Tunnelton Road Denniston School House Pinhook Leesville Tunnelton Bove General Assembly State of Auditor Board of Commissioners Pleasant Run State of Indiana Board of Commissioners of Jesse J. McKnight Pleasant Run Township Bedford and Fairfax Pleasant Run Church Logan Pike Logan Road Bedford and Fairfax Road United States Board of ‘Commissioners Said County

Indiana partition suit notices in Lawrence County

Plaintiffs by attorney Henry Owen file a complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court seeking partition and sale of real estate. Affidavit states defendants including Huffingtons and Smiths are nonresidents of Indiana. Notice requires appearance by November 4 1915 in Bedford. Clerk Fred E. Jackson signs.

David J. Huffington Joseph M. Huffington Henry Owen 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 of Indiana

Lawrence Circuit Court Notice In 1915

Maggie L. Jackson files complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court case 8906 against William Jackson stating he is not Indiana resident. He must appear by the 4th Monday of November 1915 in Bedford to answer or demur or the case will proceed in his absence. Clerk Fred E. Jackson seals the notice October 5 1915.

William Jackson Charles R. Gowen Indiana Lawrence Bedford Ind Fred E. Jackson

Estate of William Bruce Deceased Presented for Probate

Court records show the estate of William Bruce a deceased seeks probate with John H Underwood named in the filing as attorney or representative. Proceeding likely to determine heirs debts and asset distribution.

Hoopingarner Estate Executed in Lawrence County

Administratrix Addie Hoopingarner seeks settlement of the estate of Frank L Hoopingarner late of Lawrence County. Pearson and Martin Attorneys listed for the proceeding.

Pearson& Martin, Attorneys

Surprise visitors return home after weekend visit

Mrs. Daniel Spray and her daughter Miss Ruby of Surprise had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Dalton this past weekend and returned to their home this morning.

Daniel Spray Miss Ruby Surprise George Dalton

Final Report In Estate Of John Scoggan

Notice to heirs and creditors that Raymond Mitchell administrator de bonis non with will annexed has filed a final account for the estate of John Scoggan deceased. The circuit court will examine the account on the first day of the November Term 1915. Heirs and creditors must appear to show cause and prove heirship.

John Scoggan Lawrence Circuit Court Raymond Mitchell de Bonis

Estate of Levi Hawkins Deceased in Lawrence County

Circuit Court of Lawrence County handles the estate of Levi Hawkins. Dora Hawkins remains administratrix with Ira C. Batman attorney at law guiding the process. R. L. Mellen appointed as clerk. Olwse

Dora Hawkins Ira C. Batman Atty. Administratrix R. L. Mellen Olwse

Estate appointment notice in Indiana courts

The State of Indiana appoints an executor for the estate of Susan J. Lane, deceased, with Robert Brooking listed as the executor. The notice names an attorney handling the estate and outlines the appointment process under Indiana law.

Notice to Non-Resident in Indiana Court

Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court Indiana to Hannah Dawson v John W Dawson. Defendant not resident. unknown residence. Appear by November 4 1915 at Bedford Courthouse to answer complaint. otherwise the case may be heard in absence. Clerk Fred E Jackson signs September 28 1916.

Affidavit Filed in Lawrence Circuit Court

The plaintiff filed an affidavit via attorney John H. Underwood stating defendant Robert F. Schleer is not a resident of Indiana. The case sets the defendant to appear on the 4th Monday in Bedford to be heard in his absence if not present. Court seal dated September 15 1916.

Robert F. Schleer John H. Underwood Indiana

Notice to Bridge Contractors Indiana November 2 1915

Board of Commissioners Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids by 1 PM November 2 1915 to repair Armstrong Bridge near Armstrong Station in Perry Township. Plans specifications and drawings on file in Auditor's office. Bid bond must cover double bid. board may reject any bids. Ezra W Edwards 14th Auditor.

Board of Commissioners Lawrence County Indiana Armstrong Bridge Armstrong Station Perry Ezra W. Edwards

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fruits and Vegetables Courtry Leghorrsa Louis I. Hay Oscar W. Unsenwacd Alabama American Press Association Fayetteville Blanche Fields Ott Kern Springville Oliver Hert Near John Voorhies Eureka Alice Malott Frank Fortner Terre Haute C. R. McNabb John Atkinson Here Silverville Wm. Short Lawrence Thorne Mrs Lawrence Pierce Elmer Jones Bessie Hert Thomas Cathers Haeckler Oscar Short Herschel Bowman Warren Sanders Baptist Church Stonington Mr. Smith William Bevers Jack Brazzle Sherif Christian A. Scott Sence Thomas Reath Eva Williamson Leonard Williamson Girl Chicago Club Gary George Mancey Adam Mastofisk Company F Indiana National Guard Fogarity Michigan City Lafayette Yogarty State Big John W. Walker Blanche Miller Ralph Smith Stella Miller Hannigan Speers Marie Walton J. W. Girdley Quincy Cox Enman, Ill Indi Ana W. O. Pate S. W. Smith August Bach Et al Lawrence Circuit David J. Cummings Andrew H. Younger Nolice Maggie L. Jackson Idmr de Bonis Non Levi Hawkins Hannah Dawson John W. Dawson Texsie Schleer A. D Fred’ E. Jackson
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