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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
6
Notice is hereby given that Delbert J Abbott has been appointed by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana as Executor of the estate of Oliver P Abbott deceased. The estate is claimed to be solvent. Martin and Pearson are the attorneys.
Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints William H. Bivins as administrator of the estate of Elias Wright deceased. Hartie and Pearson serve as attorneys for the estate. The estate is stated to be solvent.
Notice states the undersigned has been appointed by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana as administrator of the estate of Armiada Wright accused late of Lawrence County. Estate deemed solvent. William H. Pivins Administrator. Martin and Pearson Attorneys.
The circuit court of Lawrence County Indiana names Emma B Snapp administratrix of the estate of James M Snapp, late resident of Lawrence County. The filing indicates the appointment by the court and the role of Emma B Snapp in administering the estate.
Notice is hereby given in the Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1912 that Curtis J Ray as administrator of the estate of Thomas T Ray deceased has filed his final account and vouchers. The account will be examined on September 20 1912 and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why it should not be approved. Clerk Elbert J Stalker seals the record at Bedford Indiana.
Maud Childers administratrix of John Jackson deceased filed an account in Lawrence Circuit Court. The examination and action on the account is set for September 28, 1912. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker issues the seal.
Guardian George M. Foster will offer at private sale the minor’s real estate in Lawrence County Indiana on October 5 1912 at Foster Bailey shoe store Bedford. Sale subject to court approval and free of liens, cash in hand. Attorneys Martin and Pearson. Sept 10 1912.
Notice is given that J. W. Beard has been appointed Executor of the estate of Thaddeus E. Boston, deceased, by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana. The estate is supposed to be solvent. Brooks and Brooks, Attorneys.
The M Rumely Company sues Martha E Fleener in Lawrence County Indiana garnishment in Indiana. Defendant not resident and must appear November 18 1912 or answer the complaint. Clerk Elbert J Stalker to enforce order.
A social gathering was hosted to honor Dorothy Rariden as bride elect. Attendees included local families and friends in attendance at the home of Mrs. Clark. The event featured refreshments and tributes to the couple.
Miss Dorothy Rariden celebrated her twenty first birthday with a party at the Smith home on South N Street. Twenty one friends attended as pink and white decor set a festive tone. A pink and white cake with a ring a thimble and a penny drew gifts and prizes. Out of town guests included Miss Beulah Adamson from Williams Miss Mary Foster from Kansas and Miss Ophia Fish from Norman Station.
J. L. Smith slipped as the parade neared the public square and knocked his elbows through the Dodd & Douthitt glass show window. He narrowly avoided cuts, paid five dollars for the damage, and laughed off the mishap with onlookers.
Mrs L E Donaldson held a Five Hundred party Tuesday evening at her South M Street home in honor of guest Miss Mabel Kelley of Galesburg Illinois. Three tables played. Miss Kelley and Miss Amy Litzler tied for high among ladies with Miss Richardson and Verne Trueblood receiving consolation prizes for the men.
Dozens of local students head to colleges this month with many bound for Indiana institutions. Listings include Northwestern University Evanston Miss Eva Owens and Miss Florence Norton, Western College Oxford Ohio, Smith Northampton Miss May Brooks, Detroit Domestic Science and Art School, and Purdue Lafayette among others.
Mrs Gordon Gould and children from Crawfordsville visit relatives here. Mrs Joseph Wright returns to Orleans after nursing her mother Mrs Nancy Reed who is seriously ill at home. Edward Sherrill returns home from visiting his son Claude Sherrill in New Albany. Mr and Mrs J M Hitchcock of West 21st street return home after Indianapolis trip. Mrs Julia Wallheiser moves from country home to new West 14th street home. Henry Walker of Mitchell, brother of Wes Walker, is very ill.
Thomas Edwards faced public intoxication charges in Justice Iseminger's court and pleaded not guilty. A hearing was scheduled for Thursday at 9 o'clock. His wife Mrs Glenn Edwards filed the affidavit in the case.
Harry Denotia, a young stone carver from South I Street, was admitted to City Hospital Wednesday after a severe typhoid attack.
Mrs. S. E. Avery took two children, Effie Fordice and Jesse Beavers, to a Jeffersonville charitable home. The children had been in the custody of the Boards of Children’s Guardians, held locally for adoption within the county.
Of 861 establishments inspected by the State Food and Drug Department only nineteen rated excellent. Forty one provided poor, six bad, five hundred nineteen good, and two hundred seventy two fair. Inspections covered dairies groceries meat markets drug stores bakeries hotels restaurants canning factories fruit stores poultry houses and fish markets.
Little Miss Hagar Smith entertained forty of her playmates at her West 18th street home in honor of her cousins Lois Annis and Thelma Sheeks from Shoals. The children enjoyed games, ice cream, and cake.
Mrs Nina Chawning has returned from Indianapolis where she visited relatives and attended events. The trip highlighted family gathering and local social engagements. Referencing the journey, she shared impressions of the midwest visit.
Brigadier General George W. McCoy reports Indiana could mobilize over 2 500 troops quickly if war orders arrive. He notes guard quotas are full but will accept enlistments, with 3 regiments totaling 6 015 plus three batteries, a signal corps and ambulance unit ready within 24 hours. Officers and men await border developments.
The Jewish New Year or Rosh Hashanah falls on Thursday September 12 this year with services beginning the evening of the 11th. The day emphasizes remembrance, self examination, and renewal of duties to God and fellowman amid seasonal change.
An informal reception was hosted Wednesday by Mrs. F. S. Humston at her North U.S. Street home with seventy guests. A musical program featured Anah Webb, Margaret Pearson, and Selah Rowe, while Mrs. Gordon Gould performed songs. Refreshments included brick ice cream, cake, mints, nuts, and iced grape juice, with local and out of town guests in attendance.
Miss Esther Hall age 18 from Danville Illinois came to Columbus Indiana to marry William C Western a well known local. Western left to obtain a license and arranged marriage upon return. The license was issued to Jim and Mrs Nettie May Stillahower a divorced woman and they married at once.
Lafayette endures a milk and cream famine as heat dries grass and prompts cows to skip grazing. Milkmen and creameries serve only regular customers, with the Chamberlain Creamery halting butter due to shortages. City faces potential water shortage and weakened fire protection absent cooler weather.
Nellie Jenkins, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Jenkins, died at their Standish farm home Tuesday night at 10. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 11 and burial followed at Knox Cemetery south of the city.
In Los Angeles on September 12 8500 Grand Army of the Republic veterans marched in the forty sixth national encampment parade. The crowd exceeded 300000 as women and girls showered flowers. Commander Harvey M Trimble called it the greatest parade ever and perhaps the last due to veterans’ frail condition.
Raleigh in North Carolina reports S Pope of Enfield donates a Jersey cow to the Woodrow Wilson campaign fund raised by the News and Observer. Josephus Daniels editors the publicity bureau for the Democratic national committee. The cow will be sold at auction next Saturday.
Chicago and New York stock quotations show Wheat Corn and Oats with varied bid offers and futures. Cattle Hogs and Sheep trade across Chicago Buffalo and Omaha with ranges for steers cows hogs and lambs and noted prices for each region.
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