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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
8
Market notes show flour springs, jute, and wheat prices in Minneapolis and Duluth. Prices list multiple grades and products including rye flour and eggs with varied retail figures and dates not clearly specified.
Chicago and East Buffalo reports show cattle prices with steers good to choice and numerous grades listed. Hogs range from prime light butchers to heavy packing while calves and lambs move in slower trading. Omaha prices mirror national trends with native and western cattle and calves and varying hogs and sheep values.
The Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners calls for sealed proposals to add a span to the White River Bridge on the Bedford and Mitchell Road. Bids due by 1 PM October 22 1913 with bond equal to bid amount. The board may reject all bids. signed by Ezra Vv. Edwards September 9 1914.
Notice to non residents of Indiana's Lawrence County in the Lawrence Circuit Court November term 1918. William M. Denniston sues William Boteler and many spouses and heirs to quiet title to real estate. Defendants must appear by November 3 next term or answer. otherwise case proceeds in their absence. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker signs September 23 1913 with court seal.
Notice is given that Marshall Woolery has been appointed executor by the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana for the estate of Amos W Scoggan deceased of Lawrence County. The estate is expected to be solvent.
Bids up to 1 p m Tuesday October 7 1918 for a new hitch back around Court House Square per plans on file in the Auditor's Office. Bond equal to double the bid amount must accompany bid. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Proposals due by 1 p m Monday October 6 1913 for furnishing supplies for the poor asylum for quarter ending December 1 1913. Bids to be classified per requisition on file in the Auditor's office. The Board may reject any or all bids. Ezra W Edwards 2011 Auditor.
Dersiand is named by state authorities as the Executrix of the will of David G. Douglas, deceased, with Sarah C. Douglas and the firm Brooks and Brooks acting as attorneys for the matter.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court, September Term 1913, Sarah J. McHargue as administratrix has filed the final settlement of the William D. McHargue estate. A court examination is set for October 9, 1913, requiring heirs creditors and legatees to appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved and to prove heirship.
In the matter of the estate of Alice D. McHargue deceased, September Term 1913. Final settlement recount and vouchers due by the day of October 1918. Heirs creditors and legatees are to show cause why said account and vouchers are not correct or should be allowed.
The court schedules a hearing on Walter Adams 3694 in Indiana for his discharge on October 30 1912 in Indianapolis. All known creditors will be notified by mail and may appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Judge Albert B. Anderson oversees the proceedings with Clerk Noble C. Butler.
The Auditor Ezra W. Edwards invites sealed bids by 2:00 p.m. on November 7, 1913 for twenty thousand dollars of Bridge Bonds bearing 4 1 percent interest payable semiannually. Bonds total 380 with denominations 10 × 1000 and 20 × 500. Bid deposits of 600 to be forfeited if not completed. Specifications on file in Auditor's office.
A petition filed in Lawrence County Indiana asks the Board of Commissioners to improve the New Bartlettsville and Oolitic road by grading and paving with gravel. It requests a grade of eighteen feet width with twelve foot macadam and eleven inch center depth. the project spans about 1.1 miles and bonds may be issued for funding. Hearing set for October 7, 1913 before the county commissioners.
Lawrence Circuit Court in Indiana sets October 10 1913 for final settlement review of Henry Weddle deceased. A A Weddle as administrator filed accounts and vouchers. heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the accounts should not be approved. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker notes the court seal.
Sealed bids for 1700.00 dollars of Shawswick Township Gravel Road Bonds will be received by the Lawrence County Indiana Treasurer up to 2 09 p m Monday October 6 1913. Bonds total 20 at 235 each bearing 4 percent interest semiannually May 15 and November 15. Funds support Bedford and Browns town and Buddha and Pinhook roads. Bidder must offer at par and bids may be rejected. Earl G Short treasurer.
Luther Craig as administrator filed his account in the Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana on October 11 1918. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the recount and vouchers should not be approved. Court notice dated September 17 1913. Elbert J Salker authoritative clerk.
William H. Smith as commissioner and administrator advertises a partition sale of multiple parcels in Lawrence County Indiana. Real estate includes parts of sections 11 and 14 with river boundaries near White River and a right of way. Sealed bids begin at 10 o clock with staged payments and mortgage security. personal estate also offered.
Lawrence County Indiana Board invites sealed bids by Oct 7 1913 for construction of multiple gravel and macadam roads and streets in Bedford and surrounding streets. Bids separately for each road and for all streets, bond required, bid address to Ezra W Edwards Auditor. Reference engineer and viewers report for details.
County in Indiana invites sealed proposals for one car load of Pocahontas lump coal and 5 tons of soft coal nut size for the county jail. Bids due by 1 pm Monday October 6 1913. Bids to be price per wagon weight weighed by a board selected weigher. Ezra W Edwards 2011 Auditor.
A notice states that cersigned has been appointed by the State of Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Irafurner, deceased, of Lawrence County. The estate is declared to be salved for settlement as required by law.
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