New Work in County Court Estates and Guardianships
Page reports multiple county court actions including probate hearings final settlements and guardianship orders. It lists estates such as Montgom ery Howe Janney Kitchen Norton Strockbine Van Sickle Prevo Turner and others with dates and filing details plus numerous transfers of land and small monetary bequests. The section also notes new circuit court case Chapman vs Chapman and various local social notes and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Montgomery
J F. Howe
H M. Janney
Chas Otis Kitchen
Milo Norton
Lucile
Mary Shank
Jed Gard
Clarence Prevo
G. R. Turner
Lanty Underwood
Neutral sea zone definitions discussed at The Hague 1907
The article notes early international law on neutral sea zones defined as three miles from shore at The Hague Conference of 1907. It recalls the former rule that the neutral zone began at the length of a cannon shot from a vessel or harbor fort.
Age of Turtle Measured by Growth Rings
The article explains there is no sure method to determine a turtle's age. Scientists examine the scutes under a microscope and count growth rings, as these rings expand with the animal's growth.
Different Specie Tug Peddler In Persia Market Tale
A fragmented excerpt describes a bargaining scene with a tug peddler in Persia. The narrator claims the market price for a precious commodity is “three hanutiful women,” framed as a harsh, dismissive dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zife
Persia
Boston Transcript
Hidden father watches son through wary eyes
A cryptic line discusses a father who suspects his son and plans to observe him discreetly, aiming to learn the young man’s actions without raising suspicion. The passage hints at familial oversight and quiet scrutiny.
Centennial State Colorado and its statehood origins
Colorado is called the Centennial state because it marked the 1876 centennial of the Declaration of Independence. It was proclaimed a state on August 1, 1876 by President Grant. The name Colorado means red in Spanish.
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Colorado
Grant
Virtues of Men From Patient Search
A reflective note quotes Stuart Sherman on patient inquiry revealing virtue where energy once appeared, suggesting calm investigation uncovers character in people and deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Sherman
Maine First Prohibition State The 1851 Law
Maine approved the act to prohibit drinking houses and Appling shops. Governor William G. Crosby signed it on June 2 1851 making Maine the first prohibition state in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
William G. Crosby
Union
Emery Wheel Making Requires Proper Emery Cement Mix
A guide explains that emery wheels must be made by mixing emery into cement in correct proportions and with proper hardness. If the cement is not mixed well or is too soft or hard, the wheel surface will wear unevenly and fail to perform as intended.
Westfield Visitors Include Stilwell and Weaver Family
Charles Stilwell of Casey visited Westfield on Monday. Wendell Weaver, a Teachers College student at Charleston, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. V F Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stilwell
Casey
Westfield
Wendell Weaver
Teachers College At
Charleston
V. F. Weaver
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Hercules
Marshall
Illinois
Mary A. Rodebaugh
Hosea Heatherington
Rice Williams
Joseph Williams
Martinsville
Essie Claypool Et al
Homer R. Johnson
Leone Thompson
Wm. W. Buckner
William W Buckner
L W. Weir
John W Sweitzer
Church of Christ
Bella Montgomery
J L. Mayfield
Ophir L. Lang
Benj. Scholfield
Samuel M. Scholfield
Ed Wallace
S. M. Scholfield
B. F. Johnson
Ed Beckwith
Walnut Prairie
Circuit Court
Catie Chapman
Waldo E. Chapman
Rosalind Moore
Mt. Carmel
New Jersey
Melford Strader
F. E. Weber
E. B. Strader
W. H. Strader
Alvin
C. R. Moore
Ruby
Maxine
Betty
Milburn
C. H. Moore
Rosalind
Mrs. Moore
J. H. Pinnell
Paris
Pendell
Henry Myers
Harry Connell
Helen Maxwell
Arthur
Chauncey Nichols
Clyde Reeds
Eva Spellbring
Evanston
Northwestern University
Millikin University
Shirley J. Caca
Chicago University
Ose
Jesus Christ
Christ
Palestine
International Sea Law
Centennial State
Jazz Kings
Crosley
Ieverything Electrical
Adams & Bartlett Electric Co
Cork
Insurance Age
Walter E. Gone
Country Club
Avondale
Prunes
Tokay
Ibs
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