Probate Judges in White County History
The record traces Robert Newell as Probate Judge from 1847 and notes successors Kenton and Zebulon Sheetz. It details terms, commissions, and a later 1840 election, with broader references to court clerks and church governance in the era.
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Robert Newell
Seasions
Robert Naewell
Gay
Ous Judes
Willis Moo Kenton
Soni
Zebulon Sheetz
Man, Island
Kenton
White County
Onutil Tssu
Tae Dee
Hiv Judee Agron Hicks
Clerk Cransen McCon
Tndiana
Pt Wa
AP Tae Whee
Dividend talk and stock splits ripple across firms
Notices from New York Philadelphia Chicago and Me reveal companies debating stock dividends and capital stock adjustments. Reports mention 100 percent and 12 percent dividends, calls for special meetings, and plans to alter par value and capital stock in coming weeks.
One Wanting and the Loyal Sheepdog
A Scottish shepherd had a loyal sheepdog that could count his flock after days of wandering. The dog alerted the shepherd to missing sheep with phrases like there’s one wanting or there’s two wanting. The dog died and the shepherd placed a graveyard epitaph noting there’s one wanting.
Earthquakes in the British Isles Noted by New York Times
The New York Times reports quakes are common in the British Isles with little damage. In the area near London a Darnet battlefield site and towns like Colchester have experienced tremors. Milne, famed seismographer, studied the Isle of Wight plant and linked shocks to a seismic line between two volcanoes affecting east coast towns.
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British Isles
New York Times
Loudemn
Darnet
Othe Tamas Earl of Warwick
Colchester
England
Professor Milne
Isle of Wight
Milne
Great Britain
Europe
Harwich
Ipswich
Yarmouth
Lowestoft
Road trip ends at milestone grave in grim village tale
Two men leave their village amid hard times and walk along a country road. A milestone reads 108 miles from London, but a companion interprets it as a gravestone for a man named Miles from London. The humor hinges on wordplay as they move on.
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London
Nea
Ohn
Miles
John
Ned
Moon rocks show extreme day night temperatures
Observations reveal lunar rocks warm rapidly in sunlight above boiling water and plummet toward absolute zero during the night, creating a scorching and freezing cycle every fortnight across the moon’s surface except near the poles.
Maj Bradford Homestead An Old Kingston Landmark Restored
The Maj Bradford homestead in Kingston, a centuries old brick structure on the Jones River, was renovated after years of danger of ruin. The property, tied to the Bradfords and later passed to Mad Wilbon Bradford, has seen multiple occupants and community support saved it from decay.
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Massachusetts
Maj
Jor Bradford Foamestead
Kingston
Plyath County
Traston
Bradyard
Mad
Wilbon Brivl
Jetin
Orviter
Diehard Warropane
Miia
John Pradford
Ved
Stene
Ones
Jones River
Bradfords
Rune Stones and Their Mysterious Power Through History
The article traces early rune use citing widespread belief in magical powers from inscriptions on stones. It notes that runes were tied to kings prophets and witches and that faith faded as runes appeared on grave markers. About fifteen hundred rune stones have been found in Sweden with diverse inscriptions.
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Sweden
Demand Made by World and the Artist's Power
A reflective note on how orators and artists engage the public imagination. The text argues that true influence arises when inner conviction, passion, and perception combine to elevate beauty and character beyond outward life. It suggests the world seeks not one’s surface but the authentic self.
Free Bed and Board Couch Deal In Transit
The Boston Evening Transcript notes Hostess Harry Sopher invited to a couch deal while lacking income. It describes him as a man who makes both ends meet by weekend work, highlighting his lifestyle and income struggles.
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Harry Sopher
Harry F
Boston Evening Transcript
Bond Sale Notice From White County Indiana Treasurer
Notice from Be Steely treasurer of White County Indiana announcing a bond sale under file numbers 12-2812 H and DD. Public details to be provided by the treasurer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa. Fy Steely
White
I Ho
Steely
White County
Indiana
H & DD
White County Indiana bonds sale notice announces bids
The White County Treasurer invites bids for 24 bonds totaling 350 dollars each issued November 5 1922 to fund a German highway project on county line between White and another Indiana county. Bonds bear 5 percent semiannual interest from May 5 1923 and mature over ten years. Bids open January 10 1898 at Monticello court house. The county reserves the right to reject all bids.
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White County
State of
Indiana
Court House
Monticello
Board of Commissioners of
Joseph Burkes
Princeton Township
Said
Moetieeliy
Osnid County
Honda
Tien
Prdiana
Cmty
Mir Ovalue
Inchea
Board of Commissioner
Germain Higchney
John van Kirk
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the Herald
Qcal History
Postoffice
The
Monticello Herald Co
P. R. Bauswan
Pheltes
United States
Canada
Dee
Girard College
Stephen Girard
Stever
Gures
Prin- Spies
Bolshe
Viks
Mos
New York
Wreen Mf Company
Alitorpnia
Piola Dphia
Stiantte
Ommany
Joe
Chicenza
Standard Qh Company
Espital O Torek
VM Pas Eens
Tyat Talyio
Tolders Deere
Cotmanes
Saints
Saco
York Maenuufacturing
Tee Capital
Ao Chicas
Live Stock Exchange Bank
Ger
Surreis Sa
Milestone
Charles Huffman
Kercher & Blume Hog Sale
Seafield Bridge
Bert Shields
Buffalo
Chas. Louderback
Vertha Pless
Headlee
Jan
John W. Hinshaw
Sitka
Lowe Bridge
W. M. Lowe
Smithsoa
Seafield
Jacob Tlot'steter
Rufus James
Reynolds
Army
Navy
Dean
Lden
Jersay
Ian
Tiea
Gshcaters
CuPren
Arctics
Alberts
Bargain Center
Bradford
Golf Bros
Ness
Monticello Drug Zo
Jackson Bros. & Co
Roach’s Store News
B. Roach
Johnson & Son
Joan
Vatier
Lafayette
Elmore’s
Boston
Aes
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