Pioneer Passes Away in Burnettsville
Mrs. Sarah Mertz widow of Daniel A. Mertz died at her Burnettsville home last Wednesday. Born December 1835 in McAllisterville Juniata County Pennsylvania she helped raise a large family and was among Burnettsville’s early settlers. She joined the Church of the Brethren early in marriage and was highly respected locally. Funeral services were held Friday at the Brethren church conducted by Rev. G. B. Heeter.
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Sarah Mertz
Daniel A. Mertz
Burnettsville
White County
Mertz
John Sieber
McAllisterville
Juniata County
Pennayivan
Chrniel
Mittin County
Choate
Ud Thers
Babys Sieber
Mai MeAllisterville
Pan Aleo
Foreign traders and Chinese intermediaries reshape credit norms
An analysis notes that foreign firms in China rely on local wealthy merchants acting as credit intermediaries who guarantee and fund transactions for a commission. They deposit security, sell on short terms, and minimize real credit use, reflecting limited long term lending practices. A second item recalls theater hopefuls seeking dramatic engagements, including a Kansas woman informing Lawrence Lehman at the Orpheum theater about joining a troop and providing photos.
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China
Americus
Asia
Toever
Kansas
Lawrence Lehman
Orphenum Theater
Sam
Tean
Joplin
Nansay City
Quieting Title Suit in White County Circuit Court
The State of Jodana White County circuit court case lists Apit Por pe tisias Roothraya ven Andriew et al seeking to quiet title on real estate in Indiana. The complaint names numerous defendants including unknown spouses and heirs and asserts nonresidency of several parties with the property described by deeds and lot lines. The plaintiffs request a judgment quieting title and that the defendants be cited to appear, with the case to be heard in the absence of those not appearing. The clerk and attorney are identified for service and the action is presented as nonresident defendants and unknown heirs.
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Jodana
White County
Circuit Court of
Apit
Petisias Roothraya
Andriew
Phaeton
Maren
Quaquirs
Andrew J. Trook
John Bary
Hans Bk. Hierth
H. de Hierth
Abraham V. Reed
James W. Scott Fannie Trook
Frances Scott
Frances Scottrook
John Bure
Hans Fk Hiorth
H. FE. Elloerth
Main AL OV. Reed
Abraham V
Reed Jamies W. Scott
Pannie Trook
Francee
Scout
Frances Scott Prook
Teopheintis
Atoor
Alhoor
Indiana
Ning Woltinger
William Re. Sill
Oat Sil
Edward McSilbine
Adboof
Benote
Pactuiates
Waite
Boas Plaine
Bar Bese
Plenty Prater
Marek
White Circuit
Caruny
White Country
State of Indiana
Lester ~ Heath
Waleigh J. Heath
Marvara
Ditch Construction Sealed Bid Notice 1920
Notice from Drainage Commissioner Geo Al Thomas of White County Indiana for the Sagnited Wine et al ditch project. Sealed bids due Saturday April 10 1920 at city surveyor office for the two section main ditch and Branch work. Bids must include two hundred dollar deposit and contract within ten days. commissioner may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simuel
Circuit Court
White
Noane Oelock
Geo. AL Thomas
One Day Doctor Claims Quick Flu and Grippe Relief
An advertisement touts the One Day Doctor as a fast tonic to cleanse stomach liver kidneys and bowels and boost immunity against flu colds and grippe. It promises relief within 24 hours not a violent physic and offers a money back guarantee with 25 cents per vial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Doctor Co
Bourbon, Ind
Fragmentary 19th Century Finance Quip About Dividends
A garbled dialogue contrasts expectations of losses with demands for regular assessments. The excerpt references dividends and fiscal duties, attributed to a life commentary in a dated publication. The crude text signals a satirical take on investments and parental advice.
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Sim Investment
Lilly
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TAURI
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YW Board of Trade
Indianapolis
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Interstate Public
the Herald
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Ron Tire Gates
Eadinire
Maciel
The
Presbyterian Church
Edison
Tran ET
Vaonir
Metropolitan Opera Company
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Second Floor Trust Co
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Monticello, Ind
Iferald
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Rexall
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