Notice of Insolvent Estate Administration and Real Transfers
The undersigned is named Administrator of the estate of Isaiah Nelson of White County Hlingis. The estate is said to be insolvent. Transfers of real estate for the week ending January 1870 list numerous parcels including Stewartsville Blairsville and Vernon, with total transfers costing 2174801 dollars. FA. Pentecost R.P.C. The February contents note various serials and magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Nelson
White County
Hlingis
Howard Homer
Adam’r
K. Gundrum
Britton
Stewartsville
A. Calvin
W. & M. Calvin
Trustees Harmony Society
Pennsylvania
Trustee Harmony Township
Ind
Old Hall
New Harmony
Joest & Cross
Tf. Blenzinger
Tand & Block
Blairsville
J.J. Darnell
E. Mellon, Part
J. Wolf S. EL Ds
N.S. W
L. Wiley
N. BE
L. Bailey
C. Thourkauf
Seree
J.C. Hanover
Me Mahan
Kimballs Mit
Vernoits
W. Neftelton
Hy Livan
A. Alldredge
W.d. W
Isao Movs
Sullivan
GO Sb
ALG
Gillett
M. Biormfelt
N. EL Corner N.E
Ba-Tuu
ACTOS
Eeet
Eee Pension Ae Su
Leipold Tod
Leipold
I. J N. KE
J.W. Robb
G. Trethewey
Caressel
Jourdan
Woin
Word
Pentecost, R.P.C
Public sale of William Mobley estate in Posey County Indiana
Administrator M John L Wheeler will sell Mobley real estate at Bethel township on February 20, 1875. Properties include several sections totaling about 152 acres with widow’s interest and terms of sale crediting six, twelve and eighteen months. purchase secured by notes with approved security. Attending attorney HE Prrenann.
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Mussall
Janna
New Harmony
Posey
Indiana
Maglove
Horaceh Priciard
William Mobley
Pogey Circuit Court
Bethel Township
Posey County
John L. Wheeler
R. HE. Prrenann
Janlé
Jeremiah Gregory
Josep Gregory
James O. KK. Willis
Mount Vernon
Alex
CRUNK
Pheviff
Dissolution of Denny Viets Tudspeth Partnership
The partnership known as Denny Viets Tudspeth was dissolved by mutual consent on December 24, 1874. Those with claims against the late firm should present them for settlement to W H Victa, T L Denny, W Vibts, E E Wudspetn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny, Viets & Tudspeth
W. H. Victa
T. L. Denny
E. E. Wudspetn
Advice for Young Skaters from a Playful Iowa Column
A humorous Iowa newspaper piece offers quirky skating tips and misadventures. It promotes playful mischief over safety, suggesting skaters toss apple cores for others to slip on, sit down gradually, and even wear a heavy coat before shedding it to catch a chill. It also recounts a cistern cover incident and a pun about stick candy prices.
Death After Smoke Challenge Warns of Risks
The London Medical Record reports the death of a young man who bet he could smoke twelve cigars in two hours. He grew dizzy after the ninth and, despite worsening symptoms, finished all twelve. Vomiting ensued and persisted until death, with heart disease possibly contributing to the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ile
The Mouth That Never Closes A Mississippi Tale
A fragmented collection of quotes and phrases referencing the Mississippi, exploration by Columbus, and a man unable to express feelings. The terse lines suggest a collage of maritime imagery, communication by mail, and artistic critique, all presented in a vintage newspaper card style.
Marshal of the Republic: Jack Spicer At Paris Ball
Cincinnati Star recounts Jack Spicer of Kentucky at a Paris Hotel de Ville ball with John Y. Mason as minister. Spicer wore oversized epaulettes and claimed the title Marshal of the Republic after receiving a mock commission in 1850 while aiding a census in Frankfort. He joked about post and honor while Mason questioned the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Hotel de Ville
Paris
John Y. Mason
Jack Spicer
Kentucky
Jack
France
Franco
The
Fiero Jack
Mr. Mason
Frankfort
Mason
Cincinnati Star
Keep Your Promises Be Prompt and Exact
A moral essay warns never to break or bend promises and stresses punctuality and complete fulfillment. It cautions that neglecting to keep commitments erodes friends trust, while consistent, precise punctuality earns respect and confidence.
Johnson Recalls Sheridan Clash Over Louisiana Rule
In a recent interview President Johnson recounts a 1867 dispute over Sheridan’s Louisiana actions. Johnson says he removed Sheridan by order August 26 1867 sending him from New Orleans to Fort Leavenworth and handed command to Hancock whose policy calmed unrest and upheld civil law.
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Andrew Johnson
Ile
Sheridan
Louisiana
New Orleans
Port Teavenworth
Twancock
Hancock
Grant
Zealous preacher misreads miracles in sermon
A fragmentary note describes a preacher blurting about miracles, misquoting the feeding of the five thousand and the loaves and fishes. The passage traces confusion as the speaker mixes up numbers and statements, ending with a claim of miracles needing no bread for the crowd.
Fast Oxen for Travel and Exhibition in Agriculture
A humorous proposal suggests teaching oxen to move fast using harness and bits, abandoning yokes so they can outrun dogs and speed to town. The piece imagines premiums at agricultural societies for fast oxen, arguing exhibitions remain wholesome and could even influence cow breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
North Carolina
Hygienic Sleep Advice From Distant Times
An article cites prudent guidance on sleep, arguing that mental labor demands later bedtimes and longer mornings. It stresses six hours for manual workers but favors later hours for those with brain work, claiming night-time rest after midnight benefits the mind more than early sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Lasting resolve to quit drinking and live sober
Anthony Hock declares his decision to quit drinking and live sober and economical. He claims saving habits will accumulate about $500 yearly, totaling $200,000 over 400 years, as a dramatic example cited by a Detroit Free Press piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hock
Hena
Detroit Free Press
Sleepwalking Elevator Owner and the Dear Ella Mystery
A Jersey City man who owns an elevator mutters in his sleep, mumbling about a “dear Ella” as his wife wakes and questions him. She suspects a hidden tale behind his late‑night phrases while he dismisses it as dream stuff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Ella
Lina
Ajonej Andeaye
Ape George
Fey
Tifaricating Done Here at Gindk’ lA Deprdite
A garbled note from a local page reports an event at Gindk’ lA Deprdite with seven attendees and unclear actions. The fragmentary text lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes but signals a ceremonial or communal moment nearby.
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X. FH. E.G
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
John Walz
Wm.reed
Apl3y
Toad C. H. Ford
Watch & Clock
Jiteweels RR
Gates
Lichtenberger & Sons
Ofice
C. i. Ford
the Register
C.w. Slater
Salas
Literary Notices
Oxtver Opric
Oliver Optie
Herbert Newbury
California
A. C
Art Club
Marie
Mary N. Prescott
United States
Juce & Shepard, Publishers
Boston
Ballou
St. Valentine’s
Quad
Aagazine
American Union
Valentine
Milan
Itetty
Ruthven
Thames & Talbot
Bromfield Street
Charles Dudley Warner
Egypt
New York Times
Colonel Long
Baltimore
Victoria Lake
Nile
Albert Lake
Victoria and Albert
White House
Incubus
Frank P. Blair
Blair
Orsar
Cromwell
Napoleon
Congress of the United States
Cresar
Liberty
Richmond
Cincinnati Jraquirer
Chicago Times
Louis Napoleon
Kes
Williams
James II
England
Jeffreys
Sandwich Islands
Congress
District of Columbia
Russia
House of Representatives
Senate
National Archives
Cincinnati Enquirer
Quhieriel
Iowa
Mississippi
Ocean
Columbus
Horeler, Eraser
Fiow Wong
Sivep
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