Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Raidabaugh Estate
In the Hendricks Circuit Court November Term 1922 Benjamin W Anderson as Administrator de bonis non with the Will annexed filed final account in the estate of Sarah Raidabaugh deceased. The court will examine the account December 6 1922 heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must also prove their heirship or claims at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah W. Raidabaugh
Hendricks’ Circuit Court
Benjamin W. Anderson
Sarah Ruidabaugh
Circuit Court
Krenjamin W. Anderson
de Bonis Non
Hendricks Circuit Court
Danville
Alvin Woodward
Origin of Christmas Tree History Across Antiquity
The article traces Christmas tree origins from Norse Vedrasil to Egyptian date palm customs and Greek festival of lights. It notes regional variations in tree choice from Michigan pine to Pacific coast white fir and Maryland cedar, highlighting the balsam fir fragrance as emblematic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-West
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Maryland
Virginia
Village Mummers Preserve Ancient North England Christmas Play
In northern England village life keeps a long standing Christmas pageant by the Mummers. The trio of figures includes St George in silver armor Beelzebub the dragon and a Doctor in a battered top hat. The play opens with Beelzebub threatening the countryside and a later battle ends with Georges victory and his wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Fe Tere
Ares
George
Beelzebub
Doctor
St. George
Belzebub
Kalihi Leper Station Scouts Aid Kalihi
A Kalihi leper receiving station in Honolulu hosts a 20 member scout troop formed at the suggestion of the station superintendent. The group, 19 Hawaiians and one Japanese, is led by Enoch Aku the 22 year old Hawaiian scoutmaster who was paroled from the station last summer to help the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalihi Leper
Honolulu
Enoch Aku
Kalihi
Scouts Aid Chamber In Trade Day Effort
The Bessemer Chamber of Commerce enlisted scouts to fold and address thousands of circulars during Trade Day. They helped spread the slogan Radio Bessemer around the world and supported the chamber’s pro prosperity message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Ala.) Chamber of Commerce
Radio Bessemer
Language of Boy Scouts Motto and Friendship Quote
A short quotation praises scouting values noting an honest heart cheerful smile and hearty handgrasp as the language of friendship across any tongue attributed to Clarence H Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY
Clarence H. Howard
A Scout in Spirit Helps the Elderly Lad
A clear-eyed youth speaks of a scout spirit and helping old ladies across the street. He notes that people ask if he is a scout, and he says he is not yet, yet he embraces helpfulness as a core value.
Christmas Folklore of Birds Across Cultures
Folklore from Bosnia India and Europe describes birds and animals venerating on Christmas Day. Legends speak of suns bowing stars halting and pines blooming while birds sing and show gratitude to God. The robin’s red breast tied to the crucifixion explains its color today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosnia
Europe
Chiropractors claim Bright's Disease curable in children
A disputed belief is that Bright's Disease only affects adults. The account describes pediatric cases where spinal nerve pressure allegedly causes kidney weakness, with recovery after chiropractic adjustments. Mrs. Harry Smith cites her 15 month old child improving after about forty adjustments and a urine test free of albumin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Smith
Bright
Cross
Harry Smith
Chiropractic Research Bureau
The Christmas Stocking Origin in Padua and Beyond
A tale traces Christmas stockings to Padua Italy where St. Nicholas tossed coin purses to the poor. Over time the purse tradition merged with hanging stockings by chimneys in cold regions. The modern practice survives as the familiar stocking display at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Padua
St. Nicholas
Christmas Came and Gone
An old southern parky in the days before prohibition celebrated Christmas with a solitary bottle. He tripped on the curb and dropped the bottle, spilling liquor on the pavement. He spoke softly of the mishap saying Christmas came an gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
Christmas Day in Iceland and Its Old Customs
The article reflects on Icelandic Christmas celebrating with enduring customs and songs on a land where days are extremely short. It highlights a favorite old hymn about aligning with peace and God and includes a short excerpt of the verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Swindled Mennonites Return to Saskatchewan Lands
Interference with Mennonite schools spurs many to drift back from Mexico where 1,000 families migrated last year some aimed at South America or Russia. Lawsuits rise as colonists seek to reclaim Canadian properties amid land speculation claims linking Mexican concessions to free land offers for surrender of holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Sask
Mexico
Saskatchewan
South America
Russia
Nut Bread Recipe Note from Stowly
A vintage recipe lists ingredients for nut bread: one egg, one cup sugar, three cups dear flour, eight teaspoonfuls baking powder, zero large cupfuls nuts, a pinch of salt. Add water to mix, let stand 20 minutes, bake steadily for one hour.
Notice to non-residents in Hendricks court action
The Hendricks Circuit Court advertises a quiet title suit Allen A. Rogers versus Mary Chaplain et al. All named non resident defendants must appear by November term or answer by December 28, 1922. The action concerns Lot Three in Crawford's Addition to Clayton, Danville, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Hendricks
Allen A. Rogers
Mary
Horace L. Hanna
Horace ‘L. Hanna
Mary Chaplain
Elizabeth Wills
Milo H.moon
Jane Moon
John
Mary J. Harlan
John, Worrell
Elizabeth Smith
Crawford
Clayton
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My Place
Friedley Farm
Six Points
Plainfield
Albert Weber
E. M. Dill
Yuletide
North
National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Scouting
AIDS
France
M. J
Guerin-Desjardins
Boy Scouts of America
SCOUT
Mesand
Owens
First National Bank
Danville, Ind
Ayers & Ayers D'S.c
Uncle Len
Ayers
Ayers & Ayers
H. Brown
Mennonites
Canada
Santa
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