Merom Social Notes and Local Travels
Merom community members spent time with relatives in Sullivan and surrounding towns. tourists visiting Terre Haute Palestine and Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, plus burial and funeral attendance for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Wadell
Garnet Robertson
Sullivan
Hershel Hopewell
Sarah Ellen
Don Milam
John Murray
Terre Haute
Aaron Graham
Ford Johnson
Palestine
Hallie Shaw
Charles Ladd
Robert Ladd
Mammoth Cave
David Harbor
Ruth Robertson
Fred Hallett
Elina Thornton
Harold Weir
Ed Pinkston
Drue Thornton
New Lebanon
Nancy Kelly
George Thompson
Marion Thompson
Worthington
Ind
Merom
Wodnesday
Dan Gettinger
W. S. Alexander
Ray Thompson
South Bend
John Gettinger
Wm. Reid
Lucile
Arthur Pifer
J. K. Smith
Roy Sparks
Graysville
Mervin Cooper
Terre Iaute
Carl Daniels
Carl Berry
John Stone
Stov
Porters Move Furniture in Slips and Spares
The article describes porters carrying household items to and from rooms, with no moving vans or carts available. They deliver heavy furniture, and sometimes transport sick or incapacitated people in large baskets, highlighting the challenges of moving days.
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Tanis
Tams
Zed versus Zee as the English and American letter names
A historical note explains that the letter Z is pronounced zee in American English and zed in British English. It traces the term to Latin zeta and Greek origin, referencing Shakespeare King Lear act 1 scene 2 where the line "Zed thou unnecessary letter" reflects the English form still in use.
Westward Origins in 1802 Inquiries
Henry David Thoreau notes that in 1802 travelers west of the Alleghanies were asked, “From what part of the world have you come?” reflecting early settlers seeking common roots and a shared national identity amid vast new frontiers.
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Wenry David Thoreau
Signs of marriage customs in Brittany fetes
On fete days in Brittany marriageable girls wear red petticoats with white or yellow borders. The number of borders signals the farmer's dowry offer: each white border equals 100 francs per year and each yellow border equals 1,000 francs per year.
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Brittany
St John Manufacturer Claims Workers Stole Goods
A St John chocolate maker told the Canadian Industrial Relations Commission that last year his 10 employees nibbled away about $18 000 worth of goods, averaging nearly $100 per person.
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St. John
Canadian Industrial Relations Commmission
Value of a Ton of Gold in Mint Terms
The mint value of gold is fixed at 890.67182462 per troy ounce or 13 84151 avoirdupois. Calculations based on this rate show that a ton of gold equates to 602.928 dollars.
Farewell Sermon by Rev. WB. Thomas Next Sunday
An English paper notes Rev. WB. Thomas will deliver his farewell sermon on Sunday. The choir will perform a specially composed anthem of joy and thanksgiving for the occasion.
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WB. Thomas
Boston Transcript
Crowd load figures for crowd-dynamic structures
Engineers design crowd bearing structures using a dead load estimate of about 100 pounds per square foot. This rule of thumb guides structural safety by accounting for heavy pedestrian pressure in public spaces.
Real Estate Transfers Notice
Real estate transfers listing furnished by Schroeder and Price Sullivan County firm. Abstract system promotes complete Sullivan County records and property transfers for local owners.
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Schroeder & Price
Sherman
Sullivan County
Land transfers tally across townships and farms in 19th century records
A sequence of property conveyances lists numerous transfers from Cassa Township through Merom and Hymera in a period record. Names include Sligar, Smith, Dalrymple, Lacey, McKey, Everley, Heep, Ring, Ward, and many others. Properties describe lots, quarters, and tracts with sections and ex coal rights, recording payments from $100 to $7000 and fragments of section lines and additions. The entries note taxes and parcel details across multiple towns and townships, reflecting a broad pattern of land sales and mortgages.
The Goddess Vesta and Roman New Year Ceremonies
The text outlines Vesta as goddess of home and fire with an ancient temple. It notes no image of gods inside and mentions data fire bic and frictions on the Roman New Year. Constantly attended by the vestal virgins.
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Vesta
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan County Quiet Title Suit
Sullivan Circuit Court of Indiana September Term 1920 notifies nonresidents listed in Herbert V. Lisman vs William South et al that a complaint to quiet title has been filed. The land described lies in Sullivan County and a response is due by November 22, 1920. The notice is dated September 24, 1920 and signed by Clerk Charles R. Ratsback.
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Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Herbert
William South
South
James Mason
Elizabeth Mason
James Ibsen
James M. Mason
Mason
Robert Mason
Ada Cochran
Charles Poston
Viala Sivans
Fred Browning
Lloyd Mace
Italine Mace
Lois Mace
Frank Alece
Towit
Wittess
Cuarelmes R. Ratlsback
Merk Sullivan Circuit Court
Schreeder & Price
Sullivan
John Crist
Quiet Title Suit Filed in Sullivan County Indiana
The Sullivan Circuit Court issued a notice in September 1929 that a complaint to quiet title concerning 90 1/2 acres in township 8 north range 11 west, Sullivan County Indiana, was filed against multiple defendants. The case requires appearance by November 22, 1929, or default may be entered.
Quiet Title Action Filed in Sullivan County Circuit Court
The Sullivan County Circuit Court docket lists John Crist Vb and Andrew Biggs as defendants in Complaint No 18713 in a quiet title action. Attorneys Schredder and Tvice filed the complaint and an affidavit of a competent person attesting to the defendants.
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Andrew ‘Biggs
Schredder & Tvice
Hig
Sullivan Circuit Court
Quiet Title Suit Notices in Sullivan County Indiana
The document lists numerous heirs, spouses, and interested parties tied to deceased individuals and asserts the plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real property in Sullivan County Indiana. It describes parcels in sections 13 and 14 township 9 north range 8 west, excluding railroad right of way, totaling about 47.5 acres, and names defendants and unknown spouses and heirs. Court expects appearance or demurrer by November 3, 1940, before Clerk of Sullivan Circuit Court.
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Andrew Biges
John C. Watson
Henry Bratton
William J. Gevorge
John M. Latin
Robert Adams
Matilda
Hair
William Criss
Ira A. Dalton
Davie Dalton
William Dalton
Robert C. Thornton
David Woods
John J. Jones
John C. Jones
Martha Jones
Mary Graham
John Foxworthy
Jacob Crist
Mary I. Criss
Jonathan Graham
Mary Ann Graham
Joseph Denton
Peter Kitchell
Sarah A. Kitchell
Jacob Nicholas Crist
Jacob N. Crist
Israel Criss
Andrew Biggs
John C. Wilson
William J. George
Matilda A. Hair
William Crise
David Dalton
John ©. Jones
Mary
Criss
Joseph Wenton
Sarah A. Mitchell
Andrew Liges
Henry Uratton
John Mi
Latin
Martha Jane
Mary B. Cries
Mary A Graham
Cnown
State of
Indiana
Sullivan County
Towit
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Sime
Sullivan +County
Seaf
Notice of final report for Elizabeth Pirtle estate
Notice is hereby given that Elizabeth Pirtle executrix of James D. Pirtle estate filed a final report in the Indiana Court seeking approval. The heirs and devisees are notified to appear October 4, 1920, to show cause why the report should not be approved. A. G. Melith, attorney, 1st insertion September 26, 1920.
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Beth Rile
Indiana
Dhdlivan Chemi
Celoher Slade
Beirs
Elizabeth Pirtle
Vuecuntyix
Vic Sfumne
Appointment of Administrator for Indiana Estate
Notice names Frank Hrig as administrator of the estate of William E B Hardy, late of Sullivan County Indiana, declared solvent. Attorneys Adrainiatic.cor, Arthur F DeBann listed. First insertion appears in 2088.
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ARPG
Wittiam
EB. Hardy
Sullivan County
Indiana
Frank Fhiag
Cor
Arthur FL Pdebann
Notice of Estate Appointer and Insolvency Assertion
Rotich ow appear and apply as administrator of the estate of Hie ier A Miller, deceased, Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is said to be solvent. Geoner BP Pe CoN, SAM Teefar, Joba Chaney, Attorneys. September 29.
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Rotich
Bas Hanis
Hie Ier A. Miller
Tate
Swllivan County
Indiana
Geoner BP
Sam Teefar
Joba
Chaney
Notice to non resident in Sullivan County estate case
In Sullivan Circuit Court November 1920 hearing, First National Bank of Musmersburg files as administrator of James Crawford estate seeking sale of real estate to cover debts. Notice to Vierl Leon Crawford, non resident, required to appear. clerk Charlis Ratim Back signs. Lindley & Redwell attorneys.
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Notich
Indiana
Ofullivan
Sullivan
Musmersburs
James Crawford
Chara Crawford
Verl Beau Crawford
Vierl Leon Crawford
Circuit Court
Sullivan County
saltsMrcuit
Vidinna
Charlis R. Ratim Back
Sullivan Circem Court
Lindley & Redwell
Fossil Definition Debates in Historical Geology
A writer in Science defines a fossil as an object indicating former life buried and preserved by geological causes before historic time. Mastodons in Arctic ice qualify. a leaf in a gutter does not. a truly petrified organism may still not be a fossil.
Asbestos Feathery as Elderdown Myth or Riddle
Fragmentary OCR notes describe asbestos material and a string measured at more than a hundred yards. The text blends terms like elderdown and Aeathery with uncertain spellings and a note about an ounce being sput into.
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Bill
Johnnie
Roy
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction CO
Indianapolis
Dayton
Springfield
Columbus
Newark
Zanesville
Ohio
Bostonians
Maxwell-Brown Shoe Co
Sullivan—Foot-Fitters
Davis Bros
East Wash Street
Neith
National Biscuit
Cassa
Louis Sligar
Wilbert
T. E. Smith
Cl. L. Hall
Rollie Lacey
Isaac Keene
Arche Dalrymple
Anhae Dalrymple
Vomr
H. D. Leach
Farmersburg
J. M. Everley
Chas
Laura Shewmaker
Johnson & Ohphant
J. R. Ring
Wm. F. White
Sarah J. Heap
Shelburn
John Lawman
H. V. Stark
Pierce
Fairbanks
Mary C. Weston
Shoemaker
Gaskina Et al
J. W. Boone
T A. Thompson
C. M. Mahan
Haddon
Elmer Wells
Melbourne
Carlisle
L. McCormick
Wim. H. Hargis
Cherry & Hackett
John Ward
L. Fr
Nora Eva Owens
Singer Street
Arvilla Jennson
Elmer Stewart
Florence S. White
A. N
M. R. Sheets
T. Sullivan
Martha P. Pyles
C. A. Geiger
Bonnybruck
Mariah Shoffner
Lem
Kate M. Thomas
Wilkey & Allen
Max Krol
E. A. Billman
Hymera
Alva
Delia Stark
Beckett
Ellen Sills
Nichols
Eva
Hinkle
Turman Two
Arbaces Cushman
Ray
Nellie G. Kelly
W. Medsker
A. N. L. Burton
J. W
Bertha E. Medsker
Imo
Sullivan Circuit
Burton Vacatta
Waszether
Julia F Elliott
William Harlow
John Grimuith
John Mayfield
Lewis Mayfeld
Thomas H. Lee
John W. Lee
Loretta Jane West
John B. Pinkston
Thomas L. Lee
George W. Mayfield
Winchester
John Elliott
John Griffith
Lewis Mayfield
WW. Mayfield
Wiinchester
Lawrence
Bray
Susan Lavina Turman
State
Turman’s Creek
Charles R. Ratlsback
Ralse
Sullivan Circus
Rchrocder & Price
A. G. Melieth
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