From the New Era of 1877 June 7 Albion items
Township trustees re-elected H. G. Zimmerman as county superintendent of schools. Bonds on school house sales limited. $5,500 sold of $17,000. Wesleyan church dedicated. Marshal Sherm Green reappointed with $1,009 bond. Old Settlers’ meeting highlights and biographical sketches. July 4 banner prize set. Nelson Prentiss president. Various marriages, births, and local notices included. Harvest large but twisted. county school children total 7,787.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
H. G. Zimmerman
Real estate transfers listed with several names and towns
Transfers show multiple property deeds from Simon J. Straus to Edward E. Knappe and others. Listings include parcels in township areas such as Noble, Avilla, Allen, Cromwell, and Washington with amounts shown like 1650 and 1700 dollars. Names include Edward E. Knappe, Ella Adair, James C. Stuart, Catharine Keenan, Mar, Aaron Ackerman, Lew Brooks, Mary Ley, Rosa A. Jasper Green, Margaret Stewart, Sarah A. Bunger, Joseph E. Knappe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon J. Straus
Edward E. Knappe
Ella E. Adair
Edward E.ington
Charles E. Wiley
James C. Stuart
James C. Stewart
Noble Township
Garet E. Stewart
Lotell Brooks
Inez R. Riemer
Sarah A. Bunger
Joseph E. Knappe
Fatal shooting as Green township father kills son
Isaiah Bare, a prominent Green township farmer near the Whitley county line, was shot and killed by his father Solomon Bare at six o clock last Wednesday. The elder Bare claims accidental discharge while defending his actions. the coroner will rule death by gunshot from the father's hands. Solomon Bare, seventy, is in custody. Isaiah leaves a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Bare
Green Township
Whitley County
Solomon Bare
Isaiah
Bell
Clarence Simon
Mr. Bare
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Soldiers at Front
Twenty nine officers and men report Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures scratches bruises cuts wounds sore feet and stiff joints. It also handles burns skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure. Sold by Stone Worden druggists.
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Stone & Worden
Noble County Teachers Institute Session Planned at Albion
The Noble County Teachers Institute opens August 27 1900 at Albion M E church with instructors Prof W Norris Ferris Institute Big Rapids Mich and Prof J A Miller IU Bloomington Ind. Lectures include An Hour with the Stars Human Nature and a Signor Bosco entertainment if secured. Republican meeting for Washington township set August 18 1900 at Center school house to nominate township candidates.
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Noble County Teachers’ Institute
M. E
Albion
W. Norris
Ferris Institute
Big Rapids
Mich
J. A. Miller
I. U
Bloomington
Ind
Miller
W. N. Ferris
Signor Bosco
Adair
Washington Township
Center School House
Geo S. Bouss
Prairie voyage describes wheat regions and lakes in Minnesota and Canada
The letter details Minnesota lakes and wildflowers, vast prairies, and the Red River valley trip from Winnipeg Junction to North Dakota. It notes wheat as a dominant crop, flax yields, drought hurting wheat, and large Indiana-style farms with gang plows and paired teams. It mentions long winters, few fruits, and trapping as a key industry near Lake Manitoba.
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Northurn
Wisconsin
Minnesota
United States
Winnipeg Junction
Red River
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Winnipeg
Canada
U.S
Indiana
Dakota
Lake Manitoba
J. E. Buchanan
Farco North Dakota to Canada Northward Emigration Observations
J. E. B. reports on the Red River valley climate and soils, rail expansion into northwest Canada, and Winnipeg as a trading center. He contrasts Fargo North Dakota’s prohibition with Minnesota’s Morehead saloons, noting strong anti drink sentiment in Fargo. He also notes costs, clothing, and northern wheat prospects.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Cagiada
United States
Canada
Dakotas
Portage la Prairie
Hudson Bay Co
Fargo
North Dakota
Red River
Hudson Bay
Prohibition Party
Minnesota
Morehead
Pocket Map of China with enlarged crisis area
A dated advertisement for a pocket index map of the Chinese Empire, featuring an enlarged section showing present crises. The item is offered for four cents postage and can be obtained from W. B. Kniskern at 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Lewis and Clark and Washington State featured travel notes
A retrospective on the Lewis and Clark expedition highlighting its route from the Missouri to the Columbia and its impact. Also a promotional overview of Washington State portraying forests, fruit, irrigation, agriculture, and growth potential with traveler contact details for Northern Pacific Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Missouri
Columbia Rivers
Columbia River
Rocky Mountains
Wonderland
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Lewis and Clark
Chas. S. Fee
St. Paul
Minn
J. E. Turner
Jackson Place
Indianapolis
Ind
Washington
California
Cascade Mountains
District Pass
Chas
St. Fee
Gen. Pass
Northern Pacific Ry
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East Main St
Frank Clapp
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Haney, Frepr
Honey Bros
Old Stand
Wak, Ala
J. H. McLean
Jj. A. Muncy
Huston & Beck
Old Settlers
Chas. G. Vail
G. Teal
Mary Perry
Barbara Winebrenner
Eliza McMeans
Winifred Buckles
Betsy Upson
Sophronia Emerson
Lucy Eagles
Stage
Sarah Zimmerman
Adam Dingman
Gunder Erickson
Sherm Green
Nelson Prentiss
Col. W. C. Williams
S. E. Alvord
Gerber Hardware
Ligonier
Illinois
Spencer E. Caplin
Mary I. Groucher
Joseph F. Welty
Eve Sweet
Richard Bills
Francis Stump
James B. Wood
Elizabeth Clark
Hallenbeck
Cassedy
T. P. Kesler
Brimfield
J. W. Bixler
Kendallville
Flowers
Cromwell
Andrew Conrad
Sarah Grimes
Milton Addis
Mary Ruch
Scott Bennett
Jennie Harter
Noah Lang
Sarah Dunner
M. C. Skinner
Hovey
Prouty
Avilla
Ft. Wayne
Scott
RIAL
Prairie
Man
Farco, North Dakota
Igoo
Pocket Map of
R. R. Station
Gray County
Kansas
Noble Comane
Jas. J. Lash
Great
Atlante and Pacific Tea Co
State Street
L. H.wrigley
York Street
Court House
Ferig
Nature
Herbs of Life Medicine Co
L. B
Fort Wayne, Mnd
Stoch
Geo. D. Russell Jr
I W. Welker
W. T. Green
Athwest
W F. Carver
Williams House
South Public Square
Hart
West Jefferson Street
John W. Hays
South Side
East Main Street
R.S. Malony
Eagles
Tedh
Clapp's Bank
Osgood Scale CO
Central St. Me
Bouse
Wilmot
Bank
Stabie
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