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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
5
A dense ad page notes promotions for Rumbaugh's millinery and corsets, Stone's annex bargains, and Red Cross stamps benefiting tuberculosis patients. It mentions local figures, Christmas candy, a funeral, public notices, and upcoming Jubilee Singers at the M. E. Church with other listings from Baughman’s Albion and hearsay about Garrett and Noble County tax news.
The New Era office lists multiple loads of coarse wood for subscription. Readers are invited to place orders through the newspaper office to secure timber deliveries.
Local items report Albion laundry for sale inquire at the laundry. Becks drug store features holiday stock including books Bibles china and Christmas gifts. Marriage licenses issued Carlson Barnette Falk Barnette. Mrs J G Thomas and D M Garwood guests in Albion. E L Prickett leases Harvey residence joining Albion next week.
Whitley County option supporters gathered 251 more than the required twenty percent and sought an election. The case, in circuit court, featured liquor interests led by W F McNagny and temperance advocate Minton. An injunction was granted restraining the commissioners from calling an election before the February term.
Vermont Finley of Wayne Township Indiana University Bloomington student won the inter class discussion on Centralization Its Tendencies and Its Evils. Finley argued for rapid centralization citing railways pure food laws and federal control. Judges were Professors Baldwin and Barrett.
Thomas B. Mullen of Delaware county Ohio died December 10 1908 in Albion Indiana aged 74 years 2 months and days married to Berrilla Kirkpatrick on October 5 1854 with nine children four preceded him to the Spirit world. He served in the Civil War 1864 1865 and is survived by a wife five children twelve grandchildren and four brothers. Warren McKeever born February 24 1878 Noble county Indiana died November 24 1908 in Chicago Illinois aged 30 years 9 months married May 31 1906 to May Vayett of Chicago Heights. He leaves a wife a father three brothers and five sisters. After delay he was brought to Albion December 1 with a brief service December 2 at 10 am officiated by Rev. William Talbert and interred at Gray cemetery near Green Center.
The Noble County Board of Commissioners extended over three days last week handling bills and appointing officials for 1909. Appointments include Levi W. Welker as county attorney and others. liquor license withdrawn. oath taken by Amon Spurgeon to begin January 1 1909. road vacation petition in Swan township continued. treasurer reports accepted. Workman and Higgs awarded three year contract to locate sequestered and omitted property for taxation with 3 7 percent share.
John Weir, longtime Ligonier business man and Noble county council member, died in Chicago Friday night after months of ill health. His funeral was held in Ligonier Tuesday afternoon. he had sought treatment in Chicago. Books for girls at Stone's.
Alger Books Optic Books Henry Books and many others are highlighted as the best places to shop for Christmas presents at Beck's. The ad emphasizes Beck's as the trusted destination for holiday gifts with a broad range of books.
G Schwab’s advertises family shoes for Christmas arguing good leather and skilled workmanship yield uniform prices. shoppers urged to compare and not accept claims of cheaper alternatives.
The Sage millions largely derived from Mussell Sage’s lifetime at death July 22 1906 begin to fund charity through Mrs Sage. In two years she distributed vast estate portions with the Sage foundation as principal almoner and additional gifts totaling several million. She continues generous giving with public attention focused on the 10 million Sage foundation gift.
Albion literary societies promote Red Cross Stamps under national groups to fund hospitals and sanatoria for tuberculosis patients. Taft leads the national society. Stamps cost a cent and are sold at Farmers Bank National Bank Fitch's Cole's Laura's Grocery and by society members. Buy to help the cause and boost town pride.
Special services are planned at the Methodist church for Christmas Sunday with a morning sermon and an evening vesper by the pastor. The Choral Club will perform the music and greetings will be extended to the congregation. Holly decorates the church and programs will be distributed. Sunday School Christmas services will be held Christmas Eve, December 24, at 7:00 PM.
St Mark s holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Divine worship at 11 a.m. Lord s Supper observed. C E Society at 6 p.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. sermon Gloria in Excelsis. Mt Pleasant services on Dec 27 at 10 30 a.m. Rehoboth service Dec 27 at 2 p.m. Pastor A C Kiechner invites all to attend.
All persons having bills against Jefferson township are requested to present them at my residence for payment on or before December 31 1908. Joseph EK Honsaer Trustee.
A citizen criticizes excessive straps in the car industry while Dustin Stax argues the public should supply its own straps. The exchange shows a clash over consumer responsibility and safety gear.
Sherman Rimmell and wife sell to Millard Parker in section 23 township 34 range 10. Adolph Kaun and wife sell to Harriet Long in lot 40 Ligonier. Charles Grunden sells to Henry Myers in section 1 township 35 range 16. Sarah Smith and others sell to Lester Arthur in section 26 township 33 Range 10. Leslie Arthur and wife sell to Ling Waterson in section 26 township 33 range 10. James Whan et al sell to Sarah McKee in section 16 township 33 range 11. Frederick Schmenk and wife sell to John Ueber and wife in Avilla. Sarah McKee sells to Rolando Strause in section 16 township 33 range 10. Jacob B Frick and wife sell to Simon J Straus in section 2 township 22 range 8. J Straus in section 2 township 33 range 8. Jacob F Ream and wife sell to John K Riddle in section 34 township 35 range 9. Rachel Cary and others sell to Clarence and Edward Holsinger NE section 12 township 35 range 10 and Holsinger also own section 12. Nathan J Roberts and wife sell to Jacob Dilts in Kendallville addition Lot 42.
A sample of New York Jewish charity highlights Amelia Relief Society with its upper East Side district work. Mrs. Elias Meyers and Mrs. Kaufman Solomon lead volunteers visiting families daily. The society aids graduates with suits or dresses and funds for parties, supports students seeking higher education, and helps White Plague victims. It recently moved into a own three story brick building costing $65,500 funded by 800 members, housing meeting halls and classrooms used for mothers' meetings, neighborhood gatherings, and classes in German French and dancing.
The New Era office advertises old papers for five cents per bundle, offering a low cost option for readers seeking discarded issues. This notice highlights a simple purchase point and local newspaper pricing.
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