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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
4
The Albion publication notes successful arrangements involving Mr Earle and Straus Ack and Co and congratulates them on the consummation of the terms. The item marks a Wednesday publication dated December 22, 1909.
Levi Gaff lives with Samuel Oliver while Mrs. Rachel Arthur returns from Centerton Ohio. A plan to close Albion mercantile houses at 6 pm is reported. Huston notes bog prices reach eight dollars, the highest since 1882. Cows birth twins, both survive. Coats reports fifty two feet depth. Mrs. Clouse travels to Fort Wayne. daughter ill. Mrs. Herron and Ida go to St. Louis. husband to follow. Section men prepare ice for B and O railroad. Thomas J. Smith home in York township narrowly avoids a February morning fire. stairs and door burned before firemen stop spread. Origin unknown.
Bloodine Liver Pills claimed to cure sick headaches and relieve indigestion and dizziness. The advertisement argues the vegetable formula regulates bowels and eases symptoms like nausea and coated tongue. Free samples are mailed from The Bloodine Co. in Boston, with M. C. Beck as contact.
The ice harvest has begun and local dealers with a large force of men commenced work Tuesday morning. Mrs. B. F. Croft is spending the holidays with relatives in South Bend.
Friday weekly update lists small town events. Will Neil sold turkeys Thursday and the Dec 16 box supper drew strong attendance. School enrollment reaches 21 with several Albion visitors at the supper. Neighbors and families shared visits, chores, husking corn, and entertaining guests around Mr. Stevenson's and James Landgraff households.
Beck's drug store advertises postcard albums priced at 1.50. The deal highlights a budget friendly option for collectors and hobbyists shopping at the local retailer.
Louis Stiefel and family depart Albion last Saturday to reside temporarily in Cincinnati. He led Straus Ackerman & Co. and later became president of the Farmers' State Bank, with both businesses prospering under his management. Friends express regret, offer support, and hope they may return to Albion to resume business someday.
W Ti Bowen and wife plan Christmas with friends near Albion. Levi Campbell improves after illness. Woodmen of the World deputy Perry Hulwick visits Kendallville. Agnes Weinstein returns from Lake Forest Ill. Presbyterian choir sings under Mrs Lou Zern. Baptist choir prepares a concert for the B Y P A. Guests from Corunna plan Mishawaka home. Local blacksmiths busy from icy roads. A nickel reception funded by Maurice Groh for M E church Christmas entertainment. Water pipe flood at T and C I depot but minimal damage. Royal Neighbors lodge established with 24 members. Edith Grabowsky receives a shower at Kaiser home. Fort Wayne exhibitor Charles Phelps to Garrett production, declined due to Reyher's schedule. Stores extend evening hours for Christmas shoppers. M E church Men’s Brotherhood meets with talk by A R Cole on “The Man that is Down.” K P lodge district meeting set for Garrett January 19 with grand officers invited. Kendallville B P class enjoys bobsled outing near the city. Knights of Pythias members ride to Albion for a meeting. some return late. Remains of Mrs Archie Crofoot arrive for funeral at Crofoot residence. Hoop Company factory resumes operation. about 25 workers. K en dasville Maccabee tent members attend Garrett meeting. banquet ends the evening.
The Noble County board of commissioners met in special session to award contracts for county supplies. Awards include Class 1 and 3 to W. B. Burford of Indianapolis, Class 2,4,5 to E. L. Adair of Albion, Class 6 coal to Eagles & Son of Albion, Class 7 wood to J. G. B. Atwood, Class 9, toilet paper, Class 11 electric light bulbs to M. C. Beck, Class 12 disinfectants to H. D. Stone.
Wednesday evening prayer meeting at seven o clock Friday evening seven o clock Christmas entertainment Sunday ten o clock Sunday School eleven o clock preaching six o clock Epworth League seven o clock preaching All are invited J S Newcombe Pastor
Relatives are informed that Mrs. Carey Pressler of Fort Wayne is in critical condition after three operations with little hope of recovery offered by her physicians. Patronize the Charity ball at the opera house Thursday evening December 30.
Mr Groscop arranges a Friday night entertainment for all to dance at the hall. A Christmas tree will be placed for gifts no more than 25 cents each, to be opened at the hall, with music arranged for the occasion and all are invited.
Last Wednesday evening the Ladies' Thimble club entertained at Mrs. E. P. Eagles home in honor of Mrs. Louis Stiefel. The ladies arrived in masque and were served dainty refreshments. Mrs. J. S. Conlogue of Kendallville will spend holidays with daughter Mrs. R. S. Malony.
Bloodine Ointment cures eczema salt rheum tetter and other skin diseases with relief for piles and eruptions. 50c a box mailed. 218 M C Beck offers 25c a box five boxes for $1.00 and entries mention constipation and headaches as targets.
Ice eight inches thick on Little Lake west of town. Xmas dance and Xmas tree Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Jones of Angola visited H. J. Evans family. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Dillon of Allen township to become Kendallville residents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Talbert entertaining Orlo Young and family of Hicksville Ohio. Mrs. M. E. McEwen visiting near Brimfield. Marriage license issued to John Cyril Bushong and Maude Marrilla Shirley. Rev H. C. Kleckner to Loysville Pa. Verne Worden returns from Hastings Mich. Deaths: Rev L. O. Oyler aged 43 in Huntertown. Charles Pokagon son of Chief Simon Pokagon dies near Hartford Mich.
Sealed bids for meats groceries dry goods shoes and other materials for the Noble County Asylum maintenance will be received until 7 P M on Monday January 3 1910. Bids will be let to the lowest responsible bidder and the Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. John W Earle Auditor Noble County Indiana.
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