21 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1914
Page
1
Local items note a civil war melodrama project Down in Dixie and a Farmers Bank Christmas Savings Association mention. Health updates include Hon H G Zimmerman confined by lagrippe William Marks ill with heart trouble and dropsy Miss Maude Voris ill with pneumonia.
Numerous briefs report individuals such as Stanley the plumber and G G Green visiting Chicago last Tuesday while Dr R S Malony was on the sick list. Trips by Ralph Hafferty to Indianapolis and D W Ray’s stroke in Wa waka are noted alongside social visits, obituaries, job ads, and bank news in Albion area papers.
A Milwaukee reader praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for children and adults. The letter says it relieves coughs and croup quickly and should be kept in every home. Available for sale by M. C. Beck.
The Indiana State Normal School marked its forty fourth anniversary on January 6 with a morning address by Professor J G Collicott and an evening musical program led by Miss Gladys Botsford. The day featured a reception, a large student turnout, and reflections on the school’s evolution from 16 students in 1870 to about 3,000 today with a 60,000 volume library and a faculty of 50. The address praised progress in teacher training for Indiana public schools.
Mrs. Robert Halferty born Sophia Waltman in Bedford county Pennsylvania on June 17 1830 died January 10 1914 at her Noble county Indiana home aged 83 years 6 months 24 days She moved with her family to Richland Ohio at age eight and joined Woodbury Evangelical Lutheran Church Then in 1849 she married Robert Halferty They had seven children three of whom predeceased them The couple moved to Indiana in 1850 and settled on a farm in Noble County They helped establish Mt Pleasant Evangelical Lutheran Church She taught in the Sabbath school and remained active in worship until near her death Services were held at her home and at Mt Pleasant Church with interment in Mt Pleasant cemetery Rev Charles S Bream presiding An appreciation note thanks neighbors choir and Ladies Aid societies for condolences and floral gifts.
The Republicans of Noble county Indiana invite all willing to affiliate to attend township mass conventions on February 6 or 7 1914 to elect precinct committeemen and delegates to the district convention at the Princess theater Kendallville on February 10 1914. Committee officers will meet February 9 at 1 30 pm in Albion for organization.
Local Albion notes list changes and happenings including Ed Cook shaving the Garretters, John R Shirk moving to South Bend in March, Fred Gappinger learning telegraphy at the depot, Dr Wm T Green visiting Marion county Florida, Byron Harkins returning to Oskaloosa Iowa, Dr Bartley moving to Kendallville, sale of oxen near Albion, a clothing store reopening under Isadore Peetz, Albert Lingrey joining as salesman, and Miss Lida Welch seeking a position in Indianapolis with the State Board of Health.
Albion residents learn that a single dose of Adler-ka the German bowel remedy made from buckthorn bark and glycerine relieves constipation sour stomach or gas instantly. It antisepticises the digestive organs and draws off impurities quickly says Mr Beck pharmacist.
Me Dyspeptic urges relief from stomach troubles and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a permanent cure. John R Barker of Battle Creek Michigan is cited as a product user who recovered from heartburn indigestion and liver complaint. Sold by M C Beck.
The advertisement for Spirella Corsets offers custom fitted corsets by Mrs BE R Suirk, urging women to choose corsets and gowns sized to their measures and fit.
The State Board of Forestry offers forty dollars in prizes to encourage preservation of native forests and planting on nonfarm land. Prizes include 12 and 9.59 dollars for high school essays and 12.50 and 7.50 dollars for grade and country school entries. Essays must be ink written, under 2000 words, mailed to Elijah A. Gladden in Indianapolis by May 1, 1914. Bulletin No. 2.
Finely C Fuller administrator of Cynthia Ann Hile estate announces a public sale at the late residence in York township Noble County Indiana on January 29 1914 beginning 11 o clock A M. Items include bed and bedding cupboard chairs stand dishes carpet lard press iron kettle cooking range hay corn potatoes canned fruit fodder and other articles. Cash for sums five dollars or less or credit by note for over five with six percent interest. removal only after settlement. Auctioneer E R Kurtz clerk D B Kunns.
A noted remedy for coughs and colds advertised as superior and pleasant to take with no opium or narcotics. The seller M C Beck promotes its use, claiming it always cures.
A well maintained piano is offered for sale by C. W. HuckLeserry. The listing notes good condition and reasonable price for serious buyers.
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