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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
3
The Ditch No. 1 project is estimated at 7,228 80 dollars with Joseph Hartman scheduled to begin digging in Albion this week. The column also notes local visits, notices of deaths, railroad contractor discussions, and family events in the area.
Regular midweek services are scheduled for Wednesday evening. Sunday school meets at 10 a m with preaching by the pastor. Y P S C E at 6 30 p m. Children’s Day observance planned for June 1 with a eve entertainment. York men to meet Friday to set hitchposts racks and needed work. Pastor’s lecture sermons at York church drawing interest. Herbert Cocksley and wife now reside at the Booham property on East Main Street.
A June day scout of Albion area social life reports visits by Jefferson Splinters and local families. Mentions include Corintha Mable Rice staying with brother Riley, Mrs Brackney and Edna with Ross Zimmerman, Oliver Gaff and a newborn, Mrs Allen Hoffman and Mrs Lucy Eddy visiting Kendallville, and several other neighborly trips and health notes. A buggy accident involving Mr and Mrs John Sweet is noted with a driver named Baker responsible for damages. Coal and wood ad at Stanley's.
Last Saturday featured a large Decoration Day procession led by children with flowers band militia soldiers and ladies followed by fraternal organizations. Seven veterans marched to the cemetery while many were driven by automobile to the program at the opera house where Rev Burns gave a well received address. The piece notes the dwindling veteran ranks over twenty years and closes with a reflection on remaining comrades and a mention that Harry Kelley has chickenpox.
A Detroit plant boss raises the minimum wage to five dollars a day prompting applause from workers but anger from competing firms and displaced employees. The piece notes a six thousand job cut and a protest mob doused with water. Local items report Mrs. Hardenbrook’s discharge from hospital and visits by Miss Cecile Bender, Mrs. Pepple, and Ralph Netz with brief personal updates.
The Ott family reunion will be hosted by Fred Ott at his home in Greeo township on Thursday, June 11. Patrons are urged to support local advertisers.
The Noble Circuit Court orders an adjourned term starting June 9 1914 to continue as long as needed to finish pending business. Notice will be published in The Albion News and The Albion Democrat. Clerk William H. Favenger attests the order and seal on June 2 1914.
Will Todd sold his picture show to Mr Walters of Monroeville who has assumed charge. Herschel Kitt bought and took possession of M R Hursey’s motorcycle and garage business. James Edwards bought one third of J H Palmer grocery store.
A beekeeper, owner of several hives, cautioned children to stay away. A girl recalled her brother catching one in the morning, but releasing it immediately.
Mrs J M Kitt departed on Friday for Des Moines Iowa to visit her daughter and stay a short time.
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