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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
4
The Albion New Era edited by E L Ada ir publishes weekly in Albion Indiana. The paper indicates subscription rates 1.50 per foot paid in advance and 1.75 per annam with a June 16 1915 Wednesday issue date.
The piece critiques Mr Bryan's thinking on arbitration over neutral rights and warns against delaying action. It argues that offenses against American lives and vessels cannot be left unresolved while arbitrators assess damages and stresses the need for clear assurances that such offenses end.
Distillers in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Maryland report sharp January drops in whiskey output from 1914 levels. Bottled whiskey and broader figures suggest a looming fall in commercial demand, with industry observers noting production cuts and a shift away from expanding distilleries. Collier's Weekly notes distillers warn that prohibition rhetoric masks real declines.
Community notices describe garden treats on the farmer’s table and visits among families in Kendallville Green township and Lagrange. Rev. Miller from Wawaka preaches at Union church next Sunday. Local car demonstration by Maxwell in town. A lost daybook is thanked for its safe recovery and a rustic picnic by Skinner Jake bank ends with rowing and games.
Mrs Bernard Pullman and her son Harold barely escaped serious injury when a runaway horse crashed through their windshield at Brimfield near the New York Central tracks. The horse, owned by Mr Speckein of Wawaka, was badly injured and may have to be killed. Repairs to the Pullman sedan will cost about 100 dollars. Speckein refused 350 dollars for the animal recently. The scene involved heavy glass, a neck wound, and veterinary care was delayed. Also notes on the Black Hussar Band rehearsing for a touring Chautauqua circuit and a foundation project near the court house.
Nearly 170 people attended the Skeels reunion held at the home of Mr and Mrs James Stevenson southeast of Albion last Thursday.
An exhibit compares the de here Constellation and the Wyoming with modern warship costs and armament. It highlights naval history, 1797 appropriation, and a film by Lyman H. Howe detailing Native Philippine tribes, head hunting, and modernization efforts including education and civ ilization programs for Igorot youth.
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to worship with sermons at 11 and 7 30 with Epworth League at 7 and a midweek service Wednesday at 7 15 Choir practice at 8 Rev R J Burns announces Sunday school at 4 pm The message urges keeping Sunday holy and serving the Lord throughout the week.
Herbert McNeal and Mabie V Budd wed June 11 by Rev R J Burns at the M E parsonage. Bernard Koopman and Louise Hile joined in marriage June 14 by Rev Burns at the same parsonage. N Lawrence of Chicago visited George Minard's home last week. Jane Green returned Sunday from Florida where she stayed with relatives.
Cartoon caption from Punch shows a clergyman asking a boy about carpentry. The boy replies he waits to hear what a parson says when he hits his thumb with a hammer. The joke hinges on a churchyard fence odd job scene and playful mispronunciation.
In a Washington Star exchange Father Corntessel explains that edible fungi involve mushrooms and toadstools. He notes uncertainty about what constitutes edible fungi and says he would prefer to write to the department before giving a definitive statement.
A classified advertisement offers the Harkless property in Albion for sale at a low price if taken soon. Interested buyers should contact Mensugh or write J A Harkless RD 1 Fort Wayne Indiana. Other items note the death of Mrs Orchert in Toledo and updates on local residents and travels.
W Havinger spent last week at his farm in Green township. Born to Mr and Mrs Curtis Dozier of Orange township, a son Saturday. Mrs Beck spent part of last week in Chicago as guest of friends. Mr and Mrs Erick Sesmoore of Grabill Ind were guests of his parents last week. Dr Grant and Mrs Charles Lemmon who recently underwent appendicitis operations are convalescing. Leon Eagles and Glenn Moore returned from the Wisconsin University at Madison to spend summer vacation. The road south of Albion will be discussed by county commissioners in a special session next Monday June 21. The William Gause Carnival company will be at Warsaw next week under the Moose lodge. it still carries the Italian band. Two weddings were held at Brimfield Saturday Miss Ella Stigner and Guy Smith and Miss Myra Frick and Dale Reidenbaugh, all well known locally.
Judson D Grant a prominent Whitley county businessman died after two years of illness at 1 35 Saturday He was 64 born April 25 1851 in Richland township He married Catherine Mowrey in 1875 and leaves a widow two sons Otto E Grant and Elmer L Grant a brother and four sisters The funeral was at the Baptist church and burial in South Park cemetery
County Commissioners last week named election officers for the Lincoln Highway election on July 6. Appointees include Election Commissioners Joseph C. Kimmel and Commodore Baker and a list of inspectors and judges for Sparta Perry York Noble Green Anson townships and Precincts 2 through 15.
Miss Irene Chilcote and Herschel Kitt united in marriage at the U B parsonage with Rev J W Miller officiating. The bride is the Chilcote daughter of Albion and the groom the Kitt son of Noble township. They will reside with the groom's parents in Noble township. The New Era extends congratulations.
Willis Eagles came home Monday from West Point and will take a vacation of several weeks.
A local hardware adv announces a 20 percent discount on blankets at Metz and McMeans Hardware. The sale highlights include stock ranges and limited-time offers for shoppers in the area.
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