29 Mar 1883
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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1883
Page
1
News notes across Steuben and Kosciusko counties report residents leaving for Dakota, new G A R post planned in Angola, fires destroying homes in Salem and Summit townships, tax receipts lagging, a fatal railroad accident near Garrett, temperance pledges in Waterloo, and court and courthouse work underway in Elkhart and Warsaw with railroad survey plans and new hotel talks.
Local report notes the establishment of a new masonic lodge at Middlebury. The article also mentions a fire at John Geislinger’s dwelling near Middlebury and various local obituaries including Della Osborn and an elderly Benton township resident, Balser, who died of paralysis at 69. Ex-sheriff Egbert returns from Alaska after years away.
Judge Ferrall holds court at Goshen during Judge Osborn's daughter's illness. Willis Harkins of Springfield township died at 86. he moved to the county in 1836.
Three inmates in the jail are noted as part of county matters. The commissioners will convene April 3 to provide a safe place for keeping county records. A recent county marriage had an old-time belling ceremony planned to be opened by gunfire, and the first volley caused one man to lose several fingers.
A fragrance named Florestan Cologne wins favor on ladies toilet tables for its long lasting floral scent and rich aroma.
Wawaka updates mention an ongoing dog poisoning issue on the turf and Easter berries selling for 13 cents a dozen. John Stigner moves to a new farm this week while March gives way to April with ongoing snowfall. Will Caston of Ossian visits. a Rochester dam pull petition remains in limbo. G W Mummert runs a busy lumber business.
In this vicinity wheat sells for 1.04 per bushel while ongoing moving and house cleaning dominates activity. Local business and events include Jourdan selling a dapple gray for 150, Pigott sisters visiting from Churubusco, and Nimmon receiving a diploma. Funeral of Sohnfry in Toledo noted, while Tom New Erna available. James Tuttle dies near Jeesburg after moving from here in 1881. Wolf Lake cemetery interment follows.
Arthur Cramer visited Chicago on business last week. Miles Cramer has Kansas fever. Miss Jennie Shine and Miss Howser are sick with measles. Mrs Amos to Iowa for a sick daughter. Mrs Clark to Michigan to visit her father and Nellie. Swan to supply three bridge carpenters for the G R L road. Mrs Tousley learns daughter Mrs Wilson in Ohio has died of consumption.
The piece extols Parker’s Gin ger Tonic as a sure way to keep stomach liver and kidneys in top condition. It claims it preserves blood quality and health at low cost and prompts readers to consult another column for more details.
Miss Nora DePew considers teaching at the Stuitz school as townsfolk recall the cake eating Easter eggs. A marriage links Mr Hiram Smith and Mary Braden of this place. The proverb Green Christmas brings a White Easter proved true this year. Korah McMann died March 22 1883 at his mother Mrs Winegardner’s residence. Lyceum at the Chapel continues running.
An interview with Hon. Stanton J. Peelle lists key measures: suppress polygamy, speed pension claims, adjust claims, cut letter postage to two cents, issue postal notes up to five dollars, raise money orders to one hundred dollars, reform civil service on merit, reduce internal revenue taxes by about forty million, and revise tariffs to lower duties. He argues the tariff bill seeks a fair middle ground.
The South Bend office is described as a test station with a future business office promised, while Albion may be left without. Emrick of the Postal Telegraph company notes slow progress due to copper wire laying and deposition requirements, delaying nationwide expansion after the Western Union and Mutual Union merger.
Rumors say England may call the United States to account for violent remarks by O Donovan, Rossa, and associates amid tensions. Some hint potential war between the two nations as these troubles escalate.
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