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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
5
Albion notes report visits by Kendallville residents, drugstore wall paper sales, Mungan remedies, and local trades. Highlights include court proceedings, church and school events, marriages licenses, and a Field Day attraction at the Opera House.
The board met over two days last week approving liquor license settlements for multiple towns including Kendallville and Ligonier, insuring county jail and jail barn, and authorizing several bridge projects in Noble Swan and Green townships. They denied a tax-omitted property claim and continued several ditch matters with appointed construction commissioners and bonds.
Bloodine Liver Pills claim to cure chronic constipation and headaches at 25c per box or 5 boxes for 1.00 mailed. Bloodine Ointment advertised to cure eczema salt rheum tetter sores eruptions bleeding itching piles and other skin diseases mailed for 0c per box.
Agents for large western Michigan farm dealers list Manistee Mason Benzie and Mexford counties. Describes soil as rich loam with clay in fruit country. Cites wheat 20 to 45 bushels per acre corn 40 to 75 bushels rye 20 oats 35 to ? bushels. Grass yields 11 2 to 18 tons per acre. Offers cash or deferred payments and excursion dates. Contact H G Lockhart & Co for full description.
Mrs. Maria Taylor of Nebo Kentucky reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved her grandson when all thought he would die. The ad claims cures for burns scalds cuts corns wounds bruises fever sores boils skin eruptions chilblains and piles. 25 cents at M C Beck's.
Mrs. Fred L. Shafter advertises New York dress fabrics sold by the yard with reasonable prices. She invites ladies to view samples at her home or arrange a home visit by telephone at Home Phone 186 for dressmaking services.
A 113 acre farm near Wolf Lake Indiana is offered at 50 dollars per acre. It includes 25 acres Axonian land with the rest tillable upland and previously yielded 6500 bushels of onions in 1908, netting about 14 percent after taxes and expenses. Owner Homer Longfellows of Piercetone Indiana seeks terms due to distance. Grape Fruit tonic advertised at Guy’s Grocery.
A series of real estate transfers are recorded across Allen Perry Noble Swan York and Kendallville townships. Buyers include Henry S Baker C M Clapp Jay Stuckman Rob ert E Kinney Trancy M Halferty Edward W Hooper and Alice L Latta among others with deeds covering sections 8 14 16 19 25 and 28 in various additions and lots in Albion Kendallville and Avilla.
The piece recalls Methuselah's birthday antics at the Old Settlers' reunion near Ararat and notes his death sixty nine years later. It also reports John C. Vought of East Mitchell Street, Civil War veteran, fallen ill after returning from New York, and John R. Young moving from LaOtto to Kimmell where he now resides as former LaOtto school principal.
In Noble County Indiana the Administratrix Latta Zollinger deceased has filed final account in the Noble Circuit Court May Term 1909. The court will examine the account at Albion Court House on May 24 1909. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship or claims. L W Welker attorney.
In Noble County Indiana and in Noble Circuit Court May Term 1509 the Administrator with the will annexed of Emma C. Black deceased has filed accounts for final settlement and vouchers. The examination will occur at Albion Court House on June 3 1909. Heirs devisees and interested parties must appear to show cause and prove heirship or claims. William J Beekins Administrator and Orro E Grant Attorney.
In Noble County Indiana the Noble Circuit Court May Term 1909 administers the will annexed of Laura E. Green deceased. The Administrator named in the will is required to appear at Albion Court House on May 31 1909 to prove heirship or claim to the estate and to attend the proceedings of the court.
The Animal Husbandry Department at Purdue Experiment Station reports a large attendance at the cattle feeders' convention held November 20, 1908. The event previews forthcoming feed trials using corn silage and cotton seed meal with shelled corn and clover hay. A second meeting is planned for May 22, 1909 at Purdue University to observe experimental lots and receive valuations.
A farmer sternly asks John to stop leaning on the bell push outside the door so the rest of the family can sleep, while a young man and girl converse in low tones after an evening call. The farmer appears in a dressing gown and addresses the couple about staying late.
A witty exchange by George Ade narrated as a travel quip about Egypt the Nile and Cleopatra with a playful line about a railroad smell and mummies used for mel on this line. The Cleveland Leader adds a joke about women pianists and soldiers and a non musician remark.
A vintage advertisement touts A Nerve Tonic Restores Vitality as curing nervous debility and insomnia. It promises brain clarity, improved digestion, strengthened circulation, and magnetic vitality with a guarantee to cure or refund. Sold by Dr. Clare Medicine Co. with U.S. agents.
Joseph Barcellona, one of three Italians charged in the Alva Tritch murder at Elmira on February 11, was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to life in prison by a Lagrange county circuit court jury. Albion high falls to Topeka in baseball 3 to 1.
A printer's job of accurate detail is available at The New Era job office and invites readers to try its services.
Rose Comb Rhode Island Red eggs priced at 1 dollar for a setting of 15 eggs. Sold by Vernon Bay in Albion.
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