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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
4
The Albion New Era lists a yearly subscription rate of 1.50 in advance with 1.75 for the year paid in advance, noting a price change effective soon and advising readers on payment terms.
A compiled slate shows James E. Watson for governor Fremont Goodwine for lieutenant governor Fred Simms for secretary of state John C. Billheimer for auditor Oscar Hadley for treasurer James Bingham for attorney general Geo. W. Self for reporter of supreme court Quincy A. Myer for supreme court judge David Myers for state statistician J L Pretz for superintendent of public instruction Lawrence McTurnan for judicial ticket Circuit Judge L W Welker for circuit prosecutor W D Carver joint senator W Kimmell for representative Charles C Harrah Edwin L Prickett for treasurer George J Growcock John Finley for recorder William F Cary for governor Dr Frank W Black for surveyor C W Kidd for northern district commissioner C F Johnston for southern district commissioner David J Graumlich.
A regional notice lauds Congressman Clarence C. Gilliams for a strong first term. It highlights his energy, committee work, advocacy for the waterway project, and efforts to protect farmers including hog cholera controls in LaGrange County.
The article endorses Noble county Republicans running Levi W. Welker Weir D Carver Charles W Kimmel Charles C Harrah Edwin L Prickett George J Grawcock John Finley Sheriff William F Cary Dr Frank W Black Calvin W Kidd and others urging voters to back a principled ticket aiming to maintain county local option and counter brewery influence through November ballots.
East Poland Maine resident W Stone approves Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet and healing burns cuts and abrasions. Promoted at Beck’s drugstore with a 25 cent guarantee.
Misses Mary and Effie Wright spent Sunday with Chas Weeks and family. Charles Weeks is quite poorly at this writing. John McPheters died Saturday night after an illness of two months. Sunday school at this place was well attended. A young man of this place is making Bryan speeches. The party at Frank Herron's was well attended. Perry Weeks of Kimmell has been visiting his father. Lawrence Russell spent Sunday with George Hoffman.
Mrs Anson Coats shows health improvement as several South Side homes get fresh paint. Mrs Comfort Ward cared for at C F Haney's residence. Mrs Jacob Beard travels to Youngstown for sister's bedside. William O Shambaugh and daughter Bonar of Kendallville hosted by Mrs Rachel Arthur. Charles Weeks, aged about 83, in poor health in Green township. Mr and Mrs Roper visit their daughter in Hicksville. Roper family to stay with the Fullers. John McPheeters, longtime Green township resident, dies at about 82. funeral Tuesday. Consideration of publishing a local commercial Reporter for Noble county merchants. Bidwells visit Grant Skidgel and Moses Bidwell at Long Swamp. John Cleland and daughter Dortha visit Roof family on South Orange street. John is a calm political talker open to all sides. Indiana revised statutes section on Halloween depredations notes fines up to 100 dollars and possible six months jail.
A roundup of names and brief notes from Jefferson and nearby towns includes Mrs Ray of Elkhart visiting relatives, Lt Ogle of Goshen with the Hayes family, Frank Knott at his sister’s in Churubusco, and Frank Foster of near Brimfield’s death at 37. Also: property updates, farm work, travel, a steer swamped in the lake, and small happenings across Kendallville, Albion, and Ligonier.
In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Mary Lee recounts how her husband James Lee recovered from severe lung illness attributed to consumption after using Dr Kings New Discovery. She praises its throat and lung healing power, noting fast relief and a money back guarantee at M C Becks drug store. A trial bottle is offered free. The text ends with an unrelated ad about wagons trafficked by Lozier.
Wolf Lake residents joined a Saturday trip to Columbia City to hear Mr. Taft. Elders Allen Moon and Hagle from Washington D C and Ligonier led services at the S D A church over the weekend. Various locals socialized, shopped, and attended quarterly meeting at Burr Oak while others visited family and prepared for a Dutch supper fundraiser. Proceeds support the Literary S.S. Cuome. Community busyness includes piano purchase, moving a building, and political talk growing louder as elections near.
The production will present scenes from Jane Eyre including Thornfield Chapel Illuminated The Hunter's Lodge and the Great Fire Scene at the Opera House next Monday night.
Local notes report a Saturday rain, wandering gypsies, and residents like Charles Holsinger visiting Kendallville. Onions taste price volatility while hay prices drop. Isbell and Thomas move a new ice cream plant to 204 Silver street as George Band prepares Foehl building. A four year old fractures an arm and Hallowe en party ideas rise as Boyers show draws packed crowds. Potatoes fall to 65 cents. weasels increase damage concerns.
The Catholic church ladies to hold a bazaar in Pfaffman hall this week with all invited to attend. A public sale of Charles Lemon attracted a large crowd Saturday with active bidders and sale prices at reasonable levels. Mrs. O E Hawkins formerly Flo Bowman of Brimfield in Chicago is failing in health. Rain ended a ten week dry spell with Friday’s light showers.
Smithsonian observations by Prof. Albert M. Reese in Everglades central Florida and Okefenokee Georgia conclude the American alligator is meek and not a voracious consumer of people. The report notes depictions as dangerous are exaggerated and cites habitat loss and hides demand as factors in decline. A Florida associate known as Alligator Bill aided in gathering eggs. a Miami half breed guides the hunt. Wood wanted at The New Era office.
A foreign observer in Shanghai argues Japan aims to dominate eastern commerce, driving out rivals including Germany in China and threatening regional trade. He notes Japan's secret police influence, pervasive surveillance of newcomers, and growing Japanese dominance in Hawaii with 80,000 residents.
The Rebekahs of Kim host a Hallowe en social at Dull's building on Friday October 1 1930. Local residents are invited to join in seasonal activities and refreshments.
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