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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
6
James E. Watson accepts temporary chairmanship of the Republican State Convention in Indianapolis and urges unwavering faith in the party. He contrasts Republican policies with Democratic governance and stresses the moral and commercial ideals guiding the party.
The twenty fifth annual Farmers' Picnic is set for August 22 with a Fremont band and a Nevada Mille quartet. Hon. E Straight and Mrs. Olivia Woodman of Paw Paw are slated to speak on social and industrial problems. Jamestown Willing Workers will serve hot meals for those not bringing picnics.
State chairman Lough and gubernatorial candidate W H Hickman tour Steuben County on Tuesday August 13 with a schedule through Angola Fremont Orland Laia Flint Salem Center Pleasant Lake Hamilton Metz and a 7 30 p m rally at Angola Court House Park The Clarions will sing and the gospel of Prohibition will be preached in speech and song to the public.
The Evangelical Church invites all to Morning and Sunday School at 9:30, preaching at 10:30 and 7:30, with Wednesday prayer meetings. Baptismal services are set for Clear Lake south side on Sunday Aug 18 at 3 o'clock. Rev. Chas Michards Vaator leads and welcomes members and visitors.
A humorous romance unfolds as Cupid disrupts a late night moment between Patricia Ven Dough and Fitz Algernon. The scene hints at baseball talk with references to the Bindos, pennant hopes, and a private desk drawer labeled B containing a personal hope. The piece ends with the two lovers wed.
Miss Grace Tinguid returned from Kalamazoo where she attended summer school. Clayton Straw earned the silver medal at Straw church last Thursday. Mrs O C Fink hosted the W C T A at her home last Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs George Worton fished at Clear Lake last Saturday. Mrs James Holland won ten dollars at McNaughton’s last Saturday. The Y 1 12 girls picnicked at Luella Mitchell’s cottage last Saturday. Miss Bess Wylie of Pennsylvania was guest of honor. Wesley Fulton spent Saturday night with Carl Osborn north of town. Miss Faye Teeters of Ashley visits grandparents near Clear Lake. Mr and Mrs A M Oswalt, visiting relatives, left for Auburn Saturday. Charles Little and family of East Tlead were guests of Lewis Falka’s family Saturday and Sunday. A number from Kay attended the encampment at Montgomery Thursday. Fremont High School class of 1912 will picnic at Clear Lake Saturday. Miss Grace Duguid will take the teachers’ exam at Hillsdale Thursday and Friday. A post card shower honored Mrs Lida Duguid Monday for her birthday.
Delegates were chosen at Steuben County caucuses last Friday and Saturday. In Fremont township State delegate J. E. Taylor and Congressional W. D. Wells were elected, with James Worthington (joint senatorial) and W. Heller (joint judicial) chosen. Jamestown township elected L. Hershey for state, Chas Shutts for congressional, Geo. W. Grim for joint senator, Henry Cory for joint judicial, Dr. H. A. Smith and Milo Thompson for Millgrove State and Congressional posts, Arthur D. Wells for joint judicial, and E. G. Salisbury for joint senatorial.
A revival campaign led by Evangelist H. G. Roller starts next Sunday at York M. E. Church. Roller's noted ministry promises a strong revival with nightly special music and a chorus of thirty. You are invited.
A large Indiana state convention showcased a full Republican ticket of prominent business leaders and seasoned politicians. On stage were notable figures including Charles W. Fairbanks, John V. Hadley, James P. Goodrich, Samuel M. Ralston, Ward H. Watson, and others, as well as J. P. Watts and many regional officials. The hall was filled all day with a striking scene of party vigor and organization.
Summary of the Republican state convention held in Indianapolis at Tomlinson Hall. James E. Watson served as temporary chairman and a strong platform including county local option was adopted. Nominees include J Winfield T Durbin for Governor and Thomas T Moore for Lieutenant Governor.
Fred A. Sims notes a Indiana party gathering electing Watson as temporary chair and Durbin as eventual nominee amid platform pledges. The platform backs Taft, anti trust enforcement, one six year term, recall limits, tariff reform, and nonpartisan public institutions with road, labor, and education measures. County local option endorsed but narrowly challenged. Durbin secures nomination after consolidation.
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