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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
6
Jerry Harbaughs White Steamer caught fire Wednesday morning while parked in front of the postoffice. The pilot flame had died and gasoline spilled, igniting hot pipes and ground fuel. Quick action by D W Gleason, Fred Viergon and bystanders moved the car and shut off the gas, preventing serious damage.
Advertising serves three parties the merchant the consumer and the publisher. It informs the shopper where to find goods shown with values and features saving time. The publisher acts as a public convenience linking buyer and seller and advertising yields broad benefits for all.
Elizabeth Rinehart of Cumberland County born November 9 1825 in Pennsylvania came to Sandusky County Ohio with her husband William H Clark in 1854. She lived a life of Christian faith at the German Baptist Church and passed July 24 at 88 years, 8 months, and 15 days, leaving four daughters sixteen grandchildren and thirty eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at South Scott church with six grandsons as pallbearers.
A dramatic editorial argues that the greatest calamity in history unfolds in Europe with five great powers and others drawn into global war. It cites President Wilson at his dying wife by his side and urges bankers to starve war by closing vaults. The piece claims money powers can halt fighting if banks unite and stop funding armies.
Miss Glycia M. Krouse daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul G Krouse of 118 Howland avenue and Grover K Blayney son of Mr and Mrs C E Blayney of Jefferson Street were married at Trinity M E church Wednesday. Rev KR Wade pronounced the ring ceremony. Organist Miss Helen Vance played. The bridal party included ushers Boyd and Edgar Krause bridesmaids Miss Clela Blayney Miss Bernice Schutt maid of honor Miss Theresa Hirsemann best man Lyron W Schuler. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's home. After a two week honeymoon at Lake James the couple will reside at 115 North Third Street.
The writer lauds the value of women while lightly mocking bachelors as sheep in wolfish garb. He contrasts a stern view of men with exaltation of woman, calling her light and praise worthy, essential to life and happiness. The piece blends playful satire with reverent admiration.
A five year old girl named Ruth, lost in Bloomingdale, is found crying by Patrolman Kelly in Fort Wayne. She sings to officers at the station after a candy break, performing popular and older songs before her mother, Mrs Ruth Redmond, arrives to take her home.
Joseph A. Dunn of 409 Ashford Street sued Miss Beatrice Probst of 92 St. Mark's Place for 296 dollars after she refused marriage. Justice Alexander Rosenthal ruled one kiss from Probst was ample payment for the presents, calling the case settled.
Michigan requires non resident anglers to obtain a license before fishing inland waters. Two youths were detained by fish wardens at Huyck's lake north of town and taken to Coldwater where each paid $15. Remember not to fish outside your own county without a license to avoid similar trouble.
Arlo Casebere retires from the east barber shop after selling his interest to his brother Grace Platt who will continue the business. Mrs. Casebere and Arlo will remain residents for a period.
Sunday School at 10 o clock. Morning preaching 9 40 to 10 30 and 10 30 to 11 30. Evening preaching 7 30 to 8 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday weekly. All welcome. Alternate Sabbath preaching by Pastor Ss H Matthews.
The Republicans of Fremont township invite voters to a meeting at the Fremont town hall on Saturday evening August 29 at 8 o'clock to nominate township officers including Justices of the Peace Constables Advisory Board and Road Supervisors. Precinct locations are noted with north upstairs and south first floor. D. W. Gleason and A. Chapin are precinct chairmen.
A brief reunion in San Francisco brought three world famed men together: Earl Grey, John Hays Hammond, and Maj. Fred R. Burnham. The trio last met in Rhodesia in 1896. Burnham brought a gold nugget and a letter from Lord Roberts. They spoke of South African events and Burnsham reported Grey’s administration role and the Rhodesian mining ventures.
Dominion Fisheries chief inspector F H Cunningham announces a new bounty program paying $3 560 per seal tail for 1 000 more hair seals. The first 1 000 paid, mostly not from the Fraser river, saw a few sighted in February March and April as patrols report seals in Steveston to the Sandheads area. Fishermen show little interest though each seal tail is worth $3 50.
In Jenkintown Pennsylvania veterinarians report a French poodle that for 11 years lived as a family pet to Howard Smith of Noble dropped all its teeth ascribed to old age. Within two weeks the dog began to grow a completely new set of teeth, a highly unusual occurrence being investigated by local vets.
A Leghorn hen at a Newton New Jersey farm laid an egg oddly shaped like a horn of plenty. Farmers view the unusual egg as a sign of favorable times ahead for the community and harvests.
Yonkers police note twelve year old George Cretger was accused of attempted burglary and sentenced to be spanked by his legal guardian in a small city proceeding.
Notice to Marelet Holcomb and unknown heirs of Benjamin Holcomb of an award of twenty dollars for a Fremont Indiana real estate lot described as twenty feet from the middle of a lot in the original plat. The Fremont Board of Trustees schedules a meeting to hear remonstrances on September Mth 1914 at 7 40 p m and stockholders heirs and lot owners of Lakeside Cemetery are summoned to meet August 22 at 1 30 p m.
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