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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
6
A Steuben county item notes that the district has no sitting representative in the state legislature, leaving residents without direct legislative voice. The report discusses possible causes and potential future elections or redistricting actions.
Steuben and DeKalb counties hold a heated Republican convention in Waterloo and Ashley. Nominations for state senator include A Byron Darby of Waterloo and Emory G Melendy of Fremont amid shifting votes and pledges. The day unfolds with bunched ballots and cross-county tensions over representation.
A revived push for a cement factory north of town claims strong prospects despite railroad distance. Promoters cite abundant marl and clay, solid ground, and lower operating costs than existing plants, while first costs for railroad track are noted as a hurdle. Angola beer gardens drew crowds at the old settlers meeting with talk of stereoscopic slides and phonograph records as novel entertainment ideas.
A statement accuses Welsheimer of being funded by the saloon and gambling circles and the “bum’s elements” to secure the prosecutor’s office so they can act with impunity. The remark labels Welsheimer as the friend of criminals and urges scrutiny of political motivations.
The town of Fremont passes an ordinance requiring a three blast electric whistle at nine or eight PM in specified months to warn the public that minors under nineteen must leave streets. Police may arrest and detain violators until discharged. fines capped at ten dollars.
A crowd of youths from Angola and nearby towns caused a raucous scene last Thursday night pouring beer on sidewalks and using obscene language. Several got sick, and the group departed around midnight leaving behind curses and laughter. Saturday night Ray visitors sought trouble but fled when locals declined to fight. Meanwhile a rail line ticket sale announced for Chicago travel on Aug 25 26 27 28 29 offered one cent per mile and extensions for return.
A Bethel baseball team faced cancellations and injuries as key players reportedly broke bones during a mishap. The pitcher allegedly suffered a broken coil bone, and the catcher, left fielder, and second baseman were also mentioned as injured, leaving only one able bodied member, the water carrier.
The M M E Church at Study will feature Rev. IV Norris as pastor and preacher for both morning and evening services. Norris, described as one of the ablest preachers in Southern Indiana, will deliver a spiritual and intellectual discourse in a notable address.
Mrs Manet Peterson is seriously sick this week. The Misses Wylie have been visiting. The Durehs returned to Toledo. Me and Mrs HN Bureh left for Niagara Falls and will visit Norchester and other parts of New York. W Balch and H W Miller of Morenci Michigan visiting here with plans to market a patent stone tank for Indiana rights. A charivari party serenaded Clyde McNall and bride at Jonas Greek home ending with uproarous fun. George Heller, tied to Hillsdale railroad work, takes charge of the south section here and plans to move his family next week.
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