Fremont Evangelical Churches Historic Overview
The Fremont Evangelical churches three in number are under Rev. G Radachel. The Fremont society began in 1858 with eight charter members and joined the Indiana Conference DeKalb mission until 1864. East Fremont organized in 1566 with twelve members now has 34. East Gilead started in 1860 with 12 or 13 members and now has 57. All are attached to the Michigan Conference and prosper under Rev. Radachel in his second year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Radachel
Fremont Society
M. Alspach
DeKalb Mission
Indiana
Frederick Straw
M. E
East Fremont
C. 8. Brown
East Gilead
P. Swilly
Michigan
Elwood Johnson Suffers Finger Injury At West Market
Elwood Johnson injured the first joint of the second finger on his left hand while cleaning a sausage machine at the west market last Monday. His foot slipped and the finger was caught. Dr Dunke dressed the wound and he is expected to recover but will be out of work for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market
Elwood Johnson
Dunke
Stong
Schaeffer Reunion Draws 107 Members and Relatives
One hundred seven members and relatives of the Schaeffer family gathered at Ed Isenhower’s near Fremont Indiana on August 12 1914 for the seventh annual reunion. A noon dinner filled the dialog tent. after dinner a program featured all ages, followed by a secretary’s report and a business meeting. Officers elected for the coming year include Pres Harper Miller, Vice Pres Christopher Schaeffer, Sec Bertha Weaver, Treasurer D A Schaeffer, and program committee Maggie Schaeffer Eula Worthington and Lewis Schaeffer. Attendees included relatives from Swan ton Ohio Wauseon Ohio Winnipeg Ohio Fort Wayne and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaeffer
Ed Isenhower
Fremont
Indiana
Christopher Schaeffer
California
Washington
Kansas
Nebraska
J'res
Harper Miller
Bertha Weaver
Weav er Miss Bertha M. Weav er Secretary
Two additions by birth and four marriages increase the community tally with no deaths reported. At a late hour all attendees dispersed for their homes and expressed hope to reunite next year with Mr and Mrs D A Callen in Fremont Indiana on the second Wednesday in August 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Callen
Fremont
Indiana
Bertha M. Weaver
Geedy Reunion Held at Angola Fairgrounds
The Geedy reunion took place at the Angola fair grounds on August 11 with 58 attendees. Bert Isenhower was elected president, Simon Geedy of Huntington vice president, and Charles E. Gleason secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geedy
Angola Fair Grounds
Bert Isenhower
Simon Geedy
Huntington
Charles E. Gleason
Diamonds Go By Aeroplane to Route Mines
Hermin aeroplanes will haul diamonds from German southwest Africa to a shipping point. The air route cuts jungle travel and the need for armed guards, with a flying field at Canbib set 100 miles northeast of Swakopmund. Four NCOs from the African protectorate will test the service next month, after training in Joh. ind. and Mulhausen. The planes will also carry interior mail and aid military reconnaissance and cartography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermin
Africa
Canbib
Swakopmund
Johannisthal
Mulhausen
Diamond Found in Tobacco Packet in New Jersey Farm
Edward Casterlin, a laborer near Sussex New Jersey, found a diamond in a five cent tobacco chew and had it appraised for at least 150 dollars. A federal court orders dismemberment of the International Harvester company within ninety days, signaling a push for more competition in farm implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussex
N. J
Edward Casterlin
International Harvester Company
The Lapse of Enoch Wentworth in Serial Publication
Isabel Gordon Curtis's novel The Lapse of Enoch Wentworth earns high praise from reviewers. Notes from Dallas New, Cincinnati Enquirer, Hartford Courant, Boston Times, Toronto Mail, Montreal Star, Salt Lake City Tribune, Savannah News, Des Moines Capital, and Chicago Evening Post applaud its dramatic plot, rapid action, strong characters, and high moral purpose. Local columns announce its serial run and mark it a rare treat for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Wentworth
Isabel Gordon Curtis
Dallas New
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hartford Courant
Boston Times
Toronto Mail
Montreal Star
Balt Lake City Tribune
Savannah News
Des Moines
Chicago Evening Post
Evangelical Church Meeting to Hear Northwestern College Speaker
Thursday evening August 20 at 8 00 p m the Evangelical Church hosts Mr S Allen a Northwestern College Naperville graduate as speaker He will discuss advantages the institution offers to prospective students All ages invited to hear him explain why to Buy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church
Allen
Northwestern College
Naperville, Nr
Gier Family Reunion Draws Attendees From Three States
About 50 people gathered at Hillsdale fair grounds last Thursday for the Gier family reunion. Represented were Ohio Indiana and Michigan with a noon picnic and a 4 ball game led by captains J Gier and Dr F M Gier. Willard Gier of Spencer Ohio was elected president and Beulah Gier secretary-treasurer for next year, with the gathering planned for Sullivan Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gier
Hillsdale Fair Grounds
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
J. Gier
F. M. Gier
Willard Gier
Spencer
Beulah Gier
Sullivan
Out of
City
Bert Gier
Raymond
Lansing
Charles Gier
Gladys
Blanche
H. W. Gier
Fremont
Jobn Gier
William Gier
Levi Gier
Hillsdale Daily
Gleason declares candidacy for township assessor
Charles E Gleason announces his bid for township assessor subject to the republican township caucus decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Township Caucus
Charles
E. Gleason
Jail the Money Hogs at War Price Gouge
An editorial condemns food price gouging during wartime, arguing ample supply exists yet profiteers in major markets push prices up. It calls for immediate government action and harsh penalties against the perpetrators.
Millions Are Lost By Tampering With Checks in 1912
Fort Worth report cites Texas Bankers Journal noting total losses from altered checks reached 15 million dollars in 1912. It explains common spoofing methods, including raising small-deposit checks to large amounts, often without altering signatures, shifting the loss to the drawer rather than the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Bankers’ Journal
Texas
William Morris
Mr. Morris
Bank
Republican Township Caucus in Fremont to Nominate Officers
Fremont township Republicans and affiliates are summoned to a caucus at Fremont town hall on Saturday August 29 at 8 o clock to nominate trustees assessors justices of the peace constables and road supervisors with precincts meeting upstairs for north and downstairs for south. Dr W Gleason and A Chapin are precinct chairmen. Prohibitionists meet August 25 at 7 30 p m at Sidney Youne's home to nominate assessor justices of the peace constables advisory board and road supervisors. Sidney Youne chair. All kinds sewing machine needles Bailey's ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Township
Fremont
Justices of Peace
Prohibition Township
Sidney Young
Indiana
Harriet Holcomb
Benjamin K. Molcomb
Steubem County
State of
Board of Trustees
General Assembly
State of Indians
A. E. Kinsey
W. D. Wells
Repperd Board of Trustees
Dudley W. Gleason
Sunday services and prayers at Free Methodist Chapel Farnham
Morning Sunday School at 9 30 to 10 30 Preaching 10 30 to 11 30 Evening Preaching 7 30 to 8 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday AA at 10 o clock Sunday School at 10 Preaching on alternate Sabbaths led by S H Matthews pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Epi Sunday School
Epworth League
Free Methodist Chapel
Farnham
S. H. Matthews
Cemetery Association Meeting Called in Fremont
Stockholders heirs and lot owners of Lakeside Cemetery association are requested to meet in the town Hall Fremont Saturday August 22 at 1 30 p m by order of Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Cemetery Association
Fremont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fremont Evangelical Churches
Raduchel
East
Bisbee
Schaeffer Reunion
George Sheffer
Swanton
William Leist
Charlie Cline
Wauseeon, O
Frank Sheffer
Robert
Wemberville
Lizale Smith
Flat Rock
Earl Worthington
Fort Wayne
Ind
Olin
Frank Safford
Safford
Quincy Mich
Henry Drury
Reading
Mich
Stahlman
Miss Blackman
Angola
Geedy Reunion
Cifcuit Jungle Pathe
Casterlin
Church News
Gier Family
St Bailey’s
Ady
NoTary’s
Eagle Office
Fort Wayne-Jackson Branch
Dr. B. F
Chapin
Scott Ridg
Fremont, Ind
Fred T. Hackett
First National Bank Angola
W. H. Mott
S. C. Wolfe
Zipfel Block
Taylor
Ango Ind Farmers
C. A. Moore
K Ey
L. E. Penner
Robert L
William Hills
Calla
First State Bank
Gale Platt
Sanitary
Hillsdale Steam Eee
East End
C. E. Chapin
Chicago Veterinary College
J. C. Brown
Real Estate and Insurance
Coldwater, Mich
R.f.ds Telephona
Fred Heath
Toledo Street
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