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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
4
Nostalgic note on changing fashion from hoop skirts to long trains and Princess gowns. Observes how styles evolve yet remain appealing with each era. Reflects on beauty, elegance, and the idea that new trends endure.
Jim Harper, jobless for three months, clings to hope until a foggy New York moment leads him to a purse bearing the name Miss Alice Richards at 92 Swayle Avenue Jamaica. A chance meeting reveals Alice is his laundress, sealing their bond as Jim’s life of struggle pivots toward a hopeful future.
The Chicago Journal notes the term dark horse used in politics mirrors its turf origin. A candidate trained in secrecy may surprise bettors and rivals on election day, a practice once rare outside racing circles.
The Rathbun family held its tenth annual reunion at the Antik Sof Mr. on Thursday August 4 1922. Attendees arrived at different times and spent the day visiting and renewing acquaintance.
Minutes from the Rathbun family gathering report officers elected for the year: Bruce Rathbun president Amos Beach vice president Alpha Cutter secretary treasurer chaplain Miles Wheaton. Uncle Miles spoke warmly of family ties and presented silver coins to nieces and nephews before ice cream and cake. Seventy three attendees including Sylvester House and son Clayton from Kewanee and Charles Rathbun from Grand Rapids. Next reunion set for August 1923 at the same site. Births nine and deaths six noted. Meeting adjourned for one year.
Forty relatives of the Ogden family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ogden at Lake Gage on Sunday August 27 1922 to organize the first reunion. The day was ideal and noon meals featured abundant foods followed by ice cream and visiting.
Officers chosen for the next year include President Henry Ogden vice president Ernest Ogden secretary Edward Ogden and treasurer Alice Ogden. Members present from several Ogden branches gathered in Michigan Indiana Illinois and Ontario and then dispersed after a day well spent. The next meeting date and place were not decided.
The Handy-Hathaway reunion met at the summer home of Dr. and Mrs. B F Chapin on Lake George on Thursday August 17. About 75 attendees came from Kendallville Pleasant Lake Angola Fremont Bay Eaton Rapids Mich and White Cloud Mich. A bountiful pot luck dinner was served on the beach followed by speeches by Rev Mr Kelford Burton Handy Dr McTaggart and Mrs Helen.
A preacher argues the marriage crisis endangers society. He condemns divorce as a crime against home and God, urges strict standards for matrimony, parental responsibility, and whets the public to demand sound minds and clean bodies for marriage to save the family unit.
A diary style report notes the second Walter reunion at M. J. Withington’s home with about forty five members, and plans for next year at Homer Withington’s Coldwater home. It lists two deaths and six births in the year, plus two marriages and one death in the period. Also mentions meetings of a toastmaster group with H W Duguid reelected president and Bertha McNaughton secretary treasurer, followed by social activities. Notice lines announce C A Giauque moving to Fremont and offering five public sales free as introduction. An advertisement touts RAT SNAP rat killer with testimonials from Mrs Emily Shaw.
A correction states the first installment date in the Tevin Clerk bond issue notice should read 1924 instead of 1923. The notice last week had the erroneous year, and the correction clarifies the proper installment timing.
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