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Newspaper

Fremont Eagle

Location

Fremont, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

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Fremont Chapter No 148 established by Royal Arch Masons

Calvin H. Ramsay of Indiana assisted by Angola and Orland Masonic groups formed Fremont Chapter No 148 and installed its first officers. Alphonso Wood gave a Masonry talk. Visiting Companions from Angola Orland and Normal Park chapters attended and letters of support from Michigan and Coldwater leaders were read.

Calvin H. Ramsay Royal al Masons of Indiana Angola Orland Royal Arch Masons Fremont Alphonso C. Wood Fremont Masonic Lodge H. P.—Warren D. Wells Fred T. Hackett S Jonathan E. Taylor Treas Stephen E. Stockdale Sec’y Geo. F. Banning C. H Donald H. Wells P. S James H. Jones J. Irving Bricker Ernest C. Ogden Cary T. Jordan William E. Blackman Richard H. Dygert Fred M. Starr Frank E. Burt George W. Kennery Edward D. Willis Arthur G. Kolb Lawrence N. Klink E. H. Murray Normal Park Ill Charles A. Conover Coldwater Mich United States L. A. Darling Bronson 1St Vail Michigan

Sorosis notes and obituary page item

Sorosis held an excellent program last Friday with a Christmas music feature planned for the next meeting in the club room. An obituary honors Eliza A. Merling born February 10, 1842 in Sandusky County Ohio who died December 8 1916 aged 74 years 9 months and 28 days. She lived in Fremont since 1884 was married to Jacob Huntington since 1865 and leaves a bereaved husband a daughter and other relatives. She joined Congregational church in 1895 and was a Rebekah lodge member known for helping the sick and needy.

Eliza A. Merling Sandusky County Ohio Williams County Jacob Huntington California Mich Fremont Cora A. Garn Angola Eva Ball J. W. Lambertson Montpelier Yeretagh Conway Mildred Garn Floy Eva George F. Ball William Albert Helen Powelson Congregational Church Rebekah Lodge

Are You a Goodfellow Esther Class Seeks Donations

The Esther Sunday School Class asks the public to donate food clothing furniture or money for charity. Call 128-L to help and assist in helping the worthy poor.

Esther

Cyrus Cline Recommends Postmasters and Lodge Officers

Cyrus Cline proposes postmaster appointments for George Stout Hamilton Fern Dolan Avilla John Jennings Rome City and Frederick Werner Or noting all three class upgrades. Northeastern Lodge No. 210 F and A M elected officers including W M Bart Jordan S W Park Watts J W Ernest Watters Treasurer Wm N McKeehen and Secretary Cary T Jordan.

Congressman Cline George Stout Hamilton Fern Dolan Avilla John Jennings Rome City Frederick Werner Northeastern Lodge No W. M Bart Jordan S. W.—Park Watts J. W Ernest Watters Treas Wm. N. McKeehen Sec’y Cary T. Jordan

Fremont Businesses Change Hands In Two Transactions

Last week Frank Baker sold his barber shop stake to Earl Jordan making Mr Jor sole owner. The pool room run by Clugston and Taylor was bought by James Noggle and Arthur Ansley. Success to the new owners.

Fremont Frank Baker Earl Jordan Mr. Jor Clugston & Taylor James Noggle Arthur Ansley

Noted Redpath Lecturer to Speak in Fremont

County Agent report for Steuben county covers June 15 to December 1, 1916. Clarence Locke Miller, famed Chautauqua and lyceum lecturer, is the Redpath Lyceum course’s second attraction, to appear Tuesday night December 12 at the Methodist Episcopal church. Miller's lecture “The Democracy of Achievement” blends imagination with intellect and heart, said to appeal to high school students. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children under 14.

Clarence Locke Miller Methodist Episcopal Church Redpath Lyceum Methodist Brotherhood of Fremont Miller Redpath Bureau Redpath

Cabiria Special at Star Theater on January 11

Cabiria, a twelve reel epic, to be shown as a star attraction at the Star Theater Thursday January 11. Tickets sold in advance. The presentation will use two projectors and two operators to run the show. C. W. Buck announces the event.

Cabiria Star Theater Cc. W. Buck

The End of a Perfect Day at Croxton Theatre

The Gas kill and MacVitty production The End of a Perfect Day features Paddywack and youth themes in a charm filled comedy for all ages. Gaskill and MacVitty present the play at the Croxton Theatre Angola next Monday December 11.

Gaskill and MacVitty Paddywack Croxton Theatre Angola

Advertising to Grow Business in a Competitive Market

A proverb-like remark warns that a man avoiding advertising risks failure as he seeks customers. It likens silent attempts to courting without signaling interest, suggesting no one else will discover his offerings. The message emphasizes visibility as essential for success.

Local farmer touts Democratic boom in farming profits

A. G. Hoplinger, 68, from the Sadie Bennett farm near Page, reports sales of turkeys chickens cream hogs and wool totaling hundreds of dollars. He credits prosperity to Democratic administration and offers a $5 reward for beating his record on the same farm size under similar conditions.

A. G. Hoplinger Sadie Bennett Page Hoplinger

Sperow Rites Mark Life of Civil War Veteran in Fremont

William Sperow son of James and Susannah Sperow born Stark County Ohio January 24 1886 died December 1 1916 after 80 years 10 months 7 days. He moved to LaGrange Indiana at 13 and married four times father of eleven children. He served as Sergeant in Co G 88th Indiana Volunteers and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery LaGrange following services by Rev L W Femper at Fremont Methodist Church.

William Sperow James Susannah Sperow Stark County Ohio la Grange County Indiana Jane Helper Mary Teal Prescott, Ark Allo Retta McKenzie Midale Sask Canada J. P. Sperow Sturgis Mich Amy Sawyer Alfred Sperow Detroit Albert Sperow Lentz Oregon Wm. Sperow British Columbia Salome Krum Sperow Ida Hilton Fremont Co. G 88Th Indiana Volunteers Solomon LaGrange County Mary Hunt Helmer Ind Amelia Joray Kendallville Methodist Episcopal Church Church Militant Church Triumphant L. W. Femper Fremont Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery la Grange

Angola Reduction Co Ad Offers Free Dead Stock Removal

The Angola reduction company promotes free removal of dead hogs horses cattle or sheep at once. Call 2101 or 72 to arrange pickup with no cost to the owner and the company covers the expense. Company representative F. E. Jackson signs the notice.

Reed Co E Angola Action Mpany Angola Reduction CO F. E. Jackson

Loans on Farm Lands Offer 3 Percent Terms

The Strau s Brothers of Somes Ligonier Indiana offer 3 percent loans on productive farms meeting their criteria. Loans run five years with liberal prepayment privilege. Details by letter or in person at their office.

THE Straus Brothers Somes Ligonier Indiana

Back to School News and Notes

School News covers a lively return from vacation with notes on exams, honor roll shifts, and student activities. Senior Leslie Weigle and Lyle Jones present a science experiment on evaporation and related topics while Miss Rice introduces a visual method for Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Junior and lower grades report absences, class lessons, and an Indiana program slated for December 15 1916. participation includes John Culver of Angus.

Leslie Weigle Lyle Jones

Sidel foreman sickness noted. students affected

One Tuesday foreman Sema Wayne Sidel was out due to illness. Josephine Christensen was absent Monday and Tuesday. Arnold Barton withdrew from the fourth grade to live with his mother in Indianapolis. Bee oe Beeeren entered the third grade on Tuesday.

Guy Smith Iy Fare Leach Sema Wayne Sidel Josephine Christensen Arnold Barton Indiana

All accounts must be settled by Dec 20

Fremont Lumber and Coal Company advertises payment due by December 20 with settlement required from customers and clients.

Fremont Lumber & Coal Company

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