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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
1
Town Council approved the franchise and lighting contract with minor amendments after extended debate. John G. Yeagley of South Bend attended as attorney and outlined public and utility rights under state law, while residents were reassured that a $5 minimum rate claim was unfounded.
Sunday events include 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Public worship and sermon by the pastor 11:45 a.m. Class meeting 3:30 p.m. Intermediate League 6:30 p.m. Epworth League 7:30 p.m. Public worship and sermon. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
James Bassett died at 11 o clock Tuesday night after a brief illness. He leaves his wife three sons one daughter and several grandchildren plus other relatives. A later note describes a Friday night band practice in Fremont with lyrics by Bessie Wade, recounting the group's efforts to improve and become Fremonts pride.
On Ray road east of town Elmer Sidel and Peter Weaver collided as Weaver turned toward a yard. Neither man was hurt, horse and wagon wheels were damaged, and both blamed the mishap on slippery conditions with no one at fault. Also notes on William Harding estate final settlement and Roy Smith opening a Baker building photo studio.
Fremont, Indiana voters and residents see a franchise grant to Indiana Utilities Company for a three phase electric light system in the town. The ordinance covers poles wires and appurtenances and mandates safety and removal rules with a 5 year lighting contract starting after July 1 1920 and 75 lamps to start.
Crowds from Hillsdale Quincy Coldwater Angola and other towns flocked to the Duguid and Co store for the sale praising the wide range of articles offered at deep discounts. The manager says the event exceeded expectations becoming the biggest sale of its kind they have held.
Four senior girls will debate Friday morning December 19. Absent and tardy list includes Blanche Margarite Conn and Leonard. English notebooks will not be Jue until after Christmas vacation.
Junior notes list Verl Housman Emory Mallory absent last Friday Franklin Davenport on tardy list Eva Meeks Mildred Neutz Avery Parrish and Marie Ray mentioned All Sophomores responded to Red Cross seal purchase In algebra the class studies linear equations.
Four freshmen debated Friday morning on whether navigation has done more for civilization than the railroad. The discussion treated transport, trade, and cultural impact as the core tests for progress.
The seventh and eighth grades collected 11.50 for their program last week. Each grade will receive half for discretionary use. The eighth grade commencement expenses will be paid from their share. Attendance honor roll members listed include Thelma Barry Gladys Worthington Janet Graham Earl Moss Myrtle Morehead Aileen Moss Rebert Sailor Ruth Young Mildred Gill Phyllis Twichell.
The past week lists show Althea Heller and Mildred Lucas on absence, with Gladys Swick and Harold Landis tardy. Mrs. Carrie Chapin visited Monday, Supt. Shank and Prof. Munn visited Wednesday, and the room received a new book-case plus seven reading-circle books.
In the Third and Fourth Grades list Clifton Duguid Rex Straw and Pauline Gould absent last week. Duane Shaw led the list with the largest absence. Lyle Shank visited the room last week. In First and Second Grades Leo and Leola Donahue withdrew as their parents move to Coldwater. No tardiness this third month. Ross Shupp and Arsie Kauffman were tardy Monday. Helen Lees absent Monday forenoon Annabell Graham absent last Friday. An organ is being sought for the First and Second grades. notify Prof Mann or Miss Williamson if you have one.
A cheerful push to order a Pathe Phonograph for Christmas highlights gifting the world’s finest music maker. The message urges action over intentions to outpace rivals and secure a coveted device.
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