Very Rare Twenty Five Cent Gold Piece Found
Thomas Toomey a Bass Foundry and Machine Works employee owns an 1852 twenty five cent gold piece. A California friend gave it to him and he believes it unique, though a Fremont piece dated 1853 owned by Mrs. W. D. Weiss exists. The coins were California made not U S minted and are extremely rare.
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Thomas Toomey
Bass Foundry & Machine Works
California
Toomey
Fort Wayne
W. D. Weiss
United States
Joomney
Journal Gazette
Wells
Allen County
School Fire Drill Proves Its Value
A Fort Wayne school building caught fire during class last Monday. Five hundred? Actually 285 children evacuated in two minutes without incident, thinking it a drill until smoke appeared from windows. Officials blamed faulty construction despite prior inspection.
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Fort Wayne
Ex-Sheriff Parsell Sued Over Alleged Affair Incident
Fort Wayne papers report Daniel Bentz seeks damages from Austin Parsell former Steuben county sheriff. Bentz says he shot a man visiting his wife after returning home unexpectedly. Parsell has not commented as of now.
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Fort Wayne
Austin Parsell
Steuben County
Daniel Bentz
Parsell
Bentz
Angola
Pargell
Fremont Electric Lighting Extends to East and North
The Fremont electric lighting system has expanded its coverage in the east and north areas. New street lights were installed at Hermann Straw's corner and Kirkwood Hill, and the morning service is highly popular with many new installations added.
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Fremont
Herman Straw
Myers Sentenced to Prison Then Placed in Cure for Liquor Habit
Myers, a well known local figure, was sentenced to state prison for two to fourteen years for forgery. After moving to Angola he led a fast life and earned a good salary, but the pace was too much. His sentence is suspended on conditions and he goes to treatment for the liquor habit.
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Keefer Myers
Angola
Myers
Mrs Van Auken Visits Town In Carnation Pink
Mrs W E Van Auken was in town Tuesday wearing a carnation pink picked from her yard. The article notes many people using lettuce from their gardens as the summer crop had gone to seed.
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W. E. van Auken
Pythian Sisters Hold Tue Night Session
The Pythian Sisters met Tuesday evening in the absence of electric lights. The business included one initiation, nominations for officers, three membership cards presented, and refreshments offered.
Sister In Hospital Prompted Call to Reading
Misa Agnes McCuen was summoned to Reading today due to the serious illness of her sister Mrs. S J Dighenson.
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Misa Agnes McCuen
S. J. Dighenson
Concert Favorites Delight Fremont Lecture Course Audience
The Concert Favorites gave the fourth number in the Fremont Lecture Course last Friday evening with the largest audience yet. Miss Johnston and Miss Marine impressed as capable readers. Johnston’s singing pleased all. Mr. Conrad’s cartoons and sharp humor drew acclaim, especially his hook-worm illustration. The troupe is recommended as sure to satisfy lyceum crowds. Next, Henry Clark presents Play Ball on January 15.
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Fremont
Miss Johnston
Miss Marmein
Conrad
Opera
Lyceum
Henry Clark
Union Corners Christmas Tools
A humorous local note mentions cheap Christmas tools that seem flimsy but are warned to break soon. Various neighbors share holiday visits and family news, including farm sales, illness, and births. The column records social calls among families in York township and nearby Montpelier.
Words of Good Will to Ashland Eagle
A 1918 postmarked note from Mrs. Rosa Seydel and her husband wishes the Ashland Eagle success in its enterprise. They enclose money orders and extend Christmas and New Year greetings in respectful terms.
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Ashland
Fremont
Local Business Directory of Named Firms and Cafes
A compact listing features the Booster Stores alongside firms J. W. Heller Baker, Steffey E. C. Duguid, J. C. Bailey & De Caswell, Gier Brothers, Frank A. Follett, Roy Isenhower, J. A. Mandy, Sidel & Son and The Gem Cafe. It reads like a period business directory item from a local era.
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J. W. Heller
Baker & Steffey
E. C. Duguid
J.C. Bailey & de Caswell
Gier Brothers
Frank A. Follett
Roy Isenhower
J. A. Mandy Sidel
Booster Subscriptions List Highlights Local Patrons
A long list of booster subscribers is presented, naming individuals such as W. E. Van Auken Amos Stokes Mrs. D. A. Callen P. A. Callen S. L. Bricker Chauncey Young Earl Schaeffer and others. The roster includes many residents and community supporters from diverse backgrounds.
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Amos Stokes
D. A. Callen
P. A. Callen
S. L. Bricker
Chauncey Young Earl Schaeffer
Araminto Secor
C. D. Smith
Lincoln Brouse
Wo. Hordt
J. A. Hughey
James Watters
Arthur Ainsley Herbert A. Harter
Blanche Michael F. J. Clark Enos Walter Clarence Parsons
Stella Foltz
D. J. Tillotson
Simon Geedy Zoa Wicoff
Henry F. Schaeffer Elom Chapin
Peter F
Fremont Boys Beat Pleasant Lake In Final Rally
Pleasant Lake and Fremont varsity teams played two games last Saturday. Fremont’s second team won 17 to 11 in the opener. The first teams split with Pleasant Lake prevailing 19 to 18 in a tightly contested affair. The eighth grade domestic science class is learning to cook and make candy.
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Pleasant Lake
Fremont
Sorosis Presents Musical Program At Mrs Kinsey Home
Sorosis held a Friday afternoon musical at Mrs Kinsey’s home with 40 to 50 attendees. Maud Myers and Blanch Isenhower performed impersonations in the second part, Ida Hall and others contributed, and Mrs Pearl Watters impressed with Indies costumes and singing. A lunch followed, Helen Kinsey chaired and was pianist for part two. the next meeting is set for December 26 in the club room.
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Sorosis
Pearl Watters
Helen Kinsey
Indiana
Evangelical Church Weekly Schedule and Invitations
Church services listed with morning Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30. Evening preaching at 7 30 with Wednesday prayer meeting. Epworth League events and class meetings noted. Free Methodist Chapel at Farabas offers 10 oclock Sunday School and 10 oclock service with alternate Sabbath reference.
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Ibdda
M. Epworth League
Farabas
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Athome
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Cal Eatiager
Elmer Kollars
M. B. Ricketts and
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George
Albert Knecht
J. W. Bickle and Wife
Joseph Davis
Ivab
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Frank Shambarger
Joseph Tarr
Chas. Harbaugh
Ernest Livensparger
Montpelier
J. W. Shearer
I. W. Shearer
J.C. Livensparger
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Harland
George Goshorn
Ava Coldsnow
Herma Flickner
Bryan
Rosa Seydel Snd
Eagle’s Creed
Evangelical Church
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B. F. Chapin
Scott Bridg
Ray
Fred T. Hackett
Bank of Fremont
Eite
First National Bank
W. H. Mott
S. C. Wolfe
Zipfel
Taylor
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G. A. Moore
Lint & Dunnavan
HI Stam Laundry
Rob
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William Calerubearnt
Nees
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Satake Bank
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