Angola Fair Breaks Even at Steuben Society Meeting
At the Steuben county agricultural society annual stockholders meeting the association reports breaking even financially with 1300 in cash premiums and 1400 spent on races. Officers elected include President Carl Redding, Vice President O P Brown, Secretary Maurice McClue, Treasurer T L Gillis, and an executive committee of A M Varsell E S Croxton Frank E Jackson Chas Sheets Orville Guodale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben County Agricultural Society
Carl Redding
O. P. Brown
Maurice McClue
T. L. Gillis
A. M. Varsell
E.S. Croxton
Frank E. Jackson
Chas. Sheets
Orville Guodale
House Party at Aunt Ellas Recalled
The writer describes a lively gathering at Aunt Ellas home with nieces and nephews. Dean McNaughton, visiting Fremont for the first time since illness, joined friends for a chicken dinner and an afternoon of games, music, chafing dish stirs, and ghost stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
S. W. Duguid
Dean McNaughton
Fremont
Dean
Aunt Ella’s
Fremont Election on School Building Joint With Fremont
Notice of an election in Fremont Indiana to decide if Fremont town and Fremont together will build and jointly maintain a new high school located in Fremont. The vote will be held January 25, 1912, in the Holcomb Store building on Toledo Street. Clement O Pew is the trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremoat
Steuben County
Indiana
Holcomb
Toledo Street
Fremont
East Fremont visits and Christmas gatherings noted
J A Horton visits daughter in Indianapolis. Viola Dally visits relatives in Bryan Ohio. Lester Chapin family from Grand Rapids spend week here. A G Smith touring Michigan visiting kin. McConnell family have Christmas dinner at Charlie Lockwood’s Clear Lake. A G Smith and Lewis Falka share sick horses. Charles Daily of York visits E C Daily. Cecil Smith and mother spend Christmas with Albert Benjamin. Falka family and Glen visit Lewis Young and family. Bert Dygert and Byron Davis families visit Enoch Davis. Harrison Smith visits Smith’s brother in Detroit. Byron Davis family at John Day’s West California. J A Bevier receives three tons coal as Christmas gift from Earl Hall and wife. Bevier ill recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falka
Glen
Lewis Young
Montgomery
Bert Dygert
Byron Davis
Euuch Davis
J. A. Bevier
Earl Hall
Mr. Bevier
Boston Wool Trade Association Sets Merchandability Rules
On November 21 1911 the Boston Wool Trade Association adopted a resolution defining merchan tability for east of Mississippi fleece including Minnesota Iowa and Missouri. Wool must be rolled into a firm bundle with fresh side out tugs removed and tied with glaze twine size 44 3 ply. Three strings each way and strict tying. Unbundled or loosely tied wool faces at least a one cent per pound discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
So Dies the Year and the Afterglow
A reflective verse on sorrows and joys shaping the year. The speaker notes how hardship and gifts alike refine character, guiding us toward quiet acceptance and the hope of a gentler afterglow. The poem contemplates time, memory, and growth through trials and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Fetter
Fremont Election on Joint High School Building Plan
A town meeting to decide whether Fremont in Steuben County shall join with Fremont township to construct a joint high school building. Balloting will be held Tuesday January 23 1912 at Hutcomy store on Tutedy Street under the school board order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Steuben County
Fnd
Hutcomy Store Ruiding
Tutedy
Twp. of
West California School Closes for Vacation Friday
Local notes show Brown district schools closing Friday for vacation. Family visits include Emma Thompson with Joy Thompson in De troIt days week and Henry Hamman hosting LA Society events. Minor health updates mention Mildred Kay’s illness. several residents travel to see relatives in Dillsdale and Detroit.
Evangelical Church Sunday Services and Meeting
Evangelical church to hold Sunday morning services after Sunday School on Sunday January 7 with a quarterly Wilde meeting following. Ad cone noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilde Quartery Meeting
Ad Cone
Injured Erinette Nate Lockamire in Auburn accident
Nate Lockamire, former restaurant operator, sustained severe injuries while aiding load care at Auburn. His legs were severed and the injuries appear fatal. He was hospitalized at Giarrel t. His wife died just over a year ago and he leaves a child aged 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Lockamire
Auburn
Giarrelt
Jamestown Notices Mention Local Sales and Family Losses
Harvey Straw held a sale on Tuesday with Frank Adams of Angola serving as auctioneer. Mrs J J Berry traveled to Reading on Thursday to visit a gravely ill sister. Gle o Myers and family mourn the loss of their baby boy laid to rest in Jamestown cemetery last Thursday. Dr Moore visited Hurl die Kim Thursday forenoon and again Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Straw
Frank Adams
Angola
Gleo Myers
Jamestown
Dr. Moore
Hurl Die Kim
Duadey Eveelog
Ray Ind. Community News Roundup From Fremont to Auburn
Local notes recount visits and meals across Ray and Fremont Indiana. Names include George Worton Sr and Jr, J R Falton, Wesley Fulton, Maude Fulton, Spencer Handy family, G Q Brett, Pliny Stewart, Paul Duguid, James Mingus, D H Buck, E J Forde, W E Ford, Rebecca McNaughton, John K Duguid of California. A National Reform Lecture by Rev Wilson at ERI church. Christmas dinners shared among numerous families including the Duguid, McNaughton, and Fultons with gatherings at Auburn and nearby spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Worton Jr
Mr. Oh. Mann
Mrs. Aylsworth
Ray and Maude and
Wealey Fulton
Notice to all debtors of Fremont Lumber and Coal
Fremont Lumber and Coal Company urges all persons owing money to call and settle promptly. M. A. Jones, Manager, requests immediate payment to clear balances and avoid further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Lumber and Coal Company
M. A. Jones
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Winter Troubles Quickly
A short plea extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the remedy for frost bite symptoms and general skin troubles. It claims it heals burns boils piles cuts sores bruises eczema and sprains and notes it costs 25 cents at L De Caswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
L. de Caswell
Christmas Guests and Church Program Draw Crowds
Mr and Mrs Charles Gray attended Christmas with Vern Garn and family while Mrs Harvey Straw and Nettie Straw are listed as sick. A large crowd enjoyed the church Christmas program with Old Santa for the children and a fine tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Charles Gray
Santa
Notice to Hunters Prohibits Hunting on Local Farms
Notice declares that hunting is prohibited on farms owned and controlled by Frank Boor, Charles Brief, John Caswell, C. L. Shatenberger, Lonnie Sailor, Arthur Boor, Pearl Reed, Harold Woodrod, and Isa Michel Stroup. The signers state they were unarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boor
Charies Bief
John Caswell
C. L. Shatenberger
Lonnie Sailor
Arthur Boor
Arl Reed
Harold Woodrod
Isa Michel Stroup
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aunt Ella
Clement O. Pew
East
J. A. Horton
Indinowpolis
Viola Dally
Bryan
Ohio
Lester Chapin
Grand Rapids
A.G. Smith
Michigan
James McConnell
Charlie Lockwoods
Clear Lake
A. G. Smith
Lewis Falka
Charles Daily
York
E. C. Daily
Cecil Smith
Mother
Albert Benjamins
Harrison Smith
Mrs. Smith
Detroit
John Days
West California
Exodus
West
California
Brown
Mr& Emma Thompson
Miss Joy Thompson
Detrult Fays
Henry Hamman
Koy Carruthers of
Coldwater
Joy. Gray
Mildred Kay
J. W. Lytie
Pasadena California
Jerome Wright
Tn Dillsdale County
M. C. Secore
Geo. Paradine
Wm. Paradine
Cutdwacer
Oscar Raisin
H. L. Smith
Evangelical Church
McKim
Hobson
J. J. Berry
Ray, Ind
Geo. Gary
Sop Way
A. F. Betute
Geo Worton Sr
T. H. Falton
Ray
J. R. Falton
Rae E. Baily
Reading
Ivan Laird
Wesley Fulton
Sister Maude
Geo. Wortons Jr
G.Q. Brett
Jackson
Spencer Handy
Wilson
Corydon Stewart
Pliny Stewart
Wylie Stewart
Paul Duguid
James Mingus
J. &. Fulton
D. H. Buck
Clayton Buck
East Clear Lake
E. J. Forde
W. E. Ford
Chee
Ale Naughten
Kev
Jack
Walter Murrow
David Mitchell
West Montgomery
W. Duguid
Rebecca McNaughton
Leslie McNaughton
Perry Duguid
K. J. Bohner
Argola
Willace Judson
Thel
John K Duguid
K. C. McNaughton
McNaughton
Griffith
Auburn Ind
Dr B. F
Embalaer
Fred T. Hackett
Ray Kaha
Bell
Bank of Fremont
Framont
First National Bank Angola
Ind
W. H. Mott
S. C. Wolfe
Zipfel Brock
Taylor
Farmers Phone
C. A. Moore
Sukujeon
C. E. Lints’ Barber Shop
Sidel’s
Hillsdale Steam Laundry
L. E. Penner
F.D. No
Robert L. Wade
Ernest E. Withington
H. Montgunwry
William Hills
Calia
Nettie Straw
Charley Ward
Salem
Jessie Brown
Frank Chambers
Leo Side
Spurgeon Darcy
Doiu Barry Christmas
Elmer Sidel
John Barry
Arch Barry
Ete
Mrs. Coppis
Emily
Stacy Case
W. W. Case
Wife Christmas
Mrs. Stillman Collins
Ashley
Jay McNall
Vern Mekhim
Fort Wayne
Cecil Robbins
Margie Foster
Chet Obapin
Noutary
Chicago
Proebing
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!