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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
5
A letter from A RK Woodard in Cleburne Texas dated February 2 1914 praises the Eagle booster column and Fremont connection. He notes pleasant climate white frost sparse and winter gardens while reporting South Texas Vegetable rush and vegetable car trains. He hopes to continue subscribing and sends regards to the paper’s team.
The heavy snow and winds last weekend drifted roads hindering carriers on Monday. Fremont office carriers still covered routes. Farmers cleared drifts, showing local spirit as Fremont remains a progressive town with supportive farmers.
A series of property transfers are recorded, with buyers and sellers including Emmet A Bratton, John Lininger, Charles Shenk, Charles A Chadwick, George H Gilbert, Obe G Jenkins, Edgar Wells, Perry High, Henry Starke, Edna Maude Judson, Henry Starke, William P Van Vorst, James Royce, Edward C Kolb, Cyrus J Helmer, Clementine Stroman and Orrin G C Kidney. Transactions cover parcels in Metzgarad Angola Fre mopt L Salem McLouth Clear Lake Sierur Fremont and adjacent areas with prices ranging from 200 to 5200 dollars.
A Republican gathering at the Armory in Angola elected Frank Rowley as county chairman with Harley Merriott as vice president and James A. Shaughnies as treasurer. John G. Yeagley of South Bend gave an address. A district convention followed in Kendallville with A. J. Vesey of Fort Wayne re elected as twelfth district chairman.
The piece urges season opening auction sales to adopt newspaper ads as the most effective way to reach buyers. It argues posters miss readers stuck away from home and promises broader exposure for sales when advertised in the Eagle, noting weather as a potential hindrance but favoring print ads read in stores and at homes.
The US Geological Survey publishes Bulletin 555 listing exact elevations above mean sea level for over 750 Indiana points. Surveyed by spirit leveling from 1897 to 1911 under BR Marshall. Readily usable as starting points for engineering surveys. copies free from the Geological Survey in Washington DC.
The passage expresses the creed of salesmanship focusing on self belief, honest commerce, and mutual benefit. It celebrates American business, industrial workers, producer roles, and the value of efficiency. It endorses lively work culture, cheerful health, and enjoying everyday items as part of a productive life.
The D. M. Sears Company plans a cucumber planting program offering free seed and 1.30 per 100 pounds delivered locally. About 100 acres are needed and several farmers have signed contracts including Huss, Cook, Lott, Boor, Fletcher, Clark, Geedy, Hagerman, Stewart, Little, Reese, Zimmerman, Forsythe, Eckert, Cory, Miller, Schaeffer, Penner, Fisk and others.
A catalog of prominent era merchants includes Booster Stores, J. W. Heller, Baker & Steffey, E. C. Duguid, J. C. Bailey & De Caswell, Gier Brothers, Frank A. Follett, Roy Isenhower, J. A. Mundy, Sidel & Son, and The Gem Cafe. This list highlights the period’s commercial landscape and notable local enterprises.
The Eagle notes value for subscribers with local news, a children's article, cooperative marketing piece, and an article on Benares. It also covers highway improvements and a growing serial story titled John Kawn, urging readers to enjoy the varied content.
A Kinderhook Baptist Sunday School group honors Clyde Wilkins on his birthday. They praise his honesty and long service leading the class, note his love of sausage and groundhog day, and present a signet ring bought with Baptist tin as a token of esteem.
Residents and visitors appear in Kinderhook and nearby towns. Mr Mike and Robert Crandall were on business trips, John Lint nearby due to his father Daniel Lint’s stroke, and Alva Allen offers colt breaking services. Amos Barracks and Fred Strong delivered or moved goods to Fremont, while revival meetings at the Evangelical church are led by Rev. Horn of Weat Unity Ohio arriving next week with an open invitation to the public.
The article lists upcoming meetings ending Friday and Rev. Lewis schedule for next Sunday. It notes Mrs. E. D. Conklin hosting a linen shower for Misa Mabel Miller, who will wed Carl Brown on the 18th at noon. Clyde Brown is praised after a Baptist Sunday School visit. L. S. Tift presented a keepsake, with verses by Oscar and music by Adolph. A traditional line recalls Clyde L. Brown born in 1880 on Groundbug Day.
A local booster drive lists numerous residents as subscribers with a final call to pay through January 1, 1915 to receive a booster book. The notice urges neighbors to participate, cooperate, and avoid borrowing the Eagle as final mailings proceed.
Church services listed with morning Sunday School at 9 30 and 10 30 preaching. Evening preaching 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting weekly. Methodist Episcopal Church notes 9 80 Sunday School 10 30 preaching service 2 45 class meeting 6 30 Epworth League 7 30. Thursday prayer meeting 7 30. Free Methodist Chapel Farnham invites regular service with Sunday School 10 am and alternate Sabbath preaching.
Notice to non residents in Steuben County Indiana for William Baker v Rachel Baker. The circuit court April term 1014. plaintiff Dudley W. Gleason attorney files complaint for divorce and affidavit that Rachel Baker is not a resident. Defendant must appear by third Monday in April 1014 at Angels in the Court House to answer.
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