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Newspaper

Fremont Eagle

Location

Fremont, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1920

Page

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Legion Post Meet Elects Fremont Veterans Officers

Despite bad weather a large turnout at the K of P hall saw the World War veterans of a Fremont American Legion post elect officers. New commander Henry Wells and others were chosen. The group thanked Mr Gibbon for his cooking and the K of P for hosting. Next meeting notice to follow.

K. of P. Hall World War Veterans American Legion Fremont Imperiay Ed Myers Kenry FL Wells Doin Barry Holland Weaver Urer Saul Rater Irmen Clear Lake Jamestown Roy Davis E. C. Storey B.C. Gibbon Burley Mer. Gibbon K. of P's

Evan Gelical Society Plans Feb Meet and Elections

The Evangelical society announces its annual meeting on February 21 with elections for trustees class leader and exhorter and other business for the society’s welfare. O. N. Braun, Pastor.

The Evangelical Society O. N. Braun

Wit and whimsy from Fremont columnists and notes

A jumble of quirky quips tangle social satire and local chatter. The piece riffs on cold weather fate, a Fremont man’s time, differences between yes and no, barber and collar humor, small money disputes, socialist fears, venison, sugar, and a note on prizefighter Jack Dempsey possibly fighting Carpentier in France.

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Buster Brown’s Original to Wed. Local News

The original Buster Brown, created by Outcault, to marry his son. J R Nice of Auburn, a former Steuben and DeKalb court reporter, to assist Indianapolis counsel in cases against I W W and similar enemies. Fort Wayne automob ile show planned Mar 1 to 6 and St Joe hosts a soldiers’ reception. 300,000 Michigan section men to strike next Tuesday. Coldwater directory lists 6,446 residents.

Buster Brown Outcault J. R. Nice Auburn Steuben Delalb Indianapolis Chas. W. Miller DeKalb County Coldwater Sig Wing Lake George Ohio Cabinet Co Hicksville Fort Wayne News & Sentinel Fort Wayne St. Joe Michigan Robinson Park Patrick Sheridan Cleveland Rome City Hillsdale Kalamazoo

School News Notes Attendance and Teaching Changes

Seniors enjoyed the last Lyceum number and anticipate the next lecture. The English text book is finished and classics will be studied. Conn Smith and Arbian Pifer were absent Monday. Our English teacher Mr Leas has returned after illness and Miss Marie Williamson has been relieved of her position. Juniors list absent and tardy students including Frank Dally Geraldine McNaughton Edith Kinsey Wilfred Twichel and Franklin Davenport. We hoped Frank could return Monday but were disappointed.

Lyceum Conn Smith Arbian Pifer Mr. Leas Marie Williamson Frank Dally Geraldine McNaughton Edith Kinsey Wilfred Twichel Franklin Davenport Frank

Sophomores study Silas Marner and geometry

Students express frustration over reading Silas Marner by George Eliot and difficulties with geometry. Complaints about Caesar class cause among sophomore girls returning upset, prompting a rebuke to Mr. Stark.

Silas Marner George Elliot Mr. Stark

Absentees and English Class Update

The absent list includes Guy Smith Helen Shutz Ethel Miller Ralph Myers Hubert Myers and Grace Albright. Last Friday there was no school. Marie Williamson taught the English class due to Mr Leas illness. We are studying parts of speech.

Guy Smith Helen Shutz Ethel Miller Ralph Myers Hubert Myers Grace Albright Marie Williamson Mr. Leas

Methodist Revival Notes to Begin if Health Allows

Sunday services at 9 30 a m Sunday School, 10 45 a m sermon, 11 45 a m class meeting. Evening revival to start Sunday if health permits with talks by Epworth Leaguers. Dr W W Martin to preach Sunday night. Fourth quarterly conference after service. L W Kemper pastor.

Methodist Church Epworth League W. W. Martin Epworth Martin L. W. Kemper

Absent List Names Frank Trio and More

The missing students include George Snyder Robert Dotts Janet Graham Carlotta Stover Orlo Kinsley Melvin Miller and Harry Bailey. Travis Martin returned to school Monday after several weeks absence. The class received thirty new song books titled The 110 Best Songs they expect to enjoy.

George Snyder Robert Dotts Janet Graham Carlotta Stover Orlo Kinsley Melvin Miller Harry Bailey Travis Martin

Evangelical Church February 15 1920 Services Calendar

Bible school at 9 30. Class meeting at 10 30. Evening service at 7 30. Communion by presiding elder W C Swenk of Jackson. Public invited to all services. Bible study Feb 17 Tuesday led by Sydney Young. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Pastor O N Braun.

W. C. Swenk Jackson Sydney O. N. Braun

Fifth and Sixth Grade Absences and Tardies Listed

The fifth grade absent list includes Harold Landis Norene Smith Wilma Crooks and Maud Brouse. The sixth grade absent list names Paul Bailey and Wava Huss. Also noted are pupils who have been neither tardy nor absent this year and those absent or tardy last week.

Harold Landis Norene Smith Wilma Crooks Maud Brouse Paul Bailey Wava Huss Hazel McMurray Harold Chapin Judson Hutchins Dean Dygett Mabel Kiles Edna Brouse Ada Belle Randle Pauline Gould Kenneth Dally Florence Brown Beatrice Ebel Wade Foster Helen Hanson Lawrence Parrish

SOROSIS NOTES Club meeting postponed due to illness

The club delayed its February 13 gathering because members are sick at home. A sale and noon lunch last Saturday was successful despite health concerns. The club reports a small profit and several items left for sale, totaling about $27 after expenses.

Flu and Pneumonia Deaths Rise in Local Area

Obituaries recount Mrs Burl Baker dying after illness, leaving husband, son, and relatives. Also noting Malvern Blackman age 5 dies of pneumonia, George Mallory Angola death after stroke, Mrs Carl Roberts and Mrs Eckert deaths. January library report lists totals for books, loans, borrowers, and expenses.

Letteneens Obb

Lawsuit Filed Over Fremont Electric Service and Damages

Joshua Albright sues Indiana Utilities Co and Fremont town officials for unlawful electric lighting operations that damaged the town plant. He seeks return of street lighting payments and nullification of a contested franchise contract, with legal representation listed for both sides.

Indiana Utilities Company Elmer Sidel Chapin Hiram Pinchon Warren D. Wells Samuel Repperd Jesse Steffey Circuit Cours Joshua Albright Fremont Sileges Tac Town Loney Yee Town Couna Bs Dudensees Alphonse C . Wood John G. Yeagley

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