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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1893
Page
2
Notice shows the Fremont Ind post office processing by FAGLE Pol LIRHING COMPANY with second class matter status. Rates include one dollar per year and five cents per line for local notices. Advertising bills are payable monthly.
The issue comments on the Indianapolis Sun calling the legislature dough heads, notes the North Adams News resuming under new management, and praises the Fort Wayne Gazette. It discusses Hawaii annexation rumors, Hoke Smith as Interior Secretary, and Kansas political strife with militia clashes. It ends urging readers to support the home paper and advertising.
A rare alliance forms in the Indiana legislature as temperance groups and liquor dealers unite to back a liquor law. Supporters argue it tightens sales restrictions while the liquor league says it confines sales to licensed saloons, though critics warn many drug stores could become speakeasies.
Fremont can attract capital and trade with modern, fire protected business blocks and improved residences. Apathy hinders growth, but current talks of new buildings offer hope for a thriving town. Manufacturing firms may settle here if locals push for comprehensive building plans next year.
Kay and Mrs A H Tussing of Montgomery visited town. Mrs FEQ McElherie of Angola stayed with Mrs Stump to help care for the sick. McLouth enjoys a school vacation from Montgomery with two and a half months left to teach. The Cedar Lake church to install Rev T H Walker as pastor next Sunday with two ministers from abroad expected. The sick include Mr and Mrs Green's child with lung and brain troubles, and Ina Stewart and Vera and Alma Stump recovering from lung fever. D FE McNickle again able to be on the street.
Patronize Our Frederick Straw died at Fremont Indiana February 12 1893 aged 81 years 8 months 3 days born in Dauphin County Pennsylvania he joined the evangelical church fifty two years ago funeral held February 14 at East Church with Rev Frye and others Survived by six children and many grandchildren granddaughters listed in or near Fremont Levi Foss born Homer County Ohio May 13 1842 died in Scott township Steuben County Indiana February 13 1903 funeral at Jones schoolhouse February 14 interred at Jordan’s graveyard.
The Union meetings led by Evangelist White draw crowds and invite strong soul concern. Afternoon Bible study offers rich truths. A men only session is planned at 4 PM beside regular services, with concluding events likely next Sunday as other appointments press on the evangelist.
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