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Newspaper

Fremont Eagle

Location

Fremont, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1920

Page

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Frank Hogue of Auburn Meets Death

Frank Hogue, known here as Bayer of Lumber and brother in law of A A Caswell, aged about sixty seven, was found dead under his automobile near Wolcottville where he visited his farm. He likely died before the car left the road. He lay beside the car when found. Survived by his wife, a daughter Frances, and two sisters.

Bayer of Lumber A. A. Caswell Frank Hogue Wolcottville Caswell Frances

Experience Coming Not a Picture at Tibbits Theatre

B. Ray Comstock and Morris Gest present George W. Hobart's modern morality drama Experience at Tibbits Theatre Cold Water Friday February 25. The play follows Youth leaving Love for Ambition and encountering Pleasure in the Street of Vacillation, a vivid story of temptation and choices.

B. Ray Comstock Morris Gest George W. Hobart America Tibbits Theatre Coldwater Peeceeedey Hobart

Birth and Death of Pamelia J Scofield in Branch County

Pamelia Jane Scofield born November 19 1852 in Stony Creek Michigan died February 9 1930 aged 67 years 2 months 20 days. Daughter of Rev Alanson Scofield and Saraheld moved to Quincy Branch County at age 11. Married Albert Powelson December 12 1877. survived by nine children including Ward and Mark. Funeral conducted at home by Rev L W Kemper of Fremont.

Pamelia Jane Scofield Alanson and Saraheld Stony Creek Mich Quincy Branch County Christ Presbyterian Church At California Presbyterian Churc Coldwater Albert Powelson Ward Long Beach Cal Mark Havre Mont Bert Waters S. A. Jlson L. W. Kemper Fremont

William Jennings Bryan at Jackson Day speeches in Washington

Fragmented note recalls Bryan in Washington for Jackson Day, discussing Democratic reforms and peace treaty positions. Text is garbled but hints at Bryans stance and repeated references to presidential conventions and affirmations.

William Jennings Bryas pan@arts of Washington Jane Ameedneats

School Notes Report Progress and Plans

The Lyceum course final number by H. C. Kleckmer concluded on Wednesday. Albion society to present a program next week. Attendance rising with milder weather. Seniors prep for the H. S. Discussion League contest this spring. Next literary program by the Albions Feb 26 at 8 p m. U S History text finished. study moves to Forms and Functions of American government. Imo Parsons Conn Smith Arlean Pifer Leonard Thorwald absent Monday.

H. C. Kleckmer Albion Society Senio H. S Albions U. S Imo Parsons Conn Smith Arlean Pifer Leonard Thorwald

Absent Students and Class Notes Highlight Week

Names of students missing this week Inez Allen Stedman Burlingame Franklin Davenport Verl Housman Gereldine McNachton Ralph Heed e McNa and Beasie Wade noted. Geometry class had a nice test this morning while English studies cover Goldsmith Deserted Village. Albion pro upcoming with ads and Jolly gunners taking part.

Inez Allen Stedman Burlingame Franklin Davenport Verl Housman Gereldine McNachton Ralph Heede McNa Beasie Wade Goldsmith's Albion Pro Jolly Gunored

Sophomore Class Delights In Memorized Poetry Seeps

Eagbin notes enthusiasm for Silas Marner study as sophomores enjoy poetry memorization while missing several named students Dale Pifer Lewis Straw Audra Deller Bess Dotts and Marie Ray.

Silas Marner Eagbin Dale Pifer Lewis Straw Audra Deller Bess Dotts Marie Ray Cometry

Absent List Includes Ten Names. Class Size Drifts

The register shows twelve present in a twenty eight member class. The lesson advances to Birds and Bees, indicating a shift in study topics and attendance concerns with several names missing from the roster.

Guy Smith Ralph Myers Russell Deller Defor M Mie Grace Forsythe Alice Painter Ethel Miller Edward Kovack John McElhenie Helen Shutts Grace Albright Grace Gould Ivan Burlingame Herbert Myers

Absent List Members Return After Long Absence

The absent list includes Robert Dotts Aileen Moss Berniece Har Babe eeemree Parsons Ford Throop Janet Graham and Orlo Kinsley. They returned Monday after a long absence. The six have subscribed for Current Events for the remainder of the year as a supplement to his tory.

Robert Dotts Aileen Moss Berniece Har- Babe Eeemree Parsons Ford Throop Janet Graham Orlo Kinsley Sth

Absentees Listed and Repository Update

The text notes several absent names including Paul Bailey Edward Button Marvel Clark Wava Huss and Straw with Wilma Crocks as the sole fifth absence. It mentions a week of perfect attendance and a new library book addition last week alongside a Valentine box event.

Paul Bailey Edward Button Marvel Clark Wava Huss Straw Wilma Crocks

Absent List Includes Pauline Gould and Dorothy Ka

H. E. Straw visited in this room Friday afternoon. The past week’s absentees include Pauline Gould and Dorothy Ka.

Pauline Gould Dorothy Ka. H. E. Straw

Local items mix in Hamilton K of P anniversary and town notes

News from nearby towns reports Hamilton K of P's anniversary gathering, Montgomery flu cases, lake preservation talks at Angola, and a Jackson fairground grandstand fire with autos loss totaling about 55,000. Also mentions deaths of Duff VanEtta and Mrs. J. B. Hayward, new bank president C. J. Cornell, a long marriage, timber purchase for a mill, naturalization requests, shop robbery, a whiskey still capture, and a child peril on ice.

Methodist Church Notes Sunday Services and Week Plans

The Methodist church lists a full week of activities led by Pastor L W Kemper. Sunday features include Sunday School 9 30 a m sermon at 10 45 a m class meeting 11 45 a m intermediate league 3 30 p m Epworth League 6 30 p m and a second sermon 7 30 p m. Wednesday offers a 7 30 p m prayer meeting. The note urges attendance as health conditions permit.

Epworth L. W. Kemper

Public Notice on Fremont Township Schoolhouse Bonds

Official notice in Steuben County Indiana that James O Worthington seeks State Board of Tax Commissioners approval to issue bonds for a Fremont Township schoolhouse. A public hearing will be held March 8 1920 at State House. taxpayers and interested parties invited. Dated February 19 1920.

James O. Worthington

No Brain Pastor Exhorter Session Planned

Fragmentary notes indicate a leader and exhorter section tied to welfare society activity. Details are unclear. the snippet references a pastor and remarks on common sense in the context of a welfare group.

Paseness

American Legion pushes monthly war service pay plan

The American Legion begun efforts to secure legislation granting war service compensation at 50 dollars for each month served. It notes clerks received bonuses and workers in shipyards and munitions got high wages, while soldiers were not compensated, but argues soldiers seek justice not rewards. Every Legion post will back the movement and action is expected to follow.

American Legion

Vessie Roberts Dies After Short Illness in Ohio

Vessie Belle Roberts born in Williams County Ohio in 1891 died February 9 1920 at age 28. She married Carl L. Roberts in Montpelier Ohio and left behind husband Delbert Hildah and their daughter Maxine. Interment occurred in Fremont after services by Rev C N Braun at the Evangelical church.

Vessie Belle Roberts Williams Co Ohio Angola Christ Reign Con Té Delbert Hildah Coblentz Montpelier Vessie Carl L. Roberts Mammé Maxine

Legion Members Urged to Attend Special Meeting Monday

Attention to American Legion members: a special meeting is called for Monday evening. Several important matters will be discussed and all members are urged to be present.

The American Legion Loral

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death

We express sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and help received during the illness and death of our wife and daughter. B. B. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tasker.

B. B. Baker Chas. Tasker

Marriage Announcement for Pearl Smith and Conti Henke

Mrs. Laura Straw announces the marriage of her friend Pearl Smith of Fort Wayne Indiana to Conti I Henke of Kendallville Indiana. They wed in Grand Rapids Michigan on January 30 1920. Henke studied at Ann Arbor then moved to California. Pearl Smith widow of attorney H L Smith has lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. They will remain in Fort Wayne through fall then plan to settle in California.

Laura Straw Pearl Smith Fort Cernich Ind Conti I Henke Kendallvilie Ind Grand Rapids Mich Henke Ann Arbor Mich California H. L Smith Fort Wayne Estminster Seminary Et Ce Fornia

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