Fess Praises Post Office Service and Carriers
Ohio Congressman Simeon D. Fess hails the Post Office Department and its workers in a speech lauding the budget system reform and the vast scope of postal operations. He cites $4,000,000 in salaries for Washington staff and $149,000,000 in pay for postmasters clerks and employees, noting 52,050 post offices and the rural mail service’s growth.
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Washington
Postal Service
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
National Republican Congressional Committee
Ben Franklin
Franklin
Post Office Department
United States
An & Mere
Death of Charles Sheets Shocks Local Community
Charles Sheets died February 16 1922 after a year of illness and two Fort Wayne operations. He passed peacefully at a local hospital near home with his wife and daughter present. He leaves a wife a daughter Dorothy a mother Mrs Lucy Sheets and sister Mrs Addie Nilsson plus many friends. Funeral service held at home with Rev L W Kemper officiating. Mrs Fred Cramer of Angola sang.
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Charles Sheets
Fort Wayne
Dorothy
Lucy Sheets
Fremont
Addie Nilsson
Los Angeles
Calif
Nilsson
L. W. Kemper
Fred Cramer
Angola
Death of Charles A Sheets in Fremont Indiana
Charles A Sheets born April 13 1871 Fremont Indiana son of George W and Lucy D Sheets died February 16 1922 age 50 years 10 months 3 days He married Jennie A Slade May 12 1894 and had daughter Dorothy L Sheets a Battle Creek Michigan teacher He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church Lodge No 231 IOOF and Knight of Pythias He is survived by his wife daughter mother sister and nephews plus many relatives Friends recall his generosity cheerfulness and selfless nature The piece ends with assorted light verse captions and editorial quips from a local paper Note: content includes unrelated jokes and former editorial commentary.
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Charles A
George W
Lucy D. Sheets
Fremont
Oteuben County
Indiana
Jennie A. Slade
Angola
Ind
Dorothy L. Sheets
Battle Creek
Michigan
Methodist Episcopal Church
F. A. Reichelderfer
Stiefel
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Pythias
Addie Nilsson
Los Angeles
Calif
Surprise 75th Birthday For Mrs Emerick At Dinner
Thirty five relatives and close friends gathered Tuesday to honor Mrs Mary Emerick on her 75th birthday. A great grandson was among the guests and the hostesses son Clyde Emerick and Millie Emerick sent gifts. A birthday cake and a generous dinner were enjoyed as the Eagle offers congratulations.
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Mary Emerick
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Invites
The church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Sermon by the pastor at 10 45 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and a second sermon at 7 30 p m The pastor L W Kemper extends a cordial invitation to all to attend these services.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
L. W. Kemper
Fremont Brave Knights Beat Orland Cagers
The Fremont Knights of Pythias defeated the Orland town team 38 to 29 in a tight game played on a small floor that limited the Fremonters. They led throughout and had a rescheduled matchup with the Kendallville Oaks canceled, with plans for a game against Pleasant Lake at home tonight.
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Fremont Knights of Pythias
Orland
Orland Town
Knights
Fremonters
Knights of Pythias
Kendallville Oaks
Pleasant Lake
Schlosser Brothers Win State Butter Awards at Purdue
Schlosser Brothers at Frankfort celebrate after their butter plants win top state scores at the Purdue Smith Hall contest. Judges awarded 96 to Frankfort, 95 to Bremen and Fort Wayne, with other Schlosser creameries scoring 95 92 and 94, marking a high grade across all samples.
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Schlosser Brothers
Frankfort
Smith Hall
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Schlosser
Schlosser Bros
Bremen
Fort Wayne
Plymouth
Indianapolis
Chicago
New York
Montgomery
Reading
Angola
Pleasant Lake
Vern Brunk
Fremont
Syrup Sale Notice and Price Listing
An old classified snippet advertises syrup for sale with pricing and seller details. The readable lines indicate a sale offering syrup products, unit costs, and contact or location references for buyers.
Stranger Boots Car Accessory From Lucas in Coldwater
A stranger sold and installed a car accessory for William S. Lucas of 139 Morse Street in Coldwater. The salesman drove the Dodge while making adjustments and left the car in the city. Lucas awaits the return of the agent and his vehicle. Sheriff’s office has issued a warrant.
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William
S. Lucas
Morse Street
Sheriff’s Force
Coldwater
Emersonian program wraps up school year with humor and music
The final Emersonian program drew a large crowd with freshmen and sophomores performing a sextette, a Maggie and Jiggs debate, readings, and the Emersonian Breeze. A freshman boy delighted with a guitar piece likened to Charlie Chaplin, and the event raised over twenty dollars for the society.
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Maggie
Jiggs
Ruggles
Charlie Chaplin
Fremont High basketball wins extend unbeaten run
Fremont high school boys beat Hamilton in an upcoming Friday game while the girls prepare for a Hamilton matchup. The team notes a 4-2 record after six games with injuries limited to Louise Phenicie and Marie Houck missing Friday night play. Seniors plan a Washington birthday reception as juniors work on library activities and a mercury experiment in science class.
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Fremont Flint Watters
Holdebaum DeLong
Warring Kreiling
Clark
Gwe Weeae
Geedric Ferguson
Delane Phenicie
Hamilton
Fremont
Altho
Marie Houck
Louise Phenicie
Flint
Fremont High School
Hamilton High School
Hamilton H. S
Angola
Rosamond McNaughton
Mable Clark
Beas Dotts
Lewis Straw
Dale Pifer
Washington
Steuben Schools Join Indiana State Discussion Contest
Steuben county high schools will join more than 250 Indiana high schools in the annual state discussion contest under Indiana University. District chairman Benjamin Null of Fort Wayne will oversee a county and district series with the Bloomington state meet on April 23.
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Steuben County
Indiana
Indiana University
Benjamin Null
Fort Wayne
Bloomington
Banquet Plans Spark Junior Class Efforts
A junior class meeting was held to organize a banquet for seniors at a Wednesday evening event. The sophomores hope for a class party, and the Emersonian program on February 16 featured juniors.
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Kemper
Freshman Pride Returns in Frantic Science Class Chuckle
Freshmen face uneasy days as mischief and nerves mix in General Science. The lab seems too cold for class yet spirits rise with renewed pride. Earl Moss shows off new sleeve holders with pink ribbons.
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Earl Moss
Charlie Chaplin’s twin shines on stage in class notes
Robert Dotts stands out in theater while algebra class reminds him it isn’t a stage. Robert Riddle joins the freshman class as readings in Art and Music show varied paths. The seventh and eighth grades prepare a musical number for the farmers institute on February 23. Alice Kelso from Jamestown enters eighth grade. Absent lists include Mand Brouse Orvie Budd and Lyle Schaeffer. The eighth grade starts Geography on February 13 and the Domestic Science class splits into two sections with seventh grade girls meeting on Cratinusd path.
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Charlie Chaplin
Robert Dotts
Mr. Oesch
Robert Riddle
Farmers’ Institute
Alice Kelso
Jamestown
Mand Brouse
Orvie Budd
Lyle Schaeffer
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FESS
Post Office Dept
Charles A. Sheets
American Legion Weekly
Samuel Johnson
Arkansas
Brave Knights
Reese
Panetta
Cate Em
Vues
Stranger
Coldwater Man
Bisbee
Mr. Straw
Thorvald
Edward
Cus
Tomers
First State Bank
Fremont, Indiana
Floyd E. Grim
Meats and Groceries
Schlosser’s
Our Service
Oak Grove
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