New County Officers Begin Service in Fremont Indiana
The town clerk reports the Fremont corporation receipts and expenditures for 1911 1912 with fund balances for Corp Civil Electric Light Bond and Road funds. County Clerk Frank D Hughes takes office succeeding John B Purcell with Miss Ruxie Allman as deputy and Harley L Griffith new Recorder moving from Hamilton to Angola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of
Fremont
Steuben County
Indiana
Corporation Fund
Reed
County Treas
B. F. Chapin
R. R. Cassne
Frank D. Hughes
John B. Purcell
Himelf
Ruxie Allman
Hughes
Harley L. Griffith
Hamilton
George Griffith
John B. Allman
Metz
Allman
Warren D. Wells
Dowe
Angola
Election to decide joint High School building for Frent and Fremont
Notice for an election in Frent Indiana Steuben County at the Holcomb Store on Toledo Street Tuesday January 23 1912 to determine whether Two of Fremont shall join with Fremont to construct a jointly maintained High School building in Fremont. Clement O Pew Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frent
Steuben County
Indiana
Holcomb
Toledo Street
Fremont
Buckien's Aracha Salve Aids Nordland Skin Woes
Frightful polar winds lash the far north causing red rough or chapped hands and hips. Buckien's Aracha Salve is advertised as healing skin and lips, soothing cold sores, burns, blisters, sores, ulcers, cuts, and bruises for 25 cents at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Fremont to vote on joint high school building plan
An election will be held at the Halcony store building in Fremont Steuben County Jad on January 23 1912 to decide if Fremont shall join with the Two of Fremont in constructing a joint high school to be located in Fremont and maintained by both town and township by order of the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Steuben County
Jad
Toledo Street
Coon Hunt Ends With Sticky Fight in Woods
Leo Persing of Fort Wayne hunting with Lester Casebere in East Brickton woods near Uncle Geo A Wagner’s claim a 20 pound coon. The dog struck the game from a log and the coon fought back biting the dog before Persing swung his ax. The fight ended with Persing securing the coon after a brutal struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Persing
Ft. Wayne
Geo. A. Wagner
Lester Casebere
E. B. Rose
Persing
Notice to Hunters Prohibits Hunting on Farm Property
The undersigned prohibit all hunting on farmland owned or controlled by Frank Boor Charles lifer John Caswell U L Shatenberger Lonnie Sailor Arthur Boor and Earl Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boor
Charles Lifer
John Caswell
U. L. Shatenberger
Lonnie Sailor
Arthur Boor
Earl Reed
Williams Shatto Wedding Unites Ashley and Pleasant Lake Pair
A Wednesday ceremony at 4 o'clock united Miss Rhea Shatto of Ashley with Mr. Harry Williams of Pleasant Lake at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wyrick. Officiant W. W. Wyrick, bridesmaid Miss Eva Heeler, and best man Arle Wyrick attended. The couple, described as amiable and young, begin their wedded life with many well wishes from The Ashley News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wyrick
Rhea Shatto
Ashley
Harry Williame
Pleasant Lake
Eva Heeler
Arle ‘Wyrick
Fire at Haight's Blacksmith Shop Causes Scare
Early Sunday, passers by found the floor of Haight's blacksmith shop on fire. The blaze was quickly put out with minimal damage but strong winds left the neighborhood fearful. The fire had smoldered from the forge overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haight
Lakeside Hotel Sold at Clear Lake to Chicago Buyer
Mrs. Sarah E. Wade sold the Lakeside hotel property at Clear Lake between Bay road and the lake approach from the west to Leon Table of Chicago for 10000 dollars. The transfer confirms a lake area hospitality asset changing hands in a mid-century deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Wade
Clear Lake
Leon Table
Chicago
Bay Road
Democrats Organize in Steuben County Angola Meeting
Steuben County Democrats held a meeting in Angola to reorganize the county committee. Alphonso C. Wood was chosen county chairman and Z K Elston secretary. Delegates to judicial, representative, state, district, congressional conventions were elected and alternates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben
Angola
Alphonso C. Wood
Z. K. Elston
Marion McCrory
Jas. B. McCool
Bico Holdridge
W. K. Sheffer
Frank Grass
Ora Coleman
Chas. Bruce
Samuel Nichols
Geo. Blosser
Alfred Denmann
Emer Rinehart
Banquet Payment to Henry Clay Noted in 1842 New Orleans
An 1842 New Orleans report notes a $100 per plate banquet paid to Henry Clay. Modern readers are reminded that Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as cures for indigestion and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
L. de Usewel’s
J C Ga Meets Mrs Pearle Watters in Holiday Gathering
The J C Ga group hosted Mrs Pearle Watters for a holiday meeting held Wednesday at a tastefully decorated home. Mrs Ina Twichell won a frat prize with Besa Pierson placing second, followed by luncheon and a social hour. Guests included Mrs Maude Myers of Auburn and Miss Geedy. Maude Brown will host the club on Tuesday January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Ga
Pearle Watters
Ina Twichell
Besa Pierson
Maude Myers
Auburn
Miss Geedy
Maude Brown
Sorosis Meeting Reviews Dwelling Plans
Sorosis met Friday December 29 at Mrs. Ida Sperow's home for Housekeepers Day. Members discussed plans for an ideal dwelling, with input from Medames Kinsey Dygert and McNickle. Ida Hall presented a paper on The Natural Wonders of the United States. A social hour followed with lunch by Mitts Ettie Hall. Next meeting will be January 12 at Mrs. Minnie Hall's home to discuss Favorite Flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Ida Sperow
Medames Kinsey
Dygert
McNickle
Ida Hall
United States
Mitts Ettie Hall
Minnie Hall
Mrs Kinsey Hosts Magazine Club Guests at Hilton House
The Magazine Club of Angola visited Mrs A E Kinsey yesterday. Attendees included Miss Sarah Morse Mrs I B Humphreys Miss May Weight Mrs Chas Kunkle Mrs John Nyce Mrs Sheldon Mrs Stiefel Mrs Warren Moss and Mrs Ezra L Dodge. They arrived by the noon train and enjoyed dinner and an afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magazine Club of
Angola
A. E. Kinsey
Sarah Morse
I. B. Humphreys
May Weight
Chas. Kunkle
John Nyce
Sheldon
Stiefel
Warren Moss
Ezra L. Dodge
Kinsey
Hilton House
Local social and business notes from Wm. Harding to guests
Local lines cover Wm. Harding and wife returning from holiday, Cameron hosting a niece from Eden, Ohio, and multiple residents' movements. Ed Fase moves to Hillsdale for a packing house job. Chas. Porter sells his dray business to Wayne Smith. Maurice McClew promotes the Farmers Short Course in Angola February 12 to 14. Families plan travel to Sarita, Texas. extended relatives visit from Louisville, Centerville, and Sturgis. Bess Kibbee hosts a luncheon with out of town guests January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fase
Hillsdale
Chas. Porter
Wayne Smith
Chalmer Chapin
Maurice McClew
Angola
Local Society Notes From Ray Indiana 1912
In 1912 Ray Indiana residents share holiday gatherings and visits. Chas Little of East Gilead Michigan guests Lewis Falka and wife. T H Fulton entertaining with Geo Worton and Robert Mann families present. Christmas dinners hosted by O C Fink Mrs Ellen Lewis and Dr and Mrs McTaggart with multiple relatives attending. Simon Brouss and wife wed Alvin Henley December 1911 at the bride’s parents home in Dublin Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Little
East Gilead Mich
Lewis Falka
McTaggart
Spencer Handy
J. (. McNangston
John Zimmerman
Howard Duguid
Ray
Hiram Handy
Frank Handy
Clear Lake
G. O. Brett
Jackson
Mich
Wilson Duguid
Fiay
Simon Brouss
Jennie
Alvin Henley
Dublin
Ind
New Year Eve Shower For Friends By Misa Kibbee
Misa Bess Kibbee hosted a pretty luncheon for friends on New Year Eve. The house glowed with candlelight and decorations of poinsettia bells and foliage. At midnight the guests toasted the New Year and praised the hostess as an ideal entertainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Kibbee
Misa Walsh
Carroll,Williams and
Kyyer
Misa Bess Kibbee
Evangelical Church Holds Final Quarterly Meeting
The Evangelical church in Fremont will host the fourth and last quarterly meeting starting Friday evening and ending Sunday. The Quarterly Conference is set for Saturday at 2 PM, with all official members urged to bring annual reports to the DP.E. Rev. Geo. Koehler of Manchester, Michigan, presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church of
Fremont
Dp.e
Geo. Koehler
Manchester
Mich
Chas. Richards
Local notices and personal updates from a small town paper
William Wolfe of Ray died Monday and funeral services were held yesterday afternoon. Jane Gleason declines postmaster candidacy. Dr. Robert L. Wade elected president of the Steuben County medical fund society at a recent meeting. Jon Ty Ub Cree of Vagpety is noted as the secretary owed to Boe malaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wolfe
Ray
Robert L. Wade
Steuben
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co. Treas
Electric Light Fund
Clement O. Pew
Joseph Z. Chapman
Movee Lake
Mino
Millie L. Green
Ray Fred G. Shepard
Montpelier
Gertrude E. Mack
Bert McNett
Angela
Parepa H. Walker
Angela Alvin A. Henley
Toledo
Jennie A. Brunse
Coon Hunt
Williams
Shatto
Fremont Sorosis
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Modern Woodmen
California Township No
Democrats
Harman Freyguog
Geo. Meyers
Chas. H. Bruce
Oliver P. Brown
Fred Emerson
Geo. Jackman
Perry Bowerman
Edmund K. Smith
L. D. Veber
Wm. Wilcox
D. J. Tillutso
Christian Larsell
Kay ‘Teegarden
Siliman Collins
Juba Stallman
Richard Tasker
Fred Werner
Wm. Smiley
Jos. H. Weaver
Geo. Cogswell
Edmund F. Smith
Carl Dygert
Andrew Pocock
Jobo Rubly
O. BP. Brown
Geo. Brooke
Jesse Lucas
Elmer Grabil
Chas
Tusker
W.teugardin
Pearle
Mrs. Kinsey
Wm. Harding
R. ©. Cameron
Eden, Ohio
W. A. Betts
Susan Ball
D A. Callen
Sarita
Texas
J. C. Bailey
Geo. Storms
Louieville, Ky
Chas. Storms
Centerville
C. F. Storms
Sturgia
Elmer Wood
John Taylor
Fort Wayne
Harry
Chamberlain
Ray, Ind
T. H. Fulton
Geo. F. Worton
Robert Mann
O.C. Fink and Wife
Ellen Lewis
C. J. Lewis
M. B. Lewis
M. A. Lewis
C. W. Lewis
Montgomery
F. E. Duguid
Arthur Jackson
Hay Station
Reading
Chas, Skinner
Wife
Joe Chapman
Muncie Ind
Millie Green
Hay
W. Lewis
Mra
Mable Brownell
Ypsilanti, Mich
Perry Duguid
Ela Judson
Evangelical Church
Jan Ae Shreedas Kk Gleason
Rey
Wk soLkcyr Ray Roe
S.C. Wor Zipler
Taylor
Farmare Phose A
C. A. Meare
O. E. Lints
Hilledale Steam
Conane
Robert L. We
Farmer Hune
Ernest & Withingts
Ferm
Steck
Dr. Wi
Notary
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