Transfers of Real Estate and Life Estate Figures
Real estate transfers listed include Reuben E. Doster to Thos Painter two Fremont lots for 600. Mary A Grim to Win Grim life estate in all real estate. subsequent transfers include Frank Knisely to Jonathan E. Taylor 36 acres in Scott. Geo Dygert to Jonathan E B Taylor 20 acres. Minnie Ferguson to Bert Libey Hudson lot. Melvin C McGrew to Jennie C Pugh Nodaway lot 125. McGrew to Wm Shearer Nodaway lot 125. James C Gowthrop to Perry I Hoffman three acres in Clear Lake for 100. Alice Lord to John Hoffman seven acres in Clear Lake for 600. John A Croxton to Paul A Croxton four Angola lots and 35 acres in Pleasant for 10,000. Geo Straw to W C Merling Spring Bank lot for 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben E. Doster
Thos. Painter
Fremont
Mary A. Grim
Grim
Will
Frank Knisely
Jonathan E. Taylor
Scott
Geo. Dygert
Jonathan EB. Taylor
Minnie Ferguson
Bert Libey
Hudson
Melvin C. McGrew
Jennie C. Pugh
Nodaway
Prize Contest Closes with Watch and Dish Set Awards
The Eagle announces the prize contest closed on Wednesday afternoon January six. The sealed watch stopped at 11 minutes 24 seconds past 11. Osfall of York and Wolfe of Fremont gave the closest guesses, earning the watch and the dish set respectively. The paper thanks readers and the contest committee for winding and sealing the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAGLE
W. N. McKeehen
F.C. Dewey
Duane Scott
George F. Osfall
York
J. F. Wolfe
Fremont
Telegraphic orders replace written lines on trains headlined
Fort Wayne News notes a shift to telephonic orders starting Jan 1 aimed at reducing misinterpretations and lost directives across railways. William Cleveland buys W A Flint’s farm implement business and plans soon to take possession. Flint will move to Kinderhook to manage affairs for ailing relatives. notice asks all debtors to settle accounts. Deputy Sheriff Netlan Ry Cock dies after being beaten in the Jonesville lockup while Shook faces murder charges. Liberty Hall in Reading to get asbestos curtain and new rear stairway per village council order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Don C. Shook
Netlan Ry Cock
Jonesville
Shook
Liberty Hall
Reading
A Warning to Wives Birthday Surprise Sparks Reckoning
Mrs. Elmer Ritter hosted a birthday surprise for her husband with about fifty guests from Fremont and nearby neighbors. After toastful greetings and gifts, the party extended late, and Dr. B F Wolfe offered a presentation speech but requested it not be printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Mr. Ritter
Better You Go by Schaeffer Too and the Dutchman’s Rise
A dialect laden lyric describing a slogan and advice to “go down to SCHAEFFER too” as a metaphor for boosting a corporation. It mentions Boekwheat Corn Meal Flour and a rising metaphorical sky high above clouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaeffer
Nil Schaeffer
Fre mont Ministerial Association Adopts Permanent Status
The Fre mont Ministerial Association met January 4 1904 at Rev Renner's home with Rev F Carpenter chairing. Members present included Carpenter Reichelderfer Smith Dyer Renner. They adopted a drafted constitution and by laws and resolved to become permanent with current officers continuing. Adjourned after prayer and plans for next meeting and services on standard time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association of
Fremont
Renner
F. Carpenter
Reichelderfer
Carpenter
Smith
Dyer
Ho Walters
Fr. Carpenter
BE. M. Renner
Public Sale of Poland China Sows in Indiana and Ohio Breeding Stock
A combined sale of 40 Poland China sows in Edgerton Ohio and Montpelier Ohio will be sold at Butler Indiana on January 13. Mavis Bros and W D Fried & Son catalogue top breeding stock from state fair winners and prize-winning lines. The sale in Decker's livery barn allows inspection before bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Mavis Bros
Edgerton
Ohio
W. D. Fried & Son
Montpelier
Butler
Ind
Indiana
Kentucky
Fort Wayne
Kendalville
Angola
Pleasant Duguid Reunion Near Kay
A large Duguid family gathering at H. G. Judson’s near Kay drew sixty nine people including four sisters and five brothers the living line of the clan with one brother David in Illinois absent. Neighbors and friends from Ray North Adams Olivet College Chicago and Grand Rapids joined for social visiting games and a sumptuous meal ending with devotional exercises. John W. Sheffer former Fremont township resident died suddenly on his farm near headine New Years day after an apparent accident. he was about 60 and longtime resident regarded highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duguid
Flr
H. G. Judson
Kay
B.M. McLouth
Kk. McNaughton
B.A. Paul
Messrs
A. M
A. M., 1K. d. B., J. R. Ands. W. Dunguid
David
Ilinois
Rev
C. MM. Smth
D. 3. Mitchell
Ray
J.B. Pendail
North Adams
Mich
J. W. Mackey
Olivet College
R. Gs. Stevens
Chicago
Edna Warner
Baton Rapids
C. M. Smith
John W. Sheffer
Fremont Township
Headine
Mir. Sheiler
Micgaber
Local Lines From Colon Michigan Notes
PUMA UA Li LAA and Bert Ladd were in Colon Michigan last week. The Fremont corporation tax levy stands at 3.02 dollars per one hundred valuation. Lydia Corwin has been seriously ill for several days. Arthur Wells visited Fort Wayne on Eacle business Monday. Floy McKeehen, sick with pleurisy, shows improvement. B A Goff and wife of Jackson Michigan spent New Years with their parents here. H E Withington and wife and son Paul visited in the area during the holidays. Laila Irvington visits E G Melendy family. M G Fawkes opens real estate agency with E G Melendy as office partner. Bert Ladd, from paralysis, remains in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy McKeehen
B. A. Goff
Jackson, Mich
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G. A. Moore
B. F. Wolfe
S. W. Duguid & Cos
Bank of Fremont
Indana
Rusan Ball
Barker
Newt
G. Baut
Rable
Emory G. Melendy
Otary Public and Insurance
Bank of Premont
Berle E. Taylor
Notary Public
Lint Bros
Agts Angola Steam Laundry
Ss. C. Wolfe
S. W. Cor. Square
Deering
H. B. Hills
Alvin Goodwin
Pleasant Lake
James W. Nichols
William Cleveland
W. A. Flint
Mr.flint
Kinderhook
Uather
Sadle
W. AL Blunt
Jocesvil
Sherif
Reading Playhouse
Elmer Ritter
Mrs. Ritter
Vern Belote
Lessie Grim
The
Olympian Society
Othe
Fern Ling
Mdwin J. Weeks & Co
Pleice
Celia Lewis
Battle Creek
Miceli
Ruth McNaughten
Fred Katt
John Young
Edma Newmen
Bart Preston
Olivet
Dowald Besse
This Bolin
Detroit
China
Butler, Ind
Decker
Mronhetier
Heo
Ray Review
A.F. Willman
Nellie Vaul
Coldwater
Ray Friends
Rh. C. McNaughton
Ea. J. Betts
H.S. Buhnan
Son Worthy
Helmer
C. A. McNaughton
Camden
Jerry Colburn
Rebekah
Order of Odd Fellows
Taul of Steuben
Teesday
Iudhiana
Alexwnder Johnson
Foort Waigne
Die Posse
Ogheers
Lodses
Alaley
Apo
Wes Speas
Tetr
Thu.das
Bert Ladd
Colon, Mich
Fremont Corporation
Lydia Corwin
Arthur Wells
Eacle
H. E. Withington
Paul
Laila Irvington
Mrs. E. G. Melendy
M. G. Fawkes
E. G. Melendy
Mr. Ladd
Bert
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