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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
1
A seven-man gang robbed the Gandy Exchange Bank in Churubusco 18 miles northwest of Fort Wayne early Tuesday. They took Liberty bonds and valuables totaling about 15000, tied and gagged the night watchman, and spent two hours forcing a vault with nitro charges, a blow torch, and a crow bar.
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of the First State Bank of Fremont to be held in the bank’s rooms on January 15, 1920 at 1:00 p m. Directors will be elected and other business may be transacted. CHAS E HALL President HOWARD E LEES Cashier.
Nancy Caroline Brown born Oswego New York July 31 1836 died Fremont Indiana January 5 1920 age eighty three years five months four days. She married Frank Haight November 19 1897. Survived by husband three children eight grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Jones Chapel with burial in Jones Cemetery.
The K of P lodge will resume its meetings Friday evening with initiatory work to be performed. All members are notified. Fremont residents must keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice per the Town Board.
Delia Sophia Beach Hall born Genesee County New York November 18 1829 died Fremont Indiana January 2 1920 aged 90 1 19. She married Joseph H Hall March 11 1860 and raised four children in Fremont. A charter member of Eastern Star Iva Leaf Chapter California and linked to First Congregational Church. Funeral services Sunday January 4 1920 at home. burial in California beside husband.
Fremont and nearby townships resume plans to form an American Legion post after quarantine. The Fremont city hall offers a meeting place and a organizing meeting is set for Monday evening January 12. Former soldiers and sailors are urged to attend to boost membership.
A caller urges readers to praise the Eagle to neighbors and recruit subscribers. Advertisers are urged to add names to lists so they can reach customers through ads. The note highlights no collection of back payments once time runs out.
The Indiana Utilities Company will hold a local demonstration to show the advantages of washing by electric power. The notice of date and place will be announced later for residents who already use electric irons sweepers cooking devices or sewing machines.
Mrs Delia Hall dies after a long illness at ninety one in her Fort Wayne community. Bert Peppers home in Fort Wayne suffers severe fire damage Saturday morning. M E Dewire of Hamilton wins Indiana Amateur Champion trapshooting title with 294, ranking fifth among state champions. Fremont Gun Club remains a strong competitor.
The quarantine for scarlet fever has been lifted and our schools opened again yesterday morning. Most everyone observed the health officer's instructions and the disease did not spread. All business places and churches will now be open as usual. Advertisers give you service.
A brief notice urges readers to subscribe for the Eagle at two dollars, highlighting a limited time offer and the benefits of home delivery. The call to action emphasizes timely action to secure the newspaper service.
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