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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
6
The article portrays a seventh son from a prominent local family who shows early musical talent and can now sing without notes. It notes his persuasive speech and booming voice, and jokes that neighbors ban him, forcing a temporary exit from Fremont to avoid further “doings” around the print shop after Doc Lane’s paper arrives.
Referee Harris ruled on creditor claims against Kinney bank. Allowed amounts include Forester 21 dollars Leiniger 534.36 Zipful 296.79 Standard Oil 109.46 Waugh 6.69 Shuman 100 Abrams 730.61 Shackford 325 and 32.70 and 5.37 Kinney 44 and 4.55 Zimmerman 100. Disallowed were Shuman 150 and claims by Luce Hoyer Evans Pargell Powers and Lake Shore railroad as preferred creditors. Lake Shore draft balanced ticket sales and was dishonored. Trustee W M Brown resigned. Judge Harris to convene creditor meeting to elect a successor. Trustee holds about 24000.
Real estate transfers listed by James W. Nichols Abstracter of Titles Angola include Elias Snowberger to Best Bratton Votter for 55 acres in Steuben at 225 dollars Albert pit to Elias M Laughlin Oak Park lot 50 dollars Lewis Hagerty to B T Wright Hamilton lot 725 dollars John Shark to Altha A ?robridge 3 ain 12 Otsego 1 dollar David M Sunday to Mary E Uhl 2 ain York 312 dollars Melvin L Shank to Sylvaine H Hoover 80 ain 24 Jackson 1800 dollars
Notice warns all parties knowing themselves indebted to EK C. Shupp to call and settle before month’s end.
The prohibition national convention will convene in Indianapolis beginning June 29 for a three day session. Delegates from across the nation are expected to attend the gathering.
Notice to Settle. Having sold out my implement business all persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me on account are requested to call and settle. All open accounts must be settled at once. W A Flint.
While Mr and Mrs Eli Kinsey were away last Sunday a stove coal fell and burned a hole in the floor. Their son J E Kinsey discovered the blaze before serious damage occurred.
Lieutenant Governor Newton W. Gilbert announces he will seek the Republican nomination for Congress from the district. He says the party owes nothing to him but pledges to work hard if chosen to represent the district and to seek victory in November.
Money to loan on farms at five percent. I can make and examine abstracts of titles, buy and sell lands. Call and see me at Bachelor Block, Angola. James W. Nichols.
Nora Deemer is sick with sore throat. Burl Follette called on the high school Wednesday forenoon. Bertha Grim is absent to care for her mother who is ill. Jan. 30 Theo Brown bade farewell to her schoolmates as she moves to Pioneer Ohio. Bertha Michael has not attended due to sister Zora Young’s sickness.
The post office was upgraded from fourth to presidential class ending Albright’s term under the old appointment. He was reap pointed by President Roosevelt and the Senate confirmed the appointment extending his term to January 1, 1908.
Mrs. Charles Osler was found dead in her bed at the family home near Butler on Friday morning. Authorities were to investigate the death, with preliminary notes suggesting natural causes.
The Chester will case finally settled this week after months of attention in Camden and Reading. The terms were not public but it is believed three sisters receive 5700 each. The remainder goes to Mr. Alward for settlement per the will. Inventoried estate about 192000 with claims totaling 115000.
Mrs J A Bevier hosted a surprise tea Thursday for Grandma Bevier’s 83rd birthday. Guests included Mes Chas Wace Mrs C C Cou Mea phrenby Caswell and others, all sharing polite thanks and good wishes for many happy returns.
Gilhams of LaGrange, the last Republican candidate for Congress, says he will seek the nomination before the next convention. He notes factional differences in his county from the last campaign are buried and expects united party support locally.
Sick lists and visitors fill the week with names like Pifel Powelson and Lola Grim while Ward Button visits Angola. Plays at the opera house draw crowds. a box social supports a school library. Church services and Sunday School schedule announced plus local visits and business moves. Warren Robinson death notice retracted as reports indicate recovery progress.
Several of Al Green's children are ill with the grip. Miss Dora Stewart of Angola college visited friends nearby over Sunday. Tr EE Abrams is confined to his house with rheumatism. Burton Young spoke at the farmers' institute in California Monday. Miss Nettie McNanehton left Tucs as orniue for Popeha Kay where she seemed to have a position. The garbled text yields few clear names or events beyond these local items.
Hon. W. L. Penfield of Auburn announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Indiana. Penfield has earned recognition as Solicitor for the state department and is described as a strong candidate both at home and abroad.
State Auditor Sherrick pursues action to stamp out wildcat insurance schemes and deny them mail service. The Shelbyville Republican commends the effort to curb unscrupulous agents and prevent illegitimate insurers from existing.
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