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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
3
On Saturdays the tin shop announces its readiness for new and repair work in tin and galvanized roofing and spouting. Valley tin and ridge roll and dirt pumps are kept in stock along with well repair and windmills. Prices are reasonable and workmanship is guaranteed. Visit upstairs in the building north of Hilton House Barn or call No. 2.
Local ads note five cents per line and monthly bills. Read of Hon. Newton W. Gilbert sailing to the Philippines and a farewell in Fort Wayne. Editorial discusses the 59th Congress and Dr. Marr’s candidacy. Recalls the missing Seeleyville boy case now linked to a Decatur custody. Educational leaders praise Indiana superintendent Cotton’s record and Watson’s Senate career. Binder twine from Michigan City prison priced 4 to 8.5 cents per lb with volume discounts and club orders encouraged.
The piece contrasts gamblers who knew risks with believers in gilt edged bets. It notes that winners often return to gamble more, making the house money secure. It cites options and bets like poker chips and wheat, calling some bets demoralizing for those who can least afford such excitement, while conceding the old view that women are not their brothers’ keeper.
Ward H. Watson of Charleston is the Republican nominee for appellate judge from Indiana’s First district. Born in Harrison County forty five years ago, he rose from farmer’s boy to lawyer and businessman. After college he practiced in Jeffersonville and Charlestown, with twenty two years in Indiana law building a strong bench claim.
The article extols Fassett A. Cotton for a favorable reputation in education across the nation. It notes his nomination by Republicans for a third term and argues that changing administration disrupts policy and progress in school work.
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