Fire destroys Wood's barn and damages nearby property
Elmer Wood's barn burned around 1 30 PM on Wednesday, most contents lost, thirty feet of telephone cable melted, horses removed, Gary Duguid and Eli Kingey homes spared. Firefighters saved adjacent properties, Harry Mundy fainted from heat and recovered at Dunnavan's barber shop. Firemen urge town board to supply ladders and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wood
Gary Duguid
Eli Kingey
Wood
Harry Mundy
Dr. Wade
Dunnavan
Fire Company
Fable of the Mouse with a Large Thirst
A rustic fable centers on a thirsty mouse who drinks from brandy, grows bold, and calls the cat into question. The tale ends with a moral about staying on a safe path, while a long household notices section records visits, moves, and a drowning incident.
Tryout Tale of a Struggling Baseball Player
A humorously harsh poem about a player at a tryout whose bat hits feel leaden and heavy as a tree. He whiffs repeatedly while misplaying routine balls, and the manager laments with a sad, fond farewell sending him back to the bush.
Tabernacle Dedication Enlivens Fremont Rally and Services
The tabernacle on east Toledo street hosted a Sunday dedication with Rev. I E Honeywell and local pastors assisting. performances by Miss Bess Kibbee and Miss Gladys Gier, Fremont band, and a large choir highlighted afternoon and evening services. Weather kept some away, but attendance remained strong and decor was festive. Separately, Fremont School Trustees set June 7 for a special meeting to offer for sale school bonds totaling 5760 dollars for remodeling and building a joint high school with Fremont township, with bonds bearing interest not exceeding 4 percent and maturing in two to ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Toledo Street
I. E. Honeywell
Dro. A. Beatty
Fort Wayne
Chas Richards
Frank Hickman
bLeing
Bess Kibbee
Fremont
Herbert Nickerson
Angola
Gladys Gier
Fremont Republicans Announce Precinct Caucuses This Week
The Fremont Republican party schedules precinct caucuses to choose delegates for the county convention. South precinct caucus at the old Congregational church with 16 delegates, North at the Scott building with 15, Jamestown on Saturday at the Jamestown schoolhouse with 12, Clear Lake at Harris schoolhouse with 5, York Friday at 2 pm with North Page and South Powers precincts totaling 11, Scott Friday at 2 30 pm with North Jones and South Star precincts totaling 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Tawnship
South Precinct
Old Congregational Church
Scott Building
Jamestown
Jamestown School House
Clear Lake
Harris School House
York
Page School House
South
Powers School House
Scott
Jones School House
Star School House
Memorial Day Observed by Local Veterans and Citizens
Decoration Service last Thursday honored memory of fallen, with Rev. Frank Slickman delivering an eloquent address at M. E. church. A five by five choir performed, and young Jenora and Alice Smith sang a duet. Fremont band led a cemetery procession as flower bearers assisted by Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Moore, Floy McKee, and Susie Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Frank Slickman
Jenora
Alice Smith
Bert Smith
Fremont
George Reed
C. A. Moore
Floy McKeehen
Susie Gore
Fremont Hand to Play Thursday Evenings This Summer
The town and community may hear concerts by the Fremont Hand every Thursday evening during the summer starting tonight. The band members balance work and practice, putting in solid effort before each performance. Show your appreciation to the local musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Marriage Licenses List For Wayne McKillen And Others
A marriage licenses notice lists Wayne H. McKillen and Mildred C. Dole among several couples. Other names include Angela Arthur H. Virgin, Alexan Anna Roll, Frank J. Davis, Alma E Beard, Scott H. Robbins, Angela Velma K. Deal, Angela Ralph Gravitt, Blanche Stayner, and others. The record shows multiple couples with varying locations and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne H. McKillen
Ang
Mildred C. Dole
Angela Arthur H. Virgin
Alexan
Anna Roll
Pleasant Lake
Frank J. Davis
Otsego
Alma E
Beard
Scott Harry D. Robbins
Angela Velma K. Deal
Angela Ralph Gravitt
LaGrange
Blanche Stayner
Jackson
First Drowning of the Season at Cold Springs
The first fatality of the resort season in Steuben county occurred at Hamilton Sunday. A young man named Kiser from Edon Ohio, visiting Cold Springs resort, dove from the dock and did not surface. His body was recovered but resuscitation failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben County
Hamilton
Kiser
Ednn
Ohio
Cold Springs Resort
Dr J E Waugh Dies in Angola Health Quest Ends
Dr J E Waugh of Angola dies after a health-seeking sojourn in Arizona. He returned to Angola two weeks ago and passed away after a prolonged illness. He leaves a wife Winifred Rose Gale of Angola, a daughter and a step daughter. his first wife Cora Woodhull is deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KE. Waugh
Angola
Indiana
Arizona
Cora Woodhull
Winifred Rose Gale
Reverend Marble Named Superintendent in Logansport District
Rev M S Marble, former pastor of the Angola M E church, is appointed district superintendent of the Logansport district. About forty pastorates exist in the district. C Cissel, his predecessor, resigned under pressure and has left the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Marble
Angola M. E
Logansport
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Several Individuals
Joseph W. Goodwin transfers to David R. Homan parcels 56 57 58 60 in Noyes addition Fremont valued at 660 dollars. Albert Goumond transfers to Thomas Robinet lot 4 in block 6 Ashley 400. Henry C. Paul to Girt L. Gnagy mill property at Hamilton 2000. Louisa Walker to John H. Eakman part of Metz lot 1 dollar. Cora M. Fuller to Ira Hoagland and wife part of Pleasant Lake lot 8600. James C. Austin to Walter J. Maa ten and wife part lot 81 ER. L. M. ad to Angela 1800. Ethel McKim to Clyde Berry and wife lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 in block 2 Jamestown 9500. Ambrose Purdy ot m to Eugene Sheets lot at Pleasant Hill 1025. Lydia M. Leas to Henry H. Ritter and wife Hudson lot 1000. Harry L. Taylor to Robert Braddeld and wife 60a in section 36 Jamestown 83500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Goodwin
David R. Homan
Noyes Ad
Fremont
Subscriptions Due Notice From The Fremont Eagle
The Fremont Eagle reminds readers that postal laws require payment of subscriptions. If your address label date is earlier than 6 Jun 12, send a check or money order today.
Tax Board In Session At Angola
The county board of equalization is in session at Angola with D. J. Tillotson and Geo. E. Mallory as appointed members. They are assisted by the county assessor, auditor and treasurer. The board remains in session twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Equalization
Angola
D. J. Tillotson
Geo. E. Mallory
Alumni Association Elects Officers at Meeting
The Alumni Association held a Friday meeting at Mrs. Maude Pifer home electing Larah Nettleman as president Beula Bricker vice president Laura Brown secretary Burl Baker treasurer and Burl Vifer assistant treasurer The group praised last year’s administration and voted to add 2.10 to the memorial fund for flowers leaving 96.38 in the general fund
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Pifer
Local Social News From Coldwater and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Ralph Babb of Cold water visited Mr and Mrs Abe Rep perd last week. Mrs Harry Jing entertains the S A S of West California June 6. George Mott purchased a Ford. Mr and Mrs Ashley Chase of Ang ola visited Mr and Mrs James Mc Kinney over Sunday. Mrs George Varadine is ill with shingles. School closed last Friday with a picnic dinner. Miss Woodies to teach fall term. About twenty friends of Miss Lillian Peavey helped celebrate her birthday May 22 with ice cream and cake. Children's exercises at Stokes Chapel Sunday evening. J W Lytle has a fine new top buggy. Mr and Mrs Isaac Corless of Cold water visited Mrs Julia Follett Sunday. Allen Follett of Coldwater visited his grandmother last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Peavey
Marriage Unites Clergyman and Columbia Woman
Claud Johanson village merchant and Bessie Gordon of Columbia wed Saturday in a small ceremony. The couple receives best wishes from friends. Nearby residents like Leander Carlin and Henry Rockey family members were guests at various Sunday gatherings with neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Johanson
Bessie Gordon
Columbia
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Union Corners
Roy Bordner
E. C. Rockey
Willis Shearer
Ad Zeiter
James Quinn
Chicago
Warren Rickels
Albert Zeiters
Montpelier
Karl Walters
Robert Reiters
John Fried
Ivan Gosburn
Frank Faith
Ailager
Alva Traxler
J. W. Pickles
Harland Gosborn
Lawrence Robb
Nettle Lake
Elmer Kollura
J.O Venia Geshorn
Chas. Harbaugh
Hugh Geshorn
J. W. Pickie
Jake Brngie
Will _Knecht
Ula Kaiser
Cold Springs
Donnie
Berlin C. A
Geo. S. Applegarth
Alamakee
J.W. Heecen
A. E. Kinsky J
D. J. Tilotson
Board of Review
Dria
Ola
J. E. Waugh
M. S. Marble
Cissel
Albert Goumond
Thomas Robinett
Bik
Henry C. Paul
Girt L. Gnagy
Louisa Walker
John H. Eakman
Metz
Cora M. Fuller
Ira Hoagland
James C. Austin
Walter J. Maaten
ER. L. M. Ad
Angela
Ethel McKim
Clyde Berry
Lota
Block
Ambrose Purdy
Eugene Sheets
Pleasant Hill
Lydia M. Leas
Henry H. Ritter
Hudson
Harry L. Taylor
Robert Braddeld
West
California
Ralph Babb
Coldwater
Abe Repperd
Harry Jing
West California
George Mott
Ford
Ashley Chase
James McKinney
George Varadine
Stokes Chapel
J. W. Lytle
Isaac Corless
Julia Follett
Allen Follett
Billingstown
Sowle
Dan Keller
Sylvanus Miller
Leander Carlin
Lyon Cooney and
Henry Rockey
Brose Johnson
Joe Davis
Frank Rockey
Hilledale
Warner Spearman
Carl Skinner
Allen Johnson
Emanuel Durr
Mrs. Carlin
G. L. McClew
Ralph Davis
Jos Davis
N. E
Ney
Funeral Direct
Emi
Fred T
Bell Phone
Bank of Fren Fremont
FIRST
Ind
Bune
Mikes
W. H. Mott
S. C. Wolfe
Zipfel Meee Taylor
Farmers Phone
C. E. Lints
Agency
Hillsdale Steam Launch
L. E. Penner
Farm Sales & Live Home Phone
Robert L
Ernest B. Withington
Montgomery
William H
Fremon
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