Local Business Changes In Fremont
J C Bailey sells drug stock to G A Mertz and remains in store for now. Failor becomes owner of Hotel Hilton after purchasing Dunnavan barber shop. Roy Isenhower sells Fre mont Garage to Geo Reed who trades it for a Michigan farm. Includes ad for Army Shelter Tents and Indiana soldiers rights chapter 198-H 190 enacted 1919.
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J. C. Bailey
G. A. Mertz
Fort Wayne
Mr. Mertz
Fremont
Mr. Bailey
R. P. Failor
Dunnavan
Hilton
George Pettit
Roy Isenhower
Geo. Reed
General Assembly
Indiana
Germany
Spain
Philippine Islands
United States
Longtime Kinderhook Educator Dies at 80 in Michigan Birth to Flint Family
Daugher of Alvenzo and Abigal Bonner born March 11 1840 in Bellevue Michigan passed away June 12 1920 at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Echtman Kinderhook Michigan after years of teaching. She married Rollin S Flint in 1862 and lived in Kinderhook except two years in Fremont. They had four children Anna and Elena died young. Husband died 1904. Survived by William A Flint of Coldwater and Jennie Echtman of Kinderhook, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She joined Coldwater Baptist Church at 13 and Kinderhook Methodist Church at its 1864 founding. Lifelong church member praised by family.
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Alvenzo
Abigal Bonner
Bellevue
Mich
Martin Echtman
Kinderhook
Rollin S. Flint
Fremont
Anna
Elena
Wm. A. Flint
Coldwater
Jennie Echtman
Thadella Hackett Weds Lyle Jones At Family Home
The couple, Thadella Hackett and Lyle Jones, married Sunday afternoon June 20 1920 at the bride’s parents home F T Hackett and wife were hosts. Both graduates of the local school, they are well regarded and plan to reside in Kendallville Ind after July 1 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Hackett
Thadella
Lyle Jones
Kendallville
Ind
Noted author Julian Arnold in final Chautauqua address
The passage notes Julian B. Arnold, son of Sir Edwin Arnold, delivering an address at Chautauqua. It highlights his travels across twenty countries and his deep knowledge of world history, cultures, and international affairs, with a confident, memorable oratory style. Afternoon and evening events are listed.
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Cana
Julian B. Arnold
Edwin Arnold
India
Orient
Arnold
Dickens Character Impersonator Delights Chautauqua Audience
The note praises Battis as a master impersonator who brings Dickens characters to life on stage with full costume and monologue. It highlights his talent across recordings and performances at the Hamilton Company event, urging season ticket purchase to support local culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battis
Mr. Battis
Victor Records
Hamilton Company
Chautauqua
Fremont Chautauqua Officers and Scout Outing Update
An alumni meeting at the vice president's home elected officers for Fremont Chautauqua including President Lilah Cooper and Treasurer Harriette Post. The society reports over $25 in funds. Local Boy Scouts, led by Henry Wells, hiked to Clear Lake for a camp with marshmallow roast, swimming, and a 1st class swimming test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilah Cooper
Jessie Williamson
Ethel Gill
Harriette Post
Treas
Irma Cooper
Henry Wells
Clear Lake
Fremont
Dygert Family Holds Nineteenth Reunion at Scott Center
The Dygert reunion met June 17 1920 at the Scott Center home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Dygert. About sixty five attended despite morning rain. Officers elected for 1921 include President Charles M. Dygert Vice President Charles F. Dygert and Secretary Treasurer Tenna Clark. Next gathering planned for June 1921 near Lake George. Ice cream and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
F. Dygert
Tenna Clark
Dygert
Lake George
Epworth Leaguers In Session Here
Fremont hosts Epworth Leaguers with a turnout of delegates from Tuesday to Wednesday. The Auburn sub district staged Living Pictures and Home Made Furniture acts while Rolland Weaver and Arch McCleery drew a shy encore. Two hundred visitors enjoyed Lake George water sports and a sunset picnic before return to the church for evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Auburn
Rolland Weaver
Arch McCleery
Gen. Fremont
Lake George
Sale of School House Bonds at Fremont Indiana
Trustee J C Worthington announces sale of two bond series to fund a Fremont school. Series A totals 38000 dollars with 60 bonds of 500 and 15 of 533 33. Series B totals 42000 dollars with 15 bonds of 1000 and 30 of 800. Bonds dated July 1 1920 bear 6 percent interest semiannually, bids due July 9 1920 at 2 PM in Ont Indiana.
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Fremont
Steuben County
Indiana
Ont
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Wise Dept
Michigan
Adaline Flint
William Sterling Battis
Fremont Chautauqua
Epworth
J. C. Worthington
the Eagle
Ry Crtry
Meer
Ray
ED T.mackett
Ola
Ieee
Franklin Dobbs
Fremont, Ind
C. W. Chapin
Hilledale Steam
Telede St
D. W. Gleason
First State Bank
Robert L. Wade
B. A. Blosser
Fremont, Indiana
B. F. Chapin
Scott
M. CG
Fawkes Notary Public
First National Bank Angola
M. BR
Clark Notary
Folletts Store
Fremont Co-Operative Association
Morris Hanson
Co-Op
Harper’s West End
Home Telephone Company
Angola
H. E. Wilder
Mgr
Straw & Sides Ice Cream Factory
Opr
Eagle Print Shop
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