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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
6
Marl deposits stretch across several Indiana counties offering a cheaper alternative to pulverized limestone for soil acidity adjustment. Marl varies in composition from high carbonate of lime to high clay content, yet when ground it works like lime. The article notes marl is used in cement and urges farmers to utilize local marl beds to cut costs.
Sarita Texas letters describe a cool Gulf climate with daytime highs around 76 to 85, lush vegetation, and steady weekly rains. The writer notes plentiful garden crops including tomatoes beans corn melons and sweet potatoes and reports local labor from Mexican workers and a tomato farmer earning substantial income per acre. Continuation hinted on next page.
A playful tale contrasts Jake’s famed speed with a baseball mishap. The narrator recalls Jake’s rapid dash and scoring feats, then recounts a famous misplay when he tried to homer and was ruled out on a close call. The old-time game blends legend and cautionary miss.
Three services held in the tabernacle and one in the Evangelical church marked the culmination of Fremont’s evangelistic drive. Mr Honeywell preached on Psalm 23 and the need for full rounded manhood, while Miss Lamont addressed the women. The evening sermon on the Apardonnable sin drew a packed house with many responding to the invitation. Daily prayer meetings and Bible study classes continue through next Sunday.
A memorable June 23 1912 gathering at Mr and Mrs Fred Thropp in South Clear Lake celebrated the birthdays of Mrs Linnie Ryan Mrs Hallie Throop and Miss Grace Huitman. Twenty two attendees shared a picnic dinner and enjoyed social time followed by ice cream cake and lemonade. Mrs Hallie Throop played the organ as the group sang God Be With You til We Meet Again hoping to meet again next year at Clear Lake.
The afternoon service is expected to attract a large crowd as the order is described as the city’s largest.
Property owners on the north side of E Toledo Street from the public square eastward discuss adding a cement gutter to prevent water from standing after heavy rains. John Lint has been estimating the project costs with several property owners.
The undersigned will close our stores all day July 4. J. W. Heller K. C. Duguid bred J. Baker & Son.
All persons within the corporation of Fremont are required to keep premises free from refuse and rubbish and to refrain from placing waste in streets or alleys. By order of the Board of Trustees.
The Y P B society held two hay rack rides to Fremont for tabernacle meetings. Local residents attended contests in Metz and social dinners with relatives in Ray and nearby towns. News notes include travels to Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, a Fourth of July baseball game in Clear Lake, a recent marriage near Coldwater, and various visits among the McNaughton and Duguid families.
Henry Whitfield of Tennessee visited Arthur Williamson Sunday. Marie and Jessie Williamson returned to Fremont. Ethelyn Tucker came home after a two month stay with grandparents in Edin. Mrs William Tucker and two children and Emma Offall attended an Epworth League convention at Edon. Byron Buell and wife visited Wade Dally near Alvarado. Martin Wiser and wife near Edon visited Curtis Court. Mrs Wiser will remain a few days. Mrs Peter Weiler has been ill about two weeks but is better now. Stephen Quance and wife visited Charley Quance in Otsego Sunday. Mary Court and her mother traveled to Findlay for an indefinite stay. Allie Knapp Nellie Nedele Thetis and Tressa Foster and Mr Whitsitt attended the Epworth League convention at Fort Wayne last week. All report a good time.
About ninety members of the Dygert family gathered at the Fair Ground in Angola on June 14 for the eleventh annual reunion. Morning visiting led to a noon dinner with abundant dishes, followed by games and entertainment by younger members. Officers were elected as President Uncle John Dygert, Vice President Mrs. J. A. Bevier, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Ida Hall. The day closed with songs and a wish to meet again next June at the same location.
Notice to telephone inscribers states rentals for three months ending Oct 31 1912 are due by July 15 1912 with a 25 cent per month delinquency after that date. Payments are to be made at Angola Ind at Home Texas Telephone Company.
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