Changes of Seven Years in Fremont Business Scene
A retrospective of Fremont's growth highlights longtime firms and shifts. Bank of Fremont stayed with cashier Newt Ball after Geo. F. Ball's 1893 death. Hilton House Barn passed through Reynolds to Knight Gilbert. Livery, mill, blacksmiths, and photo studios shifted, with Pilliod Mill sold, Caswell evaporating plant burned, and explosive mill fire ending a Pleasant Lake operation. New shops, electric plant, and cement sidewalks mark steady town progress.
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Bank of
Fremont
Geo. F. Ball
Ball
Chas. T. Reynolds
W. H. Reynolds
Reynolds
L. G. Heberling
Kk. Knight
Gilbert
Knight & Gilbert
Isenhower
EAGLE
Goodrich and Myers
Colon
Mich
Henry Repperd
Eugene
St. Louis
Repperd
Sam
Wes
Henry
Jacob Michael
Lake Shore
Jackson
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Toledo
Augustine Piliod
Fred Vifer
Jas, Pettit
Theodore Wood
Elmer
Frank Haight
Will Pettit
Pettit
BF. Wolfe
Geo. F. Stroh
Stroh
Clyde
Kate Hill
George Pannebaker
J. H. Dygert
George
McKeshen
Gio. Lacey
Toor Preemin
D. T. McNickle
W.C. Woodrutf
A. J. Deemer
Frank Hardick
Frank Noyes
Eupanel
Angola
H. M. Howell
J. A. Lytle
Silas
Boor
John Taylor
R. Heberling
Grand Jury
Sammy Straw
E.C. Shupp
James Ewing
Caswell
Willian Piper
Heresan
Piper
J. W.goodwin
Pleasant Lake
Eaate
Tent Meetings Begin Tonight in West Town
The United Brethren group has set up a tent on J. K. Fox’s property in the west end for a series of meetings starting this evening in the town.
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The
United Brethren
Radical
J. K. Fox
Joshua Miller Seriously Hurt in Runaway Wagon Incident
Joshua Miller, a youth, was run over by a runaway team at CGeorge Ralston’s place, three miles south of town, while hay work was underway. He suffered two broken ribs and multiple injuries to the head and body. doctors Hanna and Moore treated him.
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Joshua Miller
Cgeorge
County Bosses Rally To Convention Amid Ballot Debate
County leaders favor a direct ballot plan ahead of Saturday's Republican county convention. Delegates from several townships have signaled support, while fears of backroom manipulation grow. A dozen candidates seek county treasurer, including Rheads, Mallory, Baker, Lenmon, Hix, Garn, Ellis, Freeman, McClue, Dole, Frederick, and Willenar.
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Angola
Pleasant Township
Vanderbilt
Rheads
Millgrove
Mallory
Baker
Lenmon
Jamestown
Hix
York
Garn and Ellis
Scott
Freeman
McClue
Dole
Pleasant
Frederick
Salem
Willenar
Otsego
Monroe Wright in Jail Again
M F Wright faced renewed jailing as creditors and bondsmen doubted his bail. He surrendered to the sheriff last week and returned to county jail custody amid unease over his potential westward departure.
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Monroe Wright
M. F. Wright
Over the Hills to the Poor House
Mrs. Charles Ward was taken to the county farm Saturday night by dP Albright and Wi Carr after mental illness flared up during the week. Found near Montgomery, Mich she had walked from home. She previously spent years at the insane hospital and the couple renting the house faced a lawsuit ending in possession loss amid ongoing strain and excitement.
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Charles Ward
Dp. Albright
Wi. Carr
Montgomery
Mich
New Creamery Enterprise Planned for Orland
A creamery project in Orland has started with strong support. Stock subscriptions exceed the required amount and construction work will begin immediately, signaling confidence in the venture.
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Orland
Levee Breach Floods Acres of Grain Near Terre Haute
Two thousand acres of corn and wheat along the Wabash River near Terre Haute were damaged when a levee gate broke Tuesday night. Reports say the breach was caused by dynamite, letting floodwaters and silt surge into fields.
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Wabash River
Terre Haute
Church Congregation Sued Over Payment for Built Church
Julius Weaver files a civil suit in Coldwater Michigan circuit court against a United Brethren church society in West California seeking payment for a church building constructed years ago.
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Julius Weaver
Coldwater
Mich
United Brethren Church Society
West California
Prosecutor Moves to Suppress Apple Tree Park Nuisance
The county prosecutor has filed information against Friend Sowle charging maintenance of a nuisance. The suit aims to suppress Angola’s famed resort Apple Tree Park which has flourished with warm weather.
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Sowle
Angola
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs John Roberts
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Roberts east of town while the family was ill with measles. The delivery was attended by Dr Patchen and both mother and child are doing well.
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John Roberts
Dr. Patchen
Saloon Tension Grows Over Angola License Applicants
Anti saloon activists circulate remonstrances claiming a big majority against Angola license applicants. Saloon men, feeling discouraged, face renewed pressure as monthly upshots arise offering to “relieve the situation” if allowed.
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Angola
Man flags passenger train after bridge burn near Hamilton
William Zerbrugg, while plowing near the Wabash railroad two miles west of Hamilton, discovered a burned bridge last week. He flagged a passenger train approaching the site, preventing a possible plunge down a twenty foot embankment in heavy snow.
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William Zerbrugg
Hamilton
Cleanliness as Practiced In DeKalb
County commission grants April May and Jane quarterly allowances totaling 14 dollars to Sheriff Hathaway for washing prisoners. The writer questions the prudence of public funds and jokes about soaking dirt from Waterloo Press by anchoring prisoners in Cedar creek.
LaGrange Horse Thieves Caught in Goshen Arrests
Andrew Perry and Louis Sprout of LaGrange were arrested in Goshen on horse stealing charges. They allegedly stole nine horses in northern Indiana, terrorizing farmers. A LaGrange County posse formed Sunday but disbanded after Sheriff Kaufman advised caution.
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Andrew Perry
Louis Sprout
LaGrange
Goshen
Sundi
Indiana
LaGrange County
Tnat
Sherif Kaufman
Marriage License Business Brisk In County Clerk Report
County Clerk Schneider reports a strong morning with four marriage licenses issued and five since last week. Names listed include Clyde Huston with Selle Witkingon, John A Croxton with Jennie KR Andersons, Thomas Cravens with Addie Haines, Leon Bart Michael with Marion St Clark, and PL Norman Sutherhand with Lina Mav Jolason.
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Schneider
Clyde Huston
Selle Witkingon
John A. Croxton
Jennie KR
Vacation by Lake Chautauqua trip offer
Pickets at half rates for thirty days and affordable resort stays around the lake. The Lake Chautauqua excursion via the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway promises a nice vacation at reasonable expense with cottages and hotels from 7 to 1 per week. Pamphlet of information sent free by A J Smith Cleveland Ohio.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Daly
Lake Chautauqua
A.J. Smith
Gi Paw RA
Cleveland
Ohio
Prominent Young People Married in Angola Home
On Wednesday evening June 27 Leon Burl Michael married Miss Marton J. Clark at the bride’s parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Z. Clark, in Angola. The groom is a rising local business man and the bride taught in Fremont schools last year. They will occupy Mrs. L. M. Heller’s house and begin married life with widespread well wishes.
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Leon Burl Michael
Marton J. Clark
Samuel 2. Chirk
Angola
Fremont
L. M. Heller
Fire at Pioneer destroys business block and eight buildings
A Sunday blaze at Pioneer damaged the business section, burning eight or ten structures including a brick block. The fire's extent suggests substantial losses to multiple tenants and local merchants. Fire crews fought the flames through the day, with investigations expected to determine the cause.
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Pioneer
Barber fatally shoots wife then himself in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne reports a tragic double death as William Nahrweld, a local barber employed at Garrett, returned home intoxicated on Wednesday night and killed his wife before shooting himself. Both victims died instantly.
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William Nahrweld
Garrett
Fort Wayne
Bad Place for a Man With Money at Hillsdale Crowd
A Horton Michigan man lost 600 dollars from his inside pocket at Hillsdale station during a crowd event. The pickpocket situation drew attention as the day’s gathering unfolded.
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Hillsdale
Horton, Mich
Neeley in Cuba Case Housed in Luxurious Jail Quarters
New reports from CG. F. W. Neeley of Muncie describe him living in luxurious jail accommodations while claiming he stokes a hundred thousand dollars in Cuba. Authorities now think the case may never reach trial.
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Neeley
CG. F
Excursion to Lake Chautauqua at half fare
On July 6 the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway will sell tickets to Chautauqua and return at half rates from all points west of Cleveland. Tickets valid thirty days. Agents or write A J Smith G P L T A Cleveland for copy of illustrated Chautauqua book and information pamphlet.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Cleveland
Three Sons Born to Parsell Family in Jackson Township
James Ha Parsell of Jackson township celebrated the birth of triplet sons on Friday June 22, 1900. The trio weighed a combined twenty pounds at birth. Dr. W H Lane of Angols attended, noting the event is rare. The father reportedly named the boys William Jennings and Bryan, with Alf offering congratulations and wishes for their healthy lives.
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James Ha Parsell
Jackson Township
Parsell
W.H. Lane
Angols
William, Jennings and Bryan
Alf
Mrs. Parsell
Steuben Republican
Bret Harte Condensed Novels Featured in The Saturday Evening Post
The article notes Bret Harte's plan to publish a series of condensed humorous tales in The Saturday Evening Post. It references Conan Doyle adventures Home Rock Jones, Kipling tales Three Tales of Moo Kow, and a Rudolph the Resembler variant of Anthony Hope. It mentions the first condensed novels set to appear in June.
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Bertarte
Mr. Harte
Conan Doyle
Kipling
Moo Kow
Cow
Puskat
Bleareyed
Rudolph the
Resembler
Anthony
Hope
Oudy Tayo
DeKalb County Politics and Campaign Language
The piece riffs on DeKalb county campaign climate with vivid, harsh imagery of politicians and voters. It critiques brutish tactics, public intoxication, and the weariness of ongoing political strife, highlighting a nation in a charged electoral period.
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DeKalb
Fife
Bret Harte
DeKalb County
Lipper
Tearn
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