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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
1
The Girls Band plans a public performance in Fre mont and nearby areas on March 19. They will present living pictures in costume of songs old and new and intersperse band selections. A short band concert on the square precedes the program, and attendees are urged to bring friends.
Cassel Post No 257 holds a special meeting at the K of P club rooms in Fremont on Monday evening March 15. Chow will be served.
County Surveyor Fred Hubbell warns that heavy hauling on frost vulnerable roads is unlawful and damaged roads will incur penalties. County Commissioners order follows. A humorous old poem about a city youth and a misfortune with a kitty closes the note.
Frank M Brown 62 died of heart failure while driving near Coldwater Michigan March 1 1920. Born in LaGrange County Indiana January 3 1858 he married Myra Wilder January 3 1882 and lived on farms in Steuben and Jamestown before moving to Fremont in 1916. Survived by widow three children six grandchildren and brother C M Brown Cambridge Nebraska. Funeral held at his Fremont home Thursday at 1 30 pm Rev John Humfreys officiated. interment Jamestown cemetery.
George R. Heller announces candidacy for County Sheriff in the ablican nomina tion, subject to the primary election on May 4, 1920.
J Domer Cassel running on the Republican ticket asks county voters for support at the May 4 primary. The notice urges voters to vote for Cassel.
Fremont opened tournament play with Salem, winning 18 to 15 after leading 10 to 5 at halftime. In a Saturday matchup against Waterloo Fremont trailed at halftime but improved to lose 26 to 20 as Waterloo’s star Forney challenged the defense.
The senior class reports full attendance after a basketball tournament at Auburn with some absentees. Students finish the English text and begin Lincoln's Speeches, plan a school play, and prepare for the High School Discussion set contest on Friday March 1. Juniors return from illness, note district tournament participation, and study Tennyson with Idylls of the King upcoming. A geometry forgetfulness incident prompts a written lesson.
Marie Ray Gertrude Dally Mildred Neutz and Dale Pifer appear on the absent list. Geometry conflicts with the Sophomores and several are set to leave the class in a few days. Scott s Ivanhoe is noted as very interesting.
Auburn items report a failed ditch sale at surveyor estimates with no bids. Swineford hotel in Auburn sold at auction for 16750, while Hadley dry goods in Pioneer Ohio was robbed for 4000 to 5000 dollars.
Everett McClure Master of the State Grange will speak at a series of Steuben County farmers meetings from March 15 to March 20. The final Angola gathering is set for March 20 at 10 a.m. with wool pooling discussed and Claude Harper expected as a sheep production specialist.
Fort Wayne spectators watched the new 1920 Overland Four ascend a trestle-like runway at Berry Street during the auto show. A bet spurred the display, with A G Niebergall driving the car to the top while other high priced machines failed. The descent drew tense cheers as brakes held and wheels slid, proving the Overland Four's responsiveness and solid performance. S. I. Repperd serves Fremont and vicinity as Overland dealer and previews ads in the Eagle.
A political announcement in The Eagle proposes a candidate titled Secretary of State. The item notes a campaign message and seeks reader attention for the statewide race.
Thelma Maxine Barry born Jamestown Indiana November 24 1906 died at home in Fremont Indiana March 5 1920 aged 13 years 3 months 11 days after a brief illness. She attended Fremont school three years with poor eyesight yet earned good grades and participated in Sunday school and the Intermediate League. Her bright disposition made friends easily and she was loved by all who knew her. Survivors are father and mother two brothers Elmore and Owen and many relatives. Brief services were held at the home Sunday morning at 10 by Rev L W Kemper. Interment in Jamestown cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barry express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and help shown during their recent bereavement.
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