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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
5
John Rinehart of Angola drove home after a late night crash near the cemetery on South Wayne Street. The car drew into a ditch and sidewalk, front wheels bent, ignition coils stolen later, no injuries reported. Ralph Morrison repaired the car, Rinehart continued home.
Dr Edward Everett Hale famed for fiction and patriotism earns praise for Philip Nolan tale described as a masterwork. The Eagle prints the four installments beginning this week, noted as intensely interesting and a stern patriotic lesson for Americans.
George B. Gilchrest, 25, nephew of Mrs. C. E. Gier of Quincy Michigan, was killed in action at Vimy Ridge France on April 9. He moved to Canada in 1913 and joined a Canadian regiment in 1914. The regiment arrived in England last September and he wrote of the Somme battle in January. Parents still live in Quincy. a telegram and letters arrived the day of his death.
Five thousand two hundred men are in training near Indianapolis with several from Steuben County. Angola lists Roy P. Gergen Douglas Keeney E J Condon Kessler J Shamory H E Preston John M Culver Armond Fairfield O J Van Slow H B Johnson J W Milam ore Lloyd D Harrison Charles W DeLancey Mendel Glickman Harry L Kaut Pleasant Lake names W B Carpenter C B Gilbert George H Fairfield Helmer Shirley Coy. Applications nearly double accepted due to space limits.
An acetylene lighting plant exploded yesterday injuring Tom Lytle who investigated it with a match. Dr. Blosser treated his wounds. The incident occurred at the Vi Acetylene Plant where improper maintenance was noted. Nearby residents, including J R Walborn and Ruth Masters, are listed in a local notice.
The Home Telephone Company of Angola Indiana seeks PSC authority to raise rates tolls and charges. A hearing is set at the Public Service Commission Indiana State House Indianapolis on May 22 1917 at 10 o clock a m. Copies of the property appraisal and audit are at the Town Clerk's Office Fremont.
The Alumni Association held its annual banquet in the basement of the M FE Church on May 10. Messages from absent members were read, then a three course meal was served by Juniors. Bailey's orchestra provided music all evening. Toasts honored seniors, soldiers, country, and flag with remarks by Alma Clars, Lyle Jones, Claire Cook, Rena Paul, and others.
Bronson baseball visits Fremont in front of a large crowd and strong play from both sides. Fremont edges Bronson 7 to 4 after a burst of offense in the eighth inning with Mingus and Lewis delivering key two-base hits. Coldwater comes next Sunday for a Shamrocks home game.
The Hart and Howell Co known as Popcorn Kings of Brooklyn Michigan seeks growers near Fremont. They offer free seed and pay 1.15 dollars per basket of 0 pounds. Seed ships from the First National Bank of Fremont. Leave your name at the bank. H. H. Higbie will return to Fremont in a few days.
A Lake George picnic hosted by Dr Wade’s party drew many students from the high school. After dinner they toured Coldwater then returned to the lake for music by Miss Wade and others. Absent attendees missed a royal good time as the event concluded with festive entertainment.
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