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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
4
Indianapolis resident H L Hutson spent Sunday in Angola and jokes about a scrappy clash with rival Russell Harrison. A state official notes per capita spending on alcohol and tobacco far exceeds education. A Chicago arson arrest prompts a claim about wine and house fires, hinting at cheaper spirits.
Corey's Landing reports corn shredding by E B Clark in good weather. Frank Keyes has reportedly sold Eagle Island. Major McIntyre and daughter Joy visited Wilton Lemmon and family. Mort Limbaugh remains very ill and mute for weeks. Aunt Betsy Green is sick at her daughter Mrs Norton Wilder's home. A work opening is available for those able to cut wood or draw timber. A death from diphtheria occurs at Pleasant Lake.
Maro the prestidigitateur delighted a large San Francisco audience with a pigeon illusion in a Chinatown shop. He claimed a live pigeon, tossed it, and another rose as the crowd gasped while the grocer fled. The gag ended with a second pigeon flight as the shopkeeper locked the door. Also notes Early Risers pills promotion and the Louis Taylor family moving from Angola to Orland.
Orland sees a growth boom with new town lots platted and a bank planned. Montpelier Ohio forms an Improvement Association to push local improvements and enterprises. Advertising highlights Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar and Kodol Dyspepsia Care for digestion and throat and chest health.
A suit filed in Indianapolis alleges collusion and unfairness in the letting of the state printing contract. W A Baker, the lowest bidder, challenges the award to W B Burford with Governor Hanly implicated in pressuring the decision. Baker seeks an injunction and warnings of sensational disclosures.
Clyde Carlin recounts a Sweed in Fort Wayne who refuses to reveal his mayoral leanings. Asked about Hosey he calls him a very good man and fine fellow. Asked about White he says he is a very fine man too. When pressed on the best show he names Ringling Brothers.
Fremont readers learn Vinol the cod liver oil preparation promises to cure coughs colds bronchial and lung troubles with a guarantee. The seller Cameron asserts Vinol contains concentrated elements from fresh cod livers and strengthens the body while offering a full refund if it fails to meet claims.
Miss Edith Gripman visits Angola while Mrs Inez Gingery of Garrett visits relatives here. Grandma French spends a few days in Angola. Mrs G R Duguid entertains missionary society. Uncle Dan Schaeffer improves after illness. Miss Maggie Chestnut visits Mrs R H Dygert. Mr and Mrs Guy Knepper of Montpelier Ohio visit Otis Hammel. Grandmother Hammel heads to Montpelier for time with her daughter. Caswell couple plan Fort Wayne trip for Thanksgiving. Local youths summoned as witnesses in Belote French case.
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