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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
3
Lost notices and timber land details appear with references to Oregon and Bee Railroad settlement laws, a two million three hundred thousand acre context, and a Portland map. Also includes a lost cable chain and a lost watch with finder contact in Fremont.
The Sremont Eagle notes a new form for automobile license applications effective immediately. Old forms will be rejected and applications should be sent to the notary of state promptly. 1918 plates will use green backgrounds with black figures and numeric designations only to reduce confusion.
Fire losses in the United States exceed 200 million dollars yearly due to carelessness. Defective flues cause 18 percent of fires and prevention saves more than extinguishers. Over five thousand killed and sixty thousand injured annually. The P. L. E. F. Circle will be entertained October 10 by Mrs. E. V. Myers and Mrs. L. Z. Caswell.
The article recounts a football loss to Orland 7-3 and lists new school officers, student awards, and social events. It details class notes from senior through eighth grade with essays, whistling, singing, and a Winnie roast at Lake George, plus various absences, visits, and Hillsdale fair attendance.
Henry Wells describes the cross country trip from Fort Harrison to Camp Shelby Mississippi on October 1. He recalls receptions in Louisville and towns cheering troop trains, notes food at stations, and describes a developing camp, water issues, and cooling nights. He asks for cigarettes and sends greetings to Elmer Sides and family, signing Hank from Company B 3rd Indiana Infantry.
We will make loans on good productive farms meeting requirements at a low rate of five percent with a reasonable handling charge. All loans run five years with the option to pay principal in even hundreds of dollars on any interest date. For details, visit our office or write.
Straus Brothers Co. established in 1860 with home office in Ligunier Indiana.
Francis M Beers born Steuben County Indiana July 16 1865 died Cleveland Ohio September 28 1917 aged 62 years 2 months 12 days. Mrs James H Hoyt widow of James H Hoyt and mother of four children lived in East Gilead Kinderhook and Cleveland. Funeral held at Kinderhook old home Sunday two oclock conducted by Rev Bowser with local singers. Interment in Knauss family lot.
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