Purdue letter recalls 1908 wreck and new gym
The 1908 train carrying Purdue football players to the Indiana game wrecked near Indianapolis, killing sixteen, mostly from the squad. The gymnasium, described in detail, hosts 2000 spectators, contains a trophy room, a 160 by 75 foot main floor, a four lane track, and a 60 by 50 foot swimming pool. Purdue beat Wabash 27 to 3 on Oct. 3 before 4000 plus fans. game at Chicago set for Oct. 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Thesenen
Wabash College
Purdue
Chicago
H.R. Hufnagle
Fremont Township Prohibition Ticket List
Fremont Township slate lists nominees for trustee Sidney Young assessor Chauncy Young justices A F Belote and Wm Rathbun constables Harry Strunk and James Ewing advisory board A C Cooper B E Hall and C J Shatenberger road supervisors J W Schaetter Corydon Lewis and Thomas Paioter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Young
Chauncy Young
Justices of the Peace
A. F. Belote
Wm. Rathbun
Harry Strunk
James
East Market meat counter welcomes regular customers
Regular customers at East Market are invited to continue shopping at the meat counter. The market emphasizes consistent service and fresh cuts for daily purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Market
The Girl and the Tramp at Hall's Opera House Friday
A one night only comedy drama The Girl and the Tramp written by Geo L Barton comes to Hall's Opera House on Friday October 16. The plot follows a educated man ruined years earlier who becomes a tramp, his clash with the villain, and his alliance with Flo a Bowery girl to save a family and uncover his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Opera House
Geo. L. Barton
Lewis Mann
Happy Jack
Flo
Pertinent Questions No 1 What will Europe do if US absorbs their commerce
An editorial prompts readers to imagine Europe’s postwar strategy as the United States dominates international trade. It raises questions about European recovery, economic leverage, and potential shifts in alliance and policy in response to American commercial supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Birdboy Art Smith Thrills Thousands at Angola Fair
Art Smith gave spectators thrilling aviation feats at the Angola fair yesterday at 3 30 p m turning over diving upside down looping the loop and other stunts. Thousands drove in to watch though some arrived too late. He will perform two nights today and two tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Smith
Angola Fair
Angola
Farm Facts and the Plow's Promises
The column extols farming effort and profits from wise production and marketing. It asserts successful farming hinges on profitable marketing, good roads, and a knowledgeable farmer who can turn fertile land into progress through effective production and distribution.
Stick to the Farm as Cities Lure Rural Youth
With winter near, farmers face a fundamental choice as many young men seek city life and its pleasures. The piece argues farming sustains national food supplies, warns of urban unemployment, and urges rural youth to stay for honor, peace, and plenty. The author notes local school vacation due to Cair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fremont
Fremont 1914 Street Oiling Assessments Due
Notice to property owners in Fremont Indiana 1914 street oiling assessments due now payable at the Town Treasurer office in Gier Bros hardware. Owners liable must pay or cause payment. unpaid assessments go to the county auditor and become a lien. Fremont October 5 1914 by Town Council. Masonic News notes about Freemasons and world leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Gier Bros
Angola
Ind
Masonic Meeting for Fellowcraft Degree Called
There will be a called meeting of Northeast Lodge F. and A. M. on Saturday evening October 10 for work on the Fellowcraft degree. Visiting brethren welcome. WD. Webns W. M. Cary, T. Jordan. Also a notice urging townspeople to devote two hours weekly to yard improvement to beautify the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm Lodge F. & A. M
WD. Webns
W. M. Cary
T. Jordan
Church Announcements for Sunday Services and Meetings
Evangelical Church invites all to Morning services at 10 30 a m Sunday School earlier at 0 30 and Evening preaching 7 30 8 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday weekly Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday School 9 50 a m Preaching 10 30 a m Epworth League 6 50 p m evening service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Free Methodist Chapel Farnham has Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching every alternate Sabbath S H Matthews Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School
Chiss
A.m. Epworth League
Free Methodist Chapel
Farnham
Sorosis Notice for Oct 9 Meeting and Apple Sale
On account of the Fair the meeting for Oct 9 will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 45 in the club room. This is officers day and the retiring and coming officers will furnish the program and refreshments. FF Delong will have a wagon load of fine apples for sale in Fremont Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. Delong
Fremont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ory
Purdue University
Harold Hufnagle
Purdue Gymnasium
Fremont Township
Fremont, Ind
Fred Heath
Toledo Street
J. A. Mundy
Fremont, Indiana
A. Mh
Cea
God
Goodwin's
Warren
Goodwin
Birdboy
Masons
Poincaire
France
Great Fraternity
Great Britain
McKinley
Edward Vil
Masonic News
H. B. Weicht
Ous
Harbaugh & Watters
Telephone
Evangelical Church
J. C. Brown
Real Estate and Insurance
Coldwater, Mich
R.F.D
Sorosis
R. A. Gould
Dr. B. F
Chapin
Scott
Fred T. Hackett Ray
First National Bank Angola
W. H. Mott
S. C. Wolfe
Zipfel Taylor
Farmers
C. A. Moore
L. E. Penner
Rk. F. D
Robert L. Wade
Orlnge
William Hills
Fremont AutoCo
Fred Arthur
Clugston
Premont Eagle
Hidhana
Busta
Warren D. Wells
Wells
Dudley W. Gleason
Amlustor -Xpires
First State Bank
Charles Sheets Sanitary
Hillsdale Steam Laundry
Ledie
Aezds
C. E. Chapin
Chicago Veterinary College
Resldence
Tel
Fremont Cider Ga
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!