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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
1
Vice President James S Sherman died at his Utica New York home at 9 42 p m on Wednesday October 30. He suffered a fatal illness and his passing ends his long service as second in command to the nation. The announcement confirms his death and notes the time and place of passing.
Charles R. Lane appeals to voters warning that supporting Wilson or Roosevelt would harm wages and farm prices. He touts protective tariff, civil service reforms, and a nonpartisan tariff commission, contrasting with Cline’s stance on tariff repeal and opposition to Taft era policies. Lane endorses Taft for prosperity.
Fire officials responded to a home incident involving a gasoline stove leak that ignited in the oven. The stove was removed outside by Frank Hickman and Mrs. J A Bevier, and the blaze was extinguished with only minor property damage reported.
An Oct 17 Fargo Forum report details the marriage of Miss Rita Welle Ash elman of Fargo to Dr W W Kibbee of Maddock North Dakota on Oct 16 at the Ash elman home in Fargo. Miss Boss Kibbee served as maid of honor and Mr and Mrs T Kibbee of Drayton ND attended. A reception followed and many gifts were received. The Kibbee family recently moved to North Dakota after residing in Fremont for several years.
A wartime style piece extols rugged sports over gentle games and urges fierce forward rush and mass plays on the grid. It contrasts weakling restraint with hard hitting hurling and grabbing the line, finishing with a bold stance on a bloodless battlefield of sport.
Fort Wayne lovers Art Smith and Aimee Cour eloped to Michigan after a stunt filled flight. The youth, age 19 and 19, faced parental concern yet wed in Hillsdale after their plane crash landing, with witnesses recounting the historic airborne elopement and the ensuing social gathering.
Last Friday the local Knights of Pythias lodge hosted guests at Star Theater with the Damon and Pythias film. A banquet followed in the lodge room with over one hundred attendees. Dr. B F Chapin acted as toastmaster and speakers included D W Gleason J W Heller and Joy Watters among others. The program highlighted Pythian friendship charity and benevolence and the value of obligations as a path to achievement.
Inez Verda Mountz wed Bert B. Martin in California township with Rev Osborn officiating. Mazie Mendee Mountz married Lewis C. Schaeffer as guests from Toledo Fremont and nearby attended a four course supper. Martin will live in Toledo while Schaeffer moves to Fremont Indiana.
Ellen Campbell arrives in Fremont Saturday November 2 to showcase a full millinery line. Gage Bros. offers trimmed pattern hats from 3.75 to 5.00 and a complete range of children’s bonnets and winter caps. Corduroy caps and felt hats for children priced from .75 to 1.00. Black and white Beaver hats also available. Ady.
Eighteen J C G members held a Friday pot luck at Blanche Isenhower home while husbands went to lodge. Guests included Mesdames Maude Taylor Mamie Gleason Zella Buck Verba Caswell. Activities featured memory test on old sayings card contest won by Ruby Hershey and a post card contest won by Mrs Wingard. Prudence Straw won the five hundred prize. Next meeting on Navy 12 with Pearl Watters as hostess.
Miss Inez Pinchon suffered burns to her face and arms while attempting to kindle a fire with kerosene oil on Wednesday night. Her hair and eyebrows were singed. she was alone with her younger sister as the rest of the family went uptown. Doctors hope the injuries are not serious.
The Methodist church announces services next Sunday with morning topics What constitutes a Christian and evening Seek ye First the Kingdom of God. The pastor is Frank B Hickman and all friends are invited to attend. Sunday school is at 10 90 and parishioners are urged to bring a friend. Various local names are noted in attendance and visits from Ellen McKim and others are mentioned.
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