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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
7
A roundup of local movements and visits from Ray residents to Montpelier and Auburn. Families like the Duguids and McLouths shared meals, while others attended fairs and homecomings. Several residents traveled, hosted, or visited relatives in Montgomery, Quincy, and Reading. notable deaths include Truman Smith and Riley Tift.
Clem McElhenie and Clarence Smith agreed to Ashley on business. Donald Whitlock visited friends in Angola last week. Jim Mingus and wife spent Saturday in Montgomery. Cora McElhenie entertained her Sunday School class with ice cream and cake. George Oberst is very ill with appendicitis and little hope of recovery. Mrs. Gilbert Hudson in Fort Wayne hospital after a critical operation last week. School started Monday with Ralph McElhenie Floyd Smith and Opal Smith teaching. Clem Bratton and family from Kinderhook were guests of John Elliott. Frances Bailey started school in York township Monday.
Miss Lona Dygert is ill. Mr. Crawford and family from Peru Indiana returned after a two week lake visit. Spurge Marry of Sturgis visited his parents. O D Berry stayed with J J Berry’s family. Aldrich from near Hawilton boards with Arch Barry. Mrs. Mort Brown returned from Angole. Mrs. Olive Dawes visited Jamestown with her two daughters. Doin Barry cut corn for Fred Anderson. Ross Knox cutting corn for Clare Mallory. Hertha Coppis began teaching at Point School. Harvey Straw and family visited George Straw at Clear Lake.
Emma Abbott and Miss Florence Michael visited Alia Michaels in Fremont Thursday. Mrs. Mary Edinger and daughter Mabel of Auburn were in Kinderhook on business Monday. Alva Allen visited in York last Sunday. School has commenced with Miss Bernice Lewis as teacher. Mrs. Wm Rex and daughter Ethel visiting relatives in Detroit. Charles Allen and family spent Sunday at Wm Bordt's. Lyman Berrien and family with his brother at Pleasant Lake. Reuben Sellers and wife visited Jesse Sellers Sunday. Ww Blackman has lightning tools on his barn. Emma Abbott and son Clifford returned home Sunday after visiting Coldwater. Bailey's sewing machine needles advertised.
Barbara Westcott confronts Miles Bartlett about a casual outing on the trolley to Oak Grove park. Her brother Bob remarks on Bartlett’s restraint, while Barbara protests proper places like the Peach Tree inn and pushes for a simple peanuts ride. The scene hints at a developing romance and social expectations.
In a quiet drive home Barbara admits she used the fair to test Bartlett’s mettle. He insists he enjoyed every moment, praising her humanity as they confront a shared, candid moment after a garish outing at Oak Grove park. The scene shifts from amusement noises to a tender reveal of character.
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