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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
5
Frost on September 10 damaged over half of this year’s corn, risking about 25 percent loss. Farmers should select seed ears early from frost‑resistant fields, using medium height stalks, long shanks, well filled tips, and dented kernels. Pick with knapsack and dry before freezing weather.
Well known resident Mrs. Frank B. Burdick died Tuesday morning at about eight. She had suffered poor health all summer and fell seriously ill a week ago. She was 59. Surviving are husband Do not include this line.
Angolan note invites all war workers and volunteers to attend a Steuben county session in the Angola court room at 2 PM on Wednesday September 26. State and National Defense representatives will lead efforts to mobilize every resource for the war, stressing swift organization to save lives.
Simon Ritter of Angola dies at age 82 last Saturday. Funeral services held in Coldwater with Rev. O P Schleicher assisting. Numerous visitors travel from Lima Ontario to see relatives and attend services. Other items note visits, meetings, and housing changes among local families.
Fremont schools started monday with high school enrollment at 61 and grade classes totaling 106. First graders include Clifton Duguid and eight others. many changes in study allow elective vocational and arts courses while preserving standard literary tracks.
The Fremont Shamrocks travel to Fort Wayne to face the All Nations on the local diamond. The All Nations team is a group of colored players gaining recognition for fast play. The Shamrocks have won many games this season and this matchup is billed as the best of the year with a large crowd expected.
The Red Cross room in the old Congregational church opened with four sewing machines and a donated electric iron for pressing. There will be a hospital equipment list for one person and a knitting class by Mrs. Bevier. Separately, Lauren E. Smith advertises bids on September 29 1917 for the Orin G Albright et al ditch project in Steuben county Indiana with bonds and bid rejection rights.
Notice to all p ens indebted to Fremont Lumber and Coal Co. that they must arrange settlement of their accounts during the press month. All debts and notes must be settled. Ontario LBR. and Coal Co.
Indiana schools will add food production and conservation to the curriculum. The State Council of Defense supports credit for students excused to harvest crops, with options to rejoin classes later. A textbook on food production will be mandated in high schools once available. Also notes the obituary of Benjamin Franklin Gowthrop of Clear Lake Township, born 1854, died 1917, survived by family. funeral held at Clear Lake Baptist church.
A dated statement from the firm McNaughton, cashiree, lists assets including loans and discounts, overdrafts, and bonds with total resources. It shows liabilities and capital stock, and is sworn by McNaughton as notary witness, dated 190 days of Sept. 117.
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