Fire Marshal Extends Building Demolition Notices to Fremont
State Fire Marshal warns Fremont property owners to remove or repair dilapidated structures. Notices issued for E. C. Duguid, L. W. Crandal, C. E. Hall, and J. W. McClure. McClure faced fire limit violations for a new shingle roof on the pressed brick store. Indiana law outlines chimney construction.
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Fremont
Dobbs
E. C. Duguid
First State Bank
C. E. Chapin
L. W. Crandal
Toledo
C. E. Hall
J. W. McClue
Indiana
Moving Time A moving man’s spree ends in chaos and glare
A humorous verse depicts a moving day disaster as furniture and valuables smash and scatter through a hallway. The narrator imagines October’s gloom and the neighbors watching, while the moving man’s wreckage becomes a comic cautionary tale.
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Father
Susie
War Effort Call for Unity and Victory
A wartime editorial urges national resolve to win the war and keep Old Glory flying. It stresses universal sacrifice from all citizens, including the mills and markets, through cheerful giving, maximum production, and steadfast support for the President.
National Guard units sail to Mississippi for France training
Indiana National Guard regiments depart for Camp Shelby Mississippi for sixteen weeks of training before heading to the front Some units travel by a 67 car train in three sections from Indianapolis with trips lasting about 56 hours Local communities bid farewell to soldiers including Steuben County residents and Angola area residents
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Indiana National Guard
Mississippi
Big Water
France
Indianapolis
Steuben
Angola
Notice of Ditch Assessment Collection in Steuben County
Laur en E Smith as superintendent of townships in Steuben county Indiana announces the collection of the first 10 percent installment of the ditch assessment on September 29 1917 at the surveyors office in Angola Indiana. A like amount is due every thirty days until funds are sufficient to complete the ditch construction. Also notes a social item: Mr and Mrs C E Gier motored to Hillsdale Tuesday to visit the mother Mrs W Gier.
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Angola
Steuben County
Ind
Orin G. Albright
Scott
Fremont
Steuben
Ford motor trip from Michigan to Florida documented
Burl Rathbun and wife travel with another couple from Adrian to Florida in a Ford. A letter to Burie’s parents dated Sept 22 1917 describes smooth driving aside from a blow-out and a puncture, highlights St Augustine and Jacksonville beaches, and notes costs totaling 54.70 with fuel and tolls. They plan to stay in Miami for the winter and expect work opportunities.
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Burl Rathbun
Adrian
Mich
Florida
Burie
William Rathbun
Burle
Bunnell
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Atlantic Ocean
Miami
Obituary for Millie Huyck of Fremont Michigan
Millie Huyck born June 17 1857 Kinderhook Branch County Michigan died Sept 18 1917 at home Fremont Indiana aged 60 years 3 months she married Frank Burdick March 26 1878 there were four children two sons and two daughters sons died in infancy one daughter Myrtle died at 13 survivors include husband one daughter Mrs Ola Button and her husband and four grandchildren an aged mother and one sister She moved from near Kinderhook to Fremont in 1883 She joined Seventh Day Adventist Church about 27 years ago and remained a faithful member until death She suffered many years but stayed patient Funeral held at home with many flowers sermon by Rev Parkhurst Jackson Michigan and burial in Mundy Cemetery Kinderhook Michigan
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Millie Huyck
Henry
Jane Huyck
Kinderhook
Branch County
Mich
Fremont
Ind
Frank Burdick
Myrtle
Ola Button
Seventh Day Adventist Church
der Parkhurst
Jackson
Mundy
Card of Thanks for Frank Burdick and Ola Button
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from Frank Burdick and Mrs Ola Button for kindness during illness and death of their wife and mother. Acknowledges floral offerings and sympathy from friends.
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Frank Burdick
Ola Button
Gordon Players Open Six Night Angolan Fair Engagement
The Gordon Players headline the Angola Fair with a six night run at Croxton theater starting Monday Oct 1. Opening drama An Old Sweetheart of Mine leads a program including vaudeville between acts. Ladies admitted free opening night under regular terms. J D Weigie and his son Leslie traveled to Indianapolis Wednesday.
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Angola Fair
Gordon Players
Croxton Theater
Denhams Celebrate Peony with Parents in Quincy
Mr and Mrs Claude Denham of Quincy Michigan spent time with Mr and Mrs B and B during a family Peony gathering.
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Claude Denham
Jiuincy
Mich
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John Barleycorn
Bing
Willie
Goodwin
Albert Sahm
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State Life Insurance Co. of
Vera Garn
Hartsell Coppes
Jamestown
C. E. Gier
Hillsdale
W. Gier
Michigan
FORD
Burie Rathbun
Wolverine State
Land of Flowers
J. D. Weigie
Leslie
United States
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Fremont and
Vicinity
Fremont, Indiana
Harper Miller
Telephone
Fremont, Ind
J. A. Watters
F. D. B. Detroit
Karry L. Taylor
Ford Sales
V. Myers
E. T. Winigere
Montpelier
B. F. Chapin
Scott Bidg
Fred T. Hackett
Ray
Chicago Veterinary College
First National Bank Angola
DR. S. C. Wolfe, Nantet
Taylor
Gola
Sheets & Rinehart Sanitary
Hillsdale Steam Laundry
East End
D J. C. A. Moore
Robert L. Wade
B. A. Blosser
CGH Sale
Eagie
Fremont Lumber & Coal Co
Rave Stour
Ervin Hants
E. C. Shupp Farm
Forest Park
Newt
G. Ball
Irenant
Eagle Office
Frenchyee
Oregon & California Railroad Co
Fremont Lumber & Coal
South Wayas
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