The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-10-26
FREMONT PROSPERITY
Reflected In the Many Improve
ments Now In Progress.

Fremont, the metropolis of south.
east Mahaska county is so closely al
9lied to the social and commercial in
Iterests of Oskaloosa, that the pros
lperity of one is naturally reflected in
the enterprise and prestage of the
other. In this manner the measure of
the growth and material development
of a locality is largely indicated by
the importance and up.to-date appear
ance of the residences and public build
ings.
Here is where the people live and
in this respect Fremont stands pre-.
eminently above and beyond many
like towns of the same size in Iowa.
The outstanding evidences of recent
building enterprises are indicated in
the following summary of work. J. Z.
Kendall is erecting a fine new ten
room house on West Main street and
| its comforts and conveniences would
do credit to a far larger city. With
a modern basement of concrete walls
and cement floor, heated by steam,
| the, house is of frame construction
pleasingly arranged by the intermix-
ture of smooth and rough faced brick,
front and side porches, wide gables
and large dormer windows are used in
delightful contract and make partic-
ular attractive place. The interior is
finished largely in white oakland birch
room, coy dens and glass enclosed
porches are all at hand to make this
home complete. Asbestos shingles
are used on the roof and fine large
garage is an added comfort
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William ]. Balm bought the Forbes
property and this place has been fin.
ished and it is one of the slightly
homes of Fremont. Abe exterior is of
stucco with wide front and side por-
ches, rough faced brickwork, new ce-
ment walks and driveways, lawns and
modern garage, all go to make up
an eight room house of two stories,
with all modern and home like COM
forts. 1t is one of the show places of
the town and is one, of the first not
ed as one enters Fremont from the
west
Richard Newell has an attractive
home on West Main street, of frame
construction, two stories and base.
ment, front and side porches, cement
walks and lawns. 1t has about eight
rooms and is replete with every com.
fort
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Walter Rhodes has a neat and pleas
ing one and half story bungalow
with front and side perches with &C.
ment block base and rails, of about
six rooms, well arranged and modern
in every comfort. A front dormer and
open balcony are pleasing features. Gel
ment walks and fine lawn add to the
beauty of the place.
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The Ackermans, George w. and
Earle have built neat one and half
story California bungalow of frame
construction with wide front porch |
and cement block base and rail, wide |
east and west gables and a large dor
mer windows add to the attractive |
comforts of the home.
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On east Main street, Oscar Brown |
and his mother have erected a neat
six room home of the bungalow type
of frame construction with front and
side porches, cement block base An
open balcony in front and side dorm.
er windows give desirable space on
the second floor, and in all it is a |
home of comfort and delight.
Samuel White is erecting near the
NJ. e. st. L. r. r. station an eight
room house of frame construction
with wide front porch with rough
faced brick and rail. North and south
wide spreading gables, a four window
ed front dormer and a screened in
back porch. The house is thoroughly
modern and complete.
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Edward Heath is also erecting near
the M. & st. l.. r. r. station cozy
home of about eight rooms 1t Is of
frame construction with a wide front
porch with cement block base and
rails. Wide spreading gables face
north and south and a wide front
dormer window with two large and
two small sash lights all go to make
up a neat and attractive place.
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Among the new work in public
buildings the new Walter Springer
automobile garage readily comes first.
This is of rock faced cement blocks
Of Oskaloosa make, and is replete
with every garage appliances for eff
fective work. Among other comforts
Is a rest room and parlor for ladies'
and all indications give evidence of
thought and consideration for the in
terests of patrons.
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George Rookey is building a new
brick garage In east Main street of
proportions and on the
sast as part of the building, the
new city hall is assuming form and