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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
1
A state wide appeal expresses thanks for cooperation as supporters in Indiana unite to advance Py thianism and praise a successful effort. Mrs Bert Skeeters delivers a message of gratitude to the community.
A teacher passed the teachers' examination on Saturday. Miss Mae McKeown and Velma Craft spent Saturday in Vierre Haute. Rena Smith has returned to the fifth grade and her brother Raymond to the first. Fourth graders received seed catalogs and plan summer gardening. Mrs. Kelso was absent due to illness. Neema and Marjory Downin left school as their parents move to the country near Coloma. Miss Schautler spent the weekend at home. The Pearman family moves to Ellisdale but the children will finish the term here. The well is being removed this week for a new basement, Alf Dette supervising.
The Christian church ladies held their regular monthly meeting at Mrs. O. L. Brown’s Thursday afternoon. A short program was presented and refreshments served by the hostess with her daughter Goldie Prow and others. A social hour followed as attendees praised their hosts and names listed include Mrs J A Pickel, Mrs A E Higbee, Mrs Glyde Brown and children, Charles, Harriet and Robert, and invited guests joined the gathering despite rain and sickness.
An Easter egg hunt is planned at the M E Church after Sabbath School next Sunday morning. A separate class for the primary department ensures all children have an equal chance. A prize awaits the finder of the golden egg.
Besides the Faster Cantata at M hk church Sunday night at 7 30 the primary department will give two songs and pantomime scenes. One represents the massing of flowers and the other the coming of little robins in spring. Instrumental music will also be on the program. Everyone is cordially invited to attend these services.
Several public spirited people already contributed to a project by the M K E church choir girls to buy a new piano for the church and Sunday School. The church community center role prompts broad support and requests for generous donations to complete the purchase promptly.
A large crowd gathered at the McCampbell safe area south of town last Saturday. The Bethel Missionary I Church ladies ran a lunch service and performed well, contributing to a successful event.
High school presented The Lady of the Library on Friday night March 26, 1920 at the opera house with full seating. Casts included Clifford Clary the comical janitor and Miss Frances Naylor as library president, receiving praise for natural performances and period charm.
The piece highlights Iva Mathas, Mary Elizabeth Higbee, and Omar McMasters and notes the cast’s strong effort under limited prep time and scarce supplies. It praises the attractive lead, the devoted poetess, and the dignified judge while acknowledging students’ courage to perform despite constraints.
The American Red Cross photographed nearly all war graves, leaving 3 000 unphotographed of 90 000. Photos are being sent to families of the fallen heroes. Morgan Justice of Dana visits old friends in town. Readers can obtain the Chicago Tribune through the Enterprise club at a big saving.
Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana will cover costs for dead animals and related telephone charges as part of a local settlement. The notice lists the obligations and the involved parties.
A fragment notes a country lad using hard earned money to buy grain labeled Old Rye. The grain is kept in a secluded spot to prevent access, with the amount described as a per quart value and tied to a city sports fund.
The Moundridge Kansas bulletin notes editors lamenting a glut of puns in exchanges. Readers debate wordplay about courting, carrying, and dark humor while many jokes die on the page.
A fragmented note describes a drayman walking along the street with Ho Terre Haute Brewing, a sighting noted as a go sight for sore eyes in the town. The brief fragment suggests local chatter about a recognizable figure and a brewing company.
A column from Oakland Illinois Ledger ponders worry about bait and the risk of snake bites. The writer questions outcomes if someone uses bait and faces potential dangers or lessons from unexpected animal encounters.
A Gosport lawyer declared the prohibition law ineffective, offering hope to some citizens amid legal debate and local response.
The stray OCR note mentions warm weather bringing cheer to Clinton area young girls who might wear furs, reflecting light local humor. No clear events or names beyond Clinton reference and a party tag.
Dayton Ohio aviator reached an astonishing altitude of 86 000 feet before tumbling five miles to the ground en route to an unknown fate. The incident highlights peril in experimental flight experiments and the risks faced by early aviators.
A sultry day stirs anglers as fish begin biting. The scene captures idle thoughts, wandering mind, and a lazy summer mood moving through a quiet outdoor outing.
Terre Haute Star and Terre Haute Enterprise announce a combined annual subscription deal offering both papers for four dollars and fifty cents a year. Readers can receive the Star the day it prints via R F D service by sending in payment or calling the Enterprise office.
Shan Pollard died Monday evening at his home south of Coloma on the Ocean to Ocean highway from a complication of diseases. He had been ill for some time and was in critical condition for a month. The funeral was held from his residence Wednesday at 2 PM with The Friends Minister of Bloomingdale officiating. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery.
Mrs. Robert Ingerton died after a lingering illness at her home in the south part of town. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2:00 PM at the Church of Christ with burial in Oakland cemetery. Albert Henderson, 69, pioneer Vermillion County resident, died of apoplexy at Ridge Farm. Lela Mande Miller Burk, wife of Edward Burk, passed away from influenza near Rockville on March 22, 20.
The court instructed the jury to return a verdict for the defendant in the case brought by Willis Meadows for malicious prosecution. The matter was tried in Vigo Superior Court.
Meadows sued Lanyon for 31999 after a preliminary hearing before Squire Casebeer found no action by the grand jury. The case was sent back to Terre Haute, and Lanyon was victorious.
Frank Jones recovers from a two week illness. Walter Chapman, Republican candidate for county treasurer, visited Monday on business. G. M. Wilfong bought an Overland 4 touring car last week. Sam Pressler and wife travel to Detroit Saturday night to acquire pew cars. A. Gonner faces potential blindness due to eye troubles awaiting an operation. The crocus appears in several yards signaling the arrival of spring.
P. J. Hillardes sold his bakery to Marshall of Delphi Indiana. The change takes effect immediately with Marshall assuming charge Monday. Hillardes plans to go to Anderson for a time and may resume the bakery later. The community notes his faithful service and wishes him success wherever he goes.
Easter Sunday program presented by the Christian Sunday School on April 4 1920 includes musical offerings from Love's Sweet Dream Orchestra and various classes. Performances feature On My King Leads On School Whispering Hope Faye Machin and Esther Hann with songs such as There Shall be Showers of Blessings and Sweet Hour of Prayer. You are cordially invited to attend.
A single Brussels rug measuring 74 by 9 feet is offered for sale. Contact Gail at 190 Montezuma for details.
Seed corn sale notice lists Russell Smith of Rockville with phone 99. Readable text mentions limited quantities of dent and yellow kernels available for buyers seeking seed corn assistance.
Missing hat description and reward offered. Notify Frances Schauffer in Montezuma Indiana about the lost item along the Terre Haute to Montezuma route.
The Buckeye Oil & Paint Co of Cleveland Ohio seeks county representatives to sell a high grade guaranteed line directly to consumers backed by advertising in several counties.
Montezuma Garage advertises several used cars at reasonable cash prices. Sautel Simmons Bicycle is offered as practically new. Contact C Ff Ingle in Montezuma Indiana by phone 124 for terms to responsible parties.
Notice states due to high labor costs and slim profits in Ford parts the business will switch to a Cash and Carry plan starting April 1 1920. No goods will leave the premises until paid for. Frank Pressler Ford Sales and Service.
1915 Ford roadster offered for sale in good condition at a reasonable figure. Call at the Enterprise Office for details.
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