29 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
1
The Enterprise marks its first volume anniversary on May 1, noting reader support and business ads. The editors pledge continued effort to maintain high standards, urging citizens and merchants to renew subscriptions and keep advertising to sustain the town’s main information paper.
Notice from Percy F. McNamee announcing May first price increases for transient ads to 12.4 cents per inch and regular ads at 10 cents per inch, with local notices at 1 cent per word. Job printing prices to rise slightly. many subscriptions set to expire May 1 and urged to renew.
Charles A. Whoipson announces his bid for Parke County Republican chairman. He pledges loyalty to the rival candidate if defeated, supports party unity, opposes machine politics, advocates government by law, and lists precinct committeemen nominees who will back him. He also supports including Republican women on equal terms.
Clara A. Ingram born Vigo county Indiana January 1 1872 died April 18 1916 at her home five miles north of Marshall aged 44 years 3 months 18 days She married Upton L Floyd January 25 1890 and had ten children two died in infancy She lived a Christian life and was known for kindness and neighborliness Survived by husband five sons three daughters and a brother GL QO Ingram of Montezuma Ind Burial followed at Ashatt ceme tery near the home Rev Sarah Macky officiated Burial lists multiple local cemetery entries. Miss Lora Reeder visited Indianapolis Sunday with Wr and Mrs Harry Reeder.
Riverside Temple No. 870 met in regular session Friday night April 26 with eight members present. Plans were made for members to attend District Convention at Terre Haute on April 29. A penny drill started for a special fund. Sunday afternoon fourteen Sisters met at the K of P Flats and drank for the Degree. Staffowers Mrs Caleb Pricksard of Vansour and Mrs Elmer Douglas of Hillsdale were visitors and helpers.
A student musical evening featured a Junior and Senior class program with songs by the school chorus and soloists Miss Ferguson, Miss Derby, and Mary Eliza igbee. The seventh grade performed Hats of Other Days with humor and seriousness, amid a stage prop and duets Katy McKaty Didn’t by Kathryn Aikman and Miss Derby.
A Republican voter letter from Fountain and Parke counties outlines a candidate's platform. He advocates a constitutional amendment restricting voting rights to citizens, citing wartime concerns about aliens voting and asserting current Indiana law grants aliens equal votes. The author emphasizes candor and a frank declaration of policies.
The Senior High School staged a lively program featuring a darkey costume debate on the Chicken Stealin’ Question. The affirmative won as Rhode Island fans enjoyed the show. A Japanese Fantastics song and pantomime by the girls closed the evening, praised for its nerve and entertaining numbers.
A fragmented timetable lists train times for routes including Ci and W bagt South and North lines with morning and afternoon departures. It shows connections to Brazil division and mentions specific departures at 6:02 to 7:21 A.M. and 1:46 to 6:26 P.M.
Montezuma Garage advertises used cars for sale with prices described as right and terms available to responsible parties. Sale aims to attract buyers seeking affordable vehicles and clear payment arrangements.
The candidate argues for full citizenship allegiance for voters while backing female suffrage by state amendment and tax relief on essential household goods. He calls for government economy, fair teacher pay, stricter prohibition enforcement, and equal representation for Fountain and Parke counties, pledging independence from factions.
A string of late Saturday and early Monday break-ins left Sam Pressler and Clara McKeown residents robbed of cash watches rings and a pocketbook. A touring car was stolen from F M Berry and another car theft attempt failed at Frank Moore’s garage. Prowlers were seen but no arrests or reports issued yet as authorities search for the missing touring car.
Classified item notes a four room house near an elevator available for sale or rent. Mentions Al Jerome Paul Thomas and Dana Indiana as parties. States payment for dead animals and telephone charges.
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