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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
4
The notice states that 7 entries were entered as second class matter on April 25, 1919 at the Montezuma Indiana post office under the 1879 act.
J Walter Chapman runs in the Republican primary for Parke county treasurer in the election set for Tuesday May 4 1920.
Announcement for sheriff race in Parke County under Republican primary. Robert L. Hopkins bids for the nomination pending primary decision.
Isaac W. Pickard notes that Clerk Tam runs for Parke Circuit Court Clerk as a Republican primary candidate to be decided on May 4 1920.
Stephen Bens and FF Stephenson announce their candidacy for Joint Representative in Fountain and Parke counties pending the Republican primary election. The notice states the contestants seek party support and outlines their bid for the position.
A promotional excerpt touts a digestive tonic claiming to improve appetite cleanse and invigorate the stomach regulate the bowels and cure dullness after meals. It asserts ease of taking and agreeable effect and likens results to feeling fine as a fiddle.
Local notes list visits by R. W. Sutton from Indiana and S. P. Hancock from Indianapolis plus several residents visiting friends in Dana and Rockville. Funeral procession for O. Brown & Son traveled to Brownsdale. Events include piano tuning ad, cattle listing, and social visits across multiple towns.
A candidate announces intent to run for Joint Representative of the district comprising Parke and Fountain counties subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary election. The filing notes include the candidate's name Ray G. Goulings and references the primary timeline.
Local election notices identify Surveyor Lama as a candidate in the upcoming May 4 race for the position of surveyor. Voters will choose between Lama and other listed contenders in the municipal contest.
A notice warns that an expired stamp on the paper signals time to renew. It urges readers to complete renewal promptly to continue access and avoid interruptions.
The Primary School closed Friday April 23 1920 marking a successful year with most students promoted to the next grade. Attendance irregularities and limited parental cooperation caused a few failures. The noon lunch featured sandwiches and treats for different grades.
The Class Day exercises attracted a large audience at the M E church with Rev G D Prentice and Rev W Fisk leading the baccalaureate service and an excellent orchestra. Field day followed on Monday with top finishers earning pennants including Doris Dill 40 points Mahree Ryland 37 Mildred Hughes 387 and Omer McMasters 60 among the boys Vlittora Clary and Derby were noted as runners.
The Parke County Historical Society will resume its regular sessions inviting members to submit papers. Members should mail or hand in completed papers to the secretary. The society aims to preserve local war history for future generations and veterans seeking pension evidence. Mrs Rates Pooley is president and Chas. B. Lambert secretary.
The Owl Lodge moves to new quarters and plans a dance at Montgomery Hall on Saturday night May 1. Everyone is welcome to attend the lodge event with special music featured and an enjoyable program anticipated.
All members of Riversine Temple No 870 Pythian Sisters are requested to meet in the Odd Fellows Hall next Friday evening April 30 at 7 o clock. All candidates for initiation are to meet Friday evening May 7 at 7 30 o clock. Mrs Bert Skeeters M of R and C.
Miss Mildred Murdock spent the latter part of last week as the guest of Terre Haute friends, enjoying social visits and local hospitality during her stay.
Mrs Fred Arter of Zanesville Ohio praises YT Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an excellent medicine for coughs and colds inviting others to try it and see the benefit. The reader is urged to test the remedy for themselves.
A series of Sunday visits connected several families. Mr and Mrs John Machiedt and relatives from Waveland hosted Mr and Mrs Harry Machiedt. Daniel Ryan family from Grandview Ll joined Mrs Elizabeth Quinlan, with additional guests from Attica and Decatur Id visiting the Pickels and Geldie.
Over a hundred subscriptions expire with this issue and renewal would be appreciated. Please renew to continue receiving the newspaper.
Mrs BD J Shelley of Earlville New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured her daughter Anna of a severe cold and cough and she recommends it for throat and chest troubles. The product contains no narcotic and is a pleasant syrup suitable for children.
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