Soldiers Honored in Homecoming Program at Township
A community gathering celebrated returning soldiers with thanks and memories of those who fell in action. Gordon Jackson lies near the Argonne, while James Williamson and Forrest Hobson died in active service. Lulu Boyd sang solo, local girls performed, and Prof. Stevenson shared France and Germany experiences.
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Brekara
Gordon Jackson
Argonne
Mary
Margaret Rennis
Helen Garrigus
God
Logan
Social a Success Ice Cream Social Draws Crowd
The Ice Cream Social on the Machin lawn Saturday night by the Aid Society of the M BE Church drew a sizeable crowd. Music by a school girls chorus and a home talent colored orchestra entertained attendees. Ice cream and cake were served and funds raised.
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Machin Lawn
Aid Society
M. BE
Frank Reeder Home From Overseas Service
Frank Reeder returned home after overseas service where he trained as a volunteer beyond draft age. He rose to lieutenant, served in France and Germany, and earned local admiration for bravery. Montezuma honors his duty and sacrifice as a soldier who helped defend the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reeder
Frank
France
Germany
U.S
Mr. Reeder
Montezuma
Dinner with Fred Thomas and wife praised by visitors
Eskridger Wade Asch erman J EK McIntire and the home paper editor joined Fred Thomas for a Monday dinner. Fred entertained with Victrola selections and hosted a threshing ring meal prepared by skilled local cooks. The 300 acre farm near Hammond Illinois was described as well kept and ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eskridger
Wade Ascherman
J. EK. McIntire
Fred Thomas
Fred
Frea
Hamimond
Ill
Georgia warden receives odd marriage license scam letter
A Georgia game warden reports a serious error letter. The writer complains about a hunter license mix up and threatens revenge against Bill Johnson. The missive hints at marriage license confusion and a demand for a refund.
Ferrel Williams Celebrates 17th Birthday at Home
Ferrel Williams marked his 17th birthday at the home of Rev and Mrs B J Williams. Twenty three friends attended the Saturday evening gathering, sharing jolly conversation and merriment before departing with good wishes for more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Williams
Ferrel
Dust Storm Ravages Montezuma Area With Wind and Rain
A severe dust and wind storm struck Montezuma and surrounding areas around mid afternoon. Trees, shingles, spouting, and other items were blown down while dust filled the air. A brief rain followed later that night and a second shower helped, but crops and vegetation likely missed needed moisture. The drought-break brings renewed hopes for pastures and water supply.
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Montezuma
Cream Testing Station to Open on North Main Street
Montezuma will host a new cream testing station. Schlosser Bros the old reliable company will open in the Pressler building opposite the Dunlan Hotel with Homer Shu maker as operator and proprietor.
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Montezuma
Schlosser Bros
Old Reliable Company
North Main Street
Pressler
Dunlan Hotel
Homer Shumaker
Cream business opens new station on August eighth
The piece notes the August eighth opening day for a new cream station. It invites all interested in the cream business to visit the station, learn their cream handling method, and expresses optimism for the venture's success and favorable location.
Tractor Demonstration At Fred Warden Farm West Of Rockville
A tractor demonstration on a farm one mile west of Rockville featured ten makes with Sam Pressler of Montezuma presenting the Fordson as the standout. A large attentive crowd learned that tractor power can replace horse labor and farmers expressed strong interest in adopting the technology countywide.
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Fred Warden
Rockville
Montezuma
Sam Pressler
Fordson
Rockville Chautauqua Opens August in Beechwood Park
The Rockville Chautauqua runs from Saturday August 8 to August 17 at Beechwood Park. organizers promote a strong program with top talent and expect large attendance with events every session. A representative distributed programs and advertising novelties in town.
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Rockville
Parke County Homecoming Day Plans Amid Red Cross Aid
Plans for a Parke County Home King event on October include a large Red Cross tent to assist soldiers and families. The Women’s War Work unit invites airmen and township residents to the tent for registration and welcome while local chairmen coordinate parade participation and town insignia placement.
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Parke County
American Red Cross
Oss
Red Cross
Liberty Ship
Belle Ephlin E
S. P. Cowgill
Abash
J. M. Gos
Real Estate Transfers Recorded In Local Notation
Property deeds list transfers including Virtha Mitchell to Vio Kepn M Martin to David Harlan and Abraham to Kepn M in Sugar Creek plus blocks in Ly 8 undivided 4 of 62 acres and Union area transfers involving Vicago Title & Trust Co and States Trust Co with amounts noted. The records show transfers by C E Lambert Rockville and others among Jones et al and various parcels in Ly B20 and 4 acre tracts.
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Vicago Title & Trust Co
Jones
Et al
States Trust Co
Nie Virtha Mitchell
I Kepn M. Martin
David Yega
Union
Harlan
Abraham
Sugar Creek
Property Transfers And Land Deals Listed
Elliptic fragments show transfers: Howe i BMF to C W gt lot in Tangier and liberty land valued around 450 dollars. Wilson acquires 40 acres in Jackson for a one dollar exchange. id xchange property appears in the text along with Hendrix to C W gt and other names.
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Eorge W. Hendrix
C. W. Gt
Tangier
Iberty
Postmaster Change At Jangier Sought
News notes report Mr. Farren Lindley to succeed Ir. Erwin as postmaster at Jangier. Julius Howell, son of Berry Howell, dies in a Terre Haute hospital and is buried near Mt. Silky. Robbers fail to blow the Marshall bank safe in a recent attempt, the third in 15 months. Mounting local items include social visits, county commission sessions, and plans for a memorial fountain for Mrs. Juliet V. Strauss at Turkey Run by the Indiana Woman's Club.
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Farren Lindley
Ir. Erwin
Jangier
Julius Howell
Berrie Owell
Ter‘Haute
Mt. Silky
Snake Ollow
Glunday
Marshall
Juliet V. Strauss
Turkey Run
Indianapolisens
Juliet V. Strrauss
Woman’s Jess Club
Indiana
Columbia Club
Uncle Zebedee Goes Away From the Lakes Trip
A humorous reminiscence follows Uncle Zebedee and Belinda Jane as they recall a vacation to the lakes. mishaps include Belinda’s shopping spree, a hat dilemma, and a mistaken train ride before returning home to the holler.
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Zebedee
Uncle Zebedee
Uncle Zeb
Belinda Jane
Wheat yield update and local staffing changes
Fred Thomas of the southern county line area reported a field average of 82 1 2 bushels per acre for last week. Everett Marlar is to resume duties as deputy sheriff on the 18th after recent service discharge. W. J. Peare filled the vacancy during Marlar’s absence and will relinquish when Marlar returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thomas
Hammond
Everett Marlar
W. J. Peare
Rockville Chautauqua Dates Announced for August 8 to 17
Readers are informed of the Rockville Chautauqua schedule running from August 8 through 17, 1919, with events featuring lectures music and community gatherings. Parke County Home Coming is planned for October 11.
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Rockville
Chautauqua
Parke County
Illinois Indiana Fair and August County Events
Illinois Indiana Fair runs in Danville from August 24 to 30. Opening of a new cream testing station in Montezuma on Friday August 8. Newlin family reunion planned at Bloomingdale on August 19.
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Illinois
Danville
Ill
Montezuma
Newlin
Bloomingdale
Local church service schedule and pastor details
The Church of Christ offers morning worship at 10 30 Sunday and evening services at 8 03 P M Sunday School begins at 10:00 A M Prayer meeting is Thursday at 8 00 P M Preaching Sunday follows Sunday School Lineburger Chapel holds Sabbath School at 10 30 A M with preaching after. Rev Fred T Main is the pastor.
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Church OF Christ
Monthly Sunday Services Preaching at 11 and 7:30
The notice announces gospel services on the second Sunday each month with morning at 11:00 A.M. and evening at 7:30 P.M. at the church, inviting attendance and participation.
Nazarene Church Midweek Prayers and Sunday Services
The Nazarene Church invites all to a midweek prayer service Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. with preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. A long service starts at 8:00 p.m. Cordial invitation to attend.
Catholic Church Schedules Mass on Second and Fourth Sundays
The parish announces Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Attendance and church hours remain unchanged for regular services and community events.
Trains Schedules for East West Brazil Divim
The notice lists daily train times for East and West routes with morning and afternoon departures. Sundry lines show Sundays and additional divisions including C B L South and North and Brazil division timings.
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Brazil
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Wecome
Soldier Boys
Haworth Grove
John Price
America
Rev. Dixon
Walter Dennis
Roy Baker
Baker
Mr. Baker
Mildred Dennis
Vera Dennis
Grand Union
Parke Brown
Georgia
Sumbudy
Mandy
Bill Johnson
Elebrates
C. E. Lambert
Rockville, Ind
Howe i
Maude Mathas
Helen McGinty
Goldie Pickel
Marie Brockway
Birch Clearaters
Pete Scott
Chas.e Hussell
Mary Russell
Bridgeton
Vermillion County
Newport
Belinda
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M. BE. Church
Lineburger
Fred T. Main
Nazerene Church
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