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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
1
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters with families will picnic at Turkey Run on August 22. A noon meal is planned and members are urged to attend for a day of good times and fellowship.
The record lists Chautauqua System expenses totaling 800 dollars and smaller disbursements for labor, carpentry, hauling, sprinkling, express and drayage, and ticket refunds. It notes a treasury balance of 31.06 after deficits and credits, with C. C. Kelso as president and J. K. Hancock as treasurer. A lengthy obituary tribute to Thomas Causey recalls his pioneer life in Parke County, his family, marriages, and hard work from youth to established farmer.
A Danville Illinois party led by Uncle Joe Cannon visited the Pool on Saturday August 7 1920. The group enjoyed swimming and a chicken dinner at the Hill sisters home then relaxed. Members listed include J G Cannon Bryant Trenary A C Olmsted W A Neff and others.
Davis widow of five sues in Vermilion circuit court for 10000 damages against John W Slatterly of Dering Coal Co and his wife Anna M Slatterly and Indiana Telephone and Telegraph Co alleging a low hanging river wire knocked him off a passenger boat July 5. The boat owner allegedly piloted by Slatterly's wife. The suit seeks compensation for Davis's death leaving a widow and five children.
Notice to members of the Church of Christ in Montezuma Indiana announces a special meeting on Friday August 27 at 7 40 PM at the church to elect three trustees of the church. The notice is signed by Pe sy r V Jay red.
Classified item notes a Roan Shorthorn bull for sale and references contact details for Claude Tuttle of Bellinore. Also mentions an ice cream price of 45 cents per quart at Murdock's Pharmacy implying local commerce.
The newlyweds escaped amid a shower of rice and departed by car for Yeople Haute then Bloomington to stay with Mr and Mrs Walter McCord. Out of town guests included E Thompson Greenville Ohio and many Indianapolis Roachdale Terre Haute Bainbridge and Decatur attendees. The couple plans to settle in Waukegan Illinois where the groom works for an airplane company. Both are highly respected and receive warm congratulations from the Enterprise and friends.
An officer back from France recounts questioning a New York draft regiment soldier. The conversation centers on the San Juan Hill district known for its toughness and famed as a place where even canaries sing bass.
This obituary highlights a pioneer who rose from limited means through toil and prudent business, attaining affluence and success. He is described as a devoted family man, a good neighbor, and a friend to the friendless, with a faith that thrift and service to the poor reflected his character.
Readers are urged to send or phone their news to the office for publication. Submissions from locals should arrive by Tuesday to help make the paper more newsy and interesting.
Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana will cover costs for Dead Animals and associated telephone charges as stated in the notice.
The Montgomery county fair will be held in Crawfordsville from Aug 30 to Sept 3 with free Auto Polo entertainment daily. A Ford car and $250 cash will be awarded in a Friday drawing. Parke county advertising proceeds through Mr Skid Galey. Parke county is reached by Mr Ward McClellan, secretary, with Wells Wright and Sherman Lzuder as directors.
A street conversation reveals a humorous barter as one man boasts of a two hundred cigar deal that would earn a gramophone. The other reacts with irony saying he would prefer a harp to a gramophone after smoking two hundred cigars.
Listing of daily and Sunday train times for multiple lines including East West CGC BL South North and Brazil division. Times include morning and afternoon departures with several midday and evening runs noted.
A newspaper note announces an added attraction featuring Max Sennett in the comedy Roping Her Romeo. The item highlights the new show as part of the venue's program and lists the prominent comedian as the draw for audiences.
A Saturday feature offers admission at 15 and 30 cents for matinee and night performances. The pricing highlights a discounted schedule for daytime and evening shows.
Special admission is 15 and 30 cents for Captain Kidd, Junior. Listed details indicate a child pricing tier at the event or show with two price points.
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