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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
1
Sabbath School at 9 39 a m led by S J Holmes on September 10 45 a m preaching every other week 6 pm Epworth League 7 30 pm preaching 7 30 pm Thursday prayer meeting led by Pastor A B Simpson
The church schedules a 9 30 a m Sabbath School and a 7 00 p m preaching service led by Pastor J D Unay.
The schedule lists Sabbath School at 9 30 a m led by B F Hoover on Sept 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor and 3 00 p m preaching every other Sabbath under Pastor W HK Dye.
Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays each month with time to be announced. Father A. H. Busald is named pastor.
Nine thirty morning Bible School weekly schedule notes preaching on the second Sunday of each month. Pastor R. R. Ohbaver leads services.
The list shows 4 reels per evening at ten cents with a slate of features and cartoons. Thursday includes The Queen and Adventure and The Police Dog followed by Rods of Wrath and Bing Bang Bidd. Friday presents Rods of Wrath and Witchies Wins Out with Pe Wolf Unmasked on Saturday and Who Pays on Sunday plus Col Heeza Liar and Gaughing Gas.
After rain the Bellmore band performed at the bathing pool Sunday. A large crowd enjoyed the music and the afternoon crowd grew into a normal evening attendance. Next concert August 29 features Clinton's Majestic band with an episode of Who Pays at the movies.
Kathryn Aikman entertained about twenty children for her sixth birthday this Monday afternoon. They played lawn games, had ice cream cake and nuts, and had a group picture taken. Guests included Madonna Cook Lucille Green Mary Schulie Mary Pressler Louise Mathas Fern Newton Caroline Dodge Margaret Russell Genola Bord Irene Leonard Lucille Knapp Bonnie Thomas Kay Ulawson Thelma Underwood Thelma Overpeck Agnes Mathas Evelyn Tait Hugh Oakley Clydie Cissell. Regrets were sent from Helen Rees Sylvia Leiser and Mary Bradley.
Thomas Wilson circulates a petition among Highland residents to improve and gravel the road from Highland past the West Montezuma depot to the grade. He has enough names to submit to Vermillion county commissioners at the September meeting. The road has been poorly maintained and floods cut it out of commission, and graveling would greatly aid farmers and access to the depot.
The Wabash river offers unusually favorable conditions for log rafting to the saw mill owned by W. W. Wilhite located south of the railroad bridge. Over the past three weeks several hundred logs from Cayuga and nearby parties have been brought in. A rafting crew floated 1380 logs in one day, totaling more than 600 logs added by this method.
Monday Harry Siders was thrown from a horse and knocked unconscious while he and Hi Rohr exercised horses for A Warner. Siders was taken home by McCord's auto where he received medical care and was reported as progressing as well as could be expected.
Eleven Masonic lodges near the Turkey Run nature resort will host an all day basket picnic on Sunday, September Sth. Marshall lodge organized the event with representatives from Annapolis Judson Waveland Russellville Rockville Wingman Sylvania Yeddo Wallace and Montezuma participating to foster fellowship among Masons and families.
Mrs. Way aunt of Edgar and Oscar Norman, who had been living with Oscar, became despondent two weeks ago and on Tuesday between twelve and one o clock drank carbolic acid. Dr Reeder arrived within fifteen minutes but she was dead on his arrival.
Mark Harding of Hillsdale delivering for Ponton’s grocery died at six p m Tuesday from injuries when the wagon overturned during a trip to Snake Hollow Monday He turned out to avoid repairs in the rock and the crash caused fatal injuries.
Charles Tucker and Sam McKeown were returning from Hillsdale when their horse bolted and overturned them into a barbed wire fence. Sam suffered bruises while Tucker sustained a deep chest cut and other injuries. They rode home in a jitney.
Mrs. Fred Piggott and daughters Bernice and Gladys from Brazil visit W. H. Wright’s family. Mrs. Sarah Elliott from Delavia II and Jay Woodard of Long Beach Cal join holiday gatherings. Elsie Stultz of Clinton calls on friends before returning from Willcott. Rev. C C Cissell of Chanute Kans preaches at the Methodist church and stays a month with the Aikmans.
Coroner Dr. Walkinshaw reports findings on a 21 year old woman from Wakarusa Indiana after an untimely death from intestinal poisoning. The left lung measured lemon sized while the right was only a quarter normal, the heart half normal, and the liver greatly enlarged extending to the shoulder.
A fine eight pound boy arrived at Sam Pressier’s home Saturday evening. Sam says the child will be one of the era’s greatest Ford chauffeurs and already “can make things rattle around lively.”
In last week's obituary for Mary Matilda Houchin, a line was omitted noting she also leaves two brothers and one sister. The siblings are John S. Houchin of Montezuma Lawrence B. Houchin and Mrs. Alice Thorne of Dana, Indiana.
The piece argues that the Seaman's Bill burdens American ships while favoring Japanese crews. It cites R P Schwerin of Pacific Mail and outlines mandated crew percentages and the impact on transpacific competition. It warns Congress must protect American shipping against foreign, especially Japanese, advantages.
A Virden Record letter from Montezuma Indiana July describes the town on the Wabash river and the C H D railroad. It highlights mineral springs rich in sodium chloride with other minerals, touted for rheumatism stomach troubles and skin diseases. The pool uses the well water, movies and amenities accompany swimming, bowling, dancing, and private pool parties.
Cal Bartlow moves back to his north town property after a year in Highland wilds. Haste in chasing a street car leads to a half hour blockade and a flurry of adjectives.
An old fashioned basket meeting will be held at Beechwood Park Sunday August 29 with three services led by Rev W T Brooks and songs by Mr and Mrs W P Brooks. An automobile parade will form after afternoon services giving all children a free ride. Families from across the county are expected and attendance is growing.
A historical column argues that urban streets cripple horses through poor paving and neglect. It links inhumanity to city policy and urges reforms to protect the animals that powered cities. The piece ends with an ad for Sharp and McGaughey hardware and building supplies.
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