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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
1
The church lists Sunday Sabbath School at 9 39 a.m. with J G Hirsbrunner and preaching at 7 09 p.m. plus a 6 00 p.m Epworth League and 7 30 p.m preaching. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. EB v Mirus is the pastor.
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Ed Smith on September 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor and 3 00 p m teaching service every other Sabbath Pastor W Ek Dyk leads the church activities in this abbreviated notice
Masses held on the second and fourth Sundays each month with time to be announced by Father A. H. Busald.
The Christian church posts a Bible School at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m with evening preaching at 7 00 p m on the second Sunday of each month. Pastor R R Ohaver leads these services.
Fragmentary notes mention Harry Reeder and Fr at Danville with I Will Hamilton facing a con at Monma Machine Works. The text hints at a possible future full fledged madist but details are unclear.
Five cents worth of Epsom salts dissolved in hot water provides a neat head light dimmer for automobiles. The solution is applied inside the headlight glass and evaporates to frost the lens, lasting months. A hot water rag around the carburetor also aids starting in cold weather by improving fuel vaporization.
Estimates by a leading rubber company project 142000 tons of crude rubber in 1915. About half of this will supply the United States and half of that will be processed into products at Akron Ohio. Plantation rubber covers 1230000 acres yielding two thirds of global production.
Rev. E. T. Miles paid a pleasant call Friday and left an order for visiting cards and had his name placed on the subscription roll. Blain Miller visited Terre Haute Sunday for treatment while Merrit Johnson, from Wabash College, spent Thursday with his parents and family.
A poem about duty and performing essential tasks despite hardship. The speaker argues true value lies in work that must be done, not what is easy or pleasing. It urges perseverance, sacrifice, and delivering one's best despite tears and hidden sorrow.
Harriet Pitinger and Rexford Miles were wed Thursday at the bride's country home eight miles southwest of Guinton in a ring ceremony with 110 guests. The bride wore white silk crepe de chine, the groom black. guests from Montezuma included B O Cook and family, F D Miles and family, Mrs Fannie Miles. Reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home eight miles southwest of Mecca with Mrs Sarah Owen of Marshall attending.
W A Laverty discovered his Ford missing its coils while parked in front of the First National Bank during a stag party at the Montezuma club rooms. He warned of a townwide gang of petty thieves and urged steps to catch them.
H. B. Griffith and family motor to Bainbridge on Sunday and visit friends. Garrett Petty served as chauffeur. A wheel spoke was knocked out on the return trip but the wheel remained usable and did not delay their journey.
Frank Pressler receives another car load of Overland autos for spring trade. Last season he was short on supply but now plans to be ready with goods. The shipment includes a Silent Night model and the Overland line is expected to boost sales next season beyond output.
The Stag Party held Friday night at the Montezuma Club Rooms was a grand success with many members attending. Attendees enjoyed smoking, games and storytelling with a featured attraction described as cats, which were given ample attention.
Members and families gathered for a social dance at the Knights of Pythias lodge Friday night with about sixty present. Light refreshments were served and the event follows several dances held this winter, appreciated as a pleasant way to socialize and boost lodge attendance.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Powell visited Indianapolis on Friday. Mrs Colla from Indianapolis brought her mother Mrs Susan Dennison to spend the winter. Ta J Murdock was in Indianapolis Monday seeking novelties for the holiday trade. Murdock says the Xmas trader is starting off in fine shape and indications point to a strong season.
A pumpkin from Reserve Township is displayed at The First National Bank. Levi Linebarger touts its fruitfulness, bakery man Alex Leslie predicts 73 ten cent pies or 147 five cent pies. The bank invites deposits and guesses on weight and seed count with prizes for children and deposit rewards.
Neighbor updates include visits by Misses Hill and Bennett to friends near Clinton, Thanksgiving gathers with J. Reed and Reed families, and travels to Indianapolis Terre Haute and Rockville. Local shops Garner Drug Store and First National Bank advertise community services while clubs share hosting duties and outings among residents and students.
The Ladies of the Christian church announce a bazaar in Montgomery hall on Friday December 10 with fancy and useful articles and aprons for sale. A chicken supper will be served at usual hours and later for twenty five cents. Holly wreaths may be ordered from Mrs Higbee and Pickel with large and small sizes available.
Dee Pressler traveled to Terre Haute on Monday and returned with Mr. Cowgil's touring car that had been in for repairs.
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