03 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
1
Church directory lists Sunday Sabbath School at 9 30 a m taught by Saboath School. Sermons at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with biweekly preaching. Epworth League at 6 00 p m and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by Pastor A B Simpson.
The notice lists 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School and 7:00 p.m. preaching led by J. D. Clay, with another session at 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School and 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor preached by B. F. Hoover, followed by 3:00 p.m. preaching on the alternate Sabbath, with W. Ke. Dye as pastor.
Mass is held on the second and fourth Sundays each month with time to be announced. Father A H Busald serves as pastor.
The Sunday schedule lists 9 30 a m Bible School with The Conditions of Judgment and Evening The Judgment. Preaching occurs every first Sunday of the month led by Pastor R R Ohaver.
A. Connor, superintendent of the National Drain Tile Co. plant near Montrezuma, reports sixteen car loads of tile shipped to Illinois in a single day. He notes it as the largest one day shipment on the same train. The plant operates year round, offering steady employment and fair wages.
Merchants showcase holiday novelties this week urging shoppers to buy now for best selection and service. The note warns against last minute buys and potential stock shortages with three weeks left before Christmas. Dr and Mrs Dooley hosted the No Trump Card Club Tuesday night. prize pillow cases went to Mr and Mrs Johnston.
The article explains the wartime tax purpose due to disrupted European trade and reduced imports. It lists taxed items including bank capital thresholds, billiard rooms, bowling alleys, deeds, notes, and many consumer goods like perfume and tobacco, with stamp and rate details. The First National Bank is named a stamp depository for the 7th district collector, Isaac R. Strouse, as stamps arrive in denominations.
Indiana apple crop in 1914 is estimated at 4,285,000 bushels, down from 6,600,000 in 1913 and 4,200,000 in 1912. Current condition is 40 percent of normal, below the ten year average of 46 percent. Nationally the 1914 apple crop is put at 230,249,000 bushels. The present average farm price is 62 cents per bushel. Mrs. John Cole spent Thanksgiving with friends at Marshall.
The piece explains how Red Cross Christmas Seals fund tuberculosis relief. It notes seals funded visiting nurses, free dispensaries, patient aid, and public education, enabling millions of literature copies and 3800 open air schools. It cites $450000 last year and a goal of one million dollars this year, urging purchases of at least ten seals.
The post office reports a holiday mail surge unti l around the 25th and likely the heaviest in years. Parcel Post allows packages up to fifty pounds, so wrap securely and print the address clearly. Include a return address to avoid higher postage charges.
Citizens met at County Superintendent Skeeters's office to form a relief group for Belgium's war affected women and children. Reserve township appointed Henry Vestal and E M Woodard to collect donations for flour shipments. first consignment heads out by December 10. Rockville residents have donated over 130 sacks of flour and organizers aim to exceed 1000 sacks by shipment time.
Mrs. O A Newhouse is spending a few days in Green Castle. The visit marks a brief stay in the city with potential social and local engagements.
The second annual Montezuma Charity Minstrels packed the opera house for two nights with Odette led by Hugh Montgomery and Roy Aikman. Performers Burns, Johnston, Laverty, Reeder, Newhouse and Turner drew cheers through songs, jokes, and a marine island theme, while Dana Orchestra and Mrs. Turner earned praise for their handling of music and management. The crowd lauded the three-hour show and awaited a possible 1915 return.
Mrs R W Johnston visits her parents in Greencastle for a few days. Mrs A L Powell served as hostess for the F H Club Monday afternoon with Mrs Thos Causey Jr acting as substitute.
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