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Newspaper

Montezuma Enterprise

Location

Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1919

Page

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Miracle Concert by Collins and Harlan at M. Bd. Church

Report on the Tuesday evening appearance of Collins and Harlan with four voices using the New Edison cabinet to recreate their singing. The audience could not distinguish between living voices and the recorded instrument as the performers synchronized with perfect tone and expression. The climax revealed the trick as the lights came on and only the New Edison voice remained, a miraculous recreation.

M. Bd Collins Harlas Flarlan Mr. Harlan Edison Gollins Harlan Artirst Mr. Collins

Edison’s Army and Navy Models Sold for No Profit

The article notes that Army and Navy Models of the New Edison were manufactured and sold without any financial gain to Mr. Edison, reflecting a philanthropic aim to happify the world.

Terest Edison Mr. Edison

Home Wedding Unites Maude Mathas and John Pressler

A home ceremony at 12 o clock on Thursday November 27 1919 joined Maude daughter of Mr and Mrs George Mathas to John Dee Pressler pastor Rev Arthur Jordan officiating. Only attendants were Charles Russell and wife of Rockville. The couple left for Springfield Alabama after dinner and plan to start housekeeping early next year with both families blessing them.

George Mathas Maude John Dee Pressler Arthur Jordan M. E Greencastle Charles Russell Rockville Springfield Angus Pyar Eere On Pressier Joseph Cheesewright George Strilkler

Rummage Sale by Ladies of the M. B. Church

Dates set for a rummage sale by the Ladies of the M. B. Church at the vacant store beside the Al Sharp building. The sale runs from December 1 for a full week with bargains across hats shoes clothing furniture stoves and more to raise funds for church work and interior decorating.

M. BK al Sharp

Poultry Exhibition Planned for Rockville Next Week

Parke County Poultry Association announces its annual poultry exhibition will be held in Rockville next week as plant closures continue due to coal shortages.

The Parke County Poultry Association Rockville

Kelso Hosts Public School Officials Meeting With Contests

Mr and Mrs Kelso entertained the Public School faculty Monday evening at their home. A business meeting opened the event followed by several psychological contests. Word building winners were Mr Townsend and Mrs Causey observation winners were Miss Manwaring and Mr Lundgren olfactory winners were Miss Ferguson and Miss Miller.

Kelso Townsend Causey

Montezuma Peton Basketball Game Friday Night 1919

Montezuma fans urged to attend a Friday night basketball game on December 5 1919 at 7 30 p m The team is described as in peak condition with improved wind endurance and shooting accuracy Coaches Kelso and Aikman handled business in Terre Haute Attendance has been down recently due to absences but plan to visit Monoa in a few days The Reserve County teachers opening exercises are noted at Rockville and Zeta Re Delta Literary club hosted a Hard Times event at the school house with attendees listed

Mit Ission Monoa

A Sermonet te: Value of Truth and Honest Work in Youth

The sermonette urges youths to seize the present age as opportunity and embrace truth and honesty. It stresses responsibility for parents and teachers to impress good character, warns against slacking in school, and notes that diligent, honest work benefits life beyond school.

Principal Harley Jones Resigns for Printer Trade

Mr. Jones resigns as principal to join Noodburn Printing Company off Terre Haute to pursue a higher salary in his trade. The resignation takes effect next Friday. no successor is yet elected, with several applications pending. The district notes his efficiency and dependability as a teacher.

Harley Jones Noodburn Printing Company Terre Haute Jones

Reserve Township Schools Hold Sufficient Coal Supplies

Public schools in Reserve Township report ample coal stored in basements to last through spring. Heating plants operate satisfactorily except the High School furnace which is ineffective due to the building being too open for a heating system. Subscribe for the Enterprise.

Reserve Township

Cream Station Changes Hands and Parke County WWI History Deadline Extended

James Gilmore plans an addition tripling his restaurant kitchen size and increasing convenience. Mrs. Hazel Pruett assumes charge of Our Cream Station, with Mr. Shumaker undecided about future work. The WWI history project extends manuscript and photograph submissions to January 1, 1920, inviting more inputs. Joseph Taylor reports moving to Puallup Washington for schooling while remaining employed in Clay City. Kemp Cash Grocery advertises new bargain offerings and directs readers to another ad.

James Gilmore Hazel Pruett Shumaker Parke County

Fifth Grade Bank Totals Highlight Local News

McKeown asks who Maryfy at Clinton on Friday as Thanksgiving plans, while residents visit Terre Haute. Marlow from room one returns after illness. Gay Townsend visits old friends during vacation. The fifth grade reports about 10 dollars in their school bank.

McKeown Mary Fy Clinton Terre Haute Wi Gay Townsend

Govington Orchestra Concert at Juine Barger Chapel

A Govington Orchestra concert is planned at Juine Barger Chapel on Friday evening December 5, 1919 at 7 80. Admission will be charged at the door with proceeds for the church and invitations are extended to all. The notice also includes a moral message on maintaining high ideals and self respect.

Govington Juinebarger Chapel Howard Wheeler, Jr Rockford, I

Tangier Social Roundup At Thanksgiving and Sunday Gatherings

John Bean and family hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with Rev. Joe Bean Basel Will Booe Jemima Bean Oakley and Lucille Summers and Miss Wise. A large crowd attended the Lecture at the H S Auditorium Thursday evening. Mrs Mattie Holton visits. Kesner Armstrong Norman families visit Oscar Armstrong. Fairview church hosted Sunday night preaching.

John Bean Joe Bean Basel Will Booe Near Cates Jemima Bean Oakley Rockville Cyril Summer Lucille Miss Wise Dana H. 8S. Auditorium John Kesner, Jr Sylvester Armstrong Ward Morris Norman Oscar Armstrong

Unclear fragment hints at presidential death report

Fragmentary text suggesting a presidential death and an important idea linked to it. Details and context are unreadable in the snippet.

Pressler Buys Gaebler Property for Residence and Garage

Mr. Pressler purchases the Gaebler estate at Ville to house a residence and a business room. The garage work room and a modern residential wing will be added when weather permits. The Ocean Town highway site is described as the location for the new structures.

Ank Pressler F. Gaebler Ville

Sale of Library Table and Room Furnishings

Antiquarian listing offers a library table three chairs a cupboard and a window shade for sale. Items described as solid wood with simple design suitable for a study or public reading room. Price and viewing details provided upon request.

Merchants Decorate For Holiday Display Season

Local merchants begin decorating as they place most stock on display. Read this week’s Everybody's Column for items of interest to shoppers and villagers.

Church service schedule and preaching lineup

The churches present morning worship at 10 30 and Sunday evening service at 8 03. Lineburg er Chapel holds Sabbath School at 10 00 with preaching at 11 00 by Rev Paddock. Rev C W Fisk preaches at the M E Church Sunday evening at 7 80. Fisk will serve as regular minister at this church and Hillsdale.

Church OF Christ Lineburger Chapel Rev Paddock C. W. Fisk M. E Revisk Hillsdale

Christian Church Announces Monthly Services Schedule

The Christian Church will hold preaching on the second Sunday of each month at 11 00 A M and 7 30 P M. The services are open to all, with registration not required. Regular attendees are urged to arrive early for seating.

Mass Schedule This Month

Mass on the second and fourth Sundays of each month is announced, detailing the recurring service times for parishioners and visitors.

Free Holiness Church Schedule and Pastor

The Free Holiness Church announces preaching on the second and fourth Sundays and Sabbath School each Sabbath at 10:00 A M. A prayer meeting is held Tuesday night at 8:00 PM led by Pastor A M Tomlinson.

A. M. Tomlinson

Nazarene Church Midweek Prayer and Sunday Services

The Nazarene Church holds a midweek prayer service Thursday evening at 8 00. Sunday School starts at 10 00 followed by preaching at 11 00 and 8 15 PM. A song service begins with the event. 868.00.

First Quarterly Conference Sunday's Evening Service

The notice invites full attendance for the first quarterly conference on Sunday evening December 7 after preaching. Dr. Switzer as District Superintendent will preach that evening. Regular preaching Sunday with services at 11:00 A M and 7:00 P M. December 14 services at Hillsdale morning and evening. Everyone is invited.

Switzer D. S Hillsdale

Trains Schedule Mentioned with Arrival Times

The listing shows departure and arrival times for trains on multiple routes including C I & W C E and Brazil division. East and west bound departures are noted with morning and afternoon times for South North movements.

East West P.M. C South North

Pay Up Arrears as Paper Prices Rise

A notice urges subscribers to settle long standing balances before the 52 percent price hike for print paper starts December 1. The message suggests sending the paper as a Christmas gift to distant friends or relatives to help with bills.

For Sale: Several Used Cars at Montezuma Garage

Montezuma Garage advertises several used cars for sale with reasonable prices and flexible terms to responsible parties. Local dealership emphasizes affordable options and easy financing.

Montezuma

Notice of weekly hours at Holmes Hotel Montezuma

On and after November 17 1919 I will be at the Holmes Hotel Montezuma Indiana on Monday Wednesday and Friday of each week Dr S L Pope confirms scheduling of regular visits.

Holmes Hotel Montezuma Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Collins and SCHOG Mr. Aikman T'p. Cannes Zeta Re Delta Mr. Jones Joseph Taylor Clay City Puyallup Wash Kemp Cash Grocery Owwid Marlow Diogenes Tangier Mrs. Mattie Holton Fairview M. EK Free Holiness Church Nazerene Church Brazil S. L. Pope
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