Changes Hands at Cornwell Spencer Hardware and Grocery
The Montezuma store Cornwell Spencer Hardware and Grocery closes for stock sale. James Spencer retires after sixteen years, joining farming and livestock ventures. Cornwell continues the business with Harry Kohr remaining as clerk. Spencer stays in Montezuma. Cornwell keeps the old stand and promises continued courteous service.
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Cornwell] & Spencer
James Spencer
Cornwell
Spencer
Montezuma
Harry Kohr
Bert
Jim
Wilhite Sawmill Keeps Nine to Ten Teams Busy
The Wilhite sawmill runs steadily through fall and winter with nine to ten teams hauling logs. Demand for lumber is high and orders are booked for timber that will provide winter work, employing about twenty men or more. Crews work in the woods cutting and hauling, plus mill staff.
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Wilhite
Booster Tickets Offer Chance At 883 Gifts
A local booster drive explains that ticket quantity increases odds but prizes are distributed by a random draw from a barrel on Tuesday night December 24 at 8 30 p m. Winners need not attend the drawing but will be notified and must claim gifts at the Booster store.
McCune Appointed Sheriff Substitute After Finney’s Death
County Commissioners met in special session last Thursday to appoint a successor for the unexpired term of Sheriff Finney who died. They named C. R. McCune of Marshall who posted bond and assumed office to general approval.
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Finney
C. R. McCune
Marshall
Mec Cune
Clarence Marshall and Lela Cox Wed in Tangier Ceremony
Clarence Marshall of Tangier and Lela Cox of West Union married by Justice J. H. McCoy on Wednesday December 11 in Parke County.
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Clarence Marshall
Tangier
Lela Cox
West Union
J. H. McCoy
Parke County
Montezuma boys fall to Bellmore in Montgomery hall clash
The Montezuma basketball team lost 86 to 26 in a heated game against Bellmore at Montgomery Hall. The home squad fought hard but were overwhelmed by the taller visitors amid typical disputes with the referee.
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Montezuma
Bellmore Bunch
Montgomery Hall
Bellmore Boys
Booster Gift Distribution Draw Among Store Tickets
The Booster Gifts committee will distribute 33 prizes by blindfolded drawing from tickets in a large revolving barrel. Prizes correspond to numbers listed in the ENTERPRISE with the barrel rotated after each draw. Attendees will collect their gifts at the former J. C. Wiessgerber clothing room or be notified to claim later.
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J. C. Wiessgerber
Committee On
Euchre Club Formed for Winter Evenings at Enterprise
A group of euchre enthusiasts has formed a club and rented a room above the Enterprise office. They have prepared a neat playing area and plan several exciting games to pass the long dull winter evenings.
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Euchre
Booster Ticket Adoption Boosts Local Trade in Montezuma
Booster Tickets are proving a big success with new faces at the Booster Merchants counters. Stores decorate for the holidays, offer Xmas novelties, and advertise low prices on standard quality goods. The program spreads widely, drawing new customers who are likely to become regular patrons as they discover Montezuma merchants and their bargains.
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Montezuma
Counterfeiters Reach Paris After Clinton St. Bernice Sightings
Reports say counterfeiters moving west from Clinton and St. Bernice have spread into Paris Illinois. A Paris merchant found the fake money Monday morning and police are seeking the culprits passing the coins.
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Clinton and
St. Bernice
Paris
Clinton Clintonian
Fire damages Dr Strong residence in Dana
Dana News reports a Thursday fire at Dr Strong's residence started by sparks. The roof was burning in several spots when the department arrived, but quick bucket work and engine response brought the blaze under control with only minor damage to the building.
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Dr. Strong
Dana News
New Subscribers Added This Week List Includes Many Names
The subscription roster expands with O. H. Norman Herman Smith West Union Pear Phillips Elmore Gerrard R R 2 Bert Cook Wm Dean Frank Bowman Ed Spencer R R 1 Guy Brown Lintner Kalamazoo Mich Mrs Alice Warren Jacksonville Fla Hazel Carmichael Berkeley Cal Mrs Sarah Brockway Indianapolis Kate Hall R R 6 Rockville Catharine Madison Hadley Alice Craft Wallace James Martin Hillsdale Marion Mathas M E Oxley Mrs Belle Adams Ed Gains Rev Hicks Thos Wilson Carry Gillmore John M Downin Vin Gill and E B Arthur.
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O. H. Norman
Herman ‘Smith
West Union
Pear Phillips
Elmore Gerrard
R. R
Bert Cook
Wm Dean
Frank Bowman
Ed Spencer
Guy Brown
Lintner
C. M. Snyder
Kalamazoo
Mich
Alice Warren
Jacksonville
Flo
Hazel Carmichael
Berkley
Cal
Sarah Brockway
Indianapolis
Kate Hall
Rockville
Catharine Madison
Hadley
Alice Craft
Wallace
James Martin
Hillsdale
Marion Mathas
M. E. Oxley
Belle Adams
Ed Gains
Rev. Hicks
Thos. Wilson
Carry Gillmore
John M Downin
Vin Gill
E. B. Arthur
Reserve Township Examination Manuscripts Sale
Reserve Township examination manuscripts offered at the Enterprise office for five cents each.
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Reserve Township
Enterprise
Woodmen Oyster Supper Planned for December 30
The Woodmen announce an oyster supper at their hall Monday night December 30 inviting Woodmen members and families to attend for an evening of food and socialising.
Xmas Candies and Social News From Enterprise
Local notes report Christmas candy offerings by D E Overman and a range of social visits. Residents travel to Terre Haute Indianapolis and Brazil for shopping, business and gatherings. Subscriptions urged with booster tickets and post office showdown rumors noted.
Dissolved Partnership Seeks Settlement of Accounts
Having dissolved partnership we are desirous of closing up all of the accounts of the firm of Cornwel & Spencer and ask all knowing themselves to be in debted to call in and settle up.
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Cornwel & Spencer
Red Cross Seal Sale For Reserve Township Succeeds
Mrs Dr Dooley in charge reports 4000 seals in Reserve township sold reflecting strong local support for tuberculosis relief efforts and the Red Cross drive.
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Dr. Dooley
Red Cross
Reserve Township
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Euchre Club
Dana Fire
H. S. Cornwell’s
Mary Machlent
Dana
A. S. Petty
Mrs. Wilmington
Barney Davey
Terre Haute
Albert Jerome
Leonard Sprouls
Rd Spencer
Fred Armstrong
D. E. Overman
Delia Gillmore
Fred Mathas
Geo Morgan
Hugh Montgomery
W. E. Kemp
Mesdames
Wallace Laverty
C. G. Schulte
Crown Hill
T. W. Craig
Jacob
Montezuma Dancing Club
Errick Dodge
Ed McClellan
J. H. McClellan
Lucy McClellan
Brazil
Pressler
Frank
H. S. Cornwell
Nina Ratcliff
Kid Hancock
A. C. Arnold
Coloma
W. E. Dee
Chicago
Frank Adams
Stockville
Geo Beck
Family of
Newport
Herbert Johns
Cayuga
Joseph Skeeters
Win Doan
Jesse Cooke
Naval Training Station
Helen McGinty
California
Lem Osborn
Oklahoma
Messers Henry and
Everett Coe
Scotland
Otis Sattertee
Russel Rice
Raven, Ii
Ralph Whitstone
Chrisman
Morgan Justice
Albert Catlin
George King
Albert
Edith Wilhite
Bessie Moore
J. C. Reeder
Lora
Jennie Reeder
F. D Miles
F. A. Stebbins
J. H. Ryan
W. P. Montgomery
Frank Arn
James Carty
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