Roeback Family Acknowledges Sympathy and Consolation
Wm. A. Roeback and family express gratitude for the sympathy and consoling words received.
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
1
Wm. A. Roeback and family express gratitude for the sympathy and consoling words received.
Listings show transfers including James Butcher to James P Butcher in Lyford City for 500 dollars and James F Van Voorhees to Fergus and Hunt for a 850 dollar lot in Mary M Dots Addition Rose dale. Other transfers include 40 acres Greene 1 allied to Grace F Hancock Nettie Sylvester to Roscoe Armstrong Montezuma 125 dollars and 1000 dollar Tangier lot to Charles Ke Stackhouse Guardian.
Montezuma lost a hard fought game to Waveland 15 to 21. The first half was fast with Waveland ahead 1 to 0 at the break. Montezuma rallied in the second half but could not overtake the visitors. Montezuma had earlier defeated Newport and hosts Newport again next Friday.
John Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Thomas born April 26 1547 near Judson Indiana spent most of his life in Parke and Vermillion counties. He married Hila Jamison and had four children two of whom preceded him in death. He died of epilepsy on Tuesday morning December 14 survived by wife and three sons Roy Lewis and Jesse. Funeral Thursday at M E Church Rev J C Whitson officiated burial at Highland.
Little John Reel is confined to the house with a badly sprained ankle suffered during a game Saturday morning.
A collection of December 18 1920 letters from Hillsdale children requests Christmas gifts. One girl Leone asks for a curly haired doll with blue eyes, a doll house, bed, furniture, a safe, and papers, signed as a very good girl. Elsie asks for a big doll and a sweater, plus brother wishes for a sled and drum. Helen asks for a black beard, a curley haired doll, gloves, candy, nuts, fruit, and to remember cousins and parents. John asks for a tricycle, a toy train, an auto, gloves, candy, nuts, and oranges, noting an ankle sprain.
A list from John B Routien dated December 20 1920 asks for a pair of boots a rain coat a pistol some books candy and nuts for Mary Ellen including a doll doll bed and blocks. The note is from Montezuma Indiana.
A short, dated note from Montezuma Indiana on December 20 1920 requests gifts for Christmas. Corinne Routien asks for an unbreakable doll a small trunk sets of soap bubbles story books candy and other small items.
Dr. James M. Gray of Moody Bible Institute announces a Christian Workers Conference during Founder's Week from February 1 to 5. The focus is prayer for revival and spirit filling, led by Thos. E. Stevens with speakers including W. Griffith Thomas Chas. G. Trumbull R A Torrey A C Dixon Scarborough A C Latham and Woolston among others.
The East Mecca school invites the public to a Christmas tree event on Thursday evening December 23 featuring entertainment from the school books. Everyone is invited to use the tree to send gifts to friends. Mrs. Gertrude Cook, Principal.
A quoted exchange from Browning's Magazine discusses a coat and a gentleman's flirtation. The dialogue features a woman noting she accused John three times to obtain the coat, highlighting social maneuvering and implied pressure.
A short note invites readers to sample Home Made Bread from Montezuma Bakery. The message highlights fresh loaf quality and encourages trying the bread variety labeled Montezuma B j for a limited period.
A campaign led by Herbert Hoover appeals for 33 million dollars to save about 3.5 million Central European children. The fund covers medicines, hospital supplies, and food that provides one meal a day until the next harvest. Eight organizations coordinate efforts to maximize aid without duplication.
Instructions direct readers to deliver a coupon and gift to Sol S. Kiser the State Treasurer or remit to Meyerbiger Bank located at 136 E Washington St Indianapolis Indiana.
No paper next week due to annual news faculty vacation. For sale two houses and a Ford sedan. Wanted housekeeper position and farm equipment. Lost two items including ladies glasses and a purse. The Cream Station closes for Saturday and Monday for tests.
Fragmentary dialogue notes confusion over the term proletariat in newspapers and a jest comparing it to a cowboys use to catch wild horses Marching the speech from a public talk or column.
Sunday feature details Tom Moore in a Bray Pictograph titled The Great Accident. The item previews a dramatic tale, offering intrigue about a historical event portrayed through imagery.
Wednesday Marshall Neilan presents Go and Get It as a sensational motion picture event. Admission is 15 and 30 cents.
Coming Wednesday January 5 Pearl White headlines The White Noll in a drama showing at local theater. The film stars the acclaimed actress as the lead with a supporting cast and live music accompanying the screening.
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