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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
1
Ford Motor Company opens three storefronts at Bord Blast Furnace Practor Point and the parent plant to sell staples medical supplies workmen’s clothing and meats at cost. The system uses a cash and carry approach with minimal wrapping and reports savings averaging eight to twenty percent.
Transfers show Briadie Branson to Jesse Morris a lot in Rockville. Mary A. Hunt sells a lot in Rockville to George F. Wyant for 200 dollars. Floyd J. Weaver to Rachel Weaver an undivided two sevenths of a acre in Reserve. Lester C. Campbell to Samuel G. Osmond a lot in Mecca. Mike Vietti to James Fermen a lot in Diamond for 35 dollars.
Mr and Mrs John Featherston entertained Lee Featherston and Bud Wolf Thursday evening. H B Vansickle was ill last week. Chester Mathas and Mary Dowder hosted and visited local families in West Union and Rockville with multiple Mathas relatives seen Sunday.
Mrs Julia Jones returned home Monday after visiting her son and wife near Bono Myo at POM. Mr and Mrs Ira Richards were called to Yecddo Tuesday due to illness of their daughter Mrs Simmons. Rebekahs attended lodge at Dana Friday. Mr and Mrs B H Mecarty moved into a new home. Mr and Mrs Walter Lorfman welcomed a baby girl. Ralph Jones of Clinton visited his mother Mrs Julia Jones Sunday. T H Maione and Guy Newlin visited Newport area Sunday.
Little Elizabeth Anne Pitman spent Monday afternoon with Mary Schulte. Cal Bartlow was in Clinton on business Saturday. Mr. Herman Juergens has accepted a position with J. Murdock. John Haworth Ray Downin and Geo Dixon all have Pathe Phonographs purchased from L J Murdock. Walter Chamness and E N Carter of Bloomingdale have purchased New Etsons from Leo Hungerford wife and daughter Louise of Clinton visited home folks three days last week. Mr. Charles Kohr has left for his home in Kansas after an extended visit with his brothers here and at Jasonville Ind He will stop for a few days visit with another brother Ray L Kohr at Clinton Mo.
The Ladies of the Christian church hosted a seventy strong gathering Tuesday to honor Mr and Mrs W E Kemp for years of service in the community. Friends expressed warm wishes as the couple prepare to move to Indianapolis after an evening of music recitations and refreshments.
Montgomery Hall hosts a Friday evening dance on February 6 with dancing and music for one dollar per couple. The event invites all to attend and supports the recently organized American Legion Post.
Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana will cover expenses for dead animals and related telephone charges as part of a local settlement.
Public meeting for the Interchurch World Movement to be held at Rockville Methodist Church on February 10 at 10 30 A M. Each Parke county church is expected to be represented by at least two members and officers of Christian Organization. The conference will be addressed by Marion C Bishop and Dr Tullis of Indianapolis. C R Collings Interchurch World Movement Supervisor.
The Ladies of the M. KE. Aid Society report an oyster supper held Saturday night with gross receipts of 35 dollars, expenses 13 dollars, and net proceeds 22 dollars. The event featured delicious soup and pies selling quickly, and thanks are given to the public for patronage and cooperation.
Montezuma Garage offers several used cars for sale with prices right and terms to responsible parties. Contact details not provided in readable text.
Tangier residents visit friends and relatives across nearby towns including Rockville Cayuga and Kingman. Updates note moves illnesses and family gatherings such as the Swaim hip injury recovery Millikan relocation and several weekend social visits.
Hol Bond moves into the Garrard home and Edgar Harvey reports a cow loss last week. Flaud Hicks and family relocate to the Vernie Millikan residence. Mr and Mrs Almon DeBaun and children visit with Robert Millikan and family along with Mr and Mrs Har Zachmire of Kingman on Sunday.
Brother Frank Cline attended events in Clinton on Monday. Meetings at the Church of Christ occur each evening at 7 15. Ralph Purcell and family moved into property in the Johnston addition. Mr and Mrs Pearl Cox visited Brazil relatives Friday night. Mrs Robert Ingerton attended church Sunday after five weeks illness. Mrs Halles Barnes and children of Judson stay with sister Mrs Fred Mathas. Mr Birch Clearwaters and Miss Marie Brockway spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Harvey Kohr. Mrs Frank Berry on sick list. Subscribe for the Enterprise.
Hires Sheref of Indianapolis arranged the wedding with pink and white decorations and a bouquet of roses for the centerpiece. The bride, a charming young woman, captivated many friends during her visit. Mr O'Dell, a valued Wainwright Engineering employee, and his bride plan to be at home at 124 West Seventh Street after visiting the bride's parents in Philadelphia.
Mrs Quinlan Den nis and Miss Emma and Shelby Ryan visited relatives in Terre Haute on Sunday.
Forty nine farms sized from twenty to two hundred fifty acres across Indiana are advertised with favorable prices. O L Brown and Son present the collection and invite buyers to inquire for details and valuations.
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