Raids Crush Moonshine Operation Across Illinois Towns
Seven loads of raiders captured across Paris and Blanford with warrants issued for Versilion County officials. Police uncovered multiple stills four condensers and twenty five barrels of mash. moonshine production estimated at fifty gallons daily. Authorities seized poisonous slop and disrupted the operation before further raids reached Centenary and Universal.
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Davidson
Versilion County
Paris
Illnois
Blanford
Wsacksonville
Mike Divjck
Clinton
Centenary
Universal
Parke County Basketball Tourney Set for Tangier Gym
The 1920 Parke County Basket Ball Tournament debuts in Tangier with nine teams at the new gym. Schedule includes Bloomingdale vs Tangier and Montezuma vs Bellmore Friday, with Rockville and Bridgeton winners advancing Saturday. Season tickets are $1 from L. C. Lundgren as schools race to sell their allotment.
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Parke County
Bloomingdale
Tangier
Montezuma
Bellmore
Mecca
Marshall
L. C. Lundgren
Golden Wedding Anniversary for P. L. Reid in Montezuma
Mr and Mrs P L Reid celebrated their fifty years of marriage at home in Montezuma Indiana on Sunday February 15 1920. Twenty four relatives and friends joined a noon dinner with attendees from Clinton Dana Montezuma and nearby areas. A poem was read during the celebration.
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P. L. Reid
Montezuma
Indiana
Wenty
W. H. Reed
Hubert
Ruby
Laton Reid
Clinton
H. B. Goforth
Meredith
Clara
Katherine
Dana
Hulda Brainer
Quinlan
Dennis
Golden Anniversary:: A Long Life Shared In Indiana
A couple recalls fifty years of marriage from nineteen century beginnings in Bellmore Indiana. Mr Reid, a blacksmith of over fifty years, and his wife raised eight children, four survive with thirteen grandchildren across Clinton Walton Dana and Philadelphia. A commemorative poem was read at a family dinner.
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Bellmore
Ind
Ft! Iast
Montezuma
Reid
Hey
Clinton
Walton
Golden Wedding Day Reflections From Shared Life
A nostalgic poem and reminiscence mark fifty years of marriage, noting children and grandchildren, silver hair, and enduring partnership. The piece blends personal memories with a civic tone, praising steadfast families, community values, and the transition from youth to adulthood.
Sheriff Ordered to Enforce Prohibition in Vermillion County
Instructions to the Vermillion county sheriff compelled him to report to Juce Anderson if he failed to aid in enforcing prohibition laws. The dispatch notes numerous arrests and predicts many more.
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Vermillion County
Juce Anderson
Taylor writes from Puyallup on subscription renewal
Joseph Taylor of Puyallup Washington sends a subscription renewal for the Enterprise. He reports they are well along with brick and tile orders and could employ twenty more Montezuma laborers. He sends regards to friends and asks for news on local brick plants, planning a future visit for information.
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Joseph Taylor
Puyallup
Washington
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
For Sale: Used Cars With Competitive Prices
Classified note lists several used cars for sale with low prices and responsive sellers. Includes brief call to action for interested buyers to contact with inquiries about condition and availability.
Christian Sunday School Event and Invitations
Sunday February 22 1920 at 10 00 A M a Christian Sunday School meeting featuring classes orchestra and songs with Helen Asbury and the Old Rugged Cross benediction invitation extended to all attendees Paul Thomas Dana Indiana will cover dead animals and telephone charges subscription offered for the Enterprise.
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Cupids Garden Humoresque
Helen Asbury
the Old Rugged Cross School
Paul Thomas
Dana, Ind
Death of John M Downin in Indiana Community
John M Downin dies at his daughter’s home near Mansfield on Monday from a stroke after grippe. He was about 70, born in Pennsylvania, longtime Montezuma resident, and died after moving in with his daughter. Funeral held Wednesday at 10 A M at the Christian Church with O L Brown and Son in charge. Three children survive.
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John M. Downin
Guy Rohm
Mansfield
Mr. Downin
Pennsylvania
Montezuma
Downin
Christian Church
O. L. Brown & Son
Guy Ron
Mary Violet Downin
Indianapolis
High School News and Commencement Preparations
The senior class begins commencement week planning as school closes April 28 1920. Prof Albert Stump to return and lecture on The Political Infidel. Derby family from Crawfordsville moves to town joining two new students and two cornet players in the orchestra. Reserve two teachers present Kelso with valentine tokens for convalescence and praise. Junior High School stageThe Pied Piper of Harmelin by seventh year class under Miss Ferguson. a notable original performance.
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Albert Stump
Derby
Grawfordsville
Fivo
Reserve Two
Kelso
H. S
Harmelin
Seventh annual meeting called for Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway
The seventh annual meeting of the Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway Association is called for Feb 24 and 25 1920 in St Joseph Missouri. National Board of Directors will receive reports elect officers and transact association business. Opening session Feb 2 at 10 am in the Commerce Club rooms. A conference and plans for a general campaign and possible General Manager discussed.
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Pikes Peak Ocean To Ocean Highway Association
St. Joseph
National Board of Directors
Commerce Club
Corby-Forsee
Robidoux
S.p. mm
Odd Fellows Meeting This Thursday Night Sets Agenda
The Odd Fellows lodge invites members to a Thursday evening gathering to discuss and carry out important lodge business. Members are urged to attend for key decisions and updates on ongoing activities.
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The
Odd Fellows
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Big Laid ON
Woon Shine Stills
Parke County B.B
Edding
Heather
Joost
Joeph Taylor Writes
Christian Sunday School
Stetson
Glinton, Inc
Deati
Pikes Peak
Ocean ‘To Ocean Highway Association
Wesley Connett
St. Joseph Missouri
C. Ff. ApaMs
JT. W. Ross
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