Fire ravages Main Street district prompting call for town brigade
A major blaze on Main Street caused heavy losses to Runnion and Rierden properties with machinery damaged and stock scattered. Firefighters saved the Runnion room and halted spread to the Masonic building and Henry Rierden garage. Residents urge organized town fire brigade, regular training, and a dependable water supply for emergencies. Main street east side avoided total destruction due to damp conditions.
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pEhe Ee Widamatioe Reese, Ae
Ori
Masonic
Presbyterian Church
Henry Rierden
Home
Claude Pitman
Aikman
Main Street
Night Social Event Promises Budget Friendly Fun
Community organizers announce a Tuesday evening program titled to make the night affordable for all. Officials describe it as a cheerful, shared lighted gathering with social activities and entertainment.
Mich and Newport couple wed in Indianapolis ceremony
The couple, Mich and Newport, were married at 7 30 o'clock Wednesday evening December 29 1920 by Rev Wells. The groom Albert Jerome son of Mr Mrs Albert Jerome served in aviation in WWI and worked as a cutter at Ford in Detroit. The bride daughter of Mr Mrs John Harper Newport graduated from soccal high school and held jobs as chief telephone operator and secretary at Newport businesses. They plan to live in Detroit after a visit with the groom's parents.
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Mich
Newport
Indianapolis
Wells
Capitol City
Albert Jerome
L. J. Murdock
Germany
West
Ford Motor Works
Detroit
John Harper
Soccal High School
Citizen Mutual Telephone
Conley
Terre Haute publisher buys half interest in job printing plant
A. C. Hutchinson, longtime Cayuga Herald publisher for 16 years, acquires a half stake in a Terre Haute job printing plant. He will keep ownership of the Herald while another Illinois man will publish it. The note praises Hutchinson as a skilled writer and newspaper man and wishes him success in the new venture.
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A. C. Hutchinson
Cayuga Herald
Terre Haute
Herald
Illinois
Hutch
The
Parke County Principals and Trustees Form New Organization
Parke County high school principals and township trustees unite to create a new governing body. Mrs. Ella Nicholas of the Rosedale schools leads the initiative. The formation aims to coordinate district policies and school programs across the county.
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Parke County
Ella Nicholas
Rosedale Schools
Flames Sweep Pathway as Rubble Consumes Area
A fragment notes a fiery corridor possibly driving victims into a mass of ruins. The text implies destruction and a dangerous zone where escape proved difficult and structures collapsed.
Lodges Hope to Grow Active Membership This Year
Members enjoyed a festive evening with abundant chicken sausage ham pie cake and entertainment. The two lodges plan to attract many new members this year and aim to be stronger and more active than ever.
Township meetings rotate among eight high schools
The group will meet monthly at a different township high school to observe the work. The first session was at Bridgeton and the next will be at Rosedale. Roy Aikman and C Kelso attended and found the gathering interesting as it progresses.
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Bridgeton
Rosedale
Roy Aikman
C. ©. Kelso
Montezuma Bakery Delivers Home Made Bread for Quality
Local bakery Montezuma promotes its home baked bread as a symbol of quality and fresh ingredients. The shop emphasizes traditional methods and daily production to attract daily customers.
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Montezuma Bakery
Christmas party for Juniors and Seniors of Music class
A Friday evening event featured music class juniors and seniors in festive costumes. Students played games with small slips of paper naming friends, swapped gifts, and judged art contests with Montgomery and Mabel scoring highest. Neighbors and families attended with refreshments and prizes.
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C. C. Kelso
Small
Wiggs
Montgomery
Mabel
Charlie
Trearenting Program Closure Noted in Reading
A fragmented note reports a tutoring or teaching program closure or alteration in an acting room setting. Details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Obituary for Mary Spencer of Montezuma Indiana
Mary Spencer nee Blue born September 1 1841 near Russellville Indiana died December 22 1920 at her Montezuma home aged 79 years 3 months 21 days She was widow of Samuel A Spencer seven children born three died in infancy two grandchildren and four surviving siblings Thomas Wilbert Nancy Martha A long obituary notes her strict devout Methodist Episcopal faith her devotion to family and Neighbors and her care by son Thomas brother and sister during illness with extended family ties to Clinton Rockville and Russellville Indiana
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Mary
Thomas
Alice Blue
Russellville
Ind
Montezuma
Wilbert Blue
Nancy Pratt
Bellmore
Martha H. Shalley
Rockville
Samuel A. Spencer
Alice Emma
Lewis C. Linebarger
Nella B. Armstrong
Blanch Anna Armstrong
Clinton
Edgar Arthur
Samuel A
Mary Olive Armstrong
Edgar
Spencer
Martha
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas R. Brown
Montezuma Defeats Newport 25 to 16 In Fast Basketball Showdown
Montezuma overwhelmed Newport 25 to 16 as Maxwell and Omar McMasters starred for Montezuma while White and Aikman shone for Newport. Tom McMasters directed the backcourt and Billings and Thomas played well as the teams traded early scores and Montezuma pulled away in the second half.
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Montezuma
Newport
Monte
Thomas
Maxwell
Omar McMasters
White
Aikman
Tom McMasters
Billings
Sabbath School Concert Delights Local Audience
Rel and vocal exercises impressed observers as aris and arid readings showcased thorough training. Decorations lit the church for a long program that drew a large appreciative crowd. Children were remembered and another year looks forward to as a delight. A 43 to 7 score noted Tuesday.
Tumble Twisters Thimble party at the Apcocks home
The Thy Thimble Twisters club held a fudge and watch party last Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Apcock. Entertainment and dancing drew many guests including Mr. and Mrs. W Johnston and numerous others from the community.
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J. Apcock
Lancing
Vk. W. Johnston
Harr ‘Welch
R. W. Sutton
Birch Clearwaters
Will Hamilton
Dee Presgler
Farmers Short Course at Purdue University
Annual Farmers Short Course held at Purdue University Fayue Indiana from January 10 to 14, 1921. An entertaining and instructive program will be presented throughout the course with additional activities available for nonmetee residents via PATH Ind.
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Indiana
Purdue University
Card of Thanks for Mother’s Illness and Death
The Armstrong family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during their mother’s illness and death. They also thank choir members for their beautiful music. Signed by Nella B. Armstrong Blanch A. Armstrong Edgar A. Spencer.
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Nella B. Armstrong
Blanch A. Armstrong
Edgar A. Spencer
Hungerford Family Dinner Honors New Year Marriage
On New Year’s Day Mr and Mrs Cha Hungerford of Clinton celebrated the marriage of their son William G Hungerford to Miss Hazel Howard of Clinton. The ceremony at the M KE Parsonage was performed by Rev Francis. Attenders included Otis Hungerford and wife John Rector and family Donald William Robert Leo and Louise Hungerford and others from Clinton plus relatives from Rockville and Terre Haute.
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Cha’s Hungerford
Clinton
William G. Hungerford
Hazel Howard
M. KE. Parsonage
Francis
Otis Hungerford
John Rector
Donald
William
Robert
Leo Hungerford
Louise
Wm. Hungerford
Rockville
Roy Hungerford
Terre Haute
Banks and River Fore Closed on New Year's Day
The banks and the Reber fore were closed on New Year’s Day, marking a holiday pause in local financial and riverfront services.
Paul Thomas and Dana Ind. to Pay for Dead Animals Fees
Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana will pay for dead animals and related telephone charges.
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Paul Thomas
Dana
Ind
Montezuma Hosts Tangier in January Thriller
Montezuma meets Tangier here January 14 in a likely thriller as both teams show even form. Mc Masters scores see action with 3, White 3, Miller 2 and Aikman 2 while Stewart and Billings contribute. Referee Allee of Bloomington. Page eight.
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Mar ‘McMasters
Billings
White
Stewart
Miller
Aikman
Allee
Bloomington
Montezuma
Tangier
Trains Schedules Noted for Brazil Division Routes
The schedule lists morning and evening times for east and west lines, detailing arrivals and departures at stations including Co. EI South and North divisions. It notes times such as 8:05 A M and 9:18 P M for east, and 6:08 A M to 1:46 P M for south.
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P. M. Co
EI South
Three Gold Coins. The Carter De Havens in a 2 reel comedy
The Carter De Havens star in a two reel comedy titled Three Gold Coins. This short film presents light humor and comic situations typical of early cinema.
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the Carter de Havens
Courage of Marge O Doon classic in North
Wednesday feature James Oliver Curwood tale The Courage of Marge O Doon. A rugged city man faces the frozen North in a vigorous fighting adventure. Admission 15c and 80c.
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James Oliver Curwood
Marge O' Doon
Frozen North
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Tria
Quits Herald
Kelso
Mr. Kelso
Mary Higtse
Irma Gosnell
Omar
B. Underwood
Little Fer
Thelma
Franz J. Aer
Mrs. Donver
L. Gyen
Kathryn Aikman
Monte Newport
R. F. Maxwell Sanders
L. F. Thomas Aikman
Billings Miller
R. G. Stewart
L. G. Stewart Floor
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T. Montezuma
Hoover
Crabtree
Brazil
Billie Rhodes
Buck Jones
Square Shooter
Tom Mix
Owen Moore
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