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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
1
Arthur Billings foresees 1922 bringing shifts favoring the poor over the rich after the old year. He predicts labor gains, cheaper goods, and better crops, but warns of early panics, weather quirks, several deaths, legal changes, and a grim note for Washington and certain elites.
Frank Bowman was kicked by a horse on Sunday and sustained bruising but avoided serious injury.
The Mercede s Music Company offers a wide variety of vocal and instrumental selections with readings. A featured novelty is autoharp accompanied numbers, autoharp an extended zither form. Reader mezzo EManager McGinnis is a favorite with her audiences, performing character sketches in special costumes and a Merced es Quartet presenting classical and popular numbers.
Mrs. Julia Phillips aged 86 died about noon Tuesday at her son D. I. Dunlap's home from a complication of diseases due to age. She had been bedridden for ten weeks after a sudden illness last Friday she worsened and became unconscious before passing peacefully. Local obituary notes she had been a resident of Port.
A funeral will be held this Thursday at 2 30 PM from the Dunlap home, with burial in Oakland cemetery. The notice specifies a single daughter and arrangements for interment.
The Mercedes Company presents an unusual program featuring vocal quartets with autoharp accompaniment. Miss McGinnis, manager and mezzo-soprano, is a feature artist known for impersonation work. The program includes popular numbers and varied entertainment.
Fortner of Highland was arrested Friday and taken to Clinton after a raid by deputy Dave Clover found a mash barrel and still parts. He pleaded guilty before City Judge Bingham, fined $100 plus costs and sentenced to 60 days on the penal farm, suspended due to his age.
R. S. McCord of Attica spent Tuesday night with his parents. Mrs. Charles Dale, living in Oklahoma, suffered a paralytic stroke and only slight hopes for recovery are entertained.
The Wabash Reserve Township Farmers Institute will be held in the Reserve Township High School Auditorium on Wednesday January 25 1922. A program is listed elsewhere.
Montezuma basketball team fell to West Terre Haute in a hard fought Friday night game. Both teams showed teamwork though shooting was weak and a rough atmosphere almost spoiled the contest. Coach Rees urged cleaner officiating as the action loosened and the game improved after the stoppages.
Coach Reel criticized slow floor play while Foster McMasd and Thomas starred. Monte remains uncertain but Billings hopes to recover from a severe cold for Friday’s Newport game at home.
Parke county poultry and corn show will be held at Rockville from January 24 to 28 1922. Eggs displayed by the dozen and seed corn will be featured. Premium lists and posters will follow for details. Your participation and attendance are requested. Give the hen a chance and show appreciation for the effort to raise the bank account.
The item humorously notes a paper editor finding a dead newspaper with “several hundred pounds of print paper” and rushing to the depot to ship it by Telegram, a contrast to modern hectic business life and the editor’s usual grief in the press.
Burglars struck the King Dry Goods Store last Wednesday night, gaining entry likely through the basement. Police traced a lead to Hillsdale and arrested Dewey Watnary rage, alias Dewey Wat ary rage, and Al Petty after a search of their homes. both were jailed in Newport along with others tied to the theft.
Interesting services were held at the Presbyterian church last Sunday both morning and evening. Attendance was fairly good and is expected to grow.
Montezuma high school hosts Bloomingdale tonight in a highly anticipated matchup after Bloomingdale edged Rockville and Marshall beat Rockville while Montezuma defeated Marshall. The game starts at 7 30 with a strong home crowd hoped for.
1917 Ford roadster in good shape with delivery bed attached for sale. Price 210 dollars. Contact J. L. Church Bloomingdale Ind.
Small farm wanted in the WA area with preference to rent but open to buying if suitable. Respond to M: care Enterprise with details and contacts.
Help wanted advertisement seeks a married man to farm work. Inquiries to 1408 Chrisman Ill exchange or write Walter M Little Chris man Ill route 2.
Advertisement from Federal Extension University in Champaign Illinois seeks young women and men to learn stenography or salesmanship at home. It promises big demand, furnishes a typewriter, and offers a free employment service with free literature about preferred courses.
The First National Bank was robbed Wednesday at 12 20 PM of about $2000. Three men in a car entered, detained the assistant cashier Carrie Hann, and escaped before many witnesses could react. Descriptions include three men, two unmasked, a large roadster, and pursuit by local authorities and insurers.
Eli Craft shows ongoing improvement. Mrs. Wm Morris slowly recovers from injuries from a fall. Mr Geo Mathas, once seriously ill, is able to be up town again to the delight of his many friends.
The Rex presents Buck Jones in To a Finish a romance of the cattle country. Admission is ten cents for all audiences.
Barbara Bedford stars in Cinderella of the Hills a tale of love hate and mystery set in the Ozark mountains Added attraction Harold Lloyd appears in Rainbow Island Admission 10 and 20 cents.
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