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Montezuma Enterprise

Location

Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1916

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Church Directory Busy Sabbath Services Listed

Methodist Episcopal services include 9:39 a m Sabbath School led by J G Hirsbrunner, 7:00 p m preaching, Epworth League at 6:00 p m, and 7:30 p m prayer meeting with EB Minus as pastor. United Brethren features 9:30 a m Sabbath School led by Mrs Ed Smith, 7:30 p m Christian Endeavor, and 3:00 p m preaching every other Sabbath with Pastor W E Dye.

J. G. Hirsbrunner Epworth League EB. T Ed Smith Christian Endeavor W. E. Dye

Catholic Mass Schedule with Bible School and Preaching

Catholic Mass on the second and fourth Sundays each month with time to be announced. Bible School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m. Preaching every second Sunday. Pastor R R Ohaver.

A. H. Busald R. R. Ohaver

Church of Christ Meets in Baptist Building

The Church of Christ holds services at the Baptist building with preaching at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Sundays and at 7:00 p.m. led by Rev. Chas. T. Cook.

Chas. T. Cook

Electric Theater Weekly Reel Schedule

Theaters advertise four reels nightly at ten cents with a rotating lineup. Monday features Her Three Mother, Tuesday Synodal Feature, Wednesday The Deficit, and Thursday Mary Fuller in The Woman Who Lied. Friday presents The 50 000 Jewel Theft, Saturday Business Is Business, and Sunday The Queen of Jungle Land.

Ladies Christian church elect officers after annual report

The Ladies and society of the Christian church met with Mrs John Athérn. After scripture reading and prayer the past year’s finances were reported as satisfactory. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Mrs. W. E. Kemp, Vice President Mrs. C. Y. Thomas, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Jno. Pickel, Chairman of Business Committee Mrs. A. EK. Higbee. Refreshments followed.

Ladies and Society of the Christian Church John Athérn W. E. Kemp C. Y. Thomas Treas Jno. Pickel A. EK. Higbee

Notice of Price Increases for Medical Services

Owing to higher drug costs a new price schedule takes effect January 1, 1916. City calls from 9 p m to 6 a m cost 2.50, 6 a m to 9 p m 32.00, office prescriptions 0.75 and up. Confinements 15.00 and mirage ordinary cases. Names B F Hudson, Ma J C Reeder, Md R E Dootey, Md O A Newhouse, Md and Mrs W W Downey with June, daughter of Springfield, Illinois, visited and renewed subscription to the Kenterprise.

W. W. Downey June Springfield, Jil Kenterprise

Centennial News Letter Hoosier Preparedness 1916

The piece urges united, vigorous action for Indiana 1916 Centennial celebrations. It calls for county centennial chairmen, broad citizen and organizational involvement, and early preparations to welcome expected guests and national groups, warning against last minute efforts. The tone is urgent and promotional.

Indiana Hoosier

Shopping Joy After Purse Snatch Thinly Clouds a Shopper

A frightened woman loses her purse in a shop raid but the thief is nabbed by a copper. She retrieves her items which include a pencil note a sugar plum gum hair-pin and button hook. She continues her shopping tour with a relieved smile.

Small Blaze Destroys No Home in Town Fire Warning

Early Friday morning George Kemp and night watchman Dick Bailey discovered a roof fire at the Henderson residence. Sparks from the flue ignited shingles, quickly noticed and extinguished by responders preventing further loss.

George Kemp Oren Henderson George Dick Bailey

Twelve Workers Conferences Advance Plans in Indiana

Advance notice from George M. Burnie of Indianapolis announces Twelve Workers Conferences for officers and friends of county and township Sunday School associations. Conferences are free and run January 22 1916 at Central Presbyterian church Terre Haute with two sessions from 9 30 a m to noon and 1 30 to 4 30 p m. County secretary notes the event aims to develop county and township organization and community activity.

George M. Burnie Indianapolis Parke County Terre Haute Central Presbyterian Church Corner 7Th and Mulberry

Mrs J W Burk Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs J W Burk dies at her son W W Burk s home after a lingering illness. The Burk couple moved from the west to reside with their son and daughter in law earlier this year. Funeral arrangements had not been fixed at press time.

J. W. Burk W. W. Burk

Dan Britton Seeks Parke County Sheriff Nomination

H L Britton known as Dan Britton of Judson campaigns among supporters for the Republican sheriff nomination in Parke County. He is praised by locals and compared to retiring Sheriff Nicholas, noting his blacksmith background and suitability for the office. His name appears in the announcement column.

H. L. Britton Dan Britton Judson Parke County Dan Sherriff Nicholas

Miss Lela McLaughlin Weds Albert Toro in Local Rites

Miss Lela McLaughlin daughter of Mr and Mrs F M McLaughlin married Albert Toro of Cincinnati Ohio at the Methodist parsonage by Rev EK Miles Monday evening at five. They will reside in Cincinnati. Toro came to town with Cheeslery and Janny Construction Co and impressed on the job. The Enterprise joins friends in congratulating the couple.

Lela McLaughlin F. M. McLaughlin Albert Toro Cincinnati Ohio EK. T. Miles Lela Mr. Toro Cheeslery & Janny Construction Co

Flood disrupts Montezuma power as pumps fail at Burns plant

High water last Wednesday hampered the pumping station at the Burns and Hancock plant, leaving Montezuma without lights for the night. The city recalls the 1913 flood when the grade washed out and forty families were displaced as the river rose to thirty four feet.

Burns and Hancock Montezuma

Mrs J Hirsbrunner Hosts Evening Dinner Party

Mrs J Hirsbrunner entertained a number of friends at a seven oclock dinner and five hundred party Tuesday night. Guests included Dr and Mrs R L Dooley Dr and Mrs O A Newhouse Mr and Mrs Frank Arn Mr and Mrs Oscar McCammell Mr and Mrs J E Hancock Mr and Mrs W A Laverty Mr and Mrs R W Johnston Mr and Mrs W P Montgomery Mr and Mrs R W Sutton Mrs Cathryn Beekman Miss Lora Reeder Miss Hester Yow Messrs Harry Reeder F A Cole and Thomas Dunlap.

J. Hirsbrunner R. L. Dooley O. A. Newhouse Frank Arn Oscar McCambell J. E. Hancock W. A. Laverty R. W. Johnston W. P. Montgomery R. W. Sutton Cathryn Beekman Lora Reeder Hester Yow Harry Reeder F. A. Cole Thomas Dunlap

Local residents attend Birth of a Nation show in Terre Haute

Mr and Mrs James Baldwin of Wabash township visited friends and saw The Birth of a Nation in Terre Haute Saturday They returned to Clinton Sunday and stayed with Mrs Bertha Brockway overnight on Monday Mr and Mrs Hugh Aikman Miss Mellie Holingsworth and Dick McIntosh were in Terre Haute Friday for the same photoplay A half gallon bow and 2 fish and plant for 15 cents while they last at Georner Crug Store

James Baldwin Wabash Township Terre Haute Clinton Bertha Brockway Hugh Aikman Mellie Holingsworth Dick McIntosh Ahalf Geilon Thay Georner Crug

Prophecy for 1916 by Prof Billings Spiritual Medium

A 1915 closing foresees a tumultuous 1916 with political shifts, deaths, wars and floods of wealth for some. Predictions name cities, continents, and figures, noting railroad and mine accidents, weather changes, floods, riots, divorces, and new laws. Ends with New Year wishes from Arthur Billing of Hillsdale Indiana.

Billings Libra Washington D.C United States High Seas Panama Canal Antwerp Charleston Frankford Fribourg Gasta Placente Spires Vienna Lisbon Johannesburg Copenhagen Middleton Leeds Nottingham London New York Detrict Cincinnati St. Louis Arthur Billing Hillsdale Indiana

New Bakery Opens in Rockville by J F Allan

J F Allan of Rockville opens a new bakery in the Sylvester building near the telephone office serving Montezuma with bread cakes and pies. The shop features iron and steel ovens a 350 loaf capacity an electric mixer and modern sanitary equipment. Allan hires Jacob Simmons of Indianapolis with thirty years of baking experience to ensure high quality bread for the local market.

J. F. Allan Rockville Sylvester Montezuma Hillsdale Allen Jacob Simmons Indianapolis Monteszuma

Overland Auto Prices Cut Ahead of Spring Rush

Frank Pressler reports additional price cuts on Overland models. Model 83 drops from 750 to 695, Roadster to 675, with a 1000-car daily output and strong demand for winter delivery. Prices not guaranteed long, early orders advised.

Frank Pressler Overland Autoes Overland The Overland Co Pressler

Terre Haute Visitors Tuesday

L. J. Murdock and his wife visited Terre Haute on Tuesday for unspecified private reasons. The outing included meetings with local residents and a brief tour of downtown shops.

J. Murdock Terre Haute

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Church Directory Methodist Episcopal United Brethren Christian Church OF Christ Baptist Mary Fuller Jungle B. F. Hudson J.C. Reeder R. £. Dootey NEW Bakery
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