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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
1
Church directory notes a Methodist Episcopal service plan with Saboath School at 9 30 a m led by S J Holmes, preaching at 10 45 a m every other week, Epworth League at 6 00 p m, preaching at 7 30 p m, and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m under Pastor A B Simpson.
The Presbyterian church announces Sabbath School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and an evening preaching service at 7 00 p m led by Pastor J D Ulay.
The record lists a Sabbath timetable with 9:30 a m Sabbath School led by B F Hoover, an evening session at 7:30 p m Christian Endeavor, and a 3:00 p m preaching service every other Sabbath under Pastor W E Drs.
Mass on the second and fourth Sunday of each month with time to be announced. Father A H Busald serves as pastor.
The note lists 9:30 a.m. Bible School with preaching on the first Sunday each month led by Pastor R. R. Ohaver. It records the monthly church activities and the pastor’s name.
Officials warn contestants in the Pony Contest about vote buying and rule violations. Any participant found to have secured votes illegally will be disqualified in the final count. The committee vows action if rumors are confirmed, urging fair play as the race progresses.
L. J. Murdock, new proprietor of the Corner Drug Store, has a patented article he hopes to organize into a stock company and market. He showed blueprints to local businessmen, who believe it could be a winner. Hugh Montgomery showed enthusiasm and wished to be part of the venture from the start.
The First National Bank building has installed a new hot water heating plant. It began operation on Saturday, making bank rooms and club rooms feel like summer weather year round.
The article urges Dana Montezuma Rockville Bainbridge Danville and nearby towns to back a cheaper shorter route for the Pike’s Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway now debated. It favors the Dana Montezuma Rockville corridor over the Springfield to Indianapolis path, arguing large savings, scenic value, and broad public benefit with funding shared by Congress state counties and townships. Local booster G W Hughes backs the Dana route and urges tax payer support.
Mrs. Fannie Miles left for Terre Haute on Tuesday to visit friends and relatives for several days.
Report warns Italy faces tens of thousands dead after last week’s disaster with 50 000 presumed casualties and cities destroyed. Trains blocked as tracks torn up. The Enterprise notes readers should see detailed article on another page.
The Indiana Childs Welfare Exhibit opens February 16 in Torolin Hall and will tour Indiana cities. The program includes dances, concerts, demonstrations on child welfare, free clinics, and a model kindergarten with no admission charge.
Mrs. Mary Thomas died after a lingering illness at 8 30 P M on Saturday. Funeral services were held at the M E church Monday at 10 oclock, Rev A B Simpson officiating. Interment in O P D cemetery. Born May 14 1842 in Parke county Indiana she was 72 years 8 months 2 days old. Married to Thomas J Thomas in 1860 he died in 1902. Eleven children eight living besides three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Joined Newport M E church in 1901.
Hugh Montgomery reports receiving a letter from Charles Cox Huxford announcing a return to the furniture and undertaking business in Safety Harbor Florida, described as a new town. The Enterprise wishes him success in his revived venture.
Mrs Locca Anderson visited Terre Haute on Tuesday, stopping to tour local sites and meet friends during her travels.
Genial and joyful eight years older Abe Martin returns in Abe Martin’s Primer a volume of genuine humor and more. He is a philosopher and observer of everyday life a democratic figure in American literature published by Abe Martin Pub Co Indianapolis priced at $1.00.
The next number of the entertainment course is the Maude Stevens Concert Co. to be given on Monday night February 8th. The company impressed last season, and this performance is touted as one of the best on the course. Tickets are advised for those who have not yet secured one.
Residents mistook repeated cannon-like blasts for shelling as European aviators. Officials identified the noise as blasting the stone abutment of the east approach to the Wabash railroad bridge.
Bids will be received by National Drain Tile Co in Hillsdale Indiana on Friday January 22 for building their grade for side track. The company reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A Connor superintendent.
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