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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
1
Early Sunday a fire at the Dickens residence in the Whitson Addition was spotted when Mrs. Dickens, lighting a new fire, heard roaring sounds and found the roof on fire. Neighbors used ladders and buckets to extinguish the blaze, with roof damage only and no other losses. If not for the quick discovery, a larger fire could have occurred.
The Ladies Aid Society of Bethel church and husbands visited Mr and Mrs Sam Miles on Friday January 16 for a regular meeting and to celebrate Mrs Miles birthday anniversary. Morning activities included making comforts, a picnic lunch followed by social time, and a recap of minutes from a 18 year old meeting.
The school lists two remaining home games at Montezuma featuring Rosedale and Newport on January 23 and February 6, 1920, both at 7:30 PM. The team has won two games this season and will compete in the County Tournament on February 27–28, 1920. The notice also promotes the Rich-Verne Co Lyceum event at the Opera House on January 28, 1920, and notes illness affecting several students.
Primary Mr Townsend substitutes at the High School this week. Mrs M G Phillips teaches fifth grade. Claude Warner and Bessie Wilburn enter fourth grade. Homer Griffin and Carl leave for a farm near Sylvania. Marie Runnion returns after a week away. Raymond and Rena Smith quit.
A boy, sent to a barn by his mother, escaped serious injury after a collie kicked him as he passed the stable. He was unconscious briefly, then regained consciousness. No broken bones found, but several bad bruises will keep him laid up for several days.
Fern Brown was absent from school Monday due to sickness. Thelma Warner joined the third grade. Roy and Elizabeth Linton will leave school to move to Hillsdale. Mr. Ingle of Piqua Ohio took school photos Monday. County Superintendent John Jolliet visited the Primary Building Monday.
The Odd Fellows of Reserve No. 102 held their banquet last Friday at the Odd Fellows Hall with music by a local orchestra directed by Professor Gifford. Mrs Gertrude Cook and Mr L C Luifgren performed and Horace Derby spoke on old fellowship. About 125 attended though some were unable due to illness.
Abby Bord is recovering from a week long illness. Professor C. C. Kelso and Vis Clinard are reported quite sick and the entire Me family including Frank Simpson suffers pneumonia.
The Bureau of Biological Survey reports increases in all big game species under USDA control with 368 bison 274 elk 54 antelope and 21 deer. Visitor numbers to the reservations are rising alongside the wildlife counts.
Mr. David Hepler of near Yed do Fountain county Indiana and Mr. Adolphus Kiefer of Oliver Edgar county Illinois both celebrated their one hundredth birthdays. They are described as spry and enjoying good health despite advancing years.
In a Bindery Talk excerpt Brown cries to his crew as the boat sinks. Jones volunteers to pray while others fasten life belts, highlighting a tense moment and quick action aboard.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church announces an Oyster Supper on Saturday evening January 24, 1920 one door north of the bakery. Menu includes oyster soup pickles coffee and homemade pies. Proceeds defray church expenses and all members are urged to donate pies delivered Saturday afternoon at the supper building.
Members of the M. E. church met at the parsonage Tuesday night and learned several new songs. The Rev and Mrs Fiske are selected for a social practice. All who like to sing are invited to meet at the parsonage each Tuesday at 7 oclock.
A Virginia town recounts a grim Christmas Eve moment as an elderly Black man drops a gin bottle, shatters it, and laments the holiday's passing with the exclamation Christmas done come and gone.
A reader notes no sighting of an aeroplane last week and mentions spotting a ford runabout in town with empty fuel.
The Rich Verne Entertainers perform Wednesday evening January 28 1920 at 8 PM in the Montezuma Opera House. Hear them for an evening of local entertainment.
A rugged reflection on print loyalty and audience, urging readers to disconnect, test their paper’s reach, and note how many friends would notice or care if the publication vanished. The regional sentiment compares newspaper support to a continental exchange of attention and loyalty.
Used cars offered for sale at Montezuma Garage. Prices described as right. Terms available to responsible parties. Contact Montezuma Garage for details and listings.
A reader defends the paper against claims of bias noting Henry Slushmugger never subscribes but borrows the paper and loudly asserts the editor depends on his support. The exchange defends reporting and readership.
O L Holmes proprietor Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana undertakes payment for dead animals and telephone charges incurred at the Cottage Hotel.
Tuesday guests, about thirty relatives and friends, bearing laden baskets, rushed in to surprise Mrs Chas Newton on her birthday. She was stunned but soon joined in a jolly evening with supper, cod cakes, and lively talk of the past and present before the party departed wishing many more happy birthdays.
An unsigned verse urges readers to ignore unkind words and pursue worthwhile effort. It counsels keeping a positive attitude, proving loyalty, and avoiding quitting, emphasizing resilience and personal resolve.
A motivational piece urges perseverance despite obstacles. It stresses that success comes to those who stay determined, push past failure, and keep moving toward their goals with a confident mindset.
Mrs. C. D. Wineinger of Ireland Indiana arrived Monday to spend time with her son C. C. Kelso who is noted as quite sick.
Wanted notice seeks to hear from landowners selling farm or unimproved acreage at reasonable price. Respond to Leslie Jones Box 1 Olney IL.
It will be held at the Holmes Hotel in Montezuma Indiana on Monday Wednesday and Friday each week. Dr. S. L. Pope appears as the attending physician for the sessions and related details follow in the notice.
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