Sudden Calling of Aged Lady Grandma Moore
Mary Elizabeth McCasling Moore known as Grandma Moore died in her sleep likely from heart failure. She lived 85 years 1 month 2 days with a long record of kindness. Funeral held July 1 1921 at M E church. burial Oakland cemetery. Born Fort Gibson Florida May 28 1836. married Emory Moore 1851. moved to Montezuma 1874. survived by children and husband predeceased others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moore
Grandma Moore
Chas, Machlett
Grandma
Earth
Heaven
M. E
J. C Whitson
Oakland Cemetery
Mary Elizabeth McCasling
Fort Gibson
Florida
Indiana
Porter County
Emory Moore
Montezuma
Sarah
Samuel Melinda
Robert
Edward
Methodist Church
Loyd Shoemaker Birth and World War I Death Notice
Loyd Shoemaker born September 10 1895 in Alvin Illinois to Thomas B and Laura A Shoemaker died July 21 1918 in an emergency hospital in France at age 22 years 10 months and 11 days He moved with his parents to Montezuma Indiana at age three and a half and returned to Alvin Illinois in 1910 This notice records his birth residence and wartime death with brief family details.
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Loyd
Thomas B
Laura A. Shoemaker
Alvin
Illinois
France
Montezuma
Indiana
Soldier Li On March Enlisted for Great War Service
Li on March enlisted in the service, joined the 59th Infantry at Camp Green SC, transferred to the Machine Gun Co, then to Camp Mills NY and sailed overseas on April 12. He died July 21 near Chateau Thierry after being mortally wounded in the big drive, his body arriving in 1921 and funeral held in Montezuma Indiana. He leaves a widowed mother in Kingman and many siblings, with a strong Christian upbringing noted.
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59Th Infantry
Camp Green
South Carolina
Machine
Camp Mills
New York
Chateau Thierry
United States
Alvin
Illinois
Everett Shoemaker
M. EE
M. E. Church
Montezuma
Indiana
Kingman
Everett
Simion
Danville
Frank
Spring
McGregor Lectures on Normalcy and Mr Average American
Following the Venetians, Thomas B. McGregor will deliver his lecture Normalcy in the afternoon and in the evening after the joyous music he will present Mr Average American.
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Thomas B. McGregor
Kentucky
Lecture by Dr. Lloyd C. Douglas on Personality Event
Dr. Lloyd C. Douglas lectured Wednesday after the China Concert Party program titled Personality and evening program Life a Business Proposition, offering a dual lecture and discussion.
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China Concert Party
Stereopticon lecture at M. E. Church
A stereopticon lecture will be held at the M E church Sunday evening July 10 at 8 00 P M. The show 4¢ portrays the progress of Christianity at home and abroad and the need of the world not reached by Christian influence. Come one come all.
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M. E
Anna T De ihe Sketches and Readings Excerpt
The notice outlines a literary program by Anna T De ihe featuring miscellaneous strings and sketches at noon and an evening reading session. It highlights a schedule and the performer’s name for a local cultural event.
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Anna T. Deihe
Montezuma Rout Tan In 19 to 2 Baseball Victory
Montezuma chased Tan from the field Sunday with a 19 to 2 win. Monday they beat the Clin Independents 9 to 0 in seven innings before a dramatic 7 to 6 loss to Mecca de Salon, leaving fans tense over the decisive game.
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Montezuma
Tan
Clin Independents
Mecca
Mec. de Salon
Dixie Girls Sing Then London Streets in Evening Lectures
The program closes the session with a Friday afternoon Dixie Girls concert of songs from the old South and the pre civil war era followed by the discussion of Twenty-one Years in Great Britain and A Thousand Nights on London Streets in the evening.
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London
Dixie
Fire in Tom Wilburn Home Narrowly Contained
A Monday fire at Tom Wilburn's south town residence was stopped before a large blaze took hold. The kitchen sustained damage but overall loss was not serious due to quick neighbor response and rapid arrival of help.
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Tom Wilburn
Chautauqua Opens Monday with Mutual Program
Montezuma hosts a five day Mutual Chautauqua starting Monday with a top rated lineup including Toots PaKa Hawaiian Company and noted soloists. Ten performances, five each afternoon and evening, with single admissions 30 and 50 cents. Season tickets offer savings. after opening day prices rise to 2.50 for adults and 1.25 for children. The educational event blends high class entertainment and community benefit.
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Montezuma
Mutual Chautauqua
Mutual
Toots Paka Hawaiian Company
Victor Record Fame
Card of Thanks From the Moore Families
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors who aided and comforted us in our hour of sorrow. Leander Moore and family. Emory Moore and family, Laura Machledt and family.
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Leander Moore
Emory Moore
Laura Machledt
Drowned Boy in Mecca Prompts Coroner Visit
Coroner R. L. Dooley was called to Mecca Tuesday where seven year old Charles F. Marrs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Marrs, drowned in Big Raccoon. A local plea asks the finder of a missing pocketbook from a buggy at the Pool southeast corner to return it.
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R. L. Dooley
Mecca
Charles F. Marrs
Harvey Marrs
Monte t fans promised a real ball game
The article notes the Monte t fans will bring fourteen men in uniforms to a game, guaranteeing a strong show. It states a $25 guarantee by the club, with admission set at 35 cents for men and 15 cents for ladies, inviting people to attend for a real ball game.
Angel Food Cake Sale At Montezuma Bakery
Angel Food Cake advertised for Saturdays at Montezuma Bakery with call to visit for fresh bakery items and weekly specials.
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Angel Food Cake
Montezuma Bakery
Household goods for sale and lost wheel notice
Household goods for sale at residence include 6 dining chairs a dining table a sideboard a dresser a small Edison graphophone and 52 records. Lost wire automobile wheel and tire between Montezuma and Dana finder notify Carmack Garage at Dana. C A Thomasmeyer.
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R. T. Bailey
Montezuma
Dana
Carmack
C. A. Thomasmeyer
For Sale Local Household Furniture Items
For sale a majestic malleable range a Radiant Home hard coal heater a library table dining room table and chairs a six one stand table a bed spring call phone 147.
People of Our Town Booster Description
The Booster is praised as the town’s most useful citizen for unselfishly supporting every movement to improve the community. The notice invites readers to view the last census report for booster counts.
Paul Thomas to Pay for Dead Animals and Phone Charges
Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana agrees to cover costs for dead animals and related telephone charges in a local reimbursement matter. The arrangement outlines payment of the disposal and communication fees as agreed.
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Paul Thomas
Dana, Ind
Chautauqua Season Tickets Urged by Laporte Work Groups
Teedent of Laporte explains that offering diverse talent is key to pleasing families and visitors. Junior workers supervise playground activities and prepare a pageant for the final evening. Town canvassing continues with tickets still available to support community work.
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Teedent
Laporte
The Texan Sequel Prairie Trails at Rex Theater
Tom Mix stars in Prairie Trails sequel to The Texan at The Rex. Audience invited to view the western double feature today.
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Tom Mix
Saturday Showcast: Eileen Percy in The Blushing Bride
Silent note indicates a snappy comedy featuring Eileen Percy in The Blushing Bride with Mutt and Jeff as part of the program.
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Eileen Percy
Fatty Arbuckle Comedy A Reckless Romeo At The Theatre
Sunday show features Fatty Arbuckle in a two reel comedy A Reckless Romeo. Kathryn Williams and Roy Stewart star in Just A Wife. Admission 15c and 25c.
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Fatty Arbuckle
Kathryn Williams
Roy Stewart
Wife
Neal Hart Presents Black Sheep Next Thursday
The cinema page announces Neal Hart as the star in Black Sheep with a screening set for next Thursday. The note adds The Stealers are coming.
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Neal Hart
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Wesley
Chicago
Emory
Indianapolis
John
Leander
Thomas B. M’gregor
DR. Lloyd C. Douglas
Re“ Therese Davault
BASE
Leslie W. Morgan
O'Brien
Craven Family
Rena Bord
Monte
Chautauqua Committee
Craven
Lloyd C. Douglas
Ann Arbor
Michigan
America
Toots Paka Hawaian
Hawaii
Therese Davault
Grove
Mutt & Jeff
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