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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
The Craven Family, a father and four daughters, opened the five day Chautauqua week with a high grade musical program. The Cravens displayed versatility, some members playing five or six instruments. The program drew a fair opening night crowd and was praised as a fitting start to the event.
Tuesday night proved excellent with a high class program praised by attendees. Mutual-Morgan Bureau ads promise value, stressing performers’ 23 years in the field and delivering more than advertised as the Mutual Chautauqua continues with the awaited Toots Paka Hawaiian Troupe this Thursday.
An official from the C I and W says no truth to reports the Hume Illinois round house will be abandoned or moved. Railroad workers selling property based on the rumor are urged to keep their homes and adjust their stance.
The Paris Elks lost to the local team 7 to 3 on Sunday evening with Thomas dominating on the mound, fanning 11. Plans announced for next Sunday's doubleheader against Murdock Illinois, with first game at 1 PM and a second at 3 PM. Manager White says future dates include Portland Mills July 24 and St. Bernice July 31, with more games open. Gate receipts were strong, and higher attendance is hoped with public support.
A wife tells her husband she enrolled as a cook and prepared the dinner with special attention to a dish. He struggles to identify the dish and asks if it is the diploma, revealing a humorous exchange about the cooking course.
Mary DeMotte spent Sunday with Beulah Marshal. Lester Millikan is on the sick list. Ww Brooks and family visited Wm Clement and family. Rastus Shaw and Hosry Wimmer with Chas Wim mer and wife. Hazel Cory broke her arm. Branson De Motte transacted business in Rockville. The Junior Sunday School class at Fairview church spent the day at the river.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Parke County Indiana appoints Edward H. Burns Sr as administrator of his estate, stating the estate is solvent. Edward H. Burns, Administrator. July 2 1921. C G Powell Attorney.
Montezuma Bakery offers fresh pies and cakes every day, highlighting daily bakes and a reliable selection for desserts. White-glove service and warm aromas accompany a hometown bakery experience.
A community effort in Wabash aims to enroll a large number of women and girls in a home nursing class. A Sunday ball game saw Mecca defeat Bré 10 to 1, as the carnival in Mecca last week drew crowds with little opposition.
Wheat harvest in Wabash township yielded far less than expected with some fields producing around ten bushels instead of thirty. Local residents include Mrs. John Underwood and children visiting Indianapolis at Mrs. Harley Scott’s home. Leona Vincent hosted a bridal shower for Mrs. Frank Lewis last Wednesday. Trustee Kendall made an official visit to Terre Haute on Monday. Virgil McDowell of Terre Haute spent time with local friends last week. Mrs. Joe Ralston and her young son visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jno. McCune last week. Mrs. Alice Trenary arrived from near Covington to summer with her son Scott Kendall and two granddaughters.
West Union residents and visitors share a weekend of calls and visits. Fanny Love of Nashville visits her son B H Love while John Wilson and wife travel from near Dana to spend time with Wm Sherrill and family. Oscar Armstrong visits Mrs. Wm Lewis along with other neighbors. John Manwaring of Terre Haute visits relatives here for a night. Joe Bord and family return to Danville Illinois after a week with Mrs Germain Bord. Mrs C Elmer Garrard is listed as sick. Gene Bord loses a buggy on a Saturday night while answering calls at the switchboard. Melvin Brown and wife spend Sunday near Sylvania with Harley Bean and family. Raymond Millikan visits Bloomingdale for the evening. Carrie Manwaring visits home folks over Sunday.
Thieves entered the Gilmore restaurant Friday night and stole all the tobacco and cigars and caused about $100 worth of damage. Mr. Gilmore left the place between two and three o clock after which intruders cut a screen from a south window and fled.
The passage describes unnamed residents sounding alarms about homegrown suspects amid warnings of vigilante consequences for those wandering at night. It implies fear of retaliation and claims some individuals are under suspicion.
Mrs Mary Luce of Hillsdale celebrated her seventieth birthday with a surprise gathering of relatives and friends bringing useful gifts. The Parke County Shrine Club plans a July 16 Rockville meeting to arrange for its 5th District picnic at Turkey Run Park on July 31 1921. The community was disappointed in last Sundays M E church lecture as speaker Mr Bogue is ill in bed. Rev J C Whitson notes hope for a rescheduled date.
Local character known as Scissorbill refuses to embrace modern ideas since leaving the Red Schoolhouse. He criticizes progress and threatens civic changes, with boosters hoping he will leave town as nothing here suits him.
The Stealers are coming. Wm. E. Carty visited Clinton on Wednesday afternoon on business. J. W. Russell left Saturday for New York City on a business trip. Terre Haute Normal students were weekend guests of home folks. Christian church to hold services Sunday at 11 AM and 7 30 PM. Several homes in Montezuma need policing. No service at M E church Sunday due to pastor absence. Barry Thompson and family of Tangier visited the Craft family. Guy Forrest and relatives left Saturday for Fort Recovery Ohio for a ten day visit. A group from here visited Rockville to see Mrs. Mary Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. W S Rawlings moved to Montezuma from Catlin. Mrs. Merrill Brown and two Indianapolis children visit Johnstons this week. Bernice Cummins of Terre Haute visits her parents Wint Cummins.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Cissell and son of Omaha are visiting the Aikmans and Roy Aikman. W W Wilhite rebuilt and began sawing after a fire. Mrs P L Reid returned from Philadelphia two months with her daughter and husband. Miss Marjorie Tait of Evansville Illinois visited with extended family before returning home.
Irene Miles advertises a private sale of all her household goods at the telephone office, listing items for sale and inviting offers.
The notice lists six dining chairs a dining table a sideboard a dresser and a small Edison graphophone with 52 records for sale at the resident of R Bailey. No date or location beyond the name and items. Items likely suitable for a local sale listing in a period advertisement.
The Home Theater announces its opening for Saturday July 16 with shows at 7 30 pm and two nights weekly. Music for the event features James Yeeman of Indianapolis and Ela Riddle of Kokomo with performances on both opening nights.
A large Sunday dinner was hosted for Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Howell at Snake Hollow. Friends attended with baskets, celebrating the couple who have been married fifty three years.
William Russell stars in The Cheater Reformed with Mutt and Jeff in a comic strip setup. The piece spotlights Russell as the reforming figure and the duo’s baffling antics in a humorous local feature.
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