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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
1
The directory lists Saboath School at 9 39 a m with S J Holmes leading. Sunday preaching at 10 45 a m every other week and 7 30 p m. Epworth League at 6 00 p m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Pastor A B Simpson.
The bulletin lists a 9 30 a m Sabbath School and 10 45 a m preaching with a 7 00 p m service. Pastor J D UuLay leads the church activities.
At 9 30 a m Sabbath School led by B F Hoover on September 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor and 3 00 p m Preaching every other Sabbath conducted by Pastor W E Dyes.
Catholic mass held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Time to be announced. Service led by Father A. H. Busald.
The notice lists services at Biblet School with a 9 30 a m Bible study and 7 p m preaching. Preaching occurs every second Sunday of each month led by Pastor R R Ohaver.
Mr and Mrs W P Montgomery entertained a large circle of friends at Montezuma Mineral Springs last Wednesday. The grounds glowed with Japanese lanterns and patriotic decorations. A two course luncheon was served on the upper floor followed by motion pictures and an informal dance. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Adams Mr and Mrs Cullen Ott Mr and Mrs Sidwell Alden Miss Mildred Perkins Miss Dorothy Berry Mr Harold Henderson and Mr Howard Hancock of Rockville.
Miss Ruth White has returned to her home in Danville after a week's visit with friends here.
A sweltering Tuesday sent riders and crowds from Rockville Clinton Terre Haute Mecca Dana and nearby points to Montezuma’s mineral spring pool. By eight o clock in the evening more than fifty autos crowded the grounds as people cooling from the heat enjoyed the sparkling waters.
Four men Dave Hann Carl Farner Ott Morris and John Gilmore Jr left on a Sunday hike toward the wild west seeking a location to raise jack rabbits and guineas. A note Tuesday said they reached Decatur Illinois and that Indians they met were on moving posters. They plan to camp in Iowa and survey a suitable site before returning to Montezuma as they master tin can cooking and foraging through back doors.
Public notices must be placed in The Enterprise. Instruct your attorneys to file all notices of appointment administrator executor guardian survey road distress real estate sale nonresident notices and related items through your chosen paper. Clients control the notices. ensure publication there.
H S Cornwell traveled to Indianapolis Sunday to be with his wife who was at Long Hospital for tumor surgery Monday. Although weak Mrs Cornwell was resting well Tuesday evening and Bert Cornwell will stay with her until she improves. The Enterprise and friends wish her a speedy recovery and return to activity.
On the eve of his twenty eighth birthday Hall learns his uncle bequeathed four million only if Hall marries before twenty eight. He proposes to a widow debutante model all in two hours. All accept under advisement but he truly loves Flodie his typist and must escape the entanglements.
The Town Council orders property owners and owners of vacant lots to cut weeds by July 80 or have them cut by the town. The cost will be charged to the property as required by state law.
Fort Wayne resident Ed Haines and wife host Mrs. Margaret Van Allen who arrived last Friday for a short visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Haines express heartfelt thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Bert VanSickle of Leatherweed for delivering a fat chicken and milk last Saturday for Sunday dinner. They praise the kindness, say they would have paid but were refused, and urge others to follow the generous example.
Workmen began installing a new lengthwise floor on the Wabash bridge on Monday. Light lumber will improve the structure, with two coats of road oil applied to both old and new floors to extend life and reduce rot. An additional oiling in four to five months could further prolong the floor life beyond the initial cost.
A severe storm caused extensive damage in the vicinity with Sugar creel Leatherwood and Raccoon bottoms inundated. Bottom corn and wheat suffered heavy losses as the Wa bush river rose to fifteen feet Thursday night and climbed to ten feet by Tuesday morning before slowly receding.
Mecca band manager W A Laverty has secured the Mecca banc for Sunday July 15 with an afternoon and evening concert. A large crowd is expected if favorable weather continues. Last Sunday the pool drew a big turnout with over a hundred swimmers and the night movie crowd was among the season’s best.
George Adams returned from Chicago with a broken right arm below the elbow after a ladder struck him during a move between jobs. He had worked with a painter's crew for six weeks before the accident.
Fresh salted peanuts priced at 10 cents available Saturday and Sunday. J. A. Pickel of Corner Drug Store visited Mecca Tuesday night to repair saws for Marshall Lumber Co.
Mrs. O A Newhouse visits Indianapolis while neighbors host dinners and guests from Terre Haute and Decatur. Threshers restart after rain delays as oat crops look strong. C H D railroad schedules a Sunday School excursion from Montezuma to Indianapolis on July 30 with fares for adults and children.
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