Chautauqua Closes After Five-Day Session
The Chautauqua ended Friday night after five days of wholesome entertainment. The Hawaiian Troupe impressed with five performers and intellectual stage presence. Leslie W. Morgan spoke on Friday about World War I soldiers in London and moral efforts to keep boys from sin. The Dixie Girls offered musical selections and readings. Attendance was fair and improved on the final two nights, with plans announced for a larger event next year.
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Chautauqua
Leslie W. Morgan
London
Dixie Girls
Pageant of Progress Invites Arrive for July Event
Representatives from Chicago handed town residents invitations for a Pageant of Progress to be held July 30th to August 15th in the big city. Exhibits will feature the new municipal pier with claims the Pageant rivaling the World's Fair. The party included Frank F. Trunk Thomas F. Hay Harry H. Burns Frank Hackett and John Heller.
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Chicago
Big City
Georgetown
Illinois
Frank F. Trunk
Board of Education
Thomas F. Hay
Harry H. Burns
Frank Hackett
Police Department
John Heller
Victor Scott and Family Pass Through Town
Victor Scott and his family, traveling home from Chrisman Illinois, were seen passing through town Sunday evening as they neared Rockville.
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Victor Scott
Near
Rockville
Chrisman, Ilinois
The Family Tie and the Enduring Bond of Blood
A youths companion essay reflects on how youthful friendships seem closer than family ties and how absence tests bonds. It argues that over time the blood connection proves strongest as voices fade, tastes change, and loss reveals the lasting value of family.
Amusement Co Arrives For Week At Montezuma Ball Park
Lexie Smith Amusement Co arrives Sunday for a week at Montezuma base ball park. Operations begin Tuesday after tax hike delayed opening Monday. The carnival supports the Montezuma Base Ball Club with rides Ferris wheel and merry go round, plus other concessions. Located south of the C I W station.
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Lexie Smith
Smith
Base Ball Club
Montezuma
Base Ball Park
Notice of Administration for Edward H. Burns Sr
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Parke County Indiana appoints Edward H. Burns Sr as administrator of the estate of Edward H. Burns Sr late of Cook County Illinois deceased. The estate is declared solvent. C G Powell attorney. July 2 1921.
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Circuit Court
Parke County
Indiana
Edward H. Burns
Cook County
Illinois
Murdock Boys Fall to Montezuma as Local Team Seeks Support
The Murdock and Montezuma teams met last Sunday with a 16 to 6 win by Montezuma after a strong early showing by Murdock. The article praises the home team and urges local citizens to back the squad under Mr. White, asserting potential to rise with backing.
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Murdock
Illinois
Ball Diamond
Murdock Boys
Montezuma
White
C. C. G Team to Play Sunday at 3 PM in Montezuma
The C. C. G team from Clinton visits Montezuma for a Sunday game at 3 o clock. Residents hope the home squad extends its winning streak against a strong Portland Mills foe. The Portland Mills game slated here last ended unresolved.
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Clinton
Montezuma
Portland Mills
Alligator At Large In Wabash River Near Boyd Park
Residents of Rich Valley avoid riverbanks as a twelve foot alligator roams the Wabash near Boyd Park five miles west of Wabash. Dozens gather on the bridge each day with rifles hoping to shoot it but none risk the water. The creature was first seen last Sunday afternoon.
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Wabash
Boyd Park
Rich Valley
Attica Ledger
Local notes feature lively ball results and air travel
The Enterprise reports Montezuma routed Murdock in a Sunday game and Clinton G C C is due to visit for another promising contest. An aeroplane from Terre Haute flew in with passengers at $5 a ride, while a house fire on Sam Waggoner’s property caused only roof damage. Dr Dooley and wife updated their home with a new porch and modern interior improvements.
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Terre Haute
Sam Waggoner
R. L. Dooley
Ignorance and the Burden of Pretending Knowledge
A reflection on human tendency to conceal ignorance. The essay argues that people, including teachers ministers and statesmen, avoid admitting mistakes and inflate their certainty to preserve authority. Honest acknowledgment of gaps in knowledge strengthens character and usefulness.
Humility and effort to improve over self praise
The passage argues that true humility comes from hard work and clear vision, while vanity hides behind assurance. It urges readers to invest effort in remedying ignorance rather than concealing it, claiming this would make individuals, others, and the world better.
First Augiene Course Meets Friday at 8 30
The initial session of the Augiene and Care of the Sick course will be held Friday morning at 8 30 in the Domestic Science room of the school house. A Red Cross nurse will present Lesson One. Ladies not yet signed may join at this meeting. Those with a spare bed and mattress may loan it by notifying Mrs R W Johnston.
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Red Cross
R. W. Johnston
Fatal Ditch Cave-In Claims Hillsdale Worker
Thomas Davis aged 48 of Hillsdale was fatally injured in Clinton when a five foot ditch cave-in occurred as his crew lowered water pipe with a derrick. Despite rescue within five minutes his injuries proved fatal an hour later. Davis is survived by a wife six children three brothers and one sister.
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Thomas Davis
Hillsdale
Clinton
Davis
New Home Theater Opens With Sellout Second Show
The new theater opened Saturday with crowds unable to be seated for the first performance and a full house for the second. Performances featured singing by James Yeoman of Indianapolis and Ela Riddle of Kokomo, praised as exceptionally good. Quinlan’s theater offers 300 seats with modern equipment and well-planned facilities.
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James Yeoman
Indianapolis
Ela Riddle
Kokomo
Quinlan
Byron Darling Visits Son in Indianapolis This Week
Byron Darling travels to Indianapolis to visit his son during the week, scheduling time with family and local contacts.
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Byron Darling
Indianapolis
Beards town visit and local social notes recount
McCord arrived from Beardstown Illinois after a business trip and is reported back this week. Thomas R Webb of the Rockville Sanatorium visited Montezuma Wednesday evening to call on Esther Kennady. S Case shows marked recovery and improved condition. Claude Pitman and family drove to Terre Haute and Linton Sunday, visiting friends and enjoying a picnic lunch from their basket. Claude celebrated his birthday in a playful way.
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Thomas R. Webb
Rockville Sanatorium
Montezuma
Claude Pitman
Terre Haute
Linton
Claude
Dining set for sale at Montezuma Garage
For sale dining set and dresser. Inquire at Montezuma Garage for details and pricing.
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Montezuma Garage
Wheel and tire found between Montezuma and Dana
A lost automobile wheel and tire were found between Montezuma and Dana. Finder should notify Carmack Garage at Dana. Contact C A Thomasmeyer.
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Montezuma
Dana
Carmack
C. A. Thomasmeyer
Tire and rim found in Montezuma warning notice
While passing through Montezuma a tire and demountable rim size 80x84 were lost. The owner may recover by calling at this office and paying for this notice.
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Montezuma
Household goods for sale at residence
Local listing announces sale of household items including 6 dining chairs a dining table a sideboard a dresser a small Edison Graphophone and 52 records by R T Bailey at the seller’s residence.
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R. T. Bailey
Our Own Little Town
A nostalgic tribute to small town life praising familiar neighbors and the charm of a close knit community. It contrasts the glitter of bigger towns with the warmth and welcome found in one’s own town, asserting it is the best, despite modest streets.
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W. M. Christy Catharines
Wann the Optician At King Hotel Friday
Friday July 22 Wann the optician will be at the King Hotel for eye care service setting.
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Wann
Optician
King Hotel
Trains Timetable Fragments Amid Narrow Schedule Notes
Train times listed include 8 54 A M 1 46 P M and 6 18 A M with routes West South North Brazil division and Harbor lines, showing morning and evening departures. The fragmentary notes hint at a regional rail schedule with multiple daily departures and destinations.
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Lone Hand Wilson
Billy West
the Goat
Mary Miles Minter
Coming Thru the Rye
C. G. Powell
Base Ball News
Clinton G. C. C
McCord
Beardstown
S. Case
Paul Thomas
Dana, Ind
C.J. & W. Hast
H. S
South
North
Brazil
Pearl White
Mountain Woman
Harold Goodwin In
Oliver Twist, Jr
Charles Dicken
Harold Goodwin
Wm. Fox
Rex Theater
Mary Pickford
Heart of the Hills
Mutt & Jeff
Georges Carpentier
Tom Mix
Wesley Barry
Jackie Coogan
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