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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
1
Church directory lists Methodist Episcopal services with Sabbath School at 9:39 a.m. A. B. Simpson is the pastor. Worship at 10:45 a.m. every other week, Epworth League at 6:00 p.m., evening preaching at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Presbyterian church holds Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and services at 10 45 a m and 7 00 p m with J D Uuay as pastor United Brethren congregation offers Sabbath School at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m and preaching at 3 00 p m every other Sabbath led by W E Dye pastor
Catholic Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Time to be announced. Father A H Busald serving as pastor.
The notice lists 9 30 a m Bible School with preaching on the second Sunday of each month. Pastor R B Ohaver is named as the church leader.
The State Fire Marshal issues strong warnings and a forty day notice to retailers and private owners storing gasolene in tanks over ten gallons. Prosecutions will follow for noncompliance as rules require underground placement within fire limits, with outside limits allowing proper metal tanks and pumps.
Mr Truitt and his Clinton crew completed the new floor on the Wabash bridge early this week. The lengthwise laid floor reduces vibration and eliminates the prior rattle. Officials note the lumber met specs but suggest thicker boards could save county money in future projects at Minton, where three inch lumber will be used for a long lasting job.
Fresh Roasted Peanuts sold for 10 cents per pound available Saturday and Sunday at Gamner Drug Store. Turkey Run visitors Tuesday included Frank McCord and J. W. Russell. Mr. and Mrs. W. McCord and guests Mrs. Scott Russell and son J. W. spent Wednesday at Terre Haute. Miss Inez Nixon hosted card evening Tuesday for guest Mr. Griggs of Gadsden Alabama.
The Chicago Herald reports James F. Matson of Indianapolis tried to bribe C. L. Ayers, president of Northern Assurance Co., Michigan, with 2500 dollars to win favorable treatment. Detectives hidden in a meeting room overheard the bribe and Matson was arrested. The note mentions Matson's son Charles and prior dealings in the area.
During a Sunday storm Ed Boyd's barn near Byron was struck by lightning and burned with grain hay and farm implements inside. All horses were saved and Mr Boyd and wife were away at a reunion. Children at home attempted to salvage contents while insurance details remain unknown.
Miss Carrie Barnes of Indianapolis joined her mother Mrs. D. C. Barnes on a Co. H. & D. excursion Sunday. The item notes a separator in use and mentions a flaval sharp detail in the sale.
On the eve of his 28th birthday Hall learns an uncle will leave four million if he marries before 28. He proposes to four women in two hours, all of whom accept under advisement. He falls for Flodie, his typist, and must scramble to escape the entanglements.
Ed King improved the King building frontage by installing a cluster of three lights on the post. John Gilmore began the trend by placing a light in front of his Busy Bee lunch room, aiming to illuminate the business block across the state.
Four young men who recently went west to seek fortune have returned home. Their parent reports one boy came back and slept soundly. The crew had started with fresh boiled shirts but returned in shirts of street color, and they found home cooking especially welcome.
The Mineral Springs bathing pool hosted its biggest turnout of the season with auto crowds arriving by ten in the morning and steady visitors all day. The Mecca band played for an afternoon concert and films drew large crowds after lunch. Manager Laverty announced July 25 features Newman Coronet band from Illinois and August 1 will feature Clinton Majestic band with its usual high quality performances.
Fire discovered about 11:15 PM destroyed the two story old Brady hotel on South Washington street. Buckets saved surrounding properties as Rawlings and Barnes lots were drenched to prevent spread. The building dated from the sixties and stood as a canal era landmark. owned by James Warner, insured for 900 dollars.
A grateful message thanks friends and neighbors for their prompt aid during a hotel fire. Mrs. D. C. Barnes and Mrs. Bila Graham express appreciation for the noble firefighters who saved their residence and belongings, and hope to repay their daylight bravery in the future.
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