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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
1
The church listing shows Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. led by J. Al. Sharp, preaching at 7:00 p.m. each Sabbath, and a Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting conducted by pastor E. T. Mines.
United Brethren church announces 9 30 a m Sabbath School led by Mrs Ed Smith on September 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor and 10 30 a m preaching every other Sabbath led by Pastor W KE Drs.
Catholic Mass held on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Time to be announced. Father A. H. Bisald serves as pastor.
At 9 30 a m Bible School and 10 45 a m Social Service held on the second Sunday of each month in the church.
10 45 a m Preaching and 7 30 p m Song and Praise Service are listed for each Sunday with morning and evening services. Harold R Martin is identified as Pastor.
The Church of Christ gathers in the Baptist building at 7:00 p.m. led by Rev. Chas. T. Cook. Preaching at 40:30 a.m. Istane 8rd Sun. Services invite community attendance.
Jimmie states he will maintain the place at its old standard of efficiency and work to boost its popularity. He has worked with his father most of the time and is a fire for progress. The lunch rooms are described as among the most up to date in the region.
Frank Thompson ct al by Sheriff transfers land in Sugar Creek to Albert Chipson. Grant to Charles D. Bunker for land in Florida. Mattie Watson to Manford Watson land in Greene and Union for 3500 dollars. Thomas E. Marshall to William R. Stark lot in Rockville for 1700 dollars. Menora Bipus to Samuel Skeeters land in Florida for 3200 dollars. William J. Johnston to Mrs. Low Kassitt lots in Mecca for 150 dollars. Bat e Newton to Alexander W. Fewpleman lot in Rockville for 1 dollar. Augie Lambert to John T. Emen Seat igh Feed 2.00 dollars per 1901 cee alls.
The epidemic in town gradually improves with precautions for those afflicted and exposed. Doctors and officials say cases began as chicken pox but are mild small pox. posters urge cooperation to prevent spread. Quarantined patients are released as they recover, and residents are urged to report symptoms immediately or face fines.
Secretary McAdoo announces new designs for dimes quarters and half dollars to be minted after July 1 1916. The half dollar features Liberty walking toward a dawn with laurel and oak. the dime shows Liberty with a winged cap. the quarter depicts an eagle and pine on a rock.
Local residents visit relatives and guests travel through. Lizzie Morris and daughter Will Bartley of Rockville host in Coloma while Elizabeth Glossan of Bloomingdale stays with aunt Martha Dooley. The Ladies Industrial Society meets with Mrs. Charles Woodard. Beloit Kansas visitors pass through en route to West Virginia. More visits include Mrs. Huntley of Terre Haute with H. E. Carter, and Parke Dooley, Parke Smith, and families with S. M. Stout and Walter Williams hosts.
C R Bosworth and Joseph de Frenes describe filming a new picture The Manufacture of an Automobile at the Willys Overland plant in Toledo with about 20 000 workers as onlookers. They spent three months there joining workers from 7 AM to 3 PM and adjusting to early 5 AM wakeups and dawn trolley trips, noting the factory’s grim morning appearance and looming mechanical units.
Local residents hosted a surprise party for Clarence Marsall celebrating his twenty fourth birthday Saturday evening. Visitors and relatives, including Kate Manwaring and daughter Carrie, John Hess of Clinton, Miss Mattie Brown, Lizzie Lewman, and families, spent the week and weekend with local households. A note on Willys-Overland highlights describes assembling one thousand cars in a day with a mobile photo setup in a large factory, showing workers, electricians, trucks, and the filming process without interrupting production.
The four day Chau tauqua at Turkey Run starts July first and runs through the Fourth. Governor Ralston James E. Watson and John Temple Graves are among scheduled speakers. Clinton visitors Charles Russel and Harvey Kohr attended Sure day evening. New Perfection Oil Stoves on sale at Sharps Sharkie Cor of Alishore.
Local notes report Fred Murphy and wife driving to Clinton Sunday. Dee Pressler visited Terre Haute Sunday night. Mrs. William Norris visited relatives in Dana on Thursday. Clara Broderick visiting relatives at Coloma. Mr. and Mrs. M Phillips spent Sunday with home folks at Judson. Rat Lindley visited Bloomingdale. Now is a good time to cut weeds as seeds are not ripe. Vorhees Phillips of Terre Haute visited cousins. Eugene Higbee returns from Indianapolis Technical Schools for summer. Wabash activity described as falling back toward the bottom.
The column notes a busy week with cherry picking and canning as families visit farms near Waveland and Indianapolis. Frank Johns and family join K. A. Boyd. Mrs Cal Bartlein travels to Chicago. Gertrude Cooke returns from Indianapolis to see her parents. Leon Laverty and Lucile accompany their mother on trips. Ford cars arrive for Frank Pressler with five loads this year. the Johnston family buys a Studebaker Light Six after trading in their Rambler. a 1909 one lung Cadalack causes a street stir as the era's auto scene shifts.
The Indiana Historical Commission warns against low quality attractions invading Centennial celebrations. It urges educational and patriotic observance, promoting exultant festivity while condemning gaudy concessions and spectacle that detract from the state's anniversary.
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