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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
Louise Cowan pushes her mother and Aunt Jane to flee to the sea shore after receiving a letter from Wayne Woodard in California. The family, long browbeaten by Louise, scrambles to pack and arrange travel as they face an uncertain future and a planned early departure.
The narrative describes Mrs. Cowan and her sister Aunt Jane living with Louise. Aunt Jane works tirelessly as maid and kitchen helper while Louise causes trouble with fault finding and spoiled manners. Louise’s red complexion and poor style contrast with Aunt Jane’s diligence and kindness.
A critique argues cars are essential showing they are used for 80 percent of journeys. Cites World Almanac figures from 1900 and 1918 on population wealth money supply manufacturing value farm property and farm products to illustrate auto era expansion.
An 1918 discussion asserts automobiles cut productive time by speeding travel for business. It estimates each car saves at least ten minutes daily, totaling about two hours per workday in a year. It argues benefits include economic gains and improved public health.
A poem parody recounts an old man in Fort Wayne who tried whisky of being old and failed. It then describes a man in Vermil biting lines in a still and, after thirst, tilting a tank and busting into swill.
Nurdock's Pharmacy advertises ice cream at 45 cents per quart. The card highlights a budget treat for customers seeking affordable dessert options.
Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana agrees to cover costs for dead animals and related telephone charges as part of a local settlement.
GAN SISTER NOTES the Temple No. 370 met mr session last Friday June the 11th. All the fere present except Rosa Mitchell kod Mistress of Finance emp. In all fifteen were present. Were made to meet evening June 15th in Hall for our regular tire with Bert Skeet z efficient drill master. rare expecting to go to Hine 24th to the County Bon of Pythian Sisters member should be Feriday June 1s. Come enjoy Pythian Sister Batha Grace Skeeters Mof R&C.
An observer recalls a peculiar automobile with horns and a steer-like figure attached, drawing attention as it passes town. The narrator notes the oddity and fear it may cause, mentioning a painted radiator and an unusual, eye-catching design.
Mrs. F. Dawson secretary of Indiana Young Women's Auxiliary and Queen Esther Circle spoke on relief work for needy girls and boys. She helped the girls organize a Queen Esther Circle to participate in missions with refreshments served by Mrs. Kohr.
Special preparations are under way for a Children's Day program by Sunday School workers. The children will perform at 7 48 o clock Sunday night June 20 at the church. An cordial invitation is extended for all to attend and support the children.
A group of gypsies arrived in town Monday around noon and exhibited the sneaky behavior the term describes. They reportedly traveled from Rockville and escaped with a considerable amount of money before leaving.
Pamelia Smith was born March 24 1840 in Vermillion county Indiana and died June 7 1920 at West Millgrove Ohio aged 80 years 2 months 14 days. She married D E Strain Jr May 10 1957 and had six children three girls and three boys. Her husband and one additional spouse are noted in the record with surviving relatives in Montezuma Indiana and West Millgrove Ohio. She joined Salem church of Hell s Prairie at seventeen and remained a Christian, enduring paralysis a broken hip and arm while keeping faith and looking toward a brighter future.
Mr Ki Lindley sold the King Hotel barber shop to Mr James Barnhart of Mecca. C A Montgomery of Mecca will take charge and began Monday. Montgomery is highly recommended and regarded as a capable barber. Lindley had to leave due to an account issue with his eye.
A report notes that Mr. Norris will continue to work in the shop, indicating ongoing assignment or duty.
Mr Paul McEKall of Hillsdale married Miss Ruth Ingram 19 of Newport by Justice Law in Brazil on Saturday June 12. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Larry McKall of Hillsdale and works at the C E K I station. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Wim Ingram of Newport, a high school graduate. They will reside in Hillsdale.
Local residents report several robberies around Chrisman Illinois amid wider complaints of profiteering. The piece notes many people feel held up by profiteers in the current period.
For sale: SALI and land with a good well and fruit trees. Will take Ford and balance cash. See Edgar Foreman Montezuma Indiana.
Train timings listed for Cor with West and South routes. East services at 5:05 AM 2:51 PM and Sunday 8:55 AM 4:55 PM. West services 6:58 AM 1:00 PM and 9:00 AM 1:46 PM. Brazil division shows south 6:01 PM and north 7:16 AM 7:16 AM.
Montezuma plans a five day Chautauqua July 30 through August 3 with 23 local business leaders backing the event. Organizers require 400 season tickets. guarantors must cover shortfalls by selling or paying for the deficit, with Kelso as president and Murdock as secretary along with a ticket and advertising committee.
Local businessmen rally support for the Chautauqua event promising equal ticket quotas and a strong program. They urge residents to boost, purchase tickets, and spread favorable word to ensure the success of the first Montézuma Chautauqua.
Mr. Gelbreath, a piano tuner, will be arriving soon to service pianos. Contact Wilbert Blue to arrange your instrument’s tuning details and appointment.
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