Birthday Surprise for Prominent Farmer at Smith Residence
A large rural birthday gathering honored Mr. Luna Smith on his 67th birthday at their country home five miles east of town on the Ocean to Ocean Highway. Friends and family from Illinois towns joined a lawn meal, games, and music, with many expressing well wishes for more such days.
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Luna Smith
Ocean
Ocean Highway
Mr. Smith
Russell
Montezuma
Lana
Luna
Smith Home
Somegas
Bosbit
R. L. Robison
Newman
Illinois
John L. Scott
O.B. Riley
D. E. Whetstone
Luella
Jay
L. G. Smith
Eugene
Scottland
Wm. M. Smith
J. W. Wingert
Milliken Smith
H. A. Smith
Mary Allice
Elizabeth
Clarence Longfellow
Forrest
Lois
Ruba
Elmer Kerrick
Ora R. Robison
Carl
Earl
N.N. Robison
Roscoe Smith
Anna Kenton
Miss Lewis
Chrisman
W. K. Halbert
Wanda
Carry Gray
Rosa
Louise Miller
J. M. Robison
Frank
Montezuma Beats Ladoga 7-2 on Ladoga Home Field
Montezuma defeated Ladoga 7-2 at Ladoga in a historic upset as Ladoga had not lost at home before. Brooks Williams Roberts and Holden worked the mound, with three-base hits from Brooks Babe Giovannni and King. Settee left with a sprained ankle as Providence protected left field.
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Ladoga
Chick Settee
Providence
Brooks
Babe Giovannni
King
Holden
Montezuma Triumphs 4-3 Over Newport in Close Contest
Montezuma defeated Newport 4-3 at Newport in a hard fought game. Settee left with a sprained ankle first noted since the Ladoga game on June 18. Giovannni earned a three base hit in the ninth as Montezuma preserved a narrow victory behind Lynch and Roberts, and Lewman and Swain.
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Montezuma
Newport
Lynch
Roberts
Lewman
Swaine
Settee
Giovannni
Montezuma Club to Meet Dana in Closely Contested Clash
Next Sunday the Montezuma Club hosts unbeaten Dana on the local field. Dana has a strong season and the matchup is expected to be a tight, competitive ballgame with high stakes for both teams.
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Montezuma Club
Dana
Heated July Fourth showdown at local diamond
A hard fought doubleheader is expected as La doga meets Ladoga on July 4. La doga won the opener 8 to 6 in 11 innings and lost the nightcap 7 to 2. Lynch Brooks and Williams start for the locals with Roberts catching. Holden Gardner and possibly a mystery smoke artist form Ladoga’s battery.
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Ladoga
Lynch
Brooks
Williams
Roberts
Holden
Gardner
Meetings Close at Presbyterian Church Revival
Sunday evening service at the Presbyterian Church featured Rev. Wilkinson delivering forceful Bible truths and urging personal commitment to Christian life. About thirty names joined the organization. praise for Mrs. Wilkinson’s pianism, Mr. White’s singing, and the overall uplifting impact of the gathering.
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Presbyterian Church
Wilkinson
White
Birthday surprise for Mr. P L Reid
A birthday surprise honor for Mr P L Reid was organized by his wife and guests arrived to celebrate with a full day of merriment. A long lawn table was prepared with abundant provisions for the gathering and festivities continued into the evening.
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P. L. Reid
Clinton hosts pleasant family gathering at Reid home
About twenty four guests joined a midday meal featuring cereals, meats, salads, pastries, fruits and coffee. The afternoon included piano selections and lively conversation before departure, with attendees listed as William Reid and family, Hubert Reid and family, Warren Harrison's party, Howard Goforth’s group, and the Gaines from Indianapolis.
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SAO
Trey
William Reid
Leland
Ruba
Layton
Louise
Hubert Reid
Warren Harrison
Collett
Clinton
Howard Goforth
Edward
Merridith
Clara
Catherine
Danay
Bdgar Gaines
Indianapolis
Lawn Picnic Brings Church Folks Together on Pleasant Evening
Members of the Presbyterian Church gathered on the lawns of Rev N W Clark and Mr J E Hancock last Thursday at 5 30 PM for a delightful picnic. Mr White led singing and solos while families entertained the children. A wholesome lunch was served and at 7 30 PM the crowd moved to the evening service cherishing closer fellowship.
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Presbyterian Church
Mr. White
N. W. Clark
J. E. Hancock
Terre Haute Shoppers and Chicago Visitor Note Summer Plans
Misses Mae McKeown and Delia Gilmore from Terre Haute shopped Tuesday. W. 4. Hamilton arrived from Chicago for a summer vacation after completing a special college course.
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Mae McKeown
Delia Gilmore
Terre Haute
Hamilton
Chicago, Ill
Bip Wolfe and Miss Lela Knight Wed at Methodist Church
Bip Wolfe and Miss Lela Knight were united in marriage on Wednesday June 21 at the Methodist Church with Rev C T Hunt officiating. The bride wore dark blue silk canton and the groom a blue suit. Wolfe is the son of Mrs. Grant Knight and the couple reside near Worthington while Wolfe works as an instructor at Western Union Telegraph. The couple will remain for a few weeks before joining their circle of friends and relatives in congratulations.
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Bip Wolfe
Lela
C. T. Hunt
Wolfe
Grant Knight
Harry Wolfe
Western Union Telegraph
Egany
Worthington
Flashes of Action to Be Shown at Home Theatre Montezuma
The World War II era film Flashes of Action is exhibited for the first time in Montezuma Indiana at Home Theatre on July 5 1922 under Morris Post of the American Legion auspices. It shows scenes from the front with doughboys and vivid combat moments reflecting the Argonne and other battles. Audience reception is described as capacity crowds in major cities and broad appeal to veterans and families alike.
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Ime
Montezuma
Ind
Morris‘Post
Fephers
United
New Yor
Wen
Argonne
Mont Blanc
Cheppy
Montfaucon
Gegnis
Barricourt
Stenay
Minnie E Rohr obituary of Montezuma woman 1888 1922
Minnie Ethel Rohr daughter of John and Isabelle Rohr born near Montezuma September 8 1888 died June 23 1922 aged 33 years 9 months 15 days. She married Charles Keller in 1904 and Frank Moore in 1908 producing two infant daughters and one son who died at age one. She had been ill ten years with neuralgia of the heart. Survived by her mother four sisters three brothers and many relatives. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 PM at the U B Church Rev J C Whitson in charge burial Oakland cemetery undertakers O L Brown and Son.
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Minnie Ethel Rohr
John and
Isabelle Rohr
Montezuma
Charles Keller
Frank Moore
U. B
J. C. Whitson
W. O. Johnson
Lennie Whitson
Dee Pressler
Geo. Kemp
J. Ff. Gouldy
Oakland Cemetery
O. L. Brown and Son
Flashes of Action film reveals WWI scenes in stirring reel
A Signal Corps officer selected five reels from miles of footage to create Flashes of Action. The film shows training camps, shipboard scenes, France trenches, gas attacks, artillery, a sinking U boat, and American planes. It aims to vividly bring home the war with real sights and memories for veterans. Admission is 20 and 35 cents.
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Signal Corps
France
Card Of Thanks For Minnie Ethel Rohr Family
The family of Mrs. Belle Rohr thank neighbors and friends for assistance and sympathy during Minnie Ethel's sickness and death. Special thanks to Rev. Whitson for consoling words and the choir for their service, and to Mr. Brown the undertaker, along with mother, sisters and brothers.
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Belle Rohr
Minnie Ethel
Rev. Whitson
Brown
Bloomingdale Plans July Fourth Celebration With Band
Bloomingdale to celebrate Independence Day with Russellville band providing music. A state marshal permits fireworks, a large community dinner, games and races will be held, and events will run continuously throughout the day. Everyone is invited.
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Bloomingdale
Russellville
Birthday Dinner for Aged Man at Armiesburg
A birthday dinner marked the eighty six year milestone of Uncle Joe Skeetera of Armiesburg on Thursday June twenty fifth. Relatives and friends feasted at noon then shared old fashioned songs and stories in the afternoon before extending well wishes for many returns of the day.
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Joe Skeetera
Armiesburg
Jane
Joe
Sam Skeeters
W. H. Skeeters
Bert Skeeters
Dennis Kennedy
Lem Osborne
Hugh
Ralph
Mary
Margaret
Au Seren Reece
Ae Pie
Mary T. Godsell
Agnes Skeeters
W. M. Doan
Joseph Skeeters
Cherry-Prapst Ice Cream At Gilmore's Restaurant
Local eatery Gilmore's Restaurant invites patrons to try Cherry-Prapst ice cream as a featured treat described in casual terms suitable for a brief notice.
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Gilmore’s
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Perry F. McNamee
Mary Lacile
G. W. Sweringen
Russell Smith
Betty Margaret
J. G. Hapney
Lewis Boyd
Daugther Chloe
J. K. Robison
Wilbur Platter
Pete Platter
Rockvill
Wm. Huffman
John, Clara, Perry
Mary Ellen
Perry Roberts
Base Ball News
Brooks, Williams and Roberts
Holden and Gard
R. H. E. Montezuma
Lynch and Roberts
Swain
Sid
Olfe
Homer
Ator
Anay
War Department
Marie Provost In “the Dangerous Little Demon
Richard Barthlemess In “Tomble David
Buster Keaton
The
Mary Pickford i
Suds
Campbell
Jack Hoxie
Sparks of Flint
Sweet Cookie
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