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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
4
Maude Scott McNamee is named Associate Editor in a notice noting second class mailing registration at Montezuma Indiana post office under the Act of March 3 1879.
J Walter Chapman announces candidacy for Parke County Treasurer subject to Republican primary on May 4 1920. He seeks party support and urges voter action in the upcoming election.
A Republican primary sets the stage for Parke county sheriff race as Robert L Hoovkins announces candidacy subject to party decision. The move positions him for the forthcoming election cycle and mobilizes local voters.
Isaac W. PICKARD declares candidacy for Clerk of Parke Circuit Court subject to the Republican primary on May 4 1920. The statement signals campaign plans and party affiliation.
Local page records Mrs. Maude Purcell's illness and multiple social visits. It notes deaths including James Kelsey Meacham of Rockville and Julia N. Dillon of Champaign, with funeral details and local kin. Also mentions births Elinor Dunlap in Alabama and various visits and ads.
Mrs. Annie H. Cooley of Middlefield Connecticut suffered a severe grip attack and threat of pneumonia. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy her chest pains disappeared the cough loosened and expectoration became easy with quick recovery. She says she cannot speak too highly of the remedy.
Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana will cover costs for dead animals and related charges including other unspecified fees.
Montezuma Garage advertises several used cars for sale with favorable prices and payment terms to responsible buyers. Contact details are not provided in the snippet.
B O Cook announces a public auction at his farm 25 miles NW of Miecca and 4 miles S of Montecuma on Terre Haute and Lafayette land. Sale begins 10 30 A M with horses cattle hogs feed implements and wagons offered under 6 month credit at 6 percent interest, 2 percent cash discount over 10.
A claim that a remedy called Tablettes offers a laxative effect. The text says the tablets are easy to take and mild in impact and should be taken immediately after supper. It presents the product as a strong solution for constipation.
The passage warns serious diseases develop from colds and stresses avoiding colds. It cites influenza pneumonia diphtheria scarlet fever whooping cough and measles as risks linked to colds and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick relief.
Mrs. Lou White died Saturday evening at her Hillsdale home after a long arterial condition. She was 60, survived by four children Hobart Clinton John Hobart Hillsdale and Mrs. Fred Wheeler Clinton, plus a sister Hannah Caseheer Hillsdale and brother Henry Mitchell. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 PM at the residence with Rev. J W Cordrey, burial in Helt's Prairie cemetery.
The two month old infant of Mr and Mrs Thomas Suiters died Sunday near Covington from eczema and thrush. Funeral services were held at the residence and burial followed in Covington cemetery. The mother is formerly Miss Elizabeth Glaze of the locality.
A writer argues for tearing down outdated liquor signs and bar ads to comply with a new prohibition decree. Montezuma is urged to remove signs to avoid legal trouble and improve the town’s appearance.
Messrs Walter Rierden and Harry Montgomery take the Overland line for this place with headquarters at Pitman Garage. An Overland 4an is on display and described as a fine looking car. The car recently endured a severe test with gratifying results. details will follow in the next issue.
Sam and Dee Pressler attended the Fordson Tractor School of the Indiana Tractor Co in Indianapolis last week. They found the sessions interesting and instructive and met several company personnel who gave helpful lectures.
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