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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
1
A September canvass by a traveling subscription agent in Montezuma collected 730 dollars from local business men for four magazines and a desk clock to be paid at a bank in six months. The swindler left town after obtaining signups. no clock or magazines were delivered and the bank handled the payments as notes. Local caution urged against trusting strangers with such offers.
Miss Wilma Spurgeon works in Clinton. Mr and Mrs Frank Booker visited with Merritt Johnson and son Clifford Clay. Eva Watson and Dorothy Arley stayed with Morris Jarvis family of Montezuma. Mrs Ira Watson returned from George De Mott near West Union. Mildred and Virgil Jarvis visited Hillsdale. Tim Eads of Montezuma spent Sunday with sister and husband Frank Wilson. Master Max McCarty is on the sick list. The rising generation is too fond of sitting.
Green Castle high school defeated Cloverdale in a tight final to claim the sectional basketball title and earn a spot in the State Regional tournament in Indianapolis on Saturday March 11. Earlier rounds featured Putnam county schools like Marshall Bloomingdale and Russellville dominating several games.
Joseph James born July 15, 1856, died Feb 25 at age 65 years 7 months. He married Alice M. Randall in 1881 and left five living children. A lifelong Christian, he belonged to Hilldale B F Foster I C O I Lodge 730, survived by widow four daughters one son eleven grandchildren three brothers and one sister. A community tribute recalls his kindness and faith as friends gather to honor him.
A reader from Indianapolis writes on March 2 1922 enclosing a 33 dollar check for a two year newspaper subscription. The letter expresses eagerness to receive Montezuma coverage weekly.
The Morris Long Post of the American Legion announces a barbecue at their hall on the evening of March 16 inviting all soldiers to attend.
A Baltimore Sun line notes a man with burning ambition seldom fired. The St Joseph Gazette suggests Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania should stay out of the public eye as much as possible.
In the finals Cloverdale pulled ahead as the clock ended 27 to 18 with Greencastle scoring 19 and Cloverdale 11. A Cloverdale center injury slowed play yet the fast quintet stayed sharp while Greencastle delivered strong floor work and shooting, securing the decisive win.
A large audience enjoyed the Lyteum Course at the high school auditorium on Hellenday evening. Home talent gave an exceptionally good program with fifteen stars, rich with laughter and merriment. Musical director Reese slobna led a pleasing quartet, and the darkie gentles and choruses were standout moments. Mr. R W Sutton’s role as interlocutor was excellent and well suited to the performance.
Wabash schools to present two ning exercises. Frank Bradfield and family among the sick. Edmonds brothers and kin plan moving from Mecca to Armiesburg next week. Pauline Miller stayed with Marguerite McCune Monday. Charles Carroll family to move from Clinton to near Mecca. Mrs Mina recovering from stroke. Hadley McCown resigns Murphys store clerk post. Thelma Underwood and Margaret Underwood shopped in Clinton. Mrs J F Walters and Mrs Burrill Kronk travel to Clinton after their mother Mrs Susan Stiles died following leg amputation for cancer. Oliver Bradford died at home of Mr and Mrs Frank McAdams after a few weeks illness. Survived by two brothers William and Jacob and sister Mrs Keeley, funeral at Leatherwood Chapel.
Sunday School every Sunday at 9 30 A M Preaching on the second Sunday at 7 PM and the fourth Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 PM Rev J C Whitson is pastor
A brief quip from the Dallas News notes that when a young girl develops a flapper style she becomes a flapper appealing to social tastes of the era.
The article outlines March 15 1922 as the filing deadline with at least one fourth of tax due paid with each return. Extensions may be granted in exceptional cases up to thirty days, with further requests to the Commissioner in Washington. Penalties include up to 1000 fine plus 25 percent tax for late returns, 5 percent plus 1 percent monthly interest for late or negligent payment, and up to 10000 fine or a year’s imprisonment for false returns.
The Bureau of Public Roads estimates total road construction and maintenance spending for 1921 at 600 million dollars. Funding sources are motor vehicle revenue 19 percent, state road bonds 7 percent, local road bonds 33 percent, state taxes and appropriations 12 percent, federal aid 14 percent, county township and district taxes 14 percent, and miscellaneous 1 percent.
A Kirksville Express classified notice advertises barred rock eggs in a large fine strain for sale at 5.00 per 100 or 1.00 for 15, contact phone 97-3 R. F. D. Treatment mentions a truck license plate 16180-'22 and a quote about better community.
A tribute to the private citizen who quietly serves, raises a family, and does his duty without seeking recognition, emphasizing that the everyday person truly embodies good citizenship.
Seven million square yards of canvas duck surplus from the war effort is handed to the Bureau of Public Roads for distribution to state highway departments. It will shield sun cured concrete roads and shield cement piles, serve as tents for construction crews, roofs for temporary storage, and covers for road equipment in bad weather.
The Enterprise notes an American Legion boys dance scheduled for Friday night. Also advertised are church services at the Presbyterian church Sunday with morning preaching at 11:00 and evening service at 7:30. Everyone is invited.
Fragmentary list shows train times for CK and W East West Co KI South and North routes. Times include 8:05 AM 5:00 PM 8:59 AM 6:02 PM 1:46 PM 4:01 PM across directions.
The Rex offers Bryant Washburn in The Sun Death and Burgl ar Proof as third episode features. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
Saturday Charles Ray stars in Homer Comes Home a town joke about shiftless days and a prodigal son who returns to win pride. The program includes Harold Lloyd comedy as an added attraction and promises a story that warms hearts and leaves audiences smiling.
Sunday Wallace Reid stars in the feature Always Audacious. Lloyd Hamilton appears in the Mermaid 2 reel comedy The Vagrant.
On Monday a ten cent admission invites audiences to Dorothy Gish in The Ghost In the Garret a light haunted comedy showing at local cinema. The film follows a tale of spooks with a humorous twist.
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