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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
1
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m led by J Al Sharp with preaching at 7 00 p m every Sabbath Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m Thursday led by E T Mies pastor Notes services listed for the Methodist Episcopal church directory in the local area.
United Brethren Sabbath School at 9 30 a m with Mrs Ed Smith and services at 10 30 a m on alternating Sabbaths. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m led by W E Dye. Catholic Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday with time to be announced, led by Father A H Busald.
Bible School at 9 30 a m and church services at 10 45 a m social service the second Sunday of each month at the Church of Christ meeting in the Baptist building preaching services 8th street and 10 30 a m 7 00 p m Rev Charles T Cook
A poem notes the busy boss gathering honey year round while a tax pays and lists next week’s movie program at the Electric Theater. Monday shows Under a Shadow and The Saphead's Revenge. Tuesday As a Man Sows. Wednesday Leonard and Hall in Idols of Clay. Thursday Sin on the Sabbath She Loved them Both. Friday The Sacrifice of Jonathan Gray. Saturday Colorado 5 reels. Sunday The Lion's War.
Dr. R L Dooley took Grover Lawson to St Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute Thursday afternoon for an appendicitis operation. Last reports were most favorable and it is expected he will be out around soon.
Dr and Mrs B L Dooley visited Milligan on Tuesday. Mrs Merle Moffet stayed in Indianapolis as a weekend visitor. Mrs O A Newhouse hosted the Friday club. Miss Lora Reeder weekended with friends in Clinton. Mr Wim Kahler of Brazil spent Sunday with the Newhouses. Hugh Aikman and family visited Newport Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Jones Attica attended their uncle's funeral here Wednesday. Roy Aikman and wife with Alpheus DeMotte and wife attended George DeMotte's wife funeral at Tangier Monday. Montgomery and son with Mrs F Bispus saw Julian Bitinge in Cousin Lucy at the Grand Opera Suite.
At a Friday meeting in Indianapolis officers and delegates of the Indiana division of the Pikes Peak National Highway association elected new officers and established a permanent state organization. W P Montgomery leads as president with A N Chamness as vice president and C M Moffit as secretary treasurer. E S Brubeck of Rockville will manage Parke county affairs for the coming year and each county forms its own group with a county president serving as a state vice president. The state officers may assess counties to cover national assessments and marker placements.
The county calls for mortgage exemption affidavits to be filed with the court auditor during March and April to obtain tax reductions. File on time or lose the deduction. county auditor Slator distributes free exemption blanks and can assist in preparing them or you may hire a notary at small cost.
A brief notice noting Morses Chocolates presented in elegant boxes available at The Corner Drug Store. No additional details on prices or dates are provided.
Hugh Montgomery shows a handmade bedstead five decades old in his shop window. The black walnut piece features turned posts and a rope support system with candle holes at the top, two feet above the floor to allow a trundle bed beneath, reflecting early settler home needs.
Washington reports a government led breakthrough by W F Rittman in extracting gasoline from crude oil raising yield from 15 to 90 percent. Seven independent oil firms have contracts to use the process, aiming to boost supply and lower prices, with Standard Oil possible compelled to adopt it.
Republican precinct committeemen met in Rockville on Saturday at one o clock and selected former chairman R C McDivitt as County chairman. Twenty eight members were present and McDivitt won on the first ballot with eighteen of the twenty eight votes.
A public meeting for Montezuma residents and supporters convenes at the Montezuma Club rooms on Monday evening March 20 1916 at 8 PM to discuss the route location and steps to secure Montezuma on the highway map. All interested attendees are urged to come.
Mrs R de Dooley acted as hostess for the F H Club gathering on Monday. The dinner event was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. [name unclear], continuing the club’s social schedule.
Pruning rules advise leaving minimal wood to boost next season's bloom. Do not prune climbing roses except to remove surplus branches. Border roses should be cut back every five to six years, while cut flowers varieties like hybrid perpetuals and teas are pruned heavily to six inches to one foot above ground with four to six eyes left.
The Reserve township high school commencement is set for Friday night April 28 at the Opera House in Montezuma. Dr. Logan Esary of Indiana University will give the address and the Rockville high school orchestra provides music. Students study The King of the Golden River this week as the sixth grade program. Various social visits and meetings are noted among faculty and students, including the O. I. C. club gathering at Miss Mildred Murdock’s home and a dinner planned for St Patrick’s Day hosted by the High School Domestic Science class for trustees, officials, and teachers.
The 1916 Indiana Centennial mobilizes women across the state led by Charity Dye and a network of county chairmen. Federated clubs, D A R chapters, teachers, and librarians organize pageantry, monuments, banners, and school programs, signaling strong female activism in the centennial effort.
Saturday night program includes Miss Virginia Greenspen with Miss Wreatha Lightle and Miss Merle Pickard back in school after illness. Mrs George Poe and Mrs Will Poe of Marshall and Mrs George Sowers of Morocco attended the event.
A historical reflection on American greatness rooted in the deeds of its people from 1776 onward. It highlights independence, naval strength, civil war, emancipation, education, land for farmers, immigrant opportunity, and universal taxation for education as pillars of the nation. It urges pride, gratitude, and preservation of this inheritance for future Americans.
Local business announces updated auto delivery and service expansion. Call anytime for goods delivery with charge, as they aim to provide the best possible service to customers.
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