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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
1
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m with S J Holmes preaching at 10 45 a m every other week Epworth League at 6 00 p m and evening preaching at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Pastor A B Simpson Preaching schedule also lists 9 30 a m Sabbath School 10 45 a m preaching and 7 00 p m preaching under Pastor J D Ulay.
The notice lists a Sabbath agenda for Sabatts School at the Presbyterian Brethren church with activities including a.m. events, B. F. Hoover leading at 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor and 3:00 p.m. preaching. W. E. Dyg is named as pastor.
Mass at the Qndland parish is scheduled for the fourth Sunday each month. Time to be announced. Father A. H. Busald is the pastor.
9 30 a m Bible School and preaching every second Sunday of each month led by Pastor R R Ohaver with 9 30 a m service.
The Sheesley and Janney Construction Co began placing west abutment and pier two at the C. H. D. railroad bridge this week after already setting piers one three five and the east abutment. Pier four will be abandoned and an arch span added from three to five, removing the web span. The project should take about a summer and will hire many laborers, improving the bridge’s condition.
Montezuma Lodge No. 89 F and A M raised H. S. Cornwell and Harve Kohr to Master Mason in a well conducted ceremony last Wednesday evening. The lodge room was recently redecorated and lauded as one of the neatest in the region. Several new members are being instructed in masonry with more work anticipated.
W. A. Laverty, manager, opened the Pool and Airdome season on Saturday May 1. The facility has been put in excellent shape with new seating in the stand and high class pictures shown at the Airdome. The venture reports strong attendance as many take the opportunity to visit.
Willard M. Jerome, 94, longtime Bellmore resident, died Tuesday morning after a nine month illness. A carpenter by trade and Master Mason, he fathered four children and leaves a brother in the west. Funeral services today at 12:30 p.m. at his residence, followed by Baptist church services in Rockville and burial rites by Montezuma Lodge No. 89 F and A M. Interment in Rockville cemetery.
A Ford owned by Pinkey Boyd of Rockville turned turtle after leaving Leatherwood bridge on the Montezuma Rockville gravel road. Miss Lena Wheeler suffered a broken left leg, others had sprains and bruises. Pinkey Boyd and Looney Wilson were among the occupants.
Mr and Mrs 8 P Hancock and Mr and Mrs J E Hancock visited Mr and Mrs Frank Stanley in Lebanon Sunday traveling in a touring car Co A Singleton moved his household goods to Russellville last week to make his home For Sale Three year old Draft filly See Wo Brock way
The cinema shows nightly features with 10 cent admissions. Thursday offers Gypsies Warning and Beazleyhopper's Ranch plus Help Murder Police with extras. Friday presents Convict's Conspiracy three reels and an extra. Saturday features Mother of Man three reels and an extra, with Greater Barrier two reels and Novelty in Servants.
Citizens viewed high school pupils' exhibits Tuesday. Mechanical, sewing, and drawing departments display careful instruction and skilled work. Furniture pieces and mechanical drawings reflect credit on students and instructors.
The theater advertises Eath Evening shows at 10 cents with Thursday screenings of A Small Town Girl in three parts and an extra. Saturday features Smuggler Island and When Mummy cried for Help. Sunday offers Watch for extra program items.
Mrs A E Higbee Mrs Wm McCord Miss Nelle Shute and others saw the Lyman Howe naval pictures in Rockville Monday night. Mrs Joe Bipus will entertain the Book TM club Thursday.
D W Lawson, recently moved south, describes his trip from Morrison to Summitville and Manchester Tennessee. He bought a 110 acre farm for 10 dollars an acre, notes high land prices nearby, timberland fires, low taxes, and opportunities to own a home with minimal personal property assessment. He invites old Parke county friends to contact him for guidance on moving south and buying land.
A collage of social notes reports new residents Hugh Montgomery at Nettie Machin property and Caleb Pickard moving back to Montezuma to teach next year. Many visits from Indiana towns, a town well completion with fountain, a large Montgomery Hall dance, and attendance by guests from Crawfordsville Rockville Terre Haute and Hammond.
A barn on W. P. Montgomery's property in the south part of town burned Saturday afternoon. Neighbors saved several adjoining houses. Children playing in the barn are suspected to have started the fire. Mont Watson reported hay and feed losses. The barn was insured.
County commissioners plan to repaint and install a new floor on the Wabash bridge with creosote block discussed as a long lasting option. Tomorrow is last day of school and the summer vacation begins as the ball brigade returns to activity in the vacant lot.
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