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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
1
The church holds Sabbath School at 9 39 a m with US J Holmes leading on Sept 10 45 a m preaching every other week at 10 45 a m Epworth League 6 00 p m preaching 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 p m Pastor A B Simpson leads the service
Presbyterian church announces 9 30 a m Sabbath School and 7 p m preaching led by Pastor J D Ulay with services listed for the day.
The United Brethren church lists 9 30 a m Sabbath School led by B F Hoover on September 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor and 3 00 p m preaching every other Sabbath led by Pastor W E Dys.
Catholic mass held on the second and fourth Sundays each month with time to be announced by Father A H Busald.
At 9 30 a m Bible School is held with preaching every second Sunday of each month. Pastor R R Ohaver leads the church services.
Vermillion and Parke county officials discussed painting and flooring the Wabash bridge and sharing costs. Readers warn that neglect may cause injuries and potential lawsuits as contract timing and material delivery lag.
A M Kay wed Mrs Nancy F Brown in Decatur Illinois at the First M E church at 10:00 a m The pair then went to Montezuma and began housekeeping in a house owned by M McGinry Kay has lived in the area about sixteen years Mrs Brown had operated a boarding house in Decatur The Enterprise extends congratulations to the couple.
Mr. and Mrs. W H King were visiting in Danville Illinois on Tuesday. Misses Margaret and Hill will entertain the Jay Club this week.
The council approved issuing bonds for 4200.90 to refinance the electric light plant indebtedness after claims were settled. The State Public Utility Commission approved. A petition asked to turn Montezuma schools over to the township and the school board was instructed to surrender property and books by the fifteenth, placing teacher hiring in the Trustee’s hands. The board adjourned to June first.
The Montezuma M. H. S. graduation exercises drew a large crowd at the opera house Friday. Harold G. Lawrence of Earlham College gave the main address on Laughter in Literature and Life. Diplomas were presented by Supt. J. G. Hirsbrunner to six graduates Grace McLaughlin Matilda James Frank McCord Foster Jerome Merritt Johnston Homer Thomas.
The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons of Indiana plan a May 10 to 20 gathering in Indianapolis. Events include a coliseum and State Fair grounds banquet for 3500, a grand auto parade, and conferring degrees on a class near 500. Hospitality committee members named W Montgomery Montezuma H Ke Morgan and Guy Briggs Clinton.
A frost was reported Monday in the neighborhood. Clinton residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Terre Haute Indianapolis Dana Newport and Mecca. A Ford touring car sale to a Mecca buyer and an Overland to Robert Baldwin were reported. The C S & D plans a May 26 school excursion from Montezuma. Local ads include Corner Drug Store offers and wallpaper sales.
Williard M Jerome born June 28 1833 in Portage County Ohio moved to Parke County Indiana as a boy. He joined Regular Baptist church in 1856 and remained a member for life. He moved to Montezuma about 13 years ago. He learned carpentry from age 18 and served 26 years as an apprentice. He joined the Free and Accepted Masons at 21 and remained active. He married Marie Ellen Odell March 18 1856 and had eight children Florence Oscar Charlie Elmer Edgar Rosa Albert William. He is survived by his wife Mrs W A Smith Bridgeton sons Edgar Jerome Rockville Albert L Jerome Montezuma W H E Jerome New York one brother James N Jerome Siloam Springs Ark and many friends.
The essay argues wartime Europe will value corn meal, boosting American prices and encouraging reduced living costs through corn meal. It then urges readers to a vigorous mental spring cleaning, urging action to improve self discipline, productivity, and personal standards, with a humorous aside about taking medicine.
In Horseheads New York P A McIntosh a Civil War veteran owns an aged horse he claims is the nation’s oldest with government brand I C 1865. The pair served in the same regiment the horse eats 12 quarts of oats daily and still travels with its master to town despite advanced age.
W. P. Montgomery with his wife and son Franz and Mrs. F. S. Bipus drove to Indianapolis on Wednesday for a family outing.
Mr and Mrs Frank Arn are in Terre Haute today to shop at the Corner Drug Store for Tryapint Marshmallow Peanuts priced at five cents. The event highlights local consumer pickings and appears in a brief society note from the city.
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