Mother's Day Observances at Local Churches
Mother's Day was celebrated Sunday at Christian and Methodist churches with a morning program after sabbath school, featuring music readings and a tribute from Rev. G C Fisk. Carnations were given to all mothers and fathers, with large attendance and a 2:30 PM program at the Christian church including orchestra selections songs readings and bass exercises.
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Motther
Christian
Methodist Church
GC. W. Fisk
The
Christian Church
Chrisman and wife visit town to print hand bills
Mr Robt. Chrisman and wife of Indianapolis stopped in town for a few days and had the Enterprise print 500 hand bills. They travel in a large motor palace car, now being demonstrated, en route to Illinois.
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Robt. Chrisman
Indianapolis
Enterprise
Mr. Chrisman
Ilinois
Chrisman
Chrisman and Newman
Ghyigmans
Unknown Streets Highlight City Navigator’s Gaps
Fragment notes that the subject knows Main High and Long Streets in only a few cities, implying limited familiarity with major thoroughfares. The item suggests a travel or mapping concern centered on urban navigation.
They Got the Bears in Sugar Loaf Mountains
Clarence Fellows Lawrence Fellows Walter Wood, once of this place and now in Clay City Washington, spent four hours hunting in the Sugar Loaf Mountains and killed two fine black bears. Local sportsmen with bigger game ambitions are urged to take note.
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Messrs
Clarence and
Lawrence Fellows
Walter Wood
Clay City
Wash
Sugar Loaf
Hillsdale Teams Seeks Games and Memorial Plans Ahead
Mrs. J. H. Morrow visits Indianapolis relatives for the week. Hillsdale ball team seeks schedule dates with other teams. New Highland inn ad appears. Mother's Day observed in churches. Memorial Day services to be planned.
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Hillsdale
Highland
Valley of the Giants tale featured in Enterprise series
The Enterprise highlights a new story The Valley of the Giants starting in last week's issue. Western Newspaper Union furnishes the feature, noted for its engaging plots and strong storytelling.
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Enterprise
Western Newspaper Union
Town Notice on Cleanliness and Sanitation Requirements
Notice to all property owners to clean premises alleys and streets of rubbish ashes and trash and to clear stopped ditches and drains. A scavenger will visit this month to inspect closets and ensure sanitary conditions for public health. The Town Board.
Obituary Edward Vinton Dodge Dies After Long Illness
Edward Vinton Dodge 1849 1920 longtime Ohio Indiana canal boatman died May 10 aged 70 4 17 at Riv er Street Montezuma survivor list includes daughter s Mrs Valera Claypool Mrs Margaret DeMoss sons Eric Vance and others six grandchildren and four nephews funeral at M E church with Rev C W Fisk burial in Silver Island cemetery near Silverwood
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Edward Vinton Dodge
McCartheys Town
Vinton Co
Ohio
River Street
Erie Canal
Indiana
Wabash
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Janey Jenney
Cornelius
Montezuma
Eric Vance
Dana
Valera Claypool
Margaret DeMoss
Marie
Beatrice
Caroline Dodge
Near Dana
Goldie DeMoss
Beulah
Darrel Claypool
Ollie Swaim
Kentucky
Harry Swaim
Texas
Cyrus Vickery
Tangier
Hiram Russell
Danville
M. E
C. W. Fisk
Silver Island Cemetery
Silverwood
Vermillion County News Highlights Local Events
Mr. George W. Sturm plans a sorghum evaporator on route 1 Clinton and offers cane seed to customers. A May 1 anniversary marks fifty years for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller of Summit Grove. At Newport courthouse, Republicans elected Hays, Pierce, and Coffin to county posts. Democrats chose Clark, Grumley, and Tucker. SunDay School convention at Cayuga elected officers including Dortha Skidmore and E. K. Randolph. Notices mention Skeeters family deaths and an obituary. Also included are sale notices and school construction progress updates.
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George W. Sturm
Clinton
Albert Miller
Summit Grove
Court House
Newport
William Hays
Republican County Committee
J. W. Pierce
M. W. Coffin
Cayuga
A. L. Clark
J. Grumley
Morgan J. Tucker
Vermillion County
Dortha Skidmore
E. K. Randolph
Mabel Martin
Emma Runyan
Young People’s
Ethel Laughtin
Floyd Jewell
S. C. Stultz
Olive Thompson
Ode to My Auto the Gaudy Car of Yore
A nostalgic lyric laments a beloved car now worn and failing. The speaker recalls joy from its bright color new tires and road adventures, then captures financial strain, repairs, and fading health of the vehicle and owner. Despite losses, the speaker longs to own another car and speed again.
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John
Declaration of Independence Rants From Milan Standard
The Milan Standard rails at politicians from governors to constables over unkept promises and poor service. It voices frustration with corruption and inflation while urging readers to seek better rates for the paper.
Restaurant Moves to Montgomery Room Location
Mr. Frank Maxwell moved his restaurant from the Davey building into the Montgomery room by Sproules barber shop. The new site is described as a good location for the business.
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Frank Maxwell
Davey Building
Montgomery Room
Sproules
Dr James Cone Opens Office at Gilmore Property
Dr James Cone has secured rooms at the Gilmore property just south of the restaurant, establishing a new office site.
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James Cone
Gilmore
Welcome Back Doctor Marks Return to Community
The community greets a skilled physician and surgeon with warm remarks as they say welcome back to our midst. Neighbors express relief and appreciation for the doctor's talents and service.
Newspaper offer combines Terre Haute Star and Enterprise bills
One year subscriptions offered to readers for 4.50 total. Terre Haute Star and Enterprise combined deal promises delivery the day of printing via R. F. D. Separate offices handle orders by mail or phone.
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Terre Haute
Enterprise
His Most Important Function Editor Keeps Things Out of Paper
A humorous quote from Harvard Illinois Independent notes an editor’s primary duty is to omit material rather than publish it, countering the common belief that editors simply assemble content. The remark frames editorial discretion as restraint.
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Harvard
They Married Gus Plaster and Gladys Scott in Clinton
Gus Plaster a 31 year old truck driver wed Gladys Scott formerly of this place in Clinton last week. The ceremony united two residents amid local celebrations and marks a new chapter for the couple.
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Gus Plaster
Gladys Scott
Clinton
Sanders Speech in Pennsylvania Leaves Prohibition Question Unstated
Rep Sanders of Indiana spoke in Pennsylvania where an oracle at the meeting hesitated to take a stand on prohibition. The oracle acknowledged the issue, noted the emptiness caused by liquor in some areas, and refused to declare support or opposition.
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Rep. Sanders
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Washington D. C
Used Car Sale At Once By Overland Montezuma Co
The Overland Montezuma Co announces a rapid sale of a number of used cars. They will fix terms to suit buyers. Harry Montgomery is the manager.
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Overland Montezuma Co
Harry Montgomery
Mgr
Special Services Planned at North End Mission Church
Special services will be held at the North-end Mission church on Sunday morning and evening. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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North-end Mission Church
Crowd gathers in town for Enterprise subscription drive
The Dallas News notes a crowded gathering on Saturday as townspeople seek to subscribe to the Enterprise. Farmers near New Hiscovery report hog losses from cholera while fresh fish fluctuate in availability. Some cigars fetch high prices, sparking humorous remarks on newsprint origin.
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Dallas News
WABASH TOWNSHIP NOTES On Mother’s Day and local moves
Corn planting is described as the week’s major activity in Wabash Township. Mothers Day observances filled church services. Letters from Oscar and Mrs McCampbell announce they are settled in High Point North Carolina. Mrs John McCune seeks rheumatic treatment at a Martinsville sanatorium. Relatives and former associates attended Wm Skeeters funeral at West Union. Albert Reiter and sister Bertha Brockway host visits in Clinton and Florida Township. Roy Bemis of Coalmont recovers a stolen car and goods tied to a prior Terre Haute theft incident. the car had about 100 miles.
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Wm. J. Skeetershich
West Union
Albert Reiter
Clinton
Bertha Brockway
Roy Bemis
Coalmont
Jno
Edmore Motorist Praises Durable Fisk Tire
A Michigan driver from Edmore reports a Fisk plain tread 31x4 tire has served over four years with continuous reliability. He claims it is the nearest completely worn out of any tire he has seen and highlights even wear, noting it had Run 11 000 miles and was still functional at the time of praise.
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Edmore
Mich
Fisk
Michigan
Panl Thomas of Dana to pay for dead animals and phone charges
Panl Thomas of Dana Indiana agrees to cover costs for dead animals and telephone charges as part of a local settlement. The notice lists the actions to be paid and the involved parties.
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Panl Thomas
Dana, Ind
Truste es Sale of Reserve School Township land and building
The Reserve School Township trustee Roy Aikman announces a public sale May 25 1920 at Montezuma Indiana to sell a one acre tract with a brick school building. Real estate and building may be bid separately with removal rights for the building within sixty days and bids may be rejected. Sale cash with two thirds minimum of appraised value.
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Reserve School Township
Parke County
Indiana
Montezuma
Hill
Madison Street
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Oua
Edisons and Path
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Eeters
Fireeters
Fearke County
H. J. Eserre Haute
J. Skeeters
Somningdale
Putnam Counreoh
Indi- Mays
Sarah Skeeti
Danie Ke
Deswee
Sallie
Pr J. Skeeters
Insylvania Railroad
Terie
J Henty
Inganaha
P. Part
Becca Whitted
Hinsman
Ill
Mrs. In
Hollands
Jonathan Skeeters
Find
Tilghman Sk Skeeters
Garvices
S. K. Fuson
Interhe West Union Ceme
Bis
Sinters
Ellen Payne
Turkey
Enterprise Office
S. L. Rapid
Milan Standard Free Gratis
Milan
Ission Services
New Hiscovery
Wabash Township
Oscar McCampbell
High Point
N. Carolina
John McCune
Martinsville
Sam
Skeeters
L. D. Braner
Florida Township
E. I. South
Brazil
Roy Aikman
Reserve School
Apple
Main St
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