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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
1
Church services listed with Sunday school at 9 39 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League at 6 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Pastor A B Simpson leads the congregation with biweekly preaching patterns and evening activities.
The church posts a 9 30 p m Sabbath School session and a 7 p m preaching service led by Pastor J D Uuay with details of weekly worship.
United Brethren church announces Sabbath activities led by Pastor W E Dye. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School led by B F Hoover, 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor, 8:00 p.m. Preaching every other Sabbath.
Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Time will be announced. Father A. H. Busald is the pastor.
Bible School at 9 30 a.m. and preaching at 10 45 a.m. on the second Sunday each month led by Pastor R R Ohaver. Schedule notes a regular preaching rotation and church hours for parishioners.
On Wednesday night last week Ben Underwood and Oscar Mc Campbell, both progressive farmers from Parke county, were made Master Masons by Montezuma lodge No. 89 F. and A. M. Visitors attended and observed the home lodge's thorough work. Ockville attendees came by auto while others from neighboring areas joined.
Charles Hoover drank oil of joy and threatened to exterminate Gernie Green's family. Marshal N S Wheeler entered, was forced outside by a gun flourish. Deputized Frank Pressler helped capture Hoover who was jailed. He faced charges including carrying a concealed weapon and threats to kill. pled guilty to drink and was bound over to the grand jury with $200 bond.
Mrs D I Dunlap, Mrs E E gbury and daughter Helen were guests Wednesday in Terre te.
The piece argues that better life and government start with a well born child, disease protection, and proper training. It cites Life Extension Institute data on 2000 men showing high impairment from heart disease, arteriosclerosis, blood pressure issues, and lifestyle factors, concluding hygiene of the individual is primary to public health.
A Montezuma town council has passed strict ordinances banning sidewalk biking speeding cars and noisy mufflers. Citizens are urged to ensure officers enforce these rules with fines to deter violators and protect the public.
A poem from American Field extols the dog as steadfast and true. It praises a dog's loyalty to a loving master and to share with him through poverty, arguing dogs embody a noble creed through faithful conduct rather than words.
John Ed Donaldson longtime Montezuma resident died Sunday at his home age eighty four. He helped popularize local brick shale and patented a red clay shingle later used by Montezuma Brick Works. He joined the Masons and the Christian church, serving until ill health confined him. Funeral was Tuesday at 2 30 p m at home with Rev Freed and Montezuma Lodge No 89 F AM. burial at Oakland cemetery.
Letter urges town to oil Washington Street from depot to north town limit by special assessment. Residents split on paying, but oiling would cut dust, ease household labor, and improve health as summer traffic rises.
Joe H. Burns visits Chicago while many locals travel for visits and illnesses. A steady stream of social calls, hospitalities, and travels across Indianapolis, Dana, Greencastle, Rockville, and Montezuma fill the week. The town discusses electricity and municipal lighting, praising the new system.
The family extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors during the illness and death of their husband and father. Signed by Mrs J Be Donaldson and children.
Ww W Burk was called to Oldsburg Kansas last week due to his mother Mrs Burk’s illness. They accompany him and expect to be gone about a month.
Joe Nevins who was hurt in a runaway two weeks ago is improving very slowly at the corner store drug panel items and local advertising note.
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