Mrs H S Cornwell Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. H. S. Cornwell passed away Saturday night after a long illness. Born Oct. 12, 1875 in Montzuma Indiana, she lived a life described as happy and useful, serving as a neighbor, church member and ally in social affairs. She joined the Presbyterian church on Jan. 28, 1894 and remained devoted until its closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Cornwell
Margaret Hileman
Nancy
Crist Hileman
Montezuma
Indiana
Church of Jesus Christ
Presbyterian Church
Obituary Notice for Gontse Nov 9 1921
The deceased died November 9 at 10 20 PM and is survived by Philip Bipus and daughter Verne. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the late home with Rev N W Clark officiating. Burial followed in Oakland cemetery. The family note expresses faith with the line Believest thou this.
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Gontse
Likkewise
Philip _ Bipus
Verne
N. W. Clark
Oakland Cemetery
Postponed hearing due to illness of commission man
A telephone hearing set for Rockville on November 10 is postponed indefinitely because Glen Van Auken, the commission man scheduled to attend, is ill.
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Rockville
Glen van Auken
Commission
The Home Theatre Week Schedule Highlights
The program lists Saturday matinees with The Big Adventure and Century comedy Brownie the wonder dog for five cents admission. Sunday features The Magic Cut with Constance Binney and Kinograms. Midweek showings include Roy Stewart in The Law's Outlaw and Mack Sennett's Married Life with Allen Dwan's A Broken Woll starring Monte Blue and Mary Thurman.
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Breezy Eason Jr
Century Comedy
Brownie the Wonder Dog
Constance Binney
Clrstie
Allen Dwan
Broken Woll
Monte Blue
Mary Thurman
One Hundred Percent of Corn Reaches Starving Babies
Indiana farmers urged to donate corn for Near East Relief after figures show a shelled wagon load can sustain twenty desolate children for five months and an unshelled load ten children. Alonzo Wilson seeks a carload from every township as Russell East emphasizes life-saving impact.
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Agricultural Committee of Near East Relief
Indiana
New Orleans
Alonzo Wilson
National Grain Appeal
Agricultural Committee
Near East
Russell G East
Grain Appeal
Local Notes and Sports Wrap From West Union Area
Notes report Elmer Garrard near West Union and Parke Mathas, plus a well attended Fiddlers Contest at the Opera House. Paul Blackmore paid a $1875 speeding fine in Montezuma as a new marshal enforces penalties. Local basketball doubles up 29-24 and 26-16, with next game at Angie this Friday. M T Seely suffered a fractured leg from a horse kick while husking corn. condition described as resting better but serious.
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Opera House
Paul Blackmore
East of Town
Montezuma
Angie
M. T. Seely
Mr. Seely
Armistice Day Observed by Montesuma Schools
School notes describe Armistice Day events in Montesuma with a 9:30 am parade, flag salute, national anthem, military drill, and a program at the auditorium. Public attendance encouraged. business hours limited 10:30 to 12. Enrollment listed as 120 with top students named. efforts noted to curb contagious diseases and attendance remains strong.
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Congress of
Preside
Harding
Township school faculty entertained by Mr and Mrs Aikman
The entire township school faculty enjoyed a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Aikman on Thursday evening November 3 1921. After the meal school matters were discussed and the gathering was described as enjoyable and helpful to all present.
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Township
Roy Aikman
Administrator's sale set for Hixon estate in Whit son addition
The Hixon estate in the Whit son addition is to sell at administrator's sale on Saturday. Twenty votes were cast in the Tuesday election with one spoiled. Mr. Weaver Emmert bought a new Ford touring car from the Ford Service Station last week. Night marshal Rohr arrested a Mecca man for drunkenness Sunday evening. The man's name and fine were not disclosed.
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Montezuma Bakery
Hixon
Whitson Addition
Weaver Emmert
Ford
Rohr
Mecca
New International
Merriam A
Springfield
Mass
Fire Congress of Indiana set for November convention
Newman T. Miller Indiana State Fire Marshal announces the second annual Firemen's Convention and Fire Congress to be held in Indianapolis November 16 and 17. The event encourages all Indiana cities with fire departments to send delegates as lawmakers consider funding for delegate expenses and recognize recent Fire College improvements and statewide participation.
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cIndianapolis
Ind
Newman T. Miller
Indiana
Indianapolis
Diana
Ress
Ss College
Jis
Lana
Fire College
Ghhe Colliseum
Ndianapolis
I Fire Congress of
Ald
Ipolis ‘Salvage Corps
Chasmnett
Surprise Supper Honors Harper Patriarch on 77th Birthday
A surprise supper was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harper on Thursday November 3 in honor of Mr. Harper’s father who turned 77. Relatives gathered at 5 o clock with baskets and a bountiful table. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter McGrath of Lafayette and several local families from Dana Hillsdale and nearby areas.
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Harper
Walter McGrath
Lafayette
Long Truitt
Son Dell
Near Dana
Morris Jarvis
Chilren
Hillsdale
Laude Waggoner
Sam Waggoner
Vernie
Eugene
Geraldine
Charlest
Rasper
Summitville man aids funeral of stepfather Duke Kaufman
Robert Gill of Summitville was in town last week to aid in the funeral of his stepfather, Duke Kaufman, after the community observed Home Town Paper’s Subscribe Week.
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Robert Gill
Summitville, S
Fathduke Kaufman
People of Our Town editorial fragment about a child
Fragmentary editorial note discusses a father and his bright child, with a neighbor or friend pondering the child’s future and the family’s social position. The text reflects a local town discussion on reputation and expectations.
Local visits mark a Sunday of hostings in Dana area
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Widner of near Dana spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Knight. Guests at the Featherston home included Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Phillips and Roy Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams. James Lewis and children visited Covington hosts. James Knight of Carbon stayed with the Knights Saturday night. Mrs. James Forrest called on Montezuma friends. Mrs. Grant Knight attended lodge in Rockville Monday night.
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Jeff Widner
Near Dana
Grant Knight
George Featherstone
Oliver Phillips
Roy Mitchell
Charles Williams
James Lewis
Jake Oblinger
Covington
James Knight
Carbon
James Forrest
Guy Forrest
Montezuma
Rockville
Armistice Day Observance Prompts National Celebration
Framing Armistice Day as a high patriotic holiday plans mention Washington regional events, an international conference, and a burial for an unknown soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Marshall Foch may attend as guest of honor while communities nationwide mark the day with public ceremonies and home observances. The article calls for displaying the flag on every staff.
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Washington
Pacific
Arlington
Virginia
National Cemetery
Marshal Foch
America
Tribute to Courage and Sacrifice Amid War Memorial Call
A persuasive voice urges hanging a shareh or TaGbary office building or home with flags to honor the courage and devotion of those who fought three years ago. The piece argues such a simple act would deeply impress the lesson of the day and pay tribute to brave men living and dead who answered their country's call.
Missing items and sale notices in Montezuma area
Lost between Montezuma and Bloomingdale a 30x33 tire and rim with license plate 45337 Ill. Mrs Cassie Ryland Howell seeks washing and ironing help. A wrist watch with bracelet was lost in Montezuma Saturday night and must be returned to Miss Edith Smith Tangier Ind for a reward. For sale a hard coal burner offers good as new at right price from James Gilmore.
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Montezuma
Bloomingdale
Rim
Pressler Garage
Edith Smith
Tangier
Ind
James Gilmore
Tom Mix Stars In A Ridin Romeo Western Tale
Tom Mix headlines a fast moving Rex feature with stunts and humor. He rides on two wheels or four, proving the star’s resourcefulness in a lively western adventure he wrote himself.
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Tom Mix
Romeo
Sunday All Comedy Night at the Paramount
Charles Ray stars in Alarm Clock Andy a Paramount Art craft picture showing for an hour and a quarter a tale of a stuttering salesman who grows in speed and love with Ray’s charm and sympathy. A 2 reel Mermaid comedy The Limp screens as well.
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Charles Ray
Andy
Paramount
Ray
William Farnum Stars in His Greatest Sacrifice
Coming next Thursday the film star William Farnum headlines the feature His Greatest Sacrifice promising a dramatic drama. The announcement notes a single-run engagement with shown performances and theater details from the local listings.
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Wiliam Farnum
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H.S. Cornwell
the Home Theatre
Montezuma, Ind
Roy Stewart
Mack Sennett's
Ras
Elmer Garrard
West Union
Parke Mathas
Mary E Higbee
Geraldine Ayres
Helen Forres
Helen Asbury
Forrest Runnion
Asther Hann
Katherine Hessle
Fred Machin
Thelma Jones
Bernice Warner
Feremen’s
Emory
Home Sweet Home
Cassie Ryland Howell
Gilmore
William Russell
Tim Thomas
Nell Butterworth
Willard Dealer
Websters New International
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