27 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
1
The Stony Creek minister plans a Thanksgiving sermon on the theme of inner beauty over wealth inspired by the donation party at his parsonage. Parishioners bring castoffs in a community gesture that exposes cash vs. charity tensions and tests the congregation's generosity.
Mayme Jackson Helen Reel Elizabeth Guy Genola Bord Vivian Adams and Charlie Schulte in room two have scored one hundred in spelling daily since term start. The Primary class learned the Pilgrim Maidens song and wear Puritan collars. Mr Townsend started an aquarium in his room. Room totals: four 35.51 three 425 two 4.77 one 6.10 Mr and Mrs Causey hosted dinner guests Sunday Mr and Mrs Harris Manwaring and daughter Carrie of West Union.
The TTighe School H S reports purchase of a New Edison phonograph for reproductions of classic musical selections and announces a basketball game against Montezuma on Friday December 5 1919 at home. The primary building will host its annual operetta December 23 1919 at the Opera House.
The act Collins and Harlan promise a program that will make America laugh with a three million dollar phonograph as the centerpiece. Mr L J Murdock furnishes free hearing to attendees as part of the event. Homer Axtell previously owned the instrument used for the occasion and Edison’s famous equipment will assist the performers. Citizens are urged to attend at 8:15 with tickets available.
A message urges more boys who haven’t finished high school to return to school. It stresses opportunity and encourages taking action rather than letting it pass.
Chicago readies a massive display at the International Amphitheatre for the Twentieth Anniversary of the Fat Stock Show. The event showcases pedigree cattle hogs sheep and draft horses from across the United States. It highlights valuable European seed stock depleted by the war and aims to uplift the livestock industry through two decades of breeder collaboration.
Mr and Mrs Will Wright entertained friends on their wedding anniversary. Guests included Andrew Dulgar Frank Maxwell Richard Bailey Grover Lawson Harry Becker Mrs Will Heslar and daughters Lottie and Catherine Mesdames Melissa Elliot Mary Cramer Hmma Holmes Melissa Cramer Mr Pearl Dean Marvin Lawson and Miss Ruth Stokes. The evening featured games and music with sand wiches salad cake and coffee. The couple received several nice presents.
The Christian Church Ladies report a complete sell out at their apron and cake sale with proceeds over 29. They believe they could have earned more with greater supply. The Dinner Club met at Mr and Mrs Bk Er Asbury with a two course dinner and card games. No preaching services are planned at the M E Church this coming Sunday.
The Montezuma Club Rooms furnishings will be sold at private sale starting December 2, 1919. Items include rocking chairs dining chairs arm chairs rugs center tables linoleum and other goods. Inspect at First National Bank with terms strictly cash.
The churches outline morning worship at 10 30 Sunday with evening services at 8 03 The Linebarger Chapel holds Sabbath School at 10 00 and a Sunday sermon at 10 00 by Rev Paddock Rev W Fisk preaches at the M E Church Sunday evening at 7 30 He will serve as regular minister here and at Hillsdale.
The church announces preaching services scheduled for the second Sunday each month at 11:00 A M and 7 30 P M. Members are invited to attend the morning and evening sessions.
The notice announces mass on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at the parish. It lists venue and times for worship, inviting parishioners to attend and participate in the regular liturgical schedule.
The ad lists preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, Sabbath School every Sabbath at 10 00 A M, and a prayer meeting Tuesday night at 3 00 PM. Pastor A M Tomlinson leads the congregation.
Midweek prayer service Wednesday evening at eight. Sunday School at ten o clock followed by preaching at eleven and at eight fifteen P M. Song service begins at eight. Cordial invitation to all readers. National news brief style reflects dated ecclesiastical notices.
There is a rummage sale from December 6 to December 18 hosted by the Ladies Aid of the M E church in Mrs. Sylvester’s vacant room beside Mr. Sharp’s store. Items include livestock clothing notions and other articles. Special committees will collect contributions. call a member if not solicited. Also notes on the Sixth Decennial Census of 1840 and Bert Miles undergoing appendicitis surgery in Terre Haute with a Brown ambulance transfer and improving post operation.
Used car sale at Montezuma Garage offers several vehicles priced to move. Terms available to responsible parties, with_payment options and financing details not specified in the notice.
On and after November 17 1919 the speaker will be at the Holmes Hotel Montezuma Indiana on Monday Wednesday and Friday each week for consultations and business.
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