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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
1
Church directory lists Saboath School at 9 39 a m led by S J G Hirsbrunner, preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m on alternate weeks, Epworth League at 6 00 p m, prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday, A B Simpson pastor.
The notice lists Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m., morning preaching at 10:45 a.m., and an evening sermon at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor J. D. Ulay leading.
The schedule lists 9 30 a m Sabbath School led by Mrs Ed Smith at the United Brethren church on September 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor and 3 00 p m Preaching with services held every other Sabbath under Pastor W Be Dy.
Catholic Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Time to be announced. Father A. H. Busald serves as pastor.
At 9 30 a m Bible school and 7 p m preaching services are listed with preaching on every second Sunday each month. Pastor R R Ohaver leads the church activities.
The Montezuma summer resort and Airdome ended its season last Thursday night with a fine photo play program and a free dance. The pool was drained and dancing occurred in the basin while several sets danced at once. Many old time square dances were enjoyed and attendees reported a jolly time. The season is practically closed though swimming may resume if warm weather returns and staff will still wait on guests.
The old shed awnings on the west side of main street were torn down and replaced as three light electric lamp posts were installed. Ten posts with thirty one hundred candle power lamps promise the east side a similar improvement, aiming to make the block the best lit in Indiana.
The project for the new heating plant advances with the basement deepened by two feet, the furnace set, and the flue completed. Radiators are expected to be installed within a few weeks.
Indiana schools and public groups prepare for Fire Prevention Day on October 8 1915 with statewide outreach by Fire Marshal Longley. Proclamations lesson plans and a home safety questionnaire aim to cut fire losses and teach safe practices in schools and homes.
Rev A B Simpson leaves the M E church in this place for North Terre Haute while I W Miles will lead the congregation here Rockville to receive Rev R O Kimberlain for the coming year.
Merrit Johnson of Wabash College came home Monday in a brief note from the local sports column. The fragment notes his return and invites readers to follow any further updates.
The Montezuma show opens with preparations complete and strong entries in horse and auto events. Prizes attract many competitors as amusements run in full swing and the advertising committee has distributed literature within twenty five miles.
Georgia A Au.us daughter of Thomas A and Sarah Adams was born involn Co Kentucky April 15 1566 and died September 24 1915 at home in Montezuma Indiana aged 48 years 4 months 5 days. She married J C Pitman in 1892 at Eubanks Kentucky and lived in Indiana since 1900. Survived by husband one brother and one sister. She was a member of United Brethren Church nine years and Council 514 B A U treasure. Interment Oakland Cemetery. services at home conducted by Rev W E Dye.
Transactions record transfers from Machledt to Montgomery and many others. Properties include 16 acres in Reserve and 40 acres in Union, with prices ranging from 100 to 3 200 dollars. Lands span Sugar Creek Jackson Adams and Washington areas with various undivided interests and guardianship notes.
About twenty five wives, masked, surprised their husbands at the K P lodge last Friday night. They entered with lunch baskets, created a commotion, then enjoyed music and dancing. The event left attendees feeling the bonds of friendship were strengthened.
The discussion centers on subsidized peace lectures linked to the Chautauqua movement. Critics warn such propaganda undermines education and openness, urging reform through debates on topics like woman’s suffrage prohibition unionism and tariffs.
Regular services are listed with Bible School at 9 30 A M Morning Worship at 10 45 A M Subject The Church Triumphant Evening Worship at 7 30 P M Subject A Plea for the Dependent The pastor will deliver a series of Sunday morning sermons on The Church Triumphant next Sunday continues the series as announced.
Sixty-one savings banks formed in Chicago public schools last year saw 13,638 children save 27,115.94 dollars with 11,200.90 dollars moved to regular banks. Eighth grade pupils run the banks. deposits start at five cents and transfer to banks at five dollars.
Local notes report births and travels. The Riland family welcomes a seven pound son and many residents including Miss Minnie Kersey in Indianapolis and Frank Arn in Brazil, with visits from Danville Illinois and Roy Scott’s family in Cayuga.
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