09 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
1
A reflective piece questions continuing pursuit of wealth fame and progress while contrasting everyday life with a dream of a woman who supposedly ceased to care The poem asks why for blue skies roaring trains and constant world motion and whether love and hope endure amid hardship and social pushback
A list of candidates selected for the upcoming town election includes ward representatives R W Johnston in the 11th Ward Fred A Stebbins in the 2nd Ward D I Dunlap in the 8th Ward H S Cornwell in the 5th Ward with clerk F M McLaughlin treasurer Marion J Mathas and Marshall N S Wheeler.
The article notes Indiana faces about 1000 fires monthly with a state loss around 3.25 million dollars while 1911 city fire protection spending exceeded one million and no city budgeted for fire cause prevention. It warns 3850 fires from defective flues will occur in six months without inspections. It also mentions rubbish fires costing 50,000 annually and includes local social notices and a baby show in Rockville.
Samuel Denny Hill born May 18 1829 in Circleville Ohio died October 1 1913 age 84 4 13 after 79 years on Water Street Montezuma He married Margaret Einsworth April 7 1856 and had five children Funeral services were held at the family residence with I O O F honors Interment at Oakland Cemetery He helped found the I O O F and served as Township trustee and on the School Board.
A compilation of transfers listing buyers and sellers, parcels, and prices across Indiana counties including Montezuma, Greene, Penn, Sugar Creek, Union, Rockville, Jackson, Raccoon, and Florida. Notable entries include John R Johnson to Lulu Hunt for Montezuma parcels at 375, and Charles A Smiley to George J Pile for Greene land at 2800.
Monteuma's famous male quartette including W. P. Montgomery Dr O A Newhouse Roy Aikman and Wallace Laverty performed at a Bloomingdale benefit for the Friends church on Wednesday night. Their families joined them and they traveled by autos. A fine time was reported with Mr and Mrs W P Montgomery and son Franz Mrs F S Bipus and Madge Griffith driving to Terre Haute.
Claude Ingram and Miss Mary Mathas married Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Miller at the Rockville courthouse. The couple, joined by Sam Pressler and Bonnie Cheesewright, will live with Claude's father at a country residence. friends extend congratulations.
A 1913 letter from Montezuma Indiana asks for immediate quarantine due to diphtheria deaths and exposures, alleging the health officer refuses to act and calling the accuser a malicious falsifier. The author signs as a town council member and claims proof of the accusation.
Frequent mentions of residents and guests in Montezuma with travel to Terre Haute Clinton Rockville Bloomingdale and Indianapolis. People attend funerals marry visit relatives purchase land tour farms and join local clubs.
One hundred twenty three Montezumians and neighbors toured the Illinois State fair grounds and exhibits on Sunday morning. The group traveled in thirteen coaches and returned Monday morning after No 138 caused a locomotive breakdown and hours of delay.
Case plans an addition to his store and space for fresh meats at the south end of town to serve residents there. The project aims to boost convenience and success for the venture.
The Ladies Aid Society of the MBE Church will hold a market at Sharp's store this Saturday afternoon October 11.
We thank neighbors and friends who helped during our recent bereavement. Mrs Susie C Beck and children express gratitude for support and kindness.
The Rockville Tribune debuts a new six column quart format this week at the exchange table. The paper presents a handsome appearance and aims to streamline layout for readers.
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