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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
1
The church announces Sunday School at 9:39 a.m. led by J. G. Hirsbrunner with preaching at 10:45 a.m. on alternate weeks. Epworth League gathers at 6:00 p.m. and evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. A. B. Simpson is the pastor with a Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting.
Presbyterian church schedules Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 00 p m led by Pastor J D Ulay.
The notice lists a Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. led by Mrs. Ed Smith, a 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor session, and a 3:00 p.m. preaching service held every other Sabbath. W. E. Dye is the pastor.
Catholic Mass is held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month with the time to be announced. Father A H Busald serves as pastor.
The notice lists 9:30 a.m. Bible School and 7:00 p.m. preaching with preaching on the second Sunday of each month. Pastor R. R. Ohaver is named.
Cameramen for the National Patriotic League filmed Brookville Indiana’s historic sites including the Little Cedar Grove Church built in 1812, Gen P A Hackleman monument, former Governor Ray home, oldest bank building, Rear Admiral Glisson home, and the land office. Over 600 feet of motion pictures plus 100 feet of scenic footage were shot for the Indiana Series to be shown in about 200 towns during next year’s centennial celebrations.
The two day event hosted by local citizens drew a large crowd despite chilly, windy weather. Thursday's horse classes andFriday's auto events attracted entries and spectators with obstacle, pick up, and egg and spoon races winning multiple blue ribbons. F A Cole won three blue ribbons in the Tin Lizzie, while several others claimed top placements in both shows.
A Rural Route reader named Edgar Norman reports that on September 14 a stork visited and left the tenth boy, all described as dyed in the wool Democrats. The boys are burly and the eldest nears 18. Ed says it is impossible to scare up gutters gettes.
The Christian Church ladies announce a market on Saturday October 23 with details to follow next week. A clever musical titled Three a Years will be presented. An event Thursday October 21 is planned under the Presbyterian Aid Society auspices.
Richard Milburn, attorney general, states the 1915 act on town elections is void for not specifying election dates. He says elections should be governed by the 1909 act. The opinion notes the legislature cannot set an indeterminate term for current officeholders. Indianapolis News reports the ruling.
Miss Mildred Murdock held a pre Halloween masquerade with about 30 youths in elaborate costumes. Dee Pressler won for the comical outfit and Adelaid Lungo for the prettiest. Guests then enjoyed a light luncheon before departing at eleven. Dr. and Mrs. O A Newhouse attended a birthday dinner in Greencastle.
The report catalogs new Centennial chairman selections including Senator W A Yarling and Mayor Jas O Batchelor with others from Marion Muncie Greenfield Bedford Bloomington and Terre Haute The Connorsville shaft project aims to illuminate the county observance with a blazing tower and a Hoosier literature poem by Isaac H Julian.
Mr and Mrs Frank Arn spend a day in Indianapolis. Mrs J E Hancock visits Waveland parents. Dr and Mrs Dooley attend a Terre Haute matinee. Burns family tour Terre Haute and relatives. Indiana Bankers Convention in Indianapolis. Verna Stoner returns to Greencastle after four weeks with sister Mrs Newhouse. Eugene Higbee visits from Indianapolis. Community notes include church committees, football in Lafayette, a street light project, and Auto and Horse show exploits. Concert and theatre plans feature The Three Chauffeurs at the October 21 opera house with local performers Nod Hummel directs rehearsals.
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