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Newspaper

Montezuma Enterprise

Location

Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1919

Page

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Death of Miss Cecil Daniels Shocks Powell Town

Miss Cecil Daniels a Powell Drug Store clerk died suddenly at noon after collapsing at work. Coroner Dr. Morris conducted the inquest. cause of death unavailable at press time. Her family and community mourn a young woman known for kindness and cheer.

Cecil Daniels Powell Drug Store Miss Cecil Daniels Miss Daniels Hallie Miller C. C. Morris Rockville Parke County Hugh Cecil

Furs and Pelts Supply Declines Warn Officials

Raw for buyers across America notes peltry supply has fallen 25 to 50 percent over ten years. Beavers and martens are now protected by a close season. The Bureau of Biological Survey at the USDA views the drop as serious, affecting employment from trapping to garment making. Agencies seek to explain fur protection laws to the public.

America S.een Alaska Bureau of Biological Survey United States Department of Agriculture United Stat

US Grain Corporation seeks skilled men for milling and grain safety

The United States Grain Corporation in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture seeks men with milling and grain experience to assist in a grain dust explosion and fire prevention campaign in mills and elevators nationwide. salaries range from 1620 to 2400 dollars, depending on training and experience. Applications to Dr. C. L. Alsburg, Chief of the Bureau of Chemistry, Washington DC, with details of experience and qualifications. Appointments made as soon as qualified personnel are secured.

United States Grain Corporation United States Department of Agriculture C. L. Alsburg Bureau E Chemistry Washington, D.C

Reeder and Brown Couple Wed in Indianapolis

Frank Reeder and Miss Ethel Brown were married in Indianapolis Tuesday last with Rev Dunkel officiating. Mrs Reeder, a Clinton and Fairview Park teacher, now holds a government job in Washington. Reeder recently returned from overseas service and will reside in Terre Haute where he has a position.

Frank Reeder Ethel Brown Clinton Indianapolis Dunkel Reeder Fairview Park Washington Terre Haute

Bee Woman of Morgan County Sparks Honey Venture Boom

In Morgan County Kentucky a woman nicknamed the Bee Woman runs 150 hives and harvested 500 pounds of honey in six months. Home demonstration agents teach modern beekeeping to women, showing how knowledge turns swarms into profits and boosts local economies.

Department of Agriculture State Agricultural Colleges Morgan County

Local Soldier William A. Brock Serves at Camp Grant

Private William A. Brock son of Geo W. Brock and wife living west of Hillsdale reports from Camp Grant Rockford Illinois that he is well and enjoying his service. He is a Master in ward No 11 of Camp Hospital at the facility.

William A. Brock Geo. W. Brock Hillsdale Camp Hospital Camp Grant Rockford, U1

Montezuma couple wed in quiet Terre Haute ceremony

Marian Rhodes, in charge of the local electric light plant, and Miss Dee Lowry were secretly married Saturday in Terre Haute. Attendants were Karl Thomas Myer Wayne Satterlee and Misses Mabel and Gladys Adams. They plan to reside in Montezuma and start life together amid warm wishes.

Marian Rhodes Dee Lowry Terre Haute Karl Thomas Myer Wayne Satterlee Mabel Gladys Adams Mr. Rhodes Clara Rhodes Fred Lowry Dana New St. Bernice Montezuma

Reno the Magician Delights Lyceum Audience

Reno the Magician entertained a large crowd for nearly two hours at the Lyceum Course first number on Wednesday night. The program featured music followed by rapid tricks and witty commentary that kept the audience laughing. Young volunteers drew praise, and another performance is planned for the new year.

Reno John

Smith McKeown wedding near Rockville

Russell A. Smith and Miss Josephine McKeown wed at Rockville Friday morning and left for Champaign Illinois to visit Smith's brother. Smith a farmer. Mrs McKeown, Montezuma born, chief operator at the local telephone exchange. They will live on the groom's Coloma area farm. Enterprise Macul wishes them happiness and prosperity.

Russell A. Smith Josephine McKeown Rockville Champaign Mr. Smith Luna Smith Smith Glora McKeown Telephone Exchange Russell Coloma Maculby

Marriage Licenses Granted Despite Age Dispute

In Marshall, a clerk refused a license to a 15 year old bride and 45 year old groom, but the couple obtained a license in Vermillion county and wed. Other marriages include Russell A. Smith of Scotland Illinois to Josephine McKeown of Montezuma, and Frederick Wm. Phelps of Marshall to Neva Estal Rutledge. Ora Leonard Adams, 27, of Dana, and Zina G. Elkins, 21, of Dana, also listed.

Win. Fruits Marshall Lennie Nsiger J. C. Buchanan Vermillion County Frederick Wm. Phelps Neva Estal Rutledge Ora Leonard Adams Dana Zina G. Elkins

Miss Lora Reeder Hosts Five Hundred Club Gathering

Miss Lora Reeder welcomed guests at a Monday afternoon Five Hundred Club event. Attending were Mesdames Harry Reeder, Frank Reeder, J. E. Hancock, Merrill Brown and R. K. Johnston.

Lora Reeder Five Hundred Club Mesdames Harry Reeder Frank Reeder J. E. Hancock Merrill Brown KR. W. Johnston

Railroad Accident Prevention Drive Urges Safety Push

A historical notice calls for a two week safety drive from October 18 to 31 to reduce accidents. It urges all yards and stations to be cleaned and inspected, lines to be kept in proper condition, and track tools maintained, with rail workers to stay alert and contribute to a safer operation.

C& Hl E &l

Fifty Years Ago Locked In with The Deestrick

A church entertainment at the M E church marked by a lock chain theme promises rich music and a feature titled The Deestrick Fifty Years Ago. Local readers are invited to attend on an October evening as performances unfold.

M. E

Church Society to Meet at Kemp Home This Thursday

The AW Society of the Christian Church invites all members to attend Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Kemp's home. Guests are welcome to join and participate in upcoming work. Early arrival is encouraged to help foster interest and expand good deeds.

Thég AW Society of the Christian G@church Wm.jiKemp

Home Coming Well Attended in Rockville

Parke County held a large homecoming day to honor 1100 returned soldiers sailors and marines on Oct 9 1919 at Beechwood Park Rockville. A parade featuring hundreds of veterans and floats proceeded to the park followed by a county wide dinner cafeteria style served by homemakers. The afternoon program included coffee and buns for soldiers by the Red Cross a short address by Howard Maxwell and music from local groups.

Parke County Beechwood Park Rockville Red Cross Woman’s Relief Corps Odd Fellows W. P. Montgomery Howard Maxwel

Unsigned submissions rejected by local paper

The editor states we rarely publish unsigned items and will not print any unsigned articles going forward. They emphasize printing only signed pieces, with authors' names disclosed only if requested, to show good faith by the writer.

Newport Plans New Elevator With 55000 Bushel Capacity

The town of Newport announces a new elevator to replace the demolished structure. The forthcoming facility will be larger and more extensive with a capacity of 55000 bushels and several improvements over the old one.

Newport

Bank Robbery At Kingman Bank

Yegemen gained entrance to the Kingman bank vault last Friday morning and escaped with bonds worth several thousand dollars. The money chest was untouched but the vault received a light dose of nitro glycerine.

Yegemen Kingman Bank

Oran Scott Visits Presho and News of Local Business

Oran Scott arrived Saturday to stay with his sister Mrs. Perry McNamee after two months with his uncle at Presho South Dakota. He reports cold weather and recent snow in Presho. James Heber of Hillsdale has opened a butcher shop in a redecorated room just north of the Murdock Drug Store, described as an ideal location for the business.

Oran Scott Presho South Dakota Perry McNamee James Heber Hillsdale Murdock

Prayer as Reflection of Power in Practical Politics

The text argues prayer reveals a person’s concept of power and what they revere. It notes an evolution from petition to communion in prayer and stresses praying quietly, sincerely, and without display to keep listeners focused and devout.

Local Social Notes and Community Work Updates

Dr and Mrs Casebeer visited his father J W Casebeer Sunday. Indiana extension service cooperates with schools and individuals on landscape work. Mrs Samuel Cowgill to Frankfort to winter with daughter Miss Inez Nixon supervisor of music. Elizabeth Quinlan daughter Miss Emma Miss Rose and Louie Grinley of Rockville attended a dinner for George returned soldier with fifty relatives. Russel A Smith near Rockville enroute to Champaign Ill to visit brother Will then Streator to spend over Sunday with another brother. Wonder if it is not a wedding trip.

Samuel Cowgill Frankfort Inez Nixon Elizabeth Quinlan Emma Rose Louie Grinley Rockville Daniel Ryan George Russel A. Smith Montezuma Champaign Ill Will Streator Frank Reeder Harry Reeder W.P. Montgomery Robi. Sutton Byran Darling Towa

church services list for two congregations

Morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 8 03 at The Church of Christ along with Sunday School at 10 00 and a Thursday prayer meeting at 8 00. Linebarger Chapel holds Sunday School every Sunday at 10 30 AM.

Church OF Christ Linebarger Chapel

Christian Church Sunday Services Schedule

The church holds services on the second Sunday of each month at 11 00 AM and 7 30 PM in current season. The schedule repeats monthly with the same times.

Nazarene Church Midweek Prayer and Sunday Schedule

The Nazarene Church invites attendance at a midweek prayer service Thursday evening at 8. The Sunday School meets at 10:00 followed by preaching at 11:00 AM and an 8:15 PM service. Song service begins at 8:00. Rev. J. E. Stevens is pastor.

Nazerene J. E. Stevens

Catholic Church Schedules Mass on 2nd and 4th Sundays

The parish announces Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. The schedule aims to accommodate worshipers with regular monthly attendance.

Free Holiness Church Sunday Services Schedule

Free Holiness Church reports preaching on the second and fourth Sundays and Sabbath School each Sabbath at 10:00 A.M. Prayer meeting is held Tuesday night at 8:00 PM led by Pastor A. M. Tomlinson.

A.M. Tomlinson

Trains Schedule Fragments from The Co. and West Lines

Schedule notes show train times for East line at 8 02 A M and 2 07 P M and West line at 10 29 A M and 6 26 P M with unspecified travel details and service notes.

East West

Dinner Club Guests Dine At Sutton Home

Members of the Dinner Club were entertained at Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Sutton’s home with a bountiful dinner at 8 o’clock. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Er. E. Asbury, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Montgomery, Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Dooley, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Aikman, and others.

R. W. Sutton Er. E. Asbury R. W. Johnston W. P. Montgomery R. Ldooley Roy Aikman J. E. Hancock Frank Arn

Chiropractic Promise Restores Health Says Doctor Pope

Dr. S. L. Pope promotes chiropractic care at First National Bank Building Montezuma Indiana. He claims removing the cause cures ailments and urges people not to delay treatment.

S. L. Pope First National

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