22 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
1
The listing shows Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian and United Brethren services with Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m, 7 p m and midweek prayer. Pastors named include S J Holmes J D Uuay and A B Simpson B F Hoover and W HE Dye.
Mass is held on the second and fourth Sundays each month with time to be announced. Father A H Busald serves as pastor.
The church announces 9 30 a m Bible School and preaching every first Sunday of each month led by Pastor R R Ohaver.
A reflection on public water access as a gauge of community wealth growth and habits. The essay argues every Indiana village should have a town pump and cities with waterworks should run pure water freely to all. It calls drinking fountains a community builder and Adams Ale to the thirsty populace.
The undersigned express thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance to us and our mother during her sickness and until she was borne to the tomb. Samuel M. Smith and wife.
Claude Ingram and Fred Hendricks moved their tools fifteen miles south of Terre Haute to repair five miles of levy washed out by the flood. They will relocate about seventy five thousand yards of dirt and expect to work through the winter. The levy protects about seventeen thousand acres of farm land.
Susie McIntosh, wife of William McIntosh, died at home in Clinton after a brief illness. The funeral was Tuesday at 2 PM from the McIntosh home, with interment at Oakland cemetery. A large crowd from Montezuma and the Presbyterian Church attended, and Rev. J. D. Clay delivered comforting remark with choir selections.
The article argues farmers should name their farms to express pride and strengthen home ties. A name inspires better upkeep, stock, crops, and curb urban drift, with landscape, springs, trees, or history guiding the choice. A named, well kept farm embodies a homestead worth defending.
The United States Geological Survey reports 1913 natural asphalt output fell to 92 604 short tons valued at 750 713 while manufactured or oil asphalt rose to 436 586 short tons valued at 4 531 657 in 1918. Imports totaled 228 178 short tons led by Trinidad. A 1913 asphalt production report is available from the Survey Director in Washington.
Notice states an automobile livery business is available with service anywhere at reasonable prices. Contact residents at No. 15 or Pressler's garage at phone No. 155 for arrangements.
County commissioners are urged to replace the worn and decayed floor of the Wabash bridge. The old boards are worn thin with broken planks and protruding ties risking injury to horses and autos. While some new planks exist, a full floor replacement is needed to prevent accidents and liability.
The Mathas Phillips McFerrin and Taylor families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during their mother’s illness and funeral. They thank the preacher the choir and the chapel and graveyard helpers for their kindness and support.
The statement expresses heartfelt thanks to Rev. Clay the choir and floral donors for kindness shown during illness and burial of the beloved, signed by Wm. McIntosh and family.
Mrs R W Sutton was in Indianapolis Monday Miss Marie McCord visited Terre Haute Mr and Mrs S P Hancock motored to Terre Haute Saturday Lora Reeder hosted the F H Club Monday Mrs Fred Murphy left for Illinois Several locals and guests were noted in visits and gatherings across Terre Haute Indianapolis Clinton and Rockville with a mix of family reunions and social events
Frank Pressler visited Indianapolis Monday and drove home one of the 1915 Overlands used as a demonstrator. The 1915 model features many improvements over 1914, offering notable convenience and handsome design sought by auto enthusiasts.
One day only sale of clothes baskets on Saturday October 24. Prices set at 15 cents each. Jones Brothers promote the limited event.
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