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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
1
The directory lists a Methodist Episcopal church with Sabbath School at 9 39 a m and preaching at 7 09 p m on Sundays. Epworth League at 5 00 p m and a second preaching at 7 30 p m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by Pastor BK Mines.
The notice lists Sabbath School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Ed Smith the Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m and preaching at 3 00 p m on alternating Sabbaths with Pastor W 45 Dye.
Catholic Mass occurs on the second and fourth Sundays monthly with time to be announced. Father A. H. Basald serves as pastor.
The notice lists Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 6:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with preaching each second Sunday of every month. Pastor R. R. Ohaver leads the church.
The musical comedy Three Chauffeurs at the opera house drew full houses Friday and repeat show Saturday. Local talent impressed as young drills and songs and older cast members delivered lively humor, netting $140 after expenses to aid church needs.
Hugh Montgomery showcases a 1915 Alvin high wheel baby carriage next to modern models. The item came from Mr. and Mrs. John Sherer decades ago, preserved in excellent condition, contrasting sharply with today’s designs. Nearby, Reserve township teachers plan to attend the Indiana state institute in Indianapolis.
Miss Frances Eugene Hollister daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Hollister married Mr W K Rierden at Canton in a ceremony officiated by Rev O B Preston. Dr J A Donahoe and Miss Harriett Rounds witnessed with the couple dining at Rudolph hotel before leaving for an unknown destination. The bride is a popular figure in Sioux Falls society and Mr Rierden is a traveling salesman for Don Almo Cigar Co. of Sioux Falls.
Mr Estin Ratcliff married Miss Ora Knodle of Arthurs Illinois on Sunday evening at the bride's home. Estin, son of Mrs Ratcliff, met his bride while barbering in Arthur. The Enterprise sends congratulations and notes Ratcliff owns an interest in a local barber shop and may settle here permanently.
George Mathas & Son announce a new venture to buy farm produce including butter eggs chickens turkeys ducks geese and other marketable items. They will maintain a poultry house to pay top market prices and boost Montezuma as a center with a cooperative push and a strong produce market Mecca of low prices.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church met with Mr. GC G Thomas last Thursday to finalize plans for a Christmas week fair. An all day sale will feature fancy and useful articles and various aprons followed by a chicken supper in the evening with usual accessories. They invite patronage.
The piece argues that business men’s outings and social events unite boards of trade, reduce jealousy, and boost cooperation. It emphasizes that informal gatherings during picnics and games thaw tensions, build town spirit, and encourage owners and workers to engage across rivals.
The Public Library Commission announces a Traveling Library Department in Room 104 at the State House Indianapolis supplying adult and juvenile fiction to groups of five or more. Books are lent for three months with possible renewals and only travel costs are billed in advance to the borrowing association.
Harold H. Higbee, a student at Butler College, was killed instantly when struck by a freight train Sunday near LeVanon. He was the son of C. B. Higbee of the same family, who were called to the scene on account of the accident Saturday night.
The legislature created a centennial commission to organize a state wide celebration of Indiana’s admission to the union. Plans call for educational and historical events with pageants in every township and a final capital event. Local committees met in Rockville with Charity Dye outlining aims and Parker County work.
Miss Madge Griffith hosted Miss Matilda James of Hillsdale and others in social visits. Students attended Indiana State Teachers Association events in Indianapolis. The Riley Program in the north building featured songs and readings, delayed by a horse show date, with four attendees besides teachers.
Ambiguous OCR text referencing Murphy and Will Hamilton in Terre Haute. No clear event, organization, or date readable to form a full news item.
Fresh salted peanuts sold at Corner Drug Store. Ed Haines visited Newport with comrade Asbury and many locals were guests or visitors in Clinton Vermillion Putman Terre Haute Attica and Greencastle. The revival at United Brethern Church continues with a lecture on What Would Jesus Do. The Marine Band will perform two concerts in Terre Haute on November 11 1915 under Shriners patronage with tickets at 1.50.
At a White County Centennial meeting in Monticello teachers would collect from pupils questions about early settlers births marriages deaths houses roads and local legends. Students also gather historic records and pioneer era tools to assemble in schools for local pageants while old settlers visit the schools.
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