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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1922
Page
1
Biz improvements have been made at the Rex Theatre. A 24 inch exhaust fan is installed to change air every two minutes and two Simplex Chicago approved type projection machines eliminate flicker. A Minusa gold fibre screen and a $1 050 reproducing Apollo electric player piano were added, delivering an up to date play house with comfort for patrons.
A large touring car left the grade east of the C. H. E. L. tracks Sunday evening. A man his wife and two children were inside and escaped death, with no serious injuries reported. The incident highlights the need to widen the road and install side rails for public safety.
The Pythian Sisters praised their drawing as donations exceeded expectations. Mrs Wm. H. Wright won the quilt in the event.
Rex Theatre presents Wesley Barry in Rags to Riches with Freckles Barry in the lead and a mix of laughter suspense and romance. Also shown Vera Gordon in Your Best Friend with music and 10 to 25 cent admissions and other features including Charles Ray comedy and Aesop fable Pharohs Tomb. Coming attractions list Thelma Baskerville Norma and Within the Law alongside Hound of the Baskervilles.
The fifth annual Mathas and Warner reunion gathered nearly one hundred guests at the Peter Mathas grove near Montezuma on September 2, 1923. Afternoon program included community singing, talks by Rev. J. C. Whitson Rev. George Linebarger and Peter Mathas with readings by Margaret Mary Smith Maxine Ingram Agnes Mathas and Marion K Mathas.
The Good Cheer Bible Class of the M. E. Sunday School was entertained by Mrs. C. E. Runnion assisted by Mrs. Frank Mathas. Tuesday evening seven teen members answered roll call by naming the books of the old testament. Eight visitors were present. After refreshments, guests departed to meet with Mrs. Geo. Mathas next time.
A chicken and fish supper was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank George to honor the birthdays of their son and their uncle Wesley Sylvester. Many guests attended and enjoyed the delicious meal followed by music and lively conversation.
The undersigned appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Parke County Indiana as administratrix of the estate of Albert Doss late of Parke County deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent. Nettie Doss Admx Aug 25 1923 J M Johns Atty.
Dr. Cone is making numeral improvements to his recently purchased property east of Gilmore vag rant. The house is being painted inside and out, repapered, and a ring is being put in. He has rented the house to Cannon of Vermillion county who plans to move in soon. Dr. Cone will resume practice and has added a three room office at the northwest corner of the lot. New concrete walks are being installed. The property is being prepared to enhance the business district.
Abstracts detail numerous property transfers in Rockville, Sugar Creek, Howard, Montezum, and Raccoon. Names include Wilbur Davis Jesse Sith Martha Pruett Alfred Merrell James Naybetux Obeah Holmes Grace Pineg Jo Whodard and Thomas Jones with varying acres and prices from 350 to 4000 dollars.
Detroit announces a higher radiator standard across Ford models with improved body lines and updated interiors. The Ford Coupe debuts a new design featuring larger doors, enhanced seating, greater luggage space, and a broad dash sweep. Four door Sedan and open models receive revised cowls, increased leg room, and larger rear vision windows enhancing overall appearance and practicality.
American relief workers join Dancon to aid Near East Relief in establishing 800 farms on 4000 acres at Mount Ararat. Each farm houses a family with eight boys per house, couples may marry locally, then care for younger orphans. Oxen tools, blacksmith and bakery shops, and irrigation from a 25 mile canal will support crops including cotton.
Phillip Wolfe dies instantly when a 2200 volt cross wire shocks him while repairing a trolley wire near Alfont south of Pendleton. Fellow worker Fields is severely shocked but unhurt after cutting the live wire. Wolfe leaves a wife Lela Knight and a nine month old son. Funeral held in Anderson with burial at Oakland cemetery. Wolfe remembered as a jovial, reliable local athlete.
Universal Sun defeated Newport 3 to 2 in a closely contested county championship game played at Newport. The match was described as an exceptionally good and close contest.
Wm Rutledge of Marshall, long connected with the Marshall News, has purchased the Russellville News from D E Staggs. Russellville citizens are urged to support the new paper with better patronage than in the past.
The article notes Ford's generally recognized performance under all motoring conditions and the promise to bring a greater demand as the public becomes more acquainted with higher standards and greater values. No changes are contemplated in prices.
The third annual Parke county fair will be held at Rockville from September 11 to 15. Officers say preparations are complete and the event will boost local civic interest with a schedule of judges for Domestic Arts Hog and Poultry Swine Cattle Horse Show and a Boys and Girls Day program by the Commercial Club.
In the Parke Circuit Court September term 1923 Elizabeth Quinlan administratrix of Jeremiah Conley deceased has filed final account and vouchers. The court will examine them on September 22 1923 to determine approval. C G Powell attorney.
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