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Montezuma Enterprise

Location

Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1921

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Montezuma Defeats Rockville and Waynetown in Baseball

Montezuma Triumphed over Rockville 6 to 1 in the first game and then shut out Waynetown 4 to 0 in the second. Key contributions came from H. Thomas Bratton and E. Thomas for Montezuma while Britton scored Rockville’s lone run. Anderson pitched well for Montezuma and held Rockville scoreless in the later innings.

Rockville Waynetown Montezuma Britton H. Thomas Bratton E. Thomas Anderson

Bellmore Team to Visit for Hotly Contested Sunday Game

Arrangements are set for a good ball game Sunday with Bellmore visiting. Bellmore shut out Montezuma at Rockville Rockville town taqua last Aug 13, and with our local lineup, the match should be interesting. Support from fans is urged.

Bellmore Montezuma Rockville

Oklahoma woman wins prize for conundrum answer

A western newspaper offered a picture for the best answer to the riddle Why is a newspaper like a woman The prize was won by a woman in Oklahoma who wrote because every man should have one of his own and not run after his neighbor's

Oklahoma

Parke County Fair Promises Strong Livestock and Youth Participation

The Parke County Fair board with the Livestock Breeders Association and local business leaders aims to stage a comprehensive fair. Exhibits in livestock, farm products, poultry, and fine arts are expected to overflow. The event showcases girls and boys club activities including demonstrations and a large pig club presence. A livestock judging contest for ages 10 to 18 offers practical learning. The public is invited to attend and support the fair.

Parke County Livestock Breeders Association Parle County Fair Board

Christ'n Conference Opens Parke County Program at Bloomingdale

The Parke County Christ'n Conference schedules events at Bloomingdale on September 20 1921 starting 10 00 A M with devotional led by a local minister followed by roll call of churches and a court report as the program advances.

Parke County Bloomingdale

United Society Conference Schedule in India

The program lists speakers J. E Moody KE L Day Gary L Cook and Mrs J B Pearcy. Events include elections of officers benediction song and prayer and addresses on stewardship leadership Christian mission and religious education across a full day in India with sessions from noon to 8:20 PM.

J. E Moody Thel. C. M.S Gary L. Cook Our Colleges and Future Leadership KE. L. Day The Woman's Society J. B. Pearcy United Christian Missionary Society Great Commission J. E. Moody

Mathas Reunion Brings Kin To Grove For Annual Gathering

The Mathas reunion met Sunday September 11 at the grove west of Peter Mathas home with about a hundred attendees. Relatives from Chrisman Glinton Terre Haute Rockville and nearby areas joined in the postposed event. Elder speakers offered talks to the gathering as Peter Mathas celebrated his 62nd birthday. The next reunion is planned for August at the same location.

Mathas Peter Mathas Luther Fitton Wm. Linebarger Chrisman Charlie Phillips Glinton Veras Phillips Chas. Russell Terre Haute Rockville

Harold William Cottrell born to Wilfred Cottrell

A son Harold William was born to Mr and Mrs Wilfred Cottrell on September 8 weighing 12 pounds. Harvey Carty and wife of Waveland and James Carty and wife of Clinton were guests of home folks Sunday.

Wilfred Cottrell Harold William Harvey Carty Waveland James Carty Clinton

Pike's Peak Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Reorganization Meet

A Montgomery hall gathering of Montezuma residents and nearby citizens discussed reorganizing the Pike's Peak Highway. John M. Walshe of Hannibal Missouri, assistant manager of the Pike's Peak Highway, presented charts and outlined benefits for towns on the route. He noted tourist traffic on the Jefferson Trail in Missouri and urged unified organization to secure capital and markers, aiming to pave the highway from Utah to the region and from the east.

Montgomery Hall Montezuma Pike’s Peak G. Powell John M. Walshe Hannibal, Mo Pike’s Peak Highway Walshe Missouri Glarkson Utah Aba Indianapolis

Organize Montezuma Highway Campaign Wins Support

Residents endorse a plan to organize funds by Monday with 33 members. aim to establish a camping park for tourists and advertise to attract auto travelers, claiming Montezuma sits on a major national highway and could benefit from tourist spending. Local merchants urged fair profits to avoid driving travelers away.

Montezu Here Eutah State Line Montezuma Lgve Frea Arists Mon- Meruma Montezufia Nal Eath

Montezuma Encourages Local Tourist Membership Drive

Citizens are urged to join an annual tourist club costing seven cents for five years to fund a highway area effort. A Montezuma quota of 22 members was set based on population and bank resources. Chairman G Powell leads the meeting with D I Dunlap Roy Aikman W P Montgomery Ralph Johnston and others organizing the road committee.

Montezuma G. Powell D. I. Dunlap Roy Aikman W. P. Montgomery Ralph Johnston John Dean Dan Machin Low Clearwaters John Russell

Girls Basket Ball Team Chooses Captains For New Season

The Girls Basket Ball team led by Miss Valentine of Terre Haute met Thursday to choose captains and reporters for the first and second teams. Mildred Aikman is first team captain, Mildred Hughes is second team captain, and Doris Dill will be reporter for both teams. Two players from last year’s second team will fill spots from former first team. Practice began Wednesday and they expect to be ready for real games soon.

Miss Valentine Terre Haute Mildred Aikman Mildred Hughes Doris Dill

Local notices from Crawfordsville and Georgetown events

Omer McMasters enters Wabash College on regular course day in Crawfordsville. Leonard Sprouls and wife attend Sprouls reunion near Georgetown on Sept. 11. A rummage sale runs Sept. 16 to 26, 1921, in Mason's Hall lower room with shoes hats coats dresses underwear clothing rugs and dishes among items to sell cheap.

Omer McMasters Crawfordsville Wabash College Leonard Sprouls Sprouls Georgetown Leonard Mason’s Hall

Preaching Sunday at Christian Church

Sunday preaching services set for 11:00 A M and 7:00 P M Rev Ashby of Lebanon will preach All are invited to attend at the church in the community

Christian Church Ashby Lebanon

Cartoon note from town paper hints at music and motorist event

The fragment suggests a local feature about a cartoon and music program linked to a motorist audience. It mentions patriotic themes and Germany, with a light tone about digging a Panama Wall and country roads. details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Ntry Kale Panama

Car Stolen From Doctor’s Garage In Late Night theft

The Buick touring car of Dr. J. C. Reeder was stolen from his garage last Friday night after a window was pried open. A noise at 2:38 A.M. suggests the theft occurred in the early morning. the family found the garage open between 5 and 6 A.M. A search was issued with messages sent out, but no trace is yet found. An attempted theft of J. E. Johnston and son Ralph’s car also occurred that night, but they fled before taking theirs.

J. C. Reeder Villians J. E. Johnston Ralph

Dance for American Legion Post Benefit at New School

A dance in the new school auditorium on Thursday September 22 at 8 o'clock to aid the establishment of an American Legion Post. Music by the Johns Trio. Sailors and Marines invited in uniform if possible. Admission for ladies free. Committee members Barry Anderson Ralph Johnston Walter Rierden.

Johns American Legion Barry Anderson Ralph Johnston Walter Rierden

Mrs. Russell Dies at 58 in Hillsdale Home

Della Russell wife of George Russell died at her Hillsdale home Saturday after a long illness. She aged 58 had undergone an operation and only last Wednesday left the hospital. Survived by husband and three children Edgar Clyde and Mrs. Marjorie Brown. Funeral Tuesday at the M E church Hillsdale with Rev Whitson and Rev Absher in charge. Burial in Hell's Prairie cemetery. Undertakers O L Brown & Son.

Della Russell George Russell Hillsdale Edgar Clyde Marjorie Brown M. E Whitson Absher Hell’s Prairie O. L. Brown & Son

Brow Visit to Dr Reeder and Family in Willow Springs

Mr and Mrs W D Brow of Willow Springs Missouri are visiting Dr J Reeder and his family.

Mrs. W. D. Brow Willow Springs, My Dr. J. ©. Reeder Mose Smith Newman, Illinois Enterprise Office Mr. Smith Indiana

For Sale One Washer Worder Washin Machine

Classified notice offers a good as new washing machine labeled as a one worder and a Gall 97 6 identifier. Impression of a simple sale ad with minimal details.

Gall

Sale of house and outbuildings with orchard inquiry

For sale a four room house with three lots and garage plus wood and coal house and other outbuildings all in good repair. Includes a well kept young orchard. Inquire at Enterprise Office.

Enterprise Office

Remember The Enterprise sale notes and local events

News notes from Clinton describe a busy Saturday with shoppers and a large town crowd. The M E ladies plan a rummage sale in the Masonic building and J W Spencer aims to close out groceries in eighty days at reduced prices. Beulah Southard and Donald Kennedy win prizes at a medicine show.

M. E Masonic Building J. W. Spencer Beulah Southard Donald Kennedy Beulah Kennedy Babe

Trains Schedule Partial List for Lines and Times

The schedule lists multiple daily departures for the Ci and W lines with morning and afternoon times to East and West, plus Sunday trains. Also shows C and H I, South and North options, and Brazil division with afternoon and morning departures.

Tom Mix in Prairie Trails thrilling cliff saga

Rex Fox describes Tom Mix in Prairie Trails as a thrilling sequel to The Texan. Mix lassoes an overhanging tree and swings from a cliff side into his foe’s saddle 100 feet below.

Tom Mix Fox

Buck Jones Western Tale Blends Humor and Drama

Saturday features Buck Jones in Get Your Man following a young Scotsman from home to northwest Canada where he joins the Royal Mounted Police. Also shows Mutt and Jeff in entertainment.

Buck Jones Man Northwest Canada Royal Mounted Police Mutt and Jeff

Coming attractions for next week at the cinema

Coming next Thursday Jackie Coogan stars in Pecks Bad Boy. Next Sunday Con stance Talmadge appears in A Temperamental Wife. Also shown is The Revenge of Tarzan.

Jackie Coogan Constance Talmadge Tarzan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Base Ball News the Home Theater Montezuma, Ind Jack Hoxie Devil Dog Dawson Billy West Constance Binney Christie Hinograms Chas. Ray Broadway Thurs Louise Glaum Mack Sennett Parke County Fair Christ’n Conference United Society India Mathas Reunion Pikes Peak Newt Peveler Myers Car & Tractor Co Paul Thomas Dana, Ind Russell Smith L. Sprouls Joe Brooks Murdock Illinois West C. & H. I. South Brazil Douglas Fairbanks
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