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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
1
Pitman and Son bought City Garage of Jobs and Son and will operate as Pitman & Son Garage. The building will be updated with full equipment and stock of gas oils grease tires and supplies. The firm will continue auto repairs and maintain its local reputation. several hundred dollars of tools were lost in a recent fire.
A surprise birthday party honored Marvin Lawson on his twenty first birthday at the Wood Lawson residence south of town last Thursday night. About thirty friends attended for an evening of dancing music and refreshments ending with best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
The last Eagle class submarine chaser built by the Ora Motor Company under wartime Navy contract was launched August 16 at the Detroit river yard. Number Sixty joined a long assembly building converted to a body plant. Ford officials and workers observed the launch as sixty blasts signaled the moment. Eagles have begun commissioning and will join various Navy squadrons including routes to the Philippines and China, Archangel patrols, and potential Italian deployment. The ships feature submarine detectors and depth devices for rapid escape after locating U boats.
Commander Nichols at the Range Yard notes the Eagles performed remarkably on trial trips and tests before departure. He says they would have been a formidable enemy to submarines if activated, though the armistice halted their service and flotillas of three would have operated.
A collection of Mark Twain style maxims on virtue honesty self discipline and human nature. The bite sized reflections cover truthfulness courage habit environment and social behavior with wry humor.
A letter from Lawrence Kansas describes a visit by Mr and Mrs Hnaskatin and reflections on Kansas drought and varying crop prospects. They recall old ties in Montezuma and note changes as younger generations mature while some friends remain remembered.
United States Department of Agriculture releases Farmers' Bulletin 1066 detailing tooth based aging for cattle from calfhood to about 12 years. Six drawings accompany the guide to aid farmers in judging age for their stock or purchases. Free distribution.
The project under the Federal aid road act, filed with the Bureau of Public Roads, will extend the old National Road from East St. Louis to Indiana and on to the Mississippi. It plans monolithic brick and concrete pavement at about 80000 dollars per mile and 40 bridge structures. Local traffic includes about 50 trucks, 700 motor vehicles and 50 horse-drawn vehicles daily.
The write up notes extreme dryness with fierce dust and pastures gone while crops mostly hold up. It compares drought locally to wetter eastern states and warns that a tiny spark can ignite fires amid several conflagrations nearby. Farmers feed stock as corn remains decent given the hardship.
About forty five relatives and friends gathered Sunday September 14 to celebrate Emory Mathas thirty fourth birthday with a noon dinner and gifts. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brock Jones and family of Metcalf Illinois Mrs Wim Linebarger of Chrisman Illinois Mrs H M Rowands of Hillsboro and grand father Wm Linebarger presented collars to the couple.
The Navy reports four Ford Liberty engines built in Detroit powered the NC Four seaplane from Trepassey Newfoundland to Plymouth England, a 4000 mile Atlantic crossing. Lieutenant Commander Read said the engines functioned perfectly from America to Portugal and naval inspectors call the aircraft in better condition than on departure. The flight marks a Ford engineering triumph and a new record.
Card of thanks from a family affected by a devastating garage fire. The note thanks all who lent help during the blaze and praises those who worked with the engine and hose to combat the flames, safeguarding other structures.
A fire incident at Pitrar & Son caused vast damage, with cries and flames described until firefighters arrived to contain the blaze. Neighbors express gratitude and hope for spared lives amid the appalling loss.
After a recent tie the barn and garage burned down. The owner had some insurance but still lost about two hundred dollars worth of tools. He noted the fire could have been worse and expressed relief nothing more serious occurred.
Miss Abby Ann Christ Upp born October 20 1849 at Rock Bridge West Virginia died September 10 1919 after living in Indiana near Montezuma and Danville Illinois. She married Jermama Upp on October 22 1869. Survived by husband three daughters two sons ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Danville Black team travels to play West Union Sunday at 3 PM in a 24 mile south venue. Manager Wolfe invites fans to witness a circus like defeat and a laughing crowd at the gate.
The Wm. & Carty & Co announce a new dry goods and furnishings store opening this Saturday September 20. The shop promises a complete stock and up to date furnishings all run on a cash basis with a first class building and new equipment.
Eleven months old Lila Pearman daughter of Elisha and Lovana Pearman died Monday at home in Highland from Cholera Infantum. Funeral held Tuesday at the family residence with Rev. In. J. Williams officiating. Interment at Highland Cemetery. O L Brown & Son funeral directors.
Mr and Mrs P A Smith of Elveno Oklahoma visit Mr and Mrs Dunlap while Sam Folmes of Waveland advertises a sale set for Sept 30. Mr and Mrs James Daniels welcome a new son born Sunday. Funeral for grandmother attended by Barney Davey family at Rosedale Saturday. C R Adams in Monteza mis Friday calls Enterprise office en route to Rockville. George Naylor and Leonard Bates from Indianapolis guests at James Naylor home Sunday. E N Kuhn visiting relatives travels to Columbus Ohio for G A R encampment and notes good rain greened Ohio scenery.
The church announces worship times for Sunday morning 10 30 and Sunday evening 8 03 with Sunday School at 10 00 A M Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 00 Preaching Sunday Eve at 8 30 The M BE Church will move evening service to 8 00 during September Rev Fred I Main Pastor Linebarger Chapel holds Sunday School at 10 30 A M Rev Fred T Main Pastor
Preaching on the second Sunday at 11:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. each month. Local church schedule shows these fixed service times for all attendees.
The Nazarene Church announces a Wednesday prayer service and Sunday meetings with Sunday School at 10:00 followed by preaching at 11:00 A M and 8:15 P M Lone service starts at 8:00. Rev E J Williams named pastor for the coming year with a cordial invitation to all.
The Catholic Church announces mass on the second and fourth Sundays each month, providing regular worship times for parishioners.
Kiar and Sunday Sabbath School held every Sabbath at 10 00 A M Prayer meeting Tuesday night at 8 00 P M led by A M Tomlinson in the church notices listing services and times.
Visit notices from Linn Kansas report Frank Johnson and wife visiting relatives and friends. The couple, formerly of the area, include a Hillsdale born Mr Johnson who runs a thriving drug business and a Vermillion County born Mrs Johnson. They have spent many years in Kansas and hope to see more coming visitors.
Mr Overman and wife returned Saturday from a three week car trip through Ohio and Michigan covering about a thousand miles with minimal tire trouble and good roads. They report fresh green Ohio and plentiful fruit while Michigan also looks well. They plan to leave soon for Detroit where Mr Overman has a steady high salary position. They suffered some loss during the journey.
A private sale offers stoves furniture rugs and kitchen utensils in good condition at reasonable prices. Ideal for a starting couple to outfit a home. Sale ends September 25 with C S Overman advertising opposite Pool. House and lot also for cash or payments.
Timetables show departure and arrival times for C I and W West and South routes. Sunday service patterns list morning and evening trains, with multiple stops including Brazie division.
The full moon falls on the ninth and the new moon on the 24th. Autumn begins on the 28th. A Raquincctial storm period is listed for the 23rd to 24th. Indications point to a dry month.
A fragment notes Parke County Home Coming on October 11 with no further details available.
Bethel Church will hear Rev. Roy Collings deliver a sermon next Sunday. John Gilmore Jr from Indianapolis attended as a Sunday guest with local friends.
Dr S L Pope announces new headquarters on the second floor of the First National Bank building in Montezuma Indiana and will devote full time to his practice. Office hours are 8 30 to 11 30 AM and 4 to 7 PM daily with calls answered night or day.
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