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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
1
The directory lists Sabbath School at 9 39 a m with J G Hirsbrunner on Sept 10 45 a m preaching every other week at 10 45 a m Epworth League 6 00 p m and 7 30 p m preaching and Thursday 7 30 p m prayer meeting led by Pastor A B Simpson.
The notice lists a 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, 10:45 a.m. preaching, and 7:00 p.m. preaching with Pastor J. D. Uuay.
The notice lists church events: 9:30 a m Sabbath School led by B F Hoover, 7:30 p m Christian Endeavor, and 3:00 p m preaching every other Sabbath led by Pastor W E Dye.
Mass offerings occur on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Time will be announced. Father A. B. Busald is the pastor.
The notice states at 9 30 a m Bible School led by Pastor R R Ohaver with preaching every second Sunday of each month. It lists R R Ohaver as the pastor and indicates ongoing services.
Tonight W. A. Lavery presents a final outdoor photo play at the pool as evenings grow chill. After the show a free dance follows to thank patrons for the season. Water will be drained and the area prepared for a big time with music by the Dering Orchestra of Clinton.
The report claimed the Snake Hollow plant would shut down this week, but reliable info confirms it will run through winter. Brick production paused briefly due to kiln room issues and yard cleanup will address surplus stock. operation will continue, benefiting the community.
Workmen begin removing west side sheepshed awnings on Main street in front of the drug store opera house and furniture store. The Enter prize advocates full awning removal and lamp posts to be installed, aiming for a metropolitan street glow before the horse and auto show. East side street crews urged to start next.
Event planners set two day program for the Horse and Autoshow on October 7 and 8. A balloon leap and parachute stunt may occur daily if weather allows. The Dering band from Clinton headlines music for both days. Citizens are urged to join parades, decorate, and enjoy sideshows, dances, and movies.
The schedule lists a horse show and auto show on Thursday October 7 with events from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. including Best Draft Stallion Best Draft Mare Best Draft Team Best General Purpose Mare or Gelding and various harness and driving classes. Prizes range from 2.50 to 7.00 dollars with a parade at 1:00 p.m. and free for all trotting and pacing races later.
The Friday schedule lists multiple auto events from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm including obstacle races tire changes and slow auto races. Competitors race for fastest times slowest times and egg and spoon accuracy while adhering to safety rules and car classifications. Tickets require at least three entries per event.
The National Patriotic League of Washington plans a motion picture reenactment of the 1816 Indiana Constitutional Convention at Corydon from October 1 to October 15. The league seeks lineal male descendants of the singers of the 1816 constitution to pose and volunteer, with instructions to write to the Indianapolis office promptly for casting.
Sunday evening Dr Dooley driving south mistook a buggy due to rain glare from a car light. He collided and demolished the right front wheel and shafts while the left lamp of his auto was damaged. No one was hurt in the incident. Walter Rierden was a Dana visitor that day.
John Smith of near Rockville purchased Fred Stebbin's property in Montezuma's north part, now home to Dora Mc Gaughey. He plans Montezuma as his future residence and cites closer ground work from his Wabash farm near Goosepond. We welcome him to town.
Despite Sunday's weather the crowd at the pool exceeded expectations for the final band concert of the season. Many stayed for a photoplay featuring three reels of Who Pays plus a Charlie Chaplin comedy and a one reel film. Mr Laverty notes the summer was fair and plans improvements next spring to accommodate growing patronage.
Community notes show Miss Ora Bailey visiting Hillsdale, Indianapolis trip by Mrs. Merrill Brown and others, Glen Jerome visiting family from Hammond, and a planned two day horse and colt show in Rosedale on October 1 and 2 with hopes of a good crowd and celebration.
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