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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
2
At the Saturday Priesthood Meeting attendance was lower due to hay field work, but wards reported generally good conditions. Presidents Sheppard and Rich urged bishops to supervise amusements, discourage late night dances, and curb Sabbath desecration.
City councilors study a proposed water works project as Bucher and Lowe survey the route from Franklin. The article urges adoption to prevent illness from contaminated wells and to bring Paris Creek spring water into homes.
The Bear Lake county Democratic convention elected Ei. M. Pugmire James E. Hart and H. H. Dalrymple to represent the county at the State Convention in Coeur d Alene on August 6 with Dubois and Orchard Jackson as possible delegates. No resolutions were passed and the gathering remained harmonious and satisfactory to all.
A historical editorial urges calm in political campaigns and stresses vigilance in electing the best men and women. It argues for peace in politics, noting good candidates exist in both parties and voters should cast their ballots without acrimony.
The Idaho Republican State Convention at Pocatello drew full county representation and delegates from nearly all counties. State Chairman James H. Brady's sacrifice of personal ambition unified the party, allowing one-day business and nominations including Supreme Justice George H. Stuart and Burton L. French for Congress.
Notice from Hart County School Superintendent states an Annual Institute for 10 teachers in Paris from August 13 to 24. Attendees must comply with Idaho law requiring full attendance, with two educators to be announced. Emphasizes cost and benefit to schools and students. promote efficient teaching. Also includes an unrelated cold remedy advertisement closing with Grove’s signature.
By order of the Bear Lake County Commission the publication lists election precincts and registrar names for the general election on November 6, 1906. Registration is on Saturdays from September 1 through the last Saturday before the election, 9 am–6 pm and 7 pm–9 pm. The text specifies multiple precinct boundaries and registrar names including Zina Schofield Christine Williamson Mary A. Payne George Perrett and others.
The document records registration boundaries and lines for Liberty and Sharon precincts with named registrars J F Bunn James Clark Elizabeth Smith and references to Bear Lake county and township lines detailing numerous measurements and paths to the place of beginning. It notes the course and corner points for each precinct and includes boundary lines along townships ranges and river outlets as part of the registrar duties.
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