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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
8
Paris Idaho brief item by John A Wallis notes the Paris Post’s advertising and postal filing, referencing The American Press Association and second class matter status under federal act.
A string of short items notes Miss Gladys Hicks visiting with sister Mrs Joel Whilcox in Blackfoot, Miss Anna Innes on four week vacation, Mrs Milo Anderson visiting Grover, and Henry Grandy arranging a photograph gallery next to the post office. Also mentions Orson Pendrey’s trip to Randigh Utah, Mrs Dr West and Miss Clara Tueller visiting from Afton, Bert Bunn’s move to Kemmerer Wyoming, and E M Walker with W J Davidson en route to Denver for a shorthand convention.
Dr R JI Sutton returned from a month in Chicago and eastern cities where he toured major hospitals. He witnessed heart wound repairs and painless limb amputation with anesthetic injections. En route home he visited the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.
A group of young people including Kasey Innes Donetta Lewis Lucille Passey and Alfred Pysers with Wizard Lewis and Milton irdlay enjoyed a two day outing at Bloomington Lakes last Friday and Saturday. Judge Alfred Pudge of Bolee arrived from a tour through Montana Wyoming and Idaho. James Taylor who drove the judge's car also returned. The Bear Lake Stake primary children will present The Birth and Growth of Mormonism on Saturday evening August 21 at eight o'clock in the second ward meeting house.
Miss Elaine Innes leaves her position at Paris Garage after four months to work in Provo Utah for Hanson Confectionery Company where her brother Lawrence holds an ownership stake. Father and Son outing to Bloomington Lakes proved a success with the boys enjoying recreation with their dad.
Judge O R Baum of American Falls sentenced Carl Johnson and Harry Edwards, jailed for attempting to burglarize the Three Rule store in Montpelier. Each got 15 months to 16 years in the state penitentiary. The Montpelier stakeout on Bear Lake at Lakota Sept 15 features the Paris Brass band.
Over a hundred church members and friends attended the Montpelier Presbyterian annual picnic at Bear Lake on Thursday August 12. The event featured boating swimming and ample food at the G C Gray summer cottage attracting families and especially children.
Frank R. B. Gooding and Col L V Patch seek the Republican United States Senate nomination at the Idaho state convention in Pocatello next Tuesday. Governor Gooding’s supporters claim southern and eastern Idaho counties favor him, with strong showings in Blaine Adams Valley Gem Payette Ada and Washington counties and Boise and other areas still uncertain.
Ervin Hatch son of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Hatch was killed and Aloe Jackson of Randolph Utah was seriously injured Sunday evening at 11 o clock on their return from Ideal Beach. The car slid off the canyon road after its lights faded and turned bottom side up. Rescuers lifted the car and took the boys to Schencks ranch, where Ervin Hatch died at 7 o'clock Monday morning.
William G. Kimball of Rigby and his brother David Kimball of Mead owville Utah stopped in Paris Monday on their return from Star Valley and the south end of this valley. They left Paris about thirty five years ago and never returned until this visit which reminded them of Rip Van Winkle as old acquaintances had mostly passed away or moved west.
The Fielding Academy Alumni Association issues a call for volunteer helpers for an already launched essay contest. Two prizes will be awarded for the best two compositions, and winners will be published in a neat book the association is printing for circulation.
Local hunters recount bizarre stories of wild chickens. one man claimed to haul a carload then returned for a second trip before realizing the limit was six birds. The tale captures the season's odd excitement and tall tales among sportsmen.
The old Sutton building on Main street was torn down leaving scattered debris and ruined lumber. Residents urge coordinated cleanup by all businesses to present a cleaner impression to weekly tourists and improve the town’s appearance.
The convention elected delegates and alternates for the state ticket. Mayor Henry H. Hof and Auditor Standley Rich named alternates while Fred Wl. Cruickshank was chosen state central com Mitteseman. The body endorsed Senator John F. Nugent and urged renomination for him. Ed C. Rich named presidential elector candidate for Idaho at the Idaho Falls convention.
Willie Galbreath pleads guilty in February 1920 to assault with a deadly weapon in the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District Bear Lake County Idaho. He was sentenced to two and a half to fourteen years in the Boise Penitentiary and will apply to the State Board of Pardons at its next regular meeting after publication for an absolute pardon. Signed Willie Galbreath Box 58 Boise Idaho 29 41 ey.
D H Christensen of Christensen Construction Co visits Garden City to inspect the Garden City Logan Highway work, expecting to finish this season. J W Neil of Ideal Beach Amusement Co tours the Beach with plans for improvements next year. Weston reunion at Laketown on the 11 draws 191 descendants, with seven of the original nine present.
A nostalgic poem from the Mehers Auxiliary invites readers to the country fair to view beef steers, cornstalks, windmills, races, and farm products. It contrasts past logistically rough fairs with a modern, brisk event featuring planes and displays of bread, cakes, plows, and peaches.
Miss Mildred Adina Mattson and Saruel W. Jones announced their marriage held Monday at the Mattson home 1617 South Ninth East. Bishop La Font officiated for relatives with Nelle Hendricks as bridesmaid and H. V. Mattson as best man. The bride, a University of Utah and Columbia postgraduate, heads the Bingham high school commercial department. Mr. Jones is district foreman for Utah Power & Light at Bingham. They plan Yellowstone trip and will reside in Bingham Canyon after September 1.
A poem fragment asks Time to return to earlier manners by requesting a modest maiden regardless of age. It contrasts current dress with a desire for less revealing attire and more discreet charm.
In Wheeling on August 14 Governor Cox denounced what he called a powerful coalition seeking to buy control of government with vast campaign funds. He said they push radical discontent to fog the public mind and profit from industrial disputes, urging vigilant government policy to curb such groups.
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