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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
4
The piece extols joyful giving during December, urges spending wisely, and highlights how cheerful generosity benefits both giver and recipient. It notes that charity should extend beyond Christmas and that selling unused items via small ads can turn surplus goods into cash, inviting readers to place ads in the newspaper.
A teacher remarks on John's battered face and questions if he fought on the way to school. John says he moved recently and carried the cat, returning home tearful. His father asks about punishment and John recalls a mistaken time and a misheard figure of a million dollars.
A miner of wells fell into delirium after drinking moonshine. He required six men to restrain him before transport to a hospital. Sare Taewart was isolated and guarded as the night wore on at Star Valley, while the editor notes loyal talk without subscribing to the paper.
Jedediah Judkins drama received strong applause from Garden City Dramatic Company. Half the receipts went to the hall. A new hall opening dance is free for loyal builders. Saturday shows return after a year. Bishopric visits report Saints lively and joyful. Mrs Nancy E Pugmira returned from Utah visit. E N Scofield family moving back to Fish Haven. Lewis Booth and Stanford Rich to be home for holidays.
A long-legged stork delivered a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Leo Passey. Both mother and child are reported to be doing nicely along with the happy parents.
Mrs Harriet Thompson returns home after a Rigby Idaho visit. L Thornock recovering from appendicitis. Alta Windley visiting sister in law Mrs Gordon Windley. John M Ward and family in Montpelier on business. Sam Payne off to Salt Lake City. Gordon Windley to east hills ranches. Edward Painter and wife visited Montpelier. Mary Lou Hart heals from lagrippe. Ida Jarvis hosts a game party with Norma Patterson Rae Floyd Millie Jarvis Edna Thompson Flora Hart Provo Thornock Ellen Thornock Verda Ward. Aaronic Priesthood meeting discussed tithing. Ira Hayward spoke on Christian Seals sale for tuberculosis relief. Letha Dunford returns from Boise.
Fragmentary note from December 12 recalls Liberty items and mentions members of a group, but lacks details on names, places, or actions. The text is incomplete, offering only a hint of a meeting or issue timing and no clear outcome or context.
The Relief Society met at president Sarah Austin's home and hosted a birthday program. Rare memories were shared by 83 year old Susan King and Katherine E. Clark recounted early Christmas in Liberty. Old time games followed and refreshments were served. Lyman A. Hymes builds a large hen house in Bear Lake county with 600 plus white leghorns and plans more in spring. Mrs. Frank M. Brown and children relocate to Salt Lake City. Village blacksmith C Nye moves to Paris to work at a phosphate mine.
Executor George C. Piggott urges creditors and others with claims against Charles B. Taylor deceased to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Address: Bloomington, Bear Lake County, Idaho. Dated December 2, 1922. Also notice of Athay Sheriff elect Bear Lake County seeking deputy at January 8, 1923 meeting.
December snows arrive as crisp nights invite a wintry moon. Shoppers fill stores trimmed in green with poinsettias between books and toys. Dolls drums glockenspiel bells ring as families anticipate festive meals and joyful noises.
A playful poem describes aromas of spices and chocolate cake in a Christmas home. The narrator recalls festive bustle and a mysterious gift from mother wrapped in a bully box. The scene shifts to Christmas Eve and finally Christmas Day with wreaths stockings bells and eager anticipation.
Dated December 7 1922 the Clerk and Auditor elect Sylvanious Peterson reminds residents the water tax is due at Pioneer Irrigation and Mfg Co settlement arrangements available Penalty may be added signed A T Pendrey Secretary 465-2t
James Dunn assessor Bear Lake County Idaho announces a regular meeting on January 8 1923 and seeks deputy and clerical assistance as the office requires this notice complies with Section 3700 of the Compiled Laws.
Amy Munk treasurer of Bear Lake County Idaho seeks deputy and clerical assistance at the Bear Lake County Commission meeting to be held January 8 1993. The notice is published in compliance with Idaho law. Dated December 7 1992.
I Sylvanions Peterson auditor and recorder elect of Bear Lake County Idaho will apply to the County Board for a deputy and clerical assistance as the office may require at a regular meeting to be held January 8 1923. This notice complies with Section 3700 of the Compiled Laws.
Notice announces the Bear Lake State Bank of Paris Idaho holds its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday January 16 1923 at 2 oclock p m at the Banking House for the election of directors and other business. James F Burton cashier signs the notice.
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