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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1923

Page

8

Paris Visitor and Local Notices in Brief

Paris residents and visitors appear in a string of quick notes. George Humphreys of Ovid, John Passey, Wilford Rich, and W. McCarty visit Montpelier. Ada Clayton visits from Montpelier. Logan Beckstead and Mrs. James Monson are named locals. The Paris Post reports 27 new subscribers since December 20, 1922. B. T. Budge heads to Eightmile ranch for a few days. A druggist urges merchants to advertise and allocate 3 percent of annual sales to ads. Local notices include returns of Miss Addie Tueller and Mrs. J. F. Burton, plus new spring footwear. A burglar in Iowa escapes in undergarments. water stocks and visitors from Grover accompany a house call.

Miss Myrtle Davidson Returns From Utah Vacation

Miss Myrtle Davidson county home demonstrator arrives in Paris after a vacation in Logan Utah. While at home she was stricken with illness delaying her return to Paris.

Myrtle Davidson Paris Logan Utah

Montpelier Weekend Guests and Local Visits

Montpelier residents hosted weekend visitors at the home of County Assessor James Dunn. Mrs. Ezra Lewis returned to Paris from St Montpelier after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jaussi. Richard Sleight left for Boise for the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation meeting. Pres. Wm. L. Rich traveled to Logan Ogden and Salt Lake City with relatives. P. H. Rex of Laketown keeps about 400 cattle in the Paris area fed with wild hay. Mrs. L. F. Jensen and daughter Lada of Ovid visited Mr. and Mrs. L. Wm. Jensen. A local speed trial anecdote ends with a train crossing joke.

James Monson Salt Lake Richard Sleight This City Whiford Tueller Montpelier James Dunn Boise Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Rich Logan Ogden Salt Lake City P. H. Rex Laketown Paris

men seek work on dam at American Falls

Mr Joseph Collings left for American Falls Tuesday morning where he expects to find employment working on the excavation of the new dam being constructed at that place. Misses Alice and Viola Sleight returned to Paris Monday from a weeks visit to Blackfoot, they were accompanied by Mrs John Bunn who has been visiting for several weeks in that city.

Joseph Collings American Falls Alice Viola Paris Blackfoot John Bunn

L W Jensen Heads to Utah for Auto Repairs

Mr L W Jensen left Monday morning for Salt Lake and Magna Utah to repair several automobiles for Dr R J Sutton and family members. A nighttime rainbow appeared in Tacoma Washington last night spanning Puget Sound and shining as brightly as day.

L. W. Jensen Salt Lake Megna Utah R. J. Sutton Tacoma Washington Puget Sound

Silk Train Passes Through Montpelier on Tuesday

Three trainloads of raw silk moved through Montpelier Tuesday morning carrying ten baggage cars full of silk. A Montana baby died after choking on a nursing bottle nipple. The note warns against imitations and urges vigilance for infant safety.

Montpelier Montana

Bear Lake County Artist Showcases Fire Scene Paintings

Neil Williamson, a famed local artist, visited town on Saturday and exhibited recently painted fire scene paintings. His works demonstrate skilled brushwork and deserve prominent display in a public library for public viewing.

Neil Williamson Bear Lake County Williamson Tie

For Sale Items and Social Evening Noted

An ad lists a Winnona wagon complete for 1.26 and a light harness priced at 26.00, plus a 3 year old Holstein heifer at 55.00. In Paris Frank Bolton is the contact, phone 20W. Miss Bertha Cook hosted a gathering of several girls at her home, with lunch, music, and games. Attendees included Amy Rogers, Anna Innes, Jean Low, Amy Munk, Thelma Dunn, Ione Athay, Namua Rich, and Myrtle Davidson.

Holstein Heifeer Frank Bolton Paris

Deaf Woman Mirth as Express Trains Echo Cuckoo Call

Two women walk beside a railway when an express train passes. The deaf woman hears the engine’s double shriek and smiles saying it is the first cuckoo heard this year.

Dinner guests at Hotel Paris and Phosphate mine

Mr and Mrs J F Burton hosted Dr and Mrs C O Moore and Mr and Mrs Ray McKwee at a Hotel Paris dinner Saturday. The McKwees entertained the other four guests at their home at the Phosphate mine Sunday afternoon. A three mile canyon drive to the mine was enjoyed.

J. F. Burton C O Moore Ray McKwee Paris Mcliwee

Insurance plan details pitched in a Montpelier notice

A postal card offer from N. Kunz of Montpelier Idaho explains yearly insurance rates for ages 21 to 35 with charges cited as 11.66 to 16.66. It claims three million Americans fall ill daily and notes many insurance applicants were rejected last year. The ad states no obligation and promises more information.

United States N. Kunz Montpelier Idaho

Kensington Club Ladies Entertain Husbands at Supper

The Kensington Club hosted a fellow wives’ supper at Mrs. C O Moore’s home on Wednesday evening with cards and games after. Attendees included Dr and Mrs C O Moore, Mr and Mrs Smith Hoge, Mr and Mrs A T Pendrey, Mr and Mrs A W Shepherd, Mr and Mrs John A Wallis, Mr and Mrs Archie Shepherd, Mr and Mrs Joseph Pendrey, Mr and Mrs Orson Grimmett, Mrs Harry Rogers and Mrs S H Rich. a witty aside on truth in journalism followed.

Kensington Club C O Moore O, Moore Smith Hoge T Pendrey A W Shepherd John A. Wallis Archie Shepherd Joseph Pendrey Orson Grimmett Harry Rogera This City 8S H, Rich Montpeter

The Aftermath of a Marble Fight

A fragmentary recount mentions Johnny and Billy Simpkins after a dispute. One speaker says they were playing marbles, while another corrects that they were fighting and helping pick up Billy’s teeth. The exchange implies a rough incident ending in injury.

Johnny Billy Simpkins

Balcony scene sparks public image clash in troubled home

In a tense exchange, a husband questions why his wife sings on the balcony as neighbors observe. The wife replies that his underlying concern is exposure of alleged domestic abuse, highlighting a dispute over appearances and control within the household.

Lanark News Briefs Include Birth and Visits

A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Eborn last Sunday. Mrs John Bunn returned from Blackfoot after weeks with her daughter Mrs Harold Clark and was very ill. Presidents Roy A Welker and B S Stuckel spoke at ward services last Sunday. Miss Julia Clark from Georgetown visited over the weekend. A bundle shower will be held at the home of Mr Oscar Parson's next.

Arthur Eborn John Bunn Harold Clark Blackfoot Julia Clark F Georgetown

Idaho House Bills Roll Through 1920 Session Highlights

The Idaho Legislative News outlines multiple House bills including amendments to property sales after judgments, deferral of land sale certificate payments to 1928 with a three year limit, and a direct primary bill. It lists bills on irrigation district elections, revision of public health regulations for hotels, gum adulteration penalties, and school funding issues.

Bruce Idaho Preston Owyhee State Board of Danissioners Land Board Congdon Campbell Call Hull McClurg Whitehead McBirney Republican Party Johnson-and-Bli«son Board of Directors of Irrigation Districts Darrow Congress Knox Missioners H. B. No Public Health Committee

House actions on liquor import licenses and third felony term

Measures passed include H B No 20 by Whitehead on reconsideration relieving licensed pharmacists from securing special licenses to import alcohol. H B No 34 by the judiciary committee proposes a 10 to 20 year sentence for a third felony conviction.

Whitehead Judiciary Committee

World of Want Keeps People From Happiness

Citation discusses how desires drive discontent and suggests contentment may come from limiting wants and embracing simpler living.

Community Notes Report Local Visits and Events

Mr Herbert Bateman returns from California on business trip. Ray Walker of Montpelier visits with relatives and takes his young children home. Miss Letha Dunford and Mrs Sarah Dunford relocate to Paris for winter. Irene Palmer and Merrill Thompson wed. reception hosted at the groom’s home with many relatives. Mrs Elza Lewia and children visit relatives. Lee Oakey visits relatives. Stake meeting yields fine sermons from Edgar Allred and Matthew Pug mire. Lucille Krogue returns from Montpelier visit. Observers sense normalcy with legislative politics indicating typical activity.

Herbert Bateman California Ray Walker Montpelier Letha Dunford Sarah Dunford Paris Irene Palmer Merrill Thompson Elza_Lewia Lee Oakey Edgar Allred Matthew _Pugmire Lucille Krogue

Mildred Tells Grocer About Little Brother

Mildred explains to the grocer that she does not like her little brother who stays at their house. He has a red face and cries constantly, and she jokes that they cannot send him back since they have already used him for two days.

Mildred

Child answers who made him in Sunday school

Sunday school story shows four year old Charles admitting he cannot recall who made him. The teacher reminds him that God made him and asks for the name next Sunday. Charles returns and says he forgot the gentleman's name.

Charles

First Meeting of Creditors in Meyers Bankruptcy

In the Southern District of Idaho John C Meyers of Montpelier Bear Lake County was adjudicated bankrupt on November 3 1922. The first meeting of his creditors will be held at the bankruptcy office in Montpelier Idaho on February 1 1923.

John C. Meyers Montpelier Bear Lake County Idaho

Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy Proceedings

At eleven in the forenoon creditors may attend to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business at the meeting. Dated January 31 1923 Charles L French Referee in Bankruptcy 52-21

Charles L

No-Theme Fragment Leads to Curious Travel Notions

Travelers in a small town consider odd ideas about improving steel by examining mattresses in hotels. A note suggests Transatlantic fares will drop to spur American tourism, with a toast to seasoned workers overseas.

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Humphreys of Ovid John Passey Wilford Rich W. 3 McCarty Ada Clayton The Paris Post Logan Beckstead St. Charles Mr. B. T. Budge Eightmile R W. Vallentine Nowman Carl Skinner New York Addie Tueller Smithfield Reltives Pocatello H. B. Whitman James Bruce Russell Grover, Wyo John H. Grimmett Iowa Ezra Lewis Vim Peptona Paris Drug CO Mar Mrs. Grundy Oscar Par’sr Legislative Bettelfsen House Senate Elison Taylor Committee On Railroads Keeton and Faterndahl Mraz-Arvitta-McMurray Bloomington Florida Red Wing J. P F.T. Shepherd & Sons Uume Shepherd Clothing District.court OF the United States Southern District OF Idaho Transatlantic
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