City Council Warns on Water Payments
At the regular meeting January 17 the council ordered that all residents with unpaid water rents by February 10 will have water shut off, as the water master is instructed to enforce nonpayment penalties.
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
1
At the regular meeting January 17 the council ordered that all residents with unpaid water rents by February 10 will have water shut off, as the water master is instructed to enforce nonpayment penalties.
The Montpelier Seven Piece orchestra gave a successful pavilion dance last night. A special Montpelier train carried over 200 residents to the event, filling Emerson Gym during the Paris versus Auburn basketball game and the pavilion for the evening. Frank Williams, manager and pianist, is credited for the musical part and the excursion’s success. The piece plans another dance when Montpelier visits next week, hoping Mrs. Williams will arrange another excursion by train.
Washington reports forms for filing income tax returns on incomes of about A 090. Auneavey DC internal revenue today announced copies will go to those who filed last year. Forms will also be ready for filing returns of normal income tax paid at source on interest from bonds and similar obligations of domestic and foreign corporations with payments in the United States.
Huntville Alabama January 20 The claim of Joseph Jones to hospital attaches that he had some bean was borne out today when his story of being kicked by a mule on the head and the animal lying helpless with a broken leg was investigated and found true Jones said his escape was blocked by a stray mule and he made a threatening gesture to frighten it away The assault with a well directed kick broke the mule's leg in two places it was pronounced a helpless cripple and shot Jones will recover
County Auditor 8 H Rich and wife traveled to Boise for the five day state county auditors convention, which opened Tuesday morning. Boise Capitol News notes Rich opposed extending time for 1920 tax payments and suggested semiannual payments or amending the law to abolish two payments. Hazel Shelton of Soda Springs visits Dr Hanson's home.
In Paris two evenly matched contests featured Auburn and Paris Athletic teams at the school and Hermes gyms. About 800 Montpelier residents arrived by special train for a Pavilion dance then watched a nip and tuck rivalry with Auburn winning 13 of 14 after a 22 to 28 loss to Paris Athletic. Key players and managers are listed for both sides with another Auburn vs Paris clash planned for Saturday night.
Wednesday's Old Folks party in St Charles drew about 150 guests. Tables with flowers, readings, music and a comic dialogue filled the evening. A fishing pond game, performances by a Alabama troupe, and dancing followed a well hosted meal. Several community updates and personal notes conclude the piece.
The City Marshal will shut water service to delinquent accounts in the city on February 10. Mayor A. Poendrey issues the notice.
Judge Robert B. Terrell presided as five boys pled guilty to possessing stolen goods. Sentences included fines from 60 to 180 dollars, a suspended 30 day jail term, and one 90 day jail term for Frank Dunn who admitted grand larceny tied to $300 for his employer. The case involved moonshine seized near Liberty and Montpelier authorities.
Mr and Mrs Ira Hayward of St Charles are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine boy born last Thursday. Mother and child getting along nicely.
The First Ward Relief Society held its annual banquet in the ward chapel last Thursday evening. A bounteous repast followed by games and dancing topped a program featuring songs, readings, speeches, a contest between Morgan Rich and William Hayward, and prizes for best portrayal of courtship methods.
The 1920 phosphate rock output in the western states rises sharply with Idaho shipments from 2000 to 3600 tons monthly and about 20 000 tons before July. Total western production reaches an estimated 65 000 tons, up from 17 000 in 1919, with Pacific coast deliveries to San Francisco and some shipments to Chicago and Yokohama. Anaconda Copper uses several thousand tons for smelter acid phosphate, and lands withdrawn from entry open for leases with a two percent royalty and escalating acre rentals.
Notice from R J Hess Sr of Atimo Idaho requesting entries for a brand book covering territory bounded by Bear Lake East Blackfoot North Malta West Cornish South. Claimants must submit brand ear mark name and post office area by March 1 1921.
A churchful of hopeful givers raised nearly $500 for child feeding programs. The report traces a $10 contribution through Franklin K. Lane to relief funds, showing how American aid funds meals for 3332 children for a day, with logistics and inspections ensuring aid reaches starving youngsters abroad.
A Nampa Leader-Herald dispatch reports Idaho leaders in both houses oppose Bryan’s education plan arguing it expands state university extension and other branches. They urge economy and curb frills while retaining agricultural and practical educational work cited as taxpayer value. The debate frames education as a test of fiscal restraint amid calls to return to normalcy.
A birthday party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs James Dunford last Sunday celebrating James Dunford’s 66th birthday. A delicious supper followed and guests included Mr and Mrs R R Stevens of Bloomington, Mrs Logan Dunford and son Jack, and Mr John Dunford of Providence Rhode Island.
The city tolls delinquent dog taxes are due immediately or the city marshal will euthanize the dogs without further notice. A. T. Pendroy, Mayor.
San Francisco on January 21 reports eggs easing as hens accelerate production. Best grade eggs fall five cents to 66 cents a dozen at the Wholesale Dairy Produce Exchange. Dealers foresee continued price declines until peak production hits in March.
The city marshal reports custody of a brown mare about 10 years old with white hind feet and a small white mark on the left front foot. If unclaimed, it will be sold at public auction February 21, 1921 at 1 p.m. in the corral. Mark Sutton, City Marshal.
W Lidell of Golden Dale Washington a road contractor and father of But Lidell spent several days in the city visiting his son and returned home on Wednesday.
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