Paris Celebrates Record Fourth of July in Mammoth Crowds
A bear Lake County town hosted one of its largest Fourth of July gatherings in Paris. Residents and visitors from across southeastern Idaho joined outdoor sports, a noon program, a barbecue with hot coals and alfalfa hay wrap, and a crowd-pleasing ball game. Chair A W Shepherd praised attendees, with S H Spencer delivering the day’s oration.
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Bear Lake County
Paris
Idaho
Main
Center
Tabernacle
A. W. Shepherd
Montpelier Seminary
Paris Symphony Band
America
John A. Hunt
Paris Symphony
Jeter Shepherd
H. Spencer Lailes
Chotus
Bloomington
Dunford
M. St the Fair Grounds
Liberty
Stake Tabernacle
Bear
Lake County
F. J. Foulger
Foulger
Symphony
Torbe
Mayor's Appreciation for Fourth of July Celebration
James L. Dunford expresses sincere thanks for a splendid Fourth celebration. He praises the General Committee and sub-committees for unity and efficiency, notes broad public turnout, and lauds the band for high quality music, calling it the best ever pulled off in the county.
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James Ll. Dunford
County Candidates File for Offices in County Primary
The county auditor tallies candidates filing for the upcoming Primary election. Various seats listed include State Senator J. W. Jones and State Representative Harold B. Hull, with multiple county posts such as Commissioner districts 1 to 3, Sheriff, Treasurer and Tax Collector, Assessor, Prosecuting Attorney, Probate Judge, Superintendent of Schools, Surveyor, and Coroner. Democratic contenders include Ola Transtrum for State Senator and W. Louis Perkins for State Representative, with several other names across the ticket.
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J. W Jones
Harold B. Hull
Alfred A. Hart
Levi Aland
J. Warren Sirrine
H. D
Hymas
John M. Bee
Stafford Cleveland
Wm. C. Nye
Amy Munk
James Dunn
Geraint Humphreys
W. Smith Hoge
Raymond Budge
Silas
W Wright
Oliver
Dunford
James Jensen
T. L. Austin
F M. Williams
Ola Transtrum
W. Louis Perkins
Jet
John A. Hunt
Oliver L. Peterson
Ed C. Rich
Asa Athay
Fergus Brown
Nellie M. Krogue
Thos C. Jensen
DBH, Haddock
Almy Findlay
Seth C Kel
New Baby Boy Arrives for Mr and Mrs Sleight
A newborn son was welcomed into the Sleight family earlier this week. Everyone is reported to be doing nicely.
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Richard
City Marks Long-Standing Achievements Across Years
City officials highlight decades of steady progress and sustained success across multiple sectors. Officials credit consistent leadership, community programs, and stable funding for ongoing gains in infrastructure, education, and public services.
Grocer Known for Credit Stance Draws Public Attention
A historic note portrays a local grocer famed for extending credit to debtors, prioritizing helping families over profits. Community members debate his approach, noting potential risks if many shops closed.
Davis Wins Historic Majority on 103rd Ballot at Convention
In New York, July 9, John W. Davis of West Virginia captured a majority on the 103rd ballot at the Democratic national convention. It marked the first time a candidate achieved a majority of votes cast. New York and Illinois delegates signaled they would switch to Davis as the roll call continued.
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Madison
Square
Garden
New York
John
Davis
West Virginia
Illinois
Tragic Death Of 12 Year Old In Street Horse Race
Swan Crosley son of Mr and Mrs William Crosley was killed at St Charles this afternoon at 3 30 in a street horse race to the post office. The horse shied threw him against an electric light pole fracturing his skull and nearly breaking his shoulder. He died shortly after arriving at Parla hospital. His parents are visiting in Star Valley.
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Swan Crosley
William Crosley
St. Charles
Main Street
Parla Hospital
Star Valley
Free Chautauqua for Everyone in Bear Lake Valley
A public notice invites residents of Paris and Bear Lake Valley to a five day free Chautauqua starting Friday July 1st. No tickets required. hundreds from the valley will attend. The event features international musicians and speakers and aims to offer American culture and entertainment at no cost.
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Bear Lake Valley
Paris
Globe
Italy
England
America
District Court Convenes Here July 14 With Judge Baum
The summer term of District Court will convene here next Monday July 14. Judge O. R. Baum will preside.
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O. R. Baum
Elder Nye Returns Home From South Africa Mission
Elder Nye completed a two year mission for the L D S church in Kimberly South Africa and nearby areas. He spent over seven weeks traveling home after his release and arrived Friday.
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Elder Weldon
Nye
South Africa
Kimberly
Mutt and Jeff Show At Fair Receives Harsh Notice
Audience recalls a weak Mutt and Jeff presentation last week calling it graft and bunk. Parodies relied on tired jokes and pajamas gags while critics note the act failed to entertain. Fumigation staff have spent weeks cleaning the fairgrounds after the show.
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Mutt
Jeff
Paris
Horseman Suffer Injuries After Hay Rake Accident
An unnamed man sustained face and leg lacerations when a balky horse struck him while using a hay rake. He endured intense pain and will remain homebound for several days as doctors assess his injuries.
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Ge C. Smedley
Laketown News Highlights Local Social and Religious Notes
Lake Town Utah July reports strong family ties with Edna and Edith Yeaton guesting in Laketown and Moffat visits from Salt Lake City. Community events include Relief Society talks, missionary sessions, and birth and death notices at Martin Henderson home. Independence Day at lake resorts noted alongside measles outbreak and visiting kin from Salt Lake and Cumberland.
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Joseph Irwin
Edna Jackson
Edith Yeaton
Salt Lake City
Ilusgy
Weston
Andren
Weber
Salt Lake Valleya
John K. Moffat
Woodscross
Ralph Moffat
Lois Moffat
Jon
Moffatt
Weed Annualy Relief Society
Mary E. Lewis
L. L. Cook
J. W. Cook
Vallestine
Linford
Claude L. Cheney
Martin Henderson
Walter Earley
Round Valley
Lehi N. Earley
Thomas G. Weston
Tren
Horburg
Oregon
Wmaren
Laketown
Utah
Lake Resorts
Mra
Thomas Jenkins
Salt Lake
Ivy Evans Porter
Cumberland
Wyo
Mr. Jackson
Moffats
Irwins
Hodges
Garden City
Ton
Percy D
Kate Johnson Moffat
Joseph Warren Taylor
Campers cited for camp fire violations in Bear Lake County
Forest Ranger W S Averill of Cache National Forest reported five arrests this week for leaving camp fires burning. Convictions, issued by Bear Lake County Probate Judge, involve three Pocatello locomotive firemen and two local valley boys. Judges urged caution as dry season fuels fires. article notes forestry fire loss compares to lumber and reforestation efforts.
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W. S. Averill
Cache National Forest
Bear Lake County
Pocatello
Big Creek
St. Charles
United States
Forest Service
Must Register Now for Primary Election
With the primary election near, voters must register immediately to be eligible. Some think past voting exempts them, but those not registered cannot vote in the primaries.
Regular Teachers Examinations Set for Paris Court Room
The notices announce exams for all grades of County Certificates and State Certificates by Endorsement to be held in the Paris Court Room on July 24 25 and 26. Examinations start daily at nine o clock. Jy-10-17.
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Paris
No More Telephone Taxes Ends July 2 at Midnight
Ernest Yaussi of the M. S. T. & T. Co. announces the federal tax on telephone messages is repealed. He says toll calls, especially short haul ones, will cost less and traffic will rise as users no longer pay a five cent tax on messages beyond fourteen to fifty cent tolls.
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Ernest Yansal
Yaussi
Yauasi
Logan resident aids Cache Knitting orders during hot July week
O D Beach of Logan Utah, resident 64 years, helped take orders for Cache Knitting Works products. The region enjoyed favorable tourist weather as July began, with Laketown noted as dry during the presidential year.
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O. D. Beach
Logan
Utah
Laketown
Farmers Outing at Lake Draws Large Idaho Crowd
Hundreds of farmers and families gathered July seventh at Stock Brothers Resort in Fish Haven to honor the Governor and the State University president. About 1,700 attended a morning program featuring remarks by Governor Moore and university figures, plus music by local groups and a sewing club.
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Stock Brothers
Fish Haven
Hnor
Idaho
Our State University
O. CG. Dunford
Moore
A. H. Upham
University of Idaho
W. B. Kjosness
Ed. C. Rich
Paul Nash
State Farm Bureau
Littie Grosjean
Liberty Quartette
Girls’ Chorus
Bloomington
Sewing Club
Ovid
Bennington School House and Sharon Chapel Under Way
Contractor O H Grimmett of this city, noted for cement and wood work, won the bid to build the Bennington School house at 60 by 82 feet with red brick, basement, three upstairs classrooms, roughly $12,000, three months to finish. He also builds the Sharon L D S chapel at 28 by 43 feet with basement and concrete front, about $5000, to serve ward dances and amusements.
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O. H. Grimmett
Idaho
Bennington School House
Pocatello
Salt Lake City
Bennington
Montpelier
Sharon
Grimmett
Rain Lifts Valley Farmers With Moisture Boost
Recent rainfall across Bear Lake valley brought welcome moisture to crops in need. Beginning Monday morning, several showers continued through the day and culminated in a final evening downpour. Roads in the county and nearby canyons are in excellent condition and vegetation shows new life.
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Bear Lake Valley
Automobile Taxes Collected in Bear County Total $13 465.65
A total of $13 465 65 has been collected by County Assessor James Dunn for automobile licenses to July 1 according to records. For the same period last year there were less than one quarter this amount collected. A comparison suggests more autos in Bedr Lake County or quicker tax payments this year.
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James’ Dunn
Bedr Lake County
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