Free Chautauqua Draws Thousands to Paris Fourth of July
A five day free chautauqua under a large brown tent attracted large crowds from Paris and beyond for the July Fourth celebration. Sunday events moved to the Stake tabernacle with gospel discourse by Martin Morrison of Washington and an afternoon talk by Judge Roscoe A. Heavlin. Attendees praised the programs as well carried out and well received.
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Stake Tabernacle
Marytin “Morrison
Washington
Roscoe A. Heavlin
Gra Ip
District court in Bear Lake opens summer session
Judge O R Baum of Pocatello presides as Bear Lake county court opens with full bar attendance and planned sessions through Saturday. Trials heard include Valier vs McKinley Vallier, Budge vs Bear Lake State Bank, Poynter vs Guyon, and De Julian vs Wasson. Upcoming jury trials set for Thursday through Saturday include Ellson vs Quayle Innes vs Dunn Nickolds vs Johnley and Watkinson Parking.
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O. R. Baum
Pocatello
District Court
Bear Lake County
Robert Jean Valier
Gail McKinley Vallier
Arthur Budge
Bear Lake State Bank
D. R. Poynter
G. C. Guyon
de Julian
Wasson
Ellson
Quayle
Innes
Dunn
Nickolds
Johnley
Watkinson
Sagehen and Grouse May Follow Buffalo Trail
Idaho officials fear sagehen and sage grouse native to the sagebrush area may head south to extinction as a result of a severe drought. The Idaho state fish and game department asks gun clubs and sportsmen associations for opinions on closing the southern Idaho season to prevent mass slaughter at remaining water holes. State game warden W. E. B. Thomas cites drought making birds gather by scarce streams where hunters could easily bag limits.
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Idaho
Idaho State Fish and Game Department
Cavera
W. E B. Thomas
Dubois Named to International Joint Commission
Washington announces the appointment of Fred T. Dubois former Idaho senator to the International Joint Commission succeeding the late Marcus A. Smith of Arizona. Dubois appointment was announced at the White House.
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Washington
Fred T. Dubois
United States
Idaho
International Joint Commission
White House
Marcus A. Smith
Arizona
Railroad man Pensioned by Paris Branch of L Ry
John Lanttry, oldest engineer on the Paris branch of the L Ry, has been pensioned and will retire after 47 years with the company. He is over 60 years old and has worked for the firm since early in his career. An unrelated employment ad for hosiery orders also appears in the text.
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John Lanttry
Paris
The
United States
National“ Safety-Committee
Automobile Department
the National
Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Burgoyne Cafe Sees Management Change in Montpelier
Montpelier cafe owner changes hands on Monday as new management takes over. Details on the transition and involved parties remain unclear from the fragmentary OCR text.
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Burgoyne Cafe
Montpelier
T. Karras
Montpelign
Fatal Car Mishap Near Yellowstone Canyon Claims Two
Livingston reports the first fatal mishap in Yellowstone canyon occurred Sunday near Grand View when an automobile slid between two trees and dropped off a precipice into the canyon, killing Mr. and Mrs. Harl J. Dunn of Minneapolis over 1,000 feet below.
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Butte
Mont
Livingston
Yellowstone Canyon
Grandview
Mra
Harl J. Dunn
Minneapolis
Phosphate Mine Closes At Conda Indefinitely
Conda phosphate mines shut last week for an indefinite period. Only the Superintendent and watchmen remain on duty as the inability to market the product is blamed for the closure.
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Conda
Examinations for Teachers Held in Court Room Paris
Regular examinations for teachers will be conducted in the Court Room at Paris on July 24 25 and 26. The tests grant County and State Certificates by endorsement. Exams start daily at nine o clock. Letha D Madsen Co Supt.
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Paris
Hall of Fame Booster Praises and Wishes
A fragmented tribute notes a booster described as a doer and optimist who believes in doing good. The piece conveys praise for his efforts and his wish to live elsewhere.
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Booster
Grouse Season Closed in Bear Lake County
Idaho State Game Warden suspends all hunting, pursuing and killing of grouse in Bear Lake County. The conservation order, issued under Statutes 2793-2794, remains in force until revoked and enforces all closed-season penalties during suspension.
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Idaho
Bear Lake
Veterans Eligible for Adjusted Compensation Benefits
An article explains the adjusted service credits for honorably discharged veterans who served after April 5, 1917 and before November 12, 1918. It describes daily rates for home and overseas service, maximum totals, and the option to receive a paid up endowment policy with beneficiary designations, plus loan provisions and penalties for charging fees.
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United States
Veterans Bureau
Man Undergoes Second Hand Surgery After Mine Accident
John Bird Jr, who suffered a severe winter accident at the Anaconda Mining Works in Conda, causing bruises and lascinations and loss of use of his left hand, had a second operation last week at Soda Springs. A piece of flesh was sewn into a palm hole from a bolt, and a finger was amputated. Family and relatives believe the operation may restore the use of his hand.
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John Bird, Jr
Anaconda
Conda
Soda Springs
Bolt
Oldest Junifer-is Found Near Logan Canyon
A giant lumber tree discovered in Logan canyon near Logan Utah is estimated by Dr Henry Cowles of the University of Chicago to be between 3500 and 4000 years old, possibly the oldest living non redwood plant. The tree measures 2714 feet in circumference.
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Logan
Utah
Logan Canyon
Here
Henry Cowles
University Fof
Chicago
California
Woolgrowers of Wyoming Declare Prospects Good
Copper, July 15. Optimism at the twenty first annual Wyoming Woolgrowers Association convention opening a three day session. Dr J M Wilson predicts the wool market will improve for years, McKinley association president. National Woolgrowers association officers to address the convention Wednesday. Delegates vote to urge a constitutional amendment for predatory animal destruction and a state legislature fund of 75000 dollars for this purpose.
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Wyo
Wyoming Woolgrowers’ Association
Sthe
J. M. Wilson
Association
McKinley
Wyoming
National
Woolgrowere’ Association
Straight talk on mortgages from Aunt Emmy to Ethel
Aunt Emmy advises careful real estate investing with small capital. She warns about party walls, overbuilding, and requires knowledge of property value and nearby areas. A good lawyer and banker advice help avoid risks and ensure taxes and insurance are paid on time.
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Avery
Ethel
Emmy
Anne B. Aymes
Paris Roller Mills Under New Management
The Paris Roller Mills will be operated under new management starting next week. F Fuhr of California will purchase the property and assume full oversight of the Paris Roller Milling Company, a pioneer mill in Bear Lake Valley known for quality flour and strong patronage.
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Paris Roller_Mills
F. Fuhr
California
Paris Roller Milling Company
Bear Lake
Valley
Barr Carr Exchange Leads to Drinking Demand
Barr recalls being pressured by customers who insisted he drink with them, asking why he stopped bootlegging. The exchange highlights tension between illicit selling and personal boundaries amid the era’s vice economy.
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Barr
Carr
Names of County Soldiers Cast In Bronze For Memorial Record
Moscow Idaho July 17 Names of 18 Bear Lake county soldiers and sailors who died in World War II? World War I are to be cast in bronze at the University of Idaho memorial hall. The list, published by the Idaho War Memorial Association and American Legion, is to be corrected with community help to ensure every name is accurate for the Hall of Memories.
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Moscow
Idaho
Bear Lake County
War Memorial
University of Idaho
Paul Davis
Idaho War Memorial Association
Memorial Association
American Legion
War Department
Davis
Idaho Memorial Association
Boise
Hear
Lake County
Tonya
Paris
Petér
Bursych
Herold Rog
Story fragments hint at party history and conflicts
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a party tale, awkward phrasing, and tensions within a political faction. The readable bits suggest internal debate, leadership, and potential historical context without clear names or events.
Payette Notice Denounces Parade Traffic Order
Payette Lake Star reports a public rebuke to a notice demanding all vehicles clear Main Street before 4 PM for a Ku Klux Klan parade. The paper argues streets belong to the public and criticizes the coercive tone while defending pedestrian and traffic rights.
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Ku Klux Klan
Payette
Payetto Lake
Birthday Party Honors Pioneer Merchant L. J. Shepherd
The Shepherd family hosted a birthday gathering Tuesday for L. J. Shepherd a pioneer merchant. Family members attended from Afton Montpelier Rexburg Paris Richmond Utah and other nearby locales with dinner a Bear Lake area motor ride and swim at hot springs described as enjoyable.
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L. J. Shepherd
Bear Lake
L Y. Shepherd
Gillette Call
Afton
Montpelier
Earl ‘Rich
Pocatello
Orson Grimmett
Paris
Appollo Hansen
Rexburg
Oliver Shepherd
Richmond
Utah
Edw. Shepherd
Former resident visits here from secret service ranks
Jos. Jones of the Secret Service department of the Oregon Short Line Railway Company was in Paris Wednesday on business. Jones resided in Bear Lake county twenty five years ago and at one time was sheriff there. He is well known in these parts and has many friends.
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Jos. Jones
Secret Service Department
Paris
Jones
Bear Lake County
Heing
Notice to Patrons About Omitted News Items
Readers are invited to submit missing items from the paper. The notice asks patrons to share any news about themselves or their families that was not included in the last issue.
County Commissioners Re district in adjourned session
The Board of County Commissioners re districted the county at an adjourned session Wednesday morning. The move was started Monday and taken under advisement until Wednesday on motion by Commissioner John A. Hunt. The new boundaries affect most precincts as shown by figures 188 sees 266 seen 249 152 1605 161 3040.
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Board of County Commissioners
John A. Hunt
Creamery Improves Laketown Branch With Cement Floors
The Mutual Creamery Company spent 600 dollars on cement floors and other improvements at the Laketown Utah branch. Contractor Blaser of ener led the project. Superintendent Jenson from San Francisco recently visited the creamery.
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Laketown
Utah
Mutual Creamery Company
Blaser
Ener
Supt
Jenson
San Francisco
Voter Registration Reminder Amid Primary Elections
Official notices urge eligible residents to register or update registration before the primaries. Voters who have not previously registered should complete the process to participate, with emphasis on accuracy and deadlines.
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Paria
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