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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
1
The Republican and Democratic County Central committees met in the courthouse at one o'clock Tuesday to select delegates to their respective platform conventions in Boise City on the 25th. Both parties chose named delegates at the hour, aiming for an improved political line.
Notice is given that on July 19 1912 at Paris County Bear Lake Idaho a huge N P proof will be submitted for completion of water works under a permit issued by the Idaho State Engineer. Kaward Jobson of Paris Bear Lake Idaho is the permit holder. The works will divert up to 4 cubic feet per second for 40 acres described as NW4 of NW4 Sec 20 Tp 44 R 43 HB M.
Report says Dr. Ashley and Mr. Cowley will begin work next on a private hospital planned for Montpelier. The project outlines a new medical facility to serve the local population.
A North Idaho town with 1273 residents forms a committee to solve a problem. Contestants are asked to mail in answers with an entrance fee of 8.60 and may sit in the bleachers to cheer the home team during the season.
A handwritten style notice from a prospective sheriff candidate in Bear Lake County asserts Republican loyalty, long residence, and prior political support while criticizing opponents. The missive also records a personal birth in Noonan and mentions a public event with a late June display and a state official’s seal.
The Jones Bros World Tour ed Shows bring a grand parade and two performances to Franklin Idaho. Also noted are local business ads, street improvements near the Court House, and upcoming excursions via Oregon Short Line for Idaho Day Celebrations. Detailed notices include Mrs. J. W. Whinyates closing shop due to ill health and ads for pianos and hay contracts.
Weekend notices report weddings and social events in Salt Lake City and nearby towns. The Bagley and Nye families note recent marriages, while doctors and hospital care are reported for Miss Hanson and others. The Lyric Theatre offers new shows and a Western drama to attract patrons, with remarks on staff and ongoing community events.
Paris baseball players defeated St Charles in a Saturday matinee, with Paris scoring in most innings and outclassing their opponents except right field. The Paris lineup included Budger Transtrum Lin Pugmire Brewer Minson Gill Wilks and Brammer, while St Charles listed Budger, Bunderson, Williamson, Pugmire, Minson and Arnel among others. The final score details remain partially unclear in the damaged text.
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