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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
1
Paris meets Pegram at the Fair Grounds tomorrow afternoon in a crucial ball game. Pegram has won games consistently and earned a reputation for good play, while Paris has one prior win and faces one of Bear Lake County’s fastest teams. Spectators urged to support the players.
Nominations must be filed by June 30 with last day to file on Friday June 29. Primary election set for July 30. County offices impose filing fees and spending limits. central committee to be chosen within 15 days after election. Democratic ticket names and potential nominees listed. several candidates discussed for county attorney and legislative material.
The report notes a House measure advancing under Senator Borah that would grant 120 acres to Twin Balls and Ya reservoir area and five acres to the Lapwai district timber pledge for school purposes. The language indicates the effort aims to support local education and water infrastructure, with passage expected in Congress.
The notice proclaims Jesse B. Rich son of Senator Rich as a candidate for County Attorney. It notes his Chicago Law School training and a strong record in the university’s law department, claiming high competence for handling intricate legal duties and indicating his intention to enter the race.
Montpelier observed Decoration Day while Paris held Quarterly Stake Conference on the same Sunday. The clash kept Montpelier residents from cemetery rites and Paris residents from attending in Montpelier. A suggestion urged organizers to coordinate dates to honor the dead without interference.
Brigham City Utah hosts a United Commercial Travelers outing with tickets on sale from Idaho and Utah points between Brigham and McCammon for June 21 and 22. Tickets limited to June 23 from west of Shoshone and Wyoming points. Also announces Primay primary convention in Paris June 29 and 30 and stake officers meeting at Unity Cottage. Public session Sunday June 30 at 2 pm at the Tabernacle.
Garden City reports returnees from Logan and Cokeville with families visiting and planning summer activities. A. C. Extension meetings are set for July, Good Roads delegates attended in Logan, and Dr. Cooley visited a ill child. The 4th of July program is organized with busy committees and Miss Bertha Cook begins music classes and chorus work. Wool harvest yields cash and sheepmen report a strong clip. Taft or Bela Frida dominates local talk.
Two June weddings occur here with partners from Bloomington Ada Smart Georgetown Abe Thompson Blooming ton Mabel Larsen Bride and groom rec eived congratulations. A bolt of lightning struck a tree at Harrison Tippets house and a fire ball rolled down the road with no casualties. Wilford Hess injured by a horse kick breaking his upper jaw and faces illness with hope of recovery. A newborn baby boy arrived at the Hess home brightening his illness Mother and baby doing well. Uncle Joe Bee celebrates a new baby girl at his home enriching him greatly. The big Tent Show The Girl of Wagon Ranch played to a large audience with credit to performers. The Dry Farmers and irrigating class depicted favorable weather. Ray Valentine of Paris improved his prospects and his parents happiness. Dr Wallantine will remain in Paris until the 27th then return to St Louis for hospital work.
A stern notice warns that failure to renew will result in service cut off. The message cites illness and discomfort as distractions but stresses urgent payment of 1.50 dollars to avoid suspension. It ends with an admonition that both parties will be sorry.
A Tooele Times clipping recounts Idaho editor MF Holmes of Paris visiting Tooele Utah, praising local vitality and urging merchants to support lively newspapers. Paris and Bear Lake County are noted as home bases, with no plans to leave.
John J. Jensen announces his candidacy for sheriff of Bear Lake County. He cites seven years as a Boise penitentiary guard including two years as Captain of Guards, oversight of supplies, bookkeeping, and claims deep local roots in St. Charles. He offers to face voters on his county record.
John Rosen of Idaho Valls toured the area this week greeting old friends and shaking hands with locals during his visit.
The Bear Lake Stake held a quarterly conference with unusually small attendance, blamed on weather and decoration day in Montpelier. Joseph K Shepherd presided as Elders George F Richards and Joseph W McMurren from Salt Lake delivered forceful sermons, with reports from Edwin Cook of Dingle and remarks by other local leaders. The Sunday evening Mutual joint session at 6:80 featured Apostle Richards and President Joseph Wo d hephrrer.
The Commercial Club supports a baseball team to advertise the town and draw crowds. Teams tour Bancroft Soda Springs Cokeville St Charles Garden City Laketown Randolph, bringing visitors who spend money in local shops and services. The club aims to use the ball team to drive business exposure and commerce.
Arthur Budge and Ezra Budge with their relatives gathered placards and distributed them to local people, aiming to attract visitors to the Hot Springs. Anderson Brothers also work to improve attractions and facilities for guests.
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