30 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
1
Montpelier hosted two games last Saturday with Paris vs Bennington ending 11 to 6 in Paris’s favor. Montpelier fell 16 to 11 to Green River on Saturday and 17 to 7 on Sunday, while Paris Junior squad beat Lanark 5 to 7 in Paris.
Des Moines dispatch reports talk in Washington that Senator Borah of Idaho could be a strong running mate for the president next year. Borah has earned senate support and cross faction regard and would lend influence to the ticket, though some favor a Western candidate like Secretary Stimson.
The article argues farm boys seek recreation, especially baseball, leading to conflict with Sunday rules. It cites three brothers resisting a strict farm routine, notes city migration, and advocates wholesome weekend play on Saturdays to keep rural youth engaged and on track.
North general manager HM announces liberal appropriation for Paris station and that three carloads of lumber are in Montpelier for immediate depot work. A second crew is raising tracks in the yards as preparations proceed. President Shepherd reports the line will transfer to the operating department by July 15 and a grand celebration will follow.
Laketown notes report Bishopric attendance at Bear Lake conference in Paris and an automobile joyride for George H Robinson and guests including Edward Crowther Luther Reed and Heber C Robinson. The piece mentions smallpox in Randolph, a birth Monday at Riley Days, a wedding list, and Rose Crowther Fowler's critical illness from smallpox contracted at Randolph events.
A letter from the 4th of July committee announces Montpelier will celebrate next Tuesday with the "biggest celebration ever." Citizens already planning trips elsewhere may still attend. events include dances in the pavilion Monday and Tuesday nights.
The Montpelier booster meeting drew only three attendees to organize a 4th of July event, while Paris residents express willingness to unite if plans were made. The column notes a Paris effort to hold a celebration once the branch line is finished and urges cooperation from Short Line officials to allow free access for northern and eastern citizens, promising a grand Bear Lake County event.
A town wide Fourth of July celebration is organized in Bloomington with a morning program at the meeting house led by marshal Milford Faylor and speakers. The Syringa Band will perform, and the afternoon features races, contests, a ball, and prizes for children and adults, inviting all Bear Lake County residents to attend.
A Union Pacific and North-Western Lines escorted all expense tour departs August 16 from Salt Lake City and Ogden, returns August 31, covering Niagara Falls, Hudson River daylight ride, New York City visits, and a sea voyage to Norfolk. Fifteen days, 175 dollars, meals not included in New York. Limited to 100 participants. Reservations via in person or letter.
The county commissioners will convene in regular session on July 10. They will also set a board of Equalization. residents with assessment disputes should come early and state their case briefly, though officials cannot grant impossible requests.
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