12 May 1911
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
1
Citizens debate local option petitions to decide if intoxicating liquors should be sold or banned in Bear Lake County. The piece argues against saloon rights, questions revenue, and urges waiting two years to test enforcement before another election. It frames the issue as a matter of county choice and public improvement signings.
Fielding Notes report a Mother's Day service at the Academy led by Bishop E. M. Pugmire of St. Charles. He spoke on the mother’s influence, citing Lincoln and Washington, urged students to know their mothers, and praised other program items including solos and a violin piece. The school plans to promote a recent concert in nearby settlements. The elocution department under Inst. Camp is praised for recitals in Paris and St. Charles, and a Fish Haven basketball win 25-23 over the Preparatory team is noted with a rematch soon. Students grow serious about final themes and grades.
The Corianton production drew a packed house last Saturday night and impressed locals with its strong cast and staging. Corianton is praised as the greatest religious drama, with Corianton, Shiblon, Korihor, and Zarahemia figures delivering a vivid, well presented performance to Paris readers.
Next Sunday marks Mothers Day with a memorial to the best mother. Wear a white carnation to honor motherhood and remember the poor, the sick, or unfortunate. The white carnation signifies purity, beauty, fragrance, love, and faithfulness. Time observes the second Sabbaths in May with schools adjusting term schedules.
Charles D. Gobb writes of collective mourning as a mother figure transcends in death and a funeral cortege moves toward final rest. The passage expresses universal sympathy for all who endure similar loss.
John Haddock, one of Bloomington's oldest residents, died Tuesday morning. Neighbors recall a kind, loyal man whose life inspired many. The local paper also notes visits, recoveries, a farewell party for missionary Aseth Thornock, and several hometown news items including births.
Ordinance 65 amends prior city laws to set the Police Chief’s compensation at 480.00 per year payable monthly. It directs that all fees collected by the chief be paid into the City Treasury, with the chief devoting full time to city duties. Further details reference Sections 8 and amendments from earlier ordinances.
The Hymas family marked 50 years of marriage for William A. and Mary Edwards Hymas with a gathering at the meeting house. A 12:30 to 2:00 banquet followed by a program of music speeches and dancing honored the couple, with gifts from their children and a father’s blessing. Grandpa and Grandma Hymas, who settled in Bear Lake in 1864, helped build Liberty county and remain active in the community.
Paris Roller Milling Co announces weekly operation on Saturdays only after May 20 until further notice. William L. Rich signs for the company.
Amend No. 5 by striking out 50 and inserting 75. Compensation of the Police Judge fixed at 50 per annum, payable quarterly. All ordinances in conflict repealed. Emergency clause. Ordinance in full force from passage. A. M. Rich, Mayor. Attest: Smith Hoge, Clerk.
The April report shows 299 pupils enrolled with 258 average daily attendance and 86.5 percent attendance. Teachers face strict promotion rules, revising exam records, and final grading to ensure proper grade advancement. A literary and music program featured readings by Ira Hayward Neya Linvall Emma Jones and Juanita Denio, with Principal W H Jones delivering an elocution.
St Charles Gur District notes a near end to a successful school year with mixed attendance. Teachers Cora De Vault Hugh Findlay and C T Woodbury are praised for their work and changes. Miss Camp and students stage a well received recital. Leona Linford returns from Paris and Diberty. Corianton play by Walters Stock Co. draws large crowd and high praise.
Fifty Budge family members gathered May Day at the Commercial club room to mark the 83rd birthday of William Budge of the Logan temple. Apostles Penrose and Shepherd of Paris Idaho, Walter Hoge of Paris, and James H. Wallis of Boise attended. Arthur Budge chaired with remarks praising gospel fidelity and service. A religious and social program followed with a repast and visiting the grave of Aunt Lizzie Budge.
Health of residents remains notably good after measles. Luther Taft rents Basalt Idaho ranch and plans summer stay. Fish Haven mutual club reports successful ice cream gathering and a strong season. Ernest Scofield loses a valued horse to poison. Basketball game at Stocks Hall favors Fish Haven Tigers 178 to 23 25 after early Rosin issue. Dance night features the McCann Orchestra and a young eleven year old hat.
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