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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
1
A program for a school graduation includes a baccalaureate sermon and diplomas. The event features a school choir, a vicinal report by W. E. Morgin, and speeches by local officials. Diploma recipients include Jo Lawrence Innes, James Hubbard, and others listed with various roles at the academy.
The article notes amendments to section 2455 of the Revised Statues allowing sale of isolated public land parcels at public auction for not less than 1.25 per acre. It permits parcels up to one quarter section, including isolated tracts, to be marketed if adjoining landowners apply. It also outlines conditions and exemptions for rugged mountainous subdivisions.
Mr William Musser of Town City Towa Mr Edwin Duff merchant of Nebraska City Nebraska and Mr D H Moseley of Boise arrive at the Demo House on Ping Pong Thursday morning They join Mr Broomhead and Mr Denio for a day of fishing and boat riding.
Helton of the Inter Mountain Shows brings a large touring troupe to Paris en route to Fish Haven. The company travels seven wagons with a 25‑piece band and orchestra, drawing talent from across the country including North Carolina.
A.J. Bateman transported a car of horses to Riverside California for H. P. Zimmerman, delivering on schedule. Zimmerman sent a $4000 draft to Idaho for the purchase, proving Bateman reliable and a skilled judge of horses. The caravan visited Los Angeles and Long Beach as evidence of quality, with each horse averaging about $153 for local farmers. Thirteen cars loaded since January total over $43,000 in county sales.
A woman died Tuesday after an appendectomy as gangrene set in the appendix region. Mrs. Weaver, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Sleight, was a respected young lady. She was married to Mr Walkice Weaver nearly a year ago, who is heartbroken. Funeral services were held yesterday with large attendance.
Home missionaries Shepherd and Collings led Sunday services at the Pans area while Tf sroombhead and Nelson held a special meeting. Joshas dredge of Randolph visits N M Hodges. The McCann Bros orchestra travels to northern Utah and southern Idaho as telephone connections with Bear Lake valley and Rich County are discussed for future coordination.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Wright of Bennington spent a few days in Paris this week. Mrs Wright enjoyed a pleasant bowett and the couple traveled while clearance took the teachers' examination.
A longtime reader thanks the city editor for the home paper. He recounts arrival in Liverpool in 1910, work in eastern England, and impressions of farming, government, and loyal crowds while praising Mormonism and local hospitality. He notes health improvement, labor in Sioux City Iowa, and springtime conditions as he writes to friends.
Women from multiple wards gathered at Unity Cottage for an evening of socializing and games. Miss Lizzie Winters, the group president, received a silverware set as thanks. Rumors say she will wed Prof. Joseph Tuellee and they plan a mission to Germany. Real estate transfers include Hyrum Poulsen buying Dr. G F Ashley’s 100 acre farm for 2400 and John A Ashley purchasing part of the hay ranch with Aurthur Pendrey at the home for 1550.
The eighth grade commencement will be held tomorrow at 2 o clock in the pavilion. Prof. Chris Larsen of the Agricultural College of Logan will deliver the address. The Syringa band of Bloomington will perform with a program including solos and choruses. Certificates will be presented to at least 110 graduates by County Superintendent Alfred A. Hart.
Discussion notes potential Republican sheriff contenders Smith Phelps Chas Olson and Thomas Sparks while Democrat options include Bert Robison and H M Dalrymple. Joseph W Linford may wait for district feedback before possibly seeking re election. Philemon Lindsay and Arthur Budge named as second district commissioner prospects. J H Stocker may run again as treasurer alongside J H Grimmett probate judge and Alfred Hart public instruction superintendent candidates.
Bloomington notes report the public schools closing the week of May 28 with an eighth grade class of nine graduates. High School grads from Fielding Academy include Ben Hulme Bao Danford Gene Lindsay Suella Thornock and Charlotte Hulme. Wanda Peterson to marry Heber Thornock of Rexburg Idaho is rumored as the town ends the school year.
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