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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
1
Tarry Garrett, 17, escaped from the George Catkins ranch four miles north of Nampa after being held by a Finish desperado. A bombardment followed the boy's successful 12 foot leap to safety and the desperado died as authorities closed in.
A Second ward concert for the Mutual Improvement Associations featured songs and solos by local artists under Mrs. Lucille Rogers while later a dramatic escape tale emerged. Harry Garrett, held by a prisoner identified as a desperado, escaped by feigning sleep after weeks of captivity with food provided. authorities suspect the assailant is the same tramp who wounded Watchman Fleming.
Miss Emily Korn, a trained nurse, sues Joseph Nelson for breach of promise seeking 50 000 in damages. She alleges a series of engagements beginning January 20, 1908 and renewed promises through June 12, 1909, with Nelson refusing to marry. She lists Nelson as a prominent business figure owner of substantial property.
Lewiston Normal draws praise from Congressmen Thomas BR Hamer ex Governor Jon Morrison and Governor Grady for its growth and high standard. Enrollment reaches 245 with expectations of about 300 by year end as gymnasium work begins yielding 280 operettas by students under Miss Chamberlain. Professor I A Hallowell acquires 440 lantern slides from London for Greek Roman history lessons, a premier teaching method in the Northwest.
A. F. Hitt and Mr. Wilt report Idaho's crop results for the year, noting about 262000 acres of white wheat at 29 bushels per acre totaling 7598000 bushels, plus 174000 acres of spring wheat at 26 bushels totaling 4524000. Oats yield 440/acre on 137040 acres, plus potatoes at 3,299,000 bushels. Idaho leads national averages in several crops.
The News honors President Smith on his seventy first year, praising his strength, integrity, and enduring humility. The article lauds his leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his deep insight, and his trusted steadiness during trials, wishing him continued health and fruitful labors in the Lord's vineyard.
The letter from Mac in Idaho asks for a wife aged 35 to 46 to marry a carpenter, noting scarcity of women. Idaho agriculture shows high live stock values and strong yields, with state-wide metrics cited for 1909 including hay, cattle, sheep, and swine production and per-acre tonnage.
The High Council and local elders led a three Sunday event with Elder Tuomas and Jary Stacker speaking on blessings and unity among Latter day Saints. Nider G. Asehler urged brotherly love and cautioned against factionalism.
In the first ward Bishop I T Haenpoerss led a prayer service with Ernest Perset offree Lie Gpenning. Wilhem Tuekler and Ernest Hoopesmith administered the sacrament. Elder Abel Lich spoke on doctrinal surgeets and Elder Jesse P Rich bore a strong testimony. At the Setandard Bishop Robert Pree presided and Elder Frank Lewis opened with prayer.
The Fielding academy defeated Weber 43 to 31 in a lively game at the Fielding gymnasium attended by a large audience. Fielding’s John Collings Ed Crowther Dan Rich Ezra Price Roland Call led the effort while Weber’s Watson Clark Burton Roberts Harris contributed strong plays amid enthusiastic cheers.
A district school program rendered yesterday afternoon featuring songs Our Nation and a Goss or Sliss Stuart duet. The event included a Thanksgiving story by Thiscreek wings, a recessional by Drucila Passer, and a quartet by Maree Bann Lezzie Hog Juuett Ruth Richards Thelma Tavener. Pupils Abraham Tuetter Jane Price Willie Lewis led the revitation alongside four other participants.
Taken up in Pars City on November 22 a dark brown stray with a light brown saddleback white star on forehead white on brisket and bark of front legs missing crop ear. If not claimed within 15 days it will be sold according to law. Poundkeeper H. Wellsdam.
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