Mutual Improvement Associations Hold Annual Bear Lake Convention
The Bear Lake Stake held its Mutual Improvement Association convention at Fielding Academy with three sessions. Morning speakers included Edward Sutton and Miss Sarah Grimmett, followed by men’s and women’s talks on testimony meetings and Y M M I A aims. Afternoon prayers and progress updates were given, urging stronger effort for the coming winter.
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Mutual Improvement Associations of
The
Bear Lake Stake
Power Plant Contract Awarded For Paris Canyon
Judge Alfred Budge announced last Saturday that contracts for a new power plant in Paris canyon have been awarded. Allis Chalmers will furnish the electrical machinery at a cost of several thousand dollars, and Bannock Engineering of Pocatello secured the building contract. The plant, rated at 1200 horsepower, aims to meet valley demand for light, heat, and power for years. Manager Tupper and the firm push rapid completion despite power shortages. The project promises abundant lighting and the likely installation of electric heaters for local patrons.
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Paris Canyon
Allis Chalmers Company
Married Couple Welcomed Home in Riverside reception
A home coming reception was given for Dr. W. L. Rich and his bride Lizzie Smith of Woods Cross at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Capener in Riverside. About 75 friends attended to offer congratulations and share in the hospitality.
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Capener
Riverside
C. C. Rich
Arrival of early colonists at Paris Creek in 1863
On Sept 29, 1909, the paper recalls twelve men four women and two children arriving at Paris Creek led by Apostle Charles Rich. The party settled here after his arrival a few days earlier, with mountains snow covered by Oct 1 and further settlers joining through December.
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Paris Creek
Charles ©. Rich
Miller's Honey Sale Leads from Logan to Montpelier
Local producer N. E. Miller of Logan Utah announces new honey crop ready for sale. Watch for Miller's Honey sale next month at Montpelier with supplies available before shipment.
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N. E. Miller
Logan
Utah
Miller
Montpelier
Taft in Idaho on a greeting tour at Pocatello
President Taft passed through Idaho last Sunday night and spoke in Pocatello amid a crowd of several thousand. He was greeted by Senator Borah Governor Brady and other state officials. The president praised Idaho and noted a 13 000 mile journey as he continued his tour.
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Eee
Mary Dunford
Birs. Bramwell
Wallace
General Board
Afary “Findlay
Joseph R. Shepherd
W. W. Clark
Montpelier
B. H. Findlay
Borah
Hamér
Brady
Dubois
Budge
Mr. Taft
Governor Gooding
Colonel Hamer
Senator Dubois
Gooding
Tam
Dingle dredger to be kept busy through winter
Chief Clerk W C Cates of Telluride Power Co reports a new steam driven dredger at Dingle will be ready to operate in days and run through winter barring severe frost. He notes potential dam plans, water ample this and last season, with capacity to develop 60 000 horsepower, power sent to Salt Lake for mining use as the outlet clears swamp land from the lake to Bear River.
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Telluride Power Co
Dingle
A Represent
Cates
Grace
Salt Lake
Bear River
Great Fair Promises Big Boise Week of Oct 11
Elaborate preparations are under way for a major Boise fair starting October 11. The event aims to be one of the state’s greatest, featuring a premier intermountain musical tournament with 750 in prizes, first race program, harness and running races, automobile contests, and a weeklong industrial congress with expert addresses and practical demonstrations.
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Boise
Crab Apples for Sale At Two Cents A Pound
Fruit listing advertises crab apples at two cents per pound with payment to John M. Fuchs in Paris Canyon.
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John M. Fuchs
Paris Canyon
For Sale Fine Ranch of C BR Humpherys Near Paris Canyon
Property notice offers the fine ranch of C BR Humpherys at the mouth of Paris Canyon for sale at a low cash price.
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C. BR
Paris Canyon
Close of the Fair at Boise Fairgrounds
The final day drew good attendance as races impressed spectators. Winners included Ardel lore in the one mile trotting and Pogty in the quarter mile dash with Ted Strong second. Fugety won the one eighth mile dash and Peter Nelson led the relay with Ezra Allred second. Premium awards will be announced soon.
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Ardel Lore
G. Wi. Hurd
Ted
FE. Strong
Oliver Twist
Peter Nelson
Ezra Allred
Fielding Academy Students Prepare for Organization
The sophomores elect Rube Collet as president with Louise Tippets as vice president and Lana Crowther as secretary while freshmen name Eldon Cook, David Athesice, Myri Tolman and Lawrence Stock for major posts. Juniors have yet to organize and a weeklong plan follows a student body meeting to draft a constitution and elect leaders with a school reception and improvements noted.
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Louise Tippets
Lana Crowther
Freshes
Furmher
Eldon
Enrollment in City Schools Sets New Records
City schools report rising attendance across departments as totals grow. The county plans a teacher examination on October 7 at the county courthouse starting at 9 a.m. Applicants for county certificates will be tested with questions for both graded certificates. Hart, County Superintendent,
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S.heemoine Hart
Paris Roller Mill Opens Season With 75c Wheat Price
The Paris Roller Mill will pay 75 cents per bushel for wheat. The mill opens for the season on Monday September 19 under manager WL Bich.
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Paris
Bich
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Fielding Academy
Academy
Edward Sutton
Sutton
Eliza Hodges
Aras
Sarah Grimmett
Laura Richards
Leonora Weaver
Abel 8. Rich
Canyon
Pocatello
Alfred Budge
Bannock
Taft
Idaho
Wm. H. Taft
Terim
the Pocatello Band
Tive
Senator
President Taft
State Line
Senator Borah
Yale
Him
W. C. Cates
Ative
Chine
Pogty
L. D. Young
Oliver Toast
G. O. Walton
Amasa Rich
Laarren Kent
John Madsen
Lis
Way
Tion
Rube Collet
Cook
David Athesice
Myri Tolman
Lawrence Stock
Alpop View
Eva Shepherd
Ohe
Arthur
W. E. Young
Vand
Franklin Budge
Thomas Williams
John Bateman, Jr
L. T. Shepherd
Joseph Demo
Fame
Mipa Crowther
George Taylor
Amasa Lich
Fred
Wilks
John Norton
Jo W. ‘Ek
Brooks
Wm. Price
Thomas Gain
Pacinty
Bling
J. G. Merrell
James G
George Spencer
Young
Holmw
Mr. Young
Charlie
Osmond
Elza Athas
Heber Wes
Jon
Mr. Child
Miss Low
Bramwell
Themegalore
Cramwell
Ing
Ous
Stewart
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