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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
1
A cabaret committee voted unanimously to hold a big harvest dance on October 27 replacing the annual dance. The event, planned by the live committee, is advertised nationwide and expected to be one of the season’s largest. Plans are already underway and strong results are anticipated.
The Southfield Ganal G Company sues Utah Construction Co and J A Mellwee & Sons in district court alleging canal destruction during railroad work in winter 1919 caused water shortage and crop losses. Eleven claims filed, six to follow. hearings set for October term unless a compromise is reached.
A two ward community evening at Emerson Gym Friday drew a large appreciative crowd, with strong turnout and festive mood. The gathering showcased local associations and their activities.
Clinto Tremelling eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Law Tremelling Garden City was brought to Paris for medical care after an explosion of a giant powder cap. Three fingers on his left hand were amputated at the first joint. He had found sixteen caps in a field and tried to ignite one with a match. His face hands and part of a foot suffered powder burns. His eight year old brother is recovering from an appendectomy in Montpelier hospital.
Bear Lake stake girls under Mrs. R A Weller plan Halloween activities in all wards from 6 30 to 8 00 pm for children and juniors with games and wholesome pastimes. At 8 o clock seniors join for evening fun while two wards collaborate to ensure a genuine community good time.
A man and a married woman fled together triggering sheriff office circulars and an arrest warrant. The man is described as 34 with a blue serge suit and brown hat. the woman as 31 with dark hair and brown eyes, about five feet two inches tall.
The body of Harold N. Rogers, killed on the battle field in France on September 29, 1918, arrived here Wednesday morning. He was met at the train by the Paris band and a representation of the American Legion, according to local officials.
Hunters gathered for a county deer drive described by Mr. Righ in the extreme Parié canyon. The scene includes a block of fish haven, friends tasting venison steaks, and a humorous exchange about new pants during the outing.
In a near Lanark area accident a Ford touring car collided with two horses ridden by Oscar Parker’s two sons. One horse died and the car’s radiator and steering were damaged. Driver Waxman suffered neck artery injuries and lacerations. Steinerg had minor hand injuries. Both were taken to Dr Moore’s hospital for care. The boys on horseback rode away.
A publication apologizes for an erroneous marriage notice reported as occurring in Salt Lake City. The correction states the marriage did not take place there and advises readers the previous report was untrue.
A hunting party from Preston Idaho suffered a fatal accident when Vern Smart was shot in the abdomen by a companion’s high power rifle during opening day deer hunting at High Creek above Preston. Despite walking a mile and a half to a wagon then to hospital, he died after anesthetic was given. He leaves a wife a baby son a father and nine siblings. An inquest found accidental death.
The Academy and Emerson school closed for the week for teachers’ institutes in Salt Lake and Blackfoot. Activities include a sugar factory tour, a Monday dance and reception, a Tuesday fashion show, a Wednesday lecture at the tabernacle, a Pocatel lo versus Blackfoot football game, and Sunday excursion to Fort Till bottoms for an Indian cattle roundup. Two divisions travel at 10:30 and 1:00, with a Wiennie roast planned.
Joe Ranson installs a new town lighting system switching off at night to save power. Mrs George A Peart Jr and Miss Redelia Jackson return from medical treatment and hospital stays. Deer hunting party of Robert Rosen James Taylor and Forester Averill spend a day in Paris. Leah Collings travels to American Falls and Blackfoot for visits and a teachers institute. Funeral services held for George Brough after typhoid pneumonia. Wm J Fox becomes Spencer Brothers store manager replacing Bishop Peart.
Bankers are urged to back business revival as funds from Federal Reserve Banks show massive liquidity. The article argues cooperative lending can sustain a new prosperity era after postwar shocks and explains money supply figures to bolster confidence in renewed credit.
In the Probate Court of Bear Lake Idaho the administrator of Melvin R Hart deceased petitions for an order to sell real estate. The court orders all interested parties to appear on November 8 1921 at 9:00 AM in Paris Idaho to show cause why the sale should not be granted. Dated October 20 1921.
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