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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
1
Chapter two of joy ride recounts an auto theft case involving two men and two teenage girls. Marion Baird is fired upon, A A Jones jailed on bond failure, while the girls aged 15 and 16 are sent to the State Reform School after custody transfer.
The Universal Film Company will present Neptune's Daughter starring Annette Kellerman at the Emma on August 14. The film, famed for Kellerman's natatorial and sculpted physique, uses mythic framing with wartime themes and promises a lavish showcase of her abilities aboard a Grecian goddess persona. J A Lauer returns from Lake Fork sheep camp to report trout plentifulness and a brief fishing trip between business visits.
The council explains a 15 mill levy for the 1915 fiscal year, up from 11, to cover municipal needs. Overdrawn funds totaled 20,196.37, with prior overdrafts 22,327 last year, and sinking funds holding 8,403 against about 30,000 in deficiency warrants. Officials seek public confidence amid new statutes banning deficit warrants. Local cattle shipment arrives. buyers consider outside sale but aim to keep stock local. Visitors report favorable views of Payette Valley and several residents plan extended stays or relocation pending future plans.
Willard Alden recounts finding a intoxicated 11 year old boy after a river walk with his wife near the flouring mills. Four companions, ages 8 to 12, allegedly dumped him in the water while trying to revive him. The boy, son of a widow Mrs Jordan, drank whiskey found in a stable and is under physician care as authorities investigate the incident.
The Enterprise reports the Farmers' Angual Picnic held today in Orcutt's Grove at Washoe. The crowd exceeded expectations and the program proceeded entertainingly with one exception due to the absence of Senator Borsh. The paper promises fuller treatment next week.
The Idaho Oregon Fruit Growers Association office at Payette solicits quotations on apples for orders ranging from 33 to 150 cars. No opening prices are named yet by the North Pacific Fru Distributors and will likely come after Mr Robbin’s return from Chicago around August 10. Chicago representative Mr Jones, who has recent West market contacts, was in Spokane for the Executive Committee meeting and then headed to Chicago. His experience with the Northwest prune markets is valued by growers shipping prunes through the association.
F H Hogue and T F Adams return Tuesday from camp at Little Valley on Gold Fork where families spend summer. They relate a fine outing and note Mrs Hogue’s new car was not taken. The group includes several women and Dr A Y Straus, lodging near Col Blood’s grove by Hot Springs with abundant trout. They plan to stay longer before breaking camp.
A church event features sports in the morning and spicy speeches in the afternoon to celebrate the 10th with transportation from the church to the grounds. Morning load begins around 9 A M with subsequent loads. Sunday School next Sunday at 10 A M preaching at 11 A M and B Y P U Sundays at 7 P M. Also a Market Day Sale scheduled for August th.
The Christian Church held a reception for new members on Wednesday evening and announced a special youth meeting Friday at the church. Bible School was thriving last Sunday with plans for the next Sunday. The pastor will preach both morning and evening next Sunday, and an auction sale of 25 full-blood Jersey cows and 10 calves is set for Tuesday, August 10, on the street in this city.
Nels Darling argues the town’s retail base underpins community life. He outlines three merchant types from local holdouts to mail order buyers, warning that weakened stores erode town vitality. He promises a future piece on competing through service, price, and quality.
Four boys aged up to 16 damaged a small watermelon patch owned by F Stamey a mile below the city. The melons were nearly ripe when broken from vines after being spotted at around 2:40 PM Sunday. The youths fled toward Sixth Street and may have violated Sabbath and law. locals blamed bad conduct and suggested a strong remedy.
Mrs Albert White departed Saturday for Eugene Oregon to visit relatives for a few weeks. Cy Councilman L W Spaulding left Tuesday for Dawson County Nebraska to be absent about ten days. Miss Helma J Johnson of Chicago on her way to San Francisco stopped in the city Thursday to visit Mrs Albert White. Prank Hurd and Mr and Mrs Claud Hurd and their son left Dry Buck Tuesday for a trip combining business and pleasure. Practical cooking demonstration on the Electric Range at Electric Investment Co office Friday and Saturday from 3:00 to 10:00 PM. Mr O H Graham of Adrien Buss Store went to Port Angeles Washington for a three week vacation. Mrs Graham and the baby have been there visiting her parents for several weeks. MM Cason and John Newport of Parma were Payette visitors last Friday. Mr Cason lived in the city seven years. he enjoyed the visit. Mrs Joseph Oldham received word from her husband who was summoned to Pittsburgh PA last week about the seriousness of his sister. upon arrival home he found her still alive but very ill. J F Orr local manager of the Electric Investment Co with Mrs Orr and their young son left for the East Wednesday to Marshall Missouri due to the serious illness of Mr Orr's father. Willard Alden has been named local manager of the Mutual Creamery Company in the city. Alden, an old resident, is noted as honest and industrious and dependable in volunteering efforts.
Government crop report outlines July 1 1915 forecasts for apples and pears against 1914 totals with New York and Michigan among leading states. Commentary notes higher yields yet lower prices, urging growers to decide between early sales or storage while predicting late-season price shifts. Local notices include personnel moves and upcoming grand harvest carnival dates August 19 to 21 announced by Marty White.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to Lodge and friends for acts of kindness during the death of husband and father, signed by Mrs. Cora Levers and children.
Since the first meeting on Tuesday August 27 the Automobile Club has grown interest in forming a permanent unit The constitution and by laws committee has finished its work and will report At a fire meeting 25 to 40 auto owners attended and more are expected at the next session at Payette Commercial Club rooms Monday evening August 31 President M E Wood and President R L Shaw hosted a dinner with the Commercial Club Executive Committee and local press Then discussion shifted to a publicity campaign planned by the Commercial Club Mrs B F Nickoley and daughter Miss Margaret plan a two week stay with Mr George Rhoads Mrs Nickoley’s husband is a professor at the Presbyterian College of Beirut Syria and she hopes to secure safe passage home She was persuaded to give a lecture at the Presbyterian church.
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