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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
1
Payette Baseball Club reports a series of games with Weber and Cambridge, discussing pennant hopes and a proposed purse. Joe McCullum, earlier jailed for liquor production, is released and leaves for Bend Oregon amid town notes and fresh paint on a local home.
In a Sunday clash Payette shut out Weiser 9 to 0 altering pennant chances in the Idaho Oregon League. Keeley pitched well for Payette with strong team defense as Weiser must still beat Payette or Cambridge to claim the title.
Sheril Jetferip summoned to Fruitfvid Saturday evening to quell a disturbance caused by Lt Hie tee Hien with a tree drink. Accompanied by Marahal Penske Lloyd Troxel, Venall Ganve and Anson Davis were arrested and jailed. They posted $300 bond and appeared before Justice Mey Ora at Ly Wm Saturday morning for trial.
Mr and Mrs W EL Jefferis and their party while traveling home from Payette found a man hiding near the LaGrande area and alerted guards at a gate. The man was captured nearby and tied to the murder of Sheriff Taylor of Pendleton ten days earlier.
Rev Argyl spoke at noon on Wednesday uniting Lee Hill of Ontario and Mae Synth of Fruitland in a ring ceremony at the Church of God Parsonage. They plan a brief time in Portland before settling in Ontario. Mia Landon heads to Seattle to visit daughter Mia Ruby attending school there.
A notice mentions plans to clean and determine the office rooms of the County courthouse. Citizens note officials are taking pride in cleanup week and suggest including the courthouse interior in the effort.
Sunday night an attempted break in was found Monday morning by J. M. Swansea. The outside lock was broken and the door slivered, but the inner lock held. The entrance is on a well lit main street, suggesting a bold offender.
Gillis Barnes Naylor son of Mr and Mrs L M Gregor married Miss Marie Elizabeth Stennett of Lake City Iowa at the Methodist parsonage in Boise Saturday evening. The couple met while Naylor served with the First Iowa Cavalry at Camp Dodge. Bride and groom are noted across Iowa. The bride’s sister Ivah visits Crystal. Naylor may return to Lake City as his father’s health allows. Bride from Lake City is a popular former Lake City girl. she studied at L C H S Drake University and Capital City Commercial College. The groom once edited the Des Moines Register and Leader. The bridal party describes her georgette frock and pink satin picture hat. A Buick Six Tour Car is for sale at Ford Garage by Henry Anguston.
Payette County held a quiet Primary with little opposition. McKinney won the State Senator seat and Boomer the Representative contest. Incumbents and nominees for County Commission, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, Superintendent, Assessor, and Coroner were urged for re election. The piece notes voter confidence in the county officials and previews community notices and events.
Naomi Parsons will present a vocal recital at the M E Church Monday August 9 at 8 15 pm Mrs T R Nelson to accompany on piano Parsons a Findley College graduate from Findley Ohio promises a rare treat for attendees Also notice about expert Kodak finishing at Rezac's Drug Store for Giesler and Wilson $1 14.
Local items report J L Thurston on Bolas ralter business, Dr E B Holmes and Dr R B Hurd off to Payette Lakes, Mrs R A Bowers recovering at home, Vic Johnson home from Boise visit, Mrs Donnelly to join Ensign Millinery, Donnelly a designer and trimmer, the Long Beach California Flint family visiting, Louis Springer and Jennie Vincent wed in Ontario Oregon, Bruce Shafer in Boise and in ball game, Dodge Brothers noted as popular auto brand. Melons on market first picked by Frank Lohr at 4c lb. W R Hamilton and daughters Marjorie and Dorothy visited from Weiser for ballgame. J O Bowker to stay in current home. plans to sell Venable residence. Dr A V Strauss returned from Dry Buck country after haying. Cora Platt visiting with parents after bank duties in Burley. Church Endeavors Society trip with Bible study and swimming. L W Spaulding and wife back from vacation via Council and Lake-Cascade. Payette Lakes crowded with campers. L K Ballenger group set to camp near Payette Lakes. L F Shaw retired California trip, fond of Payette home. Will Griggs started as City Market meat cutter. J B Trevey moving back to Payette Valley with 20 acre tract near Fruitland. Stanton Brothers hauling effects.
A large Payette crowd packed the Emma Theatre last evening to hear Senator W E Borah discuss the League of Nations. The speech drew a full house and many were left outside unable to gain entry as the issue of a free, united nation was presented with strong advocacy. The writer notes Idaho should be proud to have Borah as a U S Senator and highlights his principles for a free country.
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