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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
1
Reported misdeeds end in disruption at the Anson-Hart Grocery. Witnesses recall intruders entering by the back cellar window as they took items and departed. Officials note ongoing inquiries and evolving city governance updates amid routine daily matters.
A disruption occurred Monday evening as residents described a hazardous scene on North Street involving a pan of hot water and a confrontation near Swen. Witnesses recalled a tense moment with onlookers and rumors of earlier thefts in the same neighborhood, including a reported burglary involving Mrs. Pennington.
District Court met this month cleaning up cases as Andrew Castle versus Linh and Phips faced a 20000 damage count with demand for 2000. A divorce granted Nerburg against Krake Norberg Tuesday morning. Jury earlier dismissed form. The Thowerth Leseatche met at the church and planned the following year’s activities with Miss Persinger two vice and Ruth Allen among attendees. A social hour followed the meeting with light refreshments. The next meeting is Thursday each month.
Mr Bernard Etsman and G Pateh report a wide visit to cement goods plants in California and elsewhere. A full equipment package has been purchased and will arrive soon to equip the Valley Cement Company plant. Eastman says new machinery will be installed by spring and the firm plans to expand production and payroll at Payette. The notice also covers mail handling and parcel recommendations from the post office.
A special market day at DRC offered a new roll top desk with excess value, a 13 piece bedroom set, two sewing machines, a rug, scrapper, log chain, and many other articles available for purchase, reflecting a diverse sale.
Dr J C Woodward announces afternoon fittings in the Woodward Building office. Arrangements may be made for evening appointments. Eye examinations are free. Office equipped with modern instruments. Note November 11 to 13.
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. We also thank for the beautiful moral offerings and support during the time of bereavement.
Jubilant high school notes moving day success led by Supt Turner with all in place. Freshman party at Yeoman Trail featured games and dancing supervised by Bliss Noble and Mrs Karnes. Basketball practice enlists 25 to 30 boys after school, with a Junior versus Freshman scrimmage ending 14 to 13 in favor of the Juniors.
A notice reports Mr J I Chapin was suddenly stricken with paralysis last Friday morning losing use of his right side. Doctors hope for potential recovery though he has been in poor health. The item notes his affliction was not entirely unexpected.
A large Payette County sale of 69 head of Registered Jerseys at Payette on a Wednesday topped by Sultan's Lady Belle at 605 dollars. Average price per head was 218.55, with calves and heifers included. The shipment, tied to the local creamery and breeders, marked Idaho’s largest quality Jersey shipment and boosted Near East relief fundraising efforts led by Giesler for Armenia.
Real estate ad from Payette Idaho markets choicest building lots and acreage with attractive prices. Realtor B R Fitzh offers bargains designed to draw interest and invite investigation.
The Emma Theatre announces December screenings with Gouverneur Morris’s The Penalty and Pathe News on Thursday and Friday sessions, Wanda Hawley in Her First Elopement on Saturday, plus Love Insurance and Fatty Arbuckle features. December 14 to 16 offer Married Life, Ladies First, and The Branding Iron with Mutt and Jeff cartoons and Our Chr istings picture Huggins quest.
The Northwest General Brokerage reports this week’s sale of two acres in West Slope Addition from E G Shellworth to EB W Christian. Christian has taken possession and plans to establish a fine chicken farm on the site.
Mr E C Shellworth head plumber at Laner’s purchased a modern rock bungalow on North 6th Street this week and moved in Saturday. The Northwest General Brokerage Company of this city handled the sale.
Mr. R. 9., proprietor of the City Market, closed a deal last Tuesday morning. Sperling Brothers C. L Sperling of Boise and G. A. Sperling of Portland take over the butcher shop. Mr. Grieg will be retained. Mr. Dando will rest and not engage in business for now. The Sperling brothers bring experience and expect to continue the shop’s reputation.
The Royal Neighbors plan a Tuesday December 21 meeting to elect officers. Lost: a lady’s open face Elgin watch in Payette, reward offered, contact Miss Gertrude Ackerman New Plymouth. Also notices of a for sale rooming house, visits from Gladys Ainey and Miss Bull to Payette, and a dentist optometrist’s office closure until January 6. A local farmer touts a flock of White Leghorn pullets, hatched June 20, 44 birds, laying eggs steadily averaging 19 daily in December.
Lavonia Stone spent Saturday and Sunday with acquaintances in Boise. Portia Club meets Monday at Woodward Hall. Mrs. J. B. Crouch visited from Boise. New Plymouth and Payette residents appear in the week’s social notes. Births, visits, auctions, and market ads fill the local column as county business and personal notices mingle.
Neighbors and friends held a genuine surprise party at Mrs N W Lewis's home on Tuesday. Each guest enjoyed a fine dinner and brought a birthday cake with 75 candles, marking her age, while friends note she seems no more than 50. Mrs Lewis received several gifts as tokens of esteem.
The American Legion Post invites members to a special meeting Thursday December 16 1920 at 8 PM in the basement of MO A to discuss securing a home and meeting place. An attractive proposal is on the table and members are urged to attend. A basketball game between the American Legion and the High School Team will follow the meal.
Payette County youths form a Payette County Club at the University of Idaho to promote Federal interests among local students and encourage enrollment. Ashley Bivins, president, solicits publicity for the group and its welfare efforts. GOING GOING: six room plastered house on a 60 foot lot offered by R Fitch, Realtor, Payette, Idaho.
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