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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
5
Fruitland column reports visits by former local druggist at Warm Springs Boise, and social rounds with the Barnes and Cartwright families. It notes real estate trades, cattle and hog movements, military school trips, road and dairy discussions, and a Payette Valley meeting with focus on cooperation and alfalfa, corn, and silos.
The new Payette river bridge opens for traffic with some opening delays near Henry Irwin place. Locals praise easier town access noting 25 minute drive times. The Fruitman Drug Co joins in highlighting anticipated benefits for the area.
Payette Valley Pomona Grange met at New Plymouth with a large feed at Pioneer Hall. Officers were elected including Master H. T. Lewis and Overseer B. F. Talbot. four granges represented: Payette Valley View New Plymouth Iena and Fruitland. Discussion emphasized keeping farmers socially connected and united.
Beginning Wednesday the school day will run from 9 20 to 4 30 with early starts for wagons from distant districts. Senior Domestic science served tomato soup and pie for six cents a plate, raising 3 50 for refreshments. Carpenters work on a fire escape roof to avoid rain and cold. Mrs Thile Robinson died at 77, and Miss Apphia may return soon. Teachers entertained by Miss Eleanour Rodgers with Miss Bowers, a four course dinner, and holiday table decorations.
The Mothers Circle met Friday afternoon with Mrs. H T Lewis delivering a talk on the responsibility of mothers for entertaining children. Mesdames Robinson Madeen and Mas Ste%mas outlined an evening program for engaging youth. Music by Prof. Dewhirst Bollinger quartette and Miss Westcott drill provided strong entertainment.
Announcements detail revival services at the M E church led by Rev. C E Deal with Evangelist Hayes absent for rest. Next Sabbath will feature J D Gillian and J J Tickner sermonizing. Fruitland Grange to elect officers Friday. Medal and vocal contests December 19 at the Methodist church with several named participants. Various local society notes include visits, travel, sales, and farm notices, with market ad inquiries for cattle and hogs.
A new timetable took effect Sunday August 3 for the Oregon Short Line. West bound trains include Pony No 15 at 9 48 am and Pony No 17 at 6 41 pm plus No 17 at 3 54 pm Fast Mail No 9 at 6 20 pm. East bound trains list Pony No 75 at 8 40 am Pony No 78 at 8 48 pm No 18 at 2 45 am and Fast Mail No 611 50 will stop at Ontario Caldwell Nampa and points east for eastern connections.
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