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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
6
Fragmentary notes recount daily life in Crystal and surrounding areas. Mentions weather and ice blocking ferry travel, village events, church activities, social gatherings, farm work and local notices. Includes names like Florence BD Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Helmers, and Mrs. Burns, plus community items about meetings, plant orders, and a poultry sale.
A fragment notes January school funds and directs readers to contact H. W. Weldner for work or donations at a local dermic shop.
The L. 8. U. Indies met with Sire James Bhearer last Wednesday at Meracon. They spent the afternoon sewing and talking with light refreshments served. Mrs. Michelll Harris's mother, Mrs. Wellbeloved, is expected from England.
A.local grocer advertises The Rose of Idaho high patent flour now in stock at 1.06 per sack for four pounds and 95 cents for a 48 pound sack. The Model Cash Grocery, phone 216, promotes introduction pricing and guaranteed satisfaction from a large Idaho mill.
The Westminster Guild met at Mrs. Dr. Crouch's home on January 23 with a supper served by Mme Ada Shilson Miss Waith Anderson and Florence White. A varied program followed featuring instrumental and vocal performances by Mable Benzer Kathiean Shoelton Deryl Downs Irene Harland Marjorie Laick and Gladys Wilcox. Social events included bridge sessions at several hosts and a sewing charity gathering at Mrs Bennet's. The notes mention guests Helen Driscoll Helen Reilly Grace White and honors for Miss Biglow of Wisconsin.
The Board of Inquiry at Ontario Oregon details causes of the January 11 collision between Extra 1038 East and train No 55 Westbound on the Malheur Valley line. It cites dense fog preventing forward visibility, incomplete train control, lack of flag protection for siding No 5, and siding missteps by personnel. Conductor E J Varnafo and engineer A L Brandon, plus Conductor H D Bachelor and engineer James Boyle, are named as responsible.
The revival meetings at the Methodist Episcopal Church continue with good attendance and interest. Services will run through Sunday with a Sunday home gathering day planned. Those wishing to unite with the church will be received, and newcomers without a church home are welcome. Calling cards printed here.
The Cincinnati Times Star cites critic W. J. Henderson praising a guest tale of a dinner party among musicians and critics. The anecdote centers on a hostess asking for a musical theme while the crowd ponders a delayed meal. The humor hinges on a deaf guest’s quip.
W F Strother of Payette advertises exhaustive eye examinations and scientifically ground lenses to restore imperfect sight. He emphasizes accuracy and satisfaction as he offers optometry and jewelry services to the community.
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