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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
2
The piece discusses proposed currency reform and invites readers to submit opinions for publication. It covers editorials from Wells & Brown and F. J. Brown, promoter remarks, and mentions a county attorney general candidacy. It also includes weather remark, a political note, and a small classified item about Rhode Island breed hens for sale with pricing.
A scattered rural update from Payette recounts visits by Mise Wilsle Wilson and Mrs Henry Lube, Friday gatherings at Postmaster Squie’s, and Sunday drops by Mr and Mrs W K Bhimp. The piece notes boundary work for the Little Willow Irrigation District, recent exams for Sik crude, and local farm tasks including butchering and grubbing contracts.
Wash Hillmon warns against hauling gravel from the Pravel bars in the Payette Valley Railroad Company yard. He states the activity has ceased and anyone seeking Fravel must consult him before hauling.
District No 6 report recalls visits by Tene Wetter, Wesley, RB Purcell’s improvement, and the birth of a ten pound girl to Clyde Bloward. It notes Mis Grace Ludwig’s former engagement, visits from Prank Saulders, a death in Falke Store, and Elien and Delbert Jackson at the Hivens home.
Mr and Mrs Sheridan Coulter and daughter attended the wedding of Ell ie Smith in Payette last week. LC Moore and A W Crowther visited Payette and the Crighton Kostenbauer ranch. Bert Crowther repaired a pump at the Crighton ranch. Peter Pence hired a worker and brought a man from town. Hob Gray walked toward Emmett, Dimick visited the Moore ranch, and locals note the roads are poor but improving with a new road now open.
Mrs. P R Ketchum of Boise visiting New Plymouth this week. Arthur Smith on a business trip to Home. Miss Ethel Haylor of Emmett visiting Mrs Klele Strong, returns Monday. Mr Beaumont of Owyhee visiting J K Sheldon. Mrs Walter Burke on business in Payette. New baby girl for Mr and Mrs Ray Nichos born February 19. C A Strong, New Plymouth school superintendent, gives holiday and visits Fruitland. Hand Boys chicken supper at Pioneer Hall well received. band played. Phoebe Sheldon to Caldwell to visit sister Althea at College of Idaho. W Fred Harper and wife return from Southern California. Eighteen birthday party for Joseph at J K Sheldon’s with decorations and cake. Attendees include Stuve, Wachter, Day, Easter, Knight, Baker, Ransom, Weir, and others. Religion convention trip to Boise by several men. Royal Convention in Boise attended by local men. E J Cramp returns from Cleveland. Ransom and others hosting dinners. many birthdays celebrated. Hughes and Watkins Jubilee Singers concert well attended. Valentine party at K E Cox’s with 65 young people, Leap Year refreshments. Harper couple visiting Emmett. chafing dish party hosted by Mrs Leo Schmidt. Continued next page.
Auction listing of livestock including mares colts cows sows turkeys chickens and guineas plus extensive farming machinery seed wheat and potatoes. Items priced with terms cash under $10 and credit on notes with 10 percent interest. sale conducted by Col Jas Barnard with Thomas J Carico owner.
Public sale announced for the old Butcher place one mile north and half mile east of Fruitland on Monday February 26 at 1 pm. Live stock implements and household goods to be sold. Owner N Anderson. Col Jas Barnard as auctioneer with J Qo Scritchfield clerk. Calling cards printed here.
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