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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
5
Residents and visitors fill New Year with travel to Spokane Omaha Boise and Boise City. J M Felthouse and family return from Walser after sleighing. Several couples host New Year dinners. Health notes and a few hospital stays reported. Chauncy Shamberger to Boise for Paderewski concert.
The News notes bright winter scenes as Old Sol shines on holiday sleighing. A. Kayssner installs new electric fixtures in the C.K. Huntington residence and the Baptist church pews and lights arrive for immediate installation. Rev Myers of Ontario volunteers electrician services for the X-Ray lighting system. Church programs include a watch night service and a large Epworth meal. J B Cally exchanges land parcels and plans move. Farmers Institute dates are set with contests and a dairy and swine breeders convention. Directorships for the Farmers Ditch Co. are announced. A fatal accident involving a nine year old son is reported with family sorrow. Ruby Weyburn, Baptist Missionary, speaks at the church on her work.
The Fruitland community records several New Year weddings and social events. Miton Bowers and Ellen M Burns wed at Middleton Baptist parsonage with close family present. Fred Ahlstrand and Viola Johnson planned to spend time in Boise after their vows. A third marriage involved Levi Sinker and Susan Schmuck of Des Moines, followed by plans to visit Filmore, California, then settle in Payette. Numerous dinners, parties, and gatherings occurred at the A A Stettler home, the McGee and Cregor households, and other local homes, marking a festive start to 1914 with congratulations and best wishes for the couples.
Everyone returns from holidays to resume classes and exams. Friday promises a busy day with the High School boys athletic team hosting a box social at Frank's Hall at eight o'clock. All are invited to attend, including girls and women, to come out and participate.
Do not forget the High School voys box supper at Frank's Hall Friday night. Everyone invited. W C T U meets Tuesday January 18 at the Brethren church. Music on all moral and religious work led by Mrs. Spainbower. Business of importance to be transacted and a special prayer service observed on this date. Christy Endeavor holds meeting and election of officers at M R Powell home Saturday evening. Cottage prayer service Thursday at B Wheelan home. New Year's night there were 35 present and meetings are full of spirit. Invited services at the churches. Regular Sunday School at Brethren Church 10, preaching 11, evening service 6:20 workers meeting 7:30 all invited. At M B church Sunday morning the pastor will preach on A Noble Appetite.
Affirmative Mr. Hrower. Negative, M. Heeeline, Whitley Bottom are to be present to decide this mounted question. The group discusses whether to employ the project for public works, pending their attendance.
City of Payette invites sealed bids for about 225000 square feet of concrete sidewalk and 66000 feet of concrete curb in District No 1. Bids due January 30 1914 at noon. Bonds at par may be used with City Council option. Include a 1 percent certified check. Plans available from City Engineer W C Sturdevant. City Clerk Luther Martin O. dated January 8 1914.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Heseltine hosted New Year’s dinner and oyster supper with friends including Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Kutch and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Taylor. Rolf Kutch visited Welser after weeks with RS and Coon families. M. M. Hurst returned from Portland. Walter Hezeltine of Payette mentions his brother M. M. Recently, Mutual Benefit Club plans Thursday meeting with Mrs. C. J. Coon. No preaching at Sunnyside in Rev Niswander’s absence, but Sunday School proceeds at the usual hour in Ulvlow. Literary debate Friday: “Resolved That convict ivibor.”
In Pineville Georgia a Herald inspired plea argues saloons are needed to curb loose dancing and fashion trends blamed on local women and youth. The item lists disjointed classified snippets including rental requests and wood for sale, reflecting a chaotic early edition.
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