OFFICIALS TAKE OATH IN IDAHO HOUSE CEREMONY
Large crowd fills the Idaho House as newly elected officers take and administer oath of office. Governor Hawley presided with Governor-elect Hales and Chief Justice Alishie officiating. Some officials, including Robert N. Bell, were absent or delayed for later swearing in. The ceremony extended twenty minutes with space constraints and lawmakers missing moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Bolxe
Hawley
Hales
Alishie
Offce
Robert N. Bell
House
Ada County
Joseph
Roy. R. B. Wright
Senate
Californias Citrus Crop Devastated by Freeze Across Fruit Belt
A severe frost from San Bernardino to Los Angeles wiped out virtually all lemons and oranges, with Pomona as a center of loss. Temperatures four to six degrees colder Monday night ruined remaining hopes. rail officials estimate crops will be ten to twenty thousand car short. Damage across the citrus belt reaches about ninety percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Pomona
Estrus
Tho Orange and Trust
Dateau
Weather report for week ending January 7
Week summary shows high 42 on the second, low 1 below on the sixth. Precipitation total 0.03 inches with 3 clear days and 3 partly cloudy days, and 1 cloudy day. Prevailing wind direction north observed by Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moane
Allen
First Meeting Opens Year for Commercial Club
The Commercial Club held its first meeting of the year last Wednesday with President Crighton presiding. Committees were named including executive, entertainment, finance, transportation and associated charity. Three new members joined and plans for roads, taxation inquiry, and bridge material were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Crighton
Payette River
R. H. Garland
North of Payette
H. Ballard
Central Lumber & Coal Co
C. H. Whitsell
H. C. Keith
T .F. Adams
M. F. Albert
A. P. Seriteh- Meld
F. 4. Gorham, Jr
Entertainment
Charles R. Smith
C. R. Mandavillo
J. F. Orr
F. M. Satoris
T. J. Brown
George Rezac
C. H. Bussey
J. C. Glesler
L. V. Patch
Associated Charittee
W. F. Sherwood
Prominent Payette Citizen Honored by Governor Hawley
W A Coughanour of Payette is appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Idaho State University board of regents, succeeding D Worth Clark. The appointment, announced near end of Hawley's term, recognizes Coughanour's promise in guiding the university's finances and education. Payette citizens praise the selection as a strong fit for the regents board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Hawley
W. A. Coughanour
Janes H. Hawley
Idaho
Board of
Regents
Idaho State University
Moscow
D. Worth Clark
Pocatello
Board of Regents
Coughanour
Payette
University
Payette District Finances Compared With Neighbors
The Payette Independent School District reports in July 1912 that per pupil costs are lower than other districts, with careful budgeting keeping finances near balance. Payette pays far less for superintendent, principal, and clerk than Coeur d Alene while handling similar high school workloads, and faces payroll pressures from a larger student body despite a smaller valuation increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Patch
Payette Independent
Board of Education
C. H. Avey
Board of Trustees
Payette
Hmit
Coeur d'Alene
Tat
Coeur d' Alene
Fayelle
Coeur d'Alene Coeur d’ Alene
Fruitland
Bruitland
Portia club eyed for Schubert Symphony Club in city
Schubert Co promises a February 3 performance by the Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quarette of Chicago. The group, with 24 years of success, offers a varied popular program likely to fill a large house in our city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portia Club
Schubert Symphony Club
Lady Quarette
Chicago
Partnership Dissolved The Independent Plumbing Company
Notice that George Bateham retires from the business and John L Hen shaw continues The Independent Plumbing Company and will pay all bills and settle accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bateham
John L. Henshaw
Mr. Bateham
Mr. Henshaw
John Henghow
Narrow Escape as Payette River Ice Breaks Under Wagon
A ranchman near New Plymouth, Idaho named Dawson lost a valuable team and wagon when the ice at Dead Water slough broke while crossing the Payette River. Dawson was thrown into cold water but rescued by nearby ice cutters. the drowning team perished, another was trapped in the ice, and rescuers freed them after effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Payette River
Payette
Dawson
Installation of officers for Post and Corps
Joint installation of officers will be held Saturday the 11th with Cella A Mose acting as Installing officer for the Corps. Dinner will be served at noon to Post members and their wives. Members of the Camp of the Sons of Veterans are invited as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cella A. Mose
Funeral of C Oscar Johnson
The funeral of C Oscar Johnson occurred on Tuesday January 7 at the Swedish Lutheran Church. He died shortly after his nineteenth birthday on January 2 from a six week illness due to pneumonia near Yakima Washington. He was born in Payette and left behind his father Axel Johnson mother two brothers and four sisters all of whom were at home. He gained many warm friends and associations in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Oscar Johnson
Oscar
Axel Johnson
Yakima
Washington
Payette
Grim Reaper
Portia Club Opens New Year With Meeting Jan 13
The Portia Club announces its first regular meeting of the year in the Commercial Club room January 13 at 2:00 PM. Attendees may study parliamentary law, with law books available at 25 cents each, and lectures by the instructor. Buy a book and join the class. special land inquiry appears in Alberta, Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portia Club
Rooma
Alberta
Canada
Payette
Officials Occupy New City Hall
The city clerk and city engineer moved into new city hall offices this week with carpenters finishing the building. The social column details bridge parties for Mrs. Shawhan of Boise and Mrs. Hamilton of Welser among other gatherings, noting festive decorations and prizes and extending New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Hall
City Couneil
Preacher D B Titus to Speak at Caldwell Christian Church
Caldwell pastor Titus, noted as a leading state preacher, will preach at the Christian church west Sunday morning with an evening sermon by the pastor. Mrs Rosenburg of Caldwell visited last Sunday and Miss Packard sang a solo then promised to sing again. Sunday at the M E Church shows services at 11 am and 7 30 pm Epworth League at 6 30 and Sunday School at 10 am All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Payette
D. B. Titus
Caldwell
Christian Church
Epworth League
Allato
Card of Thanks for Moons and death of our beloved act
Oscar Johnson Axel Johnson and family express sincere appreciation for kindness and sympathy from friends and neighbors during their loss. Bookseller note about dowbe sells robes at catalog prices is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Johnson
Axel Johnson
Dowbe
Payette News Corrects Bridge Party Error and Local Updates
The newspaper corrects an error about Mrs. Boyd hosting a bridge party, clarifying it was Saturday not Sunday. Progressives appoint Ines to collect penny contributions for Sheridan project. Imes handles Payette Progressive Club. Bridges progress with three Payette River sites receiving timber and tubing. Citizens learn of former Payette residents plan to return from Eugene Oregon. Local editor shares a Nebraska visit and missionary fruit from Payette apples. Ice and skating spread across ponds as cold weather secures safe thickness. Payette Walser Mining Co sells three carloads of flour to a large Oregon buyer, rail expansion aiding shipment. Emma Theatre joins official vaudeville circuit. Hayes sisters lauded for a strong four-night run. Hallowell Concert Co to perform Friday at Emma Theatre under Loyal Order of Macabees. tickets at Strathern Jewelry. J L Thurston buys a tassle at First National Bank in a grip. A W Briggs visits from Boise representing Wise Piano House for Fayette business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KO. Boyd
Ines
Sheridan
Broxon
Payette River
Wii
Payette
Eugene
Oregon
Lia White
Thedea
Payette Valley
T. H. McComsey
Gering
Nebraska
Tom
Local residents travel and business moves noted
Geo Lothman the laundry man travels to Welser on business. C H Boyer of Ontario visits Payette for business Tuesday. W Jones visits Grand View on a daughter’s home. Mrs L Thurston visits Boise with sister Mrs Ed Pence. Russell's clearance sale ends Saturday. Mr and Mrs H L Settle attend Inaugural Ball in Boise. Harry Sedimston recovering after appendicitis operation. George Fulton recovering from illness at home. Mrs Will Wells and Ferne visit Emmett with Mrs J H Conyers. Postcard shows Donovan family in Los Angeles awaiting Enterprise delivery. Margaret Vensble returns from Pence Some in Horse. Mike Margaret Pence visits Grandpa and Grandma Vensble. J B Jones and daughter visit Salt Lake then Ridgeway, Colorado. Lyndon Osborne to Attalia, Washington for future home. J Banker becomes Owl Cigar Store proprietor. S M Fish named manager. Mrs John W Sur postponed Boise trip due to husband’s illness. Deputy Sheriff Paynter assists Caldwell sheriff’s office. Wade Hedrick recovering after appendectomy in Boise. W S Belth and family of Madison, SD arrive in Payette seeking location. L B Delecle of Mountain Home fills Short Line vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Settle
Boise
Harry Sedimston
George Fulton
Mia
Will Wells
Ferne
Emmet
Ridgeway
Colorado
J. Banker
Owl
S. M. Fish
Charce
Wade Hedrick
W. 5. Belth
Madison
South Dakota
Payette
Kelth
EC. Keith
L. B. Delecle
Mountainhome
Thos
Ardnley
Mr. Delacle
Ford
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California
Weather Report
Schubert CO
New City
Bulding
Mra
B. P. Shawhan
Bole
Hamilton
Welwer
W. Brundage
Lester Seawell
Benere Grant
Helen Reilly
McKinney
Salisbury
J. A. Lauer
W. R. Hamilton
Welser
Shawhan
Homer Settle
W. BR
Hamilton of
Weiser
T. E. Jones
W. A. Conghanour
John Ae Glinchey
D. C. Chase
W. S. Brundage
Albert Wilson
L. E. Peterson
J.P. Orr
Lester Seawel
F. H. Hozua
J. S. Soule
H. 0. Sette
W. F Strot
M. E. Church
F. A. Gorham, Jr
Payette Walser Mining Company
the Narrows
Oregon Eastern Railroad
Yale
Emma Theatre
The
Emma
Hayes
Auspicia of the Loyal Order of Maco
Hallowell Concert Company
Strathars Jewelry
Gorton’s Hall
J. L. Thurston
First National Bank
A. W. Briggs
Wise Piano House
Fayette Busines
Geo. Lothman
C.H. Boyer
Ontario
At. W. Jones
Grand ‘How
Mra . L. Thurston
Ed. Pence
Russell's
Lyndon Osborne
Attalia
Osborne
Attalia Land Company
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