Payette Fire and Police Committee Report 1923 Hazard Findings
Payette Idaho report details extensive fire hazards in 1922 city survey. Electric wiring, exposed live wires, unsecured chimneys, cluttered attics, trash under stairs, obstructed exits, unsafe rails and radiators, and dangerous vacant offices. Noted case 82 lumber and debris and need to remove hazards immediately. fire escape repairs urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty Council
Payette
W. A. Foster
ER. Fitch
Fire Department
Pfirman
Attica
Pittman
Payette Grocer Association Banquet at Chamber of Commerce
The Dependable Grocer's Association and wives met at 6 45 pm Thursday in the chamber of commerce rooms. Anne the Payette high school orchestra entertained. Prof Adams led a sing along. Austin Anson welcomed visiting members. Boise firms Davidson Grocery Co and Oaks Co spoke of cooperation. Welser, Ontario members voiced encouragement. Mrs F P Ryan of Ontario sang. later husbands joined at the Emma Theater then Elk's charity ball. Fire safety notes followed with lengthy hazards and recommendations. Payette Fire Dept praised. calls for regular biannual hazard checks and a Fire Prevention Week. Recommendations to expand fire district and update ordinances were urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dependable
Grocer’s Association
Chamber of Commerce
Anne
Payette
Adams J
Aliza Jane
Austin Anson
Welome
Clayton Davidson
Davidson Grocery Co
Boise
Elkton
of Oaks & Co
Thhey
Nate Summers
Clark Hamilton
Welser
Andy Robison
Mr. Boyer
Ontario
F. P. Ryan
Bec'y. Davis
Emma Theater
Prosperity Week Campaign Planned in Payette County
In the week from February 12 to 17 Prosperity Week aims to spur debt repayment. A countywide drive will use newspaper ads windows banners and shipboard displays to encourage paying debts and keeping money at home. An introductory campaign leads into three weeks of advertising with a big inducement to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Seever
Quick Bus But No Fire At Second Avenue Home
Fire department responded Saturday forenoon to B. N. Dean's home on Second Avenue South. They found the house filled with smoke from a toppled stove pipe and hot fire on the stove. Alarm was sent in amid a brief scare. It proved safer to respond quickly than risk a real blaze.
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B. N. Dean
Second Avenue South
Wells Completed on Crane Creek Sheep Co Property
A survey reports three artesian wells drilled on the Crane Creek Sheep Company property, north of Falk near Emmett. Water was reached at 87, 95, and 86 feet, each flowing at 22 to 50 gallons per minute. Sheds are being moved to the wells, with lengths of 300 and 600 feet.
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Emmett
Falk
Crane Creek Sheep Company
Father and Son Kiwanis Luncheon Highlights
An unusual Father and Son Day at the Kiwanis Club featured Judge Luther and Rev Hall offering advice to fathers on guiding boyhood. Mrs Holmes accompanied piano tunes as several members spoke about strengthening father son bonds. The Business and Professional Women's Club plans a January 22 meeting in city chambers.
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Kiwanis
Luther
Hall
M. More
Billy Coles
Chamber of Commte
Daughters Missing Prompts Payette Search by Father
Mr R L Hamilton of Nyssa searched for his 16 year old daughter Alice Hamilton who left home unannounced and had not appeared at Payette by Wednesday. He returned on the evening train alarmed over her whereabouts. The text also notes the Middleton couple leaving Payette after two years running the Western Union office.
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R. L. Hamilton
Nyssa
Alice Hamilton
Umayven Rasette
B. H. Middleton
Western Union
Payette
Lewin
Ton
Mra. Middleton
Refuse Cans Now On Street Corner In Payette
Attention is called to the rubbish can recently placed on street corners by Binary Advertising. The city furnishes a means to collect litter in exchange for this privilege. Payette aims to stay clean, demanding cooperation from street commissioner Bulmer and residents to maintain curbside cleanliness amid county staff absences.
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Payette
Bulmefls
Will Bulmer
Court House
The Girl and the Tramp Laughing Show at Emma Theatre
The Emma theatre presents on Monday January 22 the picturesque laughing show The Girl and the Tramp. A girl and a tramp drive a fast moving comedy full of clear plot and constant humor. Tickets are priced to attract crowds, with the show playing to packed houses.
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Emma Theatre
Payette Home Sale Promises Low Bid Opportunity
An opportunity to buy a Payette home at a likely low price within weeks. The notice in this issue provides sale details including location and terms.
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Payette
Notiot
Aged man’s alleged rope and pension scam exposed
The elderly man calling himself John Stapleton claimed a robbery near Ontario bridge and fledgling schemes to gain sympathy. Sheriff's officials doubted the tale as reports spread to Nampa prompting scrutiny of the robberies and the man’s intent. Local coverage notes similar appearances and investigations across towns.
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John Stapleton
Ontario Bridge
Nampa
Jefferin
Emma Theatre Program Listings and Insurance Notice
Emma Theatre program lists weekly film showings from January with stars such as Wesley Barry Jane Novak Dustin Farnum Shirley Mason and The Prisoner of Zenda plus a local ad for B F McCarroll Insurance emphasizing safe premium investment. The notice highlights a well managed fire insurer and urges residents to invest premiums in liquid market funds for quick cash during fires.
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B. FF. McCarroll Insurance
Idaho
B. F. McCarroll
Pioneer Passes Away in Payette Area
Robert Kennedy aged pioneer died at his daughter Mrs. John Hill’s home four miles east of Payette on Monday at 2 P M He was an early Oregon settler moving from Malheur county near Squaw Butte to the Kennedy ranch near New Plymouth He is survived by one daughter and three sons Funeral services were held in New Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gamage
A. BE. Myers
Emmett
Payette
Mitchell
Sorhain
Fitch Realty Co
R. E. Haynes
Port
Geo. Donnart
Welser
J. L. Wells
Portland
Portia
Library Committee
Homer L. Settle
A. ¥. Strauss
New Plymouth
D. W. Ainey
Fred Stanton
Boise
Normountain
Carriers Association
Franklin Shelworth
Ed Shelworth
Blanchard Home
Ofds
Seattle
Crane Creek
Fruitland
Casn Reed
Ralph Kent Kirk
B. E. Kirk
Robert Kennedy
John Hill
Kennedy
Malheur County
Oregon
Tha
Squaw Butte
Ontario
Kennedy Ranch
Hugh Kennedy
Sam Kennedy
Elk's Annual Ball a Success at Pavilion
The Elk's annual charity ball last Thursday evening at the pavilion was a complete success. Well attended by home folks and a delegation from Boise and nearby towns, the hall was beautifully decorated in purple and white with mounted elk heads forming a light cluster. Net receipts after expenses were a little over $360. Willow Creek plans a dance Friday at the school house in District No. 4 and promises a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Elk's Anns
Willow Creek
Wehoo House
Dependable Grocers Association Chooses Payette HQ
The Dependable Grocer's Association will base its headquarters in Payette with J. H. Davis, executive secretary, occupying an office in the chamber of commerce rooms. This positioning signals Payette as a key distributing point and boosts local leadership.
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JETTE
Dependable Grocer's Association
Payette
J. H. Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Davis
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William Lamott
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R. B. Beatterday
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Jané Novak
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St Cole's Pharmacy
jTuerday
Shirley Mason
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Jimmy Aubery
Pioneer
Ten Annus
Sim Shuth
Ne Coor
Hattie Acker
Francis Wainwright
Presi- Rupert
Ultva Cartwright
Pagette
Phebe Johnson
Anus
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Galena Coughanour
Margaret Coblentz
Laura McClanhan
E. L. Flanagan
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Payette Enterprise
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