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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
1
Payette Mill shuts down this week to install added equipment. A 100 hp motor and sifting devices will raise output from 50 to 125 barrels per day, equating to about 500 sacks. Completion expected in 40 to 60 days with sufficient supply kept on hand for regular trade.
A Payette Commercial Club meeting notes strong praise for the Cleopatra film with Helen Gardner in the title role. the event also covers new president Burt Venable and reports from committees including road and bridge work, gratitude to residents and officials, and plans for a future smoker.
On Thursday evening January 2 there will be a Masquerade Ball at the German Hall. All are warmly invited with good music and a good time assured. Mrs G Booth of Bolsa Costume House will attend with a full line of costumes.
Deputy Assessor Will Colcet All Personal Tax Not Secured by Real Estate says When He Makes Assessment for This Year, Deputy Assessor Sam Chapman will begin asseting this year and start collecting all personal taxes not secured by real estate immediately. The new law requires this action and residents without real estate to secure tax payments should prepare to locate and present their personal property.
The city council meets with President O Crighton presiding in Mayor Coup ton’s absence. Issues include sewer assessments on the west side, sprinkling tax adjustments for J M Bennett, and future electric sign lighting costs. A St James reading room addition, a Minstrel Show fundraiser, and seventeen new members are noted.
Notice states the Payette Beach Melon Growers Association annual meeting will be held in Payette Idaho on February 7 1914 at the YMC A building. The meeting agenda includes transacting any business properly before it.
The Portia Club presents an exhibition of carbon photographs and engravings loaned by Elson Art Co Belmont Mare. The large collection covers art history with two hundred subjects from many nations and periods. Proceeds fund purchases for public school walls and to offer wide access to culture and refinement through pictures. Exhibition runs Monday February 2 to Saturday February 7 with two time and place details to be provided in next week’s notice.
Next Sunday evening the church will study the Student Volunteer movement in Kansas City. The speaker highlights world evangelization as this generation's task and notes high-profile supporters from President Wilson to Queen Wilhelmina. Mr Case and Mr Rico’s visit last Sunday pleased all and promised profit.
The State Horticultural Association meeting in Payette draws record crowds with deep discussions on fruit growing. J H Sewell of Roswell gave the welcome speech in Mayor Compton’s absence. Notable figures spoke on horticultural topics and Payette Commercial Club hosted a second M C A lecture. Officers to be elected to close the session.
Local officials and lodge members hosted a grand visit by Grand Master Adishie and Grand Secretary Horn with a reception and banquet in the Masonic hall. Wheaton theatre manager Gooding seeks to book the Quaker Girl for February 9, while special excursion plans are in motion from Payette and nearby towns. Payette Assembly installs officers, and a Payette man L D Scanlon is reported killed by a train at Olds Ferry amid a prior intoxication sentence.
A jagged summary of visits, business calls, and social events across Payette and nearby towns. Individuals such as EW White Gregory Misa Milfred Chapman Wolf Hont and Miss Birdie Hrannock are noted with various business or personal visits. Rev Gorham and families also feature with church revival plans and recent arrivals. An advertisement proclaims hot red sash from Empire Lumber Co and millinery news from Mrs H T Smith & Co with 1914 fashion lines and hats.
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