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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
A French letter from Contres dated March 20 asks Mrs Peakings to entrust Ferrel, a son serving abroad, to a French mother in Contres. The writer offers to care for him, teach French, and provide comfort, describing shared motherhood and deep respect as she pledges support during his deployment.
Mrs. L. H. Patton hosts relatives including two aged aunts Mrs. Liteinds Rue 87 of Portland and Mrs. Maria Newton 86 of St Helena Calif on a camped tour enroute to Boise Yellowstone Park Billings and Glendive. Prof M W Newton of Pacific Union College and his son join the party. They plan return August 15 from Ontarie to home. Also notes Yeomen resolutions of sympathy for John Webster Rhoades.
A sizable crowd gathered at Payette High School grounds for a Not-Partisan rally on Saturday. Speakers included Purcells from the Wesley Signal and Kudnon Kins of Washington, D C, with two other speakers scheduled but absent due to unspecified reasons.
A mixed page shows a corn meal bread recipe with water, corn meal, eggs, and spices, plus Portia Club notes on a Biennial Federation committee, delegate entertaining plans, and advisory chair assignments. Also listed are an Advertised Letter List and a “Taken Up” mush with hamburger, tomato, and onion details.
Imes, in charge of the pumping plant on the Orchard Tract south of Fruitland, was badly injured on July 4 when caught in a motor pump coupling. He suffered multiple fractures and head injuries, walked to his home, and was rushed to St Luke’s Hospital Boise where doctors consider possible amputation but hope the arm can be saved.
Rumors spread that Major Lewis was wounded in action. A telegram to Mrs. Lewis dated Tuesday confirms he is well and at the front with the 4 Ma command Gun Battalion, composed entirely of U. S. Regulare, and has seen action several times since May 6.
Local Board for Payette Idaho lists June 1918 registrants in order of eligibility for military service with registration numbers and names. The list includes Joseph Lingel Chester Short Thomas Edison Marvin Jasper Albert Schmid Clifford Gresham Herbert Homan James Wherry Herbert Snyde John Jimerson Earl Flock Archie Prindle Desmon Guinn Wendell Brown Dwight Wilson Owen Bird Leland Lionberger James Howard William Baker Vincent Byram Frank Thiel Owen Hall Marion Reed Timmer Jacob Oster Arthur Bean Amos Gardner Clayton Gray Clem Dunn Gustav Hartman Frank Goodwin John Crump Clyde Shank Clarence Swartz Porter Jones Louie Grischkowsky Jason Pickelsimer John Platz Ralph Farber Clarence Lar and others. The document also notes Mr and Mrs Phillip Reiger arriving from Bowman North Dakota for a weeklong outing and Mr Reiger awaiting a possible call to service.
The Sunday School opens at 10 a m with missionary references at 11 sermon on China and union evening service at 6. H K Wallis pastor invites all to worship. Also Methodist and Church of Christ notices describe Bible School times and a farewell reception for Vernon Maxtick who left for training camp with a wrist watch presented by the choir and Endeavor group.
A July gathering at LD Conte grove drew a large crowd with songs, readings, and speeches. Attendees enjoyed dinners as the event wound down with notes of upcoming community projects along Little Willow Creek and hopes to revive mills on both sides.
The Idaho opinion states that operating a vehicle without a license plate on both ends is a clear law violation. Offenders should be arrested by peace officers as for other violations. Signed by Sheriff J. H. Hanigan of Payette County and Police Chief J. T. Jeteris.
Bo ise visitors Mrs Join McGlinchey and Mrs Moss were in town on Tuesday. P Evans left for Portland on business. Joseph Mason of New Plymouth planned a short trip to Payette. A. Phettepiece and A I Sai der of New Plymouth went fishing in Long Valley. Lost war bag between Ontario and Payette. Navy hopefuls from Payette and area take exams. Hogue family to Wenatchee for fruit season. Local residents travel to Emmett Bear Creek and Boise for visits and work. School and business notes include fishing trips, real estate deals, and a political candidacy announcement for Payette County Prosecuting Attorney by Rob Bayne. Lost Linum Gaiter reported between Payette and New Plymouth.
Weekly weather rundown shows highs of 99 on the 7th and a low of 41 on the 4th. Precipitation totals come to .07 with the greatest single day amount 1.0. Five clear days, two partly cloudy, zero cloudy days. Winds from the southeast. Allen observer.
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