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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
1
The meeting at the Chamber of Commerce discussed the clash between railroads and the public, with officials explaining efforts to curb industry issues and ensure jobs for local workers. Local agents announced free transportation incentives for applicants and emphasized ongoing recruitment by railroad companies.
The Wat teru Girls present a varied Chautauqua program with humorous skits and instrumental numbers. All are students of Bilas pay of Chicago, a renowned drama coach, performing in Seventeenth century costumes for the afternoon show on the fifteenth day.
W A Bartlett recounts weeks in northern Vancouver Island geology work for a Canadian syndicate. He details rugged voyage in a 34 foot vessel, wildlife abundant inland seas and storms on Queen Charlotte Sound, a Belgian cabin visit, and a Fourth of July camp celebration with an American flag and the tearful banner.
William Lamotte and his wife returned from a coastal trip last Friday after about two weeks away. They visited Portland Tacoma Seattle and other points of interest. In Tacoma they won in the big automobile races where Jimmie Murphy, the world champion, broke his own speed record from 108 to 109 miles per hour.
Wallace attorney Garston Fox and Miss Carrie Belle Clay of Spokane were married by Rev. D. J. W. Somerville at the Episcopal rectory Lewiston today. The bride, a Spokane graduate nurse, will honeymoon at Payette Lakes. Miss Clay formerly lived in Payette and is daughter of the late H H Clay, a noted local figure.
Ezra Meeker, famed pioneer who rafted across the plains 70 years ago, spoke last Friday at the Payette Chamber of Commerce to urge preserving pioneer hardships and memory. He discussed Congress yet to pass a bill to locate and build a military post road from St. Louis to Olympia along the Oregon Trail route.
Sunday morning service at 11 with sermon on Truth and Sunday school at 4 and 10 A M. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 o'clock. Reading rooms in Emma Theatre building open daily 2 to 5 except Sunday. Public invited to attend services and visit the reading room. Time to buy Clark's Box Hatchets from Wood & Spaulding.
Hamby, a well known Ontario resident, is in Ontario Hospital after a gunshot wound to the face reportedly inflicted by Deputy Sheriff O J Lutz of Adams County. The incident occurred on a road near Old Meadows during a confrontation with a pack outfit and local men posing as officers. Hamby and friend Ulmer were driven to New Meadows and then to Ontario for treatment. Hamby underwent a long operation to remove bone fragments and faces a serious but hopeful prognosis.
Rev. C L Walker recently returned from two religious Summer Schools run by the Epworth League. One at Walowa Lake near Joseph Oregon, led by Rev Hy Wallis, drew local youth and inspired a permanent 110 acre site for future gatherings. The Smiths Ferry institute July 3 to 9 drew about a hundred attendees from Nampa Boise and nearby towns. Walker managed the events and was re elected president of the B L district. Attendance from Payette was small but expected to grow.
A terse message from the MCA requests anyone with items for exchange to contact M C A Shaw. The note implies a community trade or barter exchange within the organization.
Emma Theatre presents Jureday July 20 Naalmown in The Dot s House and Patchy News with comedies Friday night and Saturday matinee Garrett Guedes in Little Eva Ascends two reel comedy Riding with Death Kid TaAppers revenge William Hassell in Men of Zangibar Aint Love Grand George Arliss raul from his source material Parker Pat Newe and comedy Married Glenn Anderson and Katie Barnati at A E Pateup on Saturday Circle J Walker extends best wishes to the young couple from Welser.
Births announced for several couples including Stewart McHilliroot Cram Lee and Dalzeil Fruitland with a July date. Tomorrow is the day of the annual picnic and roundup at BD Bo Conte’s Ranch with a full day program, basket dinner at noon, and outdoor sports.
Sheriff John T Jefferis returned from Coeur d Alene where he attended the State Sherrifs and Peace Officers Convention in connection with the Northwest Sheriffs convention in session for several days. He also attended the Washington State Sheriff's Convention at Walla Walla reporting a very profitable meeting for attendees at both gatherings.
The Payette Valley Produce Exchange and the Van Duesan Bookkeeping Syndicate, previously sharing one large office in the Bancroft Hotel Building, are adding a partition and new screen doors with updated window displays at the entrance. Clyde Cutrin, chairman of the bucking contest for the Little Willow Picnic and Round-up, claims a gathering of real wild ones is ready for the event and intends to buck until enough flies.
Sunday services in the M E church included morning worship at 10 and 11 with messages from pastors et al. A Parma school game ended 8 to 3 in favor of Pays. Emmett defeated Union 7 to 8 in the Weiser match. A shower honored Mrs Sinnor with gifts and prizes. guests included Business Womens Club members and relatives. Professor Moore, connected with Lick Observatory, is visiting before leaving for Australia.
Payette Idaho treasurer announces warrants will stop accruing interest after July 22 1922 for funds including General Fund Road Fund Salary Fund Light Fund Sprinkling Fund Water Works Fund No 9012. C E B Larson treasurer. July 2018. FOR SALE Pure bred Jersey Bull Calf of Galden Glow serain s f Thacker July 2012. INSURANCE Payette Valley Real
Long list of names and events from town life including visits to Bleds Sin Rapert, vacation plans and outings by residents such as Mr. McBrayer Skaegs Grocery, Dr. Emma Drakewait Syale and the Womans Christing Temperance Union. Reports cover travel to Council, fishing trips, hospital updates, and community gatherings with a focus on local personalities and engagements.
A garbled OCR excerpt mentions prices and shipments involving cars and quantities. References names and entities are unreadable, with fragments suggesting deliveries to a market and regional companies but no clear events, dates, or outcomes suitable for a definite summary.
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