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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
1
H and Dunn resign from Payette Valley Railroad effective July 1 as the line is taken over by the Oregon Short Line. Dunn plans a sixty day vacation starting August first before pursuing further railroading opportunities in the west.
Deaths include Mrs J A Fike born 1869 in Galena Kansas wife of A G Fike. Survived by six children from two marriages. Funeral held at Payette area home then Riverside Cemetery. Also mentions The Sea Wolf film at Emma Theatre and July 24 release. Weather report closes with week summary for 1914.
A large Payette party departed Tuesday for a six week excursion to Emmett by the New Payette Nsskes train toward Staithe Ferry. Leaders include Mrs T F Adams Mrs F H Hegueanf and several others. They carry three large tents and a small sleeper tent, with Shake Hansen as Commissary in charge, hoping for a thorough camp setup and rest upon arrival.
London Times cites rising food trade instability as U S meat imports plummet from over 5 000 000 pounds to 15 000 pounds in eight years, warning of a shrinking export market and urging increased home production. Nearby Payette farmers forecast four alfalfa crops while city men rush to E C Keith and Son store at two.
The Payette Y M C A Employment Department reports about 200 applicants last year with 100 placed. Ongoing calls come from job seekers and employers. Contact the Y M C A office at Phone 189 W for work or assistance with no charge. Also notes church events at First Church of God with services and a letter list of names advertised.
Payette defeats Ontario 14 to 3 as Wyman fans 11 and Alexander surrenders 18 hits. Conley stars with three bases, Hall and Shafer contribute key hits as Payette rallies from early tie. Ontario umpire Conley opposes, sparking on-field dispute and a fan interruption before final innings.
Lathrop and McComsey have purchased an advanced automatic concrete mixer. The gasoline powered unit is tested and expected to accelerate Payette City's sidewalk and curb work under a large contract, with many workers likely to boost local business and payroll this fall. Charles Hartung promoted in service details through his Army career and recent Quartermaster Corps appointment. A separate note mentions Astoria Port authority transit plans and 500 ton light draft boats for Columbia to Snake river navigation, plus a lost pocket book reported near town.
On Monday morning work began to enlarge the Denney and Co packing house. When finished the addition will add at least one third more space for packing and freight handling. The building will extend over the east targa platform and the large shed will be raised to a level with the main packing house. Improvements aim to increase daily throughput and keep grades separated. Packing is expected to commence around August 10.
A Payette dealer offers to resell three pianos to new buyers at cost after owners could not meet payments and left town. The Bolse Idaho music house notes arrangements to avoid shipping back to Boise, urging soldiers to act for a chance at a piano.
Local officials toured the Pryette Valley road last week and ordered about 1000 new tires and 69 pound mills to improve and widen the thirty mile route from Payette to Emmett. Depots will be improved, telegraph service enhanced, and work to begin this month. Soldiers returning from the war era may arrive today or tomorrow.
A stream of social updates from Payette area residents lists visits and trips. Chas Fulton and various neighbors, including Glen Wright and Frank Popma, are noted across weeks with family events, business trips, and leisure getaways. The piece mentions hospital occupancy changes, a court term ending, and plans for summer travel and charitable work abroad.
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