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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
1
The notice explains timing for first cover spray against apple worms targeting the 14th of June. It recommends arsenate of lead mixed with water and a spray device to cover leaves and fruit, followed by a second application 18 to 20 days later, under the Department of Agriculture guidelines.
At the B. F. Allen ranch a mowing accident occurred when a team frightened by the mowing machine dragged Mr. Allen a distance, causing bruises but no broken bones. He was untatched and the horses escaped with little damage.
Two car loads of drilling machinery arrive in Payette aboard the P for fitting at a site just south of the Cannery near a historic blowout. Mr Stevens a practical driller from Wyoming arrived Wednesday. Experts expect rapid progress once setup and anticipate significant results in sinking the first well at the chosen location.
The City Council opened bids for the city wing and let the contract to C Helmer & Co of Boise as the lowest and best bid at 54116.00. Construction equipment arrived Wednesday and work will start as soon as possible with potential extra paving depending on petition status. Andrew Smith funeral held in Boise. he was born in 1858 in the Netherlands and died in a portions hospital, survived by wife, four sons, five daughters and mother. Knights of Pythias lodge room usage approved for June meetings. all knights invited.
Marriage license issued to Jess Chirk and Anna Barhister of Payette on June 1 1921. Court proceedings included demurrer withdrawals, default entries, injunction dissolutions, and various hearings with multiple parties and counsel. cases covered property deeds divorces and mortgage forcible hearings. Notices of sale and rental ads accompany court items.
At the Lester Sewell home on Flat Ave south Payette two weddings took place on Thursday June 2. Miss Kat Diederichsen became the bride of Ernest Asmussen in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. F C Rueggeberg. The bride wore white crepe de chine and was escorted by the flower girl Leonie Diederichsen. Attendants included Blanch Hi maid of honor Leona Diederichsen and Marietta Asmussen bridesmaids. The groom was supported by Eddie Young best man. After the ceremony guests enjoyed elaborate refreshments and the home was heavily decorated. The couple will live on the groom’s ranch four miles east of Payette.
Payette Ball Team defeated Huntington 7 to 1 Sunday evening in a high-spirited game. Rod delivered solid support in the box as Payette looks ahead to a hot matchup with Weiser on their diamond next Sunday.
On Decoration Day Mrs Laura BE Brannock hosted a reunion under the paternal roof. Attending were Virgil Brannock and his wife with two daughters of St Maries Idaho. Sam Stamey and wife from Grangeville Idaho. Estia Morton and daughter from Harper Oregon. Forney Stamey and Clayton, Shirley, Rupert Brannock from Payette. All enjoyed a joyful, extended family gathering after two years apart.
Mildred Baker Alice Pine Pauline Adair Ruth Allen Emma Henningsen Olga Johnson Blanche Biglow and Audrey Walker left Saturday evening on No 138 for Albion where they will attend a nine weeks normal course.
May 25 initiatory degree work cited at Lodges. Mentions new officers elect and staff changes with hopeful tone for improved work. Highlights renowned Idaho figures and non sectarian aims, urging inclusive support for the Idaho Oddfellow Home and addressing regulatory concerns. A June 1 Plymouth Lodge visit is described as successful.
The Emma Theatre lists programs including The Great Super Special to Old Kentucky, The Son of Aarzan, and The Big Show. It features Douglas Fairbanks in The Mark of Zorro, Constance Talmadge in Two Weeks, Pathe News segments, and Saph Pollard comedy with June showings. Dr. Pitt will offer free eye examinations at the Woodward Building office afternoons with arrangements for evening appointments.
Connyers of Independence Missouri defends himself against accusations of prowling after noon. He admits breaking a few ribs in meetings but says he was Bona fide acting. Reports say he caught one, and he bets he will squeeze more from a hole in his life.
Ronald Wood visited Payette Sunday to spend time with his parents while en route from Beattle to Boise. He remains with Mutual Creamery Co and serves as manager for the Boise plant and oversees several sandtir factories nearby. The company operates 32 plants in the Northwest and Wood has helped run 31 during his three years with the firm.
A farmer discovers a stranger in his garden late at night and orders him to identify himself. The intruder refuses to speak, prompting the farmer to fetch a shotgun and retreat toward the house. The farmer then recalls his wife’s concern that the shotgun was for pheasants rather than trespassers.
The text speaks of a group described as a band of brothers who bury fallen members and stay active in relieving distress. They provide for orphans and dependents and pray that their good will multiply and be rewarded for giving.
Payette and nearby towns feature visits by Miss Florence Patton, Mr. Davis on business, and many relatives. Residents travel to Twin Falls, Baker, and Los Angeles while relatives attend baptist events, a Y M C A employee returns from Tacoma, and a bungalow project progresses. Smaller items include a speeder fined, strawberry shopping, and a new hotel management promise.
Tuesday evening program by Mrs. Masonheimer's music class under Portia Club auspices drew strong appreciation. Also an ad notes for sale of a Majestic range and a Davenport by Shirley Brannock at Payette Equity Exchange.
In Payette a $50.40 reward is posted by N A Jacobsen for information leading to the arrest and conviction of chicken thieves. The notice states the reward amount and authority to publish, emphasizing that thefts are treated seriously.
A fragmented notice discusses a Pacific system advertisement with missing pricing and war tax details. It mentions Blair reporting success with White Lagorn chickens, shipments from Petaluma in 1920, 44 pullets, and egg production starting November 1. It notes June activity, low prices, and general poultry performance with unclear totals.
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