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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
2
In June 1918 Western Idaho Press urges Albia to compete with rural communities and cities. It stresses social advantages education facilities and financial opportunities to attract and retain population and trade. It argues to modernize or risk being left behind in business and professions.
A letter-laden critique questions local residents planning summer building in Payette. It accuses some of seeking town resources while exporting lumber, millwork, furniture, and paint from outside, urging reciprocal local support and warning that those who follow the trend risk backlash.
The Tax Commission led by Chairman Ramstedt vows strict enforcement of state law requiring full cash value assessments with no reductions. Reports from Ada Canyon Lincoln Minidoka show county assessors under valuing property and omitting valuable improvements. Latah and Golé counties also show inflated or missing entries, prompting corrective efforts before rolls are finalized.
A discussion notes that low assessments may stay on rolls when sent to the state board of equalization. The board cannot address individual cases and will adjust values by class, urging assessors to heed revenue law definitions of cash value and the assessor duties.
State Automobile License blanks and forms exist for application under the new Highway Law. Applications will be handled with promptness. John A. Harader, Notary Public.
Mail recipients listed include John T Brown E O Dinney E B Meek Monehan W B Barney Richardson Howard Smith Burt Venable and P M. Publication notes an advertised letter list for the week ending June 7 1913.
City Clerk M. Luther notes a tax discount for dog owners. A $1.50 credit applies to each male dog and a $20 credit for each female dog if paid on or before June 15.
New Plymouth reports Ida ho Industrial Institute commencement in Welser with former student and teacher participation. Hather Packard, daughter of Rev Packard, injured her foot on glass Monday. Fire department to host ice cream social on Saturday June 14. Mrs Columbus French heads Sunday to Boise to consult a cancer specialist. Miss Elda Skipper of Sweet stops at home with friend Mrs W V Martin. Other students returning home include Lillian Langley Esther Johnson and Theodore Nye. Cemetery Club cleared 44 at Thursday supper. Arthur Richards of Emmett visiting A H Sundie home. Mrs H H Clark accompanied sisters the Misses Ollie and Dora Creason to Star for a few days. Mrs W W Wilton of Emmett visiting mother Mrs Sarah Driscoll. Nellin and Mary Williams attended the Lat Welser commencement as former students. Mrs Jonson and Miss Yol go on to organize a Draper Club, with officers Pres Mrs J T Hunigan Vice Pres Mrs Rone P.
A patchwork of brief items from New Plymouth covers visitors, family travels, business updates, and a major fire. Guests include Mrs. J Indeewood of Salt Lake and Mrs. Richard Watson of Warren Ohio. A Tuesday June 10 sale in New York City is noted along with moves by A R Ingalls and others. Fire destroys a brick house west of town with losses over 2000 dollars.
A trio of social notices describe a Thursday luncheon in honor of Mrs. Joly of Trenton Missouri with guests including Jolington Dean Keeler and Cor Telson. Another item invites all to Aunt Maggie's Will at the Cold Storage north of Payette with 25 cent admission and refreshments. A third piece notes gatherings at Mrs. Cornelson and Mrs. White households and a tea by the Ladies League at the Chapter House requested for Tuesday afternoon.
Little Willow notes announce Rev. Smith of Payette will address a crowd at the Eastside schoolhouse Sunday afternoon June 15. Residents are urged to attend to show appreciation for his kindness and to hear Bible teachings as services meet 12 miles apart.
The item urges broader turnout for a Fourth celebration with an orator, dinner and dance, and asks who will start the plans. It notes a May 1 1918 marriage in Huntington Oregon, Josie Watt and Robert Ittson, with Ittson from Payette and future home in Baker City. Other local visits include Mr S Gissel and family, J M Bennett, and R J Olsen. Grain outlook is bleak due to dry land and cold, alfalfa yields down though second crop may compensate, while fruit crops in the valley, especially cherries, are promising.
Payette announces that starting next week mail service will be delivered three times weekly instead of the previous twice, indicating a schedule change aimed at improving correspondence flow.
June 10 and 11 with excursions via Oregon Short Line. Tickets on sale from west of Pocatello June 9 and 10 and 8 to 10 for other stations. Also sale notice for land relinquishments near Ontario Oregon and various farm supplies including cabbage and tomato plants. Wanted driving horse or mare. inquire at this office.
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