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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
5
Local column recounts visits and departures of Fruitland residents and guests, with travel to Spokane for fruit grower events, weddings at Holse, and family visits across Idaho and Oregon. It notes hospital news, theater trips, Rose Festival plans, and several cross-town movements among neighbors, relatives, and friends.
A Sunday night and Monday storm in Idaho caused no serious injuries but disrupted phones and knocked over lines near Frostland. Lightning damaged Henry Bowers’ house and a warehouse owned by Johnson and Son. Other incidents included blown electric poles and various minor disruptions. Barnard family endured smoke and soot in Bowers house. A pool hall sale transferred ownership to John Atkerson of New Plymouth for 18 mules and $200 cash. Prof. F. M. Charles plans to leave for Wyoming summer school then Wheatland in fall. C. G. Sapgent won a suit against Ray and Hatfield in New York for $4,100 over apple crop payments. Whitley Bottom school held a large picnic and fund drive for July Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith and family arrived from Marshalltown, Iowa, traveling by car and touring to spend summer in Payette Valley. The travelers plan to visit the coast via C. C. Stoup family after their Idaho stay.
A local social and business gathering records the Philatnen class with Mrs. H. E. Robinson meeting at Mrs. May Meyer’s home, with light refreshments and a profitable session. It also mentions Prothgon girls under 16 with Mrs. Halt, the Baptist group with Mrs. Spainhower, and various family visits, dinners, and birthdays around town.
Sunday School and church events mark the week with baptism and a Christian Soldier theme at M E church. Rose Circle hosts an ice cream social at Epworth Hall, while Philathen Clasp plans a June 20 ice cream social to aid the Children’s Home. Baptist attendance at a Baptist service is noted alongside visits from Shafer children. Local moves include Whitsell’s relocation and Allan Kinnison’s return from Moscow University.
Funeral held Saturday in Ontaris for Mrs Walter Mead. A longtime Fruitland resident, she had been in poor health after an operation last fall. She died Thursday after a second major surgery at Holy Rosary hospital. She leaves a husband six children and Theron Mead of Payette plus many friends.
The state Game Department orders strict enforcement of fishing and hunting licenses. All licenses expire April 1 each year and exemptions apply to women, children under 12 and Civil War veterans.
The notice warns that fishing and hunting without a license in 1913 will incur fines. Resident fish and game licenses cost one dollar for the year. Sale at Fruitland Department Store by H. E. Robinson. Deputy State Game Warden Joan A. Harader signs the notice as sufficient warning and violators will be punished.
The U S Geological Survey reports practical methods for urban water purification detailing system types, advantages, and health impacts. It traces history from ancient alum clarification to modern filtration coagulation and sterilization, noting softening benefits and boiler protection.
The document presents information on waterworks design and operation aimed at city officers and health boards. It explains methods clearly for nontechnical readers and is published as Water-Supply Paper 315. Copies are available free from the Director, United States Geological Survey, Washington, D C.
A bay gelding about three years old, 1200 pounds, no brands, white facial stripe, white left eyebrow, black mane and tail, white fronts, found east of Fruitland. If unclaimed, sold to highest bidder on Saturday June 28 1913 at 2 PM at Fruitland Livery. Constable A Knessner handles proceedings.
In the Seventh Judicial District District Court of Idaho Canyon County the Payette National Bank sues W C Blackburn. An attachment issued May 26 1923 against Blackburn for 1926 85 dollars with 10 percent interest from April 1923 and court costs plus 2000 attorneys fees. Also stray buckskin mare described with brands.
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