Payette Wool Tops Warket
The highest wool price of the season, 20 cents, was paid Saturday at Moss Mercantile warehouse in the Payette valley. Col. B. Moss, representing Henri Wattinne of Roubaix France, announced the sale of a 30 rancher clip to French Woolen Mills in Woonsocket RI. He extolled sheep profits, noting ranch wool fetches higher prices and urging continued rancher involvement in sheep farming. He forecast Payette valley as a future major dairy and produce hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Idaho
Moss M Cantile
Col. B. Mosa Frot Dufour
Woonsocket
Henri Wattinne
Roubaix
France
Col. Moss
Mliants
Payette Valley
Weather Mar Bridge Celebration in Canyon County
Elaborate preparations by the Commercial Club marked the Hew bridge completion across the Snake River. Rain forced abandonment of outdoor events but Governor Hawley State Engineer A E Robinson and others inspected facilities, attended a mass meeting, and heard the Governor praise the bridge’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Snake River
Hawley
B. P. Shawhan
Gebwr Act
A. E. Robinson
H. C. Balridge Canyon County
Snow Moody
Emma Theatre
W. A. Coughanour
Baldridge
Robinson
Council probes power possibilities for Forty Nine Slough
At a recent adjourned meeting the city council discussed finding the amount of power available in Forty Nine Slough for street lighting and water pumping. They plan a definite survey by hydraulic engineer ex-city engineer Baldwin to determine river stage power in order to decide on a municipal plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Engneer Baldwin
Boise
Plan to Introduce Walleyed Pike to Combat Carp
An Inland Empire group from Spokane proposes releasing millions of walleyed pike eggs in eastern Washington and northern Idaho streams and Diamond Lake shores near Spokane to curb carp numbers. The plan argues carp harm game fish, and notes 100 000 eggs have been requested for a starter. Mrs Keith Burns left for Crawford Idaho to join her forest-ranger husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Inland Empire Game Proective and Propagation Association
Spokane Wash
Inland Empire Association
Washington
Idaho
Diamond Lake
Spokane
Keith Burns
Hollenbeck
Crawford
Blaja for Commissioner announces candidacy in Payette County
A Republican candidate declares for county commissioner in the Payette Valley district subject to the Republican primaries on July 20 1912. The appeal highlights progress in horticultural lines and Payette fruit renown. The meeting adjourned in time for visitors to catch the eastbound Pony at 3:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette Valley
Idaho Canning Plant to Open Full Force by June
Idaho Canning Company plans to start operations by June twentieth with a workforce of 150, running day and night shifts. The payroll will near $2,000 weekly, distributed to workers until November, as the pea crop and fruit orders bolster production. Manager Patch reports machinery cleaned and boilers ready, with four carloads of empty cans received and more on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Canning Company
Patch
Patek
Canyon County Delegates Chosen by Parties at Caldwell Meeting
Democratic delegates include Compton Burk Callender Prescott Griffiths Lawson OConnor Snell Wilson Scovill Walters Ruby Lamson Davis Graham. Republican delegates list Jenness Snow Jenness Snow Jackson Gowen Harelor Brown Skinner Monroe French Foote Mitchell Lowell. Alternates named Partridge Hickey Shorb Binford Harland Setile Hayes Zimmerman Watking Kerricky Howard Makinson. Also notes staff changes at local firms and attendance at Idaho civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republian County
Caldwell
Boise
B. Compton
Walter Burk
W. T. Callender
H.C. Prescott
Walter Griffiths
M. R. Lawson
W. P. O'Connor
W. W. Snell
RB. Wilson
Harry Scovill
J. H. Lowell
H. A. Partridge
C. BR. Hickey
C. J. Shorb
Excursion to Ontario Oregon Wild West Show by Rail
Miller Drew and Arington present a Wild West show in Ontario on Sunday June 16 with special Train service organized by the Payette Valley Railroad from Emmett to Ontario with multiple pickup stops. Round trip fares range from 50 to 125 cents depending on station, plus an additional Oregon Short Line service from Payette at 1 o clock. Special trains return from Ontario at 5 50 6 30 and 7 50 pm with no car changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette Valley Railroad
Miller Drew & Arington
Ontario
Oregon
Payette Valley Railroad Company
Haw
Emmett
Due
Gresom
Payette
Parks
Gena
Coughanoar
Buckingham
Thavening
Social Gatherings at the Coughonour and Wood Residence
Colonel and Mrs W A Coughonour hosted Wednesday and Friday entertainments with large guest lists from Weiser and local families. Prizes were won by Mrs Manderville and Mr Manderville. the events featured 500 games, elaborate luncheons, and servers including Misses Marjorie and Dorothy Hamilton.
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W. A. Coughonor
Coughonour
Hamilton
Summercamp
Weiser
Reyal Savity
Mesdamea Manderville
Stonfer
Mesers Wilson
Mandervile
Macs
Mesdame
A. B. Meas
Erwin
L. E. Petersonniler
A. Wilson
Orr Mander I'le
NcGlinchey
Burns
Noot
McKinney
J. M. Bennett
T. Jones
L. Soule
Patch
Woodward
Steufer
Mra. Hamilton
Mrs. Summercamp
Wolser
Marjorie
Dorthy Hamilton
Straub
Straub and Mrs. Stroughers
Mesdames Compton
Boyd Dunn
Haney Sewell
Turner
Gilmore
Chapman
Spaulding
Sur
Tran
Stoughten
Sette
Shellhus
Tool
Dagg
Strother
Laner
Salisbury
Barnette
Hague
Riley PH
Brown
T. Brown
Hamilton Summercamp
Mise Grannon
Mra
M. BE. Wood
F. A. Gortam Jr
Banuty
Cecil Berry
Mra L. & Soule
Mra. Spauld
Ing
Mra. Morley
Manderville
Thurston Vas Ergeten
Velma Spaulding
Hiscvents
Mesdames Spaulding
Seritehfield
Roberts
Harader
Chatfie
Fores
L. Wood
Shents Hogue
Bobbett
McGinnehy
Sewel
K. Bures
Shaw
Barnette Salisbury
A. Seritehfield
Jacobyton
Albert Davis
Moriey Laner
Shawhan
Peterson
Wilson
B. Gilmore
Meller Mandereille
Ore
E. Caner
R. Soule
A. E. Wood
Reibeing
Sellers
L. Peace
van Engelen
Osborne
Morier
Eaker
Aney
Korup Berry
T. J. Brown
Brundage
Shrive
Garland
Payette Valley growers seek standard fruit grade and name
A joint committee from Emmett, New Plymouth, Fruitland, and Payette met at the Payette Commercial Club to adopt a standard grade and pack for fruit. They named the effort Payette Valley and will report on June 22 at a Payette meeting. The plan aims to unify box labels and improve sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examett
New Plymouth
Fruitland
Payette
Payette Valley
Haracter
Paryette
Jas. Kinser
Emmett
Fla. Lewis
H. EB. Smith
Fair Plans Elaborate Bid for Largest Valley Street Fair
The Commercial Club executive committee forms a central body to run the upcoming valley street fair with premium lists and exhibits. Dates tentatively set around September 20 to align with Canyon County fair. ranchers urged to plan exhibits with liberal premiums announced later.
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Commercial Club
Thatrman
T. J. Brown
F. A. Gorham
L. V. Pateh
John A. Harader
Canyon County
Caldwell
Payette News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Travel
Payette items report Mrs L D Sturdevant visiting Banks Oregon for two months and returning by late August. Ranchers begin first alfalfa cutting, with stands heavy and quality good. Dick Taylor and Walter Gettry catch a 300 pound sturgeon near Shake River ferry site. Weiser plans a two day monster celebration July 5 and 6 with eagle cries, inviting neighboring towns. J W Prestor recovers from a stroke at Woodward hospital and aims to regain health. Rev Turpin and wife leave Payette for La Star Colorado for new pastorate. Idaho Oregon Light Power notes high water delaying Ox Bow plant work. Cole Brothers Show entertains Payette with a clean act and a concert band led by H W Ring. W A Coughanour attends Sella Floto shows in Boise. Presbyterian Aid Society to meet June 14 with Homese theme. Dr Drake to speak. J H Welder returns from Boise after assisting brother-in-law. Misa Cora Platt returns from visit and resumes clerk duties. Methodist Lading Aid Society plans social at F B Price home with strawberries and ice cream. Mrs Compton selling hats and flowers at large sale.
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L. D. Sturdevant
Banks
Oregon
Payette
Dick Taylor
Walter Gettry
Aturgeon
Elf
Shake River
Igh
Sinclair Mainland
Idaho
Oregon Light & Power Company
JF Orr
Coompany
Ox Bow
Cole Brothers
H. W. Ring
Galata
Brubaker
Fulton
W. A. Coughanour
Emmett
Botxe
Dr. Drake
Wheck
Presbyterian Aid Soc
Presbyterian Church
Homso
J. H Welder
Roise
Misa Cora Platt
W. H. Platt
Methodist Lading Aid Society
F. B. Price
North Sixth St
Compton
Moe
Lost red sweater on Decoration Day in Des ation
A child’s red sweater was lost on Decoration Day. Notice asks the finder to leave it at this office for a reward. The item mentions J B Gorton, W C Sturtevant, Sanger, Lewis Wachter, P Monroe Zmock, F F E Lyon, George Blayd and other locals as visitors or associated residents with Caldwell, Payette, New Plymouth, and Mountain Home during the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Gorton
W.C. Sturtevantt
Caldwell
TH. Sanger
Hhe
Clty
Lewis Wachter
New Plymouth
Wor & Fayette
P. Monroe Zmock
Payette
Ffe
Lyon
George Blayd
M. H. Wood
George Windle
A. Strong
J.B. Cosman
Cathwell
Misa
Kenward
Lewiston
Gladys Seat
RW. Jones
Mountain Home
Jones
Brubaker & Fultoca
Pon Conte
Milt Lauer
Co. J. Land
Neary Reimers
D. J& Durium
J. F. Orrant
Bolne
Abber Wilson
Frank Cross
Inez
Crons
Plymouth
Ben Stroybeim
Portland
Bie
Mr. Spottswood
The
Valley Bank of
Westside
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Council
Garp
Joah
Blaja
Ralph Makinson
Howerom
Canyon
Chase and Sanborns
Canyon Commercial Co
E. T. Bowman
Henry van Encelen
First Baptist Association of Idaho
Secusion
Cambridge
James Hereford
Idabotregon Light & Power Co
F. L. Henderson
Thasé and Banborn
Canyon Commercial &Co
Sogiett Nems
Legislative Assembly of the
State of
Taletoneer
Ella Albee
Opium
Motheulat
Settle
Nett
Lattly
Pateh
Stoufer
Chasey
Weider
Nooot
C. EB. Crainard
Ida Wells
Irobeca
Thurston
van Tnietes
Spaniding
J. White
EL. Peterson
Imbie
B. O's
Bartlett |Werinestay
Sirk
J. Soule
Dann
Anvitec
Boye Shelias
Dayle of
Hossa
Welser
Weiser Daily
J. W. Prester
Woodward Hospital
Preatel
Tupin
Coloado
Turpin
la Star Colorada
Church of God In
Bia
J. & Jones
New Meadows
New Meadows Tribune
Claes
the Tribune
D. D. Humsby
Riverside Orchard Company
Sabanday
Fae Peetland
Eitiker
Walte Wyatt
Weetmorehand
Kansas
Wowd
Snd
L. W. Spoolding
Pageette
Faye Visiliee
Chicas & Alton Railroad
H. M. Bell
Jain Bee
Joe
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