Lieutenant Rhoads Reported Killed in Action
Payette residents learn of the loss of Second Lieutenant Webster Rhoads of Company I who volunteered at seventeen and served on the Mexican border and in France. He was officially reported killed in action on April 27, with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George W. Rhoads receiving the sad notification. His family, who have two other sons at the front, hold hope he is only missing and await further word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Rheats
George W. Rhoads
Payette
Ale
Boise
Treining
France
Rhoads
Aarge
Web
Bat Payette
J. A. Harader
Boseman, Mont
A. EB. Wood
Wood
Fire and chase end with collision and deranged youth
A young man, F Lark, caused a rear end fire at the Hotel Bancroft and fled, later jailed after a scuffle with Night Marshal Fenske. A collision with Mrs Shellbaas and Mrs Settle followed as Lark drove toward the Shearer ranch. Firefighters Lauer and Orr helped prevent a larger blaze. cause ties to a pile of nail kegs. The incident left Lark temporarily deranged. rest and care advised. The piece also notes church notices and tax deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Lark
A. J. Shearer
Tauit
Homestead
Jeffries
Bancroft
Lear Brothers
Mr. Shearers
Shearer Ranch
North 9Th Street
Shellbaas
Nampa
Homer Settle
Settle
Fenske
Lark
Thaesea
Filer
Connyers Return From Iowa Visit Sparks Life Change
H Connyers spent six months in Iowa then returned by auto with two nephews and Jase Clinton Connyers. They visited Salt Lake Haegerman and Nampa relatives. Evidence suggests Mrs J H Connyers will soon reside in Payette and is a former Omaha physician who chose retirement. A wind storm broke a large plate glass at Gorham Mercantile Co overnight. Replacement will cost about 75 dollars. Elmer Wicklund, Little Willow irrigation water master, was in town on business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Connyers
Iowa
William
John Connyers
Jase Clinton Connyers
John
Salt Lake
Haegerman
Nampa
Connyers
Gorham Mercantile Co
Felays
Elmer Wicklund
Little Willow
Soldiers Called June 27 1918 Induction List Camp Lewis
A published roster lists men called for military induction under call numbers for June 24 and 28 1918 at Camp Lewis Washington. Names include Everett Willard Strong Ralph Leugh Roberts Chester Ness Adams James Henry Makinson Leander Ray Schubert and many others with additional volunteers noted for Moscow on June 12 1918 headed by George Newell Lattig Loren Issac Clay.
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Camp Lewis
Washington
Everett Willard Strong
Ralph Leugh Roberts
Chester Ness Adams James Henry Makinson Leander Ray Schubert
Lyle Reese Linn George Alfred Skippen Arthur Allen Price
Quincy Quarterman White Harry Thomas White
Roy Tillman Kelfer
Dim Butler William Seward Helzer
Elwyn Vaughn Kostenbeder
Ray Bollinger
William C. Murray Robert Floyd Blurton Orah
Edward Durham Frederick Charles Reed Prank
Adolphus Taylor Walker
Albert Bivens Floyd Jacob Troxall
Samuel Lawrence Justice Milton Roy Miller
Moscow
George Newell Lattig
Loren Issac Clay
Chautauqua Tickets Offer Advance Purchase in Payette County
Payette County residents are urged to buy Chautauqua tickets now to avoid next week’s delivery rush. Ticket prices stay the same plus the war tax, with sales locations at banks and drug stores. Local organizers list chairmen across wards and towns, plus a note that dog licenses are due by June 15 at the City Clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette County
Jounty
Wm. Maule
Payette
Kirkendall
Crouch
Arline Crouch
F. C. Yeats
Paul Walker
S. A. Gorham
Marion Crawford North Payette
R. H. Woods
Geo. Alspach
Ferrin Harlan
Wounded in Action Lester Albert Reported From France
Telegram to J P Albert, Payette cashier, confirms First Lieutenant Lester Albert, in the American expeditionary forces in France, seriously wounded. He served in Boise Engineering, then led the Signal and Flash Light Division. First Payette son to appear on casualty list. family hopes for recovery though details remain scarce. Text notes wartime sorrow and local concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Albert
First National Henk
Lester Albert
France
Albert
Moscow
Payette
Boise
Signal and Plash Light Division
Boor Rites Held for Payette Valley Resident J W Boor
Joby Wesley Boor longtime Payette Valley resident died Tuesday at his home near Fruitland at 4 35 pm He was born January 7 1881 in Staunton Clay County Indiana married Miss Star Elizabeth Slocum and had 11 children Several grandchildren remain The funeral was held Thursday at 1 pm in the Baptist church with Rev Knlight of New Plymouth officiating Burial was in Payette The family receives community sympathy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joby Wesley Boor
Ad Avenue
L Boor
Staunton
Clay County
Indiana
End
Stary Elizabeth Slocum
Lincreek
Canéem County
Missouri
Mr. Boor
Payette Valley
Nebraska
Eve Wilson O
Lightning Kills Hog During Shower and Sparks Fire
A lightning strike in the northern town area killed a 150 pound hog owned by Marshal Jeffries. It also hit the telephone line to Ficke's store, igniting papers saved by Mr. Ficke. The blast briefly frightened Miss Ficke at the piano and caused a bright electric flash in the room. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Clay of New Meadows plan to enlist in government service in Moscow. Mrs. Clay will return to New Meadows to work as a bookkeeper at the Garage. Miss Mattie Bean of Sweet writes others about her sister Mrs. Fred Bain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Jeffries
Ficke
Loren Clay
New Meadows
Lore
Geo. Lattux
Moscow
Mattie Bean
Sweet
Fred Bain
Encampment Gig Success at Payette Event
Encampment activities in Payette draw strong attendance from G A R and W B C members across the state over three days. Report notes warm weather and a hearty reception, with a brief item promising fuller coverage in a future issue. Also mentions a Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. G F Erele observed June 5 1918 and local Republican committee organization at Payette County Courthouse with elected officers and delegates.
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Istur
Selegrates
G FL Erele
North Sh Street
Keelis
Freak Powell
TH Powell
Childres
Frances
Fortland
Oregon
Elisa Steinmiller
Stettler
Alberta
Canada
Bite Haner
Swaco
Wash
Elbert
Emmett
Grover
Payette
Mary Carpester
Ironside
Charles
Chas. Hartung
Prattland
Walter
Alta Becker
Westfall
Local notices of travel visits and errands in Payette
Personal and local mentions recount West to Boise Sunday and return Monday evening visits Bishop Funston from Boise. Mrs. A. C. Douglas and daughter Florence head to Walla Walla for a couple of weeks. William Bokennam back from Camp Lewis on furlough visiting his brother Ben. Lea Ballenger moves near Episcopal church. Mrs. Mattie Jones of Averland, Kansas visits Payette for a stay with Mars hal J. Jeffries. Mrs. Orren Bussey and daughter Margaret of Salt Lake visit Williams family. Minnie Haller and daughter Gladys of Chicago spend summer with Gorham family. Carl Korapp now at Independent Meat Market. L. C. Moore travels to Boise for property work. Gorham family and others attend funeral in Nampa. Lua Feltischer discontinues Dustiness at Lou’s Cafe amid price changes and regulations. Charles Muller Jr returns from Philadelphia for summer vacation. Frank Goodwin, Art Bean, Isadore Bam, Willie Crump, and H. P. Rauter return from trout fishing on Lakes trip with catches of various sizes. James Stanton family returns from Madison, Wis after operation for Hernia. J. A. Lauer hospitalized in Boise for another operation. Peace recovering after recent surgery. Dr. R. Hert to Portland for veterinary meeting. Dan McGilvery arrives from Twin Falls to join wife. to Portland with Mrs. Catron and Saul.
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Bishop Funston
Boise
Episcopal Church
A. C. Douglas
Florence
Walla Walla
Wash
Wiliam Bokennam
Camp Lewis
Ben
S. EU
Lea Ballenger
Coughenour
4Aule
Mattie Jones
Averland
Kansas
Payette
Marshal J. T. Jeffries
Orren Bussey
Margaret
Salt Lake
Bussey
A. V. Williams
Minnie Haller
Gladys
Chicago
A. L. Gorham
Gorham
Walter Gorham
Ben Robanson
Heller
Nampa
Lua Feltischer
Peldsche
Osage sheriff arrests man amid carnival ties and thrift drive
A man described as about 39 or 40 with unclear details surrenders to Osage County authorities. The report links him to a carnival company last summer and notes civil actions unclear. The piece also surveys War Savings Day, thrift stamps drive, and Payette County fundraising with quotas exceeding 3 million dollars, urging family participation and noting local officials and residents involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupe
Hmibo
Payette County
Twilight Eclipse Observed by Many Witnesses
An account describes a total solar eclipse seen by numerous observers, detailing the public’s reaction and the eerie shadow play. The piece notes a vivid view of the neon shadow and mentions Mrs Sal and her flock, with Romanesque reflections on celestial timing and a writer named Pre tessur Moore from Lirk Ouservaturr. It cites travel plans and an upcoming exemption deadline, ending with a travel report by T. Ho Sanger.
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G. Poue
Tme Neon
USA
Pretessur Moore
Lirk Ouservaturr
Sal
Moore
Pagett
Tee
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dOnt W. Roads
Lieut
Schiouo
J. 4. Lauer
Mari] Lauer
J. F. Orr
Pia
Enterprise
Methodist Church
Japan
Italy
Epworth League
H. K. Wallis
Anders Pewriter
Carl
L. Rudolph Hollenbeck
J. E. Turner
Frank Cram
B. Dibble
Washoe
M. F. Albert
J. W. Boor
EST
Republican Organization
T. D. Landon
North Payette
J. A. Laver
Bust Parette
H. G. Ganiner
North Fruitland
PH. Lyon
Doles
FH. Lyon
H. G. Gardner
A. C. Cogswell
T. O. Ady
EM. Davis
Cos. Strome
J. W. Berry
Ord Ave. N
R. Woodward West
Charles F. Muller, Jr
Philadelphia
Frank Goodwin
Art Bean
Isadore Bam
Willie Crump
H. P. Rauter
Air
Ang
James Stanton
Madusum
Wis
Jack~ Sen Hospital
J. A. Lauer
Baise
Peace
RB. Hert
Portland
Dan McGilvery
Parelle
Twin Falls
Cole
H. B. Catron
McGilvery
Catron
Saul
Spd
C. M. Wicktam
OSAGE
Lee Gutcher
Uuetay
New Piymosih
Seng
Bue de
Slacker
Els Sistemenis
Sis Sistemenig Se
Seasor
Bossen
T. Ho Sanger
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