Payette Fourth of July Big Celebration Arrangements
Payette prepares for a grand Fourth of July with all committees reporting complete. A large barbecue, balloon ascent, high dive from a 100 foot tower, high wire act, and broncho busting contest are planned under Austin McWilliams. Boxing, wrestling, foot races, and music from two bands will accompany a full day of events and prizes. Local minstrel show is previewed with mixed reception.
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Payette
Mother
Miller Carnival and Amusement Company
Austin McWilliams
Idaho
Oregon
Rex Langben
Pocatello
F. W. Clark
Syracuse
New York
Jack Johnson
Jack Templeton
California
Tom O'Hara
J. D. Reilly
Chicago
Rextanela
Vnca
Hendricks
Baker City
Christensen
Exscutive
Weiser
Wigh Lars
Death of Donald Merritt in Payette City
Donald Merritt eldest son of Mr and Mrs J E B Merritt died June 1 after two years of consumption at his parents home in Payette City. Born in Perry Kansas he was twenty one and moved to Payette nine years ago with his parents. Funeral Sunday at three at home, with Rev Howarth and burial at Riverside cemetery. Modern Woodmen of America, of which he was a member, conducted services. A large crowd paid tribute to his memory and its many offerings.
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Donald Merritt
J. EB. Merritt
Jime
Middleton
F& Ranch
Douala Merritt
Perry
Kansas
Payette
Howarth
Riverside Cemetery
Woodmen of America
Payette City council debates lighting and ordinances
Payette city council of Payette Idaho discusses lighting contracts with Idaho Grey Light Power Co. for street and fire protection, authorizes purchase of a sprinkling wagon, addresses hotel grease trap sanitation, passes several ordinances including weed removal and dray wagon rules, and schedules adjournment to June 26 1911 amid reports of a wrestling match controversy and a death in St Louis.
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Counsil
Idaho-Oregon Company
Betneha Fecheng
Noble of Holge
Nleh
Per
Caldwell
Hird Hrothers
Payette
Cornell
Brannock Presidh
R. M. Hinteh
Gotham
Burns
W. A. Hutchib
Woodward and
Compton
I of
Idaho-Grey Light & Power Co
Woodward
City of Fiy
Agita
Water Works
Electic Light
R. B
Hutchinson
Gorham
Burne
W. “Ad, Hutchinson, Woodward and ‘Compton, So the Motion Carried. Moved By Biron
R. M. Hutchinson
Parebasing Committee
R. M. Hutchingon
W. A. Hutchinaba
Woadward
Payeette
City of
Roe
Hutcbugos
W. A. Hutchinsop
Woodwan
Burm
W. A. Hutchinson
R. M. Hatehieon
W. A. Hateh Inson
Hurri Cane
Woolwart
R. M Dtotchinson
Furie
Nance
Mass sheep killed in dog attack near Waabor river
A large pack of dogs attacked a flock near Waabor last Friday night. About seventy head of blooded sheep were killed or drowned after fleeing through a wire fence into the Roake river. Mr. Cortner reports his best sheep were destroyed. The story also notes community notices from the M C A about employment and outdoor programs, a club rename to Navajos, and a Scout Patrol formation.
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Eiak
Tenniis
M.C. A
YM. C. A
M.C
M. G
Hoosier Behoot
Masars
Rhoads Turnishad
Merrill Crouch
July Fourth Rates Through July Fifth in Oregon
Travel agents list July Fourth rates via Oregon for short trips and long weekend departures. Tickets available before July 1 2 3 and 4 with limits through July 5. Contact agents for current rates and details.
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Oregon
Idaho State Chautauqua travel and alerts
Boise event runs June 22 to July 3 1911 with round trip tickets offered by U S L Ky to Boise. G F Johnson, agent. Baby near Fruitland nearly drowns after falling into irrigation lateral. rescued after hours of effort. family washer reported recovery and clothes contaminated. Payette Laundry ad references.
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Idaho State Chautauqua
Boise
Idaho
G. F. Johnson
Local Notables Visit Payette and Surrounding Towns
A collection of brief personal mentions from Payette and nearby towns notes visits by F. Orr of Oregon Light & Power, John Giesler of Grebler Brothers, and others. Jonas Meyer, mayor of New Plymouth, reports prosperity. Wadd & Spaulding unveil a new delivery wagon. entrants travel to Seattle and Cleveland for events, with several locals attending schools and state normal events.
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Wadd & Spaulding
C. W. Glesler
Oreeler Brothers
Bolse
Calumetta
Local News and City Plans In Caldwell Payette
Local items report C A Turner of Caldwell bought a full car load of fine horses shipped out via Payette. Architect P H Paradise of Nisdit Paradise inspected Paysite sites for a new city hall. Farmers ditch breaks again with irrigation limited. Pile driver work began for bridge repairs under M D Whalen crew. engineers Pete Geneway and James Hutchinson manage engine No 2. Dr Edward S Murray attended his father in law’s funeral in Payette, with relatives from Rock Springs Wyoming present.
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C. A. Turner
Caldwell
J Payette
Austin McWilliams
Ain Payette Valley
Pete Geneway
James Hutchinson
M.D. Whalen
Card of Thanks and local notices from Fruitland area
Card of thanks from A Zellar family near Fruitland expresses gratitude for condolences and flowers as they plan to move to Gresham Oregon. Also notes Mrs J B Burns returns from Grand Lodge and Ora Ring escapes serious injury after runaway near town, with a wagon overturn incident and bruising but no serious harm.
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Grand Lodge
J. B. Burbs
Buse Tern Star
Salmon City
Maho
Burns
Xone
Mise Ora Ring
RJ. Ring
Early melons ahead of schedule in Payette region
Cantaloupes and watermelons show early signs of a strong season. A Wood of the Melon Growers Association confirms an early onset, expecting melons by July 21 and a bumper crop of high quality. He will visit market points to secure favorable prices for Payette growers.
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Eason
A. Wood
Melons Growers’ Association
Wood
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Harrison Bros
Hazelton
Iitkes
Jta
Hazleton Herald
St. James Guild
W. A. Coughanour
Della Alvold
Twin Falls
J. McGlinchey
W. K. Bowers
Topeka
Benjamin Smith
Indiana
The
Christian Church
John Campbell
Quimby
Martin Dobler
Sioux City
Bowers
HL. Williams
Edward Beck
Lox
D. P. Donovan
William Maule
Disa
H. de Fiehe
Cherles Ringe
St. Jeovis
Missouri
Pieke
St. Lewis
Pat Devaney
Preil Christensen
Devaney
Whiel
Denmandad
Christensen Ff Bt
Hem
Wrestlng
Martin Elith
W. 8. Brundage
Payette” “Pissed Tots) Bind Peslettong
Burne Casi
Canyon
State of Italia
Faltowlinegiurpesee
Wit
Acros
Snake River
Saha
Chey
Park and Public
Maton
R. M. Hutchinsen
Gorka
W. A. Hatchteeon
Counell
Hey J. Gortner
Mr. Sad
Fruitland
Jonteylvatio Avenue
War
F. Orr
Oregon Light & Power
John
Giesler
Grealer Brothers
Jong Chalfant
Sasnitt
M: i. Ho
Dap Looney
Send Point
A. Meyer
New Plymouth
Seattle
Mr. Meyer
F. W. Marshal
Nywsa
Tater Dart
Henry Karstens
Marshal
Mr. Karstens
Towa
Nysell
Bernard Eastman
Cleveland
Pastman
Heatrice Mlakesley
Ida Yager
Lo Ranward
Lewiston
State Normal School
Beatrice
Ida
Normal School
Mise Jo
Karl Boyes
Edith Boyer
A. AL Horton
Lyman Horton
Sweet
W. Tracey
P. H. Paradise
Nis Jdet & Paradise
Bolsa
Paysite
Palmer's Ditch
Edward 5. Murray
Lulu Mellor
JH. Mallar
A. Zellar
Gresham
Zellar
Pruttland
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