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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
2
Editor notes a public vote August ballot on bridge bonds for a city hall and improvements. Article argues funds should be raised through bonds with a feasible plan to improve streets and utilities, promising growth and civic betterment if approved.
Idaho adopts a farm name registration system requiring a one dollar fee to county auditors for recording farm names and locations. Upon recording a name it cannot be used again within the same county, with a sealed certificate issued confirming the farm name and location. The act aims to regulate farm naming across Idaho counties.
The New Plymouth page records visitors and arrivals around town including Miss Kiling Meyer and Mine Mabot McFarland visiting, professors and students from the College of Idaho, and local residents traveling to Caldwell, Nampa, and Ontario. It mentions appointments, church delegates, a move to Meadows, and ongoing community updates through mid June.
Frank Noyes survived a sudden crash when a wagon struck by a storm halted to shield goods. A far worse tragedy followed as Russell Walt, 18, drowned in Creasy's pond while swimming with Willie Fisher. Despite rapid rescue efforts, his body was recovered only after a large crowd gathered. The town mourns as services were held and families cope with losses.
City officers will enforce Ordinance No. 117 prohibiting riding bicycles on sidewalks within Payette. Violators may be fined. Brannock, Mayor, issues warning that enforcement will begin.
A Payette Idaho ordinance calls for a special election on August 15, 1911, to vote on municipal bonds totaling 21000 for a Snake River bridge and a municipal building with jail. Ballots offer two bond classes, with tax levies to fund interest and a sinking fund, under city and state law.
Classified note offers a six room lease on Ada avenue in Payette for sale or trade for acreage. Also five acres of land near Payette described as good alfalfa land with wood stand. Items priced or traded for city property. Reply to Box 585 Payette Idaho. Found coats and papers reported. return to R J Ring.
Tickets go on sale July 1 2 3 and 4 with limited validity through July 5 Agents offer four penny rates and further particulars Wells Maule remains involved with clear details blacked by OCR errors
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