Gorges Run High On Payette River Dams Town
Mayor Coughanour rushes in building work amid rising Payette floods. Ice gorge forms near Prestel 5.20. land flooded three to four feet. Snake River high for 17 years floods Washoe bottom forcing stock moves. Vaudeville theater plans proceed. Hale theatre opening hoped by May. Masquerade by Deutscher Verein attracts large crowd with top prizes awarded.
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W. A. Coughanour
Mr. May
Weiser
Moyer
Move Ling Pictures
Payette Valley Suffers Washouts Disrupt Rail Service
The Payette Valley Railroad suffered two major washouts Tuesday with over 400 feet of track at Buckingham and a 25 foot washout at Reeves delaying trains. Floodwaters in the Farmers ditch prevent immediate repairs as General Mann kee Dunn keeps crews on site awaiting river decline, hoping to restore traffic soon.
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Payette
Fates
Mansager Dunn
Traders' Day Sale Promises Large Local Auction in Payette
A Payette committee announces a large traders' day sale on Wednesday listing horses, cattle, buggies, wagons and other chattels. The Fitzgerald building and vacant lots opposite the Commercial hotel will host the event starting at 10 am with free lunch at noon. Auctioneer J. M. Swanson donates time to launch the series as a friendly, fair valuation sale for all consignors.
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Leig Free Traders
Payette
Idaho
Commercial
Fitzgerald
Bols+ street
J. M. Swanson
Swanson
City Council Eyes Modern Bookkeeping System
A. W. Equals and George Rezac visited Welser to study its bookkeeping methods. They found the Welser clerk's system simple yet effective and believe a similar setup can be adopted in Payette at nominal cost. The committee report is due at the next meeting with steps to implement an up to date records system. H. W. Equals visited Welser to see relatives over the weekend.
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A. W. Equals
George Rezac
Welser
Connell Ty
Welger
Aonetain
Payette
Parqup
H.W. Equals
Weisser
City Meat Market Changes Hands In Seattle
Tuesday morning this week the City Meat market, formerly run by Wilcox and Shaffer, was taken over by D. W McGipity and partner. The new owners have long retail experience in Seattle and promise the best service to patrons. Mr Shelton arrived from Payette and has praised the valley and city. Delivery is emphasized with quick service promised by Palace Pharmacies.
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City
Shelton
Rebekah District Meeting Honors Pleasant Affair
The Rebekah District meeting on February 26 drew fifty eight attendees and lively debate. Harmony No. 42 of Payette won the bid for hosting duties, with officers elected for the next year and an evening program featuring music and readings. A prize was awarded to Mrs Looney of Payette. next annual convention planned with invitation extended to all.
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Rebekah
Eleht Vistora
En Upe
Weston
Nas 42
Payette
Aehwet
Tin
Samh P. Driecoll
Harmony
Edna Lockwood
Prdetty
Weiser
Musto
Descri
Mule
Plana
Megianen Mamillon
Keres
Mia
Warner
Fidelity
Welxer
W. A. Himijian
Mee
Atta Gilson
Schuyler Cok
Edna Ross
Parma
Mall
Munte
Mrea Hurry Monday
Welser
Alva
Mary ©. Burne
Foestie
Ifra
Kenward
Caldwell
Stota
Moo Ft
Gem of the Mountains No. 5
Wnanner
Redington
Steeter
Tongte
Sewer Work Under Way In Payette District One
The first of this week two cars of sewer pipe were received by Lardwon and Co of Butte Montana contractors awarded the work of constructing the sewer in sewer district No 1. Over five hundred feet of sewer is in the ground at the outlet point and work will proceed rapidly. Next Thursday night the council meets and the ordinance covering the district for the west side comes up for final passage. The ordinance will be published and bids called for. This will lead to a complete city sewer system for Payette.
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Lardwon & Co
Butte, Mont
City of
Payette
Death of Clara Soule Affected Town Community
Miss Clara Marion Soule died March 1 after an appendicitis operation in her city home. Born July 26 1896 in Rowland South Carolina she was the only child of Mr and Mrs A B Soule. Funeral services were at the Christian church with Masonic and community honors, interment at Riverside cemetery shared by schoolmates and local organizations.
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Clarina Marion Soule
Soule
Mies Clara
Thureday
Clara Soule
Rowland
Christian Church
Miister D. C Peters
Cl Hgn
Veroninw
Riverside Cemetery
Masonic
Knights of Pythias
Eastern Star
Royal Arch
Payotte
Presbyterian Church Red Letter Day at Boise Convention
The Presbyterian church invites attendance at the eleven o'clock service led by church laymen in preparation for the Laymen's Convention at Boise. Several men will speak on church work and approach to the convention. Music by the choir and no male quartet numbers. Bible Endeavor meetings have been fine. young people are invited to a 6:30 gathering, with evening worship at 7:20 p.m.
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Presbyterian Church
Boise
Kinaber
Tas Chrlatien
Local notes from Payette and vicinity this week
Payette news item notices multiple townspeople on business and family events. Wm McOmlp and J B Shawhan visit Caldwell and Payette, with many residents traveling to or from Nyssa Welver Redmond and Boise. Local society, church, and club activities noted along with civic appointments and upcoming entertainments.
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Wm. McOmlp
Boise
B. P. Shawhan
Caldwell
Spring Millinery Opening At Mrs Compion Store
Mrs C B Compion invites the Judge of Payette and vicinity to inspect hats including pattern celine and tailored styles on Wednesday and Thursday March 9 and 14. Lorraine Chapter No 20 of the Eastern Star meets March 1 with six initiations and Grant Worthy Matron presiding. refreshments served. Palace Pharmacy offers toilet articles and Palmer's Perfumes.
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Compton
Payette
Yielnty
Order of Eastern Star
J. M. Bennett
C. B. Compion
Celine
Lorraine
Eastern Star
Palace Pharmacy
Palmer
the Palace Pharmacy
Bridge at Payette Reopened After Ice Gorge Damage
The west approach to the Payette county bridge was damaged by ice but repaired promptly on Wednesday morning. Officials report the bridge is now perfectly safe for all travel and no one was harmed.
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Payette
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