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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
1
The Enterprise prints a letter from the Business Men's Committee of Payette inviting local fruit growers to a ball game at the ball park on Tuesday May 19 at four o clock. The note accuses fruit growers of boasting about failing to play ball and calls for business people to close banks and stores and attend to witness a rebuke for their insinuations.
The Emma Theatre hosts the Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. Benjamin Smith on Sunday May 17 and the Senior Class Play May 18. Commencement exercises with address by Hon. George W. Padgham and diplomas by Dr. C. H. Avey on Friday May 22. Also yearly Public Schools Exhibit held in Woodward building Friday and Saturday with musical programs by West Side pupils and High School groups. Special musical concert in Brethren Church by Excelsior Class May 23.
Payette Cold Storage reports over one thousand cases of eggs in storage bought by Jensen Creamery. The plant now operates day and night shifts with the ice plant starting up, offering a cash market price for incoming eggs. A separate item announces an Emma Theatre presentation of Pilgrim's Progress under the YMCA auspices, featuring Ambrosio Company visuals and actor talent from Italy, with details on cast and previous city showings.
Presbyter Tt contemplates whether preaching on Honesty is a waste or a test of intellect for a Sunday morals audience. The sermon may revisit the question of God’s will and the prophets words, with the Sunday School opening at 10 a.m. as a busy, inclusive space for all seekers.
Payette Greyhounds defeat the Weiser Reds in a 1 0 victory and a later tight win. King shines with a long hit and strong defense while Payette pitchers Brockman and King dominate. Weiser struggles to connect with the ball as penalties and errors mount and the crowd chews over a tense call at third.
Train will leave Yale at 1 00 P M Payette at 1 50 P M arrive Welser at 2 15 P M Returning leave Welser after the game Fare Payette to Welser fifty five cents for round trip
Baptist church services listed with times for morning and evening worship plus Sunday School and youth programs. YMCA employment column notes 200 applicants last year with 100 left unfurnished placements, current calls from job seekers and employers, contact H M C A office Phone 189 W Payette Idaho May 2 1914 Tomato plans for sale by H M Bell Payette Idaho.
Plan for early shipments urges growers to prepare nest packs of top quality fruits and vegetables for express shipments. Emphasis on heavy, well packed crates and rubber-stamped labeling to secure best prices. lists fruit and produce types and packing specifics. Also notes advertised letters for the week ending May 9 1914.
An Independence Anniversary event linked to Norway is noted with May dates for excursions via the Oregon Short Line and ticket sales from Utah and Idaho points between May 14 and 17, ending May 20. Church notices include sermons, Sunday School, Christian Endeavor, and pastor absences, with service details and organizers.
The P N G Club met at the Loveland home of Mrs Loveland on May 8 1914 with about ten members present. A three course luncheon was served and guests from Wren were noted. A mock wedding party staged by Mrs Neilson with Bishop Boydstongie officiating entertained the guests, followed by a four course breakfast. Other items include a Mother’s Day observance at the Church of God with flowers pins and songs and sermons praising mothers.
Henry Fox purchases a twill suburban ranch home near Vancouver Washington and plans to reside there. Royal Arch Chapter No. holds a meeting with Past Masters degree. many Ontario masons visit and share a banquet. Elder Peterson dies at Weiser. funeral attended by Payette residents. Sprinkling contracts awarded to Bruce Shafer John Howard and L T Eaton. Payette fans urged to support local baseball. upcoming Weber game highlighted. Fiftieth anniversary celebrated with family and gifts for Mr Wells. High School edges College of Idaho 3 2 in Caldwell. notable one handed catch by H Goodwin. Oil paintings from New York displayed at Commercial Club. program planned with modest admission and donation box. Rev Benjamin Smith to deliver Bacclaureate Sermon at the Ta Theater next Sunday.
Personal Mention lists visitors and residents including Mrs Frank Foster of Welser, Mrs HT Zitz of Yale, Louis Wachter of New Plymouth, Claude Hurd in Stanton Brothers store, and Mrs Geo Pulstow with heart trouble. Dr J E Crouch leaves for Portland for vacation. Several people plan visits to Iowa and Idaho Organ Growers meeting. Church events, school matters, health updates on W B Wright and Postmaster Venable, and Mrs L C Higby’s news. Barbershop sale to Fred Zimmerty in Parma noted.
Last Thursday Mr Resee Jonking and Miss Leila Herline wed in Caldwell with Rev Case of the Baptist Church. They returned to Payette the next day and explained the union. The bride is daughter of Mrs M A Horbee and well known in Payette. the groom is tied to the Opera Clams Store. The couple will reside at the bride's mother's home and receive friends there.
Excursions via Oregon Shore Line with tickets on sale from Utah points May 15 16 17 and Idaho points May 14 15 16. The program runs May 16 18 with a limit on May 20. See agents for rates and further particulars.
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