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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
1
Growers from Fruit land Hench issue a baseball challenge to Payette business men. Guy Graham as manager declares the public must see fruit growers can play and invites a game soon with a 5 man squad. If refused, they claim Payette outclassed them.
In Boise at six thirty Saturday a marriage united Ruth Maule and H Murphy heirs of Payette families. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Maye, is a Payette High School graduate admired locally. The groom, from Payette two years, works as cashier at Fruit Growers Bank. They plan to reside in Payette after a quiet home ceremony. Also Bussey Riley nuptials in Payette with Helen Riley and Charles Bussey Jr marrying at a Commercial Hotel event before departing for Portland. The Moss Mercantile Co. elected Fred Mees president after B Moss’s death. The week’s notices mention church services and evangelistic meetings beginning June 10.
Heavy showers benefit dry farm regions in Willow Creeks and Sand Hollow but many farmers still need more rain to secure a full grain crop. While some fields show improvement, the anticipated yield depends on rainfall within days. Ranchers planted more grain this season and await further moisture to mature crops.
Frank S Regan of Rockford Illinois will lecture The Fool Taxpayer at the Burma Theatre Payette on May 28. He argues taxes are inflated when others do not pay and cites tax policy from Illinois and Ohio. The talk includes chalk sketches and humor and notes saloon and alcohol interests as tax sources. The lecture is free and open to all.
The church plans a morning sermon on greater mediation court and an evening talk on teaching religion with focus on Welser Sunday school convention and Christian Endeavor. Regular Sunday school and services follow at usual hours.
In Tesumi area the Par tte Volunteer Fire Department received a unanimous vote of thanks on Tuesday May 25 to Mr J Noodle for a $56 donation for recent fire fighting at his North Ninth Street residence. Drs Woodward and Woodward report Mr A L Tuttle sent to Johns Hopkins for radium treatment from Dr Howard Kelly for neck cancer. radium only promised by Kelly. The committee expresses sympathy and hopes for relief or cure. Christian Church services outlined for next Sunday with Bible School at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. local youth meeting planned.
Payette defeats Vale 3 to 2 in the tenth inning after a tense game. Weems earns the win for Payette as both teams show strong defense and late scoring chances.
Crowds gather for a big Payette circus on Friday June 1 featuring Buffalo Bill and Warpath exhibits. Animals, riders, clowns, and a two mile parade plus a grand street display headline the event with four hundred fifty horses and a parade led by Buffalo Bill.
General Manager M J Higby reports changes from Spokane aimed at stiffening rules with limited relaxations. New guidelines will ban packing below 200s, permit smaller fruit to be stored, and allow limited blemishes in larger fruit. color expectations rise to favor higher fanciness, with C grades moving at similar prices due to color.
Local items report a Boise trip and bungalow plans. Memorial Day mail delivery adjusted. Rose Festival 1914 travel specials offered from Payette to Portland with return June 25. Residents welcome visitors from Missouri and Missouri family outings noted. Circus Day events at Woodward building and church reports. Payette Court of Honor and Boy Scout activities described. Creamery manager change announced with Clinton Woodard succeeding Newnan. Dance Circus Day set for June 5.
Personal mentions include visits by Dr J C Wexteard to Botie and Mee J A Laer in Water Week long visits with relatives. Multiple notices cover travel, health, family arrivals, and a front of Opera Cafe being refurbished. Local business ads promote a weekend sale and circus bargains at Downs Harness Shop with Daisy sales and shopwide savings.
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