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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
1
Senator Borah spoke at a Christian church gathering last Thursday on Why and Why Not detailing the Eighteenth Amendment. He traced its passage by Congress and ratification by states, urging strict enforcement for good government and protection of life and property amid applause from several hundred attendees.
Frank Goodwin of Sweet Idaho a former Payette boy with many friends surprised them by marrying Miss Arsene Schnell of Boise a Sweet school teacher. The couple wed at Rev Thomas Ashworth home and plan a happy prosperous life together the Enterprise extends greetings.
Modern Woodman of America Camp No 7641 will start the year with a class adaption at the Friday meeting, October 18. Neighbors are invited to attend as a class is taken into the order, with a big feed promised. District Deputy Banner and Special Deputy Huddle will assist in the campaign. The order stands as the world’s largest fraternal benefit society with over one million members and one and a half million insurance in force.
Mrs. Charles Osburn of Portland cousin to Z F Antrim traveled home Saturday after a pleasant stay at the Antrim home. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs. Ruben Monroe of Emmett whom she had not seen in twenty-five years. The sisters had been separated for decades and had only recently learned of each other’s whereabouts during recent visits in Payette.
A basket dinner was served in the Church of Christ basement after morning services to honor new minister Ernest Mitchell his wife and two sons from Kennewick Washington. Covers were laid for 125 with four long linen and floral tables filled with a hearty spread.
Huntington residents June Macn aug Cinora Levins witnessed the World Series first game from reserved seats thanks to Walter Johnson. They were offered 150 dollars each for their tickets as thousands were shut out.
The Emmett library reports shelves overrun with thousands of volumes including two thousand reference books and many children's classics. Forty new books have been purchased, and patrons thank donors for 150 books and National Geographic subscriptions. A library tea is planned during Children’s Book Week in November to honor its patrons.
The Legion entertainment committee announces a two day showing of The Whipping Boss at Emma Theatre on November 10-11. Based on the Martin Talbot case from North Dakota, the six reel drama portrays convict labor abuses and a push to end convict leasing in Florida.
The first Idaho potatoes shipped in bushel baskets went from Pers el e Monday to Spokane by the Palumba Fratt Co. and Ananu-Hart Grocery. The car held 100 labeled Idaho Bakers, with sacks of potatoes from Payette W. OTE The W. C. T. will meet next Tuesday at 2:30 with Mrs. McClanahan, 406 North St. Come help plan work for the new year after the recent convention.
George Nesbit reports heavy rain in the latter part of the week on upper Squaw Creek where his cattle range. He notes more deer and bear around the headwaters, several bears killed this fall, and cattle timing with lingering wet conditions.
DISPLAYING NEW 1088 W. C. Redinguard, proprietor of The Payette Pressary fies added an other attractive sign we malin trees, and also a very attractive sign on his front window. Brubacher and Coltoy are also advertising their place of business with a newly painted win dow sign, which is a very artistic piece of work.
St James Church schedule notes the 17th Sunday after Trinity at 10 00 a m with Chitra school and 11 00 a m morning prayer and sermon. St James Guild will meet with Mrs Glen Landon Thursday October 16 at 2 80 p m.
A Sunday gathering at G S Childers home celebrated his twenty wedding anniversary with about thirty friends. After a noon repast, an afternoon of games and conversation followed, ending around five with unanimous praise for the day. Attendees included HL Pest, Merrel and Hugh Whitzell, H P Kizer, Ed Smith, and many others from Emmett Caldwell Payette and nearby towns.
George W. Lattig promotes white beans as a stable local crop after trials yielded 22 bushels per acre on Montana White beans from ten acres. At six cents per pound the crop would gross about $80 per acre, with this variety already a leading crop in the Twin Falls country, where an estimated 500 cars will be harvested this year.
Evelyn Baker Sleep will begin vocal pupils on October 14 at 1018 Second Avenue North Payette. Phone listing shows $25 fee and Oct. Ltd as contact.
Frank Duball in jail on a liquor charge aimed to escape Sunday evening. Deputies stationed nearby caught him as he breached plastering and door space, the plan included a plank and a hidden iron foot long bar from outside. Duball remains in custody awaiting district court plea next week.
County commissioners completed installing an outside doorway to the jail an iron bar door inside and a solid steel door outside to improve prisoner safety in case of fire. The work was done by A B Kirkendall.
Burt Crother and John Stevens returned Sunday from a hunting trip near Corncil but failed to bring venison. They did kill a huge bear estimated at 400 pounds after firing several shots. The notice also lists a for rent neatly furnished apartment with hot and cold water and a phone number.
The Payette high school football team opened the season with a decisive 32 to 0 victory over Emmett. Payette built a 6 0 lead in the first quarter and steadily extended it through the second half as Emmett struggled with penalties and turnovers. Key plays included a first touchdown on a short run, a 25 yard forward pass connection, and multiple long runs by Payette backs before Emmett fought to the end.
Mrs M. J. Appell of Elmwood Wisconsin offers 5500 reward to locate her husband last seen in St Louis Missouri December 16 suffering a nervous breakdown age 45 height about 5 feet 0 inches weight 150 pounds with brown striped suit black fur cap and identifiable features. information requested through First State Bank Elmwood or Mader Wo Camp No 883 Elmwood. Also local church program notes and community notices follow featuring choirs, advertising updates, and local obituaries.
The first deer of the season was brought in Friday evening by A H Ramey of Fruitland. He and Anson Davie returned from a week’s trip into Warren County where they reported plenty of game. They faced a heavy storm on the day of leaving but encountered no serious trouble.
Arthur Johnston decides to buy a home on Second Avenue South, taking over the J. A. Davenport property. He and his family will not move in until the house has been completely overhauled, with his father Pia Johnston starting the work immediately.
PAYETTE GRANGE meets next Tuesday at Henry Carsten residence with a social hour spelling match in contemplation. Discussion question asks if it is practicable to limit production in the interest of seriquitere. TM D. W. Alney, lecturer.
Mrs. %. F. Antrim reports a sad news Sunday of her mother in Sherman Missouri being stricken with paralysis days before turning eighty four. Recovery is highly doubtful and officials note serious illness.
A. Davenport finished a top rated home modernization on East Second Avenue South. The work upgrades the safety and sewer systems and should greatly enhance daily household convenience.
The Ladies Aid of St. Johnet Evangelical Church announce a bazaar Saturday with aprons fancy work cooked foods and afternoon tea. Portia Club meets Monday September 12 at 7 20 with a reception for Payette teachers. Mrs Paul Walker secretary. Idaho Vinegar Co offers cider per gallon and keg barrels.
Mr Copeland returns home from Nebraska where he laid his wife to rest. He asks friends and suppliers to accept his thanks for windpess and offerings, with special gratitude to the Ladies of the Tasterh RAP and the Methodist committees for their support during the period of bereavement.
Unclear OCR text references a grocery firm Anean Hart and Payette, with mentions of Austen Anan, Mary Teekman, Naomi, and Amy WHE. Describes a shipment event, a Minneapolis sale, and a $700000 figure guessing a price range per pound, plus social mentions of individuals and a teletype style apparent community note.
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