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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
1
R. B. Haynes Payette County Prosecuting Attorney denounces a Fruitland Banner article alleging county losses from Prohibition cases. He cites court records showing the county actually received $1415 from two cases and kept all funds, disputing the paper’s figures and claims.
Armistice Day program notes a football clash between University of Idaho and University of Utah at the State Fairground Arena on November 11 with local crowds urged to attend.
Paul Walker suffered serious injuries while coaching Payette High School football when he slipped during drills and was run over by players. He was carried home on a stretcher. a doctor examined him and reported severe injuries but he is improving and confined at home for some time. EB Haynes seeks re election as Payette County Prosecuting Attorney, highlighting years in Payette and a record of law enforcement while noting Mrs Tecord’s prior tenure.
The Payette Valley Rex Spray Company, Ltd. will hold a stockholders meeting at its Payette Idaho office at 2:00 p m on November 5 1920 to elect a Board of Directors and handle other business. John Shepherd dies in Caldwell after an operation and an obituary will be published next week.
Payette County census data lists precincts including East Payette New Plymouth North Fruitland North Payette South Fruitland South Payette Stuart West Payette Willow and New Plymouth village with ward figures 1 014 1 203 063 871 253 1224 191 400. Auctioneering Clanton & Clanton offer general sale services Box 295 Payette Idaho Nanipa October 7 2010.
A lyrical piece extols Idaho as the speaker travels and enjoys other places. The author praises California scenery yet states Idaho remains unsurpassed and beloved as home. It closes with a strong personal pledge of lifelong affection for Idaho.
Opinion endorses Sheriff John T Efis of Payette County calling him clean, honest, and effective in apprehending violators with solid evidence. The piece urges voting on November 2 to reward his records, citing a favorable sheriff’s report and public confidence. It mentions a local dance and milch cows advertisement as adjacent items in the issue.
Gov. Davis spoke Monday night in Payette to a large audience who found him at his best. He presented issues clearly and dignifiedly, winning support for reelection with a strong majority forecast. The piece comments on virtue and opposition while noting broader political themes of the era.
A local endorsement lauds J. Milan Davis J. A. White and L. B. Makinson for county office. The piece highlights their unquestioned judgment, qualification, and careful fiscal stewardship. It asserts the board’s duties are constrained by law and praises the incumbents for transforming county affairs into strong financial health.
The Bleanings High School reports its largest ever enrollment, up 35 from last year. Coach Graves and Mr. Walker were seriously hurt in a football practice. Graves injured shoulder is back on duty, while Walker remains home recovering. Payette defeats Welser 26 to 0. Payette lineup listed. The team will play Boise High next Saturday at the High School Athletic Field. Junior and Senior assembly disruptions force Roll Call in old rooms.
Sheriff John T. Jefferis outlines 22 months of arrests totaling over 100 with fines and forfeitures around 4330 dollars. Net revenue after enforcement costs about 3290 dollars, while most cases resolved by guilty pleas to avoid trials. Cooperation with county attorney and probate judge reduced juvenile detentions by adjusting delinquent cases. Open to taxpayer inspection.
Sunday drew many to Sunday School and worship with three conversions reported. Rev D L Eckert and wife, missionaries to India, will visit October 27 28. The Help Somebody Class lauds the star and the young men excel in offerings. Pastor A E Houser urges attendance at Young People events Sunday and Friday evening.
The Emma Theatre lists a week of programs from October 21 to 29 including The Revenge of Tarzan Bird of the Cliff Dwellers Dorothy Asiton in Half an Hour Tom Mix in The Speed Maniac and Black Birds The Girl With A Mack Sentietted Exercise and a John Breckinridge Hills feature plus Fathe News and Were King. Also showings of Mutt and Jett cartoons and Fathe News on November 4 5.
Tharp has bought the Sam Mayfield property and relocated on Wednesday. Mayfield left for Maryland the same day for an extended visit, planning to return to Caldwell to live with his son. A longtime Payette resident, he served much of his career with the O S S railroad, especially on the section and in railroad park care. He will be missed on the railroad property.
Dr Ray G Newcomer Optometrist of Emmett announces a new Optical Office in the Bancroft Hotel. He will be present every Wednesday and Thursday starting October 27 and 28. He has twelve years in optics, passed the Idaho State Board in 1968, and completed a Post Graduate course at the Los Angeles Medical School of Ophthalmology and Optometry.
The following officers were installed at their meeting October 14. Hon. Foreman R A Howe M of Ceremonies Ed T Fletcher Correspondent Christina Rhoads Master of Accounts Elsie Brubaker Chaplain Mary L Fitch Overseer George Alspach Watchman Alfred T Powell Sentinel Claude J Horton Guari W H Brubaker Lady Rowena Myrtle Alspach Lady Rebecca Janette Kirkendal
Miss Daisy Crump acted as hostess at a miscellaneous shower at her home last Friday evening for Mrs Wayman Williams the recent bride. Guests hemmed towels presented to the bride and shower gifts were given. Dainty refreshments were served to about twenty guests. Miss Malinda Precht traveled to Boise to visit her sister Mrs Win Carstens.
A long list of social calls and events in Payette includes Mrs. E B Holmes visiting Boise, G W Rhoads starting work between Payette and Nampa, Miss Florence Douglas and Mr A L McClanahan traveling, and a Hallowe'en Dance hosted by St James Club at the Pavilion on October 26. Community updates note illnesses, recoveries, church youth activities, a deer hunt, and local civic notes from Dr W B Sims to Idaho Power.
The Portia Club announces Monday Library Committee meeting and accepting book donations. A rummage sale will be held in the Bancroft Hotel's former Red Cross Room to aid Near East Relief, with unsold items sent to WRC. A. A. Stetler’s Payette ranch is praised for exceptional dahlias and flowers, promoting local horticultural beauty and quick sales to improve homes.
Miss Malinda Precht and Edna Inman hosted a Monday night party at the Precht residence in honor of Miss Ruby Landes arriving from Seattle. Four tables of entertainment featured rural solos and dainty refreshments served late. Ads note selling white please and fried chickens at Pred Hartwell’s address.
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