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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
6
A local notice offers money to loan on farm lands in Payette Idaho. The advert invites landowners to inquire about lending terms and rates through a regional lender. Representatives emphasize available funds and prompt processing for agricultural property.
A telegraph from Lehi Utah reveals that George Tuckfield, ill with apoplexy, must stay at Caldwell County Hospital as his parents cannot care for him. The message to Dr J R Woodward asks that all communications be sent home and accuses opponents of spreading falsehoods for political gain.
The Caldwell News defends county assessor candidate A. C. Christopher by debunking tax attack leaflets from Canyon County Tax League. Investigations show property values and tax claims misstate facts, including Saratoga hotel assessments and farm land rates, amid campaign rhetoric before the election.
District No 6 reports Miss Mary Peturs visiting the Klingerbieh home. Ontario visitors include Mr and Mrs Harry Skelton. Mr and Mrs Wm Doyle of La Grande stopped by en route to Emmett to plan relocation. A birth is noted for Saturday October 5 to Dr and Mrs Moran in Ontario. Mrs R P Purcell returns from Horseshoe Bend after a month with her father. Mr and Mrs Ecks from New Meadows plan surgery in Boise after a surprise gathering at the Ascusen home. Ray Gordon trips to New Meadows. The death of Robert Lutwis, former resident, is reported from Chicago. Ludwig from Indian Valley headed to Germany to visit parents.
Delinquent stock list shows Cert numbers and shares with amounts due for Brown Lateral Co Ltd Payette Idaho. Notice states stock will be sold November 16 1912 to satisfy delinquent assessment advertising and sale costs unless payment is made.
Ben Purcell of Payette drew a gun on Marshals Skaggs and Lauer after an alleged intoxicated dispute. Purcell was disarmed by Marshal Lauer and arrested. He appeared before Justice Shaw and was bound over to district court on an assault with a deadly weapon charge. The incident sparked community comment, with friends noting his sober, peaceful behavior when not intoxicated. The article also notes a local church program for Sunday evening.
A $26 reward is offered for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of Sport the fox terrier’s killer at Washee. The note cites Werner Nneler and mentions the Rule of Snob Society with scattered, unclear objections and local items.
Warden Walden Moyer outlines relaxation measures for inmates at the United States penitentiary in Atlanta. Planned activities include baseball games, an outdoor concert by a large brass band, minstrel shows, new books and library access, schooling for illiterate prisoners, and organized social events to improve reform over punishment.
A new granite obelisk memorial in the Vicksburg national park honoring Civil War naval leaders Farragut Porter Foote and Davis may be dedicated April 15 next year. The monument stands 202 feet high with four bronze figures and cost about 200000 dollars amid calls for a Confederate navy memorial.
A quotation from Murray's Guide to Switzerland (1838) notes that many Mont Blanc ascents were by people of unsound mind, offering a cautious contrast to modern enthusiasm for mountain outings. The piece also cites a puzzling sequence of Lincolnshire shepherds counting terms from A L J Goaset’s Shepherds of Britain.
The article notes most Chinese business houses are run as partnerships of many members. It observes Chinese savers of 100 local currency promptly invest in mercantile ventures and join as partners.
A local ad offers a few White Leghorn cockerels for breeding at 1.50 each. Also listed are Fat broilers and building material dealer G. Riebeling at 4012 Fruitland Lumber Co. with coal food cidermaker and apple butter boiling services.
The article notes rear mirrors mounted on Southern Pacific streetcars as a new safety feature. It claims these mirrors help passengers see oncoming cars and vehicles to prevent accidents when alighting.
An assortment of fragments covers playful street talk about women’s dress and a comical character Dercan Todd, followed by a formal notice from the Lower Payette Ditch Company declaring a 50 cent per share assessment on 6400 shares due by November 30 1912 with delinquent sale terms. Weather data for the week ends October 22 reports high 72 and low 16 with two clear days and three partly cloudy days.
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