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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
6
A column mocks Wilson era politics and contrasts Hughes reform, noting McCormick and Democrats rally to Hughes while criticizing postmaster Burleson and the postal savings bill. It argues government by deeds over words and questions Maine and Taft era contrasts with modern campaigns.
The speech rails against Democratic excess and pork barrel spending, urging voters to demand a vitalized government. It argues for prudent border protection and credible power projection, warning against vacillation and empty rhetoric.
Wanted secondhand chicken or rabbit fencing at P. O. box 665. Phone 26384. Also for rent large four room cottage in good location. See J. Kenepp.
Christopher Bound Over on Two Charges. Former County Assessor A. O. Christopher faces two indictments after prelim hearings. One charge accuses him of embezzling 587.50 from his office funds, leading to a district court bound over for trial with a 2000 bond. A second charge alleges he failed to remit over 10,000 to the county, bound over to district court with a 1000 bond furnished. The Baptist Church announces services with Bible School at 10 a.m. and worship times through evening.
Observer F Allen reports weekly weather with highest temperature 90 on date 7 and lowest 1 on date 11. Mean temperature 60.5. Precipitation 0.04 inches, greatest 0.04 in in 24 hours. Six clear days, one partly cloudy day, one cloudy day. Prevailing wind direction unused.
The list names teachers and staff at Central School and Willow Creek, Sand Hollow, and West Side Schools. Supervisors include J. A. Lurter, superintendent, with principals Aweeny and Anna Johnson. Other educators listed are Carrie Williams, Helen Denecke, Ruth Barnes, Mabel Keeler, Loretta Brennan, Myrtle Bell, Ruth Kenward, and Marion Crawford, among others.
A church program is announced for Thursday evening September 21 at 8 1 o clock with admission 10 and 16 cents. The proceeds go to Beginners chairs. The program features instrumental Mrs Springston welcome Francis Lyon solo Junieta Walters recitation Helen Coblents and many other readings songs and dialogues by local participants. Dissolution notice follows announcing the end of Blake and Ensign partnership with Ensign & Co remaining millinery firm and relocation to McDonald and Smith space. September 6 1916.
A district report from Nogales District Camp Stephen Little dated September 6, 1916 praises the Idaho regiment for exceptional march discipline during a hot day. The unit carried packs, marched 15 miles, kept tight columns with no stragglers, no fatigue, and no one fell out, earning favorable remarks from the inspector and district commander. Also appears: sale ad for a brown mare, 10 years old, 1100 pounds, suitable for ladies, plus buggy and harness, Box 38%, Payette, Idaho.
The Y M C A notes describe moving the reading room to the boys game room to create a quiet study area with books and encyclopedias. Junior gymnasium classes start September 18 with additional classes announced. intermed we are Sept 19. The facility adds a Lorophone phonograph with ten new records, heating overhaul is underway, and dormitories near the building may be filled before winter.
The library requests donations of many titles from fiction to education including The Jungle Book Idylls of the King Merchant of Venice Romeo and Juliet A Short History of the English People and Practical Motherhood Readers are urged to help by placing books on shelves at home and notifying the Library Committee for pickup Readable names include Green Latimer Kinne Cooley Hobson and more with contact Mia Charles F Muller and Chn listed for coordination
Ruth Browne Moody completed two years of technical and normal piano study under Frans Rhyner, graduate of a conservatory in Liepsic Germany. In 1910 she earned high praise as one of the region's best piano teachers. Signed by F Rhyner with contact for information: Mrs T O Mead or F F Brown, Payette.
North Payette News reports the annual Presbyterian Sunday school picnic was held last Thursday at R H Woods home with about 80 attendees enjoying the country day. It notes Sophia Florence Gregory plans Albion Normal, a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Jno Oster on September 7, and various local families hosting or visiting in Payette area.
Little Willow notes visitors to R Currin home and a business trip to Portland. District 4 schools opened with Miss Curtis Caldwell and Miss Crawford Hastelde reporting good attendance. Primary election at French drew 37 votes. Local residents travel to Star Meridian and upvalley. Shimp ranch hosts guests and wild west show plans stir chatter. John King bought cows from the Meintrye herd Tuesday.
Board of Directors levied fifteen cents per share on capital stock payable at once to the Secretary at No 26 Eighth Street Payette Idaho. Unpaid after October 1 becomes delinquent and may be sold at public auction on November 16 1916 to cover the assessment plus costs. P H Brown rece. 36 Wighth Bt Payette We.
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