City questioned over water rights to 49 Slough and headgate
Payette records reveal Michigan Idaho Lumber Co denies city vested rights to use the headgate or to convey water through the canal above P. B. Short land. Notice warns not to alter or divert water or affect the 49 slough without resolution. August 16, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan-Daho Lumber Company
Payette
Michigan- Idaho Lumber Company
Payste
Michigan-Idaho Lumber Company
P. B. Short
Range
Canyon County
Idaho
Michigan-Idaho Lbr. Co
Child Drinks Kerosene After Picking Cup at Home
Three year old Little Milton, son of Rey Benjamin Smith, found a cup with kerosene and drank a small amount. Parents and a physician acted quickly as the child nearly strangled and badly burned mouth and throat but survived with treatment and no serious outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Rey
Benjamin Smith
Faa
County approves levy for Parma bridge project and county needs
The county sets an annual tax levy of 381 811 to fund current expenses and state and local services plus a special 17 000 levy for a new Parma bridge over the Boise River. County officials visited the unsafe Parma bridge, built over twenty years ago, and weigh options including a voter referendum to cover 17 000 for a replacement with projected costs and potential extra election expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise River
Parma
Parma Bridge
Gem
Carl Gissler
Pamma
Advantages of Cold Storage for Apple Markets
The department urges growers to use cold storage to stabilize prices and extend selling periods amid high American apple output and European market disruption. It notes cold storage retards ripening and decay, preserves quality, and is most effective when fruit is mature but not overripe. proper picking size, careful handling, prompt storage, and uniform temperatures are essential for long storage success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Chicago
Kansas City
Germany
Austria
Supreme Court upholds Idaho liquor prohibition act
The Idaho Supreme Court denied Ed Crane’s habeas corpus petition and sustained the validity of chapter 11, session laws 1915, prohibiting manufacture, sale, transport, or possession of intoxicating liquor within prohibition districts. The court ruled the act is not unconstitutional, serves public health and safety, and is a reasonable police power measure. Crane remanded to Jatah County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Idaho
Supreme Court
Ed Crané
Latah County
Crane
Jatah
United States
Portia Club Picnic Marks Twentieth Year Milestone
Portia Club members gathered Monday at the Latig home for the annual picnic signaling the organization’s twentieth year. The event featured music from Mrs. Whalen, Mrs. Riebeling, Irene Senger, and others, with a wood fire, refreshments, and plans for 1915 18 dues. Four new members were added: Mesdames Grim Foster Clingscale and Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mix
Woodbine
Virginia
Dames Whalen
Riebeling
Irene Senger
Johnson
Aluey
Reilly
Mesdames Grim
Foster
Clingscale
Mise Dunn
Payette Day at Malheur County Fair in Ontario
The Malheur County Fair opens in Ontario on September 21 23 and 24 designated as Payette Day with the Payette Band and many citizens to attend. The fair aims to run from opening gates Tuesday to Friday night closing. Also notes Mr W W Mandaville of Milwaukee Wisconsin visiting Col and Mrs Muller and reporting on relatives in San Francisco art work. People can arrange auto livery for Ontario Fair by calling phone 191.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malheur County
Ontario
Payette
W. W. Mandaville
Milwau
Wis
Col
C. F. Muller
Mr. Mandaville
San Francisco
C. R. Mandaville
Frank Case
L. A
Sixth Avenue
11Th Street
B.C. Ketch
Coronation
Canada
Tom
HennYbolt
Clyde Shank
Claresire Hallock
Carval Ys
Ore
RB. Hunt
Oabland
Celit
Association of Veterinary Faculties
Eiaminine
North America
Beamett Cry Council
Paseed Am
Methodist Episcopal Church
Immanuel ME
Charen
Boise
Kew
Barkes
Barmes
Fruit Shipments Drive Valley Harvest Pulse and Prices
Prune crop in the Payette Valley is expected at 4360 cars with many loads already moved and more to come. Apple harvests near full swing soon with 1000 cars to handle, prices ranging from 1 to 1.25 dollars for top varieties. Seed margins listed, and locals report widespread activity and earnings as fruit shipments surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Arother West
Editor PLEADS NOT GUILTY over Payette notes and community items
Payette newspaper notices cover editor plea and a tide of local happenings. Mentions Adna Boyd and Leonard Wright in town, Masons gathering in Boise, the Payette Commercial Club publicity push, milk testing at schools, a birthday party for Mrs Garland, and travels of Captain Shaw and others.
Visiting minister preaches in Porty area and sermon plans
The visiting Rev. G. E. Kerr from Porty Mo preached last Sunday. He will return next Sunday to speak on The Hitchen Glories of Christ and What Christ Thought of God as part of a series on fundamental matters and life duties. Our Ladies Aid Society will sell cooked foods at the Electric Company office next Saturday afternoon, a help for housekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Kerr
Porty
J. B. Trevey
Elp. Lauire
Ladies Aid Society
Electric Company
Baptist Church Sees Sunday School Attendance Rise
The Sunday School shows growth with plans for an ongoing increase and a new class for young married couples next Sunday. Pastors note strong morning and evening services with many young people present and a focus on The True Basis of a Happy Home. Services listed include Sunday 11 A M and 7 2 P M, Wednesday prayer at 7 20 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastora Cerbes
S&rmnne Et Petialy
Bunstay School
Mt. B
PLC
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department OF Agriculture
Cole
Portia Club
Doe
Mario
Payette Cold Storage Co
Twin Falls
Tade
Payette Waller
Charles F. Muller
Enterprise
Miller
Thone Jonathbane
Payette Cold Storage
Adna Boyd
Moscow
State University
Leonard Wright
Portland
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
L. W. Spaulding
A. L. Matthis
Kev
JE. Kerr
Perry
Mire
J. Blan
Jack Watkins
Idaho Implement Co
Caldwell
Robert Burns
van Wyck
J. B. Burns
Dr. Burns
Sco. T
ER. Bl. .Shaw
Grace Bowman
BT. Bowman
McMinnville
Oregon
McMinnivilie College
Indies of the Christian Church
Dass
Hail Wilson
Grand Lodge of the Order
Walter Keith
Keith
B.C. Keith & Son
Payette Commercial Club
R. L. Shaw
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Hi H
Babcock
Agriculturel Laboratory
Individus
Tia
Mtr. PF
Mra. R. M. Garland
Inez
Toseday
Stilstice
Daric
L. L. Bramtheover
Corvalig, Ore
Arange
Presbyterian Church
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