Formal Opening Hotel Bancroft Prosperity Day
A detailed Payette edition reports the formal opening of the new Hotel Bancroft on Prosperity Day October 12. The town plans a gala program with a banquet and ball, electrical displays by Idaho Power, and many local firm participations. Public committees coordinate demonstrations and community pride activities, aiming for a memorable celebration in Payette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weerott
Payette Modern Garage
Bain Auto Co
Te Miho Powerto
Idaho
Oregon Fruit Association
Parmens' Co-operative Creamery
Mie Paytte Mills
Bancroft
Payette
Enterprise
Idaho Power Company
Constitutional Prohibition Amendment Prompts Voters to Decide in November
From Spokane comes a cost comparison of five months of prohibition in 1916 versus five months of license in 1915. It urges Idaho voters to support the constitutional amendment, voting YES to ensure prosperity, and notes related state events and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Spokane
Washington
Mainntaining
Lyceum course promises fine winter entertainment
Payette announces a winter lyceum series backed by 21 prominent citizens. Tickets cost 2.00 for reserved seating, 1.00 for students, with venues to be announced. Featuring Corde Rummel Recital, Brewer Musical Entertainers, Judge George D. Allen, and the Metropolitan Grand Quartet, sales through local businesses and a guarantors canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Payette
Young Men's Christian Association
Tee
Dietrich
M. Ke, Wood
L. W. Spaulding
Gee, Rez
H.C. Newman
F.J. Stanton
C. B. Compton
B. F. McCarroll
B. Holmes
Ernest Rummer
M. G. Riebeling
M. D. Heed
M. J. Higley
Will, Reilly
J AL Teaver
Larson
JE. Turner
T. FP. Adame
YMC. A
Barton Case and Jail Sentence Linked to Mail Theft
Dr C A Barton arrested at his Boise home on a charge of practicing medicine without a license. He posted bond and affidavits from his wife and Miss Edith Thompson argued no payment received for services. Case dismissed for lack of evidence. William N Carstens, former Payette assistant postmaster, indicted for rifling the mails. He pleaded guilty and received an eight month jail term in Ada County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
C. A. Barton
State Medical Board
Ty. H. M. ‘Tailman
Boise
W. Wells
Edith Thompson
Harry D. Taylor
Hapysitics
Atsmin
GMS
Gage
Carstens
Wm. N. Carstens
Payette
Dietrich
United States District Court
Ada
Ed. L. Brym
Mia Im
Antoga
Prizes Offered for Payette County Farm Exhibits
Enterprising residents offer cash prizes for top 10 Dent corn stalks, and leading potato and onion samples grown on Payette tributary lands. First prize seven cents, second fifty cents, third twenty five, with exhibits to Payette Valley Real Estate Agency where grower names appear. Three judges to award results around November first. prizes paid by the agency. Rally Day observed at Chris Yan church with new Ten tone series and added teachers. Birth announced of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. A P Scritchfield near Payette on Sept 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Payette Valley Real Estate Agency
Payette Valley Far Estate Agency
Chris- Yan
Sunday School Drive and Synod Visit in Rayy Vay
Next Sunday in Rayy vay the church urges prompt attendance with new members. The sermon, Work done by many makes many glad workers, leads the morning service. In the evening the Christian Endeavor will outline annual and society plans led by Edward Turner. The Synod Meeting October 11 to 12 looms with a full program to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
P. U
Rayy Vay
Christian Endeavor Society
Edward Turner
Synod
Citiee
Ruth Browne Moody piano teacher praised in Northwest
Ruth Browne Moody, noted piano teacher, trained two years technical and normal work under Franz Rhyner and at Royal Conservatory, Liepaj, Germany, Ontario, Ore. June 4, 191- Miss Ruth Browne exalts her status. Payette ad says call Mrs T O Mead or PF Brown for info. Bancroft Billiard Club promotes furniture and service at Hotel Bancroft. Dakrons on Route 2 to be served by automobile starting Monday, Carrier White to began 8 am, serving the entire route in forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Rhyner
Royal Conservatory
Liepaic
Germany
Ontario
Ore
Ruth Browne
Northwest
F. Reyner
T. O. Mead
PF. F. Brown
Payette
Rumi Bowte No. 2
White
Annual meeting of Washoe Irrigation board set for Oct 2
The annual meeting of Lateral No. 1 Washoe Irrigation and Water Power Co. will elect directors for the ensuing year and address any other business. It will be held Monday October 2 1916 at 3 o'clock p m at Washoe Community Rebeo Rowse in Aqua, Pres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lateral No. 1
Washoe Irrigation and Water Power Co
Washoe
Rebeo
Rowse
State Board of Education Holds Regular Meeting
The State Board of Education met in Deize September 8 to 14 with Evans of Grangeville presiding. Bruce as vice president and Walters as secretary were elected to their posts. Budgets for six state institutions were reviewed for the coming biennium and final action to be taken in November. The board also discussed school legislation to simplify the law and reduce redundancies, favoring health work in schools and cooperation with the State Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Indeize
Evan Evans
Grangeville
Waer & Bruce
Boise
T. A. Walters
Saldwell
Ramsey M. Walker
Walace
M. Terrell
Pocatello
Bernice McCoy
R. M. Terrell
H. Harland
State Land Board
Harend
Evans
W.S. Bruce
B. M. Terrell
Deaf and Blind
Tme Board
Poe
State Board of Health
Payette Local News Highlights From Week of Events
Local items note residents visiting Payette and distant towns, with appearances by Mrs Dunn and families at fairs. A sewing club gathering, bake sale, and Christmas bazaar are announced, plus moves to new offices and the opening of Hotel Bancroft. A state fair trip, voter registration, and a special state fair excursion are also mentioned along with road conditions and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Chapin
N. A. Jacobsen
Alma
Boise
Weiste
Clanton
Baker City
Homney Blake
Bur
Jusbo
Gale
Melucult
F. H. Lyon
Postoffice
Aus
Nancy Inman
Oregon City
Oregon
Sandor
Mire
R. D. Bradshaw
5. E. Chapman
Ontario
L. L. Culbertson
Malheur
P. Boo
Payette
Wal
Kige Wood
Len
The
Botee
Priday
Jomesin
Justice of the Peace
WIL Wells
Enterprise Office
Smtunday
St. James’ Gull
Benneday
Wie Idaho Company
Readymarters
Bancroft Pubile
A. Holloway
A. L. Gorham
Conway Springs
Kans
Air
Ami Tre
James Maule
Irs
Monaamin
Jowd
Aaule
David Maule
Ogden
Utah
Wail
William Maule
Coeur d'Alene
Bancroft
Te Enterprise
Falk Hmmett
Batyi
Macheur
Largilla
W. C. Sturdevant
Payoith
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Payette ‘Valley
Fred Moes
Moss
Baptist Church
Aly
Prestel Mill
Ita
City of
Burt Venable
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. J. Luscombe
Luscombe
Yale
Jamison
Brogan
Mryde
Marjorie Bell
Methodist Parsonage
Epworth League
Wesley Chapel
W. ©. Sturdevant
Uie Methodist Sunday School
Crigal Times
U. S. IL
Salt Lake City
Verne Holt
A. P. Scritchfield
Paytte
Daa
Presbyterian Church
Ruth Browne Moody
Bancroft Billiard Club
Charles Fulton
Pree
Mine Dotha Farson
Baise
Zadie
Nelle Keith
Balse
H. KE. Dunn
Olief
Carrie Williams
Jilmore
Blackfoot
A. E. Wright
Port
Wamd
Sixth Street
Vet Gorham
Helen
Nampa
Betsil
Caldwell
Edith Forbes
LaCenter, Wash
W.C. Irston
Till Powell
Uttle
Malheur City
Von
Til
Chas. Brown, Jr
J. L. Welle
Independent Meat Market
Mr. Brown
Pendleton
D. W. Davis
John W. Eagleson
Midmile
Sweet
Emmett
M.D. Reed
Alice
Alteh Yelck
Japan
Meamabip
Eimprens
Astin
Ruasia
Carter
Bendy
Gwolineut
Immene
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