The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-08-26
The Eastern Idaho Press Qlb---Algust Meeting 1909

The August, 1909, meeting of tn
Eastern Idaho Press Club has passe,
into history, and it can safely be sal,
that the meeting came fully up to thu
standard of former gatherings. 81
diversified are the various communi
tion, that each gathering offers some
thing new, regardless of the fact
that since the clubs organization al
Idaho Falls, on the 10th day of June
1906, eleven meetings have been
held, and no town has during that
time been visited twice.
The meeting II question, SO far &c
Sunday was concerned, was given up
entirely to rest and visiting, and no
more delightful spot or more congen-
ial surroundings could have been
chosen than those to be found at
Heise Hot Springs, and here on Sun
day, the 18th, the members of the
CluU anu lucll ldQltS opCut OnC VI IhC
most delightful times of their many
outings.
The party arrived at Rigby Sun
day morning at nine o'clock, and
were met at the depot by Secretary
Jones and wife and were shortly af
ter loaded into conveyances in wait
Nv IT, Of
Rigby livery stable. who drove the
stage which comfortably seated elev-
en- people, followed by three other
conveyances, the trip to the Springs,
thirteen miles distant, was begun,
the South Fork of Snake river being
crossed by ferry on the way, the fer
ry being owned and conducted by
Eloff Nelson. One mile beyond the
ferry Heise Springs hotel was reach
ed, and here the party found a well
come at the hands of Mr.. Heise and
his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Gavin,
that was so sincere that all felt they
VII to have pleasant time. and in
ILLS uO Ou6 was QlodppOlnltQ. AC
spacious porch, filled with easy chairs
and benches, invited rest, while the
plunge bath was simply irresistible.
The hotel is handsomely furnished
throughout, the rooms being much
better fitted than some hotels we
know located in towns of several
~. ha foh
is fully up with the other surround
ings, is best evidenced by perusing
the bill Of fare which did duty in
connection with our Sunday dinner,
and which follows:
Menu at Heise.
Consomme. Clam Chowder.
Green Onions. Radishes.
Littleneck Clam Timbales,
Yarrow Bechemel Sauce.
Souff1e of Chicken,
Mushroom Sauce.
Prime Roast Beef.
Veal with Jelly
Roast Goose with Potato Stuffing,
Apple Sauce.
Fricasse of Chicken,
Baked English Dumping.
Pineapple Fritters, Lemon Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes. Steamed Potatoes
Dreamed Garden Peas.
Green Corn.
Lemon, Peach and Apple Pie.
Pineapple Ice Cream.
Tea. Coffee. Iced Tea.
A concert was given Sunday even :
ing which was greatly enjoyed by
the visitors.
Monday morning, at $3.50, the
press club people babe Mr.. Heise and
Mrs. Gavin farewell, not however,
declaring, almost to each in
1ividual,. that they would come again
and stay longer, so pleasant had been
heir visit and SO charmingly had
hey been entertained
A ride of two hours landed the
party in Rigby, the ladies being TAX
IN to the home of Mrs. E. S. Matthias,
where they were entertained IN ner
pleasant home and spacious and well
haded lawn until the banquet hour,
when they were escorted to the lawn
the w. G.. Kimball home
where the meal was served. The
gentlemen were driven to Peck's OPP
ra house, from where, after prepar-
ng themselves for the occasion, they
oined the ladies at the scene of the
anquet.
Secretary Jones, of the club, acted
S POSTMASTER and introduced Prof.
hammond, of the public schools, who
ave the address Of welcome. 1t was tn
to by President Wallis, on to
ehalf of the club. Then followed pc
he feast. Mrs. Kimball and daugh- III
ers have a well-earned reputation WI