Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-07-30
Little WILLOW NeWs

been sent out from our valley. we
wish we could say that we were of
for vacation and tell of the won
derfull fishing and the hunting, but
we just can not rig up that kind OF
an excuse, so just take it for grant
ed that we are here again and chuck
up full of news.
A. E. Hartley is at work out in
the grain field near Walla Walla, he
reports good prospect for a big Yield
of grain in that country and Labor is
plenty. No shortage for men to hand
lie the big crops.
L. A. Walker of Ontario was up the
valley last week calling en- old time
friends. Mr.. Walker was one of the
pioneers of this valley. He took the
land now owned by Jasper Roe as his
homestead. He sold out and bought
land near Ontario which has proved
to be very successful investment
Word received from Mrs. R. E. Oh
son, that the campers arrived at the
Payette Lakes Monday noon. Have
fine camp and were Joined at smiths
Ferry by three young ladies, friends
from Ontario, Mrs Olson chaperoned
the party, Walter being the only man
says he feels the Great responsibility
ty. He says his hair is white already.
j. M. Davis has the first wheat to
be threshed this year. Report is that
it is turning out we'll, all things con-
sidered.
Miss Elsie Keefer, Messrs. Byron
and ]. Keefer spent the day, aweek
ago Sunday at. the Mcclure ranch on
the Payette river boat riding was
the order of the day. They were es-
pecially invited guests of Miss Helen
Mcclure.
Byron ELAN and his brother Elya
were Ontario visitors last Saturday
evening.
Walter R. shrimp, accompanied by
his sister, Mrs. R. E. Olsen, is hay-
ing an outing at the Payette Lakes.
R. Y. Cumin has visiting the family
a cousin whom he had not seen for
more than 10 years, from near Port
land Ore. She will be joined later by
a brother and sister of Mr.. Currins
and they will visit at the Currin
home for some time.
Miss Helen Mcclure, was one of
the out of the valley residents who
helped us celebrate. Owing to our
her name was unin-
tentionally left out.
Erratt Skippen is one of the popu-
lar clerks at the Moss Nero. store.
He will make good it is certain for
he scenes we'll adapted for the BUSH
ne-s.
Mr.. Neil Gordon left last week for
Washington where he will work in
a saw mill, having fine position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leedy of Weiser Cove
were visiting at French Sunday after
noon.
MIR. and Mrs. Gary Hurst were VI
iting ON the Bench near Fruitland
Sunday. They motored to Payette and
were joined there by ]. A. Hurst
and family and together they spent
the day visiting friends.
There is talk of building or in som,
manner obtaining a building suita-
tle for a town hall to be used for
public gatherings, ditch meetings and
dances. Who will donate the location?
1t must be near the center of the
valley.
Jack Syme was Payette visitor
the first Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Coats are at
the ranch this week helping with the
second crop of hay.
Several hunters have been in the
hills lately and they report the sage
hens plentiful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Skippen and
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon had visiting
them recently their cousin, Mr.. Cor
don from Weiser, who has been for
many years in the Brick business at
that place. He came over in his auto
and had very pleasant trip.
Mrs. Frank Farroutt and children
came over from Weiser and spent a
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Syme at French.
Mrs. w. R. Shrimp and Mrs. A. E.
Hartley and boys were calling at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. R. Y. Currin
last Thursday afternoon.
Miss Amy Currin who has been at
Salem and other places near Port
land for several months retuned
home last week and will remain here
permanently.
Miss Smith of Baker City is visit
Ing with her grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Berrie of Linsen Creek.
Mr.. Jess Milligan and bride passed
through the valley last week on the
way to their home in Paddock valley.
We extend congratulations.
Mrs. w. R. Shrimp and Mrs. A E.