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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

A Masonic temple building is an
other one of the important public
Improvements now in prospect. At
the regular meeting of Washoe Lodge
No. %, Tuesday night, the matter Of
taking up an option which was re-
Gently secured by Mr.. Albert White,
on desirable building site, was up
for discussion and was finally dis
posed of by the adoption Of a reso-
luton by the lodge authorizing the
board of trustees of the Masonic
Temple Association to take over the
property, it being understood that
other steps will be taken at once to
finance proposition for the erec-
ton of a Masonic temple building in
this city.
The site that has been secured is
the two lots on the corner of First
Avenue north and Ninth street,
owned by Mr.. C. L. Dagg. The Ma
sons pay $3.50 for the site and pro-
pose to erect a handsome building
at a cost of approximately $1,000,
the plans for which have not as yet
been worked out. 1t is generally talk
ed amongst the members Of the
Masonic order, that the proposed
building is to be strictly modern and
especially designed with view 10
G securing for the order modern
home in the arrangement OF whlcn
will be provided everything necessary
in the way of both comfort and
utility. The Enterprise hopes TO be
able in the near future to give the
public more definite information con-
cerning the proposed undertaking, the
particulars of which have not been
definitely decided upon
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
THE COMMUNITY
!, CHRISTMAS TREE
WILL Be GREAT SUCCESS IF
SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND
CHURCHES GIVE THEIR
HEARTY ASSISTANCE.

Tho various committees that are
now working to make rousing sue
cess of the Community Tree under
taking met for consult tation at the
Y. NJ. C. A. ls19ding Wednesday eve
ming, at whicA- time reports of prog
ress We're submitted. 1t was decided
that with the hearty cooperation of
the Sunday Schools and churches of
the city, which is fully expected, that
there can be no question about the
success of the efforts that are being
put forth to provide an evening of
delightful entertainment as well as
a suitable Christmas gift for every
girl and boy in the community. 1t
is estimated that there are ZOO school
children between the ages OF and
16 years and 400 children below the
age of years, in this city and that
the immediate vicinity viii furnish
200 more, all Of whom are to be in
vited to join in the celebration of
one grand union Christmas festival
out in the open around gorgeously
decorated and brilliantly Illuminated
tree, where there will be music by
the band, Christmas Carols by
strained choir of young people, as
well as other enjoyable features OF
a carefully arranged program, to be
sweetened by the presentation of a
mysterious little package from Old
Santa Claus to every girl and boy
present.
The exercises will begin promptly
at Z O'Clock p. m.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
PORT|A CLUB
ENJOYS SESSION

Monday afternoon the last regular
meeting of the club, before the New
Year. was held; fine musical pro-
gram was given, other important
business was taken up and there
is no doubt that this will be the
busiest year ever.
There were vocal solos by Mrs.
Whalen, Mrs. Matthews, and Miss
Satoris. Mrs. Michael Harris favored
the club with piano solo. Others
who were to have appeared should
be ready for the first meeting In
January.
The report from the chairman for
Electricity week was a substantial
addition to the Club treasury and a
vote of thanks was given to Mr..
Orr, Wood & Spaulding, Mr.. Lester,
for various articles used in demon
stration. Also to the grocers for
tea and coffee, to Chas. Smith for
making the coffee and to all others
who helped to make the week a
success.
Another vote of thanks was extend
ed to the Commercial Club for its
generous donation to the Club IL
nances at the Governors reception.
This vote carried with 1t promise
that at the next smoker, OF when
the club chooses, the Portia Club
will serve coffee.
1t will be almost month until
the next regular meeting, and mean
while a delightful musical program
will be given by the Schubert Sym
phony Club under the auspices of the
Portia Club. The concert will be held
in the Commercial Club rooms, Jan.
4th. And every club member should
not only give their support, but
help to dispose of as many tickets
as possible. Mrs. Turner and Mrs.
Muller signed up for the program and
heir action was endorsed by the
club.
The Schuberts were here three
years ago and their delightful pro-
gram will be remembered by many
The club made good money that time
and with. united effort we can do u
again.
It will be news to the young
mothers of Payette to know that the
Portia Club has made the initial
move for Baby Week" to be held
March 4 to II, more about It will be
! announced later Mrs. ]. G. Lewis
and Mrs. D. w. Ainey are chairmen
of the committees who win have
special charge,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
OBITUARY..

On the afternoon of Friday, Decem-
Der 10, the funeral of Mrs. Katie
Peutz took place.
Mrs. Peutz, whose maiden name
was Katie Nicholson, was born in
Sweden, October %, 1876. When six
years of age, in 1881 she came TO
his country, and was married April
2 1897, to Mr.. Henry Peutz, to
whom she has been devoted wife
and a tender mother for her chill
dren. Last summer she had gone to
Payette Lakes to find relief in her
severe illness; but God willed it
otherwise. On Dec. 1, she died and
leaves to grieve over her death, her
husband, two daughters aged II and
1S, one son aged six, one sister, Mrs.
VIM. Peutz, in Nyssa, Ore, and one
brother, Peter Nicholson of Payette.
Mr.. Peutz and children wish to ex-
press their sincere gratitude and ap-
probation for Christian sympathy
shown to them thru floral tributes by
the German Verein. the German La
dies Aid, friends and relatives, also
for the comfort received from large
attendance at the funeral.
May the bereaved seek and find
Divine comfort and consolation.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
OBITUARY..

Mollie Davis Bedsaul, was born
March 8, 1882 and died Dec. 1s, 1915.
She was the daughter of Isaac and
Sarah Katharine Bedsaul, who are
now living in Virginia. On Sept. 20,
1903 she was married to Rufus F.
Ward. To this union was born Two
children, a boy who preceded the
mother to the heavenly land when
about eight years of age, and little
girl who with the husband and father
and many other relatives mourn the
loss OF beloved wife and mother.
Years ago Mrs. Ward gave her
heart to the Lord, and became a
faithful and devout Christian and
Joined the Friends Church of which
she was a member at the time OF
her death.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
RAILROAD MAKING
IMPROVEMENTS

A crew of 40 men arrived in this
city Monday to begin work on the
extensive changes that are to be
made in the yard trackage Of the
Oregon Short Line.
The trackage will be added to and
generally improved on Sixth street,
in addition to important improve
ments that are to be made in con-
Meeting the P. v. and o. S. L. tracks
by the building of "Y" and con-
structing a small round-house for the
branch road.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
VALUABLE LIVE STOCK
LOST IN MERIDIAN FIRE,

Meridian, Dec. 13.-Fire, which de-
stroyed II head of registered live
stock, burned considerable feed and
harness and saddles, Sunday night
between II and IL O'Clock, totally
destroyed the big barn at the Hen
dershot Livestock farm, one-half
mile north of Meridian, causing a
loss of s11 900.
Most of the stock lost in the fire
was owned by Henry Beck, tenant
of the place, whose loss is Ss0oV.
The livestock owned by him which
was burned consisted OF nine NAM
moth Kentucky jacks, three register
ed Percheron mares and two regis
tered Percheron stations. He also
had a set or two of harness and
some saddles burned. He carried IN
surance to the amount of s45o0 on
the stock. Mr.. Hendershot lost three
head of fine Holstein cattle ON which
there was no insurance, and the
barn which was partially insured, a
blanket policy covering the house,
barn and other buildings on the
place.
CAUSED BY A TRAMP.
1t is believed the costly fire was
caused by a tramp, who had gone
into the barn to sleep and while
there set it on fire by smoking. This
theory was reached by reason OF the
fact that a neighbor who had sick
wife saw man hurriedly leaving
the barn with roll on his shoulder
20 minutes before the blaze was dis
covered.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
ARE YOU HUNGRY7

The Ladies of the Christian church
will serve mush and milk, and
merchants lunch in connection with
their cooked food sale, on Saturday.
They will have good variety OF
food, including dressed chickens.
Lunch will be served from s to 8
o'clock p. m.
BILL OF FARE.
Mush and milk and doughnuts or
pie 15c. Sandwiches, coffee and pie
15s. or all for 25c.
Remember the time and place IN
the rear room of the Fruit Growers
Bank.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
LAW OF LIMITATION
MAY STAND IN WAY
OF COLLECTING SHORTAGE RE-
PORTED IN ACCOUNTS OF
EX-TAX COLLECTOR
G. H. MOORE.

The Canyon County Commissioners
made public the fact last Wednes-
day that. the Investigation by Clar-
ence Van Dusen, the expert account
amt, had brought to light shortage
of 1898. 80 in the accounts Of G. H.
Moore, who was tax collector of
Canyon county for the years Of 1907
and 1908. At the same time the COM
missioners passed a resolution in
structing the County Attorney to
make demand upon Moore and the
United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Co., his sureties, for payment of
the above sum with interest thereon
from 1909, at the rate of per cent
per annum
G. H. Moore, who resides at
Nampa, has published statement,
denying that he is indebted to Can
yon County in any sum whatever.
In Blaine County, where Clarence
Van Dusen, the same accountant re-
Gently reported heavy shortages in
some of the official accounts, at
tentjon has been called to a decis-
ion of the Idaho Supreme Court, in
support of the contention that short
ages IN the accounts of county Of
ficers, which occurred more than
four years ago cannot now be col
lected by force of law. The decision
referred to was rendered on June 20,
1901, in the case of Bannock coun-
ty VS.. Bell, ex-clerk of the district
court OF that county. The decision
was written by Justice 1. N. Sullivan,
now Chief Justice of the Supreme
court, and concurred in by Justice
Charles o. Stockslager.
Thus it may develop in the Cam
yon county matter, that the tax
payers are only to have the satsfac-
tion of knowing that while the ex-
pert accountant, employed at an ex
pense of s25O0, was able to report
shortage sufficiently large TO cover
his expenses, it is by no Means
certainty that they will ever see the
money recovered by the county.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Next Sunday morning the sermon
will be of Darkness and Light. In
the evening we viii have study OF
the ancient idea of "soothsaying" OF
"divination" as told of the character
Baalam in the Book of Numbers
This is supplemental to the Bible
course being pursued by the class
for public school credit, but 1t IL
designed for profit to all who may
come.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Hogue returned
home from, chicago Monday morn
ing. Mr.. BS5ue's well-earned reputa-
ton as the Western live-wire OF the
big Denny Fruit Company, is con-
stantly working along lines of i'm
proyement and expansion of his
firms business in this territory and
It Is q safe guess that as usual,
important developments will follow
as a result Of his recent eastern visit
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
HOW RED CROSS STAMP
IDEA FIRST ORIGINATED.

Nearly s2,5O0,0OO has been raised
by Red Cross Christmas Seals IN the
last seven years, and yet many peopl
who will buy these holiday stickers
at this eighth annual sale do not
know how the charity stamp idea
originated.
It was war that brought forth the
charity stamp-our Civil War of '61
to '65. Some of your grandmothers
first played post cffioe" with
stickers similar to Red Gross Seals
way back in 1862, when they con-
cefved the idea of selling stamps at
fairs for the benefit of the relief
funds for the soldiers hospitals In
Brooklyn, Boston and elsewhere.
Nearly $1,000, 900 was raised in this
way before 1865. After the war this
method of raising money was dis
continued in this country for gen
Grafton, although it found vogue
IN Portugal, Switzerland, Austria,
France, Spain, Denmark, Norway,
Russia, Sweden and other European
countries. There are now several
thousands of different types of chari-
" stamps used in all parts of the
world, as many as forty being used
in Austria for children's hospitals
alone.
Stamps or seals were first used TO
get money for the antttuberculoss
crusade in Norway and Sweden In
1904. To Jacob Ris, the we'll known
social worker of New York, and TO
Miss Emily P. Bissell, the energetic
secretary of the Delaware Red Cross,
Jointly belong the honor of origmat-
ing our American Red Cross Christ
mas seal. In 1907 Mr.. Riisis interest
was aroused by the receipt OF
Christmas tuberculosis stamp ON
letter from Norway. He published an
article about this queer looking
stamp in the Outlook and suggested
some possible uses for it in this
country. Miss Bissen at once saw
an opportunity here and prepared
stamp. from the sale of which her
society realized $4,000 for tubercu-
losis work. So impressed was she
with this success that she induced
the American Red Cross to take up
the sale in 1908 on a national basis.
With very little organization and
with hardly any attempt at careful
advertising the sale that year
brought in over s135,OoO for anti
tuberculosis work In various parts OF
| the United States. In 1909, with
more thorough organization, the sale
was increased to $3.50. 900. in 1910 to
nearly 1910, 900, in 1911 to over $780,
600 and in 1912 to over S4oo,oOo. In
1913 the sale was increased TO nearly
$3.50 900, and last year, In spite OF
war and hard times, % per cent
more. or 55, 100000 seals were sold,
totaling s550,o00 for the antitubercu-
losis war.
II is fitting to note that war, M
human end cruel, was the mother
of the Red Cross seal, and that Dow
war for humanity against disease
brings it back to It's fullest useful
ness.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

Cau up the Moss Mercantile Co.,
and order Holly wreath, made from
fresh holly at 35c each
Mrs. H. NJ. Bell left for her old
home in Marietta, MINI, last Satur-
day. where the remains of Mr. Bells
parents, recently removed from
Riverside Cemetery at this place, will
be re-interred in the family plot.
Mr.. Reuel Maule, who has been
filling an engagement for several
months as a member of the excellent
band travelling with Barnes Circus,
returned to his home in this city
Wednesday morning, having left the
show company when it went into
winter quarters at Venice, Calf,
Nov. 2Sth. Reuel win probably re-
main at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Maule, in this
oity. until spring. He reports hav-
ing had a good time during his en-
gagement, as he was well every day
and enjoyed the travel and daily
change of scenes.
MIR. o. ". Inmann, formerly
resident Of this city, who is now m
the employ of the Oregon Short Line.
with Headquarters in Pocateho, is
Payette visitor this week. Mr. In
mann will return home tomorrow, ac-
companied by his father, Clark IN
mann, who viii be taken by his son
to the home of relatives at Wadena,
MINI, where he will make his home.
Clark Inmann has long been resi-
dent OF this city, where he drew
about him many warm friends by the
straightforward. manly life he lived
and his kindly. generous disposition
The best wishes of the entire COM
munty will follow him back to nia
old home, where 1t is hoped he may
spend his declining years pseasanS-
|ly and peacefully.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
THEATRICAL EXCURSION.

To Weiser, Idaho, Saturday, Dec.
18th. 1916. For the performance OF
the "Twin Beds''at Wheaton theatre;
train leaves Payette 7:25 p. M, leav-
ing Weiser Immediately after the
performance. Fare 55 cents for round
trip.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
CAUSED BY A TRAMP.
DANCE FRIDAY, DEG. II.

There will be a dance at the Cor
ton Hall. Friday night, Dec. II, for
High School students and Alumni
only. Outside students invited. Coo
music. Evening tickets soc. Don't
forget H. s. students especially In
vited.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
snoE sHoP REMovEo.

P. @. Peterson, the shoemaker. has
removed his shop to the old Central
Lumber office, corner northwest Of
Ranh' livery barn. s0u.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

The st. James Social Committee
will give Dance 70 the Woodward
Hall, on Monday. Dec. 9th, COM
mencing at p. m. Tickets admk-
ting lady and gentleman 81. High
School students soc. Wilson's Or
|chsvra So<a>
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

The trial of Barton VS.. Woodward
& woodward, the case being one in
which DR.. Barton sued for $5o,Wo
damages, was tried before jury at
Caldwell last week. resulting in q
verdict for the plaintiff in the sum
of $4,000. The defendants will appeal
the case to the Supreme Court.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16
THREE LODGES WILL
INSTALL OFFICERS
ROYAL ARCH MASONS, LOR-
A|NE STAR CHAPTER AND
BLUE LODGE MAKING
PREPARATIONS.

Lorraine Chapter o. E. S. will hold
regular installation Tuesday evening,
Dec. 81. All visiting members, as
well as wives or husbands Of Star
members will be cordially welcomed.
The following officers will be install
led:
Miss Lillian Spottswood, W. NJ;
Mr.. Joseph Oldham, w. P; Mrs.
Dura Smith, A. NJ; Mrs. Cornelia
Bell, Secretary; Mrs. Minnie Albert,
Treasurer; Mrs. Carrie Pence, Con-
ductress; Mrs. Grace Walker, A.
Con; Mrs. May McGlinchey, Marshal
Mrs. Jennie Peterson, Organist; Mrs.
Pearl Lyon, Chaplain; Mrs- Pearl VIII
son, Adah; Mrs Anna Orr, Ruth;
Mrs. Margurite Crouch, Esther; Mrs.
Ruth Shaw, Martha; Mrs Grace
Bradshaw, Electa; Mrs. Anna White,
Warder; Mr.. Albert White, Sentinel.
The members of Lorraine Chapter
are looking forward to an enjoyable
evening as usual on the occasion Of
their annual installation ceremonies.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

Washoe Lodge No. %, A. F. & A.
NJ, held it's annual election Tuesday
evening. On Monday evening, Dec
9th, (St. Johns Day. the following
elective and appointiye officers OF
the lodge will be installed. with the
usual impressive ritualistic cere-
monies:
R. L. Shaw, w. NJ; J. q. Crouch,
S. w; Joseph Oldham, S. W; ]. A
White, Treas; ]. R. Walker, Sec.;
Paul Walker, S. D.; Fred Wilson, j.
D.; R. B. Hurd, S. s.; Rex Bradshaw
]. s.; Burt venable. Marshal; D. c.
Chase Chaplain; W. K. Bower. Tyler
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

For decorating your dining room
for Christmas, you want to get some
Roping from Moss Mercantile Co.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

FOR SALE: Delicious apples, by
G. H. Perry. Call at Keith's store. Z
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

Call up No, 12 for Holly wreaths.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-12-16

Chapter No s, Of Royal Arch Ma
sons, will install the following Off
GERS this Thursday evening:
NJ. E. Mcdonald, H. P; ]. r.
Walker, King; DR.. ]. E. Crouch,
Scribe; VIM. n. Carstens, Treasur-
er; D. C. Chase, Secretary; Burt
venable, Captain of Host; Albert
White, P. S. J.; H. M. Bell, Royal
Arch Captain; D. Carl Chase, Mas
ter 3rd Veil; ]. S. Thurston. Master
End Veil; R. L. Shaw, Master lst
Veil; G. B. Steadman, Sentinel.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
The SITUATION
LOOKS GOOD TO US
Numerous Deals Have Been Made
Here Lately That are Putting tine
Coin in Circulation

In the last three days there have
been forty-twu warranty deeds filed
for record IN the office of the clerk
of DcSot0 county.
These deeds convey many Thousands
of acres Of fertile dirt In "';uds Cvun-
try" aud the considerations total up
II sum that would make Crorsus APP
pear "piker."
\ list Of the transfers Is published
IN this issue. aud IL sue looks good
to Us. for real estate Is the basis OF
all earthly wealth, and without
realty activity we make rather Grll
showing. And the evidence Is We are
quite lively.
Good old DeSOto land is something
that the European bullicS Cunt make
cuntrahaud of war. Look at the Ger
man names In the list of purchaser
you can't keep them from huyiug it.,
and before this butcher business is
over we are going to have representa-
tivcS of several more nations settling
Ia Peace River Valley. They need
sand aud we've got II.
All In the world you need to do is
to advertise little; they are coming
this way, and If you want some of
their change you have to 20 after it the
right way and we have explained that.
We are looking for the best times ever
to start pretty shortly. We and our
inl, can help you get your share.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
We NEED SOME SYSTEM
And We NEED IT BADLY
Arcadia Authorities Should Get Busy
and Give Us Better Fire
Protection.

The property loss by fire in tho
United States last year amounted TO
more than two hundred and fifty mil
lions of dollars.
This is said to be about the same
amount that Germany spent for the
great army equipment she perfected in
1914.
This destruction by fire is pure vast
and something that cannot lie easily
or hastily restored.
Arcadia is a child that has had its
hands hurnt-but contrary to the Old
adage that "a burned child breads
fire" Arcadia apparently does not fear
the flames. If Arcadia did dread fire
very much we would have better
method and equipment for fighting fire
than we now possess.
Our course of procedure when the
fire whistle blows Is absolutely with
out plan or systcm--"wc don't know
where we are going, hut we're on our
way" is all we know about It, And we
lost the most precious minutes trying
to find out where the fire is. We
should have some concerted plan of
action we need organization. We have
some young men in Arcadia that are
always ready to help i'm case of fire.
and they are generally on the scene
when occasion demands It. and they
are as good fire fighters AS you will
ever find in volunteer ranks; but we
should not depend on them 50 ahSo-
lutely. II Is asking too much of them.
and being unframed. they are going
to get hurt badly II more care Is not
used 10y the crowds that gather around
fires.
Arcadia should have a fire tighting
organization, and we should have bet
ter appara tus to do IL with. We really
do need these things. and everyone
knows It, he public has heard the thing
agitated time and again. and political
Speeches have been made galore to the
Arcadia people promising them better
fire protection-but the political meet
ing has broken up and the election is
over and still we haven't got what is
coming to us in this line. All of the
candidates favored better fire fighting
eQuipment-yet we still woefully lack
the facilities. Somebody must surely
have been elected. All of the fire pro-
lection enthusiasts could not possibly
have been defeated. Whoever was
elected we would sure like to hear
them make ripple like getting busy.