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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
MARGARET MCPHERSON sHAFER

Again we are called upon to record
in the columns of the Enterprise, the
death Of one whom this community
loved. and are sorely grieved at her
early departure from this life when
it seemed the brightest 1t had bsen
generally known by the many in
quiring friends that Mrs. Bruce
Shafer who for the past ten weeks
had been in a critical condition at
the home o. her uncle in Boise mad
but little chance for recovery, but
when the sad intelligence came that
she had passed away last Saturday
morning, a greater measure of sad
ness was keenly felt.
Margaret Mcpherson was born in
Indian Valley, Idaho, February 70.
1898. She was left without moth
er when but child two years OF age.
and at the age of nine her father also
died. After the death of her parents
she made her home with an uncle
and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. r. B. Nc
Pherson of Boise, where she spent
her school days, finishing with
course at Links Business College.
She came to Payette October.
1918. where she accepted position
Wltn lDe ldNtlOC v dllCN lNCN A1bAos
Co. making her home with Mr.. and
Mrs. L. K Ballenger, Mrs. Ballenger
being an intimate school mate dur
ing their school days in Boise. While
here she met and was united IN
marriage to r. B. Shafer, September
IA, 1919. The following year Mr..
and Mrs Shafer moved to Boise
where they continued to make their
home until death separated the
short, but happy unien of less than
two years.
The funeral took place Tuesday
afternoon at the Undertaking Par
lors of Summers & Kreb, conducted
by Rev. Jones, rector of the Episco~
pal church. who was the officiating
Clergyman when she was christened
and confirmed, and who officiated
at the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Shafer. Besides the husband she is
survived by one sister, an aunt and
uncle, who live in Boise, all of who
will have the heartfelt sympathy Of
many friends both here at Payette
and at Boise.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
LET'S GO!

The secret of successful salesman
ship is a good article and IlFe
salesman. The Idaho Prune is
prune of character It's shipping
quality is well known to the loca!
grower and to the local dealer.
There are however hundreds of dis
tant buyers who do not know the
-daho prune. they would not recoS-
rize it if they met it in the Eastern
market. To them all prunes. look
alike.
The Idaho Prune grower never
Gets tired of telling himself or his
reighbors what fine article he
raises. Two Idaho men seldom disa-
gree on this point. But what's the
nse Tell il to the Eastern dealer.
Tell it ii the consumer, tell them the
truth about your prunes and tell 1t
to them early and often. Then you
may expect results.
The orange grower does it through
"Sunkist," the apple grower through
"Skookum"
The Idaho-Oregon Fruit Growers
Association have made tentative ar
rangements with the Skookum Pack
ers whereby the Idaho Prunes can
share with the Skookum apple some
of the wide world publicity which
Skookum gets. This publicity costs
the grower nothing. Your invest
ment is returned with a premium
and your markets widened and as
sured.
Are you interested? Do you want
to help? If so get action.
John +. Sugrue, eX-president OF
the Skookum Packers Association, is
now in Payette cooperating with the
Directors of the Idaho-Oregon Asso-
citation regarding the possibility OF
a prune advertising campaign. He
will be in the State for the next week
or ten days Let's go!
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
\ SURPRISE PARTY

A number of Mr.. and Mrs Betzer's
friends gave them a hearty surprise
at their home Saturday evening, pre-
senting them with a berry set as q
parting remembrance. Mr.. Better
has traded his town property for
stock and are leaving this week for
the Bert Fitch ranch on Dry Buck
which they have leased for number
of years.
Mr.. Better has been the ''oil man.
for a number of years and has made
a host of friends who are wishing
him success in his new undertaking
Those present to wish them well be
sides Mr.. and Mrs. Better, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tomlin, Mr. and Mrs. Hagger~
man, Mr.. and Mrs Ault of Weiser,
Mesdames; Stamey, Bodwell, Powell,
Babb, Clark, Tharp Duell, and Miss
Viola Duell.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
HAVE LEARNED TO
DODGE PAYTTTT-

Sheriff Jefferis disturbed tho
peaceful slumbers of some half shot
Guy and a couple of other chaps who
were sidetracked by the road rcgs'
the cemetery last Sunday afternoon
while out with his wife for an aa'o
ride. 1t was by chance they han
pened to pass that way, but as they
roundde the northeast corner OF the
cemetery. John noticed one man
asleep in the back seat of the car.
and two quietly resting on the run
ming board. The fumes of moon
shine as he passed the windTa:d
side caused a little suspicion, and
he stopped to make further inves5i-
cation. but before he had secured
any real evidence a bottle of some
sort of fluid was quickly smashed
over the side of the car, but there
was no more booze to be found, and
no particular harm being done, and
the parties confessed they were re
turning from the Parma ball game
and had lodged Payette by keeping
on the Oregon side 10 the Snake
river bridge, and was just there
waiting for other parties, they were
allowed to drive on unmolested.
The fact the booze-fighters and
boot-leggers have learned not to
take any chance in Payette is worth
mentioning.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
PERSONAL AND LOCAL MENTION

Sheriff Jefferis and A. c. Fensk.
.nent a few davs in Boise this week
on important matters.
Mrs. 4. B. Moss and son Heber,
-eturned Sunday evening from a
months stay in Portland.
Mrs. C. E. Loan and children OF
Walla Walla, Wah., are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Fee.
Hr. Ed Pence of Boise, came over
he forepart of the week anG IL
till here on business matters
Mrs. T. NJ. Franci. OF Bose, a
friend of the E. c. Keith family. Is
ere spending a few days at the
Keith home.
Effie Pitts of Oregon City. Ore.
at the home of Mrs. Will Ash
ock for a visit with her aunt and
lther relatives in town
If YOU have Sour Cherries to sell.
,all Idaho Canning Inc. Phone III.
Rev. Move and Fernandez Coulter
notored TO Boise Monday where the
after consulted a specialist regard
ng ne of his eyes that has been the
anree of much suffering for some
time.
Walter Pence left with camp
outfit this Thursday morning
,ound for Utah where he will spend
ONE time looking over the state in
Jew OF locating some good cattle
ange.
Mr.. c. c. Springston and, R. d.
Berry have fell in line on the gener-
j city Improvement and their homes
ave a decided change in appearance
or the better since a new coat oil
,aint has been applied
Mrs. Earl Farber entertained the
500" club at her commodious bum
ralow home last Thursday afternoon,
here were six tables and all enjoyed
, very pleasant afternoon. Mrs Z.
H. Murphy carried away first
honors.
David Maule of Ogden, Utah, left
FOR home Wednesday after spending
3everal days at the home of his
)rotfler William Maule, Mrs. c. A
Berry of Coeur D'Alane, sister or
Mr. Maule's who came a few days
ago is still here.
Mnt -iesbit and family left
Wednesday by auto for two weeks
yacation in the Yellowstone Park.
Milt says his vacations in the past
have been in the saddle or behind
1itchfork shoveling hay, but from
now on he expects to have little of
he pleasures as he goes along.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
OIL AND GAS
DEVELOP OPNENT

The Idaho Oil & Gas Co is rush
ing work on its oil dfilling equip
ment Just south of the cannery'
where "A tons of drilling machinery
and two carloads of lumber nave
been unloaded and is now being
lined up and put into place by head
driller Stevens. Mr. Roberts, VINO
has been in charge OF the Company s
operations at Horseshoe Bend ar
rived in Payette this week in ms
car and is assisting Mr.. Stevens III
putting the heavy mchinery in place
All of the machinery is being care
fully inspected to find out II any ad-
ditional parts will be needed before
drilling commences.
AS soon as this work is completed
the construction of. the big derrick
will commence. This derrick will be
81 #. high with a 20 IT. foundation
made of immense 'timbers over two
feet square. With q derrick OF this
character and the heavy drilling ma
chinery now on the ground the Com
pany will be prepared TO drill to any
depth required III the shortest pos
Isible time.
An enthusiastic meeting OF the
stockholders and, directors of the.
Company held at Nampa Tuesday at
which time plans were made for
active Development until this well Is
completed.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
STREET SPRINKLING
DONE


There is quite noticeable differ
ence in the manner in which the
streets are being sprinkled this year
in comparison to previous years. We
have always maintained it could be
done without creating ten thousand
chuck holes and rendering the
streets almost impossible. Mr..
owens who has the contract is doing
il Systematically and with but very
few exceptions, the streets are per-
fectly smooh. 1t is not only the
streets that show care and attention
bat the fine big horses that draw the
wagons, show the kind and careful
attention of he owner. The truck
and the automobile are alright in
their place. but the big noble draft
that if well cared for and kindly
treated, cannot be eXcelled by any
motor driven machine.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
MASONIC DOINGs

\ large number of Payette ;dasons
went to Weiser last Monday night TO
attend a meeting of Knights Tenn
alar. The Red Cross degree was
conferred upon Geo. Mason and ROY
White of New Plymouth. F. NJ. Card
ner of Fruitland. Walter Pence. c.
w. Hinckley and w. b. Baker OF
Payette.
A meeting of the Council of Roy; /
and Select Masters was held in the
new Masonic temple at Boise or
Wednesday afternoon and evening
Several masons from Payette ana
many from other cities in Southern
daho were in attendance. A fine
banquet was served by the Eastern
Star Ladies of Boise in the evening
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
WELL Of
LITTLE WILLOW

51r Knoles Of Seattle represent
ing the Puget Sound bridge and
Dredging Co. of that City, was in
Pa-.atte this week ON business mat
ters and being interested in the Lit
tie Willow Irrigation Project, the
ComEany having purchased bonds
end also handled the construction
work under contract when it was
built some two yeaTs ago, went up
the valley to meet the people and to
note the changes realized since the
IRRIGATION system has been in opera
tiol MIR. Knoles expresses himself
as being more than pleased with the
progress of the people of that section
and the results OF the project in gen
eral. He says he never saw finer
fields of grain and hay than can now
be seen on Little Willow The sup
Dlv OF water will be more thaa ample
for their use this year. and it is
the opinion Of Mr.. KnOles that the
time is not far hence when the Little
Willow Valley win he eZcelled by
no section in the state.
The farmersl in that section are
diligent in their work. and making
use of every opportunity that affords
them, During the construction Of
their splendid irrigation system and
the establishing pf permanent
bitches and laterals, Ihey have met
with some discouraging problems,
but are battling with them in the
proper manner and are bound to win.
The progress made during the past
two years surpasses that of any 10
cality in this part of Idaho, and we
are beginning to look upon Little
willow Valley as one Of the most
prosperous spots in Payette County
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
COMMUNITY MOVIES-Y.M.C.A.

The program last Friday evening
was enjoyed by goodly number.
The comedy, Start CSomething'
kept all, old and young in continual
laughter. The Scenic Reel showing
The Andes Mountains in South
America was especially interesting.
The two-reel drama, THE Safety
First reels and "The Ford Weekly
were all good. 1t was the most COM
plete program that we have ever
shown. The program for this week
will be equally as good. Come and
see It, Friday evening at s o'clock
Admission sc and 10c.
All persons interested in the Com
munity Movies are urged to be pre-
sent at a special meeting called for
2:3O p. NJ. Sunday, June 26th at the
Y. NJ. G. A.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
FIRST FISH STORY OF

Edward Young, Henry and Claus
Reimers, who drove to Linck Creek
above Council last Sunday morning
returned Monday evening and report
the first real fishing of the season
Usually fish stories don't Coupt sor
much. but Ed looked us square in
the eye when he related the story, of
getting their full limit in less than
two hours, one caught by Claus mea-
surfing 26 inches and weighing four
and a half pounds. and after break,
ing the line was hooked the second
time and landed with both hooks in
his mouth. The catch were all good
size, nine measuring over is inches
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY

Evng. Make A. " Clark from
Boise. will preach at the Pentecostai
Mission Hall Sunday morning at II
o'clock, also again in the evening
and each evening through the com
mig week, at s O'Clock. Song service
will commence at 1880. Everyone
is extended cordial invitation to at.
tend these meetings. Mr.. Clark is
a very pleasing and interesting
speaker, do not fail to hear him.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
EMMA THEATRE
PROGRAM

Thurs., June %. The last Night OF
the Big Parimount special DE
ception", Pathe News.
Friday, June oath and Saturday mat
inee. Midnight Gambols", and
the 4th episode of ''The Son OF
TaTZan."
Saturday, June 25. A surprise feat
ure "Sewide Seren" comedy.
Mon. and Tues. June 27 and 2S.
Bert Lyteil in The Misleading
lady" and a Snub Pollard come
dy.
Wednes. and Thurs, June % and
%. Norma Talmadge in THE
Woman Gives. Pathe News.
July and ). Fatty Arbuckle in "A
travelling Salesman"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
NNTI(El

The Sheriff's office has had con-
siderable criticism lately in regard
to Children driving automobiles and
believe this Just cTitism and from
this date we Will enforce this law re
ga-dless Of who.
So parents don't let your children
under the age of 16 years, drive any
Motor Vehicle.
Sec. 1905; 1919 Statutes reads:
No pe-sCa under 16 yeas OF agG
shall operate or drive a Motor
Vehicle unon the public highways.
JOHN T. JEEFERTS,
Sheriff.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
RETURNS no IDAHO on VISIT

Mr.. and Mrs. 4. E. EdgecOmb who
were former residents OF Payette.
now living at Missouri Valley. Iowa.
arrived the latter part Of the week
at the home of their daughter Mrs.
Ed Madsen, of near Fruitland, max
ing he tgip overland by auto. MIR.
and Mrs. EdEecomb are looking ex-
ceptionally we'll. and find a warm
welcome among a host OF friends.
They report making a very success
full trip and had many praises for
the condition of the Highway after
striking Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Edge
comb will probably remain until
about September.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
CHURCH OF GOD

Sunday. June 26 is the last Sun
day Of the fiscal year at the Church
of God. Appropriate services will be
conducted by our pastor. 1t will be
another Of those glad days which =
ever have. All are invited. DIVINE
worship with sermons at II a. m
and 7:45 n. m.
c. z. at 6:45 P. NJ
Sunday school at 10 \. N.
4 large and glad Prayer service
each Wednesday evening at S.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

DIR. J. C. Woodward. Oculist, de-
sires to announce that he will be at
his office in Woodward Building,
every afternoon for the purpose of
FITTING GLASSES. Arrangements
may be made for evening appoint
ments. Eyes will be examined FREE
of CHARGE. Office equipment in
cludes every modern instrument.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
ADDS ANOTHER IMPROVEMENT

Along with other improvements
now going on in Payette, the Pay
cite Valley Rex Spray Company are
keeping pace. They have completed
4 very commodious stock room at the
rear of their office for the convent
snce of supplying their customers
with all machine supplies and parts,
The Idaho Oil and Gas Company now
occupying the room formerly used for
this purpose.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
CHANGE IN TIME IN BALL GAME

The ball game next Sunday be
tween Payette and Vale at Payette
will start promptly at 1890 in order
that those who wish to see both the
game here and at Weiser will have
the opportunity. The game at Wei
ser will be between Parma and
Weiser which promises to be very
interesting game and may decide
who wins the nennant.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
10 THE PI-RIEC

DR.. Sims will be in his office :
Payette, Monday. wednesday an&
Friday OF each week, and e--e~Z
evening of the week BY appointm sn;.
VIII be in New Plymouth Off"
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. o
each week. Chiropractic Adjustment
and Electric Trea tments, combined
is one of the most potent agencies
for securing relief in ch-oniF
troubles. Investigate.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
IGE CREAM SOCIAL

The Epworth League of the Meth.
odist church will hold a social or
the Central School lawn, Saturday
evening, June 25, at seven-thirty;
for the purpose of raising their sub
scription TO the basement fund OF
the church. Everybody come out
and have a good time and help the
young people raise this money for
their pledge.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
A PLUNGE AND A FEED

Six couple of younger people of
Payette motored to Weiser Wednes-
day evening and after plunge in the
Nat, returned TO Payette where a
feed and a jolly good time was en-
ioyed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. H Murphy.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23

Our popular and efficient City
Letter Carrier, Claude l. Horton.
who is spending his vacation in
Nampa and vicinity writes that he
is having the time of his young life.
He writes that he had visited the
State Children's Home at that place:
Better adopt a siXteen-year-old girl
and bring her with yor, Claude.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
STAGE TO PAYETTE LAKES

There will be a stage leaving the
Bancroft Hotel at Payette on Mon
iays. Wednesdays and Saturdays a
300 a. m For particulars call the
Bancroft Hotel.
Will also leave Washington Hotel.
Weiser, six days a week at ZOO p.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
MEMBERS OF w. II. c.
ATTENTIONl

The Woman's Relief Corps will
hold meetings only on the second
Friday during the months Of July
and August.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
TRADE DAY SALE

There will be a large sale at the
usual Farmers Trade Day Sale on
June 25th, at Payette.
J. W. CLANTON,
AuctiOaeer.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
EVE SpECIiIIST

Dr. NJ. D. Flemming, Eye Special
list, will be at the Bancroft Hotel,
Thursday, June 3Oth. Eyes examin-
ed and glasses properly fitted. De-
fective eyes are the direct cause of
manv ailments Don't neglect them
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23
ST. JAMES CHURCH

Fifth Sunday after Trinity, June
26, 1921.
10 a. m. Church School.
ia. m. Choral Eucharist.
Rev. Thos. Ashworth, Rector.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-06-23

FOR SALE Hardie Orchard
Spryyer, ]. f. Turner, Phone 127-w.
Middletown transcript., 1921-11-19
Always.

Always.
There Is always somebody Or some
thing to work f0r--Le Baron Briggs
Middletown transcript., 1921-11-19
HUNT TURKEY ON HORSEBACK
IN Many Parts Of the Country That
Is About the Only Way to Find
Elusive Bird.

OF all our domestic fowl turkeys
most persistently seek the conditions
under which their kind existed in a
wild state. If they are near timber
their nests must be sought in the
toughest places. 1t often battles the
keenest eyesight to find the laying or
Matching hens, so well equipped are
they to conceal themselves in their
surroundings. Fence corners over
grown in berry bushes, briers and
brambles are favorite hiding places
of the hens, their nests so built as to
be frequently indistinguisllable to a
man on the ground. For this reason
many farmers with wide range for
their turkeys go on horseback when
they search for the nests.
The turkey hen is a most solicitous
mother. ever on the alert to sound the
low warning note which sends her
young hurrying 70 shelter when danger
threatens. While on the range she
Middletown transcript., 1921-11-19

How dearer yit than all the world is this
old home that we
Will spend Thanksgivin' in fer life-jest
Mother. you and me!'
John Greenleaf Whittier wrote of
the pumpkin, and In the poem of that
title he says, In part:
All. on Thanksgiving day, when from
East and from West,
From North and from South come the
pilgrim and guest,
When the gray-haired New Englander
sees round his board
The old broken links of affection restored;
When the care-wearied man seeks his
mother once more,
And the worn matron smiles where the
girl smiled before;
What moistens the lips and what bright
ems the eye?
What calls back the past, like the rich
pumpkin pie?
Then thanks for the present none
sweeter nor better
Fer smoked from an oven or circled
platter.
Fairer hands never wrought at pastry
more fine,
Brighter eyes never watched Ger its bak-
ing than thine;
And the prayer which my mouth is too
full to express
Swells my heart that thy shadow NAV
never grow less;
That the days Of thy lot may be strength
ened below,
And the fame Of thy worth, like the
pumpkin vine, grow
And thy life be as sweet and its last sun
set sky
Golden-tinted and fair as thy own pump
kin pie.
The poem, "For an Autumn Fest!-
VAL by the same author, is Of more