The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-07-27
Observation-Disclosures
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VIGxDGNNIIN OI0GGIOG0
Pioneer Celebration at Peck.

to attend the Pioneer Day cele-
1t has long been planned to
make this an annual event and
with this end in view an organ
ization of the Peck Pioneer As
sociation was effected by the
election of T. A. Holmes, presi-
dent; j. H. Corn, vice-president
and III. V. Springston, secretary
treasurer.
By IL o'clock there was a
good crowd on hand and the pic
mic end Of the program opened
by all singing America. Doug
las V. Dowd, the Central Ridge
pioneer who visited Peck 27
years ago when the townsite
boasted one cabin, gave a good
talk which was much
enjoyed. This was followed by
a violin selection by Anderson
Graham, and then a speech by
VIM. Johnston. Then after sew
eral banjo selections by Pink
the big event of the day
was spread out-a good old pic
mic dinner composed of all the
good things this rich country is
heir to in the way of eatables.
Miles S. johnson, the Lewis
ION attorney who is a candidate
for district judge, opened the
program with a speech
well spiced with "reminiscences
Of this community which he Wis
tied with the first settlers.
Hon. II. f. Samuels, the Pro-
gressive candidate for governor,
was present and also gave a
.alk.
Sheriff Smith and Geo. /.
Lynn, Of Nezperce, candidates
for the Republican nomination
or sheriff, were also in attend
ince.
The picnic program closed
with the singing of The Star
Spangled Banner bv the whole
party, and the balance of the
afternoon was filled with base
,all.
The whole thing was a big
success and hereafter Pioneer
0ay at Peck will be looked for
ward to and gladly participated
n by people from far and near.
M. j. Steele, of Charleston, was
ooking after ranch interests and
haking hands with old friends
lere last week.
Harry Holmes and family, of
Wn., arrived here
to help harvest the
rops, look after farm interests
nd visit with friends for a few
weeks.
MIR. and Mrs. Roy Melcum
banker r. B. Smith
nd family of Peck, to Spokane
in the latter's car.
Florence Devlin, of Peck, is
at the John Warlick
Lome.
Audra Powell's pony got
one day. last week
md threw her off, hurting her,
nut not seriously.
w. G. Willoughby returned to
lis home at Orofino last week
lis neice, lola Ogden accom-
,anied him and will visit with
elatives.
A. X. Tweedy and son, John,
# Charleston, were looking af-
er ranch interests Tuesday. Mr..
7weedy went on out to Ralston s
,lace to work and John is visit
ng with Bertle MeIcum for o
ew days.
Mrs. Thos. Thostenson s moth
r, Mrs. Isakson, and sister, Mrs.
3orland, of Grangevillc arrived
for an indefinite visit
With the Thostenson family.
John Clemens made business
rip to Nezperce Saturday
Mrs. 0. L. Elliott returned to
Ter home in Craigmont Sunday,
fter a ten-day's visit with rel
.tives.
Amos Frederickson and fam
ly, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ingram
nd Joe Peterson and family Wis
ted at the Thostenson home Sun
lay.
Mrs. John Clemens will en-
ertain the sewing club at her
Iome Wednesday afternoon.
Everybody welcome to join us
very Wednesday at the various
zones in our neighborhood.
Everett Williams and wife,
f Mohler, were down to Amos
Sunday for cher
les.
Little Eleanor Ransier spent |
he week end with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ing
am, returning Sunday to her
lome in Nezperce.