Paris News
The Paris Post, Friday, 10 July 1908, page 1
With the present issue of the Paris Post, the paper passes to the control of new company that was recently organized with this purpose in view. The company has been duly incorporated under the laws of Idaho, directors have been elected and the entire interest of Messrs. Hoge and Whalen, the former proprietor, has been purchased. Hon. W R Rich is the president, W R Holmes, secretary and treasurer and E T Hyde editor and business manager. The directors are the president, secretary, Arthur Budge, W W Richards and W H Young. Among the prominent shareholders are Hon. Alfred Budge, Dr. George Ashley, Hon. J R Shepherd, Arthur Budge, Robert Price, Ezra Budge, William Hayward, D C Kunz, Walter Hoge and R F Crawford.
While working on the field road in the lane leading to the river south of Paris, Bp. H T Humphreys and son LeGrande discovered the skeletons of an Indian woman and child about a foot below the surface. The skeletons were badly decomposed and had probably been buried about seventy-five years. The finders gathered up a number of the bones, which will be presented to the Academy.
Page 3-President J C Stucki of the German organization of the Bear Lake stake announces that there will be a conference of the Germans of the stake at Montpelier on Sunday, July 26th. He expected that several hundred Germans will assemble from far and near at that time and deliver addresses, sing songs, tell each other of sights an scenes in the dear old Fatherland and have a general good time. On the 27th they will have an outing to the lake.
Page 4-The Paris trustees have engaged Prof. John H Miles of Sharon as principal of the schools for the coming winter. The other teachers engaged are Fred G Bateman of Bloomington, Misses Louise Rogers, Ellen Budge and Sarah Grimmett of Paris, and Miss Stewart of Wardboro. A heating plant will soon be installed at a cost of about $2000.
George Phelps of Montpelier passed through Paris Thursday, with nine head of thoroughbred Jersey cows he recently purchased.
While handling a cow last Wednesday evening, Mr. John Clifton, the well known old time resident of Paris, met with an extremely painful accident. He had the animal tied to a post and caught his third finger under the rope, where it was pinched almost off, merely hanging by a shred. Although he is nearly 80 years of age, he grittily told the doctor he wanted to retain the finger, so it was sewed on again.
Mrs. Dr. Ashley left Friday morning by train for Logan on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Henry J Hayball. Miss Maud Kearl of Garden City comes to care for her home during her absence.
Probate Judge D C Kunz left for Chicago yesterday where he will undergo treatment for partial paralysis. May he speedily recover and quickly return I the heartfelt prayer of a wide circle of friends.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 17 July 1908, page 4
W W Richards of the Paris Candy Company was in Fish Haven on business this week. A daughter was born to Mrs. E J Passey Wednesday.
Supt. Arthur Budge reports that there is some slight delay on the addition to the Fielding academy because of the non receipt of iron. The addition will be 63x40 feet and will cost, with the steam plant, about $16,000. Twenty four men are employed on the work.
A little daughter of Robert Kelsey of Paris had her foot painfully injured by stepping on a piece of broken glass last Monday. A gash four inches long and two inches deep was cut and although no permanent injury is feared, the accident will disable the little sufferer for some time to come.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Ringle, a fine daughter yesterday morning; all concerned doing well, except the father, who is obliged to turn on a little additional motor power now. Dan Hunt, who recently sustained a severe scalp injury by being thrown from a wagon, is slowly recovering.
Mrs. Thomas Minson, who has been very ill following an operation for appendicitis, is rapidly recovering. Isaac Law, who has been very ill with Brights disease the past four years, was dangerously afflicted the past two weeks but was somewhat improved yesterday.
Wm II Lindsay of Dingle has purchased the residence of Wm Norton of Paris for $550. Mrs. Chris Tueller of this city and her sister, Mrs. Fluekiger, from Star Valley, and other members of the families mentioned, returned Sunday from Providence, Utah, where they went to attend the funeral of Mrs. Van Alleman, their mother, whose death occurred there last week.
A party of young folks of the valley enjoyed a pleasant outing to Bear Lake early this week. Their stay was enlivened by a game of basket ball between St Charles and Fish Haven, which was declared a draw. The party included Messrs. Alf Shepherd, Miner Wilcox, Ezra Hoge, Milando Rich, Dave Minson, Mont Cole, Joe Pendry, Lester Allred; Misses Nora Wilcox, Olga Peterson of Ogden and Westerine Maughan.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 31 July 1908, page 8
Mrs. Minson and son Joseph, both of whom have been quite ill, are able to be around again. Mr. Walton, the enterprising piano dealer has returned from a trip to Star valley.
In the ball game last Friday, Paris defeated Dingle in score of 14 to 13. It is probable the local team will play at Garden City today. Mrs. L A Cole was called to Logan on account of the serious illness of her mother Mrs. America Birdno. Mrs. Cole left for that point on Wednesday morning.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 7 August 1908, page 8
Mr. and Mrs. George Ashley entertained a few friends very pleasantly last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. and Miss Sanders, who left for St Louis last Friday, after an extended visit with friends here. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. William Pendry, Mrs. H S Woolley and Dr. and Mrs. Ashley.
Joseph Bolton returned on Sunday from Wyoming, where he has been employed for some time past. Heber C Smedley and H R Shepheard and families enjoyed a day at the lake early this week. A B Gough, the well known Montpelier attorney, has returned from a visit to Kentucky. He is still in poor health.
Bishop Robert Price writes from England that he is in good health and having an enjoyable trip. Manager Fred Shepherd of the Shepherd Mercantile Co. returned from Salt Lake Monday. HIs wife remained in that city as her mother is still very ill with heart trouble. Mrs. James Nye, her daughter, Miss Viola, assistant postmaster and Mrs. Russell Shepherd, had an outing in Liberty Monday, where they visited with J S Nye and enjoyed a very pleasant day.
Mrs. John Robertson left this week for Canada to visit with her daughter Mrs. George Passey
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The Paris Post, Friday, 14 August 1908, page 8
Miss Marguerite Boyd, daughter of Rev and Mrs. Boyd, has been quite ill with appendicitis this week. A son was born to Mrs. David Sutton last Friday. Her husband is filling a mission in England and the glad tidings is speeding to him by mail. Miss Kate B Taylor, who formerly taught school in Paris and latterly in Malad, was the guest of Rev and Mrs. Boyd this week. She goes to Berkeley Cal. this fall to take a course of study.
Elder Wm A Budge, who recently returned from Scotland, states that the mission work is progressing very satisfactory. Two years ago there were 23 baptisms, last year 66, and this year so far 75. Elder Joel Rich of Paris, who is laboring at Montrose and other points in Scotland, in is good health and spirits, but his thoughts often revert to his old home in the mountains.
Walter Poulson, who has been very ill with typhoid fever, is improving. If you notice a little broader smile than usual adorning the countenance of President W W Richards, you will know that it is due to the arrival of a find daughter at his home last Tuesday evening.
A little daughter of Robert Wallentine was poisoned by eating apricot pips (sic) Wednesday and was dangerously ills for a time but is now recovering.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 9 October 1908, page 4
Henry Astle and Miss May L Jewett, both of Montpelier, were granted a marriage license last Friday. A son was born to Mrs. Emil Grandy of Paris Tuesday. The infant of Wm Michaelson of Paris is very ill with bowel trouble.
While Peter Hemmert was out hunting Wednesday, his gun exploded and badly injured his shoulder. Mrs. Able S Rich is teaching a room in the district schools during the absence of Miss Louise Rogers.
Mr. J W Neibaur, the veteran actor, pioneer and all around good citizens, is preparing a benefit entertainment, to be given in the near future for the first ward meeting house. He has been on the stage now and then all his life and has presecuted many a difficult part.
Jesse P Rich and Miss Louise Rogers are in Salt Lake this week to be married in the Salt Lake temple. The groom is the son of Wm L Rich and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Rogers, formerly of this city and latterly of Salt Lake. The couple will reside in this city.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 16 October 1908, page 8
A daughter was born to Mrs. George Price. A little daughter of Jasper Lindsay is seriously ill with appendicitis. Mr. Chris Wallentine has been quite ill the past week with kidney trouble. The Infant of Mrs. Phoebe Booth was very ill this week with bowel trouble. Henry Bolton had his hand painfully injured in a thresher last Saturday.
Agnes Rosen has filed suit in the district court against John G Rosen, for divorce on the ground of cruelty. At the Presbyterian church Sunday evening, Rev Boyd spoke on the subject, "He that is born of God overcometh the world and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even your faith."
Miss Hermonie Hart, the present efficient superintendent of schools of Bear Lake county, has fulfilled the exacting requirements of her responsible position with ability and fidelity. She is learned in all branches of education, having equipped herself for such a position as this by many years of study. The people of this county appreciate capable work by a talented and courteous official and they will therefore re-elect Miss Hart to her present position on the third day of November.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 30 October 1908, page 6
While working on a house at Ezra Budge's ranch Wednesday, Joseph Minson had the misfortune to fall and break his arm. Rev J H Barton of Boise is expected to preach in the Paris Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning at 11:15 o'clock and in the evening at 7:30.
A daughter was born to Mrs. Frank Beck of Paris Tuesday. A daughter of Bert Robinson fell from a chair and broke her collar bone Tuesday.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 27 November 1908, page 4
Miss Clara Hogenson, who is boarding with Mrs. Chas Stucki, had the misfortune to fall and break her arm last Friday. A fine son was born to Mrs. Alfred Rosen of Paris Sunday.
Forest Ranger W B Hoge announces that he has resigned his position on this Forest and that persons desiring to do Forest Reserve business after Dec 1 will please do so through the supervisor's office at Logan, Utah.
Fielding Academy News-We hereby announce that Student Minnie Laker, from this time is to be known as Mrs. William Moyes. We are pleased to announce that Instructor Abel S Rich is recovering rapidly from a slight attack of typhoid fever and will soon be with us again.
William Clark, one of our former students, visited school Wednesday. He leaves for the Eastern States mission Dec 9th. William Lamborn, one of our missionary students, was called home on the 11th on account of the death of his mother. Friday, Oct 23d, Elder Joseph Shepherd, recently returned from the Turkish mission.
The death of Brother H H Hymas was sad news to the Academy students. At students meeting held Monday, Nov 16th, new officers were elected as follows:
Clarence Wright, President; Sina Olson, Secretary; Daniel Rich, sergeant at arms. The retiring officers are David Shepherd, Laura Richards and Couslson Rich.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 4 December 1908, page 4
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Allred are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter at their home last Monday. S J Kaufmann, the well known painter, has returned from Richmond, where he has been employed for several months.
Forest Ranger J E Rothery came to town on business Wednesday and announced that Charles A Lewis will arrive here next Saturday to take charge of the Forestry affairs in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. J A Wahlen have retired from the management of the Electric Hotel and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Minson have assumed charge of that hostelry. Mr. Minson is making a number of improvements at the hotel and says that everything possible will be done for the comfort of the guests.
The daughter of Treasurer J F Bunn, who was recently taken to the Ogden hospital to be operated upon for appendicitis, is progressing favorable, although it is a serious case. His son David is also ill with the same disease. Mrs. H H Hymas has taken charge of the candy store formerly owned by W W Richards and has moved it to the building just south of the tithing office, where she will carry a full line of flue confectionary.
Even if it is a little late, we cannot forbear mentioning the fine ten and a half pound boy which arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George B Spencer Jr.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 11 December 1908, page 4
Miss Nora Wilcox, the courteous clerk, is now dispensing confections at the Kozy Kandy Korner. A small blaze at the Kozy Kandy Korner Saturday created some alarm, but was extinguished by George O Walton.
As showing the heavy business being done at the Paris post office, Postmaster Nye reports that he has sold seven thousand one cent stamps during the past month. He has issued an order for another ten thousand for immediate use.
Mr. John Hazenfratz, the well known tailor, is still quite ill. While attending him the other day, Dr. Ashley made the astonishing discovery that Mr. Hazenfratz' heart is on the right side of his body, a most unusual case.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 25 December 1908, page 4
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Stucki of Paris a fine baby boy Tuesday. While driving cattle the other day, the horse Amasa Rich was riding fell on his leg, inflicting painful injuries. Mr. Rich is able to be around with the aid of a cane.
Miss Emma Stocker of the first ward has been very low with pneumonia for the past ten days.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 8 January 1909, page 4
Arthur Hess of this city has been laid up the past few days with appendicitis, but is somewhat improved at this writing. Mr. Ezra J Hoge left for Logan Tuesday to attend school and take up special studies at the AC.
Mrs. A L Cook was operated on by Dr. Budge, King and Hayward on New Years Day. She is doing nicely. Mrs. Margaret Inness of the First Ward this city has been very sick with apoplexy but is somewhat doing nicely. Coulson Rich of this city has been laid up with an infected knee, caused by an injury received while playing basketball.
Mrs. Amy Cook of Paris, has been very sick the past few days, with a complication of diseases but at last accounts is somewhat on the improve, we are pleased to state.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bolton of Paris, a son on Dec 31. John Hazenfratz, an old and respected resident of the Second ward, this city died on Jan 1, very suddenly of heart trouble. The child of Mr. James S Poulsen of this city has been very ill with bronchitis, but is on the improve.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 27 January 1909, page 4
Fresh Bread Buns and Pies at the Head Quarters Candy Store, Mrs. T Minson, Prop. Matthew Sutton, son of J A Sutton Jr. of this city, while playing in a barn last Saturday fell, dislocating his elbow and fracturing his arm. Dr. Hayward was sent for, who reduced the fractures and the lad is getting along nicely.
Mr. R J Caldwell, our local horseman, who went to Canada in search of blooded horses, returned a few days since, bringing with him two of the best horses he could find, which he will have ready for service by opening of spring.
Born to Mrs. Hyrum Hymas, of this city, a baby girl last Sunday night. Mr. R J Caldwell fell from a load of hay Monday hurting his back quite badly but is at this writing on the improve.
Born to Mrs. H Bolton of Paris an 11 pound boy on Saturday last.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 5 February 1909, page 4
Mrs. C Stucki of this city, who has been very ill the past few days with appendicitis, is on the improve. Prof. F G Bateman, of the Paris District Schools, is happy over the safe arrival at this domicile of a bouncing baby boy.
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The Paris Post, 12 February 1909, page 4
A son was born to Mrs. Robert Wallentine of Paris Monday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bramwell Friday. Mrs. Bramwell was seriously ill for a day or two, but we are pleased to state that she is now improving.
Deputy State Game Warden James L Dunford left for the north Wednesday in quest of violators of the game laws. L W Clement has sold the Electric theatre to Joe Pendry and Will Price, who will continue the same high class of entertainments. Mr. Clement leaves for the Pacific coast on business in the near future.
Mrs. Arthur Budge of city city is recovering from a severe attack of la grippe. David Bolton of this city, met with quite an accident this week. While chopping willows the axe glances, striking his leg and cutting a deep gash, which required several stitches to close it up.
On account of the deep snow the work at the Paris Boulder mine, has been delayed for a week, but the men have gone up today. A car, rails and other equipment have been shipped and will be here in a few days. The outlook is very promising and the Company look for big things in the near future.
The valley was struck by one of the severest snow storms on record. It commenced Sunday night and has been blowing and snowing without session for the past four days. This snow is from three to four feet deep which has interrupted the traffic considerably between the towns north and south. Today, however, the elements are more calm and travel is being restored.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 19 February 1909, page 4
Russell Shepherd was put behind bars in the Bear Lake Stake Bank during Mr. Young's absence. Our genial Cashier, Will H Young and wife returned Thursday from a ten days visit among friends in Caldwell, Boise and Vale, Oregon.
On Dr. Hayward's return to Paris from St Charles in the afternoon he saw someone out in the middle of the street making all kinds of gestures and wondered if it was someone he would have to send up to Blackfoot, but behold it was Clarence Shepherd. In about three hours later Clarence was missing and after making a diligent search, he was discovered out on the back porch with his head in a barrel saying, papa, papa.
The Doctor says that Mrs. Shepherd and little daughter are getting along fine, but he is in doubt about Clarence, who insists that it is the biggest valentine he ever got.
Robert Athay of this city has been confined to his bed with influenza. Alfred Hymas' little girl has almost recovered from a bad attack of bronchitis. Mrs. Ellen Athay returned Wednesday from a trip to Logan, Utah, where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Clement.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Orson of Paris, a boy Thursday night.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 26 February 1909, page 1
Heber C C Rich and Grover Rich and wife were struck in their covered hack Wednesday morning at 10:30 by the passenger train at the crossing half a mile above town. Mr. H C C Rich and the lady were both severely injured and both horses killed outright.
page 4-Geo Taylor of the Paris Candy Kitchen, returned from a business trip to Salt Lake Tuesday. On her 74th birthday, last Saturday, "Auntie Stucki" was the recipient of a number of valuable presents and beautiful flowers.
The stork is very busy these days. He visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gubler of Paris a baby boy and to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lewis of Paris a baby girl.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 5 March 1909,
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Mrs. Annie Collings has been on the sick list during the past few
days but is again on the improve. Principal Ernest Bramwell will deliver a
lecture on the subject, The Lost Gift-Found, next Sunday evening in the Paris
Second Ward Hall. All are cordially invited to attend.
John Gambling has been confined to his bed the past few days with la grippe. In the last issue of the Post we stated that two of Thomas Lauridsen's children had died of diphtheria. This we understand is not correct and that only one child had died of the disease. The other members of the family are now on the improve.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 12 March 1909, page 8
Mrs. Rose Tueller accidentally fell and broke several ribs last Wednesday. Miss Ione Athay had another severe attack of appendicitis several days ago. Auntie Stucki has been confined to her bed for several days with another severe attack of la grippe.
Hon. Alfred Budge and wife, Walter Hoge and wife and Mrs. W R Holmes were visiting friends in Montpelier Thursday. The families of Thos Lauridsen, Bp. Keetch and Jacob Herschi have recovered from diphtheria and will be released from quarantine Saturday morning.
Clarence Wright, a student of Fielding Academy, has been engaged as teacher for the Pegram school to finish the term commenced by Miss Blanche Lewis. Word has been received that Aunt Mary Rich now in Ogden, Utah, had a fainting spell a few days ago, and while she is now confined to her bed it is reported that she is improving some.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 19 March 1909, page 4
Smith Hoge of this city was appointed United States Land Commissioner on the 23rd day of February, and is now ready to transact business. President William L Rich and A M Rich left for Ogden today in response to a summons that their mother, Aunt Mary A Rich was critically ill.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 26 March 1909, page 1
On the Short Line Railroad last Tuesday evening when Peter Lang and George Pearson, both of Montpelier, lost their lives. There was a fearful storm in progress and it is thought this was the cause of the accident as the engineer mistook the switch signal. Lang leaves a wife and seven children and had lived in Montpelier for many years, aged about 50 years. Pearson was unmarried but leaves a widowed mother and other relatives, aged about 23 years.
Page 4-Pres. Wm L Rich returned from Ogden Tuesday and reports that his mother, Mrs. Mary A Rich, is still quit ill. Will Wallentine was riding a horse Monday, the animal fell heavily with him, dislocating his left ankle. It is reported that the Humming Bird Company will shortly put a large force of men at work at their property near Paris.
A fine daughter was born to Mrs. Ernest Wilcox Saturday; a daughter to Mrs. Joseph S Price Friday; and a daughter to Mrs. Charles Wyler Sunday. Instructor Welker, teacher of History and German at the Fielding, was taken suddenly with a severe attack of the appendicitis Saturday night. He will leave Paris Friday for the Budge and Budge Hospital where he will undergo an operation. Dr. Hayward will attend him down to Logan.
Miss Ione Athay is very ill with appendicitis and may go to Logan Monday for an operation. A missionary party was held in the Second ward meeting house last Tuesday evening, in honor of Elder Seth Budge, who leaves next week to fill a mission in the Netherlands.
The following pupils in the fifth and sixth grades passed the monthly examination with an average of 90 percent. Irene Holmes 94; Viola Bramwell 94; Libbie Sutton 92; Thomas Sutton 93; Edna Wiler 92; Emma Innes 90; Geraint Humphreys 91; Annie Shepherd 90; Ira Hayward 90; Abraham Tueller 91; Wallace Wallentine 91.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 2 April 1909, page 4
Principal Ernest Bramwell of the Fielding Academy is scheduled to speak before the Human Culture Society at Salt Lake on April 3rd. Manager Tupper of the Bear Lake Power Company was in town on business Wednesday and states the company will shortly begin work on its proposed addition in Paris canyon.
Charles Stucki has received an invitation to attend the annual reunion of the graduates of the Ogden School for the Deaf and Blind. Alonzo E Cook, formerly of Paris, but now of Garden City, was in town recently and announced that a company is being organized there to install an electric light plant. Mr. Cook is a capable electrician.
A fine son was born to Mrs. Harry Welker last Friday. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Rogers of this city is very ill with la grippe. Milford Law of Paris was taken very ill with hernia Sunday, but is now improving.
Peter Danks and Miss Myrtle Jones, both of Montpelier were granted a marriage license Monday.
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The Paris Post, Friday, 9 April 1909, page 1
The district schools of Paris will close for the season this afternoon. The term is shorter than usual on account of lack of funds.
Page 2-The Superintendent of Schools Miss S Belle Chamberlain has issued a small volume outlining plans for Arbor Day. Electric Hotel-J W Minson, Proprietor
Page 3-Notice is hereby given that the old county jail will be sold at public auction in front of the court house in Paris, Idaho, at ten o'clock am the 9th day of April to the highest bidder for cash. By order of the board of county commissioners. W R Holmes, Clerk.
Page 4-James Anderson returned last Friday from Nounan where he has resided for some time past. John Norton is producing large quantities of radishes and lettuce at his greenhouse in this city.
The number of workmen at the Paris Boulder mine has recently been increased and a shaft will soon be sunk. It will be pleasing news to the many friends of Instructor Leroy Welker to learn that he is rapidly recovering from his recent attacks of appendicitis. Mr. John Clifton, recently celebrated his 80th birthday and received the best wishes of many friends. Mr. Clifton enjoys excellent health and carries his four score years with the sprightliness of youth.
At the regular meeting at the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening, Rev Boyd took up the subject of Latter-day Saints history and doctrine. We learn from Mr. Marvin Allred that Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T Thomander will soon arrive here from Castledale to take up their permanent residence in this city. Mrs. Thomander is a daughter of Mr. Allred. Mr. Thomander was at one time a popular teacher in the Fielding Academy and it is possible the trustees of the district school may engage him if his health will permit. He has been engaged in the implement business.
Rasmus Peterson who has been very ill with heart trouble and pneumonia during the past eight weeks is now slowly improving. Wm Sleight returned from Ogden Saturday and reports that his wife, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis there is steadily recovering.
The Humming Bird mine is to be sold tomorrow by Sheriff Budge to satisfy a judgment obtained in the Fifth district court by Henry T McEwan. Mrs. Rogers and Miss Lewis who recently opened a fine millinery store in this city, report a very good business in their line.
Local weather observer Norton reports that the thermometer fell to three below zero last Wednesday morning. Misses Sarah Grimmett and Stella Stuart announce that they will hold a spring term of school in the Paris school house. They will teach the kindergarten, beginners, first, second and third grades.