Payette County ID Archives News.....Hotel Idaho-Doors Open Again to the Public July 14, 1898
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Payette Independent July 14, 1898
Payette Independent
Payette, Idaho
Thursday, July 14, 1898

Doors Open Again to the Public.

The reopening of the Hotel Idaho last Saturday evening by Mr. H. F. Parke, the 
new manager, was a pleasant affair.  During the early hours of the evening a 
cordial reception was tendered to the citizens of Payette by Mr. Parke and 
family.  The Payette Band in full uniform was on hand to honor the occasion 
with some of its most stirring selections and the spacious parlor with its 
happy throng presented a scene that reminded one of the palmy days when Major 
Allen first threw the house open to the public and made it one of the most 
popular hostelries on the Oregon Short Line.  

After light refreshments had been served and the gentlemen had enjoyed a good 
cigar the large dining room was cleared of tables and half a hundred people 
joined in a delightful dance until the hour-hand pointed to 12 o’clock.  It was 
a good, old fashioned time such as Payette people know how to have when they 
get started off on the right foot, and was enjoyed by old and young alike; 
jolly old boys with frosted locks, at the risk of slipping a stifle-joint, 
mingled in the mazy whirl and gave the youngsters lesson in chivalry.  It was 
an evening well spent and upon taking their departure each one extended the 
hand of congratulations and words of hearty welcome and best wishes to Mr. 
Parke and family, who have lately become citizens of our town.


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