06 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Blackfoot News
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
1
Funeral plans set for Mrs. B. W. Holbrook in Blackfoot with burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Beloved Blackfoot native described as a loving Christian woman. husband and children receive community sympathy.
Grove City lodge No. 33 F A M will host a grand ball in the district court room on Thursday evening February 14 invitations will be issued. The arrangements committee includes three active members who will ensure a well prepared and enjoyable event.
At a Tona meeting with about 125 attendees the initial sentiment favored keeping the county united. After free discussion the mood shifted and with no formal vote only three opposed division. Reported: the push for division is rising quickly.
In Lava Creek Blaine County near the Era camp a concentrator is due this spring on a lead property while high grade mines like Park Mammoth yield ore with 186 ounces of silver and $10 per ton in gold. Diana Crystal Carbonate and Muay-bell show shipping ore and D W Nickels prepares a high grade galena shipment from Trilby.
The Yankee Fork mine on Estes mountain near Custer and Bonanza was sold in Challis last Friday. Colonel James A. McFadden sold to a wealthy Boston syndicate for 100000 paid by Mr. Walker of Boston who has studied county records for weeks. The sale is described as one of the most important mining deals in Custer county for years and yields a snug sum for the colonel in his old age.
In 1898 the nation paid Spain for a war option in the Philippines and now the Senate ratified a treaty adding 100000 for islands not in the original deal. The piece calls out ongoing costs of war and moral cost of denying liberty to Filipinos.
Mr and Mrs Dietrich traveled from Povatello to visit on Sunday, appearing in local social notes and indicating plans or engagements in the community.
Idaho legislature plans visits to Oregon and Montana weather reports, county division talks, and local politics in Blackfoot and Shelley. Notables include Hon. Ericson and Senator Bybee. A murder case bond is set for Geo. Monroe. A funeral for Louis R. Pritchett is noted and a dining room girl advertisement appears.
In a letter Mrs. Dubois expresses strong support for kindergartens and urges action to pass a kindergarten bill. She plans to tour the state speaking in May about mothers clubs and finding a qualified teacher, while both she and Senator Dubois remain staunch supporters of the kindergarten system.
Resolutions note the resignation and removal of Miss Lillian Warner as president of the Epworth League. The group expresses deep appreciation for her consecrated service and Christian spirit and prays she remains a blessing to new companions.
A short exchange between a small grandson and Uncle Rastus explores a child's belief that the world stays up by the sun’s attraction. The old man gently challenges the idea, insisting the sun alone does not explain keeping the world up.
Blackfoot prepares for a grand spring forward with enterprising citizens urged to unite. Businessmen and home seekers are scouting land for investment and housing, and the town must ready to greet and showcase its advantages and possibilities.
Judge Sample will deal with parties this afternoon charged with breaking quarantine regulations. There is probably no disease or condition of the human system that causes more suffering and distress than piles. TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINT MENT cures them quickly, without pain or detention from business. Price, 50 cents in bottles. Tubes, 75c at Hull Woodruff's.
John Montgomery declares sole Blackfoot agent for Diamond coal. Blackfoot Lumber touts Diamond coal but never stocks it. Contact Montgomery for Diamond coal and Rock Springs coal availability.
Rev Eddie of St Mark's Cathedral in Salt Lake City denounces cheap religion and stingy church giving. He targets those who donate little while attending offerings and mocks the idea of free salvation. He compares David's sacrifice with buying a theater ticket then giving little in church.
A new remedy Krause's Cold Cure claims to relieve the worst cold in 24 hours and can be taken without hindering daily duties. It is sold by Hull and Woodruff, druggists, at 25 cents.
M A Marshall opens a new Photo Gallery on Bridge Street opposite harness and saddlery shop inviting the public to inspect samples and work. All photography offered in best and latest styles.
Are You Going East or South If So Remember That it costs no more to go via THE RIO GRANDE WESTERN RY. In connection with the Denver and Rio Grande or Colorado Midland through the finest SCENERY in America with five routes from Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo. Pullman Palace sleepers Observation and Parlors cars Tourist Ordinary Sleeping cars and no dining car service. W C McBrier Gero W HEINTZ Gen Avent Gen Pass Agt Butte Salt Lake City Mont Utah.
An OCR fragment mentions a Farm Loan invitation to contact Lind say & Co Idaho Falls or see O FP Smith Blackfoot. It adds a remark that the small pox on the West Side will soon be a thing of the past.
The H Bastery Idaho Water Company in Blackfoot Idaho levies an assessment of 1.25 per share on stock. Payment is due by March 2 1901 to John Montgomery secretary and treasurer at East Main Street. Delinquent shares will be sold March 23 1901 to cover taxes and costs.
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