Blackfoot Becomes Independent School District No 2
The Blackfoot electorate approved the change with only two votes against. The county commissioners canvassed results and established Independent District No 2, naming trustees for terms of four, two, and until the first September election as Geo B Rogers A Whitten Geo F Gagan W A Sample BE E Chalmers and G E Bumgarner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Tus
Honorable
Board of County Commissioners
Geo. B. Rogers
A. Whitten
Geo. F. Gagan
W. A. Sample
BE. E. Chalmers
G. E. Bumgarner
Government Sues Over Timber Worth in Three States
Three timber cases filed in the United States district court allege A K Stoddard cut timber on the east fork of Bear river in Uinta county Wyoming valued at 17712. Henry Harkness timber in Bannock county Idaho valued at 919.60. A D Quantrell and Blackfoot Lumber Co timber in Bannock county valued at 2618.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
A. K. Stoddard
East Fork
Bear River
Uinta County
Wyoming
Henry ©. Harkness
Bannock County
Idaho
A. D. Quantrell
Blackfoot Lumber Company
Prices Surge for Fresh Produce Across Eastern Cities
Early this week in St. Louis buyers faced high produce prices with potatoes at 1.08 a bushel versus 20 to 23 cents a year ago. Cabbage reached 2 to 2.25 per 100 pounds, tomatoes 1.75 a bushel, cucumbers 14 a bushel, and peaches 1.00 per urate, all well above last year’s levels due to extreme heat and drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wallace Worden Dies After Long Idaho Life
Wallace Worden longtime Blackfoot and West Side resident died in Phoenix on July 12 from dropsy of the heart. His family, still in Arizona, may move to Idaho or to Baker City Oregon where the widow's father lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Worden
Blackfoot
West Side
Phoenix
Arizona
Idaho
Baker City
Oregon
Hilton Case Continues Hearing in Idaho Falls
State of Idaho versus Walter K. Hilton for shooting Frank Hitt of Idaho Falls has been continued from the 29th to Monday August 5. The physician believes Hitt will be strong enough to attend the hearing and testify, adding interest to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Idaho
Walter K. Hilton
Frank Hit
Idaho Falls
Hitt
Blackfoot Hotel Sold at Sheriff’s Sale
The Blackfoot hotel in Blackfoot was sold at sheriff's sale on Monday to the creditors of W. G. and W. YU. Stufflebeam. C. E. Thum bought two thirds interest while Attorney E. E. Chalmers acquired the remaining third. The property has been tied up in litigation for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
W. G
W. YU. Stufflebeam
C. E. Thum
E. E. Chalmers
Mr. Thum
Ross Fork
Blackfoot Hotel
Lee Cream Social at Court House Lawn
The Baptist church ladies plan a social on the court house lawn this Friday August 2 starting at 4 30 PM into the evening offering ice cream or sherbet with wake. Guests include Mrs Huntington and her daughter from Springfield Illinois visiting Senator and Mrs Dubois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies and Society of the Baptist Church
Court House Lawn
Huntington
Springfield
Ilinois
Dubois
Independent School District praised as Kinney returns home
Local notes report Kinney’s Saturday return from Lost River valley and Blackfoot’s outlook for a good school term. Weather, crops, health, and social updates follow with names, places, and events from Blackfoot and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ws. Kinney
Lost River Valley
Four graders established in Houston division progress update
New stems from Houston report four grader catwaps established in the Houston division with one more expected. Completion aimed by September 1. Heat reached 104 while two light rains cooled the air. Smelter company builds wagon bridge over Lost River near works and brickmen have begun, with thousands of bricks in yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Lost River
Al enjoined summons in Idaho divorce case
The District Court of Idaho’s Fifth Judicial District in Bingham County issues a summons to Cora Martel Archambault in a divorce action filed by Stephen A. Archambault. She must answer within 10 to 40 days depending on service, with grounds of desertion alleged since September 1809 and the plaintiff seeking dissolution of marriage and costs. The clerk is Gro. F. Gage, dated July 16, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Idaho
Cora Martel Archambault
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Idaho
Bingham
District Court of
F. Gage
D J. Lewis
Fred v. Sinclair
Probate Court
Bingham County
Victor
D. BR. Sinolatr
EB. E. Chalmers
Have gone or went tale from Christian Endeavor World
A contributor recalls a colored child in a Wu Serenol piece who insists on saying have went. The teacher confines him and orders have gone fifty times. On return the paper shows have done fifty times and I have went home on the other side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Seriool
Christian Endeavor World
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Marshall Orr Estate
Executor Presto Burrell will sell privately in Idaho Bingham County the west half of the NW quarter and NE quarter of section 13 township 1S range 37E containing 120 acres plus a 1 24 interest in Fox and Whitten Irrigation Ditch. Sale after August 10 1901 at the executor’s ranch in Presco with cash terms and 10 percent bid due at acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
State of Idaho
Marshall Orr
Bingham County
Boise
Fox and Whitten
Presco
Idaho
United States
Presto Burrell
Presto
Pocatello Injury and Local News Snapshot
Pocatello expressman Smith suffers a leg wound from a discharged pistol as he dropped it, without bone fracture. Brakesmen let go in Pocatello for hoboes providing cheap rides. Blackfoot welcomes Mr. Prestel and family seeking residence and business. North Idaho expects large wheat and flax crops. Local sale in Blackfoot draws Thum from Ross Fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Smith
Mr. Prestel
Michigan
Blackfoot
Chamberlains Pain Balm Best Liniment for Strains
Mr F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island recommends Chamberlains Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He cites using it for a severe lameness in the side from a strain and reports quick relief and cure. Sold by Scott and Co Pioneer Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
Chamberlain
Scott & Co
Pioneer Drug Store
Notice of Assessment by Corbett Slough Ditch Co
The Corbett Slough Ditch Co announces a 25 cent per share assessment on all capital stock, levied at a July meeting. Unpaid shares by August 6 1901 become delinquent and will be sold at public auction to cover the assessment and advertising costs, with sales scheduled for September 7 1901. secretary H C Dippel, Blackfoot Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett Slough Ditch CO
Blackfoot
Bingham Co
Idaho
H. C. Dippel
H. ©. Dippel
West Branch Canal Co Delinquency Notice at Blackfoot
The West Branch Canal Company in Blackfoot Idaho levied a 50 cent per share assessment No 16 on its capital stock payable to A Whitten secretary treasurer. Unpaid stock by August 8 will be delinquent and advertised for sale. if needed further sales will occur on September 10 to cover the assessment and costs. A Whitten secretary treasurer dated July 26 101
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Est Branch Canal
Blackfoot
Bingham County
Idaho
Board of Trustees
A. Whitten
See's and
Treas
West Branch Canal Co
Digestive Wellness Advice and Patent Remedies Promoted
A health column warns against overeating and constipation causing heartburn. It recommends slowing meals, thorough chewing, and waiting six hours between meals. If unwell, take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Also promotes HERBINE for appetite and digestion, sold by Scott & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Scott & Co
Spring Tonic Ad Promises Vital Health
An advertorial notice promotes Lichty’s Celery compound for body cleansing and tonic effects in spring. It claims to tone blood, kidneys, and liver, boost energy, and improve digestion with Herbine as a digestive aid. Sold by Scott & Co for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Co
Scott & Co's
Herb ine and vermifuge advertise health boosts
The ad promises quick relief and improved nourishment from HERBINE, claiming users become strong and cheerful. It also promotes WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGEH to remove worms, priced 25 cents, available at Scott & Co, aimed at mothers watching for early worm symptoms in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Co
For Sale Second Hand Buggies and Harness
Second hand buggies and harness offered for sale. Apply to W. A. WoopINn for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Woopinn
Assessment Notice for Astern Idaho Water Co
Astern Idaho Water Co Blackfoot Idaho levies assessment No 4 of one dollar per share on capital stock payable by August 10 1901 to John Montgomery treasurer. Delinquent shares sold at public auction September 7 1901 at 2 pm to cover delinquent assessment and costs. July 6 1901. John Montgomery secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
John Montgomery
Blackfoot
Idaho
Sec
Treas
Blackfoot approves 1901 power franchise for lights and wires
Ordinance grants Blackfoot Light and Power Company rights to erect poles and string wires in the village streets for electric light heat and power. It requires completion within twelve months and sets rates including 50 cents per single 16 candle power light and 30.00 per month for each arc light. The franchise lasts fifty years with bond conditions of 35000 and a July 15 1901 approval by Chairman Joan W. Jones and Clerk S D Hilgamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot Light and Power Company, Limited, & Corporation
Blackfoot
Iimlte
Thahot Sk. IL
Blaekoot
Blackfoot Light and Power Company. Limited
Blackfoot Light and Power Company, Limited
Blackfoot Light and Power Company. Limited, Corporation
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Jesse James
Independent School District
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Missouri
Billy Woodin
Chesterfield
Rich
L. C. Rich’s
Wilden
Albert Lyon
Mose Wright
Iowa
Hansen
Mrs. Fuge
Salt Lake City
Mrs. Wasley
Miss May Olmstead
Salt Lake
Rockland
American Falls
C. E. Arney
F.K. Dubois
Dippel
Montana
Utah
Raft River
Cassix County
Oxford Valley
National Park
George
Attorney Holden
Gib Wright
Governor Hunt
Lemhi
George B. Rogers
Harry Curtis
Walter Rogers
Norwin Messerly
Hos
Arangee
A. L. Stephens
Wm. Wearyick
Carrie Nution
Judge Sample
Morgan
Boise Valley
St. Paul's Church
J. A. Quillin
White Knob
Alias
the Fifth Judicial District
Stephen A. Archambault
Snake River
Mississippi
Blackfoot and
Houston Flyer
North
Blackfoot Bakery
Fred
Sinclair
Astern Idaho Water CO
McDonald Bros
Black Foot
Liz Gifen
Dalace Drug Store
C. €. Kinney
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