Supreme Court rules Home inmates cannot vote in Ada County
Idaho Supreme Court held that Soldiers' Home inmates who reside in the home and have abandoned previous residences are not qualified voters in Ada County. The ruling ousted Hester Spackman and installed Helen Coston as county superintendent by a 31 vote margin.
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Supreme Court of Idaho
Helen Coston
Ada
Hester Spackman
Quarles
Stockslager
Justice Sullivan
Aca County
Ada County
Miss Spackman
Miss Coston
Soldiers
Blackfoot Eyes Independent School District Solution
The News argues forming an Independent School District for Blackfoot as the sole remedy after the defeat of the special school tax. It urges citizens to pursue independent status at the July county commissioners meeting, calling it an advance and to prevent future troubles.
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Blackfoot
Board of County Commissioners
Cowboy killed after stolen horse chase near Blaine county
An unknown cowboy stole a horse from his rancher employer William Williams in Blaine county. Williams pursued, overtook near Martin post office, and was wounded in the groin by the fugitive who was then killed by Williams.
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William Williams
Blaine County
Williams
Martin
Junk Dealer Found Dead at Era Mine
A junk dealer rumored from Poca tello was found dead in the Era mine on Monday, apparently dead for days. He held a hatchet in one hand and a brass wire in the other, with uncertainty whether electrocution or theft led to the death.
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Pocatello
Basalt Idaho Election Clarifies Voting Rules
Horror News answers three voting questions by stating males under 21 cannot vote and women under 21 cannot vote even if husbands are voters. Basalt district held its first election after becoming separate, approving a ten mill tax and electing trustees D. W. Arave L. R. Jensen and Charles Criddle. Board organized with Arave as chairman and Criddle as clerk.
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Basalt
Ida
D. W. Arave
L. R. Jensen
Charles Criddle
Chas. Criddle
ANON
Program of the Current Event Cub Meeting
The Current Event Cub met Monday June 10 at Mrs Collins. Rell Call featured Quotations from When Knight hood was in Flower. Notes of Interest to Women by Mrs Woodin. Scientific Notes by Mrs Simmons. Paper Jupiter Lights by Mrs G.yens. Substitute Miss Houck.
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Cub
Collins
Woodin
Simmons
G.yens
Miss Houck
Port Hall Indian School Closing Exercises June 1
The Port Hall Indian school closes with a Friday morning program on June 1 followed by a literary program at 8 PM. Superintendent Locke extends a cordial invitation to all attendees to come with lunch baskets and enjoy the day.
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Port Hall Indian School
Supt
Locke
Local News Highlights From Blackfoot and Region
May business at the land office is noted as immense. A string of local events includes births, removals, travels, and civic notices from Blackfoot and neighboring towns. Frost warnings, pension increases, and upcoming church and school activities are reported along with local road and railway updates.
Canal Crossing Spurs Losses for Rev Mayers Couple
Sunday afternoon incident on a larvesvigating canal crossing near Blackfoot left Rev. Mayers and his wife soaked and over fifty dollars in clothing ruined. Their horse refused to move in rising water, forcing the couple to wade out with muddy satchels and a ruined Sunday attire. The article urges a bridge by the canal company or county to prevent a repeat.
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Mr. Mayers
Falls
St. Paul's
Blackfoot
Saddle Horses Wanted at St Anthony Idaho
Frank D. Grissell announces a horse sale on Tuesday June 1 at Lewis and Black's Livery Stable St Anthony Idaho. He will buy well broken saddle horses or dry mares aged up to nine years weight 850 to 3050 pounds and height 144 to 154 hands, sound and in good condition.
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St. Anthony
Ida
Lewis & Black
Frank D. Grissell
Grand-daughter Naomi Fetes Fifth Anniversary Party
Mrs Lucy F E Danilson hosted a party for her granddaughter Naomi to celebrate her fifth birthday. Delicate refreshments were served and Naomi’s little friends enjoyed the gathering.
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Lucy FE. Danilson
Naomi
Ill Luck in Apple Blooms Haunts a Pennsylvania Family
A Washington Star report shared by a Pike County resident relates an October apple tree bloom tale tied to misfortune. The owner claimed a fire destroyed his home soon after the Octob er bloom stories, with the tree burned in the blaze, prompting superstition now.
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Star
New York
Greeley
Pike County
Washington Star
Order to Show Cause in Orr Estate sale request
The Probate Court of Bingham County Idaho orders all interested parties to appear on June 10 1901 at 10 a m in Blackfoot to show cause why executor Presto Burrell should not be granted a private sale of such real estate of Marshall Orr deceased as is necessary. The order is to be published in The Blackfoot News for four weeks. Dated Blackfoot Idaho May 16 1901 Judge We A Sample.
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Bingham
State of Idaho
Marshall
Orr
Presto Burrell
Marshall Orr
Bingham County
Blackfoot
Idaho
We. A. Sample
A Pocket Cold Cure Promise in Capsule Form
Krause's Cold Cure comes as capsules and claims to cure a cold in 24 hours in head throat chest or any area. It states you can keep working while it cures. Sold by Scott and Co at 25 cents.
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Krause
Scott & Co
Ice Cream Sale by M. KE. Church Aid Society
The ladies of the M. KE. Church Aid Society will serve ice cream and other refreshments on the Court House green Friday afternoon starting at 3 o'clock, inviting the public to attend.
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M. E. Church
Court House Park
M. KE. Church Aid Society
Court House Green
Celery Nerve Compound Promises Sleep Aid
Advertisement touts Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound as a celery extract with other ingredients that acts as a powerful nerve medicine and promoter of sleep. It is sold by Scott & Co. The author, G. W. Mingus, announces an absence from July 6 to September 1 and asks patrons to arrange work before September.
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Lichty
Scott & Co
BAL Lard's Horehound Syrup Ad Promotes Quick Relief
An advert touts BAL LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP as a safe swift remedy for bronchial ailments. It urges timely use to prevent coughs and colds and lists price 24 and 50 cents at Scott & Co.
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Ballard
Scott & Co
Mothers Watch For First Worm Symptoms To Heal Children
Health note urges mothers to spot early signs of worms and remove them with White's Cream Vermifuge priced 25 cents at Scott & Co.
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Scott & Co
Dr Haynes Double Extract of Sarsaparilla and Celery
Revolutionary tonic touts Dr Haynes Great German Scientist formula with herbs and vegetables. Claims to kill germs and microbes, cure kidney and liver ailments, rheumatism and more. For a bottle at 50 cents or four for $1 with hospital and physician endorsements from Mohawk Remedy Co. Rome New York.
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Mohawk Remedy CO
Rome
N.Y
Sale of second-hand buggies and harness notice
For sale second-hand buggies and harness. For particulars apply to W. A. Woonin.
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W. A. Woonin
Farm Loan Offer Noted in Idaho Forms
If you want a Farm Loan write Lind say and Co. Idaho Fails, or see O. F. Smith, Blackfoot.
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Lindsay & Co
Idaho
O. F. Smith
Blackfoot
HERBINE Promises Strength and Cheerful Health at Scott & Co
The advertisement claims Herbine boosts immediate well being improves appetite and nourishment and leaves users strong vigorous and cheerful. It states a price of 5 vents at Scott and Co.
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Scott & Co
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