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Newspaper
Blackfoot News
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
1
Wews from towns like Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, and Lewiston report burglaries, wheat shipments, markets, and local events. Notable items include Old Folks Day on June 26, efforts to harvest frost-bit lucern in Weiser and Payette valleys, and a mining congress train from Chicago to Boise.
The Blackfoot performance drew a large crowd Thursday featuring a menagerie with elephant lion bear and monkey a circus ring riders trapeze and tumblers. Viewers called some acts uneven while others praised the tumblers as fitting for any show as the touring troupe moved on.
Governor Hunt grants a further stay of execution for Diamondfield Jack the Cassia county murderer. The hanging set for June 2 is moved to July 3 with the board of pardons to meet that day. If no pardon is granted, the sheriff will carry out the sentence.
A vivacious educated Texas woman writes to County Attorney J. M. Stevens asking help finding a husband. She desires a well-to-do rancher not yet advanced in life. The letter was not for publication and this notice is only to report the unusual matrimonial approach.
Blackfoot announces a grand Fourth of July with a public program including an invited orator, Pocatello band, a ball game between Pocatello and Blackfoot, horse races and other sports. A full day and evening schedule is being prepared. next Wednesday’s News will publish the morning exercises and afternoon events.
The annual Bingham County teachers institute will meet at Blackfoot starting Monday August 5 for about three weeks. County superintendent Miss Scott has hired a strong instructor corps. Law requires county teachers to attend or forfeit certificates. obedience and benefits justify full attendance.
Schedule lists Roll Call A Sentiment and a paper by Mrs Collins on English Affairs. The program includes a reading on The Effect of the Late Wars on Literature and a book review of The Hearts, led by Miss Jones. Also noted is a substitute pie social activity and a mine topic discussion.
The War Department confirms Judge Wm H Taft will be inaugurated governor of the Philippines on July 4 and will retain his commission. The sheriff deputies and city marshals are credited for maintaining order during the circus day with no disturbances. Banks disinfect money in galvanized asbestos lined ovens heated to about 300 degrees.
The Weather Bureau reports a cold week ending June 16 with nightly frosts and a near constant northwest wind. Frosts affected fruit across the southwest, with prune damage increasing while apples and berries show mixed resilience. Wheat oats lagged but spring grain prospects look fair. alfalfa hay down due to frost. vegetables show limited recovery with peas beans and potatoes regrowing after freeze.
An English churchman in Berbice British Guiana recalls odd child names chosen by parents. Samples include Nannie Bellona Trank Locust and Whisky Emmanuel. A black father explains naming his fifth son Acts parson after the Apostles, while earlier children bore Matthew Mark Luke and John.
A brief reader exchange cites Bridget told to keep guests in the parlor while Bridget insists the kitchen is acceptable for entertaining. The Philadelphia Bulletin captures a humorous clash over proper room etiquette.
The Probate Court of Bingham County Idaho orders all interested parties to appear July 11 1901 at 10 am in Blackfoot to show cause why executor Presto Burrell should not be granted an order of sale of the decedent's real estate. The order requires publication in The Blackfoot News for four consecutive weeks. Dated Blackfoot June 12 1901.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report details Chinese counterfeits found by C. L. Bartow, including pencil imitations, pink clay soap, and a hollow wood beef can. The elaborate fakes fooled buyers, with one army contractor purchasing a bulk lot after observation of authentic cans beside the dummies.
A Pocket Cold Cure Krause's Cold Cure is offered in capsule form and claims to cure cold in the head throat chest or any body part within 24 hours. No need to stop work. Price 25 cents. Sold by Scott & Co.
You feel better at once after using HERBINE and enjoy your food more. It gives more nourishment and vigor, making you strong, vigorous, and cheerful. Available for 50 cents at Scott & Co.
Dr Hayhes claims a double extract tonic containing sarsaparilla celery and 18 vegetables. It is touted to cure kidney and liver diseases and other ailments, with hospital use and physician endorsements. Introductory sale 50 cents a bottle, four for 1.60, Mohawk Remedy Co Rome NY.
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