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Newspaper
Blackfoot News
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
1
The Blackfoot Fourth of July program lists harness and running races with purses from 14.00 to 60.00 and entry rules due by 12 m July 4. Committee members Hansen Rogers Thomas oversee events including foot races, three legged, tug of war and novelty contests with cash prizes for participants in Bingham County.
R W Faris will install an electric lighting plant at the Idaho Penitentiary after being awarded the contract on Monday. The system includes six arc lights and about 200 incandescents with one in each cell and will also connect the warden’s residence. The complete up to date plant aims to illuminate current and new buildings, fulfilling a long felt need for an individual facility with modern appliances.
The Current Event club met with Mrs. Dr. Pyle on Monday June 24. Papers on English affairs by Mrs. Collins and the impact of late wars on literature by Mrs. Pyle were well received. The Heart's Highway review by Miss Blanche Jones was attentively discussed by members.
The Village board considers two electric light franchise proposals and has scheduled a special meeting for next Tuesday evening to discuss action. One applicant aims to start work at the earliest practicable date if granted.
The Oregon Short Line offers a one fare round trip for travel on July 3 and 4 to all stations within 300 miles of the selling point. Tickets are valid for return on July 8 and do not allow stopovers.
Cal Ferguson the orator has accepted the invitation to deliver the Fourth of July address at Blackfoot. The Colonel is a fluent speaker and listeners may expect an eloquent speech fitting the nation’s greatest holiday.
Local items record visits by senator and governor, Fourth of July fund raisers, shipments of horses to Missouri, academy contracting, water shortages in Oxford Valley, and preparations for Blackfoot and Challis celebrations. Reports mention Mrs. McKinley, land records, drought concerns, and community events across Idaho counties.
An advertisement states Krause's Cold Cure for head chest throat or any area breaks up a cold in 24 hours without interrupting work and prevents colds if taken at first symptoms. Price 2 ie, sold by Scott & Co.
The Chairman and Board of Trustees approve Ordinance No 1 adding a license of ten dollars per month for shooting galleries and weekend closing from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday. Approved June 26 1901 by Chairman W J Jones and Clerk Hilliard.
Presto Burrell as executor filed a petition for an order to sell real estate of the deceased Marshall Orr. The Probate Court in Blackfoot Idaho orders interested parties to appear July 7 1901 at 10 am to show cause why an order for private sale should not be granted. Publication required in The Blackfoot News for four consecutive weeks.
Notice to creditors of Fred C. Sinclair deceased. Claims must be filed with the court and mailed to the personal representative by a specified deadline. supplemental notices may follow.
Letters of administration on the estate of John W. Duncan were granted May 20, 1901, by the Probate Court of Bingham County. All claimants must present them for allowance at the Probate Court in Blackfoot, Idaho within four months or be barred. Henry Duncan is administrator.
Krause's Cold Cure capsules claim to cure the cold in head throat chest or any body part within 24 hours and let users keep working. Priced at 25e and sold by Scott & Co.
The ad claims immediate relief and better nourishment from HERBINE, boosting enjoyment of food and vigor. It asserts users feel stronger and more vigorous, priced at 50 cents at Scott & Co.
Dr Haynes presents a patent tonic named Double Extract of Sursaparilla and Celery Compound. It promises to kill germs and treat kidney and liver diseases as well as rheumatism nervousness dyspepsia malaria constipation and blood impurities. Intro price 50 cents per bottle or four for 1 50 with delivery through Mohawk Remedy Co Rome N Y.
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