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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1916

Page

8

Call Family Reunion Honors Ancestors in Utah

A Call family reunion drew hundreds from Wyoming Utah and Idaho to a L D S church gathering in Beautiful Utah and a noon banquet at a local high school. The event traced the family lineage from England to Massachusetts to Utah with Cyril Call arriving in 1851 and descendent attendance listed from many Utah towns and Idaho. Performances included solos and instrumentals by local artists, with Mrs Is on the Life of TL use and Beethoven pieces, and patronesses named for the club.

Wyoming Utah Idaho L. D America Unlchusetts Mass Jon Cyril Call Cally Reunio Israel Beautiful Joseph Burgenson Lewiston Chet V. Call Sidn Call Tra Callynna Jane Cally Punnie Cally Lamont I. Call Chesterfield Slihe Elbert Ve Call Blackfoot Lamas Call Annie L. Call Weltha Call Emerson Call Delile Call la Mar Call Ardith Call Salt Lake City Leona Call Miller Lawrence Milley Farmington Willard Carr Bountiful Annie G. Carr Gallard Carr la View Care Lamont Carr Cecil Carr Sylvia Joseph Eliza Nelson Uitah John Stewart Ester Ste Family Provo Charles Mary Cull Bench Tahoe O. J. Call Heber Margaret Morris American Falls Della Call Rosa K. Call Alice J. Call Lorna Call Ella Cook Cella Cook Josiennetta Cook Peadora Cook A.V. Call Sta J. H. Call Tsabet Call Margaret A. Call Sarah J. Call Amy Call Mary Call Lois Hale Lucy Ormond Trene Allred Leone Call Ghuly Call Truman Call Elsie Hale Chas. B. Call Horace A. Call Leona Call F. W. Call Mary V. Cll Alice Bagley Lucile White Barlow Osmond Joxeine Allred Cecil Call Worth Call Era Call Alice Burton Lila Burton Faith Call Rigby Star Call Messamex Anderson P. J. Williams W. Ww. Thatcher Mia. Lamont Tolman Riverside Albert Call Wapello I, I

Thursday Morning Music Club Enjoys Musical Program

The Thursday Morning Music Club met with members and guests for a musical program. Local artist Fred T. Dubois from Lake City performed, providing entertainment and a light social gathering afterward.

Fred T. Dubois Isses Howard Lake City

Blackfoot Auto Party Feeds Local Night of Dancing

A merry gathering of young people filled Whittlesey's Buick and White's Hudson on Thursday evening as they traveled to Blackfoot for a dancing party hosted by Mrs. Hazel Hammermaster at her Smith ranch home two miles outside the town. Exquisite red roses adorned the rooms and the party lasted late into the night with twenty four local youths also attending, including Misses Whittlesey Mable Ree MIME and Rebe from Pocatello.

Whittlesey White Blackfoot Hazel Hammermaster Smith Ranch Pocatello Mable Ree Rebe

Farm House Party At Haynes Farm Near Blackfoot

On a Saturday evening about thirty friends gathered at the farm home of Mr and Mrs C B Haynes northwest of Blackfoot to surprise Misses Ninora and Ruby Trullinger. Dancing featured the evening with Rudolph Tressl providing music and a three course luncheon served at midnight. The Trullinger sisters from Milinois are visiting and had recently returned from Albion Tao where they studied at the State Normal School Miss Nora studied domestic science and Miss Ruby English.

C. B Haynes Blackfoot Ninora Ruby Trullinger Rudolph Tressl Trullinger Milinois Haynex Albion Tao

Pleasant Dance Honors Out‑of‑Town Guests at Knights Hall

Mrs D Orr Poynter hosted an informal Friday night dance at the Knights of Pythias hall to honor house guests Miss Maree Heagany of Saginaw Michigan Katherine Brennan and Helen Davis of Montpelier Tahoe. Guests included Misses Marie and Helen Howard Salt Lake City Miriam Brooks Pocatello Dorothy Pope Lathrop Mix Wouri Mestra James Summerfield William Johnson Chattanooga Tennessee Robert Bucknum Chicago and John Keltix Anaconda Montana.

D Orr Poynter Knights of Pythias Hall Maree Heagany Saginaw Michigan Katherine Brennan Helen Davis Montpelier Taho Marie Helen Howard Salt Lake City Miriam Brooks Pocatello Dorothy Pope Lathrop Mixwouri

Tournament Decides Tennis Champions At Asylum Court

The Monday tennis tournament at the Asylum court crowned champions Misa Genevieve Millick and Mark Tuohy. A silver cup gift from Mia John G. Brown was presented to each winner as spectators praised the final match and noted excellent play by the contestants.

Asylum Tennis Court Mia John G. Brown Misa Genevieve Millick Mark Tuohy

Bee Hive Girls Meet for Camping Trip Departure

The Senior Bee Hive Girls gathered at F. Parkinson's home while the Junior Girls met at Mrs. M. P. Ipsen's. The Junior group from the second ward left for a weeklong camping trip led by Mrs. James Duckworth, with Mr. Parish driving them to the hills.

F. (. Parkinson M. P. Ipsen James Duckworth Parish

Dance Night Promises Fun for Blackfoot Club Members

The Blackfoot Club hosts an initial dance event for its jovially inclined colored folk neighbors, inviting members to celebrate with music and socializing.

Blackfoot Club

Anthony Club to Premier Dance at Buffeane Hall

The Anthony Club announces a premiere dance at Buffeane Hall on the evening of Thursday August 17. The club invites everyone to attend and enjoy themselves.

Eastern Stars Initiate Mrs. Brokaw and Miss Quantrell

The Eastern Stars initiated Mrs. J. B. Brokaw and Miss Pearl Quantrell last Wednesday with sherbet and cakes. They will not meet again until September. Francis Jenkins, Moscow Masonic grandmaster, will visit Grove City Lodge No. ? this evening, with refreshments served.

J. B. Brokaw Pearl Quantrell Francis Jenkins Moscow Grove City Lodge No

Dinner Party Honors Mrs John G Brown’s Three Neph ews

Mrs Fred T Dubois hosted a dinner at her South Main Street home Sunday evening in honor of Mrs John G Brown’s three nephews. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hoover and daughter Phyllis, Mrs John G Brown with Summerfield and William Johnston.

Fred T. Dubois South Main Street John G. Brown Hoover Phyllis Summerfield William Johnston

Entertains Friends at Oak Street Home

Miss Ruby Hilliard hosted a small gathering last Thursday evening with guests Miss Lyla Liljen quist Myrtle Steffeson Jack Cheehe and Nathan Cobb. Dainty cool refreshments followed before the party dispersed.

Ruby Hilliard Oak Street Lyla Liljenquist Myrtle Steffeson Jack Cheehe Nathan Cobb

School District 8 bid notice and Idaho bond sale details

Notice from Independent School District No. 8 clerk L Archer announces bids for driving wagons on routes 1 through 5 on August 14 1916. Also public sale notice for School District No. 7 Bingham County Idaho of 3000 in negotiable bonds to enlarge a schoolhouse with sale at 1 PM September 2 1916. Bonds bear 6 percent semiannual interest and mature in 20 years. Record lists bid conditions and delivery, with multiple notices including estray sale and local news briefs.

Clerk of Independent School District No. 8 Independent School District NO. 8 L. Archer Bingham County Idaho Bingham Pope Blackfoot Chase National Bank City of New York State of New York U.S. A School House Wapello Board of Trustees Louis Anderson

Foreclosure Sale By Sheriff in Idaho County

Public notice of sheriff sale in Bingham County Idaho follows a 1916 judgment against Albert E Blair Ruth O Blair for 3432.05 dollars plus costs. Sale July 26 1916 front courthouse steps to satisfy debt. property lies along section 25 Township 1 South Range 36 East bounded by Snake River and slough totaling 61.47 acres. Sheriff A H Simmons notified by deputy I Thompson with publications from July 27 to August 17, 1916.

Alex Younie Albert B. Blair Ruth C. Blair District Court Sixth Judicial District County of Bingham Idaho Albert E. Blair Ruth O. Blair United States Bingham County Tdaho Snake River A. H. Simmons I. Thompson Sherif

Sheriff Sale of Estray Animals Near Taber Idaho

The sheriff of Bingham County Idaho will sell at public auction at Dr. Frank Evans farm near Taber on September 1 1916 at 1 PM the estray animals including a 10 year old day mare with a white left hind foot and a young unbranded colt branded on the left shoulder with a G upside down and a bay horse with white fore feet and white left hind foot branded SC on the left hind hip.

Bingham County D. J. Brennan Firth M. Mecham Frank Evans Taber Idaho A. H. Simmons

Slumber Party At Winifred Brethan’s Home

Miss Winifred Brethan hosted a slumber party at her North University Avenue residence last Tuesday evening. Guests included Rhea Drollinger Opal Holbrook Gladys Johnston Edna Barker and Iris Stone.

Ax You Sow So Shall Ye Reap Lecture Night

Next Sunday at the Blackfoot First Ward Meeting House Arthur Manwar ing will deliver a lecture on Ax You Sow So Shall Ye Reap After the sure Miss Maria Millick will render piano solo and Earl Miller a vocal solo Everybody invited.

Blackfoot First Ward Arthur Manwaring Maria Millick Earl Miller

Additional Locals Visit Idaho and Idaho incident

Lily Unser visited Idaho while Emily Whittlesey of Potatello spent the first of the week here with her sister Mrs. L B Dustin. R G Fleming the Egg Preserver inventor is suffering from an infected hand wound and required an operation to remove the item.

Emily Whittlesey Potatello L. B. Dustin R. G. Fleming

Probate Notice in Idaho Estate of Joseph Geoghegan

In the Probate Court of Bingham County Idaho, executrix Elizabeth G Geoghegan gives creditors ten months from first publication to present claims with vouchers. Claims must be exhibited at 45 Standrrd Bank Building Blackfoot Idaho, her chosen business address for estate matters. Dated and first published July 20 1916 Blackfoot Idaho. First portion July 20 Last insertion August 17

Bingham Idaho Joseph Geoghegan Joseph. Geoghegan Butte Standrrd Bank Blackfoot Elizabeth G. Geoghegan Iiaho A. D

Warrants of Blackfoot City to be paid at First National Bank

Notice lists warrants from Cemetery Fund numbers 317 to 941 and Sewer Fund numbers 35 MRS and 36 to 4, for Blackfoot City. Deputy Treasurer B F Pennington dated July 18 1916 announces first publication July 27 and last publication August.

Blackfoot Taha First National Bank Citerry B. F. Pennington Ang, al

Notice of Special Stockholders Meeting Lead Belt Mining Co Idaho

In Idaho the Lead Belt Mining Company calls a stockholders meeting for August 25 1916 at 2 PM in Pocatello Bannock County to consider increasing directors to five and to transact other business. H A Crump and B Wheeler jam. Secretary.

Lead Belt Mining Company Dietrich Block Pocatello Idaho

Yellowstone Park Excursions Promoted by Hotels and Agency

Travel notices advertise Yellowstone Park trips in mid August from Hotel Roots on August 12 and via Wylie Way on August 14. Booking agent lists details and pricing through local offices.

Yellowstone Park

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Ford F. O. B. Detriot E. & G. Bills Auto Co Biggs Dorothy Lee Merle Simmons Cadiz Salt Lake Howard Mrs. Brokaw Carrie Jacobe Bond Clive Marie Milelick Beethoven Misa Howard Mrs Brokaw Miss Andante Min Duboix Genevieve Millick Pion Mian Rogers Meadames Dubois Brown Wilson Eldredge Craig Blackfoot Auto Party A. R. Higson Ed White Horace Whittlesey Jack Rogers Floyd Fulton Pocatello Tribune Haynes BEE Hive Girls Maezonic News W. T. Bithell A. N, Simmons Cambridge Nebraska St. Larke's Hospital Boise Lillian Andersen-Akers Weiser Idabe Morris Watson George Gagan Springfield Thomas Europe Anderson Lumber Company North Main Street W. If Clute Earlville Towa E. A. Byers Salmon Clarence Clute Idaho Falls Kansas City T. R. Jones Mr. Finley Mr. Jones Felicia Marguerite Mackay Mra E. J. Jones J. M. Palmer Roy. Adama Carl Roy Adams M. H. Shirley Grant Holt Mins Merna Conkle Lee Felt Harold Gill Earl Larson Hesse Springs Frank Jordan Lily Unser Legal Advertising H. A. Crump Ir. B. Wheeler
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