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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1913

Page

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Double Celebration On Blackfoot Home Ranch Reunion

Last Sunday the tenth annual Just family reunion was held on the old home ranch in a large shaded grove. About three hundred relatives gathered for a feast prepared by the Justs, aided by Snake River valley cooks. Cars from Blafoot to Presto joined the festivity, aided by road improvements by James Christensen and local residents. The McElivain brothers, a two-man band from Ashton, traveled nearly 100 miles to provide music. Mother Just presided over a gathering including three sons, a daughter, and nineteen grandchildren.

Just Old Home Snake River Valley Presto Country Bla Foot Presto H. W. Kiefer A- B Stevens Good Roads Bingham James Christensen Blackfoot McElivain Brothers Ashton Mother Just F. 8. Stevens Gage Brush

Labor Day Proclamation and Roundup Notes

The governor proclaims September first a public Labor Day holiday urging all work to pause for the observance. Also, Optimist editor receives Roundup season ticket No. 1 as preparations for Warbonnet Roundup and Bonneville County Fair Sept 8–12 intensify. Probate court rules in a suit over two horses. appeal filed. Mrs Tregue’s son is reported killed in Salt Lake City.

Ife Jon Boise Idaho Falls Optimist Don Williams Idaho Bonneville County L. B. Jewell Lewiston, Mont N. H. Montgomery Montgomery Mr. Montgomery Isaac Tregue G. A Powell Salt Lake

Shooting On Reservation Complaints Over Road Hunting

Residents report hunting along the Indian reservation road to the reservoir amid fears officials may close the road. The dispute questions authority, land use, and supposed efforts to scare the populace. Also, Joseph Cutler quarrelled over a coal load from Blackfoot Fuel & Ice, prompting a tense scene and comments about truth among coal, press, and clergy.

Blackfoot Pocatello Joseph Cutler Blackfoot Fuel & Ice Company Mr. Holbrook Joseph

Death of Mrs Wilson in Blackfoot Utah

Mrs Percilla Wilson aged sixty nine died at 2 35 am Wednesday at her home on North Maple Street from a complication of diseases. A native of England she lived in Provo Utah after marriage and moved to Blackfoot about a year and a half ago. Body with her three sons was shipped to Provo to rest beside her husband. Dick Macguire Shelley druggist arrested again for possessing liquor. four counts against him. Wedding cards announce marriage of Hazel Edith Hawkey to W Harrison Jackson at the Hawkey home in Porterville. The newlyweds will operate the Hawkey home.

Wilson Percilla Wilson Maple Street Hazel Edith W. T. Hawkey W. Harrison Jackson Porterville Hawkey

Bank Statement Request From U S Treasurer

Washington August 11 The United States treasurer calls for a statement of all national banks at close of business Saturday August 9 In Hancong China August 9 the first bigamy trial ends Prosecution was pronounced by the Chinese suffrage society with a sentence of eighty days imprisonment

United States Blackfoot Idaho Clone of Business Washington Washington, D. C Hancong China Chinese Suffrage Society

Dempster Honored by Fraternal Brotherhood

Charles W. Dempster newly elected Supreme Secretary of The Fraternal Brotherhood, with a long career in fraternal work, teaching, and politics. Born in Iowa, he spent much of his life in California, Montana, and Idaho, serving in the Montana Legislature and as state manager for the society in several states. The event followed a Supreme Lodge Convention where he earned broad support. locals anticipate a successful administration.

Charles W. Dempster Fraternal Brotherhood Bat California Iowa Idaho Montana Mr. Dempster Butte Supreme Representative Supreme Lodge Los Angeles Dempster Fraternal Society State Senate

Blackfoot School Notices Ahead of September Opening

Blackfoot schools will open the first week of September with a formal opening on Tuesday the second due to Labor Day. Enrollment is expected to exceed last year amid housing demand. New textbooks will replace old ones in Arithmetic Language Geography and Reading with exchanges allowed. News of book arrivals will be published to ease the opening rush.

State Educational Commission Lewis Vincent

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Baptist John M. Haines Wilfred L. Gifford Secretary of State Pearson & Company E. C First National Bank L. Reece Alex Younie E. M. Kennedy J. M. Stevens Kirby New York World Dick Macguire Toile Sheriff Jones Macguire U. 5 S. Depot W. L. Young S. A. Roberts Parkinson Real Estate and Investment Co A. B. Richards Dr. Hoover Millick Block Parkinson Realty & Investment Company D. W.standrod & Co. Bankers
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