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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1916

Page

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Night of Music and Library Tales At Blackfoot

A report from Blackfoot highlights a Thurstey Morning Music Club event at Miss Loraine Coe Handel’s home, featuring Handel pieces and a hoped for high school harmony class and orchestra. The Blackfoot Free Library story hour drew 50 children ages 3 to 12 with The Story Telling Lady, and a Friday repeat is planned.

Thurstey Morning Music Club Loraine Coe Handel Dubois Eulo—O Haniel J. W. Wilson Mina Hoover Handel Wilur Craig Paper Tnstrumental Handel Handel Fred T. Dubois Haniel Blackfoot High Ihs Blackfoot City Hall

Halloween Evening Social Attracts Many Guests

A festive Halloween evening featured music, dancing, and themed treats such as marghmelons and fruit dishes. Notable invitees included Miss Hoover, Miss Sample, Miss Tavey, and Miss Dunn among other guests.

Hoover Sample Tavey Dil Dunn

Entertainments At Five Hundred Ench Party

The wing afternoon Whuinifred Biethan entertained a number of her friends at a ench party five hundred being the name played. The hansge aut porch was beautifully decorated in Golden glow and sweetpeas. Among the girls present were Misses Irene and G steve Rich, Marie and Geneviev lick, Marion Chubbuck, Phyllix Hoover, Mytle and Zelma Simos, Mary and Hing Capps, Olga Stevens, Pearl Quin trell, Lillian Sample, Constance Ki ney, Blanche Dunn and Ora Roser Exch of the girls received a favor who was a pretty little basket. After da refreshments were served the girls aparted for their homes.

Whuinifred Biethan Hansge Aut Irene G Steve Rich Marie Geneviev Lick Marion Chubbuck Phyllix Hoover Mytle Zelma Simos Mary and Hing Capps Olga Stevens Pearl Quintrell Lillian Sample Constance Kiney

Picnic at City Park Hosted by the Barrers

Mr and Mrs Victor Barrer hosted a City Park picnic Tuesday evening in honor of Mr Barrers sisters inviting guests included Mrs Charles Cleaner Miss Bertha Barrer Roland Robbin Mr and Mrs Stanley Gadilie and Mr and Mrs Bus chanan The event featured a dainty luncheon and socializing among attendees.

Victor Barrer City Park Mr. Barrer Charles Cleaner Misa Bertha Barrer Roland Robbin Stanley Gadilie Mrs. Buschanan

Office Seeks the Man Philip RB Dance for Assessor

Philip RB Dance of Bingham County seeks a Republican nomination for Assessor. A practical farmer with clerical skill, he has served as a school trustee and kept books for local merchants. Supporters cite his education, fair valuations, and tactful treatment of taxpayers.

Philip RB Dance Thomas Bingham County

L. V. Club Entertainment Recalls Monday Gathering

L. V. Club entertained members with an evening of games and dancing. Members listed include Thomas Ramener David Neelan Port Arthur Morsel Lindsay Tharold Anderson and Lowell Holbrook.

Bovie L. V Thomas Ramener David Neelan Port Arthur Morsel Lindsay Tharold Anderson Lowell Holbrook

Bond to Pay Off Old Indebtedness in Bingham County

The County Commissioners of Bingham County Idaho met by adjournment and ordered the creation of a herd district after notice and public hearing. The district boundaries extend across townships 1N 34E and related ranges, prohibiting livestock from March to November. Adjournment set for September 11 to hear petitions for new school districts and remonstrances.

Tange C. Ke, Haynes, Et al Jaon Dow Williams Et al A.B. McLwighlin Pero Chrande J. W. Lin Pred Rice Et al State of Idaho Bingham Board of County Commissioners Bingham County Idaho J. G. Bond Janes Christenen Deine

Financier versus farmer over Idaho 400 acre farm

John Shull once Idaho Falls banker forced mortgage on A T Lawrence ranch in Shelley. Lawrences leased the property for a year, then rent owner seeks possession. Judge Cowan hears case with Attorney Lee for Lawrences and Man for financiers amid chatter of Shull’s reverses and Canadian tax impact.

John Shull A. T Cowan Lee Lawrences Idaho Falls Joh Shitlionaire Idaho British Columbia

Kennedy and force to leave for Pocatello to lead new branch

Kennedy and the entire staff of N. F. Boyle hardware depart depart Sunday for Pocatello to permanently locate and take charge of the popular firm’s new branch. The Blackfoot retail department will be under L. C. Ruckwood’s clerical supervision.

FH. Kennedy N. F. Boyle Pocatello Tate Blackfoot L. C. Ruckwood

Mes Guheen Entertain August 21 Tea Invitation

A group from Blackfoot received invitations to a reception and tea hosted by Mrs. John Guheen of Pocatello wife of Judge Cubeen of the Afth district. The event honors Mrs. Drew W Standrod Jr an August bride.

Blackfoot John d. Guheen Pocatello Cubeen Afth Drew W. Standrod Augustebride

Bingham County to consider $85,000 bond issue

The Bingham County Board of Commissioners convenes a special session at 10 a.m. September 8, 1916, in Blackfoot to decide on issuing negotiable coupon bonds to cover warrants. Bonds would be $1,000 each at up to six percent annual interest, with bids due from interested bidders. A 5 percent certified check is required with bids. the board reserves the right to reject all bids and stands adjourned to September 4, 1916.

Sbiie Bingham Bingham County Maho J. G. Bond James Christenson John QC Schmitt Blackfoot Jsuine Wetion 13 Boise Meritian Rumning Said Township Raige Amid Township Sail Township Township Boise In Township Section Said Board of County Commissioners Maha F. M, Fisher BOND

The Range Cayuse Poem Book By Agnes Just Reid

Agnes Just Reid of Presto presents a twenty page poem book titled The Range Cayuse with a red and gold cover. It features nineteen original pieces including a tribute to Myx. A. dust, and honors the author’s historical ancestry. Hayes' book store carries the volume and it is expected to appeal to local readers familiar with the author.

Agnes Just Reid Presto Yuse Sile Hayes

The Range Cayuse Ode to a Bearer of Endurance

The poem extols a range cayuse as best for travel beyond planes and cars. It praises the horse's endurance through rain or snow and its faithful, hardworking nature, contrasting it with other travel modes and recalling a cherished past. The speaker's heart aches for the old range cayuse while admiring its grit.

City Council Approves Paving and Citywide Levy Change

The city council adjourned meeting approved paving costs for intersections in the district funded by property owners citywide. Bridge Street property owners won approval to pave the rear alley of their business blocks. A 1 mill levy was set for 117. The council noted valuations rose from 1,826,000 to 1,867,796. NJ Thorstenberg bought a third interest in Blackfoot Real Estate and Auction Co and is active in his new venture.

BR. N. West NJ. Thorstenberg Blackfoot Real Rstate and Auction Co Hit New Votation

Sugar Factory Sites Identified Near Shelley

Last Monday the Hecler Sugar Co purchased John Lundgren’s ranch in the northern Shel ley suburbs to convert it into a factory site and construction is said to begin at once. The Utal Idaho Sugar Co has an option on Grant Hubbell’s farm south of Lowe for 26000 dollars.

Hecler Sugar Co John Lundgren Shelley Utal Idaho Sugar Co Grant Hubbell Lowe

Old Folks Reunion at Bathday Second Ward Church

The Old Folks Reunion will be held at Bathday September HS Second Ward Church with a short program followed by a meal. Attendees over sixty of all creeds and colors are invited to join the event and ride to the Orpheun Theater for the honored guests of the dascatt folks. Bishop Osmond Buxtana chairs the committee.

Bathvday Warlock Haneh Remeber Reysylloss Creed of Color Osmond Buctana Counnitte

School Election Sept 5 to Elect Two Trustees

A school election is scheduled for September 5 to elect two trustees replacing J H Early and J G Brown. Brown consents to serve again. Early declines after long service, with M Tubbell often named as Early's successor and hoped to be a good and loyal leader if elected.

J. H. Early J. G. Brown Brown Hax Early Uni T M. Tubbell

Blackfoot Triumphs Over All Star Team In Tight Game

A large crowd watched Blackfoot defeat the All Star team by 5 to 4 at Toetai ground Sunday. The local squad edged the star lineup featuring top players from leading clubs. Afterward, ball boys were treated to supper at the Idaho Cafe.

Blackfoot Toetai Diamond Suniday All-Storm Melxame Ball Boys Idaho

Women of Woodcraft Craft Picnic Draws Ladies

The Women of Woodcraft enjoyed a pleasant day at a craft picnic near town. Attendees traveled by auto, share tables of good foods, swam, played lawn games, and returned home satisfied. The event, praised for hospitality and surroundings, is highlighted as a beneficial annual gathering. The Lavtion Aid of the M E Church will open a lunch booth at the Fair on Judicial Street to support the fete.

Marthe Livogne Sone of the Laroque M.E. Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elizabeth Dubois Grace Peck Fatherine DeKay Genevieve Millick Verosity Det Oomockie Messrs Boyle Tuohy Arthur Holbrook Kenedy DeKay North Main St Anderson & Sons Company, Ltd Blackfoot, Idaho E. L. Anderson L. V. Club Financier Mes Guheen Boul Cayuse Sselley OLD Folks Orpheum Theatre Fox Wm. Farnum Newport D. W. Standrod & Co
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