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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

4

Justice Sullivan's Long Service on Idaho Supreme Bench

Long-serving Idaho Supreme Court Justice T N Sullivan faces retirement after more than eight years as chief and 26 total on the bench. The article notes his pivotal opinions, irrigation law expertise, and suggests Justice Alfred Budge as the likely next chief justice amid constitutional succession questions. It recalls past colleagues and the court’s evolving leadership.

Justice Sullivan Idaho Supreme Bench T. N. Sullivan Sullivan Supreme Court Justice Morgan Joseph Huston George Stewart BE. P. Quarles Supreme Court of Hawaii James F. Airshie Brockslager Warren Truitt Justees William Morgan William Budge Alfred Budge Idaho Supreme Court Justice Budge John M. Haines Justice Stewart Suecoud

Indigestion relief claim from Mrs Casey of Geneva

Mrs Thomas Casey of Geneva New York says Chamberlains Tablets relieved her husband of years of indigestion and stomach pain after meals. The testimonial notes immediate easing and availability everywhere.

Chamberlain Thomas Casey Geneva N.Y

Transportation Problems and Cheaper Weekend Excursions

Local travelers discover Sunday and weekend trips offer cheaper rates than driving. Agents report growing interest as autoists compare costs, saving money by using organized transportation rather than their own vehicles.

Agent O L. Ro

Sidewalks and Foundations by B. F. Badger Expert Raider

Cement sidewalks and brick foundations handled by B. F. Badger with 55 years of experience. He guarantees satisfaction as to quality and cost. Spruce Street.

B. F. Badger Spruce Street

Notice of bakery name change and promotions at Smiths Baking Company

Notice announces that Mr. Smith of Thorstenberg bakery changes the name to Smith's Baking Company and will operate under that name. It promises upcoming gifts and asks customers to save Blue Ribbon wrappers and order Blue Table orange products from the grocer.

Mr. Smith Thp Thorstenberg Bakery Smith's Baking Company

Pocatello Traction Goals Big Rail Project Push

Stockholders of the Pocatello Traction and Interurban Railway met to push by laws, expand the board, and boost capital as they eye a line from Pocatello toward Yellowstone. They reported solid cash assets and costs, praised late secretary Gibson, and discussed surveys, rights of way, and a possible corporate name change, with plans for a larger directorate and continued public support.

Pocatello Traction & Interurban Railway Company Commercial Club Succes Ashton Preston Existance Insstead Balt Lake Yellowstone Montana Richard Douglas H. J. Merrill Clark Gibson J. D. Browning Evern Carl Barnard E. M. Loux Poratello Merrill Tion Ahso George Hill Howver F. C. Bowman Douglas John Donaldson Teton James Just Shelley Charles G. Summer Pocatello W. Clark Gibson Pearesaty Era J. Merrill Bannock Hotel

West Wins Helped by President Wilson Says Dubois

Former Idaho Senator Dubois in Washington credits President Wilson and his progressive policies for a strong Western victory. He cites $85,000,000 road and rural projects, labor and railroad support, and Democratic unity led by Walsh and McCormick.

Washington Fred T. Dubois Idaho Wilson West Congress Dubois Wilton Democratic Congress Democratiz Walsh Gore Hamilton Lewis Willian J. Bryan Towne McCormick Earnest Wilshell Earnest Aml Middle Western New England Dewincratic Party

Local Visit and Thanksgiving Travel Amid Car Trouble

Mr. Graffe planned a visit to J. E. Bayer to repair Saxo war gear. Miss Freda Johannes and Miss Leona Graham with W. G. Davidson enjoyed a Thanksgiving outing in Mr. Barker's car, though a breakdown marred the trip. Several residents attended the Flag Town boxing event, and a literary society at the Rock school house elected officers including Miss Burriston and Miss Graham.

Mr. Graffe J. E. Bayer Freda Johannes Leona Graham Miss Hemenway W. G. Davidson Blackfoot Hudinson Billx John Thompson Rich Misses Graham Hawkins Brothers Charley Baker Hannah Clough Rock School House

Favorite Actor to Return to Orpheum With Own Company

E F Taylor, an actor long involved with moving pictures, will headline a company at the Orpheum. His first screen experience included a near drowning during a dramatic cliff scene in Tennessee mountains. The stunt ended with both performers rescued, earning Taylor studio respect and a plan to continue acting and producing.

E. Furceat Taylor Orpheum Moving Pictures Tennessee Mr. Ti Bia Thero Sim Arene Taylor

Printer Skips Out Leaves Unpaid Bills in Town

The Montpelier Examiner laments the sudden departure of Guy Bay, a lino operator, who left town without notice last Saturday night. He allegedly incurred nearly $40 in unpaid bills with Hailey merchants and Pearson grocer. The paper blames publisher Mr Wright for employing Bay through questionable means and calls for honesty and prudence in small-town publishing.

Examiner Guy Bay Bay Montpelier Dutor Wright Blaine County Hailey Pearson Wright Ray

Doctors verdict on a new skin relief product

An ad announces a dermatological verdict for a skin relief remedy from Powers' Pharmaoge. It claims rapid relief from itching and relief for irritated, diseased skin and offers samples or orders. The copy emphasizes soothing effects and urges readers to inquire today.

Alias Summons in District Court of Idaho

The State of Idaho serves Sarah G LeRoy notice of a filed complaint in the Sixth Judicial District Court Bingham County. You must appear and answer within twenty days if served in district or forty days if served elsewhere to seek a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony on desertion grounds. If you fail, judgment will be entered. Dated November 18 1916. M Fisher Clerk A Dance Deputy Clerk Be Crowley attorney for Plaintiff Residence Andress Idaho Falla Idaho.

District Court of the Sixth Judicial District State of Idaho Bingham Idaho Clarence A. LeRoy Sarah G. LeRoy

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