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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1913

Page

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Calin Bradley Fatal Shooting Shocks Idaho Ranch Town

Calvin Bradley a 17 year old boy from a Bishop Parkinson ranch near Blackfoot was shot while visiting a neighbor. The shooter is identified as Ernest Bradley, his brother, who described the accident during questioning. Calvin died en route to a Blackfoot hospital after the gun discharged while the two were in the Bradley home. The community offers sympathy to the family as the coroner deemed no inquest necessary. The funeral was held Wednesday at Brown Eldredge parlors and burial followed at Moreland cemetery.

Calvin Bradley Blackfoot Bishop Parkinson bin Hum Drs Patria and Hoover Jones Tan Olmsted Cal Ernest Bradley James Brown Hher Patrid St Olmsted Jana Peck Brown-Eldredge Moreland Cemetery

Young Man's Rib Broken at Sugar Factory Accident

A 19 or 20 year old man named Presley suffered a broken rib and a deep gash just over the heart at a sugar factory on Wednesday around 4 am. He had stepped in to fill in for a ill worker and was taken home for care. Reports later said injuries are not as severe and he should resume work in a few days.

Presley West Bridge Street

Rugh Fackrell Is Home Again

Hugh Mackrell, son of Deputy Sher Fackrell, returned last Saturday from a twenty six month mission to Pennsylvania and New Jersey as a missionary of the L D S church. He reports a very successful and pleasant trip, was favorably impressed with the country and its people, who treated him kindly. Tuesday night his many friends at Riverside gave him a large party.

Hugh Mackrell Sher Fackrell Insylvania New Jersey Ble

Mrs Brown Injured by Wagon Accident in Town

While helping move a wagon Mrs. John G Brown was struck by the wagon tongue and wheel, injuring her hand which was treated by Dr. Mitchell. The incident occurred last Monday in town and involved her husband Mr Brown who assisted by pushing the hind wheel.

John G. ‘Brown Brown Mitchell

Popular Route Blazed to Aid Travelers to Arco Oasis

Last Saturday fourteen gaudy painted alga postes marked the desert highway to Arco Our nearest Oasis. The Blackfoot Auto Club led by secretary Mr Early coordinated the effort with T B R Jones contributing. The postes will aid weary travelers and benefit Arco merchants by guiding customers back to the main route.

Arco Blackfoot Auto Club Mr. Early T. B R. Jonea

Burnett-Diers Wedding In Cottage Hotel Parlor

Tuesday evening about seven oclock David Burnett and Wahneitta Diers were married in the parlor of the Cottage hotel by Rev. Cooke of American Falla. The couple hail from Mackay where they are well connected with the bridegroom son of Aleck Burnett and the bride sister to Editor Dillinghams wife.

David Burnett Wahneitta Diers Cottage Hotel Cooke American Falla Mackay Aleck Burnett Dillingham

Bow Dance to Benefit New Piano Fund

The M. d. A. of the L. D. 8. fhrat hosts a Bow Dance Friday evening December 12 at the K. of P. hall. Each girl must wear a bow and place an identical bow in an envelope. Proceeds will fund a new piano.

K. of P. Hall Adv

Election of Officers at W C T U Meeting

Monday night the W C T U met at Mrs R N West's home and elected officers for the ensuing year Mre J H Miller president Mrs Pearson vice president at large Mre J M Conkle secretary Mrs Eva Beakler treasurer The full board of county commissioners met last Tuesday and adjourned about 9 o'clock in the evening.

R. N. West J. H. Miller Pearson J. M .Conkle Eva Beakler Board of County Commissioners

State Wants Road Takeover for Fort Hall Macadam

The State Highway Commission seeks to assume Fort Hall macadam road maintenance costs for Bingham County. The county would pay 1000 dollars, one third of resurfacing costs the first year. Mayor Turner of Pocatello presented the proposal, with a decision set for January.

State Highway Commission Bingham County Fort Hall Turner Pocatello Good Roads Association

K of P Lodge Banquet At Idaho Cafe

Last Tuesday night the K of P lodge held a bountiful banquet at the Idaho Cafe. About fourteen Fort Hall members attended and everyone enjoyed a jolly time.

K- of P. Lodge Idaho Cafe Fort Hall

County commissioners travel to Boise for annual state meeting

County officials will depart next week for Boise to attend the annual convergence of State commissioners to exchange experiences and gather information for future duties. Grove City Lodge No 33 A F and AM will hold a regular meeting tomorrow night with an election of officers on the agenda.

Boise Grove City

Gregory Jones Our Next Postmaster of Blackfoot

In Blackfoot a meeting of about a dozen leading Democrats nominated Gregory Jones for postmaster, with Kate Chapman, W. G. Craig, F. J. Dekay, and W. F. Martin as alternate contenders. Jones was chosen unanimously and will be recommended. appointment may follow a White House approval. Ed Wilson pleaded guilty to assault and battery on John Park, receiving a $40 fine and 30 days, jail time suspended on a promise to refrain from further fighting. The Modern Pharmacy stock and fixtures were inventoried at 2233.67 dollars and 2349.52 dollars respectively, with book accounts at 430.50 dollars. business may be sold or reopened by Utah Credit Association. P H Candland, a registered pharmacist, runs the business.

Curtis Blackfoot Jones’ Block Mra Kate Chapman W. G. Craig F. 3. DeKa Wilson John Park Jensen Hs Honor Park Utah Credit Association P. H. Candland

Winegeekers from Newell plan trips from Blackfoot area

H. R. Danielson and nineteen Newell, Iowa winegeekers announce in the Optimist they will leave their schemes on the 15th inst for Blackfoot and vicinity to locate sites. They request a copy of the paper by return mail. They may head to California if not found, but are believed to stay near Blackfoot if serious.

H. R. Danielson Newell Iowa Black” Foot California Blackfoot

Changes for Betterment at Parkinson Realty and Investment

The Parkinson Realty and Investment Company announces radical changes in the past week. They promote a new system and urge the public to call and inquire about their improved arrangement. The firm reports ample funding to accommodate every kind of real estate loan.

Parkinson Realty and Investment Company

Elder Joseph W McMurrin Jr to Speak at L D S Church

Salt Lake City resident Elder Joseph W McMurrin Jr will address the First Ward L D S church Sunday evening in a planned talk to about 1204 attendees. Bishop Frank Parkinson urges strong attendance.

Joseph W. McMurrin, Jr Salt Lake City Church of the First Ward Frank Parkinson

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Folka Bradley House Mr. Brown Tor Dhone Gibbs Cal Bradley Lata Heaida THE First National Bank Rugh Fackrell Ge — Hawd Bruiges Burnett—Diers Dunket Gregory Jones Homeseekers A. B. Richards Dr. Hoover Millick Block Idaho Parkinson Real Estate and Investment Co Beebe
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