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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

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Kills Her Brother in Springfield Accident

A distressing accident at a Springfield hatchery occurred Saturday night when a woman placed a revolver on a dresser and her young daughter seized it. The gun fired as the boy, the family’s only son, played with a toy pistol, wounding him in the arm and abdomen. He died at Blackfoot after urgent efforts. The father, George Isaacs, managed the hatchery and the family grieves this tragedy.

Springfield Finh George Isaacs Mr. Isaacs Blackfoot Here

Denies the Journalistic Allegation

Harry Helden an Idaho Falls attorney was in Blackfoot on legal business with a gentleman. Kip, proud of his status as Southeastern Idaho’s leading criminal lawyer, rejects the claim that he identified with the Idaho Falls daily paper whose current troubles have harmed the city’s reputation.

Harry Helden Tdaho Falls Blackfoot Kip Tdlaho Falls Tat Idaho Falls

Beautiful hand painted china offered at attractive prices

Hand painted china advertised with affordable prices from Backet Store.

Backet

New Official Officers Elected by Esther Chapter No 14

Esther Chapter No 14 elects officers for the year including Mrs Ed ward Thoreson as worthy matron and C F Hendry as worthy patron Carlyle roles listed with Edwards Var ley Simons Jones Pearson Jones appointed. installation set for Wednesday January 3 with refreshments served at the election.

Edward Thoreson C. F. Hendry Wm. Varley Edith Simons Percy Jones Earnest Pearson

New Mercantile Company Formed in Blackfoot

A new Kinney Mercantile venture will launch at the start of the year in Blackfoot on the site of the former Kinney Mercantile. It will be incorporated for 30000 dollars with A. D. Quantrell as president, R. L. Archer as secretary and treasurer, and Harry Kinney as manager.

Kinney Mercantile Company Blackfoot A. D. Quantrell R. L. Archer Harry Kinney

Parent-Teacher Meeting At High School Auditorium

Tomorrow night at the high school auditorium at o o clock the Parent Teacher meeting will be interesting and instructive Superintendent W D Vincent will give a special lecture on the Next Generation piano and violin music provided by pupils of Professor Oefford Clive expect a large attendance

W. D. Vincent Oefford Clive

Smith's Bakery Co. Rd Candies Advertised Clean and Fresh

Mrs Campbell's candies are described as strictly sanitary pure and fresh. The ad invites customers to try them at Smith's Bakery Company Road location.

Campbell Smith's Bakery Co

Death of Prominent Idaho Citizen Samuel J. Rich

Samuel J. Rich, longtime Idaho public figure and former immigration commissioner under Governor Hawley, died in Los Angeles after a heart illness. Born 1860 in Centerville Utah, he practiced law, farmed, and led in Democratic circles. he leaves a wife, mother, four sons, three daughters, and a notable Idaho legacy.

Samuel J. Rich Idaho Los Angeles Rich Hawley Apostle C. C. Rich Bear Lake Country Ben Rich California Mra Grover Walker Roscoe Elwood Mr. Rich Centerville Utah Bear Lake County Nevada Provo Blackfoot Boise

Sundquist Dies After Kerosene Fire

Mrs Emil Sundquist formerly Miss Gertrude Welsh died after burns from a kerosene stove accident last Sunday. Her remains were sent to Elliott Iowa where her parents reside. She was a former popular teacher in the area and married Emil Sundquist last spring. Rev Jewell of Maho Falls officiated at the funeral with both sets of parents present.

Mra Emil Sundquist Elliott Iowa Deceaved Gertrude Welsh Rev Jewell Maho

Installation of Officers at Hrove City Lodge No. 1

Hrove City Lodge No. 1 AL FL & A.M. held an installation on the 5th inst led by grand lecturer W. B. Goodheart. Officers installed include W. B. Brokaw as worshipful master H. B. Snodgrass senior warden Howard Henderson junior warden CG. V. Fisher treasurer Earnest Peifer imm Wm. Varley junior deacon H. W. Gurtis chaplain Lee Moyer senior steward Rex Dunlap junior steward W. L. Hawley tyler.

Hrove City Lodge AL FL & A.M W. B. Goodheart W. B. Brokaw H. B. Snodgrass Howard Henderson CG. V. Fisher Earnest Peier Immo Wm. Varley H.W. Gurtis Cha

Trade for mares and foals at Hesse yard

Mares for trade including 15 healthy young mares with foal from an imported Percheron. Trade offers for mares not in foal or ready for work. View at Hesse feed yard. Prompt arrival requested by H. B. Nielben. The local insane asylum advertises for supplies in this issue.

Hesse H. B. Nielben Insane Asylum

Electric line is assured to advance from Preston to Ashton

Officials report progress on promoting an electric railroad from Preston to Ashton with a route survey planned and construction hoped for next year. Mr. Musser cites bonding houses showing interest in purchasing bonds as financials strengthen. The company aims to raise stock subscriptions of 100 per shareholder to fund preliminary work and bond placement, with current stockholders including leading bankers and merchants.

Preston Ashton Musser Blackfoot Pocatello Snake River Bettter Tinoshu Utah Orem-Bambeyer Prince Ns Mer

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