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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

5

Weekly Bargains in Blackfoot Real Estate and Auctions

Classified notes show farms and city properties for trade, including a four acre tract near Blackfoot with a small home and 200 acres farming land, plus three auction sales on December 19 20 and 21 at local farms. Also local ads note gifts, holiday goods, livestock, travel deals, and a death notice for Miriam Crawford, a longtime community nurse.

Blackfoot Dee Weigel Riverside J. W. McCartys Rockford Carl Lowder

Local notes and ads from Blackfoot and nearby towns

P Button editor of the Dubois Enterprise visited town on Tuesday. Racket Store offers a large Christmas candy assortment. Joseph Cutler made a short business trip to Salt Lake. Attorney Lee, still in Salt Lake City, shows signs of improvement. Judge Guheen was summoned to Orin for his sister's death. Mr and Mrs Batway leave for five months in California. Children urged to visit the store. Mr and Mrs Jos Warren and child returned from Idaho Falls. Oliver Parsons and Georgia Jordan wed in Idaho Falls last week. Parkinson Rassey & Investment Co advertise financial loans on farm securities. Chris Woodall of Soda Springs was in Blackfoot buying cattle for eastern markets. Mrs Hubert Davis of Evanston, Wyoming, visiting Blackfoot. Charles Johnson, former Blackfoot superintendent, now Shoshone superintendent, spent several days in Blackfoot. Blackfoot Market pays top prices for geese, ducks, chickens and hides. bring poultry and hides before holidays.

Death touches Isaacs family as community offers sympathy

A widow and relatives mourn the loss of their only son in a heartfelt note from the Domestic Science club expressing sincere regrets. The piece ends with a business update from Alfred H. Simons stating a six week temporary suspension of his popcorn roaster stand for remodeling.

George H. Isaacs Domestic Science Club Ralph R. Davis George L. Andrews H. J. Chandler

Electric line assured draws support across settlements

Chants and farmers along the proposed interurban route are joining the movement as discussions continue in Groveland Moreland Riverside Thomas Sterling and Aberdeen. Organizers led by Mr Musser and James Just seek feeder lines to boost freight for the main electric road promising land and business value gains of up to 100 percent in the valley. A separate probate notice orders show cause in the guardianship matter of Laucretia Hatch with sale of minor’s real estate to be considered January 8, 1917, at the Bingham county court in Idaho.

Musser James Just Groveland Moreland Riverside Thomas Sterling Aberdeen Bingham Idaho Mary J. Hatch Loueretia Hatch Laucretia Hatch Tilaho Optimist Beal Doud Probate

Lyceum season set with four numbers and one lecture

Redpath bureau arranging a winter lyceum in Blackfoot featuring four events. The opening program on December 21 will host the Killarney Girls, a popular act recalled from two years ago. The season emphasizes quality over quantity and promises a real treat for attendees.

Redpath Bureau Lyceum Thursady Killarney Blackfoot

Notice to Public on Marble and Granite Monuments

Notice directs readers to W. B. Jacobs representing Jellison Bros of Boise and Falls for monuments. Provides address 402 East Main Twin Falls Idaho. Mentions holidays at home and possible holiday rates via Oregon Short Line. Ticket dates listed December 16 19 20 21 22 24 24 25 40 81 with January details and incomplete wording.

Oregon Short Line W. B. Jacobs Jellison Bros Boise and Falls East Main Twin Falls Idaho Oregon Aout

Doctor Declines High Paying State Health Post

In Blackfoot, Dr. Beck declined the annual stipend of 2400 to accept the secretariat of the state board of health offered by Governor Alexander. He prefers Blackfoot and his lucrative practice to Boise politics, grateful for the governor’s generous offer though he did not accept it.

Blackfoot Beck Boise State Board of Health Alexander Beckhad

Sidewalks and foundations by B F Badger

For cement sidewalks and foundations nre B F Badger who has had 53 experience in oncrete and brick work. He guaranteed satisfaction as to work and tie cost, 63 Spruce Street.

B. F. Badger Spruce Street

Library Board Looks to Hire Librarian and Expand Hours

The library board held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday at the library. They voted to purchase about 100 new books and seek city council aid to secure a librarian. The board also approved new library hours and added Tuesday evening and several afternoon slots. Clawson of Shelley bought a new Buick from the Red Cross garage.

Library Board HK. Clawson Shelley Red Cross

Also Mentioned on This Page

Blackfoot Real Estate & Auction Co Blackfoot Real Estate Orlan Clarke Preston Wales B. Goodheart of Weiser Idaho Grand Lodge of Mansons of Idaho Grove City M. Kennedy Moore Denver D. H. Biothan Fred T. Dubois Blanche Eldredge Old Virginia North Carolina Varley Charles Johnson Colera Alene Carl Buchanan Cherry Johnson Blackfoot School G. D. Mauch Brazeria County Texas D. Mauch Grannie Miriam ©. Crawford Nugent Ad. B. Crawford da. E. C. Bernessel Res Btandrod Bank Joseph H. Cutler Salt Lake Lee Salt Lake City H. F. Barber Guheen Orin, Til Mrs. Batway California Jos Warren Little Son Idaho Falls Oliver Parsons Georgia Jordan van Ruth Parkinson Rassey & ‘Investment Co Chris ‘Woodall Soda Spring Mrs. Hubert ©. Davis Evanston, Wyo T. D. Brown Our Toy Department The Brown- Hart Co Truckles Community and Roger’s Silver Scissor N. F. Boyle CO Condolen Alfred H. Simons Dorr. Poynter Julia Brennan Washington, D. C Charles Harris Christman Christ, the Jeweler W. C. Gregory Republican State Central Committee Charles K. Elmer Wilson Dliseuw
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