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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1913

Page

8

Santa visits and holiday programs in Blackfoot area

In Blackfoot last Saturday many residents met Santa Claus, with many staying over until Sunday. Miss O Rourak and Miss Brenton performed at the upper school house Friday night before heading to Blackfoot. Miss Gertrude Gardener is wintering with relatives at Ashton. Mrs Bennett stayed in Blackfoot for several days earlier in the week due to her father Mr Vaughn’s illness. Miss Cowhan and her school presented a Christmas program at the lower school house Wednesday night to a large, delighted audience.

Santa Claus Blackfoot O’rourak Brenton Gertrude Gardener Ashton Bennett Vaughn

People and Property Transfers Mentioned in City Visit

Peter Monson and wife of Basalt visited the city last Saturday on a shopping trip. W H Melville of Shelley traded his 120 acre Monroe ranch for Sam Dial’s Shelley home and 40 acres. Dial will move to Monroe around March 1. L C Firth and wife of Firth were in the city last Monday.

Peter Monson Basalt City W. H. Melville Monroe Sam Dial Shelley Melvilleia Marreh L. C. Firth Firth

Repetition Shapes Learning Beyond Instant Mastery

The passage argues that repetition helps fix knowledge, using the multiplication table as example. It notes that repeating a fact many times does not change its truth, but it makes the learner certain of the fact and improves recall.

National Capitol News On Political Contention And Idaho Potatoes

Continued coverage outlines power struggles over a proposed spring convention with Borah as a leading progressive figure, while avoidance of roots roots and Hicks styles dominates the scene. An ensuing push to lift foreign potato embargoes alarms farmers nationwide amid a tense national debate.

Idaho

Warrant Payments and Local Notices from Blackfoot

Notices announce warrants from Bingham County will be paid at BlackfootTreasurer Brig Wheeler and Deputy Fisher list ranges of current expense road and bridge funds with dates and serial numbers. Also public notice of warrants payable at Grand Red Bank Blackfoot with similar details. A separate item promotes Cascade Novelty Co gifts and a horseshoer ad. A political piece notes Idaho potato seed embargo debate and potential implications with Senator Brady voicing strong protest. Secretary Lane pledges survey funding for northern Idaho ley land selections per Rep French proposal.

Blackfoot Idaho Brig Wheeler C. ¥. Fisher

Tolmie Captures Prize In Bean Jar Guess At Brethan’s

Monday afternoon the bean contest at Brethan's store closed with J A Tolmie’s guess of 12677 as the correct count. Closest guesses came from H B Curtis and J Rich at 12675 and C F Sims at 12666. Also in the ad section two demands and a found item are listed along with an exchange offer for land near Weiser Idaho.

Brethan’s J. A. Tolmie Othe H. B. Curtis J. Rich C. F Sims

Commissioners Proceeding on Real Property Taxes in Idaho

Idaho Bingham County commissioners met to adjust and correct the 1913 real property assessment roll. They approved cancellations and tax reductions totaling several hundred dollars, exempted widows, and continued personal property equalization. A settlement with the assessor set total personal tax due at 17,079.06 after rebates, transfers, and cancellations, with 14,093.80 collected leaving a balance. The board adjourned sine die.

Davis Melvina

Legal Notices Real Estate Auction and Homestead Contest

Public notice lists sale details for a three bedroom house at 353 University and outlines a land contest in Idaho. It also includes a formal patent cancellation contest against Kathrine Rydberg tied to Homestead Entry No 12143 with dates of publication in December 1913 and January 1914. Names include Henry W. Kiefer and Thomas & Andersen, with Blackfoot Idaho as the filing location.

Department of the Interior United States Land Office Blackfeet Idaho Kathrine Rydberg Swen Emanuel Rydberg Lynn Centre Ill Charles T. Logsdon Emporis Kansas Range Boise Meridian Rydberg

Petition for funds in Idaho hearing in December 1913

Wm R Jones petitions the court to order the administration of funds in Bingham County Idaho. The hearing is set for Saturday December 27 1913 at 10:00 AM in the court room. Any person may appear to object. Dated November 26 1918. Beal L Ivan Jansen Probate Judge and Clerk. Subscribe for the Optimist.

Wm .R. Jones Tate Bingham Idaho Beal Ivan Jansen

Probate Court Bingham County Idaho Names Guardianship

In the probate court of Bingham County Idaho a guardianship matter names Virginia Emma Just May Just and Eliza Treo Just as may be listed heirs or guardians. Proceedings reference Est and Gessianship for the three individuals.

Virginia Emma Just Katie’ May Just, and Eliza Treo Just

Delinquent Notice in Federal Court District of Idaho

In accordance with law and district court action the may be sale of shares to pay costs of advertising. The notice targets Karl S. Fackrell in the matter before the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. A sale is scheduled for Monday December 22, 1913 at Thomas Fall to satisfy the claimed costs.

SAC Ae the District Court OF the United States District OF Idaho

Bankrupt Karl S Fackrell to face creditor meeting in Blackfoot

In bankruptcy notice Karl S Fackrell of Pingree Idaho was adjudged bankrupt on November 8 1913. A creditors meeting is set for December 16 1918 at 2 PM at the undersigned office in Blackfoot Idaho to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct required business. GEO GAGON Referee in Bankruptcy. Dated November 18 1913. The Watson Slough Ditch Company, Thomas Idaho, notices an assessment of 0.14 per share due by December 22 1913. unpaid stock will be declared delinquent and advertised for sale. P C M Jensen Secretary. The Varigage Ditch Company. Dated Ne in s118 38

Karl S. Fackrell Pingree Neham Blackfoot Idaho Geo. Ie Gagon Watson Slough Ditch Capapsny Ness Thomas F.C c Donce P. C. M. Jensen Varigae Ditch Company

Notice of Assessment Elopment at Watson Slough Company

The Watson Slough Irrigation Company of Thomas Idaho passes an assessment of 0.14 per inch on Jonesha Cape TeTe eat. The November 15 1613 board decision specifies delinquency on a December 1913 date. sale advertisement will follow per W P C M Jengen secretary. Dated November 24 1913.

Watson Slough Company Thomas Idaho Cape Tete W. P. C. M. Jengen Watson Stough Irrigation Company

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Mac Cosham & Co National Capitol Cumming Hadley Root Feea Bull Moose Borah Los Today Blackfoot Mercantile Co Markus Blenkle West Bridge St. Blackfoot, Idaho Bingham County Brig. Wheeler C. V. Fisher Deck Miladi Pacific Coast Rose Beautiful Cascade Novelty CO North Yakima Wash West Bridge Street Agricultural Department Brady Department of Agriculture Senator Brady Colorado Greeley United States Lane Interior Department French House A. Tolmie Pocatello Blackfoot Packing Company Wapello Road Weiser J. J. Spicer Commissioners State of Idaho Board of County Commission Professi Business Pease Thres 353 University Pagea MoVicer Offics Henry W. Kiefer Thomas & Andersen, Register Contestant John M. Boyle Boyle Blackfoot, Idaho W. A. Beakley Wear & Boyle Bldg Millick Slackfoot W. Orr Chapman Reasoence Boyle H. Bridge Dar Frank A. Sloan Osteopathic Idaho State Osteopathic Association M. W. Gaumer Chiropractie Anderson Block Boyle Building State The Duncan Ditch Company, & Cor Ame Ae Ee Ae Nage Toe Soetne Ae Board of Se Wells McBride John McBride Edward McBride Marion McBride Karl 8. Fackrell
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