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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

Page

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Knights Make Merry Xmas Distribution Aids 23 Families

The K P lodge distributed groceries clothing coal and toys valued over 300 to 23 needy families in the K P hall. Volunteers delivered goods with contributions from Pearson Co Biethnu Rowles Mack Alexander Blackfoot Milling Co and E M Hubbell. The article urges lasting help beyond temporary aid to prevent renewed hardship.

K. P. Hall K. P. Lodge J. A. Martin W. W. Davia Pearson& Co Biethnu Rowles & Mack Alexander, Blackfoot ,Milling Co E. M. Hubbell

Athenian Lodge 44 Thanks Helpers For Christmas Fund

Athenian Lodge No 44 K of P expresses gratitude for generous contributions to its Christmas fund. Each cent helped uplift those who would have faced a dreary Christmas without the timely aid.

Athenian Lodge No. 44 K. of P

Blackfoot Boy Harold Anderson Dies in Hospital

Harold Anderson 12 son of W Anderson of Blackfoot died in a local hospital yesterday. His body was shipped to Blackfoot Idaho Falls Post reports.

Harold Anderson W. Anderson Blackfoot Idaho Falls

DeKay Begins Duties as New Idaho Penitentiary Warden

Frank EK DeKay of Blackfoot visits the state penitentiary administration building to learn routines before taking charge early next year. Warden John W. Snook to assist, with T J Stroude of Lemhi County named as new deputy. Guard appointments expected before year end as resignations are reconsidered.

Frank Ek, DeKay Blackfoot State Penitentiary Pricon John W. Snook T. J. Stroude Lemhi County Maiden DeKay

Local horse buyer Kennedy to purchase stock this week

E M Kennedy announces in this issue he will be in town for a week then Challis next week to buy horses. He offers high prices and urges horsemen to sell locally rather than to unknown buyers, promising better terms for the seller.

E. M. Kennedy Challis Mr. Kennedy

Miss Evelyn Boyd Visits Southern California Products Exhibit

Miss Evelyn Boyd of Pocatello visits the big free public exhibit in Los Angeles hosted by the chamber of commerce. She attends lectures moving pictures and a concert as part of the daily program. Boyd plans to visit the Panama California International Exposition in San Diego, which will stay open year round.

Evelyn Boyd Pocatello Southern California Los Angeles

Katerndahl Family Tragedy Reported in Chicago Visit

Attorney Katerndahl learned his father had died as he traveled from Idaho Falls after being summoned to his old Chicago home. He says his father expired before he could reach the bedside, and plans to return with his mother. He expects to resume business in Dubois next Monday.

Katerndahl Chicago Idaho Falls Dubois Dubois Enterprise

Bond Election for City Water Works

City council held a regular meeting to consider a bond election to raise funds to buy the Blackfoot water works plant. Six councilmen favored sending the issue to voters. Plant costs cited at 54,000 with a bidder at 82,000 including franchise value and revenue claims. City attorney instructed to advertise for a bond election to raise about 125,000 for taking over and upgrading the plant.

Raive’ Miesus Blackfoot Water Works Dolph Johnson

President Smith 78th Birthday Noted in Salt Lake City

Long obituary style tribute to Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church on his 78th birthday in Salt Lake City. It cites his birth in 1838, missionary work in Hawaii and Europe, leadership in church and civic roles, and a timeline of projects and institutions associated with his administration. Also mentions a police raid at Cottage Hotel on room 47 with ten men charged with gambling and potential fines.

Joseph F. Smith Mormon Church Salt Lake City United States Smith Beehive House President Smith Far West Caldwell County Plains Sandwich Islands Europe Salt Lake Liberty Park Pioneer Square California Mexico Ile Storss Utah Simmons Cottage Hotel Ten Meter Firth Ashton

Measles Strike at Boiey Barracks In Idaho Unit

Measles cases rise at Boiey barracks with seven total in Second Idaho infantry. A strict quarantine blocks non official movement. Absentees need commander permits for leave. Officers and enlisted men screened, and all new cases isolated to prevent further spread.

Boiey Barracks Second Idaho Infantry

Jold and Silver Weddings Celebrated

Yesterday afternoon the K of P hall hosted a golden wedding celebration for James Thomas and his wife. A large attendance came from Idaho Falls Jerome and other distant cities. A light palatable lunch was served and gifts were numerous and valuable.

P. Hall James Thomas Iaho Falls Jerome

Rasmus Hoff Dies in California at 55

Word arrived from Long Beach California of the death of Rasmus Hoff, longtime resident of this county. Ill for two years he moved to a lower altitude, became involved in California mines, sold much of his livestock, and was a large landowner. He died of heart failure around age fifty five, after returning his mother Nils a Hoff Jett to Long Beach.

Long Beach California Rasmus Hoff Hoff Ile Nilsa Hoff Longe Beach

Eye Sight Specialist D H Scarborough at Cottage Hotel Blackfoot

D H H Scarborough the eye sight specialist will visit the Cottage Hotel in Blackfoot on Tuesday September 9. He offers professional eye examinations and fittings. patrons advised to attend for vision care services.

Blackfoot

White Christmas Reflections and Local Charity Mention

A White Christmas described with snow and community cheer. Knights of Pythias aid the needy, delivering Christmas dinners and luxuries. W. H. Bean of Pocatello visited Blackfoot for business. Mr. Bean owns property at Taylor and Pacific and considers building a block. The Methodist Ladies Aid plans a meeting at Mrs Powers home on January 3.

W. H. Bean Pocatello Blackfoot Taylor and Pacific Streets Methodist Ladies Aid Mra. Powers

Frank DeKay Named Warden of State Penitentiary

Frank DeKay of Blackfoot was elected by the state board of prison directors to serve as warden for two years. Several applicants competed, but DeKay drew the strongest support. Warden Snook, who had held the post since Governor Brady, has resigned and will be replaced early next year.

Frank BE. DeKay Blackfoot DeKay Snook Jos. H. Brady

Mrs DeKay Leaves Tomorrow for Boise

Mrs Frank DeKay departs tomorrow for Boise to begin duties as matron of the state penitentiary, with her husband appointed warden. The pair will earn a combined $2400 annually.

Frank DeKay Boise DeKay Mutron

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Main ST F. J. Alexander Jose Bankeee Bankee Hvertons Erich THE First National BaNk Idaho Ed. Thoreson Palace D.H. H. Scarborough Christman Knights of Pity State Board of Prison Mrs. Dekay Orpheum Halton Arant US Jane Lowe AS Peg Dustin’s D. W. Standred & Co
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