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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1914

Page

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Grateful Morning Gift From Blackfoot to Children's Home

A note from December 20, 1933 expresses gratitude to Miss Alice Beach and Blackfoot Idaho for a carload of fruits vegetables and more sent to the Children’s Home Society. The letter praises local schools for support and details the shipment’s excellent condition and usefulness for the children. It also records a series of local social events and community notices including Christmas gatherings and a firearms club shoot.

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Our Future Idaho Toast in State Magazine

A verse praising Idaho as a proud state with a future. It salutes pioneers, wealth, and hope, urging a New Year toast to the land, its empire of the West, and the people of Idaho. The piece appears as a cultural compliment within See Idaho First the State Magazine from Twin Falls.

Idaho Martha Spangler the State Twin Falls

Marriage of Mise Ida Sage to Frank Woodward

Mr and Mrs J B Sage of Shekley announce the marriage of their only daughter Mise Ida to Mr Frank Woodward. The ceremony will take place next Sunday January 4. The couple are popular and friends wish them a long and happy voyage on the wear of matrimony. H L Lowe and wife of Aberdeen spent Christmas in Blackfoot as guests of Mr and Mrs E J Jones.

D. W. Meitllan H. BE. McMillan J. W. McMillan R. B. Sage Shelley H. A. Williams J. J. Farrar Blackfoot Emma Cooper Little Rock Barnstable Mise Cooper H. E McMillan J. B. Sage Shekley Mise Ida Frank’ Woodward H. L. Lowe Aberdeen Mra E. J. Jones

A Remarkable Musical Attraction Shines at High School

A notable concert featured violin virtuoso Mr. Josef Keneeny delivering Sarasate and Vie au temps works with dazzling technique. Audiences applauded wildly as Bach’s expressions intertwined with dazzling staccato runs. Also noted are a wedding in Firth, Elizabeth Silene and Lavern Gates, and local notices about business changes and health.

Josef Keneeny Umbera Sarasate Remenyi Piszicato Arco Bach Konecny

Free Man Hopeful as Petitions Seek ONeil Pardon

Boise December 30 Barney ONeil may be free within two months if petitions succeed. Monster sheets signed by 5000 Idaho and eastern Washington citizens, with many influential names, aim to reach 10000 by January 1 and press Governor Haines and the Idaho pardon board for speedy release. Chief Simmons led two misdemeanors cases. D P Woody fined 20 dollars for allowing youths in his premises and Roscoe Rich fined 5 dollars for unlawful use of a bobsled on Main Street.

Aboise Barney O'Neil Idaho Washington John M. Haines Pardon Board of O'Neil Seward Itasho Simmons D. P. Woody Roscoe Rich

Edith Berryman Wins Hughes Punch Bowl Contest

The beauty prize, a $65 cut glass punch bowl by Hughes the jeweler, was won by Misa Edith Berryman who held the winning number 16, the tenth drawn.

Hughes Misa Edith Berryman Wee

Deranged Springfield Preacher Committed After Hearing

Charles E. Swarts Presbyterian pastor from Springfield faced a judge and was committed to the insane asylum after a hearing last Tuesday. At 33 he had shown two weeks of deranged behavior, though officials deem his condition likely temporary and not dangerous.

Charles E. Swarts Springfield J. H. Barton

Jolly Sleigh Ride Ends When Sleigh Tips In Snow

J Rich of Route 3 entertained Blackfoot business people at a Sunday Smoker. Guests rode in a closed sleigh, which tipped during the return trip. No serious injuries, but Nacy Jones suffered a bruised leg and had difficulty walking.

J Rich Route 3 Blackfoot Nacory Jones

Brady Protects Idaho Potato Farmers Against Foreign Imports

Senator James H. Brady of Idaho led a protest to block raising the embargo on foreign and diseased potatoes. Secretary Houston fixed January 1 as the loading limit, preventing 450,000 bags of foreign potatoes from entering the New York market. Tramp steamers were released and Idaho farmers gain price and product protection as thousands of potato cars sit in eastern Idaho. Neil Boyle Jr and J J Stevens made an auto trip to Shelley Monday for new business.

New York Houston Department of Agriculture Brady James H. Brady Idaho West Neil Boyle, Jr J. J. Stevens Shelley

International Livestock Show Experience Highlighted by V C White

State Veterinarian V C White reports the Chicago International Livestock Show as the finest of its kind. He notes strong entries across horses cattle and sheep with notable Belgians Clydes Shires and saddle horses and highlights a prize winning Clacinett mare bought for sixty dollars and later valued in the thousands. He describes top grade cattle including a Canadian owned grand champion Polled Angus and dual purpose short horns for dairy farms. White observed a wide range of hogs and toured Swift’s Packing Co witnessing slaughter to market in a remarkable display.

V. C. White Chicago Clacinett The International Soda Springs Idaho

White appoints E Doty deputy in northern district

State veterinarian Vv. C. White announces E Doty of Idaho Falls as deputy for the district north of Pocatello. Former deputy J D Southworth resigns. J H Coumerith and his Springfield family spent a happy Christmas in Blackfoot visiting his parents.

V. C. White E. Doty Idaho Falls Pocatello J. D. Southworth J. H. Coumerith and Springfield Blackfoot

A Boosting Pedagogue at Basalt School

Miss Nora E. O'Brien principal of Basalt School visited Blackfoot with Mrs. John Caborn weekend. She notes three years of steady attendance gains requiring five teachers to educate Basalt's growing student body. She also reports bountiful crops fair prices and general community prosperity.

Nora E. O'Brien Basalt School Blackfoot John Caborn Tn Basalt Amild Basalt Ber

Installation of Officers at Grove City Lodge No. 38

Last Friday night Grove City Lodge No. 38 A F and A M held an installation of officers in their banquet hall. The officers installed by Past Master Geo F Gagan included Worshipful Master W B Gagan Senior Warden R D Gee Junior Warden Co V Flasher Treasurer Theodore Schneider Secretary J B Brokaw Senior Deacon C F Hillard Junior Deacon B J Snodgrass Senior Steward N A Stone Junior Steward I H White Tyler C A Bottelfeen Marshal Percy Jones Chaplain.

Grove City Lodge No A. F A. M Geo. F. Gagan B. W. Holbrook W. B. Gagan R. D. Gee Co. V. Flasher Theodore Schneider J. B. Brokaw F. Hillard J. Snodgrass N. A. Stone I. H. White Tyler C. A. Bottelfeen Percy Jones

Defendant Wins Case Over Blackfoot Mills Co vs Holland

A verdict for the defendant was returned in the case of the Blackfoot Farmers Milling Co versus C. W. Holland before Judge Jensen last Monday. The claim and delivery action concerned sacks valued at 140 dollars. Attorney Beebe defended for the defendant and Attorney Beakley for the plaintiff.

Blackfoot Farmers’ Milling Co C. W. Holland Jensen Beebe Beakley

Seek ing brother Dr Ferguson Idaho Falls to California search

Seeking brother Dr. Ferguson of Idaho Falls passed through Pocatello last Friday en route to California to aid in locating his missing brother. Harry Ferguson, once a Boise and Pocatello hotel man, is known in Blackfoot and the surrounding area. Emil J. Nogues of the Idaho Cafe was operated on for appendicitis at the hospital by Drs Mitchell and Simmons. Whistler and Altman sold their candy business to Joel Burkman of Firth, who will take charge January first.

Dr. Ferguson Idaho Falls Pocatello California Points Harry Ferguson Boise Blacksfoot Emil J. Nogues Idaho Cafe Mitchell and Simmons Frenchy Leik Whistler & Altman Joel Burkman Firth Jon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alice Beach Children's Home Very P. Christian Hlakfoot H. M. Adamson Alex Burnett Mackay Mr. Connally Rollins Wyoming Henry Blair Julia Bowman Seattle A. M. Hoover the Gun Club Blackfoot Gun Club J. Benson C. J. Beebe Ernest Brown Blackfoot Red and Gun Club Fairgrounds Rief Christ Brown E. C. Stephens C. 8. Beebe A. L. Hughes E. J. Benson Walt Jones Stull Wright Roy DeKay A. B. Stephens Clifton Albertson Hendrie Implement ‘Co Boyle Hardware Co U.S First National Bank Gates Silene Elizabeth Silene West Firth Lavern Gates Preston Rev. Austin C. Silene Ehivoe Carlberg Green—Mcgee Ray Green Misa Nellie Mc+Gee A. l. Chill C. A. Bumgarner Edith Berryman Senator Brady Swift's Packing Co Uni Vv. C. White Parkinson Realty and Investment Company
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