Blackfoot in 1913 sees tax questions and local notices
Local Blackfoot items report taxes as a topic of concern. Notices mention Dr. Y C White veterinarian, J H Henderson visiting from Arco, Dr Patrie in Pocatello, and Mayor L M Capps in Idaho Falls. Advertisements push Bark er & Davis groceries, Hunt er Patterson, and Community Silver goods. Multiple residents travel to Salt Lake City, Pocatello, and Boise for business, legal matters, or casino-like entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. C. White
Berryman's
Thomas
Avold C. Dippel
Millich
Barker & Davis
J. H- Henderson
Dow
Ar-+ co
Wirts
Instyle
Berryman
Dr. Patrie
Pocatello
L. M. Capps
Idaho Falls
E. Allen
Hunter & Patterson
Adultiuy Groceries
Larser @ Davis
Bever
Moore
D. L. Blevins MD
Patric
Adv
Roach Wheeler
Brig Wheeler
Standrod Bank
W. W. Hayes
Sterling
Idato
Three Sorensen children die in ten months in Groveland area
The Sorensen family mourns as their only child dies, following three prior deaths in ten months from whooping cough, accident injuries, and tonsillitis. The bereaved parents and Groveland Cemetery lay their child to rest. Also, J W Todd dies at Anderson, South Carolina, at age 34 from Bright’s disease after moving there for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Sorensen
Grim Reaper
Sorensen
Groveland
J. W. Todd
W. Todd
Anderson
South Carolina
Bright
Mr. Todd
Fackrells
Harth
Important Notice to Close Stores Early This Winter
We the undersigned will close our places of business from January 6 1913 to April 1 1913 at 9 p m on all days except Saturday and from noon to 6 p m on Sundays Palace Drug Store Modern Pharmacy signatories announce the reduced hours for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Drug Store
Modern Pharmacy T
Water Works Co changes hands as Johnson buys Bithan stake
EB A Johnson acquires D H Bithan’s interest in Blackfoot Water Works Co. Informal plan includes deeper wells, a central pump, and a concrete reservoir to supply 145 pounds water pressure. Pumps to be repaired for domestic use. Annual meeting set for the 14th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. A. Johnsgn
D. H. Bithan
Blackfoot Water Works Co
Johson
Mr. Brethan
Bisthan
Idaho potato shipment eyed for eastern markets
J B DeHart plans to depart today with about twenty carloads of Idaho potatoes seeking new and permanent eastern markets. He will be away about two weeks to set up an office and push extensive commission business upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. DeHart
DeHart
Idaho
Wanted Ads Typical Classified In Optimist Office
Want ads show domestic work by a young lady with address 8 Optimist office. Several small sale and rental notices include four turkey hens to 18 lbs, a three room house and two lots at 353 S University Ave, five lots on Bridge Street with sidewalk and Jacobs department store inquiry, five or ten acres with two room house near Blackfoot townsite, and rent notice for two front office rooms by James Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optimist Office
S. University Avenue
McVicar, Optimist Office
Bridge Stree Block
Jacobs Department Store
Pocatello
Blackfoot
Katy
Bell System Inaugurates New Insurance and Pension Plan
Leaver Colorado, N. Vail president of American Telephone and Telegraph, announces a new employee benefit plan for disability, insurance, and pensions effective with the new year. Nearly 200,000 Bell system workers will be protected, with universal benefits across affiliate companies and a unified policy. The message stresses reciprocity between employer and employee, loyalty, and the aim of securing workers’ futures while supporting efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaver
Colo
Dan
Theo
N. Vail
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Las
Bell Telephone System
Wetern Vnew Telegraph Company
Wetern Elestine Company
Universal
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Eléctric Company
Rockefeller to Appear Before Pujo Committee in Washington
William A. Rockefeller will submit to a subpoena and appear January 13 before the Pujo committee in Washington, though his counsel notes his health makes travel and testimony impractical. The committee has accepted the offer and suspended further efforts for service, with Rockefeller under obligation to submit to the panel’s jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William A. Rockefeller
J. A. Garver
Pujo
House of Representatives
Washington
Mony Trust
Samuel Untermyer
Untermyer
Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Garver
Uniermyer
Excuses to the Committee In Due Form For Such Action
The text explains excuses to the committee for action deemed proper. If Rockefeller testimony cannot be obtained, the committee may not justify extreme steps. Garver says he accepted service for Rockefeller, effectively serving him. He did not reveal Rockefeller’s current location. An ad for eye care promotes Dr Scar Borough at Cottage Hotel, Blackfoot, on Monday Jan 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown-Hart Company
Anna Klefer
Anna Powell
Scarborough
Cottage Hotel
Blackfoot
Ecommitee
Rockefeller
Te Committee
Garver
RockefeLer
Dr. Larber
Jo Ady
Moreland Jas Webster Family Visit in Colorado
Jas Webster and family spend weeks with parents at Greely Colorado. Lee Moyer shaken by mad Jersey bull. Oscar Esby starts two Dream routes for a Butte creamery outfit. Lew Robbins builds a modern potato cellar in Bingham County costing about 1800 dollars. James Brown, holder of a squatter claim at Tabor, notes many new settlers and houses rising near the desert by Lone Station. Farmers shift to hogs as spud markets slump, tightening mortgage pressures from creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Webster
Greely
Colo
Lee Moyer
Oscar Esby
Butte
Montana
Lew Robbins
Bingham County
Jas. Brown
Tabor
Mike
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Hui
H. C. Tavey
Salt Lake City
B. Kinney & Sons
0. H
F. P. Swager
Mackay
Gate City
Biskteen
A. L. Hughes
T. Seddon Talliafferro
Rock Springs
Wyo
Walter Scrivner
Unite States
Hunt'r & Patterson
Chas. McCullah
Backfoo
Roxbury
Thomas Hall
George Edgington
Warnich and
Shattuck
A. S. Dickinson
Boise
St Anthony
Ashton
Place
Alice Beach
Boice
State Teachers Association
Educational Council
Schubert Symphony Club
Lady Quartette Company
Chicago
Curr Nt
McVicar
Plymoth Rock Cockrell
Karl P. Brown
Hansen Bros
H. Biethan
Blackfoot Water Works Company
B. DeHart
Gem State Power Company
Gem State Light & Power Company
Shelley
Utah Light & Power Company
Kulin
Blackfoot Field
Jack Johnson
Seventh Regiment Armory
John R. Marshall
Eighth Regiment
Illinois National Guard
White Johnson
Glarize
Optimist
Poratello
James Hunter
Bell System
Theodore N. Vail
Scherre
Moreland
M. Watson
Blackfoot Harness Shop
Bridge Street
Sewell’s Transfer Co
Hansen Com
Resi
D A. Jenkins
Percy Jones
Idaho Irrigated Lands Company
Rockwood Pharma
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