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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1913

Page

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Horse Thief Named John Wilson Captured in Idaho Falls

A man identifying as John Wilson stole a gray work horse from Fred Barrett of Men Tuesday night. The horse was later found tied behind the depot and moved to Gibbalys barn before being arrested at the barn. Sheriff Jones, Chief Drew, and Deputy Oley assisted in custody and transport to Idaho Falls.

John Wilson Fred Barrett Blackfoot Gibba Sewell Wilson Drew Sheriff Jones Bob Oley Bonneville County Idaho Falls

Assistant Superintendent Appointment Sparks County Debate

The board of county commissioners faced criticism over hiring an assistant county superintendent for Misa Beach at 2.50 per day for one day a week. Proponents say it keeps the office open for the public while the main supervisor works outside duties, maintains economical administration, and upholds county economy.

Board of County Commissioners Misa Beach Miss . Beach Abelic Peach

Lessons In Elocution At Blackfoot By Mrs Smythe

Macomber Smythe arrives as elocution and dramatic expression teacher and plans to make Blackfoot her home. Interested pupils may arrange lessons at Room four over the First National Bank. Private instruction tailored to each pupil's ability and temperament.

May Macomber Smythe Blackfoot First National Bank

Fire devastates St. Anthony business district in Idaho

A January 22 fire in St. Anthony Idaho wiped out the Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co store and caused major damage to the First National Bank building Case Furniture and several professional offices. Volunteer firefighter James Fryer crawled through smoke to save lives by removing dynamite caps and fulminating charges from the basement and second floor. The total loss is estimated at a quarter of a million dollars with no casualties reported thanks to Fryer’s bravery.

St. Anthony Idaho James Fryer Consolidated Wagon & Machine Company First National Bank Case Furniture Company Ross - Hamer , Block and Gwynn-Ferney

Indian land for lease near Gibson switch five years

William Penn an Indian resident five miles south of town offers 160 acres for lease at $2.00 per year per acre water rights and no taxes. The tract is fenced and regarded as the best level land in the area. Nearby Blackfoot has potential land offers and a live club could attract settlers similar to Pocatello. Sunday services move to Star theatre until Baptists Church is ready. prayer meeting Thursday at Mrs. S E Holbrooks. Rev W R Jewell pastor, parsonage phone 228.

William Penn Gibson, Switch Penn Blackfoot Pocatello Club New Baptist Church Star Theatre S. E. Holbrooks W. R. Jewell

Senatorial Vote Today Signals Battle Over Brady

Three ballots were cast today for United States senator with observers noting maneuvers aimed at Brady’s defeat. The vote appeared to favor Dewey amid a dynamic session, while Borah did not speak yesterday as voters respond to shifting political pressures.

United States Brady Dewey Borah

Utah Death By Own Action Considered In Legislature

Salt Lake City January 19 state lawmakers debate death methods for convicts The latest idea allows condemned criminals to end their lives after exhausting appeals Attorney Judge Thomas Marioneaux outlines advantages of adopting the Chinese custom permitting death by own action in Utah discussions.

Salt Lake City Utah Thomas Marioneaux

Carruth Remains County Clerk for Two More Years

J T Carruth will continue as county clerk after a petition to oust him failed. The county commissioners ruled no vacancy existed, noting Carruth was appointed by the Democratic board and Hawley governor. Deputies have served creditably, assuring taxpayers in Bingham County of stable administration for the term.

J. H. McCowen J. T. Carruth Mr. McCowen Carruth McCowen Democratic Board of County Commissioners Hawley Bingham County

Notice to stove users selling Majestic ranges

People with Majestic ranges for sale should contact N. F. Boyle and Co for the highest cash price.adv.

N. F. Boyle & Co

Supposed Liquor Sellers Arrested in Rockwood District

Sheriff Jones with Deputies Fackrell and Hull and two specials raided Palace Drug Rockwood Pharmacy and Club cigar store seizing liquor. Arrested: Jack Thrift Ray Keeney James Anderson and Bough. Preliminary hearings set Friday before Probate Judge Jensen. F C Neilson F G Dunlap and Gordon Thompson aided. Thompson posted $500 bond. Neilson and Dunlap from Portland worked as detectives.

Jones Fackrell Hull W. Kinney Jos la Cour Palace Drug Store Rockwood Pharmacy Club Cigar Store Jensen Jack Thrift Ray Keeney James Anderson Bough The Palace

Proper Expression of Appreciation Ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

An old advertisement notes quick compliments for good goods and service and a kick for defective items. It cites numerous letters to manufacturers praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds and states it is sold by all druggists.

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Prof Perry G. Holden Ames, Iowa Agricultural College ISIS Prof. Holden International Harvester Company Service Bureau Dean Carlyle A. B. Richards Dr. Hoover Millick Block Blackfoot, Idaho Parkinson Realty Ett Ainess Fremont Wy Allshie Ww Babb Beach Dunn Beale Hart Legislature of Mormon State China J.T. Carruth Orpheum Theatre L. Manders Everybody's Headquarters
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