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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1913

Page

5

Blackfoot Day by Day Advertisements and Local Notes

Blackfoot notices list veterinarians and grocery ads from Barker and Davis and Berryman, shopping and meal events at churches, a new baby in the Weigel household, and efforts to attract residents with store promotions and a meat market schedule. Thos. Rider considers relocating, and community events include dance nights and church fundraisers in mid to late January.

Blackfoot Club House Paul Troutner Pingree Barker & Davis Jess Weigel L. D Buttcane The Baptist Church Berryman's Central Meat Market V. I Thos. Rider Utah O. L. Rider A. L. Hughes T. Woodall Adv

Local notices from Blackfoot area events and moves

Small items list social events church schedules and local movements. D H Biethan travels to Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg then New York with Mrs Biethan to return to Blackfoot. Mr and Mrs Guy Priest return to Blackfoot where Priest resumes telegraph operator post. Hy Tum dog mascot accompanies the Priests. L D S Church First Ward reports Sunday hours and meetings. Bishopric members Parkinson Clayton Heese noted.

Berryman’s Berryman Blackfoot Masons Baptiste D. H. Biethan Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg Brethan New York Guy Priest Dillon Mont Priest Hy- Tum Ptt Fall Guy First Ward Y. L Frank C. Parkinson Raymond H. Clayton Frank Heese

Social gatherings and civic curiosities headline town notes

Mrs Blanche Eldredge hosts a Friday afternoon gathering honoring Mrs John G Brown prior to her California visit with crimson carnations and a punch table presided by Mrs Charles Berryman. Prizes go to Mrs DeHart Mrs Millick and Mrs Poole. Mrs Brown also attends a Tuesday afternoon event with four tables of auction and luncheon. Mrs De Hart hosts a bridge luncheon with Mrs Brown as guest. A surprising windswept incident in the courthouse yard features a pine board embedded in a cottonwood tree, later preserved as a relic along with a mold for casting a capital letter and other keepsakes. The death of Margaret Andersen at fifteen months pending funeral in Grove City. A Catholic mission led by Father Doran at the chapel car St Peter draws large crowds with talks on both “Worst” and “Best” aspects of the church, joined by singer Mr Hennesey.

Blanche Eldredge John G. Brown California Charles Berryman Bridee DeHart Millick Poole Brown John Brown Aldrich Woodin de Hart Rowles Court House Yard Green House N. M. Austin James Hull Jand Bennett Tilden Bridge Dave Jackson Cupid Margaret Andersen Margaret Judge J. H. Andersen Judge Andersen British Columbia Seattle Grove City Cemetery Misslon Father Doran

Overcoat Theft Reported After Cleaners Visit

Attorney George F. Gagan left an overcoat with Harry Hunter for cleaning last Saturday. A man allegedly wore the coat to leave, slipping away on a cold day. Sheriff’s deputies tracked toward Gibson and Fort Hall but found no trace of the thief or the coat. Friends lent Gagan another coat as a precaution.

George F. Gagan Harry Hunter Hunter Gibson Fackrell Fort Hall Gagan

Farm Exchange Offers 190 Acres and City Property Trade

An exchange ad describes 190 acres of first class cultivated land or a hog ranch for Blackfoot Idaho city property or a nearby small farm. Salt Lake City property may be offered in exchange, with details via Parking on Realty & Investment Company Blackfoot Idaho. Also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy claims to break up a cold quickly with no narcotics. Sold by all druggists.

Blackfoot City Salt Lake City Blackfoot Realty & Investment Company Idaho Geo. P. Pflung Hamburg Chamberlain Adv

Two Counties Plan Tilden Bridge Repair

County commissioners from Bannock and Bingham plus T R Jones and M K Orr met at the Tilden bridge site with residents of the southern end to discuss repairs. Citizens approved funding and labor plans, about 1000 raised, and an engineer will oversee the project to ensure proper use of materials and correct construction.

Tilden Bannock Bingham Counties T. R. Jones M. K. Orr Pocatello Tilden Bridge Ciizens Geo. E. McLan O.E. Nelson Christensen Kennedy Fackrell Bingham County Board

New Electric Cafe Opens on North Main Street

Dave Pratt opens an electric cafe on North Main, next to Commercial hotel, featuring up to date electric appliances for cooking heating and lighting. The visit promises to reveal many attractions and tasty offerings at this popular new spot. Mrs Will Wiand dies after several weeks illness from pneumonia leaving husband and a two week old baby. Funeral at 1 pm today at W D Ziegler’s home in the Younge addition with Rev W R Jewell officiating.

Dave Pratt North Main Street Will Wiand W. D. Ziegler Younge Addition W. R. Jewell the Baptist Church

Notice for Publication Desert Land Claim Final Proof

Department of the Interior notice from Blackfoot Idaho dated January 22 1918 states Isaac D Brown of Pingree Idaho filed to prove desert land claim 4218 Lot 1 NE NW Section 30 Township 3S Range 34E Bolsa Meridian with final proof set February 26 1913 before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver Witnesses listed John A Carman George W Davidson Cal Davidson Charles A Burriston all of Pingree Idaho. Also includes an advertisement offering money to loan by F Molden with reference to Salibury Company.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Blackfoot Idaho Isaac D. Brown Pingree Range East Bolsa Meridian United States Land Office John A. Carman George W. Davidson Cal Davidson Charles A. Burriston Henry W- Klefer

Information Wanted Brother Missing in Blackfoot Idaho

Information sought for EB D Dodd last heard from Blackfoot Idaho about 42 years old medium height and build. brown eyes one eye twitches. dark waved hair. Roman nose and scar on forehead. Contact Mrs Gus Simmons Hizden Ark tf for details.

Eb, D. Dodd Blackfoot Idaho Gus Simmons Hizden Ark- Tf

Wanted ads and notices from a local paper

Classified items include an estray boar hog at 99 Park Street with offer to pay feed and advertising, a sale of a three room house and two lots at 353 University Avenue via McVicar Optimist office, pure bred Rhode Island Red poultry at Shirley Poultry Yards Idaho, a rental for a large outside room in Boyle Building offered to buyers of fixtures, and Maple floor space suitable for a professional, club, or living quarters with reasonable rent.

Estray Park Street University Avenue McVicar Optimist Rhode Island Shirley Poultry Yards Blackfoot Idaho Boyle

Cash paid for clean cotton rags at Optimist office

An advertisement announces cash payments for clean cotton rags. The notice directs readers to deliver acceptable rags to the Optimist office for immediate purchase.

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V. C. White Hansen Bros M. Watson Hiverside Hamburgs Mammoth Riverside Poultry Ranch J. Cobbley Francis H. Poole Farm Exchange Brown-Hart Co Brown - Hart CO Saliabury Tf Cc. F Molden Hoffman and Thornton Rexburg U.S. Depository D. W Standrod & Co.bankers Peos Brethan’s Main Blackfoot, Idaho Southark Idaho Consolidated Power CO Idaho Irrigated Lands Company Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Percy Jones
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