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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1915

Page

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Dubois to Buy Horses for France in Montana

F T Dubois, a former United live in Great Falls, will buy horses for the French government with accounts via Conrad Bank for National City Bank of New York. He will stay at Hotel Rainbow, inspect horses in Kalispell Browning area, and set inspection dates after arriving in the state.

United Great Falls Hotel Rainbow Conrad Bank National City Bank of New York National City Bank Montana Dubois Kalispell Kulispell Browning Senator Dubois Idaho Tie United States Senate Powers Saunders Carter Mantle Gibson Meyers Walsh St Lovie Grlay Wells Pepin Shin

Special Council Meeting Restricts July 4 Concessions and Fireworks

The city council held a special meeting prohibiting the Fourth of July committee from selling street concessions during the celebrations. The committee will handle conclusions at the fair grounds. Fireworks are banned on streets and alleys from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday. The mayor and police chief are empowered to police the city during the Fourth of July celebration.

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A Good Investment in West Pocatello Lots

Ralph Melhourne, selling lots in West Pocatello, remains in Blackfoot and reports growing interest. He has sold several lots, with many prospective buyers, and is at the Cottage Hotel urging a safer, saner investment.

Ralph Melhourne West Pocatello Blackfoot Cottage Hotel

Shelley Man Disappears In Idaho After Losses Reported

Report says Jacob Jacobsen of Shelley, a wholesale produce buyer and hog trader, vanished from the community for two weeks. Ten thousand dollars in cash with his father is said to be missing, with creditors and debts left unsettled. Local stockmen and farmers report sizable losses across Brielles and nearby areas amid unclear circumstances.

Jacob Jacobsen Shelley Brielles Burley

Body of George Neal Found in River

The body of George Neal, formerly of Idaho Falls and a longtime Brookwater leader, was identified by dental work after being found in the river near Blackfoot. Neal, missing since late September during illness, later rested beside his father in Idaho Falls.

Lakever Blackfoot Coed Beck I County Dinwooly Dre M. Brookfield Tinho’ Falls George Neal Idaho Falls Tiny Maho Falls Brooke

Utilities Commission Trip Through Southeastern Idaho

The Utilities Commission will conduct a tour of southeastern Idaho with stops in Gooding, Hailey, Ketchum, Ashton, St. Anthony, and other towns. Dates span July and July to mid August with specified meeting times, travel legs, and return to Boise on July 27.

Vyltbe Photes Commission Suncowsterdt Janay Fitzever Carreetton Tinerary Public Utilities Commission Idaho Gooding Waly S Siell Hull S Hailey Hay Ketchum Mawkay Daly Ft Dem St.Anthony Ashton Duly Boise

Succumbs to Swollen Fortune in Lecture Fees

The piece notes William Jennings Bryan, once anti gold standard, now a famed lecturer. It cites $300 offered for Chautauqua lectures and a $7000 Seattle fee, plus a pledged appearance in Olympia amid a controversial Seattle-Yukon Exposition bill viewed as political graft by many legislators.

William Jennings Bryan Redpath Lyceum Bryan Seattle Olympia

Auto Mishap Leaves Mrs Ferguson with Discolored Eyes

Attorney Hansbrough and his wife traveled with Mrs. Thos. Ferguson to Lost River country where Hansbrough runs a large farm. On returning home in a auto with friends the trip included Mrs. Ferguson suffering her first auto mishap after the vehicle ran into a ditch, tossing her against the seat.

Hansbrough Thos. Ferguson Lost River Country

Blackfoot bee man elected vice-president of national honey group

J Ti Stoneman, Blackfoot bee man, has been elected vice-president of the National Honey Producers Association based in Boulder Colo. The group coordinates with state bodies and large producers to buy and sell honey and bee supplies, standardize prices, and ensure fair distribution and profits. Stock is 10 per share via Wesley Foster, Boulder Colo.

J. Ti. Stoneman National Honey Producers’ Association Boulder Cole Wesley Foster Boulder Colo Archibald Il, Ritchie Idaho Money Producers Association Uh. Styveman Blackfoot Tors National Honey Producers Assoiation Ft Honey Producing Association da Mu Theha Honey Producers’ Association Sri Hive Dane Aia Wun

Freight man buys Adams residence on Bridge Street

D. J. Cox, a freight man at the rail depot, purchased Herbert E. Adams residence at Bridge Street and Adams Avenue. Cox will take possession next Saturday while Mr. and Mrs. Adams plan a move to Utah soon. The deal was made by Blackfoot Realty and Auction Co.

D. J. Cox Railroast Herbert E. Adams Bridge Street Adams Avenue Mrs. Adams Utah Blackfoot, Realty and Auction Co

Forth of July Arrangements Planned for Blackfoot Celebration

Glorious arrangements completed for community celebrations of the approaching Fourth of July. The event will be observed on the fifth, inviting residents and visitors from nearby areas to Blackfoot. See program details in this issue.

Blackfoot

Rising Sun Dairy invites tours of milk machines operation

Residents may view the dairy’s milk machines in action by calling any evening between 4:30 and 5:30 for a demonstration at Rising Sun Dairy.

Rising Sun

Local figures announce nuptials and business moves in 1916 region

John Thyenton and Mise Hitzahorh Amilo Harbaugh wed at the Kron mother’s home with about fifty relatives. Archibald IL Ritchie reports on honey producer group formation and ongoing industry ties as IdahoMoney Producers Association plans. A real estate shift places a former firm in Balt Lab City. Dr Dentint plans July 1 practice start, with W C Johnson building and Twin Parls offices noted.

John Thyenton Mise Hitzahorh Amilo Harbaugh Lostond Huehanan Uated Mony

Prominent Farmer Dies After Sudden Illness on Farm Road

A well known farmer, about six miles from Mlvekfout, died Monday morning after an abrupt attack while returning to his farm. He collapsed beside his wagon, was found by Philip Dane Jr, and transported home where medical help could not save him. Born in Ohio, raised in Iowa, he married Redeces Tenders in Prairie City in 187?. He leaves a widow, two sons, and a daughter. Interment occurred Wednesday at Thomas cemetery with many attending mourners.

Niles Lewis Weigel Fariute West Dance Omune Decoused Ohio Iowa Redeces Tendericks Prairie City

Man shoots self after incident in town

Fragmentary report describes a gunman who shot himself Monday morning in a town area. Details are unclear due to distorted text but reference to a self-inflicted gunshot and surrounding confusion is noted.

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F. T. Dubois France J. B. Dehart Telephone No Corner Judicial and Ash Chicago First National Bank Covur Neal Brooks Sito T Fawily Utilities Commission Coming NT Mta Dy F. O.B. Blackfoot METZ R. E. Hansen HL Dastin Bleek Fot Grshen HMO Back Up Realty Co Jamaica Vietin BUICK RED Cross Garage D. W. Standrod & Co. Bankers
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