Parcel post changes and society notes in Blackfoot
The Blackfoot post office introduces COD parcels with a red tag and 10 cent fee covering insurance and money orders. A wedding surprise linked Miss Cora Stevenson and Harvey H Morris took place at East Main Street North, with family attendance and plans for a new home. A June 1913 Women of Woodcraft convention in Blackfoot honored Kate C Del Kay as Grand Delegate, with officer elections and a Boise gathering to follow. Local baseball standings show Thomas leading, with recent results including a 9-0 Blackfoot win over Groveland after a disputed umpire decision. A tent show by the Alabama Minstrelas drew crowds with two performances and wholesome entertainment.
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Blackfoot
C. O. D. Post Busiesa
Stevenso
Morris
Cora Stevenson
J. M. Stevenson
Harvey ‘H. Morris
Morris Bros
Darentas
East Main Street
Barnstable
Methodist Church
Bernard Stevenson
Mise Selah Stevenson
Women of Woodcraft
Bertha Sumner Leach
Portland
Blackfoot Lodge
Grand Circle
Kate C. del Kay
Billa McConnell
Boise
Jeffers
Henry
Idaho Falls
White
Pocatello
Ericson
Wilson
Parker
DeKray
Cosgrove
Moo Iney
Lundy
Maners
Pierpont
Veterans Gather at Gettysburg for Blue and Gray Reunions
Twenty five thousand veterans in blue and gray gather on the Gettysburg field for a reunion with 15,000 more expected today. Wagons tents and messes rise as war songs fill the town and a joint reception for Buford and Wheeler cavalry survivors marks today’s events. The Teton Basin branch of the Short Line railway is transferred to the department from Ashton to Driggs with operations ongoing since last month.
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Gettysburg
Reveille
Johnny Rebel
Buford
Wheelers
Teton Basin
Ashton
Driggs
Department of the Aystem
Local Springfield Social Notes Include Visits and Travel
Mrs A H Alkire and Miss Julia Alkire arrive back from Bridgeman Michigan to spend the summer in Springfield. B N Wells and family go to Malad for two weeks. Miss Lillian Sommercorn returns from Blackfoot for several days. Large crowd attends dance at Sterling Friday night. Gibbs girl from Blackfoot visits Sam Cooper home. Jennie Sommercorn returns from Blackfoot. Mrs R H Stearman spends days in Aberdeen. C H DeCamp and family from St Anthony visit J D Pemble. Mr C H Pemble sick for a week. Annie Leach travels to Pocatello for a few days. Phil Malley makes a business trip to Blackfoot. Dr W Holland visits Blackfoot. Dr T P Carmel, visiting Crystal Springs ranch, returns home to Salmon City. Dewey Blackburn of Blackfoot spending a few days in Springfield.
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A. H. Alkire
Julia Alkire
Wm. R. Leach
Leach
Bridgeman
Michigan
Alkire
B. N. Wells
Malad
Lillian Sommercorn
Blackfoot
Sterling
Old Landmark Removed From Commercial Hotel Porch
The wooden porch in front of the Commercial hotel was torn down last week after years of decay. It served as a gathering place for pioneers and sightseers on Fourth of July and as a backdrop for political events. Generations recall stopping at the hostelry and playing on the plank sidewalk that formed its first floor, evoking memories of dances and lively days of the old west.
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Commercial Hotel
Gem State
He Laughed Till He Died
A humorous blurb from Taylorsburg Ohio notes Abe Skinner’s death from laughter while reading BIFF The Nation al Magazine of Fun touted as a family humor magazine with artists and writers The ad promotes a $1 annual subscription or fifty cent trial offer from Dayton Ohio for the special offer period Jy3 24.
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Taylorsburg
Ohio
Abe Skinner
BIFF
Bill
Dayton
Disturbing Horses At Pingree Farm Ranch Event
Rich Mr and Mrs W G Davidson and granddaughter Annie Baker started to Pingree for a school meeting near Mr H C Rich's ranch when horses frightened and bolted. They broke the buggy tongue but no one was hurt. Workmen finish Pingree Rock school houses. Early signs of good crops. Rural route inspector Perkins visiting to assess mail line from Pingree area. Scott and Perkins evaluating route suitability for a mail service. Birds singing and wedding bells on Rich hillsides as hopeful mood prevails.
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Pingree
Rock
Idaho
Perkins
Scott
Mr. Perkins
Local Notes from Bennett Ranch and Nearby Visits
Mrs Graham enjoys a visit from her daughter Mrs Davis who is convalescing at the Bennett ranch this week. James Reid and family spent several days visiting relatives before moving to Twin Falls to locate. Dr Hoover was called to the Indian Sam Policeman’s home but mud and a swift delivery delayed him. Mr and Mrs Jake Baird of Springfield came from Blackfoot with Mrs Ben Hansen to greet friends, then departed. R E Reid did business in Idaho Falls on Monday.
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Jake Baird
Springfield
Blackfoot
Ben Hansen
R. E. Reid
Idaho Falls
July Fourth Rail Rates Announced for O. L. Points
Special round trip fares valid July 3 and 4 from local O L Points to select destinations. Rates are limited and subject to restrictions. See agents for details.
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Oregon
Wale
Worl Pi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bond Bros
Taylor St
Studio Grand
Blackfoot Mercantile CO
Idaho Irrigated Lands CO
New York
Nevada
Goodrich
Watson’s Garage
Blackfoot Stake
Thomas
Moreland
Rockford
Wapello
Groveland
Riverside
Thomas and
Moreland-Rich
Palmer
Alabama Minstrela
Teton Branch
Hiawatha
King Kemmerer
Rock Springs
Blackfoot Grain & Produce Co
E. M. Hubbel
Idaho Lumber Company
Bradley & Vroo
Utah-Idaho
Utah
Salem
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