Aberdeen farmer charged with incest in district court
Last Saturday in district court Charles Dyson faced a preliminary hearing on incest charges. The separated Aberdeen farmer failed to post 2000 bail as the case moved toward trial. The alleged victim, a year old daughter, was reportedly treated by a local physician and remains in Nebraska or in hiding. Dyson’s son testified the relationship caused his mother to leave home and led to multiple miscarriages over several years.
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Charles Dyson
Adair
Dickinson
Dyson
Aberdeen
Nebraska
Wells Seeks County Treasurer Post in Bingham County
L G Wells announces candidacy for county treasurer of Bingham County. He is a former two time county clerk of Chautauqua Kansas and has long experience in teaching and bookkeeping. Wells moved to the state in 1909, filed a homestead between Moreland and Taber, owns the land, and currently works for Brown Hart Company of Blackfoot. He asks for voter support.
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L. G. Wells
Bingham County
Wells
Chautauqua County
Kansas
Tie Hax
Wcool
Th State
Moreland
Taber
Brown-Hart Company
Blackfoot
Who Gets the Pony in the County Contest
The pony contest closed at midnight with counting to begin today. Frank leads with about 4 000 000 votes, Ralph over 3 000 000, and Mrs Hans Peterson looks to finish close third. The pony and buggy will be awarded Saturday if reports hold. Jas Butteane hosted a July Fourth family reunion with fifteen children.
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Ralph
Mra
Hans Peterson
Jas
Butteane
Attorney Wins Own Case in Dodge Hall Court
The case of Mrs W T Savmon versus Dygert was tried last week in Dodge Hall’s court and ended in a verdict in the defendant’s favor. The suit claimed 250 rent money, but the defendant argued he had a contract with the plaintiff’s husband that absolved him from payment. Judge Bull accepted the defendant’s attorney's argument and ruled for the defendant. The complainant was represented by Attorney Boakley.
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W. T. Savmon
Big 4th of July bash aids Idaho Falls visitors
Shelley hosted a lively July Fourth gathering with many Idaho Falls guests. Sheriff Dann and Detective Dahambermin raided Dan Holt's suburb residence, uncovering five sacks beneath the floor containing one hundred quarts of Sunnybrook. The host acted as a bootlegger's agent and faced a hearing and bond.
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Shelley
Idaho Falls
John Barleycorn
Sheriff
John
Auty
Dann
Dahambermin
Tie Burg
Dan Holt
Sunnybrook
Aberdeen to Hold Farmers Day at Tiaho Farm
Aberdeen plans its annual farmers day on July 14 at the Tiaho experiment farm Pocatello Idaho. Special Short Line rates will apply for a gathering of farmers within 50 miles for demonstrations of cereals peas alfalfa and other seeds. State experiment experts will discuss varieties and seed production during luncheon at the station.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Tiaho
Aberdeen
Little ¢Il
Directory gathering underway for six county edition
Representatives of R L Polk are in town collecting data for the 1916 17 Bonneville Bingham Fremont Jefferson Madison and Teton counties directory to be issued in August. The volume will include a full list of residents R F D tax lists and property valuations across all six counties.
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R. L. Polk
Diirectory Publishers
Bonneville, Bingham, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison and Teton County
City Engineer's Commission Debate At City Council Meeting
City council held a regular meeting adjourned from Tuesday to observe the Fourth of July. Discussion centered on permitting City Engineer Young a percent commission on paving costs. City Attorney Thomas argued no fund exists to cover such payment. Mr. Berryman pressed for allowance and the attorney later reversed him.
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Thomas
Berryman
Mrs R B H Clayton Hosts Friends in Honor of Mrs Parkinson
Mrs R T Clayton entertained a number of friends Saturday afternoon for visiting Mrs Francis Parkinson of Salt Lake City. Attendees included Mrs Triman Mrs Herman Stocker and Mrs T Allred. A dainty lunch followed then guests departed cheerful. The host spoke of three desirable things on earth peace a full stomach and a stuffed pocketbook.
Sunday Excursion Rates Spark Rail Travel Hope
The Oregon Short Line Railroad introduces excursion rates aimed at Sunday travel for pleasure and recreation. Tickets are exact Hale rates valid only on Sundays, with slightly higher fares for Saturday to Monday trips. The move signals progress as cars and other attractions compete for leisure time.
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Oregon Short Line Railroad
Mysterious Salt Lake Endurance Race Draws Crowd
The Salt Lake City event drew a large crowd as riders faced a six hour endurance schedule from 6 AM. Penalties included disqualification for early or late pacing and a prize spread of 10 for the winner 60 for second 10 for third. The fast time clocked was five hours forty minutes from Salt Lake City to the finish at Main and Pacific.
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Salt Lake
Anid
Pacific and
Main Streets
Thin City
Cottage Hotel
Here
Salt Lake City
Blackfoot Wins Ball Game in Week Victories
Blackfoot defeated American Falls 20 to 2 on Sunday and Sugar City 19 to 2 on July fourth. Blackfoot compiled 18 hits to Sugar City’s 1, showcasing a strong home performance.
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Blackfoot
Sugar City
Fortunate Accident Near Springfilrt Ranch Road
Mr and Mrs Tanner were returning to their ranch when their car plunged into a ditch at Thomas Street. The vehicle was badly damaged but both occupants escaped with only slight bruises and no serious injuries amid the mishap last Thursday.
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Springfirlt
Tanner
Averted War Eases Tensions Between Nations
Washington reports a shift toward amicable settlement of the border dispute as the two governments anticipate further talks. Officials note no immediate statement from the President but signal openness to joint efforts to curb border bandits and insurrectionary acts.
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Washington
United States
Moxie
Entory
Cron
State Department
Beeretar Wusiye Gove
Catranza
Company offers full pay to Guardsmen and trainees
Salt Lake City announces policy to retain National Guard members while on leave or in state or federal service. It also grants full salary to employees who join the federal training camp in Salt Lake City between August 10 and September 21, 1916. Written by Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co. G. G. Wrie, Assistant General Manager.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
Nevada
Wyoming
Taith
National Guards
Jalugust
Consolidated Wagon and Maechine CO
Wrige
Mann
Civic League Meeting Notes And Business Moves
A local Civic League listing shows a meeting planned near Blackfoot involving Jiminesa men of Blackfoot and vicinity at a Baptist church on Thursday. The article mentions Baptist ladies planning a dinner for fundraiser and notes that Thorsonberg who sold his bakery to C. FB Smith will devote attention to manufacture and Fleming’s Egg reserve in ska on other States.
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Blackfoot
Nd Thorsonberg
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