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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1913

Page

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Funeral services for Guy B. Nunamaker held by Grove City lodge

The funeral of Guy B. Nunamaker was conducted by Grove City lodge A M, with Rev. Barnetable officiating at the residence. lodge services followed at the cemetery. Nunamaker, married in Blackfoot in 1904 to Gertie Thompson, later moved to Inlay Nevada where he died on Wednesday, July 9. Card of Thanks from his widow and children expresses gratitude to friends and to Masons and Eastern Stars for support.

Guy B. Nunamaker Grove City Lodge Aiepeat & A. M Barnetable Mr. Nunamaker Blackfoot Gertie Thompson Inlay Nev Nanamaker

Money To Loan From Salisbury Company Ad

We have some of that good Salisbury Company money to loan. The only real options given to the borrower. No other company will treat you as this company will. When in need of money call and see me. C. F. Molden.

Salisbury Company Adv Tf. C. F. Molden

City Dads Deliberate In Regular Meeting

The city council met on Tuesday with Mayor West presiding. Issues included ditch and culvert complaints, potential sewer extensions, sidewalk line changes, street rates, and a new street grader purchase. The sprinkler will run double shifts and the street committee to hire an extra man.

West Peck Bond LaCour Younto O'Neil Kirkpatrick Next Meetia Parkinson Ditch Fourth Ward Sewior Young Stout Avenue J. C. Fisher Stout and Fisher Avenues Green Telephone Company Smith

Grand Tour of the World Starts at Union Depot

The Current Event Club Ladies sponsor a two hour round trip from Union Depot Dus tin Drug Store. Visit different countries with stops for refreshments. Date Tuesday July 22 at 7 30 pm. Tickets 50 cents. All are invited.

Union Depot Dustin Drug Store

Social News Highlights in Blackfoot Events

Friday afternoon Mrs Chas I Aart hosted a five hundred gathering with Mrs Cowan as guest, six tables, green and white decor, punch and desserts, prize winners Mrs Gee Holbrook and Mrs J O Morgan, assistants listed. Evening program featured Mrs Earl Brown's guests including Miss Goodykoontz from Canon City and Mrs Laughran from Pocatello with art songs and Kipling numbers. Saturday reception honored Mrs Harry Bennett with Shasta daisies and punch, Friday several musical offerings praised, auction social with Mrs D H Brethan and Miss Sue, and Kensington gathering for Mrs John T Danilson prior to Boise trip.

Chas. I Aart McVicar's Hall Earl Brown Elizabeth Goodykoontz Misa Myrtle Goodykoontz Canon City Colo Jennie Laughran Pocatello John Beasley Eureka Utah Miss Goodykoonts United States Kipling M Austin Blackfoot Harold Parkinson Germany Our City Will Jong Mra A Hoover Chubbuck Varley Harry Bennett Hoover Vincent Simmons Gee, Holbrook Boyle D. H. Brethan Sue F. 1 Cowan Edna Gillespie Reese Mitchell Woodin Early John G. Brown Karl Brown Cowan Dubois

Fort Hall Road Trip and Thundering Race Day Promises Fun

A five car party led by Dr W E Patrie traveled from Fort Hall to a government reservoir on the Blackfoot river to test a new auto road. They camped at Grave and Corral creeks then hunted sage hens and planned a motor cycle race and pony races with riders from Salt Lake Pocatello Idaho Falls and nearby towns. Music from Pocatello band and a five inning ball game are on the program starting 1 30 pm with general admission 25 cents on Thursday July 24.

W. E. Patrie Government Reservoir Blackfoot River Fort Hall RE. Hansen R. B. Hansen George H. Holbrook Carl Retiker Rollie Forbes Mr. Hansen James Burnet Wilbur Craig Charles V. Fisher Fred Christ Harry Curtis Dr. Patrie Fred T. Dubois R. A. Palmer Karl P. Brown Ust Ross Fork Mount Putnam Portneuf Grave Creek Corral Creek Rolle Forbes Grizzley Creek Salt Lake Pocatello Idaho Falls

Flooding on Public Roads Prohibited by County Officials

County officers press flood control in road rights with Blackfoot Irrigation Company cited for causing road flooding near Wuapello. Watermaster William Drew blames an unexpected river rise and debris choking a headgate, while a later flood showed fault lay with the company. Judge L Ivan Jensen imposes a $25 fine. double penalties threatened on repeat offenses. Roadwork praised but officials warn against carelessness that endangers travelers. Lost package notices and real estate ad appear as brief classifieds.

Blackfoot Irrigation Company Wuapello William Drew L. Ivan Jensen Jensen Harry Bennett Canal Company

Depot Opening Planned With Warming and Dance

Agent Young lists a festive opening for the new depot once contractors hand over the building to the railroad. Officials likely attend, a brief literary program will precede dancing, and the public is invited to watch for the official date.

Young

Social gathering and dance at Kennedy home

Mrs Patrie and Mrs Mc Vicar hosted a gathering with refreshments. Mr Glanville photographed the group outdoors on the lawn. Tonight Mr and Mrs BE Kennedy plan a dancing party at their home at 5 Core, inviting friends.

Patrie BE. M. Kennedy 5 Core

Capital Stock and Savings Rates Announcement

Capital Stock is $100,000 with Surplus and Profits at 57.22. Deposits are accepted with a fee noted as syabre one 625279. The notice states a 4 percent rate in the savings department and that one dollar starts an account. Interest is compounded quarterly.

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G. B. Nunamaker H. B. Nunamaker Choice Tyhee Optimist Idaho A. B. Richards Dr. Hoover Millick Block Pearson & Company the Grocers le Voe THE First National Bank Ralph Adair L. M. Capps Kensington John T. Danilson Boise Laughland Altar Society Catholic Church East Main Street A. D. Nelson Sterting M. EB. Jacobson Brown-Hart’s Ady U.S. Depository Standard & CO New U. S. L. Depot Hayes Parkinson Realty & Investment Company
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