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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1916

Page

7

County Board Vouchers and Double Assessment Notes

A garbled 1910s county board record details numerous financial accounts, canceled assessments, and settlements. It lists refunds and interest, road purchase offers, and double taxation corrections, with names like Weston and Henry and references to farm rolls, townships, ranges, and certificates. The long transcript covers payments, reimbursements, hearings, and orders for reductions and aids, plus narrative about road right of way and county commission actions.

Board of County Comon Mission Helden Henry Prialn Ohana Engy Leo Bald Leon Gounty Henry Punt Dulin Nie H Weeby

County Salary Set at 1500 Annually for Bingham County Attorney

The court orders the county attorney of Bingham County to receive 1500 dollars per year for a term beginning January WT and to be reimbursed for travel expenses when duties require. The matter arises from a petition for a herd district and animal at large prohibition in parts of Blackfoot region, with a hearing set at the County Courthouse on August 21, 1916 at 10 o'clock A M.

RESUL Rane Smith Ecomiee Carey Pete Weston G. Ti, M James Ahstrom Furn Paracel Beption Teneret Eorger Pedhnes Wald Enake Hing County Hingham Bingham County I. Sanday Janos Uhis Kerus Wit Wala Leas Range Arid Township Mild Township Bald Township Said Amid P Megalo Sould Township Noutheast Aait Lownahip Said Township Section 4 Anid Townahip Gall Township Blackfoot

Appointment of election tellers in Fin ary county

A county hearing appoints election tellers for all precincts in Bingham County. The order designates polling places including Aberdeen and Saitingt and lists officials such as J. M. Livingstone and E. Harrold for duties on election day November 7.

Bingham Othey Ham Aberdeen Town Hall J. M. Livingstone E. Harrold Tom Longlin Sudgva

Polling precincts and officers listed across county wards

The document records election details for multiple precincts including polling places such as Groveland, Moreland Hall, Goshen Hall, Riverside Hall, and Porterville School. It lists officers and canvassing judges, with names like Lewis Robbins, John Wray, Clara G. Titch, and Hatt. Anderton. It notes an aid request of 2000 dollars and a tax assessment adjustment discussion for Northwest Quarter, Section Th, Tp i, Range 27, plus 1915 tax auditing results and adjournment details.

Moreland Pracinet Pettinglace Moreland Hall Lewis Robbins Wit Hane McKnight Ernest Andergop Kanvassing Dudges John Wray Ed Bennon M. ‘Galbreth W. A. Lee W. G. Randolph

Sugar Factory Planned in Shelley by Utah Idaho Sugar

Utah Idaho Sugar Company officials announced a new sugar factory would be built at Shelley to process the 1917 crop. Directors approved construction with work to start after site selection and material orders, pledging fair treatment of beet growers and strong local support.

Utah Maho Sugar Company Shelley Thay Shotey UtateTdako Trdeponlout Utah-Idaho Sugar Company Bhelley Commy Pext Messrs Mark and Heber Austin Ticaday Joseph M. Eeeles J. H. DeVine Ogden Utah Independent Sugar Company Ensign Hall Mr. Keelen DeVine

Auto owners notice from J D Murphy at Red Barn

Notice to auto owners dated June 25 states I will wash cars and sell gasoline and provide trim at the Red Barn on Bridge Street. Bridge Street is described as the direct best road from Blackfoot to Poentello, avoiding turns and crossings deemed dangerous to occupants.

Red Barn Bridgetreet Bridge Street Blackfoot Poentello J.D. Murphy

Taking Big Chances With Travel Health Warning

A note urges travelers to carry Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, warning such bowel complaints can strike suddenly. The ad claims the remedy is not available on trains and emphasizes preparedness, noting it is obtainable everywhere.

Mule Rates for Sunday Trips on Kale Route

Advertises Sunday mule trips on Kale with tickets valid Saturday to Monday at slightly higher fare. Requests readers to contact agents for details, Adv, T4627.

Notable Quote From Wartime Letter Cites Hope and Resilience

A wartime letter counsels that despite conflict one can find a stepping stone or harbor for safety. It urges maintaining an open mind, recognizing life holds more joy than sorrow for those who cultivate optimism and resilience.

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