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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

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Sad death of estimable lady in Blackfoot community

The Royal Neighbors event ended in tragedy as Mrs A B Stevens collapsed and died after a fainting spell during a farewell party in Dd Fellows hall. Deceased, a Missouri native of 17 years, leaves a husband and three sons with sorrowing relatives. Community condolences poured in as plans for burial at Brown Eldredge Undertaking Parlors were made.

Dd Fellows A. B. Stevens Brown-Eldredge Blackfoot Missouri N. F. Stone Ter Demas Grim Reaper

Spelling Contest Winners and District Certificates

Emma Mulville of Blackfoot and Frank Woodward of Shelley tied for the silver cup after an extra 100 words. Emma claimed the prize for no errors. Frank missed one. Certificates honor top spellers across many districts with numerous grades listed, while several districts did not participate.

Emma Mulville Blackfoot Frank Woodward Shelley Frank Emma Dist Bonne Wicks Roveland Yuma Pingree Lavaside N—T Aberdeen

Agent Young on Carpet Raises City Rail Question

Mayor and councilmen visited Agent Young last Saturday to rebuke him for extending the railroad freight depot without permission. Young admitted the oversight and paid the Lee permit fee. The altered platform cut Washington Street in two, yet he argued the city had no right to cross the railroad at the Washington and Main streets intersection.

Hotel subscriptions due and payment schedule outlined

Subscribers to the new hotel fund have been notified that 20 percent of amounts subscribed will be payable to the Beden Investment Co. on July 1 and 20 cents on the first day of each month thereafter until paid in full. Excavation work for the hotel and business houses will begin Monday morning next.

Beden Investment Co

Blackfoot P E D Delegates Enter Convention in Idaho

Delegates from eleven Idaho chapters attend the first Grand Chapter Convention of the P E D in Blackfoot. Officers listed include Mrs. Helen M. Drake of Beatrice Nebraska supreme president and Mrs. Lottie M. Graveley of Boise state president with numerous local chapter leaders and visiting members from multiple towns, as sessions and banquets unfold through May 30 to June 1.

Blackfoot G. O Idaho Helen M. Drake Beatrice Neh O.'s Lottie M. Graveley Boise Dorothy L. Aldrich View Mattie Wood Payette Second View Ruth L. Leyson Gooding Georgia McFarland Caldwell Hattie M- Manson Jerome Treasury Jolena C. Smith Poratello Mason May Clark Shellet Newmans Nusku Fugate Aberdeen Gasser Dorothy Alidvich Mite M. Dellart Hunter J Hattie Mimmon J. G Tahoe Supreme Convention Lottie O. Tatienee M. Graveley Btute Lois Stewart Mhisic Jun Carrie Olivers C. Smith Andle Moore Ackles Pete Helen M. Drake Musive

Ed Tresco Missing From State Institution in Blackfoot

Police were notified this morning of Ed Tresco’s escape from the State Institution for the Feeble Minded at Blackfoot. He appeared at the jail door and spoke with an acquaintance before being placed in a cell awaiting a return visit by an institution officer. Tresco has a history of occasional escapes, with the last escape occurring several months ago. Mrs. P. L. Cook of Salt Lake City is visiting Blackfoot this week, hosted by Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Berk.

Ed Tresco State Institution Blackfoot The Pocatello Tribune Berge Wind Court Room Treace PL W. Cook Salt Lake Cir W. W. Berk

Graduation Exercises of Blackfoot Senior Class

The senior class of Blackfoot held graduation exercises in the auditorium with Ruth Van Blaricom receiving the calutatory by Grace Peck. Diplomas were awarded to Avery Kennedy, Francis Tolmie, Ruth Bloomquint, Katherine DeKay, Fred Hilliard, Campbell Brown, Myrna Conkle, Edith Dolan, Lyle Colbile Cherrington, Helen Morrell and Howard.

Black Foot Les Ruth van Blaricom Grace Peck Avery Kennedy Francis Tolmie Ruth Bloomquint Katherine DeKay Fred Hilliard Campbell Brown Myrna Conkle Edith Dolan Lyle Colbile Cherrington Helen Morrell Howard

Burglary at Doctor Becks Home on North University

Last Saturday night a burglar forced entry into Dr. W. W. Becks house on North University Avenue while the family was away. The offender searched the premises and took Mrs Berk s purse containing change but did not steal jewelry. No other items appear missing.

W. W. Beck North University Avenue Mra. Berk

Sacred Concert by Methodist Choir

The following program will be rendered next Sunday evening by the Masons church choir. The list includes choral pieces, solos, duets, quartettes, and a benediction. The program features pieces by Wolcott, Buck, Cowles, Marston, Wooler, and Gliding, with offerings and a final benediction.

Methodist Choir Masons Lurch Choir Chornarine Thy Light Wolcott Heman Ayer S' Ile Buck Baws Jackson Thy Creator Cowles Marston & Hieinn Aiea Heavenly Love

Notice to Contractors And Builders In Blackfoot

Water use permits required for any construction with water from Blackfoot Water Works mains. Those allowing contractors to use premises water without a permit will be charged. Includes local business notices and a garbled postscript about a prize contest and names of shops.

Blackfoot Water Works Blackfoot Water Works, Ltd

Memorial Day Reverence in Blackfoot Cemetery

Beautiful blue skies and balmy sunshine framed a quiet Memorial Day in Blackfoot as hundreds visited the cemetery. Twelve white dressed girls served as bearers to graves of thirty seven soldiers marked by stars and stripes while Prof Reed of Poes Tell toned the solemn service. Epworth League offered patriotic music that moved attendees.

Blackfoot Reed Poestello Epworth League of the Methodist Church

Rowland Hall Commencement Week Schedule in June

Invitations issued for Rowland Hall commencement exercises from June 4 to 7. Events include an ornate sermon at St Mark's Cathedral, a seniors program at Whitney Hall with reception, junior day art and music at Liul Literary Lab, holy communion and senior breakfast, then diplomas conferred by Bishop Paul Jones at St Mark's Cathedral. Graduating class includes Margaret Roper More Callow, Helen Stewart Case, Josie May Couning, Ruth Cowie, Frances Blan Davis, Lorna Mary Fone, Leckie, Genevieve Millick, Gorten Millick, Noviin Mugler, Ruth Prasther, Trene Savage, Mary Scherk, Thee Dell Sharman, Vivian Swithh, Marjorie Wasson.

Rowland Hall St. Mark's Otelock Whitney Hall Liul Literary Lab Paul Jones St. Mark's Cathedral Mixa Margaret Roper-More Callow Helen Stewart Case Mixx Josie May Lorna Mary Fone Mins Doannotts Leckie Genevieva Millick Gorten Mme Millick Mike Noviin Mugler Mine Ruth Prasther Trene Savage Mixa Mary Scherk Thee Dell Sharman Mise Vivian Swithh Marjorie Wasson Lovntelly Trikune

Endowment Funds Banned From Building Projects Opinion

An official opinion to the governor argues that using endowment funds for new buildings is infeasible. Attorney General Peterson states funds cannot be diverted without legislative authority, citing public policy and future generations’ benefit as reasons against such expenditure.

Mterney Peterson Blockfoot Aerts Talo Thaho Bates

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