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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
4
Quoted editorials challenge Trego Bluff claims on 1911 profits
A Trego Bluff, Tennessee, Republican item confronts a local figure over allegations of $7000 net profit in 1911. The piece defends the paper’s charge, accuses the subject of libel, recounts a disputed private conversation, and asserts the figure was misrepresented as personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trego
Taho Republican
Blackfoot
Hard on minor autoists due to strict highway law
The piece urges strict enforcement of the state highway law that forbids drivers under sixteen from operating a motor vehicle. It notes local violations and argues older drivers often lack judgment in emergencies, risking accidents when youths handle powerful machines.
Carnivals and Vags Banished
City council held a special meeting last Friday ordering Police Chief Lowell to release the twenty heroes arrested the prior Wednesday. The Weary Willies refused to work and city attorney advised they cannot be compelled to labor in county jail to avoid expense to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Thomas
Tabor
City Orders Expel Out-of-Town Carnival Company
The council chose to expel carnival workers with an official order to leave the city rather than confine them. They unanimously rejected allowing any carnival for a week, deeming it financially and morally harmful. The prior carnival cost the city more for protection and cleanup than revenue.
Fraternal Decoration Day Observances Planned
Next Sunday the Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World will observe Memorial Day meeting at their tally sites and marching to cemeteries to decorate graves and hold memorial services for deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World
Child undergoes appendicitis operation in Ilaho Pally
Lucile Delart, a six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Delart, was taken to Ilaho Pally last Saturday for an appendicitis operation. The child is convalescing and expected home in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile
J. B. Delart
Ilaho Pally
Unveiling Ceremonies at Odd Fellows Hall Next Sunday
The Women of Woodcraft will meet at the Odd Fellow's hall at 2 p.m. and go to the city cemetery for the unveiling of Mrs. 1 Boul's monument with a private ceremony. The public is not invited to attend. The ceremonies will occur at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodcraft
Odd Fellow's
Mrs Percy Jones Hosts Domestic Science Group
Mrs Percy Jones entertained with a three course sinner in honor of last year's domestic science girls. Formerly Miss Southworth the high school teacher, she hosted a list of attendees including Irene Rich Myri Simmons Zelina Simmons Julia Bithell Leonora Jordan Phyllis Hoover Mary Capps Lucile Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Jones
Jones
Miss Southworth
Irene Rich
Myri Simmons
Zelina Simmons
Julia Bithell
Leonora Jordan
Phyllis Hoover
Mary Capps
Lucile Graham
Unscrupulous Promoter Leaves Rockford Flour Mill Plan
A promoter for a Rockford flour mill has fled, leaving debt and broken promises. The town and local stockholders plan to complete the project themselves, while Mr. Yates of Boise flour mill builders has gone to Texas after failing to fulfill obligations. He claimed 15000 dollars would fund the venture but defaulted on a hotel bill, with the sheriff seizing his watch to satisfy a claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Yates
Taylor
Blackfoot Defeats Shelley In Home Opener Baseball Game
Blackfoot triumphed over Shelley 10 to 3 in the first home game of the year. O’Neil pitched well for Blackfoot, fanning Limen, while Phillip Thorstenberg and Roy Dek led the batting stretch. Thorstenberg and Dek reportedly have offers from Downey but are expected to remain in Blackfoot due to local business commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Shelley
Shells
Mink
O'Neil
Limen
Philip Thorstenborg
Motorcycle Racers Banqueted by Salt Lake Blackfoot Riders
The Ho and G. Bus Garage hosted a royal banquet at the Cottage hotel for the Salt Lake Blackfoot Mountain motorcycle racers. About thirty riders gathered, sharing stories of a rough trip and injuries as hospitality from Blackfoot and Bills Garage was praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho & G. Bus Garage
Salt Lake Blackfoot
Blackfoot
Bills
St Pauls P B Church Services and Salt Lake Excursions
BT Pauls P B Church announces services next Sunday at 11 a m and 3 p m with Sunday school at 10 a m. Salt Lake City excursions scheduled June 9 to 13 via Oregon Short Line for YM and YL M1 A convention limited June 26 see agents for rates.
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Oregon
Typhoid Victim John Teikkela Dies in Springfield
John Teikkela, a Springfield farmer born in Finland who came from South Dakota last spring, died last Saturday of typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and seven young daughters. burial is expected to take place locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Teikkela
Springfield
Tdeceased
South Dakota
Plackfoot Asylum Combines Matron and Clerk Posts
Dr D Orr Poynter states that combining the offices of matron and clerk will save 450 per month, prompting a payroll reduction. Miss Lilly A Sponberg of Poe tollo has been appointed to the dual position and is described as a highly competent appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plackfoot Asylum
D'Orr Poynter
Lilly A. Sponberg
Poetollo
Methodist Day Aims To Bring Friends To Church
A church bulletin proposes a new special day for June 6 inviting every Methodist member to bring a friend to services next Sunday. The message echoes the call to "let us go into the house of the Lord" and encourages participation across the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Methodist Church
Murder at Dubois ends in suspected double tragedy
In Dubois on May 11 Dr J T Jones and his wife were found dead in bed with billets through their temples and a revolver in Jones's hand. Coroner to hold inquest. Neighbors broke in after no sound. Jones had a cocaine habit and had moved through several towns. Relatives live at Wancoma Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Sterling
Springfield
Menan
Wancoma
Town
New Officers Installed at Athenian Lodge No 44
The semi annual election of officers of Athenian Lodge No 44 K of P was held last Tuesday night. Elected for the coming term were Ink Martin Chancellor Commander Jurge Andersen Vice-Chancellor Mark Palmer Prelate IR W Adair Master of Work M A Stone Keeper of Records Master of Finance F W Berryman Master of Exchequer COL Pelkey Master of Arma W Gagon Outer-guard AW S Wright Inner-guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenian Lodge
K. of P
Ink Martin
Jurge Andersen
Mark Palmer
IR. W. Adair
M. A. Stone
F. W. Berryman
Col. Pelkey
Arma
W. Gagon
AW. S. Wright
Band Concert at 1915 Community Hall June Sixth
Saturday June 6 1915 at 8 p m the band under director J A Asher will present Classic and Popular Concerts featuring The Aviator March Let Like to Be a Soldier Durand Overture Little Nugget Barnard Gliding Waltz Mann Overture Queen of the Night Rockwell In the Hills of Old Kentucky Aimerica and other works offered by W A Band with a full program listing and conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFall
Durand
Barnard
Walts
Mann
Rockwell
Mareh
Old
Kentucky
Johnson
Aimerica
Rewards For Motorcyclists Race At Blackfoot Idaho 1915
A 1915 report from Salt Lake indicates racers agreed prizes for the top four finishers with 1000 dollars to first, 75 to second, 50 to third, and 25 to fourth. Injured rider Anderson, newly arrived in Blackfoot, is hospitalized. committee and citizens urged his transfer to Blackfoot for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Idaho
Anerson
Brigham City
Heartfest
Sid Theobald
Rich couple to attend Utah commencement exercises this year
Grover Rich and wife stopover in Blackfoot en route to Ligon Utah for the annual commencement. Both are graduates of the School of Agriculture in Utah and will participate in this year’s ceremonies. Mrs L A Graham and Ann Beaton visited Thaho Pauls this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Rich
Burley
Blackfoot
Ligon
Utah
Mrs. Rich
Fof Agriculture
Bungalow for Sale or Rent at No 11 St Pine
For sale or rent bungalow with rooms, closets, pantry and cellar. Includes pipe plumbing, telegraph line, water and electric heater. Features large room divided by partition, electric range. Easy terms offered. possession about July 1. Located at 11 St Pine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruliey
Beebe Benefits From Chamberlain's Liniment Say Mrs Florence Slifo
Mrs Florence Slifo of Wabash Indiana praises Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains noting the prompt relief it provides and recommends it widely. Obed found everywhere through dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Florence Slifo
Wabash
Ind
Honorable graduations at Rowland Hall in Utah
Misses Marie and Genevieve Millick, after completing their junior year at Rowland Hall, the premier Utah school, are expected home in a few days after graduating with high honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Genevieve Millick
Rowland Hall
Utah
Farewell Party For Frank Koontz Jr Held At John Martin Home
A farewell party was given Frank Koontz Jr at the John Martin home last Saturday evening with friends and relatives invited. A light lunch followed and attendees reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Koontz, Jr
John Martin
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