New Cottage al most completed at Cottage Hotel
The Cottage Hotel's pressed brick annex will finish in about ten days. It promises up to date, homelike electronics with twenty five box springs and velvet carpets. Rooms include hot and cold water, private telephones, and showers. A roof garden and sunlit corridors add to comfort. The seventy room hotel will start rates from five dollars per day and aims to be a credit to the city.
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Blackfoot
Phewix
Idaho
Automobile Parade Notice By Chautauqua Association
The Chautauqua Association asks owners to meet for a parade this Bathday afternoon at 3 o'clock, assembling at the Court House Square. Each driver should invite a guest and keep a 50 foot spacing. Decorations not required. J. H. Early.
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The
Chautauqua Association
Court House
Club Cigar Store Bulletin Convenes in Chicago
The Club Cigar Store advertises a convention bulletin linking to the Republican National Convention in Chicago. It invites interested readers to visit for information and updates on convention coverage and related long distance telephone bulletins.
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Cigar Store
the Club Cigar Store
Chicago
Hendrie Takes Over McCormick Line
Implement Co has taken over the McCormick line of harvesting machinery and will carry a full line of the popular machines plus repairs. Mrs Helen Oram of Rexburg and KE W Moore of Idaho Falls were wed by Bishop O Buchanan. they honeymoon in Utah. Woodman band concerts move from Saturdays to Fridays. J C Maguire Paying Co opens an office in Biethan block on Paviti street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Implement Co
Ormick
Aidlv
Mian
Helen Oram
Rexburg
KE. W. Moore
Idaho Falls
Vernend
O. Buchanan
Thea
Utah
Smmny
Woodman Band
J.C. Maguire Paying Co
Biethan Block
Pavitiv Street
Local notes from Blackfoot and nearby towns
Local items report a grand race mare accepted for a contest in Blackfoot and shows a pony due in about fifteen days. A. F. Webb resigns as chief chemist and moves family to West Jordan Utah for a similar post. Harry Grennan succeeds him. Mrs Hart and family relocate to Twin Falls for new jobs. J H Wright relocates to Blackfoot with family at Hazel White residence. The Racket Store moves to larger quarters. Betenson’s business expands. Elizabeth O'Brien leaves Blackfoot to study music in Glendive Montana and then continue with relatives.
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A. F. Webb
West Jordan
Utah
Harry Grennan
Mr. Webb
Roval Mgur House
Death Toll Reckless Driver Guilty of Manslaughter
Gladys Mitchell’s death is linked to a Riverside Idaho tragedy. Jane Green of Bult Lake City was found guilty of manslaughter for driving recklessly, striking Mitchell and her fiancée just before their planned wedding. The court cites a deadly intersection incident in 1915 as proof of the driver’s dangerous speed. The judge notes the sentence should deter similar acts.
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Jane Green
Bult Lake City
Gladys Mitchell
Riverside
Idaho
Poscatello Tribune
Geses
Salt Lake
Syaurtin
Jeil
Genas
Gexes
Fifth East
Seventh
Davies
Govan
Auto Collision Near Main and Pacific
Yesterday evening Dr. Moorer and David Brockie of Arca collided at Main and Pacific with no injuries but substantial damage. Spectators blamed both drivers. Brockie, on the wrong side, was arrested for a municipal ordinance violation after Dr. Hoover declined to press charges, Brockie posted a $50 check to repair the Doctor’s car.
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Moorer
David Brockie
Arca
Main and
Pacific
Brockie
Marshall Drew
Hoover
Card of Thanks from Stephens and Sons
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors who volunteered services and sympathy during our beloved wife and mother's last illness. Special gratitude to Maccabees and Royal Neighbors for fraternal aid and to those who donated auto services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meterial
Anch
Abani, B. Stephens and Sons
Notice to the Public on Carson House Renovation
The owner announces the purchase of the Carson House and its thorough renovation and repainting to make it sanitary and comfortable. The rooming house will be operated to offer homelike and comfortable accommodations with cheerful courtesy to patrons. Accepting patrons and urging support.
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Carson House
Lek J
Unidentified Guest Die at Mackay Hotel Found Dead
Last Saturday J. W. Nelson, a nameless guest at Mackay hotel, was found dead in bed. A Dixie native who lounged at the hotel a week while treated for pleurisy, the inquest ruled death by natural causes. He left only a few dollars and no known relatives, leading to his burial by the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nelson
Mackay Hotel
Dixie
Mixon
Will Not Appeal In Idaho Driving Case
Chiy found guilty in Bingham county rockleas driving of an and who was annested a fine of $50 and conta, will not appeal to the district court as was the first intention. Mr. Clay exposed of the cage in thin Way on advice of his attorneys Holden and Eckhardt Idaho Full.
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Chiy
Bingham County
Rockleas
District Court
Clay
Holden & Eckhardt
Idaho
Ban on sidewalk opening at hotel entrance debated
City council convened to discuss allowing Eeeles Investment Company a sidewalk entrance to its hotel basement while salons opposed the plan. A further meeting is set for tomorrow. Billy Vanderwood of Mackay traveled via Blackfoot Tuesday en route to Pocatello seeking medical care after weeks of illness and significant weight loss, fearing appendicitis.
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Eeeles Inventment Company
Billy Vanderwood
Mackay
Blackfoot Tupaiay
Pocatello
Bax
Notice to Contractors and Builders at Blackroot Water Works
Notice to contractors and builders that all persons using water supplied through any pipes main or head by Blackroot Water Works will be charged for water services by Blackroot Water Works Ltd.
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Blackroot Water Works, Ltd
City council to consider permits and districts in regular meeting
The Tuesday city council meeting with Mayor Peck presiding approved minutes with two corrections. Building permits granted include a carpenter shop, a house, a five room residence, a large Keelix Investment Co project, and a west side residence. Petitions for sidewalks, bonded improvements, and various districts were laid over or referred, with alley ownership clarified and water works issues noted. Bills for pharmacies, hardware, and utility services were read and allowed, while polling and police reports were referred to the finance committee.
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Peck
Jd. Post
J. A. Grover
D. A. Jenkins
Keelix Investment Co
W. K. Berryman
Shilling Avesnite
Leo Henish
Watson
We Watson
Alex Younie
N. Parkinson
John Jensen
Tt. Parkinson
Tuuster
Parkiiaon
J . W. Vans
W. L. Young
H. We
Blackfoot
D. C. Maguire
Linealy Street
Ash
Maple Streets
O. 8. Railroad
West Washington Street
Avenue
Powers! Pharmacy
Allen 'Trauste
F. N. McKinlay
Clarence Neider Perry Deiter
Downing
Utah Fire Gay Co
J. F. Rubinson
Smith 'Bermit Bros
Markus Blenkle
Piter
Jones , Toh. & Go
Grove City’ Plumbing
Fisher J. F. Boyle Berryman Hardware Co
Jus. Young
Te Maguire
Palace Unie
Lee Dillari Blackfoot Water Works
Hyrum Allen Bolithiern
Ilaho Water Poweonthiers
Idtaho Water Power C
York
White Transfer
J.B. Good
Drew G. J. Hughes
W. T. Brown R
Sewell
Bernard & Co. Kinney & Co
Brown, Hart
B. van
McKinley Tow
Wiggins Blackfoot
Lewis Taylor
Bishop Taylor
Ami
Chalmers Deyve
Stout
Maguire
C. Maguire
Man Charged in Shooting of Deputy Sheriff Foot Injury
Lawrence West alias Duten stands trial in district court for attempted manslaughter in the shooting of Deputy Sheriff Fackrell during a capture of a county jail escapee. Sheriff Sinnions is unable to summon a jury. Coroner Peek presides. Attorney Andersen leads West’s defense.
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Lawrence West
Duten
Maurice Burton
Fackrell
Ferdinand Fackrell
West
State
Peek
Sgungers
Andersen
Building News Sparks 150000 Extension in Blackfoot
A. Dahje of Keeles and Dahle Logan confirms work advancing on the ox hotel and adjoining properties in Blackfoot, forecasting a 150000 investment. The project aims for occupancy by the first of the year as M. E les of Evelen Tugesmont Co. arrives with Robert Anderson, a Logan lumber magnate, overseeing a new lumber yard in Blackfoot.
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A. Dahje
Keeles & Dahle
Logan
Blackfoot
Eles
Evelen Tugesmont Co
Robert Anderson
Logan Lumber
Arco Rock Contract For Blackfoot Paving Area
Superintendent Varley of the Utah Idaho Buger Company opens Friday and Saturday in Arco to seal a 26000 ton rock contract with J C Maguire Paving Co for base rock for Blackfoot bitulithic streets. Quarrying is done and a tramway will be built to load rock. freight rate 50 cents per ton to Blackfoot. Maguire Paving Co workers twenty five men. payroll over 600 dollars daily, boosting local activity and improvement prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varley
Utah- Idaho Bugar Company
Arco
J.C. Maguire Paving Co
Blackfoot
J. C. Maguire Paying Co
Hlickfoot
Maguire Coi
Mysterious Estray Case Ends in Acquittal
District court opened a criminal case titled State vs G Brown known as Jack Brown in California. The county attorney argued the animal was an estray not properly advertised as required by law. After five hours the jury could not identify the animal and acquitted the defendant.
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Stat
G. Brown
I Silifornia Jack
Adair
Dickinson
Hathbun
Idaho
Man Breaks Leg After Vehicle Collision Near Ralph
A man traveling toward Soda Springs Sunday in the Loomis party was struck by a frightened team near Ralph, breaking his left leg. He was carried to Mr. Bellamy’s home and placed in Dr. Duvin’s care.
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Soda Springs
Loomis
Blackfoot
Ralph
Bellamy
Duvin
Mackay Couples Wed in Local Ceremony
Walter J. Brooks and Miss Mabel Hungate of Mackay received marriage certificates from Deputy Clerk Dance last Monday. Both claim two percent years of wage. others listed include Al Baker of Mackay with Maria Baker of Blackfoot and A Parsons with Ving Rhiel of Blackfoot, married by Probate Judge Doud.
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Walter J. Brooks
Mabel Hungate
Mackay
al Baker
Maria Baker
Blackfoot
A. Parsons
Ving Rhiel
Dudge Doud
Fourth of July fund raised for town celebration
The King estate business building now housing Dustin Pharmacy is set to be used by A Hayes novelty show. Solicitors for a Fourth of July fund report about $40 raised so far and will present a report at the merchants' meeting this evening.
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King
Dustin Pharmacy
A. Hayes
Niece of Blackfoot man to christen new battleship
Henrietty Amelia Simons, niece of Fred Simons of Blackfoot, will christen the battleship Idaho, sister ship to Mississippi and California. The event, planned for September, honors a Boise native and state executive's granddaughter, amid a push by Gov Alexander and the War Department. The Idaho launch marks a modern, formidable battleship named for the state, echoing past ceremonies.
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New
Hoice
Alexander
Hin Speen
Haun
Bimons
Sina
Big Land Office Recounts May Homestead Activity
The Blackfoot land office processed four hundred thirty eight homestead applications in May the heaviest month yet. April saw three hundred thirty three original applications and May receipts totaled funds for leases relinquishments and certificates with final certificates issued.
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Hlackfoot Land Office
Apri
Cates
Colts Leg Breaker Incident At Red Cross Garage
From Tovatello last Monday, a daymex named Hopking at the Red Cross Garage collided with a colt and broke one of its legs. Mr. Jones witnessed the accident and exonerated Hopkins, who did all he could to avoid Huea.
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Tovatello
Daymex
Red Cross
Jones
Hopkins
Motorcycle Race Pace Meets in Blackfoot Before Salt Lake City Run
A racer in the July 3 motorcycle pace from Salt Lake City to Blackfoot will reach Blackfoot Saturday night to inspect the road. Next Sunday the group will stage a free speed demonstration at the fair grounds, where a bailie is invited.
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Salt Lake City
Blackfoot
Fair Grounds
Blackfoot Delegates Attend National Veo Convention
W A Lee left Saturday for Chicago to attend the national Veo convention. Rev Luther Stromquist, currently in the event, will also attend. Gordon Billa is suffering an abdominal infection and hopes to avoid surgery.
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W. A. Lee
Chicago
Luther Stromquist
Blackfoot
Gordon Billa
Hax
Beloved Mrs. A B Stephens Laid To Rest In Blackfoot
Funeral for Mrs. A B Stephens from North Shilling Avenue drew a large crowd with Royal Neighbors and Maccabees in attendance. Rev John Austin led services praising her charitable life as merchants paused business during the solemn hour. A grieving husband and three sons remain in Blackfoot, mourning a wife and mother noted for kindness and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Stephens
North Shilling Avenue
John Austin
Blackfoot
Hephens
Resolutions from Golden Chin Camp honor Oma Stephens
Members of Golden Chin Camp No. 3058 Royal Neighbors of America issue resolutions mourning Oma Inne Stephens wife of A B Stephens and mother of Louis Dorsey and Ray Stephens. They extend condolences and send resolutions to A B Stephens and his sons.
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Wissum
Tha
Oma Inne Stephens
A.B Stephens
Louis, Dorsey
Ray Stephens
America
A.B
Special Officer Assaulted on Sidewalk
Charles Downing appeared before police with charges of battery against Dick Chamberlain, who bore enmity toward Downing. Steve Larson played a key role in the altercation but was exonerated by Downing, who claimed sole credit for the incident.
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Charles Downing
Dick Chamberlain
Steve Larson
Wis
Downhills
Uxsault
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Elizabeth O'Brien
Glendive
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BIG Land Office Business
Blackfoot Bull Moose
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