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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1914

Page

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Preparing To Celebrate the 4th in Blackfoot

Dr Mack, local editor and politician, plans a July 4 celebration on the river near Ashton with an executive committee handling the events. The program includes a parade, sports, and fireworks with numerous local figures assigned to committees. Dr Harold C Dipple will open a dental office in Blackfoot around June 25. A job ad seeks a dining room girl and Miss Lenore Piathan's engagement to a minister is announced for June 4.

Mack Estil Tallau Asston Harold C. Dipple Blackfoot First National Bank Bridge and Taylor Streets Lenore Piathan Pronksilengen Firth DB. H. Rice Arco Weils

Death of an Old Resident in Idaho Church Burial

Maria Petersen born in Sweden in 1550 died after a long life and was buried at the Lutheran church. She arrived in America in 1871 and married John P. Paterson in Chicago on July 29, 1874. They moved to Idaho in 184. Survived by husband three children one sister two nephews and a niece plus relatives in the East. Henry Berg, farmer and Progressive central committeeman, visited Blackfoot this week noting the dry stance of the party delegation.

Ating Maria Petersen Sweden America John P. Paterson Chicago Idaho East Henry Berg Springfield Central Blackfoot Progressive Central Committee Bingham

Delegates Chosen for State Platform Conventions

A county Republican meeting selected delegates to the State Platform Convention and set support for a statewide prohibition law. Nominees include J M Stevens, G F Gayon, J S Burdell, P G Johnston, J W Beguin, and several Blackfoot and Shelley residents. ballots produced a tie and final nominations. Democratic delegates chosen later faced authority disputes, electing L M Capps, W F Martin, A L Whitten, J A Toner, T J Bennett, and W F Molden. most are prohibitionists.

Republica Cour Rose Delogatee Pantera Ro N. West Acme Povsta Tolly Charmian A. V. Christensen Shelley W. M. Dooly Joe Favour W. 2B Ball Blackfoon W. A. Younie T. H. Christy Thomas Blackburn W. A. Edwards Springfield J. M. Stevens Tilackfoot Burdell Rich G. F. Gayon Blackfoot JW. Beguin Jameston P. G. Johnston Br. Hoover Jas Duckworth Lewis Robbins Moreland G. W. Stowell Nosear Davis P. C. Felsted Thomas Dos. Holland Christensen Stowell Felsted Holland Stevens Davis Johnston Robbins Democratic County Central Boise W. Orr Chapman Jap Toser Aberdeen ‘Tins H. C. C. Rich Colonel Chapman Brawley Chapman L. M. Capps W. F. Martin A. L. Whitten J. A. Toner T. J. Bennett W. F. Molden Prohibiionista

Idaho District Judge Candidate Declares Fairness and Economy

A Blackfoot lawyer announces candidacy for District Judge in the Sixth Idaho Judicial district covering Bingham Custer and Lemhi counties. He cites 12 years in the district, birth in 1871, law admission in 1896, and practice since 1904, pledging fair interpretation of laws, justice, and economical administration with universal accessibility. He requests primary support on September 1, 1914.

Bingham, Custer Lemhi Idaho Blackfoot Legislative Department

Meeting Of Young People At Eastern Hall Church Event

A fragmented report describes a youth meeting at the Eastern Hall of Southey’s church. Attendees included Eleanor Vall and others as they attended lectures and a lecture series titled "Go Pyatin's Poen" with a public discussion in church parlors following the event.

Southey Elnor

Memorial Ceremonies for Wemey Neighbors Meet Next Sunday

Neighbors of Wemey in Woodicett are asked to join Odd Fellows at the hall next Sunday January 11 at 10 o clock a.m. for a memorial and availing ceremony. Bring flowers.

Wemey Woodicett Odd Fellows’ Hall Jane Brig

Canal Board Holds Meeting Approving Secretary Appointment and Canal Project

The Aberdeens local canal board accepted M Latimer as secretary and Mrs H L Lowe as acting secretary until a permanent choice is made. They approved a $40000 loan to cover intake and headgates work on the upper canal and joint ditch extension costs between American Falls Canal and Power and Aberdeen Springfield Canal companies. Engineer Blossom will resume work once Snake River water levels drop from Salt Lake City.

M. Latimer Aberdéensoring Tote Cail Company H. L. Lowe American Falls Canal and Power Company Aberdeen- Springfield Canal Company Snake River Blossom Salt Lake City

Boosting For Business and Local Trade Ties

A fragmented account describes business leaders promoting regional commerce linking Idaho and Salt Lake City. It notes marketers urging patronage, patience, and confidence in Salt Lake merchants as they seek support for home markets and extended trade.

School Bonds Sold and Bridge Contract Awarded at Thomas

The bonds for the Thomas school house have been sold and the construction contract awarded to James Cameron of Thomas, one of five bidders. The brick and stone building will have a full basement and four rooms. Contract price is 7284 dollars. Marcus Mester is listed as interested in the contract.

Thomas James Cameron Marcus Mester

Fireproof Vault Under Construction for Aberdeen Firms

Work has begun on a concrete fireproof vault at the rear of the Aberdeen office used by Aberdeen Springfield and American Falls Canal company. The 7 by 10 foot vault will house all records, replacing an ordinary safe and protecting papers from fire risks.

Aberdeen-Springfield American Falls Canal Company Aberdeen Aberdeen Times

Clark not after district judgeship

Hon Chase A Clark denies any pursuit of the Sixth Judicial district judgeship amid rumors. Three candidates are named in the field: Cowan of Salmon, Padham of Salmon, and Hansbrough of Blackfoot. Emily Bond.

Chase A. Clark Sixth Judicial District Clark Cowan Salmon Pad¢ham Hansbrough Blackfoot Mackay Miner

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