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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
8
Fragmented report notes the Mexican treaty due for renewal on June 27 and hints at tension within the Woodrow Wilson administration. It suggests the president and secretary plan no renewal that could jeopardize American interests, while Japan’s pact terms may also be unsettled amid diplomatic delays.
Springfield residents host C W Holland and C H Holland during a weekend visit. Many locals travel to Pocatello and Blackfoot for trips, schooling, and social events. A Crystal Springs ranch party for local ladies, a Women’s Domestic Science club gathering, and a community dance in Sterling highlight the week’s social calendar.
Rich Miss Alice Beach selects Mrs Esther Troutner as school trustee for District No 40 replacing Leroy Howell deceased. Visitors to Hagle Bend include Florence McMurdy Jamie James Pearl Turner Annie Phillips and Sofia McMurdy. Frank Bales, John Carman, and Bun Blackfoot visitors list run through Eagle Bend. An accident near Snake River injures Wats Dolph Fackroi at a wagon mishap. doctor attends. Market Day announces June 14 with prices for lard and meat. Blackfoot gains a new express outfit driver G A Baldwin reflects on future city growth.
A discussion stresses the need for death and birth records to improve public health, mortality analysis, and policy. Summer school begins Monday June 16 for six weeks with Lewin teaching high school subjects and Lula Smith handling grade studies, fees listed for subjects.
A writer notes wedding gifts shape new households and urges practical choices. Fake ornate vases mislead brides, while affordable classics like silverware remain sensible. Pictures and reproductions tempt buyers but should be chosen with care to avoid wasted expense and disappointment.
The report urges consulting the bride and her female relatives about wedding gifts, noting practicality and value. It warns against costly items and uses common press phrasing to stress aligning gifts with the bride’s wishes before spending.
Department of the Interior announces Willams of Idaho Falls filed final proof for Desert Sand entry 4608, section 8 township 2 south range 40 east Blackfoot Idaho, to establish claim before W L McConnell July 18, 191% at Idaho Falls. Witnesses Adrian Empey Abraham Day Spencer Williams Alfred Empey, all Idaho Falls. Henry W. Kiefer,Register.
The Department of the Interior Blackfoot Idaho notes Ma Kelly of Butte Montana contests Michael Crean's homestead entry 015253 013253 for land in Township 4 South Range 31 East and seeks cancellation. Contest details cover residence, improvements, service of answer, and proof requirements. Also notice George Horseley convicted of burglary seeking pardon at Idaho State Penitentiary before a public board.
Notice of appointment of deputies and public notice from the United States Land Office Blackfoot Idaho. Names of witnesses and claimants listed including Theodore B Goodpasture and several Blackfoot Idaho residents. References to registration dates July 1913 and prior events in Idaho. Includes payroll note about clean cotton rags to Optimist office.
A jumble of small ads and legal notices from Blackfoot Idaho include rent, sale and trade items, a Remington typewriter offer, and homestead filings for Frank Brown and Horace L Hale. Also listed is a foreclosure suit by The Investors Mortgage Security Co against Albert and Harriet Walker and G G Wright.
Legal notice of a sheriff sale under foreclosure issued May 19 1913 by the District Court Sixth Judicial District Idaho. The Investors Mortgage Security Company obtained judgment against Albert L Walker Harriet C Walker and G G Wright for 2859.78 plus interest costs and 350.00. property is in section 11 township 1 south range 10 east Boise Meridian Bingham County Idaho. Sale set for June 19 1913 at 2 pm at the courthouse door to satisfy the judgment. May 1923.
Notices announce desert land final proof by John H Bond and John A Campbell at Blackfoot Idaho with dates in 1913 1918 and 1913 plus a divorce suit filed by a plaintiff against James C Fowler with alimony and costs sought in Bingham County Idaho. The document lists witnesses and register details for land claims and court actions in the Sixth Judicial District.
Legal notice of deed application by A Killion Blackfoot Idaho for Lot 13 Assessor's Plat Section 3 Township 3 South Range 35 B. B. M. Sold for 1909 1910 taxes. Redemption ends June 29 1913. Also notice of homestead proof by John W. Jones of Yuma Idaho with witnesses J Richard Driscoll Orria Garder Corbridge before Register June 29 1913.
Notice announces Elias J Gardner of Shelley Idaho D 1 filed for three year proof on land described in Sections 3b 2 South 4 South and related townships, with hearing before the Receiver of the United States Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho on June 26 1913. Also William E Hall of Shelley filed final proof for Desert Land Entry serial 010327 for the North West Quarter and East Half of sections in Township 5 South Range 36 East with hearing date to be set. DISSOLUTION NOTICE states Coleman Rh Hoare will collect and pay bills. Blackfoot Idaho May 1 1913.
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