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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

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Boise Delegates Selected From Idaho County Conventions

Republicans in West precincts chose W Fisher J G Johnston and Byrd Trego of Blackfoot Soren Jorgeson and A B Clark of Shelley and Thomas Blackburn of Springfield to attend the State platform convention Democrats selected A Whitten L M Capps W A Beakley and Frank DeKay Blackfoot Jax Hurt Aberdeta and W T Bennett Shelley Hugh county delegates elected amid partial turnout both parties arranged to send representatives to Boise on June 7 for platform drafting and decision making.

Idaho Bomne Tuesaday Republican County Central Committee Probate Selec Weat Dygert W. Fisher J. G. Johnston Byrd Trego Blackfoot Soren Jorgeson A. B. Clark Bhelley Thomas Blackburn Springfield Phull Wats DeKey Mark Farmer Feted Boise A. Whitten LM. Capps W. A. Beakley Frank de ‘Kay Jax Hurt Aberdeta J. Bennett Shelley Hugh County

Fourth of July Celebration at Fair Grounds

The community has subscribed 850 dollars for Independence Day events marking America's 140th anniversary. Activities begin Sunday the 2nd with a motorcycle race from Black Lake City, followed by a patriotic literary program, an afternoon ball game, and races for motorcycles autos and horses. A 2500 dollar purse prize will be awarded, with citywide lights and an immense nighttime display planned.

America Eaw Lake City Blackfoot

Death of an Old Lady in Tdnho After Long Illness

Miss Anne Christiana Jorgensen, age 75, died Friday at her brother's South Shilling Avenue home after 35 years bedridden by paralysis. Born in Denmark, she lived in Tdnho for about 30 years with a quiet passing, her funeral held in Basalt last Sunday.

Anne Christiana Jorgensen South Shilling Avena Jeg Hind Afpbair Denmark Tdnho Boies Vailrous Gardner Basalt

The Pony Contest Opens Votes For Child Pony Prize

A local promotion invites boys and girls to vote for a grand prize pony and outfit. Coupons and 45.00 trade cards drive voter participation with stores listed as Pony sponsors. The pony display will be in Powers Pharmacy window Saturday morning for viewing by children and families.

Thia Eurda Pony Store Vowers’ Pharmacy Santox Brown-Hart Co Big Outfitters Blackfoot Partners Milling Cown & Co Grocersutral Quality Jeweler NL. Boyle & Co. Hardware Starlead & Bankers Ventric Implement Co. Turm Implements Hi. & G. Bills Auto Co Tris Quality Pictures Vaude Calle Ths Powers Pharmacy Chile Pho Pony Sion

Local Lecturer Arrives to Teach at Tilaho Tech School

Local lecturer J. F P. Lewis arrives to lecture at Tilaho Tech School on geography, history, education principles and school administration. His earlier work with the Pocatello Tri earned renewed support from the school and patrons.

J. F P. Lewis Blackfoot Tilaho Tech Aumwer School Lewis Simer School Th Pocatello

Deadly Spotted Fever Claims Carpenter Fred Morgan

Fred B. Morgan a Nebraska native and carpenter died in hospital Sunday night from spotted fever contracted by a Dubois wood tick bite. At six years old he was a son in law of Mr and Mrs Frank Stearns and his wife is with his body as funeral arrangements proceed.

Fred BR. Morgan Nebraska Prank Stearns

Baptist Aid Celebrates At Mrs John Austin Home

The Indies of the Baptist Aid Society met at Mrs. John Austins home Wednesday afternoon for a regulative gathering. The Woman's Union paid a 1500 pledge on the church and a short program followed with musical numbers by Miss Marcy appar Bolo, Miss Rhea Drallinger Reasling, and Miss Freda Sollenberzer. A serving of heir rolls concluded the event.

the Indies of the Baptist Aid Society John Austin Woman's Union Marcy Appar Bolo Rhea Drallinger Freda Sollenberzer

Gordon Bills to Operate Dual Garages at Keeles Hotel Site

Gordon Bills has secured a lease on the proposed garage at the Keeles hotel. Construction will begin at once and his current quarters will be retained and operated in parallel with the new garage to support his business expansion.

Gordon Bills Keeles Hotel Kon Ax Bille Sual Eanneetyan

Notice to the Public on Hotel Room Renovation

To wish to inform that I have remodeled the Cuoson Thou se second and will have it thoroughly painted and ready. Rooms will be comfortable and ready for day customers. Accommodation and courtesy extended to patrons. J. Jones Subscribe for the Optimist.

Courteau

Blackfoot Lady Abroad Lecture At Caldanbia Club

Mary Merstan Heakaw, a well known speaker, will give a lecture at the Caldanbia Club. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. Brokaw will discuss Now Wage and related topics. Capital News notes market price for eye is cushy at Biethsan, and other local items appear in this observant column.

Pheough Boje Mary Merstan Heakaw Smihorey UN Caldanbia Frankin Finlay Noidel Kitchen Capital Biethsan

Chautauqua Opens With Noted Entertainers In Blackfoot

Blackfoot prepares for a Saturday opening of a Chautauqua week featuring top orators musicians and humorists. The event showcases Lex Zueblin and Lew Beauchamp with practical civic reform talks and lively entertainment aimed at city building and uplifting community life.

Blackfoot Grove City Chautauqua

Will Huffman Dead After Tragic Shooting Incident

Will Huffman dies following a stray bullet wound in a February incident in Sedan. Rosene Wilson fired during a confrontation with Mark West. Huffman, an innocent bystander, suffered a foot wound and later deteriorated. He was born May 14, 1865, married to Ollie Tancock, leaving Myrtle and Tug, plus five sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held at the Christian church, with burial in Greenwood cemetery.

BF. Huffman Rosene Wilson Wilson Mark West Hoffman Calhoun Symmons Tetanin Winfield Hospital Wimsusex Winfield Pridiy Onelinge Cnn Eeery Neuke Hallmans Hunny Ollie Tancock Myrtle Tug Suey Lair Town Mes Sedan Ella Henry T Huffian Mer. Huffman

Old Lady Fatally Injured in Friday Accident

Mrs Rowles mother of Ed Rowles died after a rapid fall that broke her right hip near Kant Main and Belge streets. A Hannibal native who moved to California in youth, she later settled in Blackfoot eight years ago and became beloved in the community through her kindness and many social ties. She leaves sons and daughters in Wichou Palle Blackfoot and Parthurl Orege.

Rowles Ed Rowles Kant Main Belge Aimil Hannibal California Blackfoot Siice Thin City Commanitys Et Rowles Wichou Palle Jee Loewy Bhakfoot Fred Vogeler Parthiunl, Orege

Duck Season Opens in Early September Across Regions

Hunting season details indicate southeast sportsmen and local officials arranged the opener. The article notes adjustments to opening dates across multiple locations, with references to hunter groups and regional coordination affecting when the season begins.

Emporia Woman Marries Ontarian In Double Ring Ceremony

Miss M Ruth Officer of Emporia and Jon Henry Stoneman of Ontario Canada wed June 6 at the bride’s Union Street home. Rev M Potts officiated before fern alcove. Florence Hart played Lohengrin. Evaline Hartley sang I Love Thee. Bride wore white net and satin trim carried white rosebuds. They plan to reside in Blackfoot Idaho after a wedding dinner.

M. Ruth Officer Empo Jon Henry Stoneman Ontaro Canada Union Stree M. Potts First Methodist Episcopal Church Misa Florence Hert Musie the Normal Lohengrin Evaline Hartley Elizabeth Officer Emporia Reading The Normal Idaho Union School Stonemn Stoneman Ontario Blackfoot Italio State Bee Association Mri Wat Hiltaduly Foray Emperia Gazette

Railroad suit settles after damaging Wheeler’s farm

The case of David Wheeler of Muro tind Oregon Short Line Railroad was settled out of court. Damaged crops occurred from construction of a line lateral ditch crossing Wheeler’s farm. Attorney Dickinson handled the case, and both parties accepted the settlement.

David Wheeler Muro Tind Mr. Wheeler Attor Dickinson

Local Man Donates $20 for Injury Accident

Mr Jules, whose horse suffered a broken leg last week in a Hawking incident, visited Blackfoot last Friday and presented Mr Hopkins from Maine a $20 token of regret for the accident.

Jules Blackfoot Hopkins Maine

Happy meeting of father and son in Philadelphia area

A. L. Collins of Philadelphia met his son in Blackfoot this week after about twelve years apart. The reunion occurred during a 4 xon gathering with family and friends. The event was described as a very happy one with warm greetings and relief at the long separation ending.

A. L. Collins Philadelph Blackfoot Snapri Cate Calling Henny

Bond Filed by David Eccles for 792000 Guardianship

District court documents show David Eccles filing a 792000 bond for guardianship of William Homer. The filing lists James Hye Ned Harris and David Keeles as involved parties amid a change in guardianship proceedings and related health concerns. The case references Baltic Lake and Royal Kes Josaph Be Be, with health issues noted in the context of the guardianship action.

Harris David Keeles William W. Homer David Heeles

Entertains Friends at Ginwell Party

A social evening hosted by Mi fein Nettle Bulger featured music and games with guests including Miss Corn Gilbert and Mr Lay. A dainty lunch followed, then attendees departed after a pleasant gathering. The event noted a large crowd and listed members of a local club.

Mi Fein Nettle Bulger Ginwell Parte Corn Gilbert Bulow Luich

Hendrie Takes Over McCormick Line Harvesting Machinery

The Wire Trnplement Co has acquired the McCormick line of harvesting machinery and will offer a full supply of the popular ninehin outfits. The Optimist subscriber notes this business move and the expanded product line.

Hendrie McCormick Line Wi Re Trnplement Co McCormick

Popular verdict rendered in Shelley defamation case

WB McMillan as plaintiff sued J B Sage in Shelley alias district court over home notes and securities. Sage, an experienced litigator, was defended by John Jones and J M Stevens. Jury returned a unanimous verdict for the plaintiff after about twenty minutes. McMillan captured $88054 damages. Sage is father of N S Baye, a Shelley banker and prominent local figure.

WB. McMillan J. B. Sage Striet Court Shelley McMillan Sage John Jones J. M. Stevens Holden & Hollen Baye Fuondam Shelley

Shelley Defeats Blackfoot in Tight Ball Game

In a closely contested matchup Shelley bested Blackfoot with strong pitching from a Balt Take City ace and timely hitting. After the game three mile motorcycle races crowned DL Ay Jenkens as the winner.

Shelley Wens Loin Tavern Blyck Faut

Encampment of OLQ Soldiers at Pocatello Event

Last Wednesday, June 9, the Grand Army of Blaha Lethesday was attended by three of four Grand veterans from Blackfoot, plus Joli Bond Sr, a Molawk Tudian War veteran of Utah with a recently passed pension. A copy of the program was provided by Bowl Sr.

Jine Blaha Abe Aiiminal En Mont Pocatello Blackfoot Joli Bond Sr Utah Congress For Bowl Sr

Another Victim in Enake River Crash Near Phoenix

A seven year old girl, Katie Martin, died in the Snake River near Phoenix when a buggy overturned during a party attempt. The remaining party members were rescued. L W Sparks and his wife are mentioned in connection with a Sparks boy, aged one.

Katie Martin Dee Bnake W. L. Sparks Sparks Boy

Hay crop exhausted amid statewide hay famine trend

Reported hay shortages across the state with the first MG crop forecast at risk due to poor weather. Prices seen around 25 per ton as local stacks sell off while dealers note declining stock and ongoing scarcity.

Donlers

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