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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
7
Lorenzo West known as Dutch, the jailbreaker linked to the shooting of Deputy Sheriff Fackrell, was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon in district court. Attorney Andersen argued there was no murder intent and created doubt about the fatal shot that cost the officer his foot.
Notice seeks sealed proposals for the purchase of 40000 general negotiable coupon funding bonds of Independent School District No 8 Blackfoot Idaho. Bonds dated June 1 1916 bear 5 percent interest semiannually mature twenty years after date optional from December 1 1926.
Department of the Interior announces that final proof is due July 19, 1916, for David Wheeler of Blackfoot who filed May 15, 1911, and Chauncey Knodle of Pingree who filed July 1, 1911, under the 1910 homestead act. Witnesses listed: Weston, Lon Cone, William Smoot, Alfred Reese, all of Blackfoot. Carruth, Register. First publication June 8, 1916. Last publication July 13, 1916.
Be held on the first day of July 1916 at two o'clock P.M maid day. Dated at Blackfoot Idaho the 23d day of May 1916. F. W. Mitchell President J. M. Stevens Secretary. First publication May 25 1916 Last publication June 29 1916.
Notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of Joseph Lombard, deceased, to exhibit claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Executor W. Largilliere, with Budge & Barnard as attorneys, to receive claims at Soda Springs Idaho business office. First publication June 1 1916. Last publication June 22 1916. Bingham County.
Sheriff A. H. Simmons of Kpvagt County announces a public auction at 10 o clock A M on Saturday May 8 1916 at the P P Pi farm No 1 for two estray horses described as a black horse about 900 pounds with ot brand on left thigh age 10 or 11 and a bald faced black horse about seven years old with brand on left thigh. Auction to occur in Blackfest Idaho.
Department of the Interior notice lists Fred West of Blackfoot Idaho who filed no proof to desert land entry No 015205 for SEM NEM Section 22 Township 2S Range 1W Boise Meridian. He must prove up by August 2 before the Blackfoot U S Land Office Register Carruth. Witnesses include Harry Pratt Joe Pratt Ralph Striker Ray Harrington all of Blackfoot. First publication June 15 1916 last July 20 1916. John Dygert to Area where Gem State Lumber Co opening yard will be manager.
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