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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

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The Knights Of Pythias Grand Ceremonial Is Planned

Blackfoot hosts a statewide Knights of Pythias event on Monday June 22 with a grand ceremonial conferring the D O K E degree on about twenty five local and neighboring Knights. Officials say Idaho has seventy lodges and 760 D O K E members statewide. D F Arthur is among the Dokie princes in a limited honor. A street parade and banquet will accompany the program with visiting Knights from Lewiston and other towns and the exclusive Doble team in the state providing a highlight.

Blackfoot Knights of Pythias Lodge Idaho D. F. Arthur Lewiston

Marriage Notice in Blackfoot and St Anthony Areas

Last Thursday J A McNess of St Anthony married by Rev Barnstable to Margaret Van Leveren Cross of St Anthony. After a brief wedding breakfast the couple returned to St Anthony. Land transfers include 80 acres near Porterville to Joe Nels Johnson, 40 acres to Lorenzo Hansen for Alex Younie, 40 acres to James A Price of Sandy Utah, 40 acres to Joseph D Williams of East Lake City Utah. The E B Malm house and four Fisher addition lots were sold to Met calf of Lost River.

J. A McNess St. Anthony Misa Irene McNess Blackfoot Barnstable Margaret’ van Leveren Cross Joe Nels Johnson Porterville Lorenzo Hansen Alex Younie Mr. Hansen Canada Alex Younge James A Price Sandy Utah Joseph D. Williams East Lake City E. EB. Malm Fisher Addition Metcalf Lost River

Judge Stevens Sells Evening Courier to Karl Brown

Judge J M Stevens has sold all interest in The Evening Courier newspaper plant to Karl P Brown for one dollar and the assumption of the plant's indebtedness.

J. M. Stevens Karl P. Brown Evening Courier

Narrow Escape Near Fisher Avenue Involving Williams and Lantern

Dr. G V Williams a veterinarian escaped injury after a buggy and horse collided with a fence post when his horse spooked by a lantern on Bridge street. The buggy and horse suffered some damage. Later that day Modern Woodmen of America and Woodmen of the World members decorated graves in a cemetery with flowers. Byrd Trego's preliminary hearing on criminal libel began before Justice W B Ball. testimony consumed the day, and the case was adjourned to June 19 at 10 am.

G. V. Williams Bridge Street Woodmen of America Woodmen of the World Byrd Trego W. B. Ball Hansbrough @ Gagan Wm. E. Lee

Sudden Death of E. R. Stults

E R Stults of this city died suddenly last Sunday at American Falls. He was buried Tuesday from Brown Eldredge Co funeral parlor under Modern Woodmen of America auspices, carrying a 2000 policy. A horse trader and buyer, he came to Blackfoot seven months ago from Grand Bend Kansas. He leaves a widow and five children. Rev Barnstable officiated.

E. R. Stulte American Fells Brown Eldredge Co Woodmen of America Blackfoot Grand Bend Kan Rev. Barnstable

Farmers Protective Irrigation Association Adopts Resolutions

At a June 15 1914 meeting in Rigby Idaho the Farmers Protective Irrigation Association unanimously adopted resolutions. They pledge support for farmers who back pro agricultural laws, seek a defined water commissioner duty, urge state funded annual irrigation flow measurement on Snake River and canals, oppose political moves against the State Engineer, direct the legislative committee to back pro mass action bills and oppose fish screens and unnecessary farmer expenses, and call for economy and publication of the resolutions in county papers. Signed by John Empey Idaho Falls Charles H DeCamp St Anthony Arthur J Snyder Springfield.

Farmers Progre ‘E Irrigation Association Rigby Idaho Fremont Madison Jefferson Bonneville Bingham Snake River John Empey Idaho Falls Chas H. DeCamp St. Anthony Arthur J. Snyder Springfield

Gentry Bros Return to Blackfoot for Two Shows

After years away Gentry Bros. famous shows return to Blackfoot on Thursday June 25 for two performances. The event promises a moral entertaining exhibition with features like a monkey fire department and monkey barber shop. A daily 11 o'clock tree street parade opens the pageant, with matinee at 1 pm and another evening performance at 8 pm.

Gentry Bros Blackfoot Santa Claus Monkey Fire Department

Unpleasant Visit and Probate Gambling Hearing

Ford Hessing visited Ogden with his wife’s mother last week. During the trip her son suffered a severe railroad injury in Sparks Ney and was sent to a San Francisco hospital for care. Milo Andrews of Firth faced probate court on gambling charges, pled not guilty, and will have a hearing next Tuesday with Attorney Dickinson defending.

Ford Hessing Ogden Sparks Ney San Francisco Mr. Hessing Milo. Andrews Firth Dickinson

Judge Padgham Witnessed Labor War Tension En Route

Judge J H Padgham traveled through Blackfoot on Monday while returning home from Salmon via Butte. He witnessed lawlessness linked to deep Union labor conflicts and clashes with its opponents during the ongoing unrest.

J. H. Padgham Blackfoot Butte

Gem State Lumber Co officers tour Blackfoot inspection

Geo E Merrill president C A Day and Geo L Curtis vice presidents Geo Ridgeway treasurer and John V Dawson general manager of the Gem State Lumber Co were in Blackfoot last Sunday on a tour of inspection.

Geo. E. Merrill C. A. Day Geo. L. Curtis Geo. Ridgeway John V. Dawson Gem State Lumber Co Blackfoot

English Engineer Wilcocks Tours Idaho Reclamation Projects

Sir William Wilcocks accompanies Secretary Lang on a Western tour to study Idaho and other state drainage projects. The English engineer criticizes water waste and praises efficient irrigation, noting widespread overuse and flooding of lands while observing Arizona New Mexico Southern California Idaho tours and plans to visit Utah and Colorado.

Minidoka Idaho Lane Hoat Sir William Wilcocks Reclamation Service William William A. Ryan D. W. Murphy Great Assouanam Egypt Nile India United States Lang Washington Arizona New Mexico California Iaho Utah Colorado Nampa Meridian Pioneer

Writer for Sale at Ti Ioe Pape At Es

A fragmented OCR note lists a writer for sale at a location named Ti Ioe Pape. Readable parts mention a sale event, with involved person or seller and a venue. The collision of garbled text limits specifics beyond the sale action and place.

Ti Ioe Pape Ates

Sand Creek Investigation Leads to County Committee Action

County Commissioners Fackrell and Christensen met Bonneville county officials and canal company directors in Idaho Falls to discuss Sand Creek overflows. After extended talks a committee was formed to pursue further investigations and remedies.

Fackrell and Christensen Bonneville County Sand Creek Idaho Falls

Willis denies missing child report and disputes origin

Miss Willis, custodian of Deola Johnson, challenges an evening paper claim that the child was lost last Sunday night. She states the child was visiting James Buttcane with consent and cannot explain the false report. Fort Hall Indian School plans vacation closure June 18 with afternoon sports and an evening program. attendees should bring lunch as no dinner service is available.

Miss Willis Deola Johnson James Buttcane Buch Fort Hall

Grove City Flourishing Says Archbishop Alvard Chamberlaine

Archbishop Alvard Chamberlaine of Boise visited Blackfoot last Saturday renewing old acquaintances. He formerly led St. Pauls Episcopal in Blackfoot for three years before moving to Twin Falls. Now in missionary work across southwestern Idaho, he praises Blackfoot as beautiful and progressive and hopes to return in about four months to deliver a Sunday sermon for Rev. George.

Alvard Chamberlaine Boise Blackfoot Chamberlaine St. Paul's Episcopal Church Twin Falls Idaho Grove City George

Women from Idaho Hold Prominent Posts at National Club Session

Two Idaho women, Mrs. D. W. Standrod of Pocatello and Dr. Minnie Howard of Pocatello, occupied conspicuous roles at the National Federation of Women’s Clubs in Chicago. Standrod became chairman of the civil service commission for the northwest, while Howard was elected chairman of the art committee.

Itaho Naional Federation of Women’s Clubs Chicago D. W. Standrod Pocatello Minnie Howard Standrod Civil Service Commission of the Northwest General Federation Howard

City Council Tackles Vacating Streets In Kimball Addition

Last Tuesday the council met with most members present to discuss closing streets south and east of Theron Street. A resolution was tabled pending inspection of the Kimball Addition. Mayor West and several councilors pledged to oppose the measure at the next meeting.

Davis Theron Street Kimball Addition Walker West O'Neil Peck van Bramer Younie A. D. Quantrell Blackfoot C. Chalmers Danilson Additon James Nun ‘Ley Danilson E. A. Johnson Avery Bern

One Year Old Narrowly Escapes Injury in Potato Cultivator Incident

Commissioner Fackrell’s one year old son had a near miss last week when the child’s team on a potato cultivator bolted in fright. The colt was caught by N P Fackrell before any serious damage occurred.

Fackrell N. P. Fackrell

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. H. McDonald E. R. Stults First National Bank I. H. White & Son Transfer West Pacific Street Farmers Protective Irrigation Association Judge Padgham Sir William Los Angeles Sand Creek Investigation R. A- Ferguson Las Vegas Nevada T. M. Fergus F. M. Mitchell T. M D. W. Standrod & Co Bankers
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