Automobile And Bicycle Collide On Main Street
Yesterday afternoon around 4 on North Main opposite the freight depot a collision occurred between a car driven by Noscar Davis and a bicycle ridden by Glen Brown about 16. The boy was injured when the bike and auto tangled the rider fell under the car and the car passed over his head. Brown suffered a broken jaw at hospital Dr Hitchell treated him while Davis tried to avoid the crash. Witnesses blamed the boy’s riding, not Davis’s slow speed, and saw the boy at fault.
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North Main Street
Noscar Davis
Glen Brown
Mr. Davis
Jas. Duckworth
P. G. Johnston
Albert Browning
Youngest Ferguson Wed in Boise Amid Long hold Love
Robert Ferguson, Thomas Ferguson’s youngest brother, married Mia Emily Mitten in Boise last Thursday. The couple, long separated by fate, rekindled a twenty five year bond and plan to spend their remaining years together in Boise where Mia owns valuable property. Robert is 65 and Mia 55.
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Robert
Thomas Ferguson
Boise
Mia
Emily Mitten
Lost River Country
Nevala
Mr. Ferguson
Cadet Returns Home From West Point
Stour. W. Hoover came home Sunday after a two year absence at West Point. He carried a reputation as an exceptionally bright and ambitious young man both abroad and at home. Hoover plans to resume military studies in about sixty days for further advancement.
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Stour. W. Hoover
West Point
Stuart
Airship addition planned for Bingham County Fair
Bingham County Fair Directors plan another airship for the September fair and require the aviator to post a bond equal to salary to assure a scientific aerial navigation show unseen in Southeastern Idaho. M Kennedy departs for eastern points to secure the best navigator as part of a push to elevate premiums and poultry, live stock, and thoroughbred stock exhibits, promising the biggest fair yet.
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Bingham County
Idaho
M. Kennedy
Fair Association
Salt Lake City
Associa
Tion
Kathe
Idaho Knights of Pythias heads 1015 16 session leaders
Receiver Charles E. Harris of the Blackfoot land office and former southeastern Idaho newspaper man was elected grand chancellor as the Idaho Knights of Pythias met in Lewiston. Other officers named include Frank E. Smith of Weiser grand vice chancellor and J N Nankervis Moscow grand master of arms, with numerous other posts filled by delegates returning to Blackfoot.
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Charles E. Harris
Blackfoot Land Office
Southeastern Idaho
Knights of Pythias Grass
Idaho
Lewiston
Blackfoot
Grand Lodge
Frank E. Smith
Weiser
T. BR. Long
Wariner
T. ©. Hahn
Coeur d'Alene
Gooding
W. Mitchell
Nez Perce
Grand Tribune
M. A. Btone
Supreme Master At
J. M. Martindale
Spokane
Young
Louise Grete
Silver City
Elia Smith
Boise
Band Concert at M. W. A. Hall June 26 1915
The M. W. A. Band directed by J. A. Asher performs classic and popular selections Saturday June 26 at 8 p m. Program includes The Glenco March Crazy Bone Rag Our Favorite Overture Garland of Old Fashioned Roses and Gibraltar.
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M. W. A. Band
J. A. Asher
Glenco
Walta
Gibraltar
State GOP Committee to Meet in Boise on July 7
State Chairman George A. Day notified the Republican State Central Committee to convene in Boise on July 7. The call cites a basic matter of importance to be transacted and anticipates electing a new state chairman to succeed Day, who has announced his resignation.
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Republican State Central Committee
George A. Day
Boise
Day
Death of Majorie Lewis Confirmed by Telegram
Professor Vincent received word from J F Lewis that his invalid daughter Majorie Lewis died last Monday. The death, though expected, occurred last night and the body was taken to Washington Kansas for burial.
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Vincent
J. F. Lewis Andunnemye
Majorie
Washington
Kan
Boy Breaks Arm at Rockford Ranch
Elmer Hall, 10, son of T. A. Hall, fractured both bones of the left arm when a horse fell with him at his Rockford ranch. He was brought to Blackfoot for medical care by Dr. Mitshell last Tuesday evening.
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Elmer
T. A. Hall
Hin
Mr. Hall
Rockford
Blackfoot
Dr. Mitshell
HYMENEAL NOTICE OF RECENT MARRIAGES
Tivw following minetiage Tivenses were issued this wel June 19 William Lowder and Amelia deal June 21 Scott Pleming and Anne Bacon. Vernon Gardiner and nM nea Heth Marbrough. a, Wi.
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William Lowder
Amelia Deal
Scott Pleming
Anne Baconsyne
Vernon Gardiner
Nm Nea Heth Marbrough
Southern Idaho Power Merger Legal Ruling Issued
June 22 Boise The Idaho Public Utility Commission ruled the consolidation of five major southern Idaho hydro electric firms does not violate the Sherman antitrust law or the public utilities act. The merger groups Idaho Power Light and Power Idaho Railway Light Power Crest Power Great Shoshone Twin Falls Water Power and Southern Idaho Water Power under National Securities Corporation control, creating a single regional entity.
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Boise
Idaho
Public Utilities Act
Public Utility Commission of Idaho
Idaho Power & Light
Idaho Railway, Light & Power
Idaho Crest & Power
Great Shoshone
Twin Falls
Southern Idaho Water Power
Pocatella
Weiser
National Securities ‘Corporation
Butte Bans Punch Board Gambling Seeks Candy Only Raffle
Butte officials ordered police to abolish punch boards used to raffle merchandise including jewelry and cash, leaving candy raffles. Officers served notices to cigar stores and saloons that arrests would follow any attempt to raffle non candy prizes. Some operators faced accusations of blank numbers and unfair prizes, with customers spending sums like 52 dollars without winning. A new Blackfoot band was organized with local men planning concerts around July 3.
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Charles HI. Lane
Butte
Sa Joona
Paradise Valley shoepherder held for murder
Alfred Limbhigh, Paradise Valley shoep Herder, shot and killed a fellow herder in a range dispute. He faced a preliminary hearing before Probate Judge Dowd. Attorneys Thomas and Andersen offered no testimony. Prosecutor Adair argued, and Limbhigh was ordered to stand trial in district court. Bail was denied.
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Alfred Limbhigh
Paradise Valley Shoep
Dowd
Thomas & Andersen
Adair Mae
District Court
Flag Gift Highlights City Council Special Meeting
At a special meeting Tuesday night R N West presented a large American flag to the City of Blackfoot. West, the first mayor, noted for service, declined renomination, choosing to honor his successors Cappa and KE Beck who defeated L M Capps for mayor.
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R.N. West
Gould Visits Blackfoot as Wife’s Recovery Continues
Gould, once Blackfoot’s school superintendent eight years ago and now a Meridan Idaho resident, returns to meet old friends while his wife remains in a local mental sanitarium. He hopes for her healing so she may rejoin her husband and two daughters at home. Mrs Hoover hosted 100 suites this week for a pleasant day at her home.
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GW. Gould
Meridan
Idaho
Blackfoot
Rigby Ball Team Create Disturbance
The Rigby nine arrived in Blackfoot with a belief they could not lose and spent money to back that idea. After falling behind they attacked a decision by Umpire Jim Martin to provoke a disturbance in the third inning. Roy DeKay, home captain, regrets the incident and considers a rematch with free admission for those who wish to attend.
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Rigby Nine
Blackfoot
Jim Martin
Roy DeKay
EOLONS in Special Session on Municipal Fight Plant
The Blackfoot city council held a special meeting to consider municipal ownership of a fighting plant, with attendance high and no opposition. The plan was referred to the Improvement Committee to study power sites and invite an Eastern expert to estimate costs. City Attorney Thomas said the city could bond for the project if desired.
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Blackfoot
Thomas
You'll Have to Hurry The Billa Garage Ford Sale
The Billa Garage announces a limited caseload of Fords available today only. This is the last batch before Fall, so customers must hurry to secure a vehicle while stock lasts.
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Billa
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J. B. Dehart Telephone No
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First National Bank
Knights OF Pythias
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Blackfoot Grand A
Majorie Lewis
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Southern Idaho Power
Lasta
Eolons
Buick
RED Cross Garage
Wea
D. W. Standrod & Co. Bankers
Tod
Gavingy
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