Noted Attorney General Peterson Cleared in Short Trial
Hon Joseph Peterson attorney general was found not guilty of malfeasance in defrauding state funds. Prosecution, led by witnesses including O V Allen and Fred Coleman, claimed a $93,000 shortage with a $510 note and receipts tying to Peterson. Allen testified funds came from private sources to cover campaigning and related expenses. Peterson denied the charges and testified in his own defense. the jury deliberated briefly and acquitted him.
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Peterson
O. V. Allen
Fred M. Coleman
George W. Green
Treasury Department
Axel P. Ramstedt
The
Utility Commission
C. C. Broxon
Alexander
Guy Flenner
the Statesman
John M. Haines
Testi
Allen
Colemaine
al- Hen
Coleman
Supreme Court strikes monthly pay for county officers
The supreme court ruled last Friday that paying county officers monthly rather than quarterly is unconstitutional. The decision ties to a requirement that county commissioners meet quarterly so they can adjust sums due to the county. The case involved Robert H. Leonard, probate judge of Owyhee County, versus auditor John B. St Clair, with Leonard seeking May 1945 salary via writ of mandate. the court sustained the auditor’s demurrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Robert H. Leonard
Owyhee County
John B. Bt. Clair
Leonard
Wool Prices Soakings in Soda Springs Market Rally
Wool prices in Soda Springs reach historic highs as buyers flock after an embargo lift. Fifty days ago buyers started at 25 cents, with much of the clip contracted to avoid risk. The Bonnevile Lease output sold at about 26 1/4 cents, while remaining growers held for higher values amid a buyer scramble for coarse wools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
B. Harris Wool Company
St. Louis
Bonneville
Grays Lake
Harris
Wool market steady amid storms at Soda town
Wool competition persists among Biveman and Co of Boyton Frank and Co of Bt Louis and Swift and Co of Chicago. Small clips have been disposed of recently near thirty cents. Recent storms did not dampen activity at Soda as Tom Austin and associates guard the large steel wool warehouse and clips in all weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biveman & Co
Boyton, Frank & Co
Bt. Louis
Swift & Co
Chicago
Soda
Tom Austin
The Local Newspaper and Community Progress
Hiram Wallace defends the local paper as a vital community asset. He praises the modern editor for integrity, growth in circulation, and the paper’s role in education, local law, and civic advancement, urging residents to read and support their home paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Wallace
Flags Across City Mark 198th Anniversary of Flag
Thousands of Americas flags floated over the city on the eighteenth of February as celebrations marked the 198th anniversary of adopting the flag of the nation. President and cabinet officials led patriotic exercises at executive departments, schools, and churches, renewing pledge to country amid foreign policy tensions.
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United States
Germany
Wm. P. Fyfe
Prinz Hither Friedrich
Wilson
Bryan
Washington
Democratic Party
Nebraska
Berlin
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Wilsom
California invites teachers to Oakland summer conventions
State Board of Education notes many teachers will visit California for the National Education Association and International Congress of Education in Oakland from August 16 to 28. Oakland offers inexpensive rooms, mild climate, a new municipal auditorium, and easy access to the Panama Pacific Exposition via direct ferry. The University of California at Berkeley offers summer study and swift electric-car access from downtown Oakland.
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California
Oakland
National Education Association
International Congress of Education
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
University of California At
Berkeley
Market Street
National Educational Association
Patient credits Chamberlain tablets for recovery in Ohio woman
Mrs Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio says chronic illness and weight loss plagued her for four years before a friend told her about Chamberlain’s Tablets. After taking two bottles she reports being a well woman. Obtainable everywhere for sale by all dealers.
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Otto Gans
Zanesville
Ohio
Chamberlain
SALE AND FORECLOSURE NOTICE IN BINGHAM COUNTY IDAHO
Public foreclosures and sale order issued by the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District Idaho. T. J. Quealy plaintiff vs James Lees Mary Lees Andrus Nelson et al, property SEY of Section 6 Township 2 South Range 37 East B. M. to be sold at the courthouse steps on July 12 1915 for debt plus costs. Sheriff A H Simmons announces sale to satisfy judgment with gold coin.
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District Court
Justicial
A. D
United States
Bingham County
State of
Idaho
Sey
B. M
County of
Bingham
Oeaeasne
A. H. Simmons
H. Dann
Stolen Bay Horse From Blackfoot Farm On Reservation
Charley Dickey seeks information after a bay horse weighing 1000 to 1200 pounds disappeared from his Blackfoot Idaho farm last Saturday night. The horse is about 8 or 9 years old, branded T 8 on the right hind thigh, CBE on the right shoulder, with a white saddle mark on the back. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Dickey
P. O
Blackfoot
Ida
Public notice from Ralph Dixie restricts credit approval
To whom it may concern I hereby notify the public not to extend credit to anyone on my account unless the party asking the same has a written order signed by the undersigned Ralph Dixie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eame
Ralph Dixie
Save the Butter-Kist Trademarks and Popcorn Premiums
Notice urges auto owners to bring old tires to Watson's Garage for repairs. It highlights Butter-Kist Popcorn bags and trademarks, promising premiums and a Butter-Kist brand machine for crisp popcorn. An expert tire repair man from B F Goodrich is referenced as part of the service promise.
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Junior ‘Mars
Atrest
B. F. Goodrich
Akron
Ohio
Watson
Notice of Sale of Personal Property for Lien Services in Idaho
The claimant SBORCE EB. CAMPBELL claims a lien for 14 months of labor at 150 dollars per month totaling 2100 dollars on the Snake River Gold Mining Company property. It will be sold at public auction June 20, 1915 at 2 o clock PM at Goldpoint Idaho, lot 5 section 20 township 3 south range 34 east Boine Meridian, Bingham county. The described property includes an engine and meter, two houses, one barn, and all mining machinery and equipment. Dated at Blackfeet Idaho June 16 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snake River Gold Mining Company, Limited
Boine Meridian
Tdaho
Goldpoint
Snake River
Bingham County
Tdah
Baid
Jaid Snake River Gold Mining Company, Limited
Blackfeet
Idaho
Probate Court Filing Notice in Bingham County Idaho
In the Probate Court of Bingham County Idaho a filing appears with attorney for the plaintiff H Andersen of Blackfoot Idaho listed as legal counsel. The document bears the court seal and identifies the plaintiff's residence and representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Andersen
Blackfoot
Idaho
Notice of Final Proof Selections in Blackfoot Idaho 1915
Public notice lists settlers John H Norman of Blackfoot and George W Hagen of Blackfoot who filed intent to make final three year proof on homestead entries. Proof date set for July 13, 1915 before the U.S. Land Office Register and Receiver in Blackfoot Idaho. Witnesses named: Hodson Ennor Beesley Norman and Taylor Fletcher Taylor Bova Hagen among others.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Blackfoot
Idaho
John
Norman
B.C
Ney
Range
Boise Meridian
John Hodson
Frank Ennor
William H. Beesley
Zonas W. Norman
Toaho
George W. Hagen
Nik Bex
Bey
Township
Ira Taylor
Fletcher Taylor
Henry E. Bova
Walter Hagen
Thabe
Joseph T. Carruth
Described horses offered for return at Wapella
About a week ago a blue bald faced mare branded circle on left hip and a black mare branded ace left hip were described as at large near Wapella. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying this ad. Send 5 F. Freeklotos, Wapella, Bubscribe for the Blackfoot Optimist.
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Wapella
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E. & G. Bills’ Garage
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Rich
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Shilling Ave
East Pacific 81
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National Home
Danville, Ill
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Kane Building
Pocatello, Taho
Exchange Services Company
J. C. Jensen
South Main Street
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L. B. O'Connor
Gibson
Fort Hall
J. F. Latourrette
Eae
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Sheriff's Sale
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Ve. James
Sborce EB. Campbell
Revelate International Secret Service
Inc
Salt Lake City
Utah
Wasatch
Bingham Ounty
State of Idaho
Renzo R. Thomas
Ve. N. L. West
Lorenzo West
C. W. Spaulding
W. W Stephens
Blackfoot Framers’ Milling Company
Blackfoot Mercantile Company, Ltd
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