Auto Crash Near River Side Sparks Speed Law Critique
Last Thursday around 10 pm August Sjostrom lay in the road after a car wreck near River side. His auto somersaulted several times. he was treated at Blackfoot hospital by Dr. Mitchell for non life threatening wounds. A witness cited reckless driving and possible speed law violation as the cause, noting the car was heavily damaged while Sjostrom recovers with flesh torn from the backbone and uncertain when he will drive again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sjostrom
Riverside
Blackfoot Hospital
Mitchell
Boutrors
Bouthenat Idaho Fair Board Sets 1916 Dates
The board of directors held its first annual meeting noting July 29 to September 1 as the 1916 fair dates. Waddell Baker City will handle horse races for 100, and ELM Kennedy is general superintendent of live stock with hired assistants. Premiums rise across farm garden, horse, and hog divisions, cattle prizes reduced. An exclusive Indian exhibit will feature reservation products and handiwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouthenat Idaho Fair Association
James Duckworth
de. Kay
Waddell
Baker City
Kennedy
Lve Stork Divmlay
Duckworth
Rey Micehenn
Modern Cottage Private Exchange Adds Private Phones
The Cottage Hotel installs a private branch telephone exchange with private phones, shower baths, and up to the minute comforts. In about ten days the hotel will have eighty rooms with a dining room and lobby parlor, offering home-like service and convenient amenities not found in rival hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam Conmare
Unwelcome Verdict Hits Amanda Anderson Case
Amanda Anderson's civil damage suit against D. H. Brethan, seeking 499 damages, was tried in private court last week and decided for the defendant by Judge Dowd for 14. Thompson represented the complainant, Hansbrough said he would appeal and employ Attorney Lee for a district court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Anderson
D. H. Brethan
Provate
Dowd
Juilliner
A. V. Thompson
Hansbrough
Thompix
Lee
Fairgrounds Ball Game Promises Strong Show Next Sunday
The home team hosts American Falls at the fairgrounds next Sunday in a key early-season clash. Manager Haynes has pushed practice to sharpen the locals as they seek a better showing. Game starts at 3 and will feature a welcome visit from Baltimore, with no finish planned. Postgame motorcycle races are also scheduled to follow.
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Fairgrounds
Haynes
Balt Lake
Pinkston and Lamb Wed in Blackfoot Ceremony
Edith Pinkston and Charlie Lamb, both of Blackfoot, were married Saturday by the Probate Judge. Pinkston recently moved to Blackfoot and is described as a shrewd maker. Lamb works as a lineman for the Southern Light and Power Co. The town of Blackfoot awaits the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Pinkston
Charlie Lamb
Blackfoot
New Sugar Beet Factory Rumor Circles Arco Region
Rumors spread of a new Mizar sugar factory planned about four miles north of Arco on the Hansbrough or old Mat Boyt lines. Utah Construction Co is said to be backing the proposal, with potential beet land development and high per acre value, though local officials say no official action has been taken and a second factory may come to the area soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arco
Hansbrough Traaich
Old Mat
Dim Boyt Jraich
Utah Construction Company
Blaine County
Shive
Var. 1
Bow Suvar
Abeerdeel
Admitted to Bail in Sheep Herder Killing Appeal
Alfred Lumthigh, convicted of killing another sheepherder in Mines County, has appealed to the Supreme Court and was admitted to bail set at 47 500. Over half of the bail bond reportedly comes from a Nebraska man with the remainder supplied by local parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lumthigh
Dual
Supreme Court
Lax
Nebragka
Unauthenticated robbery report stirs doubt in Salt Lake couple
A rumor claims Salt Lake City physician Deck Marshall and his wife were robbed near Blackfoot last Friday, but the sheriff’s office has not been notified and no official confirmation exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deck Marshall
Salt Lake City
Amrsity
Blackfoot
Sheriff's Office
Erie
Few Blackfoot Volunteers for Mexico Service
A large meeting at the Orpheum Theatre called by Rev. Austin sought volunteers for the Second Idaho Infantry in the National Guard. Despite local patriotism, most attendees showed little enthusiasm for war. a list of recruits emerged but many residents were hesitant to join. Several men left town to enlist or prepare for border duty, while others considered organizing a volunteer regiment. The move hinges on state and federal decisions, with a review planned at the capitol and transport arrangements via the Short Line railroad.
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Orpheum Theatre
Second Maho Infantry
National Guard
Austin
The
Baptist Church
Alexander
Woodman Band
Stromquist
Barnstable
McCall
Muenee
Col
Dock Henderson
Avco
Rojce
W. C. Allen
Tinois
Boise
Jess Waddell
Aml
Slent Mather
Poe
Kim
Auating
Albert — Bjorkman
Linton
Downey
Arthu Chapmin Wid Win
Johnson
Porteville
Claude Payne
Springfield
Nave
Ella Sandman
Basalt
Hay Miei
Mexico
Red Cragg
Poentel Blackfoot
Shelley
Rigby
Roberts
St. Anthony
Ashton
Teton Busia
Ed M. Tolle
Tlale Valle
Idaho Infantry
War Department
Toll Kk
Alexa Jnyfront
State House
Mo Tor
L. Vident
Idaho
Short Line Railroad
Aint
Horder
Candidate announcement for Probate Judge in 1916 primary
To the voters of Bingham County the candidate L announces pursuit of the nomination for Probate Judge of Tingham County Trado at the Republican primary on September 6 1916 James G Good attorney at law indicates support and seeks voter will
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Bingham County
Atlee
Tingham County
Trado
James 6, Good
Attorney At Law
W. G. Wilson in Blackfoot Shows Slow Improvement
W. G. Wilson, a Blackfoot resident, has been under a physician’s care in town for two weeks after an automobile accident caused internal injuries. He was previously believed recovering, but reports say he is improving only slowly as he remains confined for several days.
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W. G. Wilson
di Blackfoot
Thin City
Ted
Wilsow Wan
Midnight intrusion at new Empire pool room ends in arrest
A rear entrance visitor at the Empire pool room at midnight attempted robbery. Deputy Sheriff Thompson captured a suspect, Frank Anderson, a cook from McDonaldville, who is jailed awaiting bail and maintains innocence.
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Eypire
Sherif Thompson
Heerline
Iil
Cook
Frank Anderson
McDonaldville
Entertains Friends at Five Tables Card Party
Miss Le White and Miss Doris Dinu hosted a ladies afternoon at Miss White's home. Five hundred was played on five tables with Phyllis Hoover winning first prize a hare box of chocolates and Grace Bingham taking booby prize. Refreshments served as guests departed happily.
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le White
Doris Dinu
Whi the Hous
Phyllis Hoover
Hirst
Mixx Gace Bingham
Popular host injured at Orpheum Theatre trapdoor fall
At the Orpheum Theatre last Sunday night during a divine meeting a popular host named Charles Waynes fell through a trapdoor backstage. He was dragged from the curtain area and sustained injuries to his left knee requiring medical aid.
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Orpheum Theatre
Charles Waynes
Youthful Sace Wipere Face Probation for Theft
On Monday three children aged around seven to ten were brought before Probate Judge Dou for stealing sacks from C W M Jost Satimhi. Aware of the act, one confessed to his brother who alerted Martin, who delivered the youngsters and the loot to the sheriff. The youths admitted guilt, received a stern reprimand, and were warned to reform and return home.
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Dou
Satimhi
Ttl
Martin
Old and helpless constable aids elderly man to care
Old and helpless, a constable from Shwhe hie, escorts an elderly man to a county institution. The man, Potr Nebo, has eight hundred stories left from years of care. He is too frail to continue alone and consents to admission for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable Childs
Bheiley
Potr Nebo
BRAWLEY-REUFF WEDDING IN SALT LAKE CITY
Miss Rena Hrawley of Wilson, and Reuff of Fillmore Utah, were married in Salt Lake City Sunday by Bishop Chinson of Ball Lake. Mrs Myrtle Jones witnessed. The bride and groom reside in Blackfoot and will make Fishnore Utah their home. Local friends extend best wishes for happiness.
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Rena Hrawley
Wilson Ft. Reuff
Fillmore
Utah
Salt Lake City
Bishop Chinson
Ball Lake
Myrtle Jones
Blackfoot
Mey
Fishnore
Kfoot
Burglary Foiled In County Booze Vault Heist
Deputy Sheriff Thompson awoke to Tammy tampering with a lock on the county booze vault in the courthouse basement. A Winchester cartridge was found on the floor with powder for blowing the lock, and the burglar fled southward. The deputy warned that the next intruder would face buckshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
T Jook
Ams
House
Oficer
Mic
Motorcycle Endurance Race Set For Blackfoot July 2
Blackfoot hosts an Independence Day motorcycle endurance with prizes of 100 for first 40 for second and 20 for third, under the Blackfoot Aloha organization. Riders from multiple towns will travel a six hour course from Salt Lake through Ogden Honeyville Deweyville and Blackfoot, with safety measures and highway guards arranged to reduce accident risk.
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Ron
Blackfoot
Ac Jenkins
Mark Fremer
Jirstanes
Virlow Polnta
Idaho
Utah
Trafic
Mt. Bit Homme
Y Tock
Don Simith
Riv al Wari
Roy Farrowyci
Ian Ob Ftlin
Atorte
Balt Lake
Pas
Ogleigham
Honeyville
Deweyville
Collinston
Fielding
Malad
Doveney
Arinio
McCammon
Ly Corastello
Thull
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Kinney & Company
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D. Murphy
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D. W. Standrod & Co
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