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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1913

Page

2

Blackfoot High School Prepares Two Weeks of Entertainment

Blackfoot High School announces a two week slate of programs from May 14 to May 23 featuring senior class orations with new formats, musical numbers, discussions, and a princess Bonnie operetta. Proceeds from the operetta go toward a new auditorium piano, with admissions and reserved seating noted.

Blackfoot High School Bonnie Blackfoot Henry H. Meyers New York City Ora Lyons Frank DeKay

The Princess Bonnie Opers by Local Chorus

The city high school chorus with local talent will stage The Princess Bonnie on Thursday May 15. Professor Lewis has prepared a polished performance with well developed characters and memorable melodies that audiences will enjoy. The program features strong choral numbers and solo passages by skilled performers.

Lewis

Princess Bonnie the Sunny School Play Impresses Blackfoot

The play presented with song and beauty features Selah Stevenson in the lead as Princess Bonnie with Marie Dunn as Kitty and M N Austin as Roy Sterling. A strong chorus plus excellent costumes and a well staged auditorium performance drew praise from a critical audience. Seats are on sale at Modern Pharmacy with reserved seats offering early entry.

Selah Stevenson Marie Dunn Kitty Blackfoot M. N. Austin Roy Sterling Howard Bichan

City Council Weighs Hydrant Upgrades and Fire Equipment

Council reports hydrant deficiencies on two and four inch mains with several having no pressure. Recommends converting to four inch mains and adding four more hydrants. Fire gear cost estimated at 1000 dollars for a hook and ladder and related items. Proposes ordinance governing department handling and requests equipment purchase.

Davis Fire Committee E. M. Kennedy A’s Peter G. Johnston O. Buchanan Simons Holbrook Bingham County T. G. Layland Layland

Trego Bound Over To The District Court

The case centers on Trego accused of abducting a young girl from an orphanage and bringing her to his home in Sagehorst. He was bound over to the district court in $5,000 bond after testimony from Mrs. Trego and others. The proceedings describe Nellie’s upbringing, clothing, and the defense and prosecution arguments amid the ongoing trial.

Sagehorst Blackfoot Nellie Mrs. Trego Trego Mrs.Trego Alex Younle A. E Johnson

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