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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
8
A surprise party at John Martin's home gathered friends and relatives to celebrate his birthday with playing ecards and a dainty cake. Also notices two carpenters sought by M. T. Shirley. Watson Slough Ditch Company declares a 32 cent per share assessment payable to P. C. Jensen. Delinquent stock after June 1, 1916. First publication May 4, 1916.
The sheriff of Bingham County will sell at public auction at 2:00 PM on Wednesday 1916 at the Van Capps ranch near Blackfoot the estray horses a Pinto with a double branded plus marks and a Bay with VC brand and A I L SIMMONS sheriff first publication April 20 1916 last May 11 1916 and the farm near Digekfoot north of the Thicket crossing inhabited by Nephi Christensen with a red yearling steer branded vertically and split ears SIMMONS sheriff
The District Court in Bingham County Idaho issues an alias summons in a divorce case. Joln Von Prosky sues Ella Von Vosky to obtain an absolute divorce on grounds of separation since 1014. Plaintiffs asks for judgment granting divorce and cautions defendant to answer within the stated deadlines or risk default. First publication May 4 1916. last publication May 8 1916.
The sheriff of Bingham County Idaho will sell at public auction at 10 o clock A M on Monday June 12 1916 at Simon Petersons ranch two miles south of Firth Idaho two estray horses described as a black mare about 1100 pounds branded anchor on right thigh and a Wy mare about 1100 pounds branded anchor on right AL TT SIMMONS Sheriff with first publication April 27 1914 and last publication May 18 1916.
Legal advertising notice from Thomas Idaho announces an assessment of 3 1/4 cents per inch on the capital stock of Watson Slough Irrigation Company. Assessments due to secretary P C G Jenset at his Thomas residence. unpaid after June 10, 1916 will be delinquent and sold as required by law.
Notice given that W W Hayes filed a petition with will annexed to admit the will to probate for Joseph L Kelley deceased. Hearing set at Blackfoot Court House in Bingham County on a date in August 1918. Nancy Ann Kelley named as sole beneficiary renounced prior rights. Citizens may appear to show cause why petition should not be granted.
On the fifth day of April, 1916, B.A. Doud serves as Judge and ex-officio clerk of the court. Attorneys for the petitioner are C. B. Beebe and William A. Lee, with a postal address in Blackfoot, Idaho.
The D W Standard & Co Bankers at Blacktoon Idaho posts a May 1 141s balance sheet with cash on hand 94361 31 loans and discounts etc total assets 8998 854.00 deposits 8615393 capital stock 100000 surplus 20000 and undivided profits. Notarized by cashier C V Pisher with directors W Berry man G Good Gagon. Notary public Whoostueflergam. WANTED Two good Jersey milking cows at Red Cross Garage.
The City of Blackfoot Idaho invites sealed bids for paving streets alleys and approaches in Local Improvement District No 18. Approximately 48600 square yards of asphalt concrete and other standard pavements with excavation gutters and appurtenances. Bids due by 8 00 PM May 15 1916 opened publicly at City Hall.
The Sixth Judicial District of Idaho in Bingham County initiates a foreclosure action by Alex Younie against Albert E Blair Ruth Blair Joseph M Jensen and Utah Implement Vehicle Co. The plaintiff holds a note and mortgage on real estate executed by Blair and Blair. The defendants must answer within 20 days of the forty days alleged in the complaint Do not copy fragmented phrases. The suit seeks foreclosure costs and attorneys fees with general relief prayed. The case is filed in Blackfoot Idaho with Clerk F M Fisher. First publication April 27, 1916.
Notice from Bannock Idaho probate court states guardian H. E. Wasley will sell at private sale after May 20 1916 the undivided one twenty seventh interests in Lots 1 2 3 and 4 Black Eleven in Shilling Addition Blackfoot Idaho to highest bidder. Bids in writing due before sale and may be filed with court or guardian. First publication May 11 1916. Last May 18 1916.
Tug Wilson alias Edwards alias Whitmore, arrested in Billings, Montana, fled from a police van en route to Walla Walla for a hearing last Saturday. He was reported to have multiple wives in Walla Walla and Denver, and no trace of him has since been found.
In the Sixth Judicial District of Idaho Bingham County Jennie M Main plaintiff vs Frederick H Main defendant a complaint filed to dissolve the bonds of matrimony and defendant required to answer within twenty days if served in district or forty elsewhere The plaintiff seeks general relief and costs and counsel fees The matter also notes voluntary dissolution of Shelley Banking Company Limited a domestic Idaho corporation First publication April 27 1916 Last publication June 1 1916
The district court orders filing of the voluntary dissolution application for the named corporation. Publication begins April 6, 1916, and ends May 11, 1918 in the Blackfoot Optimist. Objections may be filed before the deadline. a hearing will follow the publication period if objections exist. Judge’s clerk and attorney listed.
The partnership between Dr V C White and Ne C Vo Williams doing business as Whi Williams is dissolved by mutual consent on April 8. Williams has retired. White continues the business in Blackfoot Idaho and will collect all debts and pay liabilities of the partnership as of April 8 1946.
Public notice of sale offering pure bred single comb White Leghorn eggs for daily heavy winter laying. Contact phone number 282-14 for orders and availability.
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