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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1913

Page

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Farmers Society of Equity At Pocatello

The first State convention of the Farmers Society of Equity will be held in Pocatello on the 19th to organize state units from Cassia Bingham Bonneville Fremont Bannock and Franklin counties. President J A Everett may attend. The group aims to cut commissions and market directly to cities, benefiting both farmers and consumers.

Farmers’ Society of Equity Pocatello Cassia Bingham Bonneville Fremont Bannock Franken Indianapolis Indiana J. A. Everett Bureau of Agriculture Commission System Huston Commission J. H. Merrill

Old Blackfoot House Replaced For Jones Office

Henry Dunn tears down one of Blackfoot’s first houses at East Main and Pacific to clear space for Attorney John W. Jones. The building once housed August Carlson and earlier served as a school, church, and dance hall with a rugged tale of a missionary witnessing a wrestling event and a later dance, drawing larger door receipts than either.

John W. Jones East Main Pacific Ats Henry Dunn Blackfoot August Carlson John Montgomery

Third charge arrest of R J Macguire in dry territory

R J Macguire of Shelley was arrested Tuesday night by Sheriff Jones on a third charge of selling intoxicating liquor in a dry territory. The latest charge alleges he allowed Harry Hansen, a clerk, to sell the liquor. He was arraigned before Probate Judge Jensen and a preliminary exam was set for Saturday morning.

R. J. Macguire Shelley Jones Harry Hansen Jensen

Bonneville Loses Suit To Bingham Court Ruling

The Idaho Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that public property does not include bridges and highways within Bonneville county. The case, tied to a $27,000 dispute over tax and property division between Bonneville and Bingham counties, was argued by Hansbrough and Gagan alongside the county attorney.

Bingham County Bonneville Bonneville County District Court Supreme Court Stewart Hansbrough & Gagan Hansbrough Trm

Drowning of Fred Wall Reported in Mackay

Mr and Mrs John Wall of Mackay passed through Blackfoot en route to Coeur d Alene and learned their son Fred Wall was drowned. Details are scarce with only a partial accounting of the end. The note references George W Wall formerly Blackfoot postmaster.

John Wall Mackay Blackfoot Coeur d'Alene Hang Fred Geo. Wall George W. Wall H. B. Curtis Ater

Reorganize is the slogan rallying GOP leaders

Chicago May 12 The first steps toward reuniting the Republican party were taken at a conference of U S senators and leaders who called on the national committee to issue a call for a national convention this year to reorg the party along progressive lines. The group urged changes in representation rules and other measures to unite the party and advance constructive government action.

Chicago Republican Party United States Republican National Committee Washington Cummins Iowa Borah Idaho Hadley Missouri National Republican Committee National Committee Works California Korah Progressive Party

Excursions On Show Day by The Short Line

The Mackay branch freight will carry a passenger coach from Mackay to Blackfoot on show day when the Yan kee Robinson acts are in town arriving at noon and returning in the evening. An excursion date will be published and a special Aberdeen branch rate offered.

Short Mackay Blackfoot Aberdeen

Miss Iva M. Steers Wins Oratorical Loving Cup

A thousand gathered at the Orpheum to witness Weber Academy and Ogden High School pupils compete for the Loving Cup donated by EB A Larkin. Miss Iva M Steers claimed the prize amid praise for both schools, with Weber’s win celebrated and Ogden High's strong showing acknowledged. Miss Steers is sister of Mrs James Gibbs and formerly resided in Ogden. She is noted for rare attainments and hustling ability, including a past Triumph in a Seattle trip contest.

Utah Orpheum Theatre Weber Academy Ogden High School EB. A. Larkin Honor Bright Iva M Steers Buch Jsaults Miss Steers James Gibbs Seattle

Weebb Law Keeps Liquor Shipments Out Of Idaho Towns

The American Express bulletin lists 93 Idaho towns barred from liquor shipments from Salt Lake under the Webb law. It notes 23 towns will accept shipments, with the Oregon Short Line also refusing to deliver to declared dry territories.

Idaho Salt Lake American Express Company Weob Express Company Aberdeen Alexander Amwaco American Falls Arimo Ashton Bancroft Black Lake Blackfoot Bliss Buhl Burley Caldwell Cambridge Cul de Sac Council Dayton Dietrich Downey Drummond Driggs Dubois Elva Emmett Filer Firth Fort Hall Fort Lapwai Franklin Fruitland Garner Gooding Hansen Harrison Heyburn Hollister Idaho Falla Inkom Jerome Kimberley Lava Lewiston McCammon Malad Marysville Meridian Middleton Midvale Milner Minidoka Montpelier Montour Moscow Murtaugh Nampa New Meadows New Plmouth Nez Perce Notus Oakley Oxford Paris Parma Pegram Picabo Payette Pingree Plummer Pocatello the Rexburg Reubens Rich

Doc Kestner Improving Rapidly In Phoenix

Health news from Phoenix reports Doc Kestner is improving rapidly with his wife and a companion by his side. The note mentions he is enjoying the country and recovering well as visitors keep vigil. Trail herd growth follows new local option laws affecting beverage access and social dynamics in the city. Dance at Thomas Y M C A A Friday event invites all. Thomas community participation encouraged. Notice to the kids warns that use of a hostile sling shot leads to arrest and potential reform school. Chief A H Simmons signs.

Doc Kestner Phoenix Arizona Re.d Tuita Thomas Reform School A. H. Simmons

Savings Dept Interest Compounded Quarterly Offer

Resources Loans and Discounts 647118.28 Banking House and Fixtures 27497.78 Other Real Estate 20823.09 Cash and Light Exchange 173696.29 Capital Stock Surplus and Profits Deposits We pay 4 per cent In our savings department One Dollar will start an account Interest compounded quarterly

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Farmers Society of Equity At A. B. Richards Dr. Hoover Millick Block Clarinda Daisy Neil F. Boyle & Company Fred Wall Marcus Ed Rowles Greg Jone Marcus Meister Brain Favs The Optimist Mr. Molster W. On. Vanson Lost River Milling Company Mr. Danilson Kinney & Company W. Berryman Blackfoot Merc Hans Peterson Riverside Lindsey-Welker Moreland Andrus & Nelson Eine Shaw Musical Dramatic Trio Tve Fred T. Dubois Southern Sociological Contrace Atlanta Iva M. Steers Ogden High Eal Ogden Weber U.S. Depository For Postal Saving Funds D. W. Istandrod & Co.bankers Pearson & Company the Grocers Golden Rio Parkinson Realty and Investment Co Blackfoot, Idaho
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