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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

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Riverside girl's death recalled trial for manslaughter

Jeane Gesas faces involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Edward Davis after a car at high speed struck him and fatally injured his fiancée Glyllun Mitchel as they left a street car at Fifth East and Seventh South streets. Trial began before Judge C W Morse with several witnesses sworn.

Jeane Gesas Edward Davis Ron Gesas C. W. Morse Third District Court Fifth East Seventh South Edward Davin Miss Ghulyn Mitchel Davin Mra Shields HH. B. Sprague BE. M. Qualtrough Tims Aeeient EB. O. Leatherwood

Popular People Wed Last Thursday Night

Last Thursday night the wedding of Mixa da Haugh and Clarence Watson took place at 5 o clock with a ring ceremony by Rev. Hamilton of the Methodist church.Only relatives attended. A meal followed then the couple left for a weeks trip aboard No 17 and will live in the Gate City.

Mixa da Haugh Clarence Watson Hamilton Methodist Church Gate City Min Baugh C.J. Baugh Shoshone Gra K. Crandall Thievity Miss Baugh Idaho Technical College Mr. Baugh Men. Watson Poentello Tribune

Paving Bid Differences Shock Vasinese District Choices

In Blackfoot bids for Vasinese district paving show a stark split between bitulithic and standard paving. One bid lands at 22.15 per unit, while another reaches 173, a gap that, if mirrored in Titan Falls and Iuho Falls, would imply about 20 000 more dollars. Blackfoot used competitive bidding to set the paving price.

Blackfoot Vasinese Ticho Blacktoot Wad Titanho Falls Iuho Falls

Entertaining Friends at Ry Tl Clayton Home

Last Friday Mr and Mrs Ry Tl Clayton entertained friends at their home with dancing for about twelve km maybe a typo. Guests included Mr and Mrs PL A Webl, PW Walters, Mrs O Buelimain, M Galdie and others. Lunch followed the dancing as guests departed happy to have attended one of the season’s best parties.

Ry Tl. Clayton Mes

Death of R. P. Barris in Groveland

Rural P Barris aged 46 died at his Groveland home Tuesday at 2 pm after a lingering illness. Born October 1870 in Tow a he moved from Tako recently and leaves a wife and eight children. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm in the Groveland meetinghouse. Philemon Ivay of Ovid Idaho returned Bear Lake body of Nelx Sorenson from the asylum where he had lived many years. Local ad notes a craftsman offering welding vulcanizing and meter service for town residents.

P. Barris Groveland Towa Tako Groveland Meetinghouse Philemon Ivay Ovid Idaho Bear Lake Nelx Sorenson Mr.Berenson

Dubois Submits to The Oat Operation

Fred T. Dubois former United States Senator from Idaho underwent throat surgery in Rochester Minnesota on Thursday. His daughter reports the operation successful and recovery prospects favorable. The Statesman reflects on his long public career, honesty, and influence in state and national politics.

Fred T. Dubois United States Seator Idaho Rochester Minn Dubois Iilaho Owen Sisterhood Congress House of Representatives Bryan Duboix Hy? Hax Washington Boixe

Joy Riders Capsize Leaving Girls Scattered Near Miss

Saturday morning at about 11 o clock several young women driving a jeep or car lost control while attempting a sharp turn. Genevieve Rich Edna Coppa and Orn Rogers aboard the vehicle owned by D J Brethan escaped serious harm despite the wreck.

Harrow Genevieve Rich Winnie Biethan Mises Edna Coppa Orn — Rogers D. J. Brethan

Farewell Party for Mrs Chas L Mart at Mink Agnes Hart

A farewell gathering hosted at the residence of Mr Mink Mix de Brown celebrated Mrs Chas L Mart. Guests enjoyed a netion bridge session, guessing games, and soul conversation followed by a dainty lunch and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs D Oре Poynter, Mes D Neelan, Mes Neil Boyle, Mes A C Tloover, Kate Brady, and Mrs WB Matrie.

RE. C. Bisterhoo Chas L. Mart Mink Agnes Hart Mink Mix de Brown Guesainge Mrs D'Ore Poynter D. Neelan Neil B. Boyle A. C. Tloover Kate Brady

Crowded School Building Sparks Director Debate

The crown condition of the Central school building alarms directors who fear for scholars and grounds. With no funds for construction, J Brown and Karly back using the old building or a new facility to replace the aging structure.

Byganest J. Brown Karly

First annual convent Maho Grand Chapter meeting

The first annual convention of the P E B A Maho Grand Chapter will be held in Blackfoot on May 30 with delegates from across the state. Meetings occur at the K P hall and a reception will be hosted by Mrs L Aldrich at her home. Excavation begins June 5 for the Eccles Hotel site, with Ogden contractors handling work at a renter yard and a local bid of fifty seven cents.

P. He Hell Blackfoot K.P. Hall Mra. L. 5 Aldrich Ogden Contractors

Chautauqua Days Open Soon In Blackfoot

Blackfoot prepares for Chautauqua week with season tickets selling fast and a packed program headlined by Banner’s Singing Ear Boys, the Kufir Row Choir, and Ekibinsky the Russian violinist. The event promises varied entertainment from Treasure Island theatrics to tribal displays and world music.

Banner Great Britain United States Chautauqua New York Theodore Roosevelt

Judges Exchange Benches In Idaho Falls Post Item

Judge Fred Cowan of the Sixth district will preside for the term while Judge Gwinn and reporter Clarence Dietrich travel to Salmon City Lemhi county to host court. Cowan, recently elected and formerly practiced in Salmon City, faces disqualification, prompting the bench exchange. George Holbrook has moved to California.

Tdaho Falls Jivrge Fred Cowan Sixth Judicial Triat Junlge Gwinn Clarence Dietrich Salmon City Lemhi County Cowan Gwinn

May term jurors drawn at Blackfoot

The following jurors have been drawn to serve in district court at Blackfoot for the May term before Judge Cowan. May 29 list includes Co Wilvos Joseph Oler Arthur Manwaring G. Wammount Albert Johavon CPL Jackson D. Gline burn George A. George Lot Jonson Ware Quienbilty Nant deraon Albert Gerding Thon Clark. Fast F. 2. Ki Dave Dirk Hay Fink L. DP Adams Bragger. Ide'n shirts for men who are to data dressers, sold only by the Browe-Hart Co.

District Court Cowan Co Wilvos Joseph Oler Arthur Manwaring G. Wammount Albert Johavon Cpl Jackson the D. Glineburn George A. George Lot Jonson Ware Quienbilty Nant Deraon Albert” Gerding Thon Clark Fast Ki Dave Dirk Hay Fink L. DP. Adams Bragger

Captain Davis in Blackfoot Seeks Gubernatorial Nomination

Captain E G Davis arrives in Blackfoot and touts his Republican bid against farmer-backer rival Falls, claiming northern candidates Crum and Taylor are out, and hints at political reform while addressing a small street audience despite weak health. Market asks highest cash price at Biethau's-Ady.

Bog. Davis Blackfoot Crum Aul Taylor Biethau

Paving Contract Awarded by City Council

The city council awarded a paving contract to J Maguire of Butte Montana as the lowest bidder. The district comprises about 45 000 wards, with the contract price per ward at 173, totaling 820846, covering sewer excavation and all paving works. Work began on Main Street and was to be finished by the district meeting.

J. © Maguire Butte, Mont Ingoon Mainlie Ted No. Iniloss Son Jays

Go AFTER THAT PONY OUTFIT and watches in town

A garbled local notice mentions Lawrence Dixie and Daewin Simmons securing watches and hints at others getting a Vate next Wednesday. It urges friends to trade and ranks votes, while naming several businesses such as Biutox store Blackfoot Farn Milling Central Meat Market and N OB Boyle & Co among others, with unclear context and impact.

Lawrence Dixie Daewin Simmons Biutox Blackfoot Central Meat Market

Memorial Day Program by Bay of Veterans Committe

The Bay of Veterans committee invites display of national colors from sunrise to sunset on Decoration Day. Memorial Day services begin at 2:00 PM in the High School Auditorium with music by the Woodman Band and readings by Rev. John M. Austin and Dr. Miles F. Reed. Flowers, processions, and graveside decorating follow, with veterans and flower girls aiding in ceremonies and taps to conclude.

Committee of Bay of Veterans Woodman Bard John M. Austin Miles F. Reed Muha Technical Institute Sunda Heddean Binnie Fisher Charles Hilliard James M. Stevens James A. Heda William A

The Bishops Correction and Local Arrest Record

At Bishop Buchanan's request a correction clarifies that card playing was not indulged by Mr and Mrs A F Webb. Wixhowt denies the accusation citing a Mormon ban, while I J Wilson of Rivers faced arrest for making and selling bad elder with over a beer kick. he pleaded not guilty and was bound over to district court on his own recognizance.

Balmer Afr Katlir Hoy Bulmer Mise Clark Sino Alte Xoprano Clark Ehantauqua Kathe Kui Ekibinsky Alexander von Ekibinsky Ristian Vinli Skibinsky Moscow Skibinaky Russe Europe Buchanan A. F. Webb Bul Wilson Rivers Eider Gurlty Sil

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Riverside R. P. Barris Ady Blackfoot Chautauqua Chautauqua Company Muxie the Kaffir Boys Cgeorge Holbrook Data Dressers Browe-Hart Co E. G. Davis Chelst the Jewele N. OB. Boyle & Co. Hardware Stunded & Co. Bankers Hewthe Implement Co Fieg Bills Brown Bar Isis Quility Pieuven Amd Vaudeville D. W. Standrod & Co
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