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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
4
A meeting of the Republican County Central Committee will be held in the Court Room of the Probate Court at Blackfoot Idaho on Tuesday June 9 at 12 oclock for electing delegates to the State Platform Convention and for other business as may arise. R J Dygert Secretary
Notice to potato growers announces the first annual meeting in Blackfoot City Hall on Tuesday June 2 1914 at 2 pm for electing a board of directors adopting bylaws and other business all growers invited. FIRTH FARMERS TO MEET Farmers of Firth and vicinity to gather next Friday May 29 1914 at 830 pm in Firth hall.
Moreland farmers report progress thinning beets and good yields from early sown grain and potatoes. Mrs. Earl Furniss improves after illness while Mrs. Grace Clarke undergoes appendicitis surgery. The paragraph notes a mission return, a dry ranch relocation, a hand injury, a fishing trip, and a heavy snowstorm that damaged poultry and vegetables.
Dr L Powell was found guilty of fishing without a license and fined 10 dollars plus costs. He could not pay and was jailed, taken to Sissley last Sunday to serve twenty five days as guest of Sheriff Clements.
Judge James M. Stevens, long serving in this district, announced as a Republican candidate for Idaho governor. He calls for modern business methods, tax reduction via state land sales, and prudent resource management to fund schools and highways without direct taxation. He emphasizes selling matured timber and lands, lowering taxes, and increasing population and industry.
The Rich team won last Sunday's clash with Moreland by 17 to 13. Rich has played seven games this season with only one loss, to Shelley. A quilting party hosted by Mrs. Alma Clough featured a full dinner, courteous service by waitresses Hanna and Goldy Clough, Jos and Goldie Thompson, and Eva Burriston, with many old friends attending. The day ended with the group finishing the quilt about 2 PM before dispersing. Mr. and Mrs. O Campbell journeyed to Rigby and back. Mrs. A. L. Luckie of East Rochester, NY, credited Chamberlain's Tablets with restoring her health. Judge J. C. Fisher visited his son in Idaho Falls, the first trip away since serious illness last January, escorted by his son C. Fisher.
Celebration of Norway independence anniversary in Salt Lake City from May 16 to 19 with excursions via Oregon Short Line. Tickets on sale from Utah and Idaho points on May 15 to 17 with rates and further particulars available through agents.
The Blackfoot post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending May 26 1914. Letters incur one cent postage. unclaimed items after two weeks from the date will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Respondents should provide correct addresses to avoid non delivery. Gregory Jones postmaster.
Notice lists warrants payable on presentation at the D W Standrod Bank in Blackfoot Idaho including registered numbers 973 to 991 dated March 31 1913 and others through 195 etc with dates from April 14 1913 to July 18 1913 and October 13 1913 for Road and Bridge Fund signed by Brig Wheeler County Treasurer deputy C V Fisher on March 27 1914.
Postal guidance outlines parcel post charges by zones and weight. Local Zone charges are half the pounds or prior event number in odd pounds plus five cents. First and Second Zones add four cents to the pounds. Third Zone charges double the pounds then add four cents.
Department of the Interior Blackfoot Idaho notices David Wheeler of Blackfoot Idaho R F D No 4 who filed for final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on Lots 1 4 SH 1 4 NW 1 4 SW 14 NW 1 4 Sec 5 Lots 1 2 812 NE 1 4 Sec 6 Township 2 South Range 8 East Boise Meridian before the Blackfoot Registrar and Receiver on May 29 1914 Witnesses include Jacob A Wheeler John V England Homer Abbott Lewis Wells all of Blackfoot Idaho R D No 4. H W Kiefer Register.
Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho reports Sarah Pearl Corbridge of Sterling Mahe will file Final Proof to establish her claim on land described SE 14 NE 1 4 Section 2 Township 4 South Range 32 East Boise Meridian. The hearing is May 25, 1914, with witnesses James H. Claypool Leslie A. Corbridge Charles N. Corbridge Parley Willie. Henry W Kieffr, Register.
Ellen Brown of Pingree Idaho filed notice of intention to make final proof on land described as SE 1 4 NW 1 4 Section 30 Township 3 South Range 34 East Boise Meridian. The hearing before the Register and Receiver at Blackfoot Idaho is set for June 17 1914 with witnesses William F Brown Claude W Brown George W Davidson Abediaher Campbell all of Pingree Idaho.
In the fourth zone multiply the pounds by four and add three. In the fifth zone multiply the pounds by six and add two. In the sixth zone multiply the pounds by eight and add one.
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