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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1916

Page

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Local Men Buy Sugar Stock In New Utah Company

Ogden announces the formation of Eccles Sugar company with $2,000,000 capital to operate in the Utah and Idaho beet sugar field. Founders are mainly Ogden capitalists led by Mrs Bertha M Heeles, with ties to the David Eccles estate and Amalgamated Sugar Company. Plans include operating in the Utah and Maho field though factory locations and scope were not disclosed.

Ogden Utah and Idaho Eccles Sugar Company of Ogden Capitalists Bertha M. Heeles Joseph M. Eccles G. L. Becker Ezra C. Rich Joseph Scrowcroft Lawrence T. Dee A. 8. Patterson J. H. DeVine T. W. Shelley J. Rich Shelley Blackfoot Tah Joseph M. Eeeles David Eeeles 8 Incorporators Mr. Becles Mrs. Hewles

School election yields a close, spirited vote result

Last Tuesday's school election produced an evenly split result with KK M Hubble, No Fear Davis, E M Kennedy, and 3 6 Brown among the vote tally. The notice ends with an ad for Silk Dresses at the Golden Rule Store urging shoppers to compare offerings before buying.

KK. M. Hubble No Fear Davis E. M. Kennedy Brown

Kinney Kinney Engagement Announced at Diversions Party

The Misses Constance and Whilldin Kinney hosted about fifty friends Saturday at the Princess for a performance and luncheon. The engagement of Miss Bibiana Kinney to Dustin David Wakefield of Cerro Grande Idaho was announced with best wishes. The wedding is planned for September 9 at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Edward Kinney.

Constance Whilldin Kinney Bibiana Kinney Dustin David Wakefield Cerro Grande Idaho Edward Kinney Poratello

Farewell Program of Thursday Morning Music Club

The club, hosted by Mrs. Fred T. Dubois, held a farewell meeting for the summer with a program including piano solos by Neving and Massenet selections, a duet by Mr. Robbing and Miss Millick, and vocal and instrumental pieces. Gratitude was expressed to the director and assistants, and a small buffet luncheon followed with guests Miss Elizabeth Mayes of Boise and Miss Beitham.

Fred T. Dubois Neving Miss Tavey Jocelyn Miss Millick W. Wilson Fausters J. Brokaw Minneveen Bouthovon Robbing Gluck Fred Dubois Massenette Fred 'T. Dubois B. Brokaw W. Wilson Elizabeth Mayes Boise Beitham

Long Distance Autoists Visit Blackfoot on Route to Park

On Monday George D. Powle and his Philadelphia mother visited Blackfoot en route to Yellowstone Park. They registered with J H Barry, a Wiley ticket agent, and expect two 10,000 mile leg totals upon returning home. Also registering were Mr and Mrs J Clark Oldfield of Chicago, en route to the Park. they will have logged 24,000 miles when they reach New York. Mr Oldfield is a cousin of Barney Obtfeld.

George D. Powle Philadelphia Blackfoot Yellowstone Park J. H. Barry Wiley J. Clark Oldfield Chicago Park New York Mr. Oldfield Barney Obtfeld

For Sale A Bargain Five Acres Of Improved Land

Five acres of improved land four in orchard and a four room house with a 4200 water well. Suitable as a chicken ranch just outside city limits. Bee Boyle the land man offers this property. Also a girl for general house work available by family. P O Box 285 Phow Small hd.

Bee Boyle P.O. Box Phow Small

Partial Primary Election Returns Quietly Clarified Results

Election day passed off quietly with little outside interest except loyalists of Justice Sullivan. By yesterday afternoon most precincts reported a small majority for Sullivan’s supporters. Winners include Metracken and Smith for Congress, Davis for Governor, Pateh for Lieutenant Governor, Barker for Secretary of State, Lewis for State Auditor, Hagleson for State Treasurer, Sweeley for Attorney General, Redfield for State Superintendent, Johnston and Dickinson for the legislature. county picks J M Rider and Jed Taylor for commissioners, Simmons for Sheriff, Good for Probate Judge, Grace Faulconer for School Superintendent, Malcom for Assessor, Adair for Prosecuting Attorney, Peck for Coroner.

Justice Sullivan Barker Lewis Hagleson Sweeley Ae Redfield Johnston Dicksinson J. M. Rider Woodville Jed Taylor Riverside Simmons Good Grace Faulconer Malcom Adair Peck Coronor

Congressional, Judicial and State Candidates Nominated

Republicans nominate Addison T Smith Burton L Frevich lead for Congress with 21 counties reported. George Barker seeks Secretary of State renomination. Solomon P Worthington leads State Treasurer. Lewis leads State Auditor. Democrats list Kerr Staley for Congress Moses Alexander for Governor Parker for Lieutenant Governor and Hansen for Secretary of State. Others listed include Marlin J Sweeley for Attorney General and Redfield for Superintendent. nonpartisan Supreme Court race includes Rice Dunn Sullivan. Partial returns show varied statewide totals with several contests unsettled.

Addison T. Smith Burton L. F Davis Gover Sea George Barker George W. Lewis John W. Eagleson Marlin Public Distruct Redfield Democratic Marion J. Kerr Joh V. Staley Moses Alexander Ernest Lors Clarence van Deusen Solomon P. Worthington Joseph Hansen T. O. Walters Thomas Dry Congress Burton J. Frevich Congrevantin McCracken Elliott Bonners Ferry Marlin J. Sweeley Charles A. Saunderlin Douglas Smith Ywoning Clinton Fox Wallace Ling George R. Bayker Bi Johnson Chancey Wallace Fred EB. Pisk Parma L. J. Folsom Farmer Bill Park Nhorst Riehtieht Melvin d. Barrows Ng Hill B. M. Holt Caldwell Ly Way Holt Rne 'P Bryden Ethel E. Redfeld John C. Rice Supreme Court Robert N. Dann J. Sullivan Shames Th Kravier Ernest L. Parker William T. Dougherty

Primary returns outline Republican state ticket for November

Partial returns from the state wide primary show D. W. Davis leading the Republican slate for governor with Burton L. French and Addison T. Smith as congressional candidates. Other top names include B. M. Holt for lieutenant governor and Geo. W. Lewis and L. L. Folsom near the top in state auditor, treasurer, and related offices. Complete returns from 146 of 742 precincts report Davis with 5394 first choice votes, Davis of Boise second, Crum third, Taylor fourth, across Ada county and 21 other counties.

D. W. Davis Burton L. French Addison T. Smith Congress B. M. Holt Geo. W. Lewis L. L. Folsom John W. Eagleson Marlin J. Sweeley George R. Barker Ethel E. Redfield da. m American Falla E. G. Davis Boise George Crum Herman J. Taylor Ada Astate

A Father's Complaint to the Optimist Over a Mother's Plight

A father objects to a published piece about a mother and boy in a controversial matter. He claims unfairness, says he witnessed interviews at the sheriff's office, and asserts he would not publish certain facts. He states his investigation and conclusions and notes county business about bonds and a county commissioners meeting to pass primary returns Monday.

Board of County Commissioners Geil County Campass

City Council Minutes Read and Bills Approved

City Council convened Tuesday with most members present except Stevens Heese and Mayor Peck. Minutes of regular and adjourned meetings approved. Bills paid include J C McGuire paving 571 58 and James Young surveying 2008 70. Grove City Plumbing 10 25. Police Judge Good reports August collections 101. Thunder storms damaged poles require power shutoff 9 45 to 11 00 Saturday September tenth IPAHO Power Company.

Stevens Heese Peck J.C. McGuire James Young McGuire Grove City Plumbing Co Callel Good Todd A. Me Sturday Ipaho Power Company Jas B. Brokaw Sewell Auugust Pawitte Street Heclex Maghes Gertsh Fisher St Brown and White Maho Power Company Vicar Rely Ate Plonish N. Bhiley Das. LeCour Moseenon Artlon Init Das Bewell A D Brown Pelkey Brother Tdaha Power D. D. Sullivan Tobinson

City Library Flourishing With Child Story Telling

The City Library opens 3 to 5 Friday afternoon as Story Telling Lady delays until 4 15 for school children. Last week the tale of Cedric and The Knights sparked a three act drama with Cedric and a cast including Jay Mitchell Sir Ronalds Dubois Joln DeHart s Mother Elizabeth Christ and Rosemary Cowan. The storyteller advocates storive value in shaping character through myth and theater to teach honor bravery patience and truth.

Cedric and the Knights Cedric Jay Mitchell Ronalds Dubois Joln DeHart Juania Boyle Threse Simmons Elizabeth Christ Rosemary Cowan Mark Jorgensen Kn Ten Boy

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Golden Rule Store Orpheum Theatre Cullegan and Hockwalds Dustin Patience Uncle Sam The Tohn , Rice Robert N. Dunn Second Ward America Jensen Grover Land Buchanan Peter G. Johnston Yer Thomas John Bond P. Johnston Duckworth Robert Sigersoll Henry Watt Boucher Skaggs American Falls West Main Biothan Ing Modern Commercial Bank D. W. Standrod & Co
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