The Blackfoot optimist. [volume], February 09, 1911, Page 8, Image 8

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PRESTO.
(Received Saturday, Feb. 4,1911.)
Mias Myrtle McGinnis has return
ed to her home at Blaekfoot after
spending several days at the Burrell
Williams ranch.
Miss Kate Tolmie of this place is
vstng at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.
C. Hansen in the Jackson Hole couai
try.
A basket dance given at the upper
Presto school house last Friday eve
ning was enjoyed by a large crowd
and, about twenty-dive dollars was tak
en in, which will be usde toward buy
ing a bell.
John Tolmies and Miss Margaret
came down from Idaho Falls Friday
and spent the week-end vacation at
their home here.
Margaret, the tiny daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Wtiilliams s quite ill with
throat trouble.
Amy one who sighs for the joys of
country life should try it a spell
about tbs time of the year, and, by
the time he wiaded through mud knee
deed, to his mail box only to find
that the carrier had not been, around,
would be very likely to find himself
sighing fcr some thing else.
A. J.R.
PERCY JONES RETURNS
FROM A SAD MISSION.
Fercy Jones arrived home Monday
fern Kemme •, Wyoming, where he
was called, early last week by the in
telligence that hw older brother had
died. Mr Jones 1 ft early in the
week, but owing to the washouts, he
was unable to get to Kemmer until
Friday.
I-lis brother, Norman Jones, had
been ailing for som weeks, but late
ly had been improving, until on Jan
uary 31st, he was taken suddenly ill
and died in a few hours. Norman,
will perhaps be remembered, by some
of the older residents of Blaekfoot
B,nd Bingham county as, in 1887 he
started the Blaekfoot News, a week
ly newspaper, which he conducted tor
seven or eight years in this city.
He was a man 48 years of age, and
highly respected by all who knew
him.
AUCTION SALE.
Elsewhere in this paper you will
Eee an advertisement of th closing
out sale of Entz Bros. They came
here about 2 years ago from eastern
Kansas and bought part of the N.
Tanner ranch west of Riverside.
They now expect to go buck to: Okla
homa wher. they have 500 acres of
farm lands. These are the kind of
boys that believe in doing things
right and they make money by it.
Th y brought here with them some
very fine horses and other stock.
They also believe in planting the
best of seed. They are among the
few who would make mon y lamywhur
farming. They will hold their sale
Thursday, February 16th, at 11 a. m.
and give you a free lunch. Every
thing will be sold without reserve
and those desiring good stock will
have a chance to get it. E. M. Ken
nedy will havt- charge of the sale.
The Fourth Annual Ball.
Elsewhere in this issu-j appears
the advertisement of the Fourth An
nual ball of the Woodmen, of the
World. This social function needs
little comment. Too many Blaekfoot
people look forward to, and count the
days until this event 'takes place. J.
G. Bond, J. W. Staley and Neal F
Boyle are the committee on general
arrangements, q^iid this fact alone
guarantees a highly enjoyable time
for all. Refreshments will be s rv
ed and every effort made to make
this one olf the best, if not the best
dance ever given by the lodge. Read
the advertisem nt.
General Meeting Current Event Club.
The Current Event Club had a, gen
■ ral meeting of the two departments
on Monday, February 6th., at the
home of Mrs. Trego. No one seemed
to mind th unfavorable weather as
there was a large attnedi.nce. The
president, Mrs. Wilson, presided.
First on the program was a b aut
iiul piano selection, "Martha," by
Mrs. Snodgrass. Mrs. BILnche L.
Brown then read a most interesting
paper on the subject, "How May A
Woman's Club be Most Truly Use
ful?'' This lead to a very spirited,
discussion of woman's clubs iu re
garda to their usefulness, helpbul
ness and advantages. By request,
Miss Beach gave a talk upon the
Country Life Commission of which
she is an Idaho m mber. As this is
a comparatively inew movement, man
questions were asked and much of in
terest was learned.
Mrs. Hoover in the absence of
Mrs. Holbrook, conducted a tw nty
minute parlimentery drill in which
all members took part After a few
announcements concerning the social
meeting which is beld, on the eve
ning of February 22nd, the club ad
journ d .
MRS. W. D. VINCENT.
Press Correspondent.
RIVERSIDE ITEMS.
Riverside, February 7th., 1911.
A great deal of rushinig and push
ing, talkinng and working the last
few days in particular, has beer,,
done to have the Riverside hall ready
for th opening on the 7th inst. as
announced ini your last issue. At 2
o'clock the audience was called to
order by James Wray
Music by the Campbell, Bingham,
Wintle orchestra,.
Singing, by all, "My Country 'Tis Of
Thee."
Prayer, by G orge H. Smith.
Music by Mitchell, Randquist, Halver
son orchestra.
Singing Choir, "Count Your Bless
ings.''
Address by Geo. B. Wintle.
Turning the building over to ward
authorities and asking an honora
ble release of building.. .Committee.
Sp.ech of acceptance by Bishop Jno.
W. Bitton, who accepted the build
ing from the committee and peo
pl and thanked' all for th..e inter
est manifested, tout as yet would
not release the committee.
Music by Campbell, Bingham Wintle
Orchestra.
Chorus by Martha Cooper and aid s.
Recitation by Pearl Campbell.
Solo W. T. Campbell & Co.
Reading by Mrs Martha Laroque.
James Wray then, read a statement
of the cost of the building and the
amount in total of what had been
donated. Buildinng, h aters, and ev
erything .up to date about $2,600.
Amount donated in cash and labor,
from different sources, about $1,600.
President James Duckworth then
made some humorous remarks, > x
pressing himself as not knowing
whether he was in Riverside or not,
owing to the Ichanged conditions of
the interior of the building. He gave
the p ople much credit and praise for
their efforts.
Song by Julia Bitton.
President J. F. Shelley and Presi
dent H. C C. Rich expressed them
selves as much d lighted with the
change taken place in Riverisde hall.
Jed Taylor end Frankg Halverson
both spoke and expressed their ap
preciation of what had been doit .
James W. Killian of the building
committee spoke of the laudable ef
forts that had been made and th
work accomplished and hoped it
would, still go on.
Singinng, Choir, "Onward Christia:
Soldier.''
Benediction by S. F. Adams.
Dancing was indulged in for one
hour and then picnic was served, to
gether with warm drinks.
At 7:30 o'clock in the evening the
dunce b gan, and continued until 12
o clock. There were 475 present.
Some from every quarter. During th
evening G. H. Smith gave a stump
speech, and F. Halv rsen a step
dance.
Two extra lights were put in the
hall by Clarke Bros., of Blaekfoot.
On Friday night the 10th inst, Sun
day school will give a dance. Tick
ets rt the door. Lunch will be serv
ed.
On the 15th th- primary associa
tion, will have a bazaar, beginning at
2 o clock. Articlesw hich have been
made by officers and primary child
ren will be sold very reasonable. One
prize will be given to th- boy who
lias done the neatest, best carpenter
work, and one prize is t b egiven to
the girl making the best bread and
cake. Thre-.- booths will be open be
sides the fair and, lunch booths,
and evtm.r.g.
(hi Washington's Birthday, Febru
ary 22 the District schools will give
an enterta nment in th- evening, be
ginninng at 7:30.
W. A. Craw-ford of the G. A R has
been honored by being appointed one
of the members of the staff of the
National Commander in, Chief of th
G. A. R. Vets'
E D Wilson is home again after a
long absence in Wyoming.
Lewis Wiegel, one. of our substan
tial citizens is a very sick man, hav
ing been troubled for 2 or 3 we ks.
He has trouble with his throat, prob
ably an abcess. Dr. Patrie is attend
ing him.
They Wanted To Be Actorines.
Two little girls from Pocatello, one
of Indian origin, the other a white
girl, and both about fourteen years
old, came to town Tuesday - vening,
and made application at the Cres
cent theatre to put on a specialty.
Their application was refused and
they strayed around town until yes
terday wham they started to walk
north on the Short Lin track.
Sheriïf Bucklin received an inquiry
about them and immediately started
in pursuit, overtaking them near the
Neilson ranch, about two miles north
of town. They were housed in the
city and s mt back to Pocatello this
morning, their theatrical career cut
iu twain im a hurry.
Was Snow Bound On Branch.
Last Sunday the St. Anthony
branch passenger was four hours
late, owing to the greet amount
late, owing to the great snow storm
in the Y llowstone Park country.
HIGH SCHOOL
DECLAMATION CONTEST.
A Large Audience Listens to Ten
High School Pupils Debate For
State Honors.
Thq High School orators h Id the
platform at the Methodist church on
Friday evening of last week. Every
one present pronounced the program
a most excellent one in ev-ry way.
The young people acquitted them
selves with great credit and, reflect
ed glory upon their instructor, Miss
Seely, and the school they repr sent
d.
The contest was divided into three
classes, oratorical, dramatic and hum
orous. There were three contestants
in the first, two in the s cond and
five in the last named class.
Each selection had been excellent
ly prepared* after first having sp nt
time amd study upon the matter of
choosing a suitable -theme for the
particular contestant.
The work was of such high grade
and so nearly equal in merit that
the judges found it a difficult task
to select the winners. However, after
comparing the grades and rankings
they select- d George Dore as wiener
in oratory, Hazel Hackman in dram
atic and Mary Copps in humorous.
One or more olf these young people
will be sent to Twin Falls to repre
sent Blaekfoot High School in the
Stat- contest.
An interesting feature of the pro
gram was the work of the High
School chorus which furnished mu
sic for the occasion. With Mr Benson
as director and Prof. Griffing and
Miss Backus as promotors this or
ganization is developing rapidly into
a well rounded corps of singers.
Th y will appear in public from time
to time in connection with school pro
grams.
SCHOOL NOTES.
The declamation contest over, de
bate again holds the attention.
A class of primary pupils will be
organized on Monday, March 6th. All
parents wishing to enter pupils shouk
b : prepared to start them on this
date.
The talks by Rev. Bradshaw and
Miss Rubie T. Weyburn were most
interesting. These people had some
thing d finite to say and said it
most pleasingly. Th entire student
body greatly enjoyed both talks..
A literary program at the Baptist
church for Friday evening will again,
be the school attraction. The last
of the pr liminafy debates will fea
ture this program. Seniors against
Juniors makes a combination that is
sure to bring out a verbal struggle
worth while.
The High School has accepted the
challenge of the Alumni for th an
nual debate, which will be pulled off
some time in April.
It Is now planned to hold a track
meet with Idaho Falls and other of
the, schools in this section. This
branch of athletics has the recom
mendation of opening the way for
physical contest to many who can
not take part in any other branch of
athletics. The class cont-st last
year developed some classy perform
ers in several events. It is hoped
that we can develop a winning team
for the meet, which will be held in
the la»e spring.
Thr Freshmen have been handling
the pros and cons of the question a»
to which city, New Orleans or San
Francisco, is entitled 1 to the Panama
fair. Congress anxiously awaits their
decision.
IRVING SCHOOL NOTESu
The Nautilus Club gav- the follow
ing pregram Friday:
Song................School.
Recitation..........Eva Heslop
Essay—"Baron Stuben'' ........
............Maggie Hatmaker
Song..Audrey Hall, Florence Rol
lison and Mule Simmons.
adiDg............Julia Bithell.
citation..........Esther Davis.
tig.. ..Clifford and Gerald Rob rt
l.
citation..........Lulah Smith.
ng................School.
Lie Club elected the following of
ers to serve this month: Norman
igham, president; Clifford Robert
1 , vice-president; Edith Cowles, sec
ary; Gerrald Robertson, treasur
Bryan Taylor • ditor "Gazette."
I'he Eighth grade class have had
urns from their recent State ex
inations in geography and physiol
y. Out of a class of fifty-two pu
s, only two fail d in one subject
e class felt quite elated' over their
•cess.
At Cutler Photo Studio.
Is where you can get your pictures
enlarged correctly emd you need not
pay one cent until you get a picture
that suits yon.
Don't give your order to agents
wlio pest you for hours but give them
to Cutler who will take care of your
picture emd who is always here in
your home town. He guarantees
suit you or will ask no pay.
You can also get picture frames
any kind or size made to order.
Cutler's is the place tor everything
in the picture line.
Next door to post office.
to
of
WINNERS AT THE
POULTRY SHOW
(Continued from page one.)
Ryberg, of Logan. Northwest Poul
try Journal fbr one year.
First Earrod Plymouth; T. J. Reg
gan. Northwest Poultry Journal for
one year.
Second Rhode Island Reds; J. F.
Henry. Northwest Poultry oJurnal
for on year.
Highest scoring young cockrel; W.
E. Ryberg. The Gen State Journal
for one year.
Hen, with 200-cgg record ; S. B.
Willis. The. Gem State Rural.
Second Sliver Lace Wyandottes;
Low 11 Holbrook. The Gem State
Rural.
Seeland Light Bramah; Jas. Pendr
lebury. The Amerticeini Poultryman.
DITCH COMPANIES
ANNUAL MEETING8.
The following sch dule of dates of
meetings of the different local ditch
companies has been announced:
The 'Düppel Lateral Ditch Co. will
meet on Saturday, March 11th, at 2
p. m. for the election of officers and
the transaction of such oth-r busi
ness as may come before it.
Quick Loans on Farm and City
Property PARKINSON REALTY CO.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
The Oafy Cafe
WILLIAM H. CLAYTON, Manager
Services
a la
Carte
!(>»
Open
at all
Honrs
The whole family will enjoy meals here
Special attention to the wants of patrons
::: :: Causine the very best :: :::
The Best the Market Affords at all Times
THE OAK CAFE
Money to Loan on
Improved Farms
IDAHO IRRIGATED LANDS CO.
T5
X
Indispensible In Emergencies
The Sickness of a Valuable Animal on the Farm
Demands Prompt Remedies
Its a case for the veterinary—a case where minutes count.
That's where the Bell service shows its value to the farmer.
By means of the telephone the veterinary is reached and he at
once tells the farmer what to do until he arrives.
No far-sighted farmer gets along without the protection
of the Bell Service. He can never tell when It is going to
save him from serious loss.
Consult our Local Manager for Rates
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone
COMPANY
GREEN. Local Manager
The Corb tt Slough Ditch Co. will
meet on Saturday, March 4th, at 2
p. m. Election of officers.
The Weßt Side Ditch Co. will meet
on Monday, March 6th, at 2 p. m.
The Peoples Canal and Irrigation
Co. will hold their annual meeting
on Saturday, March 11th, at Mor land
to vote on the proposition 1 of bond
ing their irrigation system for $20,
000 for improvements.
Blaekfoot Man Brings Airship.
F. C. Christ, the jeweler, who de
velop d quite a taste for automobiles
last- season, has decided' to put in
his spare moments with an, airship
this year. Last we k he received
the first airship ever brought to
Blaekfoot and it is now on exhibition
in his store on Main street. It is of
the Beloit model and Is perhaps one
of the finest of its kind. S-veral
hundred people have inspected the
machine and as soon as Mr. Christ
reduces his weight ä (little so that
he can manipulate the machine easi
ly, he contemplates making a f w
runs across the channel down by
the stock yards.
For Sale—Thoroughbred Brown
Leghorn and S. C. Hamburg eggs, at
$1.50 per setting E E. Malm, bx 130,
Blaekfoot, Idaho. F9-A9.
THE PURE
FOOD LAW
- appeals to one
and all. Be
sure that the
meats you eat
meet all the re
quirements of
this law .*. .*.
The Central
Meat Market
D. .W Standrod
And Company
Bankers
Capital $100,000
C. W. Berryman, President
G. A. Robethan, Vice Pres
C. V. Fisher, Cashier
W. F. Berryman, Asst Cash
DIRECTORS:
D. L. EVANS, D. W. STANDROD
J. N. IRELAND, G. A. ROBETHAN
C. W. BERRYMAN
ELACKFOOT, IDAHO
... The...
Blaekfoot Auction
Company
Holds Sales every Sat
urday on their Sale
Grounds in Blaekfoot
and Idaho Falls. Three
experienced auctioneers
See us for any kind of
auction business.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Blaekfoot Auction
Company
F. C. BARKER
Painter and
Decorator...
Shop and Office First Door
South of Blaekfoot Mill and
Elevator Company
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