The Blackfoot optimist. [volume], April 06, 1911, Page 4, Image 4

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The Blackfoot Optimist
Entered as second class matter De
cember 3, 1907, at the postoffice at
Blacklfoot, Idaho, under the Act of Con
gress of March 3, 1879.
Published Every Thursday
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
One year In advance ..............$2.00
Six months ........................ 1.00
Three months .......................65
Member of the Eastern Idaho Pres»
Association
Optimist Publishing Company, Ltd.
KARL P. BROWN. Manager.
JUST A LITTLE STATEMENT.
Under the oaiption "The Indepen
dent Ticket for Mayor' in our issue
of March 23, the author of which
eigned himself "A Citizen'' there is
« reference made to (the issues if
the city campaign of two years ago
end those of the campaign Just past
The writer says "One reason is
ffr ar the conditions tare not the same
as two years ago when Mr. Weslt was
elected on the Independent ticket.
There is no monaft issue.'' "One can
didate is as good as another.'' Ex
ceptions are taken by many friends
of Judge C. F. Molden to the labt
statement. The inference drawn toy
both Judge Molden, and his friends
was that the sentence was intended
es a reflection on thiait gentleman as
a citizen. We have the assur.nce of
the author that nothing of the kind
was ImteUded, and in view of the fiact
that the editor of this paper was a
supporter of Judge C. F. Molden for
the oflfice of mayor two years ago, be
lievihg that toe was the man for the
plaice, and in view of the fact that
we ijow regard Judge Molden as one
of our staunchest friends, and we are
mow ready to support him believing
him to be a man of worth, it looks
as though someone was endeavoring
to start something for the sake of
stirring up a Utile trouble.We believe
we have never been igiuilty of doing
much flirting back and forth with
candidates in the city campaigns,
neither have we sat Off on, the hill
side like a coyote, waiting for a wolf
to cut down a beef for our consump
tion after the latter had filled up him
self. We fought against Mayor West
and his following two years ago, we
fought him I this campaign and are
ready to go through again, and it is
not. in the mature of things that we
would' let anyone abuse one of the
best friends we have had since being
a resident of Blackfoot. There is a
certain breed of animal, called a jack
»1, that lays claim to being in the
newspaper profession that never de
clares himself definitely until a ques
tion was settled but we pride our
selves on net being in his class.
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Stock of
Goods at
Sacrifice
Owing to the fact that the room now occupied by me is leased to other parties, I must
vacate May first.
Everything Goes at LessThan Cost Price
My Loss is Your Gain.
THIS SALE
Starts Saturday, April 8
at 9 o'clock, and continues until the evening of April 29.
First Patrons Get the Choicest Bargains.
We Want
10 Clerks
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Saturday
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The first ten persons entering our store on Saturday
morning and making purchases of One Dollar or more
each, will receive an exquisite piece of Hand Painted
China or something else of equal value if preferred.
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JAMES BUTTCANE
Blackfoot, Idaho
Much talk is abroad sto,cut the ap
pointments to he made bv Mayor
elect Capps, and far 'Vie edification of
all rea n representative of this
nor.,.- »-* ----- « ----- j Mr Canes, who*
stated that he would mot make
known at this time his »"tentions. He
desires to consult his supporters be
fore giving out any Information and
this is right. There are many candi
dates for chief of pofllee, among
whom are A. H. Simmons, Max Smitl
and J. W. EzelL Wm. Drew Is
spoken of for the position, also and
all the gentlemen mentioned are first
class, end worthy of the confidence
of the people. In the event of Mr.
Simmons receiving the appointment,
there would be a vacancy on the city
council, which would necessitate an
appointment by the council after a
choice being made by the citizens of
the ward in which the vacancy oc
curs. To the victora belong the spoils
ainl t'bo r'l'-'r-ort a# daHao wl^
fall with the vanquished but it is
with a feeling of regret that his
friends will see him fro. a« bp v I
made a good officer and while this
paper has taken him to task several
times, yet we realize that his is a
hard position to till and he has used
good Judgment generally In the per
formance of his duties. The city at
torney—Oh, Well, he's going too, so
—Good Bye.
CURRENT EVENT CLUB MEETING
The general meeting for April of
the Current Event Club was held
last Monday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Neil F. Boyle. A large at
tendance testified to the interest 'be
ing maintained in the Club work.
First on 'the program was the an
nual business meeting, which result
ed in the election of the following
Ladies to fill the offices the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. Kansbrough;
Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Bietham and
Hill; Secretary, Mrs. Hendrie; Treas
urer, Mrs. Vincent.
Mrs. Byrd Trego read a paiper on the
subject, "How to Improve that Eye
sore—ti'.ie Backyard.'' This p.iper
was very interesting, being full of
ideas and practical helps and all who
hoard it, felt that the appearance of
Blackfoot could be greatly improved
by work along tile lines suggested
and fully outlined by Mrs. Trego.
Miss Wright concluded the program
with two plessing piano selections,
rendered in her usual graceful artis
tic manor.
We are making a big reduction on
shr.de trees. W. A. Y our de. tf
AN ART EXHIBIT BY
THE CITY SCHOOLS
Copies of the Masterpieces Will be
Seen in Blackfoot During the First
Week in May.
Recognizing the educational advan
tages |to be derived frem opportuni
ties. to see good airt, the city schools
haive made arrangements with A. W.
Efcwn Co., of Boston for an art ex
hibit of mere thra two hundred pic
tures. This collection, consisting in
a large path of carbone and photo
gravures made directly from the orig
inal masterpieces, is selected by art
experts and should attract I. aige
crowds of people. A small admission
win he charged, the entire proceeds
of which, ai'ller deduotirg local ex
penses, villi be used for the purchase
of pictures t:v decorating the walls
of the various school rcorr.s of the
city. I ♦iltH'H
The purpœe of the exhibit is there
fore tw>fold: First, to give the peo
ple of |t?se community the opportun!*
cf seeing a collection of the world's
masterpieces in painting, sculpture
and architecture. Second, to make it
possible for iiihe schools to own some
of the pictures arid make use of them
to insipire higher ideals in the chil
dren who pass threw.,h the grades of
our city schools in the next several
generations.
There will be several lectures on
art subjects during the week amd
special programs are being . rrani.ed
for tlie evening sessions.
The school children, will sell tick
ets over town at ten cents each and
room or grade that sells the greatesi
number cif tickets. -
li. is hoped that all will take hold
of this mj: toter and make the exhibit
a pronounced success from the first
day to the tost.
We would nclt be surprised at
Byrdie's declaration in this week's
issue of the Tdnho Republican, that
he is for L. M. Capps for mayor of
the city of Blackfoot.
Well, it WS6 a good victory and
the "little clique'' has been put to
flight.
A BASKET PARTY AT PRESTO.
Last Saturday night in the lower
Presto school house a basket party
was held for the purpose of raising
enough funds to pay for lighting the
school house. Frank Just auctioned
the baskets off and raised the amount
necessary. A dancefollowed the sale
of baskets and a good old fashioned
time was had by all.
RIVERSIDE.
Lr.s Friday as per advertisement
the old school house was to be sol'd
at auction, at 2 p. m., by the truste«*
but no one came to bid om it so the
trustees have now decided to move
it on the around where the new brick
school house stands and convert it
Into an actual training shop, where
our hoys and girls cam learn the dif
ferent trades and arts, such as
blacksmithioig, carpentry, etc. for the
boys and cooking and sewing for the
girls. How does that sound? Hurrah
for the step In that direction for it
will bring the latent talent into de
velopment and proper uses.
The Riverside hall is receiving a
new coat in the form of cream
colored point which will gdd to the
beauty of the building.
Some of our pushers are advocat
ing planting Ifruit end shade trees
which will add materially to our wel
fare suppiyi. g the inner man as
well as furnishing shade under which
to eat the ice cream in summer.
Judge W. A. Crawfordl has made
another improvement on his place in
providing a small gate, and two targe
gates, mde out of good surfaced -lum
ber, iraext thing he will paint them.
He has just finished petal tinig the roof
of his home and will now kalsomine
the interior of the house. This bring
to mind a scriptural dnjunctio.ii,"Go
thou and do likewise."
The Y. M. and Y. L. M. 1- A. will
have a hard time dance Friday even
ing, April 7th. Come -amd join the
crowd.
Tlie we fher lately has not been of
the beet for B:p. Bittous sheep, as
many of the laimbs have succumbed
to the cold bleak winds, and some of
the mothers bave died also, although
there lire ma: y attendants. It seems
as tliogh a sheep man ha® troubles,
yet muny look upon every flock mas
ter as a money king.
All parties are hereby warned mot
to tie their horses to shade trees om
the street by Riverside hall as they
will be taken care of by a committee
provided for that purpose. There are
posts and chains set up for that pur
pose.
Richard Norwood has returned
from' Lost River again. He seems
to be quite n itural.
John Casto has planted a large
number of trees around ills home.
He may be offering a nice induce
ment to some middle aged young wo
man who is willing to share his lot.
He says its mighty lonesome to live
alone. Now ladies don't be lafri. id to
make yourselves known, if you want
a good home, and John is a mighty
good fellow land a good worker.
F. S. Fackrell expects to leave for
Boise In the near future to be one
of the guards et the penitentiary.
Thorn, the daughter of C. S. Dal
ton seems to be recuperating very
slowly.
L. D. Wilson the list few dlays has
been loading cars with potatoes.
Today, Miss Annie Brlnton, teacher
was taken suddenly ill and was com
piartively helpless for several hours
and school hod to be dismissed.
B. H. Mitchell has had a very sick
spell of late but is fast improving.
PRESTO.
F. W. Phillippe returned from Po
catello a few days ago very much Im
proved in heallth. He has been tak
ing chiropractic treatment there for
the peat two weeks and is highly
pleased with the wonders of the drug
less method. |
N. A Just spent last week in the
Medicine Lodge country with a view
to investing in a stock ranch th«re.
Miss Carrie Williams of Payette
and Mrs. Grttfilng of Blackfoot closed
a very successful term of school at
the upper Presto school house last
FriTy, an appropriate program was
rendered to a full house.
On Saturday night a basket dance
w. ® given at the lower Presto school
house to complete the pay me .its on
the gas lights. Financially it was a
success for old maids, young maids,
married women cud widows all came
with well filled baskets, but socially
it was lawful, being almost a case ol
"slxteei.ii to one," some gallants even
purehesed 'three baskets each so ti
no one would feel slighted but the
women folk went home with a feel
ing akin to that of the poet when
he said "I am gl id I wasn't bom no
later than I was.''
Miss Leona. Hall and the Misses
Rea were out from Blackfoot Sunday,
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hall
PINGREE.
Mrs. DeBolt has arrived with her
little son to make her home among
us. It is pleasant to have so many
inice people coming to settle at Pin
gree.
J. H. Loy has re: ted the Fred Redr
dick place for a year.
School closed Friday, O. B. Red
dick, preceptor.
The ladies of Pingree would like
very much to • have all the ladies
meet with them Saturday evening for
a literary program.
Messrs B. F. and Fred Roddick
have left Pingree Fred! going to Kan
sas City and B. F. to his Willow
low creek ranch.
Little Geraldine Weimer has been
quite ill.
The ladies aid society will meet
April 13 with Mrs. Moody.
Repadr work is geling on on the
American Falls Canal It I -lAi
ARBOR DAY ANNOUNCEMENT.
I hereby designate Friday, April 21,
as Arbor Day In Bingham county for
the year 1911.
ALICE BEACH,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
Eggs for Sale.
Indian Runner Ducks, Pekin Ducks,
Toulouse Geese. Golden Wyandotte,
Buff Orpington Chickens. Bingham
County Nursery Company. M30-tf
SUBSCRIPTIONS, NEW AND REN
EWALS FOR MONTH OF MARCH.
Ed Nieder
W. A. Hendrickson
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T. B. LeSieur
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N. F. Wilkie
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Geo. Totale i ;
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E. V. Oaill , ,
Dan McCall
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Chas. L. Dial
M. Mechern
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Geo. H. Hall
Fred Bonmetit
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H. M. Matthews
W. H. TwitcheU
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T. H. Killlon
Prescot Burrell
Jas. Just
J. A. Vaughn
C. E. Boyle
John Josephson
F. C. Twitchell
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Geo. Wer nette
W. F. Porter
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O. C. Johnson
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H. Munsen
C. F. Lamb
O. B. Spnaker
J. R. Williams
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Jack Burriston
Fred Weise
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C. J. Christensen
J. A Carmam
Marcus Blenkle
Brig Robinson
Alma Jackman
T. C. Wasely
P. C. Falsted
T. P. Faekrell
Jino Bond
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O. Erickson
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Hams W. Peterson
M. H. Shirley
J. B. Hembree