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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03

Burley. Hanseht Kimberly. Twin
Falls, Filler, Buhl, Richfied, Shoshone,
Goodlng, Jerome, Wendell. Hagnr-
man, Bliss, Oakley and Eden.
The first yard of the old company
was opened i'm PocateIlo about ten
years ago. Cuincident with and al
ways amedati by considerable
margin the rapid growth of the
southern part CT the state,y yards were
opened in new towns as they sprahg
up tnrc rcughoalt this wonderful region.
Perhaps no either factor was so
strongly instrumental in the growth
of these new towns as the Weeter
Lumber company, which was always
carly ON the ground with all kinds of
bmilol g material in endless quanti-
ties. The growth of the company was
so rapid that last year it is estimated
the company's business amounted to
close to a half million dollars.
The head of the purchasing syndi-
cate Lewis Curtis, has for years been
a stockholder in the old company atnd
knows exactly what he and his asso-
ciates are buying. Negotiations for
the purchase of the company's' hold
ings were begun Immediately upon
Mr.. Weeber's return a few months
age from a tour of Cont in entail Eu-
rope. He was prevailed upon to give
an option to the syndicate headed by
Mr. Curtis, for thirty days. During
the pendency of negotiations another
offer was received by Mr.. Weeter
from a westapn syndicate which was
between $4,000 and $4,000 higher
tn IN the Curtis offer.
Mr.. Weeter is authority for the
statement that the present manage
lme t of the company will not be aft
fected in tho least by the transfer of
ownership. F. H. HHliard, president
CT the Pccatello Commercial club, will
remain vice-president and general
manager of the company, with George
Ridgeway assistant manager The
managers Of the various yards and
branch offices will also be retained
indefinitely. y.-Poca'tello Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
GOOD "eoOSTlNc" FOR THE
jNTER-MOUNTAIN COUNTRY

Among the many organizations
throughout Utah and bordering states
and territories, which are putting
Their shoulders to the wheel and Unit.
ing in promoting the welfare of, and
attracting immigrati,m within the con
fines of llhis section,-"The Garden
Spot of the West and Land Of Oppor-
tlnfties' IS the Four State Fair
end International Sheep Show, the
Itlird annual exhibition of which
will be held eh the we'll equipped
grounds of this institution in Ogden,
tie coming September 22nd to- 30th,
inclusive. Much effort is being made
to make the event OF this year great
er and more valuable than amy pre-
vious exhibit.
One of the new lectures this year
being an exhibition and sale cf reg
istered dairy cattle of TIE very fin
est breeding. The International
Sheep Shcw bids fair to- be EVEN lar
ger and better than last yesr. The
Fair this year gives every promise
to again be the largest live stock
show ih America.
Institutions of this CHI racter are
deserving and should receive the
Cnite.L earnest Support ct every or
ganizatiOA and citizen, who desires
to- see the vast rescurc IS of this Sec
ton property exploited and developed
and the population and wealth at
tanned, which it deserves.
This annual exhib tion is held for
the benefit of the Inter NJ ountain
West, for the benefit of every indus
try and citizen I'M this section. The
management wants you to- feel that
it is yours, for the purpose for which
it is organized, and they wcu1d be
glad to hear from you with any sug-
gestioEs as to how thny may hasten
the accomplishment of the purpose
and to- know they with have youa,
support and assistance in the work.
Premium Lists and either informal on
can be obtained by calling or address
fig the Four State Fair at their OF
fices in the Weber Club, Ogden
Utah. -... a- s ~ -s, 4#s
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
Portcrviile.

Anthony Hinze and family with
Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Porter left Mon
day morning for Hepburn where they
will be the guests of VIM. c. Porter
and family.
James Johnston and family are at
Heise Hot Springs this week.
Mrs. Frank Kerr and daughter
Madge have bern visiting with A. A.
Z.eclers for the past few days.
Mrs. Join Robertson and niece Mrs
Joseph Chestnut left for Nebraska,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
BIG MONEY TO BE
MADE RAISING SHEEP
Government Expert Says Profit is
$1.81 per Head and Will SO Report
to Uncle neutrality-suspicious.
Say Fiockmasters Prosper.

Special Agent WIN c. Barnes is pre-
pairing for the consideration of the
wool tariff commission appointed to-
inv astigate the wool industry by Pres
ident Taft, from which the above is
an extract, lis be1g completed with
extreme care in view of the weighty
questions involved relative to revising
thc wool tariff i'm the United St-tes.
MIR. Barnes is NOW in Ogden.
The president has asserted that he
will not cct in the matter until he
has obtained detailed statistics re-
garding the wool industry in all it's
branches and the tariff board has hat
an opportunity to study the question
from every practical standpoint.
Mr.. Barnes, who was called from
his duties in the United States forest
service ON account of his practical
knowledge Of the sheep and cattle in
dustry, as well as for his wide ac-
quaintance among the stock men of
the eltire west, is now checking up
from the reports made by the five in
spectors who hive befm making de-
tailed investigation for some time
past.
He expects to complete his report
during the latter part OF October 4md
win then forward it to the tariff
board. Following their report to the
president, the latter it is expected
will then act en- the matter.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
New Blacksmith Shop to Open Soon.

Ike White End N. E. Montgomery,
both of this city, have leased 'tAa
b,,ikl6n- cf r. j. Osborne, occupied
nv p. H. Andersen and contemplate
nneuina a first clsss blacksmith shop
i'm the near future.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
WEETERLUMBER CO., SOLD
TOBICEASTERNSYNDICATE

Largest Mercantile Transaction History of Idaho Consumma
Pocatelo Thursday.owa Manufacturers and For
er of MarshaFeds of Chicago New Owners Of
Biggest in Southern ldaho-W Reorsanize Under
Of Gem State Lumber Mana
to Remain Unchanged.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
We Will Build You a Home.

We have some fine lcts where we
can huild four and five room bunga-
lows and sell for $1,000 to $1400, ON
terms like rent Homes will be mod
eum with fine plumbing.
BUNGALO HOME co.
Over post office.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
Mail Boxes Installed.

Postmaster Curtis and assistants
instenled eight new mail boxes In
the residence and business district OF
the city, Wednesday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
Teachers Examination.

An ex animation for first, second
AID third grade certificates will be
held at tie court house in Elackfoot,
on August "a, 25 lad z6, 1911
ALICE BEACH,
Co. Supt. CT Schools.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
Why Not Improve Your Lot.

We will build you a home and take
lots in payment or make you a loaal
at lowest rate.
BUNGALO HOME co.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
One to Five Acres dnd Home.

We will build you home on acre
age near city and sell on easy terms.
BUNGALO HOME co.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the post office at Blackfoot, Ida
10 fer the week ending August 1,1911.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say Advertised Aug. l, 1911
Andersen, Mr.. H.
Barker, john
Doris, lMr. Jim J.
Failong, Mr. Roy
Gorstman, G. G.
Hutchinson, Mrs! G. H.
Lenner, Rev. M. J.
Nelson, Lars
Rice, Mr.. J. E.
Schneeberger, Emil
Salazan, D.
Seors, G. G.
Taylor, Mr.. w. P.
Toonar, Mrs. Ida
Wore, Mrs. H. w.
Wilson, Mr. Ralph
Postage due on each Of the above
one cent All of the above letters re-
naming uncalled for two weeks from
the date OF this list will be sent to
the Dead, Letter Office. Letters bear
ing the return request OF sender will
not be advertised.
Patrons are requested to advise COZ
respondents of their correct address.
To avoid delay in drlivery, have your
mail addressed to street and No., p.
o. Box, General Delivery, or r. f. d
No.
H. B. CURTIS.
Postmaster.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-03
Money to Loan.

ran be paid ait maturity or before.
n Mo,den J13p1m.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
SENATOR SMITH IS GIVEN
COMMITTEE GUARDIANSHIP
Republican Progressives are rendered
Places Which Do Not Satisfy
Their Demands.

WASHINGTON April 25.-At q
meeting OF regular and progressive
Republican members OF the senate
committee today, on committees La.
Toilette (Wis.), today was offered
membership on the finance and ap-
preparation committees, but his de-
mand was for finance and interstate
committees. Cummins Uowa) was
offered a place on foreign relations,
but he insisted also on membership
on the finance committee.
Bourne Qdaho), was rendered chair
manship OF the postoffice committee,
but he desired also place on APP
propriations. Clapp (Minn), was con-
coded the craftsmanship Of the inter
state commerce committee by reason
OF seniority.
Three regulars added TO the finance
committee are Hepburn (Idaho) /;
Clark (Wyo), who surrenders his
membership on foreign relations, and
Gallinger IN. ,H)
Smith (Mich), is made chairman OF
the committee on territories; Suther-
land (Utah), chairman OF public
buildings and grounds, and Smoot gets
membership on appropriations in ad-
dition 10. finance.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
]. /. PR|DGEON
MARRIES AGAIN
WEEDS Mrs. Hill, Named Co-Respon-
dent in Divorce Suit and Is
Living in Summer Home.

Word has been received in Detroit
that John III. Prldgeon, Jr., former
mayor of Detroit. has been married
to Mrs. Hill. named correspondent III
the divorce recently secured by his
first wife. He and his second wife
are now living In Cottage City.
Marthas Vineyard, OF the coast OF
Massachusetts,, his summer home.
the report further states.
Mrs. Hill was divorced by her first
husband. She Is about 80 years old
and unusually handsome. Her first
husband was connected with the
manufacture OF stove polish while in
Detroit. Since the divorce proceed
ings he Is said to have left the city.
The couple had one child
No children were born to Pridgeon
and his first wife. Mrs. Pridgeon 10
still living in Detroit. The court
awarded her one of the largest
amounts in the history OF the Wayne
circuit court, but the exact sum was
not made public.
Pridgeon la rated a millionaire. He
owns number of vessels. and is a
heavy stakeholder in the White Star
line He was mayor OF Detroit just
previous to the Pingree regime.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
SAYS UNCLE IS
W|FE's AFFINITY
Pair Living Together, Max Kretsch-
mer Testifies in Suit Fol,
Divorce.

Seven weeks after his wife came
from Europe to live with him. she
ran away TO live with his uncle, de-
clared Max Kretschmer. who began
suit for divorce In Judge Mandells
court, Tuesday.
Kretschmer testified that his uncle.
William Dunst, lived with them at No.
1858 Frederick-st He said that his
wife took walks with Dunst every
night, often returning as late as 2
a. IN. When he upbraided her, she
would always reply. Who's boss
here, you or IL"
Il am boss around here Kretsch-
mer said he told her, but his wife
would always have the last word.
The husband testified that he had,
during the eight years he had been
in this country. sent his wife $40,
besides leaving her about $500 when
he left her 10 come to America to
provide a home for her. He said
Dunst has a wife and children In
Europe.
The defense attempted to show
that Kretschmer has an affinity ~
the person of the woman from whom
he rented the house in which he lived,
but the witness denied the charge
lie denied that he had ever held her
on his knee or kissed her.
John K. Wilson was granted di-
vorce from his wife. Abs. by Judge
Mandell. Tuesday. He alleged cruel
ty.
William II. Smith filed suit for
divorce from his wife, Elite N. Smith,
Tuesday.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
PENR0sE TO SUPPORT
RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT
Chairman Of Finance Committee Will
Uphold President-Extra Session

to- Continue All Summer.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-Though
Canadian reciprocity has few friends
in the finance committee OF the sen.
ate, II was declared today that Chair
man Penrose (Rep., Pa would sup
port II in order to uphold the presi-
dent, and that in general the pros
xpects for the measure In the upper
house have improved in the last few
days.
Ii Is considered probable that the
finance committee will follow the pre-
cedent OF the last house and report
the bill without recommendation. An
attempt will be made to attach the
house free list" bill 10 the reclproc-
lily measure as an amendment.
Congress will continue in extra ses-
sion all summer. in the opinion or
Speaker Champ Clark, who. at the
White House today said
II have been in two extra sessions,
called for the revesion OF the tarin,
both beginning in March. and we got
away in August both times"
Calling the farmers free list bill
Political soothing syrup" the Repub-
lican minority of the house ways and
means committee today filed report
declaring that nothing but reciprocity
should be acted upon at this session.
II was signed by Reps. Payne. Dalzeil,
Mccall. Hill. Needham. Forduey, and
Longworth.
The undersigned are OF the opin-
ion,' says the report, that the inter
ests OF the farmer and everybody else
will be subserved IL the country Is
spared further political exploitation
and further tariff legislation at the
present time and adjournment IS TAX
en- promptly after the reciprocity bill
shall have been finally acted upon"
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
UNIQUE ROMANCE ENDS.
Girl Put Name in BOX Shipped to
Coast and Wedding Follows.

NEW BRITAIN. Conn, April 25.-
The marriage today of Frederick NJ.
North, of Los Angeles, Cal, and Miss
Elizabeth NJ. Peterson. of this city,
eliminated in romantic courtship
that was conducted across the con-
tinent
Three years ago Miss Peterson, who
was employed in the packing room OF
a local concern, put her name and ad-
dress In box OF hinges. North re-
ceived the shipment of hinges in Los
Angeles, and wrote to Miss Peterson.
Photographs were exchanged and
North came here a week ago, with the
result that marriage license was
taken out yesterday.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
BOOTH IS FINED $4,000.
Chicago Man Was Charged With
Conspiracy to Defraud Bank.

CHICAGO, April 25.-Upon his
plea of nolle contendere, w. Vernon
Booth, formerly president OF A.
Booth & Co, today was fined $4,000
by Judge Kavanagh. Booth was
charged with conspiracy to defraud
the Continental National bank OF
$500. 900. A similar charge against
Frederick r. Robbins, formerly sec
Rotary and treasurer Of the same
company, was nolle pressed.
The charge against Booth and Rob
bins grew out of the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings against A. Booth & Co., In
the federal courts several years ago.
After the bankruptcy proceedings
had hung fire for some time II was
charged that Booth had gone to Ger.
tain banks and borrowed 100000,
representing that his firm had GER
tain assets which later, ii was charS-
ed. were not assets.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
HooDoo HERE SURELY.
Members Of Or. =. =. sobers Famll|
suffer Many Tie.

A hoodoo seems to hang over ~
family OF DR.. +. J. Sober, No. 90
seyburn-ave. A short time ago, Mrs-
Sober underwent an operation. b
fore she had fully recovered. a young
son got In the way OF q paving
horse, and was struck by front
hoof, HIS leg being broken A little
daughter slipped while roller-skatfnk
and suffered a broken arm. This
week DIR. Sober's automobile cranked
back on him and fractured a bone Of
his arm above the wrist DIR. r. d.
Smith Is looking after the family, and
hopes to keep them from any further
casualties for the present.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
BOY LOSES LIFE
UNDER MOVING VAN
Norman Matthews, "Hitching" On
Auto, Falls in Front of Wagon
and Wheel Breaks His Neck.

Norman Matthews. 7-year-old son OF
Fred A. Matthews, No. 339 st. Joseph
St., was killed by one OF G. A. KIoet-
zell's moving vans on Mack-ave., near
Chene-st, while on his way home
from school, Tuesday noon.
The lad was "hitching" on an auto
mobile, belonging TO Contractor
Themes, No. 12l Grandy-ave., and fell
of, directly in front OF the moving
van. One OF the wheels passed over
his neck, breaking 1t. He died in
stantly.
Coroner Rothacher is making an
investigation.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
FalIieres Sees Aviator Tumble.

KIARoUAN, Tunis, April U.s.
President Fallieres OF France today
witnesses a serious aeroplane acct
dent when Aviator Bouvier's machine
crashed into the top of a stone wall
on the military field and fell 40 feet
into a deep moat. The machine was
wrecked and Bowler badly injured.
Fallieres fastened TO the aid OF his
countryman and accompanied the
stretcher on which Bowler was car
ried to the military hospital.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
Taft Talk: To Mothers Congress.

WASHINGTON April 25.-Presi-
dent Taft followed Roosevelt prece.
dent today when he made an enthus.
iastic address OF welcome to hundreds
of mothers assembled here from all
sections OF the country to discuss the
proper upbringing OF children. A
campaigns OF education, for mothers,
to decrease infant mortality will be
considered by the congress.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
DAMAGE suit Jury Disagree.

The jury which heard the case OF
Wladyslawa Lerchenfeld vs.. the d. U.
r. in Judge Murfn's court announced
a disagreement at 10 o'clock Monday
night and was discharged. The plain
TIL asked for $4,000 damages for in
juries received when struck by a car
at Forestave. and Orleans-st, Oct. 4.
1909.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26

ice on the Beaubien-st. track OF the
Fourteenth-aye. line. Aid. Owen.
chairman OF the grade separation
committee. says that this is the first
time he has had occasion 60 complain
OF the railroad company for hardness
in finishing grade separation work.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
BANK OFFICIALS WISE.
Refused to Let Drunken Man Draw
His Money; Now He's Glad.


His Money; Now He's Glad.
John Morgan is an enthusiastic
drinker when he is in the mood.
which was the case Monday. He ran
short Of funds and went to a local
bank. where he has 500 on deposit.
He wanted to draw the $780, but the
bank officials told him he was too
incapacitated. He kicked up such a
fuss that he finally was arrested.
In police court, Tuesday, Justice
Stein fined him S.. He gladly paid
the So and remarked that he was
tickled TO death that the bank OF
ficials had the rare good judgment to
refuse to turn his 500 to him, while
he was intoxicated.
I'D probably have blown 1t all in"
he ruminated, as he left the court
room.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
sALOONKEEPER ARRESTED.
Leon Leon Accused Of Robbing
PHILADELPHIA Man of $1,000.

Leon Leon, 80 years old, saloon
keeper at No. ISL Rivard-st., was ar
rested, Tuesday morning, for the
Philadelphia police, who charge that
he robbed a man In Philadelphia OF
$500, few months ago Attorney
Louis Colombo secured a writ OF
habeas corpus for him. Colombo
claims that Leon is being blackmai'-
Cd
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
.HALLY PROOs
GRAND TRUNK
Tells Railway To Get Move On in
Finishing Beaubien-st. Grade
Separation.

Corporation Counsel Hally has sent
sharp letter to the officials OF the
Grand Trunk railway, asking them
why work has not progressed more
rapidly on the Beaubien-st. grade sep
aration. According to the letter. one
track is still left at grade, although
the viaduct Is almost completed, and
the ID. u. r. Is unable TO restore serv-
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
McGRoRY IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Horse Trader Alleged to Have
Swindled Amont Citizen.


A warrant was issued in police
court, Tuesday morning. against
Louis McGrory, of horse trading
notoriety. Homer Burnett, of Al
mont, Mich. claims to be the latest
vicSn of Louis wiles. Homer says
he bought a team of horses from Nc
Grory and that when he had driven
them about block. both horses fell
down. He says he paid $500 for the
nags.
Later he saw McGrory and 1925 OF
the money was refunded, with note
for the rest. He says he and Nc
Grory visited saloon together after
that, and he doesn't remember just
what happened, but now he is un-
able to account for all his cash. Or
ficers are investigating.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26

Negro Jailed For Insulting Women.
For insulting women at Cass and
Michigan-aves., Monday night, Ward
Stewart, a Negro, was sentenced TO
spend 80 days in the House OF Cor
rection, by Judge Phelan, Tuesday
morning.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
City Employees Can't Assign Salaries

City employees who are expecting TO
raise money for summer outings by
assigning their salaries, are stopped
by city ordinance, looked up by
John Anglin. chief bookkeeper in the
city treasurer's Office. The ordinance
forbids such assignments, except in
cases OF illness or death.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26

For those having asparagus ferns
that do not seem TO grow, try putting
a spoonful OF castor OF around the
roots and notice the change In about
six weeks.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26
EorkeY Held for Trial

Frank Forkey, charged with shoot
ing Simon Grace. saloonkeeper. in a
row over the latter's wife, had mis- po-
lice court examination before Justice
Jefferies, Tuesday morning, and was
held to the recorders court for trial.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-26

Business-Iike Printing. No fuss ana
no feathers The plain, neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co., is
John r st Pm. Main i4ss or City s3ss.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
EAST CHICAGO
-AND-
IND. HARBOR
EAST CHICAGO.

Misses I.ottie and Belle Donovan en-
tertained at supper last evening for
Misses Rose and Marguerite HolZbauer.
who are the guests of Misses Edith
and Mildred Evans Afterwards the
party went to whitink for a marsh
mellow toast
Last Friday night the East Chicago
club gave a dance in Weiland's hall In
honor of Misses Rose and Marguerite
Holzbauer. About twenty-five couples
attended
Miss Lillian Dixon Will entertain
friends from Chicago over the Fourth.
Miss Eta Dixon left yesterday for a
two weeks visit with friends in Mon
roeville, Ind.
Mrs. George w. Lewis is entertaining
Mrs. Hannah Brokaw of Bristol. S. D..
and Mrs. Eunice Watson of Joliet, Ill.
Both are cousins OF Mrs. Lewis. They
arrived Saturday and will return home
this evening
Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Snyder and daugh-
ters. Arlene and Lorraine, Of 144th
street will leave Saturday for Rock
ford and Lena. Ill. to visit their par
ents for a few weeks.
d d. Dixon is spending a few days
with his family He came here from
Flint. Mich, where he is doing some
work putting in some furnaces.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03

The ball game at Comiskey park
would have been as drowsy as the
weather yesterday afternoon had not
the White Sox kept things livened up
by whaling the ball to the fence at
numerous intervals With such meth
Cd of attack, the south siders gave the
lowly st. Louis Browns a sound and
decisive beating. the final count being
to 2.
The weather and railway service
coming to Cleveland seemed to have
riled the Sox into fit of anger and
the poor Browns fell victim to their
spite They batted the ball to safe
ground twelve times for a total of
twenty-five bases. made possible by a
double, three triples, home run and
seven singles. Betting the ball so
hard kept the crowd of about 1000
persons wide awake and brought occa-
sional bursts of applause. although in
the end the Sox had accomplished moth
ing more than beating St. Louis. which
is quite a commonplace event in the
American league race.