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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
MARION THERMoN INJURED

While Marion Thermon of Kimball,
was returning to his home from Firth
Monday he met with quite an accident,
whereby one rib was broken, and he
was badly injured. Mr.. Thermon was
riding his bicycle. and in some way
the peddle became locked when Perry
Fraudsen drove up behind him, think
ing to give Thermon a race he started
to drive faster and upon seeing he
would have to turn out, he turned to
the same side Of the road just as
Thermon did,, running him down. The
buggy passed over Thermon. He was
taken to the home Of his sister, Mrs.
J. q. Hepworth, where he is making
his home. A doctor was summoned,
and his injurieJ dressed Last reports
are that he Is getting along we'll.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
THE STEAMER TITANIC WRECKED
ARMS FOR AMERICANS

Washington, April 15-In response
to an appeal from the American con-
sui at Guadalajara, Mexico, the presi-
dent has authorized the expectation
Of $50 rifles and fifty thousand rounds
of ammunition for the arming of
Americans in that district.
The state departments forcefull
note to the factions in Mexico, warn
ing them against the mistreatment
Of Americans, is believed to have
brought relations between the United
States and Mexico to a critical point.
It is recalled that such a warning as
this proceeded the Spanish American
war. 1t is still hoped and believed by
administration officials, however, that
Saturdays notes will have a SOLDERING
effect on the passions Of the factions
and it will not be necessary for the
American government to take drastic
steps.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
NEW DEPors ALONG THE LINE

Locating Architects Ullmer and
Zimmermen of the Short Line are
Aberdeen branch and are designating
the spots upon which depota will be
built There are four depots to ba built
along the system this year. They are
one at Blackfoot, Pingree and Sterling
in this vicinity and one in Montana
The plans for the Blackfoot depot are
almost complete and according to them,
this city will have one Of the finest
depots in the state. Work will COM
mence within the next ninety days.
The contract for the depot at Pingree
was let this week and active work
commenced today.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
CELEBRATING COMPILE
TION OF PROJECT

Invitations have been issued to the
people OF Southeastern Idaho to par
ticipate ir the celebration Of the sue
cessful completion of the Portneuf-
March Valley Irrigation Project to be
held at Downey, April 22nd., 1912.
rhe speak rs of note will be Governor
Iawley. of idaho, Governor Carey Of
Wyoming, Governor Spry, Utah and
other prominent men of the west. The
CanIuet accompanying the celebration
will be held il the new Hotel Oxford,
recently completed, and one of the
mcst picturesque. One noticeable thing
abnut the Inv. rs to the function
Is that they .ere printed by the boys
who run shop in nowney. There was
no sending off fir engraved stationary,
and that pliEc.pal has characterized
the enti,e procseG.ne relative to the
building Of a city like Downey. The
people have stuck togt ther.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
ART LOVERS TREAT

A treat for art levers coming.
At an early date, to be announced,
the current Event Club, assisted by tn.
II'sh School, will place on exhibition
for three days, collection Of origin
ais by American artists.
Following is list Of artists to be
represented by one or more pictures:
Water Colors: Charles Francis
Browne, William Clusman, Mrs. Georg.
cite e. Coolidge, A. Crossman, Mrs.
Helen Luthardt, Mrs. Julia Collins
Stohr, William Vytlacil, Dudley Crafts
Watson
Etchings: George Charles Aid Geo.
e. Burr, Thomas r. Cingdon, Chas. w.
Dahlgreen, Edw. f. Ertz, l.. o. Grit
fifth, Helen Hyde, Bertha E. Jacques.
Katherine Merrill. B. J. o. Nordfildt,
Geo. F. Plowman. Ralph NJ. Pearson,
Earl H. Reed. Phil Sawyer, Otto J.
Schneider, Thomas w. Stevens, Helen
B. Stevens, Thomas e. Tallmadge.
List Of oils to be given later.
CHARLOTTE r. HENDRIE. Sec.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
Don't Forget Lincoln Kirk Friday Night At The High School Auditorium
WEEKLY COUNCIL MEETING

Councilmen, Watson, Bond, Simmons
LaCour, Gibbs, lockwood, Younie,
Peck, and Mayor Capps, were present
at the council meeting Tuesday even
ing. The minutes of the previous
meeting was read and approved.
The following building permits were
granted
D. L. O'Neal, foot porch to house
on Lots 20-21-22, in Block 1876, Danil-
son addition. Rufus Chestnut, two
room house 14x2S value $4OO, on lot
II, Block Dipple addition. A. You
ME, cement addition to building on
West Judicial street. J. B. Astle,
house and barn on lots! 4 and 5, block
two Kennedys second addition. DR..
Gee, automobile garage, Shilling Av.
Councilman Bond representing citi-
zens Of Shilling avenue, asked that the
minutes Of the council be changed in
that particular relative to the reim-
bursting Of those citizens who have ex-
tended the sewer at their own expense,
which may never be extended by the
city and therefore under the agree.
ment as spread upon the minutes at a
previous meeting, might never be paid
for by the city.
Bond made motion that the mat
ter be referred to sewer committee
and city attorney with power to act.
w. H. Montgomery asked that the
time be extended for clearing sage
brush off until May 1st The extern
sion Of time was granted.
D. H. Biethan asked permission to
extend stairway for a new building
into the sidewalk on West Pacific
street, two feet and eight inches. Wat
son moved that request be granted,
carried.
F. w. Bergman. representing the
Standrod bank, presented the notice
and ordinance for the sale Of coupon
bonds, for acceptance by the city
council. prior to their publication in
this issue Of the Blackfoot Optimist.
Bids Tor sprlnkIing strseta
8. Gibbs submitted bid for so
cents per hour. and r. T. Dye one
for 40 cents per hour. with the privi.
lage to work the team at other work.
Younie moved that tho contract be
awarded to r. T. Dye.
The street and allev committees re-
ported trouble on sewer connections
on account Of ground sinking after con-
nections were made, neccessitating the
filling Of the holes by the city at an
expense to the latter.
The committee recommended that
the city purchase a gravel pit.
Peck made a motion that the sub
ject be laid over until the next meet
ing. and that each councilman look up
a suitable grvel and sand pit. Carried.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
coMMENDA6LE EFFORT

When James. Wallace died last week
the body was taken to the Brown
Eldredge Undertaking apartments. and
Mr.. Peck Of that firm, prepared a
small room with screens and ferns fer
its reception. He took especial pains
to arrange every thing beautifully for
the old war veteran, and the casket,
amid a bed of flowers, was draped
with the stars and stripes. The work
Of Mr.. Peck was tribute to a soldi-
er and a man. and was highly COM
mendable. Too much respect cannot
be paid to the boys who wore the blue
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
LARGE ATTENDANCE
AT FUNERAL

The funeral of James w. Wray,
which was, held at Riverside hall Tues
day afternoon was one of the largest
in point of attendance ever held. Many
beautiful tributes were paid the de-
ceased, by men who had been almost
life long companions to him. Mr. Wray
has been a sincere worker in the l..
d. S. church work, and through his
sterling principals and true christian
life has won the respect Of ALL
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18

lockwood made a motion that the
property owners on the east side Of
Spruce street between Pacific and
Judicial streets be notified to put In
sidewalks. Carried.
Peck Of the cemetery committee re-
ported that the v. l. S. had turned in
$4,000 for the cemetery fund.
1t was also agreed to permit the
cemetery committee to employ addi-
tional help when necessary
Adjourned.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
ENGINEER KILLED

]. 0. Brown Of Montpelier, veter-
an engineer on the Short Line, was in
stantly killed Monday morning while
pulling the west bound Fast Mail. He
was truck by bridge while leaning
out of the cab Of his locomotive. The
accident happened at bridge No. 9.
about half mile west of Granger, at
$3.50 O'Clock. The body was taken to
Montpelier for interment. This makes
the third accident of q similar nature
on the Short Line between Pocatello
and Granger within two years.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
oEkAY BROTHERS IN GROCERY

F. e. and Roy DeKay have leased
the first floor Of the Millick block
and will engage in the grocery busi-
ness in the near future. N. e. Mont
gomery, who now occupies the room
in consequently forced to give posses
sion May 1st.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
MANY NEW BUSINESS BLOCKS

During the week arrangement have
Leen made for the new Standrod bank
and Curtis buildings at the corner Of
Bridge and Main Streets, and now it
is understood that Walter Scribner is
contemplating the building of large
addition to his block at the corner Of
Main and Pacific streets. D. H. Beth
an Is arranging for building with a
front of twenty-five feet on Pacifis
aud there Is assurance that the errec-
ton CT a new depot will be a rear
ity after July 1st.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
HAS PURCHASED
HARDWARE STOCK

Charles H. Holland has purchased
the hardware business Of R. G. Hols.
claw at Springfield and will conduct
that business hereafter, in addition to
his general store. Mr.. Holsclaw will
return to Salt Lake.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18

lifeboats bravely and helped the wom-
en-. They did not think the boat was
going to sink.
"The Titanic kept settling lower
and lower, however, then word came
that the engine room was flooded"
NEW YORK, April 18.-When the
Carpathia docked at $3.50 the gang
plank was quickly lowered and doc
tors and nurses went aboard.
The first survivors began to leave
the ship at $685.
The following statement, issued by
a committee of the surviving passeng-
ers, was given to the press on the ar
rival Of the Carpathia:
eve the undersigned surviving
passengers Of the Titanic. in order
to forestall any sensational or exager-
ated statements, deem 1t our duty to
give the press statement Of facts
which have come to our knowledge and
which we believe to be true:
ION Sunday, April IA, 1912. at a.
bout 11:40 p. M, on cold starlight
night, in smooth sea and with no
moon, the ship struck an iceberg
which had been reported to the bridge
by lookouts, but not early enough to
avoid collision.
Steps were taken to ascertain the
damage and save passengers and ship.
Orders were given to put on life-belts
and the boats we're lowered. The ship
sank at about 1920 a. m. Monday, and
the usual distress signals were sent
out by wireless and rockets at inter
walls from the ship. Fortunately, the
wireless message was received by the
Cunard's Carpathia at about midnight
and she arrived ON the scene of the
disaster at about a. m. Monday.
The officers and crew Of the steam
ship Carpathia had been preparing all
night for the rescue and comfort
Of the survivors and the last mention
ed were received en- board with the
most touching care and kindness, ev.
cry care being given, irrespective of
class. The passengers, officers and
crew gave up gladly their staterooms,
clothing and comforts for our benefit,
all honor to them.
The English beard Of trade pas
sengers' certificate on board the Titan
ic showed approximately $500. The
same certificate called for life boat &C.
commodations for approximately $50
in the following boats.
Fourteen large life boats, two
smaller boats and four collapsible
beats.
Life preservers were accessible
and apparently in sufficient numbers
for all on board - s,ti
"The number Of passengers carried
at the time of the collision was:
First class, $50; second class, 800;
third class, 750; total 1400. Officers
and crew 946. Total 2340. OF the
foregoing the following we're rescued
by the steamship Carpathia: First
class, $50; second class. 800; third
class 296; officers 4; seamen. 50;
stewards. 90; firemen, II: total. 210
of the crew. The total, about 745,
saved, was about 80 per cent of the
maximum capacity Of the lifeboats.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEET

On next Wednesday, afternoon at 3
o'clock, will be held the next meeting
Of the Womens' Foreign Missionary
society at the home Of Mrs. G. F.
Hendrie. t
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18

There is no place like the fountain
at the Modern.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18

the crowds Of passengers falling down
the stairways while the officers sought
to reassure them Of their safety Maj
or Butt and Colonel Astor stood by the
lifeboats bravely and helped the wom-
en-. They did not think the boat was
going to sink.
"The Titanic kept settling lower
and lower, however, then word came
that the engine room was flooded"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18

Halifax, April 15.-The Canadian
government marine agency here at H.
Is received wireless that the Titan
ic was sinking. The steamers towing
her are trying to get her into shoal
water near Cape Race to beach her.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-29
Salem Items.

Misses Elsie Storr and Pearl Lew
is spent Sunday with Mrs. CHARLES
Wheatley, at her home at Shiloh.
The stork visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Turpin and
left fine boy, w. W., Jr., on Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Baumgartner,
of Wisconsin, have been visiting
their nephews, Messrs. Herman OF
to and Reuben Baumgartner, and
neice, Mrs. S. Twilley. .as
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Baumgartner,
Herman Baumgartner,R Reuben Baum
gartner, Slighter Twilley, C.E. Lee
Compile, and Miss Evelyn LeCompte
spent Saturday evening with Mr..
and Mrs. Otto Baumgartner.
Miss Louise Gore, who is attend
ing school at Hurlock, spent Sat
urday and Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. IS. Gore.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Phillips spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w.
Gore.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vincent and
Miss Whsle Brohawn, of Linkwood,
and Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Gore
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. e.
S. Gore.
Mrs. M. T. R. Fooks, of Cam
bridge, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
w. w. Turpin.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-29
A Word To The Public.

Rev. w. E. Hauff, who is we'll
known to our people, and has sep-
deared himself by his willingness
to give his service, as an expert pr
anist, to every church and society
in our community whenever they
have invoked his assistance, is to
give a musical concert in Zion u
E. Church Friday evening of this
week. The pastor and property
committee of Zion Church have
placed the Sunday School room at
his disposal, and the entertainment
is entirely for Mr.. Hauff's benefit.
Zion Church has no share in the
proceeds.
In view of the fact that his SER
vice is always so generously given,
this will be a good opportunity for
our citizens to give substantial APP
probation of the service he has rem
dered them in the past. The adj
mission fee is small, zoe. for adults
and 10c. for children. A great treat
is in store for all who come, and
he ought to have crowded house.
c. T. Watt,
Pastor of Zion M. E. Church.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-29
0PEN-A|R MEETING
TOMORROW

The Flying Automobile Squadron
of the Progressive League of Mary
land, in the interest of the cam
paign of Roosevelt and Johnson, will
stop at Cambridge, opposite Hotel
Dixon, on Oct. 80, at O'Clock, to
hold mass meeting, at which
prominent speakers will address the
people on the principles of the
Progressive Party. You are cor
will be in attendance.
By order Carroll F. Dill,
Adv. Treasurer.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-29
Halloween Is Near.

AS October 31st draws near most
young folk begin to think of Hal
lowe'en with its many possibilities
for the weird and merriest of en-
tertainments.
1t has long been the custom to
crack nuts, duck for apples in a tub
of water and perform other harm
less fireside revelries. Sometimes
there are ceremonies of more
superstitious character, as, for ex-
ample, charms to discover who will
be the husband or wife of the per-
son inquiring. It is said that If the
girl inquiring does not find out who
she is going to marry on Hallowe'-
en- she will have to wait another
year before making this very inn
portant discovery. Mystic mirrors
play an important part in the Hal
lowe'en frolics.
There are many amusing ways in
which a girl can find out her future
husbands name, the strength of his
affection, the age at which she will
marry and how far distant that
time is. If she wants to see the
face of her future husband at the
witching hour of midnight, she may
take lighted candle and a mirror
and walk upstairs backward, count
ing the strands of her hair as she
goes. At the top of the stair she
must peer into a mirror, and over
her left shoulder will appear the.
face of her fate. If a favored young,
man is clever, with a little inge-
nuity, aided by rear stairs or con-
cealment in the dark of the hall
he may help to realize fate by a
reflection in the mirror.
An old fashioned way of discov-
ering the initials of the person each
contestant is to marry, is to pare
the apple in one long, curlicue CT
it breaks, it means spinster or bach
elorhood), and throw it over the
left shoulder. 1t should fall In the
form of a (the) letter. Another
method is where three bowls placed
on the table, one filled with clear
water, one with muddy water, and
one left empty. Advancing, blind
folded, those who are in doubt as
to their destiny should strive to-
place their finger in one of these.
If it encounters, perehance, the first
mentioned bowl, the future life
partner will be a girl or a young
man; if the second a widower; the
empty bowl denotes single blessed
hess. Four bowls may be taken
and all filled except one, the first
of these should contain clear wafer,
the second rose-colored water, and
the third water that has been 5cOl-
ored blue. The blindfolded person
tries again. If he puts his finger
into the clear water, he will marry
between the ages of 20 and 30j ii
in the rose-colored water, between
the ages of 80 and 40; if in the.
blue, between 40 and so. If, how
ever, his choice falls on the emp
ty dish, no wife for him.
Before each young woman re-
tires on Halloween night, she ehould
place her shoes at right angles and
say:
Hoping this night my Love to
see, place my shoes in the forn,:
of IT, *