The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-05-16
MoRELAND

A. l.. Farnsworth, formerly from
Mexico, but who has been a resident of
this place for thepastthree years, spent
four months at his old home Mexico
last W-nier. He was at the Norman
settlement during the rebel raid last
winter, and relates the thrilling
experience those people passed through
when their unwelcome visitors helped
themselves to some 100000 worth of
merchandise and number of cattle an
horses. When asked why the people
did not appeal to Uncle Sam-exercis-
ing their rights as American citizens,
Mr.. Farnsworth said 1T was feared
by the people that they would not only
incur battered from the Insurectos by
doing so, but also from those who
stood nutral, and also perhaps tho gov
eminent forces as well, hence as
Mormans are wont to do, think it
better to follow the late Brigham
Young's policy in reference to the In
dams in early days, 1t is better to feed
than to fight them For these reasons
the people tacitly submitted to- theft
and robberies. These people are armed
says Mr.. Farnsworth, and in case of
a more serious attack, think they could
fight their way to the United States,
not without some blood shed however.
Mr.. Farnsworth brought back with him
eleven Of his relatives who expect to
get a portion Of Uncle Sans desert
land and follow dry farming with the
exceptions Of small tract for alfalfa
and orchard. Many more of Mr..
Farnworth's relatives, he believes, will
soon come and establish themselves
in the Gem state.
Long before the appointed hour for
the beginning Of services on Sunday,
May 18th, when the new Methodist
church was to be dedicated, people
could be seen coming from all dire
tions in all kinds of conveyances from
the ordinary white top to the magni
ficent automobile. that they might
present on that suspicious occasion.
Promptly at 1890 the services began.
There were present on the stand, Rev.
Yaggy, pastor Of the church; DR. Park
er, Of Twin Falls, district superinten-
dent Rev. Edwards and Rev. Powers
Of Blackfoot; also Quartettd Of sweet
singers from the latter place. DR..
Parker presided and the services were
begun by singing the Doxology and
Come Thy Great Almighty" DR..
Powers offered prayer of Solomon Of
tered at the dedication Of the Jewish
! temple. Solo by lady member Of the
quartette. Singing Of the congregation
| "Oh, for Thosand Tongues to Sing. =
Rev. Yaggy delivered the address and
emphasized the points of sacrific and
enthusiasm, also that of faith an won
ders in building a church. DR.. Powers
demonstrated that he was an expert
collector and the people present in
their liberal contributions, proved be-
yond question that points made by
Rev Yaggy on enthusiasium, ETC., was
not in vain, si51.56 was promised, a
! part of which was paid in cash. Con-
siderable merriment was displayed by
the visitors and building committee in
making collections and the sums from
slice Mp 70 $500 were cheerfully CIV
on Il, DUO r6. ho
eliction. At : clock r. m. the
ho:;se was again filled. Or. Parker ad-
dressed the assembly rhe Blackfoot
ma'e quarlette rel coed several pieces.
500 on more was subscribed. DR. Park
err offered the ''san.atory prayer. Pleas
ant smiles, good feeling, hearty hand
shake were prominent features at both
sessions, and people returned to their
homes with good feelings and higher as
peration.s
The building Of the new sheds of the
lumber yards are progressing nicely.
Two hundred feet of sheds are now
complete. An office and ware house
will be erected as rapidly as possible.
J. D. Quantrell of the Idaho Lumber
company, is supervising the work per-
sonally He states that the yard will
be up to date in every respect and will
carry everything in the building line,
which will be sold at Blackfoot prices
Lumber is being piled up as fast as
orders can be filled. AS soon as a Goa
shed can be built that commodity will
be placed on sale. There is no need
of Moreland or other people from neig-
boring settlements going farther thu
here for coal or building material
The contract for building the new
school building has been awarded to
Martin Anderson of Brigham City,
Utah. Work will begin at the close of
school, this being the last week.
A baby girl was born at the home
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