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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
ODD FELLOWS WILL
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

Tomorrow the anniversary CT the es-
tablishment of American Odd Fellow
ship will be fittingly celebrated by the
members of that order in Southeastern
Idaho at Idaho Falls. 1t is the inten-
ton of large number Of local Odd
Fellows to attend.
Following is the excellent program
that has been arranged which win
keep things moving the entire day
1000 a. m.-Parade.
10:45 a. m.-AdGrcss Of welcome, ].
Ed Smith. & |
Vocal solo-Miss Bundy.
Address-Hon. James H. Brady,
member Of the Pocatello lodge. j..
Piano solo-Profe ssor Greye.
12:45 p. m.-Dinner in Odd Fellows
Banquet hall, served by ladies of tho
Presbyterian church.
1880 p. m.-Degree work by differ
ent lodges. A beautiful collar is the
prize for the best degree team. 4
First Degree. Ashton Lodge, No 88.
Second Degree. St. Anthony Lodge,
No. 66. -.
Third Degree, Blackfoot Lodge No.
"a. s
F. $3.50 p. m.-Floor work by the Re-
bekah degree team. =.
$3.50 p. m.-Grand ball at Broad
way hall. The Sunnyland quartette
will render several selections during
the evening t.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
ENTERTAihs

The beautiful home Of L. R. AID
rich was the scene of gayety Tuesday
afternoon, when Mrs. Aldrich enter
tanned fifty of her friends at five
hundred. After the. season Of sack
cloth and penitence the first spring
parties are especially enjoyable and
Tuesdays affair furnished the occasion
for thoroughly good time. Punch was
served during the afternoon and at the
close Of the spirited games, dainty
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Chas Hart won the prize for
high score, Mrs. Pratt for progressions
and in cutting for the guest prize Mrs.
Kahler was victorious. Assisting the
hostess were Mrs. Christ, Mrs. Hart,
Mrs Wilson and Miss Katherine Lynch
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
FORTY ACRE FARMS BEING SOLE

Alex Younie, last week bought 1900
acres Of land in McDonaldville, five
miles northwest # town. The tract
was cut up in forty acre farms and
listed with. Mcdonald & Dean for sale,
with the result that 240 acres have
been sold and other forties are bar
gained for. This tract is all in sage
brush. and when put into cultivation
will be some of the best land in the
county, as is verified by the pros
porous air taken on by the farms whic
surrounds this land. Those having pu
chased farms from this tract are:
H. II. Hammond, 40 acres at $65
per acre.
Albert L. Hammond, 40 acres at $65
per acre.
Jim Larsen 40 acres at $50 per acre
Gene Pape 40 acres at $50 per acre
Jessie Warren 40 acres at $50 per
acre.
Alonzo S. Fuller 40 acres at $50
per acre.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
eAPTIsTs MAY BUILD

Since the lareg number OF additions
to the church and congregations follow
ing the revival. the Baptist people
are being forced to concider the build
ing Of a now church. The Sunday
school has doubled in attendance, and
at the evening services, standing room
is all taken and many are turned
away.
The plans for the new undertaking
are as yet immature, but there is .
strong hope that the cornerstone viii
be laid before August first. The build
Ing, when finally completed, will cost
approximately $4,000
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
IN THE INTEREST OF THE
UNITED STATES ARMY

Harry G. Rohlfs, Jr., was in the city
Wednesday morning in the interest
OF the United States army which I'm
Gle Sam hopes to build up to one hun
dred thousand strong, for fear of
trouble along the border line, while
now the army is only seventy five
thousand. Bills were posted over the
city. and any one wishing further in
formation can find him at the Com
mercial hotel, Pocatello. where the re-
cruiting station is located. Mr.. Rolphs
went from here to Idaho Falls on the
Wednesday afternooon train.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
ACADEMY WANTS TO
CHANGE ITS NAME

The Academy G. Idaho, located at
Pocatello. wants to change It's name
and when the Twelfth legislature con.
venes at Boise will go before that
body with petition to re-christen it.
In changing its name the academy trus.
tees also wish to have its charter modi-
fled. Just what action the legislature
will take is a matter Of speculation.
The reason for requesting q change in
the name Of the institution is to Sc.
cure one that is suggestive of the edu.
cational wark it Is carrying on.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
A RECORD BREAKING
ACREAGE OF BEETS
All Former Record. Broken By 1912 Acreage
By Upward. Of 1000 Acres---Big Crop
Looked For

The acreage of sugar beets to be
raised this season will. surpass any
previous acreage since the sugar fac
tory was installed here. Contracts
aggregating 5000 acres have been
signed up, which is one fifth mere land
than has been planted to this profit
able crop in any one year in the his
tory Of the sugar beet industry in this
locality.
Forty-six drills are kept busy plant
ing the seed from early until late,
this work, however, has been sadly
curtailed owing to the unfavorable
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
IS IT YOURS?

The body Of one who has departed
this life sometime between Monday
night and early Tuesday morning, at
this writing is still lying near the
sidewalk on Pacific street, and while
1t has been viewed by hundreds its
identity is still unknown. Neither city
or county officer has taken it
upon themselves to remove the body,
evidently in hopes that the bereaved
will pass that way and see to it that
Thomas" the midnight traveller, get
decent burial in the cemetary for
a decent burial in the cemetery for
dead cats. .s
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
1.-THE MERRY MILkMAlps"

Ing to attend rehearsal Of the oper-
eta "The Merry Milkmaids'' to be
given by pupils Of the public school
under the direction Of Miss Richeson
May 3. There is evidence of much
careful training in the various solos
and chorus, and there should be a
splendid attendance at the performance
for aside from encouraging the young
people, the auditors are assured of a
highly enjoyable entertainment. The
number Of good voices found among
the boys and girls is surprising and
there is delightful lack of self con-
sciousness among those who handle the
really difficult solo parts. The fresh
young voices are admirably adapted
to the prctty choruses which they sing.
In a very spirited manner The music
throughout is catchy and the plot
though slender, is sufficient to be
entertaining.
Part First.
The milkmaids greeting to the early
morning is answered by the farmer
boys on their way to the field, and the
bells from the pasture lands
join in the merry refrain.
The Farmers Brigade are out in
early training; the village Judge passes
that way, adjusts matters. and deprts
with best wishes to all as the two jolly
farmers appear, and the maids re off
to the milking.
The Commodore takes advantage of
is surprised by the doct-
tor, but, being man of wonderful
brain and nerve power" he eludes) his
prosecutor. The dairy queen comes
In from her morning walk in time to
welcome the maids who return with
flowing pals. 0
Dorothy relates her morning adventure
receives kindly advice. when footsteps
are heard and the beggar (the COM
nodore in real life) appears. tellsl his
.ragical tale Of misfortune and de-
parts in disgust as farmer Jim enters
with confessions, to learn that his de-
has been so long deferred th1
lc is alas, too late.
The milking is done, but the buckets
Ind pans must be polished; the ped
ller doctor in dsguise) enters with
lis wares; Ruth has a bit of ro-
nance to relate and Mother Monica, ,hs
indian fortune teller appears with
tartling revelations, as the farmer
Joys return from the field amid hearty
Of welcome
Part Second
Happy maids churn the golden but
er; they catch glimpse out OF the
'ast and are off to the evening milking.
Narmer Jim, driven to the depth of
Is in need Of encourage
nent, which he receives from neighbor
oe and the Village Judge, but Monica
roves to be the queen ofthe Samari-
ans.
The jolly gentlemen Farmers bri-
ade) returning home engage In their.
avorite pastime, and receive a sur
rise from the commodore, whose re-
utation is seriously affected by the ar
lval Of the doctor, who rings the death
nell to all royal affections in the heart
the man of war"
Farmer Jim interrupts an ardent
oliloquy; hope once more illuminates
ne sky; the doctor catches the inspir-
ton and together they depart, al
appy pair.
Margery INDUCES in retrospectioa and
,e busy judge pauses moment to {
aint picture of life. when the even
lg bells announce the close Of day; the ]
ueen echoes the strain which is 6
ken up by and borne out over the &
ills to the maids and farmer boys, who I
'turn from labor; Ruth makes a 9
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25

startling announcement as the Vesper
song comes floating in from the neigh
boring chapel; the wedding bells peal
forth and the entrance of the bridal
party provokes a merry demonstration
Of "All hail to the farmers bride,' and
happiness reigns in the home Of
The Merry Milkmaids.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25

Now running in all eastern and
central states newspapers is an ad
with the catch line, Lets all go to
Idaho," with map Of the same
state, and the reading matter gives q
suggestion of its production and some
facts about the irrigated lands. Such
advertising will no doubt bring results
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
FLOOD VICTIMS MARooNED

New Orleans. April 22-Hundreds Of
persons still are marooned on floating
housetops in the flooded sections of
northwestern Mississippi according to
offici al reports received here today.
Rescue parties have employed motor
boats and launchesi to scour the inun-
dated country for refugees. There
has been immense suffering among the
flooded districts, -. %-% SIS
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
MARRIAGE LICENSE

The following license to wed were
granted at the clerks office during
the week:
Jhn Petros to Rose Serrdino.
Dave Powell to Anna Ryan.
Allen McKinzie to Emily Woodhouse
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
LOOKING FOR WREsTLERs

The Optimist is in receipt of com.
munication from W. H. West Of St.
Regis, Mont, stating that he will
pass through Blackfoot in the near
future, and that he would like to ar
range wrestling match Of any weight
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
ONLY CHILD DEAD

On April 21st at the residence of his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. w.
McCurdy in Basalt, Theron the only
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Griffiths,
died. The funeral services we're held
Tuesday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25

crop will be rather late in getting In,
the wet weather has kept tho ground
in such excellent shape for its receipt
tion that an almost perfect stand is
insured and an enormous yield should
be harvested this fall.
With the advance in price given the
farmer last year, the beet industry is
one Of the most profitable crops that
land owners can raise The acreage
put in this season and the promise for
big yield will no doubt give Black
foot prosperous air this fall. '
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25
FIVE NEW MEMBERS

Last Sunday night five more mem
bers were received into the Baptist
church, all being baptized that evening.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-25

New York, April 23-Fifteen more
LANES of victims of the Titanic recov-
cred by the Mackay Bennett were made
public by the White Star Line today.
CT the fifteen, twelve are passengers
The total number Of bodies to date is
seventy-seven. None is we'll known.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11
Our Winthrop Letter.

Last week the Photographer was on
the campus taking pictures for the Col
lege annual. Among the many clubs
taken was the Lexington County Club
with the following members: Misses.
Cecile Barre, Lima Barre, Annie Caugh-
man, Pearle Clarke, Ruth Clarke, Vera
Corley. Gladys Dent, Sue Edwards,
:Alline Harmon, Floy Shealy and Julia
Shealy.
The Terpsichorean German Club
gave it's annual German in honor of
the Thalian German club on Wednes-
days evening Among those who at
tended from our county were Misses
Pearle Clarke, Ruth Clarke and Gladys
Dent.
DR.. Kinard and Miss Withers have
been notified that their book, English
Grammar, is being used as a text book
in the city schools of Shanghl, China.
Knapp Agricultural Day was cele-
brated here on last Wednesday, Prof.
Niven, OF Clemson College, was the
principal speaker. The subject was
7.Dr. Knapp's Service to the South"
The chilpren of the Training School
had their own programme.
The College Press Association met
at Winthrop College December and
s. Mr.. G. Heber Ballentine, of Lex
ington, who is Editor-in Chief of the
Newberry Stylus, was one Of the rep
resentatives from Newberry College.
He met With gladstone Welcome from
the Winthrop girls. An interesting
programme, Including several vocal
selections rendered by Misses Ruth
Clarke and Sadie DesPortes, was ar.
ranged for the entainment Of the v1s-
tors.
The Students Council Of the South
Atlantic States met hore on Friday OF
last week. The visitors were hosplta-
bly, and cordially entertained at the
college.
A star course number, in the audi.
torium by Mr., Irwin Bachelor, on the
Cheerful Yankee" was enjoyed by
all.
There was public meeting Of Win
throp Chapter Of the United Daugh-
| ters of the Conferderacy. Col. Arm
strong, of Charleston. gallant old
Confederate veteran, made an ad-
dress. At the close of the address, a
| vocal solo, 'T's Spning," vas charm
ingly rendered by Miss Ruth Clarke.
Mr.. T. L. Harman, while en- route to
Kentucky, stopped over and spont
day with his daughter, Miss Auine,
who ia one of Winthrop's brightest
and most accomplished students.
Miss Bess Jones, daughter of Judge
Ira B. Jones, Of Lancaster, spent
day 1t the College the guest of Miss
Cecil Barre. Pearle Clarke.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11
PENCIL AND SCISSORS.

Hon @ Nj Efrd, who has been in Co.
1umbia since the convening of the
State Supreme court as Reporter Of
that body, the duties of which office
be has long and acceptably discharged,
his family, returning to his duties
Monday.
The peculiar hue CT the wastern
heavens following the sunsets for the
past several evenings was observed by
many people with peculiar interest
and wonder.
Miss Corrine Hook spent Sunday
with Miss Lauritha Hook, OF near Co.
lumbia.
Mr. w M Schwartz, of Columbia,
spent Sunday with his mother in Lex
ington.
Mr. and Mrs J P Shull, Of the Rocky
Well section, was Sunday visitor at
the home of Mr D O Shull, of the
Seivern section.
A little sleet fell here this morning.
Auc bIClu0 d1C lUuAl0B UCO1uo oSACA'
ule time. We presume this can be ac'
counted for by the extraordinary large
amount of mail matter addresse to
Santa CLAUS during these festive days
of good cheer.
Miss Lessie Hook, was q charming
Sunday visitor of Miss Lillian Corley,
Of near Columbia.
Mr aid Mrs Will Roberts were the
guests last week of Mrs E,tele Hook,
Of near Columbia.
Gall at Harman's Bazsar and see the
nice line Of fancy glassware, cheap
for Christmas.
M J w Gregory and daughter, Mrs
L A Lowns, have just returned from
a delightful trip to Atlanta, Berming-
ham, Gilman, where they visited rel
aliV.:s.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11
Lexington Proof
Should Convince Every
Lexington Reader.

The frank statement of neighbor,
telling the merits of remedy,
Bids you pause and believe: e.
The same endorsement
By some stranger far away
Commands no belief at all.
Here's Lexington case.
A Lexington citizen testifes.
Read and be convinced.
Mrs. Ella Y. Corley, R. F. D. No. f,
Lexington, S. c., says: ''Doan's Kid
ney Pills helped me great deal when
I had kidney trouble some years ago
and at that time gave a public state
mept in which told of MY expert
ence. I got my supply Of Doan's Kld-
ney Pills from the Kaufman Drug Co.
and was relieved through their use Of
pains across the small of my back and
a distressing difficulty with the kidney
secretions."
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11

TRESPASS NOTICE.-All persons
are hereby forbidden to hunt, fish OR
trespass in any manner whatever up
on oar land in Fork township as the
law will be enforced against all tres
passers-
GEO. 8. SWYGERT
ALMA E SWYGERT
J. z. sWYGERT.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11
Notice to Debtors and
Creditors.

All persons indebted in anv manner
to the estate OF Adam r. Metz, de-
ceased are hereby notified that they
must make in,Aas Gists psyment toths
undersigned and thoss having claims
against the said. estate must present
them duIy probated. ~.
'. FRANK W. SHEALT. -
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11
Fit His Case Exactly

"When father was sick about six
years ago he read an advertisement of
Chamberlain Tablets in the paper
that 1T his case exactly" writes Miss
Margaret Campbell Of Ft. Smith, Ark.
'He purchased a box of them and he
has not been sick since. Ny sister had
stomach trouble and was also bene-
flied by them" Sold by all dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11
Coughing At Night

Oae bad cough can keep the. whole
family awake at night. Phil. D. u,
neau, Schaffer, Mich, says: 'I:ceu!d
not sleep on account Of bad cough
and I was very weak. I used Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, and soon
the cs1gh left and l slept soundly all
= +, ~: <: :',G> Harmon prrg Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11

st Matthews, the county seat OF
Calhoun, is to have a new court house
and jail to oost $40 900.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11

Two fine truck farms for ref1t, near
Columbia, near the Augusta highway.
new four room houses. Apply to G 5
Roof iG person, near Arthur, sc.
Sp
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11

WANTED-A copy OF the Dispatch
Of date Nov. IS, 1912. VIII pay for
same. Bring or send to this Office. n
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11
Honor Roll of
Steedman School.

Grade 9-Thomas Qusttlebaum.
Grade 2-Ozelee Hall.
Grade 2-Gary HOLMAN.
Grade Pope Hall.
Grade 3-Maggie HOLMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11

0TATE OF bOCTH CAROLINA, (
County Of Lexington.
Before me came B. E. Craft, Cashier
Of the above named bank, who, being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is a true condition
Of said bank, as shown by the books Of
said bank. B, E. CRAFT,
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 9Th day Of Dec, 1912.
v. 8. Jumper, Il. 81
Notary Public, 8. @.
Correct Attest:
W. II. WITT,
w. B. RAsT,
r. L. LYBRAND,
Directors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11
Long Staple Cotton Seed for
Sale.

I have for sale q lot of pure Coium-
bia Cotton Seed. These seed were
raised and kept pure by being planted
not near short cotton and carefully
banded this year at the gin 80 as to
not get mixed. Columbia Long Sta
pie Cotton produces as we'll as any
short staple variety. has an extra long
staple, is Of large and vigorous growth,
very large boil. worry easily picked,
storm and rust proof, blooms and opens
until killed by frost. On ordinary
land will produce bale Of cotton per
acre and can be ginned on ordinary
saw gin at halt speed. Price per bushel
81. Send order by mail and seed will
be delivered free Of additional charges
to purchasers c. o. D.; This offer ex-
pires December 31st next. Address.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11
Statement OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
BANK OF SWANSEA.

Located at Swansea, S. c., at the close
Of business Nov. 26, 1912.
, 1912-10-30

Recent kilograms have brought US tho
new, of peace between Italy and Turkey,
concluding a WAL which has lasted about q
year, bu. at the same time they tell us of q
new war, also directed against rarkey.
Many Of our readers no doubt find it easy
to follow the various items of news and to
So now they are linked together, While for
u ha's it may be a little help if we try to
Z We some facts about the geography of the
county in which wal has commenced and
the motives OF the several States that have
entered on the fight.
Turning to the map of Europe we tud its
s3uthernmost portion to consist of three
large p9nlnsuias, namely first Spain with Por-
tugal, next Italy and thirdly the Balkan pen
insAin. Il is this last peninsula which is the
seat of the present threatening conditlous.
How does 1t get its name? We read that
the name Balkan is the Turkish for m0uut0in.
The Balkans, rs they are commonly called,
are the mountains of a compl Gated system
whose main chain lies east and west, is con-
nected with the Alps on the west, and sends
out u chain going south into Greece md an
other north till it meets the river Danube.
The principal country in the peninsula is
Turkey in Europe, which stretches in an elUn-
, 1912-10-30

The g. :. Aoro"o sailed from New York
on Friday at 8 O'Clock p. M, having LOO
phss. for St Thomas, 1890 for Frederik-
steI, and 500 for Christiansted
, 1912-10-30
Bel 1@tgoEeIse

r Ell bekjendtgj6res herved, at Raa-
- diets ordinMre Mode, SON var
berammer II den 4de November d.. A.
stter Gouvernementets Bestemmelse'
CT "a !s@t til MANDAG DEN l8DE
NOVEMBER III. l Eftm.
Kolonialrradet, St. Croix, den 29de De-
tober, 1912.
A. I. STAKEMANN,
FOrmund
, 1912-10-30

S lines of rain was measured III Christian
ttel yesterday morning and > lines at Est.
Sally Fancy.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
ROETHING WINS AT CHESS
Defeats Rosenthal in Tourney
at the Rice Club.

J. Rosenthal state chess title holder.
suffered defeat at the hands OF Otto
Roething in the second round of the
championship tournament contested at the
rooms Of the Rice Chess Club yesterday.
Rosenthal had the black side OF a Sicil-
ian defence. but, In consequence OF a Wig
orous attack on the part Of Roething.
driftod into a bad position. resigning after
thirty-seven moves. Benjamin Altman.
the interscholastic chess champion OF
Manhattan, was pitted against S. Rubin
stein, but the namesake Of the great Rus
sian master proved too much for him In a
Sicilian defence lasting tlfty-four moves.
In the other games Tonenwurzel, former
club champion. defeated DR.. F'reundich
I'm a Sicilian defence lasting nifty moves.
and Warburg lost "A Scotch opening TO
Turnover I'm seventeen moves.
At the Progressive Chess Club two ad.
ditional games were played off I'm the
championship tournament. Chajes, OF
Chicago, won against Dr. Pullman In a
Queens pawn game lasting fifty moves.
while Jaffe scored against Kline, of Bos-
ton. I'm the shortest game Of the tourna :
ment. a Queens pawn opening going TO
only fifteen moves