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Williams news., 1912-02-03
Episcopal Services

The Rev. J. L, Meade conducted Episcopal services in the Methodist church on last Monday evening. The size of the congregation was an indication of the high esteem in which the new clergyman is held. The number of men who attended the services was noticeable. AL though suffering from a recent i'll ness, MT. Meade delivered sermon of unusual merit, which was ap- preciated by his audience. MT. Meade is making many friends in Williams and they are glad to learn that he will be here regularly on the second and fourth Monday nights of each month.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
Passion Play

Intense interest was manifested by an audience of our citizens that overhowed the opera house on last Wednesday night, who came there to witness the illustration and ex- planatiou of the Passion Play, which takes place every ten years at Oberammergau. Germany. It was another reading room enter tainment. arranged by the Santa Fe and, ss usual, was of high class in every respect.
 In addition to the Passion Play there were two beautiful vocal and piano solos, which were greeted with much approval. The enter tainment was voted grand suc- cess.
 Numerous complaints have been registered in regard to the noise made by small boys in the audi ences at the Santa .Fe entertain ments. Wednesday night was no exception to the rule and we un- derstand that these entertainments will be discontinued here as they have been in other towns if this noise is not stopped. Wednesday nights hoodlumism was disgrace full in the extreme and should not be tolerated again.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
Not All Democrats
Flagstaff, Ariz January 30.

Flagstaff, Ariz January 30. EDITOR NEws:-
 In recent issue cf the Coconino Sun there appeared an article on the banqueting of Senator Ashurst by his democratic friends in Flag staff.
 We have been asked by some staunch republicans to make cor rection to this somewhat erroneous statement.
 Judge Doe and number of in- huential republicans were foremost in the carrying out of the reception given recently to Senator Ashurst at the Commercial hotel. and both parties were ably represented at the occasion. A REPUBLICAN.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
Number 38
NEW CANYON TRAIL
 ALMOST COMPLETE

MT. z. c. Mitchell, superintend- ent for the l.. J. Smith Construc- tion company, Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. I. F. McConkey, made a trip down the new trail at the Grand Canyon the first of this week. The two ladies have the distinction of being the first ladies to go over the new trail. They were accompan- jed by Mrs. Frank Richmond and Mrs. H. J. Walker, of Grand Can yon.
 All report pleasant trip with the exception of the burro ride, the party having to enlist the ser vices of the pack train burros on a part of the return trip. Both Mrs. McConkey and Mrs. Mitchell sui fered the humiliation of being thrown by a bucking burro, but fortunately received no serious in- juries
 The trail will be known as Her init Trail and is being constructed by the l.. J. Smith Construction company for the Santa Fe railroad. down the east side of Hermit Ba- sin and along Hermit Creek to the Colorado river, distance of about nine miles. This new trail is a marvel of engineering skill. It is four feet wide, has easy grades and is absolutely safe. The scenery along it is unsurpassed. While the trail proper will be done early in the spring, it will not be oper- ated until midsummer or early fall, as rest house, a plateau camp and several shelters must be built.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
DIVISION COMMITTEE
 MAKE GOOD PROGRESS

The committee on county divis. ion is still at work. The bill will be prepared in due time. however. The county statistics will have to be gotten up before it can be com pleted; this will be done in the next few days, and from informa- ton already gathered and in pos, session of the committee we are safe in saying that some astohish ing facts will be presented to the people when the statistics are com plete. Few people realize the amount of taxable property that the new county will have to begin with.
 It is now thought that arrange ments can be made whereby a sat isfactory agreement can be reached by the people of the eastern end of the county and thereby dispense with any antagonism with them and thus enable us to get county division without a hitch.
 We were not able to learn very much this week about the workings of the committee, but they prom ised to give us some interesting in- formation in the near future.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
SENDS LETTER
 TO PRESIDENT TAFT

The following letter was mailed to President Taft on Thursday by Mayor H. M. Stark. The letter was signed by a large number of the leading citizens of this section
 Williams, Ariz. Jan. 31. Hon. Wm. H. Taft. President,
 Washington, D. c. DEAR SIR
 Myself and citizens of Williams would consider it great favor if you would issue your proclamation admitting Arizona into the union on Abraham Lirc rcoin's birthday, February twelfth.
 Your being aware of the history of our Territory and recognizing the fact that the people of Arizona are arranging a large celebration on that day, we all would appre- ciate it very much if you could ar- range the foregoing.
 Thanking you in advance for your kind favor in behalf of the people of this community, I beg leave to remain,
 Sincerely you're,
 H. M. STARK, Mayor.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
GOOD NEWS FOR
 THE WILLIAMS BOYS

The Albuquerque Journal of January 27 has the following:
 "The first 'merchantable strike' nf oil in the Seven Lakes field of western New Mexico was made Thursday by the New Mexico Oil and Refining company of Gallup, 200 yards from the original Talle we'll. The we'll is 400 feet deep with a six inch casing. there is 265 feet of oil in the hole and it will pump steadily from 30 to 35 bar rels. This is considered by far the most important development in the Seven Lakes field since oil was first discovered there a few months ago. There is strong possibility that this will be genuine gusher after it is shot, as the grease now stands two thirds of the way to the surface.
 "The directors of the company held a meeting in Gallup Thursday of this week and decided to go ahead and pump the oil and sell it to other companies for fuel to be used with the adjacent drilling outfits now at work. This is the first we'll in such shape that the oil may be immedi ately taken out and placed on the market. The strike has aroused considerable excitement and finally demonstrates that the Seven Lakes district has come to stay and will be big producer of petroleum"
 The above company is Will jams corporation, most of the stock being owned by home boys, conse- quently they are feeling somewhat jubilant over the prospect of getting into the Standard Oil class.
 A great many other Williams boys are interested in locations near where this company has struck it rich, and, it is said, are making preparations to sink wells on their claims. The News hopes they all will meet with success, and all be- come millionaires.
 w. H. Rounseville returned from the Seven Lakes oil fields Tuesday. Mir. Rounseville has had many years of experience with some of the largest oil fields in the country. He states that every indica tion at the Seven Lakes fields points to a great future. All the rock struct- ure is of the oil bearing nature. He brought several samples of rock with him that had been taken from some of the wells and also from the surface in that locality, and all show great signs of containing oil. Gallup Independent.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
HAPPILY WEDDED
 ON LAST MONDAY

The most interesting and popu- lar wedding in this section for many moons past, was that of Miss Myrtle Gravelle and Andrew Mil Ter, which took place at Flagstaff Monday morning, the Rev. Ross officiating.
 After the ceremony they were busy for some time receiving the congratulations of their many friends in the Skylight city, the city of permissions to troubles.
 On Tuesday the bride and groom returned, home, to the great joy of their army of we'll wishers, and don't forget the small boys, who are always ready to start the fes. tivities off with a tin can or an old saw as soon as the sun declines to shine. After the boys large sere. uading party of mill men, with a lively sprinkling of Mexicans, that furnished some of the sweetest music that I have ever heard at an occasion of this kind. One old Spanish air in particular, "Days That are Gone Forever" was be- ing enjoyed in the house, uncon- scious of the fact that Prof. Cure ton, supported by the teachers, the school trustees and their wives, were singing in very impressive way Nearer, my God, to Thee" " And then the merry crowds played on. But we must speak of another little affair.
 . Yes, I realize, dear reader, that I have deviated far from my subject, the principals of the wedding, but if fantastic beings chase phautoms in the ar what are you going to do? Why speak nicely of small bevy of joy makers who called upon the newlyweds Wednesday evening. with noises tuned like stringed lutes and willing to use them. speak of the Misses Pol son. Stark, Ritter and Rose Terry, who broke in upon the heppy cou- pie with some noise work of much merit and departed after a jolly half hour, singing sweeter if possi- ble.
 Mir. and Mrs. Miller are too we'll known for me to say anything about them To say anything of either would only be an effort that would prove failure.
 The News joins their host of friends in wishing them a long and happy cruise on placid seas.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

TAsHINGToN dispatch says: In rt to stem the tide of emigra.
 American farmers to Can enator Shoot introduced a
 the senate to liberalize the
 land laws. Enforced resi- on the homestead, now five is reduced to three, and the leader is allowed to absent if from the claim six months ry year.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

CT to succeed in opera it ecessary to have a name
 one else would have. A rpenter in Los Angeles he name of Froglegska. or E like that.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

can, in nine cases out of ten, on the merchants who are aid to place themselves oD
 as to values, prices and their policies through newspaper ity. They can't afford to do 'ise when they advertise It
 mean the immediate loss of usiness.-Tucson Citizen.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
Notice

Will pay a reward of $2O for black saddle horse formerly owned by Reuben Neill and branded VP connected and e, on left thigh Ranges near Roy Wollfe's. Deliv- cred in Williams or Flagstaff.
 f3 At w. H. SwITzER.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

news from China declares ', revolutionists have won; 1; 2 Manchus have fled; that .nchus will not give up the that the princes are fleeing; |, princes intend to fight to ditch and so forth. From
 .nfer that something is lia-
 ippen.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

nlladelphia North kmeri
 of Carnegie: Whenever ne coming years see Car 'ulptured name they will g preached peace abroad ing helped to make hell al
Williams news., 1912-02-03

ficial count is finished and ms on the way to Wash
 oday. It is almost sure
 zona will be made a state oln's birthday, February 12.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

various unions of the state formed State Federation of with a view to a betterment financial and social condi
 That such an organization, ' directed, can accomplish of good for it's members is question But to do this sts must be excluded from arrangement of the federation lembers possessing sound. so- usiness judgment be kept in ol. The notion that there is ,rrepressible conflict between ;al and labor is fallacy, grow out of misconception of the relations of the parties in in. est. Labor and capital are mu- ually dependent. Without labor capital could find no profita ble in. vee--lent, and without capital la bor find no profita ble employ This being true, they have nmon interest in preserving fly relations, and to do this must respect the legal and rights of the other and con- pan equitable division of the of their joint production.- ,e Blade.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

NAToR ALBERT J. BEvER
 Indiana, would make a ming made for President his name on the republi- ct would insure Indiaua al other western states tC olican party.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

encouraging to learn that Edison is quite sure that, Id a free hand, he could
 poverty in a hundred We are willing to wait 2.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
Treasurer Receives Forest Fund

County Treasurer J. R. Treat re- ceived territorial warrant this week for $27 ,375 3l as Coconino county's share of the 25 per cent earnings of the Forest Service in this county for the fiscal year end ing June 30. 1911. The fund. ac cording to law, is to be apportioned to the school and road fun6s.-Sun.
Williams news., 1912-02-03
Il not be many weeks now 'e building boom will start ans.

soosevelt boom continues to nd it begins to look like gill be the winner
Williams news., 1912-02-03
NEWSY NOTES FROM
 THE COUNTY SEAT

mercantile firm. is visiting in New York City.
 A gentleman who represents a wild west amusement company of Los Angeles is here, wanting to purchase broncho horses for his az. gregation.
 Jesse Gregg, chairman of the board of supervisors, is visiting on the coast.
 James Sullivan, one of the four prisoners who broke jail here re- gently, became violently CD in- sane several days ago and had to be put into straight jacket. His case was "puzzler" to the physi- clans, but after long consultation they decided an operation would be the proper thing for James. Three doctors and "helper," with their instruments, etc, started in to do the job when Sullivan came sud- denly into his right mind and said said he was only "foolin'."
 William Jakel, father of Gus Ja. kel, returned last week from the Verde valley. where he spent sev- eral weeks on account of his health.
 Rev. Howard Clark, of the Pres byterian church, has recovered from a hard seige of the measles.
 The cafe connected with the Com mercial hotel, which has been closed for a few weeks, has been leased by Messrs Hilkins & Parke, the well.known and popular ca terers.
 Supervisor w. G. Dickinson re- turned Monday from a short visit with his family in Los Angeles. Rev: Meade, of Albuquerque, held Episcopal services at the Elks hall last Sunday.
 Forest Supervisor Willard Drake attended the meeting of stockmen and forest men in Phoenix this week.
 Charles Babbitt, who has been in Los Angeles for some time visit ing his family, returned the first of the week.
 T. E. Pollock and F. w. Perkins attended the meeting of stockmen and forest men at Phoenix last Wednesday.
 Father Connolly, of Winslow. was a visitor here the first Of the week.
 Dr. Blome, of the normal, is wis iting in the southern par. of the territory.
 J. w. Weatherford and family are visiting at their old home in Texas.
 :. The members of the Elks lodge are preparing for grand ball, which will be given in the Majestic theatre February IA. St. Valen- tines day. It is an invitation af fair.
 MT. Hodson, the barber, who by the way is a professional musician, :, is now directing the Flagstaff band. Several new members have joined the organization.
 U. s. Senator-elect H. F. Ashurst, while here last week, was given a reception at the court house, a large number being present to greet him. Speeches were made by Judge E. M. Doe, Attorneys T. A. Flynn and J. E. Jones, and Edgar A. Brown, chairman of the demo- cratic county central committee. Judge Jas. L. ByrDes presided at the meeting in his usual happy style.
 Samuel Preston, who is mana ger of the Babbitt- Preston Indian trading post at Tuba. and who at present is running the ommissary on the Little Colorado river, where the bridge is being constructed, ar rived in the city Tuesday after supplies.
 Fly Fuller, one of the big stock.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

an automobile accident in which he was considerably smashed up, and is now able to go without crutches.
Williams news., 1912-02-03

Population 1900 Elevation 6,750 The fastest growing town in North
 n Arizona. A climate unsurpassed
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Notice is sob hereby Ss faxsn that sshoo
ham county. Idaho. will receive sealed
proposals up to the hour of 2 O'Clock
.. M. on Saturday, May 4th 1912 for
the following work.
Building - For an addition to the
school building at Moreland. Idaho, the
dimension of said addition to be accord
ing to the plans and specifications now
ent of public instruction at Blackfoot,
Idaho. and the clerk of the school board
Of school district No. %, at Mooreland
All bids must be addressed to 4the
clerk of the board of school trustees*of
District No. 2S, Bingham county, Idaho
Blackfoet. r. F. d. No. 4. The board
reserves the right to reject any and al
his proposal certified check in a sum
equal to 2 per cent of such proposal.
drawn to the order of the school board
and the proceeds of said check shall be-
come the property of the school board II
for any reason what ever. the bidder.
after the opening of the bids withdraws
from the competition or refuses to ex--
ecute the contract and bond required.
The successful bidder shall be required
to give a bond in the sum OF fifty per
cent of the amount of the contract for
the faithful performance OF the terms
of said contract.
Non residents sending for copy Of
the plans and specified tons Of the work
described in the foregoing will be redulr-
ed to accompany such application with
a certified check in the sum Of $500
such plans and specifications. -. u
WARREN p. LINDSAY. Chairman
j. v. ENGLAND. Clerk. A-11-18-26.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
At THE isis"

Beginning Monday night, April %,
The McKay-Stein Players open
a weeks engagement at the ISIS
theatre with the great political prob
lem play, The Cut and the BoAs," in
four acts This present day story Of
high finance and politics. contains that
human interest, which, altogether in
tense throughout, sparklea with that
laugh producing humor that continual
ly crops out and relieves the most
strenuous situations. This play is par
ticularly interesting at thisl time, when
we are on the eve Of another great
national election. The action during
the production of The Cub and the
Boss" is what might happen in a
district attorneys office on any great
city and illustrates what might be
accomplished by the right man at
the right time, in the right place
THE Mckay - Stein Players"
will present different play every
night, they have repertoire of some
thirty pieces and will present upon re-
quest any one the theatre patrons may
desire to see. To this end the manag-
or Wilfred Mckay who is already we'll
known in this city wishes to state
that the members of the company are
always glad to meet old friends and
anxious to make new ones and extend
a general invitation to the house pat
rons to make themselves acquainted
and their wishes known. Don't forget
to ask at the reserve seat sale fer
full particulars regarding the twenty
FREE TICKETS that are given away
fer the opening performance Every
ticket purchased before Z p. M, on
Monday the 22nd, entities you to enc
chance, not only for one of these tick
cts, but also for two FREE TICKETS
for any night during the week.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that school
board of school district No. 49, Bing-
ham county. Idaho. will receive sealed
proposals up to the hour of o'clock
D. m. on. Saturday. May 4th. 1912 for
the following work.
Steam Heating Plant For the en-
tire school building. including the adj
dition about to be built. located at More
land. Bingham County. Idaho according
to the plans and specifications now in
the hands of the superintendent of pub
lie instruction at Blackfoot. Idaho. or
the chairman of the board of school dis
trict No. %. Warren p. Lindsay. Black
root. Idaho. 4. +. d. No, 4. The board.
reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. Each bidder must submit with
his proposal certified check In sum
equal to 2 per cent of such proposal.
drawn to the order OF the school board
and the proceeds OF said check shall
become the property of the school board
II for any reason whatever the bidder,
after the opening of the bids withdrawn
from the competition or refuses to ex-
The successful bidder shall be required
the faithful Performance of the terms.
of said contract.
Nom residents sending for a COPY Of
the plans and Specifications Of the work
described in the foregoing will be requir-
ed to accompany such application with
a certified check in the sum OF $500
as guarantee of the safe return Of
such plans and specifications.
BY Order of the Board of Trustees.
WARREN P. LINDSAY. Chairman
]. " ENGLAND, Clerk A-l1-l8.25
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior. u S.
3. 1912.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That.
William F. McRae, of Aberdeen. Idaho.
who. on March 10th, 1907. made Home
stead Entry. Serial No. O3537. No 1853.
for 81 SEA-: sen SWA Section ~:
NEA NWA. Section 80, Township s
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Five Year Proof, to establish
claim to the. land above described. be-
fore David Burrell. U. S. Commissioner.
at American Falls. Idaho, on the 23rd.
day of May. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Alexander d. Livingston. Amizi j.
Shrek. John M. Livingston. Paul A.
Fugate. all of Aberdeen. Idaho.
49, HENRY w. KEEPER.
A-11-M9. REGISTER
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
AMERICAN FEDERATION WILL
NOT GIVE AID TO BARROW

Washington. April 13-Clarence s.
barrow, now facing charges of alleged
jury bribing in connection with the
Mcnamara trial, who is without funds,
will not receive financial assistance
from the American Federation Of La
Dor
1--WE have no money said Samuel
Campers, president of the American
Federation Of Labor. tonight
Il suppose it is true that barrow
enemies have large funds and will use
every means to convict him.
barrow has written Gompers plead
ing his innocence and asking for fl
nancial assistance
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Notice is hereby given that at 2 D.
M, on the 10th, day of May, 1912, at
Springfield, County of Bingham, State
of Idaho, before Landon Rich, N. p,
proof will be submitted of the compla.
ton Of works for the diversion of four
fifths Of one cubic foot per second of
the waters Of Claypool Springs. in &C.
cordance with the terms and condi-
lions of certain permit heretofore
issued by the State Engineer of the
State Of Idaho.
l. The name of the person holding
said permit Is Sarah Pearl Corbridge.
2. The postoffice address of such
person is Sterling. County Of Bling
ham. State Of Idaho
3. The number of such permit is
1920, and the date set fer the COM
pleteion Of such work is May 20. 1912.
4. Said water to be used for irriga-
ticn and domestic purposes.
5. Said works Of diversion viii be
fully completed on the date set for
such completion. and the amount of
water which said works are capable of
conducting to the place of intended use
in accordance with the plans accom-.
panying the application for such per-
NIT, is four-fifths of one cubic foot
per second.
6. The amount of lands for which
said water is available is 40 acres.
particularly described as fellows: Sc
Y Of NEA, Sec. 80, TIP. 4 S., r. 80
EBM. A. e. ROBINSON,
A-5t. ~ State Engineer.