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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
BONNEVILLE
LOOSES SUIT TO
BINGHAM
The Supreme Court Holds That Hjoh.
ways and Bridges Are Not Public
Property In Technical Acceptance.

Two years ago Bingham county
was divided, the northern part OF
that county taking on the name of
Bonneville For matters of taxation,
and on division of the property, q
disagreement arose between the two
counties as to what constituted pub
lie property, and a suit was insti-
ruted.
Bonneville county claimed an in
terest in the bridges of Bingham
county on the ground that they were
public property. Referees were ap-
pointed and reported to the county
commissioners; an appeal was taken
to the district court from the judg-
ment of the commissioners The dis
trlct court sustained the contention
OF the commissioners, and Bonneville
appealed to the supreme court.
Justice Stewart sums up the whole
case in the following brief paragraph
OF his opinion, an opinion concurred
in by the other two justices on the
bench:
Public property, as used in the
act creating Bonneville county, laws
OF 1911, page 10, does not apply to
roads, highways and bridges, but to
such public property as the county
owns by reason of acquiring the
same out of the general funds of the
county, or by special assessment au-
thorized by law, and does not mean
bridges and highways"
That after the case was tried in
the district court and appeal was ta-
ken to the supreme court the firm of
Hansbrough & Gagon was employed
tc assist the county attorney on said
appeal, and Mr.. Hansbrough of that
1lrm appeared with the county attor-
ney and argued the case before the
supreme court
This case involved 1000 and in
its result reflects great credit to the
attorneys who looked after the inter
ests of Bingham county. It is look
cd upon by all parties cognizant of
the facts as one of the cases that
can be looked upon as a big winner.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Idaho Woman honored

Mrs. Fred T. Dubois has recently
been appointed delegate to the
Southern Sociological Congress. which
meets in Atlanta, Ga, during the sum-
mer. Mrs. Dubois appointment comes
directly from the commissioners OF the
District of Columbia, and is a distinct
compliment to woman. Mrs. Dubois,
while In Boise, gave on two or three
occasions, at the request of friends, a
running review of Eugene Brieux' IA
nous play, Damaged Goods which
has created such tremendous furore
IN the large eastern cities.-Capital
News.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Trail Herd Is GROWING

Since the last local option law
went into effect, demanding that IN;
VINO wants a drink OF the red, must
give boni-fide data on his family
pedigree, whether his ancestors ever
drank Apple Jack, and a few more
salient facts pertaining to his thirst,
the trail herd to the water fountains
IN the city is increasing, and new re-
cruits who SHE'D at the bubbling thirst
quenchers at 1irst, are now becoming
accustomed to the aqui and act as
though they liked it.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Shaw Musical Dramatic Trio

Through the efforts of the Current
Event Club and the High School, the
Shaw Musical Dramatic Trio will be
heard at the High School Auditorium
Monday evening, May 19, at $3.50
o'clock This entertainment is high
class in every way. Each person is
an artist in her line, the programs
are miscellaneous in character, instruc
tive and entertaining, and contain
something to please everyone
Inc price has been made low SO
that all can attend, as this is a treat
we wish all to take advantage of.
Admission soc and 35c Reserved
seats SOC. Reserved seats on sale at
the Modern Pharmacy Friday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
A Car Of Turkey Red Flour

w. H. Danilson, manager of tn
Lost River Milling company, Mackay
this week shipped car of Turkey Re
flour to Blackfoot This flour is the
product of the company Mr.. Danilson
represents and is being handled by
Kinney & Company, c. w. Bergman,
The Blackfoot Mere, Hans Peterson,
OF Riverside, Lindsey Welker, of More
land, and Andrus & Nelson, of Firth.
Every sack is guaranteed and MI.
Danllson wants the people of this cour
try to know what really good flour is.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Excursions On Show Dav

The Short Line have arranged for
the Mackay branch freight to carry
a passenger coach from Mackay to
Blackfoot, on the day that the Yam
kee Robinson shows are in town. ar.
irving at noon and returning in the
evening. There will be an excursion
rate given and there will also be a
special rate on the Aberdeen branch.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Hadley Feels Conscientious

Chicago, May 12.-After the con-
ference of the Progressive Republi-
can leaders, Former Governor Hadley
states that the coalition of the Re
publican party and Progressive party
Is not only desired, but is being
sought" He explained this end is
being sought by an attempt to reform
the Republican party so that consci-
entious Progressives who left the
party last fall could rejoin.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Borah Stands Alone

Chicago, May 12.-Progressive Re.
publican leaders from ten states are
expected to draft plans today for
the reorganization Of the party, and
Will decide whether convention shall
be held soon. The attitude to be takt
toward the national committee, what
will best rally and unite forces, and
other questions were discussed infOr-
mally at two meetings yesterday.
Statesmen who represent the Pro.
gressive wing Of the party were re-
inforced by the arrival of Former
Governor Hadley of Missouri, while
Senator Works of California tele-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
FRED WALL
IS REPORTED
DROWNED

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wall, of Mackay,
passed through Blackfoot early this
week enroute to Coeur d'Alene, hav-
Ing received word that Fred, the young
est son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wall.
mad been drowned. Only a meagre
account of the sad affair could be as
certained George w. Wall was post
master here before the term of H. b.
Curtis in that capacity
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Miss Iva NJ. Steers Winner
Of Oratorical Loving Cup
All Winners Students Of Weber Aca-
demy-ogden High Won Last Year.
Contest and Honors Are Now Giver,

That the flower of oratory flour
1shes In Utah and that the fine art
OF public speaking is being perpetu-
ated and improved was again demon
,, strated yesterday when one thousand
people gathered at the Orpheum thea
tre to enjoy the contest of Weber
academy and Ogden high school pupils
for the handsome loving cup offered
by +. A. Larkin and which was won
honor bright by Miss Iva M. Steers.
1t is customary on such occasions
for newspapers to be kind to the
point of charity. Most reporters take
such an assignment with the UNDER
standing that they are to forget the
faults, endure the agony and then go
back to the office aand write nice
things that did not happen
Brilliant Affair
In the case of yesterday it is a pity
that such a precedent has been esta6-
Ilshed for handling amateur orator.
cal contests, for every young orator
VINO faced the audience had the bear
ing and mien of a veteran and the
impression made precluded any ne
eessity for charitable excuses.
1t was a new plume in Ogden's edu.
cational cap all the way through and
while the laurels went to Weller
rightly, there was no wreath of rue
for the brave defenders of Ogden
uigh. There was enough honor in
the excellent performance of the high
school boys to allay the sting Of de-
feat.-Ogden Examiner
Miss Steers, the winner in the con-
test mentioned in the foregoing is the
sister of Mrs. James Gibbs, of this
city, and with her parents, formerly
resided in this city. Miss Steers is
a young lady of rare attainments
and wonderful hustling ability in any
line In which she engages. At one
time she was the successful candidate
in "Trip To Seattle contest put on
by the Optimist. leading all other can
didates.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Arrested On a Third Charue

R. J. Macguire of Shelley, was ar
rested Tuesday night by Sheriff Jones,
on a third charge of selling intoxicat.
Ing liquors contrary to law in a dry
territory. The last charge upon which
the defendant was arrested is to the
effect that he allowed Harry Hansen,
clerk, to sell the liquor. He was
arraigned before Probate Judge Jen-
sen Wednesday, and his preliminary
set for Saturday morning.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
They Were Fine, Marcus

Last week Ed Rowles, Greg Jones
and Marcus Meister shared a /
bunch of trout in the Big Lost Riv>
country Returning to Blackfoot
boys remembered the brain fags
editor of the Optimist, and Mr.. Meis-
ter brought in nice bunch of fish
for us, all of which we are certainly
thankful for
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15

Doc kestner Improving Rapidly
Word comes from Phoenix, Arizona.
that Doc Kestner is improving in
health quite rapidly. His wife and
are with him, and he is en-
1Oying the country very much.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Notice To The Kids

Any boy discovered using "nigger
shooter" or sling shot, will be placed
under arrest and an effort made to
give him term in the reform school.
A. H. SIMMONS,
MS-2S Chief Of Police.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
Dance at Thomae

The Y. l.. M. l. A. of Thomas will
give dance Friday evening at Thoma
Everyone is cordially invited.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
$769,135.49
LIABILITIES

We pay per cent In our SAVINGS
department. One Dollar will start an
account. Interest compounded quarterly
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-05-15
US. Depository for Postal Saving Fund.
I'D. W.
STANDROD& CO.
==-BANkERS--
BLACkFOOT IDAHO.
Statement Nov. 26th, 1912,
RESOURCES

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts. .$547,118.28
Banking House and Fixtures, 27,49773
Other Real Estate ....... 2O,823O9
Cash and Sight Exchange .173, ,6ee.3e
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
Flowers OF The Dark.

va AhC DehA ne
After the last high cloud is ashen cold
The last bright landmark dwindled
strange and far,
They bloom across the dusk in broken
gold
Beneath the first faint star.
Some by the river, some upon the
height,
One in a little cleft twixt hill an !
hill
Ium. nous. lovely while the brooding
night
Shelters them warm and still.
Homes, blessed homes! here clustered
here apart,
On the gray bloom unfurling, rose
by rose;
Zach with a crimson heart-fre at Its
heart
They tenderly unclose.
Till all the lands a garden, fair and
still,
And far, toiling pilgrim, can
mark,
One in a little cleft twixt hill and
hill
My Flower of the Dark!
NANCY BIRD TURNER, in Ainslee's
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
DINNER PARTY FOR
MISS ADDIR BALDWIN

Miss Addie Baldwin, of Paris, Tex,
was the very attractive honor guest at
lovely six o'clock dinner given on
Friday evening by Mrs. Frank Lanier
at her home on Taylor street.
In the dining room a color schome
of yellow was carried out, with the lace
tablecover laid over yellow satin and
centerpiece of yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS. The place cards were decora.-
ed with yellow sprays and the yellow
shaded candles added a golden glow
to the entire scene.
Covers were laid for twelve and al
elaborate course dinner was served to
tie following guest: Miss Baldwin
Mr.. Charles Burke, Miss LoL;se Wilt
ford, Mr.. G. D. Wheatley, Miss Ella
Davenport, Mr.. John Wheatley, Miss
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
NEW AUCTION
CLUB ORGANIZED.

A new auction bridge club has been
oragnized among the devotees of that
game and was entertained for the first
time on Wednesday afternoon by Miss
Emma May Borum at her home OIL
Church street.
The club consists of four tables and
will meet on Wednesday afternoon of
each week during the winter.
The membership includes Miss Bo-
rum, Miss Martha Cobb, Mrs. Taylor
Lewis, Misses Maybelle and Blanche
Hawkins, Miss Claude Mclaughlin,
Misses Callie and Mamie Sue Bell,
Mrs. John Wagnon, Mrs. J. l. Sparks.
Mrs. Olin Williams, Mrs. R. s. Broad
hurst, Mrs. Allen Hill, Misses Lynn
and Rebecca Mathis.
After the holidays, Mrs. U. S. Halls
ten and Miss Gertrude Jossey will join
the club.
On Wednesday afternoon of the past
week the club was entertained in a
delightful manner by Miss Emma May
Borum.
Lovely palms and chrysanthemums
were used to make attractive the hall
and sitting room where the game was
played, and afterwards salad course
and coffee were served
Those filling in the absent members
places were Miss Matte Lewis Dodson,
Mrs. Walter Maynard, Mrs. S. C. Clegg,
Mrs. Macon Dudley and Mrs. J. F. Jen-
kins, of Cuthbert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
Private Text Book For Women.

Which will aid you to MAKE sure OF
the exact nature of any female COM
plant with which you may BE- afflicted.
is offered free OF cost to any woman
who will write for it to the Lydia f.
Pinkham Medicine Co., of Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be treated as
strictly private and the book MALE ]
III plain wrapper. Every ailing wo-
man should send for this book toda,'.
adyt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
SECRETARY HOUSTON
SPEAKS TO CHANGERS

Manchester, N. H., Nov. 15.-An adj
dress by Secretary Houston, of the
department of agriculture, was the
principal feature of today's program
at the annual meeting of the National
Grange. Secretary Houston, earlier in
the day, conferred with Governor Fe:-
ker, at Concord, concerning the pro
posed federal forest reserve in thu.
White Mountains.
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CONTINUED on Page six.)
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IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
MSS REBECCA MATHIS TeIephone %.

Covers were laid for twelve guests
and the table was lovely in all its
appointments. Cluny mats were used
on the bare mahogany surface and
the centerpiece was of pink Killarney
roses.
Dinner in several courses was serv-
ed, those present being Miss Addle
Baldwin, OF Paris, Texas; Mr.. John
Wheatley, Miss Mary Ella Davenport
Mr., Quimby Melton, Miss Matte Lewis
Dodson, Mr.. Stewart Furlow, Miss
Louise Williford, Mr. G. D. Wheatley
Miss Ruth Brown, Mr.. Charles Burke
and Miss Mildred Hollis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
FOR MRS. C0LEY LEWIS
AND MRS. WARREN ROBERTS

Mrs. Coley Lewis, of Montezuma, and
Mrs. Warren Roberts, of Macon, were
the honor guests at two lovely parties
given on Wednesday, one in the morn
ing and the other, the Matrons' club
in the afternoon, by Mrs. Charles NJ.
Council at her home on Lee street.
Pot plants and gorgeous chrysan-
themums were used to decorate and as
favors each guest was presented q
bunch of three Lowell blossoms.
An elaborate luncheon was served at
the card tables after the games.
These parties are the first of series
at which Mrs. Council will entertain
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
HOME

s~~~~~~~~~s~~~~~~~~ s~~~~~s~e~~e~~sS
(By Nina Chambers Mexican, Teacher
of Domestic Science in City
Schools.
This fond attachment to the well
known place
Whence first we started into life's long
Maintains its hold with such unfailing
sway,
We feel it cen in age, and at our
latest day"
The home, as W know it, has grown
out of the need of a shelter for family
life. The mother must find a place
where she will be assured that moth
ing will harm her child. She is not so
particular about herself; the child is
her first consideration, hence, we have
the home.
Is there word in the whole English
language that means as much to each
and every one of US as the word home?
You may think of many, that, without
thinking, will appeal to you momenta-
rily, but those very words that yon
think 50 well chosen are included 10
the definition of home.
Home is a place Of shelter; a pro-
lection from everything that is un-
pleasant. A place of love and congen-
iality, place of development along
every line. These many things taken
together form the one great aim in.
li1e-happines and usefulness.
What greatest aim in life nave we
than happiness, and through what end
may we obtain this happiness, EXCEPT
through the home?
Think how home must have appeal
ed to ]. Howard Payne when he wrote
the lines:
Mid pleasure and palaces though
We roam,
Be it ever so humble, there's no place
| like hornnn
Are we not thankful that he left us
that great inspiration?
Are the people of this great repu5-
lie helping to make the homes and the
people in those homes better? For
instance, do you think you are max
ing the world better place to live in
when you are constantly making the
drunken man the victim of your
amusement? Can a man with his body
worn out, his mind numbed, clothes
soiled from wallowing in the gutter,
eyes dull and bleared, amuse the pop
ulace? A drunken wreck is often
heard to humble, I'm going home"
What does home mean to him? What
does home mean for mother, wife and
children that wait for him?
Is it net living death? If we could
always remember that home is
place of shelter, peace and happiness;
not a place of turmoil and continual
unrest.
A family in disordered household
is sick and disordered spirit at best.
The home is not only the result I'll
character, but determines character
Each member in a home 10 make it
an ideal place, must work out their
own salvation, and be able to know
what is best for themselves in order
that they may have and enjoy the
greatest amount of comfort and con
geniality.
Home is the resort of love, of joy,
of peace and plenty, where, Eupportin.,
and supported, polished frieLds
And dear relations mingle into
bliss"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
d. A. r. BRIDGE TEA
AT COUNTRY CLUB.

AT COUNTRY CLUB.
The bridge tea given at the Country
club on Thursday afternoon under the
auspices of the D. A. RS was a bril-
liant and most enjoyable social event
and from a financial standpoint high
ly successful.
A large number of tickets were sc. i
and congenial tables we're made up be-
forehand, the guests pivoting instead
of progressing. The prize was love-
ly hand-painted plate, the work of Miss
Martha Wheatley, and was won by Mr..
Allen Hill.
The pretty decorations and manv
beautifully gowned women presented Il
lovely picture and the D. A, RS are
quite pleased over the success of their
undertaking.
The game was begun at three o'clock
and was most exciting until the finish
at five o'clock when the scores were
taken and the prize awarded to TIL,
highest. After the game sandwiches
and tea were served.
At one table were Mrs. Warren Rob
erts, of Macon; Mrs. Charles Council.
Mrs. S. H. Mckee and Mrs. Ed Shelf
field; at another Mrs. C. J. White Mrs
l. j. Kalmon, Mrs. w. j. Jossey AMI
Mrs Crawford Wheatley. Other tables
included Mrs. Walter Ryrander, Mrs.
| Glen Hooks, Mrs ]. D. Hooks and Miss
Ethel Loving; Mrs. Frank Cato, Mrs.
L. r. Yancey, OF Macon, Mrs. D. R. An
drews and Mrs. John Butt; Mrs. Thos.
B Hooks, Mrs ]. E. Hightower, Miss
Marguerite Holiday and Miss - dn!e
May Williford; Mrs. John Hudson, Mrs
Emmett McNulty, Mrs. Ira Lowe and
Miss Claude Mclaughlin; Miss Mat
tie Lewis Dodson, Misses Lynn and
Rebecca Mathis and Mrs. Lucius No
Cleskey; Mrs. Taylor Lewis, Misses
Callie and Mamie Sue Bell and Miss
Martha Cobb; Mrs. ]. L. Sparks, Mrs
r. S. Broadhurst, Mrs. B. T. Wise, OF
Plains, and Mrs Allen Hill; Miss Geor-
gia Bena Dodson, Misses Louise ami
Ruth Hamilton and Mrs. Edmund Oil
yer, of Plains.
Others not playing were Mrs. w. A
Dodson, Mrs. John Council, Miss Nina
Mexican, Mrs. C. A. Fricker, Mrs. w. b
Bailey, Mrs. H. B. Allen, Mrs Macon
Dudley. Mrs. E. A. Hawkins, Miss En-
ma May Borum, Mrs. ]. F. Jenkins of
Cuthbert; Mrs. j. w. White, Mrs. w. c.
Gray, Mrs. r. L. Mcleod, Mrs. Clarence
o. Niles, Miss Emily Binion, Mrs.
James A. Davenport, Miss Edna Con-
dor, Mrs. Holiday, Mrs. Swain, Mrs.
Hollis Fort, Miss Susie Floyd Fort,
Mrs. James Reese, Mrs. Oyin Williams
and Mrs. Bob McAfee.
+ 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
WEDNESDAY MONING
BRIDGE CLUB.

Mrs. W. d. Moreiand was hostess 60
the Wednesday Morning Bridge club
last week, entertaining three tables of
players at her home on Hill street.
Mrs. Henry Lanier made top SEQ, ,
and received the prize, an embroidered
handkerchief, and after the game
grapefruit was served.
Besides the regular members those
present were Mrs. Norman Miller, of
Atlanta; Mrs. Coley Lewis, of Monte
yuma; Miss Fannie May Williford and
Mrs. Emmett McNulty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
BIRTHDAY
DINNER.

Mr.. Lawson Stapleton. Jr, was the
genial host at very enjoyable six
o'clock dinner given on Tuesday even
ing at his home on Church street in
celebration OF his birthday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-11-16
ENGAGEMENT
ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph J. Walters an
nounce the engagement OF their daugn-
ter, Jessie, to Mr.. John Wallace Car
ter, the marriage to occur late in De-
cember at their home near Americas.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-01

pion; embroidery also was a strong
point, but as to cooking-she could not
tell gridiron from a frying pan.
When Cupid piled his darts and
brought to her feet d husband Of mod
crate means. society looked askance.
How could she, who had never lifted
finger, dare TO think of marriage with
any one but a millionaire, Even her
fiance was doubtful Of his ability to
make her happy on his small income,
and the wedding date was postponed
again and again.
Then the lady took n hand.
She put aside all the traditions of
her childhood and girlhood, neglected
her music and sports and even her So
cial engagements, purchased for her
self couple of kitchen aprons and a
book entitled Housekeeping for Two -
and set herself to master the mysteries
of the practical side of life.
In due time the wedding was cele
brated and after brief honeymoon the
tiny home was opened and the wheela
VI LHclI new me SET golhS IAt pIidCS
true to her purpose, presided in person
over the kitchen realm and the days
were as merry as their marriage bell
/ Some weeks later an old friend
called at the little home and found its
mistress serene and happy in her new
domain. In the course Of her visit she
was invited to the kitchen while the
young housekeeper made ready the tea.
This proved to be quite an undertaking.
and while waiting for the pot 10 boil
the bride got ont her miniature cook
book and in accordance with the in
structions prepared two vegetables for
cooking. The elder woman watched
with amusement the clumsy, if willing,
fingers at their unaccustomed task and
at last commented:
"What n famous cook YOU are be.
coming. Two vegetables! Why, Bet
ty, older and more experienced house.
keepers than you don Z set such olabor-
ate meals when they are doing their
own work"
"Oh, have TO do that explained
the bride. "'It saves me worry. You