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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
FREE CANDY FOR SCHOLARS

Pearson S grocery store yesterday
morning with hundreds of school chill
dren surging in and out with arms fun
of books and hands full of candy resem-
bled Donneybrook fair. They came
in response to Mr.. Pearson 5 promise to
give each pupil of the graded schools
who received a better report card this
month than last, bag of candy, and
about 25O little progressives, armed with
their credentials We're at the store to
get their reward which was cheerfully
given them Those who were not can
died yesterday on account of lack of
time got theirs this morning.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
ESTEEMED LADY
SERIOUSLY HURT

Mrs w. G. johnson, prominent and
respected resident of this city, was
struck by a locomotive at American
Falls Sunday night and badly injured,
though recovery is expected. She suf-
fered broken rib, both hands were
mashed, her face was severely lacerated
and she received other bodily bruises.
She was at once taken to the emergency
hospital at Pocatello and given good
care and will be removed to her home
here as soon as possible 1t appears that
Mrs. johnson was on the depot platform
to return home and hearing train APP
preaching started for it. She believes
that she was wedged between depot
truck and the locomotive and thrown
down, receiving the injuries stated.
Her son, Il. j. johnson, the trusted ac-
countant of the Brown Hart store hur-
ried to the scene of the accident and
did everything possible for the relief
and comfort of his mother, and says it
is miracle she was not killed.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
CITY SOLONS &
CHECK FINANCES

The city council held regular meet
ing Tuesday night with quorum pre-
sent, and Mayor Peck presiding.
In the absence Of Roy DeKay, City
Attorney Thomas acted as clerk pro
tenn, and swore in Frank DeKay, the
newly appointed solon for the 4th ward
who succeeds V. Van Bramer.
The minutes of the previous regular
meeting were read and approved.
Prof. Vincent appeared before. the
mas tree which he suggested be placed
in the court house square, and the plat
form of the county building be used as
the stage for the program, to consist of
Christmas carols, etc, which he volun-
teered to arrange. Mr.. E. Pearson was
also present and advocated the munich
pal tree, which was encouraged
by City Attorney Thomas, Councilmen
Bergman, Hesse and Pelkey, and sew
eral of the other councilmen spoke fav-
orably of the public tree, strictly non
sectaran. On a motion of Councilman
Pelkey. seconded by Councilman Hesse,
Mayor Peck will. appoint committee
of five and issue a Christmas tree pro
clamation.
Councilman Pelkey reported that the
Clarke Plumbing company had liquidat-
ed it's indebtedness to the c;tv in full
The matter Of certain warrant due
the city from the Idaho Insane asylum
was discussed and it was decided to
make another demand on DR.. ID Orr
Poynter for the same.
Councilman Pelkey, chairman of the
finance committee, reported that the ex-
penditures of the council for the present
-
a total of $99S9.96.
A building permit was issued to j. D.
Murphy to build 15x40 brick addition
in Elmwood addition Also to G. E.
Carson for brick and corrugated iron
building in block 81, lot 6, Lewis ad-
dition.
Councilman DeKay complained Of the
railroad company switching and block
ing the main streets at noon and other
hours when children and other pedes-
trians and teams need the crossings the
most. Mayor Peck stated that he had
complained to Superintendent McGOn-
lgal of the railroad employees maintain
ing dumping grounds within the city
limits and he promised to abate the nui-
sances complained of. 1t was also sug-
gested that the city attorney see about
having the minute limit for block
ing the streets by switching cars re-
duced to five minutes.
1t was also ordered that the cemetery
committee have the city sexton IS resi-
dence furnished with electric lights.
Moved that the culvert on South Uni
versity avenue on South street be re-
ferred to the street and alley committee
to report at the next meeting.
The V. !. S. ladies have demanded
their heater which the fire chief has
been using and on motion of Councilman
DeKay, the chief of police was empow-
cred to buy new heater.
Chief of Police Sewell was allowed a
short absence to visit Haley as wit
ness.
MIR. Jesse was appointed chairman of
the sewer committee and Mr.. Boiling !
chairman of the cemetery committee.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
BLACKFOOT GIRL
AND LOVER KILLED

Edward II. Davies, of Sacramento
Cal, was almost instantly killed and
Gladys Mitchell of Riverside, tow,
near Blackfo0t, Idaho, is dying at the
police emergency hospital as a result
| of being struck by an automobile as
they stepped from street car at Fifth
East and Seventh South streets Sunday
night. The two were hit by an auto
mobile driven by Jesse Gesas, 603 East
Ninth South street. The accident Oc-
Cured about IL o'clock Sunday night
and it was not until 80 Monday morn
ing that the police were able to iden-
tify the two.
Miss Mitchell came to this city about
a week ago, and was staying at the
residence of her brother, L. H. Mitchell
She was to have been married to Davies
this week. They were to go to Sacra-
mento, where the young man s parents
reside. Davies had been employed as a
machinist in Pocatello
Davies, who VISA % years of age, was
to have been married to Miss Mitchell,
who is q, in the Salt Lake temple next
Wednesday.
Neck is Broken
Davies was dead when he was brought
to the station III Gesass car. Upon
examination by DR.. II. B. Sprague. it
was seen that the impact had broken the
man s neck, caveh in the walls of his
cheek, fractured each leg in three places
and bruised the body in many places.
The young woman was unconscious
when brought to the emergency hospi-
tai in Gesas s ear. DR.. H. B. Spracue
was summoned, and found that she had
sustained two severe fractures at the
base of her skull and that both arms
We're broken. He held out little hone
for her recovery, though every effort
was made to save her. Hospital Stew
ard William Robinson and Miss Teresa
Stevens, the night nurse. remained at
her bedside through the early morning
hours, as did her brother and an uncle.
&. W. Maycock, who lives at 653 Park
street. At an early hour Monday morn
ing she was alive, but sinking rapidly.
Girl is Identified
Captain Roberts, accompanied bv Dc
tectives Frank Glenn and w. C. Brown.
Went to the scene of the accident and
began systematic search of the neigh
bOrhoOd. Persons were aroused in every
house and inquiry made, the description
OF the girl being given. The second
house approached on Park street proved
to be the home of the girl S uncle, Mr..
Maycock. Captain Roberts described
the girl and asked if she lived there.
Why, yes, but she is in bed, +
think, said Mr.. Maycock.
- Better look and see,' advised the
officer.
When it was found that she had not
yet returned from the theatre Mr.. Nav
cock FASTENED to the emergency hospi
tai with the officers and Immediately
the girl and her fiance.
Henry Mitchell, father of GLADYS
who is dying in the police
emergency hospital as result of in
!uries received when she and her fiance,
Davies, were struck by an auto
mobile Saturday night, reached Salt
Lake at 4:3O Sunday afternoon with his
wife from their home in Riverside. Ida.
town adjoining Blackfoot on the |
west. The parents of the girl went at
,nce to the emergency hospital and sat |
Town at the bedside of their daughter. |
Suffering from two compound frac-
ures at the base of her skull, the young
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
AMPUTATED OLD FRIENDS FOOT

An old friend of DR.. Mitchell's ar
rived in Blackfoot yesterday from
Delta, Colo, seeking medical aid. His
name is Thompson and he was taken to
the local hospital with disease in his
left foot that was threatening his life.
After consultation with his medical
friend in whom he has the utmost con-
fidence he cheerfully submitted to an
operation this morning that saved his
life and deprived him of his diseased
foot that has long been detriment to
him. The operation was very success
full and Mr.. Thompson is doing nicely.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18

County Of Bingham,
State Of Idaho
l, G. v. Fisher, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best Of
my knowledge and belief.
G. V. FISHER, Cashier.
(SEAL} Correct Attest:
c. W. BERGMAN.
GEO. F. GAGON,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day Of November, 1915.
l certify that am not an officer or
Of this hank.
w. H. STUFFLEBEAM,
Notary Public.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
MOTOR TRUCK FOR SALE

In good condition and ready for i'm
mediate service. Equipped with stake
body, seats and removable canvas top.
Suitable for baggage, express and gen
eral transfer, also for passenger ser
vice and pleasure parties going ON out
lngs. Has accommodated two tons.
Sacrificed at half price on account of
failing health of owner. Apply to J.
=. Pearson, 424 So Garfield ST., Poca-
tello, or phone 37SJ Pocatello.
Subscribe for the Blackfoot Optimist.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
LADIES GET 500

The charity masquerade ball given by
the p. 0. E. ladies Of Blackfoot at the
Progress hall Wednesday night was a
grand success numerically and finan-
cially. The ladies realized about 500,
which will be expended on the streets
OF Blackfoot. Charlie Fisher, as big
dill pickle, and DR.. Patrie, as sailor
boy, were two of the attractive charac-
ters.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18

The ladies of the M. f. church will
hold a bazaar in the V. I. S. rooms Sat
urday, December 4th, beginning at p.
m. Dinner will be served from $50 to
7:3o. Many useful and pretty gifts will
be found in the apron, fancy-work,
candy, parcel post and doll booths.
Dolls dressed, and doll dresses, and hats
and bonnets, will be a speciality ADV.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
BLAcKFooT PATIENTS ABROAD

The many friends of r. L. Archer,
the accommodating manager of the Ida
no Lumber company, who has been in
Salt Lake hospital the past three
weeks doctoring for inflammation of the
bladder, will be glad to hear that he is
improving and soon expects to be home
again.
Heber G. c. Rich informs us that his
brother Sam, who is in Los Angeles, is
convalescing.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
WAIT FOR THIS SALE

The Catholic Ladies will give a sale of
fancy articles and a dinner at the V.
/. s. rooms, November 9th. All are
cordially invited. St.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
Chicken Dinner

By the Ladies' Aid of the Lutheran
church, Saturday, December II, 1s15.--
ADV. tf.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms. mo
dern house, close in. Inquire at this
office.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
RUMMAGE SALE

The Methodist ladies will give a rum
mage sale at the V. I. S. rooms Satur-
day, November 20th.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18

Country correspondence unavoidably
omitted this week--will appear in our
next issue.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18

Late popular fiction 1Oc to soc.
ADV. RACKET STORE
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
REPORT OF TIE CONDITION

OF The D. w. Standrcd & Co., Bankers,
at Blackfoot, in the State Of Idaho, at
the close Of business November 10th,
1915.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18

LIABILITIES
Individual deposits subject
to check .-------------.-.--......-.$4 $405, ,244.S1
Savings deposits .-...-...,...... 93,629.51
Postal savings deposits - 925.75
Demand certificates of de-
posit .-.---...........,.............. 731 90
Time certificates of deposit 5s,0O4. 81
Cashiers checks ...-. 14,241.72
Certified checks ... l23.s!
Due to other banks (deposits) 275,74s.333
Total deposits .-.-.....-.-........$ $84S, ,649 A
Capital stock paid in - 1OO,0O0.00
Surplus 100000
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses, interest and taxes
paid 5,217 6S
Other liabilities ............... 1856
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1888 ,s96.67
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
RESOURCES

Cash on hand ,....$ 50,134.17
Due from banks ---...--.--..-..... 225, 1907 90
Checks and drafts on other
banks ---..-,..-.-..........-......... S57.cS
Other cash items .-.-. 9.72o .01
Loans and discounts ............ 547 ,120.Sl
Overdrafts Observation-Disclosures. SS.13
Stocks, bonds and warrants 106, 1864
Claims, judgments, etc. ........ 1,250.54
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures ----.--.--...,,.....--..,.. 100000
Other real estate --....-....--..... 2,919.17
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 3,S96.67
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-18
D. w. Standrod e Co.
Bankers

Hours: . a. m to p. m. We pay per cent interest,
compounded quarterly in our Savings Department or
Certificates Of Deposit.)
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-05
Basketball Results.

The Livermore High School team
defeated Hartford High School in a
very interesting game Friday night
by the score of % to IS. The con-
test was close and exciting all the
way through and the big bunch Of
rooters experienced many thrills.
The home team was considerably out
weighed but did much to overcome
this with their pep and gameness.
Towards the end of the game the
larger fellows seemed to tire slight
ly while H. H.. s. appeared as fresh
after the frey as when the whistle
first sounded. The local team lack
ed not for encouragement for a great
part of the student body of H. H. s.
was present to cheer their favorites.
And cheer they did as some local lad
heaved goal. The fair sex were out
in gala colors and 1t was made ap-
parent that good brand of athletics
would be supported and welcomed by
the school. The LivermOre team is
composed of clean set of fellows
and they made many friends among
the basketball lovers by their con-
duct, both on and off the floor. Line
up:
Livermore-Colbur owen (12),
Tally 90. Quigg CD and Webbs.
HARTFORD. Glenn (10). H. Glenn
(2), Pirtle 90, Tinsley and Moore.
Referee-Barnett. Umpire-Hill-
man.
Timekeepers-Mat & Brown.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-05
EDWARDS SCHOOL HOUSE.

Farmers have taken advantage of
this pretty weather sowing oats,
burning plant beds, etc.
Rev. vanhoy filled his appoint
ment at Bethel Sunday.
There are several cases of humps
and measles in this locality.
Mrs. Lucy Spinks, who has been
sick for some time, is no better.
Mr.. Clyde Bryant and wife, Cor
tus Porter and wife and children and
Farris Bryant, all of williams Mines,
visited Mr.. c. A. Bryant Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. Garlin Taylor and Willie Duke
of Butler county, visited friends and
relatives here and at Red Hill this
week.
Miss Lula Wolf, who has been at
tending school at st. Vinsint for
some time, has returned home.
Several from here attended court
at Hartford Monday.
Mr.. ID. Hurt and wife went to Bo-
rah Saturday and returned Sunday.
Mr.. Ernest Martin. who has been
sick for some time with typhoid fever
was able to return to his work at
Greensboro Monday.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Hurt is visiting her son
at McHenry.
Mrs. Bessie Troy. of Taylor Mines,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Spunks of this place.
Miss Ella Dabney is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Lottie Mcdaniel, Williams
Mines.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-05
Carload Of Machinery For Sale

On or about the first of March,
1915, we will receive a carload of
the celebrated Weber Farm Wag-
ons, Deering Grain Binders. Moving
Machines, Rakes, Osborne Disc Har-
rows, Hoosier Corn Drills, Harrows,
Cultivators, &C. Likewise Vulcan
Flows as we'll as repairs for all of
this machinery. Having purchased
this machinery in carload lots, we
will be prepared t., give very close
prices to those needing anything in
this line. Our aim is quick sales
and small profits. So it will pay you
to see US before purchasing else
where. We can save you money.
w. e. ELLIS & BRO,
Sta Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-05

Mr.. J. p. Sanderfur. who has been
quite i'll, is convalescing.
Mr.. Alva Galloway, Centertown'
was here on business Wednesday.
Mr.. John Glenn is visiting friends
ct his old home. Drakesboro, TINS
week.
Miss Myrtle Park. Central Grove
was the suest'of Mise Gayle Tichs-
nor, last week. 49,.
Esquire. J. H. Miles and Mr.. J. J..
Russell. Paradise. were among our
callers Wednesday.
Quite q number from here attend
cd the funeral Of Miss Lucille Taylor
ct Liberty Tuesday.
8. L. King is headquarters Tor
harness. Dress your teams up a.
prices that are right. ssts
Pictures. and good ones, At Dr.
Beams opera house Saturday night.
Absolutely new reels
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-05

for more than q year. thus far with
no sign of general recovery on the
part of industry. q
The compsny's head attributes this
primarily to the reduction of the
Tariff. to the lowering Of earnings
OF railways. because Of governmental
attacks, and to radical changes In
legislation extending over three years
which, he says. have made capital
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-05
Even Brewery Interests Suffer.

Even Brewery Interests Suffer.
A frank talk by Charles Bradley,
president and treasurer of p. Ballan-
tine & Sons Brewing Co., with a
News representative. reveals some
very positive views on the subject Of
the seriousness Of the present indus
trial depression hereabouts. and
throughout the country as well, to-
gether with the causes OF it.
Mr.. Bradley explained that per-
sonaTly he is averse to publicity on
subjects of this character. He said.
however, that in times like this. when
the business reversal. in its effect on
the wage Garner. Is so severe In many
instances he agrees. in order to clar-
ify the atmosphere as to what Is the
matter and what are the causes OF
It, that heads Of important indus
tries may well make public the re-
suits of their experience, observa-
ton and conclusions.
Mr.. Bradley's experience In busi-
ness In Newark for half . century.
and the special study he has given
to questions involved in the subject
Of Industrial prosperity. lead him. he
says. to the conclusion that the re-
cent Industrial reversal hereabouts
Is the worst Newark has experienced
In fifty years.
He admits that the hard times In
1891 may have been sharper than
now. but. he adds. they were Of short
duration. Depression now. he says
has crept slowly but steadily alonl
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-05

DR.. and Mrs. Mckinney, Taylor
Mines. we're the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. p. Sanderfur last week.
For Northern White Seed Oats,
see Acton Bros,
1912 Hartford, Ky.
DR.. and Mrs. Shultz, Of Pleasant
Ridge, were the guests Of Mrs.
Shultz's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. p.
Sanderfur, last week.
A fine lot of Red Top Grass Seed
for sale. Call on or address,
HIRAM MILLER,
27tf Beaver Dam, Ky.
Salesman Wanted to look after our
interest in Ohio and adjacent coun-
ties. Salary or Commission. Adj
dress The Harvey Oil Co.. Cleveland,
Ohio.
If you are going to buy Watch,
see us first: Will compare prices
with any one and save you money.
With 16 years experience. know
what to offer you.
j. b. TAPPAN, Jeweler.
The Cambridge Players come here
highly recommended and should
prove one of the best numbers OF the
course. Besides singing they stage
scenes of famous plays. At College
Hall next Thursday evening, March
18th.
For Blount's Steel Plows. Oliver
Chilled Plows. Disc Harrows. Corn
Planters and all other farming i'm
plements, call on US. Quick sales
and small profits is our motto.
ACTON BROS.
sst2 Hartford. Ky.
Estill Austin. "a years OF age. died
suddenly at his home q few miles
east Of Hartford Tuesday. He had
been complaining of cold. and while
out ON the farm he had hemorrhage
of the lungs and died In few hours.
He was buried Wednesday.
The examining trial Of Theodore
Roach. for killing Steve Taylor at
Magyar recently. was concluded before
Judge John B. Wilson. Wednesday
and he was released on the plea of
self defense. Roach was badly intur-
ed in the fight. but ID recovering.
Have q large stock Of Red Top
and Red Clover Seed. Will sell
reasonable. Think II advisable to
buy early a. the outlook In higher.
Also have Burmuda Grass. Blue
Grass and Timothy Seed.
W. u. ELLIS & BRO.
3it4 Hartford. Ky.
The Cambridge Players will be the
next and last number on the Hart
ford College Lyceum Course and viii
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-05


Palmers, who were substituted for
the Panama Canal Pictures number,
at College Hall Wednesday night,
was without doubt one of the best
ever given in Hartford and those
who missed it failed to take advan-
tage Of a rare treat. The large au-
dience was held spellbound from the
very start, and was handled at will
by the entertainers, who seemed to
appreciate the attention and added to
their efforts. Every member of the
Quintette is an artist in both playing
and singing but special mention
should be made of Mrs. Fife G. Pal
mer, contralto and reader, whose
readings were a splendid feature of
the excellent program. Each num-
Der was greeted with enthusiastic
applause and when the last selection
had been rendered they sat as II in
trance for fully three minutes.
loath to bring to close most pleas
ant evening.
The Carter ditch case which has
been on the docket for some time,
was tried in County Court Monday
and Tuesday before Special Judge
II. +. Taylor. The proposed ditch is
near the Daviess and Ohio county
line, near Panther Creek. 1t invOlv-
ed a large number of the best citi-
zcns of the county on both sides and
has been holly contested from first
to last. The people asking the es-
Enlistment of the ditch were repre-
scented by Heavrin and Kirk, while
w. T. Ellis, greensboro and Glenn
and Simmerman of the local bar rep
resented those opposed to it. The fol-
lowing composed the jury who tried
the case: Hooker Williams, Tom Ia
tum, s. II. Oglesby, r. M. Miller, r..
H. Nantz and Joe Robertson.
After hearing the evidence from a
large number of witnesses and argu-
ments of consul. they returned YER
dict against the ditch. II is under
stood an appeal will be taken.
An amusing Incident occurred dur
ing the argument of the Carter ditch
case Wednesday. Cap. w. T. Ellis
was making the closing speech for
the opponents OF the ditch and in
some way he got on the County Board
of Supervisors. The way he trimmed
them seemed to suit the audience
and indicated that the Captain
had been up against something
which enabled him to speak with q
personal knowledge and some little
feeling. Just here 1t was noticed that
one of the six jurors got restless and
moved as though he was sitting on
something hot. His face also took on
an amber hue. The crowd laughed
the more and Ellis evidently taking
this to Indicate approval Of his re-
marks got hotter and hotter as he
consigned the Tax Raisers to the
bottomless pit. or lower. He did not
know until after the trial was over
that one OF his Jurors had just serv-
ed ON the Ohio County Board Of Tax
Supervisors and It was the knowing
smiles Of his Hartford friends more
than the speech which embarrassed
him
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-03-05

Doctors once and Dwelling for Sale.
We have listed for sale two acres
good ground containing doctors Of
fee. broom DWELLING, all necessary
out-buildings. 2 wells water. I cistern
and orchard. Splendid location for
physician. None within radius OF
i've miles. Easy terms to right
party. Call on. or address
BARNETT & SON. Agts.,
34tf Hartford, Ky.