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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

Sheriff A. n. Simmons Of Bingham
county, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff
Henry Damn, came down from Blackfoot
Tuesday to get MILFORD Smithier, ac-
cused of stealing razor strop, watch
and other small articles from Mike
Poirkovich at that place. Smithier was
taken into custody by the day police
yesterday. He is one-legged man,
having lost the other in an accident
early this summer. He was taken to
Rlackfout last night.
Sheriff Simmons stated that there
were plenty of bootleggers in Black
foot and vicinity, but that were "hard
to cateh' and the authorities were hav
ing much difficulty in getting informa
ton which owuld lead to their con
viction-pocatello Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
The Isis Changes Hands.

Chas F. Hilliard and E. A. johnson
have bought the Kestner- Young inter
est in the Isis theatre and have al
ready taken possession, with Mr.. Hill.
lard as manager.
The new owners are planning great
improvements in this popular theatre
among which is a modern arch front
land will install the latest ventilating
and heating system known to show
houses. They will@also equip the theatre
with the latest and safest fire protec.
ton which consists of an overhead
sprinkling apparatus which by pushing
q button at the front and rear of the
auditorium will precipitate a shower Of
water on the audience.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

The value of Mutual Benefit policy
in this respect is evident when you
consider that most companies grant no
loans until the end of the second OF
third years. instead of the FIRST.
I have sold good volume of life
insurance to residents Of this vicinity
and expect to stay here and insure the
sons Of those to whom I have sold
Mutual Benefit Policies, and do you not
think it good idea to come and have
a quiet talk with Beebe about YOU
life Insurance? 1t.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND
ELECTION IN SCHOOL DIS
TRICT NO. SO, BINGHAM,
COUNTY, IDAHO.

Public notice is hereby given accord
ing to law and the requisite action OF
the hoard of School Trustees Of said
School District No. SO, in the County
Of bingham, and State Of Idaho, that
Ia special school bond election of said
School District will be held at School
House in Taber, Idaho, in said School
District, on Saturday, the 21st day Of
August, A. D. 1915, between the hours
of O'Clock p. m. and o'clock p. M,
at which election there will be submit
ted to the qualified voters Of the State
of Idaho who are resident freeholders or
householders of said school district, and
their wives who are qualified electors,
the following question for their vote
and determination thereat:
Question Submitted:
Shall the Board of School Trustees,
| of School District No. 50 in the.
| County of Bingham, State of Idaho.
be authorized to issue coupon
bonds to the aggregate amount Of
$500, (the same not to exceed
four per centum of the assessed val
uation Of the property in said dis
trict), bearing interest at the rate.
OF six per centum per annum; said
bonds to bear date the 18th day Of
August, A. D. 1915, payable 90
years after date, and redeemables
10 years after date, for the purpose.
! of building school house at Taber,
in said district, with all necessary
| furniture, desks, black boards.
globes, charts, outline maps, etcf
The said qualified voters voting as.
aforesaid, shall vote upon said question
by ballot wherein shall be written or
printed the question above submitted.
and said ballots shall contain the words.
Bonds, Yes'', or the words "Bonds..
Mo-. The qualified voters desiring to-
vote in favor of said bond issue shah
vote by ballot containing the words
Bonds, Yes'', and the qualified voters
desiring to vote against said bond is.
sue shall vote by ballot containing the.
words "Bonds, No."
The polls for the reception of the bal
lots cast upon said question will, on
said day and date and at the place
aforesaid, be opened at the hour Of l.
clock, p. m. and will remain open until
the hour of 5 o 'clock, p. m. of the same
day, when they shall be closed.
FRED R. LEE,
Chairman Board of School Trustees.
A. F. WILLECKE.
Member Board of School Trustees.
(School District SeaD
Attest:
Joe A. Stewart,
Clerk.
Approved:
Lulah E. Smith,
. County Superintendent of Schools in
ana Tor Bingham county, Ida. 4t-8-19
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

Luella Rich, Joel H. Rich, A. Viele,
Luella M. Lane, and Bear Lake
State Bank, Defendants.
| The State of Idaho sends greeting to
Luella Rich, Joel H. Rich, A. Viele,
Luella M. Lane and Bear Lake State
Bank, the above named defendants.
You are hereby notified that com
plant has been filed against you in the
District Court of the Sixth Judicial
District of the State of Idaho in and
for the County of Bingham by the above
named plaintiff, and you are hereby
directed to appear and answer the said
complaint within twenty days Of the
service of this summons if served with
in said Judicial District, and within
forty days if served elsewhere:
The above-entitled action is brought
by the plaintiff to condemn right of
way for public road, through that
tract of land situate in the County of
Bingham, and State of Idaho, and
described as follows, to-wit: The west
half OF the northwest quarter, and Lot
l., of Section 20, and the northeast
quarter of the northeast quarter of
Section 30, all in Township South, of
Range "a East, Of Boise Meridian.
The following is description of the
strip of land SO as aforesaid required
for said public road, to-wit: Beginning
at the southwest corner of Section 20,
in Township 8 South, of Range "a, East
of Boise Meridian, thence running east
rs feet, thence south 100 rods, thence
west 25 feet, thence north so rods,
thence west IS feet, thence north so
rods, thence east rs feet to the place of
beginning, containing ~ acres more OF
less. Reference is hereby made to the
complaint filed herein for description
of the respective parcels of said tract
of land.
And you are further notified that
unless you so appear and answer said
complaint within the time herein speci.
fled, the plaintiff will take judgment
against you as prayed in said complaint
Witness my hand and the seal Of said
District Court, this 222nd day Of July
1915.
Ralph w. Adair, Esq, and J. E. Good
Esq, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
(SeaD g. H. HOLBROOK,
Clerk.
Blackfoot, Idaho, Residence and P. O.
Address, 600
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
Commissio ncr's
Proceedings

august o, 1910
State of Idaho,
County of Bingham.
The Board of County Commissioners
met this day pursuant to adjournment.
| The following members were present:
J. G. Bond, and M. A. Fugate. Also the
clerk.
The following proceedings were had,
to-wit:
lin the matter of Herd District:
In the above-e entitled matter a Pc
,tition for herd district in the Aber-
deem district having oeen presented to
the board, it was this day ordered that
the same be granted.
In the matter Of aHerd District:
In the above-entitled matter a petition
having been prese to the board ask
ing that a herd district be created in
Township Six, the same is this day
ordered granted.
Ordered that the board do now ad-
jOurn until tomorrow morning.
August 7, 1915
State of Idaho,
| IS.
County of Bingham.
The Board of County Commissioners
met pursuant to the adjournment Of
yesterday.
Present, same as on yesterday, when
the following proceedings were had, to-
wit:
In the matter to organize School Dis
tricts Nos. Is and SO into a Rural
School District:
In the above-entitled matter, Pc
tition having been presented to the
board asking that school districts Nos.
Ii and SO be organized into High
School District. 1t is this day ordered
by the board that the question of unit
ing said districts into a Rural High
School District be submitted to vote
of the qualified electors of said district.
Ordered that the board do now ad-
journ until August 10th.
August 16, 1915
State of Idaho,
County of Bingham.
The Board of County Commissioners
met this day pursuant to the adjourn
ment.
All members present.
The following proceedings were had
tO-wit:
In the matter Of creating q new
High School District:
In the above-entitled matter petit
ton having been presented to the board
asking the board to create a new School
District, beginning at the Northwest
corner of Section 6, Township South,
Range 3S, thence East to the Northwest
corner of Section 2, same Range and
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
WARRANT CALL.

Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing Bingham county, Idaho warrants
will be paid upon presentation.
Current Expense Fund, Series of 1914.
Nos. 153 to 404 inclusive.
Road and Bridge Fund, Series 1914.
Nos. 2S2 to 626 inclusive.
Please note that the following war.
rants were called for payment during
January and February of this year.
All warrants of 1913 Series, Current
Expense Fund.
Nos. to 1872 of 1914 Series, Current
Expense Fund.
All warrants of 1913 Series, Road and
Bridge Fund.
Nos. to 2S1 of 1914 Series, Road and
Bridge Fund.
Dated at Blackfoot, Idaho, August
10, 1915.
H. A. Benson,
County Treasurer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
Blackfoot's First Chinese Scholar

Paul Hong, who was born in Los
Angeles, Cal, seven years ago, arrived
in Blackfoot last week with the inten-
tion of attending the public school. He
is 9 nephew of Paul Hong, proprietor of
the Grove City Cafe on Pacific street.
and appears to be bright, well-raised
little Chinese.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
Continued from front page)

In any event you had better take
advantage of what the company al
lows and renew your policies for the
next six months, which you can do with
out any expense whatever.
Very truly yours,
E. J. PHELPS,
General Agent.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

FOR SALE-Bargain. A General Elec-
trio Co. starter and storage battery
for Ford. Enquire at Watson's gar
age. 7-15-22
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

LOST-Last Sunday night in the vicin-
ity of the sugar factory, a lady 8
purse. Please return to this office
and get reward.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

LOST-On the 5th of July child's
light blue silk parasol on Main street.
Finder please bring to this office and
receive child's gratitude.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

FOR SALE-Pure Bred Registered Big
Type Poland China Bears, ready for
Service.-P. w. Powers, Blackfoot,
Idaho. 7-22
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
Notice Of Application Of Pardon

Notice Of Application Of Pardon
Notice is hereby given that Ray Nc
Avoy, who was found guilty Of the
crime of burglary in the second degree
on the 18th day of January, 1915, in
the district court of the sixth judicial
district of Idaho, in and for the County
of Bingham and sentenced to the state
|penitentiary for term of six months to
five years, will make application to
the Honorable Board of Pardons at its
next regular meeting after the legal
publication of this notice for a pardon
and that he will at the same time ap
ply for the restoration of his rights
as citizen and for the restoration OF
his citizenship.
8-19-9-9-4t RAY McAVOY.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

MRS. Julia Sorenson and family left
yesterday for Logan, and Salt Lake
City, Utah, on a visit.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
ALIAS SUMMONS

In the District Court of the Sixth Ju-
dicial District of the State Of
Idaho in and for the County Of
Bingham.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
Joseph G. Dague, Plaintiff,
VS..
Lorena B. Dague, Defendant.


The State of Idaho sends greetings to-
!.orena B. Dague, the above named de-
PENDANT.
You are hereby notified that a com.
plant has been filed against you in
the District Court of the Sixth judicial
District of the State of Idaho in and for
the County of Bingham by the above
named plaintiff, and you are hereby
directed to appear and answer the said
complaint within twenty days of the
service of this summons if served with.
IN said Judicial District, and withie
forty days if served elsewhere:
That said action is brought to OBJ.
tain decree dissolving the bonds Of
|matrimony existing between said plain.
tiff and defendant. Plaintiff alleges
IN his complaint as grounds of dissolv-
ing said bonds of matrimony that de.
PENDANT has been guilty of desertion, all.
OF which more fully appears in plain.
tiff's complaint on file herein, reference
to which is hereby had and made.
And you are further notified that I'M
less you so appear and answer said com.
plant within the time herein specified.
the plaintiff will take Judgment against
you as prayed in said complaint.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
District Court, this LIST day of July,
G. Il. HOLBROOK.
&oEAL) Clerk.
By F. M. FISHER,
.,,.ror Deputy.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Idaho Falls, Idaho, residence and
postoffiee address. 7-s-s-12
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

FOR SALE-Two good houses at Arco.
One of four rooms and the other has
eight. Price very reasonable. Apply
at this office.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

FOR SALE-Desert claims under the
Mud Lake project, cheap. 16o acres
for $500, or 320 acres for $500. Both
claims joining in Section 4, s-33. Ad-
dress P. o. box 57s, American Falls,
Idaho.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

LOST-Bay mare, branded I B on left
thigh, star on head, wire cut scar on
left front thigh. Notify w. F. Brown
Of Rich, Idaho. and receive reward.
5-27-3.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

FAMILY SEWING-Ladies wishing
sewing done at their homes by the
day will please notify Mrs. j. A.
Howrey, 291 North Shilling Ave.
Phone 270.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

WANTED - To rent or purchase q
second hand typewriter, visible pre-.
ferred. Address w. T. wilkins,
Blackfoot, Idaho.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
ALIAS SUMMONS

In the District Court of the Sixth Ju-
dicial District of the State of Idaho
in and for the County of Bingham.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

FOR SALE-One 5-cylinder Indian
motorcycle, in good condition for
1925. E. & G. Bills Garage.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

Handling only high class criminal
detective work for county attorneys
sheriffs, chiefs of police and reliable
individuals. Finest equipped service in
the west.
Head office Salt Lake City, Utah.
Phone Wasatch 1910.
Information will be given free Of
charge on request.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

FOR SALE-For sale cheap, Thor and
Harley Davidson motorcycle. Write
or call Exchange Service company,
303 Kane Building, Pocatello, Idaho.
Telephone 1880.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

WANTED-Cases by an experienced
nurse. Apply at sol East Pacific st.
First door east of Fisher avenue. 6-lO.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

WANTED-Offer for 1000 shares of
stock in the Loon Creek Mining and
Investment Co. B. V. Moffatt, Ma.
tional Home, Danville, Ill.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

AGENTS WANTED-Big money easily
and quickly made selling ANDREW,
concentrated extract of barley, malt
and hops for making beer at home for
own use. Legal and legitimate. Write
today. Box $50, Boise, Idaho.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
County of Bingham, Plaintiff,

OUuHIy OF bIHgHaH, FIaIHtIII,
Luella Rich, Joel H. Rich, A. Viele,
Luella M. Lane, and Bear Lake
State Bank, Defendants.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

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Clean. soft cotton rags wanted at the
Oltimist Office.
We make speciality Of printing
Sanitary Butterwraps.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

FOR SALE = A comparatively new
Emerson visible typewriter for $40.
Phone $40 r 3, Blackfoot.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

WANTED-An experienced girl for
general Homework. Apply Mrs. G..
H. Holbrook.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
Idle | Hour Pool Hall
North Main Street, Blackfoot.
W. L. PARKER. Prom.
A Pleasant and Refreshing Resort
Where You Can Get a Good Smoke and
Cool Drink.
Give It a Call.
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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19

FOR RENT-Five-roomed modern
house near the high school. Apply to
White Transfer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-08-19
LEGAL NOTICES

WANTED - Fresh buttermilk, at
Frenchy's Cafe. If.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-10
MAN TELLS ABSORBING TALE

O.. march back over the wretched roads
"a mass our three days interval OF So
-'uel rest either billeted in the stables
and h.ylofts ~ tine village or encamped
=, fbe woods around the chateau.
IN had weather the first s the more
,,re4able. for one has a tight roof over
ss head. can wash and fraternize with
,he ar,illerymeu and the soldiers OF Other
,"ginents But If the skies are clear It
- n.easaut 70 camp by the chateau. where
steep hillside tn the forest is covered
.th the rude little cabins that tho sol
J,ars nut up when the leaves were still
a- ,he branches. Here one may make
e,ss AT will. and at nghtfall, with the
.,,ou % wood smoke and the twlrNie Of
rs,ts among the trees. the conditions OF
% I'm tho army come closer to what we
,o,,gi.ed they would he when we en-
listed.
such then Is the part that has been
.syered us IN our first month Of field
ssry're-, nor ve~y active part go FAR but
go vh.ch novelty has made interesting
,toV long will 1t continue? what change
,.u the future bring u.s. This II the
INST frequent subject Of surmise and dis
,rssion n trench and cantonment. n
arr winter is to he nothing but series
~ Alterations between the discomforts Of
,,oydrd dugout and squalid village there
ia not one Of us who would not he glad
"a he shifted Immediately to the north
10 bea- all the rigors of an open cam
p,ign I'm order to share some of its ac-
ton But II victory In the north de-
,a-rirps an advance all along the line 10
, n ho ~ well 10 be AZ THE point as at
other
North OF us. behind the bristling crest.
me frontier is not far. Between and di-
,-tly on our road IS the cathedral city
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-10

thus far only from reading the news
"a pers
I'VE had quite talk" said Mr. Levy
she Is weak. YOU know. but conscious %
her condition. I went there to comfort
her I, would have been cruel thing
to 20 over the details with her at this
tine She realizes that she will be
charged with murder and is prepared 10
face II. tried to strengthen her and
came at her request. I knew her people
and knew Rogers ever since he came to
New York years ago.
Her condition is pltiablc. Any fellow
who has a drop OF red blood In his veins
would sNmpathize with heg. would have
nothing but absolute sympathy for her.
| saw Mr. Martin after our talk. hut
we did not discuss the case. There Is
nothing that | can say now bur nest
week, when I have gathered the facts.
shall probably have q statement to maxi.
Mrs Rogers will he guided en- .lrely by me
as her counsel ~ course. shall for-
bid her TO say anything yet i would
not be just 60 herself"
While the lawyer Was with Mrs, Rogers
District Attorney Martin arrived a. the
hospital. hut diu not enter Ms Rogers
room.
II Is understood tina, two indictments
each charging murdcr. Viii he brought
against the woman 5n Monday. when the
prosecutor Will present the evidence In
the case TO the Grant Jurt
After Mr. Levy loft, Capt BouTke o.
til" Morrsania police stalio doubled tn
police guard on the WOMAN Two ru-
li,emen now watch her Tho fear Is Az
parent that despite the calm with which
she met the story OF her echildrens death
she might attempt to end her life
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-10

ooOrways and ali is now clear In the
crowded dugout The sound OF voices
grows less and less as the men fold them
selves into their blankets aud one by
one. tired out by the night watch. 20 on
to sleep. ] never could do this and
have always fought against sic. piness in
the morning For with our life Of dark
ness and chill find little sunlight.
even " all ! can get is through a narrow
dugout door. IS Indispensable for the
Frightening Of ones honrs Of reflection.
! usually wait until the first chee+-pann-
psnn-pann of tine sgrapncl bursting over
head marks the opening OF the artillery
mans working day before ! tumble of to
sleep
Tho smell Of tive wicker screens and
the branches i'm the dirt on top OF the
trench reminds me Of Christmas odors in
American houses decorated with green
things for the holidays Then the smell
Of powder from the s.Flpuol kills the
holiday reminder dare say Christmas
viii pass here without any cnaugo IN our
style OF life. The insolcut crest across
the valley Will still stand mp. inviting
steel to come and take H. and We shall
go on waiting rs patiently ass We can for
the day when We shall be ordered TO ad
vance against tine shell and steel Of tho
invisible enemy.
II will he Happy day Cor all OF MS,
for uncomfortable inaction has more
terrors than shell ana steel
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the logs, sods are fitted over the screens
so as to make a light covering and then
loose earth IL thrown back on top. This
is an effective protection against all bu;
the heaviest shells. II the roof is badly
mad, out o. branches. for instance. the
rain drips through and makes life even
more miserable inside.
Where the lines run close together the
soldiers sleep In the simple trenches and
fire through small holes in the wall of the
combined trench and dugout Generally
ttoro il room to build the trenches out in
iron. or HE dugout or alongside. Their,
is q section Of a company of Infantry for
eacn trench, and between the trenches
there are deep communication bitches.
\ squad has stayed behind in the
woods 70 bring us the days provisions.
Before daylight Il arrives and the dis
tribution takes place. Great loaves ~
bread are handed down the line. each
man takes his ration Of half loaf There
Is ono box OF sardines for each Two
men. A cup Of coffee, "a small piece Of
cheese. a bar o. chocolate must last us
all day. until darkness permits another
squad to leave the trench to go down
after the evening soup Aftcr food comes
mail Too much praise cannot be given
the Government for handling the soldiers
mail 80 well. There are daily distribu-
tons on the firing line.
The short winter day has dawned. It's
feeble Light falls through the narrow