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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13
Loves Miss Geneyieye.
Americas, Ca, Dec. IL, 1911

Americas, Ca, Dec. IL, 1915.
Dear Old Santa:
1t seems such long time since
your last visit. l am little girl eight
years old and go to school and l am
in the second grade. Miss Morgan is
my teacher and love her very much.
She is so good you must not forget
her. / want you to bring me a big
doll and lots of clothes for her. and a
desk with blackboard on it for do
love to play school with my dolls. Now
hope you will find us, as we have
moved from where we were last year
Bring me lots of good things, and
please don't forget my mamma, papa
and sister and bubber. Bye-bye. Your
little girl NETTIE HERBERT.
GA Church Street,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13
FEATURES Of LAW
TO Be VOTED ON
614 Church st.

The act which is the subject for
much discussion, and which will be
voted on in the city election to be held
Wednesday, December 18th, is:
Section l. Be it enacted by the Gen.
eral Assembly Of the State of Georgia,
and is hereby enacted by authority of
the same, That the Act of the Legisla-
tbre Incorporating the board of public
education for the city of Americas, ap-
proved February 18th, 1873, and he
Act amending thereof, approved De-
cember goth, 1898, and the same Is
hereby amended SO as to authorize the
board of public education for the City
Of Americas to enact such rules as It
may deem necessary for the purpose
of vacating the Office of any member
of the board who fails or refuses 20
properly attend to his duties as such
member; to attend the meetings there
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13

Jacancies made, either by expiration Of
terms, resignation or otherwise, shall
be elected in the following manner, to-
wit. The board at any regular or call
meeting for that purpose, shall select
names of members to fill such vacan-
cies and Immediately transmit such
names to the Mayor and City Council
of Americas, which selection shall be
confirmed by the mayor and city coun-
Gil of Americas before such persons
can become legal member of the
board. Should the mayor and city
council fail to refuse to confirm the Sc
lection SO made by the board, then, and
il that event the board shall select
other names, and so on, until it has
submitted name that will be confirm
ed by the mayor and city council;
PROVIDED, however, that should the
and city council fail or refuse
to act on the name of any member so
selected and transmitted to them by
the board within thirty days thereafter,
then, and in that event, the selection of
the board shall be final and the mem
Der so elected shall be legal member
Of the board
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13
Letters To
SantaCLaus
Read This Postscript.
Americas, Ca, Dec. IL, 1915.

Americus, Ga, Dec. IL. 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
We are two little boys about Is
years old. We don't want much.
Rring us cap pistol to kill Indians
end horn to make sweet noise, and
bring us nickel's worth of chocolate
suckers, and a toot-toot train that
runs on track, and peanut and a
little rubber doll that when you mash
it squeals, and a pop-gun, SO we can
war with the Germans, and doll
piano and tea set and bring us a
apple, orange, banana, a grape, lem
on, pecan, nigger-toe and tn
gerine. hope we didn't ask for mucn
cause you got to go to SO many peo-
pies houses. Goodbye. Your friends
HUBERT D. and Marvian B.
P. S.-Don't try to come down our
chimney cause it is so smutty that
you will lcok like niger and the
cops might get you for a burglar
Leslie Grille Getting "Rat as Pig,
Leslie, Ca, Dec. II, 1915.
My Dear Santa:
/ have tried to be good this year,
and am getting as fat as little pig,
so l want you to bring me doll, horn
anad ball, and some confectioneries,
and some candy and little bit more
candy please. Your two-year-old
friend RUBY CONNORS.
P. S.-Remember all of the little
orphans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13
Troy Wants Air Rifle.

Leslie, Ca, Dec. II, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
Santa, l have been good this year
| am in the Fourth and Fifth grades
l want you to bring me an air rife
a boys farm wagon, magic lantern
some Roman candles and some other
fireworks. | will close. Your little
friend TROY CANNON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13
Miss BOyd's Pupil Writes.

AulSTItuS, tosy s|SeSs lot iChp'
Dear Old Santa Claus:
How are you this Christmas? |
hope you are fine and that you will
not get hurt in that awful war. / am
ten years of age, and Miss Boyd is
nv teacher. We all love her. / want
you to bring her something nice. ]
would like for you to bring me big
doll and few extra clothes; also a
white toilet set. You might give me 2
few story books if you can spare them.
Don't forget mamma, daddy, sister and
buhber, and don't forget lots of good
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13
He Got Them.

II want damages" shouted the
bruised and battered citizen who had
just been beaten up by his athletic
rival. Il think" replied his friend and
adviser, after critical inspection,
that II you look In the glass you'u
and you've got en-.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13
~ames writes From AndersOnyille

;~ames writes From AndersOnyille
Andersonville, Ga, Dec. II, 1915.
Dear Santa:
Please bring me a pistol and tricy-
Gle. | am years of age and want a
wagon, too, and fireworks. | want
some fruits and nuts. Your friend
JAMES FEAGIN.
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Leslie Grille Getting "Rat as Pig.
Leslie, Ca, Dec. II, 1915.
Your Mamma is Right-Santa.

Leslie, Ca, Dec. II, 1915.
My Dear Old Santa:
/ have been good part of the time
this year, and have tried to be the rest
of the time, so please bring me little
rifle; but mamma thinks | am too
little. Please bring me a big ball and
some confectioneries and little rel
automobile. Your little friend
]. w. CONNORS.
P. S--Please don't forget my little
sister.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13
Look Out; Don't Get Caught, SAINTS

Americas, Ca, Dec. II, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ am little boy with reasonable
thought, and | don't want to ask too
much of you. Bring me rocky-horse
and some fireworks. Be careful when
you come around and don't go by Sta
pleton Auto Co. or Hooks Pharmacy,
they're open all night and might see
you. Your friend JOHN WOOD.
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Santa To Go To Preston, Too.

Preston, Ca, Dec. II, 1915.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ am seven years old and in first
reader. Please bring me knife, some
gloves, air guns, fireworks, oranges,
apples and candy, and some grapes
or raisins. Your friend
LLOYD WEIGH.
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Lucille Wants a Teddy Bear.

Leslie, Ga, Dec. II, 1915.
Dear Old Santaa:
go to school every day. l am il
the Third grade. l have been getting
perfect cards this month, so please
bring me a doll, doll carriage, and Il
you have teddy bear left when you
get around, please bring it to me, and
bring me some confectioneries, too.
Your loving friend
LUCILLE CONNORS.
P. S.-Please bring us all some
sparklers. l.. c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13

things and few fireworks. With lots
Of love from your little friend
HELEN HERBERT.
GA Church st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-13
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. IA,

WASHINGTON CAMR, No III,
Z. d. 5. OF A.
Meets on Thursday nights, Wheat
ley Building, at 1880 O'Clock. ALI mem
bers are urged to attend. Visitors
welcomed. E. f. WILDER, Prest.
O. D. REESE, Recording Sec'y.
NAT LeMASTER, Financial Sec'y.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
g. s. BEEBE-Attorney.

g. s. BEEBE-Attorney. 1-7-16
Mr.. Lowell Holbrook and Dave
Ncelan spent Monday in Pocatello at
tending the Labor Day exercises.
Mr.. Frank Koontz returned home
Sunday from Dawson, Colorado, where
he spent Nle summer visiting relatives.
Kinney & Co., have the Best in Gum
Boots, and will stand behind them.
Miss Katherine and James Ryan re-
turned home after an extended trip
through the eastern cities buying their
fall and winter goods.
White Transfer. Phone 48.
Don't forget that Irene McNees' mil
inery opening begins tomorrow.
Miss Alice Piercy has accepted a posi-
ton with T. A. Hayes.
Buy your current magazines and pc
riodicaIs at Powers Pharmacy.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
BLACKFOOT
DAY by Day..
Little events in the
whirl Of current topics

J. Fl. Early went to Arco Tuesday on
important business.
DR.. v. G. White, Veterinarian, resi-
dent phone 800, Blackfoot.
Carl Blackburn, after several months
absence, is again back of the counters
of the Blackfoot Mere. store.
getting narrow widths in Shoes, should
call at Kinney + Co.'S. ct
DR.. Davis announces an increase in
the H. W. Vanderwood home last Friday
by the arrival Of bouncing baby girl.
Be sure and get those New Shoes you
have been looking for. All widths in
stock at Kinney 4 Co.'S. ct.
.. G. Thompson, of Route 4, has rent
ed his dry farm and moved to Taft. Cal.
1AAA "AAo low NVN04LAcS III SuOeS, at
Kinney + Co.'S. ct.
Mr.. Grant Hoyt and family motored
to Heise August 20 and returned home
Sunday September S.
If the Boots you buy at Kinney &
Co., are not satisfactory, you get
New Pair.
Mr.. Ted Cherrey returned home Sat
urday from Mackay where he spent the
summer with relatives
See the Parkinson's for your notary
work.
Mr.. Ryder and family returned Tues
day from weeks pleasant visit in
Zion.
Money to loan or Improved real
estate. Idaho irrigated Lands Co. adv
Mrs. D. A. Hutchinson left Saturday
for Yellowstone, Montana, after a
week s visit with relatives.
Those wishing to take mill, in the
evening can do so by seeing the man on
the wagon or phoning the Rising Sun
Dairy. Phone 293-J3.-Adv.
w. B. Randall and Miss Eva Nelson
left on the early morning train today
for Salt Lake City where they will be
married in the Temple.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
RARE BARGAIN IN HIGH GRADE
PIANO

If there is any family in Blackfoot
or vicinity that the contemplating the
purchase of strictly high grade piano.
we will have such an instrument there
for sale which must be sold, and no
reasonable offer will be declined. Tn
usually liberal terms will be offered to
responsible party. Full particulars
will be furnished upon application to
The Denver Music company, Denver,
Denver, Colo. Adv. 9-23 +
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
Blackfoot Real Estate
& Auction Co.
WEEKLY BARGAINS

WEEKLY BARGAINS
We have lot more Of good work
hoses, for sale cheap.
Three sets Of good work harness.
About fifteen head of miIch cows,
very cheap.
Will sell horses and cows on time,
accepting secured notes.
Win accept good alfalfa hay for cows
or horses.
We have some Utah farms to exchange
for idaho farms. See us.
An apartment house clearing about
5000 per month, to exchange for farm.
Modern six room house and 10 lots,
in Blackfoot to exchange for farm.
If you want to sell or exchange your
property see us. We have agencys who
help us find what you want, or sell your
farms.
120 acres of decided land and 100 acres
RIPARIAN land, miles from Blackfoot,
will accept good home in Blackfoot as
part pay Balance easy payments. Price
$4,000
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
New Restaurant

The ladies of the Baptist church will
serve meals during the Fair week in
the building next to the Athletic hall,
on Main street.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
BOX LUNCHES

Go to the Fair early-see all the ex
hibits before the big shows start.
Get lunch-au home cooking-at-
tractiveiy packed for one or for a
large party.
Warm home meals any day during
Fair week. We serve meals at any
hour.
MRS. CAMPBELL.
Phone 296. No. Main st., Opp. Depot.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

Mr.. Willis Parkinson returned to his
home at Logan, Utah, after an extended
visit with relatives in Blackfoot.
THE PARIS
Millinery opening Tuesday, Septem-
Der IA, 1915, when we will have on dis
play pretty, up-to the minute styles. All
are cordially invited. Main street,
Blackfoot.-Adv.
BEEBE-Life Insurance. 1-7-16
Mr.. J. G. Dram departed Saturday
for Rexburg, Idaho, where he will be
engaged in teaching the coming year.
White Transfer, Coal and Storage.
Phone AZ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Just, of Preston,
were Blackfoot visitors Tuesday.
MISS 1udUIc NOulucH TcJuTucu uOulc
Sunday from Boise, where she spent
the past two months visiting with rela-
tives. She has again resumed her posi-
ton with the Brown Hart company,
DR.. v. G. White, Veterinarian, resi-
dent phone 800, Blackfoot
Miss Genevieve and Marie Millick
departed Sunday for Salt Lake City,
where they will resume their studies at
the Roland Hall academy.
Miss Phyllis Hoover departs the 18th
for Moscow where she will attend school
this winter.
Miss Pearl Quantrell left Sunday for
Salt Lake City where she will attend
school the coming year. She was accom-
panied by her parents.
Not only the people of Blackfoot, but
those of all the surrounding County,
Aberdeen, Springfield, Pingree, Shelley,
Basalt and many other places, far and
near, consult DR.. Richards for Eye
Troubles, as he is the most Reliable
Eye Sight Specialist in this part of
the State. and is permanently located.
ADV. 1t.
Kinney, & Co. give you the Quality
and Right Prices on Gum Boots.
Mr.. Anil Hartvigsen spent Saturday
in Blackfoot the guest of Cora Gilbert.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

Don't forget that Irene McNees' mil
Gnery opening begins tomorrow.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

Don't forget that Irene McNees' mil
hnery opening begins tomorrow.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
REEEE-Fire Insurance.
1-7-16

Miss Julia Bithell departed today for
Yellowstone, Montana, where she will
be engaged in teaching the coming year.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

Mr.. Willis Parkinson returned to his
home at Logan, Utah, after an extended
visit with relatives in BlackfoOt.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
E. G. BERNHIi
Dentist

Office Phone 81 Residence Phone 3O7
Standrod Bank Building
Blackfoot Idaho
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
Grand Ball

Grand Ball
The X. of P. g of Blackfoot are fgur-
ing on special train to Pocatello
night, September 5th, to at
tend grand ball and lodge room dedi-
cation of the X. of P.'s of Pocatello.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
Buy your Gum Boots at Kinney 4 90.

Miss Mable Moulden returned home
Sunday from Boise, where she spent
the past two months visiting with rela-
tives. She has again resumed her posi-
ton with the BrownHart company.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

Mr.. Albert Wilkinson of Groveland.
and Miss Esther Jensen of Salt Lake
City, were married last Thursday by
Bishop C. Buchanan.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
THE PARIS

THE PARIS
Millinery opening Tuesday, Septem-
Der IA, 1915, when We will have on dis
play pretty. up-to-the-minute styles. All
are cordially invited. Main street,
Blackfoot.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Just, of Preston.
were Blackfoot visitors Tuesday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

j. Fl. Early went to Arco Tuesday on
important business.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

The Kings Daughters were entertain
ed by Miss Marie Calvert Tuesday
evening at her home on South Univer-
sity.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09
THE PARIS
1-7-16
BEEBE-Life Insurance.

Mr.. J. G. Dram departed Saturday
for Rexburg, Idaho, where he will be
engaged in teaching the coming year.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

Mrs. Nellie Caster returned to Black
foot Sunday after a month 8 vacation
on her claim southeast Of Pocatello.
She will resume her duties as CONNER
cial teacher in the Blackfoot high
school
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

Arcieolor Hall and Charlotte Jones,
persons of color from Pocatelo and
Denver, were married by Judge Doud
this morning when Walter Terrell wit
messed the union.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-09-09

DR.. V. G. White, Veterinarian, resi-
dent phone 800, Blackfoot.
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-17

House Bill No. %, introduced by Rep 7esentative Britt, has a good ring Go 1t, aud is in direct liue with the march of progress in all civilized countries. Its purpose is to regulate tbe practice of optometry. In Otber words, it seeks Co head off a part of the army of fakirs who would come to Alaska. We pro tect our bodies with pure food laws; our health with boards regulating the practice os medicine and the sale of drugs; SO there is no reason that we should allow incompetent and ire sponsible itiuerants to ruin oDr eyes. A feature of the bill tbat is important is the provision foy a board of exam. iners who shall receive "no cOmpensa- ton for their services" The bill has been carefully drawn and merits the consideration of the legislature. Only those who have given the question con. siderable thought realize the number of cases of partial or total blindness now in Alaska as a direct result of the grasping greed of a travelling eye qUack.
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-17
J R MARTTN.
q. $. Land Office, Juneau. Alaska,
 February IT., 1915.
SERIAL No. Ol75l
Mineral Application

United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska.
 February n, 1915. Notice is hereby given that J. B. Martin. of Cincinnati, Ohio, through his duly author ized attorney in fact, John W. Dudley whose pOstofiice address is Juneau. Alaska, has made application for a United states patent for the BIRTHDAY lode mining clam, mln- eral survey No. 965 situate on the southwest shore of Gastineau Channel on Douglas Island, about one mile southeast of Tread we'll, Alaska, i'm the Harris Mining District, Juneau Land District, Alaska, and more particularly described as follows;
 Beginning at Cor. No. + at high water mark of Gastineau Channel, rock in place marked X S 965 C B, whence U. S. l.. M. No. 17 bears $ 83 deg. 59 min. E. 4ObO tt. dist; thence S. 3S deg. 46 min. " t 369.4J tt. to Cor. No. 2, identical with Cor; No. or Mineral Queen lode Survey No. Si2; thence S. 42 deg on min E.. 1213.60 1t. to Cor. No. B.; thence N. S8 deg 46 min. E., 85l4O tt. to Cor. No. q, at high water mark of Gastineau Channel; thence along said high water marx N0fth oo deg. 39 min w., 49S.lO tt. to Cor. No.5 thence x. 22 deg. 56 min. W.s S33.60 tt. tO Cor. No oi thence N. 90 deg. % min. w., 299.lO tt. to Cor. No. 2; thence N. "A deg. l6 min. W Q, l45U IU to Cor. No. l, thei place of beginning. Area 12 .693 acres. Variation of all courses N. ~ deg. co min East
 Area in conflict with Mineral Queen lode, Survey No. Si2, O.2l3 acres, which IS excluded from this application for patent, leaving @ net area applied for of l2.42O acres.
 The notice or lOcaIlOn or the ,oDoAS "o scribed lode claim is of record in the office of the U. S. Commissioner and e%-Omclo he- corder of the Juneau Recording Precinct, at Juneau, Alaska, in book 19 of lOdes, on page 562 The adjoining claims are the Mineral Queen lode on the northwest and unknown and unsurveyed claims on the southwest and southeast sides. On the northeast side the claim abutts upon Gastineau Channel.
 J. B. MARTIN.
 U. S. Land Office. Juneau, Alaska.
 February Il, 1915. It is hereby ordered that the foregoing notice be published for the statutory period in the Douglas Island News, weekly news paper printed at Douglas, Alaska.
 C.B. WALKER, Register. First publication Feb. i7, 1915
 Last publication April 2l, 1915.
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-17
No Secret Ballot

In reply to a letter from SkagWay people asking for secret ballOt7 on the liquor question, Judge Jennings, of She federal court, calls attention Co the fact that an election would not furnish She exact information required by the court in granting saloon licenses. The law provides that an applicant for a license to sell liquor, etc., shall furnish evidence that a majority oi the resi- dents within two miles of the proposed place for the sale of liquor, etc, have given theu consent to the sale of liquor. Tbis, an election would hardly accomplish. It might show a majority Of those who participated in the cleo tion had or bad not given their consent as stated, bot it would yield absolutely no information as Co the attitude of those wbo failed to vote.
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-17
TRRMs. s.-ln Advanes.
Down and Out

The old Alaska prOspector who joined the stampedes to every new strike, but somehow always located a blank, IS still entitled to consideration. Worn out by long trips across frozen tundra, exhausted by exertion. and sick from hunger and exposure, he should not be allowed to die for the want of the plain necessities of life.
 The discovery of gold in new field means prosperity and a chance for wealth to many; and those who try and fail often put forth greater exertion than their more fortunate brothers. Old time Alaskans especially appreciate the services of these men who fail, for some of those who try are the ones who find the new bonanzas always. And the kind hearts of the people of the people of the North, who understand, 20 ont to the old fellows who are down an out An outcome of this sympathy was the establishment of the Sitka Pioneers Home, and from all we can learn this institution is serving 8 noble purpose.
 However, some of tho poor old boys, away up in the Interior, are now in need, and resent the sentence which would send them to Sitka for life. They only Wisb to spend their few remain ing days midst the scene of their great est endeavor, where they can look into faces that are familiar. A bill recently introduced in the Alaska legis lature asks that they be allowed the sum of sl25O per month. Its passage would give earnest Go the oft repeated claim of "Alaska for Alaskans7 The law makers will do we'll to eliminate the high salaTied officers and look out for Che old boys who have but few years Co live.
Douglas Island news., 1915-03-17

Au exchange chronicles the death of a prominent citizen of the Yukon coun- try, who bad reached the age of 55 years, many of which had been spent in that frigid cline, in positions of trust and confidence, and winds up the short notice of his taking by saying, HHe was bis own worst enemy" Now are we to suppose that this man really hated himself or that he failed to em- brace religion? Is it meant that he deprived himself of the com. forts of life to amass a fortune, or that he spent bis money freely while be livedg Did be marry shrew and stick to her, or did he wander from house to houseY Did he preach when he should have prayed, or did he look upon tbe wine when it was redY Per haps we may just as we'll charge him with all these wicked things, for be is dead now and can't come over and give us the beating we richly deserve for Bpeakjng iu of toe dead.