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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
II. q TENNIS ToURNAAGRlGF

: TIE first tennis tournament Of the
Black foot high school held recently was
such decided success and aroused such
spirited interest and enthusiasm that
Il hes been decided to make it . semi
annual affair and the cup winners will
have to fend their trophies at the next
tournament.
! The winners Of "B's" by classes are
a. follows:
!, Freshmsn-Ruth Poynter, Laverne
Miller.
6ophomores-Iva Potter, Sidney Park
inson.
Juniors-Blanch Dunn, Port Arthur.
eenierl Katherine DeKay, Avery
h&Qne4N rgs,e4ss.. !. ....l ~ ~ I
T III The finals, Miss Katherine DeKay
won the gifls' championship over al
classes, and Port Arthur won the biys
over all classes.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
THs COUNTY CAR RETIRED

The county commissioners at their
last meeting concluded that the county
car of the sheriff g Office was too
costly convenience and have discontin-
ued it's use. 80 far this year it has cost
the taxpayers almost $1,000 and sooner
than continue this extravaganza they
have made a three months contract
with the Bills Garage to do transporta-
ition at the rate Of 800 per month,
which includes the driver and vehicle
transportation when necessary.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
BLACKFOOT IS
AGAIN BUNCOED

Last Saturday there arrived in Black
foot comely, well dressed woman and
little girl and two young, enterprising
looking young men. They secured
quarters with Mrs. O'Connor who con-
ducts private hotel on the corner Of
East Main and judicial streets. The
woman said she was . dressmaker and
that the two sons were real estate man
ipulators and that they had come to
stay and would pay for the room they
occupied later on. Tuesday morning
Mrs. O'Connor had q hunch that
prompted her to investigate the alleged
lady and two sons when she found to
her sorrow that they had flown through
a window Monday night with their
hand baggage and left no trace Of their
future abode. The only memoirs Of
their presence in Blaekfoot were three
approval slips showing that they had
done some business with our merchants
during their brief residence. Upon in
quiry We found Miss McNees mourning
the loss Of $500 hat, and Biethan was
abort about 413.o6 worth Of divers n.
ticles. The Brown-Hart store was short
400 pair Of shoes that Bookkeeper
johnson parted with without the collat
eral. In speaking Of the transaetion,
Mr.. johnson said she was = nice looking
lady who promised to pay when her
money arrived the following Wednes
day, and owing to her good looks and
promise he could not refuse, but was
ungallant enough to admonish her that
his store was not in the habit of extend.
ing credit to strangers.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21

I Last Friday evening = reception
was given in the high school gym in
honor Of the freshman claas. 4 A very
enjoyable evening was spent playing
games and initiating the freshmen.
About 10 O'Clock a sumptuous luncheon
was served after which all departed re-
porting a good time.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
Thorstenberg- Stevens Marriage

Mr.. Phillip Thorstenberg and Miss
Lelah Stevenson were married this
morning by the Rev. Stromquist at the
Lutheran church, where only the rela.
tives and few intimate friends were
present. After the ceremony the happy
couple left for the California fairs,
where they will commence their honey
moon, which their mary friends hope
will never terminate. They will return
in due time to Blackfoot where they
will permanently reside.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
OFF TO SALMON RIVER

Sam Lloyd and son Asa, Judge Ander.
sen, Dolph johnson and Jim Young left
this morning for point on the Salmon
river where they 60 every year in quest
of big game and.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
USED CAR FOE SALE

A dve-passenger 1913 Auburn auto.
mobile in good condition, just complete
|ly cverhauled and repainted. A bar.
gain. RED CROSS GARAGE.
ADV. 1t.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
II You Want Money!

Go to the d. w. First Standrod Nation.
al Bank, but to get the best life in.
surance, 60 to Beebe.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
Chicken Dinner

By the Ladies' Aid Of the Lutheran
church, Saturday, December II, 1916
Adv. If,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
BAZAAR AND SUPPER

The Baptist Women's Union will give
a sample bazaar and take orders for
Christmas work on Saturday afternoon,
October 30th, in the basement Of the
church. Supper from to 8. ct.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21

Last Sunday william Henry Boyd, n
old and respected citizen Of Blsekfsot,
who has been IN ineurable and helpless
invalid for several years, passed TO lii
eternal rest surrounded by loving and
attentive family, consisting Of q wife
son and daughter, whose paternal love
and devotion knew no bounds during
the long sickness and final ending Of
their beloved husband and father, who
was . native Of Ohio and about 6a
years Of age. Death was caused by
|arterial scirrhosis. The interment took
place Monday at the local cemetery.
The bereaved widow and children have
the sympathy Of the entire community,
for while death was relief to them and
their loved one, it also had its sting,
and the loss Of their husband and father
has caused them bitter sorrow.
William Henry Boyd w8 hUEu fy1t
Peoria, Ohio, September s6, ls47, md
departed this life at Blackfoot, Idaho,
October IL, 1915. Funeral services were
conducted from the residence on Hhili-
ing avenue, Monday afternoon, 1sv.
Barnstable Officiating. Mrs. Dygart
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21

For good, up-to-date printing, call ~
the Optimist office, OF telephone 200.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21

Miss Marie Burgraf last Sunday en-
ioyed visit from her folks in Roberts.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-10-21
.. w. Standrod & Co,
Bankers

Hours: q. m. to p. m. We pay per cent interest
compounded quarterly in eur Savings Department OF
Certificates Of Depost)
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-10-14

woman, as usual" who had sought to
communicate with her husband.
The secretary seated himself at his
employers desk and appeared to de-
sire to avoid the woman's gaze.
Suspecting that Glover knew some
thing about the person, Mrs. Trask
pressed him with questions, but to all
he stated that he knew absolutely
nothing.
Mrs. Trask became somewhat con-
temptuOus in her attitude
mo, / suppose my husband doesn't
take his secretary into his confidence
to that extent, although he doesn't
make any great attempt to keep things
secret He hasn't even sense Of
shame
Glover protested.
You must excuse me. You know
my position. Mrs. Trask."
Eyes, of course. l don't ordinarily
discuss these things. but even my en-
durance has it's limits. I've put up
with things for fifteen years now. Oh.
what fool am to stand for it,
'My.dear Mrs. Trask"- protested the
secretary.
Yes, forgive me. 1t was wrong of
me to talk about it to you. Sometimes
l lose patience. Well. we won't say
anything more about it. Is Mr. Trask
coming home tonight?''
Yes; he telephoned this morning.
He's coming on the 9:1O from Long
Branch. It's half past now. He
should have been here by this time"
Il can't imagine what he's doing
down there these two days"
Cooling and fishing, l suppose"
He might have waited until next
week." Mrs Trask said Wen be
there all summer. By the way, I'd
like you to so over my tradesmen's ac-
counts for me before we leave the
city"
"I'll do it at once. Where are the
books?" was Glover's reply.
''In the safe" Mrs. Trask informed
him.
1t was just as Mrs Trask had in
formed Glover that she would get the
combination Of the safe from her hus-
band and give 1t to him that the sound
OF familiar footsteps was heard in the
vestibule, key was heard to scrape
and turn in the lock of the cumber-
some front door and in strobe Gerald
TraSk.
The financier's eyes sparkled Animal
eddy. His step and bearing were buoy
ant. He seemed the embodiment Of
health and energy and life and breath
ed forth the atmosphere of the enjoy
ment of them all as he walked forward
to greet his wife.
Yet it was the night of June "A, 1915.
The hour was that between 9 and 10.
Gerald Trask might have borne him
self differently had he known what the
wheel Of events was whirling toward
him at that hour, at that Uery moment.
But he did not know-he did not
know.
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At the time they became acquainted
Strickland was rather prosperous
business man, and he and Mr.. Trask
met frequently. Some months ago
Strickland began to have business trou-
bies. The cause Of these difficulties
does not concern us. But what does
interest us, gentlemen. is that Strick-
land, becoming more and more involv-
ed, found it necessary to go to his
friend, Gerald Trask. for financial as
sistance.
'Mr. Trask responded with his ha
bitual generosity and promptly loaned
Strickland $4,000, taking the latter's
note as security. But Strickland's bust
ness didn't improve, and he decided to
migrate to the west. The note was
payable Oh June %. two days before
the murder.
"When the 22d arrived Strickland
was in Cleveland, o., making arrange
ments for himself and family. He re-
turned. however, on the Oath, the night
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of the murder, sent for Mr. Trask and
took up the note. | call your attention
to the fact. gentlemen. that Strickland
paid the debt III cash. He was busi-
ness man. He did not pay it in check
or draft. but cash. Ten thousand dol
lars in cash.
Mr. Trask had offered to let the
loan stand until Strickland was on his
feet again. but Strickland wouldn't
hear Of it, You will understand his
eagerneSS to cancel the debt in q mo-
ment. gentlemen. 1t was because he
had evolved il little plan whereby he
could wipe out the obligation without
it costing him cent The scheme was
simple enough. gentlemen. He knew
that Mr.. TraSk would have to keep the
ten thousand in his house overnight
and that he would almost certainly
lock it up in the safe in the library.
And what is more. gentlemen. he knew
the combination to Mr. Trask's safe.
Bear in mind that only two people
knew the combination to that safe
Mr.. Trask and Strickland
The prosecutors voice had risen to Il
nunciation.
Gray was plainly strong for oratorical
effect
But Strickland hadn't the nerve to do
the job alone. SO he called in an assist
ant. Accordingly he and his accomplice
entered Mr.. Trask's house Il few hours
after Strickland had paid over the mon
ey. The accomplice went to work on the
safe and Strickland stood guard. The
burglar succeeded without much diff
Guilty in opening the safe and extract
ing the $4,000, while Strickland su-
perintended the job. Before they could
escape. however. they were interrupted
first by Mrs. Trask and then by her
husband The accomplice made q
hasty exit. taking the plumber with
him. That was the last that was heard
Of the accomplice. gentlemen. Who
he is or where he went we have been
unable to learn" Now Gray was liter
ally shrieking.
"But Mr.. Strickland was caught red
handed. and believing, evidently. that
dead men tell no tales, he shot and
killed Mr.. Trask in cold blood.
''There you have the story. gentle
men. Mrs Trask, the widow of the
murdered man. will tell it to you in
detail. Her testimony will be cor
roborated by Mr.. Glover. Mr.. Trask's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-10-14

would be gross miscarriage of JUS
tce. That is all for the present. gen.
tlemen."
Arbuckle resumed his seat at the
counsel table
During these proceedings the. defend
ant. Strickland. showing by his pallor
the effect of his Incarceration in the
Tombs prison, across the way. await
ing trial. had sat watching every move
Of the legal luminaries on both sides
AT times his hands clinched nervOusly
and he made pronounced efforts to
swallow: again the muscles about his
eyes contracted tensely. He was, suf-
fering acutely.
Yes, he was suffering as only can a
man Of education and refinement. one
time head of a happy. prosperous home.
who suddenly awakes as from hide
Gus nightmare to find himself in the
grewsome predicament now confront
ing.
Suddenly, to the amaZement of all
present. as Arbuckle concluded. the &C
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-10-14

who assaulted Mrs. Trask and broke
open the safe In the hope of learning
the identity cf this man and if possible
Strickland's motive in shielding him |
endeavored to locate the members Of
Strickland's family.
Judge of my surprise. gentlemen.
when | learned that the defendants
wife had disappeared from home on
the night of the tragedy and has not
since been heard from. All my at
tempts to find her have been fruitless
| have been forced to believe that she
took her life did succeed in finding
Doris the little daughter of the de
PENDANT When you have heard her
story. gentlemen. yon will agree with
me that TO send Strickland to his death
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-10-14

dered the district attorney to proceed.
He called for Mrs. TraSk after the
death of Mr.. Trask had been formally
proved Every head in the courtroom
bent forward eagerly and curiously tc
get view Of the handsome widow OF
the slain man.
Mrs. Trask, will you kindly take the
witness chair?" directed Gray.
Raise your right hand. please or
dered the clerk. do you solemnly
swear that the testimony you are about
to give will be the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth. so
help you God?"
II do" was the answer in deliberate
tones.
whats your nameT
Joan Trask."
Mrs. Trask, are you the widow of
Gerald Trask?" nov continued the
prosecutor.
Eyes, sir
How long were you married to Mr..
Trask?"
almost fifteen years.
On all sides were made whispered
comments as to the thoroughly cool
and self collected bearing Of this. the
chief witness against the now famous
prisoner. They will never shake her
testimony on cross examination" it
was generally agreed.
The same idea was entertained by
Gray. and be proceeded confidently. al
most militant in manner. with his
questions which were to settle the fate
of Robert Strickland.
''Do you remember the night Of June
"a, 1915 Mrs. Trask?'
Without hesitation. but with droop-
ing eyes. she answered:
Indeed l do"
Where were you on that EVENING"
II had been dining out with friends
in the city"
What time did you arrive home?"
About half past 8. Mr.. Gray"
The prosecutor paused momentarily.
as though to emphasize the effect of
his next query. He gazed with signifi-
canoe in his expression along both rows
of men in the jury box and then went
on:
Nov. Mrs. Trask, | want you to de-
scribe to the court and jury everything
that occurred after you arrived home
on that night
The woman row seemed for the first
time to realize just how gravely serious
was the part she was to play in this
real life melodrama. A food of heart
breaking memories surged through her
brain. tugged at her very heartstrings.
shook her with emotion.
That night-that night of June "a
that fatal night. She turned appeal
ingly to the judge. but received no pity.
She must answer the question and do
as she had sworn to do-''telf the whole
truth
She dried her nervously moist hands
with her handkerchief. She tried to
speak. but words would not come forth
from the lips that moved. The woman
Of steel nerve who had excited admira-
ton and comment at the opening of
the trial now seemed verging on trans
formation to a physical wreck with
palsied tongue.
II will repeat the question" began
the prosecutor. hoping TO relieve the
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cused sprang to his feet. Before his
counsel could restrain him the prisoner
cried Historically. with outstretched
arms:
Your honor, | won't have it. won't
have my little girl dragged into this
case. I've pleaded guilty. I'm willing
to suffer the consequences"
Judge Dinsmore replied calmly:
Your case is in the hands of your
counsel Be silent and be seated
II don't want counsel. | have no
defense Why don't you sentence me ?
Why-why"- he shrieked. He sat
down, sobbing bitterly. as the judge
banged his gavel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-10-14
Responsibility Surrendered.

your wife is an enthusiastic ad-
vocate of woman suffrage" Yes" re-
piled Mr.. Meekton And Pm glad of
it. She's going to take her turn at let
ting me ask irrelevant questions, while
she tries to explain what's being done
in politics."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-10-14
Wanted to Repeat.

Stranger Seventeen years ago |
landed here in your town broke. I
struck you for dollar You gave it to
me, saying you never turned request
like that down." Citizen eagerly
Yes" Stranger-"Well, are you still
game?"-Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-10-14
CHAPTER III.

A Vision Of the Past.
FTER the court had settled
down again to it's grim duty,
following the wild outburst
Of Strickland, the judge or
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-17
FRANK SCROGGINS
Is NEW DIRECTOR
WHEELING ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
NAMES PROMINENT MAN
ON BOARD.
WIZ Replace Jack Connlsy-Bassbau
ssoek n Aeeting with Ready sale.
Prospects Are Good

The Wheeling Athletic Association
yesterday elected Frank ScroEgins. man
ager OF the White Swan Laundry. as one
OF the directors of the club. Mr.. Scrog-
gins is one OF the best known baseball
rams In the city OF Wheeling and has
always been one OF the leading boosters
OF the club. His election will fiji the
vacancy caused by the removal to Pitts
burgh OF Jack Connley. This left a va
cahcy ana II was yesterday filled by the
election OF Mr. Scroggins
several days ago the association placed
on the market $4,000 worth OF stock
since the placing OF additional stock on
the market the directors have been re-
celNing considerable announcement and
considerable slice OF this was taken
by Mr.. scroggins II was decided that he
deserved place ON the official board.
one thing is certain and that is that
the 1916 Stogie club viii have behind IL
an organization OF local business men
that will make an effort TO put the pen
nant winning combination in the field.
The directors are meeting with ready
encouragement in the disposition OF the
shares and before many weeks have
elapsed they expect 10 have disposed OF
the entire amount
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-17
WASH-LEE DROPS
W. VA. COLLEGES

Special Dispatch TO the Inteliigencer.
LEXINGTON, Va. Dec. 16.--'Fhe 1916
washington and Lee football schedule
does not include a game with a single
West Virginia eleven. neither West NIr-
ginia, West Virginia Wesleyan nor Mar
shall College appearing on the COM
pleted draft as announced today. seven
ot the nine college teams appearing on
the 1915 schedule have been repiaced.
As the result OF the radical changes.
Washington and Lee VIII have tho
most difficult schedule in the history
West Virginian. Robert McDougle Of
Iarkersburg. w. Va. the retiring man
ager.
The schedule embraces two features
that have been desired for years-an
engage ment with one OF the big south
ern eleveus. and a game In Lexington
Georgia Tech. the college that tied with
Vanderbilt for southern h0nors. will be
met ~ Atlanta, Georgia, on October 2s.
Swarthmore College. a strong Pennsyl-
vania combination. will do battle with
; the Generals In Lexington on November
W. q J. at Richmond.
Washington and Lee has several
ington and JEFFERSON. the sensationa /
forward passing team from the east.
Will come south 20 battle with the Cen
Army will be met al West point on 6ce-.
tober and Navy will be- encountered
sey college that ranked high In he sast
last season. will be PLAYED at New
Brunswick y. j.. on october ~.
Two Virginia schools-R Randolph Ma
con ON September 30. and Roanoke COL
leEe. on October q. are on the achc-
duie The season will be- wound uu.
a. usual. with North Carolina A. a. 81
70 ~ Norfolk on THANKSGIVING
The complete schedule.
september 30 - Randolph Macon. at
Lexington
october Army. 90 West Point.
Octobcr if-Butgers az New Bruins
October 21-Eoauoke. at Lexington
october 2s-GenrEia Tech. no Atlantic.
November 1l--Swarthmore az Lex
lnEtou.
November Washington and JEFF
feraou o. Richmond
Thanksr.vinE North Carolina A. e
mi az norfolk
The Generals viii Do capfaired bv a
West Nlrrlulnu ln 1916 Harry tCvI
YOUNG " Huntington. wna elected Or
that position shortly after the close ~
rho 1915 campaign
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-17
PEACE IN BASEBALL RANKS
NOW PRACTICALLY ASSURED

believe belle, 'hst 20 ball player should De-
piayinr. j. for ono. cartaInig viii fat
vote t1 punish q contract hreak.r maf
~osia b, S Ts for "a b5 BE- 5js s51lr Pc
think uf tho conditions and fHa t.mufa-
,tons. some - ug con remember haDt
of them
Expects NO Difficulties.
The National League Executive fIf.
Ln.r .tii that every step toward peace
fully brought Duf 81 himself .uT II.
fH.nriHfeH au fHr Hn hiH league IUH fH.
IN."
l1r "a Ions time. hr stated auI 600 f..
details bad been worked uut before pub
+.-.t.t.fIt ..r
of Che baseball strife Au nHf r..
wniurl was Tor the American IHrrl.
io agquieacs and enter into the aFrer-
That Tho National and Federal League
raFnnfr7 BAD arrived at uu understand.
which They fratcrnlzed DURING tHr i.s
than facte ard the various club owners
irsde. and 6thsr l.sil .ol.S.1,si gl
peace. sinclair stated positively that
s,r bed made no e1'rt tl bus into srg
thai Do wac not preparing f1 dispose nf
pc real estate IuinInra and frrn.HIr.
Al Deals Hsi1 ID.
All major anI w.n.r I.H.Ir I.II. f.r
H.HNfra either D.. Trade ". Uur.H I.. won.
heid lp rendlrr tHr .amHs conference.
"iu.n mono uI IH. UHU... H. MANAGER.
know what condition. would prevail .f.
l,l zee Dr. rean. r'.IiuH tHt .e.
president DAVID o. ruur of Che
r.e{era fra'rrni.. injected uat arelr..
laflgn .n'n t.r situation with Hfrff.
rIHFrrr muaf D. ..ar..I.H Ur fI. 60.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-17
GIRLS OPEN SEASON
Pair Basket BAH Tossers OF wheeling
High Play Franklin College
Girls Saturday.

Saturday evening the girls team Of
Wheeling hieh school VIII open their
basket ball season DOB a game with the
girls five Of Franklin college. This
ears girls team b. expected 20 prove
one OF the strongest that ever represent
CD Wheeling high ON tho floor and they
expect t1 open the season with "a VIC
tory over tnr.r cUIIgEn rivals.
The Franklin girls come here Tor their
fret game off Che season. but reports
from New Athens are t0 the effect rat
they have developed fast five at that
place and are expecting 90 capture the
HUnnrH
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-17
rxPHRTs wTTH cur.


ha artists of the cue. the Acorna
showed InfIr supremacy over tho EN-
U.rIa lfaf evening in Che league race at
tHr Columbia club when the final
score una computed che Ncorna were
tI.fnre hF tho score 81 10 to 5s The
...". H.HH.u.n.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-17

sprinsheid. Onto. LOOK 20 30 The best
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-17

short national league meeting the franz
ing OF o. schedule Tor next season was
entrusted Co President ureyfua OF Pitts
burEu and Presidents Hermann. Baker
ana Hriituu were appointed as "A COM
mittce on constitution