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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09
SAD DEATH OF
FRED McCRACKEN

The sad news of the death of Fred
McCracken, the only son of Congress
man McCracken, reached here last Sun
day. He had only been sick eleven days
with typhoid fever when his young AMI
promising career was ended. The fu-
neral services were held in Washing
ton, d. G., last Monday when the re-
mains We're placed in a vault where
they will rest until moved to Idaho,
the land of his birth, as soon as con-
venient. Deceased was 16 years Of
age, and was born in Blackfoot where
he received his earliest education while
his father was practicing lawyN
and county attorney. Besides his par
ents three sisters mourn his. sad and
sudden death, which is also regretted
by a host of acquaintances who knew
him as a bright and lovable boy.
| His parents have the sincere cond0!-
ence of this entire community in their
unusually sad bereavement.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09
NEIL BOYLE COMPANY
STARTS NEW HOME

:. A large wholesale hardware concern
is to take up its permanent auarters in
this city and one of the finest and most
up to date warehouses in the state will
soon be erected on the corner of First
avenue and Terry streets. '.e+
Neil F.. Boyle and company, is the
firm that will build the new struc-
ture and move here from Black foot.
The plans for the new building have
already been completed by Frank II,
Paradice, Jr., a local architect, and will
soon be turned over to the contractors,
The Boyle people purchased the ground
several months ago.
The building viii be 60 by 13O feet
and Of reinforced concrete and brick.
The balance of the property which is
1870 by 14O feet will be used as pipe
yard and to track in. The warehouse
will be three stories and basement,
sashes Of drawn steel and all delivery
doors automatically operated. A mod
ern electric operating elevator will be-
installed and the building heated. Py
steam. 1t will be constructed so that
additions can easily be added.
The general offices Of the company
are planned in the corner rooms on tn:
| first floor. Two vaults will be con
structed, one in the basement to bt
used as storage vault and the othel
on the first floor for office use. Tht
exterior Of the building will be in ret
pressed brick.-PocatellO Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09
MOSES PEDDLES
SAME OLD DOPE

The first volley Of Democratic hot air
was fred at the Orpheum theatre
Tuesday night by Governor Alexander
who was greeted by fAQ house. The
vice-presidents Of the meeting were: DIR.
Poynter, superintendent Of the Black
foot State Asylum; S. L. Reece, one. of
the directors of the asylum; G. L.
Brawley, deputy game warden; Jap
Toner, the Democratic editor; T. j.
Bennett of Shelley, Democratic coun-
ty commissioner, and Attorney Beakley,
who acted as chairman.
Nose made one Of his characteristic
talks to the gallery, overfowing with
grotesque figures Of speech that elected
hearty-.applause and frequent laughter.
His time. was consumed in explaining
the different branches Of government,
and telling His audience what goo /
governor he. has been. He also told
them tliat*the State ofsIdaho' had 1000
militia men costing them $200;O0O every
two years, for which they should " bend
their heads and bow their knees.' He
informed them that the state, during
his administration. had accumulated
100000, and that it would not be
necessary to levy any state taxes for
1917. He took credit for the abolish
ment Of the tax commission which cost
the state $4,000, apa all it did was
to submit report, which he said he
had furnished for $l.75. While it was
generally known that the State Insane
Asylum at Blackfoot was in a very
creditable- condition both sanitarily and
economically, his auditors were surpris
ed to learn that it had accumulated q
surplus Of $4,000 during his admins
tration. However, this startling sur.
plus was few moments later reduced
to $4,000, which he suggested should
be spent i'll building an annex to the
institution to be called an "administra
tion building.'' He said that during his
presidency Of the state land board h.
iad fixc;i it so that the chief and only
requisite to borrow money from ths
state was to become boneyfiet
farmer,'' and that none other coult
borrow money for his farm but horrey
fisted tiller of the soil who actually
resided on the farm.
While many of Moses thoughtful
audience doubted his veracity ant
sincerity, they all conceded him th'
ability of being the King of Votegetter
the hero Of the gallery gods and a har'
politician to beat in the approachin,
gubernatorial election if Republican
are not loyal to their party. Moses di'
not intimate that he desired to succee
himself, but if he can make all tn
Democratic and half the Republican
voters believe half he is telling ther
no announcement is necessary, as hi
reelection is a foregone conclusion.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09
Collections

Collections for the month Of Febru-
airy were reported as follows:
Chief of Police Sewell .$ $42 so
Police Judge Good ..................,...... 1000
Sexton Brown ...................... 74.00
Councilman Pelkey presented a peti-
tion for an extension of sewer as fol-
folws: Beginning at the alley line
between Stout avenue and Fisher aven.
ne, tapping the present sewer line on
Court street and running thence south
through blocks 63,64 and 65. The
council favorably considered the petit
tion but as it was drawn in 1913, the
mayor and council suggested that the
solon have new petition drawn.
It was ordered that the cemetery
committee solicit bids for some garden
hose and lawn mower for the cemetery
Ordered that bids for sewer be coli
cited by the Street and Alley Com.
mittee.
Harry M. Heimerdinger appeared be-
fore the council with an offer of Il
$500 H. p. site on the Snake river in
Bonneville county, about % miles north
of Blackfoot. The cost of this site is
$4,000, to be paid on or before May
20, 1916. He also offered to give the
city an option on the site for $500
which amount was to be part of the
purchase price. He said there were
other interests after this power site
one of which is railroad which will
soon build in this territory.
Moved by Councilman Pelkey, second
ed by Councilman Hesse, that the Offer
for the power site be referred back te
the committee to ascertain the cost OF
developing the said power site, bring
ing its product to the city and also tn,
!, cost of maintenance, etc. The motion
was lost.
the council offer the sellers of thu
, power site 800 for an option on thei
} site until May 20 1916. The motion
carried and the option was accepted
J The option money Is not TO De pal'
) until the city attorney passes upol
) the title of the site and its abuttin.
) property.
. | n. +. Parkinson, who seems to b
> an interested party in the sale of tn
D power site and acquainted with it
> possibilities and costs, stated that h
. thought the site could be put in work
q ing condition for $4,000. Mr.. Ale
0 Younie, who was present as an advocat
0 Contis ned on page FOUR
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09

Two inmates of the city prison who
were allowed to work on the streets
made their escape last week for parts
unknown, and their whereabouts is not
of much consequence, as our loss is
rohody's gain; ~a.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09
STAKE MEETINGS


On Sunday the 10th inst, the fol
lowing meetings will be held in Black
foOt
High Council meeting at 10 a. m.
Meeting for the stake presidency
high council, bishoprics and ward clerks
at l:3O p. M, IN the upper room of
the stake building.
Sunday School Union at 1870 p. m.
in the First Ward Meeting House.
High Priests meeting at 1870 p. m..
in the lower room of the stake build
ing.
Stake priesthood meeting at p. M,
in the First Ward Meeting House.
Meeting under the direction of the
Y. L. NJ. l. A., in the First Ward
Meeting House at 3 p. m.
| Meeting under the direction of the
Relief Society at 3 p. M, in the uppe,
room Of the stake building.
Meeting under the direction of the
Primary Association at 3 p. m., in tn.
lower rooms of the stake building.
| 1t is hoped that there will be a.
large an attendance as possible from
every ward SO that there will be full
representation at all Of the above meet
ings. Everybody come.
JAMES DUCKWORTH,
HEBER G. G. RICH,
NOFEAR DAVIS,
ct. Stake Presidency
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09
Adjourned Regular Meeting

The adjourned regular meeting of th'
city council was called last night by
Mayor Peck, when the minutes of the
previous adjourned meeting were read
and approved.
All members were present bat Coun
Gilman w. +. Bergman.
The following bills were read and
ordered paid:
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09
Overland Service Station

The Browning Auto Supply Co., Of
Salt Lake and Ogden are erecting an
Overland Service Station 5Oxl25 in
Idaho Falls, and are putting in a large
stock of cars and parts. This will in.
sure the highest point of service to
Overland car owners. The main thing
to consider in buying an auto is to have
an honorable and efficient service corps
behind it, and the Overland certainly
has.-adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09

j. T. Wigand, (payment defer
red) ;. .......-................. 1O375
H.. A. Mowrey, (payment defer
red) Observation-Disclosures. 1875
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09

Blacktoot Optimist Print
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-09

On Sunday the 10th inst, the fol
lowing meetings will be held in Black
foot:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-11-03
Young PEOPLES MISSION BAND

The Young Peoples Mission Band
Of the Church of the Redeemer Will
meet at the church Sunday afternoon
at o'clock.
Program.
"Some Impressions Of our Green
vile Church and It's Congregation.
Miss Leila Dennis.
"The Address of the Convention
Miss Teresa Maybin.
"The Business Conferences
Jesse Mayes.
The Quiet Hour and the Round
Table Conferences'-Miss Caroly1
Caldwell.
programs and Literature Of the
Federation'-Mis Rosalyn Hipp.
Some Local Work this Society
Might Fagaee In'-aProf G. P Voigt.
The Outlook for the Future OF the
Federation" P. Barre.
What is Expected Of Our Local So
cietr'-Dr. Jno. B. Settler.
All young people of the congrega-
ton are urged to be present. Visitors
are welcome.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-11-03
Candidates Are Striving
For Benefit of Extra Votes
SDEendd Opportunity for Candidates in The Herald and
Ne.os to Encrease-.- Ooer Halt Million Prize Ballots
Should be LncentiDe for Candidates and Their
Friends to Put Forth E0ety Effort This Week. -

to say her prapers, beginning: "Now 7
lay me down to sleep" etc., she tackled
on to the end of the prayer; please,
God, make me good little girl; il
at first you don'b, succeed please try,
try again"
Now this motto holds true ;wita-
the candidates in The Herald-and News
Circulation Campaign. If you do not
succeed today infsecuring enough SUBJ
scriptions to secure one Of the extra
vote certificates, and great many
will not, then try again and keep
trying" This is an opportunity you
will not have again, as this offeF S
positively the largest that will be
made, and most positively viii not be
repeated. If you are in the race do
your very best Your friends will ap-
preeiate your sincerity; they will un-
derstand what it is going to mean to
YOU to secure one Of those valuable
prizes. and you will find they will
cheerfully assist you by giving you
their subscription. Get busy; put on
high speed during the remaining tive
DAYS of the. Extra Vote Offer.
Count that day lost whose low, de-
scending sun
Sees no subscriptions gained; no ex-
ira votes won.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-11-03
CITY DEMOCRACY MEETS.
Nomination By Primary-First Prl-
mary November l4th-E1eeuti'e
Committee to Fix Assessments.

The citizens meeting at councli
chamber on Tuesday evening last was
attended by about the usual NUMBER
Hon. Otto Klettner was elected CHAIR
man and J. O. Havird secretary OF the
meeting.
Col E. H. Aull, secretary and treas
rrer of the executive committee, being
absent, Mr.. Klettner reported bal
ance of 1913 no hand.
On motion Of NJ. L. Spearman 1t was
decided to have the nomination o.
candidates for one member OF the
board of commissioners OF puoilc
works and three members of the board
Of school trustees for Wards One, TWO
and Three respectively by the primary
election.
Mavor q. F. Wright offered milton
that the primary rules heretofore IN
force to govern this election, sucn
changes to be made by the executive
committee as are authorized by tho
t}tizens' meeting, and same was adopt
ed.
On motion of Sheriff &C. G. Blease it
was decided to have the first primary
on Tuesday, November 14th and the
second, if one is necessary, on Tues-
dav November 2sth. The general
election will be held on Tuesday, Dec
ember 5th, 1915.
Mr.. c. T. Smumer moved that the
executive committee from the town at
large and the different wards remain
over and the same was passed with an
amendment offered by MayolN Wright
ttat DR.. o. B. Mayer be made chair
main of the committee and Col. Aull
secretary.
After some discussion it was decld-
ed that the executive committee be
empowered to fix the assessments OF
the different candidates.
The following are uSEmbers OF the
executive committee:
Town at Large-O. B. Mayer, 0.
Klettner.
Ward One-L. I. Epting.
Ward Two-S. J. Derrick.
Ward Three-McK. Hutchinson.
Ward Four-E. H Aull.
Ward Five-O. S. Gorce.
]. o. Havird.
Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-11-03

SINKING OF MARINA
NAY RAISE PROBLEMS

Washington, Nov. $50 many con-
ficting elements have appeared in the
destruction of the British ship Marina
bv German submarine, With loss OF
American lives. that the incident
threatens to fall into a technical dis
cussion rather than clean cut issue
Of whether or not Germany has Vio-
lated her pledges to the United States.
1t became apparent today that
much which is essential to determi-
nation of the responsibility remains
undisclosed if indeed the United
States, Germany or Great Britain are
in possession of the full facts.
1t appeared certain, however, that
no move will be made by the United
States until the German version OF
the affair, as we'll as the destruction
Of the British ship Rawanmore oy
shell FIRE, with endangering of Amer
leans, has been obtained.
The only positive developments to-
day were the action Of Count Won
Bernstorff,. the German ambassador,
in asking his government to forward
all details by wireless. and the issu-
ance of a statement by Secretary
Lansing, that the investigation would
be in no wise delayed because there
is a political campaign in progress.
This was Mr.. Lansing's statement.
THAT a political campaign is IN
progress will in no way affect the
practice of the department in negoti-
sting and in making full investigation
OF cases Of this sort. WE shall do 1t
as we always have with as much ce-
lerity as possible.
"I wish also to make another state
nent on a matter which has been
brought 10 my attention. The ques-
ton has been raised as to whether the
policy of the president or the de-
partment in regard to submarine war
@are since the Sussex vas sunk has
been changed. / wish to say emphat-
1cally that there has been no change
in anv particular"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-11-03
HALLOWEEN PARTY GIVEN
BY r. S. /. A. AT CHAPPELLS

Chappells, Oct. 30.-The local r. S. /,
A. gave Halloween party at the
scnool ouild ng Frr:ay evening witch
was greatly enjoyed by large NUM-
Der of our folks. Dainty invitation
cards had lured young and old from
their fresides and an evening or gen.
uine fun was their eeward. Spooks
and COLLINS we're there in full force,
while an array of jack-o'lanterns lens
a weird light to the ghostly seen.
After an impressive spook parade, the
survivors Of the spectacle were II:
vited downstairs with the promise OF
various midway attractions and tootl1-
some refreshments for cash consld-
Grafton. The midway only lacked a
staff of spielers to be "a howling sue
cess" "The only 'possum in captiv-
ity was enough to tempt the kl=p-
tomaniacal propensities Of a country
darkey; the greatest known freak IN
the world" was seen in the depths OF
long mirrow in excellent wodklns
order. OF course the visitor looked
upon this as reflection" but No
breach of the peace followed. In the
nublicitv department the local press
was represented by the Morning
Herald" a large Ply ymouth Rock roos-
er with feathers and dignity sadly
ruffled at thus awakening to lind him.
self famous. Then there was Charlie
Chaplin. a first rate Juvenile imper-
scnation, and a near-gang Of cowboys,
who for their fidelity to type might
have escaped from Buffalo Bill IN
Columbia A Gypsy fortune-teller
read horoscopes for all comers and
five cents and had the most upright
citizens dealing in futures without q
qua!m. There was progressive con-
test that guaranteed harvest OF fun
or YOUR money back, and. so far as
known no one sought reimbursement.
The refreshments, furnished by the
ladies of the community, were tempt
ing to both appetite and pocketbook'
as the net proceeds of $500 clearly
show.
All in all, it was a most successful
entertainment. This vas due largely
to the indefatigable eXertions Of Miss
es Neel and Boone of the teaching
force and Mrs. A. P. Coleman, Presi-
dent of the association.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-11-03
VALUABLE CARGO
on DEUTSCHLAND
Voyage Lively Enough to Interest IN!
one bat Captain OF Il German
Submarine.

New London, Conn, Nov. 1.-Ten
million dollars worth OF dyestuffs and
drugs and it was said, possibly
stocks and precious stones. comprise
the cargo Of the German submarine
merchantmen Deutschland, accord
ing to a statement tonight by Capt.
Paul Koenig, commander of the crat1.
The Deutschland is in this port
after having succeeded in making a
second voyage from German port
70 the American coast despite the
watchfulness of the British war YES
sells.
First Of the undersea merchantmen
by use of which Germany hopes TO
keep open a trade route with the
United States. The Deutschland, ac-
cording to her captain, is at present
the only vessel of that feet. The Bre-
men, which started voyage from the
CITY after which she was named Oh
August 26, he said, has been gwen
up as lost. He thought she "lnust
have struck mine" but, added, she
has not fallen victim to the olocK-
ade. | am sure Of that" The Amer
ika, which some reports have lnol'
Gated was a merchant submarine
captured by the British, never e1-
listed, Capt. Koenig asserted.
Must Work Alone.
"I must keep up this trafflc alone
for the present, that is the Deutsch-
land must" he added. In a fort
night ! shall be gone. hope TO re-
turn before the end Of the year"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-11-03
FHE NEWS OF. PROSPERITY.

Vel. n. Fl. Young veteran ana UOo1
3 Citizen Passes Away-HalloEe'en
Party at Town Hall Friday Ev-..
eRing.
Prosperity, November Col. \. h.
Young one of our best and Oldest citl-
zens died Tuesday after an illness OF
several weeks at his home at Young S
Grove.
when his country's call came in the
Sa's being loyal to his country ne was
one of the first to respond to the call
10 arms, and served through the en-
tire war in Go. C. Third Regiment.
Col Young was prominent Mason
having served as treasurer OF the
Prosperity Lodge No. lis for 81 years
and upon his retiring from this ofhce
about 2 years ago was presented Win
q Sandstone cane for his faitnfl SER
vice.
Col Young was one of the few sur
vivors OF the old A. R. P. Church
He is survived by his wife, one son
T. 3. Young and one daughter, htt1e
Miss Mamie Lee Young. Mr.. J. Au-
sustus Young, his other son, precedea
l him to the grave about IL months ago
& Mrs. B. J. Shealy and little soa
%toyd, of Chaplin are visiting the
formers sister, Mrs. ]. B. Harmon.
Mr.. ]. D. Quattlebaum has return
ed from Atlanta with a car OK mules
and horses. =
Mr.. Pierce Scott Of Clinton was IN
town Wednesday
DR.. G. Y. Hunter has returned from
the lutheran synod at Walhalla.
Mrs. Pat Mitchell and little daugh-
tar have returned from visit to MIS-
i Chas. Suber of near Newberry.
n Mrs. z. w. Bedenbaugh, Mr.. and
Airs G. D. Bedenbaugh attended tne
Houseal- -Goggans wedding in NeWoer-
an Thursday evening.
lfr. and Mrs. A. G. Wise left Tnurs-
49, for the Western mule market.
Miss Marie Schumpert has return
ed from a weeks stay in Columbia.
n MIR. Robert Counts has returned TO
s.eofeshurs after visit to his mather
IMrs. E. o. Counts.
Don't forget the Halloween part!
FRIDAY evening, November 3, Wnlcn
will be held at the town hall instead
kof the high school building.
a Miss Bes Bowers is home after a
visit to relatives in Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs Browne and little
saughter, Miss Elizabeth. Will motor
IA Johnston Sunday to visit Mr.. John
oyne and family.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-11-03

come back to dear old South Carolina,
but while we are here we are going
to do whatever our duty is without
a murmur. We cannot tell yet when
we will be ordered to come rsck to
South Carolina but we think We will
be on our road back home about the
1st OF November.
We started back to drill again yes
terdav morning. We only have to drill
from seven thirty in the morning un-
til ten thirty. then the rest of the
Gay we can do as We please. We
also have picture shows to go to ev-
cry night and we have Y. NJ G. A.
buildings here also. Or old Y NJ. c.
A. tent that We had at Styx, S. C..
came the other day so now South
Carolina boys have Y NJ. c. A. tent
of their own.
We have gotten some copies Of I'll!
Herald and News since We have peen
here and we always appreciate getting
copy for it is always like letter
from home, sweet home.
There is big sand storm coming
up now and I must get to my tent
and hide to keep from being covered
with sand. If it were not for these
sand storms and being so far from
home We would like this place fine
for it is still warm here.
Here is hoping to be in dear old
Newberry, S. c., in few more weeks
Wishing you much success in your
contest with your paper.
Yours truly,
T. E. Bullock.