The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-04-14

Mrs. w. A. Edwards was hostess
at the usual monthly meeting of the
Domestic Science club at her home
on Wednesday, April 4. A delightful
and delicious dinner was served to
the guests and Immediately following
the program was rendered. Mrs.
Line had charge of the program,
which was all in the order of civic
work, clean up week being particu-
larly emphasized. A short business
meeting was held at which the fol-
lowing names were voted in as new
members to the club. They were
Mesdames Summercorn, Wellshow,
Graham and Drysdale. Those pres
ent who were regular members were
the Mesdames Chandler Cooper,
Isaac, Snyder, Davis, Line, George
Shelman, A. l.. Shelman, Henry Berry,
Hosea Berg, E. Wells, Thompson,
Judd and the Misses Annie Leach
and Edwards. The next meeting
which will be held in May, will be
with Mrs. George Andrews.
Two of the smaller Leach child
rem are somewhat indisposed at pres
ent.
Thomas Blackburn is in Salt Lake
City attending conference of the L.
D. S. church.
Mrs. Clemmie Edwards has return
ed from Blackfoot where she was at
tending high school this year.
Mrs. Johnnie Hutchinson, Jr., is
spending the week visiting relatives
in Blackfoot and Riverside
Mrs. SAINT Shelman received the
sad news that her mother was very
i'll and left Immediately for her bed
side in Wichita, Kansas. ; She had
scarcely left the village limits when
wire came announcing the death
of her mother. We extend our sin I.
cere sympathy in the hour of her
bereavment and loss of the aone dear
est to her.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Andrews, of
LOS Angeles, California, have been
spending the week visiting their son,
G. Il. Andrews, and family. They
were greatly impressed with this
country and thought we had great
future before u.s. They were of the
opinion that work was what was go
ing to make the country. The soil
is perfect and labor of an unlimited
amount will make up the remainder.
They left on Thursday for Salmon
Idaho, where they will visit for a
few months before returning to their
southern home.
Arthur Nelson has purchased a
fine new car.
Judge Cowen was down looking
after his ranch this week.
Hugh Wells has gone to, Malad to
join his mother, who is also visiting
there. They expect to return some
time this week. f
Miss Marion Snyder, student of
the Idaho Techinal college, spent the
weekend visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Snyder.
The Amusement club are planning
to give dance and supper in the
near future.
We are somewhat late in COM
menting on the play given by the
Amusement club on the thirty first
of March, but we are informed that
the performance was perfect. This
is the first exhibition of our home
talent and many people were so una
ware of such skill and talent here
that they were greatly surprised by
our amateur actors, some Of whom
are in line to become famous stars
on the stage. A large crowd was
out and free dance was given after
the play. Ralph Davis and friend
of Pocatello furnished the music for
the evening, which was declared very
fine.
Marine Valentine, sheepman, who
is well known here, is said to have
sold his sheep and bought beautiful
home in Los Angeles, where he Is
now comfortably located.
A great amount of difficulty is be-
ing experienced in constructing the
bridge across Snake river. The high
water swept away one of the piers
Wednesday Of last week.
The small son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sydney Pugmire is very iii.
Miss Dorothy Snyder and mother.
Mrs. A. J. Snyder, and Mrs. r. r.
Davis, motored to Blackfoot on Sat
urday.
A. l.. Shelman and son, e. T. Shell
man, were In Blackfoot on business
the last Of the week.
Mrs. L. Mont Rich is among those
who are on the sick list.
Mrs. George Chandler is reported
to be quite Ill.