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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

DOES ADVERTISING PAT9" asked
the Editor Of the Times last week.
Experience and observation teach me
that TRUTHFUL advertising DOES
pay, but false advertising has the
same effect on BUSINESS that false
statements have on ones reputation
fer truthfulnesa. When I advertise
that my store Is one Of the best equip
ped, Cleanest and Most Cp-t0-Date
Grocery Stores In Eastern Carolina,
am only quoting the assertions made
by Travelling Men, who are disinter-
ested. and who make the statement
without solicitation. almost every Gay.
When l say | handle the Very Best
Quality and Leading Brands Of Goods,
l can prove my statement by any per-
son who is familiar with the leading
brands or who knows Quality Gro
ceries. Ii you are skeptical about the
statement that l please my Custo.
mers, 1 invite ycn to come into my
store one day and watch Us rs We re.
eeive and fill orders, and notice my
delivery boys as they hustle to get
them there on time. 1t is amusing to
others and gratifying to US to hear
the two telephones ringing together
ier several times In succession during
a day. Isn't this PROOF ENOUGH
that my customers are PLEASED2
CIEE VAUGHAN
Both Phones 1.7-4 = Both Phones
equality, Cleanliness. Serviee."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

3. U. e T. N. The ~ Y. Herald
has made a wonderful forecast It
says the solid South has been busted"
OF its, electoral vote strength and can
prove 1t. We should worry!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

His eccentricities and his idiosyn-
crasies quite unneryed me."-I.ady
member of Sundays Sunday audience.
Full explanation on second and fifth
word later.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

Billy" Sunday started out after
the Devil again here today.-Trenton
On. j. Dispatch to n. Y Herald.
And the Mazuma, too, Billy"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

It takes all kinds Of NUTS to make
world, including the one who wants
to bet you he can swallow half pint
Of liquor in one drink.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

Ford has returned from Europe.
Speaking of the fact, Square Deal
Jones of Snow Hill says the audymo-
bile manufa cturer did NOT make a
hit in Europe, but he made a home
run.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

Success has turned many a mans
head" observes the Boston Tran
script. True enough. But it hasn't
anything on the short skirt In that
respect.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

If the South Americans are to be
taken into partnership by the United
States they should furnish G. little
preparedness capital themselves.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

Ayden, Pitt County, is building a
race-track and will have a matinee
go On the 10th. Some day Ayden
might be city (point 49,: -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

The best news the hyphenated spies
have heard in some time is that Hope
we'll will be rebuilt. Then they can
burn it up over again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06
Thursday. January 6, 1915.

Pardon the intrusion, but was that
mass meeting lost on board the Per-
STA, or has it landed at Gibraltar?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

No doubt if war was declared, the
preparedness set would refuse TO en-
list Oh the ground that we were not
prepared.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

Next thing we know Berlin will be
announcing that Germany has enough
light and air to last for many years.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

There is strong hope for the Presi-
dents defense program. Hearst has
not as yet endorsed it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

Europe wasn't so interested in chow
long" Ford would spend there as chow
much"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

However the peace apostles are no:
like the fellow who was afraid to try.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

Having no foreign war on, China
stages little rebellion Of its own.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06

Evangelist Sunday favors the FOL
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-01-06
j. e. WOOlard
Transfer Z

Scotland eek. orth Carolina
Cars fo1 hire. Cars repaired. Po-
lite attention. Quick service. Tel.
Observation-Disclosures As, Office 66.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VOL.
UNTARY DISSOLUTION OF
CORPORATION.

Pursuant to an order Of the judge Of
the above entitled district court in the
above entitled matter, made and entered
IN the 31st day Of March, 1916 direct
ilg the fling Of the application of the
above named corporation for it's volun-
tary dissolution, and the publication of
said notice of said application for
thirty days duration in the Blackfoot
Optimist, published at Blackfoot, Bing-
ham County, Idaho.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That
the s"id application Of said corporation
for its voluntary dissolution was filed in
said court on March 81, 1916. and at
any time before the expiration of said
3o-day period of publication any person
interested in said corporation may file
his objections to said application, and
the said court will, after the time of
publication has expired, upon five days
notice to the persons who have filed OBJ
jections, or without further notice if no
objections have been filed, proceed to
hear and determine the application, and
if the statements in said application are
shown to be true, will declare said COR
poration dissolved. The period of publ
cation shall be, first publication April
6. 1916, and the last publication May
II, 1916.
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and the seal of said dis
trict court this }1st day of March, 1916.
(SEAL) F. NJ. FISHER,
Clerk of said District Court
John w. Jones. Residence Black foot.
Idaho, Attorney for Applicant. Ct
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
Notice Of Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that the
sheriff of Bingham County will sell al
public auction to the highest bidder, at
1000 O'Clock A. M. on Wednesday
May 81, 1916, at the farm occupied by
Nephi Christensen, 80 miles north OF
Klackfoot, near the Thicket railway
crossing, the following described estray
animal, to-wit:
One red yearling steer, branded in
verified T or j on the left ribs, left ear
chopped on the lower part, and a split
in the right ear.
A. H. SIMMONS, Sheriff
First publication, April 20. 1916.
Last publication, May II, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
SUMMONS.
In the District Court of the Sixth Judi
cial District of the State of Idaho in
and for the County of Bingham.

In the District Court of the Sixth Judi
cial District of the State of Idaho in
and for the County of Bingham.
Alex. Younie, Plaintiff, VS.. Albert E.
Blair and Ruth c. Blair, husband and
wife, Joseph M. Jensen, Utah nipple
ment-Vehlcle Co., corporation De-
fendants-alias summons:
The State of Idaho sends greeting to
the Utah Implement Vehicle Co., cor.
poration, and Joseph M. Jensen, two
of the above named defendants.
You are hereby notified that a com
plant has been filed against you in the
District Court of the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Idaho in and fol-
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:
1t is alleged in the said complaint
that the said plaintiff holds note and
mortgage on certain real estate, execut
ed by the said Albert f. Blair and wife
that the same is due and unpaid, and
this action is for the foreclosure of
said mortgage and collecting said
note, for costs, attorneys fees, and also
for the purpose Of foreclosing all of the
right, title and interest the other de
PENDANTS may have in the property
covered by said mortgage. Plaintiff!
prays for general relief.
And you are further notified that un
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 25th day OF
April, 1916.
w. A. BEAKLEY,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Residence and postotiice address
Blackfoot, Idaho.
(Seal.) F. M. FISHER, Clerk.
First publication, April 81, 1916.
Last publication, June /, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
NOTICE OF HEARING
On Petition With Will Annexed fol
Probate of Will.

In the Probate Court OF Bingham
County, State of Idaho.
In the matter of the estate of Joseph
l.. Kelley, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that w. W.
Hayes has filed in the above entitled
court a petition with the will annexed
of the deceased Joseph L. Kelley, and
prays that said will may be admitted to
probate; that letters testementarv be
issued to said petitioner; that Nancy
Ann Kelley, sole BENEFICIARY under sal,
last will and testament, has renowned
her right to so act and joins in the peti
ton for the appointment of said petit.
TONER; that a time be appointed for
proving said will; that all persons in
terestcd be notified to appear at said
hearing; and for all necessary and
proper orders.
A hearing on said petition will be had
before said court at the court house in
Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho, on
Saturday, the 22nd day of April, 1916
at 200 o clock =. m. of said day, IA.
which time and place all persons inter
ested in said estate are notified to APP
pear and show reason. if any there be
why said petition should not be granted
as prayed for.
Dated at Blackfoot, Idaho, this the
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the ST lth
Judicial District of Idaho, in and for
the County of Bingham.
John Won Prosky, Plaintiff, vs.. Ella
Won Prosky, Defendant.-Alias Sum
mons.
The State of Idaho sends greetings to
Ella Won Prosky, the above named de-
fendant:
You are hereby notified that com
plant has been filed against you in the
District Court of the Sixth Judicial
District of Idaho in and for the County
of Bingham by the above named plant
if, and you are hereby directed to APP
pear and answer the said complaint
within twenty days of the service of
this summons if served within said Jul
dicial District, and within forty days
if served elsewhere:
1t is alleged in the complaint that
you and the plaintiff intermarried at
Poeatello, Idaho, in the year 1903 and
ever since have been and now are hus-
band and wife: that ON or about the LIST
day of December, 1914, you did without
provoeation leave and desert the plant
iif and that ever since said date you
have lived separate and apart from him
without his consent and against his will.
For further particulars reference Is
made to the verified complaint on file
in this action. Plaintiff p1ays for an
absolute divorce.
And you are further notified that I'M
less you appear and answer said com
plant within the time herein specified
the plaintiff will take judgment against
you as prayed for in this complaint.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
said District Court, this 2Sth day of
April, 1916.
+. NJ. FISHER,
tSeal) Clerk.
THOMAS & ANDERSEN,
Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
Residence and postoffiee address,
Blackfoot, Idaho.
First publication, May 4, 1916.
Last publication June 8, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, sheriff of Bingham County, will
sell at public auction at 10 clock A.
NJ, on Monday, June II, 1916, at the
ranch of Simon Peterson, r. F. d. No
3, Blackfoot, Idaho, situate two miles
south of Firth, Idaho, the following de-
seribed estray animals, to-wit:
One black mare, weight about 100
pounds, branded with anchor on right
thigh.
One bay mare. weight about loo
also branded with an anchor on right
thigh.
A. II. SIMMONS, Sheriff.
First publication April 27,-l9l6:
Last publication, May Is, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
LEGAL ADVERTISING.
NOTICE TOR BIDS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Council Of the City of Blackfoot, Id,
no, for paving with asphalt, concrete,
Dolarway, bitulithic, tarvia filed ma
cadam, or other standard pavement, il
all streets and parts Of streets and al.
leys in Local Paving Improvement Dis.
trict No. Is, approximately 4s,6Oo
square yards, with necessary excav.
ton, cutters and appurtenances as pro
vided for by Ordinance No. 1872. Said
bids will be received up to $500 o'clocl
p. NJ, Monday, May Is, 1916, and i'm
mediately opened publicly by the COun
Gil in the City Hall Of said city.
Said pavement to be laid and con.
structed according to the plans and
specifications which may be seen at the
flee of the City Engineer.
Each bid must be in accordance with
the form Of proposal furnished by the
Council and accompanied by a certi
fed check on some local bank, paya
BILE to the City Of Bla .kfoot, in the
sum of per cent Of the amount Of the
bid, to be forfeited if the successful
bidder fails to enter into contract
and furnish good and sufficient bono
in sum equal to the total amount OF
his bid for the faithful performance Of
each and every covenant in the con
tract.
Bidders are requested to submit
bids as follows:
For the whole of the work to be dor.
by the contractor.
The council reserves the right to re
ject any or all bids.
BY order of the Council of the Cit,
cf Blackfoot, Idaho, this 10Th day q
April, 1916.
f. T. PECK, Mayor.
Attest: ROY DE KAY, City Clerk.
First publication, April 20, 1916.
Last publication, May IL, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT,

The Watson Slough Irrigation Com
pany, corporation; principal place
of business, Thomas, Idaho:
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting Of the Board Of Directors of
the above named company, held on
Monday, the End day Of May, 1916, at
Thomas, Idaho, an assessment of 31a
cents per inch was levied on the cap
ital stock Of this company, which is
now due and payable to P. G. M. Jen-
sen, at his residence in Thomas, Idaho.
Any stock on which this assessment
remains unpaid on Saturday, the 10th
day Of June, 1916, will be delinquent,
and will be advertised for sale accord
ing to law.
p. G. NJ. JENSEN, Secretary.
The Watson Slough Irrigation Com
pany.
Dated May ,, 1916.
First publication, May 4, 1916.
Last publication. June l, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

The Watson Slough Ditch Company, a
corporation; principal place of bust
ness, Thomas, Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that at meet
ing of the Board of Directors of the
above named company, held on Mon
day, the 2nd day of May, 1916, at
Thomas, Idaho, an assessment of 31a
cents per inch was levied on the cap
ital stock of this company, which is
now due and payable to P. G. NJ. Jen-
sen, at his residence in Thomas, Idaho.
Any stock on which this assessment
remains unpaid on Saturday, the 10th
day of June, 1916, will be delinquent
and will be advertised for sale accord
ing to law.
p. C. NJ. JENSEN, Secretary.
The Watson Slough Ditch Company.
Dated May 2, 1915.
First publication, May I, 1916.
Last publication, June l, 1915.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
LEGAL ADVERTISING.
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the District Court Of the Sixth u.
dicial District of the State Of Idaho
in and for the County of Bingham.
Jennie M. Main, Plaintiff, vs.. Fred
erick H. Main, Defendant.
The State of Idaho sends greeting to
Frederick H. Main, the above named
defendant:
You are hereby notified that COM
plant has been fled 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 here
by directed to appear and answer the
said complaint within twenty days of
the service Of this summons if served
within said Judicial District, and with
in forty days if served elsewhere:
The said action is brough. to obtain
a decree of this Court dissolving the
bonds Of matrimony existing between
plaintiff and you; that you be required
to pay a reasonable sum into court to
defray the expenses of this action and
for counsel fees. Plaintiff prays for
general relief.
It is alleged in the complaint a.
grounds for this action, that plaintiff
ana defendant interMarried on the goth
day Of November, 1892; that on or
about the Bird day Of May, 1914, you
disregarded the solemnity Of your mar
| riage vow, and wilfully and without
cause deserted and abandoned said
! plaintiff, and ever since has and still
continues to so desert and abandon said
plaintiff, and to live separate and apart
from her, without any sufficient cause
or any reason, and against her will and
without her consent. All of which
more fully appears from said plaintiff s
verified complaint ON file herein to
which reference is hereby made.
| And you are further notified
that unless you SO appear and answer
said complaint within the time herein
specified, the plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief prayed for in said
complaint.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
said District Court, this Goth day of
April 1916.
(Seal.) F. NJ. FISHER, Clerk
BY w. A. Dance, Deputy.
j. f. GOOD,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Residence and. postoffice address,
Blackfoot, Idaho.
FIRST publication April 81, 1916.
Last publication June /, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
LEGAL ADVERTISING
Notice of Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that the sher
if of Bingham County will sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder, at
200 P. M. on Wednesday, May 81
1916, at the Van Capps ranch, about
mile northeast of Blackfoot, the follow
ing described estray horses, towit:
One pinto horse branded 0 with a
bar below, and character resembling
a V on left thigh and S on right hip,
and 0 on right thigh; also one bay
horse branded VIC on right shoulder.
A. H. SIMMONS, Sheriff.
First publication, April 20, 1916.
Last publication, May II, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
NOTICE Or DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing betweei.
Dir. V. G. White and Dir. c. V. Williams,
under the firm name and style of White
& Williams, has been this day dissolved
by mutual consent, and DIR. C. V. Will
Jams has retired from said co-partncr.
ship. Dr. White will continue the bust
ness of the co-partnership at Blackfoot,
Idaho. and has the sole charge of the
collection of accounts due the firm
and will pay the Indebtedness of the
co partnership.
Dated this 10Th dav of April, 1916.
G. V. WILLIAMS.
V. c. WHITE.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE OF
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.

In the Probate Court of Bannock
County, Idaho.
In the matter of the guardianship of
the persons and estates of Francis M.
Wasley, Dorothy X. Wasley and How
ard f. Wasley, minors.
Notice is hereby given that, in pur-
suance of an order of the Probate Court
of the County of Bannock, State of
Idaho, duly given and made on the 9Th
day of May, 1916, i'll the above en-
titled matter and estate H. f. V'asley,
guardian of the persons and estates of
Francis NJ. Wasley, Dorothy X. Was
ley and Howard +. Wasley, minors,
will sell, on or after Saturday, the Goth
day of May, 1916, at Pocatello, in the
County of Bannock, State of Idaho, to
the highest and best bidder, and upon
the terms and conditions hereinafter
mentioned, at private sale, subject to
confirmation by said Probate Court, the
following described real property be-
longing to the estate of said minors,
Francis M. Wasley, Dorothy X. Was
ley and Howard E. Wasley, to-wit:
A three twenty-seventh undivided in
terest (the same being the one-twenty,
seventh undivided interest of each of
said three minors) in Lots one (D, two
(2), three CD, and four a., in Block
Eleven QD, in Shilling Addition to
the Town of Blackfoot, in Bingham
County, Idaho.
Bids and offers must be in writing,
and may be left at the Office of r. M.
Terrell, attorney for said guardian, at
his office, over the First National Bank,
at Pocatello, Idaho, or may be deliv-
cred to said guardian personally, at the
First National Bank, Pocatello, Idaho,
or may be filed with the Clerk of said
Probate Court, at any time after the
first publication of this notice and be.
fore the making of said sale.
Dated this Sth day of May, 1916.
H. E. WASLEY,
Guardian of the Persons and Estates of
Francis M. Wasley, Dorothy K.
Wasley and Howard +. Wasley,
Minors.
R. M. Terrell, Attorney for
said Guardian; residence at
Pocatello, Idaho.
First publication, May II, 1916.
Last publication, May Is, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11

In the Matter Of the Application for
Voluntary Dissolution of Shelley Bank
ing Company, Limited, Domestic Cor
poratiOn OF the State Of Idaho.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
9Th day of April, 1916.

f. A. DOUD
Judge and Ex-officio clerk of said
Court. 800
Messrs G. s. Beebe and William A.
Lee, Attorneys for Petitioner, P. 0. Ad
dress, Blackfoot, Idaho
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
Surprise Party.

Monday evening number of friends
and relatives Of John Martin pleasantly
surprised him, it being his birthday.
The evening was spent in playing
cards, after which a dainty lunch was
served
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11

Tug Wilson, alias Edwards, alias
Whitmore, who was arrested at Bill
lings, Mont, several days ago, charged
with having wives in Walla Walla,
WASH, Denver. Colo, and various other
places, while being taken to Walla
Walla for a hearing last Saturday
iemped from Northen aPaeific train
lear Spirock and made his escape. No
trace of him has been found.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF BINGHAM.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11

FOR SALE
Pure Bred Single Comb White Leg
horn Eggs. Heavy winter laying
Phone 282-J4.-adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11

GEO. f. GAGON,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 10th day of May. 1916.
I certify that I am NOT an officer
or director of this bank.
w. H. STUFFLEBEAM.
Notary Public.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11
No. 90.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

The ID. W. STANDROD 4 CO., Bankers.
at Blackfoot, in the State of Idaho.
at the close of business May l. 1915:
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11

WANTED-Two good Jersey milct
cows at the Red Cross Garage.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-11

County of Bingham. } %
/, c. " Fisher, Cashier of the above
named bank do sofcmnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
G. V. FISHER,
Cashier
Correct-Attest:
c. w. BERGMAN,
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LOST

FOR SAi.E-First-class Idaho Rural
seed potatoes. by John Cotton, Black
foot. Box 653.