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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
TOMORROW LAST DAY OF FAIR

Tomorrow is the last day of the local
fair and all who have not yet attend
ed it should take care and not to
miss it, as the horse racing is the best
that ever was seen in Blackfoot. The
exhibits are better than anticipated
and the fowl display is exceedingly
good. The stock display is as good as
ever. and Ed. Kenredy's exhibit of
thoroughbred Hereford cattle is bette"
than ever and great advertisement for
rilc county. The exhibits of the Indian
school oil the Reservation is very at
tractive, and consists of vegestables and
art work. The attendance has been
good and everyone seems satisfied. 1t
is expected tomorrow will be the ban
ner day for attendance and good time
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
Republican Candidates
Hold a Meeting

to challenge and prevent either Demo
Gratis, Progressives or Socialists voting
for Republicans at the primary election.
In regard to the matter of Democrats
or other parties voting for Republican
at the primary election we publish the
following letter from Senator Borah to
Mr.. Benson of Whitney, Idaho:
My Dear Mr.. Benson:-
l have your letter in which you state
that you are advised that the Demo-
Gratis are going to vote in the Repub-
lican primaries for those whom they
consider the weakest candidate in order
to make it more easy to defeat the tick
ct in the coming election. You further
ask what | would advise in regard to
it. Well, Mr.. Benson, it is difficult to
advise upon the basss that those pro-
Tossing to be respectable citizens are
political crooks. 1t may be that now
and then some Democrat would coun-
tenance such a movement and possibly
some few would take the risk of voting
that way but l venture to say that not
many of them will do so. A man who
would go into the primary as a Repub-
lican and vote the Republican primary
ticket for the purpose of which
you state would rob a bank or
burglarize home upon the slightest
incentive. And / repeat, Mr.. Benson,
that while there is an occasional Grim
inal in every community, not enough
will do so to make any difference.
shall believe until it is demonstrated
otherwise that the Democrats as whole
would resent such action. But the only
suggestion I can make is that as ac-
curate information be kept in regard
to the matter as possible so that such
punishment may be administered as un-
der the law can be administered. If
We're in your place l would make every
effort to ascertain the exact facts in
your county and then we will determine
after we acquire the facts what we shall
do.
Individually I will contribute of my
time and money to the prosecution of
an unmitigated scoundrel who would do
this just as quickly as l would man
who, was caught climbing the porch of
my 'neighbor.
Very Respectfully,
VIM. Il. BORAH.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
MOTHERS P1T1BLE PLIGHT

Last Monday Sheriff Simmons visited
the home of Aleck Vaughn and arrest
ed his domestic on charge of arson.
She is comely brunette who says she
is 81 years old, and is accompanied by
little girl one and half years Of
age, who she admits is an illegimitc
child. She says her father is dead and
her mother lives at Rigby! Yesterday
she admitted to the officers that she
purposely set fire to haystack in Wa
pello that belonged to VIM. Anthony
who is said to be loser to the tune OF
between $4OO and $500. She has told
the officers the reason for her crime,
and it is a pitible tale of mans de-
ception and woman 8 ruination and her
sacrifice for her child. Deserted by the
man who betrayed her and made des-
perate by his fathers alleged scandal
she become frenzied for revenge and
commits crime that may make her
felon and her child an orphan. She
seems Indifferent to the enOrmity of the
crime she has committed, and acts as
though she believes she was justified
in doing what she did to make others
atone for the desertion of herself and
child She says her alleged husband
and father-in-law never contributed a
cent to the support of herself and child,
and seems very grateful to Mrs. Batway
for attending her in childbirth with
out compensation. She is in the Sher-
ifs custody but has not been locked
in CELL and her child is as happy
with her as though she was loved
and respected mother, surrounded by
all the joys and comforts of wifehood.
The unfortunate and deserted mother
whose name is Hazel Bransen, will be
tried today, and the case is the most
pitible that has been tried in Bingham
county in many years.
"When lovely women stoop to folly,
And find too late that man betrays,
What art can sooth her melancholy,
What joy can drive her grief away
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
PRIMARY ELECTION
NEXT TUESDAY

This is the last publication of poll
tical announcements and voters should
scan and study them carefully and
thOughtfully that they may select the
best men to conduct their State and
county governments. The Democratic
candidates have no opposition and their
party no choice and must either vote
for a Republican or an Objectionable
Democrat. Each Republican candidate
has at least one opponent, thus offord-
ing his party a good choice of one of
more candidates. All these Republican
and Democratic candidates are we'll
known to the voters and their political
friends could not be Influenced by any
fact or falsehood that any news paper
might publish against them. And this
condition is as it should be, as voters
should be permitted to cast their votes
for the candidates of their choice un-
prejudiced and uninfluenced, and if they
make mistake the taxpayer will foot
the bill.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31

At meeting called by r. N. West,
Chairman Of the Republican County
Central Committee, at the Court House,
a large number of the candidates seek
ing nominations on the Republican tick
ct for County Offices, and number Of
the members of the Committee were
present. After discussion of the gen
eral interests Of the candidates the fol-
lowing proceedings were had, to-wit:
1t was moved and carried, that the
members of the Republican Central Com
mittee be, and they are hereby instruct
ed to appoint Challengers in each of
the voting precincts of this County to
challenge all persons offering to vote in
the Republican Primary who are known
to be members Of any other political
party having ticket in the field.
Moved and carried: That copy of
this resolution be furnished to each of
the newspapers of this county with the
request that the same be published.
Dated at Blackfoot, Idaho, this 28th
day Of August 1916.
The Republican primary candidates
probate court rooms Monday morning
! in private session, to which all scribes
and phariases were denied admittance,
and he who dared enter that political
confine was rudely elected. The meet
ing was presided over by r. N. West
and the object of the meeting was to
prevent, if possible, members of the
Democratic, or minority party, voting
for republicans at the primary. The
objects of the Democrats in voting for
Republicans at the primary is to defeat
the most popular candidate and have
the most unpopular one chosen so that
their candidate may have weak man
to defeat at the general election.
No reputable Democrat will stoop to
this unfair relic of. political bossism
and duplicity, and if it is done at all
it will be by the unscrupulous office
seeker, the chronic aspirant, or the po-
litical bum who would violate the di-
rect primary as he has the convention
of the past and in order to prevent
this political double crossing, 4 Repub
lican challenger will be placed in each
of the voting precincts in the county
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
LOCAL SCHOOLS
OPEN SEPT. 5TH.

The teaching force for the city
schools is complete, the three school
houses are in repair and good condition
from sanitary stand point. The wag-
ons have been re-ftted, the drivers
hired Books are to be found in the
book stores and second hand books at
the Central school. All is in readiness
for work on Tuesday.
Pupils will report to the buildings
on Tuesday, each going to the room
and building to which he was assigned
at the close Of school in the spring.
New pupils will be asked to get ad-
mission cards from the superintendent
Of schools on Friday forenoon or Sat-
urday afternoon of this week.
High school pupils should enroll on
Friday, Saturday or Monday afternoon.
No pupils will be enrolled on Monday
before 100 P. M. on account of teach
ers' meeting. Mr.. Eichelberg, the high
school principal will meet pupils at the
Office on any of these days to talk over
the work for the year.
Any grade school pupils may call at
the book stores and secure books for the
grade to which he is assigned by show
ing promotion card. Each store will
be supplied with a list of the books re-
quired for each grade. 1t is very neces-
sary that all books be secured before
Tuesday as we expect to have regular
school work in full swing on Tuesday
afternoon.
Those who have rooms to rent either
with or without board will please mott
fly the superintendent of schools at
once either by mail or telephone. Those
who desire the services of a school boy
or girl in their homes should take this
matter up with the school authorities
at once. There are several worthy
young people who have signifed their
desire to work for board and room.
There are few changes in books this
year. In the grades there will be a
change in spoilers. The State Board of
Education has authorized this change.
Should a pupil possess an old speller
of the kind used in Idaho previous to
this year, he may give it in exchange
for the new book paying small diff
ference.
The high school books will be the
same as last year with one exception,
j. e. Algebra. Here again the old books
will be taken in exchange.
There is every reason to expect a
very large enrolment this year so it is
urged that all pupils who are to enroll
in the schools, either enter the first
day or make their time of enrolment
known so that room may be provided
for them All pupils who are to enter
the primary grades should by all means
come the first day. No one will be ad-
mitted to the primary grades who is
not now six years of age or whose sixth
birth day comes later than Noverber l,
1916. Please do not ask for concessions
along this line.
Office hours for this week: Superin-
tendent 500 to 1900 A. M. and 100
to 400 p. M. High School Principal,
900 to 1900 A. NJ. and 1880 to 80
=. M.
w. ID. VINCENT,
Superintendent of Schools
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
A RoUsING RECEPTION

d. w. Davis of American Falls, one
of the leading Republican candidates
for governor, spent last Saturday in
Blackfoot looking after his political
fences, meeting many old acquaintances
and making new friends. AS a success
full farmer banker and state senator,
Mr. Davis is the best known guberna-
torial candidate in this part of the state
where he bears an unsullied reputation
as farmer, banker, statesman and lay
man. In the evening he addressed a
large multitude on the streets where
the Woodman Band was employed by
his friends to enliven his address. Mr..
Davis, the candidate with plan for
the benefit of the Taxpayers, received
a warm, in fact the largest and warm
est reception Of any candidate during
this campaign, and many of his auditors
who doubted the practicability of his
attempt to make Idaho a taxless state
were convinced that his plan was very
meritoriOus and eventually would lift
great burden off the shoulders OF
1daho's tax-ridden citizens. He convin
ced strangers that he possessed the
sencerity and ability to carry his tax
less plan as near success as possible, and
his many acquaintances have unbounded
faith in his honesty Of purpose and
financial ability to be of great benefit
to the taxpayer. They also believe
that his plan if not an immediate
benefit, will be of great relief to tax
payers who have for years clamored
for an economical, businesslike admin
istration which they have been in the
past denied.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
STRIKE INEVITABLE
RAILROAD STRIKE ORDER

'Sirs and brothers: This is to ad
wise that the vote of the employees in
train and engine service on the eight.
hour day and time and one-half over.
time proposition was overwhelmingly
in favor of strike.
Notwithstanding this, your repre-
sentatives have been unable to effect
satisfactory settlement, and strike
under the laws of the respective organi
cations becomes effective on September
4, 1916, at 7 a. m.
''Impart this information so those
interested will understand that they
are promptly to obey
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
BLACKFOOT TEAM WINS
FROM IDAHO FALLS

Last Sunday at the local fair grounds
a large crowd turned out to watch the
home team defeat the fast Idaho Falls
club in fast and interesting game.
Idaho Falls has won practically every
game they have played this year and
We're almost sure of victory over tho
local boys. The Blackfoot team has
made good record this year and stand
in line for the championship of Idaho.
Keltus and NARROW did their usual good
work as the battery and were well sup
ported by the rest of the team.
School Supplies and School Books.
Palace Drug Store.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
SPECIAL PREMIUMS ON BREAD

Bread made from Yellowstone Special.
Bread, 1st prize $500, End prize $500,
3rd prize 500.
Rolls, 1st prize $500, End prize 81 90.
Cakes, 1st prize; light, $500, End prize
$1.00.
Cakes, dark, LIST prize $500, 2nd prize
$1.00.
BLACKFOOT GRAIN & PRO. CO.,
E. M. HUBBELL, Mgr.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31

The Caribou Forest has received a
letter from State Game Warden Jones,
of Idaho, dated August 25, stating that
the Federal duck law has been altered
to allow an open season., Sept. to
Dec. 20. This news will doubtless be
received with enthusiasm by Bear Lake
hunters.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31

The Ladies' Aid of the M. f. Church
will open a lunch booth on the corner
of Main and Pacific during the last
two days of the Fair, and your patron
age is solicited
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31
MASS NETTING AT SPRINGFIELD

A very enthusiastic mass meeting was
held at Springfield Monday night when
about one hundred farmers We're in
attendance. Glen R. Boutwell, of Salt
Lake City, one. of the owners of the
American Falls ditch, and some of the
sugar factory representatives We're pres
ent also. The object of the meeting
was to induce the sugar magnates to
establish sugar factory in Springfield.
Sterling and Aberdeen both want a
sugar factory, and with one at Spring
field it is figured there would be am
pie inducement for a factory at Aber-
deem.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31

A full line Of fishing tackle, kodaks
and kodak supplies at Powers Phar-
macy.Adv. -
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31

The county commissioners hold a
meeting September 8 for the sale of
county bonds.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31

Rexall Tablets &c at Palace Drug
Store.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31

DR.. Scarborough, the Eye Specialist
will be at the Cottage Hotel, Tuesday,
September 5th.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-08-31

w. d. VINCENT,
Superintendent of Schools.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06
Woman's Club Meets.

The Woman's club held its first
meeting of the club year in the club
rooms of the Carnegie library, Sept.
%.
The rooms were beautifully decorat-
ed by the hostesses of the day, Mrs.
Harland White and Mrs. Myra Walsh.
The president, Mrs. Walter Harry.
man, gave an address of greeting and
outlined the club work for the year.
This was a strong and helpful mes
sage, and inspired the club members
to put forth their best efforts for the
work this year.
The musical program was under the
management Of Mrs. Fred Watts.
Mrs. Frank Kohler gave a piano solo
which was heartily encoreG.
Mrs. Blanche Moore Sherman sang
two solos which were much enjoyed
The club chorus sang the Woman S
club song and responded to an encore
After an enjoyable social hour the
club adjourned to meet in two weeks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06
Pomona Grange.

The feature of the gathering of the
Changers of the county for the Pomona
Grange at Laingsburg, Wednesday,
was the Address of the State Master. j.
G. Ketcham of Hastings, on "Organi-
cation" Mr.. Ketcham. always an
interesting and entertaining speaker.
was at his best and gave many valuable
thoughts on the subject. He also found
time to urge support for state wide
prohibition and condemned in strong
terms the attempt of the liquoritee to
befog the issue with wet home rule.
II his advice be followed every memt CT
of the Grange will work and vote
to make Michigan dry and to def. at
''home rule"
The officers elected for the ensuing
term are: Master, Arthur Pearce. Elsie
Overseer, w. 81. Lovejoy. Perry; Lee.
turer, Mrs. Lena pearce, Elsie Steward,
Geo. West; Assistant Steward, l.. E.
Willets, Laingsburg; Assistant Lady
Steward, Mrs. L. E. Willets, Laipgs.
burg; Treasurer, l.. 8. Goodsle, o wosso
Secretary, Mrs. Maud Lovejoy, Perry
Gate,keeper, w. s. Kellar, Burns; Chap
lain, Mrs. Mary Bunline, Perry; Ceres,
Mrs. w. s. Kellar, Burns; Pomona,
Mrs. Earl Stone, Bancroft; Delegates
to State Grange, Mr.. and Mrs G. H.
Beach of Laingsburg.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06
Entertain Ladies Aid Cabinet.

Mrs. Arthur Let's, of West Main
street, entertained the cabinet Of the
Ladies Aid society of the First M.
f. church at her home Friday after
noon. A l o'clock luncheon of three
courses were served. After the repast
plans were made for the work of the
coming winter and the following Off
GERS were elected:
President-Mrs. Arthur Let's.
LIST Vice President-Mrs. ID. M
Christian.
End Vice President-Mrs. C. L.
Pattee.
Recording Secy.-Mrs. j. c. Holden
Treasurer-Mrs. f. Weidman.
Leaders Of the different circles were
chosen as follows: Mesdames w. H
Launstein and Wellington Williams
ID. M. Christian and John Hughes
Frank Wallace and w. A. Upham; A.
Darling and F. Weidman, w. r. Good
will and l. G. Curry.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06

COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
At Durand, Thursday and Friday, Oct. l2-3
Theme: "Our Possibilities
things pobe-o Godto him that believeth."
THURSDAY EVENING
At Disciple Church
able exceeding abundany above all that
think according to the that workeh us; unto him
be glory Eph. 1920.
7:3O-Song Service Led by Mrs H. p Cobb
Reading and Prayer Rev. E. j. Spes
8:O0-The New o. A. B. c. Campaign . .". .~.~~.
j. VIM Eldredge o. A. B. c. Field Worker
S:20-Announcements
Appointment of Committees
Offering for the Work.
S:4G-Possibiities of the Sunday School Enterprise
E. X. Mohr, State Worker
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06
LAINGSBURG

Mr. and Mrs Emerson Albright of
Westfield. N. Y, ana Mrs Chas Brow.
nell of st. Charles. visited last week at
the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs
G N Albright-About % Rebekahs of
this place visited the Bath lodge Friday
evening. comforting the degree upon
candidates Funeral services for the
infant son of Mr. and Mrs Ward Smith
were held at the home Sunday after.
noon-Mrs Albert Coleman. who uI
derwent an operation for appendicitis
at her home in this village Thursday
evening. is getting along nicely-Mrs
Addie Lutz is spending few days
with friends at Dimondale and Lansing
R G Phillips returned home Satur-
day after spending the week at Detroit
Mr. and Mrs John Barclay of Grand
Rapids, are visiting at the home of the
latter's brother, W H Rowley, and other
relatives.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06

Mrs. Addie G. Miner of Owosso, has
given her consent to the marriage of
her daughter, Miss Laura l.. Dire, aged
II, to Byron A. Miller of Chesaning.
D. Marion Marshall, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison Marshall of Corunna,
was shot bv crszed negro at Benton
Harbor, Monday. Mr.. Marshall is
superintendent of the composing rooms
of the Baker Vawter plant, and the
negro, paroled convict from jackson,
thought ne had some grievance against
Marshall and shot him twice and escap-
ing held officers at bay for an hour and
half before being captured.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06
Goodell Family Reunion.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Williams enter
tanned thirty at a reunion of the Good
ell family at their residence three
miles east of Owosso at five O'Clock
dinner Sunday. The out-of-town
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. w. Barnes
and family, of Elsie :; Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Evans and family, of Durand; Mrs. d.
X. Parker and son, of Findley, o.; C.
j. Goodell and Miss Lyna Krump, of
Durand; Mrs. F. Evans, of Arizona,
Ont; Mr.. and Mrs. H. Moulton and
family; Miss Norma Gristock and Mr..
and Mrs. j. M. Goodell, of Owosso ;
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Loynes and
son, of Elsie.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06
BURTON .

The farmers in this vicinity are very
busy harvesting their bean crop and
getting in their wheat.
| Mrs. Rebecca Brooks returned Fri
day of last week from a visit with
relatives in Bancroft.
Mrs. David Phillips spent Wednes-
day of last week with relatives in
Shephardsville.
Mrs. Sarah Rogers and her sister,
Miss Mary Green, were the guests of
Mrs. Ed. Wright and her mother, Mrs.
S. j. McWain, Thursday of last week.
Mrs. S. j. Banker spent Tuesday in
Owosso shopping.
DR.. and Mrs. G.. A. Parkinson and
son, Of Owosso, and Mr.. and Mrs. f.
7. Wright and daughter spent the
weekend with relatives and friends in
Alma and Riverdale.
Mrs. Della Wallace is in Bennington
caring for her father who is very ill.
John Wade, Of Co., H., came over
from Crawling and visited his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wade, part of
last week.
The members of the M. p. church
rendered their pastor, Rev. and Mrs.
| w. S. Ostrander, nice reception in
the church parlors. Friday evening"
After a social hour was passed, ice
cream and cake was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Lewis, of Ovid,
spent part Of last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Emery Simpson and family.
Mrs. Walter Bonner and daughter,
Lorraine, of Detroit, are guests at the
home of Mrs. Eliza Glover.
Mrs. VIM. Brookens, Mrs. Albert
Shultz and Mrs. Clayton Potter, Of
Middlebury, are attending as delegates
Missionary Branch meeting (which
composes three states) of the M. f.
church in Kalamazoo this week. These
ladies represent the Auxiliary of the
M. E. church, of Middlebury.
The first quarterly meeting of this
conference year will be held next Sat-
urday and Sunday, Oct. 7-S, in the M.
p. church of this place. Preaching
and quarterly conference Saturday at
two o clock p. m. Sunday morning at
ten o. clock will be the Love Feast
preaching and the Lord supepr to
follow. Sunday evening preaching at
1880. Everyone will be made welcome
to these services. Rev. l.. w. Bishop,
of New Lothrop, will assist the pastor,
Rev. w. S. Ostrander.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06

Elementary-Mrs. Edith Cramer, Owosso.
Observation-Disclosures Fern Stoddard, Perry
Home Department-Mrs. Myra Krker, Morrice
Missonary-Mrs. Zepha Splitter, Owosso, No.
Adult Bible Class-Mrs. Ada Hoisington Durand
Temperance-Rev. E. j. Cross, Corunna
Purity-Rev. B. G. Mattson, Owosso
Secondary-Rev. j. II. M. Stevens Durand
Rural Supt-Rev. H. A. Waite, Owosso
Cradle Roll-Mrs. John Mclean, Owosso
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-10-06
Death OF Pioneer.

Mrs. Lydia Chapman, aged "a years,
died at her home on State street, Sat-
urday, after a long illDess. The fun
eral was held Tuesday from the home.
Rev. Fl. A. Waite officiating