The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-13
SPRINGFIELD
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Two letters received from Lone
Shelman the past week have greatly
interested the people of Springfield
Lone has been in the thick of the
fighting and has accounted for him.
self we'll. Everyone is proud of him
Mrs. Criddle and children are visit.
ing on the Little Lost river this week
Mr.. Criddle took them to Taber in
the car to catch the Mackay train
Monday.
Norval Leach is home on a fur
Tough from Fort Riley. Norval is
with the medical corps.
Jess Gordon was visiting friends
in Springfield Sunday. Jess is also
home on furlough from Fort Riley.
The many friends Of c. l.. Wilder
wish to express their sincere regret
over his sad death. Mr.. Wilder came
to Springfield only few months
ago, but he made friends with every
one he met. His loss is indeed a
loss to the entire community.
Bob Chandler sent word to his
parents from Beauregrad, La, that
he was leaving at once for France
Mr.. and Mrs. Erling Poulson are
the proud parents of a son, now al
most two weeks old. The baby had
a fine start in life as he weighed
almost thirteen pounds upon arrival.
The w. w. Stephens and the Carl
Blackburn family returned Sunday
night from delightful weekend
spent at Lava Hot Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Davis and fam
lily returned the first of the week
from camping trip near Island
park. they report delightful out
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Line and family
report good time enjoyed in a short
vacation at the head of the Ameri-
can Falls canal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Slater were
in Pocatello last Sunday on business
connected with Mr. Wilder's death.
MIR. and Mrs. Grover Paul and
family are visiting with relatives on
the Little Lost river
The -Omestic Science club held
an interesting meeting with Mrs. w.
M. Leach Wednesday. The present
war was the topic of discussion. Mrs.
Bruce Parmalee gave an outline of
events taking place on the western
front. Mrs. l. N. Meyer gave new
war words with their correct pro-
nunciations, and Mrs. H. V. Chand-
Ter gave paper on the Russian stu
alton. Patriotic music was sung. |
Delicious water melon was served |
Tor refreshments. Mrs. Leach was
assisted by Miss Quigley of Sterling.
Mrs. Hattie Shelman and Mrs. Lii
lie Fengus entertained Friday even
ng at a surprise party given in honor
VI the Misses Nelson. The party
vas given in the school house. Miss
Ruby Nelson expects to leave for
ZONE in Utah soon.
Mrs. G. H. IsOn of Pocatello spent
he past week with Mrs. R. R. Davis.
dr. and Mrs. Davis brought her
lome Sunday in their car. Masters
Dewitt and Milton Line, John Doug
as Davis and Arthur j. Snyder ac-
ompanied them and will visit with
he Ison family in Pocatello for
ew days.
A demonstration will be given at
he relief society meeting Tuesday
t meat canning with the pressure
ooker. All ladies are invited to at
end.
Next Friday, August Is, is the
ed Cross meeting Be sure to at
end.
Mrs. H. w. Chandler, Mrs. Hugh
Iells and Mrs. Henry Berg were out
alling on ladies of this community s
thursday.
Mrs. R. r. Davis and Mrs. G.. H.
ION were the guests at dinner Of 9
RS. H. K. Wiley thursday. /
Little Miss Dorothy Ison visited
the A. ]. Snyder home Friday. 8
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Snyder were l
lackfoot visitor Thursday.
Mrs. H. V. Chandler was the guest G
Mrs. R. R. Davis Friday.