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The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
ROTARIANS MEET

The regular weekly meeting of the
Rotarians was held Tuesday noon IT
the Eccles Hotel, with president
Stufflebeam presiding.
j. H. Early reported for the com
mittee which has in charge the Inter
City meeting at Idaho Falls on Thurs
day evening. The members oil the
local club are to meet at the Eccies
Hotel at $3.50 and take cars from
there.
L. E. Woodruff, chairman Of the
Boys Committee, then took charge or
the meeting and introduced his guest,
Professor E. D. Bloom, who spoke on
"Our Duty to the Man of Tomorrow.
The club, led by E. L. Anderson,
rehearsed the songs to be sung at
Idaho Falls.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
DIR. EATON MAKING
GOOD SHOWING AT ASYLUM

Excellent reports are received from
Blackfoot concerning the conduct OF
the mental hospital there under the
new superintendent, DR.. R. G. Eaton
The new receiving hospital is being
used for the careful examination OF
all patients received and those who
may be cured are held there for spec
ial care looking toward permanent
recovery. David Burrell, Commits
sioner of Public Welfare, has also is
sued instructions that all of the pa
tients be re-examined and those for
whom cures are possible will be
treated in the new building.
DR.. Eaton has had more than
twenty years medical experience deal
ing with psychopathic patients and is
considered one of the best men for
this position in the country. He came
to Idaho direct from the Eastern
Washington Sanitarium at Medical
Lake and he has had charge Of the
mental inspection work at number
Of institutions.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
RESULTS OF DRIVE

The local organizations and the cit
liens of Blackfoot have every reason
to feel satisfied with our efforts for
the relief of Armenian orphans.
At the afternoon picture show, no.,
only did great quantities of condensed
milk pour in, but all attending the
performance showed a delight in be-
ing able to help in this cause, and
were obviously pleased with the pic
lures offered.
The evening performance drew the
adults and many more children and
again the milk came in.
The committee reports twenty-eight
cases of milk ready to ship, and $1,000
to send in, and wish to thank all or
ganizations and individuals who so
aided in the work.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

Labor calls are very numerous and
it is impossible to fill them. The long
rain held off a great deal of the har-
vest work, and now that the weather
is cleared up everyone is anxious to
get their crops out as soon as pos
sible. AS a result every available
man has been put to work. All Of
the Indians are working and prac-
tically all of the local high school
boys. The Farm Bureau office has
been trying to get men from Poca-
tello, Ogden and Salt Lake, but up to
date, none have been secured except
about half a dozen from Pocatello.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
THE BAPTIST LADIES
PLAN FOR LUNCHEON

Wednesday afternoon the ladies oi
the Baptist Women's Union met al
the home of Mrs. D. H. Biethan and
worked on the articles for their
Christmas sale, and discusses the
Loyalty Sale to be held at Pocatello
next Tuesday AS this was dollar
Shower Day" for missionary work
ladies were each asked to bring a dol
lar.
The meeting was led by Mrs. F. M
Ferguson, and missionary quizz
proved very interesting to the ladies'
The meeting was then turned over TO
Mrs. e. o. Butler, who presented a
scripture game to the ladies', in which
they were to fill in the blanks left in
scriptural passages. A great deal of
pleasure and keen enjoyment was de-
rived from this pastime.
After the game Mrs. Butler ex-
planned the Loyalty Luncheon plan to
the members present. The one dollar
shower is the first number on the
missionary program for the year, and
the second number is the missionary
luncheon.
There are to be two of these lun-
cheons held in Idaho this year for
the carrying on of the missionary
work of the Baptist churches-one in
Boise and one in Pocatello. Each
Baptist church will send as many
delegates as possible, one delegate
being selected to make report on
the missionary work done during the
year in their home church.
There will be four splendid women
speakers present. They make up a
team of national workers, two Of
whom are foreign missionaries and
two are homeland workers. They
will come from Salt Lake, and fol-
lowing the Pocatello meeting, will go
con for that part of the state. These
women are. Miss Mabel MacVeigh,
Miss Helen Monroe of Japan, Miss
Alice Bronson of New York, who Is
a member of the Home Missionary
Board of Christian Americanization
WOTh anu CudlIlldH VI IHS uiCOIluS,
and Miss Louise Carter, homeland
After the luncheon the
will be held, at which each
of these interesting people will speak,
and in the evening one of them will
give an address, after which the Po-
catello people will present mission
ary drama entitled, "On Trial" d.
The tickets to the luncheon may be
procured from Mrs. Will Rumble.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
ENTIRE NOUS CLUB

Mrs. L. M. Capps was hostess to the
Entire Nous Club Thursday afternoon
Mrs. c. G. Harris was leader, with
the subject for the afternoon, Little
Journeys to Real Places Associated
With American Fiction" Each lady
answered roll call with a historical
building or location, telling interest
ing details concerning the spot she
had chosen. All the Iadies Joined in
singing the club songs.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The Foreign Missionary Society
met at the home of Mrs. John G..
Brown Wednesday afternoon, with
about fourteen ladies present. Mrs.
w. r. Dolan led the lesson on What
Methodists Are Doing in the Schools
of Japan, India and China" After
the lesson Mrs. S. W. Wilson favored
the ladies with a solo. 1t was de-
cided to unite with the Home Mission
ary Society and meet one Wednesday
a month, which Wednesday to be de-
cided later.
Mrs. Brown was assisted in serving
by Mrs. Wilson.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. Thos. B, Dolman entertained
Tuesday afternoon with charming
birthday party for her little son. Six
little boys and six little girls were
invited to celebrate with him his
seventh birthday.
Halloween decorations were used
throughout the home, adding the very
festive atmosphere to this happy oc-
casion.
At the close of the games dell
cious luncheon was served, the host
ess being assisted by Mrs. Burney
and Mrs. Jessie Woodin.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
ALTAR SOCIETY

Mrs. George E. Campbell was host
ess to the ladies of the Altar Society
Wednesday afternoon, wnen a splen-
did attendance of ladies worked on
the Catholic Bazaar materials. APP
rons were cut for the ladies living
in the country to make, as it is diff
cult for some to attend the meetings.
There will be both useful and fancy
articles for sale, and all the ladies
are interested in making the Bazaar
a huge success.
Mrs. John Boyle assisted the host
ess in serving delicious refreshments
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
VOCAL STUDIO ESTABLISHED

Mrs. Lucille Tavey Forter, who has
recently made her home in Blackfoot,
has established a vocal studio at the
residence of H. G. Tavey and will give
a complimentary song recital at the
Methodist church on Monday evening,
October 30. She will have the assist
ance of Ethel Terry Rowdon, pianist,
and Ronald Robbins, violinist, in a
very interesting program.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
SECURE SEATS EARLY

Inasmuch as the seating capaciay
of the Orpheum Theatre is limited,
be sure and secure your tickets for
the Band Benefit early. Remember
the date, Friday, October 26. Tickets
are on sale at several places about
town and by members of the Band
and Legion.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
PAST MATRONS PARTY

The Past Matrons Club Of Poca-
tello invited the Past Matrons OF
BIackfoot down to party Thursday
afternoon. Those who left on the
morning train to attend this pleasant
occasion were: Mrs. Ed Thoreson,
Mrs. Frank Mitchell, Mrs. White,
Mrs. G. H. Holbrook, Mrs. H. B. Snod-
grass and Mrs. L. VIVIAN Aiken.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Enthusiastic Send-OT Given Team

EntnUSIdStIC StHu-UH UIVeH IedW
Friday morning the high school dis
missed long enough to allow the stu
dents to go to the train and grve
the foo ball team rousing send-off.
The team, or fourteen men and coacn,
took the ten o'clock train for Nc
Cannon, where the team Of that city
and he Blackfoot boys were to clash
that afternoon.
The students all Joined in hearty
yelling and song, singing to let the
team know the student body is back
ing them, and after the train had
pulled out, returned to the high
school to resume the morning sche-
dule.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
FARM BUREAU NEWS ITEMS

If all who have turkeys for sale
will list them at the Farm Bureau
office we will try and secure enough
to ship a carload. Kindly communi-
cate with us at once so that arrange
ments can be made to sell them on
the Thanksgiving and Christmas
markets.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
COURT HOUSE NEWS

A complaint was filed Wednesday
with Judge Good by j. G.
Millick against Sterling Hanson for
cruelty to his horse by beating it.
Hanson plead not guilty, and is out
on $4,000 bail pending trial on No
vember second
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
EVENING PARTY

Miss Florence Early was the host
ess at an evening bridge party on
Tuesday. There were three tables.
and one extra guest. Lorraine Tavey
received high score prize.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
SHORTAGE OF MEN

There is great shortage Of men
for the harvest work this fall, and
any man who wants work can pro-
cure the same by calling at the Farm
Bureau office.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
Mr.. PaddOck's Lecture

The students are busy selling tick
cts to the lecture by Mr.. Paddock of
the Ellison White Lyceum course.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

The Farm Bureau office will make
a survey of the poultry in the county
in the near future with aview to or
ganizing a poultry producers market
ing organization, providing there is
sufficient poultry available.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

1t is believed that the hog cholera
outbreak near Firth is now under
control. Over twenty head were lost
out of herd of 65 head. DR.. Sor-
enson, State Veterinarian, was called
at once and has kept watch of the
neighboring herds.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

Sheriff Stephens and hunting party
returned Thursday evening from a
very successful hunting trip above
Challis. The party had five deer,
each one getting his prize.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19
Seniors Present Play in Assembly

Thursday morning the Senior Glass
presented a one-act play consisting
of Mother Goose stories dramatized,
which was heartily applauded by the
student body.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

Judge Adair and Earl Weaver have
returned from Salmon, where they
have been holding court
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

The next game scheduled for the
foot ball team is with Idaho Falls,
Friday, October 26.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

T. B. Murray, Assistant Biologist,
in charge of gopher and ground squir-
rel control in this section Of the
state, is in Blackfoot making arrange
ments for the poisoning Of gophers
on all canal banks and farms south
east of the Thomas community, in
Guiding Thomas, Rockford, Pingree,
Springfield, Sterling and Aberdeen.
This district has been designated as
a compulsory poisoning, district by
the county commissioners.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

Donald r. Good made a business
trip to Pocatello Thursday afternoon.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

A reading table is maintained at the
Farm Bureau office, and farmers who
have a few moments of leisure when
they come to town, may fill in these
spare moments by reading the maga-
zines. Twenty-four different kinds of
magazines and farm journals are kept
on file, covering dairying, horticul-
ture and practically every agricultu-
raj subject. Everyone is welcome at
the Farm Bureau office, whether they
wish to transact business or loiter:
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-19

Quite a lot Of third crop hay and
some the alfalfa and clover seed
has been damaged by the rain. A
small amount of grain which is un-
threshed is reported as sprouting.
Evening star., 1923-07-29
Former Resident
Of Capital Elected
To Coming Congress
Son of ex-Secretary of State
to Return to Washington
as Representative.

Among the new members who will
be seated in the House of Repre-
sentatives when the Sixty-eighth Con-
gress meets. either in regular ses-
sion In December or before that time
by special call. will be a young man,
Robert Low Bacon, who lived the
best part of eight years here when
his father. Robert Bacon, was As
sistant Secretary of State under Mr..
Elihu Root, and on that stateman's
election to the Senate, as Secretary
of State in his place. Robert Low
Bacon was of the rather notable
group of youths in Groton and later
in Harvard in 1s05-0S, among whom
were the present assistant secretary
of the Navy. the younger Theodore
Roosevelt, and his brother. Kermit,
and, for brief time, Hugh Knox. The
Robert Bacons lived throughout their
, Washington residence on 10th street
!, just above Scott Circle, and young
Bob was a popular member of the
younger official set. He graduated In
law from Harvard and took up that
profession, which, of course. inev-
itably led him into politics. During
was attached to Gen. Pershing's staff.
and after that In the New York divi-
sien of the A: K. F., which saw such
fiery service in the Argonne. He 10
a star" man, and his name Is high
on the roster. not only in the big
|regimental hall of New York city. but
in the students hall at Harvard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bacon have recently
been In Washington looking over the
situation, with a view to comfort and
space next winter. Their own hne
home at Westbury serves them NJ an
all-the-year residence, though they
have frequently been in Southampton
this summer, where they have hosts
Of friends. Mrs. Bacon, who was Miss
Virginia Murray, was married in 1918.
and is member of the distinguished
old family in Gotham which has
given it's name to hills and streets
and hotels and parks. She was among
the active workers in the Junior
League. and did her bit. both in the
her spouse was overseas fighting for
the good cause.
The representative-e1e from the
Westbury district and his wife are
both active in the Meadow Brook
Club Of Southampton. and Mrs. Bacon
Is among the hostssses sought for the
o'clock reunions on Saturday after
moons. She recently devised that pic
turesque "Bo-Peep'' show to raise
funds for the Neighborhood House.
and In which she enlisted the aid OF
the entire countrywide, from toddling
youngsters, who acted ~ sheep, all
the way up to some brisk grand.
fathers and mothers who ranged
about in the tableau. The Bacon
home in Westbury has superlatively
fine terraces and gardens. and Mrs.
Bacon. who has lived In Europe ex-
tensiyely. is particularly proud Of the
clipped rows OF orange trees which
adorn the verandas. She and Mr..
Bacon have . rfotous garden OF old
fashioneA nowers, which made . gpr-
Evening star., 1923-07-29

geous showing when the "Bo-Peep''
show was in progress.
With a distinctive talent for un-
usual social fetes. Mrs Racon's en-
trance into Washingtons official life is
keenly awaited. She is noted like
wise in the city and about the hill
country of New York for her ex-
auisite taste in dress. Her hats are
the despair of her friends. yet she
plans them all herself and is prone
to take the choicest creation and
bend and twist 1t to meet her ap-
proval, and often she rips out adorn-
ments and places some of her own
choosing. AT the. ."Bo-Peen' fete,
which took place the first week of
July. she wore Florentine braid hat
OF lettuce green, on which she had
laid three or four gorgeous radiance
roses in the bud. They opened grad
ually during the afternoon, and were
Just that soft, lovely pink which the
French milliners affect in their silk
and velvet flowers. This summer
though all the modish world has been
decked in flaming colors. Mrs. Bacon
has looked vary distinguished in
black or In white, and the color In
her costumes has been entirely con-
fined to her hats.
Mr.. Robert Low Bacon is the only
son of the late Robert Bacon, and is
named for his father and maternal
grandfather, Robert Low, of an old
New York family. His grandmother
was Miss Emily Low Of Westchester
His mother, who was Miss Martha
Cowdin Waldron of Long Island and
who was such an acceptable chate-
iaine OF the home Of the Secretary OF
state during the last years of the
Roosevelt administration and of the
American embassy In Paris, resides
near her son in Westbury. She will
no doubt be a frequent visitor to
Washington to renew the ties formed
during her long residence here in
the early ls0o'x. Important on his
own account. the elect
from Weatbury derives additional in
terest through being the son of a
distinguished public official and that
he passed 40 many of his youthful
years in Warrington. In this she has
three other New Workers as company
Senator James w. Wadsworth, jr.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt and Hamil-
ton Fish. jr, All of these men show
that while this country has no hered-
itary legislative class, there are fam
lilies showing qualities which make
1t certain that the members who de.
velop political ambitions will be surs
to win: ths sconndeneet OF their con-
stftuents.
Evening star., 1923-07-29
Mr.. Macalaster Observes
83d Birth Anniversary

Mr.. Alexander Macallister of 73s
Park road celebrated his eighty
third birthday anniversary Thursday
evening. The celebration was made
the occasion of family reunion, all
OF his sons and daughters being pres
ent, with the exception of one son,
who was detained by business
The members of the family pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. John Macal-
lister of Jamaica, Long Island; Mr.
and Mrs. Alexander Macallister, jr.,
of Washington: Mr. and Mrs James
Q: Macallister of Takoma Park, d. c.:
Mrs. o. G. Hildebrand and Mrs Israel
Adey of Brooklyn; Mrs. Louis e. Lam
gille and her son of Chicago. A
grandson, Mr.. Walter F. Macallister,
and his family. of Roanoke. Va, also
we're present. Four generations were
represented.
During the evening a large number
Of friends called to congratulate Mr..
Macal!ister, who was for many years
an employe OF the government print
ing office, but retired about three
years ago. For many years he was
a resident of Takoma Park.
Evening star., 1923-07-29
Diplomatic Corps Members
We'll Scattered for Summer
Reception by Peruvian Envoy Only Affair of
Week Here That Had Official
Earmarks.

The members of the diplomatic
corps are we'll scattered today. those
who have remained in this country
going off 10 seashore or mountain
for the week end. expecting to re-
turn to their embassy or legation
tomorrow. Through the week there
have been a number of dinner parties
and luncheons, with the one large re-
ception yesterday, given by the
charge d'affaires of Peru and Sonora
de Gonzalez Prada, as the only func-
tfon that seemed official.
Sonora de. Riano, wife of the am
bassador of Spain, is leaving Wash
inEton this evening for York Harbor.
Me-, to be the guest for some time
of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Chandler Anderson.
The minister Of China. DIR. Alfred
Sze, is expected to return to Wash
ington this week from Woods Hole.
Mass. where he Is passing some time
with Nine. Sze and their children.
who are established there for the
summer months.
The minister of Nicaragua and
Sonora de Chamorro. accompanied
by Senorita Enriquez, are spending
few days in New York on their
way to Newport. They will return
to Washington early in August.
The minister of Colombia and
Sonora de Olaya, who left Washing
tngton some weeks ago on a motor
trip, are now at Williamstown, Mass,
whore the minister will attend the
Institute of Politics. at Williams Col
lege.
The minister of Venezuela, Senor
DR.. Don Pedro Manuel Arcaya, who,
with Nine. Arcaya and their family.
Is established at Atlantic City for
the summer months, spent part of
last week in Washington.
The minister of Poland, DIR. Lad
islas Wroblewski, is spending the
week end with Nine. Wroblewska and
their children at Ventnor, N. J..
where they are passing the summer
months.
The minister of Haiti and Nine
Dejean and the latter's sister, Mile
Jane Brun, who arrived in New
York recently after spending sew
eral months in their home in Haiti
will come to Washington this week
The charge d'affaires of Great
Britain. Mr. Henry Getty Chiffon. is
spending the week end with former
Evening star., 1923-07-29
Pleasure Seeking Aim
Of Washington Society
For Summer Vacation
Secretary and Mrs, ,Denby at
Their Home In Detroit.
Miss Scidmore Returns
From Abroad.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles DENLY, who
are spending the summer in their
home near Detroit. have with them
their son. Mr.. James Orr DENLY, who
is on leave of absence from his du-
ties as third secretary of the United
States embassy in Toxic.
Miss Eliza Scidmore has returned
to this country after long absence
in Japan. where she was settling the
affairs of her brother, the late George
Scidmore made short visit at
general stationed many years In
Japan, lastly at Yokohama. Miss
Atlantic City latter her return, and
will go to Williamstown, Mass, early
this week to attend the Institute of
Politics. She will return to her
apartment, at Stoneleigh Court. in
the autumn to spend the winter here.
Mrs Howard M. Kutchin of San
Diego Calf. is visiting her brother
and sister law. Judge and Mrs. Ed
ward B. Kimball, in their new home
at 1925 2Sth street.
Mrs. Carroll Hilton, who spent the
last two winters at Wardman Park
Hotel, has given up her apartment in
Buffalo, where she has made her
headquarters for some years, and is
established in an apartment in Alden
Park Manor. in Detroit, to be near
her son and daughter. Mr.. Carroll
Trego and Mrs. Howard Ballantyne.
Mr.. Trego is in business in Detroit,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ballantyne have a
home at Crosse Pointe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson H. Ralston
o
In California, visiting Sacramento,
Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B. Joy and
their son, Mr.. Henry B. JOY jr., who
have been in France for two months.
will return to this country this week
and go at once to Watch Hill. where
they will open their summer home.
Although Mr.. and Mrs. JOY live In
Detroit, they are frequent visitors in
Washington, where they have many
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. X. willard and
Mr.. H. A. willard, Mr.. w. B. Willard
and Miss S. X. willard, who are tour
ing in the far west, have arrived in
Alaska.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Tiller have
taken a cottage at North Beach, Nd.
for the remainder of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl A. Droop have
opened their summer home on the
mountain, near Bluemont, overlooking
the Shenandoah valley. Mr.. Droop.
who spends the week ends there, will
return to Washington tomorrow.
Mrs. Julian Harris of Detroit, who.
with Mr.. Harris. lived in Washing
ton during the late war. Is established d
in their summer home on the Severn
river. at Annapolis. with, their small
daughter. Miss Sally Gail Harris. Mr..
.HarYiA will Join them there for the
month of August - e.