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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-27

with the Rockford Relief society
memb ers for the purpose of propos.
ing an organization Of the Relief
society In Rockford. 1t was decided
to have q few meetings to see II
enough members would attend to
make It worth while to organize In
these parts. Mrs Phillip Dance wa
appointed to take charge of the
bers, which will be needed to take
charge. We hope these meetings
will be a success and the way to
make them a success Is by attending
them. Everybody Is cordially in
vited. 1t will be made known in the
future when these meetings will take
place.
Magnus Jensen visited friends in
Utah the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Roy and Mr..
and Mrs. Virgil Inskeep gave dance
at Rockford hall Friday night. A
large crowd attended and delicious
refreshments were served. In addi-
ton to the usual refreshments, Mr..
Ferris from Blackfoot treated the
crowd to sack Of delicious apples.
A pleasing feature of the occasion
was a comic recitation by Mrs. Mel
vim Ison. All had an enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Hall and fam
lily have moved into one of Swan
Berg's homes The one formerly
occupied by the Hardy family. Mr..
Hall has rented the farm.
Claude Hall has rented farm in
Rich for the season.
A few of our people attended the
priesthood meeting at Blackfoot Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Barrowman will
move this week on the farm they
have rented in Thomas.
A cottage meeting was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Dance
last Tuesday evening. J. C. Hansen
presided. Phillip Dance was the
speaker of the evening. Claus Ander-
son gave the opening prayer and
Mrs. Lorn Bingham the closing
prayer. All spent pleasant even
ing.
The Rockford store is having a |
big sale on shoes.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-27
Received March "a

Tuesday night genealogical
meeting was held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Lorin Bingham, ]. P. Han
son, Roy Murdoch, Claus Anderson
and ]. P. Hanson were the speakers
William Brown gave the opening
prayer and Lorin Bingham the clos
| ing prayer. An interesting discus
sion took place after the meeting.
We regret to say that this was the
last meeting of the season for we
have had pleasant and instructive
times together.
Wednesday afternoon the Primary
association gave party in honor Of
Mrs. Hansen, their teacher and secre-
tary, who will leave in the near
future for Moore, Idaho. Games
were played and refreshments were
served. All had an enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.. Roy have.
moved into the home formerly oc-
cupied by the George Warren family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sproul, of
Thomas visited Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Anderson Friday.
Miss Florence Spencer visited Miss
Burdice Ison Tuesday.
Magnus Jensen returned from q
trip to Salt Lake.
Miss Ella Sjostrom is visiting
friends and relatives in Utah.,
Elmer Hall, Herbert and Alfred
Helm gave a dance at Rockford hall
Saturday night. A good crowd at
tended and refreshments were |
served. All had the usual enjoyable
line.
Mr. and Mrs. J. p Hanson and
amily left for Moore Thursday,
where they will make their future
lone and they will be greatly missed
n this community
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Jensen from
'ocatello have been visiting Mr.. and
IRIS. William Brown the past week.
Farmers here are still sorting and
hipping their potatoes. ,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-27
NOTICE

Riverside, Idaho, March IT, 1924
By information find that Hannah
Adams. of Riverside, was not in .des-
titute circumstances and the amount
allowed her for temporary help has
been paid back to Bingham county.
assume responsibility for asking
for 1t temporary.
Signed w. A. CRAWFORD.
adv. 12-13-14p
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-27
NOTICE

Two horses came to the George
Wright place four and half miles
southwest of Blackfoot in the fall Of
1928, after pasturing time. We have
fed same all winter. Owners can
have same by paying feed bill and
this advertisement. F. M. Straight,
D. w. Littlefield. adv. 11-12-13p
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-27
ARBoR DAY

Complying with the provisions OF
Section 1048 Of the Idaho School
Laws, 1 have designated Friday,
April 1, 1924, to be known as Arbor
Day and observed by the schools of
Bingham county as specified by the
above named section.
d.. GRACE FAULCONER,
County Supt. Bingham County, Ida.
adv. 12-13-14-15
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-27
NO FISHING AT SPRINGFIELD

The state game department an
nounces the closing of Springfield
lake to fishing from December l to
June 1, to permit the better stocking
Of the waters by undisturbed spawn
ing. adv. 1918
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-27
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs

guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Chandler.
Ernest and Charles Wells were
Blackfoot visitors Saturday.
I Mr.. and Mrs. Don Shelman and
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Blackburn were
guests Sunday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs William Bringhurst
Mr.. and Mrs. Heber Wells and Mr..
and Mrs. e. N. Wells attended the
dinner given by the Relief at Sterl-
ing March IT.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-27
Pole Bridge
Community
Received March %
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Harris and
children went to Idaho Falls Tues
day. Mr.. Harris went from there to
Nevada.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Daniels and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hansen and
Mrs. w. ]. Smith were guests to din
ner with Mr.. and Mrs. Heber Robi-
son Tuesday.
Mrs. Joseph Beasley, who has
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-27
3oDAY SPECIAL 3ODAYS

All during April Thursdays, Fridays and Satur
days. will special on Wet WASH 20 pounds for
IS cents, for each additional pound that gives
good sized family wash done for IS cents and
good time the laundry and what kind Of work
do. We have 200 Family Wash customers, they
appreciate Family Wash service
Our Dry Wash Service at cents, or IS pounds
for $10O, for each pound IS, all the fiat
pieces roned, the balance of the bundle dried in
hot air machine. Rough Dry Service at 8 cents
pound, the fiat pieces all ironed the starch pieces
starched and the balance bundle dried in that
leaves only the starch pieces to be ironed
Watch for special Blankets, Quilts and
Feather Pillows
Remember, all during April Thursdays, Fridays
and Saturdays, 20 pounds of wash for rs
Gem State Laundry
No. Broadway Phone 1913
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18

anxious to recover their UNI
brellas. They fear the wrath
that is certain to follow repeated
admonitiOns mot to lose that
umbrella, Harry"
False teeth frequently remain
unclaimed by embarrassed losers.
Although eight years have
passed since it happened, en-
ployes in the paymaster's office
still tell of the time a baby car
riage was left on the car.
4 suppose the only things that
haven't been left are a baby, a
piano or a phonograph, Miss
eastman said.
Although most articles Of value
are claimed, enough were un.
claimed to bring in more than
5000 at the annual public sale
last October. The money is
turned over to the company's
sick and accident mutual bene.
fit fund.
Times Want Ads each day
show articles left in cars.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18

the articles will be back in the
hands of the owners. Cards will
be sent out to notify owners
whose articles can be identified.
No longer do street car riders
let their conscience be their
guide" in the matter of purses
found, as they once did, judging
by the number turned in, and the
number reported lost. Miss Cash
man said.
When school children come in
for lost books" Miss eastman
said, Il can just see they're hop
ing they won't find them, be.
cause they think they'll get out
Of school. But 1 try to locate the
books"
And then the umbrellas! Dur.
ing the recent near-deluge, they
were turned in at the rate OF
fourteen to twenty a day, and
many others not found on cars
were reported lost.
It's the men who are most
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18

EffectiUe

Police war against speeders
is effective.
Downtown traffic moved
slowly on Capitol Ave. a few
minutes before I a m. A Ford
touring car proudly retarded a
long line Of honking auto
mobiles.
Big skies and twelves at
tempted to speed around, but
when abreast with it, they
mysteriously dropped back.
For in the Ford sat 200
pound police sergeant driving
Hesurely down to a. m. roll
call.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
STORM STRIKES TOWN
Benton, Ill, Is Wrecked by High
Winds.
BIZ United Press

BIZ Untsed Press
BENTON, H., June 18.-A de-
structive wind of almost hurricane
proportions hit Benton today and
literally wrecked the city. Hun
dreds of trees were blown down and
dozens of buildings felled. Traffic is
impossible in many streets, trees as
large as two feet in diameter having
been torn up by the roots.
The city is without electric serv-
ice, and phones are crippled. The
storm is the worst ever experienced
here. Hardware stores sold out their
entire stocks of axes as property
owners started clearing the yards
and streets. The damage will APP
proximate 100000, it was said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
STEEL CARS DESIRED
Union Traction Company Asks
Authority for Bond Issue.

The Union Traction Company to-
day petitioned the Public Service
Commission for authority to issue
$1,000,000 worth of eight-year
general mortgage bonds with which
to buy new steel cars and other
equipment.
The company also petitioned for
authority to issue Immediately $222,-
900 worth of collateral bonds to
meet current Indebtedness.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
THESE BIRDS HATE SIGHT OF
WAGON SAYS CHER EXECUTIVE
City Judge to Have 1913 Cases in Motor
Court Session Thursday as Cops
Respond to Drastic Orders Of Chief
RikhOff.

Speeder caught by police will ride to headquarters in
patrol wagons starting Thursday morning. Mayor Shank ordered
today.
Ernest L. Kingston president of the board of safety was
instructed to notify Police Chief Herman F. Rihof Of the
ng Sh nix uggeseI that each speeder be placed under
800 EOnd when slated police headquarters.
The orders climax to drive against speeders
which launched this week by the police force similar
order issued by the several months ago prac
tcally eliminate speeding.
Thes birds don't for a s. $40 fne but they hate
the sight of patrol wagon said Shank. 'It will 60 for all
motorists caught whether they young
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
TEACHER MOTHERS FIRED
Twenty-Five Dropped Because They
Have Children.

Teachers can't do justice to their
own young children and instruct
those of others, according to the city
school board
Twenty two Indianapolis teachers
We're dropped from the list for 1924
25 because they have young chill
dren.
Seven teachers were discharged
because of unsatisfactory work.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
WATCH ON HOME ENDS
Suspect in Garage Robbery Arrested
at Muncie.

John F. Lawson, 1910 Roosevelt
Ave, was arrseted in Muncie, Tues
cay night, ending a watch on his
home here by police since early
Monday.
An auto deserted when burglars
were frightened from a garage they
were attempting to enter at Shan
rondale, Ind. near Lebanon, was
discovered to be owned by Lawson.
Police waited at his home for his
arrival
Lawson. his son Jesse. and Frank
Rude, Of Muncie were taken to
Charlottesville, Ind, today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
'MURDERED' MAN FOUND
Tale of "MOvie" Killing Disproved
When Victim Appears.
By United Press

BIZ United Press
LOS ANGELES, Cal. June IS
Disproving the story of a convicted
prisoner in the county Jail that
Count Miguel Oscoto. Spanish NOBLE
man, had been slain because of his
friendship for Barbara La Mari,
motion picture actress, the asserted
victim, known also as Mario Esco-
bar, was located by detectives in a
rooming house here today.
Brought face to face with Morris
Nodler, the prisoner who claimed to
have witnessed the killing, Oscoto's
identity was assured and relatives
Of the actress husband accused of
plotting the Spaniard's death were
released from custody.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
DOCTOR FOUND GUILTY
Sentenced for Bribery in Connection
With Diploma Mill

BV nlffd PTeSS
ST. LOUIS, Mo, June 18.-Dr.
Robert Adcox. St. Louis, involved by
the medical diploma mill expose
Of the St Louis Star, today was
found guilty of bribery in connection
with the activities of the mill. by d
jury in Circuit Court. He was SEN
fenced to two years in the peniten-
tiary.
The State charged Adcox bribed
H. B. Jolly, superintendent of
schools in St Charles County, to Is
sue to Bernard Adler a certificate of
a high school education. Adler was
to use the certificate to obtain ad-
mittance to a medical college.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
SANDERS GETS POST
Indiana Congressman to Be in
Charge of Speakers Bureau.

BIZ Dnited Press
CHICAGO. June 1S.-Congress-
mam Everett Sanders, Terre Haute,
Ind, will be director Of the speak
ers' bureau in the Republican ma
tional campaign. William NJ. Butler,
chairman Of t. e national campaign,
announced here today.
Sanders is serving his fourth term
in the lower house of Congress.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
Boy Struck by Anto

Clamor Fledderjohn, 13, Of 3136 Cliff
ton ST., was injured today when he
was struck by an automobile driven
by Walter Ohologg, ia w. Thirty
First St, while he was riding his
bicycle on Capitol Ave. Ohologg
was held on charges of cutting cor
ners and driving on the wrong side
of the street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18

A SMALL crutch, fitted for
IA some child invalid, today
IL awaited it's owner in the
Found office of the Indianapo-
lis Street Railway Company, on
the ninth floor of the Terminal
Building.
Perhaps some boy or girl, in
a moment Of longing to be free
of the reminder he was different
from his playmates, limped off a
street car without it. Perhaps
some mother, carrying the in
valid. left it behind
Even visions of a suddenly
effected cure were brought up by
the fact that. although it was
found Monday. the crutch still
was unclaimed today.
Miss Frances eastman, 22O N.
Belmont Ave. clerk in the pay.
masters office, had the crutch in
charge, along with purses, UNI
brellas, false teeth, musical in
struments, school books, etc.
Within a few days, many of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
SHANK PROMISES
CUT IN TAX RATE
Business Condition Must Be
Considered He SAYS.

Mayor Shank today promised a
reduction in the city tax rate for
1925 when department heads sub
NIT budgets to him.
IF any department gets more
money next year, they will have
to go to court and have the council
inundated to pass a higher levy"
said Shank. The present business
condition Of the country must be
taken into consideration when taxes
are made"
The total city rate this year IS
$2.4S, of which 1925 cents is for the
school fund and $1.6025 for the civil
city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
COMPLAINT ON BUSSES
Police Ask That License Plates Be
Made Readable.

Police Captain White said today he
had requested the Peoples Motor
Coach Company to clean city motor
bus license plates and place them
where they can be read easier. Ac-
ton followed a complaint by Gavin
L. Payne, broker, 126 E. Market St,
that he almost had a collision with
a bus and that the bus speeded as
he followed it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
CLINCHES HIS ARGUMENT
Waterman Wields Hammer in Scrap
with COlOred Man, Police Told.

Harry Newberry, 629 Elwood St.,
watchman at a poolroom at 915 W.
Michigan St, clinched an argument
with Harry Payne, colored, 316
Muskingum St, with a hammer to-
day, police were told.
Payne came to get pool tables,
which he said belonged to him. New
berry resisted.
Payne was taken to the city hos
pital. Both men were slated on as
sault and battery charges.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
TWO CLAIM NOMINATION
Race for Senator Tied-JOhnsOn
Gets Big Vote.
BIZ Tnitcd Press

BU Jntted Press
ST. PAUL. Mimi, June 1S.-Judge
Oscar Hallam and Congressman
Thomas B. Schan each claimed the
Republican nomination for United
States Senator today. Floyd Olson
and Tom Davis were staging a close
race for the Farmer-Labor nomina-
ton for Governor.
Magnus Johnson, Senator from
Minnesota since last July when he
succeeded the late Knute Nelson was
renominated on the Farmer-Labor
ticket and polIed almost tv ice as
many votes as any other candidate
on any ticket.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
WALKER SLATED AGAIN
Officer of Sunnymeade Realty Com
pany Now Faces Seven Charges.

Fred Walker. %. Of 212 W. North
St, said 20 be chauffer for Fred
Cline, former member OF the city
park board. and an officer of the
Sunnymeade Realty Company, men
toned in the city council probe Of
city department affairs, was slated at
the city prison Tuesday night on an
intoxication charge. Trafficman
Heiney made the arrest.
Walker was arrested last week on
a charge of speeding and was ar
rested several months ago on five
charges following an alleged wild
drive in an auto while intoxicated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
Burglars Eat Lunch

Carl Smith, proprietor of a grocery
at Eastern Ave. and E. Washington
ST., told police when he opened today
he discovered the place had been en-.
tered through a window. After tax
ing. SIS from the cash register, the
bu uglars ate lunch Of cr5tkers and
milk.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
WRECK HEARING FRIDAY
Commission to Probe Rail Crash at
W;lliamspOrt.

The public service commission has
set Friday morning for the hearing
on the Wabash Railroad wreck at
Wiiliamsport
Samuel Artman will preside.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
RECORD HIGH JUMP
Thermometer Scars Four Degrees in
One Hour.

Jup Pluv held an Olympic track
meet himself, making what might
be called a record high jump.
The thermometer took it easy to-
day until noon, when it jumped from
- degrees to So in one hour.
Prospects were good for the day
to be the hottest of the year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
Legion to Discuss Insurance

Plans for assisting World War
veterans in filing claims for adjusted
compensation will be discussed at a
meeting Of the Indianapolis post,
American Legion, at 7:45 tonight in
the Board of Trade Bldg.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18

Saturday. the recreation depart
ment has permitted the children
to romp at viii since school closed
last Friday.
Willard Park has one of the
most popular Fairgrounds in the
city, children being taken there
from many blocks away by their
parents or older brothers and sis
ters. With the recreation direc-
tors on duty beginning Saturday,
about the safest places in the city
will be the Fairgrounds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
BATTLE OVER SONS BODY
Father and Mother, Divorced, Both
Want to Bury Suicide.
BIZ Tim es Special
COI ITNTPTC

bW tHts NpeClut
COLUMBUS. Ind, June 1S.-
Harvey Coffman was en- route today
to Des Moines, Iowa, prepared for
legal battle to obtain possession Of
the body of his son, Robert z. Coff-
man, who committed suicide there
while visiting his mother. His
mother says she will bury the body
where she pleases. The father is
determined the body shall be brought
back 20 Columbus.
The Coffmans were divorced years
ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
HARD BOILED EGGS?
Nope-Burglars Eat Crackers and
Milk Nowadays.

Bold. bad burglars, key themselves
up for daring deeds on crackers and
milk diet.
Police made this discovery today
when they investigated the robbery
of Carl Smiths grocery. 2607 E.
Washington St, Tuesday night.
Eighteen dollars was taken. The
robbers also consumed a liberal lunch
of crackers and milk.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18

I - HESE children demonstrate
that it isn't necessary TO
play in the street to have a
good time. They were happy
and safe-when The Times photog-
rapher happened along in Willard
Park Betty Aven may not be the
name Of the little girl on the right
above, but that was the best inter
probation of her cute lisping.
Although municipal Fairgrounds
will not be formally opened until
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
Baseball Pool Is Alleged

Sergeant Clafrey and Lieutenant
Drinkut allege Joseph Heck. 349 E.
Market St, poolroom operator, was
found in possession of baseball pool
tickets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
Real Bandits in Movies

BIZ Uuifcd Press
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, June IS.
Bandits who robbed the Marland,
Okla, bank were "shot" by a NOV
ing picture camera taking scenes
along the re over which the rob
bers fed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
Hurt in Auto Crash

BU THitCd Press
WABASH, Ind, June 1S.-Paul
Bon1gleo, Elkhart, was seriously in
jured when his auto collided with
another.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
R. T. BUCHANAN NAMED
RalstOn Chooses Newspaper Man for
Secretary.

Effective July l. Richard T. Buch-
anan, veteran Indianapolis news
paper man, will become secretary
to United States Senator Samuel NJ.
RalstOn, the Senator announced to-
day
Buchanan will succeed Jacob P.
Dunn, who died recently.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-06-18
GLOBE TROTTER is DEAD
Frank 6. Carpenter Succumbs at
Nanllng, China.
BIZ United Press

BIZ Irlfed PreSS
SHANGHAI. June 1S.-Frank c..
Carpenter, newspaperman, author
and globe trotter, died at Nanhng
early today Of cystitis, according to
word received Fere.
Carpenter was born in Mansfield
Ohio, May s, 1855, and began news
paper work as a legislative cor
respondent of the Cleveland Leader
at Columbus in 1879 He also served
as Washington correspondent for
the Leader and later for other news
papers and syndicates.