The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Short News Notes
From All Parts of
IDAHO

BOlSe.-County aSseSsWo VI OIL Dus
five counties in the state were present
when the annual meeting of the state
board of equalization began in the
chamber Of the house Of representa-
tives. A dozen representatives OF
public utilities corporations were also
present to speak on behalf of their
respective properties.
American Falls-Considerabl dam
age was done to the Power City
pharmacy, the Jap cafe and the Rum
nv House by fire of unknown orig
in. When discovered it had gained
threatening Roadway, but after two
hours of hard work it was gotten
under control.
Pocatello-At the annual conven-
ton of the northwest realtors to be
held at Yakima, Wash, August 29,
Pocatello realtors will extend an in
vitation for the 1926 convention. Har-
vey Holmes has been selected to at
tend and deliver the invitation.
st. Anthony.-Dr. Maxwell, mayor
of st. Anthony, has closed his offices
here and moved to Idaho Falls,
where he will engage in his profess
sion.
Hailey-Capt. H. R. thinner Of
Hollywood, Cal, technist, who has
assisted in many famous movies, ar
rived in Haley last week in company
with Herbert Lemp of Boise, and will
make his headquarters at the James
Mcdonald camp on Petit lake while
accommodating the country with a
view to staging some movies in this
section.
American Falls.-After three years
without a bank in Power county, a
new organization will open banking
house at American Falls this week
with a capital of $4,000. H. E.
Hemingway of Burley is president
and George J. McConigal is cashier,
and some of the business men of the
town are directors and stockholders.
Buhl.-Buhl now has an official
wireless relay station, one of six in
Idaho, owing to the persistence of
Lawrence Peck, who has relayed
more than 20 messages a month for
the past six months and sometimes
as high as 60 messages.
Arco.-The Big Lost river irriga-
lion district has been rejuvenated and
is now considering ways and means
IF improving Lost Rover water con-
1itions. Following a mass meeting at
Moore, some time ago, at which
farmers of the valley expressed a
1esire that the district become ac-
i've in the matter, a committee was
appointed to ascertain the wishes of
he waters users regarding the ap-
continent of directors to fill the va
,ancies caused by the removal of
Edward Rowe of Provo, Utah, and
he death of James S. Smith, who
vas chairman.
Boise.-The state institutions have
cen. asked to try Idaho coal from
he Teton coal mines, according to
equests sent from the purchasing
apartment at Boise to the heads of
he various institutions. R. G. Archi-
aid has asked that the Idaho coal
e given a fair trial in order that
ne state may take advantage of the
wv prices assured by H. F. Samuels,
Of ho af
Twin Falls.-The Twin Falls
hamber of commerce, the Jefferson
Tub and the Women's Democratic
ub are putting on an intensive cam
align to raise a large fund for the
of the Democratic
late convention here, August rs. 1t
proposed to show the delegates and
lsitors, of whom more than thous-
nd are expected, fine time.
Pocatello.-Hailey was chosen as
lie 1925 convention city at the clos
g session of the state convention
the American Legion for the de-
artment of Idaho. The closing ses-
on was devoted to the election of
ficers and delegates to the national
Boise.-Protection from fire for
e state lumber lands for the re-
ainder Of the year will cost the
ate approximately $4,000 accord
g to reports made to the state
nd board by Land Commissioner
aac Nash.
American Falls.-Construction on
e American Falls dam may begin
thin the next 80 days, it was an
unced by W.. G. Swendsen, commits
'ner of reclamation in a statement
ade following his return from Den
r, where he met with the board of
gineers appointed by DR.. Elwood
cad of the United States reclama-
IN service.