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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

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Supreme court curbs Idaho tax commission power

Idaho Supreme Court rules the state tax commission is advisory and cannot override county boards of equalization in tax assessments. The Bannock county case upheld local self government law and limited the commission’s mandate, directing county officials to follow the court’s reasoning while preserving the commission’s constitutional duties.

State Tax Commission Board of Equalization Tax Commission Bannock County State Board of Equalization County Boards of Equalization Isaac N. Sullivan Stewart James F. Airshie Couny Board of Equalization Idaho State Board of Supreme Court Tax Commission Act Boards of Equalization

Death of R J Maguire in Shelley Idaho

Richard R Maguire, 22, born Nov 4 1881 in Plattsmouth Nebraska, died suddenly last Saturday in Shelley Idaho. He moved to Idaho Falls in 1898 and later worked in the Gritz business. He married Lulu Carrier in 1906 in Idaho Falls. He leaves a widow, his father and stepmother, a brother, aunts, uncles, and a half brother. Funeral under Elks, IOOF, and Rebekahs bands, with Rev H W Jones officiating. Flowers included anchor with Husbands, roses, and various wreaths from local groups. The service drew a large turnout.

The Grim Reaper Richard R. Maguire Shelley Plattsmouth Neb Idaho Falls Danbury, Conn J. J. Kearins Gritz Lulu Carrier Maguire Lodge of Elks Rebekahs Martin Maguire Acon Joseph Maguire Danbur Omaha Kergan J. J. McVey Maguires Elva Richard Idaho Falls Presbyterian Church H. W. Jones Ladies’ Club of Lodge 33

Election of Officers Esther Chapter No 14 Order Eastern Star

Esters Chapter No 14 elected officers for the coming year at a regular meeting last Wednesday. L W Van Akin was chosen Worthy Matron with J B Brokaw as Worthy Patron and Volley Van Bramer as Associ ate Matron. C F Hendrie became Conductress and Edward Thoreson Associate Conductors. B W Hollbrook named Secretary and George F Gagen Treasurer. Installation set for Wednesday evening December 17 with refreshments served.

Esther Eastern Star L. W. van Akin Worthy J. B. Brokaw Worthy Volley van Bramer

Death of George Buechner in Local Hospital

George Buechner, 23, Denver native long employed in Blackfoot and Idaho Falls, died Sunday at 1 am in the local hospital from acute appendicitis after an operation. Brother Charles, delayed by train wrecks, reached his bedside. mother arrived after his death. Survived by mother, father, one brother, one sister, and many friends. Body shipped to Denver for interment. Mrs. Buechner and son guests of Mr. and Mrs. Butteane during stay.

George Brechner K. W. Buechner Denver Colorado Blackfoot Idaho Falls Mitchell Charles Euechnes Salt Lake Buechner

Idaho Bakery Sold To Firth Man Thorstenberg

Frank Siegel sold the Idaho Bakery last Saturday to N J Thorstenberg a Idaho Falls resident and former Lindsborg Kansas mayor Thorstenberg plans new machinery and expansion to meet rising bread demand from Pocatello and Idaho Falls and keep profits in Blackfoot

Frank Siegel Idaho N. J Thorstenberg Firth Thorstenberg Lindsborg Kansas Pocatello Idaho Falls

Sale of Fine Stock at Dubois Farm Near December Std

Roscoe Conklin offers a public sale of high class stock at the Dubois farm next Monday. The auction will be without reserve and features horses and cows from his prize winning thoroughbred line brought from Colorado. E M Kennedy conducts the sale, promising quality stock and strong prospects for buyers.

Dubois Farm Roscoe Conklin Colorado E. M. Kennedy

Accident at Sugar Factory injures worker and leg

Last Tuesday forenoon Bert Burton, an employee of the Utah Idaho Sugar factory, fell from a stair rail, breaking a good leg, bruising his hip, and suffering a severe head injury. An Irving school chimney fire at 5:30 Wednesday evening caused about $9 in damage. Miss Ora Lyons has joined the telephone and telegraph company.

Bert Burton Utah-Idaho Irving School Ora Lyons Telephone and Telegra Company

Commissioners Proceedings and Snake River Fatality

The Bingham County Idaho board met December 1 1913 as a Board of Equalization to correct land classifications and balance the personal property roll. By order unpatented land was moved to a personal roll with proper credits and the tax collector authorized to make corrections. session adjourned to December 9 1913. Also reported is the drowning death of William A Hill of Rigby near Woodville on the Snake River. He leaves a large family and a separated spouse. body not yet recovered.

Bingham Board of County Commissioners Bingham Cunty Idaho Snake River William A- Hill Rigby Woodville Mr. Hill Bella Stelk Lewisville

Large Beet Crop Nearly All In

Idaho districts report a bumper beet harvest with Idaho Falls Sugar City and Blackfoot factories handling thousands of tons. Hauling finished in Idaho Falls and Sugar City. Blackfoot expected complete by Saturday night. Company loans of 4 000 000 dollars at seven percent suggest rapid crop handling. Followed by local notices on business closures, sewer bids, and city council actions including taxes, street water, and railroad safety measures.

Idaho Idaho Falls Sugar City Blackfoot Peck Blackfoot Plumbing & Heating Company Clark Bros John Watson Brawley Bon Short Line Co Bend

County Clerk Narrow Escape From Axe Mishap

County Clerk Jordan suffered a two inch forehead gash when an axe struck him while cutting wood in his yard. The axe catch on a clothesline above his head, dull blade likely prevented a worse injury. He warns to keep the Sabbath holy and be careful with tools.

Jordan

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