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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07
LECTURE BY PRESIDENT VAN
HISE TO FARMERS.
SHOULD KEEP UP THE SOIL
Great Crime Being Committed Against
Society by Those Who lmpoverish
the Land, Making No Effort to Re
new Its Productive Qualities
Works of Mighty Forces.
Madison, Feb. &.

Madison, Feb. 6.
In an interesting lecture on elemnH.
tary geology, President Van Hise ad-
dressed the students in the farmers
course at agricultural hall last even,
ing. With the aid of the stereoptiCun
he showed clearly the parts played by
the great forces, the wind and tie
water in the formation of soils. He
showed first the ocean beating against
the rocks of the coast, eating them
away bit by bit, and, in some Othe"
place, depositing all these fine parti-
cles, thus forming long, sloping
beaches which in the course of tine
became tillable and productive.
In like manner he showed how riv.
ers carry down silt and dirt from tn
hills and mountains and deposit this
material in the low countries. lie
showed that the whole of the lower
part of the Mississippi valley from
Memphis to the gulf was formed in
this way, and that the land at he
history.
He spoke of the value of the forests
in preventing this too rapid erosion.
In places where the hills and noun
tains have been denuded the erosion
is rapid, and oftentimes the cutting
of a single forest on a mountain side
has been the cause of the ruination Of
many fertile acres in the valleys be-
low.
But with all these mighty agencies
working to produce soil, the books Of
nature are not kept balanced because
man has upset the scheme. He has
taken the land when rich and fertile
and has used it for years end years,
and each year as he passes along he
robs it OF G,uch that is valuable in IT..
Instead OF seeking to aid nature he
has worked against nature. Instead
of putting life-producing properties III
to the land, these properties are being
taken out Instead Of handing down
to future generations land that is fer
tile and rich, the farmers are handing
down land which they have despoilet
President Van Hise said that an
enemy to our political institutions
was not nearly so great as the enemy
Of the soil. He asked the farmers
there to learn how 10 enrich the soil,
and showed them that they could do
no greater work than to aid nature IN
keeping her books always balanced
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07
WILL SullD CANAL lE
OLIVER GETS CONTRACT

New York, Feb. 6,-JohU Is. Me.
Donald of this city, the contractor
who constructed the subway, was yes
ter lay elected president Of The Pana,
ma Construction company, This
company was formally organized yes.
terday under the laws Of New York
for the purpose of building the Pan
anna canal in the event that the con-
tract is awarded ny the government
% William J, Oliver, one of the CON.
tractors and his associates,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07
CoRRN ESTATE TO GET ONLY
$2s,5oO FOR LAND,
MUCH LESS THAN DEMAND
Counsel for Defendants Contested
That Land Exclusive OF Buildings
Was Worth o,ooo-Judae Stevens
Takes Medina Drainage Case On.
der Amusement
Madison, Feb g.

Madison, Feb -.
We, the jury, find for the plaintiffs
and assess the damages OF the dcfcnd
ants at $2S,50O, with six per cent, IN.
terest from November Is, 1906
This in substance was the yerd d
of the jury in the circuit court in l3o
condemnation proceedings of the T.
yersity regents against the Cory os.
tate, The case was submitted to the
jury at $50 last evening and ut 1923
the verdict had been reached. CouD.
sci Cor the regents argued that the
land exclusive of the two bulldnga
was worth about 100000 while The
contention of the defense was that the
ground was worth $4,000 and the
buildings $4,000 The plaintiffs val.
ued the buildings at $4,000. The case
was heard before Judge Warren D.
Tarrant of Milwaukee.
The land comprises three acres and
the estate had planned to plat It luto
"a lots Several months ago Ger.
dcmnation proceedings were begun by
the regents. The matter was heard
before three commissioners, who fixed
the value at $4,000. The regents
appealed, Buell. & Lucas appeared for
the regents and Jones \ Schubrn2
and Bashford, Aylward & Spensley for
the Cory estate.
The Medina drainage case was tx
on under adviSempnt nv Judpe StCy,
ems.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07
FIRE DESTROYS
BARRY STORE
IN OREGON

Oregon, Wis, Feb. G.--Fire broke
out in the grocery store Of Samuel
Barry Monday night and damaged
practically the entire stock. It is be
lieved that mice started the fire by
gnawing matches. The store is In
the Phoenix block owned by former
Supervisor c. w. Motherhood. Ore
gon has wateTworks system and
this fact and heroic work by the fire
department saved the building from
destruction. Mr.. Netberwood carries
$4,000 insurance on the block. Mr.
Barry had his stock covered by from
$4,000 10 $4,000 insurance.
The Phoenix block was totally de.
stroyed by FIRE in 1898.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07

fed for the defense and was So sharp
ly cross-examined by Mr., Jerome,
should not have been put on the
stand yesterday, Mir, Delmas said,
and perhaps should not have been put
on the stand at all.
1t had been rumored in the court
room that Thaw was pleased with
Gleason's address to the jury Monday
and that he directed that Gleason
should take charge of the case yester-
day
1t was said late last night that at
the conference five of the defendants
counsel informed Gleason that unless
he dcsisted from conducting Thaw's
ease individually AID irrespective Of
their wishes they would withdraw
from the court room at the opening
OF the session this morning and sever
all connection with the case.
Gleason insisted, according to the
authority of the report. that he had
not usurped the position of senior
counsel, but had taken the initiative
i'll the proceedings at the request Of
Tnaw himself, under whose guidance
he understood all counsel were act
ing
when Gleason heard the ultimatum
of his fellow counseuors repeated he
declared again, it was stated, that
the wishes of their client were para
mount with him and he supposed
with the others.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07
INSANITY PLEA
HARD TO PROVE
THAW'S DEFENSE BADLY TORN
BY JEROME.
EXPERT PROVES NOVICE

District Attorney Shows Wonderful
Preparation Along Technical Lines
and Little Progress Is Made in At
tempt to Show responsibility of
=. hite's Slayer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07
ia 81 TO II L a.
Bears til. The Kind You Have Always BOart
'''' at &RA1Zel
ADMITTED SELLING OF
YELLOW OLEOMARGARINE

Jefferson, Wis, Feb. 6.-Fines of
so and costs amounting to $50, were
imposed by Circuit Judge Grimm yes.
terday afternoon on Thomas Brooks,
George Getterdamm and j. G. Harri
son, merchants of WATERFOWL, who
pleaded guilty to selling oleomarga.
rne, a colored yellow imitation OF
butter,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07
A GREAT DAM At
PRAIRIE DU SAC
TO FURNISH ELECTRIC POWER
FOR so MILES AROUND,
MANY CITIES INTERESTED

Twelve Thousand Horsepower to Be
Developed and an Enterprise In
VolVins a Million Dollar Expendi-
ture-chioseo Banker and Madison
Capitalist in the Project,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07
VETERINARY
r. w. PHILIP
BARRIERS
GEORGE o. MASTEN,
CENTRAL BARBER SHOP.

UFNI RAJ BhIHEH BHUFs
All work done iu the latest and mo-. I'm.
proved manner Opposite the First riationsI
Bank. Gro. d. MASTER. Proprietor.
Fine BATH ROOMS In connection
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
CHANCE OF BILL
At THE GRAND
HARRY BURNS BAG PUHcHER,
THE oRVILLEs AND NORRIS
KANE ON THE sIeHEws
BILL.

The management Of the Grand or.rz
House expects to ofer one Of the most
satisfactory bills tonight that mas
been put on since the opening CT vau.
deyille. 1t says it has eye;y assur-
a1ce to believe thai the show wB give
universal satisfaction as great deal
Of care has been exercised IN selecting
the Gets for the last half Of this week.
TIE bill viii Be headed by ErFry
Burrs, the champion bag punchs- Of
America. His act is a novelty which
is worth going miles to see ani it is
81 On in a most artistic manner. lie
is the cniy man Who successfully &C.
composites the feat that MADE Roo
Filzsinmous famous and thar IS 70
break Tie rope that is attached 10 the
punching bag in less than one M Tie.
d truly marvellous feat NJ. Buns
gives highly refined and pleasing &C..
Norris Kane the celebrated aEck
and wing dancer, will also make his
appearance here for the first TIM 20
ulg1i. He also does some good char
setter lcting. INTRODUCING some clever
DntcE ai4iec-.
The slosing act OF the mill IS 1i'-
t.nrl novelty put On By tae c--l':sz
anil their Msrionettes, This act IS
claimed to BE the best act Oh The stase
10 please the children. and wh&t the
little mes Ike always appsals to tie
"grow1-ups." II IS something enu.e-
~ new from anything ever seen in
mis- CITY and is sure 10 please.
The pictures for iiIe remainder o.
The week will also be very go'd
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
Returned to Arizona.

Mr.. Kenna o. Palmer. of Phoenix.
Ariz., formerly a resident of this city,
has returned to his home IN the south
vest after a few weeks visit with his
mother. Mrs. Mary E Palmer, of Wal
nut avenue. He has been living in
Arizona for more than a rear and a
half and he spent some time in Los
Angeles, Cal, before returning to
West Virginia. His Fairmont friends
we're sorry to see him leave. His visit
was somewhat shortened by a teIe-
gram summontng him to Phoenix to
resume his position with the Nericopa
Creamery Co
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SOCIETY
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6 Maris Is Ike.
AL tie Hcsel D1nniin IT Lie
PARK Nd shostly ffteI- Ms nom holr
tc-aay, oecIrTea TIE marriage q Mr.
David Ramsey saa Mss Anna Bert
slalIonee. two popular and wen noSn
young people Of tAts city. The mar
rage was solennt1e-i BY the Rev. ]. A.
Ncclelland. pastor OF the First Pres
Syteriaa church Of Grafton. IN the
presence OF quite number Of the rel
atiYes ana friends Of the bIgh contract
Ing parties. Nr. Merl Watkins a
close friend Of the groom, acted as
best man. and Mrs. Allie Norris, OF
Idaho. sister Of tie bride. vas mat
ron Of honor Ths bride was exquis-
iteIy goEned In a handsome bridal
costume Of white net over doublefse-
ed white SILK. with gloves and slippers
10 match. and carried a bouquet Of
brides roses. The groom wore the
conyentsoaI black Following the Ger.
emory a wedding repast was served
in the private dining rooms Of the no
tel. Tne afternoon vas spent by the
welding parry in anu abou; the 5eaut!.
full groves at Vt. Lake, and the bride
and groom to0k train No. u for Allan
tic City. the jamestown Exposition
and other points, where they will
spend their INSTRUMENTATION Re
publican.
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.+++++++++++++
WEST VIRelNIANs
At THE LOCAL HOTELS.
+ +++++*+++++++

MANLEY-s. NJ. MoH, Harrisville;
IS. P. Smith. Charleston; E. Rodman,
Wheeling: VI. H. Hawkins, Eikins; T.
w. Crane, Morgan,own; J. ". Stark,
Clarksburg.
WATSON. H. Clarke. C. H, Robb
Wheeling; c. S. Basnett, Amos; Mark
Davidson, Clarksburg;; Roy S. Watson,
Morgantown: Miss L King, Kings
Vile; W. E. Watson, Miss Rose Wat
son. White Day.
MARIETTA-Fred ]. Bins, G. F.
Davis, Gail Billingsl.a, Amos; R. D.
Towzy, Buckhsnnon: Fred B. Watkins,
Monongah: C C. Fisher. Warrington;
G. c. Freeman, Wicklow; Mrs. L. L.
Thomas. Blacksmith; ]. Milton Hall,
Morgantown.
TAVERN. E. flowers and wife,
Wallace; A. S. Hartman, Murray; F.
Cummings, G. P. f1rimsley, Morgan
town: 4. Belts. F. E. boz. Wheel
ing: Iugle Malone. Shiunstcn; L. E
Conway. Warrington; William 3. An
derson and wife, T's.kersrtlIe: ]. W.
lyman, C!arEsburs: Fred O. Blue,
Phflipp!; G. E. Gsskill, Montana:
Mss Jane Thompson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
GOING 70 Manklnae leland.

Mr.. Edwin Watson. of Smithtown
and Nrs. Lucy Watson left this morn
ing for Machnac Island. Michigan, to
spend the remainder OF the summer.
En- route they will spend some time in
Cleveland. o. and VIII also visit Mrs.
Watson's relatives at Ashtabala- They
will arrive at 9Iackinac island on mex:
Saturday. the 18th. Mrs. Watson is an
annual visitor to the island. Miss
Dora Watson viii remain at Smith.
town until fall. when she expects to
enter Stuart Hall. the Episcopal Iasti.
tute at Stanton, Va
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
Don't Miss This One

Something out Of the ordinary line
Of moving pictures viii be shown at
the Electric Theatre On Monday and
Tuesday. 1t Is one Of the most mys.
terious pictures ever shown at this
popular house. In beautiful coIors and
is the longest single picture ever
shown. Title. The Hsr!equtns' stoEy.'
Admission ; cents. u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
WiII VISA Il HarrlsviIIe-

Mrs. Howard Furhee and daughter
Miss Adele, and Master Russell Fur
bee, left this morning for Harrisvtlle,
where they viii visit re!atiers for :
week. They were accompanied there
by Miss Alehta Borgess.. Of Harris
vile, who had been Miss Adele's guest
for the past week Miss Boggess is
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler
Boggess (nee Miss June Davis. WHO
have spent the pas ten years in India
as missionaries. Mss Boggess and
a brother reside with their grandmoth-
er. Mrs. Davis, at Ezrrisy.l!e.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
Modem woedmsn FESTIVAL.

The Modern WooImen vii! hold a
festival in thler hail over the old post
Office in the Skinner building tonight.
Ice cream and cake viii be served By
the wives and friends Of the Eo0imen.
1t is expected that large crowd Of
friends Of this order will be present.
as az gathering OF this kind il the
woodmen hall mems general good
Kline for all who zl'icipaSe.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08

Miss odeIla Brand left yesterday at
ternoon for Omaha. Neb, to visit her
uncle, S. s. Loar.
Mrs. C. H. Grard, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Ms. ". H. Brand
for several days, left this morning for
her home in wellsvllle, Ohio
Mrs. Margery Ogden and Dana o.
den left yesterday for Chicago
Nrs. D. P. Fitch, Miss Louise Fitch
and George Fitch left this afternoon
for Mt. Lake Park, Nd. where they
will spend several weeks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
Just 9 word.
Thursday, Ang. is.
Is the date Of the
Masonic Outing and Picnic.


DOC and -'Eph's bunch OF PROBES
sEonals are ready to administer The
usual professional dose to Bob.
mus and Caps asgregation-per
.aaps.
There viii also be two 100 yard tsee
for all foot races, one for brethren Eno
tip the scales at 175 lbs. or over. the
other for those with dyspepsia. cloud
ed conscienees or other tmPedtmeats
to acquiring a mans weight
At this time everything looks favor
able for a large and enthusiastic out.
ing and We must impress on all who
have not done 50 the necessity of Sc.
curing their tickets at once 50 thai
ample provision may be maze for the
comfort and convenience Of all.
The First Regiment Band VIII far
nish music
Don't forget the folks or the basket.
Cars leave Masonic Temple at )
pm
Tickets at Christie's drug store OF
of any member of the committee,
COMMITTEE
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win Attend Exnositlon.

Mr.. and Mrs !. E, Morgan and
daughter. Miss Mary, left this morn
ing for Atlantic City to spend some
time. 3Ir. aud Mrs. Morgan will also
visit the jamestown Exposition before
returning home. Miss Morgan will be
Joined at Atlantic CRY By party OF
young people from Elckhannon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
Pleasure Seekers at the Tavern.

a pleasure seeking party from Can
nons5urg, Pa, are registered at the
Tavern. The party is composed Of
Joseph B. wilson, Mrs. Joseph B.
Wilson. Mary Wilson. Miss ". A. vii
sor. NJ. S. Wilson and s ]. Wilson.
They took in Clarksbuyg and inter.
mediate points to-tay.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
eoInu 70 Atlantie az.

Miss Elsie Fleming left this after.
noon for Atlantic City to spend two
weeks. At Grafton she was Joined BY
Miss Louise Dudley, q: Clarksours, Mr..
and Mrs. Heaton, OF Parkersburg, and
Mr. Cecil Highland, of New Martins
vile. ,Iti
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08

We viii receive BIDS IL u

We WI ESS7SIV E III y
Of a new school room q
bids to reach ne secretary iAls
II, 1907. The beard rsserle its tsbl
to reject any and an BIDS
tions can be seen Il ]. Z. s9las
residence On Grassy run. 2. 81
mont, R r. D, 30. 8.
By order Board q Eine g !: X L.
ion district
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M. ana Ms. Patrick ". Hose leave
tonight for Atlantic City. Before re-
turning home they win visit James
towu, Richmond. Williamsburg and
washington,
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LOST

LosT-Ladies' gold watch and fob.
with Initials S. n. W. on watch; on
fob, E n. w. Return TO J. A. wise's
meat market for reward. S-St
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Homo Erem Atlantic citn.

Dr.. and Mrs. P B. Ogden and
daughter, Mrs. ". H. spagg. OF Way.
nesburg. Pa, returned fas: night from
a months yis::
Atlantic City. Mrs. Sprags viii spend
a few weeks here Seiore returning
home.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08

Misses Lulu and Ivy Larew, of near
Newburg. are now visiting friends
here. Several sociaIs have been given
in their honor. They are now guests
of Misses Fairy and Villa vanGilder,
of Fourth street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08

WIN close entire line of curtains al
4 big reduction. Lloyd's Book Shop,
los Fairmont avenue. d
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08

Frank Gheen. who was in the sop
port OF Robert Edeson in -strong-
heart, Is to play the title role in sDa-
Jid corscn."
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20 per cent. discount sale at Lloyd's
Book snop. tt
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We are Dooxing oruers for the
Daughter of the Elm and The Traitor
Leave your order quick. Globe BOOK
Store. :
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08

Tie Y,o- Al iiortry ~ ol
ia FTesbyterian church WIN mes o.
Friday evening At 7:se O'clock Il the
home of Mrs. waiter Barnes On Bar
uey street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08

Come see our picture exhibit Mon
day, August u. Globe Book Store. It
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08

Totals -.-..-.....3S "a II )
Two base hit-Dragoo.
Three base hits-Ingram, ]. Smith.
Home runs-w. Smith. .,
Sacrifice nits-J. Smith, nIlman-
sroien base-J. Smith, Pichard,
NcGonigaL
Base on baIls-o6 ROyon, i; on ORA
SEQ, 3
Struck Out-by Royon. 6; by D a.
goo. ..
Wild pitch-RoyOt
Passed ball-McCarthy.
Double Observation-Disclosures.
Hit by pitched baIl-Yost
Umpiresilyfs.
Time-1:57.
Attendance-s0s.
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20 per cent. reduction in entire
stock excepting books. Lloyd's Book
Shop. tt
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FOR RENT
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Five room house in Fifth
ward. Nice location, modern improve
3ments. Inquire at West yirginian OF.
nee
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-08
start, on EAtended Tour.

Ms. TN Parks. state president Of
the ". C, T. q. isft this afternoon
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lot a. extended TIP thro1sh The cen
trai and s0z-hz-n Iaris q -he SAFE.
In he r sr=s,s q ne Eli01 81
si 70 b Ins8 nsto1 Esoa
sl4Yila "a j = II IL.
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The WEST VIRGINIAN'S
llANNINGIlN BgRE.l 10.

TieE team. made s fne o1s handed
catch. which eut on a bit fur he
Athieties. Score:
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Subscribe for ;he Vest vtrginian.
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me following card has been address,
ed to tie members OF the Masonic fra
ternity
Just word.
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lfANTED-To rent an s room house
centrally located with eonvenienees.
No ove $500 per month. Address
p o. Box 4s5.
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VsANTED-Girl Apply to A. F. Nc
,Keeyer, 21s Walnut avenue. If
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MkNTEo-Sewing to do at reasora.
BE prices. Call at 800 Hamilton
sirsst slst
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WANTED

ViANTEp-Miidle aged lady as house
keeper. Hedges, 1913 Water street. If
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.yyANTEp-GIrl for general house
work. Apply so7 BenOui avenue. If
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NfANTEp-Ten laborers. Helmicl;
FOUNDRY and Machine Co. If
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mont 20 Spenu WSeh WISHING l4ISuuS.
J. 3. Barnes left for Terra Haute
last night. His family will go a lit
tie later and they viii make that their
future nome.
A. ]. Hammel and family have gone
to Michigan. Mr.. Hanllnel is great
sufferer from hay fever and has gone
there for the benefit of the climate.
Harry Lightner has gone to Wash
irgtoa, Pa, TO spend his vacation.
Harry Humes mas gone TO EIkins 10
visi, Miss Anna Scott who mas been
sick or some time in the hospital at
that place.
Miss Bessie Belh and Mr. S. c, Nc
Cune. OF Downs, are here today.
The Misses Dent, of Fairmont, are
visiting at the home Of Mr.. ana Mrs. l.
J. Dent.
Mrs. Guy Clayton has gone to
Wheeling to-day shopping.
The game of ball a, Housa's park
between the Athletics and the Fair.
view team was a very exciting game
and the outcome of the game was
doubtful from the beginning as the
game was tied several times. The star
playing of Winston Smith, of the Ath.
letlcs, was one of the exciting features
Of the game. OF the eight scores made
blythe Athletics Smith made four. two
being home runs, Ingram. Of the Fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-09-14
TELEPHONE
 EXCHANGE
Fl CentrO Will Have Exchange by
 October lst.

Manager Yeakle of the Im- perial Telephone company was in El Centro yesterday completing arrangements for putting in a switch at this place. He was also adding several new phones to the list. The addition to the valley system of a switch board at El Centro will improve the system, especially the town sys- tenn. Several changes on the trunk lines are contemplated.
 The central office here will be in the library room and Albert Durham will act as agent for the company here. MT. Yeakle says the capacity of this switch board is quite large and several more subscribers can be accommodated