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Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16
PRICES GOING UP
Land Values are Increasing and lm- proved Farm Harder to
 Secure.

That the news of the shutting off of the Colorado river from flowing to the Salton sea, is spreading rapidly and Is becoming every day more apparent by the number of people who are coming to the valley to investigate our resour- ces and invest their money in farm lands and city property. Every train to the valley brings many newcomers and great many more who have been here before, but have come back, knowing this to be the land of promise, where the productiveness of the soil Is greater than any other and where land values are bound to increase more rapidly than we at present dream of. In fact. the price of land is advancing now, there being only few snaps left on the market, and they will either be bought up or taken off at a early date. Practically every hotel in the valley has large number of land seekers and the land agents are kept busy showing the strangers over the country. At the Hotel Fl Centro this week there have been several parties from the middle west and east and Ira Aten and D. H. Chaplin have had their rigs con tantly on the go. The complaint among the land agents Is that they are having difficulty in finding improved lands for sale. Most of the prospect i've buyers want improved farms and the Imperial valley farmer who has a we'll improved piece does not like the idea of parting with such a good thing. even though he can get good price for 1t.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 ' GN CONVENTION
Will Be Held at Imperial, March 23d
 in the Methodist Church

The Valley Sunday School conven- ton will be held at Imperial, March 23d. It was first set for to-day, but inasmuch as some of the more lm-
 portant speakers could not be present at this time it was decided to postpone the convention to accommodate their convenience. Representatives of all the Sunday Schools will be present and arrangements for splendid speak ing and singing are being made. Hugh c. Gibson, of Los Angeles, secretary of the State Sunday School will be present. The meeting will be held at the Methodist church and should be we'll attended.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

w. A. VenHOrn called at the Press office this week and gave a report of the shlpment>Qf Swiss cheese made by the VanHorn Brothers to the Maple Grove creamery \st Los Angeles. The shipment net them l9 cents a pound or 1 cent a pound more than they are retailing the same cheese In the towns of the valley. This proves that the arr tlcle turned out by VanHorn Brothers Is of very superior quality and that 1t will become a great industry there Is no doubt A competent Swiss cheese maker Is in charge and they are h. creaslng their output as fast as the de- mand increases.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

James M. B. Irvine, of the Electric Appliance company of Los Angeles, was in Fl Centrosthe first of the week, having stopped off on his return trip from the Arizona territory. Mir. IT, vine Is very much Interested in the fu- ture of the Imperial valley and the longer he stayed the more enthusiastic he became. His father is promln- ent capitalist of Phoenix. owning sev- eral large business blocks there. who shortly expects to make this place a visit. possibly with view to investing to some extent.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

The dance to be given by the Eagle lodge next Monday night promises to be brilliant affair. The Fl Centro orchestra of five pieces has been se- cured to furnish the music and the floor of the hall Is in excellent condi- tion for dancing. Each member and officer of the order will wear badge and the floor managers are determined that all present will be shown good time. Itis a St. Patrlck's day ball and no doubt many of those who at- tend will sport the green. A cordial invitation Is extended to all to come and enjoy a good dance.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16
Methodist Services

The first religious service by the Methodist people will be held next "Wednesday evening, March 2Oth. at 7:3o. The meeting will be held at the Franklin building; Chas. Went worth, of Imperial, will preach and ad- minister the sacrament of the Lords supper The public Is cordially invited and those desiring can join the charter list of members, as the list will be held open till that time. Strangers welcome.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16
NEW JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Ordinance Creating Same Will Be- come Effective on the 18th of
 this Month

At the last meeting of the board of supervisors an ordinance was passed creating new judicial township In the Imperial valley. A portion of the Im- perlal and Sllsbee townships was taken off to make the new one. This action was done by the board after 1t had been duly petltIoned by the voters of the new township. The reason cited by the petition was that the township of Imperial was so large that 1t caused a great deal of inconvenience to a ma jorlty of the petitioners at times when the attention of township officers was most needed
 The ordinance creating the town ship of Fl Centro becomes effective on the 18th day of March. A justice of,the peace and constable will be ap- pointed at the next meeting of the board of supervisors and then we will have a full fledged. judiciary of our own.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

A. S. Glasgow, representing the General Electrlcscompany of Los An geles, was In the valley this week and made quite an extended visit at Fl Centro the first of the week, This Is the first visit of Mir. Glasgow and he was agreeably surprised at the advance ment the valley had made, especially in the electric line. He showed his marked pleasure at the substantial manner the Holton Power company were putting in their works throughout the valley. Never in such a new country did he see so little temporary work as there Is here.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

]. A. McCanse and wife, of Pome- roy, Washington, are in Fl Centro, this week. MT. McCense owned some property in the valley some time ago, but sold 1t because at Ehe time he thought his wife could noA live here. He says he would have made a good piece of money if he had held on to the land till now. He may re-invest again before long.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

c. E. Hammer, of Allendale. Mo-, has been visiting in Fl Centro this week. He is a property owner in the Imperial valley and comes out every winter to look after his interests. He says he Is very we'll pleased with his investment here as he considers he has more than doubled his money.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16
Notice

Rev. Wm. B. Noble, D. D. Synod lcal missionary of California. will preach at the school house in Fl Cen tro. Sunday, the l7th inst, at 3 p. m. The public Is cordially invited to attend.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

P D. Trowbridge, of Manchester, Iowa, and Mrs. Jessie B. Armstrong, of Greeley, .owa. were in Fl Centro this week.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

MT. and Mrs. Otis Aldredge, of Mt. Vernon, Ind, were in the valley this week and were registered at Hotel Fl Centro.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

Geo. w. Blair. of OttumWa, Iowa. was among those who were this week looking the country over with a view to investing.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

R. Malan. a prominent farmer of Brawley, was In town last Tuesday In attendance upon the board of trade meeting held here on that day.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

A reading of the gage height of the Salton sea just received from the U. s. geological survey shows that the sea has remained stationary since Feb ruary 10th, the gage registering 76.o5 feet.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

C. H. Sllllman and wife, of New York. are visiting with l. P. Sllllman. president of Water company No. 5 at Holtvile.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

pr. Lee Is back again from Los Angeles for few days visit.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

C. E. and E. E. Pearsall, of Braw- ley, were visitors in Fl Centro yester- day.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

R. H Huddle, of Sisbee, was a visitor in Fl Centro, Thursday.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Items About People and Events in
 and around El CentrO.

]. W. HollIster, of Lordsburg. was registered at the Hotel Fl Centro this week.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16
NEW DRUG STORE
Roy |. RumSey Will Make Another Department to the Fl CentrO
 Department Store

WHSH WIT. N. l.. I\ullS6y Was III Los Angeles last week he made com plete arrangements to add another de- partment to his fast growing store and bought full llneOof drugs and pro- cured the services of a first class pharmacist to take charge of the de- partment. The goods will be unpacked and put in place some time next week and as soon as things can be put in ord CT the drug store will be formally op- ened.
 The need of drug store has been long felt here and a great many people will be glad to hear that the things so badly needed in this line at times can now be had without sending away for the same.
 This department will be under the care of MT. James Kirksey, who comes here from Beaver, Utah. and Is very highly recommended as a druggist. He will arrive the fore part of next week and the arrangement of the store will be under his supervision.
 A movement Is on foot to organize a Chrlstlon Endeavor society in Fl Cen tro and 1t Is now proposed to get the young people together next Sunday evening at 6:3o, at the school house and talk the matter over. A Christian Endeavor society does not represent any particular denomination. thus en- abling all people to take part. Such a society should exist here and the Press Is indeed glad the start Is being made. All the young people and those who feel young are requested to be present at the meeting to- o-morrow evening and take an active part in ;he organization.
 Last evening MT. and Mrs. w. E. Downing entertained at their pretty home. on Brighton street. The guests greatly enjoyed themselves at whist and other games until late hour and were even then 10th to depart. The new home of the host and hostess was admired by all Refreshments were served, The guests present were: Mes SITS. and Mesdames T, B. Blanchard, L. H. Cooper. E. Fromme, c. F. Buttress, Antonio Scarpa, ]. L. Trav- CTS, Mrs. c. E. Paris. Miss Daisy Mead, O B, Tout and Robt. P. L. Moore.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

Al Casner Is back from his San Bernardlno trip.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

Some of my Texas friends are here and there's more coming soon. You had better list your land if you want to sell. They are pretty sure to buy. Ira Aten Land Company, Fl Centro, Cal.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

A very pleasant birthday party was given to Master Morris Ravens in honor of his seventh year, last Monday afternoon The little ones who were present to honor the occasion were: Dorothy Masten. Viola Buttress~ Ar dess and Hazle Nosler, Ruth Travers. lmogene Aten, Clark Sherman, Wayne Buttress, Robert Lindsay. The home of MT. and Mrs. Ravens had been very nicely decorated, great many large and beautiful varieties of sunflowers were to be seen In profuslon and made a very attractive appearance. Re freshments were served and the little tots ate and were happy.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

Passengers arriving from Los An geles the first of the week report the Salton sea on a rampage, on account of the higa winds that are blowing to- ward the north and east. It Is said in some instances the water would lash clear over the tracks and then swiftly run back, washing the roadbed quite badly in places. making the progress of the trains very slow and uncertain
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

True Vencill and Tom Atkinson were out Wednesday, trying the new team they have Just lately acquired. It's dandy team all right and the boys have right to be proud of It.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

Rev. MT. Letson preached at the school house last Sunday night. At next Sunday evenings meeting there will be special music, both vocal and instrumental. by Mrs. Buttress, Miss Futile, Professor Scarpa and Murray Stover.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

Contractor Travers has commenced work on a new cottage for Chas. F. Buttress, It Is located on Brighton avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets and will cost in the neighbor- hood of 5000.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16


 NO. 4o LOCAL HAPPENINGS Items About People and Events in
 and around El CentrO.
 ]. W. Holllster, of Lordsburg. was registered at the Hotel Fl Centro this week.
 pr. Lee Is back again from Los Angeles for few days visit.
 C. H. Sllllman and wife, of New York. are visiting with l. P. Sllliman. president of Water company No. 5 at Holtville.
 R. Malan. a prominent farmer of Brawley, was In town last Tuesday In attendance upon the board of trade meeting held here on that day.
 A reading of the gage height of the Salton sea just received from the U. s. geological survey shows that the sea has remained stationary since Feb ruary 10th, the gage registering 76.o5 feet.
 Some of my Texas friends are here and there's more coming soon. You had better list your land if you want to sell. They are pretty sure to buy. Ira Aten Land Company, Fl Centro, Cal.
 True Vencill and Tom Atkinson were out Wednesday, trying the new team they have Just lately acquired. It's dandy team all right and the boys have right to be proud of It.
 Contractor Travers has commenced work on new cottage for Chas. F. Buttress, It Is located on Brighton avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets and will cost in the neighbor- hood of $looo.
 Ira Aten has had his hands full show ing farm lands to those who are con- templating locating here. His big hack has been constantly on the go al week. He says things are picking up materially in the real estate business.
 O. E. Gillett. veterinary dentist, a nephew of w. F. Gillett, of Holtville, was in town "Wednesday evening. He is thinking some of locating in the val ley. He went over to Holtvle, Thurs day noon to visit with his relatives there few days.
 Rev. MT. Letson preached at the school house last Sunday night. At next Sunday evenings meeting there will be special music, both vocal and instrumental. by Mrs. Buttress, Miss Futile, Professor Scarpa and Murray Stover.
 Passengers arriving from Los An geles the first of the week report the Salton sea on rampage, on account of the higa winds that are blowing to- ward the north and east. It Is said In some instances the water would lash clear over the tracks and then swiftly .,,n koaIx ,,,aebion kLo
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

Ira Aten has had his hands full show ing farm lands to those who are con- templating locating here. His big hack has been constantly on the go al l week. He says things are picking up materially in the real estate business.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-16

o. E. Gillett, veterinary dentist, a nephew of w. F. Gtllett of HoltVille, was in town Wednesday evening. He is thinking some of locating in the val ley. He went over to Holtvlle, Thurs day noon to visit with his relatives there few days.
The evening world., 1907-01-04

Fancy and quiet cassimeres,
cheviots and tWeeds in the
new, long, single and double
breasted styles. The tail
oring is superb-so different
from the usual run of SIS
garments. The details that
distinguish smart clothes
arc executed thoroughly.
The evening world., 1907-01-04
WHAT ATHLETICS HAVE DONE FOR
BOYS OF OUR OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Tor as Ia dono IN the National Guard.
was donated by tho Brooklyn Eagle,
Though the qualifying bcore was mane
high 30 offhand out OF a poss't,e o,. 70
many qualified that II had TO be rnisen
to q. One hundred and n:.ety-nvo won
''in order TO impreas upon Tho boys
that skiil attained on this mecnine
meant equal SKIN In the field the iee@ue
held d compeetio nj Creedtnoor from
penses of all this mrtksinea Cor two
sGacueD dHys md tf.s day -tlA- AZ, |,
match. About 10 bays practtsed and
aia tram ehos in tho match.
New Fields for Boys.
"Altaonsn none OF TIC boys had ever
Previously fired cartridge, che scores
thnA they made at creedmoo- were re-.
mnrknble. They shot at 100 yards
s,nnding and 100 yards prone, IN a Try
Ing Wind The team OF De WasE Gin
ton High School. who wore yhe winners.
averaged IS out OF 30 points. which Is
better thnn the scores made by many
Sntionnl Guard seams.
This may bo considered as m evant
OF national importance. In case OF war
fonse upon haAty- isyieh- OF Solunteers
1fN-se can DO taught tho rudiulents OF
drill In few weeks But they cannot
be taught to shoot In a much lonEer
tina.
"In addition to tkc muscular develop
ment which comes from dts games the
league is doing tn best to iuculcata
good habitn and square dealing ennonX
tho boys Of tho scaools-
The work OF tho league Will DO great /
~ helped by the four largo athletic
rields which havs seep recently &C. &C.
Board OF Education. Ono Of these ad-
-taina tho -Cartls Hlgh 6chnalz On statefl
Island. one In on the East River at
Astoria close to tho Sinety-second street
ferry. ono In Mt Avenue l. and Sixteenth
street. Brooklyn, and :one In Crotona
Park Each OF these will DO fitted up In
a. flrst-class manner, The work Of lay
Ing them out Is under contract and Is
largely completed. Tho Board of Est-
nratT appropriated 500. eco to parchn5c
and flt up these flelds
''I'he league depends for Itn support
upon voluntary contributions. The San
Ernncisco disaster apparently absorbed
all the money which II usually given TO
public and ch8r!taple enterprises. np
that from May up 10 September ohr
IehafptH Hera nffnoSt nothing, white I6ttr
work had to proceed. The result was
that the league rnn quito considerably
In debt and feared that II would be
compelled to largely reduce its activi.
tea. Its officers, however. decided TO
tn kc the responsibility et Be.aE on with
ita work. while they bent all their
The evening world., 1907-01-04


the generosity OF some OK It's friends the
league has Installed In each OF tho high
schools st-az.castS al sasa. aaoh. sub:
target gun ma chine. equipped with n
Krag army rife, regula ton pattern.
These were presented as follows:
To the De VIII Clinton High School, High
srhaol q IG.nm,rce. Matfiattan! Horrtu,
Bsn..x; Curtis High School. Richmhnd: pyy
Hlxh School, Brooklyn. and Bryant High
School. Long Island City. by g. r. 6uEssn.
stayvssant ftiEh school, MAMMALIAN. By
Cummerciai HiEh Sohool. BrookIn. By the
Hon. bird s, Coler and Horace J. Morse,
Manual Trimming High sehool BrDokiyn.
by Col. R.s1sft IT. wo.SdsaYd. s - '.-''
ErAxmuE Hal. High School. Flatbash.- by
Warren Cruikshshk.
Jrnunry tn Juls. Il employed
Capt. ,G ", Corwin. Inspector OF rifle
practice OF the sevcnty-hrst Regiment.
as IN Instructor. who trained IN each
high school teacher and n squad OF
boys from each GLASS. called sergeant
Instructors. who I'm ts.rs Instructed the
boYs.A maFksnan.B badge to DO ahot
The evening world., 1907-01-04

for as Ia done In the National Guard,
was donated by tho Brooklyn Eagle,
Though the qualifying pcore was made
high 30 offhand out OF a poss't,e o,. 70
many qualified that II had 70 be rniaen
to a.. One hundred and n:.ety-rvo won
The evening world., 1907-01-04
.SUL|-|YAN=ELYNN
CLASH TONIGHT.

Another battle between big lighters
VIII como OF In the ring or tho Pacific
OF s-Angelas,--G might
The scrappers who win figure in 1t will
be Jack Twin" Sullivan. the ctevgr
and sturdy Iight-heavy-w weight OF New
England and Jim Flynn. the Pueblo
.keagy-w~igh,.~ They will elsyh for
txsntY- rounds NJ csieh.cisfIts for 50
The evening world., 1907-01-04
Gen. Wingate Tells Of.
Work Of League for. New
York's Pupils.

Tho Introduction OF athletics Into The
pahks Hchoaln. and the nrssnlsa tionAef
the Public Schools Athletic League have
Como wonders along the hines OF phya;-
cal end mental development OF the boys
OF GREATER New York schools. The pro-
ETcsa of tho League during the year
just ended l. aurpdsing. and few out
side thope closely identified wsth the
work have aI,y idea OF It The Rddrrsa
OF Esnii wrneate. president OF the
League. at its annual session. con taans
d~ta4is OF the Leagues work that arc
really Interesting, Emil Wlrgute.s ed-
dress In part Ia aa follows:
Tho teachers haze found that nth-
letca among - letra- p,s!ri stspelp -aehooi
discipline. crates sctIool pride and pro-
notes honor and fair dealing. as vel
O. s.rproved physical aevciopnsn
among 7rfletr boys, and are doing all
they can 70 promote 1t in their schools.
'.fhc great probiem Is how to handle
the Immense numbers Sho are part:Ci-
pating IN cur Sumes and 80 obtain tho
money required for tho purpa--- TAX
tEg boys and boys ogethcr, pio lcaEao
hhs 10 look after the physical develop
mcnt OF over co. ,o1o. an army much
larger thaa any that was ever brooSht
zfagaa her during ot,r~Cirte War. -.
I've have the President OF the Unttel
States Us our honorary vics-pfcs.d5nt,
who siH heartily In symoathy with rs
OF men. prominent In business, In ~ln.
ca.jpaui matters and in athletics. =anI
whose influence and advice are mest
valuable
The evening world., 1907-01-04
1864 Boys Won Badgefor
General E Ef1iciencyon
Field and Track

energies to obtain contributions. They
were succcsstul in obtaining AaffIGtenT
10 pay on the debt and .prdyidu the
Dgtance OF 81, 80 nppenrtaE In Tie tretEs-2
urers report. This wag largely owing
10 the subscriptions OF 1000 each made
by 81 Il. ggenhHtH.-Hurry Payne
Whitney. c. w. Morse and Andrew
Carnegie. and of 500 from John u,
Rockefeller" ~:
The evening world., 1907-01-04

per cent OF Tho gross foce.pts. Sullivan
has n,ade great record In tho squared
circle,-aad !t lie zdafoata Flynn -ha Will
teos given -r.rHI1-u By hztchnndser Me-
Carey TO meet Mike Schreck. OF Csns
cinnati. in q twenty-round battle tho
latter part OF this month.
McoarrylWIII Be Kept Busy Fighting.
= 1.aady Welsh. n:,H1Esr-ot- -An1tJ- Mc6sry.;
the Bronx Heavyweight. sieaod articles Of
asreetnent last oish, for another contest for
7Mraarrr. These articles cali toe Anhs to
meet Tommy Quill. tho New England light.
weight In q fftteen.round bout bsfurs tbs
phSds lhiand A. Ca Of ProvIdcnce. II. l..
on Tussiay nisat. Tor which he la 70 re-
eelye $500 foe his end. MeGaTy also fishts
''tJnk'. Russell, tbs Quaker CITY uEht-
weight, In q s,x-ronnd bout before the Ma
,loral A. c., OF Phiiadeirhia. to.norrew
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