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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-01
Suicide in Washington.

Holding a revolver near the transmit
ter of telephone, that the sister of his
fiancee at the other end Of the wire
might hear, Edward R. Taylor 2s years
old, a Washington saloon keeper, fired
six shots. In the last shot a bullet
pierced his brain, killing him instantly.
The shooting occurred in the hallway of
Taylor's apartments, over his saloon.
1t was the result of difficulties with his
fiancee, Miss Regina Georgius. For
nearly year Taylor had paid attentions
to Miss Georgius. The course of their
making was smooth until a few
weeks ago, when, it is said, Taylor be-
gan drinking intoxicating liquors. On
Wednesday he visited the Georgius
home and had quarrel because he had
been drinking. He went to his home,
and from there called up Miss Geotgius
on the telephone four times. Each time
he talked with her and asked her to
meet him at Pennsylvania Avenue. She
refused, telling him to call at her home.
Shortly before o'clock he telephoned
again and the telephone was answered
by George Rouzae, who told Taylor that
Miss Georgius had gone out. Taylor
said he did not believe it, and asked to
talk with her sister. He told the latter
to hold the phone, and while doing so
she heard Taylor discharge the pistol
which ended his life.
The deceased is the youngest son Of
the late Richard Taylor, Of this County,
and brother of Mrs. R. t. Barber, Port
Tobacco.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-01
Entertainment A Success.

The entertainment and dance held at
McDonough Institute on Friday night of
last week, for the benefit of the baseball
club of the school, was quite successful
in every way. The exercises which
preceded the dance were we'll rendered
and entertaining and much enjoyed by
the audience, which completely filled
the large assembly hall. The dance was
equallya enjoyable, Mrs. J. A. Dorsett,
as pianist, furnishing the music. Re-
freshments were served in the dining
hall Quite neat sum was realized.
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New Business.

Messrs, W. II. Young and Henry A.
Penn, formerly of this County but of
late residing in Washington City, have
formed a co-partnership for the purpose
of running bakery in this town. Mr..
Conrad Posey is to construct building
in the rear of the Wade lot, which the
new firm is to lease and occupy. The
respective members of the new firm will
remove their respective families to this
town in the near future and begin oper-
atoms. Such an enterprise is ever well
come to our thrifty town and deserves
every encouragement.
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Delightful Dance At Indian Head

The dance which was given by the In
dian Head Baseball Club in the Masonic
Hall, April 20. 1908, was decided sue
cess. The hall was well filled and those
present spent most enjoyable evening.
Refreshments were served by the COM
mittee. The music was furnished by
lannon's band, of Washington, D. c.
During intermission Mr.. Burnett B.
Wright sang the favorite old song,
Forgotten, and was warmly applaud
ed by the appreciative audience. Among
those present were
Ma..dan,ae
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FurneraI OF Mr.. Arthur Simpson.

Mr.. Arthur Simpson, Newport, who
died on Thursday of last week, of heart
trouble, was buried at Newport Church
on Saturday. Rev. Father Fannon per-
formed the burial service. His pail
bearers were Messrs. J. P. Tippett. Ju-
liam Simpson, Eugene jackson and Ar
thur Ward. He was "A years of age and
left one sister, Mrs. Carrie Carrico, and
two brothers, Messrs. W. E. and Lorenzo
Simpson. He was never married. Mr..
P. W. Robey was fuRaral director.
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Mudd-T

Society was somewhat surprised on
Tuesday to learn of the marriage of Mr..
John f. Mudd and Miss Annie A. Tur-
ner. Their engagement was.knoXn--hRt
no day was fixed.-.s1d the two young
people ln--ssffuly romantic style tripped
OIL tS Baltimore City, and on Monday
Became man and wife. The marriage
was perfectly private and took place at
the Cathedral Reetory. Rev. Father
Gavin performed the ceremony, and
William Queen, Jr., and Mr.. William J.
Thompson, intimate friends of the
young couple, were witnesses.
Mr.. Mudd is the Oldest son of Mr.. F.
DeSales Mudd, Clerk of the Circuit
Court for this County, and Mrs. Mudd
is the second daughter of Mr.. H. A..
Turner, of Bryantown. Both are sell
known in society, and congratulations
are numerous from their many friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Mudd will make their
home for the time being at the New
Wills Hotel.
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Advertising Pays.

A Kansas man is convinced that adj
vertising pays. He advertised for lost
s. bill, and stranger, who had picked
up one on the streets, read the adver-
tisement and restored the bill to the ad.
vertiser. A few days later, while look
ing over waistcoat he had laid off, the
original lost bill was found in a pocket.
He says advertising pays 100 per cent.
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Religious Notice.

NJ. f. Church South, Sunday, May
8 Preaching at Chicamuxen II A. NJ,
Pisgah $50 P. NJ. and Shiloh 10 p. NJ,
Administration of the Lords Supper at
each service.
La Plata, 10 A. NJ. Sunday School
LAS P. NJ. service of song and prayer.
Missionary collection in all the Sun
day schools.
ID NJ RRnWN p q
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-01

Miss C. S. Monroe, who has charge of
the millinery department at Howard &
Berry's, Waldorf, Nd, has Just returned
from Baltimore with full line of Spring
and Summer Millinery. Miss Mollie
Amos, of Baltimore, who has assisted
her for the past two seasons, will be on
hand and will be pleased to see her
many friends.
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Mrs. rlary Smoot.

Died at her late residence in Cobb
Neck on Sunday last, of acute indiges-
ton, Mrs. Mary Smoot, wife of Mr..
Lemuel Smoot, in the 10th year of her
age. Her funeral took place on Tuesday
at Piccawaxen Church. Mr.. Oscar
wingate had charge of the funeral.
Mrs. Smoot, besides her husband, leaves
surviving her two sons, Mr.. Albin
Smoot and Mr., --~- Smoot, Of this
Countv
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MARYLAND. DELAWARE and VlsGla a
~. COMPANY.
PATUXENT RIVER LINE.
-!
SPRING SCHEDULE
In effect April II, 1908
Read carefully, important changes
have been made
STEAMER WESTMORELAND
will leave Pier 3, Light
st. Wharf, weather permitting, every
Wednesday and Friday at $50 a. m.
for Fair Haven, Plum Point, Dare's
Governors Run and the Patuxehl
River as far up as Benedict.
Returning will leave Benedict,
weather permitting, every Thursday
and Saturday at $50 a. M, Sotterly
at So. m. Milestone Landing at 10 am,
Governors Run at II M, Plum Point l
p. m. and Fair Haven at 2 80 p. IN. for
Baltimore.
Freight received at Pier 8, Tuesday
and Thursday until 5 80 p m for the
following wharves:
Fair Haven, Plum Point, Dare's
Governors Run, Cove Point, Milestone
Soloman's Island, Spepcer's, St. Leon
ards, Sellers, Sotterly, Jones, Parker's
Forests, Williams. Dukes, Tren
Hall. Holland Point, Benedict
STEAMER WESTMORELAND
Will leave Pier 8 Light Street,
weather permitting, every Sunday
at seven p m, for Patuxent River
direct, stopping at Milestone, 500
mtn's, Spencers, FORESTS, l. CD s,
and points to Lyons Greek
Returning will leave yon's Creek.
weather hitting, Monday at 10 s.
IN Lower Marlboro al IL noon, Ben
edlct at 2 p m, Sotierly at 3 p N,
Milestone at 8 N, for Baltimore, call
ing at 4 wharv below Leitch's wneu
signalled except Williams ard Jones'
from wharves on the river for pass n
gers and perishable freight.
Freight received at Pier 8. Saturday
at 5 80 pm. for the following wharves,
Leitche's, Trueman's Point, Deep
Landing, Hollands Cliff, Msgruder'l
Ferry. Lower Marlboro, Whites Ian.
ding, Ferry Landing, Nottingham
Lyons Creek
WILLARD THOMSON,
Vice President aud Gen. Manager
T. MURDOCH Gen FRI Z Pass. Agt.
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The Indian Head and McDonough
boys crossed bats on the latter's grounds
on Friday last. A very interesting game
was played, the score being to in ia
vor of the former.
Miss Mary Posey, who has been visit
ing relatives in the Capital City, return
ed to her studies on Monday.
Miss Emily Marbury has been called
home on account of the death of her
grandfather
MAuDE f. STuMpSER Reporter.
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Notice.

The County Commissioners will meet
at their office in La Plata on
TUEOAY MAY s. 'O3,
for the transaction of miscellaneous bus
mess.
By order of the Board,
PRICE GRAY, Pres.
B. F. DEMENT,, Clerk.
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ACard.

All persons owing c. E. Wade, Esq.
on account are hereby notified that the
same must be settled with me at once,
or collection will be enforced.
ADRIAN POSEY, Atty.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-01

The cup that really cheers is the CO.
coanut shell at a cool spring along
dusky road
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Maryland Tobacco Market.

Week ending April %, 1908. Reported
by Richard S. Hill, State Tobacco
Agent
RECEIPTS
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-01

CONDITION OF MARKET.
Condition Of Market oontioues I'M
changed, with the exception of Seconds,
which are moving freely at advanced
prices. Owing to the continued dry and
windy weather receipts somewhat de
cline. Shipments for past week much
greater than heretofore.
No groundleaves received in the past
week,
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LOOKl

wish to inform my patrons and the
general public that l am now shoeing
horses at so cents cash, and doing all
work cheap for cash.
WIN. NJ. WHILE,
Pm Tompkinsville, Chas. Co., Md.
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Fish for Sale.

WE WILL DELIVER HERRING,
upon order, up the Wicomico river as
far as Aliens Fresh.
NORRIS & CULLISON,
A3-lm. Rock Point.
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LOCAL AND personal
Local BrevltIes.
Wheat crops are promising.

wheat crops are promising.
Get your teams at the New Wills Ho-
tel.
"'-e Phillis Stonest " is at home for
Tao sammer.
The Public Road Commissioners will
meet on Tuesday.
Pat is prouder OF his beautiful home
than he is of his best girl.
Miss Mary Barber has returned from
q lengthy visit to her sister.
Mr.. Robert Grain is contemplating
building a storehouse at Grains Lot.
The orphans Court and County Com
missioners will meet on Tuesday next.
A telephone line is now talked of from
Newport to Lothair. Don't oyer do the
thing.
Mrs. F. A. Mullen, of New York, is
visiting her brother Mr.. j. Neale Ham,
ilton.
Fer dwelling, garden and necessary
outbuildings in this town, apply to Mr..
The high liquor license will, it is said,
still further weed out the liquor selling
Establishments.
- -, $3.50, ~, f %nu ~",,o" W.
u ,.st roa,, ~ ''''
- '.,,soS - - ~ n.' Us
'" a. 49, 30 - ''''' 40 19
t"o oo,roi Son'''.'ss'o"els "oie ~
oS'o" =" Auoou'S' ''""S"'''"s 'nis'ei-
'Oliaso eannerS oeing ouh' az
es'iie w W.T. a. NJ oo"iins anu
IN ru" 'niS season'
VINO ATTENDED the congressional Conven-
ZION OF TINS DISTRICT.
DR.. Louis c. Carrico attended a meet
sYg of the medical men in Baltimore the
priy part oil the week
& Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bond, of Baltimore
CITY, spent several DAYS last week visit
ing friends in the County.
Mrs. Maggie TAYLOR and her brot b.
Ar Motley Dutton Of wasb;nqto,x
quests at the New Wills.
The msrcbant n,ince os.sr1.,,,,,-;u.;.,ro
Dir. Hess, is as<ious to have Barber
ns.sce Of mind.
~. 1o.onh p,dd 1o4h.;. ,r.s -
m.. 'osepn a. Duuu' no'na'r' was II"
i'ilno.e o''y =" "eunesuAy iep,en-
Sn''s MS s'ooA u se"e'Al '"ei'iiA"u'se'
Hon. Rudolph burroughs 1t is SAID
oannot content S himself at home o'lso, any
go
'udge baeleyeorn was oeckeu On 0"
suAy va" De~u'iui spring ,oso'
- ih''ase mas cnarliis ior MIS- Wat
"y
10 : 49,
W ~ " '' " Wv
MISS Julla Muschette' after most
k,alton
p.;.o - .,,, bo
80 So Aarana,is - .han
~ -. ~ ~. - =, o.,
c~.,'
Ar. VIM Queen bfyan'own' Is
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FOR SALE--RENT.
THE large and commodiOus
Store House
AT
Charlotte Hall

for rent.
Small stock goods on hand for sale.
The store is conveniently arranged for
mercantile business, and the opportunity
is fine for an energetic person to make
money.
All goods salable at reduced prices.
n. L. NUTWELL 81 co.,
Charlotte Hall,
Apr. 27tf. St. Mary's Co, Md.
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Dissolution of
CO-Partnership.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Co
partnership heretofore existing between
John W. Thompson and Charles I
Riggs, trading as Thompson & Higgs
and doing a mercantile business at Lo
THAR, Charles County, Maryland, is, by
mutual consent, dissolved. Mr.. Higg'
will continue the business and collec
all debts due and settle all accounts o
said firm.
JOHN W. THOMPSON,
CHAS. T. Hogs.
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CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP co.
CHESAPEAKE LINE.n


Elegant Passenger Steamers Augusta
and ATLANTA"
For Old Point Comfort and Norfolk, Va.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily Tex
eept Sunday at $50 P. NJ, and arrive
Old Point Comfort at A. NJ. and Nor
folk at 100 A. NJ, where connection is
made with the Rail Lines for all points
South and Southwest.
YORK RIVER LINE"
Elegant Passenger Steamers "Char.
lotte' and Baltimore,
For West Point and Richmond, Va.
Steamers leave Baltimore on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at P. NJ
Steamers call at Gloucester Point, Glenn
ents, Clay Bank and Almonds weather
permitting).
Steamers leave Baltimore from Piers
IS and 10 Light Street Wharf.
Through tickets to all points may be
secured, baggage checked and state
rooms reserved from the City Ticket
Offices, 119 e. Baltimore St., ARTHUR
W. ROBSON, Agent, 127 E. Baltimore
St., or at the General Offices, Light and
Lee Sts., Baltimore, Md.
REUBEN FOSTER, f. j. CHISM,
Gen. Manager. Gen. Passenger Agt.
T. II. MCDANIEL,
Asst Gen'l Passenger Agent.
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Debate-Resolved, that any pupil OBJ
tanning the average of So per cent.
should be exempt from final examina-
tions-Afiirmative, Kate Morris, John
Reeder Negative, Lucille Tippett,
Harry Berry.
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McDonough Notes.

Miss Zelda Norman has returned to
school after few weeks illness.
The entertainment and dance given at
Girls Hall last Friday evening was a
great success and much enjoyed by all
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of J w. Skelton, Deceased. Notice is hereby given by the under signed AdmInistratrix of the estate of J. w. Skelt1n, deceased, to the credi- tors of and all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers within four months after the first publica- tion of this notice to the said admin istratriX at office of Conkling & Brown, Attorneys, El Centro, Cal, the same being the place for the Transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Imperial
 September 15, 1908.
 HAZEL SHELTON,
 AdministratriX of Estate of J. w. SkeltOn, Deceased. 24-5t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
Why Colds are Dancerous.

Because you have contracted ordi- nary colds and recovered from them without treatment of any kind, do not for a moment imagine that colds are not dangerous. Everyone knows that pneumonia and chronic catarrh have their origin In a common cold. Con- sumption is not caused by cola but the cold prepares the system for the reception and development of the germs that would not have otherwise have found Judgement. It is the same with all infectious diseases. Diphthe- ria, scarlet fever, measles and whoop- ing cough are much more likely to be contracted when the child has cold. You will see from this that more real danger turks in a cold than in any other of the common ailments. The easiest and quickest way to cure a cold is to take Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The many remarkable cures effected by this preparation have made it staple article of trade over large part of the world. For sale by Sam w. Dunaway, Druggist.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
County Notes

F. A. Yeakle, formerly with the I'm perial Valley Telephone Company, has returned from a summer vacation in which he toured the State on a motor cycle. He spent considerable time in the Yosemite Valely.
 for the past week, granted a charter to Imperial Lodge, No. 390, which has been working for the past year under dispensation.
 Mrs. II. w. Brewer of Imperial
 farted for San Francisco, Sunday morning, to represent Golden Rule Chapter of the Eastern Star at the Grand Lodge of that order to be in session this week.
 The board of directors of the I'm perial school district has decided to secure as a site for the new school building the northernmost bolck on the east side of Imperial avenue. As soon as this building is completed the seventh teacher will be added to the faculty.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-A sNAP-55 acres new
 land, three miles north of Imrerial;
 has been leveled; will rent FREE, party taking it to put it in barley and pay for the water. Address Barden, Press office, Bl Centro 25-tf FOR RENT-l0 acres, miles from
 Imperial one half in alfalfa one half for garden. See J. K. Thomas, 3 miles north of Imperial 22-tf. FOR RBNT-My farm of 320 acres of land ready to put into crop. Will rent cheap to right party Agents take notice. Located northwest of El Centro. Write or inquire of Ma than Landsberg, Calexico. 2S-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
IMPERIAL.

\ Miss Nettie Johnson of Colton is the guest of Miss Eva Dyke at Imperial.
 Mrs. Bert R. Chaplin, at Imperial has as her guest Miss Mary Hanna of Colton.
 Mrs. M. D. Cannon has returned to Imperial, after spending the summer at San Pedro.
 U. R. Nelson has come from Idaho to visit his son at Imperial and may locate in the valley.
 ". 0. Chalupnik, a rancher of the Mastside district, has returned from Vislt to Wisconsin and Iowa.
 R. H. Blackman. expert accountant of Los Angeles, is exporting the books of Water Company No. 1.
 O.. H. Smith, of Imperial has re- OalVed word of the arrival of an ln- Gaat daughter in his household at WhieAaer. RAd leaVeA this morning to oaM spOa the stranger.
 Tie Masonic Grand Lodge, which has kooa in session at San Francisco
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
cALsxlco

The dance given at CaIexico on Friday night, for the benefit of the local base ball club netted s25. The ball was the first to be held in the new Woodmen's Hall, on the second floor of the recently completed Thing Brothers block.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24

WANTED-To exchange two light mules and harness for hay Box
 1t3, postofIice 26-tf FOR BEASB--Alfalfa land on Wisie
 Ranch, two miles west of El Cen to. Cash rent W. E. Wilsie, El
 C.entro. 20-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
WANTED

and to level No 9 pre-
 ferred Drue c. Harrington, Impe
 rial, Cal l2-f D. I. THOMPSON, Land Contest At torney. Imperial Valley land for sale and abstracts or same from U. S. Land Office promptly furnished by return mail on receipt of $200. Send me a list of your land now, if you want a cash buyer at once. Of flee on same floor of U. $. Land Of fee, 404 Chamber of Commerce bldg, Los Angeles, Cal. 29-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
sRAwLEY.

A. K. Eckert has returned to Braw- ley after vacation spent at Coast points.
 Rev. R. L. Taylor has arranged to hold Baptist services every Sunday in the New Hall at Brawley.
 
 James and Robert Stratton of El Centro are improving their ranch lands in Water District No. 8, west of BrawIey.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Turner have as their guests at Hotel Bungalow, Brawley, MT. and Mrs. A. c. McNab, of Los Angeles.
 c. c. Bowles has returned to Braw- ley, after a summer spent at Banning. Mrs. Bowles will return to the valley within a few weeks.
 w. T. Holt, of the Brawley townslte Company has returned to Brawley fron Oregon, where he was called by the death of his father.
 @Bert Goodwin has returned to Braw- ley from Los Angeles, where he sue cessfully passed the examination of the State Board of Pharmacy.
 City Marshal John Martin, of Braw- ley, has as his guest his brother, who has come from North Carolina, and will secure land in Imperial Valley
 Stockholders of the Brawley Canta- loupe Growers Association are to meet in Brawley on Monday, October 26, to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year.
 Stephen Bronson and family, of Brawley, have gone to San Diego to spend the winter. They have leased employe of the Brawley Town and Improvement Company.
 A movement is on foot to institute a lodge of Masons at Brawley. A meet ing of Masons in that vicinity was held last Monday to take the first steps toward securing dispensation from the, Grand Lodge.
 The city trustees of Brawley have adopted ordinances of intention to es- tablish an official grade for the streets of that city, and to construct cement curbs on certain streets and curbing and cement walks on Main street from the Southern Pacific tracks to the city plaza
 One of the largest rattlesnakes ever killed in Imperial Valley was dis patched last Monday by T. J. Dennis of San Diego, on the Wores ranch in Water District No. 4, near Brawley. The snake measured five feet in length and was 71s inches in girth, or 2k inches thick. The skin was sent to Los Angeles to be mounted.
 Brawley citizens are discussing the project of the city taking over the city's water system, now owned and operated by the Brawley Town and Improvement Company. The subject was presented at the last meeting of the city trustees, generally attended by Brawley citizens, and the officials of the town company were requested to present to the city trustees at their next meeting an offer to transfer the entire system to the municipality.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24

Eat the cleanest and best. Meals 30 cents. Howelps restaurant. 29-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR ExCHANGB-Gocd dairy cows. Want four good work animals or a saddle horse. Crawford 4 Davis,
 El Centre. 1S-I
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-24
A nnOuncem ment

We have opened an up-to-dsts, high class billiard and pool room In the slackinton building with five pool ts oes and one billiard table. Best made with accurate and quick cush ions.
 Modern two-chair barber shop; skilled workmen, best of service.
 Every appointment up-todate and for the convenience and comfort Of patrons.
 None but high-elass patronage soll cited nor desired.
 Preston & Gibson Blackinton Block El Centro, Cal