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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25
HARTMAN HAS JUST BEGUN TO GET Br1sy

ne Union Pacihc Railroad has recently determined to nj inf ,
very heaVy BOND issue, and it is not impossible that n of the objects
:" TN WISH OF Hon Paul Morton to this region lis to look somewhat CLOSELY
INTO tn railroad situation, for at the elaborate luncheon given in ~.
president mas already $2OO,O00OO0 invested in railroads. including .
large nodmg in Utah railroads, says the Salt Lake Telegram.
1t has we understand. been definitely determined by Mr. Harf-
man. to drive hi great tunnel through the Sierras from A little above
lucke TO a point near Blue Canyon OF the California side tn M off
several mes Of hard road. do away with the snow sheds and reduce
me sraoe over the Sierras some 1000 or $500 feet. The work will be
must cosby, nut Tn saving in power, rails and rolling stock will be so
sieat MAJ the work viii pay for itself in a very few years II was
i"soiaore oect III The minds of the original Central Pacific owners
wn ueS evidently decided to make all they could out of the road
mtn me ono become due, and then, we think. their intention was IL
we mink 50 from the condition in which they left the roperty
DH MI hartman decided that to meet the great Indebtedness and nrac-
"canV rebuild the road would not he a rash undertaking and for Ave.,
'"s pass. NJ hs spent about enough money between Reno and Omaha
as "oua De necessary to build a line. But the Western Pacific is bew-
me 1t pau down he north fork of Feather river. which will be 1900 feet
o~ef nan me southern Pacific To lift every al u 1900 feet and
Ao"er u te same distance in competition with a road ba+ bae mn
- 49, N"D, = impossible and hence the great work Of cutting through
that range has been decided upon
Quite possible Mi. Morton lootiro trto 80
man roads with thu possible idea of jaking in ONE of the me- hon ismo
,ulese mVesusauon- Already the traffic makes a double track a1Itb "a
rom omaha TO ogden almost imperative. We believe If il tbe tnto,tton
~ nave nat I'M OF the old Union Pacific double tracked within q voar ~
:" any a nan Hom this date md as business is increasing in No
aud oelore nat work shall be finished similar work will he needed all to
way 70 cfahen The Union Pacific and old Central Pacific ro.ds buv,
"r"ps zen te commanding line across the continent. and ne oe y,
Mr., Harfman's nature has any doubt but that bo inten,s ~ 80
oWshe in the Sierras. it win be breaking down the hack q tho arnat
ans m enable probably a saving of five hours in crossing ~ ran~a
AM TN doubling up of trains to be hauled by the same mower tbt -. ~
used for half trains. ' p""' mat Is now
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25

In the way of financial wizardy, Mr.. Hartman is spectacular saws
e San francisco Call. For months the great Erie railroad system.
comprising - miles and including a trunk line from New York to
oHcago' a beer on the verge of bankruptcy. A receiyersbip wal re-.
sarded Is certain and the fear of a great smash hung like a cloud over
az lar hen Mr.. Hartman. like a god out of a machine, stepped
10 tn 'front.' and agreed to find a little matter of SIS. OOu ono IN maat tho
pressing liabilities Of the system. He is hailed as the savior OF the mar
Jet and incidentally, has acquired mother railroad.
IL may not be said where Hartman found the money q how CON
lecture credits him with the support of the Standard Oil group and GER
tam indications point to the correctness of this guess. The public sees
o"y me apparent miracle that is worked. The machinery. the wires that
pulled and the trapdoors that are sprung are studfouay concealed
II arrim takes control of Erie it will give him a complete trunk
nn e ron ocean 70 ocean, comprising the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific
hho Central and Erie, He will control 17S6 miles n railroad ON,
loo'ooo lei o more. If he takes Erie he will make it a all
oau n property has been suffered to run down, but Hartman is q
great builder. The road is already bonded for about s5 a roma
when Is more than twice the average debt of trunk systems Yet the
'u cehual racine is bonded for $4,000 a mile. and yet Hartman ha,
put II In excellent physical condition and make il nav dividends bos;dos
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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25
Mrs. MdCkdy on
a Sad Mission

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Mrs.
John w. Mackay arrived today on the
steamship Kaiser Wilhelm Ii from
Europe. Clarence H. Mackay, hes
son. met her at the pier. Mrs. Mack
ay came to arrange for the burial
here of Mrs. Hungerford, her moth
er, who died at Rome last year. Mrs.
Mackay's daughter, Princess Colonna.
Will soon arrive with Mrs. Hunger
ford's remains.
This is the fourth time I have re.
turned to the United States on a sal
mission said Mrs. Mackay. "Thir-
teen years ago | came with the body
OF my son, John W. Mackay, Jr.. who
died abroad. Ten years ago brought
back the body OF my father. Colonel
Daniel E. Hungerford. Six years ago
came on account of the death of my
husband and now it is my mother"
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25
Robbers Loot
Safe at FdIIOn

FALLoN, New, April 23.-Bur-
glars last night forced an entrance to
the Dan Callahan saloon in Fallo.l
and with nitro-glycerine blew open
the large steel safe of the Neyad,
Distillers' and Brewers Association.
securing more than $500 in gold and
silver. After blowing away the outer
steel door of the safe the thieves
tore out the inside steel box ana
placing 1t in ar express wagon haul
ed it to a vacant lot in the rear of the
public school building, where they
opened it, securing the money.
The explosion that occurred when
the safe was blown open was heard
by persons living near the saloon. but
it was a mufied report and no atten-
tion was paid to it, and as a result
no one saw the thieves carry the in
ner steel box of the safe from the
building and haul it away.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25

Advertise in the Daily Bonanza.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25
Nixon Wants
Fish Culture

WASHINGTON, April 23.-Sena-
tor George s. Nixon has introduced in
the United States Senate a bill appro-
priating the sun of $4,000 for the
establishment of a fish culture station
in Nevada. The bill has been favor
ably reported and will In all PROB
ability pass.
The bill does not name the location
OF the proposed fish culture station,
but it is stated that the station will
in all probability be established on
the Truckee river in Washoe county,
Nevada.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25
nOsTON ToNopAH MINING 60

incorporated under the laws of Ari-
IONA Capital stock, 1000, 600 shares
Par value, $500. 100000 shares in
treasury, Principal office, Tonopah'
Nevada. Location of property, Tono-
pan Mining Company. AdJoins the
north star, Belmont, Mizpah Extension.
consists OF. seven claims. Equipped
win hfty horse power steam hoist.
Located 2000 feet northeast OF Mizpah
thuse, Has several veins cropping on
tne SURFACE, earn, ing from two to
twenty dollars in gold and silver. The
boston Is a very close I'm property, and
~ under good management. Officers
-. HenDessy, vice-president; George
Wlngfeld, manager: J. M. Fenwfclc
Secretaryi II. d. Davis. treasurer; j. n
mcCambridge, superintendent.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25

Location notices In tripllcate-
handiest affair for p~rospectors and
understandings carbon-160 no
tees in book. For sale at the Bon
ANA Office.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25

men ages should not be measured by the years beyb aua ban
ealth. n thought OF immortality is that a living nan has a,uay. hon
living and that he always will On their passage men rvo tw -
~ us sphere pt in truth their stay may be regulated bv the nme that
Was ct on IRON some former life or the time needed in Inc not Ir
IL IS not right to say a man lived to acertaina ge What q ouaht - =
10 Ne man spent SO many years at this station. Just o DR. Koch IL 1,
New orr. According to DR.. osler, ne should have ceased his nsof,tnoss
somethin like a quarter of a century ago. But for the nast ,ear amd
MAJ he a been living up amid the swamps tat bordor taLa w.,
NyahA IN central Africa, studying that scourge of Central Asri.o a.
Sleeping sickness He has found "dtoxne" for its cure fHa is yoinn -
70 Japan and India to attack the bubonfc plagne vbhoh ~
!" ASIA ma Dereves that he will master 1t. All the time he Is x,erio,or
ing upon tuberculosis and hopes that he will YET while in tbs snber,
ehs"m II OF us terrors A marvellous man Is he The bene6f he 4 J,
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25
ENDS LIVE AFTER DERArCH,

Los ANGELES, April 23.-After a
prolonged debauch, William J. Bal
Ear who was at II time apparently
IN good circumstances, committed
suicide in his room in a Merchant
street lodging house by hanging him
self to the transom today. The room
was strewn with empty liquor bottles.
Balzar left a note saying that he ha
gone to meet his God"
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25

mankind cannot be measured; the tenacty which he shows in his work is
something superb; the results of his work are something sublime. And
we believe that his desire to reduce the sorrow Of the world by banisbins
disease has interceded in his favor and prolonged his stay among men. 4
great soul is his. He consecrated his life long ago to the science, which.
when it reaches its fulness, will have called in and imprisoned all the
diseases that prey upon poor mortality, and Sc superb is his work that the
Lake Telegram.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25

NEe countys choice before the Republican convention 40 ddegato >,
me Republican National Convention, Hon. Hugh Brown eceiroa ~
highest number of votes given to any candidate The commitment. 100.
well bestowed and Nevada will be well represented
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25

Corporation seals OF every deserip-
ton furnished on the shortest notice
by the Bonanza.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-04-25

Wds Dennis OF Tonopah say that $4,000 has been deposted IN
an cou IN Ionopah that will be used for the EXPRESS nurnose of anct
- ! = adie United States Senator, and that he, Dennis, will handle
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Thomas J. Sowles, de- ceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administratrix of the estate of Thomas J. Sowles de- ceased, to the creditors of md all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrix at the law office of Eshleman & Swing, El Centro, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Imperial California.
 SARAH SOWLES,
 Administratrix of the Estate of Thomas J. Sowles, deceased.
 Dated thIs 5th day of December, A. D. 1908. 36-5t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
WORKING ON CREDITS.

Imperial Valley Business Mems Pro tective Association Is planning to com pile and issue new rating book early in January based on business trans acted and payments made up to De- cember 91, 1908,
 Desiring to give every one the ben eft of the best rating warranted by individual circumstances and habits of payment, the association respect fully suggests to the customers of all merchants the advisability of making special efforts to reduce debit balan- ces to the lowest point practicable be- fore the close of the year. If
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

Name of Corporation in full, El Centro Hotel Company; location of its principal place of business, City of Redlands, Coun- ty of San Bernardino, State of Califor- nia.
 Notice is hereby given, that at a meet ing of the directors, held on the fifteenth day of December. 1908. an assessment of eighteen dollars per share was levied up on the capital stock of the corporation, payable immediately to w. T. Bill, Pres ident, at the office of the company, Room No. 1 in the Gregg Building, West Citrus Avenue, Redlands. California.
 Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 18th day of January 1909. will be delinquent and will be advertised for sale at public auction; and unless payment Is made be- fore, will be sold on the Sth day of February, 1909. to pay the delinquent as- sessment together with the costs of advertising and expenses of sale,
 c. 10. CHAPMAN,
 Secretary of El Centre Hotel Company. Location of the office of the Secretary. of said corporation, Room No. in thq Gregs Building West Citrus AvelS, Redlands. California. bt
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
Beware of Frequent Colds.

A succession of colds or a protrac- ted cold is almost certain to end in chronic catarrah, from which few per sons ever wholly recover. Give every cold the attention it deserves and you may avoid this disagreeable. disease. How can you cure a cold? Why not try Chamberlain's Cough remedy? It Is highly recommended. Mrs N. White, of Butler, Tenn, says: Sever al years ago l was bothered. with my throat and lungs. Someone told me of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy I be- gan using it and it relieved me at once. Now my throat and lungs are sound and we'll" For sale by Sam w. Dunaway Druggist.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
OFFICERS or IMPERIAL COUNTY.

 supervisors-F. 8. Webster, sydney Me- Hars, R. IT. Clark, Porter N. Ferguson, e. R Wade. !. Cole.
 District Attomey--John M. Eshleman. County Clerk-D. s. Elder.
 County Treasurer-Paul Roman. County Auditor-C. F. McClelland. County Assessor--Fred Fuller. County Tax Collector-B. e. Wright. County Surveyor-E. H. Gaines. County Recorder-John B. Baker. County supt of schools-J. E. Carr. County Sherift-Mobley Meadows. County Coroner-T. ]. Mitchell. County Health ofcer-virgil McCombs. Asst. Health oflcer-E. IT. Sherman. Public Administrator-E. E. Forester.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
exAmIrArIon OF TEACHERS.

The semi-annual examination of teachers will begin Monday, Jan. 4, 1909, and continue throughout the week.
 Applicants desirous of taking the examination are notified to be present at 9 o'clock a. m.
 By order of the County Board of Education.
 J. E. CARR, 35-5t Secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, u. s. Land Office at Los Angeles, California; November 16, 1908.

Notice is hereby given that S. Homer Ma son, of Ontario, California, who, on Sep tember 23rd, 1905, made Desert Land En- try Q05S), No. 3O52, for S. half of the SEE. quarter, Section 4, Township 16 S., Range 14 E., s. B. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Proof, to establish claim to the land above de- scribed, before Clerk of the Superior Court of Imperial County, at Fl Centro, California, on the 4th day of January, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: w. w. Masten, John Norton, G. w. Benton J. c. Parker, all of El Centro, California.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT,
 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26

Notice is hereby given that Charles D. Jones, of Fl Centro. Cal, assignee of Jacob Duman, Assignee of James D. Rus- sell, who, on November 2Sth 1904, made Desert Land Entry (O1S7D, No. 2S60, for North half, Section S5, Township 15 S., Range IA E., s. B. Meridian, has filed mo- tice of intention to make Final Proof, to establish claim to the land above de- scribed, before the Clerk of the Super for Court of Imperial County California, at his office in Fl Centro. California, on the 18th day of January, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Isaac N. Stephens, of Fl Centro, California, Jeff Stephens, of Fl Centro, California. Will liam Brown, of El Centro. California, James A. Hibberd, of Fl Centro, Cali fornia
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT,
 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
THE SEED HOUSE OF
 THE GREAT SOUTHWEST. 1909 Seed CataIoq.

We are now mailing 45,000 copies of the most complete Manual of Gar den, Field, Flower and Tree seeds, Nursery Stock, Eucalyptus, Incubators and Poultry supplies ever published on this Coast
 If you do not receive yours by the 10th of December, write for it and get your name on the list.
 AGGELER 6 MUSSER SEED co.
 Successors to
 JOHNSON & MUSSER SEED co. 113-115 N. Main Street, Los Angeles
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Services are held at 10 a. m. on Sundays as follows: El Centro, 1st Sunday. Brawley, End Sunday. Fl Centro (ImperiaD, 3rd Sunday. Calexico, 4th Sunday Holtville, 9th Sunday. For sick calls, call at Priests resi- dence in Fl Centro.
 H. EUMMELEN, Rector.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at Los Angeles, California, November 16, 1908.

Notice is hereby given that Martha B. Young, of Silsbee, Cal, who, on Novem- Der II, 1905, made Desert Land Entry (01S7S), No. 310O, for E. half of SEE. quar- ter Section 1, Township 16 S., Range 13 East, S. B. Meridian, has filed mo- tice of intention to make final D. L. Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Clerk of the Superior Court of Imperial County at El Centro, California, on the 9th day of January, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Will liam Waegele, of Silsbee, Clayton D. Haztine, of Silsbee, Aurilens H. Turner, of Silsbee, Burt L. Young of Silsbee.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT,
 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26

The Board of Trustees of the City of El Centro do ordain as follows:
 Section That the public interest and convenience requires and it is the inten- tion of the Board of Trustees of the City of El Centro to provide by proper ordi- nance that the following Street work be done to-wit:
 First-That cement curb be con- structed along both sides of Main street in said City from a point 375 feet East of the East line of Fourth Street in said City to point 600 feet West of the West line of 9th Street in said City (eXcept- ing along such portions of the line of the said Street, upon which a cement curb has already been constructed on the official line and grade, and in ac- cordance with the official specification for constructing cement curbs, and also ex- cepting Street intersectons) said curb to be constructed in accordance with said grade and curb line and in accordance with specifications for constructing ce- ment curbs on file in the Office of the City Clerk in said City Said specified tion being numbered ''No. l."
 Second.-That a cement side walk 111b feet in wio n be constructed along both
  said City of Fl Centro extending from point 375 feet East of the East line of Fourth Street to a point 600 feet West of the West line of Sixth street (except- ing such portions of said Street between said points along which a cement side walk 111b feet in width has been con structed on the official line and grade. and also excepting Street intersections) 1 r;.l .lA II- dance with said grade, and in accordance with specifications for the construction of side wa.Ks-On file ln the Office of the City Clerk of said City, said speci- fications being numbered 'No. g."
 Section 2.-The City Engineer is here by designated and is invested with the powers and duties of the Street Superin- tendant, ana he is hereby directed to post notices of this work as required by Law, and shall cause said notices to be published by one insertion in the Imper- ial Valley Press, a weekly Newspaper printed, published and circulated in the City of El Centro, there being no daily Newspaper published and circulated in said City.
 Section 3-This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication, and the City Clerk is hereby instructed and directed to certify this ordinance and the adop- tion thereof and to cause the same to be published once in the Imperial Valley Press, a Newspaper of general circula- ton, printed published and circulated in the City of El Centro.
 Adopted this 10th day of December, 1908
 IT. B. PEARSON, President of the Board of Trustees. Attest:
 F. G. Ravens,
 City Clerk.
 I hereby certify that the foregoing Or dinance was passed, approved and adopt ed, and ordered published by the Board of Trustees of the City of El Centro, this 16th day of December, 1908, by the vote:
 Ayes, Pellet, Brown, Pearson, Hamilton Noes, None.
 Absent, Buttress.
 Attest my hand and the seal of Fl Centro, County of Imperial, State of Cal ifornia, this 16th day of December 1908.
 F. G. RAVENS,
 City Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26

A. Harpold of Colton wishes to an nounce that all the people in the I'm perial Valley who wish can have first class pepper trees, four feet high at 8 cents each, in 100 lots. Send postal order. 36-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
OFFICERS OF CITY OF FL ceNrAo.

Trustees I'll. B. Pearson, ]. stanlel Brown, c. F. Buttress, W. o. Hamilton D. D. Pellet.
 City Clerk-F. G. Ravens.
 City Treasurer-R. 10. Jauman. City Attorney-M. W. Conlxling. City Marshal-C. A. Bradford. City Recorder-J. F. Tout.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office at Los Angeles, California, November 16, 1908.

Notice is hereby given that James F. Moore, of Fl Centro, California; who, on February 24th, 1908, made Desert Land Entry (O21S0), No. 4611 for NV. quar- ter of NE. quarter. Section 34, Town ship IS s. Range IA E.. S. B., Meridian has filed notice of intention to make Fi- nal Proof to establish claim to the land above described, before Clerk of the Su- perior Court of Imperial County, at Fl Centro, California, on the 4th day of January, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Leonard Poston, Francis B. Fuller Ray L. Hume ston, Enos A. Morgan, all of El Centro, California.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT,
 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
UNION CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Regular Sunday services at the Holt Opera House. Bible School at 10 o'clock a. m.; W. D. Morton, Super intendent. Morning worship II o'clock a. m., conducted by Rev. J. F. Tout. Evening address at 7:3O D. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that all cot ton seed for Imperial Valley must be consigned to the County Board of Horticulture at El Centro, there to be examined, treated and held, until they are satisfied that the seed contains no insect infection. This notice Is given under the State quarantine order of April 23 1908.
 w. E. WILSIE. County Horticultural Commissioner. 21-tf.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
LEGAL MARKET PRICES
Selling Figures For General Produce and Live Stock As Revised by El
 centro Business Houses.

As a matter of general interest, The Press gives below the prices current in the local market, as revised by El Centro business men, and this may be taken as indicative of general prices prevailing throughout the I'm perial Valley. These figures ace the selling prices to consumers:
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
J. B. CARR,
 Secretary.

Good Cough Medicine for Children.
 The season for coughs and colds is now at hand and too much care can not be used to protect the children. A child is much more likely to con tract diphtheria or scarlet fever when he has cold The quicker you cure his cold the less the risk. Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is the sole re- liance of many mothers, and few of those who have tried it are willing to use any other. Mrs. F. F. Starcher of Ripley, w. Va, says: "I have nev- CT used anything other than Chamber lain's Cough Remedy for my children and it has always given good satisfac- tion." This remedy contains no opi- um or other narcotic and may be giv- en as confidently to child as to an adult For sale by Sam w. Dunaway, Druggist.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-26
HERER CHURCH SERVICES

Card of services of Congregational Church.
 Sabbath School, 10 a. m. Morning Worship, Il a. m. Young Peoples Meeting. D. m. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wednes- day, 7:S0 D. m.
 Robert Leroy Glasby, Pastor. R. c. Moorehouse, s. s. Superin- tendent.
 F. E. Hamilton, President of c. E. Society.
 Strangers made welcome to all ser vices.