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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02
Another Veteran Gone

William McNabb died at his home
in this city Friday evening, May 20,
1909, after suffering many years from
a complication Of diseases that had their
origin dating back to the civilwar. The
direct cause Of death was paralysis but
he was not entirely helpless until Mon
day preceding his death, although he
suffered untold misery with rheumatism.
kidney and liver trouble to such an ex-
tent that he was unable to walk up town
for the past two years and for almost a
year could not leave the house.
The funeral was held at the family
residence, Saturday afternoon Immediately
after memorial services. under the aus
pices Of the Grand Amy. Rev. limbo
den preached the sermon.
Vim. McNabb was born in Washing
ton county, Tennessee, October IS,
1925, died in Medicine Lodge, Kan
sas, May 28. 1909. aged SO years, 7
month. and l3 days. He is survived
by wife and a number Of children.
The only children residing in this vicinity
are George McNabb Of Nashville and
Ethel Freeman Of this city. He was
married FIVE times. three wives preced-
ing him in death.
The deceased served in the civil war
three years and one month, having en-
listed as private in Company K. 18th
Indiana battalion Infantry in August.
1862 and was honorably discharged at
the close Of the war September ., 1865.
He became member Of Eldred Post,
G. A. r. Of this city December "a,
1898.
Before being overpowered by sick
ness, he took keen interest In public
and commercial affairs and was of great
value to the community. He was man
Of strict honor and integrity and resolute
in his makeup. He lived a faithful
christian life, having been a member ol
the M. E. church for many years, and
has richly earned the eternal reward IN
to which he has entered.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

Musicale tomorrow night.
sale at Young's Drug store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

Remember the concert at the opera
house tomorrow night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

The Grand Army removed the large
Aag pole from the Citizens Bank corner
to the Odd Fellows corner last week, in
order to have it close to headquarters.
This pole was donated to the Grand
Army by the late Capt. Titus. 1t isa
good one.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

ihe board Of county commissioners
will meet as board Of equalization next
Monday. June 9Th. II you are dis
pleased with your assessment. this is the
time to make your complaint.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

Wanted, in every town or township
in Barber County Except the townships
Of Sharon, Cedar and Hazelton) live,
hustllng agent to write hail insurance.
Up-to-date contracts, good commission
paid. For further particulars call on or
.dess. I'll. i;ndley * Co., Medicine
Lodge, kan.as.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

w. L. Cushenbery Of Wann, Ok,
arrived Friday night and visited with
friends and relatives in the city until
Monday. Mrs. Cushenbery and the
baby who have been visiting here for
two weeks. with her mother aad brother.
Mrs. Stevens and Lawrence Stevens.
returned home with him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

c. c. Lewis and family departed TO
Prescott, Arizona Saturday, few day
later than anticipated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

J. S. Runyan of the Citizens Bank
and F. B. Chapin Of the Peoples Bank.
attended the Eankers' convention in
Wichita last week. They returned with
a full understanding of the new voluntary
guaranty law but have not yet stated
whether or not they intend to get behind
II
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

Mrs: w. G. Osborn went to Empoia
last Thursday. Her daughter, Miss
Cecile. graduated from the department Of
Music in the State Normal and Mrs.
Osbom went up to attend the graduation
exercises.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

]. Nj. Grouse shipped four cars Of
cattle to Thies & Co. Of Wichita last
week and got $6.l0. This is close to
the top. and beats going to Kansas City
for the small increase in price, when the
shrink and additional freight is figured.
Mrs. A. E. Geppert. widow Of
George Geppert who lost his life In the
historic bank robbery IN the early days
Of this city. arrived Monday night to visit
with Mrs. NJ. E. Cook and other friends
fer a few weeks. She had been spend
ing several months IN California and i
now returning to her home in AIegan,
Michigan. Her son. Frank. stopped
here several weeks ago on his return
home. He had also been spending a
few weeks on the coast.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

Hon. Steve H. Oliver Of Wichita was
here the latter part of last week on court
business. In former days Steve was the
political 1t" at Kowa, from the republi-
can viewpoint. but for all his leadership,
he never landed anything greater than a
township Office. Sometimes serving a
political party pays. but oftener it doesn't.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

II. w. Stevens. accompanied ]. NJ.
Gibson and wife Of Isabel, via the auto
route. to Dodge City the first of the week.
Mr.. Gibson is on a deal to trade his store
at Isabel for some Ford county land.
hey will return home today or tomor-
row.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

A party Of Odd Fellows Of this city
went to Sun City last Thursday and took
the Encampment degree that night, re-
turning home Friday morning. They
had dandy good time and speak IN
high praise Of the hospitality Of the Sun
City brethren. The party was composed
Of E. T. Chance. w. T. Collins, Kirk
Collins, A. E. Hen. Geo. MetcaH, r.
r. Froman.Ed Duncan and Bert Mitch
ell.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

c. J. Southworth received message
last Friday announcing the death Of his
Oldest brother. in Sioux City, Iowa. He
was unable to leave his business to at
tend the funeral. as his son, Otto, was IN
St. Louis, and Mrs. Southworth is in
California. The deceased brother wa.
~ years old. c. J. is the youngest
member Of the family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02
District Court

The jury in the case of Mrs. Burns VS..
The A. I. &S. F. Ry. Co., brought in
a verdict last Wednesday night finding
for the defendant company. This
is the case in which Wlbern Burns and
wife lost their lives in fording a pond Of
water In the public road, accumulated by
reason Of railroad embankme,t, the
mother suing for damage. as stated last
week. The jury held that Burns was
negligent In driving into the water.
he case of Riley Lake VS.. the school
board OF Lake City was tried Wednes-
daY afternoon hefor the follo,u;na ;;,,r,,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

J. B. Rcmig and wife departed for
their home at Lamar. Mo-. last Friday.
They have been wishing here and IN
Nippawalla township during the past SIX
weeks. Mrs. Gronemiar Of Nippawalla
is their daughter. Our people are
unit m hoping that thi. good couple will
some day move back to the town to
again take up their residence.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
DAIRYMEN MEET IN FL CENTRO
Permanent Organization of County As sociation Completed and Plans Discussed for Series of
 Meetings.

The second meeting of the Imperial County Dairymen's Association was held ill El Centro on Tuesday fore noon, with good attendance of rep resentatiye dairymen.s
 The permanent organization was completed by the selection of D. G. Whiting of Heber, as president; George w. Belden, of Holtville, vice president; E. H. Sherman, of Fl Gen. tro, secretary and treasurer, and an executive committee composed of R, H. Clark, F. s. Webster and w. A. Van Horn ,El Centro; Dr. !Patten and Henry Hooker, Holtville; c. l.. Ogburn and Jacob Lorang, Imperial; ". K. McCullom, Calexico; H. H. Howell Rrawley.
 Constitution and bylaws were adopted, and it was decided to hold the regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, the meetings to be movable from place to place, as the occasions seems to warrant
 The next meeting will be held in Holtvile on the 9th of March at 10 o'clock a. m.
 The special feature at the Holt vile meeting will be paper and dis cussion on the subjects of testing and feeding. Reports of some interesting experiments now in progress will be made at this meeting.
 It is estimated that there are fully 200 dairymen in Imperial Valley, and the purpose of the new organization is to combine these men i'll a common cause of bettering the dairying condi- tions by the introduction of modern methods of sanitation, testing and feeding, etc. It is believed that fully 5000 milk cattle are held by the dairy men of this valley, and the dairy in terests are becoming so extensive that much good may be accomplished through the medium of the county or ganization of dairymen.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
MURDER AT pOTHOLEs
Mexicans Quarrel Over Results of Horserace, and Domingo Quiroz is Killed by Victor Rios
 Lynchng Threatened.

As the result of quarrel over a horserace at Potholes, Domingo Quiroz was murdered by Victor Rios on Wed nesday morning at the camp near La. guna Dam
 QuirOz was a well known resident of the district, a man of general good repute, and since the murder feeling has run high among the Mexicans of the valley with frequent threats of lynching being heard.
 Telegrams sent to El Centro called District Attorney Eshleman and Under Sheriff w, H. Buck to Potholes on the afternoon train, Wednesday. Rios was in custody when they arrived.
 The preliminary hearing took place yesterday afternoon. Doubtless Rios will be brought to El Centro to an swer to the charge of murder before the Imperial County Superior Court.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Interest centers in Tryouts for Tennis Tournament Between Valley
 Amateur Players.

Much interest is manifested among the students of the Central Union High School over tryouts in progress for representatives of the school in the forthcoming valley tennis tourna- ment. The games of the tournament will consist of mixed doubles and a boys double. Schedules for these plays will be arranged during the en- suing week. The schools participating will be the Central, the Imperial Val ley Union High School, the Brawley High School, the Advanced grade of the Calexico Grammar Schools and the Imperial Valley Collegiate Tnsti. ute.
 Water has ben piped to the new tennis court, which hsa been built on Fourth street near the High school so that the court ground may be flooded and packed.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
NEW IRRIGATION SCHEME
Los Angeles Men Form Company to Exploit Colorado River Lands
 in Palo Verde Valley.

The latest project in irrigation of lands from the Colorado River is dis cussed for the Palo Verde Valley sec ton. A syndicate of Los Angeles men has been formed under the title of the Chuckawalla Land and Water Com pany, and they have formulated plan to bring water from the Colo rado River to these lands, provided the government will give the company a grant of land to pay for the vast expenditure which the undertaking would require.
 This would require a special act of Congress, and it is said that since the plans of the recently-formed com- pany have been made public number of persons have made filings on the mesa land on the western side of this valley most of these filings lying in Riverside county. Such fil- ings, it is said, may coInplicate the plan of the Chuckawalla Company in asking for the grant of land it de- sires.
 Surveyors who have spent consld- erable time in the Palo Verde Valley and who have been in Fl Centro' this week, look with little favor upon the proposed new project They assert that the, land lies too high to be reached by an irrigation system with out the outlay of such an enormous expense that it would be impractlca- ble, and they believe the scheme is one intended to catch a lot of come ons" who are willing to put up good money for the privilege of being lo- cated on lands of doubtful value
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
BALL PLAYER KILLED
Pitched Ball tiits George B. Franklin and Causes Death After the Game

Death came to George C. Franklin, at Imperial, Tuesday forenoon, as the result of his having been struck on the head with base ball during the. game in that city on Washington's Birthday.
 Franklin came to Imperial several months ago and took a position as an employe of the National Lumber Company and he immediately entered with much spirit into the athletic af- fairs of Imperial Valley
 He was member of the team which played on Washington's Birthday, and during the game was struck near the temple by ball, which it is said was only moderately fast pitched. Frank lin fell to the ground unconscious and was carried to shelter, but after few moments revived, and little later again entered the game and played the remaining seven innings, making a notable three-base run dur ing the game.
 Immediately after the game he went to his room and later in the evening was found there unconscious, from which condition he did not rally. It was discovered that Franklin's right side was paralyzed, and he gradually sunk until death came shortly after Il o'clock on Tuesday forenoon.
 Franklin was 26 years of age. His boyhood was spent in San Diego, where his brother is a practicing phy- sician, His mother was in Los An. geles, and his father in San Fran cisco when his death occurred. He had long been interested in athletics, and i'll his four years attendance at stanfordy University he was on both football and baseball teams.
 Citizens of Imperial expressed their respect and grief by largely attend ing a funeral service winch was held Wednesday evening at Wessell's flu neral parlors, and the body was shipped to Los Angeles for interment
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
Large Is Acreage Pledged at Meeting of Valley
 Farmers.
Gin and Compress Will be Installed, Making El Centro the Hub of the Cotton District Planting Will Be Finished In April.

InteEest in the new industry of cot ton growing on commercial scale in Imperial Valley was intensified by the meeting held at the El Centro school house last Saturday afternoon.
 Farmers were present from various sections of the valley, eager to glean information, and the talk of Joseph R. Loftus was listened to with deep interest. Mir. Loftus detailed his ob- servations during a recent trip through the cotton belts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, and gave the ranchers here numerous points re- garding the preparation of land and cultivation of crops.
 In addition to the pledges of acre age secured by the American Nile Cotton Company, further pledges were secured at this meeting to justi- fly telegraphing to the south for the immediate shipment of A carload of cotton seed. The seed is now on the way to Fl Centro where it will under go fumigation to prevent the spread of the boil weevil It will then be distributed to the ranchers, and by the middle of April the bulk of this seed will be planted.
 That Fl Centro will be the center of the cotton activities is certain. Several tracts of from twenty to forty acres will be planted in this immediate vicinity, and about forty<acres wilI be seeded on land. lyi% within the city limits.
 MT. Loftus stated at the meeting on Saturday that his company was pre- pared to erect first class cotton giR and compress in Fl Centro in ample time to handle the crop of this sea son.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
Six Lots on South Side Secured By
 Trustees For Grammar School.

El Centros new grammar school building will be located on tract of twelve lots with a frontage on Olive, Brighton and Fourth streets. This tract has been purchased by the school district trustees. The lots are Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and six of block fl, fronting on Olive street, and lots 15, 16, IF, IS, 19, and 20 of the same block, fronting on Brighton avenue. This gives a 300-foot frontage on the north side of this block, along Fourth street. The purchase price is $48OO and the land is sold to the district by the Fl Centro Land Company
 This movement is in accordance with the expression of patrons of the school district at a public meeting held ill the school house last Satur- day afternoon. At that meeting mo- ton was carried to the effect that the new building should be located in the district to the south of Main street, and instructing the school board to proceed with the work of securing a site.
 The bond issue of this district was $25,000, and this leaves available for the building and it's furnishing $20,000.
 During the ensuing week the board will decide upon plans for the new building, and advertisements for bids will be called for as soon as possible
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
Evidence Presented to Show Illegal Sales Made by
 Druggist,
Motion to Dismiss Is Denied and De- fence Attempts to Discredit Testi- mony of Detective Court Proceed ings Degenerate to Farce-comedy"

The case of the people vs. E. s. Heil, the first of the liquor cases, has dragged slowly in Recorder Tout's court this week. A jury was secured after much wrangling of lawyers and presentation of evidence by the prose- cution was begun early in the week
 Several citizens testified that they saw Tettelbaum, a detective hired for store, deal with Heil, the druggist, and come out with bottles of whiskey. Their testimony was clear and posi- tive and was unshaken by cross eX- animation
 Tettelbaum testified that on four oc- casions he bought bottles of whiskey witness was directed chiefly to i'm peachment of his credibility. He proved an acute and smart young man, and was not perturbed by ef- forts to exhibit him in a discreditable light. He freely admitted that he had told volumes of fairy tales to his chance associates for the purpose of getting into their confidence by posing as a tough citizen, but when pressed on particular points said he could not remember all the lies he had told as he told too many to keep ! track of them.
 Four bottles of whiskey, alleged to | have been bought in the drug store
 were offered in evidence. They were identified by several witnesses, Coun- sel for the defendant doubted, or 1 feigned to doubt, the nature of the contents, and to demon strate his scepticism he drank be 1 fore the jury half the contents of one of the exhibits. He made good bluff, but there was reason to sus- pect that the bottle did not contain colored water.
 The prosecution rested yesterday afternoon, and the defendant moved for dismissal on the grounds that the ! people had failed to make out prima facie case and that the method of ob- taining a jury was illegal. The mo- 1 ton was denied, and the defence placed a witness on the stand for the purpose of discrediting the detective by showing that he had participated in debauches and had urged persons to violate the law by gambling and selling liquor. Much Of the testimony was unfit for publication and unfit for the ears of many who were permitted to hear>it
 The proceedings of Friday were characterized> by great disorder and some unpleasant scenes in the court room. What had been farce and horseplay during the week developed into deplorable and disgraceful wrang. ling, of which citizens present were profoundly ashamed.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27

tary post at Mexicali, with a garrison of at least fifty soldiers to safeguard the district in the event of any emer- gency and to carry out the orders of the court.
 These are all primary steps, which would facilitate the removal of the seat of government for the entire Baja California district from Ensenada to MeMcali at some time in the future and by knowing ones they are con sidered as preparatory to such a move.
 During his visit to this section, Gov. ernor Celso Vega and his staff came to El Centro and were guests at the Hotel Oregon. While here he was given an insight into the remarkable development of Imperial Valley and the relations constantly developing be- tween this section and the land below the international border
 With the opening of the Inter-Cali. fornia Railroad and the establishment of various colony enterprises on Mex ican lands immediately thereafter this line of development adds another strong factor to the desirability of a removal of the Lower California cap ital to Mexicali, and these points have been placed in a convincing manner before the States highest official
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Official Notification From County Su' perintendent of Public Instruct
 ion-OutIine of Programme

The annual session of the Teachers Institute of Imperial county will be held in Fl Centro for five days, com mencing at 10 o'clock a. m on Mon day, March 18th, 1909.
 The law requires every teacher to attend, and we have determined not to excuse unless for real cause,
 It is the present intention, weather permitting, to have an outdoor ses- sion during one day, when the geOg- raphy, topography geology and agri- cultural features of our new county will be studied, including a climb to the top of Signal Mountain, where an address will be delivered by State Superintendent Hyatt, Bring a climb ing outfit.
 M CARR
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
SCHOOL HOUSE FOR KEYSTONE.

The board of trustees of the Im- perial school district has accepted
 plans made by Architect s. R. zim- mer for school house to be ere ad at Keystone. Lids for the constrOet- ion of this building will be opened by the school board on March 1. \,
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
County Superintendent of School.

Col, Cooper takes witness stand in his own defense in trial for murder of former United States Senator Car mack.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27

Jury of farmers dismissed by Chi cago judge who insists business men should try Standard oil case,
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27

Committee of railroad experts de clare manufacturers of steel rails ds not make thf best possible. and may demand scieIAuhc test in the future.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27

Heavy sleet storm accompanied by ,Gloudburst washes out gardens at Ban ming.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
RESTORATION ID ENTRY <.
 DELAYED NINETY DAYS
Existing Claims Must Be Ad- justed to the Re-
 Survey,

Explicit Instructions From commi5- sioner Clear Away Apparent lncon- sistency In Notices Sent From Land Office to Imperial Valley
Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27

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Imperial Valley press., 1909-02-27
School Section MuddIes.

It is probable that adjustment of school sections is giving the land of flee more trouble than was anticipated, and that it is deemed expedient to allow no further complication by en. tries until all errors are corrected. The position of the General Land Office in the matter of school sec tions and the alleged survey of 1856 is indicated in the following cOrres- pondence: