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Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
RAILROAD GRADING STARTED
San Diego and Arizona Line to im-
 periaI Valley Actually Begun i This Week.

Actual construction work on the San Diego and Arizona Railroad-the Spreckels line-began Tuesday. The contract for grading the roadway from San Diego to the Mexican boundary has been awarded to Sherer & Com pany, of Los Angeles, and carloads of men, tools, h0rses. mules and camp equipment were unloaded at San Die go Monday. A huge steam shovel has been shipped to expedite the work "
 It is reported that 200 teams and as many men start on the work, and the first sixteen miles of grading is to be completed in much less time than the six month allowed In the con- tract.
 The bridge and culVert work will be provided for in a separate contract Seven bridges will be required In this distance.
 A contract for the second section oi the grading will be awarded soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
ARABIAN ALFALFA SEED
Valley Ranchers May Secure Seed Through the Bureau of Plant in- dustry For Next Faii's
 Planting.

The remarkable success attained by Imperial Valley men in the growing of experimental plots of Arabian al- falfa has created deep interest ID this variety of the great hay and forage plant, and many have expressed their desire to plant the seed as con- mercial crop; but they have been met with the difficulty of obtaining seed. Even with the offer of exhorbitant prices, it has been impossible to ob- tain the desired seed.
 Now, however, Uncle Sam is dis posed to aid the Imperial Valley in getting a general start in growing Arabian Alfalfa, and will lent the aid of his Bureau of Plant Industry to lessen the cost of securing this val uable seed.
 It Is proposed to send special agents across the ocean to secure a shipment of the seed, which will be sent to Washington. The Bureau of Plant Industry notifies Imperial Val ley folk that orders can be placed with 1t for seed, If sent in at once, and that the seed will not cost more than 25 cents per pound, and pos sibly less.
 Among those who have been grow ing the Arabian alfalfa in this val ley are Washington Wilson, at Holt vile, and Fritz Kloke, at Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
NOTICE OF THE SALE OF SCHOOL BONDS FOR THE VERDE
 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that the County Treasurer of Imperial County, California will receive sealed bids until s o'clock D. m of the twelfth day of June, 1909, at his office in the Court House of Inn perial County, California, at Fl Centro, California, for the purchase of the fol- lowing described bonds of the Verde school district, duly and regularly issued by the Board of Supervisors on the fifth day of May, 1909.
 Bond No. l. For four hundred dollars, to run four years, due and payable on the fifth day of May, 1913, with six per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi annually.
 Bond NO. 2. For four hundred dollars, to run five years, due and payable on the fifth day of May, 1914, with six per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi annually.
 Bond No. B. For four hundred dollars, to run six years. due and payable on the flch day of May 1915, with six per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi annually.
 Bond No. 4 For four hundred dollars to run seven years, due and payable on the fifth day Of May. 1916, wilh six per cent inoerest from date of issue, payable semi-a0nually
 Said bonds shall be sold to the high est bidder or bidders therefor by the County Treasurer of Imperial County California, for not less chan par. Al bids shall be for the purchase of sait bonds as soon as they shall be ready fol delivery. each bid shah be accompan ieL by check, certified by responsible ban9 for five per cent of par value O bonds, payable to the County Treasure of Imperial County, California as an as surance that the bidder will take s' much of the bonds as he shall bid for and will pay the price therefor shoul' the bonds be awarded to him. Upon de | rvery of and payment for said tonds t the amount awarded to such bidder. hi certified check or checks win be returne to the bidder.
 By order of the Board of Supervisor of Imperial County.
 PAUL ROMAN, e-5r. Treasurer of Imperial County
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
AT THE NEW SCHOOL

The brick work on the first story of El Centro's new grammar school will be completed this week. Next week Contractor J. l.. TraVers will raise the frame of the second story, which is to be of wood. Even now the new structure presents an im- posing appearance, and with the ad- dition of second story 1t will be one of the most imposing buildings in Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department Of the Interior, U. S. Lan' Office, Los Angeles California, Apri t6, 1909.

4 sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this ofice by Constantine Champion, contestant, against homestead entry, No. 10120, made January 19,' 1903, for $. half, NV. quarter and NE. quarter SW quarter and NV. quarter SEE. quar- ter, Section F, Township 16 s., Range F East. San Bernardino Meridian, by Peter Peterson. Contestee, in which It is alleged that said Peter Peterson has abandoned said tract and that he has been absent from said tract for period ex- ceeding eighteen months and also that said Peter Peterson has made no improve ments on said tract nor established res idence ,tneTenn as required by law and that said alleged absence has not been due to his employment in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps during any war in which the United States might be enRaged said parties are hereby notified to appear, re- spond, and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on June 10 1909, before the Register and Receiver al the United States Land Office in Los An geies. California.
 The said contestant having. in proper affidavit filed April 15. 1909, set fortt facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice cannot bt made, 1t Is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due ant proper publication.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT. Register 1 o. R. W. ROBINSON. | . .. Racalvar
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Imperial County, California, El centro, May
 10, 1909.

Sealed bids will be received by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Imperial County at his office until 10 a. m. of the Sth day of June, 1909 (the day when said bids will be op- ened and the contract awardeO for grading the approaches to the bridge across New River at ThompsOn's Crossing according to plans and spec idCatiuns OH file iu the office of the County Clerk at the Court House in k. Centro in said Imperial County.
 Each bid must be accompanied by a check for at least ten per cent of the amount of the bid or proposal, cer- tified to by some responsible bank, and made payable to D. S. Elder, Clerk of the Board, to be forfeited to the County of Imperial as agreed and liq- uidated damages should the party or parties to whom the contract shall be awarded fail to enter into the con- tract after the award to give the bond required by the board for the faith full performance of the contract. Checks will be returned to bidders whose bids are rejected. The Board re- lerves the right to reject any and all bids.
 (SEAL) D. s. ELDER,
 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Imperial.
 Dated May 10, 1909. 7-3t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
CONTEST NOTICE
Department of the Interior, United States Land Office, Los Angeles, California May 26, 1909.

A sufficient contest affidavit hay ing been filed in this office by Mark M. Rose, contestant, against Home stead Entry No. 10779, made March 6, 1905. for East half of SW. quarter and lots and z, section 6, township 17 south, range 14 east, s. B. Meridian, by David Carson, Contestee, in which it is alleged that said David Carson never settled upon said land and has wholly abandoned 1t since making entry thereof.
 That said absence was not due to the contestee's employment in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the United States at any ,Ime; said par ties are hereby notified to appear, respond, and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on July 6, 1909, before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Los Angeles, Cal.
 The said contestant having, In a proper affidavit filed May 26, 1909, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, 1t is hereby ordered and directed that such notice De given by que and proper publica- ton
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT,
 Register
 O. R. W. ROBINSON. S-6t Receiver
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
CERTIFICATE FOR BANKING
No. 9350.


 Treasury Department. Office of of the Currency, Wash ington, D. C., February 25, 1909.
 Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented to the undersigned, 1t has been made to appear that THE FIRST BANK OF FL CENTRO in the City of El Centro, in the Coun- ty of Imperial and State of California, has complied with all the provisions of the Statutes of the United States, re- quired to be complied with before an association shall be authorized to com- mence the business OI banking:
 Now, therefore I, Lawrence O. Mur- ray, Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that the FIRST MA TIONAL BANK OF EA CENTRO in the city of Fl Centro. in the County of Imperial, and State of California is authorized to commence the busi- ness of banking as provided in sec tion fifty-one hundred and sixty nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States.
 Tn testimony whereof witness my hand and seal of office this twenty fifth day of February. 1909.
 LAWRENCE O. MURRAY, 6-1Ot c, mptroller of the Currency
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
ORGANIZE FIRE FIGHTERS
Company of Twenty Five El centro Young Men Banded Together and Will Have Weekly,
 Drill.

Volunteer Hose Company No. 1, of El Centro, is now we'll under way, and will have it's first regular fire drill Sunday morning at o'clock. The regular meeting and drill night has been set for Monday evenings. A meet ing of the company was held Monday night in the City Hall.
 c. E. Humber is Fire Chief; Will liam Egerer is assistant, and J. A. Benson is foreman of Hose Company No. 1.
 This company is composed of twen- ty-five members, and will be limited to that number. The charter mem bership is as follows:
 J. A. Benson, J. Fleckenstein, Harry Hand, Frank Long, c. Thomas, Chas. Stephens, Rowland Pearson, E. J. Townsend, D. Tracy Davis, Arthur Smith, Lynn Brooks, John Shaw, M. H. Jones, G. M. Andrews, Percy Kill gore, Albert Casner, w. O. Hamilton, L. W. Hollis, L. D. Warner, c. c. Hubbell, s. A. Murrell, Dr. Roude- bush, William Egerer, c. E. Humber, c. A. Bradford, F. w. Wilson.
 The chemical engine was given a test Tuesday afternoon. At 9 o'clock on Sunday morning the fire laddies will be called together for fire drill.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
THE BROTHERS MOORE

Rev. A. R. Moore, pastor of the Methodist Church at Brawley, and Rev. J. L. Moore, pastor of the Meth odist Church at Anaheim, with their wives, were Fl Centro visitors, Mon- day. The Moores are brothers, and they married sisters. Both men have been highly successful in their min lsterial work and are accounted some of the most promising material in the Southern California Methodist Conference.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
THREE DISTRIBUTORS
Heber Had Distinction of Trio of Companies to Handle Melon
 Crop.

On Wednesday. the Heber Produce Company, the virtual successor of the Heber Fancy Melon Growers Asso- citation, gave official endorsement to a contract with the Interstate Dis tributing Company, of Chicago, also a new company, for handling of the eantaloupe crop owned or controlled by the Heber company.
 At this station the new Richmond win be the third distributor, the oth- CTS being the H. Woods Company who succeed c. D. Thurston in hand
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29

ling the Jananese crop, and Crutch- field & woolfolk, who will open their shed for the accommodation of He Der growers already pledged to them as we'll as to care for another white farmers association now under con sideration.
 With three distributing firms rep resented Heber this year leads all other valley cantaloupe ceRters in point of interest, if not in acreage shipping-a point well worth pushing in connection with the movement under way for a station and station agent
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
SALE OF REAL
 ESTATE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of an order of the Su- perior Court in and for the County of Imperial, State of California, made on the 18th day of May, 1909 in the matter of the estate of D. r. Duncan deceased, the undersigned, the Ad- ninistrator of said estate will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash and subject to confirmaton y said Superior Court on Monday, the 21st day of June, 1909, at 10
 clock o. m. at the front entrance Court House, at El Centro, in the County of Imperial all the right, title, interest and estate of the said D. P. Duncan at the time of his death and all the right, title and interest that the said estate has, by operation of law or otherwise, acquired other than or in addition to that of the said D. p Duncan at the time of his death, in and to all those certain lots, pieces or parcels of land situate, lying, and being in the said County of Imperial, State of California, and bounded and described as follows to wit:
 Lots 2 and 8, block 55, Townsite of Imperial, and lot 4, block 29, In said Townsite of Imperial
 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: Cash; twenty per cent of the purchase money to be paid to the auctioneer on the day of sale, bal ance on confirmation of sale by said Superior Court Deed at expense of purchaser.
 B. B. FORESTER,
 Administrator of Estate of D. F. Duncan. Deceased.
 May IS, 1909. 7-7t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY

Tine jury in the Superior Court to- day brought in 8 verdict of not guilty, in the case of the people against A. E. Best, charged with embezzle- ment. G. A. Long was the complain ing witness. The verdict was in ac- cordance with an instruction from Judge Cole, and 1t is possible the District Attorney may appeal to the Attorney General for right to reopen the case.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal, May 15, 1909.

Notice is hereby given that Charles Tolle, of Holtville, Calif., who, on June 6, 1904, made Homestead Entry No. 10565, Serial No. OS562. for SW. quarter, Section 15, Township 16 S., Range 16 E., S. B. Meridian, Tract No. 80, Secs. 13, IA, 23, 25, T. 16 S., R. 16 E., Resurvey, has filed notice of intention to make Final Proof, to establish claim to the land above de- scribed, before D. s. Elder, Clerk of the Court, Fl Centro, Cal, on the 29th day of June, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: L. M Van Horn, of Fl Centro, Cal, and Willard F. Gillett, Herbert P. Under wood. Major Jonathan N. Patten, all Of HoltvilIe, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, 7-6t Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
Bad Attack of pysentery Cured

An honored citizen of this town was suffering from severe attack of dysentery. He told a friend if he could obtain bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, he felt confident of being cured, he was told that ! kept it in stock and lost no time in obtaining 1t, and was promptly cured" says M. J. Leach druggist. of Wolcott, Vt. For sale by Dunaway & Lowe, Druggists.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
LOT AND COTTAGE FOR SALE

A lot on Brighton ave. 60 by TAO, planted with alfalfa and otherwise im-
 proved, and well-built tent cottage are offered for sale at $75O Apply at Press Office. s-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29
YUMA GETS OSTRICH FARM.

Two carloads of ostrlches, direct from Africa, have arrived in Yuma, for the new ostrich farm to be es- tabIlshed there by Belchter Brothers, who have purchased forty-six acres of land near Yuma for their farm To- cation. er.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29

A new line of hats every day at The Ladies Toggery 2-h
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29

Send your orders for piano tuning to the Imperial Valley Music House. Im- perial. Accurate, competent work.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-29

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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-22
MAUk FEEDS COIN CHANGERS Gives Visiting Bankers Alp petizing Lunch at Mil
 ler's Cafe

George Almost Mauk spread himself last night, by giving an informal feed to number of visiting bankers at Mil ler's cafe after the trip to the Old Do minion mine.
 About a dozen bankers assisted Mauk in the ceremonies and as the trip to the mine had been something of an appetizer the way the tenderloin steaks disappeared gave ample evidence that the demands of the inner bankers were not being overlooked.
 Incidentally, Ike Levy made occas ional trips from the opposite side of the basement and the wet stuff which he brought on did not finger long in the vicinity.
 After the feed had been disposed of to the satisfaction of every one, and the chef and the service duly eulogized everybody got together in bunch and talked over old times and sprung an occasional story.
 The affair was unqualifedly success and the trip to Miller's was an enjoy able one for everyone concerned, even for Tony Neary, who watched the affair from the background.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-22
KNUD RASMUSSEN'S 5 STATEMENT WILL
 HELP COOK
Explorer Says He Is Half breed Eskimo and Under
 stands Subject

TOLEDO, Ohio, october 2l.-That the statement of Knud Rasmussen is val uable aid in the establishment of proof of his discovery of the North Pole was Cook s comment here today Rasmus- sens statement was that Cook s claim is fully borne out by the information which the Danish explorer secured among the Eskimos. Cook read the statement when he stopped in Toledo between trains on his way from Ann Arbor to Canton. He said Rasmussen $ opinions were valuable because he is a half Eskimo himself and speaks Eski- mo and understands the people.
 "The statement is from a man who had no oceasion to defend me, v said Dr. Cook. "He is not particularly friend and had no relation to our expedition. I first met him at North Star in 1907. He gathered his information from the Eskimos before he heard from me that I had discovered the Pole. When l saw him at Eggeademind carly in August last for a few minutes, first told him of the discovery, although he may have heard of it previously from the Danes. v
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-22
KNIGHTS HAVE INVITATIONS

The Knights of Pythias met in regular business session last night at Odd Eel lows hall. Besides the regular busi ness four candidates were initiated into the order. After the limitations the new members were called upon for speeche: and they expressed great pleasure and satisfaction at having been received m to the order. Several others were also called upon for short talks.
 It is expected that there will be sever al limitations at the next meeting, as tho candidates have been accepted for mem bership, and the degrees will be con ferred upon them next Thursday evening
 The meeting last night was well at tended in spite of the fact that most of the members had attended the bal given by the Pythian Sisters the night before and hoped to attend the Bank CTS Ball this evening
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-22
Mayor of Clifton Held for
 Ransom by Men WHh Horns

The delegation of Globe Elks who went over to Clifton to organize a lodge of Elks at that place, were expected to return home last night, but they are being royalty entertained by our sis ter cities, Clifton and Morenci and there is no certainty when they will arrive.
 The mayor of Morenci is one of the members of the new lodge, organized at Clifton Wednesday evening and thereby hangs the tale of the tardy Elks.
 On Thursday the said mayor was made prisoner by the visiting delega- tion of the antlered herd and after being securely bound and shackled was tied to the bridge at Clifton. He was kept in bondage for four hours, after which he was ransomed. He was so overioyed at regaining his freedom that he invited his erstwhile captors to re
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-22

turn with him to his city in the noun tain fastnesses and accept of his hos pitality as token of his gratitude.
 They accompanied him and so royalty did he entertain them that they had no desire to leave his hospitable city when the scheduled time for their de- parture arrived. Consequently the train rolled into Globe last night minus the jolly party and the crowd who had gone to the station expecting to see them return was doomed to disappointr ment.
 It now depends upon the character of entertainment provided by the former captive or the probability of securing another high official as prisoner, who may also take similar means of securing his release, as to the date on which the local Elks will return to their own forests.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-22
JIMMIE LEE GIVES NEW PROGRAM ID
 FUN LOVERS

Jimmy Lee and his star company appeared last night in "A Southern Gentleman at the Majestic theater This is highclass dram in five acts. The scene is laid in the Blue Grass state and the action of the play embrac es three days. These three days, how ever, are brimful of exciting events and lively scenes.
 A beautiful love story is carried through the plot and another, which has some very amusing features, ais well. it also contains a real villain and the role is admirably played by Roland Sedgwick.
 Will Peters, as John Brand, young lawyer; Marie Barbier, as his wife; and Bert Russell as Colonel Decatur, are the leading characters and their portrayal of the characters they represent is ex- cellent. They received excellent support from the rest of the cast, Jimmy Lee taking the part of Hercules, the color ed servant. Hercules and Dinah Marah Hinciff, introduced occasional laughs by their clever wit.
 The scene where the white caps seize the prisoner and proceed to hang him to the tree in the jail yard is very real istic. When the jail catches fire the scene ends in confusion and the pris oner escapes. He is proven innocent and the villain, who is the real criminal, is captured by him.
 The next production by the company will be a roaring comedy entitled, "T The Cook Ladies Union," in which Jimmy Lee will play the part of Biddy.
 Following that they will present "The Parish Priest" in which Will Peters will appear in the role of Father Whalen. MT. Peters is very versatile and adapts himself as well to one role as another In this he is said to be at his very best.
 There will be matinee Saturday af ternoon, when "Mr. Blizzard's Mis- take" will again be presented.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-22

A great many people who have erifled with indigestion, have been sorry for it-when nervous or chronic dyspepsia resulted, and they have not been able to cure it.
 Use Kodol and prevent having Dyspepsia.
 Everyone is subject to indiges- ton. Stomach derangement follows stomach abuse, just as naturally and just as surely as a sound and healthy stomach results upon the taking of Kodol.
 When you experience sourness of stomach, belching of gas and nauseating fluid, bloated sensation. gnawing pain in the pit of the stomach, heart burn (so-called), diarrhoea, headaches, dullness or chronic tired feeling-you need Ko- dol. And then the quicker you take Kodol--the better. Eat what you want, let Kodol digest it.
 Ordinary pepsin dyspepsia tab let's" physics, etc, are not likely to be of much benefit to you. in digestive ailments. Pepsin is only
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-10-22
FIRST GIRL GRADUATE

Miss Nan Pendleton, of Berkeley. ,.J arrived in this city last night and lrm he the guest of MT. and Mrs,
 N N Robiuson of 454 South Hill street Miss Pendleton has a host of friends oro who will welcome her back to hel ,mer home. She is a daughter of the yato Alex. C. Pendleton, for many years | ra.i5c1t of Globe. She also has the ;stinction of being the first girl born En Globe to become college graduate Taying graduated from Berkeley. Hei Er,tber was the first native born Ari' Eorgp f., graduate from West Point Mil Nary academy