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Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
CACTUS AND MELONS

Away up at walla walla, Washing ton, Wednesday night, a club gave a big feed at which all the dishes were prepared from cacti. They had ev- erything from cactus stew to cactus candy It is good to know that so many uses can be found for cactus, and Luther Burbank's proposition of spineless cactus, which will raise 25O tons of rich, nutritious hay to the acre, is something to take the breath away It is not Washington, but Cal ifornia and Arizona, that probably will get the biggest results from a plant that is so prolific and which demands no irrigation. In the mean time the Imperial Valley. which would be the most natural home of a spineless cac- tus, is by no means waiting for the development of some new plant Co make the fortunes of those who arc lucky enough to have land within it's superb acreage. For several days Los AuStlGS utiS SllJONGu IlS LuS pul plC figs and the deliciously favored can taloupes from that big, enterprising country, and now comes the first wat ermelons from Coachella. The first of these melons brought s2 each, which shows that there is money in vatermelons if you can get 1t out. They certainly ripen both soon and late enough in the Imperial and Yuma Valleys, for they have watermelons from the first of June until the middle of January It is good 10 know that cactus has so great a future, but it is better to know that, if there were no cactus, every foot of land in this big west would one day find a vital pur- pose-Los Angeles News.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Organization Effected at EI centro on Monday Night and Plans Made For Regular Public Ser
 vices.

Fl Centro this week adds to it's at fractions for citizens and newcomes a Baptist Church. The organization was effected on Monday night at T meeting held in The Palm Roof Gar den.
 The constant incoming of people who have affiliated with the Baptist denomination has brought about a de- mand for an organization of a branch of this body in BI Centro and it is believed strong church can be built up at this central point
 Rev H. Russell Greaves, corres- bonding secretary and general mis- sionary for the Southern California Baptist Convention. and Rev. Amos Robinson missionary in the field, were present TO assist in the organization
 It was decided to name the organ ization the First Baptist Church of El Centro, and after general discus sion of plans the following officers were elected:
 Deacon, two years, w J. Driggers; deacon, one year. T. F. Force; trus- tees, E. F. Fuller. three years; R. K. Taylor, two years; w. F. Hamilton one year; clerk. Chas. l.. Stack; treasurer, Mrs. ". J, Driggers.
 It was decided to hold the charter membership roll open for four months, for the reception Of church letters of valley Baptists or persons of other denominations who wish to affiliate with this church.
 The district missionary will serve the new church as pastor at present, and regular church services will be held in The Palm Roof Garden. Preaching services will be held on the first and third Sundays Of each month at Il o'clock a. m. Services will be held next Sunday, June 20, to which all are invited
 It is probable that in the fall a building will be erected on the bunga- low style, which will be used for church purposes temporarily, but which may be converted into a par sonage when a regular church edi- ice is erected.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
WILD CAMELS IN DESERT
Travellers From Imperial Valley to Phoenix AIIese They Ran Across
 Two Of These Animals.

Arrivals at Phoenix from the desert bring tldings of running Into two cam els between the Bonanza mine and Quartzsite one day last week They say that there is no question of this fact. They are engaged in the cattle business and were enroute to the range of the Wabash Company in Apache county aud were returning from the Imperial valley with horses.
 When sighted. the camels were travelling in southwesterly direction at a rapid rate, and as the weather was Intensely warm no effort was made to run them down. It Is their be- lief that the camels were making for the bottom lands of the Colorado riv- CT for water. the desert regions at this time being dry and water very scarce in the tanks that are usually well filled during the winter months and before the intense heat evapo- rates them.
 The discovery of a remnant of this herd of these animals is an interest ing incident. As to its reliability there is no room for doubt. A few years ago a drove of five were report ed to have been seen by two Los An geles mining men in Mexico below Yuma and in the vicinity of the Si- erra Pinta range on United States soil others have been seen.
 The existence of camels at this day in Arizona is easily traced In the early eos the government imported nineteen head from Egypt, and they were assigned to southern Arizona to perform transportation duties for tho regular troops.
 They were placed in charge of Lieu tenant Mowr, of the army, and I'll Jolly and Greek George, two cHcerts in handling them were placed in charge of them. They performed un- satisfactory service on the old But terfeld stage route, and later at Flor ence they were used in transporting salt to that town from a point in the mountains adjacent.
 It was finally determined to aban- don them, and they were turned loose on the desert, and at intervals since remnants of the drove have been seen.
 The camel was placed here origt- nally because he Is a desert animal and in the hope that his long endur- ance would combat the distances be- tween water stations, as we'll as af- fording rapid communication with the troops on long marches. They were a failure owing 10 their obstinacy in handling.
 Hi Jolly was a Turk and a few years ago died. Greek George became dissolute in later years, and in a card game was accused of swindling and shot by Mexican player.-Yuma Ex- aminer
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
FATAL ACCIDENT

Modesto Laguna was accidentally shot by Juan Dominguez at Llano station on the main line of the South ern Pacific, eight miles northwest of Imperial Junction, Sunday Domin- guez was loading his gun when it ~2s accidentally discharged, the load striking I.aguna in the neck, and caus- ing almost instant death. Coroner Mitchell held an inquest, and Domin- guez was exhonorated. The body was taken to Imperial cemetery for bur ial Both men were section hands of the Southern Pacific Railroad
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
TO CUSTOMERS OF ALL MFR
 CHANTS.

Imperial Valley Business Mems Pro- ectiye Association, respectfully ad- vises the customers of all merchants 10 see that all outstanding claims against them are either settled or properly arranged for with the mer- chants, before leaving the valley for the summer. This is absolutely ne- cessary in order to prevent possible trouble and annoyance to all parties concerned
 w. R. STEVENSON. 6-tf. Secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
OBSTINACY

The one-act comedy "Obstinacy" which the students of the Imperial Valley Collegiate Institute gave sev- eral weeks ago, to raise funds for the publishing of their first annual, will be repeated Monday evening, June 21, at The Buckeye Ranch, the home of Mir. F. B. Ferris, a mile and a half southwest of the McCabe church on the Eucalyptus canal. Admission free. Ice cream and cake for sale
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
NEW HONEY CROP

From thirty stands of bees this spring E. E. Forester has taken eigh- teen cases of honey, and the bees have found plenty of material for hon. ey-making until the hives are again ready to yield a harvest. The honey is put up in five gahon tin cans, two cans to the case, so that the spring output from these thirty stands Is lS0 gallons of honey.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
ATTRACTIVE SUMMER OUTING

One of the most attractive summer outings offered to the people of I'm perial Valley is that arranged by the Pacific Coast and Alaska Tours Com pany, which includes trips to Alaska and the Alaska Yukon Pacific EXposi- tion. These lsours are personally con- ducted by L.r ( West, and offer tray . elers many advaFxpges. The first par ty was sent out ta.u,week The next one leaves on July IS, and another leaves on August 12.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
S. 9. 6 A. BUYS RAILROAD TIES

The first consignment of railroad ties for the new San Diego 6 Arizona Railroad arrived in San Diego this week by water from Caspar, Califor- nia The shipment consisted of 20,- 900 redwood ties, and other shipments are to follow as rapidly as the ties can be handled. Altogether the S. D. & A Go. has contracted for 75,OOO ties. or enough to lay thirty five miles of road.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
For a sprained Ankle.

AS usually treated, spralned ankle will disable the injured person for a month or more, but by applying Cham - berlain's Liniment and observing the directions with each bottle faithfully, a cure may be effected in many cases in less than one weeks time. This liniment is a most remarkable prepar- ation. Try it for sprain or bruise, or when laid up with chronic or mus cular rheumatism, and you are cer- tam to be delighted with the prompt relief which 1t affords. For sale by Dunaway & Lowe, Druggists.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
LAYS CEMENT FLOOR.

c. E. Hubbell has sent gang of twenty men to Brawley to put In ce- ment floor for H. H. Peterson in W. F. Holts new building. This building has the largest floor space of any ln lhe valley covering 15,0OO square feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
TEACHER VISITS IN EAST.

Miss Janice Meredith left Fl Gen. fro yesterday for Elsinore. From there she will go to Los Angeles and then on to New York for a short visit and will return to El Centro about Sept. goth.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
No Need of Sufferine from Rheuma,
 tsm.

It is a mistake to allow anyone to suffer from rheumatism, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most cases a cure effected by applying Chamberlain's Eminent. The relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. It makes sleep and rest possible. Even in cases of long standing this liniment should be used on account of the relief which it affords. Do not be discouraged un- til you have given 1t a trial. For sale by Dunaway & Lowe, Druggists.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office al 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. 03562, for SW quarter, Section 15, Township 16 S., hange 16 E., s. B. Meridian, Tract No. so, Secs. 13, IA, g, 25, T. 16 S., R. 16 E., ResuTvey, 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 18th day of June, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: L.. NJ. Van Horn, of Fl Centro, Cal, and Willard F. Gillett, Herbert P. Under wood, Major Jonathan N. Patten, all of Holtville, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, 7-6t Register
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
LEGAL ADVICE BY MAIL
 FIFTY CENTS

An association of reputable expert enced and reliable attorneys will ren- der written opinions by mail-full. au- thoritative and promptly on all legal questions or matters.
 Mortgages, foreclosures, deeds of trust, conveyances, land titles general ly.
 Notes, bonds assignments, bills of sale. corporation and partnership rights and liabilities, bankruptcy and insolvency, liens of laborers contrac- tors and material men, suits for dam ages.
 Wills, estates probate matters, for 'eign inheritances, guardianship, rights of those under age patents, inventions.
 All branches of mining law. water and irrigation rights homesteads, tim Der locations, the taking up of pub lie land
 Divorce, separation community and separate property rights, and rights of married women
 All branches of criminal law.
 Send your question with Fifty Cents Immediate answers.
 SOUND LEGAL ADVICE co.
 Dept. R N. F. 0. Box S3.
 San Francisco, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
LOT AND COTTAGE FOR SALE

A lot on Brighton ave, 50 by 40, planted with alfalfa and otherwise i'm proved, and well-built tent cottage are offered for sale at $75O. Apply at Press Office 4-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19

A. Harpold of Cotton 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 S cents each. in 100 lots. Send postal order 36.ti
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that all cot ton seed for Imperial Valley must bo consigned to the County Board Of Horticulture at El Centro. there to be examined, treated and he'd, until they are satisfied that the seed contains no insect infection This notice ie given under The State quarantine order Ol Aprll % l9n9
 W. D. WILSIE, C0untv horticultural rommisstop"r
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19

Does your piano need tuning? See or write the Imperial Valley Music House. Imperial
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19
HoLTvILLE's FIRST MELONS.

The first crate of cantaloupes from the Holtyille district was shipped Friday from the field of MT. Potts, in No. 2.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19

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Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-19

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10

Friday, December II, "On Ply
mouth Rock" Opera House, by High
School.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10
EIks Perform Last Sad Rites.

The funeral of Walter Smith was
held in this city on Monday after
noon. the services being in charge Of
the local Elks of Grants Pass. Mr..
Smith died last Friday, but the fun
eral was delayed until Monday, when
1t was planned to have the head Of
ficers of the Roseburg lodge, of
which he was a member, present to
conduct the services, but they, miss
ing their train and failing to arrive,
the local Elks took charge and the
deceased was buried under the Elk
ritual, according to his last request.
The impressive burial service was
read by Rev. Frederick Bartlett.
A large number Of friends were pres
ent to witness the last sad rites, and
these, together with the large num-
Der of beautiful floral offerings, testi-
fled strongly as to the high esteem
in which this young man was held in
this community. Interment took
place at the l. o. o. F. cemetery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10
Meredith as puhllsher,s Reader.

George Meredith was reader for
many years for Chapman & Hall. To
say he was difficult to please is to
underState the fact. His standard was
tremendously high, and from that pin
nacle his judgment was right and
sound, But some doubt may be ex-
pressed as TO whether that standard
was the right one from which to Judge
a book for commercial purposes Thus
EAST Lynne was in 1861 judged by
Meredith In these words: "Opinion en-
phatlcally against It," Decline" wrote
Meredith Of a novel by Oulda, entitled
"Nillers," and Of story by Mrs. Lynn
Linton, "lsola,' Very sour in tenden-
cy, hard In style" he observed Of an
other novel which Mrs. Lynn Linton
submitted TO Chapman & Hall years
later. Speaking Of Nine. Sarah Grands
novel. "The Heavenly Twins he said,
The author is n clever woman and
has ideas. for which reason she is
hampered at present In the effort to be
Y novelist" He went on. "The writer
mould be advised to put this manu-
script aside until she has got the art
or driving a story, She has ability
enough, and q glimpse Of humor here
ana there promises we'll for the fu
ture' Fortnlghly Review.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10
BAZAAR AND SALE
WAS A BIG SUCCESS

One of the biggest successes which
has been scored for some time among
the religious fraternities of the city
was the New England supper ana
hazaar held at Halls hall on sixth
street last Friday afternoon ana
evening. The affair was in charge
of the Newman M. e. church ladies
and they certainly deserve great
nraise for the creditable manner IN
which they carried the enterprise
through to complete success. The
ladies' realized over $500 clear from
their supper and bazaar. Over 2oo
people were fed and as many more
turned away as there was not food
enough. In addition to this, every
article on sale, consisting of every
thing imaginable in the way OF
beautiful and useful Christmas
presents, met a ready sale, and the
ladies are highly elated over the re-
suits of their efforts.
The proceeds of the bazaar and
supper go toward the Improvement
fund and the money has already been
turned to good use in this manner.
The Newman M. e. church Is this
week in the hands of the carpenters
and painters and the inside of the
building will be thoroughly reno
waited, the walls and ceilings re-
vanished and recalcimined and
everything made bright and new.
A beautiful new carpet has been
ordered and M. e. Moore says he
has already received the bill for 1t,
which indicates that it will be here
soon. In addition to all these i'm
provements, another and still great
er is in course of construction, this
being the new parsonage, which is
to be completed by March, 1910.
This parsonage Is to be the finest in
the Oregon conference. With all
these modern improvements and ad-
ditions to their church home, the
Newman NJ. E. church congregation
can boast one of the finest places of
worship in Grants Pass, and one that
is an honor to our thriving city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10

\ Presbyterian Cook Book is a
Christmas present easily sent by
mail
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10
ECZEMA A
GERM DISEASE
Myriads of Microscopic Animals In
fest the Skin Of the Sufferer.

When the skin Of an eczema suf-
ferer itches and burns in untold
agony, do you know what is going
on within the pores of that skin?
Myriads of microscopic animals
are gnawlng at the flesh, breaking
down the fine cells and causing fes-
ters, thick scales and that terrible
itch. The germs multiply faster
than Nature can throw them Off.
Now, there is only one way to get
rid of those germs-they must be
killed In their lodging places Dos
ing the stomach or trying to cure
the blood will not, of course, kill the
germs, and that Is why all the blood
remedies fail in eczema; that Is also
why salyes which do not penetrate
can do no permanent good.
Ordinary oil OF wintergreen prop
crly compounded In liquid form viii
penetrate the pores of the skin and
KIN the eczema germs, II properly
mixed with thymol, glycerine and
other ingredients (as IN d n. D..
Prescription this wash will build up
the tissue OF the skin aud promote
It's healthy growth, giving Nature a
chance, while killing the germs fast
er than they can multiply
Druggist NJ Clemens, Of this city.
recommends d u u, Prescription.
also u. ID d. Soap.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10
Strange Recognition.

James Syme, the eminent Scotch
surgeon and professor in the Univer-
sity of Edinburgh, was entirely de-
voted to his profession. A quaint in
cident In his practice will show this.
A well knbyn public character at one
time consulted him about an affection
Of the lungs. Years afterward he re-
turned on the same eraud. on being
announced he was nettled to observe
that Mr. Syme had neither any recol-
lection of his face nor which was
still more galling-acquaiutonce with
his name. He thoreupou mentioned
the fact OF his former yis. FW
Symc failed TO remember him. But
when the Professor put his ear to The
patients chest and heard the peculiar
sound which the old aimcut had
made chronic he at once exclaimed
"Ah, | remember you now, know
you by your lung"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10
The GOLD KING NINE
WARRANTS DEVELOPMENT

The Gold King mining property
situated on Josephine creek, about
miles from Kerby, and owned by u
T. Evans and associates, OF Fort
Worth, Tex, was visited and exam
ined by Adolph Maier, prominent
metallurgist and chemist of Color
ado. in behalf of the owners. lie
states that in his opinion the prop
erty is warranting more development
work, or in other words, the deve.-
opment work performed upon same
only proves that more should Da
done in order to determine the Iall
extent of the ore body and its values
as the previous development per-
formed upon the property is OF no
great value to the owners and does
not amount to very much in the way
of development.
He found several tons of ore on
the dump, some of which showed
quite a good deal of free gold, and
as a whole, of good milling value,
which had been taken out OF the two
shafts, 80 and 70 feet respectively,
neither of which were sunk on the
main pay chute.
In his opinion, deep shaft should
be sunk to determine the extent and
values of the ore body below the SER
pentine zone, as serpentine is seldom
encountered at depth.
Mr.. Maier thinks it more thar
likely that a large body of high
grade ore will be encountered will
depth, or as soon as the true con
tact between the porphyry and linn
is reached and found in place.
I The surface showing of the ric
quartz surely warrants the sinkin
of a shaft to further determine tn
real extent and values Of the proT
erty.
!, A good working shaft can be sun
on the vein all the way down froi
present indications, as the vein
as perpendicular as can be wishe
for
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure
Z. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo O.
We, the undersigned. have known
+. J Cheney for the last Is years.
and believe him perfectly honorable
I'm all business transactions. and fin
ancially able to carry out any obllga-
tions made by his firm.
WALDlNG, KlNNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take IIall's Family Pills for con.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10
How one Doctor successfully Treats
pnNnmnnih.

In treating pneumonia says DR..
". j. smith, OF Sanders, Ala the
only remedy / use for the lungs Is
Chamherlan's Cough Remedy
While, of course, / would treat other
symptoms with different medicines,
/ have used this remedy many times
in my medical practice and have yet
failed 60 find a case whore IL has not
controlled the trouble ! have used
lt myself. us has also my wife for
coughs aud colds repeatedly, and
most willingly ana chcorIully recon-
mond lt 0s superior tO amy other
COUGH remedy to nay knowledge, '
For sale hy M Cltmyu
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10

Is there anything you can use
$3.50 to $12.50 for? That is the
amount you will save on that suit
at this sale. Calhoun's.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-12-10

"On Plymouth Rock" Friday,
December II, High School library
benefit Secure your seats at Rus
sells. 35c and soc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-11
THE OPTIMIST'S CORNER


There are many little things
Il is well TO pay attention 10 os
nection with sickness in thr huus. i,t
the following hints may be found ua
full; Never stand at the foot Of sic.
he'd and survey the patient all hsur.
loom large TO fevered eyes bat bv ta.
side Of the bed they are only patualg
seen. and do not annoy wth ID eo..
Of too much presence. DO not op.n On.
door very slowly, for then the aticn
ton is strained, Specializing as tn who
the next conner can be after am this
preparation. and with such cautions
approach. Low. but clear tones quisl
but sure movements, and rapid, rather
than SLOW, are a great relief TO an,
patient who is blessed with a practical
nurse. Whispering Is torture. ST.
lenoe is best until you can discus mat
tiers IN another room; but " you spesk
speak out. and make no mysteries sbou,
anything. In severe illness the nurse
must watch her patient steadily. but
not seem TO be looking. In GONZALES
cence II frequently soothes the invalid
to have the nurse seated at the win.
dow. apparently looking out. This frees
the faculties from the tension that me
sense Of being watched usually gives
The sick room should be well ventilat
ed and above all there should be an
atmosphere Of hope and cheerfulness.