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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-12-28

i'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
i i Fifth judicial District of the State
i Of Nevada, in and for the County Of
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-12-28
BATH IRON WORKS
RAISES EMPLOYERS WAGES

BATH, Me-, Dec. 2S-The 500
employees of the Bath Iron Works
received Christmas present in the
shape of voluntary increase in
wages ranging from to Is cents
a day. The increase will add $685.
600 to the annual pay roll.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
H. c. GRIswoLD, REAL ESTATE

Many of the most important realty deals in the history of tbe valley have had their origin in the office of H. C. Griswold, one of the old establish ed realty brokers of the valley. His career in the market has been one of marked success, and since his intro duction to the valley ne has been one of it's most loyal supporters. A native of Illinois, though raised in Kansas, he came to California ten years ago, and was attracted by the wonderful possibilities awaiting the coming of water to the Imperial Valley. After painstaking examination of the diff ferent localities, he took up quar- ter section in the vicinity of Silsbee. This property he brought into a high state of cultivation and many of the record crops of the county were grown on this place. While MT. Griswold makes a speciality of real estate, hay ing listed some of the choicest farm Ing land ana city property in the county, feature of the business to which he has been paying special at tention is the making of farm loans. As representative of the Union Cen tral Life Insurance Company of Gin cinnati he is in a position to make loans on approved property on most favorable terms for either long or short periods. H. c. Griswold is a capable business man who devotes his energies to the interest of his clients. He is active in all matters relating to the Chamber of Commerce and is loyal in his support of every move for the development of the val ley
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
FL cENTRo MUSIC COMPANY

Go where one will, there is no place so remote that the people have not an ear and an appreciation for mu- sic. It speaks well for the culture and taste of the residents of El Centro and the Imperial Valley that they sup port so representative a house as the Fl Cento Music Company This is the only exclusive music house in the city, and was established about year ago by E. A. Perkiss and an associate. MT. Perkiss subsequently purchasing his partners intehest in the business. A finely located storeroom was rented and a large stock of Salyer & Baum eister high grade pianos and player pianos was put in. In addition to the line of pianos carried the company also handles practically everything in the way of music and musical instru- ments. MT. Perkiss, previous to his entering the piano business, had been heavily interested in Fl Centro farm ing lands and still owns a 20-acre farm three miles northeast of ffeber, dll of which is in alfalfa. From this farm he has cut large quantities of hay and has 600 tons now ready for the market. He has two other pieces of property, 320 acres eight miles northeast and 16O acres eight miles southeast of Fl Centro, on both of Which he contemplates raising cotton this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
KENDLE & GILLESPIE


 In anticipation of large movement in ranching property as well as many changes in the ownership of city prop erty, the firm of Kendle & Gillespie of Holtville, was formed recently to transact general real estate, loan and insurance business. Already the firm has listed some of the choicest farms in this section of the country, many of them improved and many un- improved. All are bargains at the prices quoted and in every instance will pay big returns on the invest ment, In addition to handling both city and country property the firm acts as agent for the Union Fire Insur- ance Company and the Philadelphia Underwriters of Philadelphia, two of the strongest fire underwriters of the commercial world. OfElees are main- tained in Holtville, and the members of the firm are prepared to take in. vestOrs or prospective home seekers out to see the various properties list ed at any time.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
cHAs. w COLLINS, sTATIoNER

The book and stationery store own ed and conducted by Chas. W. Collins in the building adjoining the Wells Fargo Express office, is the oldest sta tionery store in town. MT. Collins started it three years ago when he first came to the valley from Los An geles, his former home. After first coming to El Centro, MT. Collins was associated with the publication of the Desert Farmer and practically man aged and built up that well known monthly magazine. Resigning recent ly to devote his entire attention tc his stationery business, MT. Collins finds his time well taken up with its many details.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
SWANSON PRINTING CO.

The equipment installed by the Swanson Printing Company at El Centro is new and of the latest de- sign, and includes fine, modern "Stonemetz" press, for book and heavy job work, pony press for lighter work, both operated by electric mo- tors a late design of paper cutter and carefully assorted selection of new type. MT. Swanson personally su- pervises all work accepted, and his type settlers and pressmen are mem- bers of both the company and his own family, as he raised family of print CTS. Although established by a few months the support already accorded the company has been most satisfac- tory and presages its entire success
 A Mergenthaler Linotype-the sec ond in Imperial Valley, has recently been added to the equipment of this office.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
THE GERMAN AMERICAN
 LAND COMPANY

Jacob Duman, manager of the re- gently formed German American Land Company, was one of the early set
 tiers of the valley. He located a quarter section near the present town site of Heber, and improved it to such an extent that it became known as one of the most productive ranches in this section. At the time Fl Gen. tro was first laid out, in company with J. M. Johnson, he formed the real estate firm of Johnson, Duman & Co.,, maintaining offices both here and in Los Angeles. During this time MT. Duman had exceptional opportunities to become familiar with the daily transfers of real estate in the valley, and he has since continued to keep this private record, which includes the name and address of every property owner in the valley. The German American Land Co. is a colonization plan of MT. Duman's and looks like a winner. Untiring in his efforts, am bilious and public spirited Jacob Du- man is one of Fl Centro's representa- tive citizens.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
sPRousE REAL ESTATE AGENCY

c. E. Sprouse, the founder and man
 ager of this business, was first at
 tracted to the valley two years ago by reason of it's salubrious climate. Upon investigation he found the fer tility of the soil quite as marvellous as the climatic conditions Accord
 ingly he lost no time in purchasing a piece of ranching land, and the eighty acres originally purchased he has since developed into one of the best ranches in the immediate vicin-
 ity of El Centro. For seven years previous to coming to El Centro, MT. Sprouse had been engaged in the real estate business at his former home, Holdridge, Nebraska, in the center of one of the richest farming sections of that state He was we'll posted on farm values in his native state and shortly after his arrival here opened his present offices under the title of the Sprouse Real Estate Agency, handling El Centro and ranching prop erty in the sale of which he is meet ing with success. MT. Sprouse is also valley agent for the Ford automobiles.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
EEL cENTRo TRANSFER co.

The Fl Centro Transfer Company, owned and conducted by E. J. Town send, is the oldest established truck ing and transfer line in the city A long previous business experience gave MT. Townsend an advantage in establishing his present business that soen won for it the reputation of prompt service and reasonable rates. The wagons and trucks used by the El Centro Transfer Company are made especially for the service for which lthey are intended and are among the best in town. Three teams are em- ployed and in addition to handling baggage and moving of all kinds the company makes a speciality Of hauling freight to and from the depot for Fl Centro merchants. Previous to en- gazing in business in Fl Centro, MT. Townsend was a resident of Long Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12

Carey Hood Land Company was formed, and continued until the for
 nation of the present company about a year ago. consisting of ". R. Carey and F. W. Waite. The first of the present year I. A. Morgan purchased an interest in the business, although it still retains it's old title. The Ga- rey- Waite Land Company makes a speciality of both improved and un- improved farming land and also hand
 les city real estate. Listed with the company are some of the choicest business and residence locations in El Centro and many of the most highly developed ranches in the surrounding country. The company always has some bargains that will interest the intending investor or me-seeker, and he will do well to call on the company before making any definite purchases. Improved farm lands at the present prices are cheaper than unimproved properties at the pre-
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
THE CAFETERIA

It has frequently been remarked by visitors to El Centro that the town is especially fortunate in it's hotel and restaurant accommodations. The Ca feteria, owned and conducted by Mrs. C. H. Fry has done much to maintain this reputation. Centrally located, with table accommodations for sixty guests at one time, the capacity of the restaurant is frequently taxed to it's utmost by the many patrons of Mrs. Fry's excellent cooking. The ta- bla is provided with everything that the local market affords and the cook ing is done either by Mrs. Fry or un- der her personal direction. A feature which is much appreciated by patrons is the opportunity afforded of inspect ing the prepared food instead of a bill-of- fare. The cafeteria has dem- onstrated it's popularity here and Mrs. Fry is meeting with the success which she deserves. Although she has con- ducted the place less than four months, she has been a resident of the valley for the past six years.
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time he has resided in El Centro, MT. Colson has been a close student of land values and a previous residence of eight years are a grower in the orange district of Redlands gave him a keen insight into the cit rus industry and proper irrigation methods before settling in the valley. Mr. Colson is a native of Illinois and was born and grew to young manhood in the vicinity of Mattoon. The form ation of the firm of Bliss & Colson gives Bl Centro one of the strongest realty firms in the county During the years of Mir. Colson's experience in the realty market he made a mark CT success, and few firms have done more to divert the attention of home seekers to this favored section. Pos sessed of ample capital, years of ex- perience as practical farmers and suc- cessful realty operators Bliss & Col son are in a position to give the best of service to prospective buyers.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12

than twenty cars are now owned in Bl Centro. As agent for the Reading Standard motor cycles, he has been most successful Persons interested in purchasing any model or make of mo- ftor car or motor cycle would do well to place their orders through the City Garage. If the growth of the business continues MT. Carpenter contemplates securing additional floor space in a new building which he will have erect sed for the purpose. A large stock of gasoline and oils is carried at all times and expert repairing is attended to by Mir. Carpenter in person. He is a skilled mechanic having learned his trade in Douglas, Arizona. Previous to coming to El Centro, he was for 'n1any years resident of Phoenix.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
THE ROYAL CAFE

El Centro is exceptionally well pro- vided with cafes and restaurants. Among the number none are more por tular with both transients and resi- ldents alike, than the Royal Cafe. This has long been known as one of the best cafes in the valley and since it was purchased by R. L. lHobdy, last
 fall it has more than retained it's prestige. Everything that the market affords is provided for Royal patrons. An experienced chef prepares all the meals on a mammoth range in plain slight of the guests and there are no hingy kitchen corners to be hidden at Ffhe Royal. Seven men are employed ] in the various departments, all high ksalaried men, A lunch counter is a 9feature of the place, although tables are provided for those whose care to use them. R. L. HObdy is conducting the affairs of the Royal Cafe on sue
 cessful business principles and is sue
 ceeding. With no previous experience as a caterer he has provided Fl Gen.
 tTo with one of it's best restaurants.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12

amusement and they are without ex-
 ception the best in the town. Besides
 having the attractions of club room
 the Central has fine line of the best
 imported and domestic cigars and a
 well conducted bar from which soft drinks are dispensed A fine piano op-
 erated by an electrical attachment serves to make the Central one of the most popular and attractive social halls in the valley. In connection with it is conducted barber shop of four chairs where skilled barbers are at ones service during business hours. J. A. Benson, the proprietor of the Cen tral Pool Hall, conducts it as a gen tleman's resort. He has the esteem and confidence of the business men of the community and has done much to make El Centro attractive by his enterprise. He is member of the San Jose Lodge of Elks and an all-round good fellow who serves his own in- terests by serving those of his friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12

Thomas Beach and True Vencill are cessful of the valleys first settlers. Beach & Vencill are exceptionally we'll posted on soil conditions and farm values in the valley and handle both California and Mexico lands and make a speciality of high class investments. Both gentlemen are large land owners and have extensive town interests. MT. Beach built and owns the Beach block occupied by the First National Bank and the post office. This is the handsomest and most substantially constructed building in Fl Centro, if not in the valley, and evidences MT. Beach's faith in Fl Centro's future. During the construction of the ca nals and ditches of the California Development Company, MT. Beach was superintendent of construction and had exceptional opportunities to study soil conditions in all parts of the val ley. True Vencill became interested
 
 in El Centro early in the towns his tory. He organized and conducted the first bank in the town and later in association with Leroy Holt organized the First National Bank of El Gen. tro, of which he is vice-president. With their extended experience in the valley. their large personal interests and their extensive circles of acquaint- ances the firm forms one of the strongest combinations in realty cir cles in the valley Both members of the firm are men of integrity and probity and their reputation for square dealing is known throughout not only the valley, but Southern Cal ifornia.
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vailing market prices. To a person not acquainted with the wonder pos abilities of the valley it would seem almost impossible that such results could be secured from ranches as are daily noted by leading farmers of the community. The individual members of the Carey Waite Land Company own farming lands in the valley that are highly cultivated and it gives them a familiarity with crop and. soil con- ditions that is invaluable in assist ing new settlers to locate. Since it's organization the firm has done much to direct the attention of prospective homeseekers to this favored section. The company's representations are conservative and it's many patrons are unanimous i'll expressing satisfac- tion and qualification.
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retaining half section. The Joseph R. Loftus Company next acquired large tract of land located midway between Bl Centro and Holtville known as Meloland. A townsite has been laid out on a portion of this tract and development work is pro- gressing rapidly. It is an ideal To- cation for orange groves and the com pany is setting out a large tract of this choice land. The company pro- poses cultivating and caring for the trees for six years until they have reached maturity. Tn the meantime they are selling interests in the groves to be paid for at SO much per month. This enables salaried man to pur- chase a grove, pay for it in monthly installments and at the nd of six years resign his position and step Into full bearing orange grove all his own, the deed being delivered upon the ex- piration of the payments. In addition to it's townsite, it's orange grove and it's cotton growing interests, the con- pany transact a general real estate business in Fl Centro and Los Ange- les. The firm is a member of the Los Angeles Realty Board and of the Chamber of Commerce. Many of the largest deals put through in the last few years have been handled by this well known firm whose fair and hon. orable methods of doing business have
 brought it the success it has at- | tained.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
HAzzARD 6 sTRANG-hoLTWLLE

Among the realty firms in Holtville, none have opened offices under more favorable circumstances than Hazard & Strang. An extended previous ex- perience in the real estate business on the part of MT. HaSsard, and fa- miliarity with the culture of citrus fruits and the possibilities of irriga- tion on the part of MT. Strang afford the firm an advantage in advising prospective settlers. In addition to handling both improved and unim- proved ranch property they act as ex- elusive agents for the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company, of Springfield, Mass, The Sun Insurance office of London, England, and thA Aetna Accident & Life Insurance C0. of New York City. A feature of the business is the loan brokerage depart place loans for large or small amounts on approved security.
 The partnership was formed De- cember 1st., 1909. M L. Hazard is 8 native of Michigan, although he has lived since early boyhood at Whittier, California where, previous to coming to Holtville, two years ago, he was member of the real estate firm of Hazard Hiatt and Hazard. of Whit tier and Covina J. R. Strang claims Iowa as his native state, although previous to coming to Holtville, last fall, he had resided in Pasadena since boyhood Both men have quarter sec- tions in the vicinity of Holtville, which they have in a high state of cultivation. Their extended experience in the great citrus belt has convinced them that the Imperial Valley in the vicinity of Holtville, is an ideal place for growing oranges and other citrus l fruits
 They have ample capital, the advan- tage of extensive travels, practical experience as horticulturalists and are prominent factors in the development of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
FL CENTRo BoTTLING WORKS

Among the newer enterprises in El LCentro during the past year, none have met with a better welcome than the El Centro Bottling Works, owned and conducted by c. w. Thomas. The bottling plant, while small is con-
 pletely equipped for bottling and the manufacture of all kinds of sodas and carbonated drinks. During the long, hot summer months, the business done by the Fl Centro Bottling works ex- tends well over the valley. Shipments are made to number of nearby points as well. Practically every soda water fountain and every soft drink counter in El Centro serves the popular pro
 ducts of this plant. All the syrups are made from pure fruit juices and the reputation the sodas have has won for them constantly" growing de- mand. [
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SARGENT & SEAT

Among the realty brokers of Holt vile who have taken prominent part in the upbuilding of that community few are more favorably known than the firm of Sargent & Seat. They enjoy the distinction of being the oldest established firm in Holtville still engaged in business under the original title Not only has the firm been active in realty circles, both in the country and city, but it is, as well, the principal insurance broker age office of the town. Both mem- bers of the firm are among the towns most loyal and ardent supporters and they have evidenced their faith by extensive purchases of town and ranch property Active and energetic, they are ever alert to the best interests of the town and are foremost in ad. vancins the development of the sur. rounding country
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CAREY WAITE LAND COMPANY

Prominent among the many real es- tate agencies that have been success ful in bringing the advantages of this section before prospective settlers is the Carey Waite Land Company. The name Carey" has been intimately as- sociated with land interests in the vicinity of Fl Centro since the town was laid out. w. R. Carey, one of the members of the present company, in association with his brother, form ed the firm of Carey & Carey. and became known as active and infiuen-
 tial real estate agents Later the
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FL CENTRo MARKET

The El Centre market is the pioneer meat market of the town and has been owned by R. M. Davies, who has had the distinction of being one of the oldest established business men in El Centro. The market is now owned by MT. Bert Erwin. To supply the trade for the market requires the slaughter of 25 beeves, fifteen pork CTS, as many calves and twice as many sheep each month. The supply of stock is drawn entirely from the fine diate vicinity of El Centro, and the amount of money put out among the producers by the El Centro Market is by no means inconsiderable as may be judged from the number of animals slaughtered The highest price is paid for high grade butchering stock and only the best is purchased. k. M. Davies is one of the valleys old tim ers He is extensively interested in valley lands and is among the towns most active business men. His sue- cess as a merchant has been won by untiring efforts and air and honorable dealing with both producer and con- sumer He is closely identified with every forward movement of the town and valley and is one of El centrO's most enterprising and progressive cit- izens
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CENTRAL POOL HALL

To the citizens of El Centro and the residents of the surrounding country and the travelling public at all &C., ,quainted with our places of popular resort the name of the Central Pool Hall is suggestive of the largest and best conducted social hall in the Im-
 perial Valley. The Central Pool Hall adjoins the offices of the Press and oc- cupies a floor space of 25x125 feet in size. Nine standard pool and billiard tables have been provided for patrons
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
BLISS & CoLSoN,
 REAL ESTATE

The firm of Bliss X Colson was formed since the first of this year, although Jas. w. Colson had previous ly been established in the real estate business for about two years in his own name, during which time he es- tablished his right to a front place in the rank of realty brokers of the val ley The firm make a speciality of both improved and unimproved Im- perial Valley farming lands. In ad- ditiOn to the list of choice farming lands which the company always has on hand, it also devOtes considerable attention to the care of property, pay ment of taxes, rentals, etc. for non residents. There is bound to be a large increase in values within the next year in both city and country property as the fame of the Imperial Valley is becoming known and inves- tors can be assured of their interests will be well served by this firm. A. l.. Bliss, who recently joined Mir Col son, arrived in El Centro last fall and after careful investigation purchased the 32O-acre Bradford ranch, and the Hayden residence in town. He is a native of Illinois, having resided for many years in the famous corn belt around Tusoola, where the family OwDs a 22OO acre farm. During the