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Evening journal., 1912-06-04

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We notice that all the bitter fighting in Ohio is not
on the Republican side. Governor Harmon carried
the preferential primaries In that State by plurality
Of almost II OO0 Friends Of Woodrow Wilson, how
ever elected nineteen Of the district delegates The
Harmon men insisting that the unit rule be ap-
piled so the entire Ohio delegation TO the Baltimore
Convention shall be instructed vote for Harmon.
Wilson needs badly that his friends are pro-
testing against the plan and doing their utmost to
defeat It. AS the Harmon men will control the con-
venton it is likely they will apply the unit rule re-
gardless Of the wishes of the Wilson men
Evening journal., 1912-06-04

Old Drawers Presbyterian Church near Odessa
never loses in public interest That was shown on
Sunday by the large crowd that assembled there in
honor of the 139th anniversary Of the old house Of
worship The fact that association works assid-
uously and integenty to keep alive public interest
in Old Drawers has had much to do with the sue
cess Of such annual assembages There are other old
churches in State notably Old Swedes, which
should have similar associations TO stimulate and per-
petuate that public Of which they also clearly
are deserving.
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Tomorrow Mr. Edwards will tell
"A Man Unafraid"
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Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
THE OREGON
C. Z. Arnstcad, Lessee and Prop.


By no other means is city SO Well
advertised IS by the opinion of the
commercial travellers and those whose
business or pleasure cause them to
travel. and the impression made up
on them is largely due to the charac-
ter of the accommodations offered
them by the hotels.
If judged solely by this standard, FL
CentrO would still maintain its repu-
tatiCn as one OF the prominent cen
ters of the state, for the hotel accom-
mediation in Eel Centric is such that
the citizcns should feel proud.
The leading house in Imperial Val
ley is that of the Oregon Hotel, which
is located within one block of the de-
pot in TIE very heart of the business
section.
The Oregon is an imposing three
story structure built of concrete and
brick, with large wide verandas
screened on all four sides. In this
hotel there are eighty large airy rooms.
which are furnished most comfortably
and homelike. On the ground floor
there is an exceptionally large dining
hall, which present a pleasant appear
ance, and from which at all times may
be obtained delicacies of the season.
The cuisine is all that could be eX-
Dected or desired. The rates are rea-
sOnable and it can truthfully be said
that the Oregon has done more for
the advertising Of this section than
any other ain@le institution.
In July Of 1871 Mr.. q. d. Armstead
took possession of this popular hotel,
and it is enough to know that the Ore
gon will he conducted according 10
"Armstead" and "Amstead's' S standard.
Mr.. Armstead is one Of the most
popular hotel men IN the West For
many years lie conducted the Leighton
Hotel in Los Angeles. He is IN abso-
lutely square minded man, and viii not
tolerate for moment anything of 4
doubtful character III that over which
he has control,
Mr. AGustead says chat no other
section Of America has the future that
looms before the Imperial valley, and
for that reason bc is willing TO inves'
his last collar here. He is now an I'M
irerial valley Wau. for lmperi2l valley
FIRST, las and all The tine, and tha
valley gains much by having such a
man as a permanent citizen.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
A. !. BAk Err
Pool end Billiard Hall

In the Imperial valley there are
many places of amueerent of all kinds
hut none is moro popular than tha,
Of the pool and billiard hall conducted
by Mr. A. |. Baker.
This hall is one of the old estab.
liShed business concerns in Ell Centro,
and was form erly under the manage
ment Of Baker & Lark.n, Mr. Baker
taking ever Mr.. Larkin's interest last
May. The appoint" ents of this hall
as we'll as the fu-niShin2S.-are Of the
most modern kind, equipped with ev-
cry modern convenience to make an
hour CT two ct the gentleman's game
a source of recreation and pleasure.
There are eight pool and billiard ta-
bles, all of which are kept clean and
neat, and one has the services of skill
full attendants. In addition to this.
here is q cigar stand, where ali kinds
of both imported cigars and tobaccos
can be obtained, as we'll as a choice
eclection Of Tipes.
A soda water fountain from which
is dispensed the hcoicest of fruit fla
yOrcd drinks is but a part of the many
attractions of this amusement place.
Unlike most pool halls, ii is large
and commodious, and has plenty of
space for visitors to watch the game.
Mr.. A. |. Baker, the popular propri-
etor of this establishment, is Ma
tive Son of the Golden State: he has
resided in the valley for the past eight
years during which time he has made
an army Cf friends, and has built up
large trade among our first class
citizens, by attending strictly to bus
mess. Perhaps one of the main rea-
sons for the popularity of this amuse-
ment hall is that Mr.. Baker will permit
of no breach of good behavior, and
everything is run in an orderly, quiet
manner
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
| IMPERIAL VALLEY NURSERY
William Kelly, Proprietor

With the growth of this the great
yelopment came the demand for a
nursery beftting the needs of this
section. In this need was born the
Imperial Valley Nursery, which is to-
day Cne of the largest in Southern
California
This nursery is under the personal
eupervisicn of Mr. William Kelly, who
IS a pioneer here in the nursery field.
Fer a number of years he conducted
q nursery at Brawley and Imperial,
cnd came to FL Centro five years ago.
1t is conceded that one of the most
i'm p0rtant factors that is essential to
: SucCe 53ful nursery is that those who
have 1t N charge should know practi-
e2lly everything that will live and
flourish in the soil in which it is
planted, and in this respect the citi-
Zens Of the Imperial valley should be
congratulated on having such man
as Mr. Kelly located here in this line
of bu mess, for in the many years
re has resided in the valley his ad-
vice is invaluable, and he should be
consulted before investing in nursery
stock.
The Imperial Valley Nursery ham
dies straight nursery stock, and al
ways has a large supply of orange and
lemon trees on hand which are bought
and shipped in here in carload lots,
and selected from the best stock OBJ
tainable.
The art of selection and proper ger
mination has long made the product Of
this nursery second to none in the
West, for their products are not only
of the right variety and exactly what
is ordered, but they are hardy anG
vigorous.
This nursery is located on Main
street near the postoffice and court
house. and that the peope of the I'm
perial valley appre State the efforts
that Mr.. Kelly is making to conduct
this. the largest and best nursery in
the Imperial valley. is evidenced by
the large patronage that is accorded
him.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
THE PRESTON POOL AND Bill
LARD PARLORS
Frank c. Preston, Proprietor

One of the most essential neceSsi-
ties in a community like Ell CentrO is
a plalce where the business men can
congregate in a social way and spend
an hour or two at the enticing game
Of pool or billiards, and in this re-
spect our citizens have just cause To
be proud to be able to boast of the
Preston Pool and Billiard Parlor,,
which are conceded TO be the fines
social hall in Imperial valley.
This business was formerly conduct
ed under the name Of Preston and Glib
son. but some two months ago Nh
Preston bought out the interests oi
MI. Gibson, and now il is under The
sole management OF Mr.. Frank c.
Preston,
The hall is large and commodious
and has nine pool and billiard tables
aud unlike most hall Of its kind, il has
plen,y OF room fer visitors TO watch
the games; it is especially we'll venti
lated The pool and billiard tables
are kept neat and clean, and one has
the services of skillful attendants.
To the right of the pool hall as YOU
enter is barber shop in which there
are three chairs, and where experts
are employed in this line of business
Among the many other attractions
are reading rooms, electric piano, elec
trio massage machine, together with
an up-to-date soda water fountain
from which are dispensed all kinds
of soft drinks. Cigars and tobaccos
both imported and domestic, can be
obtained here, and taking the Preston
Pool and Billiard Parlors as whole
there is not u more up-to-date or pop
ular amusement house in all the I'm
perial valley.
Mr.. Frank C, Preston, the genia
proprietor, has resided in the valley
for the past four and a half years. He
is Il native OF Penn eylvauia. and q MAJ
who has gained the respect and eS
teem of all citizens in the valley. II,
conducts his place of business in sucl
way that he will permit of no breacl
of good behavior. so it can easily h,
| seen why the Preston Pool and Bill
! lard ParlOrs are so popular with th'
| amusement loving public.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
THE LADIES' TOGGERY
Mrs. A. M. johnson, Propr.

The establishment known as the
Ladies' Toggery, which was estab-
lished here some two years ago by
Mrs. A. NJ. Johnson, was welcomed by
the ladies of the Imperial valley, for
1t has been an institution of growing
accommodation to them.
The Ladies' Toggery Is the leading
millinery ana the only exclusive la
dies store in the Imperial valley, for
mere can be obtained practically every
known article for ladies'. including fine
millinery. ladies' furnishings, dress
making, fancy work, hair goods. and
many other articles too numerous 10
mention.
The store is located on the south
side of Main street, the windows of
which are a great attraction, always
being trimmed in the most artistic
manner.
In the rear of the store there is a
work room. which is always a busy
hive of industry, turning out trimmed
hats, dresses and many articles of the
feminine taste.
Mrs. Johnson employs only experts,
and the fame of this store has spread
throughout the entire valley, for all
garments and other goods show suffi-
ciently the excellence and attractive
ness of the work.
Mrs. johnson is conceded to be an
expert in this line of business. for the
ladies of this section know that she
keeps in constant touch with the f,uc-
tuations in fashions, and having al
ways in mind her customers require
ments. All of the newest goods are
to be found here as soon as they are
to be had on Eastern markets, and
Mrs. A. M. Johnson makes a speciality,
not only of the more substantial
stocks, but also of all the novelties
that are placed upon the market from
season to season.
The Ladies Toggery mas gained an
enviable reputation for up-to-dateness.
and this probably accounts for the
large patronage it enjoys.
Mrs. johnson is a thoroughly capa-
BILE business woman. She has the in
terests of the community at heart, and
fully deserves the success with which
she has met.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
ElNERSlQE iOTE-
lrs IN. c. Lehman, Pre- or.


Visitors to this city. and the people
at home as Well, can have their choice
of hctel accommodations as to loca-
ton, style and price of entertainment,
and it is characteristic of this feature
of Ell CentrO's social system that all
such accommodations are satisfactory
and pleasing according to the class
chosen.
One OF the most popular priced h0-
tells of El Centre is that of the RiN-
erside, located between Fifth and Sixth
streets on broadway, convenient to
the business section. 1t contains six
teen rooms, and as the rates are from
so cents up, it can easily be seen why
the Riverside is so popular.
Mrs. n. C. Lehman, the proprictreSs
Of jh- hotel, came here from Los Ang-
elcs l2sJ May, since which time she
has received her share OF patronage
of the travelling public Of El Centro.
Although the rates Of the Riverside
are very moderate, everything is clean
and comfortable, and considering the
accommodation offered, the Riverside
cannot be eXcelled.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
HOT AIR KITCHEN
Ramcn Sanchez, Proprietor

In the restaurant business as per
haps in no other continued mainte-
nance of high standing OF service is
absolutely necessary if one is to sue
ceed, and there is reason for it. The
average man cherishes, though per
haps unwillingly, the memory OF a
poorly prepared meal and when he
gets what he considers poor service
at restaurant he is likely to try
some other place.
The best evidence that the Hot Air
Kitchen IS an establishment which
once tried is afforded by the fact
that its continued growth Of prosper.
ty is such that the place is packed
to its capacity daily.
The Hot Air Kitchen caters princi
pally to men who like good things
to eat that taste as il they were
cooked at home. This popular estab.
lishment is neat, clean and attractive
with service prompt and courteous
and the food served always first class
The popularity of Mexican and Span
ish dishes served at this popular res.
taurant has gained reputation
throughout the valley.
The genial proprietor Mr. Ramon
Sanchez, has been in the valley for
the past three years, during which
time he has always received a large
share of patronage and is a man who
is thought well of by every one
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
EL CENTRIC HOTEL
G, D. Armste5d, Lessee

The reputation Of many city has
Leen made or marred by the quality
of its hCtel accommodations.
FL Centre is con sidered by tourists,
salesn en- and the travelling public gen.
orally as one Of the most attractive
cities in the state, and it is not too
much to say that the city owes its
enviable reputation in a great meas
ure to the genuine hospitality afforded
the public by its hotels, and especially
to Mr.. G. D. Armgtead, the proprietor
of the two largest hotels in the Impe-
rial valley.
Among the hostelries which have
done much toward winning this kind
OF distinc ction for II Centre is the Ell
Centro Hotel, located in a two-story
building surrounded by verandas on
one of the most prominent corners in
the business district.
This hotel contains A large light
and airy rooms, conducted on the Eu-
ropean plan at popular prices, the
rates being from IS cents to $3.50 per
day.
The FL Centre as we'll as the Ore
gon Hotel is under the arrangement of
Mr. G. D. Armstead, a man of exten-
sive acquaintance and a most genial
and ent ertaining host.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
CENTRAL BILLIARD PARLOR
Nixon & Davidson, Props.

Among the places Of amusement of
FL Centre which is afforded to the res
idents of the entire valley is that Of
the pool and billiard parlor conducted
by NiXXOn 4 Davidson, located in a
large and commodiOus hall on the
ground floor in the central part Of
the business section of this city. This
parlur is equipped with every modern
convenience to mako an hour or two
lt the GCutlyWln's -au.c a source of
uualloyed pleasure,
There are ten tables in all, and morn
ing, noon ard night yNu can always
find the tables Wrll patronized by The
best class Of our citizens and business
men.
The best OF service is rendered ey-
cry patron. aud the courteous jreat-
ment that each one receives goes n
lcng way in making this ablishment
80 popular. They aim 10 give YOU
your moneys worth. Whether il hr in
the barber shop, the tobacco depart
ment, baths or he amusement parlor.
This firm also conducts a barber
shop TO the right Of the entrance,
which has three chairs, and only the
best of tonsorial experts ere engaged.
There are also three baths IN conneC-
tion, the sanitary features of which
are the best.
A cigar and tobacco stand in the
front OF the parlors is we'll s,ocked
with high grade selection of both
imported and domestic cigars and to-
baccos of the highest grade. Soi,
drinks are dispensed, made from the
choicest of fruit favored extracts.
The propretors. Messrs. Nixon and
Davidson pride themselves on the or
drely manner in which hey conduct
this establishment.
This firm is composed ui Hr. G. vs.
Nixon and Nj =. T. IU,i1s1n Al'
Nixon being the active rvWnor OF DbG
frm, looking after The maua syr. 'jn "t
the business.
Both Mr. Nixon a"a Nr Davidson
stand high in commercial >jrcic-, an,
are believers in q Iroa. future for Tho
Imperial valley
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
GREEN'S MEAT MARKET AND
BAKERY
A. W. Green Proprietor

A much needed and necessary ad-
ditiOn to the retail interests of our
city is that of the new store recently
opened by Mr.. A. w. Green at 621
West Main street. in which he is con-
ducting an up-to-date meat market on
the most progressive lines. Although
this is new enterprise, the proprie-
tor, Mr.. Green, is by no means new
in this community He has been in
the valley for the past four years and
recently conducted a butcher shop
here.
To be leaders in the meat business
requires the conducting of business
in such a way as to give entire salts
faction to patrons, and considering the
experience Mr.. Green has had in this
line of business there is not a doubt
but what he will accomplish his ideas.
The market is attractively fitted up
with all new fixtures and would do
credit to city much larger than El
Centro. A large refrigerator with a
glass front has been installed, tOgeth-
er with refrigerator counter fifteen
feet long, with four compartments fin
ished in red wood.
Mr. Green is about to install a new
bakery. which will be equipped in a
most up-to-date manner, and with his
many years experience in the bakery
business there is no doubt whatever
but what the bread, cakes, pies and
pastries of all kinds manufactured by
him will be the most popular in this
community.
The location of this new meat mar
ket and bakery is ideal, being next
door to the court house and opposite
the postoffice, and it is destined to be
one of Imperial county's most popular
retail houses.
Mr.. Green is a native of Missouri
be is one of the class of men who be,
lieve in doing things. His new ven
ture has already proved success and
one trial at his store will convince
you that it is the place to trade when
in need of anything in his line.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
THE L. w. BLINN LUMBER CO.
1. n. Scott, Agent

One of the leading and most impor.
tant factors of the lumber and build
ing material trade in the Imperial val
ley is the well known enterprise of
the l.. w. Blinn Lumber Company.
This industry is a pioneer in it's
line of business in Ell Centro, for when
it was first established there were
less than three buildings in our city
This company has grown with the
community, until today it is one of
the most important concerns in the
county, for it has been conducted with
increasing success since it's founda-
ton.
This firm has an established trade
throughout the Imperial valley, and
is very eXtepsive dealer in lumber,
lime, cement, Arden plaster, sash,
doors, hog wire and everything in
builders material in both retail and
Wholesale lots.
The yard is located opposite the de-
pot, and is always stocked equal to
any demand and it has always been
4 feature of this house to handle moth
ng but the very best. ard by reason
Of large facilities, long experience and
ar Pc resources it is enabled to Of
Ter the trade and custoCerj the most
liberal inducements and advanced ac-
con modations.
This enterprise is conducted upon
liberal and energetic methods in all
Of its departments, and forms a valu
able feature to the trade resources
of the county.
Mr.. l.. H. Scott, who is agent of
this concern is an able and enterpris-
ing business man, and is thoroughly
versed in all the details Cf the busl
ness.
He is what may be termed a prac
teal business man and occupies a
! leading place in our commercial cir
cles.
Mr.. Scott has been in charge of
this company here for the past two
years. He is man who is always
ready to aid in any enterprise that
tends to the advancement of our city
and county.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
PIONEER TRANSFER COMPANY
.. Il. Timmors. Prop.

One of the most important and
useful business factors in a live coni-
mCrCial city like FL Centre is the
establishment which is equipped for
! prompt and safe transfer of cOmmodi-
ties Of every description. Such all
establishment is conducted by the
Pioneer Transfer Company.
That the transportation problem
grows and changes with the develop
ment of civilization is known, for in
4 the early days mems shoulders Suf-
| feed for NEST Of the simple tasks OF
! transportation. After that we have
the day of the camel and the OK, and
so On with many devices from time to
| time, but in modern business methods
of today more than these are neces
sary, and in the Pioneer Transfer Com
! pany we have a concern that does all
kinds of hauling, making speciality OF
general baggage work, employing from
| three to six men and keeping three
teams constantly employed.
Mr. ID. II. TimmOns, the genial pro
prietOr of the Pioneer Transfer Com
pany. established this business some
two years ago. during which time he
has seen great many competitors
come and competitors go, for the ri
oneer Transfer Company is able to
withstand competition and is one o!
the staunch business concerns of this
| community.
The office of this company is 10
Gated opposite the Hotel Oregon, and
whom in noed of any work Of this kind
you will be sure of prompt and courte
Gus attention II you call or phone on
i this COnnany.
Mr.. Timmons is n man with prin
ciplc, and can always be depended
upon to do his share Of the upbuilding
OF The community.