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Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
VALLEY MEAT MARKET
Alfred Casaubor, Proprietor

To be pioneers in the meat business
requires The conducting OF he bust
ness in such a way as 70 give entire
satisfaction TO its patrons. The Val
ley Meat Market has been in opera
riCn in FL Centro for the past four
years, and during all this time ii has
steadily increased in patronage. Merit
alone has won the success which this
house enjoys, for this market handles
only the very best Of meats, and the
cattle procured he best that the mar
ket affords. for he highest prices are
always paid for fat stock.
The public is beinning 10 realize and
understand the advantages Of obtain
ing their supplies from butchers of
large interests and long experience in
he business. and in this respect Mr.
CasaubOn is he leader in his line, for
he has installed an ammonia cold stor-
age refrigeraring plant which covers
an area OF 400 square feet and which
usgres cold storage Of meats, without
the iusanitarv features. Here are 10
be had a selection from large stock
OF the finest cuts in meats in the coun-
ry, and Mr. CasaubDn, who personally
manages the store. has built up a rep
nta that would be- hard 10 excel as
"a reliable merchant and butcher.
By having the largest and best cold
storage plant in the Imperial valley,
Mr.. Casaubon has many advantages
over his competitors, for when meats
are low. such as Rex Brand hams, Ar
mour Shield hams and other goods Of
national reputation, he buys them in
large quantities, puts them in his cold
forage plant and when prices are soar
ing he can sell the same goods TO his
patrons at a much less figure thanh is
competitors.
Mr. CasaubOn does not cOnfne his
business 10 retail alone, but also does
considerable wholesale business. The
kettle rendered lard manufactured and
put up in tin pals by the firm is dis
tributed 10 many Of the retailers in
this section, the fame Of which is fast
spreading as the best that money can
obtain.
Mr. Casaubon is practically he pio-
neer butcher Of FL Centro He is a
man who takes deep interest in
the progress Of This section, and has
donc his share in the upbuilding Of
our city.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
DEPOT STABLES
r. A. Fleishman, Sole Proprietor

When the automobile was perfected
the cry was raised that the horse was
doomed, and that never again would
he occupy the place in the lives of
men that he had held for so long. But
the automobile has been like many
another fad that has had its day OF
glory and has settled to useful lace.
The horse has been the friend OF man
from time immemorial and ii is safe
to say that he will continue to have
an important place in the affairs of
the world. A good horse is rare
enjoyment and at the Depot Stables
are to be found the best that can be
obtained in the country.
Here can also be found a good equip
ment of harness and vehicles and these
range from the gentle horse of mod
crate gait TO the spanking team and
fancy turnOutS.
The Depot Stables are located dl-
rectly opposite the Southern Pacific
railway passenger station, and i'll them
are housed twenty we'll conditioned
and handsome horses for harness and
saddle, ana all ueSlfaDle st les VI Cdl =
riages. buggies and fashionable rigs;
together with this the Institution is
noted as a feed and sales stable, which
has room for an additional siNtyhve
head OF horses Together with this
general equipment of machinery is in
stalled for horse clipping, the notoriety
of which has spread throughout the
valley, and it is conceded that at the
Depot Stables this work is done in
more thorough and efficient manner
than can be obtained anywhere else.
Mr. F.. A. Fleishman, sole owner and
proprietor of this popular stable. has
been located here in this business for
the past two years, during which time
he has gained an enviable reputation
for honest and fair dealings, and rem
dering first class, prompt and accom-
modating services at moderate prices.
Mr.. Fleishman is thorough business
man and the success of this business
may we'll be attributed to his own
popularity, for by giving careful atten-
ton to all of the details of his business
he has built up splendid reputation
in all parts of the community.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
HARRISON LAND COMPANY
G. E. Harrison, Clifford Harrison, Props


The prime requisites for success in
the real estate business are an expert
knowledge of property values and con-
ditions; wide business connections and
the strictest integrity. These are the
winning qualities that are most strik-
ingly suggested in the busiess career
of Mr.. f. G. and Mr.. Clifford Hart
son, the genial proprietors of the
Harrison Land Company, dealers in
real estate and Imperial valley lands,
who has centrally located and admir-
ably equipped offices in the front or
the Valley Press Office
The business was established here
some two and half years ago, al
though the genial proprietors have
been in the valley for the past five
years, during which time they have
won the complete confidence of the
people, and have been instrumental
in bringing capital to this section, and
much may be attributed to their own
personality and efforts of the growth
of this section.
The Harrison Land Company deals
in all kinds of city and county real
estate, Imperial farm lands. garden
tracts, fruit lands, located in any part
OF Southern California; rents are col
leCted and taxes paid for nOn-residents.
and it is conceded that these two gen
tlemen are among the best posted men
on realty values in this entire section
of the country, for being large prop
erty owners themselves and owning n
farm one mile north of FL Centro, it
is but natural they should be in a
position to give the most reliable in
formation on lands in this section
Now is the time TO buy property in
Ell Centro, and in the Imperial valley
The lands will never be any lower in
price, and in order to realize large
profits in a very short time, invest
ments should be made now. The list
of the Harrison Land Company are
filled with lands beginning right in
town and running throughout the val
ley. which will be sold on the most
reasonable terms and prices.
This firm also represents the United
States Fidelity and Guarantee Com
pany of Baltimore, and is in position
to furnish bonds, either for corpora
tiOnS or individuals
The advice given by the Harrison
Land Company as to locations. soil
characteristics and money values for
property i'll this locality may be re-
lied upon at all times. Both Mr.. G. E.
Harrison and Clifford Harrison are
among the valleys most substantial
well thought of business men.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
ELECTRIC COMPANY
John D. Hamm. Proprietor

In no branch of industrial science
has more progress been made in re-
cent years than in electricity, and I'M"
perial valley has been fortunate in de-
veloping many possibilities presented
by this great power
A firm that has taken noticeable
place among the electric houses OF
Southern California is that OF the Var
ley Electric Company, of which MI
John D. Hamm is proprietor, located
on Fifth street between Main and
broadway. This firm does a general
business in electrical work, house wiz
ing, fixtures, installation OF motors,
dynamos, and carry full stock or
everything pertaining 70 the electrical
business. They repair anything cleo
trical and are experts on motor trou-
bles. If you want electrical work that
makes your insurance low. get the
Valley Electric Company TO do it.
They make good" Orders are al
ways promptly and carefully attended
to, and contracts and estimates re-
ceived and given.
While the Valley Electric Company
has only been established little over
a year in Ell Centro, yet when a busi-
ness wins notable success in COM
paratively short time 1t is pretty
safe guess that the executive head not
only knows his business thoroughly,
but spares no effort to please patrons
of every class, and it is no guess at
all in the case of Mr.. John ID. Hamm,
the genial proprietor of the Valley
Electric Company, but just plain
statement of facts. Mr.. Hamm has
had years of experience as an electrl-
clan, and his career has been marked
by steady and substantial Increase IN
public favor and in patronage.
Mr.. Hamm is also the owner and
proprietor of the Peoples Light and
Power Company at Seeley, which COM
pany furnishes the light and power
for the city Of Seeley, as we'll as the
business and resident interests.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

The argc and ca"~oato3s N"re-
~suse OF ,he Imperial valley NercHa-
eze comnny. laca.ed opposite ne
SrrEsru Pacif. passenger s,auon, IS
s.ua tIszr creates a most favorable I'M
y,rySSi,5n on visitors. as it does TIE
scr.ar commercial importance and
4sro,s psrfty OF this city and valley.
Tins soncern is one of the largeS,
wholesale groceries in Southern Nall-
Tnrnia- It controls the wholesale
,zruesry trade of practically all of III
SAperiaI valley,
TO give an idea of the immense
sur,urn of business done by thls com
srauv. we have but to state That III the
s,Sss twelve months it has received
1n, the neighborho0d Cf four hundred
carloads OF merchandise, which does
NOT include local freight The retail
houses of the valley We're quick 70
T,err.ige the great importance OF haN-
ing such large wholesale house III
our midst. for it not only saves them
cousideraboIe on freight, but they car
Obtain what goods they need the same
Szc az ordered. and ii is not neces-
xary for them to carry such large
Stock
The Imperial Valley Mercantile
CoanUany- Is Incorporated, with car
isaHgmiou of 100000 They have
eee,1 established here about TWO years,
znd their floor space covers an area o.
H1or4 than fourteen thousand square
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
JOHN z. DAVIS
The Popular Drug Store

There is nothing more essential in
any community than reliable drug
store and Ell Centre is fortunate in
this respect in having in her midst
such q drug store as that which is
located on one of the most prominent
corners in the business district
Purity. accuracy and promptness
are The foundations on which Mr.. Da-
Wis has built up large and infuen-
tial business From the prescription
department only the purest and best
drugs that money can buy are used.
This department is the stores main
feature. You are waited on by reg
is-ered pharmacist both day and night
and such thing as substitute for
anything your physician prescribes is
unknown TO this house
Mr.. John E. Davis. the genial pro-
prietor. is a thoroughly experienced
druggist and his marked success has
been due TO his ability and enterprise,
by which he has been instrumental in
building up such an influential and
permanent patronage.
The stock OF goods carried CON-
prises drugs and chemicals of every
description. together with a well Sc
lected line OF imported perfumes, face
powders, soaps and kindred products,
proprietary medicines and stationery.
in fact everything that is found in a
l. 4
ing most modern soda water foun-
tain, which is famed throughout the
county for its excellent soda
Mr.. Davis has just completed build
ing q new store building in Seeley.
has moved his fixtures from here to
his new store, and has installed in
The FL Centre store q new and com
pie-e set OF up-tO-date fixtures. which
nov make the Davis Drug Store one
OF which our citizens have just Gauss
70 be proud,
Mr. Davis has been located in the
valley FOR the past seven years, hav-
ing formerly conducted ranch in
H-l'ville. Some Two years ago he
g. 1arked in this chosen profession.
and Lis success is but a criterion Of
what can re accomplished by pluck.
energy and perseverance.
The business Of this establishment
j. nor limited 70 retail alone Tor they
are manufacturers and distributors of
the no-ed Jed Kidney R-aovaror.
Jed's Pain KnOcker and Jed GentIo
Reminder, as well as Jeds We e,erinary
Remedies and Davis Headache TAB
lets.
Mr. Davis is now building q hand
some residence a. Broadway and
Eighth street He is one Of those men
no have unbounded faith in The tu-
rure prosperity ana progress Of Ii
Cruro and the Imperial valley. and
any good movement always finds him
VITA his shoulder 70 he wheel boost
ing for his nome city and county.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
ENTERPRISE GROCERY
Hamilton Bros. Props.

TN these days OF the high cost OF
living the public is quick 10 appreciate
.ny effective effort that is made 10
xyruvide the necessities of life at prices
tha1 are fair and reasonable: such a
ukfce Is the Eenterprise Grocery
which carries a complete line OF fame
md staple groceries OF all kinds.
The Enterprise Grocery is more
shar popular with the class OF people
who invariably require first class edl-
hEes and there is no house in the
saaie which holds a higher reputation
sor the excellence of its goods and
FOR fair dealings than the aboVe
named
Groceries you buy and consume con
sIantIy: you spend on your table
more than on any other single item
,f YOUR living expenses. Family heads
as 4 rule watch the table expense
closely and they are forever on the
lockout for an opportunity 10 reduce
she grocery bill However, they are
as keenly anxious to have good gro
ceries. food products that are pure and
Of the highest quality; and the lrmend-
aus grocery business built up by this
house has not been on price alone, bul
OH basis of high quality as well.
March /. 1910, Mr.. J. ". and Mr.
/. G. Hamilton established this popu-
lar grocery store here, since which
1me they have enjoyed constantly
increasing business. until today their
hUuse stands a, the head Of business
-nstitudous Of this kind in the Impe-
rlzi valley.
This firm gives employment 70 four
clerks and q cashier % whom should
No credited q fair part Of The success
y mis- e-tal ishment Tor they have
handled the trade with abilirv, fairness
xnd couT, ,e-y 10 all.
Mr. J. ". and Mr. T. 6. Hamilton
gre Of 'hat class Of business men who
srep abreast or the times. They are
arm believer in The future of Impe
rial valley and are men who never
rIre of boosting for heir home CITY
zad couu,v
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
VALLEY HARNESS COMPANY
w. +. Flynn, Manager

indicative of the business OppOrtun-
tiles to be found in FL Centro is the
only exclusive harness, saddles and
saddlery business of the Valley Har-
ness Company.
The business was established here
May II, 1911, since which time it's
trade has been growing daily.
The Valley Harness Company is
wholesale manufacturer and retail
dealer in harness, saddles and saddlery
and other equipment and accessories
of a similar nature. The store and fac
tory is located opposite the postoffice,
and it is the intention of the man
agement to enlarge their present quar-
ters within the near future, which VIII
give them more than twenty-five hun
dred square feet of floor space. The
contract for this work has been signed,
and when completed a large and COM
plete stock OF buggies and wagons will
be carried
Light and heavy harness, collars
and strtap goods, and everything in
horse clothing are manufactured here
from a high grade of leather.
The Valley Harness Company is
conceded to be one of the most up to
date and thoroughly equipped shops
in Southern California. Experts only
are engaged in this popular establish
ment. men who have had years of
experience in harness making, and
those who are in q position to judge
Of material and workmanship with
critical eye. Besides making all kinds
of heavy and light driving harness to
order, this company also carries in
stock a complete line of ready made
harness and saddlery.
Mr.. f. w. Flynn, the genial man
ager OF the Valley Harness Company
thoroughly understands this business
in detail, and it may not be out OF
place TO state that he is second TO
none in his chosen profession. Prior
10 coming here last September, he
was in the same line Of business in
Chicago, III. Mr.. Flynn is man of
fine business capabilities, and fully
deserves the success with which his
company is meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
IMPERIAL VALLEY MERCANTILE
COMPANY
Wtc 'esele Grooers
Gs9. r.. Wolfin, Sec. ana Treas.

feet: hey Glve employment To v}eh;
men.
The equipment for handling the
growing trade is complete in every
detail. and the warehouse has track
ace facilities from the Southern Pa
cifc.
The development at present i'll prog
ress throughout the valley has natur-
ally resulted in the opening of a con-
siderable number OF retail groceries.
That the trade of these have been
largely secured by the Imperial Valley
Mercantile Company is a tribute to
the company's energy and TO its repu-
tation with the trade and its reputa-
tion has been built up by constant
fair dealings in its transactions with
its customers.
The company is a strong one tinan-
cially. ana in a position TO extend the
utmost reasonable accommodation TO
its customers.
The officers are: President. A. NJ.
Ham of San Bernardino; vice-presl-
dent. E. J. Eisenmayer OF Los Angeles;
secretary and treasurer, George H.
Wolfin.
Mr.. Wolf1in was formerly engaged
in the Wholesale and retail grocery
business in Texas and has been in the
valley about a year He is firm
believer in Imperial valleys future
progress. and one of that class OF
men who is ever ready TO promote the
interests Of the community.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
BRAD'S SMOKE SHOP
Cigars and Tobacco
g. ?. Hemeon. Prom.

popular cigar store thar has wol
the favor of The citizens Of Fl Centre.
as well as rhe entire valley. is rhe
store conducted by Mr.. =. ? Hemeou.
snowu as Brad's Smoke shop. next
3our 10 tine J.. d Thearer Here
c4n De found -le leading brands Of
cigars and tobaccos. bofh foreign and
aoruesac including all kinds grades
and prices
Mr.. Heneon bought out This business
from Mr.. w y. Gibson February ] Of
3his year. bu, Mr. Hemeon is not a
stranger in the valley by any means.
Gor be formerly conducted the same
kind OF business in Imperial for four
years
Mr Hemeon stands high in CONNER
cizi circles and enjoys a large list Of
customers. aud one Of the best evil
sences of the high esteem in which
yRis cigar store is held is the fact thai
Mr. Hemeon is not only able 10 hold
he old customers, but al the same
tIme gains new ones.
One of the most popular smokes
HAT Is fast gaining reputation
Throughout the valley is Brads Spe-
eizl. a scent sigar OF exceptional quaI-
Hy Mr. Hemeon is the sole distrib-
aE0r for the valley for this well known
1Huke
Mr. -. p Hemeon is a man of broad
Business ideas, popular man in the
sIlley, aud one of its best boosters.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
FRENCH DYE WORKS
Paul Auins. Proprietor

Successful dyeing requires consiO.
cradle experience. Nine times out OF
ten the amateur will succeed in add
ing very beautiful shade to his hands
and at the same time ruin the garment
being treated. So long as there are
such splendid dyeing and cleaning es-
adjustments as that of the French
Dye Works, located on Broadway op-
posite the Oregon Hotel and under
he supervision of such an experienced
man as Mr.. Paul Agins, there is no
necessity of running such useless
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

of real estate values and conditions.
in this section and that he has won
the confidence of the public is attested
by the fact that he has built up
large and profitable patronage in the
short time that he has been located
here
Mr.. Lien came to the valley in No
vcJnber Of last year, having formerly
engaged in the real estate business i'll
south Dakota, where he was proml-
neatly known. having been mayor OF
Sioux Falls, prominent in many state
rusitions, and having been nominated
For governor of the state.
Mr. Lien since coming here has
secured large farming interests
throughout the valley. He has
choice selection of listings of lands in
this section. and is in position to
negotiate private loans. He is at pres
cnt secretary of the Mount Signal Ca
uul Company, and is one of that class
of men that has unbdounded faith in
the future development of this val
Hey, having invested his money here,
and comes to stay, his future success
Is but . matter of time.
Mr.. Lien has well appointed Offices
on the ground floor of the Oregon Ho-
tel block, and any one desiring to buy
or sell land in this section will find
~ p pleasure to do business with Mr..
! len for he is Il man of sterling quail
|iies aud one of our most prosperous
ana progressive business men.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

When one takes into consideration
the steady growth of the city of El
Centre and that of the Imperial val
ley, together with the vast amount of
building improvements and demands
for agricultural lands which hav"
taken place in the past few years and
which are still continuing on a large
scale, one does not marvel that 81
many individuals have found the real
estate business decidedly lucrative. 1t
is a field which offers wonderful possi-
bilities to the one who has a thorough
understanding of local values, and who
can foreSee the superior advantages
in our rich natural resources.
1t is conceded that the surest and
safest investment that can be made at
the present time is in farm lands and
this is especially true Of the lands in
the Imperial valley, for there is 10
section in the entire West that is max
ing such rapid strides toward CONNER
cial supremacy.
Foremost among our real estate deal
ers in this valley is Mr.. b. H. Lien, a
man who seems to have exceptional
ability to bring buyers and sellers Of
property together to their mutual pro.
fit and convenience and it is such men
as he that speed the wheel Of big
business and make possible the rapid
development of communities.
Mr.. Lien has an expert knOwledS,
risks, when one can have the work
done skilfully and most satisfactorily
at minimum cost.
This business was established by
Mr.. Agins a few weeks ago. and the
high class work that he has done l.,
the best evidence that he is an eN-
pert and thoroughly understands his
business. He does all kinds of clean
ing, repairing and pressing. French
and dry cleaning, and has in connec-
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

ton q dnessmaking department. He
has every facility for undertaking any
sort Of work of this character. making
q apncialty of the careful treatment
Df delicate laCes and fabrics, and re-
storing the same to their former
beauty aud usefulness.
AT Agins is indeed open to con-
gy"tnloti0n on the way in which he
ha, conducted this establishment since
~ ING put;On
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
WILLIAM CORCORAN
SEVERELY INJURED
Newspaperman Suffers Broken
Collar Bone When He Is
Thrown From Horse.

Suffering from a broken collar bone
and Internal injuries which he received
by being thrown from "A horse white
riding on the birdie path south OF the
White House, William W. Corcoran, a
newspapcrman. living at 1917 street
northwest Is "A patient today in the
Emergency Hospital. Corcoran is also
suffering from partial paralysis OF
the l"gs, but the physicians atten ling
him believe this is only a temporary
condition due to shock To his spine.
The extent Of the internal injuries have
Tot been fully determined,
tOrCoran. accompanied by two friends,
VAS returning homcward late yesterday Y
afternoon, after "A ride through Potomac
Park when his horse stumbled over d
wire that had been strung across the
IatE few inches from the ground.
How the wire came there is a mystery.
The horse fell and Corcoran landed
on his left shoulder. and as the horse
started to get up the animal kicked
him In tn" abdomen.
\ passing automobile carried the IN
iur"d man to the hospital. While the
ph ,sCians say CorCuran Will recover
from his injuries, he probably will be
confined to the hospital for scv"IHl
weeks.