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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

Back to East Texas -John Nc
Tendon, for several weeks past an
editorial write on the Sentinel. re-
turned to his home in Center, Texas,
yesterday Afternoon. Mr.. McLendon,
through his Wise and Otherwise
column appearing daily in the even
ing contemporary, had become to be
well known to many Valley readers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

T. Crixell returned from Branch
line points yesterday.
j. NJ. Stein of the Herald, left yes
terday for a weeks visit among Dali
las friends and incidentally to attend
the state fair in that city. King
Robey will be city news reporter dur
ing Mr.. STEMS absence.
E. A. Stobart, accompanied by his
wife and small child, left yesterday
afternoon for Fort Worth.
Senior II. Ramos and family of Rio
Bravo, Mexico, are visiting in the
city.
San Benito's delegation to the
county seat yesterday included c. w.
Richards, j. HI. Ewing, T. NJ. Howard
and Roy 5. Wait.
]. L. Carr of Houston is a visitor
in this city.
B. III. Hooks OF Donna Is here on
business.
VIM. Berliner of New York city, a
travelling man, is visiting the local
trade.
Judge Gordon c. Boone left this
morning for Corpus Christi, his
home. after a several days stay in
Brownsville.
c. v. Holland and j.. Emerson
Smith of the San Antonio Express,
arrived in Brownsville last night.
r.. Varde Miller, representing a
well known kodak concern of Roches-
ter, n. Y, is in the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

For that cold take some old-fash-
Toned horehound stick candy. Made
at the Elite Confectionery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19
GIRLS ORGANIZE TWO
BASKET BALL TEAMS

Two basket ball teams have been
organized among the students of the
.Incarnate Word Academy, and daily
practice is being held on the grounds
adjoining the buildings on the north.
The Misses Hicks are respective cap
tains of the teams. The players on
the two teams, all students of the
academy, follow:
Number One
Marie Starck-center.
Mary Thornham-center guard.
Blanca Barron-running guard.
Paula Gomez-right guard.
Bertha Barreda-left guard.
Lillian Hicks (capt.) right for
ward.
Magdalena Champion left for
ward.
Number Two
Gladys Layton-center.
Sarita Starck-center guard.
Lille Laulom-running guard.
Theresa Labois-right guard.
Mary Houston-left guard.
Nettie Hicks (capt)-right for
ward.
Rose Thornham-left forward.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

Closed Temporarily The Bank
bar on Elizabeth street, is temporar-
lily closed because of the non-arrival
of a permit issued by Comptroller
Lane.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

While down town step in and see
how good candies are made-The
Elite Confectionery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

A Baby Girl-Born to Mrs. and
Mrs. e. R. T. Howard, a girl.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19
SSSSSSSSSSSSS
. PERSONALS
SSSSSSSSSSSSS

j. r. Crossman of Sinton was a Wis.,
itor in Brownsville yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

Walters Chocolates today and to-
morrow only COO per pound at the
Elite Confectionery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

Lost-A round gold locket with
initial Y. on one side and relief fig
ure of lady's head on the other. Find
er please return to Herald office.
Reward.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

Or. Major Schofield Is making a
business call 20 Hidalgo and Nc
Allen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

Able for Duty-Maximo Pineda,
chief of the Matamoros custom house
who suffered a slight knee injury re-
Gently, is now we'll again and will
leave today for Aqua Prieta, across
the line from Douglas, Ariz., where
he has been detailed by his govern
ment to act as paymaster to the gar
rison stationed in that city. Senior
Pineda will go first to the City of
Mexico before journeying to his new
post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

H. L. Fitch has gone up the Branch
line for a few days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19
VOTE FOR TAFT.

To Visit Valley Towns-Secretary
l.. A. Whitney and Manager +. III.
Williams of the Brownsville Fair
Association will leave today for VAL
ley points, where they will meet thc
citizens of the various towns in the
interest of the forthcoming Mid
winter Fair, to be held here. One of
the special features in which the
management especially desire the CO.
operation of the Valley towns is the
Flower Parade which, according to
plans, will include among other TEA
lures decorated autos and other flow
er bedecked vehicles.
For Sale-Furniture. call at home
of Mrs. Finney on boardwalk toward
ferry. 10-1S-2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19


C. b. Roscoe, claim agent of the L.
& G.. n. railroad, and l.. 0. Mickey,
chief clerk to the superintendent OF
of the same road, stopped
off in the city between trains yes
terday, coming down from La Feria
in the morning. The visitors are
both from Houston.
w. W. Nail OF New Orleans is Wis
iting in the city.
w. w. Seligson, representing a
hardware firm of st. Louis, is down
from Corpus Christi.
C. Z. Henson Of the "Spiderweb''
city was a visitor in Brownsville
yesterday.
M. M. Galloway is down from
Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

M. M. Galloway is down from
Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-19

Miss Amy Wise left for the flair
Of Dallas yesterday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11
FREE TO THE RUPTURED A New Home Cure That Anyone Can Use Without Operation, PaIn,
 Danger or Loss of Time.

have . new Method that cures rupture and I want you to use it at my expense I am not trying to sell you a Truss, but offer you a cure . that stays cured and ends all truss-wearing and danger of sttanRulation forever.
 No matter whether you have cingle, double or navel rupture or one following an operation. my Method is an absolute cure. No matter what your age nor how hard your work. my Method will certainly cure you. I especially want to send it free to those apparently hopeless cases where all forms of trusses, treatments and opera tions have failed. I want to show everyone at my own expense, that my Method will end all rupture suffering and truss-wearing for all time.
 This means better health, increased -phySicaI ability and longer life. My free offer is too important neglect a single day. Write now and begin your cure at once Send no money. Simply mail coupon below. Do it to-day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11

I. can't -he.i --.1. but l can help being superstitious. = be. said. al mustn'tz=he laying 1t to the Almighty. nor to mf bird. musr IF
 .'No-near iad.. said Mclean. stroklng the brilliant hair: The choice1ay with you.@ You could have stoodea rooted dolt like all the rest of us. 'A It ;was through Sonr great love and your high courage. thar yon made tne. sacrifice. %.
 -Donsf ybu be 50 naming it. sirr. cried. Fretkles ''It's just tue rEverse If leoitId be giving me b1dyl the nun drpd times over to save hers from thls I'd be deRhgsR and take joy with every pain..s.- - !, =. 'i S :, He .t1rned with a smile Of adoring tenderness tofktne angel She seaRcely seemed fo near or nnder~ tand what was. comlngs but she braveiy tried to answer that smile.
 .'ls me forehead covered with dirtH', he asked tl. s7ssT. 7, v r She Shook her tpad. z- f
 You did once he gasped-
 Instantly she laid her lips CD his forehead then on each cheek. and then in tong kiss. on his lips. e
 ''FEfskt tesS,. said Mclean brokenEy. ''you win never know how love you You won't go without saying good by to mRy''E -:.sz As.--i Thateword stunR the angel to. quick comprehension. She started as if rousirk from sleep. e '.t4eodfjS Z-f she cried sharply. Good by: Whhf do you tneany who's aay- ing gOodbys Where. could. FreekIes go when he is hnrt like this. but 60 the hospital? You call up the men. We must start right -aFay. Y
 .'It's no use. angel" said Freckles; ''I'm thinking Ivry bone, ln he breast Is smashed You'ir haveNto be letting me gors
 -I viii not. said the angel snstIy. ~You are alive You are breathing. and 10 matter how badly, your bones are broken. what are great surgeons for but to nx you up and make you well aRainT ?. se .
 %Oh. angeIr' moaned :. EreckIes.. .'I can.f.e You don't know how bad 1t is I'll die 5the, minute you are for trying to lift mer, 5 srsss
 ''Of course you will. if you make up yonr mind to do t." said the angel Really you have to do it, Freckles. nD matter how it hurts you. for you did this for me. and now must save you. so you might as well promise. You VIII promise. FreckIesT'
 Anger. darItn angel." pleaded Freczles. you atn't understanding. andsI can't for the fife of me be telling you. but. Indade. it's best to be letting me Ed-y
 He appealed fc McLean
 .Dehr boss. ron know! You be tell ing her that for me living is far worse pain than dying TeH her yc4 know death Is the best thing could ever be happening to mer'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11
CHAPTER XXI.
A RIRrHRIeH1

SEEKING A BIRTHRlGHTs @RECKLES' sinewy fist knotted Tx into the coverIet. His chin pointed ceiIingward and his
 head rocked on the pillow. ''wait a bit. angpI.' he begged. 'Bt' giving me a little timer
 The angei rose with controlled fed turps. She basned ms face. straagnren ed his hair and held water to his lips 1t seemed an age before ne reached fo her. She took his hand and Ieaneo her cheek upon 1t.
 ..TeiI me, FreckIes." she whisperen softly.
 eff | can," RaId FreckIes. in biting agony. "It's just this. Angels are iron above. OutcaSts are from below You've a sound body and you're, beau tifulest of all. You have everything that loving, careful raising and none. can give you. 1 have so much less than nothing that 1 don't suppose . had any right to he born. It's sur thing-nobOdy wanted me afrerwaru So of course, they didn't before Som of them should have been telling yoI long ago"
 If thaf's ali you have to tell Freckles. I've known that quite awhile.' said fhe angel stoutly. "Mr Mclean told my father. and he toIe me. That only makes me love you more. to pay for all you've missed"
 "Then I'nn wondering al you." said FreckIes. in a voice of awe. Can you see that if you were willing ant your father would come and offer yoi 10 me. l couldn't be touching tn soles of your feet. in Iove-me. who's people bra wIed over me. gut of m hand. and throwed me away to.freez and to die: Me. who has no nam just as much because I've no rigb to any. as l,ncrreo 1ou'f know i
 TITO Ra f~ontinua6N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11

FRECK LES.'
 his answer a second. and when none rarne, she dropped her crimsoning face beside him on the pillow and whIs- pered:
 .'FreckIes. I'm trying to make love to you. Can't you help me just little bitI It's awful hard all alone! don't know how. when reaIly mean 1t, but FreckIes. love you. must have you. and now 1 guess-l guess maybe I'd better kiss you next"
 She braveIy laid. her feverisn. quiv- ering lips on his. Her breath, like clover bloom. was in his uostrfIs, and her hair touched his face.
 '.FreckIes,'' she panted. "Freckies: I didn't think it was in you to be mean"
 Mean. angel! Mean to your' gasp ed Freckles.
 "Xes.' said the angel. downright mean. When one kisses you. if you hau any mercy at all you'd Kiss back. lust a firtIe bit Now, I'm going 10 try It over. and 1 want you to help me a little. You aren't too sick to neip me just iittIA Freckiesr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11


 AngeL 1 give you my word of honor that will keep right on breath ing. That's what you are going to promise me-" she said ''Do you say ttE''
 Freckles hesftated-
 --Freckies." imploringIy commanded the angel. you do say iti"
 .sYisSs gasped FreckEes The angel sprang to her feet
 Then that's ail right" she said. with a ti1ge of her old time brisk ness. ''Ynn just keep saving away like a steam engine and 1 will do all the rest.''
 The oeager men gathered about her. Its going to be a tough pull to get ,Freckies. out" she said. but. it's our only chance. You four there get on those wagon horses and ride to the sIpeping tent. Get fhe stoutest cot, a couple. of comforts and q piI- low Ride, back with them some way to fsa1e tfT7a r. If vnu meet any other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11
Foley Kidney PiILs

TONIC INAcTIoN QUICK IN RRSvLTe
 Give prompt relief from BAcKAcHE KIDNEY and BLADDER TROUBLE. RHEUMATISM, CONGESTION. of tho KIDNEYS, INFLAMMATION of fhe BLADDER and siI arsoving URINARY IRREGULARITIES. A positive boon tr MIDDLE AGED and ELDERLY PEOPLE and for WOMEN.
 HAVE HIoHEsT REcoMM MENDATIoN
 s. A. Dsxis, CT Washington St., ConnersyiIls Ind, is in his S5th year. He writes us. T hay lately uffered much from my kidne and bln der Ihad severe backaches and my kidney actic was too freq, ent, causing mo to lose much slef at night, and in my bladder there was constai pain. I-took Foley Kidney Pills for some tim and am now free of all trouble and gaia ablei besup and arouDdi Foley Kidney Pills have m hiQheSt rec Omneudationso
 L.F. CURTIS .l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11

Freckles. ranI give you up unless you don't like me. But you do like me-just a Iittle-don't you. FTeckles?' ?'
 EreckIes lay winter than the cover let, his eyes on the ceiling and his breath wheezing The angel awaited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11
RAILROADS

FOR NEW YoRK-%12:25o. e4:4ss s5:16, ~5:43, if6:28, t7:17, f7:44s fS:26s +S:51. S;o6, *1o:oo. f1l:o7 A. M--- 2:55. :4:1s. s:oT. @5ss7. 6:1s. .s:so. sf:S2. *8:I3, ss:ss, 10:oS P. M. SUM DAYs-12:26Q. s4;48. e5;16. s:21 !3:9S .3:9S. 5:O7. A Mai. 4is4i fS:45. .7ss .z5s 8
 FOR WAsHINGTON, Via Harlem River-e12:25. tdaily) A. M' s1:1s Ps
 FOR NEW HAVEN-.12:8o e1:4s. GAS r:5e; *9:S6, S10:4S, $11:S0 A. M.-*12 ;25. 12:s2. 4:55, :s:2S. s3:sl5 7:i6. '%7s2, &s:42, 11:E5 PM SUN DAYS-*12:34, s1:41, SIS, 10:10. s1o:26, t11:16. .s11:SS 4. Ma; 2s. .4:2s. *6:so. *6:s4. 7s15.zt7:s2. fssoz,
 F'oR BOSTON, via New. I.ondoa and Provtsltenes." ;41, SIS. .14:Sss SIS, to New Lon- don *11:S3 A. M.-"2:2s. ~4:2S. e6:54
 FOR BOSTON, Via Hartford ana
 FOR TWISTED and Intermediate Stations-5: :0o. 1900, $40, I11:49 A. M.-2:S5, 1851. 7:45 P M-EsUN- DAYs-s:so A: ,M;-e;46 :,-slo,4-. DERBY and Intermediate Stations 500, FOO, s:e0, g :21 1exPress) $40. 411:4O A. M.-2:35, *5:51, 7-45 P. M. SUNDAXS-S:3o. 11:z0 A. A.-s:4k. 9:Hu r.
 FOR CT. HARRINGTON. LENeaz, PTTTSFICa ETC.-7:0J, 9:5O ESa IFS F. M-SUNDAYS-S: A. NJ
 FOR DANBURY, NEW MILFORD, ETC. via BrooEfieId Junction-7:00. 9:50 A. M-4:2S, CA P. M.@SUN- DAYS-CS: go A. M.
 FOR LITCHFIELD, ETC-9:50 A M-4:2S P M-SUNDAYS-S:S A. NJ
 Express trains. Local Express.
 O to Harlem River Station.
 c via Hawleyville.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11

WAN1ED.-RespOn young meu
 who are able to furnish team and wagon. to sell on commission to farmers. the best line of household necessities. for th5 oldest, largest and most responsible company Q! the kind in the world. About z.O" ealesmen now working. earning on the average over $109 per mont
 net clear of all expenses. Net earnings of best men. over $sOo per month. Two million 4armers now using th ese thoroughly aoSer- tised goods. Established 1SSH
 Capital $2 0oU.oOO Address. The R Watkins O.. 11S Sonth Sa! street. Baltimore. Md R 10
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11
EDUCATIONAL

WANTED.-By young lady. piano pupils. Terms reasonable. Cali or Eddress 1A9 Golden Hill. DTSAFTSMEN. mecnanicaI architect
 uai Tor structural. are always in demand af good RRiarle9: ten youOR men wanted 10 join club (" leaTr n4ents furnished Address C. 6 K Rox 229. Cifx Oz6 ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11

Try an ssUnclassihed' want Aa. on the Front Page-One Cent WoFG
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11
CHAPTER XX
LOVE Aa A REMEDY.

LOVE AS A REMEDY. HE caught Frreckles' hand tn
 sher breast. and. bending over
 hi1n. looked deep into hia .- stricken eyes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11
CLASSIFIED NANNTC7 " --FOR.- VH -----
 FARMER READERS
sIILA1IoNs WAN1h.D.
MALE HEIP WANTED.

WANTED.-AIan to work around
 store Strict temperate, and one wiling to work. Call 610 Fairfield Ave. A10 b"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11

A LARGE FRONT ROOM to man or woman or man and wife Refer ences exchanged. All modern im- proVements. both connected. Ad- dress Room. care of Farmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11

GTORAG5E OF FURNFruR F-@qsa. rate To0ms. eecureiy Iockeds- fIfFiSl- Sure and Gh1naT parking FUFfHs4{f, and Pianos renewed iaFIe9 agFs7'T -0aPefus ARndYlnRs BFidRepoE4 gao41 are W@Pehou@e Go, 1887 Main G
 Cor. Congress St Tel -2SB9-g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11

CTo Be Continued.1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11

FTRNTTURR. RRDDTNa. gROVEs 9erms- Your credit le g0oA. AGksfcR DF1ces and term Ih9 .9teFlf8g Far nituFe Co.,. 14sz Main 9t. Ts& 2ss2-s. B 39 Q C.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11
MAm ORDER

MADE sbo.o0o in Ave years tn Nas mail order business: began with 70. Send for free booklet Tells now Aeacock. 7e6, LoCkpOr6, N. Y.
 R38 9A 6Ne tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-11
PERSONAL

CARD READEH-Adviceesou aliaaf. fairs. 25c.ssA AGFE Levy. STA EFadlsan Ave. -fouEGA-ch h01R0 above REeFtla Ave. Lk2Gosstez
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-29

toal; one G-year-old Bay Mare. heavy in
IS; one 5-yoar-old Sorrol Mare, weight
also one Yearjiug by same sire ana
earold Grown Gelding, weight 1850 lbs,
hiocl; also Yeariing by same sire and
yoar-old Brown Geldiug and one Ncagljng
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-29

LADIES' BAGS JUST ARRIVED
Mesh bags with chain, beautiful
new patterns, the better grades
white kid lined:
S1,25, $2.25, $3.50, $3.50, 1925, $500.
White washable bags, pretty enl-
broidered styles, with fringe and
long shoulder cords, s75c to $500.
Suede leather bags in tan and
black, with fringe and shoulder
cord, $3.50 and $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-29
Trustees, be hereafter appointed by
the BOARD Of Tr1stpec

Trustees, be hereafter appointed by
the Board of Trustees.
| Co Shall the City of Ell Centre
retain it's powers of control over Rail
road Corporations?
(d) Shall the City of Ell Centre re
| tain it's powers of control over Gas
Corporations?
(e) Shall the City of Ell Centre re
tain it's powers of control over Elec
trical Corporations?
f) Shall the City of FL Centre re
tain it's powers of control over Tele
phone Corporations?
(g) Shall the City of Ell Centro re-
tain its powers of control over Tele
graph Corporations?
SEC. 2.-FOr the purpose of hold.
ing said election, that part of the
territory included within the incor.
porated limits of the City of Ell Cen.
tro which lies North of the center
line of Main street shall constitute
one voting precinct, to be known as
Ell Centro Inside North the boundar-
les of which precinct are more par
ticularly described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner
of tract fifty, in township Is S., r.
IA E., and running thence south along
the tract lines three-quarters of a mile
more or less to the center line of Main
street in said city, thence east along
said center line of Main street two
miles; thence north three-quarters of
mile to the northwest corner of
tract forty-siX, in T. Is S., r. IA E.;
thence west two miles to the point
of beginning; and the polling place in
said precinct shall be, and hereby Is,
located at the City Hall on the west
side of Sixth street, between Broad
way and Main streets in said city
SEC. 3.-For the purpose of hold
ing said election, that part of the ter
ritory included within the incorporat-
ed limits of the City of Ell CentrO,
which lies south of the center line
OF Main street, shall constitute one
voting precinct to be known as Ell
Centro Inside South, the boundary
lines of which precinct are more par
ticularly described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-29

vote, but no person who shall arrive
at the polling place after six oclocl
in the afternoon shall be entitled tc
vote, although the polls may be open
when he arrives.
SEC. 13.-That in all particulars
not recited in this ordinance such elec.
tion shall be held in accordance with
the general laws of the State of Cali.
fornia, so far as the same may be ap.
plicable to municipal elections in said
City of FL Centre.
SEC. 14.-That the City Clerk shall
certify to the passage, adoption and
approval of this ordinance and cause
the same to be published in the I'm.
perial Valley Press, a daily newspa-
per, printed, published and circulated
in said City Of Ell Centro for five sue
cessive days at least one week prior
to Monday, the Sth day day Of April,
1912, the day Of said election.
SEC. 15.-That this ordinance shall
take effect and be in full force from
and after it's passage and approval.
Passed, adopted and approved this
25th day Of March, 1912.
JOHN NORTON,
President Board of Trustees of the
City of Ell Centro.
Attest:
(SEAL) w. H. SPRAGUE,
City Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-29
ONLY ONE Week MORE
Of These LOW Prices
Valley Hardware Co.'s Offerings o.
Sweeping Reductions on All Lines
OF Hardware Are Worth While

That many people are alive to tn.
money saving bargains offered by tn,
Valley Hardware Company is eyincet
by The success OF the sale announced
iii these columns some days ago.
This drm is making % per cent dis
count on all shelf hardware; 10 Pc,
cent on all other lines. Paints are re-
duced 10 per cent.
Many OF the housewives of FL Cen
tro have found this sale a great money
saver on kitchen hardware. A ful
stock Of kitchen necessities is carried
and nothing is reserved.
The sale will continue until April
and is for cash Only.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-29
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY
OF IMPERIAL, CITY OF Ell
centric SS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY
OF IMPERIAL, CITY OF Ell
CENTRIC, IS:
|, W. H. SPRAGUE, City Clerk Of
the City of Ell Centre, do hereby GER
tify that the foregoing is a full, true
and correct copy of Ordinance No. IS
Of the City of Ell Centre and that
same was passed at a regular meet
ing of the Board of Trustees of said
city, held on the 25th day of March,
1912, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES-3urger, Hamilton, Sprou3e,
Swanson, Norton;
NOES-None;
ABSENT-NOne;
and that said ordinance was intro
duceG at q meeting Of said Board held
at least five days prior to its pass
age.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
the City Of El Centro, this 25th day
Of March, 1912.
tSEAJD ". II. SPRAGUE,
City Clerk Of the City o. FL Centre.
California.
Everybody smiles wnea j;...re's 4 box q
Merrim&n'S Chocolates around John Z
Davis. druggist. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-29
ORDINANCE NO. 7S.

AN ORDINANCE CALLING A GEN
ERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD IN THE CITY OF Ell
CENTRIC, COUNTY OF IMPERIAL
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON MON.
DAY, THE EIGHTH DAY OF
APRIL. 1912, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ELECTING THREE MEMBERS
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
A CLERK WHO SHALL BE EX-
OFFICIO ASSESSOR, AND A
TO THE VOTERS OF SAID CITY
THE PASSAGE OF AN ORDI.
NANCE. PROVIDING FOR THE
COMMISSION FORM" OF GOV
ERNMENT AND THE PROPOSE
TION OF SURRENDERING TO
THE STATE RAILROAD COMMIS-
SION THE CONTROL OF PUBLIC
UTILITIES, AND THE PROPOSE
TION AS TO WHETHER ELECT
I'VE OFFICERS, OTHER THAN
TRUSTEES, FOR THE CITY OF
Ell CENTRIC SHOULD HEREAFT-
Err BE APPOINTED.
The Board of Trustees of the City
of Ell Centro do ordain as follows:
SEC. THAT a general municipal
election shall be held, and is hereby
called to be held, in the City of Ell
Centro, County of Imperial, State of
California. on Monday, the Sth day
OF April, 1912, for the purpose of vot.
ing for and electing the following Of
ficers:
LIST. Three Trustees.
md. Clerk, who shall be ex-officiO
Assessor.
3rd 4. Treasurer.
4th. For the purpose of submitting
to the electors of said City of Eel
Centre the following propositions, to
wit:
(a Ordinance No 76, providing for
Commission form of government for
said City of Ell Centro.
(b) Shall the elective officers of
the City of Ell CentrO, other than the