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Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
| IMPERIAL VALLEY HARNESS CO.
Jack NevilIs

Probably in the history of the re-
sponsi6le business houses of the In.
perial valley, no more striking exam
pie can be found Of what can be ac-
complished by energy, integrity and
Vol directed efforts as is eXemplifie1
III the character of Jack NevillS, the
pioneer harness man OF the ImDpriai
valley.
Mr.. Nevills was the founder Of the
imperial Valley Harness Company az
II CentrO, the Imperial harness Com-
apny at IMPERIAL as well as the Two
establishments at Brawley and CaleX-
leo, disrosing of die Imperial and Fl
Centro branches last July. It is con.
ceded that Mr.. Nevills is an expert.
as well as the leading harness dealer
i'll all Of the valley.
He came to California some TWEEN.
ty-seVen years ago, and has resided in
the valley for the past six years. dur
ing which time he has been instrll-
mental in building up the largest la =
mess in his particular line.
The Imperial Valley Harness Com
pany makes every known article in
the harness trade, and carries a large
and complete line OF homemade har.
ness and saddles, ana the class of
goods he manufactures is accepted as
d standard throughout Southern Cal
ifornia
This concern employs none but en-
perienced harness makers who thor
oughly understand their trade. and
Mr.. Nevills takes particular pride in
the fact that no mail order house has
an advantage in prices and with him
1t is quality and value every time.
Anything wrong is made good.
To Mr.. Nevills may be. attributed
much of the business development OF
the Imperial valley. He has organ
lied four different retail establish
ments, all of which are among our
most substantial business concerns
and receive his personal attention.
He is a firm believer of a great fu-
ture for the Imperial valley, and is
always one of the first to promote any
interest that is for the upbuildng of
this section.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
PARK CHOP HOUSE
Harry Mugao and Charlie Yabe, Props

Directly opposite the Southern Pa
cii1c railway station in Brawley is
the inviting Park Chop House, a neat.
clean lunch counter where the weary
traveller may refresh himself with d
" wholesome meal before continuing his
journey or starting out in quest of
business, employment or land in the
fertile Imperial valley. MessrS MI
gao and Iabe, the accommodating
proprietOrS, have successfully conduct-
ed this little eating place since they
came here two years ago, which is
sufficient testimonial as to the quail
iJy of food they serve and the excel
lent manner in which ii is prepared.
The Park Chop House is made eS-
pecially attractive by its neat appear
ance, and the screened sides. which
keep the interior clean and whole
some, make the place doubly inviting.
To conduct a prosperous business in
such small quarters indicates that be-
yOnd question the Park Chop House
must necessarily have a large patron.
age and that those think OF going
no place else to eat and are thorough
ly satisfied with the food and service
offered
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
BRAWLEY CONCRETE AND FLUME
GATE COMPANY

Concrete is fast displacing all other
kinds OF material for building and con-
s,tructi0n purposes, because of it's dur
ability and lasting qualities in any
climate he ease with which it may be
handled and its cheapness in the long
run. So rapidly have the various uses
to which concrete may be put been
developed and its adaptability for all
general construction purposes demon
strated. that its possibilities now ap-
pear 10 be interminable and experts
declare itS present use is scarcely be
vCnd 4 primitive stage. In district
like Imperial valley, so far removed
from timhered regions, concrete is a
boon 70 the community, and ii has
been ascertained by the Brawley Con-
crete and Flume Gate Company that
this favored building material is pecu-
larly and specially adapted for this
climate.
This firm does a general concrete
and cement business and has recently
placed on the market a galvanized
Hume headgate, the invention of MI
w. p Harlan, treasurer of the COM
pany. which is destined to revolution
i2e the present system of irrigation i'll
The valley. conserve the precious silt
laden waters of the Colorado and econ
Omize i'm The cost of spreading the life
giving LIQUID fertilizer over the broad
acres OF Vprdant crops or the barren
plains OF the unreclaimed desert This
firm has done business in the valley
for six Years and now enjoys an envi-
able BatrOnage. the fruits of energy
and efforts. and an endeaVOr that has
ACCOMPLISHED success in giving entire
satisfaction to the public with all
classes of work undertaken by this
concern.
Mr. William BuckMaster secretary
of the company. together with Nh
W. T. Harlan. treasurer. are The To-
cal hoaG, OF the firm as Mr., Willis 5.
Meyers. president, is in Los Angeles.
and Mr p. O. Gates, vice-president vi
has business responsibilities that
keep him in Pomona. Mr.. I'uckmas-
ter mas lived in the valley eight years
owns lG"-acre ranch and consider
able city property. He was formerly
connected with Narney Bros. & Co.
and later engaged in a successful real
estate business for himself, while Mr..
Harlan has been in the valley SIN
years, following this business. While
The 0thol members of the firm are not
so Intimately known in the valley
as AIr BuckmaSter and MIR. Harlan,
they have an acquaintance and are
regarded as eStimable business men.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
HOTEL RRAWlEY
G. M. Gardner. Proprietor

One of the first buildings that
strikes the eye of the visitor TO BraW-
ley when he alights at the Southern
Pacific railway station and rivets his
attention on the progressiveness OF
this thriving city is the Hotel BraW-
ley. There is always something fasci-
mating about a hotel, possibly because
there is where the weary seek rest
and food, and when a hotel is invit-
ing from the outside and proves itself
worthy by the accommodations on the
inside. it is really a public benefaCtor.
Such is the Hotel Brawley, which nc
counts for the enviable patronage it
has enjoyed since the genial prOprl-
etor, Mr. G. NJ Gardner, took charge
four years ago. Mr.. Gardner came
here from Ohio where he had been
engaged in a successful hotel business
hut like many others, heard of th1
wonders on the reclaimed desert OF
the Colorado and decided to share the
prosperity of this fertile country witt.
the others who have located here TO
Wrest the wealth from the fertile soil.
Being veteran of the Civil war
and having had wide experience ~
the hotel business, Mr.. Gardner maih-
tains high class place. TIL" din
ing room is we'll equipped and the
service and food is uneXcelled in the
valley. There are also eighteen cool,
comfortable bed rooms in the hotel,
making it a place that exactly strike
the liking of the many patrons who
think of going no place else when
they are in Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
BraWey the City of Homes and COntentmen1
D. A. Nc MILAN

II will be generally conceded that
there is probably no man in the Impe-
rial valley who has more just claims
for public alteration than Judge d. A.
Mcmillan, as he is Familiarity known,
due to his long tenure of the office Of
justice of the peace, and as city clerk
and recorder he gained the highest
public regard and esteem
Judge Mcmillan is a native of GeOr-
gia. He came to this valley some
four years ago, and some two years
ago located in the city Of Brawley
The county supervisors. realizing his
sterling qualities, appointed him to
fill the unexpired term as Justice of
the peace, and in this capacity as JUS
ticc Of the peace was methodical and
exact in all his dealings and handled
same care and attention that he gives
to his own private affairs
Judge Mcmillan is one of that active
type of men who take a deep inter-
esr in any movement pertaining their
home city and county, and it can
truthfully be said that Judge McMil-
Ian has always conducted with dignity
and importance the many affairs and
perpieXities that naturally come to
one holding such an important posi-
tiCn, Tor the proper conduct of his
office was Of the utmost importance to
the citizens of the community. Thar
Judge Mcmillan filled this offica
ably and we'll is attested by the fact
OF the wise decisions be rendered in
al cases coming before him
AS city clerk and recorder he has
given valuable time and attention to
the proper compilation of the city's
documents, SO that when a matter of
record was desired by any citizen or
office holder it was not necessary to
wade through a batch of papers and
statistics. as is often the case.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
HUDDLESTON'S PALACE
D. c. Huddleston, Owner

Combining about all the worthy
amusements and pleasures that ap.
peal to the average person and placing
them all under one roof is the laudable
achievement of Mr.. d. c. Huddleston
owner of this magnificent resort he
has properly termed "Huddleston's
Palace"
Iluddleston's Palace is we'll known
throughout the Imperial valley for its
diversified amusements and recreation
and its exceptionally we'll appointed
arrangement and equipment. The
swimming tank is the mecca for the
tired and perspiring on hot day, and
it's cool, refreshing splash is a pleas
ure and comfort uneXcelled in the
summer time. Hot baths are also spe-
cially featured, particularly in the win
ter time
For amusement there is spacious,
waXed dancing floor and skating rink.
The floor is open six nights in the
week for skating and one night is re-
served for dancing, An excellent or
chestra furnishes music for all this
form of amusement.
this versatile man has installed up-to-
date bowling alleys and a finely ap-
pointed pool and billiard parlor with
seven tables, all of which are kept
up to tournament condition. There is
barber shop of two chairs in con-
nectiOn with this remarkable place,
presided over by two obliging tonsor-
ial artists.
Last, but not least, in this magic
house of amusement and pleasure is
a first class restaurant and cafe, beau
tifully fitted up. with an elaborate din
ing room for the public and private
boxes for parties. The restaurant is
under the management and supervi-
sion of Andrew Graves, an expert
chef, who recently came here for the
purpose of taking charge of the Hud-
dleston Cafe.
Mr. Huddleston is one of the val
ley's best boosters and as further evi-
dence of the faith he has in Brawley,
aside from his present large interests
and holdings, he is now erecting a
handsome brick block which will be
a valuable addition to the citys busi-
ness section and materially mark its
industrial progress.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
MISS NELLIE PELLET
Postmaster

Naturally in new country women
do not play very important part.
but one of the exceptions to this rule
and woman who has gained public
recOngnitiOn in the Imperial valley is
Miss Nellie Pellet, postmaster at
BraWley.
Miss Pellet has been postmaster
at Brawley practically ever since the
postofiice was established in this thriv-
ing little city, and that she has served
the public we'll in this important ca
pacity is attcsted by her long tenure
of office, having received two consecu-
tive appointments, the first February
/. 1907, by George B. COrtelyOu, post
master-general Of the United States,
and the second from President Roose,
veit December IA. 1908. on merit
aICne, for under the aGministra
ton Of Miss Pellet this office has in.
creased in revenue from $1,000 to
$500, from fourth to third class.
Miss Pellet has always been care
lul, accurate, pleasant and obligins
i'll the discharge Of her duties and
the promptness and dispatch with
V hich she handles all the mails ie in
deed source Of great satisf8c ion
to the many patrons of the BraWiey
n0stoftice.
Ii requires considerable diplomacy
to always keep an impatient public in
q pleasant mood when l0oked-for let
ters do not arrive, but Miss Pellet
has demonstrated that she is equal to
this emergency as we'll as capable of
properly managing the business of the
pOstoffice, and the community justly
appreciates the compliment of her ad-
Ministration OF this important part of
its affairs.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
HAMMOND LUMBER COMPANY
T. 3. Blanchard, Manager

Following the footsteps of the har-
dy pioneer into the Imperial valley
and in order to keep pace with the
rapid progress that the farseeing an
ticipated and now realize, the Ham
mond Lumber Company was among
the first to ship into this community 1t
complete line of all kinds of building
materials. Selecting Brawley as the
gateway to the valley and one of the
most promising cities. this company
stocked its sheds and yards with the
best materials that are adapted to the
climate of this district
Mr.. T. b. Blanchard, the manager
of the Brawley branch, who has had
wide experience in the lumber bus
mess, greatly assisted the company in
selecting stock that would be appro-
pirate for the needs of the farmers
and business men of the valley, and
he has successfully conducted the bus
mess since its establishment here. Mr..
Blanchard is we'll known in the valley,
the nature of his business placing him
in close touch with its citizens, who
have become his friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
6RAWLEY MERCANTILE COMPANY
}. w. Kiasgyc, Proprietor

Good health is deEendent TO very
great extent upon the purity of food
supplies, and The housckcepers of =
metropolitan community like BrawleT
will be satisfied with only the Ees'
the market affords for their table A
local grocery establishments has won
an enViable reputation for the consist
ent excellence of it's stocks and which
enjoys large and discriminating pa
ronage is that Of the BraWley Mer-
camille Company, located in the heart
OF the business district, OF which Mi
!. W. Klasgye is the genial proprietor.
established some five years ago.
Mr.. Klasgye is gentleman who
had had wide experience in his
lire OF business, and who belongs 10
hat progressive class OF merchants
who know that their own be t inter
ests are identical with those of the
public
This firm carries practically the
largest grocery stock of any store i'll
thc Imperial valley and everything
that gees to make a first class up-to-
date grocery establishment can be
found here. The firm has five en-
ployes and one wagon, which is con-
stantly on the go delivering goods.
The Brawley Mercantile Company
stock includes staple and fancy gro
Ceres of all kinds, cured meats, fresh
fruits and vegetables. cigars, tobacco,
etc. The store is nicely appointed ana
always neat and clean in appearance,
and courteous attention is given Gus
toners and prompt delivery made Of
all goods.
Mr.. Klasgye, in addition to owning
the above mentiOn2C establishment,
also owns on S0-acre ranch adjoining
the city of Brawley, and is a business
man of the most admirable type and
occupies an enviatle position in the
social as we'll as the business COM
munity, and enjoys q great measure
OF popularity with his fellow citizens
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
BRAWLEY LIVERY, FEED AND
SALE STABLE
Fitzgerald G. Porter. Proprfetors


To have the only livery feed and
sale stable in a thriving city the size
of Brawley indicates beyond question
that the proprietors must necessarily
meet all the requirements of such an
important establishment to the high
est satisfaction of all, or there would
certainly be competition. But O. A.
Fitzgerald and Mr. A. H. Porter, the
popular prOprietors of the Valley Liv-
cry, Feed and Sale Stable, have az
complished this rare attainment by
fair dealing, moderate prices and Civ
ing the public service and accOnmD-
datiOn justly remuncrativc for The
prices paid. BY such conduct no one
in the vicinity of BraWIey has ever
| thought of another livery stable being
started, and all have rather taken
pleasure in seeing this firm build up
one big mart for the exchange and
sale of horses, hay and grain, furnish
all the livery for the community and
stable the horses of the farmers who
come to Brawley to trade.
This firm now accupics a large con
crete building, fifty by one hundred
and sixty feet, with accommodations
for fifty head of horses at one time
| dnlJlc IOOlIl lOl SlOllHS NtllltlCS, ana
sheds and yards for overflow
Mr.. Fitzgerald and MIR. Porter have
both been in the valley five years and
their permanent residence speaks for
the success of their business and
standing in the community. Aside
from the general livery business, the
firm does all kinds Of hauling and
drayage, moving and transfer with
tlf g Il IL
the satisfaction Of all of its many pa
rOnS
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
STANLEY-DE BLOlS COMPANY
Real Estate and Insurance

Pitching his tent alone on the bar
rem desert, where there was not the
slightest Vestige of human habtation
in any direction as far as the eye could
reach. +. H. Stanley, senior member
OF the above named popular real es-
tate and insurance company, founded
the city of Brawley. He was the first
man TO settle in this favored district,
which was not very inviting then, but
his keen business sense and perception
told him he had paved the way and
marked the location Of future thriv-
Ing city That he was not mistaken is
atte>se1 by the many substantial bus
inea~ locks and pretty residences that
bes ak the prosperity OF this enter
prisiue city.
The firm of Stanley-DeBlois Com
paNI was incorporated October 20.
1907, with 4 capital stock of $4,000,
and i was fitting that the members
of this company who had shared the
hardshipS Of pioneer days and already
made d name in the real estate world
should unite and cOllaboratc for the
further development Of this prosperous
community on a larger scale. Both the
principals of his firm. having been
engaged in the real estate business
when they formed partnership. gives
them he honor OF being the Oldest real
estate and insurance drm in the In
perial valley.
During the eight years this company
has operated in Brawley and the M
periai valley, no organization or com
pany Ia, done more in assisting in the
development of this rapidly growing
community. for this firm has always
been in a position to assist and en-
courage hCme building and the i'm
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
THE GIBSON STORE
George n. Gibson, Proprietor

AS an evidence of what has been
and what can be accomplished in most
any line in Brawley, we mention the
Gibson Store as a most conspicuous
example of retail dealers in dry goods.
ladies' and gents furnishings, etc
BY reason of all aggressive policy
and straightforward business methods,
combined with modern ideas, this
house has built up trade that ex-
tends for great many miles around
Brawley.
This house is noted for the fact that
it is always the first to have the
newest goods as soon as it is posi-
BILE to get them from the Eastern
markets, and this house makes a spe-
cialty not only Of the more substan-
tial stocks, but also of all of the nov
elites in its line that is placed upon
the market from season to season
The Gibson Store is known to be
a leader in its line in Imperial valley,
and to state that it has gained the
confidence Of the public is but putting
it mildly, for it is qualified to get trade
and to keep it by quoting the lowest
prices for the best qualities and val
ueS to be found in this section.
Patrons know that they can obtain
just what they need, and the style
and quality they desire.
Mr.. George II. Gibson. the enter.
prising proprietor, has had an extend
ed experience in this line of business,
having come to the valley about a
year ago from London. where he was
i'll the dry goods business for seven
teen years.
In addition to the large stock of dry
goods. mems furnishings, shoes. hats,
etc. etc, carried by this establish
ment. 1t also has the exclusive agency
for made TO measure clothes, Briede
FRYE Rogovsky, one of the leading
tailoring firms of Chicago
Mr.. Gibson is a firm believer in a
great future for the Imperial valley
and stands high in both social and bus
mess circles, and makes the Gibson
Store credit 10 the rapidly growing
city of }raWlpV
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

provement of real estate generally
The activities of this firm have been
the chief promoting factor in the north
end of the valley, and it is to the
credit of these men that an era of
development sprang into existence
that spread with astounding velocity
throughout the district
The officers of the organization are
as follows:
President. F. II. Stanley: vice-pres-
ident, F. S. Stanley; secretary-treas-
urer, e. A. DeBlois. Both Mr.. F. H.
Stanley and Mr.. DeBlois have shown
their unbounded faith in the fertility
and productiveness of the soil of the
Imperial valley by heavy personal in
vestments, Mr.. Stanley owning a high,
ly improved l60-acre ranch that is well
stocked, and Mr. DeBlois 50 acres, all
of which has been brought under in-
tense cultivation.
The firm does a general real estate
business, handling both city property
and farm lands on large scale. and
represents some of the largest insur-
ance companies of national reputation.
amcng which are. the Firemans Fund.
Phoenix Insurance Company, Hartford
Fire Insurance Company. Travellers IN
surance Company, American Surety
Company and the State Mutual Build
ing and Loan Association of Los Ane-
clcs. They have money to loan and
keep two large, cOmmOdiOus automO-
biles in readiness for the service OF
their patrons and inquirers. This firm
occupies handsome suite of Offices in
the Hotel Bungalow block. The organ
iZ2tiOn of this firm is hard to beat and
its years of experience fully justify he
trust placed in il by its many patrons
Altogether Mr.. Stanley and his assu-
ciates in the business are among the
most prosperous and progressive bus
mess men OF Lhe immortal valley
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

three years he has been IN he valley
Mr. Gardner has built up a splendid
and ever increasing patronage
Mr.. Gardner is always ready to boost
for the best interests of the valley,
and stands high in the business and
social circles
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1912-09-19

FIFTY acres. rs acres cleared
land, rs timber, Well improved +
3room house, barn, finest chalvb.
cate spring in county.
w L McMasters. r A Iuka. Miss
Miss Emma Brown of the firm
OF i L Brown & Co. will be in St
Louis this week and next invest
ing all the ready money we have
ana more too in salable goods.
we have had experience enough
with the light fingered, gold spec
tacled crowd in handling our cash
we invite your inspection of our
investments when they come in.
Il L Brown & Co.
The north side of r r had a
visitation Of mosquitoes following
the storm the other evening. Now
the question is where did they
come from. There surely is a
mosquito den east of Iuka and it
is riget that we find lit. They
came on the wind but the wind
did not produce them. Look
around friends and when you have
found it report.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1912-09-19

DR. w w McRae was called
Tuesday to see Mrs Tom McDon-
aid with DR. Whitehurst. DR. Nc
Rae is coming to BE- the surgeon
for N E corner Miss and his san
itarium at Cor inth offers surgical
aid without going so far from
home.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1912-09-19

Will Woodruff has been on a
visit of over a week to friends and
kin near Burton. He says they
fed him on old ham to the extent
that he has lost his taste for COM
mon food.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1912-09-19

old Wyoming Days This
is the best Western ever pulled off
in Iuka. 3 reels or 300 feet.
Saturday Sept 21. Dreamland.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1912-09-19

Mr. and Mrs Henry ] Williams
took a pleasure trip to the coun-'
try. Why not? 1t is not right to
turn over to the young folks all
the social enjoyments.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1912-09-19

Mfs DIR Carlton has returned
irom Sardis and her niece, Miss
Blanche Mitchell, of Sardis, ac-
Golnpanied her.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1912-09-19

Mrs Don Edwards returned
hoEn the Memphis Hospital last
Wednesday She is improving
slowly.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1912-09-19
Wood! Wood!! Wood!!!

Buy your winter wood now. l
have about ESQ cords of best oak
and hickory wood to sell, s to IL
# in length. 90cts per two horse
wagon load delivered anywhere in
town. Geo L McMasters.