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Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
r. S. WING
Furniture and Auction Company

Among the many thriving business
houses of the Imperial valley none
have grown more rapidly or show a
more marked degree ol prosperity
than that of the f. :. Wing Furniture
and Auction company. The reason fer
This is jWo-fold In tn" first place,
Mr. Wing who is at the head of the
firm. is one of the most entcrpriSing
business mon in the valley, and has
shown by his investments that he has
am abundance of faith in the future of
this important section Of the state Of
California. In the second place, he
has always kept in stock 4 complete
line OF the best furniture, which he
has invariably sold at The most rea-
s0nahle prices and occasionally inject
ID q Eltle additional ginger into the
business with real bargain sales This
dual attraction naturally made his cs-
establishment 4 drawing card for the
public, the consequence being that his
patronage has increased to such pro
portions that he has found it necee-
sarv to provide more store room.
Keeping in mind the advantage of
having a location in the heart of the
business district for the accommodate
tion of the public, he recently pur-
chased TWO lots on IIol avenue. near
the Holtville Bank building, on which
he will soon have erected a fine two
story business block, the double store
room on the ground floor to be used
for his furniture and auction store,
and the upper floor will he divided in
to offices and living apartments. There
viii be twelve three-rOom apartments,
each apartment consisting OF three
rooms. with wall beds and modern
equipment in ., respect. to prov lde
all comfort and convenience OF
any APARTMENT house in big city. The
entire front of the second floor will
be cut up into offices. The upper
story will be marrow er than the ground
floor. 81 that there will always be plen'
~ eff light when large buildings are
erected on adjoining lots. The walls
of the building will be considerably
higher than the second floor, and these
open spaces on either side will be con-
verted into roof gardens. A two-story
porch will ornament and provide com
fort at the front and rear of the build
ing. and may also be used for sleeping
purposes.
A large additional stock will be add
ed to the present complete and gen
eral line of furniture carried. so thai
when the new quarters are prepared
and occupied, 1t will be a furniture
| store second TO none in Southern Cal
ifornia.
When it is considered that this won
drous growth has been accomplished
in the three years Mr.. Wing has been
! in the valley, it not only speaks fol-
the enterprise and energy of the head
! OF this firm. but indicates in an un
/ mistakable manner the prosperity o1
the community in which it is doing
! business
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

fr,j drank of he nutritious waters .,
The Nile OF America.
\ greenhouse. where orange se,l
>eds ana delicate plants Tourist.
forms the seyen,y-hve-toot fairy land
entrance 70 HE nursery. fitting In
reduction 10 .he 250o stock rrees jus.
leyond vai,;a2 to we -ransn,au.ed and
llfli heir mission 10 man.
BY usuring quality and always MAX
iug prices right the White NurserN
Company has enjoyed a steady growth
and its patronage has extended to all
parts OF he valley. As a better illus
,ration OF the immense amount of bus
mess this company is doing. it might
be better to call the readers attention
10 the fact that three carloads of stock
have already been shipped in this sea
son. TWO carloads nave Deen grow 4
the nursery and another ."arload iS
how on the way to Hoitville for this
firm.
To build up .sRch a remarkable pal
ToIdSt "1htnn Sucn snort peflOd u
time required an unusual amount Of
energy. but Mr. b. f. White. the
Popular proprietor of the companE
appears TO have been equal to the de
mand. for he is a hustler and man
of exceptional ability in handling nurs-
cry stock Besides being successful in
the management of the nursery, he Is
regarded in Holtville as one OF the
community's best boosters, and he has
never been found wanting when 1t
came 10 distributing his share of time
and efforts for the upbuilding OF any
meritoriouS public enterprise.
The sales and field manager OF this
company that has done so much
toward the general Improvement Of
the valley is Mr. NJ G. Tollan. who
keeps constantly in touch with the
needs of each particular district. is A
soil expert. and brings the industrious
citizens of the valley and the nursery
stock together.
Mrs. B. VI. White, the secretary of
the nursery. has had considerable en-
perience in the nursery business, and
attends to the large amount of eXecd-
tive detail connected with this impor-
tant public benefactor
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
HOlTVIllE MEAT MARKET
McCIintock Brothers., Proprietors

Many of the residents of Holtville
who are in the habit OF patronlzlnH
the Holtyille Meat Market often Won
der how II Is that they always get such
fine steaks. roasts. etc. from this eN-
ceptionally neat and clean meat mar
ket A little research into the III
terror of this market explains matters.
Messrs W. NJ. and S. I. McCllntock'
the proprietors. to begin with are eN,
perts in Judging cattle afoot. and they
thoroughly understand the butcher
business. The secret OF their tender
steaks and roasts iS IN the big col"
storage in connection with their shop,
which has capacity Of three tons OF
ice No beef is served the customers
until il has been thoroughly cooled
and refrigerated in the gigantic Ice
box a sufficient length of time to make
it juicy and tender.
The McClintock Brothers demoh'
strated their ability as butchers from
the first day they established their
market here two years ago. They Sc
lect their own cattle. sheep and hogs,
do their own killing. and then see that
all of the meats go through the proper
process before they reach the block.
AS an illustration OF the large patron
age they have established on the merit
of their meats. a better idea may be
gained when it is realized that this
shop averages eight beeves week,
never less than one hog day and hve
mutton q week. But they are butchers
of long years Of experience and that
explains their success, along with a
predominance for square dealing and
honest weight.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
LONE STAR MARNs ]
Oscar = B1sser G. joe Back, Prop

Oscar &. BUsser & Joe Back rropS'
Nothing is more appctlzlhS ,hah tAt
aroma from a rich roast or tue S'e''
of a delicious steak. Catering ~ Int
sense of taste the Lone star MAJ
of which Mr.. oscar +. BuSer ana WI
Joe Back are the prOprletorS' mas o7
come a necessity to the cohlllluhl'H 'i
Holtville. Roth proprietors are 'APe,
rienced butchers, having been elSAScu
in the business for fifteen years III
Los Angeles, prior TO locating mere TWO
and a half years ago. TO TURNER VnG
interests of their extensive trade anu
insure the best meat for tAeiF cu9
toners, these two gentlemen leased
a fortv-acre tract OF land and feed thelf
own cattle. They have large re-
frigerator so their patrons always SeC
well cooled, juicy meats. The Lone
Star" brand of lard and bacon, which
they make, is considered the best III
the valley by those who use 1t. IheE
also manufacture Compound, mix
ture of suet and hog fat, which is fast
gaining reputation, not only as il
substitute for lard, but superior for
cooking purposes.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
KING L. kENDLE
Real { state

The real estate business is a little
NOR, than of average Importance 20
A community, for ii is The barometer
of all local industrial conditions, The
sure Indicator of prosperity and gauge
hicn regulates he progress of all de
1elopment. When real estate moves
cyerythmg else moves corresponding,
II. and when there Is a slump in the
real estate market the bottom drops
ont of al lines of business.
While real estate in the Imperial
valley is intensely active and there :
slieht probability of it ever being 9th
,rNis, due To the fertility of he soil
and the ever CROWNS interchangeable
.rops. the foregoing illustration is an
hcahIe. and to gain a fair idea Of
The thrift, and wealth characteristic
O.. This community. n visit with Mr..
King J o.. Nendle for a half hour or d
would be highly profitable.
Mr.. kendle has been in the valley
,ighr years and opened lhe first sen
cral merchandise store i'm HolNill".
Later he entered the real estate field,
operating tor himself and doing gen
erdl brokerage and commission buS!-
ness. besides loauing money, He owns
what is known as the "Kendle tract. :.
located near the high school. which
he i making specially Of selling in
lots and tracts. He is also agent for
the Queen and Philadelphia Fire In
suraucy Companies. and holds a no
tary public commission. so that he
can personally give all legal doca-
ments proper acknowledgements.
Personally. Mr.. Kendle is prominent
in business and social circles. enjoys
splendid reputation throughout the
valley for his fairness and honesty in
all dealings. and bears the high e.
TEEN Of the community.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
WILHiTE NURSERY COMPANY
3. {. White. Proprietor

The raising of nursery stock is til
applied science ol horticulture. Tn2
nursery is all thar the name implies.
Il is the incubator and hrooder OF
plan, life. nur,ures and protects jhy
seedlings until they are strong enough
TO be turned ouI in the world and work
out their own destiny. The nursery =
where the citrus and dcciduous o.
ehards are born, to later blossom and
bear fruit when rhey reach their ma
turity: where shade trees learn o
shoot the first leaf before being tranr-
planted TO assume the responsibility
of protecting humanity from the
Scorchins rays of the hot sun: where
climbing vines are given culture and
taught to creep over veranda and cor
nice and sheathe the domicile OF man
IN yerdure and beauty.
After all has been said concerniE@
the importance of the various enter
prises and institutions TO a commun-
ny. the nursery stands foremoSf.
mounted on pedestal of its own. Its
functions are vital, its relation to the
appearance and prosperity OF the dlS,
trict interminable-it is indispensable
10 civilization if that ciyiliZat ,on be
of the progressive type.
1t goes without saying 5nat the pop
aiation of the great IRperial valley is
progressive. for eysdence of it is all
about. in the f1el;as. in the local urban
eenters and IN the distant marts OF
trade. Hopville, a center of this thrift
and ln9tsstry. then, is natural loca-
ton tsOr such an elaborate garden for
Jh4 propagation OF plant life as the
white Nursery.
The White Nursery Company
brought ten years of experience with
Il when the first shipment of nurserE
stock found a resting place in the silt
iaden soil of the Colorado at Holt
vile. That was five years ago and
the dnwering bulbs fruition of or
rhards and outrageous branches thai
east cool shadows over lawns and
boDTevards in the Imperial valley COM
nemorate that eyentful day when the
little seedlings in the White Nursery
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
THE NEW YORK STORE
Max o. Rookledse, Proprietc'

TO be the first merchant in Il city
is in itself certain distinction. but,
when that merchant who makes the
original Centure in business ostah-
fishes himself. builds up a large pat
rou3ge and maintains a lead, he brings
upon himself additional honor and
public appreciation, Thus may be
read the career of Max D. Rookledge,
the popular proprietor Of the New
York Store. since he opened his store
in Hotviile four years ago, at a time
when alfalfa covered the principal
streets aud the tinkling bell of the
herd had scarcely died away.
Mr. Rookledge came to the valley
without oStentation. His original
stock was nothing pretentious, but it
had been carefully selected. His best
asset and stock in trade was a wide
experience in the gents furnishings
and clothing business. for he had been
connected With the big wholesale
house Of Cohn-Goldwater Company, in
Los Angeles. for a number of years,
and thoroughly understood all the de-
advent in HotVille the history of the
New York Store has been that of
steadily increasing patronage and IS
now generally considered as headquar-
ters for all the latest styles and modes
in mems attire. and considerable
part of the wardrobe of ladies'
A complete line of gents furnish
ings, clothing. hats and shoes is car
ried and. 10 make up for any deticien-
CIV that might occur in the stock, Il
splendid ljue Of dry goods OF the latest
patterus md prints weigh down the
shelves.
Has Mr.. Rookledge been successful
Yes He has not only been successful
in his mercantile business. but has ac,
cuuulated considerable property m
/ Holtvilir. and owns the building Ill
/ vhicr f,is store is locatel. Personally
! ha is very pleasant man to meet
bristijug with business but always al
fable. and he occupies an important
position in social circles as we'll as II
! the local business colony.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
NEW PHARMACY
Potts g. Armstrong, Proprietors

Realizing the great possibilities III
the future growth of Holtville. MessrS.
Potts and Armstrong. the genial pro-
prietors of Holtville's popular bakery
and confectionery, have opened an up
to-date drug store in their own build
ing, x
The convenient arrangement of hav-
ing a drug store on one side. confec-
tionery and soda on the other and the
bakery establishment in the rear. give
10 HOltville one of the most modern
mercantile establishments in the val
ley.
Both Mr.. Potts and Mr.. Armstrong
are among Holtville's most ardent
boosters, and their success in this
new venture is the best wishes OF
HOltyille citizens.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
MMlNS RESTAURANT
{. c. Cummirs and l.. C. Cummins,
Proprietors

In this passing review of thriving
business establishments in the pros
porous Imperial valley it would not
be complete without special mention
rant, which has the reputation of serV-
ing the best meals in the valley among
its many permanent patrons. All the
food is served family style. q distinct
feature exclusively adopted by the en-
terpriSing prOprietOrS, which makes
this place doubly attractive and de
sirable place to eat As an indication
of the popularity OF this restaurant
it is sufficient to say that 1t has a
seating capacity for fifty persons at
one time and after having partaken
of Cummins home cooked meal
served family style it is needless TO
add that there are no vacant chalrS at
meal time The writer had the pleas
urp of being among the many diners
in the CumminS Restaurant one even
ing. and knows whereof he speaks.
Mr.. f. C. Cummns is the senior
member of thesfirm. and father of Mr.
H. c. Cummins. Both are experienced
restaurant men and the cooking ana
, service are always under their con
i stant supervision. They came from
Indiana one and one-half years ago,
leaving the good old Hoosier state
celebrated for its statesmen, writer's
and good cooks for the letter lmpe
rial valley. That they have been sue
cessful in this land of opportunity Is
attested by their patronage. which, o,
course. was built up and established
by serving none but the very pes
meals in the acceptable family style
and ever being courteous and pleas
ant in personal demeanor.
In connection with the restaurant
small line of choice groceries. cand!
and cigars is carried. another feature
that adds attraction and soliclts trad'
for thn nlnCA
Williams news., 1912-09-28
Farewell Party

A pleasant farewell party was given at the home of MT. and Mrs. Geo. P. Rounseville on Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Margaret Dermont, who will leave Sunday for Los Angeles to resume her stud ies at Marlborough academy.
 Those present were:
 Mr. and Mrs. John Hill, Mir. and Mrs. Geo. P. Rounseville.
 Misses Dermont, Wells, Peet, Harold, Stark, Watson, Daggs.
 Messrs. Preysz, Williams, Wat son, Lee, Connor, Robt. Daggs.
 Dainty refreshments were served during the evening and a general good time is reported by all in at tendance.
Williams news., 1912-09-28
AND
 MEASURES LAW

Of interest to ever grocer in the state will be decision given by At torney General Bullard regarding section P of the weights and meas ures law passed by the first legisla- tive assembly.
 Section 9 reads: Where wheat, flour, buckwheat flour, cornmeal, rice, beans, sugar. barley, bran, corn, potatoes, onions, seed, ham pr bacon are sold in bags, sacks or containers, each such bag, sack or other container shall have printed or stamped upon the wrapper the correct weight of the contents of each bag, sack or other contsiner, in pounds or ounces, ar fraction of ! pound avoirdupoisc.
 The law has been heretofore con- strued to mean that all articles above mentioned should be stamp ed or printed upon the containel the exact weight of such package ir. all cases. At the request of the city sealcr Mr. Bullard went care fully into the matter and after a careful consideration ruled that the law intended to restrict and have stamped or printed only such bags, sacks or other containers as are in original packages,,-ccss that may be put up in advance by grocers fer rush trade, such as is done in the case of sugar, potatoes, beans, etc. :, usually placed in sacks or bags in the middle of the week for the Sat urday trade. All packages in origi- nal containers or packages that are not weighed out at the time of pur- chase must be either stamped or printed. but those sold over the counter and weighed before the GUS toner are not required to be so marked.
 This ruling relieves the merchants of a lot of unnecessary work and the construction placed upon the law by the attorney general is lib- eral and yet protects the consumer and the merchant in every way Gazette.
Williams news., 1912-09-28
NEWSY NOTES FROM
 THE COUNTY SEAT

A. H. Spellmire, who resided in Flagstaff for many years, and dur ing which time was head bookkeep- CT for Rabbit Bros, is here from Los Angeles on an extended visit with old-time friends.
 Rev. c. M. Ross, pastor of the Methodist church, left this week for Bisbee to attend the annual con- ference.
 'Tom' (L. S.) Drum was in this week from his fine ranch at Stone man lake, 35 miles southeast of here, with a wagonload of produce
 The newly-organized lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood gave a swell dance Monday night at the Majestic opera house.
 Cirilo Mescado, who was suppos- ed to be Juan Jiminez' partner in the killing of one Ramirez near the depot here last June, was tried in the superior court here last Satur- day and received a life sentence in the territorial prison at Florence the same sentence Jiminez received.
 Judge Perkins was called to Hol- brook Monday to hold court, a case coming up there in which the judge of that county was barred.
 The new Lyric moving picture show has been out of commission this week, owing to their machine breaking down.
 Harry Hibben, who ranges his bands of sheep several miles south of here, says that lobo wolves are extremely bad in that section and are so wiley in their ways that he has so far been unable to avert their destructive methods.
 Al Spellmire, the Los Angeles stock commission man, arrived in town this week, accompanied by his wife, whom he recently married in the Angel City. Al is a former Flagstaff boy and he and his bride were given rousing reception by his old friends.
 | Several of our racing-inclined au- toists are contemplating making a run to Phoenix during the opening of the state fair in November. In all probability there will be several making runs" about that time, but most of them will go via the railway route. l Farmers in this vicinity are busy
Williams news., 1912-09-28
New Mexico State Fair

Albuquerque, Sept. 26.-The 32d annual New Mexico State Fair may be truly said to be the one whie is most really the farmers faf Never before have there been of fered such magnificent prizes for individual and county exhibits as are given this year. Never before has there been SC generous re- sponse to the call for exhibits as there has this year. The exhibits will embrace all the multitude of crops for which New Mexico is justly becoming famous, and many which have never been exhibited heretofore. The results of the best applied methods of dry and irriga- ted farming will be on display, each district will send an exhibit of its choicest produce.
 Horticulture and agriculture are not the only things which will re- cvive attention, however, for live stock is generously pr,Ni ed for, and many are the exhibits in the different classes of this department which have been promised.
 Poultry is receiving much atten- tion, and the promise of 800 cool's fowl- for the annual show is no dream. but a pleasing reality. One shipper has promised to exhibit two carloads of fancy birds at the fair.
Williams news., 1912-09-28
Number 20
OLD GAME LAWS
 STILL IN EFFECT

In order to get full understand ing, or, rather, in order to clear the atmosphere regarding the game laws of the State of Arizona, which were confusing to say the least, Dr. p. A. Melick took the matter up with Attorney General Bullard at Phoenix and in reply to letter the doctor received the following on Tuesday from Leslie C. Hardy, as sistant attorney general. As will q seen by Mr. Hardy's letter the old game laws will govern until after November 5th, when referendum vote will decide the matter;
 Phoenix, Sept. 23, 1912. Dr. F. A. Melick,
 Williams, Arizona, Dear Sir
 In response to your communica- tion of the 20th inst, with reference o an interpretation of the game laws of the state, l beg tn inform you that at the special session of the last state legislature d new law was enacted in respect to gam, However, there has been iilcd against the law a referendum lrtj- tion, which suspends the operation thereof until there is dctcrnlina- tion of the vote to be had thereon on the 9th day of November of this year. Therefore, for the purposo of controlling the game seasons of this year the laws existing before the enactment of the game law of the last special session of the legisla- ture will govern.
 Yours very respectfully,
 LESLIE c. HARDY,
 Asst. Atty General.
Williams news., 1912-09-28

harvesting their oat crops and will be ready to gather in their potatoes by the middle of next month.
 Charley Stemmer is over in Apache county on a trading expedi- tion. We are informed that he wants. to exchange his Oak creek farm for land in that county.
 The ladies of the Episcopal church are preparing musical comedy, which they propose giving about the middle of October at the Majes- tic opera house. Some of the best local talent vocalists will A heard at the show.
 Miss Zella Jones, who taught one term in the Williams public schools, has been re-engaged to teach the school at the Cliffs.
 The Milton hose team, which went down to Winslow to lace dur ing the Frontier celebration, were defeated by the team of that place, the time being 34 seconds.
 Wild turkeys are said to be plen- tiful southeast of here. Four were killed about six miles from town a few days ago.