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Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

The Farmers and Merchants Bank
was organized in 1901 and rcOrganizcd
in 1910, since which time the history
Of the bank has been one of steady
progress along the lines OF wise, con-
serVatiVe and mature judgment and in
point OF resources, reliability and fa-
cilities afforded patrons tn baui,
stands in the front rank, having shown
a gain of 22N per cent in deposits dur
ing the past TWO Years
\ general banking business is tran
saCted and accounts of corporations.
firms and individuals solicited and at
all times the most careful and pains
taking effort is exercised by the Off
cials of the bank to conserve the in
terests OF patrons and depositors, de-
voting the utmost attention and the
most complete facilities to the needs
OF the commercial community and eX-
tending TO its patrons every accommo-
datiOn their responsibilities and bal
anceS warrant
No bank in this county has better
facilities for making collections isSu-
ing exchange and eXpeditine the de-
tails of business banking in each of
its divisions, and certainly none is bet
ter qualified TO meet the farthest re-
Quirements than the Farmers and Mer-
chants Bank
The quarters occupied by this in
Stituton are on one OF the most prom
lucnt corners of the business section
of Imperial, and are among the finest
in the entire Southwest. having hccn
planned and arranged especially for
Ibis bank. The customers of the bank
7re irom all parts of tue imperial vail
10y. They handle large and small ac-
counts with equal facilities
Tn" Farmers and Merchants Bank
has both a commercial and savmas
department. A savings account" i'm
this bank is one of the greatest adj
Vantage to the woman who has money
oI her own for which she wishes the
u'moSi safety coupled with a fair re-
turn; the working man who wishes to
have an available fund between him.
self and he troubles which he would
olherWlSe face in the event of sick
ness, accident or lack of work: the
salaried man who feels that his best
chance To stay with a large concern,
but who has the sane Judgment to put
part OF his salary where it will give
him a reasonable degree of independ,
ence; the business man who wishes
to safeguard his future by accumulat-
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

The president of the board of trustees
cf the Imperial union high school: has
reputation as n public spirited man
OF which any one miglA we'll be cnvi-
Gus. He has been instrumental in Sc
curing for his neighborhood the first
rural free delivery service, installing
The best mutual telephone service,
building a church. and is ever on the
alert TO better the conditions of his
vicinity
Henry Schraffenberger, the obiginc
cashier, has spent a lifetime in the
Banking business. For twenty-five
wears he was connected with the Ger
man National Bank of Cincinnati. Ohio.
He is conceded to be an expert in f.
Eancial matters, and no doubt the
greater part of the success of this
popular institution may be attributed
to his own personality.
a further indication Of the financial
standing and the sterling integrity Of
this institution is found in the person
nel of its directors:
Mr.. J. c. Chalupnik. former student
of the Ames Agricultural College OF
Ames, Iowa, is thoroughly practical
farmer and dairyman.
Mr.. J. H. Holland has been connect
ed with the development of the valley
since its inception. He is the presi-
dent of the Delta Creamery. one of
the strongest farmers enterprises in
the valley; he is that type of man
which inspires confidence, and one of
the most highly thought of citizens of
Imperial
Mr.. d. II. Imler, president of I'M
W.lf
tered into The spirit of reclamation of
the valley in a practical way, and the
lmler ranch is one of the best in the
valley
Mr.. Nels Jacobson, who has devef-
oped splendid SO0-acre ranch four
miles east of Imperial. is probably one
OF the best examples of the Imperial
valley possibilities ever known. Start
ing with a capital of less than $4,000,
he has amassed a property worth more
than $4,000 in a few years, gained
his health and given a PRACTICAL DEM
onstration Of Whar any man with
grit grace ana "gumption" can
accomplish
Mr. ii. W. Moorehouse of Heber.
CAL, another student farmer. has one
on the best equipped small farms in
,.} valley, and the reputation of doing
everything Well Whicn he undertakes.
MI 5. +. Robinson. one of the mos
successful East Side farmers. has TWO
splendid farms with soft land on which
ne makes good annual returns. He
also finds time and space for a Ger,
tain amount Of intelligent experiments.
Ills production of white field Indian
Germ this year was one of the best in
the history OF the valley.
Mr.. {, c. Reher of Reher Brothers
Is one of the most 7cccessful farm
ers in the valley. He confines his al.
jention largely to the raising of bar.
ley and hogs, and has taken care OF
his stock in such a way as to insure
sanitary conditions and the maximum
growth in the given time
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
IMPERIAL,
OLDEST OF THE CITIES OF IMPERIAL VALLEY

| than any of the years gone by. III
short, Imperial represents a great Op.
pCrtunity. Here is region Of produc
tivitY which is attested by past sue
Cessful cultivation. Because the world
has been uniformed of it's advantages
the world has passed it by. 1t is
capable OF supporting a population ten
times as large as the present one, and
the crying need is for new people,
for here lands are cheap for those
that have settled in this community,
as well as those yet to come, and who
have laid or will lay foundation OF
competence and fortunes.
In a nut shell, Imperial city is a
crystalline gateway to a glorious agri-
cultural garden of golden grain; laugh.
ing fruit burdened orchards, health
and prosperity.
Imperial stands meath the sunny
skies of Southern California smiling
and supreme. Endowed with all the
advantages of climate, natural re-
sources, and having within itself pos
sibilities of unlimited development,
Imperial needs no title to come into
its own, and the small number OF
sturdy pioneers who pitched their
''iltS w ltlt tllS lllIINlilS CITY now
stands should be given due credit, for
when they began to break the soil
food was high and money was scarce:
there were no luXuries. bur none
sought them: strength of body and
unf1lnching purpose counted the mos.
and the most was accomplished To-
day the tent and the rude shack are
only memories of those who linger
with us. The cement structures. brick
dwellings, and modern frame cottages
have come as a new generation The
desert waste has given place to graded
streets, broad avenues: and where
once the sun tanned the faces of man
alone, the rosy cheeks of women and
children are kissed through the trees
by a disseminated glow
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

Staunch institution is constantly get.
ting now business and increasing the
business il already holds The First
National Bank invites the accounts OF
corporations, firms and individuals ami
especially SOlicits active checking ac-
counts, its facilities for handling sucn
business being Of the best, and it can
assure customers prompt reliable ser
vice. Liberal and cOnsidcrab bic recOg-
niticn is accorded to the customers
needs and rights in the matter of dis
counts and loans, fer the policy of this
institution is and always has been to
take every pains to keep its depOsi'-
ors with ii permanently. so far as that
can be done by fair dealing, judiciou.-
accommodation and competent and
careful services in all the details Of
legitimate finance.
The bank has a capital stock paid
III Of fifty thousand dollars: surplus
and undivided profits aggregating $27,-
1lS.3l, with total deposits of nearly 4
quarter OF d million.
It's officers are:
Leroy Holt. presidents II. l.. Peck
Yice-president; O. * Thomas, cashier.
while the board Of directors consists
of Leroy Holt, r. d. McPherrin, Geo
Varney, II. l.. Peck, J. H. Edgar and
l.. F. FarnsWOrth, and with solid sub
stantial men back Of it, and it's own
record 10 support it's prestige, the
First National Bank OF Imperial need
fear comparison with none Of its kind
in the financial universe
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

liabilities, ana by reason of its natural
growth it ruthfully represents the
moral social and financial condition
Of the community and is at once &
monument 10 measure of the sue
cess Of the Imperial valley.
In 1901 pr0spectors leaving the rail,
road near Imperial junction labored
for thirty miles through a trackless
waste and reached two tents on 4
barren stretch presided over by 4
Chinaman; this is now known as The
beautiful Imperial city. A few months
after, experienced farmers came to
this new location, stores We're erected,
telephone connection made with the
railroad, newspaper started, as we'll
as churches. and where the town Of
Imperial now stands was mostly Sown
in barley and the crop that followed
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
c. {. COGGINS
Auto Repair Shop

Without exception the automobile
repair shop Of which the well known
c, f. Coggins is proprietor, is the
largest and leading expert repair bus
mess in this line in the entire Impe-
rial valley. There could be no better
advertisement, no higher recommends
tion, for business of this kind than
the fact that it stands preeminent
among all others. When it is consid-
cred that this enormous business was
built up by Mr.. Coggins in the short
period of one year, the brilliant sue
cess so quickly attained tells the story,
stranger and more convincingly than
words, of nothing but the highest
skilled, most expert and best workman
ship.
The automobile is powerful.
speedy, seryiceable vehicle Conse-
quently, when it needs repairing it's
costly machinery should not be intrust-
ed to the hands of the inexperienced
and the hammer and tongs variety Of
craftsmen. To konw how to properly
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

city has made and is making rapid
changes in he agricultural industry
Imperial is the oldest settlement in
the Imperial alley. for some eleven
years ago the first store was started
mere in Il tent house, the only means
of transportation being by stage line
nom The railroad some thirty miles
to the north. We often wonder at
the foresight of the pioneers of every
project; We admire their self sacrifice
and heir qualifications of determna-
ion. We esteem them as heroes who
brayed what others either feared or
termed unworthy, and the early pio-
nearS who settled in Imperial, which
was then desert waste surrounded
with no other hope than that of the
most distant future These worthy
men and women settled on spot
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

In celebrating its tenth anniversary,
it had many things TO feel proud OF,
its magnificent home, its thousands
of satisfied patrons. but of all the
pleasant thoughts that occurred to its
management on this occasion the one
predominating was that the bank had
won its high place in the finacial af-
fairs of the country on its merits alone
and that the great increase in its
working capital was the result of con-
lidence on the part of the public
II can only be source of great
qualification to the older inhabitants
of the Imperial valley to look back
ana review the great achievements in
the development of the valley within
the past ten years, for in this brief
period the Imperial valley has grown
from desert waste 10 a commercial
metropolis OF the greatest state in the
Union.
The First National Bank Offers To
he local community, It's firms, cor
poratiors, individuals, every service
ertmcuD to modern methods and com
rlete facilities This institution ha,
attached to itself a strong contingent
OF customers, well aware that the
First National Bank provides for them
all any bank can in eXpediting their
collections and caring for their inter
csts, and are cognizant that the pol.
icy OF the management is to extend
to the depositor the whole OF such ac-
commodation as is warranted by his
balance and standing.
Catering to the substantial element
OF the business world. and sparine no
effort to meet its appreciation. this
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

ing fund entirely separate and dis
tinct from his business. For all these,
sayings account in this strong bank
is infinitely superior to the average
run of so-called 'investments" promis-
ing SuspicIously large returns. but
usually resulting in little but worry
and loss.
The policy of this institution has
ever been such as to extend prospect
i've home seekers and newcomers any
and all information relative to the
valley and cordial welcome is as
sured to those calling on the officers
of this bank
The officers are men of means, and
the highest standing, both in the COM
mercial world and in social circles.
They are men whose names mean
strength. and who have always been
foremost in the advancement of Impe-
rial city and Imperial cOuntys prog
reSs. That they are business men of
The highest order, their business sue
cess is ample evidence.
Mr.. l.. J. Thomas. the president. is
a man of many years experience in
the banking world. For several years
he was vice-president of one of the
strongest banks in Iowa the Citizens
State Bank. He is a man of keen
insight and exceptional business abil-
itT. He came to the valley some three
wears ago: he had great faith in the
future of the Imperial valley, and in
vested his money here with every
feeling of security, and his faith has
been vindicated by the magnificent ac.
complishments of today, which stand
monument to keen foresight,
straightforward business methods and
good business Judgment.
Mr.. A. E. Wright, vice-president, is
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
HAMMOND LUMBER COMPANY
A. F. Sherman. Manaoer

The Hammond Lumber COMPANY
was exceedingly fortunate in secur-
ing the services of Mr.. A. F. sherman
as manager of their yard and plant
at Imperial. Mr. Sherman is an ex-
pert in grading and classifying lumber
and possesses a most amiable DISPOSE
tion and accommodating manner.
Prior to coming here a little more
than year ago and associating him
self with the local branch os tha
company, he had been engaged in the
lumber business in San Francisco. His
brother, Mr.. f. w Sherman, was the
local manager at that time. The lat
ter has been promoted to a high no
sltlon in the head office of the com
pany in Los Angeles, and in casting
about for another competent manager
he company selected Mr. 4. +. Sber-
man as his brothers. successor. after
considering and weighing the qualfn-
cations of all other employees and mr.
rilcantS. BUf the selection was no
moro than just recognition OF Nj.
Shermau's faithful service and abl.
lt\ in this particular line. and tr.
public will always find him au r..
ceptionally accommodating and plrl.
ami man TO deal with.
In connection with the local brauaa
ot the company is splondidj
equipped mill with machinery ami
tools for doing all kinds of plain and
fancy woodwork Besides all kind.
OF building materials a complete stocE
of sashes, doors and finishings Is ol
ways on hand and the company car
ries a full line of hardware. plaster.
cement all kinds of wire fencing, ana
IN fact, everything TO build hone
Under the management of Mr.. Sher.
man all orders are promptly filled an1
satisfaction is guaranteed
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
FAR MERS AND MERCHANTS
SANK OF IMPERIAL
A Sfrcnq and Rapidly Craving T1nan
cl3l Institution


c33l Institution
Tho growth and prosperity of the
Imperial valley is known far and wide,
and is shown in many ways, but by
nothing more than the number and
strength OF its financial institutions.
Among these, the Farmers and Mer-
chants Bank stands prominent, eX-
pressing commercial prOgressiveness
and maintaining a standard both CON
SerVatlVe and staple that commands
the respect of its patrons as we'll as
the banking world III general.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank
has capital stock of $4,000. which
coupled with the integrity and sound
business judgment of those who man
age and direct its affairs makes the
bank Il tower of financial strength III
this community.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
Ve:y Rich Soil

Thc soil O. the en,iro section in aaJ
around imperial is especially adapted
TO the use, necessary for an agricul-
tTal district, Its depth is remark
able, and the fertility is such as to
permit OF continuous cultivation.
Imperial is town founded by pio-
neer merchants TO supply the needs
OF pioneer farmers. 1t has grown
only as the increased demands OF The
armers made necess sary better trading
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

growth and developments and indica-
fions point 10 a continuation and an
advance in material prosperity for the
future. During the present year, many
HeW dwellings, have been erected, and
other Improvements made in the city
which add to it's beauty and indicate
thrift and prosperity among its citl-
zens, and invites others to come and
become identified with the people,
share in the many advantages offered
with its future growth. The adapt
bility OF the country surrounding the
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
Gateway to a Rich District
Crystalline Entrance Glorious Garden of Golden Cran
Laughing Fuburdened Orchards, Health and Prosperity the
Pioneer City Stands Meath the Sunny Skies Of the Golden
State Smiling and Supreme


valley all
Imperial indeed be
sine beenp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-24
To Ex-Governor Cleaves by Chief
Justice William p. Whitehouse.

Chief Justice William Penn White
house of this city. Sunday, paid the fol-
lowing tribute to the memory of former
Governor Henry 3. Cleayes:
"Ex-Governor Henry b. Cleaves was
one of Gods noblemen. He belonged TO
Names men of might and grand in soul.
He lived not for himself alone but for
his State, his country and his friends.
In his youth he rendered intrepid SER
vice on the battlefields of the great war
for the Union. As a member of the bar
he was an able and successful practi-
toner, who cherished high ideals of the
ethical character of the legal profession
and had exalted conceptions of the jul
dcial character and functions. His elo-
quent voice was heard in the halls of
legislation, and at attorney general of
the State he discharged the duties of mis-
office with eminent fidelity and efficien-
cy As Chief Magistrate of the state,
his administration of public affairs was
characterized by a conscientious devotion
to duty and crowned with distinguished
success. He was ever loyal and devoted
to his friends, and he will ever be kindly
remembered and his death deeply and
sincerely lamented.' -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-24
ALL READY.
Belfast Commandery Will
Entertain Visitors.
Bangor and Augusta Command
cries 10 Get Royal Welcome.
Ladies' Of Primrose Chapter, o. E,
S., viii Serve Refreshments.

Belfast, Me-, June 22.-(SpeciaD.-
Everything is in readiness for the
coming, on Monday morning. of st.
Johns Commandery, No 3, of Bangor,
and Trinity, No. T. of Augusta. both
of whom will be entertained for the
day by Palestine Commandery, No. IA,
of Belfast. The stores, at least many
of them, have been decorated, the win
dows looking especially attractive,
with their display of red, black, white
and gold, with the Malta cross every
where IN evidence 1t is expected that
the train will arrive about 10 o'clock
bringing the visitors They will be met
at the station, by Palestine Command
cry and the Belfast Band, and each
of the visiting Communicates will be
accompanied by bands. The parade
will form at the station and will then
take the following line of march:
Maine street to church street, where
brief stop will be made at the resi-
dencc of Thomas B. Dinsmore and Sir
Knight James S. Hartman, where
ladies of Primrose Chapter, o. E. s.,
will serve refreshments; the march
will then continue on down Church
street to the foot of the square. up
High street to Market, to Church
street, one company will dishand at
Memorial hall While the rest continue
on to Main street. thence to Masonic
Temple TO change to fatigue uniforms
or civilians dress They will then pro-
coed informally to the Eastern S. S.
Co. pier, where all will embark on the
steamer for a sail around the bay,
leaving a t II o'clock.
The steamer will arrive at Penob-
scot park, at 3 o'clock, where a Shore
dinner will be served, followed by
speeches, sports and social intercourse.
A ball game will be played between st.
Johns and Trinity Communicates. AT
5.45 the steamer will sail for Belfast
arriving about O'Clock. From To 7.2e
q band concert will be given in front
of the Colonial theatre and from 7.30
to $50 the knights will be entertained
at special performance in the Colo
NAL theatre From $50 To $50 a buffet
lunch will be served at the Asylum
and at 10 o'clock the visitors will be
escorted to their train. OF course a
great deal depends on the weather and
should it storm part of the program
will necessarily be changed, although
the trip to Penobscot park will be
made rain or shine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-24

him the respect Of his political oppo-
rents, as well as the plaudits of his
party friends. An able, an honest and
a magnanimous magistrate, he put his
name high on the honorable roll of the
Governors of Maine.
He was a prominent member of the
Grand Army of the Republic and in his
professional practice, as well as in
matters of charity, always showed a
warm friendship for the soldier. His
successful defence of William T. Best,
2 liisa bed Veteran, in the extradition
proceedings brought against him by
the Province of New Brunswick, ex-
cited great public interest at the time
ana was one of the notable incidents Of
his professional career.
At the close of his administration as
Governor both branches of the LegisIa-
ture, irrespective of party, accorded to
him the unusual distinction of passing
PUBLIC resolutions in recognition of his
distinguished services to the State and
commencing his upright, honest and
dignified administration" further 6eclar-
ing: HE retires from the high office he
has so ably and faithfully filed, with
the confidence, respect and affection of
the whole people"
He resumed the practice of his pro-
fession at Portland upon retiring from
the office of Governor He was at once
retained as counsel by many of the lead
ing business interests of the State and
tried before the courts many important
cases, being general counsel for the
Maine Central Railroad Co., associate
counsel for the Boston & Maine Rail-
road and attorney for various other
business and financial interests.
The most notable case ever tried in the
state. and one that excited much interest
throughout the country. was the chand-
Ter will case, in which Governor Cleaves
appeared as senior counsel for the heirs
The American Board of Commissioners
for Foreign Missions, under a will exc
cuted by the testator, claimed the entire
estate, nearly 100000, while it was
claimed in Behalf of the heirs that they
were entitled to one-half of the estate
by a subsequent eodicil of the testator.
though ii was executed while he was I'M
der guardianship. The contention of
Governor Cleaves was sustained by the
supreme court of Maine and the validity
of the codicil upheld.
Governor cleaves was intimately con-
nected with many of the great business
interests of the state, being at the time
of his death a director of. the Maine
Central Railroad Co, Union Mutual Life
Insurance Co.. Portland National Bank,
Union Safe Deposit & Trust Co., Consol-
idated Electric Light Co. and associated
with other financial and business insti-
tutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-24
Shipping News.

Portland, Me. June 23.--Arrived
Sehooners Railroad, Oceanville; Law
renee Murdoch. Cross Island; Kate l.
Pray. Rockland; Emile Belle, coast
wise: Myra Sears. New Harbor.
Bangor. Me. June 25.-Arrived
Schooners Carrie A Buchanan, Hudson
River: r. L. Tay, Boston; Eagle, do
Arrived 22d, schooners Sussie F
Oliver New York; Mary E. Palker
Philadelphia. Sailed ~, schooner
Mineo1a, Provincetown.
Stockton. Me. June 23.-Arriyed;
Schooner st. Croix, Boston.
Boston. June 23.-Arrived: Schoon-
ers Henry II. Chamberlain, St John,
N. B.; Annie (Br) Salmon River, N. S.
Sailed: Sehooners Westerloo, east
ern port; Gilbert Stancliff, do; Wyom-
ing, coal port Harry w. Lewis tBG
Eatonville, N. S.
PASSPORT Me. June 23.-Arrived:
Schooners Maggie Todd. New York.