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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
MARRIED At
CAMBRIA
Harry w, coWIes and Miss Ell
file {. Davis United in Mar
riaqe.

A quiet home wedding was eel
ebrated at Cambria this noon,
at which time Harry W. Cowles,
formerly Of this city, and Miss
Elfe E. Davis of Cambria were
! joined in wedlock. The cere-
mony was performed at the
home Of the brides brother-in-
law, David Row land, only the
Immediate relatives Of the CON
tracing parties being present.
There were 10 attendants. The
announcement Of the wedding
may come as a surprise to the
many friends of Mr.. ICowles in
this city, as when he visited here
the first Of the week he kept his
plans secret. However all join
IN extending heart congratnla-
tons.
Harry has sBent The greater
part of his life in Stevens Point
and Piover. where he attended
the public schools and was a
student in the Normal school.
Later he was IN the lumber bus
mess IN Minnesota and Mon
tana but for the past few years
has been in the employ of the Ule|
Construction company as ac-
countant and office man. He
has also had charge of a great
deal Of construction work which
the arrn did along the ChippewaI
and FIambeau rivefs. For the
past year he has been in charge
Of the Rowland R1l.o.c9k coai' Co., \
at Patricksburg Ind, This com i
Pany is made up largely of GRID |
Rapids people. He is a bright
upright young man and has a
host of friends in this city,
Miss Davis is said to be a
charming young lady. For sew
eFal years she had charge of the
millinery dGfi3asrtn1eht il a large
store at Houghton, Mich. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Cowies viii re-
turn to this city and probably
spend g few days at ]. c. Frost's
at Wadee pond, near
Coloma, after Winieh they will
make their home for the present,
at least, at Patricksburg, Ind
Stevens Point Journal.
Mr.. Cowles IS well known IN
this city, having been employed
in L. 4. peGuere's architect Office
for some time. His many friends
here unite in extending congrat-
ulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
SIGEL

John Svenson left on Monday for
Lac du Flambeau where he will be
employed.
Frank Henrikson is employed at
Sherry.
Mr. AND Mrs. R. Russell of Min
neapolis are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Alfred Carlson of Nekoosa,
is a guest at the Jens Larson home
Mrs Matt Kronstedt of Grand Rap
ids is visiting at the Fred and Will
liam home at present.
Misses FIoy Berg and Emma-Wor-
Iund are spending the week at Iron
wood, Michigan.
VIM. 0estreich has sold his 80
acre farm to party from Oshkosh
who expects to take charge of the
place the latter part of the week.
4 large number from here attend
ed the ice cream social held at Ru-
dolph last Wednesday night.
Miss Ida Jackson is spending the
week with Miss Ina Kronholm.
Miss Rosie Perch Is visiting her
sister Mrs. Joe Kappa at Bir0n.
Misses Mary and Ceha. Ye8kie en-
tertained a large number of friends
at q dancing party at their home on
Saturday night,
Erie Newman OF the Rapids spent
Saturday and Sunday at the Nystrum
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas Perch visit
e5 with Biron friends over Sunday
Of Lass week.
Victor KEoa1holm of Omaha, Neb.,
is visiting home folks this week.
Margaret Norris of AFpin is stay
ing With her grandparents, MT. and
Mrs. Claus johnson.
Miss Elizabeth Lindahl is home
from Stevens Point where she has.
spent the past two months sibending
school.
The ladies aid society Will hold
their next meeting with Mrs. C.
Johnson.
SgeR Holberg of Grand Rapids
spent Sunday here.
Eric Newman - your city has
been engaged to teach the school in
District No. 4, the coming yeag
Frank Hendrfckson is home fraal ]
Sherry where he has been employed. |
Miss Mary Larson entertained a
few friends for diRnsr on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. LuBdgren and
family, MIR and Mrs. Lawrence and \
family of Rudolph spent Sunday
in our midst.
Theo. Knuth and family Of your
city are staying at the Julius Ael-
son home.
= few Of our young people enjoyed |
a good time at the o. Hollstrtlm
home on Sunday afternoon.
Leander Nordstrum of your city
with friends here.
Julius Budde, John ForsIund and
Carl Hollsstrum departed IN Tues
day for North Dakota where they
viii De employed.
There Yas a dance held at the
8udde home Sunday night to which
4 large crowd lNas in attendance.
Refreshments We're served during the
evening and a royal gooa b.me is the
report of those present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
INDIAN KILLED ON TRACK.

Near Rochelle, Ill, an Indian went
to sleep on railroad track and was
killed by the fast express. He paid
for his carelessness with his life.
Often its that way when people ne
gIect coughs and colds. Don't risk
your life when prompt use of DR..
Kings New Discovery will cure them
and so prevent a dangerous thrQat
or lung trouble. TIT completely eur
ed me, in short time, Of a terrible
cough that followed a severe attack
Of Grip" writes J, r. Watts, Floy-
dada, Tex, ''and I regained Is pound
in weight that I had lost" Quick,
safe, reliable and guaranteed. soc
and $10O. Trial bottle free at J..
E. DAILY Drug & Jewelry Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

lie Works have this day made and
filed in their office in said City of
Grand Rapids, (Which said office is
in the office Of the City Clerk of said
City of Grand Rapids, their report
Of the assessments of benefits and
damages to property owners in said
City of Grand Rapids, on account Of
the widening, of said Oak Street, pur-
suant to Law and said resolution a
dopted on March 18th, A. d. 1912, and
that said report is now on file in
the said office of the said Board of
Public Works, for public inspection
and review, and said report will so
continue to con file in said office
for a period of Twenty days from
the date of publication of this
notice for public inspection and
review. Said Board will be in ses-
sion at the Common Council Chamber
in the West Side City Hall of said
City of Grand Rapids, on the 22nd
day of August, A. D. 1912, at 90
O'Clock in the forenoon to hear all
objections that may be made to said
report.
Dated this Both day of July, A.
D. 1912.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

erly Mss Bertha Graf and mother.
Mrs. Graf are visiting their sister
and daughter, Mrs H F. Roehrfg.
The Misses Johnson and Crosslyn
Of sigel are visiting at the Robert
Morris home this week.
J. Nfmm was a Grand Rapids Wis
itor Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. BIuett Of Dous-
man are visiting their son and daugh
ter c. ". Blueu and Mrs. George
Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs R. GrabowsH are
rejoicing over the arrival of a baby
girl, Aug. ;.
Mrs. Paul Darms of Vandreissen
spent Thursday and Friday with Mrs
c. W Bluett..
Miss Sadie Cowen left Thursday
for an indefinite visit with relatives
and friends at Waukesha and Mil
waukee.
Messrs. H. F. Roehrig, VIM. Bluett
A. J. Cowell, c. w. BIuett and War
ner Vannatta enjoyed an auto ride
to Grand Rapids Sunday.
Miss Edith Johnson Of SigeI spent
several days last week with her sis
ter Mrs. Robert Morris
A number from here attended the
Guernsey Association meteing at Yes
per last week.
We were glad to see so large an
audience at church Sunday morning
| Church services every Sunday al
! 1920 a. m. Sunday school follow
ing.
Robert Morris was a MarshfieIC
visitor one day last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
bandon their austerity to join the

abandon their austerity to join the
juveniles.
A wholesome dinner of the out-of-
door type was served to $50 hungry
souls at noon, and according to en-
thusiastic reports, the delicious chick
en-ehowder, prepared by Burton L.
Brown, and a corps of able assis-
tants, was the leading feature of the
menu. Ice cold lemonade and ice
cream cones We're available at all
times during the day.
Just before dinner the merry. crowd
gathered in front of the pavilion to
pose for a photograph which was
taken by Walter Baruch..
The afternoon program of field e
vents was as follows:
Running Race, primary department
First race won by Hazel Batty.
Second race-Walter Mead, first;
William Jones, second.
Running Race,-Boys Under -
First race won by Clement Nellie
Ike. Second race won by Levire Tic
knor.
Running Race, Girls Under 80
Alice Andree, first; Edna Jones Sc
cond.
Running Race, Girls Over 30-Mrs.
Guy Nash, first; Miss Katherine Far
IRISH, second; Mrs. George w. Mead,
third.
Sack Race-Vendome Ticknor, first
Walter Mead, second.
Box Mailing contest, Married Men
3. L. Hayward, first; Mr.. Jones, Sc
cond; B. G. Eggert, third; Lacy Hor-
ton, fourth; Rev Staff, fifth.
Heaving Weight From Pedestal
First contest, B. G. E8ert, first;
Grim Natwick, second.
Second contest, Miss Ruby NatwicE
first; Mrs. Lacy Horton, second.
Three Legged Race-First race,
James Sayles and Grant Lee, first;
Earl Bossert and Irving Francis, Sc
cond.
Second race, Mrs. Horton and Ber-
nice Eggert, first; Mrs. ReicheI and
Miss Parrish, second.
Third race, Lacy Horton and B, G,
Eggert, first, Thee. Bradford and
Leonard KinisteF second,
Lance Qontest-First contest won
by Everett Cooley.
Second contest won by Babe Dune
van.
Nail Driving Contest, Married Wo-
men-Mrs. Jones first; Mrs. Morning
ton second; Mrs. Babcock third.
Tug of War won by Sid Kellner's
side.
The contests were all strenuous
and exciting in true Olympic style
The running race by married women
was especially entertaining, the re
suits being so close that a second
contest had to be tried.
B. g. Eggert greatly distinguish
ed himself by hurting the sand bag
a record breaking distance while on
the railing, out doing gaunt Grim
Natwick by q narrow margin. In a
similar contest Ruby Natwick prov
ed that her abilities are not only vo-
cal but also athletic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
SABBATH SCHOOL
OUTING GREAT:
II ENJOYED

Eating and merriment, dinner and
games preceded and succeeded by
good old fashioned trolley ride, is
the story of the annual Sunday School
picnic Of the Congregational church,
held at the zfoecasin Creek Pavilion
Wednesday, July 81. Tickets with
detachable coupons had been dealt
out, emitting the pienickefs TO
full day of joy free of charge. It
was refreshing to see and hear the
care free frolics of the children, and
to watch the older ones
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
ARE EVER AT WAR

There are two things everlastingly
at war, Joy and piles. But Bucklen's
ArI;ca SalYe will Danish piles in any
form. 1t soon subdues the itching
irritation, inflammation or swelling.
1t gives comfort invites joy. Great
est healer of burns, boils, ulcers,
cuts, bruises, eczema, scaIds, pimpIes
skin eruptions. Only % cts. at J.
E. DAILY Drug & Jewelry Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
FLYING MEN FALL

victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles just like other people, with
the results in loss of appetite, back
ache, nervousness, headache, and tir-
ed, listless, rundown feeling. But
there's no need to feel like that as
T. D. PEBBLES, Henry, Tenn, proved.
"Six bottles of Electric Bitters"
he writes, did more to give me new
strength and good appetite than all
other stomach remedies used" So
they hslp everybody. Its folly to suf-
fer when this great remedy will help
you from the first dose. Try it. On
ly so cents at ]. p. DAILY Drug &
Jewelry Store,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
PUBLIC NOTICE.

tate of Wisconsin, County Of
Eo7d.-In Circuit Court.
IN the matter of the application
oil he City Of Grand Rapids for the
1demnation of lands for the widen
nag of the Street in said City known
6 Oak Street.
WHEREAS, A judgment has been
radered and entered in the Circuit
rt Of said County condemninc i.
strip of land twenty C2O) feet in
With northeasterly and southwest
cry the entire length of Lots Nos.
One %, Two ~, Three 90 and
-Four (4) of Block No. Thirty 900,
81 eyes First and Second Additions
Is the said City of Grand Rapids,
Wood County, Wisconsin, for the
3acpose of widening Oak Street in
d City of Grand Rapids, and
WHEREAS, The Common Council
IF said City of Grand Rapids, did,
ON the 9Th day of March, A. D. 1912,
by resolution duly adopted, duly or
dain, that the Board of Public Works
af said City of Grand Rapids, Wis
cansin, be hereby directed to make
al assessment of damages and bene-
tits by reason Of such judgment Of
inflammation of the strip of land
condemned to the public use and for
the purpose of widening Oak Street
between Second Street North and
Third Street North in said City,
being twenty feet in width on the
alrtheasterly side of said Street and
tae entire length of the same between
hid Second Street North and Third
Street North in said City.
NOW THEREFORE,, Notice is
hereby given that said Board of Pub
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
TRAINS RUNNING
REGULAR AGAIN

The water along the Ashland di-
vision of the North Western which
so completely inundated the tracks
and surrounding country, has low
cred and in most places disappeared
Trains are running on schedule time
and the places which We're made dan
gerous because of washouts have been
repaired and are now in good condi-
ton as ever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

attended. bf rfippit~ of Appleton
the District Sur ,erintendent. presided
Reports from ete presidents OF the
various societies, and that of the
trustees and the treasure were most
encouraging During the year i'm
provements have been made upon
parsonage which very greatly add to
the grounds about the church and
to the attractiveness of the surround
ings. Further improvements are con
templated. The Conference unani-
mousIy invited the return of the pas
tor for another year. The annual
session of the Wisconsin Conference
viii be held in Milwaukee, Septem-
| Der 18th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
THE TRIALS OF A TRAVELLER,

Il am a travelling salesman" writes
and was often troubled with consti-
patton and Indigestion till / began
to use Dr.. Kihg's ReR Life Pills.
which / have found an excellent re-
medy," For all stomach, liver or
kidney troubles they are unequaled.
Only % cents at J. E. DAILY Drug &
Jewelry Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

About thirty members of the G.
A. r. and Relief Corps Of this city
were invited to the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. W. Baker, Monday
evening, August 5, to help them cele-
brate in fitting manner the Forty
Sixth Anniversary of their welded
life. Nearly all members responded
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
.ludi1g none other;

gliding none other:
FIFTH: It is proposed that ditch
es ample in size and sufficient in
number be constructed to drain the
same for the promotion Of public
health and welfare and to fit the
lands in said proposed district for a
gricuIture.
SIXTH: The court by order dated
July 26, 1912, fixed the 10Th day Of
September, 1912, at II o'clock a. N.
at the court house in the city of
Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wis
consin, as the time and place of hear
! ing on said petition
/ Dated July 18th, 1912
A. B. Beyer,
Clerk of Said Court.
J. A Gaynor and B. NJ Vaughan
Attorneys for Petitioners. P. o.
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin. 3tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

including D, E. Carey, who came
there in his rolling chair. Stories
and "reminiscences of war experience
es were related and a general social
good time enjoyed by all those who
We're present Delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess and a most
enjoyable time is reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

Arrangements have been made for
a date with the Carroll College male
quartet who will give an entertain
ment in the church Wednesday, Augu
st %. They come very highly recon-
mended and will give first class en-
tertainment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
SPRING CREEK.
D. 1912.

Jay Morse has been very sick and
they feared typhoid fever. hut hope
they have broken it up and that he
is on the road to recovery.
Mrs Elias jefferson is spending
a few days with her daughter in Chi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
Candidate For Clerk Of Court.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Clerk Of the Court on
the Democratic ticket at the Septem-
Der Primaries.
Guy r. Gets,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

I hereby announce myself as a Re
publican candidate for denomination
to the office of County Clerk of
Wood County, Wis.
3td-1tw F. H Eberhardt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREAS
! URER.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office Of County
Treasurer on the Democratic Ticket,
subject to the good will of the PEG
pie.
YOURS respectfully,
3td-2tW John Cypress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

The Junior League hold their pic
mic Thursday afternoon at Robin
sons park and will have a jolly time
They meet at one o'clock at the
home of Mrs. F. H. Anderson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

70 be paid for at the rate Of five
cents per counted line by p. H. E.
berhardt, Grand Rapids, Wis.
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY CLERK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifies have
been used by the people Yv5itjETl
satisfaction for more than 80
years. Medical Book sent free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH NOTES

The Fourth Quarterly Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church was
held Saturday evening, and largely
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

To be paid for at the rate of five
cents per counted line by Guy R.
Gets, Grand Rpaids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

To be paid for at the rate Of five
cents per countea line by John &C.
press, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
ARPIN.

DR.. Allen OF Ats5arndaie was seen
on our streets one Say last week
Mrs. H. Fraser VI Appleton form
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

F8 be paid for At the rate Of five
GENTS per counted liRe by Henry Eb-
be, town Of LINCOLN
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o o o o o o
o MEN TO PATROAIZE.
o o o o o o o o O
DR.. D. A. Teller, dentist, offiea
in old Wood County National bank
building. Phone No. 60. Residence
No $50. II.
Painting and finishing done Ia
first class style Call on viii Suhr,
Phone 279. tt
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT

To be paid for at the rate of five
cents per counted line by E. E. Ames
Grand Rapids, Wis.
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CANDIDATE FOR REGISTER OF
DEEDS

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of regis
ter Of deeds at the coming election
in September,
Henry Ehbe,
DIV Town of Lincoln.
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DRAINAGE DISTRICT NOTICE.
Notice of Hearing on Petition.

State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court
for Wood County.
In the matter Of the Wood County
Drainage District.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08
CANDIDATE FOR REGISTER OF
DEEDS.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Register
of Deeds on the Republican ticket
to be voted for at the September
primaries.
e. e. Ames.
10td-2tw Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-08

J. A. Cohen,
e. W. Ellis,
Geo. w. Davis,
John J. Jeffrey,
Chris. Getzlaff. 2tw.
Board of Public Works.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-31
TROUBLE WI

TROUBLE WI H YAQUIs
GBY UNITED PRES AssOCIATIONSl
TUCSON, May -Yaqui Indians
ambushed and murd ked Jesus Maytor-
ena, son Of GovernI Maytorena of So
nora. near La Mess Sunday, according
to reports received46ere. The rurales
are pursuing.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-31
JOE DAWSON WINS THE
INTERNATIONAL RACE

lBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
INDIANAPOLIS, May 31.-Eigh.y
thousand persons saw the start OF
twenty-four automobiles in the 500
mile international sweepstakes, for
prizes aggregating S75,000 They start
ed at 1902. In the fourth lap DE
Palma was leading, Wishart second
and Tetzlaff third De Palma, drv-
ing a Mercedes, led the first 100 miles.
establishing a record Of ] hour. 13
minutes and ] second He also broke
the 50mile record running in SO min
utes, 13 seconds. Negotiating 200 miles
in 2 hours, "a minutes, 46 seconds. De
Palma smashed another worlds record.
At 300 miles he made another world S
record of 8 hours, 43 minutes, 81 sec
onds. He was followed in order by
Dawson, Burman and Bragg, the lat
ter relieving Tetzlaff at the wheel of
the Fiat car. In the sixty-third lap the
Mcfarland car, Driver Marquette, lost
two wheels and was forced to quit.
No one was injured In the fifty-fourth
lap Hearne broke a shaft and with
drew. In the fifty-sixth Anderson
broke shaft and quit. His car turned
completely around, but no one was
hurt.
Joe Dawson. driving the National
car, won the sweepstakes, time S
hours, q minutes. seconds. He
clipped y minutes, seconds from the
record. His average speed was 1876
hours an hour. Bragg, driving a Fiat,
was second.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-31
I \ X = \ \ !. !. !. !. !.
2 CITY AND VALLEY
= !. \ !. \ + !. !. !. !. !. !. \
important Visitors

important Visitors
Argyle McLachlan, the cotton expef :,
is escorting over the valley o. F. Cook,
G. ]. Brand, c. S. Scofield and G. B.
Gilbert, government cotton specialists
from Washington.
Funeral Of Ward Perry
The funeral Of Ward Perry four
year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G.. n.
Perry, was held yesterday at 10
O'Clock. Rev. w. G. Conley delivering
the sermon and interment following in
Evergreen cemetery. Many expressions
OF sympathy slaxe come to the bereayed
parents from all parts of the valley
Inspect DixieIand's Needs
Charles F. O'Neall, secretary and
general agent for the Dixieland town
site; Nat R. Titus. attorney for the
company: Robert Eadie and Mr.. Pur-
cell are among the auto party which
came over from San Diego Wednesday,
The trip was made in eight hours The
party will stay in the valley until Sat
| urday. The object of the visit is to
inspect the work on the new town OF
Dixieland and plan for further develop
ment and Improvements in that sec
| ton of the west side. The matter OF
drainage system on the west side
which will effectually care for the
food water occasioned by local rains
will be planned. Although the recent
storm caused but little Inconvenience
, in the new town, considerable damage
was done to the adjoining cotton land
arc the present county road. A sye-
| TEN caring foT this waste water will
| O1viate a repetition of similar trOuhie
| III the future.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-31

the best half dozen GFeen oranges, by
Varney Brothers cornHany; s. prize for
the best quart glass canned apricots,
by Judge F. j. Cole -
Other special priz will probably be
announced later.