Imperial Valley press., 1912-02-27

in Holtyille on Washington's birthday
was we'll attended. Boosting was the
theme of the evening, and the speak
ers all entered heartily into their sub.
iect.
Visit Volcano Lake
a party composed of V. b. Spears,
J. P. Daley, Tom Spense and James
Henderson was taken by Guy Woodj-
ard in his automobile to Volcano lake
Sunday, for a general view of that in.
teresting district.
Morris Case Wednesday
The case OF the people VS.. L. c. Nor
ris. who is charged with polluting wa
ter in a canal, has been set for trial
before Justice Mayfeld at 1O:3
O'Clock Wednesday forenoon. At the
first trial the jury disagreed
imperial Cotton Gin Closes
The Imperial cotton gin has made
its final run for the season. II closed
down last Thursday, after making a
for the season. All of the bales ex-
ceeded 800 pounds in weight
Germania Club Builds Hall
The Germania Club of Imperial is
erecting a hall, 80 by 80 feet, in the
southeastern part of Imperial. A base
ment 80 by 80 feet has been con-
strUcted, with concrete floor. The
building will be completed within thir
ty days.
Preaching and Practicing
Dr. w H. Wimp of Holtville is tenn
porarily OH the resting list. the re-
suit of overwork. Or. w. c. Bailey.
the pastor of the Christian Church,
who is also a physician, is taking his
place, and is thus both preaching and
practicing.
Charged With EmbezzIement
j. R. Williams was arrested last
week at San Dimas by Under Sheriff
Applestill on the barge of embezzle-
ment. preferred by c. A. Mellor. He
was brought TO the county Jail Satur-
da wand has been released on 5000
bonds His preliminary hearing will
be before Justice Mayfield March g.
Smash Plate Glass; Steal Goods
Before daylight Saturday morning
one of the large plate glass windows
in the Varney Brothers store at Cal
exico was broken and burglars Sc
cured five suits of clothes and several
shirts and hats. This is the third rob-
berry of this character in Calexico with
in q few weeks.
Flies Mining Claims
George H. Roullon has filed six min
ing claims ON land in section sc, town.
ship IA south, range east, this being
in the CarriSo creek region. J. b.
Chase has filed two mining claims on
land in section I, township 10 south,
range 9 east, and J. w. Provard has
filed one mining claim in the same sec
ton. about five and a half miles east
of CarrisO springs
Presents Fine Program
All those who saw the Hoyts and
company at the Opera House last night
will want to see them again tonight
in their complete change of program.
They present some entirely new stunts
that keep the audience guessing, and
their work is really clever. In addi-
ton TO these specialties there will be
shown three photoplays, THE Long
Arm of the Law" Lure of the City
and "A Timely Lesson
l.. & S. Program
Pull for the Shore, Sailor drama;
The Promoter" thrilling story OF
get-rich-quick scheme and the cap
ture of the promoter; The Ventrilo-
quist's Trunk" packed with loads of
fun and host of funny people. You
can't keep the lid down. Ii fairly
bursts with laughter. Mr.. Beamer will
sing a new song tonight. The l.. & S.
Orchestra is also arranging for spe-
cial music for the night, The Mystery
of the Maine" tomorrow night.
Everybody smiles wnen tsare's box OF