Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-21

was reunion of young ladies who
| have been close associates in the city
for several years. ;,
StrickIer Confesses Phil Strickler
who was arrested in Imperial several
months since on charge connecting
him with small girl has changed
/, his plea from not guilty to guilty and
has asked for release on probation
He states that he does not know
whether he was guilty as charged,
drink at the time. Strickler is 81
years old and is one of the oldest
residents of the valley.
Few Seed IN. Very few cotton seed
have been planted as yet. Roy Left
wich said this morning that heretofore
March planting has not been satisfac-
tory, it being necessary in each case
planted early. For that reason the
farmers have generally quit March
planting, but in April there will be
activity in this line, and it is ex-
put in during that n month ;.
To Discuss Amendment. Judge
Haines. attorney for the irrigation dis
directors of the district regarding a
proposed amendment to the state con
stitution which will make it possible
for the district to own dassd stock in "a a
make it possible to control the MeXica II
company Under the constitution such
ownership is not permitted, and it is
hoped to get the legislature to submit
such an amendment to the voters of
the state.
CantaIoupe Outlook. Continued frosts
and storms throughout the old South,
in regions where cantaloupeS and fruits
are raised in competition with the mel
ons of this valley, indicate that the
nAtr nf
great competition this season, and this
year there will be an absence of or
anges as comeptitiors. Meanwhile, the
crop in the valley is coming on very
satisfactorily, the vines making steady,
though not rapid, growth Predictions
that this will be profitable year seem
to be justified.
Parent-Teachers' Meeting. The Par
entTeachers' Association met this aft
ernoon at the Olive street grammar
school. The meeting was we'll attended
by the members. Mrs. Beeman, county
librarian, read paper on the relation
of the library to the child After the
meeting all adjourned to the library to
inspect the childrens department One
of the most distinctive features of the
children's room was contributed by
Mrs. Perry, in the shape of curtains
for the windows with designs especially
meant to appeal to children
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Contempt Case Dismissed. Word
decided in favor of the defendants in
the contempt case growing out of the
California Development Company con-
troversy with land claimants. These
claimants were held by Judge Bordwell
to be in contempt for securing water
from the Mexican company, and they
are now purged of contempt by the
higher court. This is another step in
the direction of making it possible for
the claimants to undeveloped land to
secure the water needed to reclaim
their property.
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"tIorG the kennebec." One of the
seasons big dramatic successes is
Along the Kennebec." which will be
seen at Holt Opera House Thursday,
March p. The scenery for this pro
duction is said to surpass anything
ever carried by rural production. az
every scene and picture is staged with
special scenery, and fine music is fur
nished by the company's own band.
The play is full of good comedy and
the com edians of the company are said
to make the most of the laughabie side
of Along the kennebec" and also in
troduce many pleasing singing and
dancing SpecialtieS.