Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-14

and found a ready market.
Automobile Race-A number of en-
trants have come forth for the big
automobile race to be held at the fair
grounds Sunday, May 81. The track
is being groomed for the occasion
and participants in the event are get
ting their cars down to racing condi
tion. Considerable rivalry is in eX
istence and the race promises to be
far from a slow affair.
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Fire Destroys Home-Fire de-
stroyed the home of Albert Hamil-
ton about $3.50 Wednesday evening.
The house is located about two miles
south of FL Centre, neighhors dis
covering the blaze and aiding in the
rescue. Practically the ntire house
and furnishings were consumed by the
flames. Mr.. Hamilton is employed at
the Feber creamer yand has several
children.
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They Like America-Isaac Wesley
Ferris, a native of Canada. has de
cided to withdraw from the allegi-
ance of King George and has made
application for naturalization papers
in this country Mr.. Ferris entered
the United States. November y, 1890,
coming through the port at Sault Ste.
Marie. H. A. Fagan and c. A. Fred
erick of Brawley acted as sponsors
for Mr.. Ferris.
Keen Competition-Brawley be-
lieves that practically all of the cash
prizes to be awarded June 3 by the
Fruit and Vegetable Day management
will be given to ranchers in the vi
cinity of that city, and especially claim
that the cantaloupe prizes will be won
despite the efforts of growers around
Heber The very finest specimens are
to be provided and each grower is
showing great interest in the APP
proa ching exhibition.
Bowling Match-Increased interest
is being taken in bowling, the three
alleys in the city affording amuse
ment to a large number of adher
ents. The Salter and Burns alleys
have been enjoying weekly match
games with high scores in evidence
each meet. The Salter team succeed
ed in defeating the Burns contingent
last night Preparations are being
made to form a league among the
different players in the city.
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Judgment Affirmed-Judge Frank
lin J. Coles decision as to the legal,
ity OF an appeal made by Phil Strick-
Ter, through his attorneys, Conklin +
& Brown, was upheld by the supreme
court, according to a notice received
by Major S. Cook, county clerk. Strick-
Ter was sentenced to two years in
the penitentiary and appealed the case
on alleged errors during the trial.
District Attorney Phil D. Swing rep
resented the state in the appeal ac-
ton.
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Elect Officers-The Monitor Queen
Mining and Milling Company stock
holders elected the following officers
at meeting held in Imperial last
hight: Walter w. Howell, PRESIDENT;
William II. Donovan, vice president,
William J. O'Shea, secretary and
treasurer; general counsel, Josehp F.
Seymour, Jr.; general manager, Will
liam w. Williams; general superin-
tendent, L. V. Howell. The capital
stock was fixed at $75O,0OO. The mines
are located in Yuca county, Arizona.
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l.. & s. Theatre-"The Twins Dou-
ble," a three-reel Universal feature
film, is offered without an apology,
as the makers have guaranteed that
it will make one of the most astound-
ing hits ever produced in the moving
picture line. The play is vital in its
grip and contains numerous sensa-
tional situations. "The Deuce and
Two Pair" a comedy offering, is su-
perb in it's Characterization. AS a
special offering on May 10 will be
shown the first installment of "The
Perils of Pauline"
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Shipping Cantaloupes-Heber =. is
just fourteen days ahead of the 1913
season in the first shipment of can
taloupes, NJ Matsuki having shipped
&me melons this week, with others
to follow before Saturday. The big
Fawcett ranch is preparing to con-
sign a full carload this week to Los
Angeles. The recent warm wave has