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Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
NOTICE OF SALE OF LIyEsTOCk

Notice is hereby given that one A.
Nance, about the Goth of January, 1915
placed placed in in possession of the under;
Centre, State of California, one bay
horse. weight about one thousand
pounds; and one black horse, weight
about one thousand pounds; one sad
die, and one set driving harness, the
same to be kept pastured and cared
for by the said Clark, in the City OF
Ell Centre in said state, and
Whereas, the said Clark has kept
fed and cared for said property for
several months last past, and
Whereas, said A. Nance is indebte ed
to the undersigned in the sum of eigh =
ty-three and 50-100 dollars ($S3.5O) as
compensation for caring for and keep
ing said property. no part of the said
sum has been paid, and
Whereas, the undersigned claims a
lien upon said property under and by
virtue of the provisions of Section 3051
of the Civil Code of the State of Cali
fornia:
Now, therefore, notice is hereby Civ
en- that the undersigned will on the
barn, known as the o. X. Stables, in
the City of Ell Centre in said state,
at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m, by
virtue of the aforesaid lien, sell said
property at public auction to the high
est and best bidder for cash for the
purpose of satisfying said lien and in
d debtedneSs, together with the keeping,
selling, advertising and all other costs
in the sale of said property.
Dated this 21st day of January, 1914.
224 T. j. CLARK.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The Board of Trustees of the Ell Cen
tro grammar school district invites
sealed bids for the erection of an eight
room one-story brick school building
to be erected on the northeast corner
of Fifth aud Commercial streets, El
Centre, California, and as per plans and
specifications of L. 7. Harris, architect.
El Centre, California, for general con-
tract and for heating and ventilating
Bids will be received up to IL O'clock
a. M, Monday. February 0. 1914. All
tilted check of per cent of the amount
of bid, made payable to J. L. Trav-
ers, clerk, as a guarantee that the bid
der, if successful will enter into a con-
tract satisfactory with said board. The
Board of Trustees reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. Plans can be
had on application to the architect
By order of the Board of Trustees of
lei Centre grammar school district.
J. l. TRAVERS,
valley Press, Feb. !, 1914. Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, u. S.
10, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Albert
Durham, of Ell Centre, California, who,
try No. 4417, Serial No. O2941, for y
Sc "A, Section 7. T. 16 S, r. Is f., by
resurvey, Lot Z, Section -, Township
16 S. Range Ia E, S. B. meridian, and
Lot A, Section Z, Township Is S, Range
Is E, s. B. meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make final desert proof.
to establish claim to the land above
described, before Clerk of the Superior
Court, at Ell Centre, California, on the
9th day of March, 1914, at 900 o'clock
a. m.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles
Berkman, w. f. Rawson, Robert +.
Moore, Samuel w. Dunaway, all of
Ell Centre, California
Non-coal FRANK BUREN,,
Imp Val. Press, Feb. %. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS
EicfItlous Firm Name

The undersigned does hereby certify
that he is conducting the business OF
dealing in Acetylene Generators, FIX
lures and Supplies, at El Centro, Cali
fornia, under the fictitious name of
The Metcalf Ecetylone Lighting Com
pany, Walker & Metcalf; and that said
firm is composed of the following per
son, whose name and address is as fol-
lows, to-Wlt:
f. b. Walker, Ell Centre, California.
Witness my hand this 31st day of De-
cember, A. D., 1913.
Il. +. WALKER.
State of California, County of I'M
perial, ss.
This 3lst day of December, in the
year one thousand, nine hundred and
thirteen, A. D., before me, Tena Rat :
cliff, Notary Public in and for said
County of Imperial, state of California,
residing therein, duly commissioned
and sworn, personally appeared f. B.
walker personally known to me to
be the person whose name is subscrib-
ed to the within instrument, and ac-
knowledged to me that no executed the
same.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official
seal, the day and year in this certifl-
cate first above written. -
(SeaD TENA RATCLlFF',
Notary Public in and for. Imperial
County. State of California.
Wkly Fri Jan go
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
06744
NOTICE FOR PURTJCtTVAN

Department of the Interior, u S. Land
Office at Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 20,
1914
Notice is hereby given that Nellie
Davis, OF Seeley, California, who, on
June 25. 1910, made desert land entry
No. O6744, for Tract 81, Township 16
s.. Range IL E., S. &. Meridian, has
hled notice of intention to make final
desert proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the clerk
of the Superior court, at Ell Centre,
on the 10th day of March,
1914, at 900 o'clock D. m.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ed
ward Richardson, James H. Davis, AL
fred M. Mealey and Charles H. Cooper.
all of Seeley, California.
Non-coal FRANK RJrREN
lCentroPressFeb24 Register.
FOR RENT-Three nicely furnished
rooms. 725 Park Ave. x23O
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
O6S5O
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, Y. s.
Land office at Los Angeles, Calf, Dec.
81, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that George d.
Calf, who, on November 5, 1913. made
Desert Land Entry No O6S50, for SEA
nwh, swA neA,. e1 swA, VIZ SEA,
Section = =, Township Is s., Range Ia f.,
s19. Tract 147 and sh nh, Tract lat,
T. 16 s., r. IA E., S. b. M, has filed
notice of intention to make final desert
proof, TO esnaniish claim TO the iand
Superior Court, at Ell Centre, California,
on the goth day of February, 1914, at
900 o'clock a. IN.
Claimant names as witnesses
Matilda A. Ritter, Coy, J. Ritter, Con-
da II. Courtney, all of Heber. Cal.
FRANK BUREN,, Register.
Non-Coa
Imperial Valley Press. Feb. 6
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
06S5l
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, u. s.
Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal. Dec.
81, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that Eva r.
Abrams, of r. +. ID. No. s, San Diego,
Calf, who, on November 5, 1913, made
Desert Land Entry No. 06S51, for eh
ne ", ets seh, Section "a, Wa neh
swA Section 35, Township IS S.. Range
IA f., S. b. Meridian, by resurvey, de-
scribed as Tract 14S, T. 16 S. X. IA E..
s. b. NJ, has filed notice Of intention 10
make final desert proof, TO establish
claim to tho land above described, be-
fore the Clerk of the Superior Court, at
El Centro. California, on the goth day
OF February 1914. at 900 o'clock y. m.
Claimant sames as Witnesses;
Fhed &. Adam, San Diego, Cal,
George ID. Abrams, of Los Angeles,
Cal.
Matilda A. Ritter, of Heber, Cal
Coy j. Ritter, of Heber, Cal.
Frank King, of san Diego, Cal.
FRANK BUREN, Register.
Non coal
Imperial valley Press. Feb
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
WANTED--HELP
Market Reports
New Orleans Cotton

NcW OllCdHo SOtboh
New Orleans, Jan. 22.-Spot cot
ton closed at an advance of 3-16c
Middlings, 13 3-16c; good middlings
ID 1-16c. )Soles of spot were 2282
bales.
Hay and Grain
Los Angeles, Jan. 22.-Barley-
Seed, $1.75 per 1OO-lb. sack. Hay un-
changed.
San Francisco, Jan. 22.-Barley-
Choice feed, $1.2O@1.22h; lower
grades $1.15@1.18.
Butter and Eggs
Los Angeles, Jan. 22.-Butter-
Extra creamery, zoe; firsts, 26c.
Eggs-Ranch, 40c; case count, 36c.
Chicago Livestock
Chicago, Jan. 22.-Hogs-Receipts
$1,000. Market slow; SC under yester-
days average. Bulk, S8.30@8.35;
Mixed, $S.1O@84O; pigs, $6.75@s.
Cattle-Receipts, 5000. Market
strong. Beeves, $e.sO@9.5O; Texas
steers, $6.9O@s.1O; Western steers:
$6.40@8; stockers and feeders, 500
$50; cows and heifers, $3.60@8.60;
calves, $7.50@11.
Sheep-Receipts, 10000. Market
steady to strong. Native, $4.9O@6;
Western $5@6.10; yearlings, $4,000
$40; lambs, native, $6.90@8.10;
lambs, western, $5@815.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
J. L. TRAVERS
PIONEER CONTRACTOR
AND BUILDER
Office SOP Main St. Tel. 453

In the matter of the foreclosure of
lien and sale by the Stanley-De-
Blois Company, a corporation, of
the automobile known as a White
Steamer, owned by one II. Preston.
Notice is hereby given that on the
second day of February, 1914, at the
garage of the Stanley-De Blois Com
pany, in the city of Ell Centre, I'M
perial county, California, at the south
west corner of 9th and State streets,
in said city, said company will sell
at public auction, at the hour of 10
a. m. on said day, a certain automo-
bile of model unknown, of number
unknown and containing seating ca
paclty of five, in order to satisfy a
certain account of said Stanley-De
Blois Company against said H. Pres
ton, for the repair, storage and safe
keeping of said automobile. Which
said account is more than two months
due in the sum of $110.8O, according
to the laws of the state of California
made and provided.
STANLEY-DE BLOIS CO.,
A corporation
JOSEPH F. SEYMOUR Jr..
Attorney for said company.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-Join the rush to invest
around Imperial Junction, where the
S2,OOO,0OO syndicate will soon trans
form their 47,000 acres into verdant
fields of alfalfa, cotton and fruit.
The gateway to the great Imerial
valley, and the coming main line
city" to the region now producing
S20,000,000 per year. Large lots,
50X150, in Tract No. 1 of Imperial
county, only $50 per lot. Terms, S4
cash and 81 per month; no interest
and no taxes. Buy now; 25 per cent
guaranteed increase as per written
contract Full information, map and
illustrated prospectus will be sent
you absolutely free upon applica-
tion. No trouble to answer questions.
Don't send any money; simply write,
stating about how many lots you
INVESTMENT Co, 604 Main St., Sc
curity Bank Bldg, Ell Centro, Cali
fornia.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
Are Your Electric Lights Dim?

ATe our EIeCtrIC LlSHtS DIW.
Have your Storage Batteries
cleaned and re-charged at the Auto
Electric department of the Stanley
DeBlois Garage, Ell Centre. They have
the best equipped outfit for that sort
of work outside of Los Angeles
Adv. 22e
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
MONEY 10 LOAN

LOMBARD & SON, Inc. California
loan agents for the Union Central
Insurance Company. have plenty Of
money to loan on first class farm
security. Long time loans, annual
interest with liberal prepayment
privileges. S. J. Montgomery, man
acer OF El Centre office. Room 2
over Security Savings Bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

16O acres, improved, soft land; al
falfa, barley and cotton; good house,
corrals, etc; $125 per acre. Will take
$4,000 trade, San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
Scratch Tablets.

Scratch paper in tablets suitable
for restaurants, merchants, house
wives and school children, 10 cents
pound at the Press office. If
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

80 acres, quarter-mle from Seeley
good for subdivisIon SITS per acre;
$4,000 San Diego trade; $4,000 terms
balance cash.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

The best alarm clock in United
States, Seth Thomas makers, guaran
teen two years. J. F. Lukens, 522
Main St.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
WANTED-REAL ESTATE

LIST YOUR PROPERTY.
SEE BLISS ABOUT IT-"The IMPER-
IAL VALLEY MAN IN LOS ANGEL
ES," If you want to BUY, SELL or
EXCHANGE your property. A. l..
BLISS, 328 Bradbury bldg, Los An
geles. If
WANTED-Two young men, working
together, want 60 acres good cotton
land, with everything furnished, to
work on shares. Address e. E. L.,
care Press. x22S
your assignments,
ranches and leases. We are short on
good bargains for our customers.
GEO. L. GOOD,
Oregon Hotel Building. If
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-245 acres good land, i'm
proved, $50 per acre. Will take $1O,-
600 trade.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

100 acres improved land; house, barn;
all fenced; $125 per acre. Good buy.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-Mammoth brown turkey
hens; 8 months; weight 12 to Ia
pounds also toms weighing so and
SO pounds. Mrs. Blaschlso, Phone Ca
leXico F32, Line 23. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
FOR RENT-ROOMS AND APIS.

FOR RENT-Part of office in one OF
the best suites of rooms in city;
lights, gas, extension telephones,
Warm roN in w;niop. top stn,osranher sumner ana ana
notary. 107-10S-109 First National
Bank Bldg. If
Observation-Disclosures in private family.
721 Commercial st. X226
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
NOTICE TO RANCHERS

In order to obtain my first few auc-
tion sales and to appear before the
public and demonstrate to you am
fully capable of conducting your auc-
ton sales successfully, 1 make the fol-
lowing propositions: The first three
sales dated 1 will sell for one-half
the regular commission charged. Are
If so, let us talk it over. 1 have had
7 years of experience as an auction
eer and am a graduate of the Jones
National School of Auctioneering, Chi
cago. l also have the best of sales
to my credit. Call at 41S Orange ST.
or address L. G. Bair, Auctioneer, Ell
Centro, Cal. X225
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-75 acres patented, miles
from Imperial room house, alfalfa,
orchard, etc, at a bargain. e. j:
SMITH. imperial. u
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

COMPTON REALTY COMPANY,
Seeley Cal. 23O
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-A fine income property
paying over IL per cent on purchase
price. Will bear strict 1nVestlgatloh.
Inouire at 525 Brighton ST. or ad-
dress Owner, Box 514, El Centre. 231
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-Assignment on west side
property partially improved, at SO
if sold this week. Best yet. LIENS
Agency, exclusive agent, 107-10S..
104 nYar First Natioral Bank. L
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-A $500 large modern
house on a $4,000 lot, cream of loca-
ton, for $4s00, half cash. Inquire at
Press office. II
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-Choice f0-acre tract close
to Ell Centre; all in alfalfa; good
house; 1925 per acre. Harrison Land
70 230
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-32O acres, one mile from
Imperial Junction, $27.5O an acre.
Alexander G. Ingram, Hotel Oregon
block u
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
WATER STOCE
POULTRY

Mammoth white
Holland Turkeys, best anywhere.
Hens and Toms for sale. II. Nc
KUSICK, Calexico. If
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE-Two secondhand autos
and one light auto delivery. Terms
IL desired. r. L. HARRELL, Al!
Main st. u
FOR SALE OR TRADE-3h Y ton truck
in fine working shape; has been
used months. Box 4s2, Ell Gen.
trO. u
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

Several other snaps.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
SPECIAL NOTICES

TICKETS to and from al
principal points and around the
world. Best lines and lowest rates
A. ANDERSON, Masonic Temple, E
Contr0.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23
PASTURE AND PRODUCE

FOR RENT-Good cotton land, any
amount. on shares; teams furnished.
GEO. l.. GOOD,
On Infnl Rld w- II
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

FOR SALE-House and lot in good
residence district at bargain; easy
terms Address X,'Press office. X230
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-23

'OR SALE-1O acres close in, cheap, for
cash. Alexander G. Ingram, Hotel
Orernn block. u
The Forrest City times., 1914-06-19

Don't worry and perspire over hot stove these hot days. whenyou can get your hot bread and rolls at the Klon- Iyke Ba kery. Phone IS. Frank Burkart.
 Mrs. Peyton Scott, of Butler, came over Sunday to visit with her mother, Mrs. Kate Ferguson, her sister, Miss Nonie, and cousins, Mrs ]. A. Williams and daughters.
 Mrs. Harry Warrington, who had been visiting relatives and friends in tennessee, for a month, returned Sat urday, greatly to the delight of home folk and friends
 MT. A. l.. Jones, of Memphis, came over Sunday and spent the day with Mrs. Jones and the family of her mother, Mrs. Vogel. We are glad to note that Mrs. Vogel is improving.
 The little tots will produce the
 Marriage of the Tots, at the opera house on Saturday night, June 20. Don't fail to go and encourage them and the ladies in their laudabe work.
 If you want cheap groceries, ask for them; and if you want the best, just say the word. 1 have the cheapest and the best, and can please you either way. w. L. Lawrence. Phone PAS.
 Miss Elizabeth Merritt of Mt. Airy. N. C., arrived Saturday to visit with her brother, Dr. l.. H. Merritt and family. She was accompanied by Miss Catherine Merritt, the Doctors neice.
 Mrs. J E. Allen and J. Ed. Jr., of Mariana, came up Sunday night 10 spend the week with her mother, Mrs NJ. k. Mcknight, and other relatives friends, all Of whom are glad to wei come them.
 Marriage of Tots, Opera House, June 20th, benefit of the Junior Mis- sionary Society of the Methodist church. Come out ana enjoy the play, and encourage the little tots in their most laudable efforts.
 Mrs. Otto E. Rollwage left We'd nesday for Union City, Tennessee, to visit for a week with her daughter, DeNelling, who is Mrs Sam D. Chand- Ter. We wish Mrs. ROllwage a very happy visit and safe return
 Miss Mamie Cooke, a charming young lady of Round Pond, was in the city several days this week, and to take Der examinations for teach CTS certificate. She will teach this fall and winter at Democrat.
 A card from Mrs Enonna Cun,n,;prc informs us that she will spend the summer in Bentonvile to which ad dress she asks that The Times be sent until further notice. We wish Mrs. Cummings a very pleasant vacation.
The Forrest City times., 1914-06-19

We have secured the agency for the celebrated B. & B. brand of beaver board. This wall board is fast taking the place of plastered walls Will be glad to show you beautiful designs of this new and popular interior finish for your home. Ewart- Marshall Lum- Der O.
 Fresh vegetables twice-a-week at Lawrence's.
 Those Palm Beach two- piece Suits. the very latest fads-the Keep. Kool" for outing and summer wear, ranging in price from 4.50 to sl2. 50, certainly embody all the ''niftiest" ideas that a stylish suit of this character should have. Get line on them before you buy. Brandon, Baugh X Company.
 Ice Tea Glasses-all the rage Buy 'em of Neblett.
 Mrs. H. B. Gwyn was sent to Little Rock to the Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Tuesday night, and her daughter, Hortense, was sent to the Home of the Good Shepherd, in Mem. phis, the same morning, where we hope both will improve rapidly, and soon be entirely restored to healthful- ness
 Get your Bounce Ice Tea Tumb- lers at the Racket Store.
 Cashier Eugene Williams has sent letter to all stockholders of the Bank of Forrest City to send in their Certificates of Stock, for exchange. and the new Certificates of Stock in the First National Bank of Forrest City is being issued in lieu thereof, the new certificates having just ar rived.
 Ferndell brands, absolutely the best produced, at Lawrence's.
 Mrs T. w. Horney and sweet daughter, Miss LinNeill White, went to Olive Branch, Mississippi, Monday, to visit relatives and friends, and Frances McDougal Mrs. Horney aud Frances will return next Monday, and LinNeil will continue her visit for some little time.
 Don't forget the Marriage of the Tots, Opera house, June 20,
 Are you dull and stupid? Do you miss the snap, vim and energy that was once yours? You need few doses of that great system regulator, PRBCKLY ASH DIFFERS For reviving strength and energy, increasing the capacity of the body for work, it is a remedy of the highest order. J. T. Sanders, Special Agent.
 Mrs. Heiskell. of Memphis, Hh5 had been such a charming guest Of Mrs Winston for week, returned home yesterday, and was accompanied by her hostess, who will visit in that city for a few days
The Forrest City times., 1914-06-19

Mrs. Hugh c. Anderson and charm ing daughter, Miss Annette, of Jack son, Tennessee, arrived yesterday and are delightful guests in the lovely home Of their cousins, MT. and Mrs. J, D. Baugh and MT. w P. Brandon. This is their first visit to Arkansas, and they are very much pleased with our city and State. They are enjoy ing their visit very much indeed
 Mrs. NJ. P. Remley had a chill and was quite sick Sunday. Glad to hear she is quite well again.
 MT II. K Becker left "Wednesday evening for New York, where he went to join his sister, Miss Jeannette, in a tour of the Old Country. They will sail from New York soon, probably for London, and thence visit other prominent cities and resorts, in Ger many, Hungary, Sweden, etc They expect to be absent about eight weeks and The Times wishes for them avery happy time and safe return.
 The subject for Sunday morning at the Methodist Church will be "The Future Glory of the Church. "
 A post card from Mrs. T. c. Nall, of Wheatley, advises us that she left Monday for Nashville, Tennessee, to attend the graduating exercises of the Medical Department of Wander bilt University. in which her brother, Dr. D. Bruce P'Pool will take prom inent part. Also that she will be there for several weeks and go thence to Western Kentucky to spend the balance of her vacation with her mother,
 Miss Ruth Remiey went to Marian na Saturday. and was delightful guest of her brother, MT Estell Rem ley, and family over Sunday
 The Odd Fellows will celebrate l Decoration Day next Sunday after noon at the Forrest City cemetery. at which time there will be appropriate ceremonies, decoration of graves of deceased brothers, music, etc. Hon. Otto B. Rollwage will deliver the principal address Members are re- quested to meet at the lodge room promptly at 3:30, and will march | to the cemetery. Contributions of | flowers from the public are invited 1 LFSi OOOy lS iI'JIcu CO at tttlu,
 Officers request as 10 call attention to the fact that number of citizens are running their automobiles at night without lights, and that several accidents have narrowly been averted l lately. They eQuest US to say that they will hereafter be compelled to enforce the law which requires front and rear lights on all machines to be lighted after dark. They hope they will not be called upon to make any arrests, but they will insist that the lights be lit, and the law obeyed
 Prof, Paul Davidson son of Rev. Davidson, formerly pastor of the M k. Church here, and Presiding Elder of this district, was ill the city several days this week visiting friends, all of whom were very glad to see him. He has grown almost out of the knOwl- edge of his oldtime school friends, and is tall fine looking young man. We did not know him, but were glad to renew his acquaintance. He has been attending the University of Chicago, and is soon to be married