Imperial Valley press., 1914-11-09
CITY AND VALLEY

CITY AND VALLEY
Report Unfounded-A report in cir
/ culation here today of a big earth
quake in San Francisco proved m-
! founded.
/ Supervisors to Canvass Votes-The
official canvass of votes cast at the
recent election will probably be be-
gun today by the Board of Supervi-
sors. The count, it is expected, will
occupy the greater part of this
week.
Arrest Fugitive Here-G. II. Irwin,
wanted on a misdemeanor charge, left
this morning for Dinuba in the Gus
todv of Constable r. l.. Hill, an Of
ficer from that city. Irwin was ar
rested at Silsbee yesterday by Deputy
Sheriffs Kemp and Wright.
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Case Continued-The case of An
tonia Alavardo, charged with assault
with deadly weapon, was this morn
ing continued to Monday, November
IS, for trial. The case of Albert Cor
rel, charged with grand larceny, was
continued to Tuesday, November 10.
"Richelieu at l.. & S."-"Richelieu,"
one Of the most famous of dramas,
and alike famous as a motion pic
ture play, will be given at the l..
& S. theatre tonight. 1t is four
reel picture splendidly staged, giving
a realistic portrayal of court in
trigue.
Coming District Election-The di-
rectors of the Irrigation District are
redistricting the valley for the an
nual election of directors, which will
be held in February. At that time
the terms of President Hamilton,
Trustee Pound and Assessor Booher
will expire.
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Lightning Starts Pnrglar Alarm
At an early hour this morning local
officers were aroused by the inces-
SAINT ringing of the burglar alarm at
the court house. On investigation it
was found that the wires which lead
from the treasurer's office to the
alarm outside the building had been
short -circuited by lightning.
Marriage Licenses-Peter Bonfert,
native of Austria, resident of Impe-
rial, and Annie Bartmus, native of
Austria, resident of Imperial; Allan
C. Keene, native of Maine, resident
of Imperial, and Electra Hedges, ma
tive of Michigan, resident of Impe-
rial; William E. Leopard, native of
Texas, resident of Seeley, and Marie
L. Turner, native of Arizona, resident
of Silsbee
Child Passes-After an illness of
only short time, the fifteen-months-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. XII
ger of this city died at II o'clock
last night. The funeral will be held
from the undertaking chapel of c.
A. Shafer & Co. at 10 o'clock to-
morning, Rev. Conley offici-
ating. Interment will be in Ever
green cemetery. The services will
be private.
Criminal Case Continuation ac-
count of the absence of number
of witnesses, the case of Mack d.
being heard before a jury
in the Superior court, was continued
to o'clock this afternoon. Williams,
who is charged with a statutory Of
Nathan. The prosecution is being
fense, is being defended by Attorney
conducted by Deputy District Atttor-
ney Welsh.
State Highway Commission Here
Members of the State Highway Com
mission are this morning in session
with the Board of Supervisors dis
cussing proposed improvements for
the Boyd Highway, formerly the Holt
vile Yuma road. As a number OF
plans will come under the considera-
tion of the commission, it will prob
ably be some time before any def
mite decision will be reached.
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Insanity Charge-Charged with in
sanity, Professor Helmen Kuhn, for
merly a teacher of music in this city,
was arrested last night at Imperial
by Undersheriff Anderson and
brought to st. Thomas hospital, where
he is being cared for by local ply