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Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07

Each year there is much interest
manifest in the affairs of the sew
eral mutual water companies as tho
days for annual meetings come. Be
cause Water Company No. | has been
the biggest water company in the val
ley, though having rivals now in this
respect, the greatest interest has at
tached to that organization.
The annual meeting Of this COM
pany will be held Tuesday next and
for weeks preparations have been
making for the event, with good
deal of energy manifest in accumu-
lating proxies to vote at the election
Of directors.
There is the usual criticism of those
who have filled the positions on the
board during the last year, for it has
never been possible for any board to
accomplish all that was desired, and
this season there is a consolidation
of large interests in the company,
mainly held by non-residents of the
valley, in an effort to secure the con-
troll of the organization, and it is con-
ceded they will be able to name at
least one of the members of the
board.
On the other hand the present men,
bers of the board hold many proxies
and have strong supporters in the
company, with indications that they
will be able to retain two seats.
West of the Brawley main the farm
crs have agreed to support Clark
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Parent Teachers
Present Program

There was a highly interesting
meeting of the High School circle Of
the Parent-Teachers Association at
the High School building last even
ing, with good attendance and fine
program. Mrs. Apple, the president,
and Mrs. Kerr, secretary, presided
over the entertainment, the program
being under the direction of the lat
ter.
Miss Winifrcd Perry opened the
program with a piano solo, after
which Mrs. Apple told of the rails
ing of fund of S65 contributed by
business men with which to pur-
chase a loving cup for the pupil who
made the best showing in debating
in the High School and announced
that the award would be made We'd
nesday, when she hoped to have al
members of the association present al
the school.
Miss Mathis class of young ladies
gave some very pretty and graceful
folk dances and Miss Nath and Don
aid Shafer danced the Irish jig.
A. w. Swanson read highly in
teresting paper on his work as pro
baton officer, giving personal expert
ences in bringing about reforms
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Methodist Church.

Graded Sunday school at 10 a. m. ;
Charles Childers, superintendent.
Morning preaching service, II a. m. Z;
subject, "Belief and Doubt" Junior
League at 3 p, M; Miss Royce, super
intendent. Epworth League, 6:3O.
Evening service, 1880; subject of SER
mon, lessons by the Wayside. "
There will be a special music at both
services under the direction of Mrs
Merrill the choir leader. A cordial
invitation is extended to all. A. l.
Baker, pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
$1275 Prize Hupmobile
Will Be Won Very Easily
Six Weeks from Tonight

Many readers of The Press are al
ready saving vote coupons clipped
from the paper each day, for they are
anxious to help some friend in the
contest TO win the $l,275 prize Hup-
mobile which will be given away by
The Press to the most popular lady
in the Valley, six weeks from tonight.
Although the contest was announced
only day or two ago, so many read
ers are taking an active interest in
the campaign that it is certain con-
testants who declare their intention of
making an effort to win will receive
the enthusiastic support of large
proportion of the people, and they
will find that the winning of the
prizes will not be hard, but will prove
both profitable and entertaining.
More Entering.
Several more candidates We're NOM
mated by their friends yesterday and
more are giving serious thought to
the subject. 1t usually takes long
time for even the average successful
business man to earn $f,275. He has
to work hard, do many things he does
not want to do, and then has to prac
tice economy in order to set aside that
much money. Yet here is an oppor-
tunity for his wife or daughter to cap
ture prize worth that much money
by only six weeks effort among her
best friends and acquaintances, and
at that the winner will probably not
average more than an hour a day to
the contest.
They All Hesitate.
Competition is restricted to ladies,
all of whom find it almost impossible
to believe they can win such a valu-
able prize. There is probably not a
lady in the entire valley who believes
it possible that she would finish first
if she entered. All imagine someone
else would get the first prize, and they
are afraid to enter their own names.
Some candidates, with more ambition
and courage, will get started during
these early days of the campaign, and
will soon find her name among the
leaders, and from then on she will
have plain sailing. Her friends will
rally to her support when she has
shown them she can do well, and is de-
termined to try.
Eight Big Prizes.
AS will be seen from the full page
announcement, there are large num-
Der of prizes, all we'll worth the small
amount of time and effort required
to win. Every prize in the list is as
good as gold. Everyone wants the
auto. The Seeley lot, while now val
ued at $500, will certainly be worth
great deal more money within a
few years, for the town will undoubt-
edly grow rapidly as more people
come into the valley to live. All OF
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Diamond Ring Free.

Arrangements have just been
made for a special prize consist
of sos diamond ring to be award
ed the contestant turning in the
largest number of new subscrlp-
tions, for year or more each, dur
ing the progress Of the campaign.
Number of new subscriptions, not
the number Of votes, will deter
mine the winner of this prize.
See the diamond ring in the win
dow of the Crescent Jewelry Store,
two doors east of the Ell Centre
Post Office, and come and tell the
Contest Manager to include your
name in the list of contestants.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Pillag ging City.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Washington, Feb. 7.-Pillaging is
general at Cape Haytien today, ac-
cording to wireless message at the
navy department from Captain Bost-
wick of the American cruiser Nash
vile. Rebel troops are reported to
have massacred many non-combatants
and American marines are guarding
the legation.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Church of the Brethren.

There will be regular services to-
morrow at the Church of the Breth-
rem, corner of Seventh and Brighton.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preach
ing at II o'clock from the subject,
"The Great Decision" Christian
Workers meeting at 7 p. m. The
evening sermon at 1880; subject,
Good Behavior Everybody well
come.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Important Meeting
For Club Women

All members of the Woman's Ten
Thousand Club, whether stockholders
in the corporation or not, should make
it q point to attend the special meet
ing called for Monday at 2 p. m. at
the club rooms.
At this time action will be taken
on the resolution relating to the dis
position of the State Street property,
which was presented at Thursday S
meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Adventist Services.

Sunday night at T, congregational
song service; at 1880 speaking East
end of Masonic building, ground floor,
State street. Evangelist Eugene
Brown will show from the Bible some
striking ideas of "Why God Created
the Human Race" The public is cor
daily invited. Interesting subject
Wednesday night. Question box Sat
urday night, which is always inter
esting.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
First Baptist Church.

Sixth and Holt streets. Bible
school, 10 a. M; Frederic Rapson,
superintendent. Church service, II
o'clock. intermediate b. Y. P. u.
3 p. m, Young Peoples meeting, $50;
subject, Growing in Grace; leader,
Mr.. Courtney; devotional leader,
leader, Kathleen Farris. Evening serv-
ice, 7:30; Pastor A. L. Kinter will
speak both morning and evening.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at
7:3O; subject, "Earnestness." All are
invited.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
President Wizards Statement on the
Water Campaign.

Editor Press-Dear Sir: In Chapter
LII Of the Book of Isaiah, Verses
IS and 7, may be found the follow
ing:
"All we, like sheep, have gone
astray. He was oppressed and
afflicted, yet He opened not his
mouth. He is brought as a lamb to
the slaughter and as a sheep before
her shearers is dumb, so He openeth
not his mouth"
If any of the stockholders in No.
1 feels aggrieved at being likened un-
to sheep, he may find comfort in
the thought that the Son Of God Jared
likewise.
However, come out to the annual
meeting on the 10th and hear the cor
respondence read as it is, not as O. &.
Tout attempts to twist it.
Charity would suggest that silence
would be a suitable answer to the per-
sonal attacks appearing in the paper
run by Tout. However, in justice to
my friends, who may read these ar
ticles, am led to tell the motives that
have inspired them. | became ac-
quainted with O. B. Tout about five
years ago. He was then city clerk
and city recorder of the city of Ca
leXlco AS city recorder, he imposed
numerous fines upon those brought
before him. AS recorder and clerk,
it was his official duty to keep rec
ord of such proceedings. His records,
as kept and left by him, fail to show
or account for the fines imposed or
the money passing through his hands
during his one year of incumbency.
The statute governing the city pro-
hibits any city officer furnishing sup
plies or contracting with himself in
his official capacity. | became city at
torney of CaleXico and called halt.
| found Tout furnishing the city with
many needless and useless supplies
from his printing shop. He was, as
city clerk, contracting with himself
for all city supplies. This | refused to
tolerate and | advised him to resign
as city clerk if he wanted to do the
city work; but no, Tout wanted to
hang onto his fat salaries-two of
them, if you please-and said that
he would not make a charge for city
advertising, as it helped to fill up his
paper and saved the trouble to him
of posting the ordinances and other
matters that can be made public by
posting as well as by publishing. Fin
ally, his method of not properly per
forming the duties of his office became
so obnoxious to the trustees that he
was forced to resign. Immediately
after resigning he presented to the
trustees bills running into the hun
dreds Of dollars for printing ordinances
while he was city clerk and which
he had promised to publish free. These
bills | refused to pass; hence Mr.
Tout don't like me. AS an attorney,
l presented many bills to Mr.. Tout
for payment, and sued him once.
Again Mr.. Tout found cause for dis
liking me, and hence not only the col
umns of his paper, but his individual
efforts at flinging mud at me, are
as free as the air we breathe
S. B. Foulds has taken his pen in
hand. Why? Well, when | became
president and attorney of this COM
pany | found Mr.. Foulds and his part
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Freezing Weather.
CUnited Press Day Sc

CUnited Press Day Service)
Chicago, Feb. 7.--Freezing weather
prevails through the Central and Mid
die Western states. Zero weather ex-
tends as far south as the Texas coast.
The storm is moving eastward. Bis
marck, N. D., was the coldest spot in
the country last night, being 80 be-
low. 1t was % below at Valentine
Neb.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Railroad Wants Bonds.
Omitted Press Day Service,

DnIted Press Day SerViceI
San Francisco, Feb. THE South
ern Pacific has asked the Railroad
Commission for permission to issue
100000 in bonds at per cent,
in twenty years.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07

the other prizes can be exchanged for
other articles of similar value at the
stores from which they are purchased,
and, with four prizes each worth $500
or more, a candidate who makes an
effort is sure to be handsomely re-
warded.
Those Nominated.
The following have been nominated
as candidates by friends anxious to
see them win. If the name OF the
winner of the automobile is included
in this list, the person who first nom
mated her will receive $40 in cash
on March 81. .-.--.
Those Nominated.
The following nominations have al
ready been received. 1t is hoped that
many more, particularly from out-ot-
town districts, will send in their NOM
nations within few days:
Mrs. Guy G. Beynon.
Mrs. w. B. Gibson
Miss Berenice Ray
Mrs. Percy Thacker
Miss Margaret Delaney
Mrs. DR.. McCombs
Mrs. Letta Bryon
Miss Grace Breedlove
Miss Anna Shaw
Miss Clara Johnson
Miss Myrtle Moore
Miss Grace Bennett.
Mrs. j. D. Meadows
Miss Amzie Mathis
Mrs. J. Seymour
Mrs. Phil w. Brooks
Mrs. C. A. Shafer
Mrs. DR.. Carter
Mrs. Winthrop Pier
Mrs. C. C. Mcbride
Miss Maud Mattice
Mrs. Ray Fowble
Miss Edith Tufts
Mrs. Ober Fries
Rules.
ANY white woman of good stand
ing, whether married or single, may
compete.
CONTINUED ON PAGE SKI
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
At the Churches
Christian Science.

The Christian Science Society holds
services every Sunday morning at II
o'clock. Wednesday evening testmon-
ial meetings at 8 o'clock. Sunday
school, 9:15 a. M, at Masonic hall,
corner of Sixth and State streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Omitted Press Day Service)

Ell Paso, Feb. There is no def
mite word today regarding the fate
of passengers and crew of the Juarez
train destroyed by bandits at Cumbre
tunnel. Rumors that the passengers
were locked in the coaches and the
train sent into the burning tunnel are
not credited. A strong force OF Viii
las men and railroad, cattle mer
and citizens from nearby towns are
hunting for the bandits, but there is
no clew to them.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Progressive Republicans.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Stockton, Feb. THE Progressive
Republican League of California con-
vened here today for an advisory ses-
sion. The sponsor of the organization
is Rudolph Spreckels.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Omitted Press Day Service)

Spokane, Feb. Rising tempera-
lures are reported throughout Wash
ington, Iraho and Oregon. Billings
Mont, reported 36 below yesterday.
Suffering amongst the poor here is
serious. During the night many
sought relief in Jail. All westbound
transcontinental trains are still lat-.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
First Presbyterian Church.

Corner of Sixth and Orange streets;
DR., w. A. Cook, pastor. Regular
preaching services Sunday at IL
o. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunday school at
10 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:3O.
The public is cordially invited to all
the services.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Has Nothing to Say.
Grnited Press Dav Servicel

(United Press Day Service)
Tarrytown, N. y, Feb. John D.
Rockefeller arrived here from Cleve-
land today, but refused to discuss the
demand made on him for $12,OO0,OOO
personal property taxes. AS he
stepped from the train reporter
asked him what he had to say re-
garding the tax demand. Rockefel-
ler replied:
Nothing to say, but come up and
play golf with me, won't YOU"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07

Cleveland, Feb. County Attor-
ney Locher has received instructions
from Attorney General Hogan to sue
Rockefeller for taxes. Unless paid
before night, when the list of tax
able holdings will be completed,
penalty of so per cent will be added.
1t is believed Rockefeller will base his
defense on the grounds that he is not
resident of Ohio.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
OPPORTUNITY.


First Mortgage Gold Bonds, secured
by improved farms, are superior in
many respects eNd much more desira-
BILE as an investment, than many of the
bonds listed on the Stock Exchange.
They are not effected by strikes,
political eccentricties or stock market
manipulations. They do not factuate.
For safety. stability and attractive
income the farm mortgage stands at
the head with few equals and no SUI
periors.
For the benefit Of those of small
means we have Gold Bonds in denomin-
ations Of $4,000, netting 6q5 interest.
No expense in collecting interest or
principal.
This puts all classes of investors on a
level and is certainly the small inves-
tors opportunity.
For select first mortgages from $500
to SIS, coo, on improved farms see or
address II. j. PENHALLEGoN,
500 High Street,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Notice Of September Primary,

STATE or WISCONSIN, IS.
COUNTY or IOWA.
County Clerks Otliee
Notice Is hereby given that primary elee
ton will be held in the several towns, villages
wards and election precincts OF said county
on the first Tuesday of September, A. u, 1914
being the first day Of said month, for the pur
pose Of nominating candtdates Tor the t9ll,oW
ing Offices, TO be voted for at the general cleo
ton, 10 be held on the 3d day Of November A
ID. 1914.
Candidates for Governor, in place of Francis
4 Il. McGoVrru. whose term OF office VIII expire
ON thehrst Monday Of January, 1915.
Lieutenant Governor. Ia place of Thomas
Morris, whose term Of office will expire ON the
first Monday OF January, 1919,
Secretary of State. IN place of John ). Don
aid, whose term of Office will expire on the first
Monday Of January. 1915.
State Treasurer. IN PLACE Of Henry Johnson.
whose term of office will expire on the first
Monday of January, 1915.
Attorney General in place of Walter G
Owen, whose term Of Cthee viii expire ON the
first Monday of January, 1915.
United States Senator. In place of Isaac
Stephenson, whose term Of office viii expire
ON the fourth day Of March, 1915,
Representative In Congress, for the Third
Congressional District, comprised ~ thecouu
ties Of Crawford, Richland. Grant. Iowa. Dane
Lafayette and breeu, IN place OF John NJ,
Nelson. whose s~rm OF office will expire on the
fourth day of March 1915.
State senator. for the Seventeenth senator.
ial District, comprised of the counties of Iowa,
Lafayette and Green, IN place Of Harry q,
Martha whose term of office will expire on the
second Wednesday % January 1915.
Candidates for Member of Assembly for
Iowa County, in place Of Albert Richardson,
whose term of office will expire on the second
Monday OF January 1915,
County Clerk. i'm place of Il. Il. Grihhie,
whose term of office will expire on the first
Monday of January, 1915,
County Treasurer. in place of w. d. Prid,
eauN, whose term Of office VIII expire ON the
first Monday Of january, 1915.
sheriff iu place of John T. Williams whose
term of office will expire ON the first Monday
of January, 1915.
Clerk Of the Circuit Court. in place OF W, IL
Williams, whose term of Office viii expire ON
the first Monday OF January lely.
Register of Deeds, In place of Thomas j.
payutCr. whose term of office Will expire on
the drst Monday OF January, 1915
District Attorney. ia place of >. r.. ONe8l.
whose term of 0ilicc will expire on the first
Monday % January 1915
County Surveyor, ga place 81 Il. l., Joiner.
whose term OF Office will expire on the first
Monday Of January 1915
Coroner. which Office Is now vacant.
Given under my hand ard Official seal AT thu
Court House In the city Of OodEeyille this eth
day of July, A. u. 1914
X. Z. 6RIBBLE.
sEALl County Clerk
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13

Mineral Point, Aug. 5, 1914. - A
special meeting of the School Board
was held in the Fire Dept. building.
Members present: Commissioners
Hubenthal, Hutchinson, Morgan, Ire
week, Paynter.
In the absence of the President, Vice
President 9. G.. Hubenthal presided.
Moved by Commissioner Hutchinson
and seconded by Commissioner Morgan
that the request of Miss O'Dowd to fill
former position as teacher in 4th grade
be granted.
Motion carried unanimously.
An informal ballot was taken in the
selection of teacher for the 5th grade
which resulted in Miss Springer receiy
ing a majority vote.
On motion the informal ballot was
declared formal and Miss Springer was
unanimously chosen to fill above posi-.
ton.
On motion of Commissioner Morgan
the board fixed date of Sept. s foi
school opening.
On motion board adjourned.
H. &. JACKSON, Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
HATToN AND THE GovERNoRsHiP

The Tribune stated last week that
w. H. Hatton, Republican candidate
for governor, had paid Mineral Point
visit. His stay was brief, yet he saw
a goodly number of our citizens and
made an impression similar to that
wherever he goes man of wide In
formation, of extended business exper-
fence crowned with success, a man
familiar with state affairs, man of
habits that are greatly needed in brings
ing the business Of the state to stand
ard Of high efficiency and strict econo-
my, true progressive man thoroughly
imbued with the conviction that gov
eminent should be maintained and adj
ministered in the interest of men,
women and children.
Mr.. Hatton is a Progressive but only
in that sense which the term strictly
means. He advocates the reduction of
taxes, the elimination of the university
politics, a new system Of road taxation
and the abolition Of all commissions not
giving full service for money expended
No board, commission or employe OF
the state should be allowed to continue,
he said, that was not giving full value
in services for the amount expended by
the taxpayers. Mr.. Hatton was the
first advocate, the author in fact, of
the plan of conducting state affairs
without levying any tax for general
state purposes, using the income re-
ceived from railroads and other corpor-
ations to meet all expenses. This does
not include the public school mill tax,
but does include the university main
tenance. He promised to inforce this
measure if elected.
If the present middle in state affairs
is to be solved along practical, business
like lines w. H. Hatton would be the
ideal man for the gubernatorial chair.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
EXTREMISTS NOT WANTED.

Campaigners behind n l.. Philip,
who is aspiring for the governorship,
show signs Of regretting that they are
limited by law in expenditures. What
does this indicate2 Simply that Philip
is the same Phiiipp of the Little Red
Book fame with the same moneyed
clique behind him the clique that in
years past bought and ruled the state
officers and the legislature, while pos
ing as "Stalwarts" another name for
corporations. II left to choose only
between this faction and the wild
reckless Progressives that have been
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
FOR SALE.

160 acre farm fer sale at reasona-
BILE price. Suitable for grain raising or
stock, Has good set of buildings. A
large part of the money can remain on
the place.
For sale at a very reasonable price, q
six-room cottage. Barn and cistern.
About four blocks south of ?. M. church.
Property has recently been put in first
class repair all through, inside and out.
Will be sold very reasonable.
The Peter Rink property A 7-room
horse, cistern, wood house and two
lots. Will be sold at reasonable price,
The w. H. Toay residence, very con.
veniently situated. has large rooms, is
an exceptionally warm house, and viii
be sold for a reasonable price.
Two houses on Brewery street ant
one large, nine-roomed dwelling near
zinc works. win be sold cheap.
Parties wanting to buy. sell or rent city Of
surrounding country property please call on
J. B. REYNOLDS.
Opposite City Hall. Upstairs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
EUROPE'S AWFUL WAR.

For more than a week now the war
forces of Germany, Austria, Russia,
Servia, France, Belgium and England
have been playing for strangle hold
on each others throats. The skirmishes
have been fierce and the number OF
killed and wounded, the suffering anC
want, much greater as result thar
the cause which set the dogs loose
justifes, according to all enlightened
true peace-loving people. But, con
tinuance, which seem certain, mean!
more horrifying results.
For detailed matter on the subject
see inside page.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
School Board Proceedings.

Mineral Point, Aug. 3, 1914.-A reg
ular meeting of the School Board con
vened at the M. PIT. Fire Dept. Bldg.
Members present Commissioners
Hutchinson, Meserole. Morgan. Paynter
Treweek
In the absence of both president anc
vice president the board elected Com
missioner Morgan as chairman.
Minutes of last regular meeting were
read and approved.
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and on motion Of
Comsr Paynter seconded by Consr
Meserole they were allowed and order
ed paid.