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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
HIGHLAND PARK.

The regular meeting of the Mission
airy Society OF Mizpah Presbyterian
Church will be held in the Sunday
School room Tuesday afternoon at
3:a0 o'clock.
Bible study Trusting leader.
Miss Quinby Mission topic: -Four In
One" Mrs. Stevens. chairman; Mrs.
Pearsall. Mrs, Devine, Mrs. Tom
Fourqurean, Mrs Cole.
Miss Gertrude Undertake, of Vir-
ginia Avenue. has been quite sick.
Miss Belle Moncure, of Raleigh. ".
C.. is the guest of her cousin, Miss
Kate Lewis, OF Enslow Avenue
Mrs Mary O. Walker. of Barbours-
VILE Va, who has been spending the
winter with Mrs. w. Il. Vawter was
called home Friday on account or the
sudden illness Of her sister.
Mrs. Matte. Osborne, who has
been visiting Mrs. A. l.. Smith and
Mrs. J. p. Qdarles, returned Sunday to
her home at PAGES. Va.
The members OF the Boggs Bible
class Will lac rendered a supper on
Tuesday ,.enlng in the lecture room
of the Methodist Church. An enjoy
a BILE time ~ promised all who attend,
The regular meeting OF the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Methodist Church
will be held Tuesday afternoon at
$40 O'Clock in the lecture room. Tie
mission study class will meet at j
o'clock.
Mrs. Burgess, of Third Avenue. has
returned home from Grace Hospital.
where she VAS operated on recently.
Mrs. e. q. futile is improving
slowly AT Grace Hospital but as yet,
has not been strong enough TO see her
friends.
ale 9tasttA oh
Tor this week will be as follows; Ash
Wednesday. holy communion at 10 80
4 A., and evening prayer and sermon
at . p. NJ On Thursday Friday and
Saturday afternoons there will be
services at o'clock. The services for
the rest 0f Lent will be announced
later
Miss Doris Poat is spending a few
days with ner sister. Mrs. W. e. GIN,
Jr.. of the Southside.
c. C. Carson of Cumberland Coun-
ty, was the recent guest OF his sister.
Mrs. =. j. Flippen.
J. W. DYSON. of Caroline County.
spent Wednesday night at the home
OF his sister. Mrs w II Mitchell, OF
Enslow Avenue
Mr.. and MRS Ben Alien and two
children. of Newport News. are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Tnomp-
son. of Third Avenue,
The Philathea class Of the Methodist
Church gave valentine party Mon
day evening at the home Of Miss Min
ME wingfcld.
w. g. Qrarles has returned from
a husin ess trip to New York.
Mrs. T. c Iarus of Charlottesville
is the guest of her sister. Mrs. r. o.
Davis. of Third Avenue.
The funeral of Mrs F. A. Hare
took place Monday afternoon from
Union station NJ. r. Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
SOUTHERN COMPLETES
AUTOMATIC SIGNALS

Atlanta. ia, Feb. I5.---Southern
Railway has just placed in service an
electric automatic block signal system,
protecting the double track from At
lanta to Gainesville. 5346 miles, on
the line to Charlotte and the East. aud
from Howell to Austeli. 15 miles, on
the line to Chattanooga and Birming-
ham.
This completes the installation Of
automatic signals on the double track
lines in he vicinity of Atlanta. such
signals being already in service be-
tween Atlanta and Roselapd on the
line to Macon and Florida. Between
Atlanta and Gainesville, 70 signal
towers have been erected at inter
walls of approximately two miles. Be-
tween Howell and Austell, % signal
towers have been erected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
SCHEDULES.
SOUTHERN HALFWAY.
Premier Carrier or the sous..
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. MAIN

STREET STATION
" B-Foilowing schedule figures
published as Information and not guar
anseed:
500 A. M-Daily local for Char
lotte and Durham.
1880 A. M-Daily--LImited- all
points South
$500 p. M.-Except sunday--Local
for keysville. Durham and interme-
diate stations-
800 =. M-Daily-For Danviiie, At
lanta and Birmingham. with electric
lighted drawing room sleeping cars
1l:2e r. M.--Daily--Limited- all
points South. Pullman ready 500 r. N
YORK RIVER LINE.
$50 r. M.--Steamer train (Parlar
car)-Datiy local-To West Point
connecting for Baltimore. daily except
Sunday.
Point
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND,
From the South Te5 A. NJ. 500 A.
NJ. f:35 r. NJ and $50 r. Nj. daily:
$40 A. NJ. except Sunday.
From West Point: $40 A. NJ. Sis r.
NJ. daily.
ao7 East Main ST "hons Mad. sfs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
SCHEDULES

The Progressive Halfway 81 the soutI

The Progressive hallway 81 the south
South bound train scheduled 20 leave
Richmond daily. 800 A. NJ, ivea, to
Eorlina: 1870 r. NJ, sleepers anc
coaches. Atlanta. Birmingham, Jack
sonvilie; 1920 +. NJ. sleeper to Hamlet
and coaches to Atlanta and Birming-
ham. II r. NJ. Florida Limited: l2:4s
A. NJ. sieepers. Atlanta, Birmtn ham.
Memphis. jacksonville, Tampa, and
coaches Jacksonville.
North bound trains scheduled to ar
rive in Richmond daily: 5s5s A. NJ.
f:3S A. NJ. s;fs A. NJ. sos r. M, s:4s
r. NJ Local.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

Real Estate Agents ana AucIfoheers'
AUCTION SALE
HAVING SOLD MY FARM, WILL
OFFER AT PUBLIC AUCTION. AT
My RESIDENCE. KNOWN AS OAK
LAND, ABOUT MILES EAST OF
THE NATIONAL CEMETERY, ON
THE WILLIAMSBURG ROAD. ON
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY is.
At 1880 A.. VI.
the following described property: l pair
large work Horses. So years old.
weight, 3,20o. / Brown Mare. years.
weight, 1900; Roam Mare. years,
weight ll0o; Swear Mare Colt,
Cows. fresh: I nice young Heifers.
Yearling Bull, 6 fall Pigs. weight about
80 pounds; Johnston Grain Binder.
Corn Binder, Manure Srreader. side
Delivery Hay Rake. Mccormick Now
ing Machine, Hay Loader Empire Grain
Drill. Fertilizer Simplex grow Corn
Planter. fertilizer; attachments 2horse
Corn Shelter. power; Planet Jr.. Grow
Riding Cultivator, ! 5-tooth Cultiyator,
S. horse Gas Engine, Blizzard En-
silaEe Cutter No il: Engine and
w oodsawing outfit, 2 oliver walking
Plows John Deer 12-inch 2-bottom
4
row.. i s0-tooth Spike Tooth Harrow. /
Ohio Isx24 Double Disk Harrow, / s.
foot Land Roller. flaming MIL. s-inch
Feed Grinder. ideDelivery Clover
Seed Buncher, 2 Farm Wagons with
com bination Hay and stock Racks, l
Road Wagon, with . seats. set Jones'
5-ton Pitless Scales, new; sets heavy
Wagon Harness. 1 set Flow Harness,
2 Single Buggy Harness some extra
Collars and Brides, set stewart Horse
Clippers and Sheep Shearing Machine.
Blacksmith Forge and Anvil, De Laval
Cream Separator, No. Is. Barrel Churn,
Water Tanks and Barrels, Fence
Post Hole Augers. Shovels.
II oes Forks, about s.Go0 feet Lumber
and Timber. Hay-Stackiug outfit. Forks
and Pulleys. about l50 Cotton Grain
Sacks or Bags, some straw and
quantity Corn Ensiiage. about 40
Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens
Terms wiz be announced at sale.
Free lunch viii be served at noon.
c. H.. KNOWLES,
Proprietor
CHARLES e. STRANG,
Auctioneer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK
Schedule in effect December !. 1914
Leave Byrd-Street Station. Rich
mond, FOR NORFOLK $500 A. NJ,
$500 p. NJ, s4:i0 p. NJ.
FOn LYNCHBURG AND THE
WEST: 's:15 a. NJ. 1850 A. M. ss 90
p. NJ, 1870 p. NJ
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk:
s11:40 A. NJ, 1855 r. NJ. sl1:3c r.
NJ. From the West: $3.50 A. NJ. ts:l0
=. NJ. tl:40 r. n. s6:05 p. NJ, 1900
r. NJ
sDaily. sDaiiy except Sunday
tSunday only.
w. B. BEvILL w c. SAUNDERS,
r. r. H., Roanoke e. p. A.. Roanoke
c. II. BOSLEY. d p. A.. Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
Two Illicit stills Raided.

Lynchburg. Va. Feb. t5.--lnternal
revenue men Friday raided two Illicit
stills in Pittkylvania County, arresting
two outfits were complete and in full
operation and both men have been
bailed for appearance at the April
term of the Federal Court in Danvtlle.
The revenue men have also uncovered
a furnishing blind tiger at Rockfish.
where white woman has been SELL
insr to iaborers on tina Southern Rail-
way.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
KENTUCKY's VOTE SCANDAL.
Eleven Hundred We're Indicted fo
Selling Their Ballots.

Eleven Hundred We're Indicted for
Selling Their Ballots.
pikeville Ky. Feb. 1.-two hum
dred and two cases have been dis
posed of here in trials OF 500 mee or
charges ~ selling their votes in the
last election. Eleven hundred indict~
ments ware returned.
Ninety-six voters have been fined
and disfra1chised. nineteen have been
acquitted. ffty-nine have been dis
missed on motion of the prosecuting
attorney and the other cases called
have been referred to the next grand
jury for action.
Three women are under Indictment
charged with selling their votes in a
school election.
The trials, which will be resumed
tomorrow. are expected to consume a
months more time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

Established Manufacturer wants state
manager. High class article: should
pay $4,000 annually; $500 capital;
Will pay expenses to Baltimore TX
you are man we want. Sales Mana
ger. Continental Building. Baltimore.
Md
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

Madam. Blur1er's EEE Saver II Alb
soiutely the best substitute for fresh
hens eggs. A csc packard will do
as much as As fresh ceEs for all
baking purposes Free sample for
the asking. Write now 1t pays.
LINCOLN & ROSCOE. III Ltumer
Building, Cnic@oo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
HssArlAkE AND ONO RAILWAY,

eHnsAsEAhE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
Cincinnati. Louisville and West:
500 +, NJ. s1l:0o p. NJ.
Maine Line Local:
500 A. N. 5:15 p NJ.
James River Line:
1000 A. NJ. Sis p. NJ
Newport Sews. Norfolk and Old Point:
300 A. NJ t12:oo 1900 +. n
Newport News Local:
7:15 A. NJ. ! $500 r. NJ
sDaily. Except Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
Decorators Meet.

A meeting was held last night at
Howell Brothers store. on Broad
Street. of the Richmond branch OF
the International association of Dis
play Window Decorators.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

s4T.sa Complete Warm Air rurnaceI
heats eight-room house. No extras
needed s3525 complete bathroom
outfit of three pieces. Get our cata-
log. H-14 NORTH AMERICAS
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Bay
City, Mich.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
Wants
BUSINESS orpoHruNrrrEs.

Blue BlaEe All Over vlrgfnia. Call
and see the Twentieth Century won
der Of the age. Gas made to order;
one-half cheaper than coal, wood or
city gas. County and State patent
rights for sale. The great est won
der Of the Twentieth Century. Want
everybody to come and see demon
stration at 1e6 North Eighth Street.
Richmond, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

For ~aie--A Braud New underwood
typewriter. latest model No. &: in per-
feet order; slightly used. but hardly
noticeable. Recently cost Sioe viii
sell for sea spot cash Need the
money. Address R-1s9. care The
Nirginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

buy OIL stock In s81 .OOO,OOO Company,
just organized; ground floor propo-
sition; 100 per cent dividends ninety
days possible; twenty wells at once
quick action on your money: limited
number shares at &c share: $40 buys
$500 par value stock; big advance
in stock soon: selling fast: remit
now; write for free information
dividends declared soon. AMALGA-
MATED OIL CO, 1I4l Colcord Build
ing Oklahoma. Okla.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

For SaieA-One Nice Pony and Cart.
Pony years old. Can be seen at
h. u. kay's stables. rear 1os North
Plum Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
TYPEwRITERS.

Reminrtons,
l. c. Smiths, OiiS ers, Monarchs at
half price. Machines direct from
factory fully guaranteed; not sec
ord hand or shopworn. Why pay
f1oor Call and inspect. lllo Easi
Main Street Richmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

For Rent - Three 5-Room Houses,
Twenty eighth Street. Nos. 1903
1906, 1905. IS per month. Three
rpom house near lakewood Gene
terry. one acre Cleared land: So per
month. GREEN & Redo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

NOTICE.
CLEARING House ASSOCIATION Of
RICHMOND.
Richmond, Va. Feb. II. 1915.
LEGAL. HOLIDAY.
Wednesday. February IL. 1915, the
Tooth anniversary OF the treaty OF
peace between the United States and
Great Britain. commonly known as
the Treaty of Client. having been de-
clsred by the General Assembly Of
Virginia day OF thanksgiving and
PRAYER, and the Governor of Virginia
having. by proclamation affirmed the
same and made the day a legal holi-
day in this State, the banks of the
city VIII be closed on Wednesday,
February II. 1913. All paper falling
due on that day will be payable on
Thursday, 18th instant.
J w. SINTON,
Secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

RAILWAY COMPANY.
Schedule effective January :. 1915.
superseding schedule OF April ~, 1914.
schedule subject to change without
notice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
MISCELLANEOUS
PERSONAL

Lesser, the Ledfes' Tailor, the Only
one IN town who makes a specially
of altering all kinds of ladies' gar
ments into the latest fashion. Every
garment altered In my establishment
In under r,y personal supervision
Prices moderate and work satisfac-
tory. THE RALEIGH APARTMENTS.
Harrison and Franklin Streets. Phone
Madison 45aS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
SPECIAL NOTICE

worth 500 to Me-AritAmetic, si.apii-
fed, made easy. Learn to figure fast
the demands OF the day require 1t.
Sixty shortest methods comprise
Prewetts system. Anyone can learn
without teacher. Send ~ today for
book nifty pages, leatherette cover.
postpaid Circular free. K. c. ROB-
ERTSON. 1903 Prairie Avenue, Hous-
ton. Texas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

sofas. Tables. Chairs,
beds. brasses, clocks, silver pictures
bureaus; anything old HEARD, rs
West Main street, Richmond, Va
Phone Madison s307.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

TO lntreduce My Hook For Chtidren,
Modern Fairy Tales. Will sell a
number OF them at cost. For parti-
eularS cali up Randolph 3547-J.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
WANTED

Wanted Employment IN the City Of
Richmond for boys. white and col
ored, fourteen 10 eighteen years old.
Richmond, Room 5. City Hall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

barry Farm for Saae-Near GorAo MS
Vile, Va: 2s7 acres, new COW barn.
silos: opening for dairyman: good
buildings. rich soil. we'll watered.
fencing good; many summer homes
near. Owner. j. w. DOWNER. Waco,
Texas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

Floridas Deland, Ideal winter Resort
amid orange groves. Fine farm
ing lands vicinity: Stetson Univer-
slty center: delightful year round
climate Booklet BUSINESS
LEACtfE Detard Fla.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

FOR RENT.
Wnnted-To Rent. Furnished or TIM
furnished, house on Grove Avenue;
rooms. electric lights. hot water
heat: good location. convenient to
car line. Address J-la. care The
Virginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

Newspaper outht Complete, Caeap, in
prosperous community. three rail-
roads electric cars. lights and pow
er Good opening for practical. re
sponsible printer Address Box 12f.
Chester. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

Il. f. SCHMIDT Geo.
Real Estate Agents and Aucttoneers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

BCarries baggage. ssSundays only
sDaily except Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
NJ. r.. BARNETT, HOUSE PAINTING.
37z3 p STREET MADISON STAG

Wanted to Ascertain the Heirs Of Mar
cenus walker. deceased; money to
he distributed to them. Write w.
T. MOOKLAR, Mangohick, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

For Saie--HaS~ In Use a Good HAM
mond typewriter which has change
able type and standard keyboard.
Needing money instead of the ma
chine Will sell this typewriter for
Si5 cash The Hammond typewriter
is very popular with doctors. preach
ers and college professors Address
L~l2s. care The Virginian
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
sHoEsi sHoEsi sHoEsi

Is Per Cent Dincount---1.OOO Pairs.
ladies' fine shoes sizes 2 la. 3. 8 Ia
and L. All feathers. Reducing
stock. BOwDENS.. SAMPLE SHOE
STORE, Broad Street near city Hall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

NOTICE..
GRANITE MINERAL SPRINGS CO.
OFFICE 6n0 e. MAIN STREET. WILL
FURNISH FIVE GALLONS OF GOOD
CHESTEEFIELp LITHIA WATER
FOR IS CENTH ALL BOTTLES
STERILIZED. SANITARY SYRINGE
PHONE RANDOLPH 1855.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16

eo5S hays Improved ktghty-acre tsveia
fruit and stock farm; close in. les
LIE LAND CO. Leslie. Ark.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-16
HEslAk WaNTrr,--mAYi7.

sTEyoGRA PIERS. sLE1x-. COOKS,
MAIDS, BUFFERS, COACHM EN-
MINERS. CARPENTERS. FARM
HANDS. AND EVERY MAN AND
WOMAN SEEKING WORK. GET
NO BIS NORTH SIXTH STREET.
RICHMOND. VA.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-24
.ssEssNENT NOTICE

Bell Development Company. Loca :
tion of principal place of bsiness. FL
Centre. Imperial county, California
Notice is hereby given that at a spe-
cial meeting duly called for the pur-
pose of the board of directors of the
Bell Development Company, held in the
eompany's office on the 18th day of
December, 1915, an assessment lNo. -
of ten cents per share was levied upon
the capital stock of the corporation.
PAYABLE Immediately to j. d. Foss sec
retarY of said corporation, at its of
ficeS in the City of Ell Centre, County
of Imperial, State of California.
Any stock upon which this assessment
shall remain unpaid on the 18th dav of
January. 1916, will be delinquent and
advertised for sale at public auction,
and. unless payment is made before,
will be sold at the eompanys offices
on the 10th day of February, 1915 at
the hour of 8 O'Clock p. m, to pay
the delinquent assessment, together
with the cost of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
j. D. FOSS. Secretary.
Office, Barbara Worth Hotel lei Cen
tro, imperial County, California.
MonJan17
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-24
ALIAS 81 NIMONS.

In the Superior Court of the State
of California in and for the County
of Imperial.
Catherine Boyce. plaintiff, Us. Chas.
Dillon. ct al, defendants.
Eshleman & Swing attorneys for
plaintiff.
The People of the State of California
send greeting to: Charles Dillon, John
Doe, Richard Roe, ct al, defendants.
You are hereby directed u appear
and answer the complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against You
in the Superior Court of the County of
Imperial, State of California, within
ten days after the service on you of
this summons--if served within this
county, or within thirty days If served
elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that un :
less you appear and answer as above
required. the said plaintiff will take
judgment for any money or damage
demanded in the complaint, as arising
upon contract, or she will apply to the
court for any other relief demanded in
the complaint
Given under my hand and the sea-
of the Superior Court of the County oi
Imperial. State of California, this 10th
day of November, 1915.
tSeaD NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
BY w. S. FISK,
Deputy Clerk. ThurFebs
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-24
ALIAS 81 .IainNS

In the Superior Court of the State of
California in and for the County of
Imperial.
Elizabeth Mlner. plaintiff VS.. Fred
T. Miner, defendant.
Dan Y. holland and Walter Il. Kib-
beY. attorneys for plaintiff.
The People of the State of Califor-
MIA send greetings to: Fred 7. Miner,
defendant.
You are hereby directed TO appear
and answer the complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against you
in the Superior Court of the County of
Imperial, State of California, within
ten days after the service on you of
this summons-if served within this
county. or within thirty days if served
elsewhere.
Aud you are hereby notified that un-
less you appear and answer as above
required the said plaintiff will take
Judgment for any money or damages
demanded in the complaint, as arising
upon contract, or she will apply to the
court for anv other relief demanded in
III complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the superior court of the County of
imperial. state of California. this gath
day of September. A d. 1915.
(SEAL) NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
MondayJan.3
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-24
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Ell Centre Country Club. Location
of principal place of business, Ell Cen
tro, California.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the board of directors held
the 18th day of December, 1915, an
assessment (No. a of two $4,000
dollars per share, was levied upon the
capital stock of the corporation, pay
able Immediately in United States gold
coin, to r. B. Moore, secretary, at the
office of the company, 585 Main street,
Ell Centre, California.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment shall remain unpaid on the 18th
day of January, 1916, will be delin
quent and advertised for sale at pub
lie auction and, unless payment is
made BEFORE will be sold Thursday,
the Bird day of February, 1916. at II
o'clock noon, to pay the delinquent
assessment together with the cost of
advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of the board of directors.
R. B. MOORE, Secretary
Office 585 Main street, Ell Centre, Cal
ifornia, December IA, 1915.
WedJan5
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-24

legend, he was the patron of the chill.
dren.
Youngsters in the lowlande used to
put out their stockings and wooden
shoes for the gifts. San Nicholas
he was called-hence the corruption,
Santa Claus.
It was the year 1874 before Dr.
Moore, the serious student, acknowl-
edged the authorship of the childhood
verse, Twas the Night Before
Christmas And it is only i'll recent
years that his grave has been rec
ognized with regular ceremony.
Since 1912 group of New York
children annually has made Christ
mas eve pilgrimage to his tomb.
Tonight their ceremony over the
grave of the "Father of Santa Claus
will be more elaborate than before,
and the thanks of every child in
America will be offered up there in
memory of the man who gave US the
kind Of Christmas we will enjoy to-
morrow, the Santa Claus we love, and
the most famous Christmas poem in
the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-24
81 MONS.

In the Justices Court of El Centro
township, in the County of Imperial,
State of California.
First National Bank of Imperial, a
corporation, plaintiff, vs.. c. Garboni,
defendant.
The People of the State of Califor-
MIA send greeting TO c. Garboni, de-
fendant.
You arc hereby directed to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the JUS
tees Court of Ell Centre township,
Imperial county, State of California at
Court House. and to answer
before the said Justices Court in FL
Centre Citv. in said township, the com
plant filed therein, within five days
exclusive of the day of serVice) after
the service on you of this summons,
If served within the township in which
this action is brought; or, if served
out of said township, but within said
county within ten days, or within
twenty DAYS If served elsewhere. And
YOU are hereby notified that unless
you SO appear and answer said com
plant. as above required, said plain
tiff will cause your default to be en-
tered and take judgment for any
money or damages demanded in the
complaint, as arising upon contract, or
will apply Il the court for relief de-
manded in the complaint, together with
the costs of suit.
Given under my hand this 2Sth day
of September 1915.
l. MAYFIELD.
Justice of the peace. El Centre town
ship, County of Imperial state Of
California; TueFeb22