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Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
5OUTHWELL FOUND
GUILTY BY JURY

As dramatic climax to one of the
most sensational and sordid cases that
have ever been held in the local court.
d jury shortly before $50 last night
returned a verdict of guilty in the
case Of Dan Southwell, former city
marshal Of Imperial, indicted by the
grand jury more than A months ago
on charge of bribery.
After a continuance of the case on
two occasions, the trial began Mon
day before Superior Judge Church Of
Fresno. Throughout the long days
while Southwell listened to witness aft
er witness weave a mantle of shame
about his name and even while he
seated himself upon the witness stand
and replied to queries from his coun-
sci and attorneys for the prosecution,
he maintained an air of jocularity.
Only twice during the grilling did his
face betray his emotions.
When the prosecution addressed the
jury the qulzzical smile that had
flckered across his face frequently
during the trial faded and in its place
appeared an expression of doubt
Again when the jury filed in last
evening did his emotions master him
and as the jury seated themselves, in
the imperceptible pause before the
verdict was read, Southwell evidenced
the mental suspense under which he
mad been laboring.
1t was shortly after that that A. w.
HoldZkom. Imperial harness dealer.
and William Donovan, proprietor of
an Imperial saloon, announced the
withdrawal of their bond, which for
the past ] months had allowed South
well his freedom.
Later Southwell furnished bond for
$4,000, which had been signed by his
brother, G. W. Southwell, and w. H..
HaWes. The former bond had been set
al $4,000
Attorneys Conkling 4 Brown. who
appeared for -Southwell, this morning.
asserted that the case would be ap.
pealcd if motion for a new trial here
is denied.
The jury which heard the case in
cluded the following: Carl Iiams, sales
man. CaleXico; o. l.. Ellis, rancher,
Heber; A. L. Loffer, rancher, Impe-
rial; j. Y. Taggart, rancher, Holtviile; j;
Guy c. La Touche, merchant sales
man, Imperial; w. w. Fairchild,
rancher, Heber; James A. Cook, the
atrical man, FL Centro; A. T. Moore,
cattle dealer, Imperial; E. II. Rock
wood, real estate, CaleXico; John Kill
lough, rancher, Imperial; Hugh Van
Horn, rancher, Brawley; Frank f.
Lewis, cement contractor, Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Claimed Eitel EscaDed

Washington, April 3.-There is an
unverified rumor circulated that the
German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friederich
escaped from Newport News last night
during a gale. The wires are pros
trated by a storm.
Secretary Daniels this afternoon de-
MED knowledge whether the report is
true or not. He denied that the navy
department had received information
that the commercial wireless company
has refused to accept messages inquir
ing about the ship, indicating that the
government has prevented the accep.
tance of such inquiries by the com
pany.
1t is pointed out in official circles
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
AviatOrs Captured.
(By William Philip Sims)

Paris, April 3.-The fourth German
aviator captured during the last 24
hours was taken at Rheims TODAY. with
his observer, the war office has an.
nounnced. He was dropping bombs or
Rheims, when the gasoline tank of hi,
taube exploded. With French shell,
bursting about them they were com.
PEELED to descend inside the French
lines. Neither was wounded.
The bombardment of Rheims by Ger.
man artillery has been resumed Nh.
merous shells exploded in the streets
Continued progress is reported ir
lie Petre woods, where the French
claim to have taken 200 prisoners. in.
Guiding officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Dead at the Wheel.

San Francisco, April "a iitney
bus carrying . passengers ira, eled a
block along Market street today with
the driver, Fred Trask, dead at the
wheel. When crossing Eighth street
the passengers notice that Track an
parently had lost control. After a
few sharp turns the car moved for
ward in a straight path. At Seventh
street the drivers body collapsed and
the passengers discovered that he was
dead. Apparently he died of heart
failure.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
ON CHARGE BY
COAST INSPECTORS

Wanted by San Diego postoffiee of
ficiais, William Osborne, 40, "a line
man, who gave his home as Gilroy,
ARR, was arrested here this morning
by Deputy Sheriffs Cummings and
Graham. Bay City officers are eX-
pected to arrive here tomorrow and
take him into custody. Osborn was
arrested as he stepped into the local
postoffice where the officers had been
waiting for him.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
London Journals Arraign
Germans for Practices
(By Ed l.. Keen)

London, April 3.-"Hang Grand Ad-
miral Won Tirpitz and other respon-
sible German officers at the close of
the war;"
This is the suggestion today of the
Daily Chronicle, in an outburst of in
dignation at the sinking of 3 British
trawlers by German submarines. Other
newspapers joined in the protests. but
conservatively. The Chronicle insisted
that the destruction of fishing boats
IS violation of the Hague conven-
tons, and published the following
query:
"The German commander SINKING.
the traWlers said he was acting under
orders.
"Was the submarine UPS under or
ders to fire ON boats carrying women
from the steamer Aquila when it went
down?
WAS it the result of orders that
the falaba was torpedoed. with the
consequent holocaust of deaths of non
combatants?
Was it ordered to refrain from
helping the drowning and to ieer at
their struggles?
~ the end of the war the Allies
viii have alternatives-to permit the
practice of torpedong merchantmen to
be recognized internationally or, after
trial, hold the Germans responsible,
including Won Tirpitz"
Torpedo flotilla and fast armored
cruisers are patrollinQ the British coast
today in search of submarines and pub
lie feeling is reaching a high pitch.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
BRAWLEY WOMAN
PASSES BEYOND

Mrs. Peggy Alice Baker, aged AZ,
wife Of John P. Baker of Brawley,
died here this morning. Mrs. Baker
was the sister of Bayless G. Walker
of this city. Besides her husband and
brother, she leaves 3 children-Bay-
less. John and Louis-to mourn her
death.
Funeral services will be held at the
chapel of c. A. Shafer & Co. at /: 80
tomorrow afternoon, Rev. w. G. Con-
ley officiating. Interment will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Texans Hnld Revival

Dallas, Tex, April 3.-Thirty-three
preachers and singers from all part:
of the South will come to Dallas fol
the simultaneous Baptist evangelist
campaign which opens tomorrow anc
continues for weeks. DR.. Weston
Bruner, secretary of evangelism of the
Southern Baptist convention, is il
charge Of the campaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Austrian Oyertures.

London, April -3.-The Russky Slo-
voc, newspaper, reiterated today that
the Austrians have made separate
peace overtures to Russia. 1t is as
serted the Russian emperor has ap
pea led to the Kaiser through the Pope
to join him in efforts for peace, the
Kaiser refusing. 1t is said Austria
has offered to cede Russia Galicia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03

that if the Eitel had escaped there
would be no reason for secrecy. The
general opinion seems to be that the
rumor will be proven baseless. All
naval circles are unable to confirm It.
though it is admitted that the storm
furnished the ideal and only possible
condition for her escape. 1t is known
that the Eitel was coaled and proyis-
ioned.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Austria Is preparino

Rome, April 3.-Austria is prepar-
ms. to resist possible attack by Italy,
1t is learned today. The Austrian ma,
val base at Pola, on the Adriatic. is
beng strengthened and provisioned. as
II for a siege, according to Trieste
dispatches. The surrounding country
is being fortified
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
MCOMBS ARE HONOR
GUESTS Al Din y Err

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Robson and Mr.
and Mrs. {. +. Sprouse entertained
with dinner party on Friday even
ing in honor of DR.. and Mrs. Nc
Combs. The decorations were carried
out in appropriate Easter scheme.
Green ~'al yellow maline and ribbons
were used and very artistic center
piece Of the king Of rabbits driving d
retinue of small rabbits adorned the
table. Covers were laid for 10
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03

{. NJ. Berry, Secretary Imperial Ir-
rigation District.
Mont J. Reid, County Tax Collec-
tor.
Scores.
Miss Zelia F. Webb, Calexico .634 $50
Miss Mable Padgett, San Diego
Mrs. Edith Hancock, Ell Centro 597 .45O
MISS Lille Kissee, star route,
El Centre ..............4S 1876. .75O
Mrs. Vaughn Azhderian, Melo-
Mrs. Robert Moore, Ell Centre. 421 $50
Miss BERTHE B. Clements, Ell
Centre ............ 315 eoo
Miss Leah NJ. Wilson. Ell Centre 65,65O
Miss Dorothy Meserve, ,Brawley lO'05O
Miss Ruth Donahue, Calexico. 7350
Mrs. Clarence Folks, Calipatria 715O
Miss Blanche Randolph Braw-
ley ................. & 700
Mrs. Percy Thacker, Ell Centre $500
Miss Hilda Bennett, Brawley. 5'o50
Mrs. Bert Goodwin, Calipatria. 300
Miss Suza Paige, Alamorio. 51s0
Miss Maud Case, Holtville 46S0
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Allies Held Rack

Berlin, April 3 (Wireless via Say
Vllle)-Every attempt Of the Allies to
advance in Flanders and France in the
last "A hours has completely failed,
the war office has announced. 1t is
stated the Belgians have unsuccessful
~ attempted to recapture Klesterhoek.
: The French have desperately .ttan.pt-
ed to advance around st. Mhiel, but
have failed. There are no develop
ments in Poland
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Hinh Schnnl \nfas-

The Music and Dramatic depart
ments of the school will give their
annual entertainment in the school
auditorium tonight at o'clock Every
one is cordially invited to attend. The
program will be as follows:
Waltz. "Just Because It's YOU.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
More Submarine Work.

London, April 3.-The British
steamer Lockwood was torpedoed and
sunk IN the Channel last night by
German submarine, according to press
dispatches. The crew were rescued.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Il aiser in Charge.

London, April 3.-The Kaiser is at
the German headquarters, near Dim
ant, where the operations of 1,5OO 900
men are being directed prior to the
opening of the spring campaign. He
is personally directing the work.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Bulgaria Against Servia.

Rome, April 3.-Bands of Bulgari
ans have attacked the Servian from
tier, according to dispatches here, the
Bullgars capturing cannon and occu-
pying the left bank of the Verdar riv-
er, near Volandovo. If true, this in
lects grave new element into the
European situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Leaned TO Her Death

Los Angeles, April 3.-While her
helpless fellow patients gazed in hor-
ror, Mrs. Edith Nordquist, aged 35, a
typhoid patient, leaped to her death
this morning from the fourth story
window Of the county hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Stadium Dedicated.

Berkeley, April 3.-The University
of California's new $4,000 stadium
was dedicated this afternoon by a dual
track meet of the Universities of Cali
fornia and Illinois. The stands were
packed The track was slow on ac-
count of newness and the recent
rains.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
S31O5.OO in Prizes Will
Be Won by Nine Tonight
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Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Mnrshalls in Phoenix.

Phoenix. April 3.-Vice President
and Mrs. Marshall have arrived for a
months visit with Mrs. MarshalPs
parents at Scottdale, suburb of this
city. They were guests at a luncheon
given by the Chamber of Commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03

Nish, Servia, April st is official
~ confirmed that the Bulgarians have
crossed the border and occupied a 20
sltlon in Seryian territory.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03

Mrs. L. X. Carhart and son Gustav
left today for Phoenix, Ariz. They eX-
pect to spend a short time there and
then return to their home in Oregon,
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03

Miss Hazel Cliff, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George Ander-
son for the past 8 weeks, left yester-
day for her home at Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Sunday School Socials-The

Sunday School Socials-The Baptist
church was the scene of another de
lightful social last night About 90
members of the Sunday school gath
cred about 8 o'clock and listened to
short program by some Of their
members. After the program the
younger folks spent the time in PLAY
ing games of different kinds and the
elders enjoyed themselves in other
ways. Punch, waters and cake were
served by some of the Amona girls.
The program was as follows: Piano
solo, Ruth Earhart; reading. Mrs. r.
Mclean; vocal solo, Vera Noel; read
ing, Leonard Stokely; piano solo, Ade-
line Stokely; short address by Mr.
Wadsworth, a representative Of the
Pacific Baptist Magazine. who is in
the valley for a short stay.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
.EJN KNOPF'

DR.. Carl Blatt. ...... William Hall
Bertha Wall. ..... Mabel Hoffman
Music, "Joys of Spring ........
................ Girls SeXtette
Elm Knopf' in English. Same cast
as above.
Music, "Serenade" Girls SeXtette
THE DRESS REHEARSAL"
A one-act farce. The telephone re
sponsible for all the trouble.
Nancy Blythe, heroine. Peggy Lien
Agnes Middleton, peacemaker. -.
................. Rena Elliott
Miss Cavendish, very proper.
.............. Leona Henderson
Lucy, old nanny ........I Inez Naron
Tom Travers ........ Leslie Illton
Dick Dunder .......... Fred BerrJ
Music, "Tipperary" ...... Orchestra
The inter- class track meet was fin
ished yesterday afternoon and, as was
expected, the Seniors came out far
ahead of the rest, in fact, badly de-
feating all the other classes put to-
gether. On the whole, Mr.. Smith is
very we'll pleased and says he thinks
we can take the county championship.
The events and winners of yesterday
we're:
220-yard dash-Williams, Senior,
won; Gavin, Junior, second; Hyde,
Freshman. third.
22O-yard Williams, Senior,
won: Hamann, Junior, second; Harvey,
freshman, third.
Half Wilson, senior, won:
Aynes, Junior. second; Stokkely,
Freshman, third.
Discus-Tilton, Senior, won; Nuffer,
Sophomore, second; Starritt, Senior,
third
Broad jump-Cavin, Junior, won;
Williams, Senior, second; Tilton, Sc
nior, third.
Pole vaule-Tilton, Senior, won
Williams, Senior, second; Hobby,
Sophomore, third.
Relay-Seniors won. The runners
were Berry, Wilson, Tilton and Will
liams.
The Seniors scored II points; .u-
niors. 81; Sophomores, 6; Freshmen, 6.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-03
Willard

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dent)
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1915-07-16
Chesterfield

Crops are looking fine.
Health u very good throughout the
community with the exception of one
or two cases of sickness.
John Ingram and wife and P. R.
Dennison we're in Jackson the last OF
the week.
John Ament, wife and three chill.
dren, of Clifton, visited here last
week.
Several of our people vent to jack
SON last Thursday.
The. teachers of our community
were in your community last week at
tending the Inititute.
DIR. Milan is improving slowly from
his operation.
Miss Ruby Gooch, of Parsons. spent
the week with Miss Callie Walker.
Mrs. Jennings, of Parsons, was at
the home of N. c. Essary last week
on account of sickdess.
The singing at Rocky Hill was at
tended by several of our young people
Sunday.
G. W. Essary, of Earle, Ark, was
called Saturday by telegram to come
at once on account of theserious con
dition of his father, N. c. Essary, ar
irving here Sunday at noon.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1915-07-16
Sheppard's Store.


Crops are looking we'll in this Sec
ton.
Brother Aabill preached at Union
Hill, Sunday and the crowd was small
on account of the singing at Presley's
School House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rush, of Medina, are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. J. M.
Sheppard.
A. E. Rush and J. NJ. Sheppard we're
in Lexington Monday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Crow
Sunday, fine boy.
Miss vester Stewart, daughter of
Atlas Stewart died Wednesday eve-
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Grissom visit ed
Mrs. Grissom's mother Saturday night
and Sunday.
Miss Estelle Wright visited her
brother near Reagan Saturday night
and Sunday.
Miss Annie Rush is vioiting Mrs.
Bessie Grissom this week.
Mrs. J. NJ. Sheppard is on the sick
list.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1915-07-16

Reagan
ANNSStN
%As%$+4%+&+ s%ss%**4+4%%+4e

The farmers of this section are all
busy laying by their crops.
Bro. A. p. Sego preached to good.
sized audience at Ebenezer Sunday p.
m, and then directed the singing for
while.
The Cedar Grove baseball team
visited SaltiIlo Saturday and received
thick coat of whitewash, The final
score was 7 too.
There is much wholesome rivaly be-
tween SCOTS Hill and Reagan as to
which will secure the Saltillo-Lexing-
ton highway.
J. A. Austin and family visited the
family of Tom Wyatt, Sunday.
The SCOTS Hill baseball team mot
ored to Parsons Saturday and lost two
games to the Parsons club.
G. W., W. A. and J. W. White, Aft
and Joe Stanfill and number of 9TH
er farmers of our section visited the
West Tennessee Experiment Station
July sth.
John W. Wyatt and wife are TIE
happiest people in our section--it's a
girl.
Mrs. Flossie Woods has been on the
sick list for several days.
Sherman Helmes and Joe Stanfll
made business(') trip to Judson last
Sunday.
AT a negro barbecue, near New
Fountain last Saturday, there was
free-for-all fight in which knives,
guns and swift feet played important
parts,
Bob White and wife are entertain
ing new girl.
John Taylor is now an earnest ad-
vocate of good roads. He is sporting
new Ford.
Glenn Rainey and wife are visiting
near Swallow Bluff this week.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1915-07-16

Guy Powers has signed con-
tract to go back to Henderson
and continue in charge Of the
Agricultural Department of the
Chester County High School.
Prof. Powers has spent this week
here in attendance of the Coun-
ty Institute.
Our longtime friend Horace
Frlerson, Of Nashville, who is
now in the revenue service with
headquarters at Mckenzie, was
in Lexington Tuesday and we
take it found that all our dealers
had complied with the Federal
revenue requirements.
Miss Eula Holmes returned
last Saturday from visit to rel.
atives at McLemoresville and
was accompanied home by hel
cousin, Holmes and wife
Mrs. Holmes before marriage
was Miss Dollie Mckinney
daughter of W. 81. Mckinney
who at one time lived in Lex
'ington.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1915-07-16

Brazil Items


1
Charley Roberts has a very sicl
child this week.
The cantaloupe association met a
Antioch last Fridao with a goodly at
tendance and decided to do business
with Free Bros, Pittsburg, Pa.
The present crop of cantaloupes i.
reported to be very good.
J. H. Azbill and family visited L.
Scott and family near Juno Saturday
night and Sunday,
Onie Roberts visited In Wildersville
Saturday night and Sunday.
There was singing at Antioch Sun,
day. evening conducted by Prof. Insco.
We are very glad to see the young
men taking hold of the song work.
There will be a ten-days singing
school taught at Prospect by E. L.
Fesmire and L. M. Evans, beginning
next Monday,
Farmers of this section are about
done laying by.
Work on the levee across Beach
River bottom on theJackson road will
begin next Monday.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1915-07-16

Huron Items


Crops are looking fine. Too much
rain for some of the low lands, but
taken as whole, the prospect was
never better, and being practically
made, the farmer that has applied
himself properly, need have no fear
as to the hog and hominy question.
There is some talk among farmers
of trying alfalfa this season.
Quite number visited the Expert
ment station at Jackson on the Sth
inst. and came back very much en-
Unused over what they saw and heard
on scientific agriculture. There was
speaking at Luray on che 10th inst.
along the same lines which was great
ly enjoyed, by the farmers especially,
There was large crowd at Luray
laat Saturday to take in the barbecue.
Everything passed of nicely until
some of the boys got too much booze
and ended With scrap" in which
Ed Davis stabbed Willy Bowman in
the back. 1t seems that Bowman
was stopped over the spring, filing a
bottle with water, when Davis came
up behind and stabbed him. 1t is be-
lieven the knife penetrated the lung,
and his physician seems to think that
his chances for recovery are very
much against him. At this writing
he is resting very well.
J. G. Peterson and j. A. Ratchet, of
your city, were in Luray Saturday
Mesdames N. B. Hill and E. F. Thorn
as visited their sister, Mrs. ]. S. Tea
que, who is in very poor health, last
SaturdaJ.
w. A, Hurst and wise, of Huron,
were in Luray Saturday
Lance Hill went to Jackson Satur-
day on strictly social business
Chas, A. league, of Jackson, took
in the barbecue last Saturday
The little baby of Alvin Russ I'll
and wife is reported dangerously III.
K. A. Allen and wife are both said
to be seriously III.
The annual series of meetings Of the
M. M. Church began at Luray last
Sunday and will probably continue
during the week, conducted by Rev,
Stone, the pastor, assisted by Rev.
England.
Homer HAMLET is on the sick list.
The neighbors of Alvin Russell
went in and helped work out his crop
last Tuesday.
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AIbertOn


Crops are much improved since last
weeks dry weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Lindsey's baby
has been very sick. but is better now
Misses Flora and Sarah Roberts are
attending the Teachers Institute II
Lexington this week.
Miss Addie Roberts, of Licking ton
has been with relatives at Albertor
this week.
Mrs. Fenner Howard has returned
to her home in Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reed are with
their father, Jim Reed, of Lexington
this week.
John H. Davis. of Dalden, was a,
Alberton this week-came In his new
Ford.
The Misses Lyons, of Wildersville,
visited Eta Roberts.
Rev. James Lewis and Hon. T. A
Hare are in Dyer county visiting Mr.,
Parker Hearndon and fishing in the
Obion river.
Miss Gorilla Hare 10 with her broth
er, Martin, in Lexington this week.
Jimmie Sisson and Eva Sego were
married at the home of the bride last
Saturday night. They will reside
with the BRIDES parents.
Jean lowers was looking after III:
social affairs at Wildersville the last
week end.
Charlie lowers was accidentally
though not fatally. wounded at hi
home last Saturday.
Bro. Ball. assisted by Bro. Nunnery
will begin series of meetings May
Chapel, near Alberton, the fifth Sun
day in August. The services will be
conducted under a large tent.
Joe Blankinship went to Presley
school house to preaching Sunday.
Roy Keen yet goes to visit his sis
ter, Mrs. Jim Roberts. Wonder VIII,
he goes each Sunday?
Mrs. Ellen Lewis was with he
daughters, Mrs. Lucy and Laura Ov
erman.
For the latest improved methods II
court (ing) apply to Messrs. Haye
and Christie.