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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
CELEBRATES HER
NINETY FIRST BIRTHDAY

Friday, April Z, 1916, Mrs Alice
Wood, who for many years has been
making her home with her son, ID. w
Wood, reached the 9lst milestone in
life's pathway. She had planned to
take things quietly for the entire day
but Mr.. Wood and his good wife, with
the assistance of dozen elderly lady
friends of Grandma" had ordered
otherwise and instead sprang a sur
prise that proved delight to all con-
cerned.
A sumptuous birthday dinner had
been arranged as well as a birthday
cake on which were 81 small candles.
Mrs. Mushrush arrived at the Wood
home early in the morning to visit
with Grandma" for a few hours.
About 1880 the other invited guests
came and it was not until then that
Mrs. Wood realized what the occasion
was. The surprise had been complete
ly carried out and the time for re-
joicing was at hand All were then
seated in the dining room where a
very pleasant hour was spent feast
ing. Following the dinner hour, the
afternoon was spent in social CONVEX
sation and "reminiscences of the past.
Those who were present were
Mrs. Eliza Mushrush, Mrs. Barbara
johnson, Mrs. A. H. Roberts, Mrs.
Hannah Underwood, Mrs A. Eddy,
Mrs. H. J. Savage, Mrs. A H. Brown,
Grandma Caldwell, Mrs. Laura Hurd
and daughter, Ella
Although well advanced in years.
Mrs. Wood is in fairly good health.
She is an incessant reader and does
much fancy sewing to while away
the hours. She is enjoying life to its
fullest extent and it is the wish of all
who know her that she may live to
reach the 100 mark in health and
happiness. Mrs. Wood received some
very nice and useful presents. among
them, an American Beauty rose from
DIR. A. l.. Brooks, who was unable to
be present at the celebration
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13

Hughes 1, Wilson z, Adams 8, Olson
5, Dunn 6, Marsh /.
Oaktield township: Cummins Is.
Wilson s. Adams 8, Olson IL, Dunn 1
Marsh z.
Sharon township: Cummins s.
Roosevelt l. Wilson 10, Adams 2, Oh
son ), Marsh 8.
Kimballton precinct: Cummins 5,
Hughes l, Wilson %, Adams 2, Oh
son 5, Dunn 6, Marsh IT.
Viola township: Cummins 10,
Roosevelt /, Wilson 5, Adams 8, Oh
son 10. Dunn /, Marsh 2
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
BAND RECEIVES
NEW INSTRUMENTS

The Audubon band has recently
taken in a number of new recruits
and materially strengthened their or
ganization This week they received
a couple of new instruments. After a
few weeks more of diligent and faith
full practice, the band will no doubt
favor us with their usual open air
concerts. Their playing has been APP
preeiated in the past and this year
everything points to a continuance of
their popularity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
A GOOD LIVE TOWN

Attorney Chas. White and the ed
itor of the Republican were in Kim
ballton the fore part of the week call
ing on friends and looking after some
of the thriving towns of Audubon
county and they are making some
splendid improvements in the town.
One of the delights they enjoy a,
Kimballton is electric current dur
ing the day time, some thing Audi
bon hopes to enjoy during the course
of the next few months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
GROCERY NEWS

SUGAR Sugar has steadily advanced
in price until $500 per hundred lbs.
is the lowest possible price. And indi-
cations point to still higher prices
We would advise the covering of
mer use.
FLOUR Occident flour is the best
flour milled in America sails.
EARLY JUNE PEAS. The Turtle
brand per can 15c. A cheaper one if
you want II.
TOMATOES Large size can Turtle
brand. solid pack at 15c. A cheaper
one at ~ hc.
PANCAKE FLOUR Large package
TOT 26c
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
CELEBRATE WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Baker celebrat-
ed their 29th wedding anniversary
last Monday by inviting few intim-
ate friends to their home for dinner.
The day was also the seth birthday
anniversary of Rev. Jackson Giddens,
so the pastor and his family we're
made the guests of honor. A delight
full time was enjoyed Mr.. Baker says
he is not as young as he used to be,
but that he hopes to continue to serve
the public to the best of his ability
for many years to come. His friends
join in hoping Mr. and Mrs. Baker
will live to enjoy their golden
wedding.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
SHOT IN HAND

Last Sunday noon at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Karstensen, nine miles west of town,
Victor, the IL year old son was shot
through the left hand while trying to
take rifle from his eight year old
brother. Einar. The bullet enter
ed the fleshy part of his hand, cours-
ing downward and injuring three of
his fingers quite badly. The injury
was Immediately attended to by DR..
Franklin. The boy is recovering nice
ly and there are no indications that
complications will result.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
IN OUR BUSY MILLINERY DEPARTMENT

the reputation of always bringing out
the newest in Millinery. You will find
them next Friday and Saturday in
big showing of the large hats, and
beautiful line of Sport and Golf hats.
All priced exceptionally low
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13

Dame fashion now says Large Hats.
And we have them for you. On next
Friday and Saturday We will feature
the Cavalier, Canotier, Gainsborough
and the large transparent Brims in
Georgette Crepes. We have gained
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
WOMENS SILK AND
WOOL DRESSES

Priced at from $7.5Oto $4,000 we are
offering values not usually found and
which are sure to please. Serges, Ca
berdines, Taffetta & Messaline dresses
in all of the wanted shades A Won
derfully pretty party dress priced
at ........................ S16.5O
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
SIPS WOOL POPLINS

Splendid quality silk & Wool pop
lin in black and all the best spring
colors, excellent values at$1 Is per yd
Another quality at per yard, 81 90
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
SUMMER UNDERWEAR

Among the best things offered in
our ladies summer underwear line is
the Envelope Chemise at from
....-....--...................... 65c to 81 80
CORSET COVERS as SOW IN price as
Zoe and up to ...-.......-...-....-....-.$1. 80
LADIES GOWNS from soc to $3.50
PETTICOATs from ......75c to $3.50
DRAWERS from 5Oc to $1.5O
A nice assortment of ehildrens Mus
lin drawers --.--.-.--..-.......-..--.10c to soc
CHILDRENS GOWNS -. soc and up
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
Easter Dress Chiffons, Laces
Silk Nets and Embroideries

Oriental lace flouncings for gradua-
ton, new patterns and wonderfully
low in price considering the quality.
Gold and Silver flouncings.
Oriental Laces and silk shadow
laces, very fine quality.
wide, at ............................ 81
Valenciennes laces and insertions
now used so much for trimmings. 1Oc
per yard and up.
Bobbinets in white and Ecrue SOC
and up.
Embroideries in beautiful assort-
ment of patterns and values. A large
shipment from New York just receiv-
ed for Easter sale
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
DRESS GOODS FOR
EASTER

A vast assortment of these, poplins
storm serges, coating serges, fine
french serges, diagonal serges in navy
blues, browns, greens, cardinal and
tan at ....,........65c to $1.5O per yard
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
Spring Ginghams, Percales,
Muslins, Sheetings, Etc.

DRESS GINGHAMs in fast colors at
per yard 1Oc
RED SEAL GINGHAMs, at the same
old price ...ti.-....-g,.-..-,-,t,..-.- 12hc
PERCALES in a large line of pretty
patterns in both light and dark SO in.
at ...,.-........,-..-. 1915 & t5c per yard
DRESS POPLINs in all the leading
READY MADE SHEETS, most all
sizes at from ...-..................-.$1.O 90 up.
PILLOW CASES ready made at zoe
Il 2Sc each.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13

will be featured prominently next Friday
and Saturday. Some new Silk Poplin'
suits included, making Friday and Sat
urday the ideal time to select your East
err Suit.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
R0CkWOOD NOT TO
QUIT UNTIL ASKED

According to an interview given the
Caiexico Chronicle yesterday afternoon
by c. R. lockwood, that Official is
not going to resign as chief engineer
of the Imperial Irgigration District
unless he deems it for the best inter
ests Of the people, all reports to the
contrary being erroneous.
If at any time the board Of ,lirec-
tors should deem it advisable for Mr.
lockwood to step down and out he is
not going to permit the position tt
stand against the best inter :.ts Of the
people of Imperial Valley, making that
plain in his interview yesterday.
Mr.. lockwood is of the opinion that
there will be some opposition to the
proposed bond issue ami that if he is
eliminated that same militancy will
be exerted. He ascrib.s tie objections
to personal views an dnot to economi-
cal Incentives.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
W0MFN'S CLUB
v Ill RUN
STORE

The Ten Thousand Club in their
campaign for Christmas cheer for the
unfortunate in and around Il Centre
have the hearty support of the mer-
chants of this city. On Saturday, De-
cember 16, the McCulloch Drug Com
pany will turn their large drug store
over to the ladies of the entire day,
giving them percentage of the
gross receipts of all departments. The
ladies are planning a special SIC
luncheon and there is no question but
that large sum will be realized by
the club if everyone turns out and
helps. Coming, as it does, at this
time, and at store which carries .
large assortment of all kinds of Xmas
goods, Ell Centrans may accomplish
two results at one time by pa5roni2ing
this sale.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
CARE IN
SELECTION JUDGES

Particular attention has been paid
by Paul |. Dougherty, director of live
stock for the fair, to the selection OF
Judges. Every effort is being made
to secure thoroughly experienced men
as we'll as those qualified to judge
of the merits of exhibits. By so do
ing it is pointed out that awards
will be fairly and con5cientiously
made.
Announcement was made today that
DR.. r H. Williams, head of the De-
partment of Animal Husbandry at the
University of Arizona, has been en-
gagged to judge the swine. DR.. Will
liams has been judge at the Arizona
State Fair for many years.
In addition the services of DR., E, W.
Major, formerly head of the Animal
Husbandry division at the University
of Minnesota, have been secured IN the
capacity of judge for dairy cattle. DR..
Major was also head of the Unlver-
sity Farm at Davis and associated IN
the management of the famous Walter
Dupee ranch at Santoe.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
BALL
BIG Event
TONIGHT

The young ladies in charge of the
Charity Ball report that the last fin
ishing touches have been given, which
will assure joyous and. memorable
evening to each guest present. The
hall is being tastefully decorated III
the Christmas colors, red and green,
and will present gay and festive
appearance befitting the Christmas
season.
Excellent music is to be furnished
to all who enjoy the dance, Bud REM
ington of Imperial being the last to
add his name to those of the other
musicians. All who have danced to
the music of Mr.. Remington's violin
find it simply irresistible.
The hearts of all the participants
will be made the merrier by the
knowledge that happy is he who re-
ceives, but happier still is he who
gives"
Come one and all and add to the
store which will cause the otherwise
empty stocking to bulge from top to
toe with substantial Yuletide cheer.
No invitations have been issued Ad-
mission, s1.00.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
SAN DIEGO TO
HAVE DATE
AT FAIR

Thursday, December %, having beer
set aside as San Diego day at the
Iipperial Valley Livestock Fair, &
special invitation has just been sent
to John S. Alderman, president of the
San Diego Chamber of Commerce, in
which that organization has been
asked to participate in the days ac-
tivities.
On behalf of the Imperial County
Farm Bureau and the Ell Centre Cham
Der of Commerce, under whose aus
pices the livestock fair is to be held,
Secretary A. M. Nelson of the bureau
has written Mr.. Alderman informing
lin that inasmuch as San Diego is
contemplating an excursion to the Val
-ey some time in January that it
would be exceptionally appropriate to
welcome the San Diegans during the
livestock fair.
Secretary Nelson is also in commu-
nication with Frank Wiggins of the
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
and it is thought that large dele
cation of fair visitors from that city
will result. ...
An invitation has also been sent to
United States Senator-elect Hiram
Johnson, the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict directors at a. recent meeting
having passed a resolution endorsing
the invitation extended to the COVER
nor of California, who is soon to rep
resent the state in the United States
Senate.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 12.-The German peace proposals,
according German embassy official will include the
suggestion that the territorial status of the nations en-
gagged be returned to practically what it was before
the war; Exceptions are the establishment OF ndepen
dent kingdoms of Poland and Lithuania also read
justment of international boundaries in the Balkans The
latter question is complicated that is difficult now to
suggest anything like what positive terms would be accep
cable all the belgerents Bulgaria probably wants the
return of territory lost in the second Balkan war 1t is
believed the Kaiser guaranteed this when Bulgaria an
tered the war. The terms include the evacuation OF
northern France the restoration of Belgium at least par
ia restoration of Serbia and that the Allies return col
onies to Germany.
Factors which are said to have led to the German
proposals are The Teutons have favorable mill
tary position the winter necessitating three months
cessation in ghting the desire smOke OUT the Allies
and learn what the fighting is for the desire to convince
the world that Germany is not fighting the war for terri
toria conquest the desire to let the world know if the
war continues that Germany will not be responsible for
further boodshed An official intimated the terms out
lined would necessarily be Germanys final PROPOSE
lion.
.r (By United Press)
New York, Dec 12-As result of German peace
rmors, prices of many commodities in stock markets
everywhere are dropping May wheat dropped points
in fifteen minutes at Chicago Stocks dropped slightly
Drops of or cents reported early from Mime
apols and other wheat ceners "War brides are the
hardest hit. lft.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
CONQUERED
TERRITORY CONTAINED
MPEACE PROPOSITIONS
Full Text of Geranys Peace Proposals to Be Made Thru
Neutral Nations to Be Announced IN the Relchstag tnls
Afternoon. Germany Believes Time Is Propltous. On-
official Reports State that All Territory Would Have to
Return to Same Status as Before War All Stocks Drop
(By United Press)

Berlin, Dec. 12-Proposal by the Central Powers
that peace negotiations be entered into forthwith made
in notes handed to representatives of neutral countries
which are representing Germany in beigerent nations
The notes were delivered when they were called for at
Lolweg's request.
Howeg called the diplomatic representatives OF
America Spain and Switzerland to his office and handed
them the note The full text is to be read in the Reich
stag today Howeg asked the neutras to bring the pro-
posas to the attention of Germanys enemies The gov
ernments at Vienna Consantnope and Sofia have trans
itted identical notes. The proposition advanced, Ger
many believes appropriate for the establishment OF
lasting peace The neutral diplomats will forward the
notes to their capitals whose foreign departments Will
send them to the neutras ambassadors at capitals OF bel
gerent nations for delivery the Enentes Replies
to be handled in the same manner
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
KAISER TELLS HIS
]b TROOPS OF PEACE
lRy United Pressl

Berlin, Dec. 12.-Chancellor Won
Hollweg announced that Germany was
CONSCIOUS of the responsibility before
God, before its own nation and before
humanity" when he proposed peace me-
|gotiations. He said German successes
would make this possible now. The
Kaiser has notified the troops in the
field that proposals have been made
to the Entente Allies.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12

Fifteen sacks of mail went out of
e. Centro last night, twelve of these
being filled with parcel post packages,
indicating that the Christmas rush is
fast approaching. Postmaster Collins
expects to hadle at least twenty five
tonight and believes that there will be
a steady increase from now on until
:. few days before Christmas.
In order to insure early arrival and
prompt delivery of packages consigned
to the East, local postal authorities de-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12

CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12

Fifteen minutes after Superior court opened this
morning Thomas Potts. victim Of the Hotvle acldthroW-
er the stand the first witness for the state
Potts testimony dealt chiefly with the events of Dece
Der g. 1916 and June H. 1916 the nights which
said to have occurred the acid throwing with which B. c.
Lytle is charged.
The completion Of jury yesterday afternoon came
somewhat of surprise to attorneys on both Sides 1t
having been believed that it would require at least two
days before twelve sworn in.
After court had been opened this morning District
Attorney Galen Nichols briefly outlined what he expected
to prove against the defendant The district attorney
spoke in matter-offact tone and did not convey any
feeling that he duly impressed with the import
of the
few minutes after Bailiff Shepard had opened the
doors found necessary to close them as al
available seats had been occupied There was more than
sprnklng Of feminine spectators majority OF those
MS g. C. Lytle wife of the defendant sat at the left
ner husband and gazed steadfastly and frequently
Ito the eyes Of Thomas Potts he occupied the witness
stand Her demeanor outwardly calm and free from
any sign of nervousness or worry
Lytle constantly engaged in jotting down notes
as the case progressed. He maintained carefree de-
meanor as compared to that of Potts. who ounged in the
stand and spoke rather indstinctly at times.
Potts admitted that he did not know much about the
pharmacist business, but sought to imply that ne knew
the difference between acid and ammonia.
On direct examination District Attorney Nichols
brought location of various in the Armstrong
residence in Holtvle-the relations of Potts sleeping
apartment to the bathroom to the Armstrong sleeping
and other parts of the house, drawing feet
by feet used to illustrate these conditions to the
court and jurors.
Potts described the events of the night of December
and claimed to have attended church that night return
ing home later and had been awakened when burning
liquid struck his face, arms, and neck He exhibited
the scars the jury and told them that his hearing had
been temporarily impaired by the first attempt to dis
figure him. He was indsposed for several weeks after
the occurrence and stated that during this time Lyte,
together with Hermann Schneider was in charge of the
store.
Potts also explained that he and Lytle conden-
al that tme telling of condolences exchanged regard
ing Potts fiancee Miss Smith, He related how he had
written or started to write letters to Miss Smith, eav
ing them on the desk in the store but could not state
whether Lyte had read the mssives Lyte frequently
came the Armstrong house while Potts was recovering
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
France Remains Firm.
(By United Press)

Paris, Dec. 12.-France's recon-
structed cabinet is to prosecute the
war until completed, Premier BRAND
told the United Press. He will make
a formal statement of changes in the
personnel at the Chamber of Deputies
tomorrow. |'it .t
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
Teutons Declare that Time Is Propitiol1s to End War
Christmas Gifts Started East
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Dozen Pouches Leave Monday
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Expect Twenty-Fiue Tonight

clare that no time should be lost in
mailing gifts. 1t will only be few
days more until the same admonition
will be proper for parcels consigned to
the Middle Western states and points
east of the Mississippi river.
The postoffice department makes
every effort each year to aid in eff
cient service, but insists that it must
have the cooperation Of the giver
Early mailing is the slogan. The local
force will have time to care for it
and the receiving end the same.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
Free Alleged Slayers.
(By United Press !

Downieville, Dec. 12.-Mary Patter-
son and King Dutro. charged with
numbering the woman's husband, were
freed by the district attorneys mo-
ton. They were held to the Superior
court, but the official said he had in
sufficient evidence to convict.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
VICTIM OF ACID THR0WER IS
FIRST WITNESS TO TAKE THE
STAND AGAINST B. c. lyTLE
LIST OF JURORS.

j. LYDICK, rancher Holtville; married
GEORGE A. DAVIS, rancher, Calexico; married
r. E. GONDER, rancher, Brawley; married.
JOHN E. ELMORE, rancher, Brawley; married.
THOMAS F. FORCE, janitor Ell Centro; married
HERBERT T. TUCHFABER, carpenter, Imperial;
single.
A. H. SPENCER, insurance agent, Calexco; mar
ried.
c. w. WATERS, rancher, Meloland; married.
JOHN YOUNG, contractor, Ell Centre; married.
BEN F. CLIPPED, dairyman, Heber; married.
JOE BARTHOLOMEW, rancher, Calexico; married
CHARLES A. >McDANIELS, rancher, Brawley;
married.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
Kaiser Informs Pope.
(Bv United Press)

Berlin, Dec. 12.-Germany's note to
Pope Benedict declares that Germany
is ready to give peace to the world
by setting before the world the ques+
tion Of whether it is possible to find
a basis Of understanding.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
War Oddity.
(By United Press)

London, Dec. 12.--The Red Cross
headquarters here utilizes aeroplanes
for sending urgently needed supplied
to base hospitals in France.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-12
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec 12.-Germanys peace proposals,
cording to unofficial embassy statement will include
return of territory to the status exising before the
war started
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