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Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-19


The average town Improvement Society has Few meetings
which there is much talk and little action Usually
positive things accomplished After that languheS
and the organization to How public
erest be stimulated that such work be force
in the life of every community?
There many people who melted undertake garden
ing by the wonderful pictures of the products in
ogues but when they catalogue of garden tools with hoes
spades, forks and rakes their courage fails them.
people are hereby reminded that if two men are seen
Conversng long time low under the light
is much likely that they discussing the high
living than that they plotters.
The United States needs farmers badly, but the
have all decided that they going millionaire captain.
Of industry and operate big factory plants possibly go
to Congress.
Before the food spectators all the the
try they might with profit themselves day and read
what happened to the express companies
Not merely will you have patriotic thrills when YOU buy
bond but it is be worth money just
the is over.
people who dislike the American flag
much have shown indignation sight of the American
pay envelope
1t strange that with all the taken protect
public works from potters that ball parks prop
erly guarded.
The plotters will well spend their entire time plotting
escape the long pent wrath of the American people
1t is surprising how hard the German people will fight to
prevent themselves from getting any more rights
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
WHEELING READY
FOR THE FERRIANS
Are In Good Shape for Saturdays Game
Expect Hard Contest, But Arc
Out for Victory.

Hard work and training is tho word
in the football camp "f the local high
school, \ week Of the most strenuous
work this year has just been expert
eucCd. but the coaches are watching I"
see that the players are MT over
train ed. Practically AL the regulars
will he in tn game Saturday against
tn" I.crrianS unless something unfnrG-
soon happens. The rest of the last
week WAS just what the local squad
needed to PUT them IN good shape and
id"ncSs OF Two weeks.
The Fcrrians arc also going through
4 hard weeks practice in preparation
for the game. The ono weak point. til"
line, is being coached as much rs pos
sihlt. for plunEinE tho line is "nr of.
Wh"clinES strong puir.ts. II is on
prctcd that most Of WhrrlInE'S Eairs
Will b. mad" through the line as the
Fcrrinns have q fine pair Of ends. Tho
overt hr-rivrr team is not dwelling too
much on the fact that they beat l.inSiy
no and L.inSly defeated Wheeling 60
because thu dope this year has been all
wrong. Very few local games Of rromi-
ncnci. have turned ON as was expected.
and the result nf tn" game is much in
doubt. At all events. tho game prom
Uses 10 be one "r the hardest in local
circles for Wheeling wants revenge for
her defeat ny l.insiy ana Martins Ferry
wants to keep her no-dcfcat record
lean.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
BASEBALL FRACTIONAL FIGHT
ENDED; CENTRAL NAY QUIT

dianapolis and Toledo clubs from the
American association. nor tho formation
OF n new league without the unanimous
consent Of all OF the clubs in the two
organizations.
President Barrow OF the International
league was unwilling tonight to max"
any prediction as a. whether his organ
ization would take the field next season.
The club owners will meet in New York
on December 10. 10 take whatever steps
necessary.
August Hermann. chairman OF the
National Baseball commission. a7pca:e'i
before tts minor l"aCucrs today ami
pledged tn, support rf the major leagues
TO any cause that will be OF assistance
to tho smaller organizations. He de-
clared that baseball in general was tac-
irg =. critical situation.
The next seScn will be serious
one both in the major and minor lea
SUaS.* Nr. Hermann said. There Will
have 70 DC cntrenchmcnt everywhere II
we hope to exist. The minor leaEucrs
need the majors and the major leagues
need tho minors. Il is to our mutual in
trrest. hiatt we should extend aid. l can
say with AL frankEcSs that the National
league is seriously considering policy
.utr"uchmcnt which includes the reduc-
ticn OF 4 player limit"
J. w Ford. of Fort Dodge. Iowa pres
ident Of the Central association. one OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15

the ten leagues forced to suspend last
season. appealed ~ MIR. Hermann for
ruling that would enable these leagues
Il protect their player rights. Ford
contended that some of the most promiS-
ing players wcr" snapped UP by other
leagues when the Central ASSOCIATION
suspended. He socks TO have them re-
turned or the clubs reimbursed for their
loss.
Club owners 1T the western and Cen
trail leagues met tonight to consider
plans for the coming season. President
Dickerson Of the Western league stated
positively that his organization would
start. but Harry Srahlhefcr. president OF
ut the Central league. declined to max:
any prediction in regard TO hk, circuit
He unoi'tcial.y Informed in a t"l"-
gram from Ecrt Noblctt. half owner
OF the Grand Rapids. Michigan. club.
that Grand Rapids would bc out Of base
bail next season. 1t is regarded as likely
that. the Central league will b" among
the leagues that will decide to suspend
until the end Of tic war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
.BELLAERE ATHLETICS
TO PLAY M'KEESP0RT
Game with Fast Pennsylvania Eleven
VIII Be Played Sunday ut
Bellatre.

The Rcllairc Athletic Association
football team Is to play again next
Sunday at Bcllairc. which will be pleas
Ing news to Wheeling district fans. who
were fortunate enough to sec the great
Rcllaire club In action last Sunday.
Manager Corhct. OF the Bcllaire eleven.
now has ono OF the best teams tina; ever
played in the Wheeling district. The
team mex, Sunday plays the fast Nc
kccsport (Fa) eleven. The game prom
Uses to be battle royal At least 1000
fans are expected to witness the con-
test.
McAndrews Henry and Wheatlcy
Ohio college hoys who played in last
Sundays game and who pleased the
fans wonderfully. will be back in the
lineup next Sunday. There will be
another college player of note in tho
lineup Sunday" was the statement last
evening by Manager Corbett-
The Rcllairc team is to practice FRI
day evening at tho Sixteenth street ball
park and again Sunday morning In an
endeavor to perfect the team play.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
LOCAL RECRUITING
Navy Station Experiences Best Day for
over o Week-Two Applicants
Accepted.

Tho h"nnrs Of yesterdays recruiting
goes Ia Ia" naval station Il accepted
TWO men, while neither the army nor
marines got Il single man. The two
mon accepted At thc navy station VIII nc
Scrt away about Friday. Mate TpmnIry
stated ne would Ike To have NOR" DIP
plirants 10 rnt"r the navy as third
class Sramcn. rs these men are greatly
NO drd.
Two mon were sent away yesterday
by the local marine station. Only orc
man applied during the day and he was
rejected OH account OF some minor de-
feet.
Three men were rejected ut the army
recruiting station yesterday. Ono nun
Was over acc. and the others were ply
SIcally unfit.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
Martins Ferry Briefs.

Mayor Ralston and j. r. Wilson left
Yesterday on two days hunting trip
in the western part of the county.
The weekly melting OF the Junior Me-
chanics will he held in their hall on
Hanover street this evening.
large crowd attended the triangle
,,r,h dance given In the Fratcrnal hall
last evening.
Mrs. Gail Ulrich. OF South Sixth
street Is spending a few days visiting
relatives at .tdcna.
Ross Riggs. Of, Park street. left last
evening for West Alexander in response
To "A telegram stating tho Serious III
ness Of his father.
Mrs. NJ. J.. blackburn. or Sixth street
returned yesterday after Il sercray days
visit to New Matamoras.
Ross Robinson l"f; last evening for
4 several days hunting trip TO the
wiIds Of Guernsey county.
1, 4. Holmes, of Bridgeport. Is assist
in. the local draft board in compiling
data which will be forwarded 10 the war
department.
Miss Lillian Pfcicns. stcnoGraphor
for r.. J, Irwin Is confined TO her home
by illness.
Wilbur Scdgwick left last evening for
IIrrris"n county TO spend several days
hunting.
James Slaughter left last evening for
Guernsey county and other points TO
srcnd the balance Of the week hunting.
The streets in the central part Of tho
city were given a much needed cleaning
yesterday by the street department.
The work of replacing the pipe organ
in position at the st. Johns German
Lutheran church is progressing rap
Idly
Rev. c. II. Holden of Hanover street.
has returned home after visit with
friends in Parkersburg.
The plumbers started work on the
new postotfice building yesterday and
the work will be rushed to completion
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
GET TICKETS FOR THE /.
", & J.-W. j. GAME.

For the benefit Of those whs wish 70
secure tickets for tho W. b J. Ssue 10
be played at Fairnfont on Saturday naxt,
November 18th. Mr.. Tom B. Fou1k an
nounces that there arc stin about nifty
tickets on sale at Tho AcLne Cigar
stand. and that a. there n an unore-
cedented demand for tickets in tho:
Tairmont vicinity. tho Wheeling people
who intend going had better secure
their seats at once. y
Mr.. Foulk. who Is looking afeE local
interests is in receipt Of Wire from
Harry 4. Stansbury. director Of athletics
for w. Va. T.. asking that all un0cd
tickets be returned to him by Friday
morning. The matter Of train service;
has been taken up with Mr.. c. J. Proud
foot OF the II. * o.. with the desire to
hold the train scheduled to leave Fair
mont at :35 for at least half IN hour.
for the convenience Of tho Wheeling
felix's who may wish to return that
night.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
S'Y" TO FORM LEAGUE
First Team Not to Be Org anizAd-Draft
Claimed Many First String
Players.

instead Of organizing q first team
this year the ln,al 7. M. c. 4. VIII
form :. ha 'l,cthall league this year. ron-
uoscI Of Tour teams. Athletic Director
Miller STATED yesterday that meeting
Of all the senior members OF the :. VI.
{. 4. are requested 10 hc present ut
The meeting this evening. so thnt II sue
ccs,>rul season may result. Tho meet
ing will begin 1t $50 o'clock, and
among other business matters. the Of
Cicinla Of the teams will be named
rho Y. NJ. G. \. league Ttll open the
season on Nov. 90.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
EASY FOR BROWN

PROVIDENCE, r. L. Nov. 14.-.-Ernwn
won an easy victory over tho soldiers
from Camp DcvcuS b. n score Of Al to
today At no time were tho engineers
of tho 50lst regiment dangerous. Their
masscd attack crumhlrd before tho
Brown line and their aerial formations
wcrc easily broken ny. Tho visitors
made only two first downs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15

AS long as il was possible to do SO We
have kept down the pric" Of the San
Felice Cigar {" that 4 .'uEld b" r=ta:lrl'
for sc. However. it becomes irEp.rattv"
for US to increase the rCl:" TO sc.
Taxation. raw material and wages
have advanced so much during the past
year that It is no longer possible 70 sell
San Felice at the old price.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
TRIADELPHIA MAY
MEET BRIDGEPORT

Negotiations are now under way be-
tween Bridgeport high and Triadclnh;I
high for game Saturday on the Elm
Grove ball park Tho Red and Hlack
grddcrs had a game with Cameron on
Saturday on tho Grove grounds, but for
some reason Cameron cancelled ut the
beginning Of the week.
Triadelpha Is after bridgeport so that
t will have II easy before tho game
with Bcllairc high on November cath.
Earlier In the season. Philadelphia mot
and defeated Bridgeport 32-0. and If
negotiations are closed another easy
victory Is expected.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
TO HOLD BOWLING PARTY

Members Of the Senior Gymnasium
class Of the Y. NJ. c. A. have completed
final arrangements for the holding OF
bowling party for their friends at the
"Y-" tomorrow night ut 500 o'clock. A
large number have been invited and
g., crything indicates u fine time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
MARTINS FERRY
(Conttnusd From Page Sky
Filled Comfort Kits.

The ladies of the RED Cross Society
filled the comfort kits ut the hcadquar-
ters nj the Central hose house last eve
ming and 200 of the kits were filled me
following articles were placed IN the
kits: tobacco pipe. chewing gum. candy
writing tablet. towel. soap, wash cloth.
kit containing needles. thread and
buttons. handkerchief. shoe laccS and
trench mirror The kits were at once
boxed up and will be sent 10 the Red
Cross headquarters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
district Convention

The decree Of pocahontas. the au1tl-
larry 10 the Red Men. will hold district
convention in this city this afternoon
and evening and large number OF dele
gates will he in attendance. In the az
icrnOOn 4 district school will be coz
durted which will no doubt prove inter-
rs,inr In the evening a large class Of
candidates Will h. given the degree work.
.rh, sessions will hr held in the Fratcr-
nal hall OIL North Fifth street
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
Quality Same AS Ever
SanF'elice Cigar
Now &c

To those smokers Of fine taste who
recognizes in San Fellce cigar OF I'M
usual merit VIC ask your continued pat
ronaga. It is unnecessary 10 state that
th. same high standard of San FeNcc
quality will be maintained. San Fcltce
Cigar now SC. The Deisel-Wemmcr Co.
Lima, Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-15
PLAYING In colored Band

Charles Verse and Clifford Scipto,
who left with the colornd boys for
Camp Sherman two weeks ago. nave
been made members Of the colored band
at the camp The boys sent word the
first OF tho week 10 send their musical
instruments tn camp and they were
forwarded TO them yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
THE CHURCH RECORD.

The Times-Recorder is pleased to
V elcome The Church Record, of Amer
icus, who in its own language says, "A
Religious Magazine for the Home"
The Record is published monthly and
edited by Rev. Alexis D. Kendrick, the
new pastor of the First Baptist church.
The financial side of the new publ
cation is managed by Mrs Kendrick,
whose sterling work in religious cir
cles has made her a power over the
state. 1t is supported entirely by the
advertising, and distributed free. With
its eight pages of interesting matter
the Record is a delightful acquisition
to constructive work being done in
this community by the churches and
all organizations which have the well
fare of the citizenship at heart.
The everyday newspaper has many
arduous duties to perform, and it rel
ishes assistance in its work for nobIer
deeds and better people
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
THE C0WARD'S SNARE.

The editor of the Times Recorder
has received several communications
some anonymous while other bear fic.
titious signatures, commenting or
our recent editorial referring to Col
lier's Weekly and its untimely refer
ence to certain incidents of the War
Between the States. Other communi-
cations in various forms on other ques-
tons have been received criticizing our
attitude on matters vitality affecting
the welfare of the community, state
and nation
The Times-Recorder gladly discusses
questions of public interest, and in
vites criticism of it's attitudes and
statements-though they must come
in keeping with the ordinary ethics
and conduct of any gentleman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
NOTICE To TAX PAYERS
OF SUMTER FOR 1917

The books were opened first day OF
February for the purpose of receiving
tax returns, and will remain open I'M
til May LIST, according to law. Please
return your taxes early, as have pos
tive instructions from the comptroller
general to close my books on May 1st
This gives you three months without
any cost to you to return your taxes
will be in the Office Friday and Sat
urday of each week, until I make my
rounds, and then l will be there each
day until books close. Hoping this
will meet the approval of all, remain
Your respectfully
GEO. D. JONES,
Tax Receiver, Sumter County.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
The WHATCHAMA COLUMN
By George Martin
OStricheS

Whoever invented ostriches realized
what fool animals they were and fitted
them up with stomachs to cope with
the situation. The ostrich can digest
whatever he can swallow. Beans or
buckshot, it is all the same to them.
Hardware store spells restaurant to
him And his idea of rich food is 4
twenty dollar gold piece.
If you are troubled by an extra or
superfiuous ostrich at any time, steer
him up against a meal of rat-tail files
and egg-beaters. Throw in a package
of unsheathed safety pins, bundle of
cog wheels and a box of ice picks and
you've got him He may survive, but
he won't laugh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
SedbOaPd Air Line
The Progressive Railway Of The South
Trains Arrive

Leave Americas for Cordele, Ro-
ehelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p m
$3.50 q N
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:11 p m
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
sos p m
Leave Americas for Richland, Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interua-
date points
10000 m
Seaboard Buffet Parlor-Sfeeping Car
on Trains 10 and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 11:25 p. m. and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah 2:30 a. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
2:SO a. m, will be open for passengers
at 11:40 p. m.
For further information apply to H.
?, Everett, Local Agent, Americas.
Ca; c. W. Small, Div. Pass, Agent,
Savannah, Ca; c. r. N~Sn. c. P. A.,
Norfolk, Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
A FINE PICTURE.

The European war has made it pos
sible for mankind to witness deeds
hardly contemplated by the widest
imagination before the beginning of
hostilities. Although the relations of
the United States and Germany are
not as cordial as other times during
our national life, none have been so
foolish to deprecate their military
preparations, activities and accom-
plishments.
A wonderful picture is being shown
through the country under the aus
pices of the leading newspapers, car
rying the title "On the Firing Line
With the Germans" It comes to
Americas on March 5th through an
arrangement made by the Times-Re-
corder.
This paper takes pleasure in inyit-
ing the public to witness this spec
recommended as the greatest
film work which has come out of the
European war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
Roofing

is the most efficient type of roof
ing for all kinds of buildings.
For the Sky-scraper a built up
roof of CERT'AIN-TEED is
nowrecognized as the ideal roof.
For factories. especially where the
roof area is considerable, the light
weight, economy and long life of
CERTAIN-TEED makes it by far
the most desirable type of roof. For
garages, out-houses, farm buildings,
the economy, ease of laying and long
life make CERTAIN-TEED super
ior to any other. For residences
CERTAIN-TEED Slate Surfaced
Shingles are artistic, light weight,
economical.
CERTAIN-TEED costs less to buy,
less to lay, and less per year of life.
1t is light weight, clean, sanitary and
FIRE retardant. 1t will not dry out or
rust, and is absolutely weathertight.
CERTAiN-TEED is made in rolls,
plain and slate surfaced; also in slate
surfaced shingles. Three thicknesses,
but only one quality-the best. Guar
anteed S, 10 or IS years, according
to thickness Il, 2 or 3 ply, but will
outlive the period of guarantee.
The long life of CERTAIN-TEED
is due to its quality and the saturation
of a special blend of soft asphalts,
kept soft, and prevented from drying
out, by a coating of harder asphalts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
Certaiz2- ted Certair,-teed
Paints and Varnishes

are made by experts and mixed
by modern machinery, so that
every can exactly conforms to
the expert chemists formula,
both as to ingredients and color.
With modern facilities for manufac.
turing full line of paints and varnish-
es, on a large scale; with unlimited
resources, and the extensive sales or
ganization of the Certain-teed Pro-
ducts Corporation, costs are materially
reduced, and CERTAIN-TEED
Paints can be sold for less than good
paints usually cost.
The professional painter can not mix
his own paints and compete with
CERTAIN-TEED Paints any more
than the small shoemaker can COM
pete in price and style with the big
shoe factories. 1t is better, both for
the painter and the man who pays
for the Job, if the painter uses
CERTAIN-TEED Paint. All un-
certainty is eliminated, waste and
left-overs are avoided, and the quality
is assured.
Besides, CERTAIN-TEED Paint is
guar nteed to give satisfaction. In
stead of the painters guarantee you
have the guarantee of business which
has become the largest of its kind in
the world, because it makes and sells
good goods at the lowest possible
price, and backs them with al of
its enormous resources.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20
CROSS FIGHTING.

Failing in their efforts to prove
that Lord Bacon wrote Shakes
peare, the Yankee literati are now
attempting to show that John Mil
ton was not the author of Para
disc Lost" Next we presume they
will try to establish that Robert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20

Burns wrote the Bible and that
Jesus Christ was really attending
a picnic when it is claimed he was
nailed to the cross.-Walton Tri-
bune.
And after all that maybe they viii
be able to prove who hit Billy Pat
terson and establish the identity Of
the thief who stole Charley Ross
Dalton Citizen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-20

"SaIazar Has Army of Five Hun
bred" says a headline referring to
aAe Mexican situation. That couldn't
fern corporal's guard in the Euro
pean strife.