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Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
NEW BANK SIGNS
LEASE FOR MAIN
STREET FRONTAGE

As forecast exclusively in The
Press last week, Imperial Valley and
Ell Centre are to have new bank, a
branch of the Southern Trust and
Commerce Bank of San Diego, of
which G. A. Davidson is president.
Mr.. Davidson has announced that a
long time lease has been closed for
the corner now occupied by the Hol-
ton Power Company and the Watkins
hardware store.
The present building will be al
tered to serve as the home for the
financial institution. Mr.. Watkins,
who voluntarily gave up his room,
will start work Immediately on the
erection of a brick building on a
fifty-foot frontage on The site ad-
joining his present store.
The new bank will be opened some
time in February or March. Mr..
Davidson announces that it will CO.
operate in every way to make for the,
prosperity and development of the
Valley. For the branch the president
Saturday subscribed locally $4,000
for the Fourth Liberty Loan.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
MAILING XMAS
PACKAGES EARLY
IS WAR MEASURE

The State Council Of Defense calls
upon merchants, through advertise
ments and otherwise, to urge the
people to ship Christmas presents
this year earlier than ever before;
that is. by teh last day of Novem-
Der. Delayed mailing or shipment
would cause blockades in the last
half of December, when weather con-
ditions, war shipments and troop
movements must be reckoned with.
Commissioner E. D. Conolley, of
the Government Economy Depart
ment, who announces that commit
tees are being appointed in each
county. says the State Council does
not ask abandonment Of Christmas
giving. but urges the giving only OF
Useful articles, that is, articles &C.
taaaly useful to the recipients. The
request does not apply to toys.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, SAIL
OF REAL ESTATE.

In the Superior Court of the State
Of California, in and for the County Of
Imperial.
In the matter of the Estate of DAN
sl H. Gensemer, deceased.
1t appearing to the court from the
verified petition Of Ray Edgar, admin
ktrator, on file herein. that it is neces-
ssry and would be for the best ad-
vantage Of the estate and persons in
terested therein to sell the whole of the
estate OF said decedent,
It Is Ordered, by the Court, that
sll persons interested in the estate Of
said deceased do appear before the
Superior Court Of Imperial County,
State Of California, at the Courthouse
n the City Of Ell Centre, on the 18th
dhy Of October, 1918, at o'clock p.
n. then and there to show cause, if
auy there be. why an order should not
b granted to the administrator of said
entats for the sale ofsthe real prop
rty belonging to said estate, as prayed
~ IN the petition by him hereinbefore
hlsd. and that copy Of this order be
published at least once . week for four
successive weeks in The Imperial VAL
" Prsss, . newspaper printed and
pslblished in the County of Imperial,
htate Of California.
(6ignsd) FRANKLIN J. COLE,
Judge.
Detad Septsmber %. 1918.
oeqt2o-D00ck7.ll-N -
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
At Palace Airdome Tomorrow.

Dorothy Dalton, the popular Para
mount star, will be seen at the Pal
ace Airdome tomorrow in "Love Let
ters," her latest production, made
under the supervision of Thomas H.
Ince. This was written by Shannon
Fife, and is a gripping story of the
hsertbreaking struggle Of a woman
10 retain her husbands affection
against overwhelming odds. The
ealt, including William Conklin and
Thurston Hall, is exceptionally well
chosen.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
WATER FLOW.

Mean daily gage heights, in feet,
and mean discharges, in second-feet.
Of the Colorado river for the week
ending October II, 1918:
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-Seven registered Jersey
cows and one bull: something good;
making from pound to pound and
half; five heifers; three bull calves.
H. T. Frost, 5k miles west i north
of FL Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14

Elmer A. Todd announces that he
has opened his pianos studios in the
Davis building-Ady.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14

The battle isn't WON!
Tire German brute Still
darkens France and Bel
s;iun
lie still defames poor
French and Belgian
girls 6,
Tie even steals the bo-
/. /. as ne has Won4ed and
t'laises them as Germans
Pitjful fate!
Would you have it hap
pen in America?
E>tAy bonds and know
tffae.t every bond YOU buy
bur- ye<3 bullets to revenQe
tteo;e heinouS crimes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
CECIL COUNTY NOTES.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Flkton. Md. April - The Daughters
of America will present a handsome silk
flag 10 the congregation Of the Presby-
terrain Church at Chesapeake City, on
Sunday next, with special exercises.
Miss FaV Strout, for several years con-
nectcd with the treasurer's office At Tome
Institute, Port Deposit, has resigned and
accepted position with the Atlas Powder
Go, nj Pcrrvvillc.
The finding Of Il wrecked rowboat and
some clothing belonging 20 aptaln George
LOTHIAN, OF Chesapeake Cit, has gwen
the clue that Lotnan VII, lost III the
storm that sank his barge IN Chesapeake
bay on the afternoon of Apul II. Lot
man was about 30 years of age and leaves
"A widow and several children
nr \ ID Met Gonachie OF Elkton, who
is "a lieutenant IN the Medical Corps, at
Camp Dix, \ /, has been transferred to
Allentown. Pa
Rev. W II Kenny, for several years
pastor of the VI + Church at Chesapeake
City, died a. the home OF his daughter, at
Selbyville, Del Friday, aged 20 years
The Elkton baseball team has re-
organized for the season with William
Marcus, manager; I I LETTER, secretary,
and Murray Bunce, treasurer. The play
ers Of last year will comprise the team
this year.
The preachers in all churches through
out Cecil county urged upon their con
grcgations, Yesterday, the patriotic duty
of subscribing TO the third Liberty Loan
bonds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
LAUREL WEDDING.

Spe-isl Correspondence of Every Evening
Laurel April - The marriage has
been announced Of Mrs Alice \ Beach to
Lorenzo Birmingham of near Nelson :.
Mrs. Beach was formerly Miss Alice
Bailey. of Quantico. and her first hus-
band was a MIR. Lloyd After ms death
she married II. C. Marvil prominent
farmer. living near Laurel After ms
deccase she was married to William Ii,
Beach. who died about year ago. Her
last marriage was solemnized last Thurs
dav
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Taylor of
Chester, Pa, are spending few days
in Laurel as guests Of Mrs. Taylor :
parents, MIR and Mrs Thomas Oliphant.
Mrs Harry Hearn Of Wilmington Is
spending a few days in Laurel, visiting
her parents. DR. and Mrs T. H. + Farlow
George Figgs, who is employed in
Chester. Pa, is spending a few days in
Laurel. with his family.
Leon Goslee, Harman Hill, John Aryey,
Ewell Miller, Smith Horsey, Charles
Wheatley. David Burris, Howard Hearn,
G. Sidney Harrington, Leonard Anderson
and Maurice W. Hearn, of Camp Dix, and
George Moore. Of Fort du Pont, are visit
ing friends and relatives IL Laurel and
vicinity.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
VALUABLE CHICKENS BURNED.

SPECIAL Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover. april - Kent county Court
of General Sessions IN session here on
SATURDAY. ID a continued case from I'm
day. that of TIarfntd Robinson. q white
man being tried foI the larceny of com
was adjourned rather abruptly when call
was made for Juror George II Goodcn
of near " oodSidc. the information hcing
impaired to the court that somc ot the
outhuldngs on his farm wcrc ahrc- The
lurv had been out about half an hour with
no verdict reached when they were re-
called and by consent oi all paitIcs con
ccrncd Juror Coodrn was excused and
allowed 10 go to his homo. th" remainder
Of the jury being discharged until tins
morning
The fire proved 70 bc in the broader
house, where there were three broodcrs
with nearly 300 young chickens ono week
old. full blooded Rhode Island Red stock.
But ten of the entire lot of chickens were
saved and some Of them have died since.
The entire brooder house. with the three
brooders was totally DESTROYED Because
of the high wind prevailing at the time,
other buildings adjacent were threatened.
but were saved by the prompt action OF
nciChhOrs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
NEWS OF THE DAY IN
LOWER DELAWARE
Bic Liberty Loan Celebration
Planned for Bridgeville
Tomorrow.
TO RECEIVE HONOR FLAG

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Bridgcville. April 22.-A program is
bring arranged hv the Liberty Loan chair
man, Col III. W. NIven of this town, tor
tomorrow at p. m. when the honor flag,
won by this district in the present cam
paign. will be raised Governor Town
send Secretary Of State johnson, Mrs.
Henry Ridgely. State chairman OF the
WomanS : Liberty Loan Committee, and
Miss Lvla Townsend, county chairman.
arc expected To be present.
At the weekly meeting of the Tuesday
Night Club the following delegates were
elected to represent this club AT the State
Federation of Women Clubs, to be held
in Rehoboth IN juno. Mrs. Margaret
Jacobs and Mrs. William Gray; alter
mates, Mrs. Margaret Cannon and Mrs.
Eugene Ellingsworth.
Plans were made for Reciprocity Day
and the roll was called This part ot the
meeting Was in charge of the president
Mrs Edward Sudlcr. after which Miss
Mary NcSsick had charge, assisted 10y
Mr.. Dawson Todd. Miss Messlck 5 pro-
gram was the War of 1872. Many IN
tnreSting articles were read and compared
with the present situation Mrs. old
gave several interesting readings. AtSlC
vas furnished hv Mrs. Roland Elliott and
Mrs Margaret Cannon.
IN electrical storm visited this com
nsunItv Yesterday, accompanied 10y heavy
rams. which will mean y longer delay Z
farmcr, because the land Is too wet io'
cultivation. but after the appearances 81
the warm sun the crops have been greatly
benefited aud the grass and trees have
madc considerable growth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
DELAW ARE CITY.

Spccial Correspondence of Every Evening
Delaware City. April - Matthew
Bigger. ono Of the oldest and most highly
respected citizens of this town, died IN the
Delaware Hospital. Wilmington on Satur-
day night of Brlght's disease Mr.. Bigger
was ~ wears old and beloved by all who
knew him The funeral services VIII he
held Al his late residence, Delaware City,
Al 80 u. m tomorrow. Two daughters
survive him. Mrs Frank HOUSEHOLDER and
Mrs. RAYMOND Cofer. both of this place
Mrs John Boyer of this place died
SATURDAY. night AZ her residence, alter q
long illness. The funeral services will he
held tomorrow afternoon 1T I O'Clock. \
husband and five children survive her.
Rev. Mr. Horner will 9ofhciatc At the
funeral
II. c. CLARK has been awarded the con
tract for repairing James II Clark 5
wharf which Was badly damaged by the
storm Of two weeks ago
Dr. RAYMOND r. rybout Of Philadcl-
phia spent Sunday with his sister. Mr. $
j T. Rcybold
Miss Hattie Bradford Of Wilmington
spent the weekend with Miss Emma
Nulhgan.
Joseph Anderson, who has = contract
n Mantua Crock, \. j., spent sunday
here
Miss Catherine Schundcr and Miss
CArlcllc Williams students AZ the
Women College. Newark spent SUNDAY
with NIr and Mrs John Schuuder
Frank lester. who has been spending =
few davs in Dover. returned home today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
POSTMASTER WANTS TO QUIT:
CAN'T FIND SUGC ESSOR

special Correspondence Of Every EEening
Laurel, April - Lawrence G. Mills,
postmaster and the only merchant IN
Bacon, is in 4 curious prcdicament He
wishes 10 retire from business and has
tried to resign his position as postmaster,
but tho government it Is said. needs a
postmaster Bacon is three miles south
Of Laurel and Is husthng little village Of
one street. II houses and when they are
all home has 33 inhabitants by actual
count The government desires 70 dis
continue the Office, but prominent citizens
have protested against this action. and
it is said, Mr. Mills has been informed
that his resignation will be accepted as
soon as some ono else wiil accept the
position. But the curious part Of the
situation is no ono else wants the Job
Mr. Mills, vho has recently lost his wife,
is getting along in Years. and feels that
inasmuch AS there Is rural delivery mail
route which passes the village. he should
bc allowed to spend his declining years
IN peace and quiet
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
DOVER GETS AIRSHIP SCARE.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover. April - All was excitement
in Dover Saturday afternoon between
4 and ) O'Clock, when an aeroplane was
sighted in the air, and not far above the
housetops or trees. indications pointing to
something unusual. as the machine clrcled
around several times IN the vicinity of
Little Creek and then darted toward
Dover, passing directly over the town,
and finally landing in a large wheat field
on the DIR James Martin farm, just
east Of Dover As soon as 1t became
known that the machine and its passengers
had landed, hundreds Of people started in
automobiles and on foot for the scene
The machine, which was number
80 956 lad two passengers, both |. ;.
aviation officers III full uniform. The
machine, which was q large one, possibly
weighing two tons. bore the name 'AmerI-
ca The rudder was painted red, white.
and blue with a star on each wing of the
rudder
The occupants gave the information
that they had started from Almeola. l.. J.,
bound for Newport News, Va. but be
cause Of the foggv condition Of the at
m0Sphcrc had lost Their bearings and when
near Delaware Bay thought they were
close 10 The Atlantic Ocean, and decided
to ahght 10 ascertain where they were
As soon as they got their bearings they
lost no time in rc-ASccndlng. clrciIng the
town two or three times before starting
on their southern trip They did not
remain here more than half an hour
MANY Of the more superstltlous people
had visions Of Germans making ready
10 shell the town.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
Mrs EdMard IIIIrlcN.

Mrs Edward Hurley.
RAYMOND Puscy of Marcus Hook, Pa:
spent the weekend with Mrs. Mary ).
Warrington and family
Victor Hurley. junior member OF the
firm of Hurley d Sons, automobile dealers
of this town, has returned home with
three Foard cars from Buffalo, y. !.
RAYMOND NJ Scott Of Baltimore,
formerly of this town, has completed hls
course in engineering at Johns Hopkins
University and has enlisted III the
government marine service. lie expects
To leave for France some time next week.
John Murry, architect and builder. rs
erecting a warehouse, two story, 35Xloo
feet. for the Lloyd Moore Canning Go;
nj Blades The second story viii be used
TO store potatoes next season.
Jessie H. Wainwright, who has Tor the
past several months been visiting ms
family here, on account of a badly cut
hand, which he received the past winter,
returned to Wilmington, where he IS
employed as manager OF ono OF the
American stores
Mrs. NJ. IT. Parsons is seriously 1.-the
result of a stroke of paralysis Mrs Par
sons was taken suddenly I'll the latter
part of the week. while doing her house
work and is still in serious condition
Olem Parsons her son. at Camp DIX, was
notified and returned home last night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
IN AND tRpI SEAFORD

SPECIAL Correspondents, oT Every Evening
~eafard. lprl - Floyd Mullen
manager III the SUSSEX Gas Co. narrowly
c.,arcd death SATURDAY afternoon whlc
u,pairung gas main IN tins town. beng
:nost overcome hy escaping gas, when
CvruS Tavingpr came 10 The rescue
Mullen was carried to hI~ home. whore
medical treatment was administered Ills
condition today Wa- some better
\ qmct wedding took place Saturday
evening AT the home of Captain and Mrs
William f. Johnson. on Cannon street.
when Mrs Johnson 5 sister, Miss Maudc
Moore, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs CoIum-
bus Moore of Wilmington, and Lloyd /.
Taylor OF this town were married by Rcy.
] IL. Warren, pastor OF II. John NJ. i.
Church Only a few of the friends of the
family We're present, and after the cere-
monv dinner was served
a pair OF Young mules, harncsScd TO 3
large wagon, ran away Saturday, nut
neither the team or the wagon We're
seriously damaged They were owned
br CYRUS Is Jenkins
The following ~calord boys. who are
now in the service. spent the Weekend
with their families Wilmer Boyce, son
1T Mr. and Mrs Martin BoNcc, Harry
Alilligan son OF Mr. ana Mrs NJ. Alllllgan
.llbert O'\cal. son ot Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph O\cal GcorgC AlillIgan son Of
Mr. and Mrs George " AIilhgan; Milton
Coulbourn. son Of Nrs Hattie Coulbourn
John Wade Ryan visited ms wife at the
home Of her parents Mr. and Mr.
Joshua Smartc. Blades Jennings Qullcn.
former manager of Long X Short depart
nlent store. ticorg, Edward Warrington,
son Of Nr> MARY J Warrington: Charles
Hurley. son OF Alr and Mrs I'd Hurley
sydney isaac-. who visited his sister
Mrs Frank Bryan
Martin IL Warrington Of Clayton spent
he weekend with his mother Mrs. Mary
J Warrington
John Rowe ot New ! ork City spent the
Weekend with ms mother, Mrs Alice
Rove
Miss Ruby Williams Of Baltimore anc
Woolsey Williams Of New Aork spent the
Weekend with their parents. Mr. and
Mrs J. W Williams
Burton Hurley OF Wilmington spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr. anc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
SCHOOL WINS LIBE RTY LOAN FLAG
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover. April - Liberty Loan work
in Kent county is still on the move with
most excellent results reported. Former
Governor Charles X. Miller passed
through Dover Saturday on his way 10
Sussex county, where he made several
speeches At Ocean View he spoke and
good results followed He WAS accom-
panied by his former secretary ot state,
George II Hall Governor Miller re-
turned TO " Wilmington yesterday alter
noon.
Saturday evening Hon James II.
Hughes and James Hall Anderson, char
man and secretary Of the Kent county
Liberty Loan Committee, made trip
to uartly. and although the weather was
extremely inclcmcnt, 81, 500 WAS pledged.
The FIRST rural school TO WIN an honor
flag for having secured subscriptions IN
excess of 81 600 hy ITS own efforts Is the
Franklin School, near Wyoming, with
Miss Pratt teacher They have reporter
81 I5O raised The honor flag has been
sent for and will he presented nS soon a7
II comes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks-Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says DR.. Edwards Well-Known
Chic Physician

DR.. F. nj. Edwards for II years treated
scores of women for liver and bowel
ailments. During these years he gave to
his patients prescription made OF a few
well-known vegetable ingredients mixed
with olive oil, naming them DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets. You will know them by
their olive color.
These tabletsi re wonder-workers on the
liver and bowels which cause normal
action, carrying off the waste and poison
Gus matter in ones system.
If you have pale face, sallow look, dull
eyes, pimples, coated tongue, headaches, a
Iistlesss no-goot feeling, all out OF sorts.
inactive bowels, you take one Of DIR.
Edwards Olive Tablets nightly Tor time
and note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women as well as men
take DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sue
cessful substitute for calomel--now and
then just to keep in the pink of condition
l0c and 25c per box All druggists.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
NEWS OF THE DAY
At NEW CASTLE
Plans Being Considered for Restor
alton of the Trolley Service
to Delaware City.
Stan Correspondenre OF Every Evening

| Stan Correspondence of Every Evening
New Castle. April % Members oi the
Liberty Loan committee Will be nj 'he
| Liberty Loan office. here, from 10 tn | !
| in the morning and from TO D ~ the
afternoon. to receive subscriptions and
payments on bonds Don't forget the
hoursl
Plans have been laid for the rebuilding
of the Red Lion river bank, which was
badly damaged by the storm. As the
Delaware Citv ear service has been ont OF
commission for some time. IT ~ hoped
that tins latter construction will take
place soon. ms II will make the roadbed
much stronger and better able TO resist
the heavy Spring tides Engineers OF the
Traction TO. II seems have as vet been
unable to find bottom through the
marsh sufficiently strong To withstand The
wear and tear of servirc, combined with
the onrush of the spring tidea. MANY
plans have been suggested, such as the
driving Of piles III sotuc of the trcachcrans
spots or the laving of stone bed, hut all
have been vetoed hv the engineers Is
impracticable II * also understood
that the river bank near the prolectlle
plant of the Bethlchcm Steel TO, which
was badly damaged hy the severe storm oi
last week. will soon be repaired
Much comment Is heard concerning the
high prices nf shad for the home market
Several persons have actually been huXing
their fish m Wilmington and Philadelphia
III smaller prices Onc fisherman here
Is said to have been all night II his boat
ont IN the rivcr. and to have returned the
next morning with n catch sufficient 10
net hin $40 Shad are bringing he
tween 80 and 80 cents a pound here, aa
Well ae IN Wilmington
The audience AT the patriotic serylce
~ the Flrst Presbyterian Church yester. /.
iay was interested though disappointed
IN not heiug able 10 hear aleb !. burchcn-
Al oi Wilmington, who Was unabie to ct
here
Some of the industries II New Gastlc
now employing help from Delaware
| CITY and hrlow douhtioea will be Affected
| hv he resent plans made ~ the govern
mont which contemplate the construction
| nf railroad between Mt Pheasant and
| Fort Penn. for which q survey IS now bfing
made Tins road - - accommodate
| the new government mnnltfon plant
projected FOR Port Penn
| Rev lnhn Colhoutne 81 fozer lheo-
| logical Seminary. Who has boon supplying
! the pulpit of First Raptl-i hurch here
! tor two months Il expected fo f'e falie9
| here 10 take the pastofatc ~ his hrst
| charge IT tho next meottng q the niiiciais
| of the church
Inusc Cavcndcr daughter of NaSor
| Cavcndrr. IA very HI At her hntnc hert
/ arc two doctors ~ Attendance aud ne
/ trouble is Thought 70 he penumouia
Miss Emily Moore at Beaf Is III With
/ pnrtunonia NJ the home II tier ssstcr Mr.
| Mars Moore, also of Pear
Mr.. Brssr ] harrington. VII" q
George Harrington, Is I'll
| Ice cream daily except sunday At Mrs
| Julia Walls, Fifth near Della" are street
| Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22
PARENTS AND TEACHERS

pecial spondrncc ~ Fvcrv Evorfnr
lDclmnr }pul 52 me u0uftir t-
8ng Fl the Parnnt-Ieachor Na-oeafian
of thr Dclfaar Dci hFeh school 2s- hrl5
ou rid4y evening and sn interesting pro-
gram cnactrd The chtrf event n
4ddress hv Professor II Spald of Doror
state commissioner IN odursinn EI -=
FuRtrla Brown aha won the county
trophy. elrr~ cup, -evorai months v1.
b .4n 4raforcai contest gave rr~lfHfl"u
"kuor-fjoru Iunc
: Harrison Jones from Camp sIcadr
and Howard i. Ward from { amp )lt
-r,rpf Sunday with friends here
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-22

Hastings, inside guardian; William Nj.
White, outside guardian; Joseph A.
Prettyman. right supporter to vlce-grand; !;
John T.. Nelson, left supporter to vice
grand: Harley O. Riggln, chaplain Fol-
lowing an address by the grand master,
and short addresses by the visitors from
Frankford, and by local members, a
collation. was served
About % members of Betsy Ross
Council No 4. Sons and Daughters OF
Liberty, attended "a large class initiation
in Delmar on Friday night. Ninety-four
candidates were gwen their degrees by the
Demar degree team. The candidates
were from Laurel, Salisbury, Whalcy-
vile, Dclmar and Hammond Nationa
President Rhea was present and made an
interesting address.