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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06
George Richards
Shoots Brother

At IL o'clock Thursday morning
George Richards accidentally shot his
little brother Johnny with the 22-cali-
bre single-shot rifle given to him by
his father some time ago. The little
victim Is between and years Of age
and was playing in the cemetery where
George was moving the lawn. Leav-
ing his work, George was playing with
the. rifle when 1t was discharged, the
near the groin, entering the body from
the front
DR.. J. d. Campbell was called and
arrived so quickly that the blood had
was able to quickly clean the wound
and remove the bullet, which was
within one inch of the spinal column.
Had the bullet passed slightly higher,
puncturing the intestines, there would
have been no hope for the lad
John Austin Takes Lease East of Town
The Salt LakePioche Mining Com
pany has leased it's property, situated
near the Alps and Nevada Volcano
mines, to John Austin, who is starting
work at once. Mr.. Austin has been
Joined by. Sandy Campbell. These
two practical miners are thoroughly
competent to handle any phase of the
mining work. The lease is backed
financially by Park City mine super
intendent, who has already placed
oche. The property is well located and
the intelligent prospecting of this
| ground should result in the finding OF
ore. The men interested are skilled in
their work and their entrance into the
field of mining activity east of Phoebe
gives that section added development.
which should soon be rewarded with q
| big strike of ore.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

w. f. Smith. who has been employed
as electrician at the Prince mine and
who owns a prospect of decided prom
Use near Oak springs, twelve miles west
of the Groom mine, left Wednesday on
a trip to his property, where he expects
to do some sampling and other work of
examination.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Miss Mamie Orr is spending the week
In Caliente as the guest of Mrs Mary
Ann Stephenson.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Mrs. A. Fl. Norris and daughter Eva
came up from Las Vegas Saturday and
spent several days visiting friends in
Caliente
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

PfOche Ore Shipments for the Week
Ore shipments from Phoebe for the
| week ending June aggregated 1850
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Apples, oranges and grapefruit AZ
the Phoebe Meat Market.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Fine stationery at the Drug store
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Purses. pockstboeks at Drug store,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Cutex manicure goods. Drug store.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Toilet creams and powders at the
Drug Store.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Rev. Percival s. Smithe will hold
services in Christ Church mission, at
the Union Sunday School building, next
Sunday. All are invited to she services
as follows: Holy communion. 80 A.
m; holy communion and sermon. II a.
m: evening PRAYER and sermon, ) ID. m.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Ivory toilet articles at Drug Store.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Mrs. Peter Buol and daughter Doro-
thy left Phoebe Tuesday evening for
Los Angeles. While in Phoebe Mrs.
Buol made many friends who hope to
see her again in this section. She in
tends to stop over at her home in las
Vegas a few days before continuing
to the coast
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

In the case of Lois Swearington
against Jessie A. Swearington, in which
+. r. McNamee represented the plain
tiff, the court ordered that a decree of
divorce be entered dissolving the bonds
of matrimony and restoring to the
plaintiff her maiden name of Lois Mil
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Mrs. Frank Thompson and son ar
rived in Phoebe Wednesday, coming
from Los Angeles by train to avoid the
desert roads Frank Thompson is driv-
ing from Los Angeles to his home in
BUrley, Idaho, and was scheduled to
reach Phoebe Thursday evening, accom-
panied by Mrs. Charles A. Thompson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Warren. Mr.
National bank at Burley, Idaho. where
Frank Thompson is conducting large
furniture store. The party will remain
until Monday renewing friendships and
lookin around the camp before resum
ing their trip to Idaho.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

Al Larsen is taking out some good
of the fissure at the Prince mine, one
assay showing ~ per cent lead and
forty-six ounces of silver. Mr.. Larsen
has practically completed the mining z
of a carload of ore, which he will soon
ship to the Salt Lake market.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-06-06

A. L. Scott is recovering in the hos
pital at Salt Lake sufficiently to be
able to sit up for half-hour periods.
He has been informed by the attending
dicitis will benefit him, but before sub
mitting to an operation Mr.. Scott wish
es to complete some unfinished mining
work Many inquiries are made daily
in regard to his condition and the news
of his Improvement was welcomed in
Lincoln county.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02
DEPUTIES ENTERTAIN

The dining room at the County Bas-
tile last evening presented very un-
usual appearance, in fact it was scarce
ly distinguishable from large hotel
banquet room or a ship saloon. Dec
orations were everywhere apparent
graced by a bounteous supply of white
and yellow chrysanthemums.
The occasion was one of hilarity and
merry making, the deputy sheriffs
were giving an informal dinner in hon
or of their wives and friends. The
menu was prepared by the expert chef
who regularly serves at Charlie Apple
stills hotel, and was thoroughly en-
joyed by all. The hosts and guests
were: Under Sheriff Harry l.. Barker
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Matlock,
Mr.. and Mrs. Weir, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
ID. Applestill, Mrs. c. NJ. Applestill, Mr..
Griffin. Miss Record, Miss Williford,
Chas. Mccormick, Mr.. Ridgeway, Mr.,
Cummings, and Leola Applestll. A
large box of chocolates was presented
to the ladies' of the party by the Neville
Drug store.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

j. A. Mcleod returned to this city,
latter spending some time in the nor
thern part of the state.
George Kink, of Los Angeles, is to
make Ell Centre his home in the future.
d. A. Miller, of Brawley, spent the
morning in FL Centre.
r. P. Vanella and wife spent few
days with friends here. They are
residents of San Diego.
R. Arte, of Brawley, was here on
business yesterday.
j. A. Simpson and wife, of Tacoma,
Wash, are in the Valley on a pleasure
trip.
Milton Warss,. of San Francisco, Is
here on business.
f. B. Wickhan, of this city, return
ed here yesterday.
Harry L. Barker, undersheriff, re-
turned to the office this morning, al
ter undergoing an operation Satur-
day, for a growth, sack of water
The growth had ben bothering him for
the last few months. and after consult
ing his physician. DR.. l.. C. House, he
decided to have it removed. 1t was
located in the forearm, and between
the bones.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02
OEM0BL|zAT|0N
SERVICES At
BAPTIST CHURCH

Demobilization services We're held
Sunday evening at First Baptist church
under the direction of Rev. Walter f.
Reed, pastor.
The services were particularly inter
esting. Miss Wittemore gave violin
selection, then there was a scripture
reading and afterwards a duet by II. C.
Thomas and Mrs. Bassett. Thomas w.
Wilson made brief talk and II. c.
Thomas a solo.
At the conclusion of the address by
Rev. Reed on behold the Man" Misses
Margaret Fleming and Grace Morgan
slowly lowered the flag. The church
was beautifully decorated in red. white
and blue.
The returned service boys present
were Dr. Brooks. Geo. L. Fighter, +.
Oscar Fergeson, Grady Estes, Roy Tay-
lor Estes, Percy l.. Echols, c. Ehols
! Chas. Morgan, sThos. Wilson, Kenneth
Davis, John Kcpley and Aubrey Skin
ner.
In addition the church honor roll
contains the names of the following: d.
H. Moore. Leonard Stokely. Berlin
Stokely, Beal Gavin, JAS. Cox, r.
Bridges; Clarence Farris, e. NJ. Gullette,
HAYES Wilson Edgar z. Wilson, VIM.
McCandliss. w O.. Greene, Geo. NJ.
Stratton Chas.l l.. Fulcher.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02
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CHECKERS" PICTURE
A SENSATIONAL HIT

Checkers" the spectacular picture
made by William Fox, which opened at
the Palace theatre yesterday, is even
better as a picture than it was as a
stage play. Much of the action occurs
outdoors and the Director Richard
Stanton took full advantage of the sit
uatiOn to make his exterior scenes not
only elaborate, but perfect in detail.
The story tells of Southern
beauty who fails in love with Checkers,
the race tout He grooms horse own
ed by the girl for a rich stakes, and in
getting the horse to the race track en-
counters tremendous difficulties. His
chase leads from the South to New
York and through Chinatown At the
last minute, just before the race is to
start, the jockey is malciously blind.
ed, and the young girl rides the horse
to victory. 1t is one of the best and
most stirring pictures in every respect
seen here in some time. The all-star
cast headed by Thomas j. Carrigan and
Jean Acker give an evenly balanced
performance.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02
SOCIETY BANDITS
CAPTURED; TELL
OF MANY CRIMES

Harry Roland and Fred Roland, alias
Frederick B. Galloway brothers, want
ed by the Long Beach police to face u
number of charges of highway robbery
in that city, were taken into custody
Ly Town Marshall Charles Gillette, of
HoltV.lie last night, on the road to
Yuma.
When apprehandcd the men had on
their persons, eighty two checks, sign
cd by Galloway, all of which are
thou"ht to be worthless.
The men were driving a car, so they
confessed to the authorities that be-
| lcnScd to J. B. McManus, of S13 Beach
side Ave, Long Beach, whom they had
robbed some time ago, taking his car.
watch and pocketbood, which contained
a considerable amount of money, The
men planned to make their way to
Yuma and there catch an east bound
train.
They are known throughout Southern
California, by the police. as society
bandits" having committed a number
of burglaries, While attending social
affairs, as guests. They gained admit
tance to these affairs by their ability
to entertain, for according to police,
they have appeared in number of the
largest theatres in Europe and Amer-
ca, in their musical act. Both men have
wonderful voice, so it is said, and
their appearance alone has put them
above suspicion many times, they said
in their confession.
Galloway claims to be an attorney
with a large practice in Long Beach.
The men are being held until the ar.
rival of the Beach city authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02
LEGION SMOKER
TOMORROW NIGHT

The regular semi-monthly smoker of
the American Legion will be held to
morrow evening at O'Clock at Davis
Hall One of the features of the cvc-
ming will be the nominating of men for
election for the year, which will take
place next Tuesday night.
The loyalty committee will also make
a report and plans of procedure dis
cussed.
John Kepley Cal Pratt, John Kemp
compose the committee which has
charge of the eats and entertainmcat
at the smoker tomorrow. All service
men are invited. but only those whose
dues are paid up will be permitted u
vote at the election next week
The committee on bylaws, Of which
Charles Barry is chairman will a!s1
make its report.
large attendance is expected.
Make your wants known ny adVer-
tisinp in The Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02
GAGE HEIGHTS AT
COLORADO RIVER HEADING

The United States reclamation serv-
ice gives the mean daily gage heights
in feet and mean discharge in second
feet of the Colorado river at Yuma,
Ariz., for the week ending November
2S, 1919, as follows:
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02
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FLOWER TEA

The ladies Of the Methodist church
are giving a Flower Tea, at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. Power, 635 Windsley
avenue.
Tea will be served from to 5, no
charge will be made but a silver offer
ing will be taken.
A program and nice time is extend
ed to all that will come.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Dec. Am in
crease of nearly half a billion dollars
in the receints ovn' 1918 was noted in
the report today of the treasurer of
the United States for the fiscal year
1919.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

J. L. Gerger returned to El Centre
yesterday morning He has been
spending a few weeks on the coast on
business.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

A phonOgraph makes 4 very splendid
Christmas gift. The Starr Piano Com
pany are selling them at below cost
prices at their forced closing out sale.
Here is real opportunity.-Ady.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

NJ s Oliver. long of this citv, re-
turned here Yesterday. He has been
in San Diego for some time.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

Ross NJ. Pease of Los Angeles has
come to the Valley with the intentions
of making this his home.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

r. S. Davis of los ANGELES, is t6
be here for a few days. He is stop
ping with friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

Harry nownes, of San Diego. is il
town for the remainder of the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

E. J. Murphy of San Diego is here
on business. According to him, San
Diego firms are flooding the Imperial
valley with statesmen in an effort to
place their goods before the Valley
people. 1t has always been their de-
sire to make such a move. but railroad
facilities has been their stumbling
block. in thcopast.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

Ceorro 7 Chaderdou, a. l., Achison
and II. E. Herbert. all of Los Angeles
etonped at the Ornoon last night on
their way east. They are MOTORING
through.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

c. c. Pick was in town yesterday
from Brawley. With him was j. Col
lins, also of that locality.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

w. w. Darling Los Angeles pro
duce man and his wife, paid Their
first visit to Ell Centro yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

r. Henna. of Jacumba. came down
ont of the mountains this morning.
He renorts much building in progress,
and that before long. oil California
will be- SPENDING their winters at the
Jacumba Hot Springs.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

Albert Seiz. recently of Boston, Mass,
is the latest addition to the force of
the Sanitary dairy. Albert has just
graduated from a preparatory school in
the East. and intends to return to col
lege next June.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

Piano buyers will find wide selec-
tion and a variety of prices at the fore
ed closing out sale of the Starr Piano
COmpany.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

R. F. Miller of Kansas City is
spending a few DAYS in the Valley
in view of locating here.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02
The Press Classified Columns. The!
Have you a room to rent? Tr.

Fred Dill, auditor of the Hayward
Lumber Company of Los Angeles, and
E. NJ. Gallreith, manager of the Riv-
erside branch, were in Ell Centre yes
terday, taking inventory Of the local
branch, of that company. They left
last night by auto for inland where
they intend to catch the morning train
for Yuma.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

The forced sale of the Starr Piano
Company with its subsequent slaught.
ering of prices has proved an attractive
bargain center for Imperial valley peO-
pie seeking real buys in musical instru-
ments.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-02

julius Sears of Boston, Mass, who
has been stopping at the Barbara
Worth for the last. few weeks, left
this morning for Los Angeles.
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49, Accessories for Ford AutOmO-
biles constantly kept IN stock. Ask us.
-R. Z. WYCHE x Sons, Benton.
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Bob Whlttineton Enters Race.

Mr. II. d. Wilmington, of Ivan, was
among the callers at this office Tues
day afternoon, and stopped by for the
purpose of authorizing the announce
nent that he has entered the race to
represent Ward Five as its Police
Juror. Mr.. Wilmington for one term
held the position he now seeks, and,
knowing that the people of Ward Five
are familiar with his ability ih this di-
rection has stated that he will make
the race strictly on his merits and past
record. Also. he said that IL number of
friends had approached him and urged
him to enter the race. He has done so
reluctantly, knowing the many thank
less public duties Of the Office, but,
since casting his hat in the ring, so
licits the support of the entire elector-
ate OF Ward Five. with the promise OF
standing ut all times for laudable
administration and judicious expen-
diture Of public funds. if favored with
the office. He is a native of the parish,
well known as public spirited citi-
zen. and will no doubt poll a large vote.
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VIII Wed Next Wednesday.

There has come to hand neatly
printed invitation reading as follows:
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker Elston
request the honor of your presence ut
the marriage of their daughter. Julia
Moore, to Mr.. BufOrd Dean Battle, on
Wednesday evening, August y. 1913,
at six o'clock. First Methodist Church,
Shreveport. Ia"
The Elstons have for several years
resided in Shreveport. but Miss julia
il native OF Bossier Parish. claiming
Haughton as her first home. She is
young woman Of rare qualifications
and exceptional gifts of person. and
has many, many friends throughout
BOssier Parish. In advance of the
date Of the. union they will join the
writer in extending to her and the
young man Of her choice well wishes
and future full of life's share of joys.
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still confined there. Tyson and Peters
have been relrieved number Of times
by the Governor, who has desired that
Waller and Long he tried again before
allowing the negroes to pay the death
penalty.
Henry Waller was put on trial after
the conviction of the negroes, and the
jury which tried him, after deiberat-
ing OH the matter and weighing the
evidence for many hours, returned
verdict Of guilty. without capital pun
iShnlent. Johnny Long was next tried
and was given the same sentence as
Waller. Both are now in the peni-
Tertiary.
Governor Pleasant. believing no doubt
that a discrimination had been made
as between the white men and the ne
grOes in the matter of their punish
ment. some time ago requested Attor-
ney General Coco to arrange for an
other trial of Waller and Long on one
Of the remaining indictments, and in
structing him to use the negroes in the
trial of the cases. Nothing has been
done toward bringing the two to trial
in 80 far as the Signal has been ad-
vised. 1t is said the negroes now dis
claim all knowledge Of the crime and
stOutly maintain that they had no con-
nectiOn with the murders.
The white men would have to be
tried on what the negroes swear now,
not what they testified i'll the previous
trials. 50 it develops, if this statement
tte true, TINT ssisere would be no clance
whatever of convicting Waller and
Long Of any connection with the muir
ders IL the negroes are to swear at this
| time that they knew nothing of the
affair. and that their previous testi-
mony was false.
1t Is asserted that probably Governor
Pleasant has made up his mind to let
the negroes hang this time. as the date
he has set will come before another
jury term of court and no trials for
Waller and Long could be held before
| that time In the regular order. A
special term of court could be ordered,
but there has been no recent intima-
tion from the Attorney General that
his Office is contemplating entering into
! another trial of the white men at an
early date.
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Rocky Mounts Report.

Monday. Aug. 1S.-A good rain just
now would be helpful to the farmers
of this community.
Miss Pauline Bounds was reported
OH the sick list last week.
MIR. and Mrs. R. S. Shockley We're
visitors in the Ivan community yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. +. CaSon spent the
weekend at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. ID. Bounds.
Miss Gladys Lunday spent one day
of last week with her friend, Miss
Belle I'arkerson.
Miss Cannie DeMoss visited her
friend, Miss Belle Parkerson. Thurs
day afternoon Of last week.
Mr.. Johnnie Young and family pass
ed through this place yesterday morn
ing Ell route to Plain Dealing.
Mrs. Fate Watson and children. Of
Dallas. Texas. are spending few days
with Mrs. Watson's mother. Mrs. j. NJ.
Lunday.
Mrs. Kenney Pope and her little
daughter. of Taylor, Ark. are spending
few days with old friends and rela.
tives Of this community.
Cpl. Willie c. Reames left this morn
ing for Camp Shelby. Miss. He but re-
Gently arrived from France and came
home on thirty-day pass. He saw
about seven months service overseas
He will receive his discharge some
time next July. BRUNETTE.
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The Linton Barbecue.

Mr.. a. H. Montgomery. who lives out
near Linton. called by last Saturday
afternoon to report that the barbecue
given at that place the day before was
a big success. Also. he stated that he.
Mr.. ]. II. Scarborough and Mr.. II. f.
Young were the members of the COM
mittee having in charge the general
affairs of the barbecue, and wished to
thank those who made contributions
of carcases for the pit, all who brought
baskets for the general spread and
those few who made. cash contribu-
tions. In a word. all who contributed
to the success of the barbecue and the
pleasure Of those attending
The size of the crowd present is va
riously estimated at from 500 to GOO
people. There was food enough for all
and some to spare. The barbecue pit
was under the supervision Of Mr..
Scarborough. and the meats from it
were said to be tine-well cooked and
seasoned just right. OF course, Albert
league had cold drink stand. having
no opposition except the wells of fine
waterloo good. i'll fact, not to de-
serve special mention. But leagues
stand was a patron winner-as always
To add to the pleasures Of the occa-
sion there was good stiff breeze to be
noted nearly all day. Then there was
the dancing on the newly erected plat
form. the ball game and so OH. The
two teams crossing bats OH the baseball
diamond were those from Benton and
Ivan. The Benton boys seem to have
won in walk, the reported score
being II to T.
There was Il sprinkling of candidates
present. but public speaking was not
INDUCED in
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Tyson and Peters to Hang.

From last weeks Webster Siynal.I
On Monday Governor Pleasant issu-
ed death warrants and named Friday,
November 2Sth. as the day for the ex-
ecution Of Mark Peters and Chester
Tyson. the self-confessed negro mur-
derers Of the Reeves family, nearly
three years ago. The death warrants
have been received by Sheriff Phillips.
who will execute them unless re-
prieve is granted before the day for
the hangingS.
Peters and Tyson were tried and
convicted during March, 1917, follow
ing perhaps the most sensational trials
held in this parish since the time 1t
was created. The negroes = Peters,
Tyson. Larkin Stewart and Anderson
Heard-were tried jointly. The former
two were found guilty as clargeds and
Stewart and Heard were given life sch
tences Stewart died in the peniten-
tiary a few months ago. Heard Is