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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-08-22

More interesting than important was
the strike of the members of the
Actors Equity association, which,
starting in New York, spread to Chi
cago. A number of theaters in both
cities were forced to case their doors.
The actors demanded recognition of
their association and various reforms
in the conditions of working. The dis
pute was carried into court by injunc-
tion proceedings.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-08-22
Sees German Propaganda,

Washington, Aug. 15.-Representa-
tive Heflin (Dem.) of Alabama charged
in the house that German money and
munition money and manufacturers
money is back of the propaganda to
defeat the League of Nations"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-08-22
pIckson 10 Push Rum cas.s

Springfield, Ill, Aug. 14.-George 8.
Dickson of Dixon was appointed by
Attorney General Brundage to serve
as a special attorney general in charge
Of enforcement Of the search and
seizure" act.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-08-22
Beer in Wisconsin? :?

Madison, Wis, Aug. 16.-"Every
man who has been making or selling
beer In the western district of wis
fonsIn will be prosecuted" United
States District Attorney Wolfe an
nounced.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-08-22

According to an edict of the peace
conference, Austria is to be known
as the Republic of Austria. the word
German" being eliminated. There
is movement in Vienna to re-estab-
lish the monarchy, but the entire
armed forces of the country, there and
in other cities, are demanding that the
republican form of government be re-
tanned.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-08-22

The death of Andrew Carnegie re-
moved one of the few survivors of an
industrial age that has passed when
men of vision made incredibly large
fortunes in ways that were not consid-
cred reprehensible. His avowed de-
sire to die poor man was not real
lied, for though he gave away more
than S350,OO0,Oo0, it is believed he left
an estate worth nearly $500,OO0,0OO.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

T. Chicago City railway, AID was os
Aciated in the practice Of law with
Herett Jennings when the latter was
gbcral counsel of tbs Public Utility
C(nmission of Illinois, and studiei
"A practiced law in the office oI cH
Sdntor james Hamilton Lewis of III
in4. He was for many years engag-
cd b the preparation Of very impJrt-
an leases and known throughout ia,
coi itry for great support given L
lare reform work.
Here on Honeymoon
1914 he married Miss Meri"
Rehy. Of Chicago and became inter
estA in the Imperial valley thrcugf
hdcfforts Of Tnoa. p. Day. preslder'
and general manager Of tho CudahE
rakh, which operates 10000 acres O.
tht Mexican side OF the lnteTnatl9n@
ire, and came here on his hoDo"mo0>
1914. He was asked in 1913 tc
ONE to the Valley again to try a cas-.
or one of the Gotten growers N th'
7alley, and at that time decided tc
pmain. Mr.. Coonev has had pAeno.ni,-
iol success and now is credited Wilf
rpresenting most OF the largest cot.
tn growers on the American ans
Mexican sides, his clients farming
ahut $4,000 acres.
Serves Community
His greatest and most recent sNc
ce2. was in obtaining relief n ft2SA,
ingbn for the CaleN;co cham52r q
comrherce in calling to the attention
cf thu Immigration and state deparS
npnt lat Washington, the peculiar sit
uition existing between CaleXico an(
M&icali with reference to the larrg'
Chpese merchants who must be abl'
to ross and recross the lnternatlona
Linz in order to take care OF their vas
lnteests. :,
MI Cooney resides in Calcxico will
his Nfe and three children. Pat a
famiNrly called by his vast number o
frienA on the border. has built up,
wondAful practice and is one OF tn
olive Jes" in the border CITY, f5e en-
joys aNose friendship with Governo
Cantu hd the members of his staff
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

signed from the Holton Power Com
pany IN 1914 and opened private of
ices in the El Centre National Bank
building
He closed up his business in 1917,
t the outbreak of war, and enlisted
With the Fourth United States Engi-
leers as private; rose from the ranks
o captain, receiving last two promo
ions while in France.
Returned to the United States in
lune, 1919 and was married to Miss
Helen Shaw, of Ell Centro, on July %,
1919.
He opened offices in the Security
Bank building in August, and was
soon after appointed city engineer,
and is now actively engaged on the
publicity committee of the American
Legion in behalf of the Kettner bill.
He is 80 years of age and has fol-
lowed engineering in railroad and
reclamation work since the age of 16.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

of Imperial county, where he has re
ceived honors at the hands of the people
he intelligently represents in legal ca
pacitY. During recent war activities he
served as chairman of Imperial valley
division of the State Council of Defense
and was one of the active Four Minute
men working energetcally in Liberty
Loan, Red Cross and other movements,
giving his time and talents willingly aid
ing his flag and country.
MI Simon enjoys an extensive law
practice and is prominent in lodge cir
Cles, being a Mason, a members of the
ScottishRite and the Royal Arch; mem,
Der d. O *. branch OF the *. of p, and
a Past Master of Topeka. Kansas Lodge
No II, a. +. & A. NJ. He is a staunch
booster for the county Of Imperial be
lieving that county to be the garden
spot of all California.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
WM. 7. RANDALL.
Principal High School

The principal Of Central Union high
school is Wm. Z. Randall Ml. Raniall
holds the degree Of master Of arts
from an eastern university, Q 'aJult.
,ng with special houors III math ma
ties and science, an was elected to
meml orship n the sch ship fra
Lelnity Phi Beta Kappa. lie came il
rectly from the university 10 & pro
fessorship in the University of Sou
thcrn California, from which he was
later appointed by the governor Of
California to the superirtendency Of
a state institution Mr.. Randall enter
cd the educational work of this com-
ty at the same time as did Superin-
tendent Shibley, in what now seems
to nave been the early days, and has
had part in the development OF the
magnificent high school system cf
Brawley and of El Centre. During
his educational career in this county
he has been made a thirty second de
gree Mason, and has been appointed
by the governor as one of the trustees
of state normal school
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

he longest telephone line in the wors
It that time. He kept extending tht
Inc from San Diego and finally b,
cooking up at San Francisco was ablc
o make this record. During the so.
NJ. Matlock made telephone histor,
Il the state Of California.
When Mr Sabin was elected rresi.
.-nt of the Bel system in 1897 he re.
u-9ed to Chicago with him and fillc6
he position Of assistant Superintend
at of construction and superntend-
mt Of the long distance service until
1911.
He resigned from the telephone
company and returned to the coas,
2ftor inventing the Race for Life tau
-omobile riding a wall) in Venice and
operated that for three years when
John c. Cline was elected sheriff ot
Los Angeles county he gave up the
musement business and took the civil
service examination for a deputy
'h"riff, passing in class cf "a.
He worked for Sheriff Cline until
the famcus acid throwing case IL
Hoitville when Sheriff Applestill Sc
ourcd him TO work on that. 1t was
largely his work which sent the acid
hrowcr TO the pcntitentiary in San
Quentin.
lie is now in the criminal repart-
rcnt OF justice and deputy U. s. mar
sEail foT the district.
Mr.. Matlocll is cna of the best hkcc
officers in Imperial courty and his
sterling qualities have made for hin
4 wide circle Of friends His abil
'es have made him equally feared BY
the law braakinp element.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
DAVE J. MATLOCK
Deputy Sheriff

Dave ]. Matlock Vas born in Chjya-
30, May p, 1864. AT the ago # =
he worked for the Western Union a.
a messenger BOY. Early he entered
the telephone business and in 1884
was working for the Chicago Tele-
phonc Company as assistant yuperin-
tcndcnt of constructions in Chicago Hnf
including nine counties and for eight
years was superint of the long
distance telephone in Chicago and ter
'itory He did not attain this posi-
ion Mt ono bound. however, hut grad
ually worked up through the aucc2s-
sivc positions as telegraph operator,
Inspector, lineman, foreman ard m3n-
2ger of an exchange
IN 1884 he came to California and
worked fcr John J. Sabin (deccasod)
Of the Pacific Telephone a1d Tele-
Graph Company in the capacity Of
manager. SPECIAL agent and sIperi1-
endent OF the coas, oiFis!on unit.
1897
During th2t timc he butt the first
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
Imperial County Bench and Bar

U. S. V. l., and served with it until il
was mustered out in November, 1898
Mr.. Hickcox has largely specialized
PIN corporation, water, real estate ant
mining law, and has successfully con
Iducted some of the most important
flood water cases in this state. One
Iof the most important legal victories
won bv the firm of Hickcox e Cren-
shaw was the celebrated case OF
Southern California Home Builders
versus Young This case established
the right of q corporation to recover
from its directors dividends improper
j.. paid; it took five months to try and
was before Judge Frank G. Finiayson.
MIR. Hickcox was largely instrumental
in having referee in bankruptcy ap-
pointed for Imperial county, which has
saved bankruptcy llitigants much time
and money, as heretofore ii was neces-
sary to have all bankruptcy matters
heard either in Los Angeles or RiV-
ersite. This firm represents many Of
the Imperial valley litigants in the
celebrated Delta Land 4 Water Com
pany cases, and all eases so far tried
by them have been won. 4lr. iHcli-
cox is a member Of the California Club
Of Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Vel
lev Country Club, and the Sigma Chi
Mrs. Hickcox mas. recent
ly Joined her husband at Fl Centre
and they will live at the barbara
Worth; next year they expect to
build residence that will be an add
ton to El Centro's homes.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

L. Ridgeway, D. J. Matock, f.. L
Cummings, Charles Mccormick, A. p
Crerar, f. G. Weir. II. T. DzneY San
Gri. N and Harry Blake a6le Officers
who; do their duty whenever called up
on.
This able sheriff enjoys the high re-
gard and confidence of the bench and
bar of his county, ard Of the people as
well. His administration promises to
be clean, intelligent and progressive,
proving that Charley Applestill is
i the right man for the important Of
Ifice. He not only looks diligently af-
ter the interests of the people but
provides we'll for all prisoners in his
keeping, endeavoring at ali times, by
good example, to aid them and make
one.
Held in Esteem
Sheriff Applestill enjoys the per-
sonal regard of his fellow sheriffs
Throughout California, among whom
he is a well known figure. He is a
tireless worker, who goes forward.
and if'one may judge by the officials
popularity, which continues to grow,
he will remain in this honorable of
| flee for MANY years to come. The
sheriff is the proud father of seven
children and last year he became a
grandfather.
mia, Mexico is close friend of tho
sheriff's and criminals who seek re
fuge on the Mexican side remain therS
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
ELMER WILSON HEALD

Was borne in the State of California.
in Santa Cruz. Entered Stanford Uni
versity in 1911. While in Stanford was
member Of Encina club, vicc-prsei-
dent Of HIS class ana played on the
Ta"city Soccer team. Received my y.
3. degree in 1914 and J. d. degree in
1916. Was admitted to the bar in the
State of California in June 1916. Came
to the Imperial valley in January. 1917
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

the state of California, the United
States district court, and the United
States land office. Admitted to the
bar in California in June. 1915. Prac-
ticcd law in Los Angeles in connec-
tion with some OF the largest firms in
that city for some two years before
coming to Ell Centre, where has heen
actively engaged in the practice of
the law since November, 1917. in
February, 1919, he was appointed the
United States referee in bankruptcy
matters originating in this county and
referred TO him hy the United States
district court. Married to Bessie p
Breon, October 26, 1918, the daughter
Of a prominent rancher living at
WestmOrland.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
HARRY l.. BARK Err,
Itudp prGbpricf

Harry L. Barker, undersheriff, was
born in .Pittsfield, MASSACHUSETTS, in
1878 and during his lifetime in the
East engaged in real estate and con-
tracting. Mr.. Barker came to the I'M
perial valley in 1910.
Here he made card index Of ali
the taxpayers of the county for the
directors of the Imperial Irrigation
district and helped to organize thc
district. He was first assessor for the
district and took office in 1912. From
there he became the second secretary
of the district, succeeding Gcor%c
Melton and h lrtel eEa@@.d ~ n
a:l cstHtc business fJG 0ae yaaE
In 1915 he entercd Ike sAagnfa e.
ice and was the last da2usy aDpoin.e'
hY the late Sheriff MoilaE Meadow
IIc Was the first new aproirtaa c
Sheriff Charles Appleatill.
In Oatobjr, 1917 III. D@isa1 i.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

cdpcation ct ST. johns, later moving
to Minnesota, entering the lay class
at the University Of Minnesota.
After having concluded his studies
a law Mr. Conlln spent . number Of
years on the stage,and was known
throughout the United States, Enc
and and Canada IS "Payeho,' the
magician and crystal-gazer.
Having married and become the
fatllor of twin boys, he decided TO give
up the roving life Of parformsr and
enter upon the practice Of law, and
Immediately accepted the position Of
chief deputy, district OF Kern county
under the much-tail,ed-of Barclay Me-
Cow 4. AZ The expiration &c the Term
CT offce, Mr.. Conltn located in Im-
pcI;al county.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

county Of Imperial in the assembly
and legislature halls, where he enjoys
the esteem and high regard of lis
fe low members, and where he did
splendid work for his state and coun-
Jy.
j. Stanley Brown has been a resi-
dent of California for some 81 years,
during which time ne has been mn
active and prominent figure in politi-
cal life. He was for years a trustee
Of the city of Eureka, in Humbolt
county. For some ten years MIR.
Brown was a prominent upbuilder in
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
e. II. SIMON

One Of the best known and most
able Of the younger lawyers Of
( Southern California. is E. R. Simon,
District attorney for the county of
Imperial, with offices i'm El Centre.
re county seat. FEe is practiti0n-
r 'Fi.0 is ever alert TO serve the in
'IreSts Of the people as they should
he served.
n. II. Simon is a native of Illinois
He was born in Richland county, later
moving with his parents to Kansas. in
which state ne WAS educated in the
pubic school, later graduating at Wash
burn College Of Law at Topeka, deceiv-
ing the degree OF Lib. He was admit
Cd to the bar in Topeka, November II,
1899, opening Offices in that city a few
days later. Becoming Interested in
politics, Me was elected Judge of the
municipalN court of Topeka. serving
with aoilityNfor four years. He next be-
came county \ attorney for Shawnee
county. I(aDsaA serving two years. Dur
ing that time he served as membci,
Of the faculty oG NVasnburn College Of
Law, lecturilg ON Important legal top
ica. ~ 1919 NE was elected professor
o. law. resisn'ne thai position to confe
to California, locating in Imperial val
ley where he opened \law offices at El
Ceatro. lie was appointed deputy dis
t1ict attorney for that county shortly
thereafter serving from January d.
1915, to September II, 1913, when he
Yves appointed district attorney by the
boa"d Of supervisors to succeed the late
Colon Nichc,s. On January G, 1919, Mr.
&Enon was reappointod for the four.
year term, continuing to fill this in
portant position with that characters
tic ability that ranks him as leader al
TIE bar
u. Il. Simon is u representative man
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
J. STANLEY BROWN

The subject Of this timely sketch,
j. Stanley Brown, is one of the best
known residents of the wondrous I'M
Derial valley, having been a citizen of
IL Centro for some IA years, during
hich time he has been an active and
a.Iuential factor. aiding in the
.oWth; development and advance
Aent Of this section Of Southern Cal
fornia.
During the past few months Mr..
Brown has been at the state capital
sacramento, ably representing the
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
WILBUR w. RANDALL
Office in the First National Bank
Building, Ell CentrO

Born at Ontario, San Bernardino
county, California. Educated in the
common schools OF California; gradr-
atde from the lone Union high school
in Amador county, California, took his
college work at Occidental college
Los Angeles, and the University of
California at Berkeley; received his
law degree at the College Of Law of
the University Of Southern California,
Los Angeles. He has been admitted
to practice before all of the courts of
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

signed to become purchasing agent
for Imperial county. He held office
for one year and when II. w Ander-
son, resigned became undorsheriff
He was re-appointed under Sheriff
at his recollection.
Mr. Barker is married and has one
laughter II years cd
Of rather Il quiet disposition, his
friends are legion. His efficient
of his duties As unGarslariff
1t times most difficult position, has
been recognized by his suPcrior3 anj
by others many times
Mr. Barker is one Of FL Centre,
most trusted citizens and at all t.nacs
ommands the respect Of tae com
munity in which he lives
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

and opened a law office. Upon the dc
caration of war with Germany enliste
in the regular army. On December 2S
1917 received a commission as first
lieutenant in the United States amy
ambulance service, Went overseas t
France in August 1918. Was at 81
Mchiel, pout 4 Mousson ana entered
Metz with the allied armies in Febru-
AIRY 1919. Was stationed with the
French army OF occupation in Wesbad-
en-. Germany for FIVE months. Return
cd from France on August /. 1919, and
came back to the Valley.
and represents several large Mexican
firms.
Mr.. Cooney has offices 2O3, A and 5
Anderson Building, Calexico, where he
will remain until the completion of
the Sl50,000 Dool building on the cor
ner Of Second and Heffernah avenue
at which time he will occupy the cor
ner suite.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
Citizens Who Were Prominent in the
Upbuilding Of Imperial County

but short time until the governor
finds 1t out and then sends for Charley,
The people of Ell Centro and I'M
.pariei VALLEY are proud of Charles An
plestill and his splendid achievements.
His record is an open book, and he is
beloved and respected by all VINO
know the man.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

Richard Cohen has for ten years
been a familiar figure in Ell Centro;
his first experience here was in the
furniture business, conducting a store
for little more than five years. In
1914 he was appointed court interpre-
ter and has since occupied that posi-
tion. He speaks Spanish fuently and
translated some very important docu-
ments in the notorious Khair Din
murder case.
Mr. Cohen was also. at sone time a
prominent member. Of civic and politi-
cal circles in San Francisco, serving
a term in the legislature in 1886.
Later he was candidate on the Popu-
list ticket in 1900. Mr. Cohen has Il
host of friends in the Valley and ex-
poets to spend the rest of his days in
the sunshine of Imperial county.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

Rcdlands, moving from that city IA
years ago TO FL Centro, where he es-
a5blished the first general hardware
store, and for years enjoyed steady
md substantial business.
In 1912 ne was elected treasurer of
Imperial county, serving his people
faithfully and we'll for seven years,
when he was again honored by elec-
ion to the state assembly, continuing
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
CLARENCE B. CONL!N

Clarence B. Conlin, attorney-at-law
with offices in the First National
Bank building, Ell Centro, is one Of
Imperial county's leading attorneys,
and specializes on contracts, dasEacoa
and criminal law.
Mr.. Conlin was born in souoh De-
kota, in 1882, and received bis carlr
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
p PATRICK J. COONEY
CalaXicO Attcr7 Y

Patrick j. C0oney was born
September 20, 1889, in Chicago,
jilincis. His preparatory educa-
tion was acquired in Hyde Park
high school and the De Paul Col
lege, his legal education in north
western university and De Paul
University, Chicago.
He was with TIE 'aW, department e
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
ROSS T. ,HiCkCOX

Ross T. Hickcox, Of the firm of
EickcoX q Crenshaw, attorneys, was
born in Nebraska. March oath. 1874
and was educated in the public schools
of Kansas, moving to California in
1892, where he received his legal ed
rcation: he was for two terms a mem
Eer of the board of trustees of the Los
Angeles public library, having prac-
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
CHAS. l.. CHILDERS

Mr.. Cailders is one of Inperil vat-
ley's well-known lawyers. He receiv-
ed his law training in the Universi-
ty of Southern California and for the
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01


70 render that service that begets
friends and popularity.
D. Stanley Brown is a forcible and
eloquent speaker,fwho during recent
way activities, rendered valiant serv-
ice to his flag and country through
patriotic talks, aiding all war relief
measurers unstintedly and sincerely.
He is one of Imperial county's strong
est men, beloved and honored by all
residents.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

joined Company C, Seventh California
ticed law in that city from 1896, until
November, 1913, at which time the
firm opened an office in Ell Centre
During the Spanish war, Nh. HickcoX
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
PHILIP w. KNIGHTS
Civil and Construction Engineer

Came to Imperial Valley in 1912 to
accept the position as chief engineer
of the Holton Power Company. Re
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01
CHARLES NJ. APPLESTILL

tSUuTIcs, M AppiNSt'ii' -'s''N'
of Imperial county, California, the
,y0ungest county of the Gnitlen
State. lis a native SON.. He was
born in San Jose, Santa Clara
county, and is well know,
throughout the state. III
He spent his early days iiisthat sesi
tion, where he was Interested in fruti
growing and general ranehing Hc
received his education in the public
schools, and has made good since
his youthful days, because he sh:td tnc
energy and ability to do things right
at the right time.
Here Twelve Years
Twelve years ago Charlie ApplestiN i
became interested in the Imperial val
lev country, and soon moved to this
section Before being in the new
county long enough to vote, he was
made assessor Of the Irrigation Dis
trict, and later appointed secretary Of
the district, position he filed with
ability and credit. He resigned thi.
position to become deputy sheriff
under the late Sheriff Mohley Mead.
ows, and later served as purchasing
agent for Imperial county. His spleu-
did worth was so ably appreciated BY
the late Sheriff Meadows that he was
asked to return to that office and be-
come under sheriff, a position he filled
ntelligently, and last year Mr.. Apple
still was elected sheriff at the primar-
les, by the pleasing vote of three tc
one, receiving the substantial Ell
dorsement of all parties.
In handling the official business OF
Imperial county, Sheriff Applesti.l is
ably assisted by H. L. Barker, undo,
sheriff, his right-hand man and aide
d'camp, who is ever alert to duty; j
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

last seven years has been in the active
practice in Ell Centro with office in
the Security Bank Building. In addi-
ticn to his general practice he has
been particularly active in water and
drainage questions.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-01

telephone line from Sacramento to the
Oregon state line and many lines on
the coast MIR. Matlocks was the first
voice to talk over the line from San
Diego to Spokane Falls, that being