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Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-26
ASPHALTUM BED
FOUND IN AN OIL
TRACT IN VALLEY

Another development in the local
oil situation was learned today.
Brawley and Ell Centre men have
filed oil claims on tracts in the San
Felipe district, and these claims look
to be the best yet found. Grey as
phaltum is found in quantities, and
this has always indicated oil.
In fact, the samples brought to
Brawley yesterday are full of oil,
and the application of heat brings it
out without trouble. The asphaltum
crops out in the lodges for a distance
of about 1000 yards, and is appar-
emily in unlimited quantities.
According to local oil men, oil is
usually found under such brey beds,
and the San Filipe beds are of such
nature that the oil is probably close
to the surface.
The land is held by valley men,
but will be developed by coast capi-
tai. A large party of oil men will be
in Brawley, probably tomorrow, and
trip will be made to the field If
the prospectors have told the truth,
development will be started immedi-
ately.
Another interesting development is
the rumor that government oil
land inspector is in the valley and
will look over the local field. While
nothing is known, it is rumored that
if the indications look favorable
much of the land not already filed
on will be withdrawn, as the govern
ment needs the oil for it's own use.
The history of the asphaltum beds
dates from before the recent oil boom
In 1908 an oil claim was filed on
the land, but it was impossible to Sc
cure capital at that time, and the
claims lapsed. When the recent boom
started, local men, in looking over
the map, found the old claims, and
investigated. The result was the find
ing of what is believed to be the best
oil land in the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-26
with Diamond Cord Tires

are taking advantage of the gasoline
go-cart to transport them to and from
their favorite seaside haunt
With the re-openng of the season
for beach -frolickers and those who
delight to disport themselves IN the
breakers appears the bathing girl
whose personal charms and symmetry
of form demand more than a casual
glance.
Among these are the Misses Crete
Carton and Norma Conterno. They
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-26

packed their bathing suits of chic
design, climbed into their Diamond
equipped speedster, and headed for
Ocean Park to spend Saturday and
Sunday.
The camera man was also pleas
ure bound, and while they posed for
some of their admiring friends to
snap them, he took the liberty of
clicking the shutter while they were
leaning on the trusty Diamond Cord
affixed to the spare rack.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-26
GIRL WOULD FLY.

Selby, England, March 30 (By mail)
"A Yorkshire girl has applied to the
builders of the British airship r 33
for position as stewardess on that
craft, and added that she would be
glad of an opportunity to cross the
Atlantic by airship.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-26

the valley where the same courteous
treatment is found that is maintained
by the Auto Electric and Battery,
Shop.
They also, for convenience of the
summer customers, have arranged for
a service station at Jacumba, where
the motorist can get test or dis
titled water at any time.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-26

Splendid bargain for cash or terms
on 1917 model Hupmobile. This ma
chine is in good condition and is a
snap for the money. Imperial Valley
Motor Co., Sixth and State.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-26

The Imperial Typewriter Company
is here to stay. We absolutely guar
antee satisfaction. 622 Main Street.
Phone 25l.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-26

See H. P. Fites & Co. about good
used Holt Tractors.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-26

Dance Woodlawn Park every SUP
day night.-Adv.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
AMERICAN LEGION
TO MEET AUGUST %

> .
All members OF the American
Legion and all soldiers who served
in the war but who have not afniat-
ed with the legion, are expected to
attend the meeting which will be
held August 2Sth. The meeting will
be held at the Lexington high school
at $50 p m, when the committee on
bylaws will report the result of their
work The legion was organized July
81 with membership Of 40. Lexing-
ton county furnished something like
500 soldiers to the army, all of whom
are eligible to membership in the
legion, which is for them alone, and
it is hoped that many more. will be
present and enroll themselves at the
next meeting.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
TO ENTERTAIN
SAILORS AND SOLDIERS

The good people Of Brookland and
Cayce are making elaborate prepara-
tions for a big demonstration Labor
Day at Nellie Springs in honor OF
their returned soldiers and sailors.
Governor, Cooper and Lieut.. Governor
Lyles will speak. The Brookland band
will furnish the music for the day.
Everybody is invited to come and
bring a basket.
Brookland furnished q large con-
tingent to the army and they acQuit-
ted themselves we'll. Compa'-v NJ of
the old Second South Carolirc., which
was merged into the Thirtieth divis-
ion, was composed of Brookland boys
and the people are proud of their rec
ord. This company was commanded
by Capt. Hoyt Fulmer.
Besides this company there were
many other Brookland lads in various
army organizations.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
NEGROES TAKEN WITH
BRACE OF FINE PISTOLS


y In less than two hours after, their
capture by Sheriff Sim J. Miller, F.
sM: Ferguson and David Williams,
negroes, began serving a sc ltence of
60 days for vagrancy and carrying
concealed weapons. The vigilant
sheriff relieved the negroes of as fine
a brace of pistols as one could wish
to see. They We're ..SS calibre Colts
and their one time owners claimed to
have paid S65 for them 1t had been
reported to Sheriff Miller that the
darkies were acting suspiciously in
the lower part of the county. After
following their trail for some time the
sheriff landed them. They were i'm
mediately taken before Magistrate
Amick, who imposed q sentence of 60
days on each of them. The negroes
claim to be from Thomson, Ca. and
say they were recently discharged
from the army.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
NEWS IN BRIEF.
next meetin:

New German CONSTITUTIONAL new
constitution, adopted after months Of
discussion, goes into effect in Ger
many. A president will soon be chos-
en- by all the people to serve for seven
years.
To Fight II. {. 1.-The office of the
United States attorney general will aid
those States which wish to fight for a
reduction of the high cost Of living.
Welcome Prince Of Wales-Canada
has extended a royal welcome to the
Prince of Wales who is now on a visit
to America.
Some BigamiSt-Charles Hugh Will
son. who acknowledged seven living
wives, one of whom he had twice
married. was sentenced in New York
to three years.
FIIgcficld HonOiS Soldicrs-Edge-
field has erected a bronze tablet in
memory Of her sons who fought in
the world war.
To Entertain Thirtieth-GrGenvill
is making great preparations for the
entertainment of the Thirtieth Divis-
ion September 20 and 80. 1t is hop
ed that President Wilson will be pres
ent.
Stills Capturcd-Four liquor stills
were captured by revenue officers last
week in Orangeburg, Aiken and
Edgefield counties.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
CAMPING PARTY SPENDS
WEEK AT TAYLOR s

"A party of young people, chaperon-
ed by Mrs. c. NJ. Efird, spent last
week pleasantly in camp at Mr..
Azariah Taylor's pond. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Barre, Mrs. B. H. Barre and Mr..
Cromer Rauch ran down and spent
8one day with them The following
composed the party, who report an
ENJOYABLE outing: Misses Ernestine,
Vita and Cecil Barre, Anna and Vera
Corley, Winnie Hartley, Floride Seeg-
ers, Anna and Reba Carroll, Ruth
Efrd and Miss Reese; Messrs. ]. A.
Barre, Ed Kyzer, Malcomb Kyzer,
Jesse Ballentine, Walter Auld, W. E.
Sawyer, J. H. Matthias, J. D. Car
roll, Albert Carroll, Robert Carroll
apd Joe Ropp.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
BIC. f ARMERS RALLY
TO BE HELD FRIDAY
.TaJ. FROST TO SPEAK
AT&SOLDIERS' PICNIC

Major John D. Frost OF Columbia
assistant adjutant and inspector gen
eral. will be the speaker at the PIC
mic which will be given Thursday
from 6 to 9 p. m. at Georges pond
20 pay honor to the Lexington SOL
diers who saw service. in the world
war. - ..
The committee in charge urges all
the good housewives to bring we'll
filed baskets of the good things 10
eat which they know so welr how to
prepare.
The committee urges that every
soldier and sailor be extended a spe-
cial invitation and that everybody
should make it his business to sec
that they are provided with a way
to reach the grounds.
A brass band has been engaged TO
furnish music fox the occasion and
everybody should come prepared to
make the soldier and sailor boys en-
iov the occasion to the fullest.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
ORANGEBURG TO ORGANIZE
FOR LIVESTOCK MARKETING

Clemson College, August l6.-Or-
angeburg County farmers are giving
further evidence of their progressive
ness in the movement to organize
q livestock marketing association, the
first of it's kind in South Carolina.
F. L. Harkey, field agent in market
ing has just returned from Orange
burg. where he and H. S. Johnson,
district agent, and D. w. Williams,
extension animal husbandman, took
part in a meeting of farmers on Aug
''ust 18th to discuss and take prelimi-
nary steps in the organization, which
was suggested by L. S. Wolfe, county
agent.
The plan is to have stock COM
pany with a capital stock of. say 5000
'and a paid manager who will sell~all
kinds Of livestock and serve the organ
izatioa in various ways to promote
the livestock Industry and the inter
Easts OF 5ae sfoekhold ers ard the peo-
pie as "a whole Another meeting is
to be held August 25th to perfect the
organization, at which there will be
present representation from sever
al adjoining counties. An organiza-
ton expert from the Z. S. Bureau or
Markets will attend to help in the
work
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
p. II. CRAPS DEAD.
Gallant Confederate Passes at Lees
vile.

Paul H. Craps, brave Confederate
soldier, we'll known farmer and Chris
tian gentleman. died at the home of
his son-in-law, James Warren, in
Leesville, on Sunday, following a long
and painful illness. Some weeks ago,
upon the advice Of his family and
friends. Mr.. Craps went to the Lees
vile hospital, where he was given
every attention possible, but on ac-
CONT of his advanced age his recov-
cry could not have been hoped for,
and he gradually grew worse until
the end came.
Mr.. Craps was 81 years Of age. He
SAW service IN the War Between the
States in CO. c. 18th regiment, under
Captain Lewie. He was twice severe
" wounded during battle, and was
as brave soldier as ever carried a
gun.
Mr.. Craps was a public spirited cit
iZen and had been &, leader in every
movement for the common good Of
the community for many years. He
served at one time on the county
board Of commissions and proved to
be an efficient and conscientious work
er. He was an officer in his church
and was q devout Christian.
His remains were laid to rest in
st. Paurs churchyard on Monday af-
ternocn in the presence Of 4 large
gathering Of friends and relatives. the
last sad rites being performed by the
Rev. Mr.. StouGcmaycr and the Rev.
F. X. Roof.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20

| ington last week.
Miss Blossie Clark spent several
! DAYS in Columbia last week, the
guest of friends.
Mr.. Marion Park of Columbia spent
! the weekend in Lexington.
! Miss Julia Bicklcy has returned
home after spending several days IN
Columbia.
/ Miss Marguerite Dent has returned
home afer an extended visit to
friends and relatives in Irmo and Co.
lumbia.
Miss frankie Griffith Of Columbia
spent Sunday at the home Of her
parents. Mr.. ard Mrs. Johnnie Crit
! fifth.
I We had a pop call from: Mr.. L. s.
Trott. president Bank Of Hrook!and.
this morning. He !: & fin" gentleman
and one of The hcst tinanciers in the
State.
! We were glad to meet this morning
our old friend p. J. Wessinger. one OF
Brookland's prominent citizens, who
was here on business at the court
house.
Little Henry son Of Mr.. VIM. Bick-
ley, has returned from the hospital,
Columbia, where he was operated on
for some rheumatic trouble. He is
getting along very we'll
Mr.. Rosco Caughman carried his
son, Wise. to the hospital last We'd
nesday. where he was operated on
for tonsilitis. He is doing fine.
We regret to note that Mr.. II. G.
Oswald is still sick. confined to his
bed. but is getting along very well.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Kirkland, de-
pot agent and assistant. have purchas-
ed the Mann P. George residence near
the depot. We are indeed glad to
know that these people are to be per-
manent residents here and wish them
all success through life.
Mr.. J. D. Craps, from Cayce, gave
us a pleasant call while here Thurs
day. =:
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
Canvass for Members of American
Cotton Association Now Going
On District Conanittees
Met Monday.

Friday, August %, should be req
letter day for the farmers Of LeSing-
ton county. This day has been set as
the time for the big rally of farm
ers, which will be held at 8 o'clock IN
the afternoon at the court house Tor
the purp6se of perfecting the organ
ization of the cotton association Tor
this county. State Manager B. +.
I Mcleod will see that two able speak
ers are provided for the occasion ana
( everybody who is interested in seeing
5f1,e farmer get sufficient price for
cotton saould be on hand,
"A meeting OF the county executive
committee was held Monday with the
district committees for the purpose OF
instructing these district committees
Sas to the method of campaigning for
membership. Every farmer will be
asked to affiliate with the organization
which is working for an Improvement
in marketing conditions throughout
the South in order that an adequate
price may be realized for the staple.
Al systematic canvass for membership
is now going on not only in Lexing-
ton and South Carolina, but through
out the entire. belt.
The meeting Monday was largely
attended and the district committee
men entered upon their work with
great enthusiasm. An able address
was delivered by A. z. Protzman, d.
rector Of organization for South Caro-
lima. Dr.. D. M. Crosson, chairman OF
the executive committee, presided.
DR. Crosson has issued the follow
fng appeal for membership in the
county association:
Every voter in Lexington county
should look out fer the farmers conp-
nlittee. driye'on the 26th and 9th next
and sfsn as member Of the American
Cocoon Ass6ciation.- This drive is on
sthroifgho1t the eAthe cotton belt AID ai 9.
succeed Eeatiagten siieald sdo
I hss full share and i ami sure that she
viii. :,
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
Sheriff Miller Made Big Haul Ii
Capture of Bone and Randall !
Attempt toBreak Jail. !

Sheriff Miller made bigger haul
than he at first imagined when last
week he arrested Paul Randall and
Johnnie Bone, two young white boys
charged with breaking into the store
of Hook Bros. on the Columbia road.
Though but youths of IS or 19 these
young men are wanted in several
States for crimes of varying degree
from murder to larceny. Among the
charges against them are those Of
safecracking and postoffice robbery in
North Carolina. Sheriff Royster of
Henderson, \. c., accompanied by Mr..
J. w. Beckham Of that town, were in
Lexington Monday and identified the
Ford car taken from the boys as the
property Of Mr.. Beckham. The car
was taken to North Carolina, but the
men were held here awaiting advices
from Georgia The sheriff at Millen
has wired that they are wanted there
for highway robbery and murder. It
is probable that they will first be tried
there, as this is the most serious
charge against them Bone claimed
at the time Of his arrest that his home
was in Virginia, but later develop
ments indicate that he halls from
Great Falls, S. C. He was visited Sat-
urday by his wife and mother, who
are employed in a cotton mill at Cam
den. Randall claims to be from
Georgia.
A bold attempt at escape was made
by the boys last Monday, which
might had have succeeded but for
the vigilance of Mrs. Miller. The
boys secured some hack saws which
workmen had left around and were
manfully at work saving their way
to freedom when Mrs. Miller discov-
cred them and summoned the sheriff.
They were immediately removed to
safer place Of confinement
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
CHICKEN STEW FOR
THE UNION SCHOOL

: The school improvement associa-
ton of Union school will give a
chicken stew at the school house at
1880 p. m. on Saturday. August So.
The public generally is invited to at
tend. The proceeds will be devoted
to the improvement of the school
house and grounds The trustees are
making preparations for the erection
Of a new school building. Miss Lever
Mack is the efficient teacher of this
school, which did splendid work last
year, when the enrolment was 62.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
FATAL AUTO WRECK.

Mr. G. P. Wray, prominent and
wealthy merchant Of Ridgeway, Fair
field county, and his wife were killed
Sunday when a freight train hit the
automobile in which they were rid
ing. Eugene McCarrell, friend Of
the family, later died from injuries
received. Mrs. Joseph Parker. aunt
of McCarrell, was severely injured, as
were several of her children.
Mrs. Parker is a sister-in-law OF Mr.
L. T. Parker of Lexington.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
EXAMINATION AUGUST p.
puDii, Frr:m Outside District Expect
ing to Attend Lexington High
School Should Attend.

As announced last week pupils out
side Of Lexington school district who
dcsire to enter the high school classes
OF tf,o Lexington high school are urS-
ed to he present on Wednesday, Au-
gust -. at $50 o'clock for the pur-
pose Of showing that they are pre-
pared to enter the classes for which
they are applying. The three high
school teachers have arranged to give
this day to this work, and they most
earnestly request that all applicants
conform to this request. The teach
ers will be too busy to properly at
tend to this work after the school
opens. The regular class work de-
mandS their full time while the
school is in operation. Please remem-
her the time and place, Wednesday,
August 27, at $50. at the Lexington
school building.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
C5sAg& EN- STEW GIVEN ,-.r---.-.
.... IN HONOR MISS RUSHTON

An ENJOYABLE event Of the week
among the Younger set OF Lexington
was the chicken stew Monday even
ing at Georges pond in honor of Miss
Inez Rushton. who is the guest of
Misses Sarah Burley and Pearle
Caughman. Miss Rushton, who
is the daughter of Mrs. Nora
Rushton, is a recent graduate OF CO.
Ilumbia college. She has made many
friends while here. The evening was
pleasantly spent in swimming and
wading. after which the stew was en-
loved by the young people present.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
SOLDIER VOTE IN PRIMARY.

All men in the service of their
country during last year and who
were not present to enroll their names
on the club rolls and whose names
are written in the back of the en-
srollment book at each precinct, are en-
titled to vote on that enrolment
which was made by the Executive
Eomanittee and of the officers of the
club before the ELECTION Of 1918 under
authority of the act of 1918. F..
&C. M. Efird, County Chairman.
Il August. 1919. a: =
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
MURDER AND OTHER CHARGES2nI
AGAINST YOUNG CRIMINALS
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
WILL SELL STORES OF FOOD

The var department and the post
office department have arranged to
inaucurate on Monday, August IS, q
systeIn of selling and distributing
through the Parcels Post Service, the
surplus fodstuffs held by the War De-
partnent.
The food offered for sale by the
War Department is in excellent con-
GI;tion. the meats are packed from
the best cuts obtainable; vegetables
are standard packs. All the commod-
tiles were government inspected and
prepared in accordance with Army
specifications. The prices at which
thse goods are offered are material
ly lower than those Of similar COM
modities in the commercial market.
Order forms and other data re-
quired by the Post Office Department
to make the new plan operative will
be furnished by the War Department
within the next few days. Postpone
ment of immediate inauguration Of
this plan was necessary to give the
Post Office Department opportunity to
issue instructions to more than 6S,G0Q
postmasters throughout the United
States and to furnish them with the
order forms, 50 that the citizens Of
the United States would be given the
opportunity to purchase the surplus
food from the Army at the same time.
The entire responsibility Of booking
the orders and Of delivery of the goods
will be assumed by the Post Office De-
partment. The Post Office Depart
ment will requisition the substance
from the War Department in case or
carton lots. Following is a list of
prices at which canned, cured meats
and canned vegetables are offered for
sale through the Parcels Post. To
these prices the Post Office Depart
ment will add the postal rates. The
nearest shipping point for the people
in this section is Atlanta, Ga, where
the. Army has very large stores Of
,s,i iI9,.s;ia,t te7ree proc: :lct5- o., hand.
! Meats. Can Size. Units Price.
Beef Corned, 81, 80 per can.
Beef. Corned No. 2, SO per can.
Beef, Corned h., 200 per can.
Beef Roast, No. /, .29
Beef Roast, l h., Al.
Beef Roast h., Sc per can.
Beef Roast, h.. 2.20 per can.
Hash. Corned Beef 1 h., .23.
! Hash, Corned Beef h., 40 per can
Bacon in crates. "a per pound.
Bacon in Il ID. cans. Sc per pound.
Vegetables.
! Beans. Baked, No. /, OF per can.
Beans Baked, No. 2, .13
Beans, Baked No. 3, is.
! Beans Strngless No. ,. II per can.
| Beans Stringless No. 10, .4S
| Corn, No. 2, IL per can.
! Tomatoes, No. 2, Ii per can.
Tomatoes, No. , 1-2. 113.
Tomatoes. No. 3. Is.
Tomatoes. No. 10, As.
Pumpkin, No. .. .06 per can.
Pumpkin, No. 3. .09.
Pumpkin. No. 10. "a.
Squash. No. ?. .0S per can.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
JOINT COUNCIL, LEXINGTON
PASTORATE.

The joint council of the Lexington
paStorate. cOm0oSed of St. Johns,
Providence, Nazareth, and Pisgah
churches will meet in regular session
at the Lutheran parsonage. Lexington,
at 10 o'clock a. m. All members are
urged to be present on time.
J. E. r. Kyzer.
-. Secretary.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20

At present prices of hay and feed
all Of our farmers should save all the
grass on the place-truly make hay
while the sun shines" Now and cut
it all and house or stack it. and you
viii be rich this fall.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
MEETING
AT SHILOH CHURCH

Rev. A. @. Rice, pastor Of the Lex
ington circuit, is conducting a pro-
tracted meeting at Shiloh church,
near Cayce. The meeting opened
Monday, to run one week. Mr. Rice
is being assisted by Rev. F. G. Whit
lock Of Irmo.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-20
pELION IMPROVEMENT ASSO.
TO SERVE REFRESHMENTS

The ladies of the Pelion School I'M
provement League will serve refresh
ments at the Pelion school building on
Friday evening, August %. Every
body invited to come. There will be
entertainment of the crowd
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-06-13

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