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Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20
OIL IS LOCATED
bRAWLEY WELL;
VALLEY EXCITED
Small Quantities Bubble Up
Through Water: All Sur-
rounding Land is Filed On;
Coyote We'll In Same Strata
Is Belief.

Much excitement was caused III FL
Centro yesterday when reports
reached the city that oil had been
struck near Brawley, and there was
a rush of citizens, most OF whom were
members of the Imperial Valley Oil
and Producing association, whose well
was reported to have spouted.
News of finding of oil is confirmed
by John Freeman. superintendent of
the association, who states that for
several days gas flows in sufficient
quantities to ignite from the well that
has been sunk to a depth of 1000 feet,
and early Thursday morning oil began
to flow in small quantities.
When the muddy water is placed on
sheet of paper it is said that the
water will finally evaporate leaving
small particles Of oil.
Some of the Brawley stockholders
are not as excited as they might be.
President w. F. Beal of the assooia-
tion yesterday declined to make the
trip to the we'll because ne said he
believed it was but a heavy seepage
and that it was not more than had
been found at the we'll being drilled
at Coyote Wells.
Some startling stories are told of
the excitement yesterday. A few men
attempted to go arounPthe valley le-
fore the news became generally known
and buy up the stock. 1t is said hat
they met CaleXico man who knew
of the strike and asked $4,000 for his
few shares. When they returned with
the money he had raised his price to
$4,000
Information of the oil having come
in was kept quiet by the owners of
the property until they could file on
the surrounding land, which it is un-
derstood they have done to the extent
of 5000 acres.
The Imperial Valley Oil and Pro-
ducing association is composed of 200
local men. who began operations July
/, 1919. 1t has no capital stock and
all funds have been raised by individ-
ual assessments and syndicated for
the purpose of making thorough ex-
plorations of Imperial Valley Up to
the present $65,000 has been raised and
much of it spent at the present scene
of development Members of the as
sociation own large tracts of patented
lands and all have been placed in
pool for mutual benefit in case oil
should be found.
The officers and directors of the
association are:
W. F. Beal. Brawley, president.
H. H. Cla<k, Calipatria, vice presi-
dent
Howard Shores, Brawley, treas
urer.
J. G. Chapman, Brawley. secretary.
P. j. Cooney, Calexico; J. E.
O'Neil, Calipatria; J. l.. Keck. Braw-
ley: E. R. Simon, Ell Centro, directors.
Since early last September the as
sociation has had first class string
of tools on the ground and has made
steady progress in drilling. The only
delay was when the 14-inch hole
reached depth of 14OO feet, when
two months were consumed in waiting
for 12-inch casing. So perfect was
the hole that when the 12-inch casing
was put into the we'll it could be
turned by hand when down nearly to
the bottom.
Signs Of oil and small oas f'ow
was struck some weeks ago. The
geological formation was favorable
during the entire period Operations
and the levels struck adhered closely
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20

FOR SALT HOLSTEIN HEIFERs,
heavy springers, $50 Also 38 head
extra fine Registered Durocs, priced
right. Can 113 WI evening. w. J..
Strickland.
FOR SALE-1O-20 TRACTOR, DOUBLE
disc and gang plow. Make offer,
cash or trade. Call 113 WI evenings.
w. j. Strickland.
FOR SALE-FINE BLACK MINORCA,
Rhode Island Red and White Leg
horn young hens for sale. $1.65 each.
Also laying turkey hens. good stock.
$500 al ranch. L. E. Hackleman, care
Of Varney Bros. Wholesale Depart
ment.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20
See the new Elgin SKIS. Murray
Motor Car Co. at Bowles Garage. Dis
tributors for Imperial COunty.-Adv.

The Date canal broke through on
Eighth street between Main and State
last night in three places, caused by
beaver holes tearing the banks down.
A gang of men was at work this
morning repairing the sections de.
stroyed and it is said that action will
be taken to rid the canal Of the pests.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20

Jack Berry, manager of the movie
mask ball to be given by the Publicity
club of Ell Centre, announced this
morning that the Keystone keps Will
be on hand to entertain the large crowd
that is expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE
ANY CAR FROM US-THAT YOU
TAKE ABSOLUTELY NO CHANG
ES AS WE STAND BEHIND
THEM. WE ARE THE LARG-
EST AUTOMOBILE DEALERS IN
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND
FOR REFERENCES WE REFER
YOU TO ANY OF OUR THREE
THOUSAND USED CAR OWN
ERS OR ANY BANK OR TRUST
COMPANY IN IMPERIAL OR
SAN DIEGO COUNTIES.
No. 1---Ford Touring Car in
excellent condition, 1917 model.
This car has had very good care.
1t runs and looks like new, Price
$4O0, $500 cash, balance $50 per
month.
No. 2---Ford Ioadster in very
good running order. Good uphol-
stery and very good tires, $3.50.
S12' cash, balance $3.50 per
month.
No. 3.-1917 Ford Roadster in the
best possible condition. New tires,
new top and new seat covers and
only $3.50. $3.50 cash, balance easy.
No. 4.-1917 Ford delivery; a reg
ular one in the pink of shape: new
tires, new top and a new delivery
body. This is the best delivery J
have had to offer for a long time
and only $3.50. $3.50 cash, balance
easy. -..- .44s p
No. 5.-191S Baby Saxon roadster,
only been driven $500 miles, like
new The rubber is excellent. self
starter, electric light. extra tire,
tube and rim. A real car at the
right price. To the first csutomer,
s400. $3.50 cash, balance $25 per
month. If you want a high grade
little car here she is and do not
wait long, as this one will not last
long at the price.
\. 6-1916 Ford chassis motor in
good order and new tires, non
skid on the rear and smooth tread
on the front. $265.OO. $4,000 cash.
Balance $1,000 per month.
No. 7---Five Passenger Stude-
baker in pink of shape. This car
has practically new rubber all
round with good extra tire. Clip
sy side curtains with plate glass
in rear and on sides. Paint and
upholstery in Al shape. A bar
gain at $700.
NO. S-1914 Touring car, 3 pass
enger in good running order. A
good car to strip. This one to first
customer S125.O0 cash. -sr-7
NO. 9-SiX roadster, like new,
run very little and in perfect con-
dition. Large plate glass in top and
plate glass side curtains, $1250.00.
This car must be seen to be appre-
ciated; it's some class.
No. 1O.-1917 Ford Touring in ex-
cellent shape, good rubber, Hawsler
shock abSOrberS; new seat covers,
new paint, extra brace across front
and rear tenders; license paid and
only S465. One-third cash, balance
monthly.
No. 11.-Ford Touring car in good
running order, 1925. Cash or terms.
No. 12.-Willys- Knight with the
famous sleeve valve motor. Special
top. new tires, new battery, revar-
nished, runs and looks like a new
car and easily worth $3.50. But for
quick sale to the first customer,
$1475. One-third cash, balance
monthly.
No. 13.-Ford Touring, dandy
good tires, new top, new seat covers,
new paint, shock absorbers. $3.50.
$3.50 cash, balance $50 per month
ALSO BEAR IN MIND THAT WE
ARE NOT IN THE USED CAR
pC DIN E<oS + bh ~ IItNF III. w "a
TAKE THESE CARS IN ON NEW
CARS, REBUILD THEM, PUT
THEM IN FIRST CLASS CONDI-
TION. THEN SELL THEM TO
YOU AT THE RIGHT PRICE. WE
KNOW THEY ARE RIGHT
WHEN THEY LEAVE OUR
PLACE AND THAT IS THE WAY
WE SELL, THEM AND BACK
THEM UP.
FOR FURTHER PARTICU-
LARS SEE MR.. HACKETT.
AVIES-OVERLAND CO.
PHONE 294
ET, CENTRIC CAL
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20
8
Dance a Success.

Dance Success.
Everyone who a..ended the TTen
Thousand club dance last night was
very much pleased with the splendid
music furnished by the Tully Sisters.
Dalnty bouquets OF sweet peas to be
worn by the ladies and gentlemen
were sold out in very short time.
Inasmuch as the hall, music. refresh
ments and flowers were donated, the
executive board of the Woman's len
Thousand club will be able to add
quite neat little sum to the Jewish
Relief fund.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20
DECISION AFFIRMED
BY SUPREME COURT

Late yesterday afternoon the su-
preme court affirmed the order re-
fusing to permit a new trial to
Rulia Singh. convicted of the mur-
der cf Albert Joe near Holtville
several months ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20
l0ans nsNoMhNuI

The condition Of Frank +. Buck wao
was seriously injured in al automo-
bile accident last week was reported
as being much improved this morn
ing. Miss Templeton who was also
injured seemed much better and was
allowed to talk freely with a numSeL
of friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20

According to l. 7. Sparks the ship
ment of stock out of the valley fell
off during the past week more than
so per cent, only 40 cars moving, II
of which were consigned to San Diego
and the remainder to Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20

Deputy Sheriff Dave Matlock of the
sheriff's office has spent the past
three days below the border in an eff
fort to locate the four mules that
were stolen from the county grading
camp cvlose to Mount Signal some
weeks ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20

Call Pioneer Truck and Transfer Co
for baggage checks, piano and house
hold goods. San Diego freight and bag
gage. Phone l.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20
Smile.

II YOU can't smile Cachipo.
Attorneys James W. Glassford and
Fl. L. Welch of this city are much in
terested in the Brawley oil we'll for
they have filed claims few miles
north of the drilling. They are con-
templating making the trip to the
district tomorrow.
Be safe. Get your ticket now for
Turn to the Right" at Danaway's s
Drug Store Don't forget the theater
is Small.-Advt.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20

Two baseball games are scheduled
for the high school teams today. They
are Brawley at Imperial and Cali
patria at CaleXico. Imperial and CAL
eXico are doped TO win.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20

. Re safe. Get your ticket now for
Turn to the Right" at Dunaway' s
Drug Store. Don't forget the theater
IS mall-AdYt
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-20

EIgin SKIS for immediate delivery.
Murray Motor Car Co. at BOwles Gar
age. Distributors for Imperial County,
Adv
Bisbee daily review., 1920-10-08
JEWELRY DEPARTMENT

in the history of this establishment is fast drawing to anticipated from start to finish the rush of trade eceved the courteous attention and service they would
 secure merchandise at these sale prices and you will find YOUR SHARE OF BARGAINS TODAY.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21
LEAVES For WASHINGTON.

/ Corinth, Miss, Jan. Congress-
man E. S. Gambler left Wednesday
for Memphis, where he joined Mrs.
Gambler, the latter having been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. c. f.
Wiselogic, since the beginning of the
holidays. From Memphis Mr.. and
Mrs. Gambler went direct to Washing
ton, where the Congressman again
took up his duties as the represent
alive of the first congressional dis
tlict in the lower house of Congress.
1t is a matter of regret to his
many friends here that his health
has been such during his stay in the
county that they had no opportunity
Of impressing him with their sincere
appreciation of his most capable and
loyal service. 1T is conceded that he
has done more for his district than
any other imam has ever done, and
he gives direct personal attention to
any request for favors or informa-
tion coming from his constituents,
and they are proud Of his record Of
achievement for this section, and
they are of the opinion now, that he
has enjoyed the honors and gathered
the information that his participa-
ton in the affairs Of thenation has
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21

farming interests in the Lone Star
state.
Mr.. r. L. Egger is welcomed back
in business again He opened UP
last week with nice fresh stock OF
fancy groceries. Mr.. Burney Pope
has accepted position with Mr.. Egg
ger as salesman. We bid Roy a
hearty welcome and wish for him
much success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of
Gattman made glad the home Of the
writer Sunday eve. Come again, you
always bring the sunshine.
Mrs. j. w. Gardner and her two
charming daughters of Columbus
were the weekend guests Of her sis
ter, Mrs. Luna Egger.
Mr.. Van Mosley, a successful bust
ness man of Gattman, was a Gale
donia visitor recently.
Mr.. F.. L. Hannell of West Point,
spent last week in this section buy
ing cattle.
I Mrs. 0. F. Egger and son spent
last week in Amory the guests of
another son, who is one Of the lead
ing contractors of that city.
Mr.. L. d. Barrentine is building
30x40 warehouse joining his store
and is preparing to put in a large
stock of hardware.
The enrolment of pupils at the
Caledonia High School has increased
so that the sixth teacher has been
employed. Miss Ruby Springfield Of
Monroe county has accepted the pos
ition as teacher Of the seventh
grade.
| A typographical error occurred ii
our last weeks letter, the name Mat.
ton should have been Major j. h
Mottlow.
The following members of the so
cial circle of he Saul Chapel section
were welcome visitors in Caledoni;
Sunday afternoon; Mr. Kirby Ewing
and Miss Maggie Smithson; Messrs
T. B. Adair, T. c. King and Miss
Ruby Springfield There seems tt
be some attraction in Caledonia fol
the young men Of Monroe County.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21
CALEDONIA
49, : ) : : : ; : !

The many friends of Mrs. Corinne
Kolb, were surprised to learn that
she and Mr.. Charles r. Johnson of
st. Louis had decided to travel the
rest Of hfe's journey together and
were married in Columbus, Monday,
December %, 1919. The bride is the
pretty and accomplished daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. w. N. Kolb and enjoys
a wide popularity for her charming
disposition and many accomplish
mcnts, She is a graduate Of |. /.
and c. at Columbus and is the prin-
cipal at Gattman High School this
winter. The groom is prominent
young business man of st. Louis,
whore he Is a member Of one Of the
largest lumber plants in the city.
He also has large milling interests
at Gatman and is held in high es-
taem by all who have the pleasure Of
his mountaineering
Immediately after the ceremony,
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left for st.
Louis where they spent the holidays
in the home Of the groom's parents,
returning Saturday January 10th.
May the pathway Of this young cou-
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21
ANITA STEWART IN KINGDOM
OF DREAMS" PRINCESS TODAY

The attraction at the Princess for
today, Wednesday January 21st, is
the beautiful little star, Anita Stew
art, in "Her Kingdom of Dreams" a
lavishly staged production, with pos
itively the greatest all-star cast ever
assembled fer one picture. This is
conceded to be the most pretentious
production offered the screen by Miss
Stewart.
The attraction for Thursday is
Mabel Normand, in "Upstairs" the
classiest, jazziest picture this famous
coincidence has appeared in to date,
You will certainly get many good
laughs out of it. =
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21

pie be strewn with life's best il
health, happiness and prosperity a.
they journey toward the end together
Rev. b. F. Lawrence is delivering
series Of lectures to the pupils al
the Caledonia High School. Monday
morning, devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev. j. L. Ellis, pastor
of the Methodist church, followed by
Rev. Lawrence on Bible Study and
the true estimate of life. Tuesday
afternoon he delivered very able
4 lecture on the true aim of life, fruit
bearing and memory culture. The
subject for this week will be "Bible
Study" These lectures by Rev. Law
renee should be part of the High
School studies. They are not only
interesting but they are very bene-
fetal to the students and also to the
older people. The patrons are in
yited to come and lend helping hand
in this great educational movement
and the upbuilding of, not only the
school, but the community as well.
Last week proved to be busy one
in Justice court. The first case on
docket in Judge Eggers court for the
New Year was a negro, Jud Ussery,
for shooting in Tom Gunter's house,
and disturbing the peace and happi-
ness of the home. Ussery plead
guilty to the charge and was fined
$500 and costs and thirty days on
the county farm. The next case in
the court was trying the rights of
property between Mr.. Frank Benja-
min and the Willmore brothers The
Willomers gained the case, Mr.. Ben
jamin paying all of the costs of the
case. M
Monroe county comes to the front
as the banner county of the grand ole
Magnolia State. Mr.. and Mrs. jim
Moniece of this county are the proud
parents of four children, born t.
them last week, three boys and one
girl. Clare, Clarence, Clayton anC
Clyde, all four being we'll developed
children.
Mr.. Chappell, a prominent either
Of Hamilton, was accidently killed
Thursday while cutting timber, (
limb from tree falling on him
striking him on the head and caus
ing instant death He had recently
moved to this section from Tenn.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley
Pool was made glad last Friday
night by the arrival of beautiful
little girl
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Smith ar,
rejoicing over the arrival of fint
little girl in their home on Saturda!
night, January 18th.
Mr.. A. s. Barker, a prominent bust
ness man and planter of North Car
Dina, was business visitor in Gale
donia Saturday last,
:. Mr., w. A. Hcmphill, successful
planter of Brookston, Texas, spen
last week as the guest of his aunt
Mrs. o. f. Egger. He owns larg,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21

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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21

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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21
RUB RHEUMATISM FROM
STIFF ACHING JOINTS
Rub Soreness from joints and muscles
with a small trial bottle of old
st. Jacobs Liniment
Ston "dosing" Rhenmatism.

Stop dosing rheumatism.
It's pain only; not one case in fifty
requires internal treatment. Rub
soothing, penetrating "St JACOBS Lini-
ment" right on the tender spot" and
by the time you say Jack Robinson
out comes the rheumatic pain. st.
Jacobs Liniment' is harmless rheu.
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ing joints, muscles and bones; stops
sciatica, lumbago, backache, neuralgia.
Timber upl Get 80 cent bottleSof
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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21

given to him, that it is a patriotic
duty he owes to those who have hon
cred MIN in the past to remain in
congress during the coming vital
period of -the-war reconstruc-
ton.
Mr.. Gambler is ore Of the strongest
men in the southern delegation and
can render Invaluable service to the
nation and to MS party during the
next two or three years, and at a
time when experience in Legislative
matters will count more thai il eYar
has in the history Of TIC cou,trr.-
Corinthian.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21
0LD-TIME COLD CURE
DRINK HOT TEA!

Get small package OF Hamburg
Breast Tea at any pharmacy. Take a
tablespoonful of the tea, put cup of
boiling water upon it, pour through a
sieve and drink teacup full at any
time during the day or before retiring,
1t is the most effective way TO break
cold and cure grip, as it opens the
pores of the skin, relieving congestion.
Also loosens the bowels, thus breaking
up n cold.
Try il the next time you suffer from
cold or the grip. II is inexpensive
{ 4 entirely vegetable, therefore safe
and harmless.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21

A Mississippi Company with real
oil land in Texas. That is what the
Mississippi-Texas Oil and Develop
ment CO., Of Aberdeen has to offer
you. See our ad in this issue.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21

CusI7 Quit III "Cets.lt" Psels III
again" to all other methods. This
Is because "Gets-It" Is the only
corn-remoyer on earth that makes
corns peel of just like banana
skin. Two or three drops will do
the work. without fussing or trou-
BILE. You apply 1t In 2 or 3 seconds
II dries Immediately. "Gets-It'
does the rest without bandages,
plasters, blood bringing knives or
razors. Get rid of that corn-pain at
once. so that you can work and play
without corn torture. Re sure to
use "Gets-It" II never fails
"Gcts-it' the only sure, guaranteed.
money-back corn-remover. costs but
tri1e at any drug store. Mfd by
L. Lawrence & Co.. Chicago. Ill
Sold in Columbus, and recommend
ed as the worlds best corn remedy
by j. w. JONES.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21

For your sheetings, domestic, long
cloth, nainsocks, etc, get them at
Loeb's White Sale. Sale starts, We'd
nesday, January %.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-21
"Gsts.lP' Peels Off
CoFns PainIessly
OF They Come Like Banana Skin.
Cor 8 UrOpg. That's ALI.

There's murderous, painful way
to get rid Of .corns, and then there
Off "Gets-lt" way, After you have
tried "Gets-It' you win say never
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-16

TARPON SPRINGS. Fla. Feb. IS.
Fishing has been good here. but
neither natives nor the expert anglers
among the tourists could understand
until recently. how OLE Cap Collins
always managed 90 bring in the big
gest string In the shortest time.
Any hour Of any day. Cap could
go out In his roOmy skiff and jerk
many toothsomc pounds from the
depths.
Now Cap has confessed.
A few weeks ago. a United States
patrol boat pursued a craft which
aroused suspicion. when the run
runners were hard rreA1cd. they threw
overheard eases and kegs OF precious
liquors.
Cap discovered, quite by accident. a
spot where tho fish -conEregated In
vast schools. and would seize the hook
with a giddy disregard OF conse-
QuenceH.
Many OF them we're brought to the
surface gFinning.
Cap then found u that his cher
shed fishing spot was directly over
the place where the booze rcposod on
the sandy bottom. Cap, whO has
made q study ~ the habits OF fishes
for ferry years, say that the seepage
from the rum Kegs attracts h fish.
Tho fish caught near the submarine
groEFery are II anything. more rich
~ Favored Than fish from other
waters.