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Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-14
GREAT RAILROAD AND VALLEY
Imperial's inception and develop
ment are linked with the Southern

Imperial's inception and develop
ment are linked with the Southern
T'ae'., r.. fz.eion by q
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cilic Bulletin q copy CT which .as
been received IL fhis .t.1v.
The writer tells of cary history III
Imperia! Valley as follows:
Twenty years ago the Imperial
Valley was a soul-repelling sink of
hot desert sand and stunted grease
wood, imprisoned by mountains and
devoid of life. Today it boasts 100000
acres under intensive cultivation;
ten prosperous and up-to-date cities
with combined population of ap-
rroximately $4,000 The 1919 agri-
cultural and horticultural crops were
worth S60,000,C00. Not even in TIE
Arabian Nights will you find a more
enhancing story than the develop
ment Of this Garden of Eden.
Two things are largely responsible
for the Imperial Valley miracle;
water and the Southern Pacific Co.
Nro1 alone has this railroad furnished
the transportation facilities with
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-14

and then came to me at least a half
dozen times asking me to come up to
his rlace to see him and asking to
haze the balance Of the fine, which
amounted to $40, remltted. On his
last invitation, which was after l
forced him to pay his fine, | decided it
did not want him coming around my
"ff.ce every day or two, and went Up
to learn what ne had to say for MIN
self. Some of the conversation re-
ported is in substance correct. Some
Of it is ncorrect. The purportcd STATE
mont = know HiDderks and Waite IS
taking money, but / cannot prove it.
* absolutely untrue and made to Et
the case. Shortridge told me that
others were raying money for pro
lection to Hinderks, Waite and myself
and he wanted the same protection.
replied that if any money was being
pald for protection. had not seen
any of it.
Donald Stevenson testified before
the grand jury that 81, Il. Stevenson
said Adams locked Ike he was rather
sneak;ng off some place when he went
up there" Let me say to J. r. Stew
enacn here and now, that | went in
the front door and came out the same
way, and | did not enter like som,
people enter blind pigs.
PURELY POLITICAL"
This meeting was arranged for pure
ly political purposes and the testimony
was given to further the same ends.
Attached hereto is a statement by
the district attorney regarding this
matter, the original copy of which
have in my possession, also copy IF
letter by w. q, Hinderks to w. II
Lavayea, secretary of Imperial county
grand jury, and his reply thereto, both
of which are self-eXplanatory.
J. Roy Adams.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-14

Photographic Views, Copying and En-
larging, Kodak Finishing, Etc.
of Photographs
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-14
able to market its enormous crops
conveniently and proftably, but when

able to market Its enormous crops
conveniently and proftably, but when
he valley faced a disaster so stupen-
t.ru- ~. l.. ~.tc1.:cr = tlre nat.a..
waS attracted. the Southern Pacific
vcnt - The rescue and captured the
: unawGy Colorado river IN as lEriliing
4 battle between Man and Nature as
The world has ever seen.
There is not the space available
with which to tell how the tricky Colo
RADIO, whose waters gave life to I'M
perial, ran away three times, cutting
canyons where canals had been, and
emptyirg its whole tremendous vol
ume into the valley itself as it had
once done centuries before. Harold
Bell Wright in his book, the Winning
cf Barbara Worth, has dramatically
portrayed many of the incidents; so
has A j. Wells in his Capturing the
Colorado" printed in the Sunset Mag
azine of March, 1907.
1t is perhaps sufficient ior our pur-
pose to simply state here that the
floods of 1904-05 rendered the Col
orado uncomfortable, and the South
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-14
FARMERS SHORT
COURSES IN 1920

pr " q. johnson. farm advisor,
trHa mode pGaiio tha list Of farmers
short courses st the University Farm
at Davis, for the coming six months
' he list is as follows:
Gas tractors-June Ill.
General agriculture-Sept. q, Nov
l3. including:
Crop production. Sept. 27, Oct. Is.
Animal husbandy, Oct. Is, Nov. 6.
Farm horticulture, Nov. 8-13.
Poultry husbandry. Sept. 27, Nov. 6
Dairy manufacturers, Oct. II, Nov.6
Milk testing. Oct. 1928.
Buttermaking, Oct. 25, Nov. 6.
Cheesenaking, Oct. 26, Nov. 6.
Deciducus Fruits, Nov. 29, Dec. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-14
BUYEVERYTHING ATHOME

THE HOME OF BUD BRIGHT
Ea NITRO DYE wOR X S
Tailoring, Cleaning and Pressing
Phone AL Broadway at Fifth
is Getting Interested
In the thinner Patented Window.
See them at the factory bungalow.
3t5 Main Street
THE L. w. BLINN LUMBER co.
Everything in Building Material
Visit the Lady's shop
Ladies' Ready-to-wear and Millinery.
Next Door 10 Cha mber of Commerce
Mutual Cooperation means
Mutual Success.
We recommend "CACHIPO"
for your liver.
FRANCIS DRUG STORE. Eel Centre
For Service
TREY SERVICE STATION
Gas OIL - Tires
Main Mt Seventh
when You Want Anything Electrical
Think of the
SOUTHERN ELECTRICAL co.
513 Main st. Phone 173J
BRYDON BROTHERS
Harness and snddIery Co, Inc.
j. w. Perrins, Mgr.
Ell Centre. Calf.
IMPERIAL MAID ICE CREAM
Tho Best for All Occasions
Manufactured by Sanitary Dairy
Phone your orders, No. 13.
THOS. NEVILLE, Registered Druggist
Our fountain lunch is the talk of the
own. Real home made pies and cakes.
Our prescription and drug depart
nents the best. We serve you right.
Meet me mt Nevil1e's.
COS Main Street
PIERIK AND JUDD
Radiator Shop
456 Main st.
Radiators repaired and rebuilt. Racing
bodies built to order. Tenders. Wind
shields. Ask Our Customers.
Always at Your Service
swINsON SERVICE STATION
Tires-VulcnnixinG
Guaranteed Retreading Specially
5th and state st. Ell Centre, Cal
Phone 53-Thc Store with Conscience
Good Values. Good Service, Cour-
ness. Follow the Crowd to
EOEDAN STUART
siAits ;nli state.
You can save from $50 to $500 BY
buying your car from me. Forty cars
to pick from, 500 to $4,000.
FRED IL. CROSS
Main st. at Seventh. Phone 35SJ
Let me demonstrate the new Chandler
to you.
II. F.. OBYRNE
Also have some of the best used cars
in town.
4;3 Main Street.
KEELiNE TENT & MFG. CO
Auto Tops. Seat Covers. UphoIstcrine
"If It's Made of Canvas We Make It.
WEBSTER BAKERY AND
5SJ Main st.
All kinds of Bread, Cakes, Pies, Pastry
Ice Cream, Cold Drinks
Box Lunch Put Up.
BUILD A HONE FIRST!
A home of your own is the first steI
10 Independence Let us help you to
real home. Phone 319:
THE HAYWARD LUMBER A. my. GO
Chris. NJ. Anderson, Mgr. FL Centre
OVERLAND "FOUR"
DAVIES OVERLAND COMPANY
GO Main St
A. p. Williams, Manager
MRS. PERKS
1874 North Fifth st.
insurance, Fire, Life, Accident Bonds
Phone 486
MITCHELL ELECTRIC co.
Electrical Contracting
Fixtures, Motors, Appliances oo
534 Main Street. fhohe ioo
VALLEY AUTO SUPPLY co.
452 Main St.
Pneumatic and Solo
Tire Distributors h"tn,,,ssop,Hs
A' NN'A'N Phone 7s
CANVAS AND CANVAS GOODS
Auto Tops
Seat Covers
UphOIstcrinE
VALLEY TENT ~ AWNING co.
t42 Main St, FL Centro. Phone l9l
NARNEf
BROS ~ co.
Offer stocks of high grade Shoes, Dry
Goods, Ready-to-W Wear and Men
furnishings worthy of a city five times
the size of Ell Centre.
DIR, NORMAN Il. DUPONT
OptOmetrist
We devote our entire time to eye WORK
lis South Fifth st.
GLOBE GAL" FLOUR
a Home Product
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-14
J. ROY ADAMS,

Continued from. page ~
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
PHELPS NEWS

Hunter Case was caller in Eagle
River between trains Tuesday.
Mrs. Hess substituted for Miss
Bolger Wednesday afternoon.
The Community Program and
Christmas tree will be given at the
opera, house Saturday night
Mr.. Harry Hensley is away on his
vacation. Miss Rose and a substitute
ably fill his position at the station.
The Leap Year dance was greatly
enjoyed and the ladies surely took
their part in pleasing manner.
Punch was served during the eve
ming.
The Phelps school teachers leave
for their vacations Monday morning.
Miss Walker and Mrs Nelson go to
Milwaukee; Miss Bolger to Minoc-
qua; and Miss Daniels to Fond du-
Miss Ella Beversdorf came to
Phelps Monday expecting to spend a
few days in thesurrounding rural
schools but the inclement weather
altered her plans and she returned
to Eagle River Wednesday.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
C-S Club Land Clearing 1921
Continued from first page.)

and other counties and the work Of
ten years in clearing is now being ac-
complished in one year, by properly
directed energy, economy, unity and
speed
The county Of Villas must make
the most OF her opportunity and ac-
cept the assistance which the state
offers her in coping with her great
est enemies, the brush and stumps.
A part Of Mr. Swenehart's letter
is as follows: Il believe it will not
be impossible for the people OF your
community to increase the size Of
their workable farms by not less than
Is per cent. When | meet your club,
will have some very interesting data
along this line"
The Club requests the co-opera-
ton OF every village and town in the
county in this clearing campaign and
extends an invitation to all interested
to be present at their meeting and
hear Mr.. Swenehart speak. The hour
and place will be announced in these
columns next week.
Marinette county cleared $4,000
acres in 1920 and the little county of
Rusk cleared 5000
How many can we clear in 1921?
Think this over and attend the meet
ing.
Committee C-S Club.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Parent=TeaCherS Out
After More Members
Start Membership Campaign to
Enlarge Organization-An
Should Give Active Aid
in Good Cause.

The Parent, Teachers Association
held their annual business meeting
Thursday evening, Dec. 9Th, and
elected the following officers:
President Mrs. Ruby Radcliffe.
Vice President Chas. H. Adams.
Secretary Miss Barry.
Treasurer w. Thorpe.
The association meets on the first
Thursdays of the school months, and
all those interested in school affairs
are invited to attend the meetings.
At the last meeting it was voted to
put on a drive for an increased mem
bership, the dues to be 25 cents a
year. The purpose CT the associa-
ton is to create closer understand
ing between parents, teachers and
pupils, and generally improve all of
the school conditions, to the better
ment of school, home and community.
1t has since its organization here
aroused a feeling of better interest
in the schools that no town can have
too much of, and every adult in Eagle
River should become a working and
attending member.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
BASKETBALL TONIGHT

The high school basket ball season
opens tonight with a game at the op-
era house between the school team
and the town boys. The school team
is in excellent shape this year with
plenty of material to select quin-
tet from to uphold the honors of the
school. The game tonight should be
fast one, the town team numbering
among its lineup some of the best
players of last years high school
squad. A large attendance should
witness the game The high school
team needs your support. They have
a good schedule of games with out
side teams, many of them on the
home floor Be there tonight.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
CHRISTMAS FIRES

Annually many children are burned
to death in America by fires from
Christmas candles poor Christmas
cheer.
Set the tree on a firm standard so
that it cannot be tipped over. Use
metallic tinsel and other non-in-
famabie decorations only, and pow
dered mica ard fibre asbestos to
represent snow.
Do not permit the children to light
the candles except in presence of
adults. Electrical illumination is
safer, but should be installed by an
electrician.
Remove the tree before the needles
become dry
Special caution must be exercised
in churches, schools, stores, and ba-
zaars where fires are liable to cause
panics and holacausts.
Let no preventable fire mar the
joy of Christmas.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
CHRISTMAS PACKAGES

Fed Cross. stamps and those OF
other benevolent organizations will
be permitted on United States mail
during the Christmas season, De-
cember 10 to rs, according to order
received from postoffioe head
quarters.
There is a ban enforced against
the use of any stamps of whatever
nature being placed upon packages
to &C through the mail in ordinary
times This rule is suspended tenn
porarily beginning Friday. Such
stamps should be put on the back
OF the envelope where they will not
be. confused with the postage.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
TO WE'D DEC. %

Announcements of the wedding of
Miss Marian B. Fuller of Westfeld,
to Wynn G. Schraven, of Fond du-
Lac, to take place on December 20,
was received by the Review and
other Eagle River friends of the
bride-to-be this week Miss Fuller,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E.
Fuller, formerly residents of Eagle
River and where she spent a large
part of her life, has a wide list of
friends here who extend hearty
wishes for a long and happy welded
life They will reside near Fond du-
Lac.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Legal Notices
First pub. Dec.17; last Dec.31-3wks
Notice of Hearing, Settlement
and Assignment

First pub. Dec.17; last Dec. 3l-3Wks
Notice of Hearing, Settlement
and Assignment
State of Wisconsin, County Court for
Villas County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at
a special term of County Court to be
held in and for said County, at the
County Court Rooms in the Town of
Eagle River in said county, on the
third Tuesday, (being the 18th day.
OF January, A D. 1921, at 10 o'clock
a. M, the following matters will be
heard and considered.
The application of Maria Rinta-
maxi, Administrative Of the estate of
Matti Rintamaki, late of the Town of
Phelps in said county, deceased, for
the examination and allowance of her
final account Of her administration,
and for the assignment of the resi-
due of the estate of Matti Rintamaki
deceased, to such other persons as
are by law entitled to the same.
By Order of the Court:
Dated December IA, 1920.
FRANK W. CARTER,
County Judge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
HEAP MUCH COLD

Big George, the mammoth Indian
from the Lac du Flambeau reserya-
ton, was in Rhinelander a few days
ago. AS a weather prophet George is
some pumpkins and rarely makes a
miss. He said there will be heap
much cold weather after Christmas
and the Indians will stick close to
their wigwams New North
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
CHRISTMAS IS COMING.

Help to make it cheerful for the
youngsters who otherwise would be
forgotten Any discarded toys OF
clothing would be acceptable and
distributed by the C-S Club. Leave
packages at the Review Office or
phone.
MRS. H. A. S. EGBERTS,
Chairman Christmas Committee.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Interesting Locals


Line Saturday.
Hunter Case of Phelps was in
town Tuesday.
John Eby of Phelps was a visitor
in town Saturday
Peter Stein of MOnico was visi-
tor in town Friday.
Thos. McGregor Jr. left Saturday
FOR visit in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Matt Lucic of State Line was
visitor in town yesterday.
F. ]. Strong left yesterday for
business trip to Milwaukee.
A. X. Everett returned Saturday
from a business trip down state.
Louie Mayo and Jack Brady were
down from State Line Wednesday
Henry Nanny of Little Portage lake
was a business visitor in town yes
terday.
Mrs. w. H. Bent and Mrs Chas.
Hebard were visitors at Amigo last
Friday.
MIR. and Mrs. J. n Burke and son
left Saturday for Stevens Point to-
visit relatives
Jas. Merical went to State Line
Monday to work in one of the log
ging camps there.
The Villas County News Office is
installing Linograph typesetting
machine this week.
Mrs. E. NJ Weed of Phelps was the
guest OF Mrs. A. w Thorpe couple
OF days the first of the week.
e. w. Ellis came up from Chicago
Tuesday to see how affairs were
progressing with Wisconsin-M Michigan
Lbr Co.
Geo. Mandle of Elcho, former pro-
prietor of the hotel at Phelps passed
through town Friday returning from
brief visit there.
N. A. Colman left yesterday for
Madison where he will spend the
winter with his wife and son, the lat
ter who is attending the university.
Robt Kubmik, the barber at Phelps
was in town Monday on his return
to that village after spending Sun
day with his family in the town of
Washington.
DR.. J. E. Frankel went to Milwau-
kee yesterday to spend the Christ
mas holidays with his wife and
daughter at the home Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Leviash
The team of H. A S. Egberts, the
McConnon medicine man, INDUCED
in runaway Monday and distributed
those popular household remedies
at a pretty lively rate for a while.
Quite a decided improvement is
noticed in the light and power since
the Light and Water Commission
week to making some repairs to the
water wheel at the dam.
A letter received by Mrs. N. M.
Emmons yesterday stated that her
father, w L. Carter, is steadily i'm
proving from his recent illness at
Tavares, Florida, which fact his
many friends and acquaintance
are pleased to hear.
new concrete fire wall is being
built in the Burke garage between
the machine shop and the storage
department. This improvement
brings the establishment up to the
most modern in construction and
adds to the safety of the property
stored in the building.
In a list of winners at the state
potato show held recently in Milwau-
kee we notice the following Villas
county farmers as being favored with
awards from the excellence of their
potatoes: Chas Reed, Conover;
with Rural New Workers. Peter
Sandbeck and Ed Martinson, Como
yer; with Triumphs.
A letter to the Review from Mr..
and Mrs Homer K. Galpin written
on the Los Angeles Limited" an
nounced their departure for Califor
MIA to spend the winter They ex-
pect to spend the time hunting and
fishing and viewing the wonders of
that noted tourist state. Both are
keenly interested in out door
sports and will undoubtedly enjoy
the trip greatly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
NOTICE TO USERS.

The Light & Water Commission
plans to cut off the light and water
service again Saturday and Sunday.
Users please take notice.
LIGHT & WATER COM.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17

WANTED TO buy some second
hand or used traps. Write or see
John Love, Eagle River, Wis
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17

Work Socks--2 pair for quarter
at The TOggery Shop.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
GRANGE TO ELECT OFFICERS.

GRANGE TO ELECT OFFICERS.
Lincoln Grange No. 654 will hold
it's annual election of officers next
Sunday, December 49, Every mem
Der of the Grange should attend as
it is to the members interest that
proper officers be elected.
EMMA JOHNSTON, Secy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17

FOR SALE-Case Traction en-
CINE, 10 h. p, in good condition, 1910.
+. 0. b., Green Bay One so h. p. side
crank engine in good order for 5000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17

For Christmas-Dolls, toys, fancy
articles, Christmas tree trimmings.
Eagle River Millinery & Art Store
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Learn Nursina

The Evangelical Deaconess Hosp1-
tai School of Nursing offers to quail
flying young women a course in The
DRY and Practice leading to Diploma
and state registration New modernly
equipped hospital, excellent teaching
facilities. fine location Well appointed
Nurses Home, good fellowship, recre-
alton Ask for prospectus Superinten-
dent of Nurses, 1915 Grand avenue,
Milwaukee, Wis
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17

Wcrk Socks-=2 pair for quarter
at The Toggery Shop.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17

For Christmas-Stamped goods, lin
ems, handkerchiefs, ribbons, neck
wear, waists, yarns and hosiery.
Eagle River Millinery & Art Store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-14
w. J. VAN PATTEN DEAD.
Well Known Burlington Citizen Was in
New York

Burlington, Feb. l4.-William j. Van
Patten. one Of Bmlngton's most prom
inent citizens. OK mayor and one of the
citys greatest benefactors, died last
evening at l0:l0 o'clock in New York
City after brief illness. His death
occurred at the home Of his daughter
in law. Mrs. Charles $. Van Patten, aft.
er an illness OF only few days dur
alton, his condition not becoming crit.
cal until yesterday morning.
Mr. Van patten went on business to
Boston last week Tuesday and in going
on to New York on Thursday, during
he severe blizzard, with his train
many hours late. caught cold He was
about the next day, however. but on
Saturday had 10 take 70 his bed. His
cold aggravated an old trouble, and
during Thursday night he became sud
denly worse, beginning rapidly ~ fail
yesterday afternoon. His daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Van Patten, went to
New York to care for him.
The body will leave New York City
this evening arriving here tomorrow
morning. and announcement % funeral
services will he made later.
MIR Van Patteu was born at Wan
watosa, Wis. Sept q, ls4s, the son Of
William H. and Mary tVanderpooll
Van Patten He came TO Burlington to
live in 1864. and married Miss Harriet
Lemon ten years later
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-14

spoke Of the secretary of state having
taken action to forestall his judgment.
1t is known. however. that Henry
Prather Fletcher, former ambassador
to Mexico, who recently resigned, wrote
letter to the president in which he
excoriated the administration Mex
lean policy. and the general belief in
the state department is that Mr.. Ian
sing and Mr.. Fletcher agreed pretty
generally. Mr.. Fletcher's letter of res
ienation never has been given out at
the White House, But aside from his
difficulties with the president, it has
been common knowledge in Washington
that Mr.. Lansing has not been on good
terms with Secretary Tumulty and
from time to time there have been ap-
parently we'll grounded reports of fric-
ton with Secretaries Baker and DAN
iels
In the Senate foreign relations COM
mittec. where Mr., Lansing was in fire.
ouent touch with senators, he is re-
garded as a trained diplomat. Senators
remarked when Built. gave his sensa =
tional testimony that they regretted II
verv much on Lsnsing's account.
Secretary Lansing gave out the
correspondence between himself and
the president last night and slip
Mated that it was for publication in
morning papers to-day. Some news