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The Laclede blade., 1920-06-18
TOWN and COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters Of Interest


Wanted Hay stacker anC
Long Tom rake. Phone 7O5, La
clede.
Miss Jean Brown is visiting
friends in Liberty and Kansas
City.
Arthur Glover and Cecil Bar.
ton left yesterday for Kansas tc
work in the wheat harvest.
Miss Allene Skulley leaves to-
day to visit her uncle, J. H,
Skulley and wife at Powhattan,
Kans.
Geo. Huff of Avalon, on his
way to Nebraska, stopped here
for a short visit at the home of
]. w. Reed.
MI. and Mrs. VIM. Knifong of
Walnut, Kans., are visiting the
latter's sister, Mrs. T. H. Bar
bee and family.
Evangelist Brown, who has
been holding meetings in Kan
sas, is spending a few days at
his home here.
Mrs. H. C. Lomax spent We'd
nesday afternoon in Brookfield
attending a party at the home
Mrs. w. A. Garrett.
Erma Kent left Tuesday to
make her home with he uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Bagenstos, at Alva, Okla.
J. Kendell Brown of Kansas
City is spending a few days with
his uncle, j. H. Brown, and
other relatives in Laclede.
The L. G. N. club held a |
pleasant meeting Thursday with
Mrs. Dora Figgee. Next regular
meeting will be with Mrs. C. E.
Goosey.
Reading Circle meets with |
Mrs. j. E. Welsh next Tuesday
evening, June %. Important
business. All members urged to
be present.
: James W. Chapman is home
from his first year at West
minister college, Fulton, and will
assist in the Chapman grocery
during vacation.
E.Clyde Weatherly has gone to
Nowata, Okla, to visit C. H.
Hetrick and family and will also
visit Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Wigle
at Brady, Texas.
John T. Able and wife of Lin
neus are visiting at the home of
J. H. Brown and family before :
leaving for their new home at
Colorado Springs, Colo. K
Beginning next Monday
twelve of the leading stores of
4 \
Brookfeld will close at 500
o'clock except Wednesday and t
Saturday evening until Septem- .
Der 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Will, re-
to their home at Mary
vile from visiting relatives at
Bethel, stopped off here yester-
lay for a short visit with
7
Nj. and Mrs. Garland Duncan (
md baby, accompanied by Miss a
ethel Collier who had been here <
N a visit, motored to Trenton n
nd spent Saturday and Sunday q
With relatives. n
Mrs. M. ]. Myers who has
cen here visiting friends for the b
asst month, called and renewed Il
er subscription Tuesday. She m
ill return to her home in Kan
as City next week. e1
ua-.ld n cooh-on nann;nn al
The Laclede blade., 1920-06-18

AUOuL lOILy duLOu1ODllGS CdII
ing representatives of a division
of the Chamber of Commerce oi
Kansas City are scheduled to be
in Laclede today, Friday. The
trippers are outon a good fellow
ship mission and will be glad to
meet as many Of our citizens as
possible.
The Blade learns that Nj. and
Mrs. Jas. Wilkins of Walnut,
Kansas, leave this week for an
extended trip through the west,
visiting Los Angeles, San Fran
cisco, Portland, Seattle, Spo-
kane and other places, reaching
home about September l.. La
clede friends wish them a pleas
ant trip and safe return.
On account of the unfavorable
weather when Brookfeld mer-
chants held their Dollar Day
recently they will put on a big
one day sale next Thursday,
June "a. A list of the live wire
merchants who will have bar
gains in dry goods, ladies and
mems clothing, shoes, hardware,
variety and 81 and 100 goods and
jewelry will be found in the half
page announcement in The
Blade today.
A bunch of Royal Neighbors
with an equal number of invited
guests had a delightful time
Tuesday at the home of Mr.. and |
Mrs. Cecil Welsh south of town.
The weather was fine, all enjoy
ed their auto ride and the dinner
in no particular could have been
impr owed up on. The hospitality
at this fine country home is
proverbial and all fortunate
enough to be there on this oc-
cassion certainly enjoyed them
selves.
Manager Patterson went to the
st. Joseph market Tuesday night
With car of cattle and hogs for
The following members of the
association; L. C. Riddell, 0. Y.
Cha. Facto. Mrs. W. P.
Wade, E. W. Pease, C. C. And (
.rson, John Baskin, Virgil Facto,
Albert Taylor, Arthur Swank, T. t
VI. Elliott, L. E. Libby, VIM. s
Tharp, J. L. Wade, Mrs. j. ]. l
0eininger, ]. R. Halves, Homer t
Claude Gable, Guy c
'tark, John Vinegar, and A. H. t
'arrar.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Harter had Y
ot only a house full but a yard g
Ill of relatives to spend the day c
nth them last Sunday, at their a
ONE south of town, the gather a
lg taking the form of very n
leasant family reunion, with a Il
ne dinner. Those present were
leo. Harter and family of Elk
iity, Okla, Myron Post of
,rexel. Mo-, Mr.. and Mrs. NIB. Il Il
[arter and the latter's father =
nd Mrs. Dora Mitchell of d
IeadvilIe, Mr.. and Mrs. 1. o. o
Iarter and their son-in-law an d IL Z,
aughter, Nj. and Mrs. Frank ~
lark of Brookfeld, Harry a
oyles and family of near Lin ~
sus, Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Harter
ID daughter, Miss Myrtle,
Cowan, Mrs. Allie
arter and Miss Beatrice Harter m
ID Herbert Spokesfeld of Kan of
: Cifrr nr
The Laclede blade., 1920-06-18
ON LOCAL SUBJECTS
Local Items and Interesting Bits Of
News Of ALI Sorts

About forty automobiles carry
ing representatives of a division
of the Chamber of Commerce of
Kansas City are scheduled to be
in Laclede today, Friday. The
trippers are outon a good fellow
ship mission and will be glad to
meet as many Of our citizens as
possible.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16

| allied premiers during the morning
when separate conferences were held
by the allied and German statesmen
Premier De la Croix. of Belgium, pre-
siding officer at the Spa conference
| announced that the Germans would
be called in al 4 o'clock this afternoon
| to give their final answer to the al
lies. The original plan had called for
joint session OF the allied and Ger
man delegates at noon.
Confusion and some mystery sur
rounded the coal discussion since
Wednesday night. when it was re-
ported that the Germans. under threat
of an allied ultimatum. decided 10 ac-
cept the allies terms providing for
the delivery Of 100000 tons Of coal
monthly. The allied ultimatum was
| said to have threatened the occupation
| cf the Ruhr district unless the Ger
mans accepted the allied terms by
noon Thursday. The Germans. in the
meantime, made counter offer to the
allies accepting the allied terms I'M
der certain economic conditions. It
| was declared last night that the Ger
mans had agan been given an extern
J sion 81 time until noon today to ac-
| cept the allies terms The fate of
| the German conditions was not made
| plain. Then followed the latest de-
velopment-the new counter offer BY
| the Germans early today There are
| Indications that discussions have de-
Veloped IN the German delegation over
I the allied coal protocol which NAV
/ have Influenced the allies in granting
/ the Teautons more time for discus-
+ sions among themselves.
i The talk Of an ultimaturn has
/ dwindled since Thursday morning and
| DIT Walter Won Simons. the German
! foreign secretary. denied that any Ill
! timatum had been handed the leu
/ tonic delegation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16
Town Of Historic Interest.

While the name, Norristown, calls to
mind that this place is the home Of
the state institution for the insane. it
Is also well to remember that It IS his
torically interesting. Here can be seen
the old Swedes' ford of the Schuylkill
river. where American and British
armies crossed many times during the
Revolution. On Main street is located
the home Of Governor Harranft, Here.
too, is the Seven-Star tavern, estab-
llshed in 1754 and famous during the
Revolutionary war and on this same
street was located the home of General
Hancock, Of Civil war fane.-Phila-
delphia Record
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16
URGE UNION OF
YOUNG PEOPLE
Speakers Before the Luther
League Convention Praise
Work of Organization.

FORT WAYNE. Ind. July 16.--After
intense debate the Luther League Of
America. in its annual convention
here. last night voted out the old or
ganization as an independent body and
will affiliate with the United Luthern
church
Urging that the Luther League or
America become the official young
peoples organization OF the United
Lutheran church. and petitioning the
National Lutheran Council to initiate
steps for federalizing young peoples
organizations OF all the various synods
the executive committee Of the Luther
League of America made its report
at the first business session of the ma
tionsl convention here yesterday. The
young peoples work in the church is
the outstanding question at the con
vention-
Business Meeting.
c. T. A. Anderson. president Of the
league, opened the business meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16
Seek the Higher Life.

Whatever you do. be greater than
your calling; let your manhood over
top your position, your wealth. Your
title Masterful living, constant growth
toward a higher life, are the great
enos OF human existence. Your CALI
Ing should be the great school Of life.
the great man-developer, character
builder. that which should broaden,
deepen and round out into symmetry,
harmony and beauty all the God given
faculties within you-Orison SWEET
Aarden in Chicago News.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16
Enlarged Picture Rest

II you want to get a large photo
graph Of any object. take a small
ciean-cut picture and enlarge it The
result Will be much better than when
a large picture is taken directly hy
placing the camera close to the object.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16
GERMANS PRESENT
COUNTER PROPOSALS
BIT NEWTON c. PARKE

I5TAFF CORRESPONDENT J. n SERVICE
SPA. Belgium. July f5.-New coun-
ter proposals dealing with the deHv-
| cry Of coal by Germany to the allies
were presented t. the allied statesmen
by the German delegation today. They
were considered at meeting Of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16

with reports on the work during the
past twenty-five years The Rev. wal
ter krumweide Of Rochester. y. Y,
spoke on The Luther League and
Congregational Life" basing his talk
on his experience sas inter-mission
secretary for many years in Buffalo.
He brought out the intimate and vi
tai connection which exists between
the present activity and the future of
every church and its young people
Don't wait to be asked to serve IN
church and community-go seek the
job" he declared.
Speakers of Prominence.
other speakers Of prominence dur
ing the day were the Rev. C. H Bech-
told of Philadelphia, the Rev. William
Freas Of New York. secretary of the
inner mission board. and Mrs. O. NJ
Haller Frey OF York. Pa.
Departmental meetings were held
during the afternoon. Reports made
to the conventonsshowed that during
the past year more than 1000. 600 has
been contributed by the Lutheran
church for relief work among Luth-
eran groups in Europe. Last fall more
than 1000. 600 pounds Of clothing wece
gathered and shipped across the sea
TO clothe Europeans.
Wednesday evening the Indiana
state Luther League held its annual
state convention. Arthur A. Davis of
indianapolis was elected presdent;|
Doris fleming, vice president; Hilda
Muller Of Fort Wayne. corresponding
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16

Secretary, and W. F. Rentz Of Fort
Wayne. treasurer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16

U. S. ARMY Wool Under
wear. Special, at OK
only ...........0 Wv
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-16

c. T. A. Anderson. president Of the
league, opened the business meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30
ARE THESE BOYS
HUNGRY WE'LL SAY 50
(By Associated Press>

ASHEVILLE, N. G., Sept So
Three thousand chickens, 1000 dozen
eggs, 1000 dozen tomatoes, 400
bushels select apples, 500 bushels
potatoes and other great quantities
Of food are being amassed here to
feed the Old Hickory (31st) division
vetreans during\/ir two day reun-
ion September Is and 20. Approx
imately $4,000 has been raised for
the expenses of the reunion.
Governors Roberts of Tennessee.
Cooper of South Carolina and Beckett
Iof North Carolina, Secretary Daniels.
Major-General George W. Read and
former commanders of the division,
are on the program as speakers.
Sir Auckland Geddes, British am
bassador to the United States, Cen
eral Pershing and Major General
Wood has been invited.
BY common consent, q Tennessee
city will be chosen for the third an
nCal reunion.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30
PRINTERS REFUSE
TO SET EDITORIAL
tBy Associated pressl

ELBERFELD, Germany, Sept. co.
The ccmpositors Of the Berkisch- -Maer-
kische Zeitung here refused to put an
editorial in trype in which the editor,
inder the caption "Sabotaging the
Constitution" criticised the methods
! .dopted by the printers union.
= The publisher of the paper notified
the typesetters that he could not ap-
prove their procedure which he said
was tantamount to q censorship cXer-
cised by technical employees, and cal
ulated to establish dangerous pre-
cedent for the publishing interests in
general.
The compositora thoreupon walked
out.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30

Oregon Cafe coffee is delicious. Try
it. Under new manaCement.-adv
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS
SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND
WATER STOCK LOCAT Z ID

WATER STOCK LOCATE ID
THEREON, AT PRIVATE SALE.
| La the Superior Court of the State of
California, in and for the County y
J of Imperial.
! IN the Matter of the Estate of II. G..
I MACAULAY, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, the administrator Of the
estate of H. G. Macaulay, deceased,
will sell at pirate sale, in one parcel,
/ the highest bidder, upon the terms
and conditions hereinafter mentioned.
and subject to the confirmation of the
Superior Court, on or after the 2nd
ay of October, 1920, all the right, title,
interest and estate Of said II. G. Ma
c2ulay, Deceased, at the time of his
death, and all the right, title, and in
crest that said estate has, by opera
ton Of law or otherwise acquired,
other than or in addition to that of
said deceased at the time of his death,
f, in and to that certain lot, piece or
"Grcsl Of land situate, lying and being
in the county Of Imperial, state Of
California, and more particularly des-
cribed as:-
The southeast quarter (SE 1-4)
Of the southwest quarter (SW 1-4)
Of the southeast quarter (SE 1-4) i
of section seventeen GO, town
ship twelve 02) south, range
fourteen G4) east, s. 3. NJ, con-
tanning ten acres, more or less
with nine shares of water stock of
Imperial Water Company No. 8.
Terms and conditions of sale: Cash
in lawful money of the United States;
ten per cent Of the purchase money
to be Esd at the time of the sale, and
the balance on the confirmation of the
sale; fees Of abstract to be at the eX-
pense of the purchaser, and purchaser
to assume the payment Of, and to take
the property purchased by him, sub
ject to all the state and county taxes,
and all assessments of whatsoever
name or nature, which are now, or may
become herafter chargeable to, or a
lien against the property purchased by
him.
All bids or offers must be in writing
and may be left in the office of J.
Stewart Ross & R. B. Whitelaw, the
attorneys for said administrator, at
Room No. 10, Security Bank Building, !
Ell Centre, California, or may be filed
in the office of the county clerk Of this |
county, at any time after the first
publication of this notice, and before
the making of the sale. /
Dated this 23rd day of September,
1920.
IRWIN r. HALL,
Administrator of the Estate of H. G.
Macauley, Deceased.
STEWART ROSS and
r. B. WHITELAW,
Attorneys for Administrator
Sept % "a 25 27 20 25 80 Oct /
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS
SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PRi-
NATN GAIE

VAIE SALE.
In the Superior Court of the State ol
California, in and fer the County OF
- Imperial.
In the Matter of the Estate Of ALMON
A. HALL, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, the administrator of the
estate of Almon A. Hall, deceased, will
sell at private sale, in one parcel, to
the highest bidder, upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter mentioned, and
subject to the confirmation Of the Su
perior Court, on or after Saturday, the
End day of October, 1920, all the right.
title, interest and estate of said Almon
A. Hall, deceased at the time of his
death, and all the right, title and IN
terest that said estate has, by opera
ion of law or otherwise acquired, other
than or in addition to that Of said de-
ceased at the time of his death. of, In
ard to that certain lot, piece or parcel
Of land situate, lying and being in the
county of Imperial, state of California,
and more particularly described as
The southwest quarter (SW la
of the northeast quarter one 1-4)
Of section twenty eight (28),
range fourteen (14) east, S. 3. M.
Terms and conditions of sale: Cash,
in lawful money of the United States;
ten per cent Of the purchase money to
he paid at the time of the sale, and
the balance on the confirmation OF the
sale; fees of abstract to be at the eX
rense of the purchaser, and purchaser
to assume the payment of, and to take
the property purchased by him, subject
to all the state and county taxes, and
all liens of record now against said
property, and all assessments of what
soever name or nature, which are now,
or may become hereafter chargeable
TO, or lien against the property pur-
chased by him.
All bids or offers must be in writing
and may be left IN the office of j.
Stewart Ross & R. B. Whitelaw, the
attorneys for said administrator, at
Room No. 10, Security Bank Building, |
FL Centre, California, or may be filed
in the office of the county clerk of
this county, at any time after the first
nblcation of this notice, and before
the making of the sale.
Dated this 23rd day of September,
'N2O.
IRWIN r. HALL,
lministrator of the Estate of Almon
A. Hall, Deceased
J. STEWART ROSS, and
r. B. WHITELAW,
Attorpavs for A Adn,ini strot toy,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30
DANES ARE AFTER
PRIVATE WIRELESS
(By Associated Fress1


COPENHAGEN, Sept. So com.
bine formed by leading Danish ship
owners has applied to the government
for concession enabling them to erect
their own wireless stations and to take
over all private wireless business in
Denmark. The plan, it is understood,
is viewed with approval in government
quarters.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30
iN6228as x>44Dlti21z7,!!z>wz2 4Dli III

At Calipatria Fridal evening the
farm center will discuss as the lead
ing topic the "Duck Control Prob
lem." The ducks are again coming
IN thousands and even Captain Chas.
E. Davis at Mullet Island with his
most elusive duck chatter is unable
so keep them off the ranches, &c
cording to some of the members of
| the farm bureau and they want to
take steps at the Calipatria meeting
Friday night to get some relief. At
present the ducks are giving most of
their attention to the coming crop of
milo maize although they dip in on
everything else when they get chance.
Sam Engleman formerly Of Co. d,
Battery 143, we'll known and popular
barber here, will again fill his old place
at j. f. Davis Barber Shop, GEO Main
street.-Adv.
Miss A. M. Bailey, stenographer, ras
filed suit in the superior court against
Attorney O. V. Wilson for the sum of
! 413.77, alleged to be due since 1918
professional services rendered
vhile employed in Mr.. Wilson's office.
Miss Bailey appears on the court rec
ds as her own attorney.
-
DR.. Clarence E. Fox, dentist, an
nounces his removal to rooms, 2, q and
6, Davis Building, Fifth and Main
streets, Ell Centre. Phone 149.
The Southern Pacific was today
authorized by the railroad commission
to construct spur track at grade
across a county highway between He
ber and Calexico, Imperial, Imperial
nounty.
New stock of candy at Neville's.-I
Adv.
Just arrived-Jevenes Chocolates at
Neville 's.-Adv.
Once more you will find a large
stock of chocolates at Neville's.-Adv. !
Try the New Oregon Cafe for an
meal. New management. |
adv.
Oregon Cafe rcopened. New man.
agement. Give US trial.-adv.
A. T. Strahorn engineer of the |
United States department of agricul- !
ure, accompanied by S. w. Crosby, of
'e University Of Southern California,
Berkeley headquarters, arrived in Ell
'entro yesterday, and have taken Of /
fees under the Kinkaid bill. the out !
3oE,e Of the All-American canal pro- !
s;tion. These gentlemen are here !
of surveying the soil |
t all the lands within the proposed 4
project involving a million acres all i,
Id and extending above Indio in the ,
1cachella valley and taking in the
east and west side mesas, but except !
ne the 100000 acres within the pres
ent Imperial Irrigation district The /
irrigation district soil survey by the I
anne departments of Federal and state /
overnments was made last spring and !
he printed report is to be issued short
from Washington.
The Stewart Gin is now open and
ready for business, one of the most
equipped gins in the valley.
Efficient prompt service. See us.
Cotton Delivered Imperial Compress
Sam Engleman formerly of Co. d, h
Battery 143, we'll known and popular
barber here, will again fill his old place
at j. F. Davis Barber Shop, 620 Main
jtreet.-Adv. /
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30

Ko-chiia Arteslan water, from
Coachella Valley, delivered to your
home or place Of business in five
gallon bottles, so cents. Phone 1872
32N I,roalwaY.=Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30
DIR. II. W. OWEN
Eye, Ear, Nose and Threat

Glasses Fitted
DUNAWAY BLDG
Tel. Oh Res. Barbara Worth
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30

Sam Engleman formerly of Co. D,
Battery 143, we'll known and popular
barber here, will again fill his old place
at ]. F. Davis Barber Shop, 620 Main
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30

The Stewart Gin is now open and
ready for business, one of the most
equipped gins in the valley.
Efficient prompt service. See us.
Cotton Delivered Imperial Compress
Free.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30

Immediate delivery, Crow-Elhhart,
6 cylinder automobiles. Sl955. See
Jay Lewis. 40 Main street ADJ.
The Oregon Cafe is a Union house.
Try our coffe.-Adv.
.
Immediate delivery Cow Ekharts
4 cylinders, S1G3J. See Jay Lewis
450 Main street. ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30
Annoullc:e lllent.

The entire holdings Of the c. H. and O. B. Fuller
Company, comprising approximately $500 acres
in the Imperial Valley, will be Immediately sub
divided into 80 acre tracts more.
These ranches are situated near Heber, CaleX-
leo, Ell Centro, Imperial and Hotville.
Prices range from $4,000 to 100000 per acre.
The most liberal terms have been arranged for,
in order that the man Of limited capital can
avail himself of the opportunity for securing a
first class ranch. Call or write,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30

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Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-30
NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE AP-
POINTED FOR PROVING WILL
AND HEARING APPLICATION

AND HEARING APPLICATION
FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Ia the Superior Court Of the County
CT Imperial, State of California.
I'm the Matter of the Estate Of BEN
GARLAND, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that petit
titn for the probate of the will of Ben
Garland, deceased, and for the issuance
to Margaret Alice Garland of letters
Of testametary, has been filed in this
o)ui,, and tnat Friday, the 18th CAV
OF October, A. d. 1920, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, of said day, at the courtroom
Dept. Of said court, at the the court
house III the City Of FL Centre, County
Of Imperial, State of California, has
been set for the hearing of said petit
ton, when and where any person in
terested may appear and contest the
same, and show cause, if any they
have, why said petition should not be
grGnted.
Dated September 28th, 1920.
(SeaD M. S. COOK, Clerk.
~ Elizabeth Follen, Deputy Clerk,