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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21
HIS VICTORY TURNED THE TIDE
OF INTERNATIONAL AUTO RACING

Hoosier speedway in 1913.
His courage and daring more than
had its reward. however, when he
romped home an easy first in the con-
test, and his success served to focus
on Indianapolis the attention of the
entire European racing world.
Goux's victory was one of the de-
cisive events of automobile racing,
serving to shape the history of the
sport even as Crecy and Agincourt
determined the future of world civil
iZation.
Had he lost the memorable conflict
of 1913, his defeat would have been
attributed abroad to the natural
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21
RALPH DE Palma, MOST POPULAR OF SPEED
KINGS ENTERS BIG SPEEDWAY 500 MILE RACE

surrounding the mount the winner of
the 1915 race will drive.
The Italian driver finished sixth in
last years race, plotting a Packard,
despite persistent engine and tire
trouble. The Ballot made its first
racing appearance at the indianapolis
track last season, two Of the four cars
entered finishing. Albert Guyot was
fourth and Rene Thomas eleventh.
De Palma first raced in a Ballot at
the Los Angeles Speedway, this year.
He has been turning in some fast
arcs in trials on coast tracks re-
Gently. his best trip being around Q
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21

Plotting Re We're Special in its
first taste of racing, Tom Rooney will
make his second appearance in the
5O0-mile Sweepstakes to be held at
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway,
May 81, in an effort to grab off the
major portion of the $4,000 prize
money.
Rooney drove a Premier az laps in
his debut at the Speedway in 1916,
before he was eliminated by an acct
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21
Edgar Haskins Appointed
New School Head al VinCennes.

Vincennes Ind., Edgar N
Haskins, who has been serving
as superintendent of the Knox
county schools, has heen named
as city superintendent of tn,
Vincennes school board. Mr..
Haskins succeeds John w. Fore
man, who came to Vincennes
four years go from Petersburg,
where he was superintendent of
the schools Mr.. Haskins is a
Democrat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21

dent when he misjudged his speed
inner track. He was not badly in
jured.
The Re We're car has acquired quite
a reputation as a speed wagon and
the fans are all on edge TO see a ra-
cling product of this new company, in
competition on the race course.
Rooney drove his first race in a Stutz
placing second at the opening of the
New York Speedway in October, 1915,
riding in behind Gil Anderson. MS
Stutz teammate.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21

Jules Goux, captain of the French
Peugeot team in the eighth interna-
tional 500-mile sweepstakes on the In
dianapolis motor speedway, Monday,
May 81, is esteemed by American
racing fans as no other European
driver. ef
Goux was the first overseas con-
tender ever to brave the hazards of
competition so far from his native
heath at Indianapolis, venturing into
a new and hostile field on the &C.
casion of his initial appearance on the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21
Indiana Congressman is a
curiosity al The Capital

Represents tive Dunbar of Ind
lana is probably the most unique
figure in congress-
Mr.. Dunbar IS not a politician
He admits it freely and says that
he is not interested in the sub
ject. He is a business man, pure
and simply. Before he was
elected to the House of Repre-
sentatives he was manager of ar
electric plant at New Albany,
Ind and he is ready 90 60 back
lis Old job whenever the opport-
uaity present itself,
Congressman Dunbar goes a
bout his work in Washington
just as if he were home engaged
IN his private business. He gets
down to office at $3.50 O'Clock in
morning. Most congressman
arrive at 10 o'clock or later. He
or en- his mai and answers his
correspondence. Than he attend
his committee meeting. Promp.
tIy at noon when the House
convenes, representative Dun.
bar arrives. He remains though
out the session until adjourn ment
which is generally around 5:3D
OF lock in the af, ernoon. No ro'l
call are ever held thac he is not
present to answer his name as it
is called by the clerk.
Several newspaper men have
attempted to secure interviews
regarding political affairs frt m
Representative Dunbar. They
have always come away empty
handed A reporter asked him
this question;
What do you know about the
60 itical 81 uation in Indiana?"
Not a thing" replied Mr..
Dunbar. 81 am not particula rly
interest in the matter.
Have you any news about
yourself here in congress, cOntiru
ed the persistent scribe.
No." came the reply. The
first time | ever saw a congress
man was when came to Wash
jngton. | am not much on leg
istltlon. ] am a business man,
! Ano her unusual t-ait tha
makes Representative Dunbar {
victm of curio sity At the natlona
capital is the fact that he doe:
not are whether he come back tx
congress a second term or not.
Before the Republicans Of thu
Third Indiana district unani
mousiy insisted that he make the
race again this year he begged
them 10 induce some other party
leader to take the nomination il
his stead
Il want to get back to work il
my business" he old them.
/ But no other candidate wa!
forth coming so Dunbar is run
ming this fall against his owr
wishes. Areal business man il
Congress is a quaint and odi
individuality. RepresentatiI
Dunbar of Indiana is 1t. "-Ev
Journal Wash. Cor.
Old Gotrox-Did you marry m,
for my money? Answer me that
Young Wife Certainly | did
And wee get along nicely if you
weren't so awfully stingy will
it.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21

Winner of last years 5O0-mile race,
Howard Wilcox has affiliated with the
Peugeot team in the 500-mile jaunt
for $4,000 to be staged at the Indi-
annapolis Motor Speedway, Monday,
May 81. Wilcox will team with the
famous Goux and Boillot Howdy is
popular with the thousands of racing
fans who flock to race courses to
watch the gasoline characters ply
their trade. The wiseacres say the
winner of the 1870 Indianapolis
Speedway race will have to defeat the
Peugeot team.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21
Profiteering Shoe Firm
Is Given q Fine.

Judge J. H. Thompson in
Uniied State district court on
May 13 at Pittsbarg Pa. sentence
the Books shoe company. to pay
a fine of $4,000 after a plea Of
guilty had been entered by coun-
sci for the defendan: corpora
ton to charge of maxim un-
just and unreasonable c. argos
for shoes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21

handicaps that he had to overcome,
such as strange environment and re-
moteness from his base of supplies,
and consequently have served as an
effective check to further European
competition.
His victory, on the other hand,
stimulated foreign interest in the In
dianapolis contest to the highest en-
thusiasm, with the result that the
year following a small regiment of
Europeans came in quest of American
gold and glory; and they have con-
tinued coming, save for the interrupt
ton of the war, ever since.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21

Ralph De Palma, the most popular
auto race driver in all history, has
signed to compete for $4,000 offered
as prize money in the speed classic
to be held at the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway, May 81.
Ralph will pilot a Ballot, product
Of the famous Ballot Moteurs, Paris,
France. and there is no little mystery
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21

Inspired by the advice OF an Amerl-
can actress, Antonio Moreno join
ed a stock company at Northamp-
ton, Mass, after completing his course
at Willistown Seminary. Soon he was
engaged by Leslie Carter and later ap-
peared with Constance Collier in
"Thais." Then he went into silent
drama and played with Edith Storey,
Irene Castle and Pearl White. Then
Albert +. Smith, president Of Vita
graph, placed him under a long-term
contract and introduced him To the
serial. His fiery black, eyes, black
and talent for expression make him
the ideal type for the screen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21

1k-mile oval in 1922. or ll7:oI
miles per hour.
q His speed trials over the Indiana
polls track before the race will be
watched with interest by devotees Of
the gasoline steeds and his perform
ance In the race will undoubtedly
furnish many thrills for all the racing
bugs, .
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21
EARLE WILLIAMS

Earle Williams, Vitagraph star,
has devoted most Of his time TO that
company's West Coast studio I'm re-
cent years, but came east to make
1.-The Fortune Hunter and Captain
Swift" two plays that had a long run
on Broadway a few years ago. They
were made famous by the Barrymores.
Mr.. Williams is now at work making
features at Yitagraph's West Coast
studio.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21
FIRST RI WERE RACING CAR WILL BE-
FTLOTED BY EXPERIENCED TON ROONEY

while running high on the south turn.
The car skidded in the path of oil,
bumped the outer rail with such force
that Rooney's mechanic was thrown
over the wall and onto the first level
beyond. Rooney was caught under
the wheel and stayed with the car as
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-05-21

Old Gotrox-Did you marry me
for my money? Answer me that!
Young Wife Certainly | did.
And we'd get along nicely if you
weren't so awfully stingy with
it.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07
NOW FEELS FINE
IN THE MORNINGS
LOS ANGELES MAN GAINED Is
POUNDS TAKING TANLAC-
TROUBLES OVERCOME

"Tanlac has not only rid me of my
troubles but has added Is pounds to
my weight" said Joseph A. Dunmire,
of 402 Crocker ST., Los Angeles, Cal.
Mr.. Dunmire has been a trusted
employe of the Los Angeles Transfer
Co. for 27 years.
Before I started taking Tanlac,
he continued, II could not eat single
meal without my food fermenting
and gas forming so bad it made me
miserable. l had rheumatism in my
right leg so bad at times | could
hardly geS about and at night / was
too restless to get much sleep. l had
very little appetite and went dowr
hill so fast that l lost Is pounds anc
got so weak / could hardly do my
work.
"Well, sir, in spite of the bad con-
dition | was in / hadn't taken more
than half bottle of Tanlac before
felt hundred per cent better. Nov
all my sufferings have stopped com
pletely. | can eat three hearty meal:
every day and sleep like a log a
night. / have regained every pound
of my lost weight and am in as goot
health as man wants to be. | have
started my daughter taking Tanlac
so YOU see what l think of it."
Tanlac is sold in Ell Centro by Thos
Neville, successor to McColloch Drug
Co., in Imperial by j. Bresnoham' ant
in Rrawley by ROLAND Bros.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

each for all services. The said several
persons have been found and are here
by declared to be qualified for such
respective positions as required by
law, and they are hereby appointed
such election officers to conduct such
election and to constitute the election
boards for said election; and said elec-
tions boards and said officers shall
conduct and they are hereby directed
to conduct said election as by law and
this ordinance provided and to canvass
the votes given and cast at said cleo
ton and to make and deliver returns
thereof to the City Clerk of said City;
and it is further ordered that said
Board of Trustees of said City shall
meet. at the usual meeting place of
said Board, the City Hall of said City.
on the first Monday after said election
at 1880 o'clock P. M. Of said day and
proceed to canvass the election returns
and declare the results.
SECTION XVIII. That in all par
ticulars not recited in this ordinance
such election shall be held as provided
by law for holding municipal elections
in said City of Ell Centre.
SECTION XIX. This ordinance and
the publication thereof shall constitute
notice of said election.
SECTION Xxx. The City Clerk shall
certify to the passage and adoption of
this ordinance by vote of two-thirds
of all the members of said Board of
Trustees of said city at an adjourned
regular meeting of said board and it's
approval by the president thereof and
shall cause this ordinance to be pub
lished in the Imperial Valley Press, a
newspaper of general circulation print
ed and published in said City of Ell
Centre. in each of the last eight con-
secutive issues of said newspaper
prior to the said 18th day of April,
1920, and thereupon and thereafter this
ordinance shall take effect and be in
force.
Passed, adopted and approved this
31st day of March, 1920.
GEORGE w. WATKINS,
President of the Board of Trustees of
the City of Ell Centre, California.
ATTEST: w. E. VAN WAY,
City Clerk of the City of Ell Centre,
California.
(SEAL)
l hereby approve the foregoing Or
dinance No. 1875 this 31st day of
March, 1920.
GEORGE w. WATKINS,
President of the Board of Trustees of
the City of Ell Centre. California.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY
OF IMPERIAL, CITY OF Ell CEN
TRO-ss.
l. w, f. VAN WAY, city clerk of the
City of Ell Centre, California, do here
by certify that the whole number of
members of the Board of Trustees of
said city is five; that the foregoing
ordinance No. 1876 was passed and
adopted by a vote of two-t thirds of all
the members of said Board of Trus-
tees at an adjourned regular meeting
of said Board held on the 31st day of
March, 1920, by the following vote,
to-Wit:
AYES: Sones, Bucklin, Reams, Eg-
erer, Watkins.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
That said ordinance was introduced
at a meeting of said board held at
least ilve days prior to it's passage and
was approved by the president of said
board on the 31st day of March, 1920.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
said City of Ell Centre, this 31st day
of March, 1920
w. f. VAN WAY,
City Clerk of the City of Ell Centre.
California.
(SEAL)
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

g., NEW YORK--Miss Agnes Chai-
mers. member of the Grand Rap
ids. Mich. board Of education and
"a close friend of Lady Astor. has,
returned to the United Statesl
after visit to Lady Astor's home
lat Clemdon. Eng. She IL the au-l
thor Of "The Kings CupDeager, si
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07
the following form:

Proposition l: Shall the City
of Ell Centro incur a bond
ed debt in the sum of One
Hundred Ninety-fve Thou
sand Dollars ($195, ,000) for
the purpose of acquiring,
constructing and compIet-
ing a certain revenue-pro-
ducing municipal improve
ment, to-wit: municipal
water works and water sys-
tenn of said city for the
purpose of furnishing and
supplying water to the City
of Ell Centric and the in
habitants thereof including
for such purpose the acqui-
sition Of lands, water
rights, rights Of way and
the construction of aque-
ducts, bitches, canals, res
ervoirs, distributing sys-
tenn. pumping and purifi-
cation plants and other
works necessary therefor?
Proposition 2: Shall the City |
Of Ell Centre incur a bond |
ed debt in the sum Of Twen- [
ty-eight Thousand Dollars |
(S28,000) for the purpose
Of acquiring. constructing
and completing a certain
municipal improvement, to-
wit: a concrete lining of
the settling basins of the
present water system of
said CITY of Ell Centre?
Proposition 3: Shall the City
of Ell Centro incur a bond
ed debt in the sum of Fif-
teen Thousand Dollars,
(S15,000) for the purpose
of acquiring, constructing
and completing a certain
municipal improvement, to-
wit: a municipal fire alarm
system for the purpose of
signaling to the fire depart
ment of said city when it's
services may be needed for
the eXtinguishment of fire?
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Dance tonight Holtville. Imperial
Jazz Band.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Fancy orange blossom honey. 30c lb.
Fancy peanut butter in bulk, soc. U,
S. Coffee Store. 628 Main Street.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Call Pioneer Truck AMI Transfer Co.
for baggage checks, piano and house
hold goods. San Diego freight and bag.
gage. Phone /.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Mrs. F. B. Fuller expects Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Sears from Springfield,
Mass, today, who will be house guests
for some days at her home on Olive
avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Charles Behrman of the Portland
Cement company has returned to the
valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

The invitations to the San Souci club
dance to be held in Davis hall April
II, were issued today, following a
months preparation by the members
of the committee which has the dance
in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with l.. p. Sargent, $50 Main
ST., Ell CentrO. Best companies.
Lowest rates. Do it nOw.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07
|G9lc<itgi1f2I'||
Mrs. Hickcox Entertains.

Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox entertained
Monday at the Barbara Worth with
a lunch. followed by bridge. The spirit
of spring was manifested everywhere
in the decorations and color scheme.
Easter furnished the motif for the
prizes and favors. Twenty guests
were present. Prizes won by Mr.. VIM.
Best of Brawley, Mrs. Thompson,
Mrs. Edgar Nance, Jr., of Imperial,
and Mrs. Cartwright of Holtville.
It took from 1775 until 1919 for
Maine to gain separate statehood from
Massachusetts,.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Mrs. Noble of Brawley was in Ell
Centro yesterday shopping and dur
ing her stay in this city called on Miss
Bradbury of the Woman's Shop.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Judge Swing this morning heard
the case of d. w. Sheath against the
Calexico Brokerage company. The
suit is over damage to a car.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with L. p. Sargent, $50 Main
ST., Ell Centre. Best companies.
Lowest rates. Do it now.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

The last few days have caused a
large number of Imperial Valley folks
to shed their coats.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Mrs. H. L. McCurdy and children
of Detroit, Mich, are visiting Mrs.
M. O. Brookfeld for a few weeks.
Mrs. McCurdy is a daughter of Mrs.
Brookfield.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Dance tonight HOltville. Imperial
Jazz Band.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

The ladies of the Methodist church
Aid society met at the home of Mrs.
Mecca Watkins yesterday, potluck
dinner preceding the work of the
afternoon. The meeting was well at
tended.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Paul DAILY, cotton buyer, of this city
is in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Electrolysis, warts, mOles. hair and
facial blemishes removed. Mrs. Pearl
Robertson, 432 Main, Tel. 347-J.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

When thirsty drink Cherry Bios.
SONS. In bottles only.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

It's Cherry Blossom time. Try the
new drink CHERRY Blossoms; in bot
ties only. For sale at all drink stands.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

j. F. Seymour and family have re-
turned from Los Angeles, where they
went to spend Easter.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Mrs. w. E. Smith, who underwent
major operation at the Ell Centre
hospital some weeks ago, is now at
her home and is rapidly recovering
her strength.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

The mission study class of the C
w B. M. met at the Christian church
for the second lesson of the study.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

John Anderson, travelling for the
Moffett & Towne Paper company of
Los Angeles, is in the valley and is
stopping in Ell Centre for few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

The regular monthly social meeting
of the Boyce Aten Post of the Ameri-
can Legion will be held this evening
at the regular meeting place in the
Davis building. A short business ses-
sion followed by dancing and card
playing is scheduled for the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07

Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with l.. P. Sargent, $50 Main
ST.. Ell CentrO. Best companies.
Lowest rates. Do it nOw.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-07
N2yMo17MnI

A man who gave his name as Harry
Arkills and his occupation as a
gambler, was registered in the booklet
kept on "Chief" Cummings desk, yes
terday, out at the county Jail. It is
also alleged that the man is dope
fiend. and at hearing held in Justice
Mayfeld's court yesterday he was
fined $3.50 on number of charges.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-20
VERMONTER HELD
IN TURKISH CITY
One of IS Workers of American Com
mission for Relief In Near East
Facing Famine.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 20 tAsso-
ciated Press .-Showered nightly with
Turkish bullets and facing famine, Is
American workers of the American Com
mission for Relief in the Near East have
been besieged in Adana, Asia Minor,
since June-20. Twice the French troops
holding Adana have fought their way to
Mersina, the nearest port, and have re-
turned with heavy losses.
A flour cargo of the American Relief
Commission for besieged Adana is wait
ing at Mersina. The railway has been
demolished and supplies can reach Adana
only by motor trucks, heavily conveyed,
with great loss of life.
The siege of the city was described by
Webster Anderson of Crawfordville, Ind,
who has arrived in Constantinople after
escaping from Adana Aug and walking
southeast to the Mediterranean.
The Americans include Doris Nevin of
the Colony club of New York, daughter
OF the composer, Ethelbert Nevin; Mrs.
Emily r. Block of New York: Miss Ruth
W. Henry of Amherst, Mass; Philip
Leon Flora of Springfield, Mass; Wilson
Fowler of Woburn, Mass; George w.
Patterson of Randolph, Vt: the Misses
Mary and Elizabeth Webb of Boston,
Mass, and the Misses Clara Bissell and
Margaret A. Owens The two latter are
members of the Y. w. G. A.