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The Little River news., 1922-07-15
FINDS AUDIT OF BOOKS CORRECT
Orders Judgment Against Fosmer Mil.
 Ter County Sheriff for S36.OOO.

Texarkana, July 12.--Investigation into the accounts of A. J. Gurley for mer sheriff, which was begun in the Miller County Court Monday, was completed late yesterday afternoon. The investigation pertained only to a portion of Gurleys tenore in office and was based on the audit of the county's books recently made by Harry M. Jay of Memphis, and which indicated for the period a shortage of about $36,5OO.
 Judge Nolan found that the audit is correct and ordered judgment entered for the amount against Gurley and his bondsmen. Gurley's attorneys gave notice of appeal, after which the court was ordered adjourned to August 1.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
YOUNG FARMER KILLED
Ne.ghb0r Held for Fatal Shooting
 Near TeXarkana.

Texarkana, July 12.-Parties here today from Naples, 40 miles west of here, report the killing near there Monday of George Digsby, young farm CT, who was shot down in his own yard, the slayer using a shotgun. George Prewitt, neighboring farmer, surrendered, but was released on $2,- 900 bond following hearing before magistrate yesterday afternoon. It is said Prewitt was arrested a week ago charged with operating a still. He charged that Digsby reported him to the officers.
 The farm on which the still was found is owned by United States Sen ator Sheppard, one of the authors of the national prohibition amendment
The Little River news., 1922-07-15

business. Had examined the Cook land in Texas some s or 10 years ago for purpose of passing on loan on it Said it was worth $25,000. This is the land securing the $11,OOO Cook loan in the defunct bank. This was a point for the defense in showing the tCook loan was good one. r l.. J. Atkinson recalled, shown list fof appraisment of bad and doubtful notes made out by appraisers of which he was one. Said none of the loans mentioned previously made to certain directors and relatives were on the bad or doubtful list except one, that of R. l.. Ellis.
 / Fred Can't said he owed the bank $26OO which had been redu6ed to 'S12O0 His net worth is $5,OO0 or $6,- 'OOO.
 The defense was hardly begun on its testimony at the hour of going to press. The defense in it's statement tO tHS Jury ooiu IL OAp0~ISu Io PiO'O that the bank was not believed to be insolvent by Cook, and that it would even be operating today had it tided over for ten more days when a gov ernment loan of $50,000, already granted, would have been available to swell it's reserve: that the the bank had closed when an application to a correspondent bank at Texarkana had been refused. The banks reserves due to heavy withdrawals had sunk to the point which the banks officials did not think sufficient for the ordi- nary course of business. It did no business after this.
 Other Cases.
 Other cases disposed of since last report are:
 Oliver Freeman, disposing of mort gaged property, jury trial, not guilty,
 Geo. Byers, making whiskey, jury trial, guilty, 1 year.
 PEACHES to Head orchard for peaches next week. Price COG at orchard.-J. l.. Pickett.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
PICKETING AT TEXARKANA
Nc Disorders Are Reported. However
 on ". and P. Property

Texarkana, Tex, July 12-Picket- ing of the local railway shops and other departments where former em- ployes have gone out on a strike was begun here this morning, but there has been no disorder of any kind report ed. The Texas and Pacific railway has placed four deputy United States marshals on guard about their pro perty, and Missouri Pacific officials indicate they may do likewise soon, Provision has been made to feed and house strikebreakers within Missouri Pacific property should any be brought here, but to date no work men have been imported to Texar- kama.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
Error Made in List of
 County Candidates

The News made an error Wednes- day in emitting from the list of certi- fled candidates for county office the name of J. R. Meridith, who is candi- date for sheriff and collector. The name of MT. Meridith was on the list furnished us by the county clerk, but was omitted in copying the list in this office. MT. Meridith is making a strong race over the county and his friends may feel assured that he has compiled with all the requirements and that his name will be right there on the ticket on the 9th of August.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
BERRY SHIPMENTS HEAVY
Arkansas Ranks SecOn in Total Num-
 Der of Cars for Season.

Rogers, July 1.-The final govern ment report on the strawberry move ment in 13 states credits Arkansas with shipment of 2,071 cars, this number being exceeded by only one other state
 The berries this year received a lvery wide distribution, being shipped to points in 27 different state and Canada. While prices were not what growers expected them to be, on the whole the berry season was very pro Ifitable.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
COMFORTS FOR TOURISTS
Mena Chamber of Commerce Estab-
 liShed Camp at Stillwell Heights.

Men; July 11.-To accommodate the increasing number of auto tour ists who are visiting this section of the Ozarks, the commercial club of Mena has arranged tourists camp on Stillwell Heights. Cooking facili- ties with free fuel, free shower baths, and a spacious bunk house have been provided
 The invasion of summer visitors to Mena and vicinity has started in earn est and it is estimated at least 1,00C visitors are in the local hotels, or camped in the woods adjacent to Me Lna
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
FINNEY GRAVES DEAD
Well Known Howard County Man
 Died Suddenly Tues. Afternoon.

News reached this city Wednesday announcing the death of Finney Graves of Center Point He died of appoplexy while driving car from Dierks to Center Point. He is one of the best known men in that section and is also we'll known by many peo- pie in this section. He was the fath- CT of Mrs. JnO. Bizzell, who former ly taught at Richmond.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
TO REPORT ON WEEVIL
Department of Agriculture to Esti-
 mate Damage in August.

Washington, July PA special re- port by the Department Of Agriculture as to the damage wrought in the cot ton states by the boil weevil will be made under a resolution by Senator Smith, Democrat, of South Carolina, adopted today by the Senate. The in formation is to be given in the Augu- cotton crop report of the department.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
ENDEAVOR MEETS TO-DAY
Fourth Biennial Convention to Be
 Held at Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, Ark, July 12.-Every phase of young peoples activity in church work and morals in the com munity will be discussed at the fourth biennial All-South Christian Endeavor convention which opens tive-day ses- sion here tomorrow. Leaders of young peoples religious work from all parts of the South and other sections of the country will be in attendance.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
THE D. \. COOK BANK
 CASE BEING TRIED
Former President of Bank of Fore. man Being Tried on Charge of
 Accepting Funds, Etc.

The case that has been attracting widespread interest this week and has been on trial since Thursday is the D. A. Cook case, the charge being that of accepting funds for an insolvent bank. The case grew out of the fail ure of the Bank of Foreman, which failed to open its doors on the 20th of January of this year, at which date it was placed in the hands of the state bank commissioner. D. A. Cook was active president of that institu- tion. The state is represented by Prosecuting Attorney Geo. R. Steel, assisted by J. R. Morrell. The de- fense is represented by Jas. D. Head of Texarkana, Steel and Shaver of Ashdown and A. D. DuLaney of Ash down. Due to the prominence of the defendant and general interest in the events leading up to this trial the trial is attracting large numbers of spectators. The attorneys on each side of the case are stub6ornly con- testing every point raised, and every shred of testimony offered has to stand the test of a court ruling wher- ever there is possible doubt of it's admissibility. The greater portion of the day Thursday was devoted to get ting a jury. The state began to pre- sent it's witnesses early in the after noon Thursday and did not rest until about noon Friday when the defense began to present it's case. It may take the entire day Friday to con- plete the testimony, maybe longer. There is no way of knowing.
 The jury that is trying this case is composed of the following good citi- zens of the county: Dr. J. l.. Peavy, H. G. Freddy, Ben Strawn, J. I. Johns- ton, w. A. Chewning, l.. A Simmons, R. A. Davis, J. M. Sullivan, H. A. Sims, T. B. Holman, Wade Welch, w. w. Bishop
 R l.. Morris, who is now acting as assistant bank commissioner and who has the books and the responsibility of liquidating the affairs of the Bank of Foreman was the first witness in- troduced by the state. His testimony was principally the reading of the records of the bank with reference tc its balances, loans, withdrawals and deposits during the period covering January 3 to IS. The books showed large withdrawals during that period as we'll as loans tOtaling large sums. The reading of the books was a maze of figures best understood by accountants.
 l.. B. Anderson testified that he haC charge of the business of Willis Hop. son dating from January 1st this year Hopson carried time certificate o deposit there for $4S,50O, soon matur' ing. Had given notice that he would withdraw $15,O00. Cook had suggest cd that he make it $10,OO0 and hat later Sald that oWlHS lo oohui'ioii' they could not spare that much the1 to be drawn from their reserve. An derson further testified that he loaned l.. J. Atkinson $15,000 and gave hin a check on the account, which he sup posed was passed to the credit of MT Atkinson. Anderson was asked abou
The Little River news., 1922-07-15

bOue SIOCh lIduSlelIS GU uo hiH1 uy MI Cook in the bank. He said that the stock had been transferred to him for the purpose of making him a director land that Mir. Cook said he believed MT. 'Hopson would be better satisfied were his son-in-law Anderson interest led in the bank Anderson did not pay for the stock, but testified that he Twas told he could pay for it this fall If he wanted to buy it. The county pclerk was called and read from the record the transfer of the stock. Sam FSeligson testified that on the 16th of January he deposited with the bank h$1, ,166.32. The last business day of the bank was shown by other testi mony to have been January 18th. L. ". Atkinson, director in the defunct Ibank, testified that he borrowed the H$15,000 from MT. Hopson thsough An derson, placed it to his credit and N:paid the bank 5000, which he owed 1t on notes He had a balance of $3,- 300 when the bank closed.
 Morris was recalled and stated that Hthe balance liabilities when the bank Rclosed was $3S2,OOO. They had since been reduced $4O,0OO. He said he had sold to Hopson the equity of the bank in second mortgage notes on iand held by the bank for the Hopson c!aim against the bank
 w. M. Gathright testified that he was one of three appraisers of banks paper.
 Morris recalled to produce notes held by bank. He read amounts from notes against the following: R. E. Bowles, director, note S7,500 secured by certain lots in Foreman, R. E. Bowles $37S.04; R. L.Elliott, former director, $4,000, secured by lots, D.. A. Cook, 11,OOO. secured by 265 acres of land in Titus county, Texas, and 4473 acres in same county, Henry Freeman, $21S0, Fred Can't, s1,223.34, F. K. Davis, $500, l.. B. Anderson, S1,- O1S, Dr. G. M. Eckel, s547, Ed ,cheever, $375, Barry, $1,000. The purpoe of the state was to show that the above were interested in the bank or were relatives. l J. R. Allen testified as to having paid the bank a nCte of more than $2,000 owed by him.
 Henry Reed, stockholder, said he tried to sell MT. Cook his stock, no trade made. Had been called on by bank commission for 100 per cent as sessment Had paid it.
 H. M. McIver testified Had a short time before bank closed sold his stock to MT. Cook at par, some 29 shares. c. M Blocker of Texarkana had also sold on same terms to Cook stock amounting to $5,525 par. Had taken ICook's note secured by stock. Cook Approached him for trade.
 F. R. Major, Dept. Bank Com. was lcalled. Was not allowed to go out side records. Said he took charge on Both. Appraisers w. M. Gathright, L. B. Anderson and Atkinson has passed Ton paper. Mr. Cook was present. They classed $36,90634 as bad $19,-
 76334 as doubtful. After eKamina- ftion and on appraisment had declar- Ted the bank insolvent. Can't recall Ted toproduce certain records. Hud- 'dleston to produce records of stock transfers.
 At this point the state rested it's
 case.
 Defense called H. M. McIver. MT. hMcIver said he was in the land loan
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
COTTON INCREASED
 BY 435.0OO BALES
Gain of IS Per Cent Over Last Year Shown by Official Report; Condi-
 tiOn so Per Cent.

Arkansas farmers have increased the acreage of cotton in cultivation by 435,000 acres, or IS per cent over the acreage of last year according Ito a report issued yesterday by the Limited States Bureau of Agricultural Economies and the state Department lof Agriculture, cooperating. | The report says:
 "The area in cultivation On June 25. 1922, is estimated to be 2,853, 900 acres, while one yearago we had D. t41S,000 acres (revised) in cultivation lat this time.
 7 The condition of the growing crop Ton June 25 was 80 per cent of norm- al condition at this date, as compared with 7e on May 25, 1922, 7S on June 25, 1921, and TT, the average condi tion for the past ten years on June I25.
 I "A condition of 80 per cent fore casts lint yield per acre of 184 pounds, and total production of l. 09S,200 bales. The final outturn may be larger CT smaller than this amount, according as conditions are favorable or less favorable throughout the growing season. Our production last year was 796,S63 bales, in 1920 it was 1,215,55S and in 1919 it was 8S4,- f473.
 "The largest increases in the state have been made in the northern and northeastern counties, where the men, ace of the boil weevil is least threat ening. Eastern and southeastern Ar Kansas have also heavy increases, Though they were seriously delayed with planting by high waters during the earlier part of the season. The 'only sections in which an increase was not evident ere southern and tsouthwestern Arkansas
 r Boil Weevil Threatening. r "The crop in general is from 15 to '20 days late, but on account of an iexceedingly favorable growing sea son throughout June is looking good The plants are putting on numerous Squares and the fields, with few ex- captions, are exceedingly clean.
 "The boil weevil, though somewhat checked in his depredations by dry hot weather during the earlier part of the month. sill threatens and is de- cidedly going to be one of the largest factors in the final outcome of the crop A large number of farmers arc combating this pest with poisons, gath ering up of attacked squares and by intensive cultivation. With the ex- ception of a few counties in northern Arkansas, the reports of the weevi damage were general over the state The concensus of opinion among tho cotton growers is that cur greates salvation lies in an abundance of dry thot weather throughout the remainder of the growing season.
 Little River Increased. r According to the report for Little River it is shown that an increase o 10 per cent in acreage was made this year, 1921 being 6S per cent agains 7S per cent for 1922.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
STRIKE ENDANcERS
 ARKANSAS PEACH CROP
Bert Johnson of Highland Urges Prompt Action by the
 Government.

Washington, D. C., July 11.-Promp. action by the government in settling the existing railroad strike so that peach and truck crops now ripening in Arkansas may be moved to market without loss is urged in telegrams re- ceived today by Senator Robinson from Bert Johnson of Nashville, Ark, and the Nashville Chamber of Com merce. Senator Robinson presented the telegrams to the Senate in the form of petition and they are refer merce Commission.
The Little River news., 1922-07-15

Nashville, July 12.-The strike of railroad shopmen, which has been lit tie felt so far in this section of the state, now looms as a dark disaster cloud On the horizon of the entire Highland district.
 The large peach, cantaloupe and begin moving from this section the latter part of this week are threaten ed with an embargo because of the lack of equipment and because there is apparently no means in sight of getting the equipment for transporting the crops to the markets of the coun- try.
 These crops mean the very life of this entire section, many hundreds of in the crops which, unless adequate transportation is secured, must be left on the trees and in the fields to rot, and many thosuand people in this section are depending on these crops for their living.
 It has been stated by the railroads and other transportation companies that every effort will be made to han dle the crops, but even at best a very Inadequate service is possible unless the strike is settled within the next day or so
 The loss of these crops would mean the ruin of many people in this dis trict, as the fruit and truck crops are their only means of support
 Beside the shopmen's strike, the ic- ing forces and others in the employ of the A. R. T. Go. are on strike, and this service must be had if the crop is successfully handled
The Little River news., 1922-07-15
Little River Increased.

: According to the report for Little
 River it is shown that an increase of year, 1921 being 6S per cent against 7S per cent for 1922.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
TO THE VOTERS OF THE Ell
CENTRO JUDICIAL TOWNSHIP

Answering inquiries of a number of
my friends, as to whether l would
make the race to succeed myself as
justice of the peace in the ensuing
campaign; will say, That having here
tofore announced my candidacy, it is
still my intention to make the race;
but it is too expensive to justify a
long and continued advertising of that
fact. L feel that more than sixteen
years as a citizen i'll the vicinity of
Ell Centre, and more than ten years as
justice of the peace of the Ell Centre
Judicial Township, is sufficient time
to acquaint the people as to the quail
ties of my citizenship, and as to my
efficiency i'll office.
L trust that my services to the pub
lie these many years have i'll some
measure been satisfactory, and that |
may merit the confidence that you
have heretofore reposed in me, and
that you can conscientiously give me
your support at the forth coming pri-
mary election, Aug. goth. "
Very respectfully yours,
I. MAYFIELD
Pub. 26-27-2S
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26

avenues, in the Crabtree Addition to
the town of Seeley, Imperial County,
California, described as follows, to.
wit:
Park Street, between Mt. Signal Ave.
and New River Blvd; Olive Street,
between Mt. Signal Ave. and New Riy-
er Blvd; Railroad Street, between Mt.
Signal Ave. and New River Blvd; La
guna Ave. between Main Street and
Railroad Street, all according to map
of the CraLtrec Addition to Seeley,
Imperial County, California, copy of
which is attached to said petition.
BY order of the Board of Supervis-
ors, of Imperial County, California,
dated April 18th, 1922.
NJ. S. COOK,
Clerk of the Board.
BY FRANCES EMENAKER, Deputy
A24t12
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
HELP THE COMMUNITY

The example that merchants have set
in helping the farmers to better them
selves might well be followed by the
farmers in helping the merchants
to better themselves. They can do
this most directly by buying at home
everything they can, and if they can
not buy the goods, quality or class of
goods they want they can best help
their community by making their com
plants to the merchants themselves.
II certainly is doubtful cxpedient to
send away from home for an article
the merchant docsn t carry without
first letting him know that he has mot
stocked goods for which there is de-
man7I in his communty.-American
Iumberman.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Carlton B. Brown, De.
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed administrators of the Estate of
Carlton b. Brown, deceased, to the
Creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to ex-
hibit the same with the necessary
vouchers, within ten (l0) months after
the first publication Of this notice to
the said administrators at 1913 Secur-
ity Bank Building, offices of her at
torneys, j. Stewart Ross and r. b.
Whitelaw, or file such claims with nee
essary vouchers in office of Clerk of
Superior Court.
Dated 3-2S-22.
FRANCES w. BROWN,
Administrators.
Mar. 90, Apr. 5, IL, 10, &c
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
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Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
NOTICE

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that
Monday. May 10Th, 1922, at the hour
of two 0 clock, =. M, at the office of
the Board of Supervisors Of Imperial
County, California, in the Court House
of said County, El Centro, CALIFORNIA;
has been fixed as the time and place
for hearing the petition of Jos. T.
Oftelie, ct al, for the vacatng and
abandonment of certain streets and
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
FOR EXCHANGE

FOR EXCHANGE-For dairy cows.
Oversize Yuba tractor, bottom
John Deer Plow, 10 foot Kilifcr disc,
3 prong Kilifer subsoiler, all prac-
tically new. i. b. Merchant, Cal
exico, Calf. 22to
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26

The California Peach and Fig Grow
ers' Association has under construction
q 100000 plant at Dinuba which will
be completion in time to handle the com
ing crop.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Regular meeting every Tuesday
night at s o'clock, X of P. Hall, 5ts
and Main Streets Visiting brothers
welcome BOB CHESTNUT, *. of r.
& S.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
FOR SALE--REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE--S0 acres, 60 acres has
been in alfalfa and dairy for several
years, now in bermuda grass ready
for corn or vegetables. Owing to
foreclosure am instructed to sell for
500 per acre. Apply 472 Main st.
29tf
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26

FOR SALE norses, 5000 lbs.
horses 2400 lbs. good dairy cows.
6 extra good Jersey springing heif-
ers. Moving machine. Hay rake. Mo
line ft. disc. 2 sets harness. Saddle.
Ice box. Dresser. Hoosier cabinet.
Chairs. Tubs. Cupboard. 3 Beds com
plete. Cook table. 2 Dining tables.
l Stand table. Book case. A lot of
small tools. Second house east Nc
Cabe Union school. Tito
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26

GA. 25c-To keep it there we solicit
your oil, tire vulcanizing, and ac-
cessories, X and B Service Station,
4th and Main SITS. 1Stf
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
LodgeDirectory

Ell CENTRO LODGE F. & A. M.
Meets Monday evenings at 1880, each
week, at Masonic Hall. Visiting breth,
rem welcome. ]. r Ford, w. NJ; c
w. Barton, Sec.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26

$4,000 CASH, Is acres fruit and vine
tyard ranch with modern house, new
All conveniences of the city. One O.,
the most slightly places in Escondido
valley. j. p. Chambers, Escondido
Calf. 1912
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-On road between Rcdlands and
Brawley, large paste board box, con-
tanning clothing, marked New York
Store, Mrs. w. II. Gibson, 1916 Foun,
tain Ave, Hollywood. Reward will
be payed for its return to Mrs. w.
H.. Gibson, Holtville, Calf. 25t6
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
FOR Observation-Disclosures

FOR SALE-Fresh milk goats and
goat milk, 6S3 Broadway. 13tf
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26

STRAYED-1 Blue roam mare with
scar on right shoulder. Weighs about
l4OO lbs. So reward for information.
Notify Red Front Grocery. 24t6
Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

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