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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-03-22
Took Ofrioe III 1919.


Oklahoma City, Okla. March a.
j. B. A. Robertson. fourth governor
of the state of Oklahoma who was ac-
cused of having accepted a, bribe on
an indictment returned by the district
grand jury at Okmulgee assumed Of
ice January |, 1919, having been
elected on the Democratic ticket the
preceding fall. He has been q resident
of Oklahoma since 1898.
Governor Robertson was born in
Keokuk county, Iowa. in 1871, resid-
ing there until he removed to this
state. ,Ht6xIk
Not First Alleged Offcnsc.
The indictment accusing Governor
Robertson with connection in alleged
illegal transaction in connection with
the failure Of the Bank of Commerce
at Okmulgee is not the first time his
Dname has been linked with the Ok
mulgee bank situation.
In sensational report returned by
the investigation committee of the
house of the eighth Oklahoma legisla-
ture on March 81 Of last year, the
governor was charged with having ac-
cepted bribe for misuse of his off,
cial powers in connection with alleged
illegal transactions involving the
Guaranty State bank of Okmulgee.
His impeachment was recommended
but in a spectacular scene in which
Democratic member of the house
was brought to the chamber in an
ambulance to vote, the body rejected
the committee report AZ to A..
ga Df. tes Accusa<lOns.
a. J.. Z. Jenkins Of Oklahoma City, who
left his sick bed to vote against the
report later died. The majority of the
house were Republicans and the gov
ernors and his friends at that time de-
clared the attack on him was political
The executive denied il detail the ac-
eu''1ions ion Drooeh. aeafnst him.
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GOV. ROBERTSON !;
IS INDICTED ON !.
BRIBERY B !. B CHARGE ! /
Accepted $s5,ooo to Con-
tinue Insolve1t Oklahoma .
Bank, is Charge.
81 INDICTMENTS
ARE RETURNED
Two Prominent Oil Men Ar
rested For Giving Bribe
Money.

oknulgee, Okla. March 22.-(By
The Associated Press.)-Governor J.
B. A. Robertson of Oklahoma and
Fred Dennis. former state banking
commissioner, were named as re-
cipients of $4,000 -bribe to deposit
$150,000 in state funds in the Guaran-
ty State bank of this city and allow
the bank to continue to operate while
in an insolvent condition, in an in
dictment' returned by the district court
grand jury against John p. Cook, for
mer president of the bank, and John
H. Rebold. vice president. The bill
was made public shortly after noon
today after Cook and Rebold had been
arrested.
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Under Arrest.
Okmulgee, Okla, March 22-(By
Tho Associated Press. John P.
Cook, prominent local oil man and
John H. Rebold, well known oil and
lumber operator, were arrested today
on indictments returned by the dis
trict court grand jury after an investi-
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CONDITIONS IN
IRELAND BECOME; /
WORSE HOURLY
Triaing Incident May Start
Battle and Make Peace
Impossible.
ULSTER BORDER
FIGHT CONTINUES
Definite Split in Republican
Army is Believed
Certain.
(Ry rhe Assocfated Preaa.1

London, March 22.-Thc Brit.
ish government may have to con-
slider whether 1t may be possible
To draw a GORDON OF imperial
troops between the warning o3e-
mcnts on the Ulster frontier.
Winston Churchill, the colonial
secretary, stated in the house OF,
commons tOdny.
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Washington, March ga resolu-
ton making tomorrow special sus-
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Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
OPEN FIGHT
ON REFERENDUM

Members of the California Bar Asso-
citation have opened a campaign to de-
feat the so.called ''trust company ref
erendum' which will appear on the
ballot in November. This movement
was presented to the Imperial County
Ear. Association yesterday by Carlos s.
Hardy of Los Angeles, representing the
California Bar association, at a meet
ing of, the local association held in a
superior court room here. Mr.. Hardy
said:
Through the efforts Of the mem
bers of the Bar Association of Califor-
mia a bill was passed by the legisla-
ture and signed by the governor last
year, which prohibits trust companies
and corporations from drawing wills.
This was known as the Sample bill, in
troduced by Senator Sample Of San
Diego and was openly advocated by all
members of the legal profession with
the exception Of those in the employ
of trust companies. Through the eff
forts of the trust companies, this sta
tute has been referred to the people.
The banks; and interested corporations
have already spent thousands Of dol
lars fighting the bill and in bringing
about the referendum. We propose to
defeat that referendum and to rein.
state the Sample bill as a law Of this
state. s
'No less person than Elihu Root
who is in San Francisco at the present
time, has declared that trust company
practice in drawing wills is reprehens.
ible. There is ample evidence to show
that the people are not being properly
safeguarded as. long as these vital in.
struments are being drawn by institu
tions that have every selfish interest
to serve and little or no ethical stand.
ards to follow.
90 Corporations, such as banks and
trust companies are not allowed to
invest their own funds except in Ger.
tain classes of securities permitted by
law, but they put clause in the wills
they draw providing that the trust
company may invest money, property
stocks and bonds of deceased person
whose will they draw; and that it. may
be invested in any property whether OF
not the transaction is permissible by
law, which is one of the most astound.
ing clauses ever devised by presum.
ABLY responsible corporation.
There is also another almost in.
credible clause in trust company while
which provides that the trust company
may sell its own securities to the
estate which it holds in trust, or NAV
buy securities from that same trust
and re-invest them, The rule of law
for the protection of the public that a
trustee may MT sell his own private Sc
curities to trust estate is thus com.
pletely swept aside. These trustees
while jeopardizing seriously such trusts
are not wholly satisfied with this pro.
cedure, but insert an additional clause
fixing their compensation on a percent
age basis for the handling of the
estate, thus taking this phase Of the
transaction out of the hands of the
peoples courts where the fixing OF
compensation in these trust matters
indubitably beloAgs' -
At IL o'clock the meeting adjourned
for lunch at the Barbara Worth hotel
during which an informal discussion of
the proposed bill was held, and the or
ganization of the. Imperial County Bar
association perfected.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
FARMERS MEET ON
COUNTY FAIR PLANS
united Pres. Leased Mirc

MAGNOLIA, May GA numerously
attended meeting of the farmers of the
Mulberry, Magnolia farm center was
held here, last night to consider the
question of supporting the county fair
to be held at Imperial and to. organize
for work in behalf of the bonds to fl
nance the project which will be, voted
on at general election on june IL. I
c. c. jenkins, manager of the county
fair and John Scott of Ell Centre were
present and spoke in beralf of the en-
terprise, their remarks being received
with. general favor. J. L. Taecker was
named chairman of committee of five
to cooperate with the general county
fair board in every possible way. Mr..
Taeeker was also made committee on
q grain exhibit at the fair and i'm
mediatelys announced that he had the
exhibit ready to be installed. j. E.
Gilmore was made committee on horti-
culture, Ben Shank committee on, live
stock and Mrs. B. d. Irvine committee
on home department and school work.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
DOUBLE KILLING A1
UNIVERSITY

COLUMBIA, s. c., May 6.-Prof.
Goode Homes, Of the department of en-.
gineering, and Ben Halle, employed as
marshal at the university Of South Car
olina, were found shot to death ip the
office Of treasurer of the university
today. 49,
Only one revolver was found, and
this was near the body of Halle.
Police believe that one of the men
killed the other and then turned the
weapon on himself.
There are rumors that there had been
a minor disagreement between the un'
iversity officials.
:. Professor Homes was widely known
as, an engineer. Both he and Halle
leave families. = 81 3pN 81 E
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
GRAND MASTER II
SPEAK TONIGHT

Or. Samuel L. Burke, grand master
of Masons, jurisdiction2of California, is
In Imperial Valley, today and visiting
various lodges throughout the county.
The climax of the grand master s visit
will be meeting at the FL Centro
Masonic Temple tonight at which the
grand master will speak and which will
be attended by Masons from all parts
Of the county, all of the five lodges of
the county joining in paying honor to
the head of the craft in this state.
5,Dr. Burke is of Los Angeles and has
been leader in Masonic councils for
many years.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
STATE ST. CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday is rally day at the Christian
church. Five prominent speakers from
outside the valley will honor the church
and community by their presence. They
are DIR. G. X. Hudson, of Los Angeles ;
DIR. r. NJ. Rogers, chancellor of the
California School sof Christianity; DR..
Edgar Lloyd Smith, Sunday school ex-
pert. from Los Angeles; Mrs. Lloyd
Darsie, presidentyof the Women's Mis-
eionary Society Of Southern California,
and Or. Jessie Bader of st. Louis. The
program follows: E.a s
Bible school 9:40, Horace Kesslcr,
superintendent; Morning worship,
I0:40; DR.. Hudson and DR.. Rogers will
speak. Prof. Todd will play the organ,
and there will be special music; 1890
pot luck luncheon at the church; coffee
and ice tea served by the ladies of the
ehurch; ~ opening Of the afternoon
session. Mrs. Lloyd Darsic will pre-
side. She will speak and also lead a
discussion on the problems of the
church. Dr.. Smith also speaks.
r A 8. clock supper will be served by
the Juniors of the church. The small
sum of 25 cents will be charged for
each plate and all the members of the
church, delegates from the other cities
and friends are urged to be there for
the supper. Proceeds will be used, by
juniors TO- pay their missionary pledge
2, workers conferences; 8, evening
service, address by DR.. Bader of st.
Louis. Special music. Junior G. T.. at
6:15 instead of 2:3O. The other G. Il.
societies will meet at z. The public is
cordially invited TO all these service.
A. Il. Worthy, pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
WATCHING THE scoREBoARp

Yesterdays hero Bainc, Brown hurl.
err, held the Tigers hitless until the
ninth inning when two singles brought
IN "a run, Browns winning 8 to /.
Cnarley Robertson, who pitched the
perfect game last week against the
Ilgers, lasted only six innings against
the Indians, and the White Sox lost
Timely hitting by Dcvormer and Nc.
MILAN enabled the Yanks to beat the
Athletics 5 to 4.
Singles in the ninth by Kellcher
Maisel and Miller gave the Cubs their
only run off Cooper, the Pirates win.
ming 3 to l.
=, Three runs scored in the fourth inn.
ing gave the Cards their third victory
by score of 3 to 2.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
Church Notes
FIRsT BAPTIST
Holt Avenue and Sixth. Street

Holt Avenue and Sixth. Street ..,.-,..
Rev. G. 4. Flanagan, pastor, residence
639 Neil avenue
Bible school 9:45.. DIR. r. NJ. McLain,
superintendent; classes for all ages. Ii
you are not attending any school a
hearty welcome. awaits you. Men and
women especially invited. Attendance
is fine, plans are being laid for the an
nual Sunday school picnic. Be present
Sunday. M s.1 n tc.S
Morning worship with sermon II a. m
Sermon subject, "Bossing Johnson or
"Will Power in Christian Living" R
H. Smith, tenor. singer from San Diego,
will sing at this service. asa
Young Peoples meeting $3.50 p. m;
meeting subject: !" Better, Sabbath OBJ
servance;' Mildred Flanagan, leader.
Evening service 1880 p. m. Song serv-
ice with sermon entitled "Does, Satan
Hinder?" Mr.. Smith of San Diego will
also sing at this service. All are
cordially invited.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
Calexico News

CALEXICO, May 6.--The largest sale
in the history of the cotton growing in.
dustry in the west was consummated
yesterday when S. NJ. Bulley & Sons
of Liverpool, England, bought the 1921
crop of A. M. Shenk, paying 1882 cents
per pound for 6,124 bales.
There was keen competition among
cotton buyers for this lot of cotton,
seven of the largest firms in the coun-
try bidding. They were S. NJ. Bulley
= & Sons, the successful bidders, Geo. H.
McFadden Bros. company of Philadel-
phia, Newberger Rankin & Co. of New
Orleans, Antholz & Caughlin of Calex-
leo, Anderson, Clayton, & Company of
Galveston, Claggett, Gooch & North
cross of Calexico, and the Japan Cotton
Trading company of Texas.
This is believed to be one of the larg-
est sales Of any single commodity owned
California. 1t will require, solid train
of from 90 to 20 cars to move this lot
of cotton, the total weight being 3,021,-
Orleans will amount to approximately
$45,000. COMPRISING and storage
charges to the present time will be
about $4,000.
This crop was grown on what is
known as the Walker r-Rockwood tract
of $500 acres and represents yield of
better than two thirds of bale to the
acre from seed that was planted almost
a month later than usual. This year
Shenk has increased his acreage to
about $4,000 and expects at least TO-
900 bales.
There are about $4,000 acres planted
to cotton south of the line this year.
With indications of a higher price for
the coming crop than was had for last
years crop Calexico is looking forward
to the most prosperous year in its his.
t0Yv. ~ss-ssz sssgs hssa e-<ske.Ara. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
MEMS BIBLE CLASS

-. Dick" Blackburn, one of the prom
inent business men Of Coachella Valley,
will be the chief speaker at the Men 8
Bible class Sunday. Harry Maddux has
planned some special music. The Bible
lesson will be based upon Matthew
,s;28-34., Sunday, May IA, being Moth.
ers' Day the men, have planned "A
special program, and are inviting all
the women of the cities to be their
guests. This is the. one opportunity of
the year for the ladies of FL Centre
to visit the Mems Bible class. The
class is preparing for 300. in attend
ance that day. But men only are in
vited to tomorrow session.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
s. F. WATERFRONT CRIME

/ SAN DIEGO, Calf, May 6.-Waltcr
G. Bower, pilot of shore boat" was
found cruelty murdered in his little
craft on the waterfront today.
The boat bumped up and down be-
meath a wooden pier, dashing itself
to pieces when it was discovered by u
dockman.
Bower had apparently been beaten
to death for the few STARTERS and half
dollars he had taken in his night $
trade along the bayfront
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
Auction Sale, Thursday, May llth

On the McKm Ranch, Seven Miles East Of Imperial
the Holtville and Imperial Road One Mile
West of McKim Bridge.
Having been unable to secure large enough lease
to handle my entire dairy herd will sell on the
above date all of my Holstein and Durham cows con-
ststing of: +. 4..s.
so HEAD OF 1ST AND 2ND CALF CoWS-Two
Durhams and 90 HoIsteins practically all fresh and
giving good flow of milk. Seven heifcr calves
from three weeks to three months old. We will also
sell for Paul Tuchfarber:
~ 10 GOOD DAIRY COwS--Six extra choice Jer-
sey and Guernsey cows; Holsteir cows
~ IMPLEMENTS-One blacksmith outfit: grind
stone; John Deere grain binder in good condition;
jenkins hay stacker; saddle and bride; Diabolo
separator. No. 5. s..1 sas a fo. ~
FURNITURE-One white enamelled refrigerator;
! dining table; dining chairs; 4 kitchen table, I
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, May s.-rhre,

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, May 6.-Three
bandits robbed u. M. Finkenstein, pro-
prietor of cigar store at Universal
City Of $4,000 in rash 'at noon today.
The hold-up took plare in Cahunga
Pass, between here and Universal City.
The stickup men followed him from
the bank until they rearhed the pass,
where they drove ahead, and with
leveled pistols stopped and robbed him.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
FIGHT RESULTS

NEW YORk--Lew Tender, Phila.
dclphia lightweight, won a Is round de-.
eision from Johnny Dundee. Danny
Frush, featherweight, knocked out
Tony Caponi in. the seventh round.
OMAHA-Jack Britton outpointcd
Cowboy" :Padgett in 10 rounds.
4 GRAND RAPIDS-Babc Asher out,
pointed frankie Jumatti in 10 rounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
Holtville News

HOLTVILLE, May 6.-E. B. Gridley
general agent of the Sierra Power com.
pany, accompanied by. +. W.. Judy OF
the Holton Power company made an in,
spection of the. sluiceway and new
water system yesterday as guests OF
Mayor Hartshorn., They expressed
themselves as highly pleased with it.
Mr.. Judy and Mr.. Gridley are on their
way to Yuma.
Mr.. Poole, chief engineer, of the
Sierra Power company, will pay Holt.
1 vile visit next week, with the chief
attorney of the company to settle the
question of the Improvement which
Number 5 water company is making in
lconstructing large sluiceway east Of
Holtville. This viii, be an added i'm
Ipro.ement, not only to the No. 5 sys
tenn, but to the entire East side com.
niunity.
The Winning of Barbara Worth
was creditably presented Thursday eve
ming at the Arcade theater through the
efforts of the American. Legion OF
Brawley post. !. This play has. been given
in Brawley, Imperial Calexico and
Holtville and was under the auspices
of the Roland w. Bradley post at the
last named place, with the cooperation
of Mr.. J. A. Holmes of the local
theater.
The baseball boys are up at $40
these mornings practicing for the com
ing game Sunday afternoon at the bal
park, between the local Masons and
Odd Fellows.
Mrs. NJ. c. Blanchard, district deputy
grand matron of the fortieth district
which includes Imperial and portion
of Riverside counties, Order of the East
ern Star, made her official visit to
Imperial last night. Mesdames Fahring
Morford, Lester and Kelsey accompan
] led her. sps,st. u -. -.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

iron bed springs and mattress; 2 cots; i cot and
mattress; rocking chair; set dishes; ene 3burner
oil stove and oven; 2 rugs; wicker set settee and
table; couch; dresser; washboard, tubs, lamps and
other articles.
LISTEN! These cows are advertised to sell and
If you want dairy cows come to this SALE They sell
for the high dollar. .s a,- y
- FREE LUNCH AT 11:3o A. NJ -tss 49,
SALE sTARTs IMMEDIATELY AFTER LUNCH
TERMS-$100 and under cash. Sums over $780,
three and six months time with approved note
bearing 10 percent interest from date.
Monthly payments to anyone buying five cows
more.
WACHTEL BROS and WILL STANTON, Aucts,
Residence Phones, 96 and 1873, Imperial
~ ~ Office Phone, $50, III Centro = ~ s-.. ,
A. il; Kellar, Clerk Ed Stevens, Owner
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Charles Moss and wife, accompanied
by Frank Parker of the McDevitt COM
pany, left yesterday by auto to spend
the weekend in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Mrs. B. Schircson and children re-
turned yesterday after spending several
weeks in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school at 9:45 a. M, Glasses
for all ages. j. D. Foss, superintend-
ent. ,,.-..- :, 'r-
Morning worship at II o clock. Sub
ject of sermon: The Desire for Ease. -
Epworth League devotional service
at $3.50 p. NJ. Leader, Glen Tarbell.
Evening service of song and sermon
at 1880. Young people IS choir. Sub
jeet of the sermon, "Kadesh Barnea.i"
Church night Wednesday evening be-
ginning with a potluck supper at, $3.50.
Following the supper there will be Civ
en-, an illustrated lecture on "The Pa
cific Palisades. ~
A cordial welcome to all of our
services. .as ~.,...
Arthur +. Schultz, pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

!. Mrs. r. E. Lee has returned from a
weeks visit with relatives in San
Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Uaited Press Lea.ed wire

NEW YORK, May 6.-Forcign cx
change opened easier Demand ster
ling, $4.441s; francs .09l6; lire .0535
marks .00343s. st1
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
AFRICAN M. E.

The members and friends of the Afri
can NJ. E. church on Second and State
streets are trying to raise 1856 to com.
plete their church and we thank the
general public in advance for this
amount, to help faithful few, in this
effort. The public will not be asked
to help us further. es,s ~ e
Sunday school tomorrow at $3.50 a.. m
Preaching l1:30 and at $3.50.
The pastor from the Presbyterian
church will give short talk. The com
munity choir, Prof. w. A.. Payne
chorister, will sing. The public is in
vited. Those who do not attend will
miss treat.
At 1880 p. m. short sermans by visit
ing pastors; report and resolution
benediction. All invited and welcome
G. c. Hall treasurer, L. G. Ford, sec
retary.
"A. w. LACY, Pastor,
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

S44&S404& &<A4v 0O404vSo 0SASV AS4SS
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
holds all services in the new Elks' hall,
corner Sixth and State streets.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. N.
Sunday morning service at II
o clock.
Subject: "Adam and Fallen Man.
Wednesday evening, Testimonial
meeting at 8 o clock. ~ t4,
The reading room is located in the
Davis Building, corner Fifth and Main
streets, and is open daily, except Sun
days and legal holidays, from l o CLOCK
to p. M. .s,s
All are. welcome to the services and
the reading room.
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
NJ. K. Crawford. rector. ,s
Third Sunday after Easter, May Z
1929: .+.,,.-
Holy commounion, 8 a. m; church
school, 9:45 a. M; Holy communion and
sermon, II a. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burns of the
Valley Drug store returned last evening
from Los Angeles, where they attended
convention of the Rexall drug stores
of the Pacific coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Registered at the Hotel Oregon are
Mr.. and Mrs. j., Coplin of Rocky Ford,
Colorado, Mrs. A. H. Gillen and. Mrs.
L. E. Bechell of San Diego, d. B. Lash
ley of Seattle, Washington, and T. G.
Clemens of San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-06

Phil Simon returned this morning
from business trip to Los Angeles.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1922-02-24
LOCKWOOD INVESTIGATING
COMMITTEES UNCONERS
MORE CORRUPTION

Albany, N. " The Lockwood Leg
islative committee, which has been
investigating the reasons for the
housing famine in New York City
and which, under direction of Samuel
untermyer as chief counsel, has un-
covered more corruption, criminal
lawbreaking and eonspiracies by big
business concerns than were exposed
by all past New York inquiries COM
bined. is not TO be strangled by the
powerful financial interests which
have had their emissaries here for
several weeks under orders 10 kin the
committee at any cost.
There is scarcely a handful of leg
islators In both branches of the state
lawmaldng body who really want the
Lockwood committee To continue its
work. Most of the members make no
prospect of continued exposures. But
secret of their discontinue at the
the protest against disseminating the
body have been pouring in in such
numbers and with such force that
they dare not ignore them.