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Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
POWER PARTY GOES
FOR THREE DAY
CONVENTION

To attend the seventh annual meet
ing Of officers and employees OF the
Holton Power Company and its asso-
ciated and allied companies, members
Of the office staffs of the company
in Imperial Valley left today by au-
tomobiles for Riverside.
The meeting opens III the Mission
Citv tomorrow and continues until
Saturday evening. E. w. Judy, DIS
trict manager here, headed the motor
caravan in which there were I. w.
Waite. Fred Nebel-Thau and ALVIN
Patten, of Ell Centre; A. w. Briggs,
OF Calexico, L. ]. Edwards Of Holt
Vile and c. F. Higsby of Callpatria.
The Southern Sierras Power Com
nanv. the Nevada California Power
Company, the Holton Power Com
nanv. the Imperial Ice and Develop
ment Company and allied companies
are represented an the annual meet
ings. ,e,, .aI
Orange Show at San Bernardino VIII
conclude the three-day program.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
ASSOCIATED c. OF c.
TO MEET FRIDAY
AT SEELEY

What will be perhaps one of the
most important meetings of the AS
sociated Chambers of Commerce OF
Imperial Valley will be that to be
held in Seeley, Friday the 18th, II
was announced here today by Secre
tary Coyle of the local organization
Mr.. Coyle received today the Off
cial call for the meeting sent out by
S. E. Burrows, executive secretary OF
the Associated Chamber.
Among subjects of general import
ance to the valley will be discussion
of the proposed consolidation Of all
the mutual water companies with
the Imperial Irrigation district.
The matter of paved highways in
the county, with probably particular
reference to the much-sought FL Cen
tro- -Brawley-Trifolium link, will like
wise be considered, it was said.
Previous to opening of the meeting
the secretaries of the various valley
chambers of commerce will meet to
effect organization of secretaries
association. 1t is the purpose of this
organization to promote. common
viewpoint and cooperation among
the secretaries of Imperial Valley
chambers.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
ALFALFA FIRM
INL. A. MARKET
! Storms Stop Shipments and
Free Consumption Sends
1t UpUGrd

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15.-The
storms cf last week, general over the
entire state after only a short spell
of dry weather, again interferred
with the country movement Of alfalfa
hay and kept down receipts.
Free consumption and low stocks
in the hands of users resulted in a
continued strong and steady demand
for current use; the demand for the
higher grades of hay could only De
partly supplied and it looks as IT this
would continue to be the case during
the balance of the old crop year. The
market and prices remained cores
pondingly firm.
There were 1850 tons Of grain ant
alfalfa hay received on the Los An
geles tracks the week ending f'ebru
ary 11th, with 450 tons held over.
Prevailing prices last week, deiiv
cred in the vicinity of Los Angeles;
No. / Dairy Alfalfa, $25.0o; Stan
dard Alfalfa, $4,000.
Prevailing prices last week,F.o.h
San Francisco:
No. Dairy Alfalfa, $4,000; Stan
dard Alfalfa, $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Candidates for City Trustee May
/ File Papers-Any desiring to run for
j City Trustee may secure nomination
blanks at the office of the city clerk
to be circulated. Prospective candi-
dates must have their nomination
blanks signed by not less than five
nor more than ten voters and must
certify that they VIII serve if elected.
There is no other requirement; it is
an open field and all who will may
run by fulfilling the simple require
ments herein set forth. 1t is said
that several men are considering Ii
and it is likely that candidates will
appear in the open within a very few
days now. The resignation of c. L.
Pitzer is still pending, it being rum
cred that action may be taken upon
it at the council meeting tonight. If
M. Pitzer's resignation is accepted
there will be four new members to
elect.
School Trustees, both for the high
and elementary departments viii pc
elected on the last Friday in March.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
RATES REDUCED ON
FREIGHT STUFF TO
Ell CENTRIC

Reduced rates on various commodi-
ties recently decided upon by the
Southern Pacific company from New
York to California and intermediate
points via Southern Pacific-Atlantic
Steamship Lines to Galveston and
thence west by rail, will become ef-
fective March 81, it was announced
here today. The reduced rates aapply
only on the Southern Pacific, accord
ing to C. w. Runge, district freight
and passenger agent, and are 33 IL
cents lower per 100 pounds than the
all-rail rate from New York and will
effect substantial saving on ship
ments forwarded via the Sunset Gulf
route, Mr.. Runge explained. The
commodities include ammunition, bev-
erages, canned goods, lineoleum, cork
carpets, green coffee, grape juice,
paints and varnishes, twine and cor
dafe. The general average reduction
is Is percent.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
| 2OO.ACRE RANCH
CHANGES HANDS
The WillOughby Tract Near Ca
IeEicO Comes into Possession
of Harry W. Painter

The Willoughby ranch, located on
the highway two miles north OF Ca
lexica, has just changed hands, COM
ing into possession of Harry w. Pain
ter Of San Diego. This ranch con-
sists of two hundred acres and is
generally regarded as one of the best
in Imperial Valley. 1t is now devoted
principally to alfalfa and tht remain
der will be put in the same crop, per-
haps this season.
M. Painter has owned Imperial
Valley land in the past and knows the
value of it. He says the coming year
viii see big changes in conditions
here and now is the time to "get in"
His newly acquired ranch will be di-
vided into smaller tracts in the near
future, with view to having it in
tensively farmed.
The deal for his tract was made by
an exchange Of a San Diego hotel and
apartment house, a good brick and
concrete structure well located with
four stories.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
GETTING ALI. SET
FOR ORANGE SHOW
Judge Byedsoe VIII Start it Co.
ing With OratOrical
Fire Works

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 15.-
Judge B. F. Bledsoe Of the United
States District Cour5 at Los Angeles
will be the principal speaker at the
official opening Of the Twelfth Ma
tional Orange Show the evening OF
Friday, February II. An elaborate
program including musical features
and brief addresses by other promin-
ent Californians, will mark the OPEN
ing of the exposition which will re-
main open until Monday night Febru-
ary II.
Work is already in full swing be-
meath the three great tents which are
to house the show this year. Several
exhibitors are already at work on
their displays, both in the fruit and
sections.
Even though space. for fruit dis
plays is already scarce, communities
from all parts Of the state are al
most daily making application for
room to show their fruit or for build
ing feature display, and the show
promists to be the most representa-
tive Of oil the states fruit districts
yet held.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
FIFTY..F0UR YEARS
OLD ARE ELKS
Ell Centre Has Big Lodge of
Order With Anniversary
February 10th +

The dawn of February I6, 1922
marks an anniversary of keen inter.
est to nearly 100000 American men
Fifty-four years ago--on February
16, 1864 little group Of fourteen
York City. Twice they voted on 6
matter they had been debating for
weeks. On the second ballot, the now
almost-forgotten fraternal order OF
the "Jolly Corks" was disbanded. And
the Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks was born.
The first membership report in the
archives of the Elks is dated Decem-
ber q, 1868. New York Lodge No.
/, the Mother Lodge of the Order,
was then it's only lodge. There were
76 members on the rolls.
The fifty-fourth anniversary OF
the orders birth shows a menber-
ship of more than $4,000 Elks IN
more than /, 400 lodges that dot the
United States of America. At An
chorage, Alaska, the farthest north
Elk lodge stands amid almost polar
ice and snow. Elk lodges rise at
Texas, and Key West,
southern points CT
the continental United States. Our
Canal Zone has it's lodge at Balboa
Heights. Our island possessions are
starred with Elk lodges at Manila in
the Philippines, at Honolulu and Hiio
in Hawaii, at Guam, and at San Juan
in Porto Rico. And the Elks Of
America are working to initiate their
miIlionth member by July, 1922, when
the Grand Lodge meets at Atlantic
City.
FL Centre Elks constitute one OF
the strongest and best lodges of the
order in Southern California.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
EMINENT OSTEOPATH
COMING TO Ell CENTRO

Those interested in osteopathy as q
curative agency are looking forward
to the coming to El Centre Of DR.. L.:
van H. Girdine, Macon, Missouri,
This eminent osteopath, head OF a big
sanitarium will lecture here Friday
night at the Christian church at 1880.
His subject will be "Why Nervous
Disorders Yield to Osteopathy." While
in the city, it is announced by local
osteopaths, he will hold free clinic
a. the office Of DR.. Foncannon o.;
Friday at 10 o'clock to which all IN
terested are invited.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
AUTHOR OF MIRRORS
OF WASHINGTON

Il will be interesting to those who
have read the illuminating "Mirrors
of Washington" to know that its auth
or is the talented Clinton w. Gilbert,
managing editor Of the New YORK
Tribune in 1866, which position ne
relinquished to cover the versailies
conference at Paris for the Pniiaael. ,sa H
phia Public Ledger syndicate. Than
his no more illuminating reports
reached this country. He has been y
Washington for the same syndlcate
covering the armament limitation con
ference. He is an authority on ma
tional and international politics.,
keen student of human nature, ana
thoughtful, fearless, engaging Writel
with a kindly outlook on HE. lie is
| about fifty years old.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
Need
National
Campaign
to
Battle with
Dangers of
Defective
Vision,
He Says

LIVERY individual with ga love for
Il the well-being and happiness Of
his fellow man" should cooperate in
a campaign against evils of defective
vision in American life, according to
Mayor James Rolph, Jr., OF San Fran
cisco.
The chief executive of California s
largest city, in an interview just issued,
terms conservation OF cyesigllt a ma
tional problem Of vital Importance.
"Time was Hhen measures to allevi-
ate defects of vision were far moro
crude than they are today" Mayor
Rolph stated. "Modern optometry
accomplishes feats little short Of the
miraculous. Particularly in q pre-
ventive way-in educating children
and young manhood and wo,nanhood
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
Violin Studio
Mrs. Marie jenkins, instructor
Cor. Sixth and Olive.-Adv.

Announce Excursion Rates-The
Southern Pacific has announced eX-
cursion fares on Washington's birth
day. on the basis of a fare and q hall
for round trips between points where
one way fares are $25 or less. The
minimum selling fare will be flfty
cents. Sale dates are announced as
February Il, %, with return limited
to the 23rd.
1920 Ford For Sale-L. P. Sargent,
500 Main ST., FL Centre, Calif.-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
Table d'Hote Dinner 81 per cover
Hotel Barbara Worth. Special I
Bone Steak Dinner 90c.-Adv.

Many Tourists in City-Nearly one
hundred guests registered at the Bar
bara Worth yesterday, most OF them
motoring in from coast points to see
the Imperial Valley. Henry Sehu-
man Heinke, son of the famous prlmt:
donna, was among the number noted
on the register. New York, New Jer-
soy, Texas and many other states
were represented among the NUMBER.
Hill Brothers, Income Tax Reports
made. $50 Main St.-Adv.
CITY Trustees to Meet Tonight-The
CITY Board of Trustees will meet IN
regular session tonight to attend TO
routine business. The city clerk Will
present a protest signed by residents
on Orange street, the object Of wnicn
Is To postpone the paving Of tn2t
street. preliminary steps having al
ready been taken by the board 10 M
ciude Orange street in the next paw
ing program.
Income Tax Reports made ready for
mailing. Hill Bros. 500 Main St.-Ady
Returns TO El Centro--Mr. J. G.
Cadman. after an absence Of almost
i year from Ell Centre, has resuraed
to this city from Berkeley TO again
enter the employ Of the Imperial Val
Dev Hardware Company, assuming has
feraner position as credit manager
Mf. Cadman has disposed OF ms
property in the northern colie--- iowa
and has definitely decided to make hi
Centre his permanent home.
Free Clinics-lfriday at 10 a. m. by
noted osteopath, room 32, Davis build
ing.--Ady.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

in the proper care Of their vision-is
the PRONUNCIATION of facts and figures
along the lines Of eyesight conserva-
ton Of the utmost Importance.
"There is no end to the evils that
arise from defective vision. Those of
us who daily drink in the great variety
of sights that come to us in the bustling
world, who see the beautiful works of
CO and 1aan--we should feel the most
profound pity for that person congeni-
tally blind or sightless from accident,
disease-or neglect.
"Let lis all cooperate in the dis
semipation Of useful knowledge that
will tend to lessen the eye troubles of
the world, and we will be doing a work
most valuable in promoting the well
fare of mankind
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
Hemstitching
at Varneys, Zoe yard.-Adv.

TO Make Home Here-Guy Beynon
well known insurance man, has re-
turned with his family to make his
home again in El Centro. They nave
been living for a year or more IN
Santa Barbara, but are delighted that
the Metropolitan Company has again
transferred Mr.. Beynon to Imperial
county. Guy Baynon was an early
pioneer in this city and helped to
build it up with his young energy, and
enterprise His many friends will be
clad to welcome him back again.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

One of the strangest things in this
world is how much easier it was to get
a washerwoman when there was no
steam laundry to compete with her,
Dallas News.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Going Up Fast-Prominent bankers
Of the city believe that conditions are
improving in business way. Leroy
Holt who has been close to the peo-
pie for many years, is noting the i'm
provement and believe the next few
months will put Imperial county on
the right side Of the ledger financial
iy.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Arrives Here, Home Burns-Friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Blanchard OF
Holtville will regret to learn of the
burning of their fine new home last
Saturday Mr.. Blanchard had just
arrived in Ii Centro on MS way to
San Diego 10 bring Mrs. Blanchard
home, when a telephone message was
received stating thai his home was on
fire. 1t is thought that defective
WIRING was responsible for the fire
which completely destroyed the house.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
Mr.. TOdd's Music Studios
Are at 624 Olive. Phone 466-W.-
Adv.

Bureau Representative Here-Glenn
T. Kennedy representing the Ratcliff
Entertainment Bureau, is in the city
today and called at the Cham
ber of Commerce. The Chamber is
already signed up with another COM
pany for the Chautauqua which will
lie given in late April.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
VIII Hold Evangelistic Services

The State Street Christian church
will hold a revival meeting beginning
March 9TH and the pastor and the
congregation are busy setting up the
Rack ground for the meeting. Cottage
prayer meetings are being held
nightly in different sections of the
city and families are being visited by
the pastor and his people to arouse
their interest ir the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
Expert Piano Tuning and Repairing

Alfred NJ. Hicks, care Francis
Drug Store, Jenkins Jewelry Store
or Post Office Box 156, El Centro.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Famous Osteopath Here-Dr. l..
Van II. Gerdine, celebrated osteopath,
will be in El Centre Friday and will
give a free clinic at DR.. Foncannon's
office at 10 a. m. to which all inter
ested persons are invited. See Drs.
Hook, Foncannon and Cunningham of
FL Centre; DIR. Lewis Of Brawley: DR..
Weed of Calexico, for further infor-
mation.-AGv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
City and County Ne,Us

/, Income Tax Specialists. Hill Bros,
500 Main St--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Have You rolled your car through
Lewis Service Station, So. 4th st.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

1920 Fcrd For Sale-L. P. Sargent
500 Main St, El Centre, Calif.-adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Paul Hallsman of Chicago came ir
from the coast this morning and reg
istered at the Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Doa't Forget-If you are interest
e1 in oseopathic clinic go to the free
examination Friday at 10 o'clock at
DR.. Foncannon's office, room 80, Dav-
is building.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

CalexicO Tractor Sch0ol-The trac-
tor school at Calexico yesterday was
a great success according to those at
tending. There was good attend
ance and the interest was manifest
throughout. Ell Centre is having the
work today.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

E. E. Foskett of Hermosa Beach
is looking over the valley this week
He is stopping at the Barbara Worth
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist, 64i
Main st. Phone 3S2-W.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Miss Mary Martin Of Austin Texa
is a guest at the Barbara worth thi
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Hemstitching and picoting-Light-
bourn'se Ladies' Shop. Barbara Worth
Bldg, FL Centro.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

1920 Ford For Sale-L. P. Sargent,
500 Main ST., El Centre, Caiif.-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

A Real Dance-Feb. %. Fireman.
18th annual dance-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Busy Rrawiey-Judge H. B. Grif-
fin says that Brawley never was bus
ier than it is now. The farmers are
plowing and planting and harvesting
all al one and the same time as is US
ual in Imperial County and that means
work for everybody.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Mrs. Arthur A. Henderson of Lo
Angeles, sister of Mrs. S. H. Embur!
is visiting at the home of the latte
.his week.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Wcoda Blessy Dancing
Studio, 723 Orange. Phone 411-W.
ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

J. M. OFT of San Diego is in the
valley to look after his large land
holdings.
Glenn n. Wood of the State De-
partment of Education is in the val
ey in the interest OF the musical
course being given in the public
schools and other matters of import
ance. He will devote today to the
schools Of Ell Centre.
w. L. Myers, formerly with Nc
Cabe's but for some time living in
San Diego, has returned to the city
with his family and will make his
home here. The damp climate of the
coast has not agreed with Mrs.
Myers and the Imperial Valley lured
them back with its delightful winter
weather.
Prof. Strniman will speak at two
meetings of the Farm Bureau centers
this week, the first at McCabe school
and the other at Jasper.
Chris Moll of Lardmont New York
called this morning and registered at
the Chamber of Commerce.
Miss Mary Martin of Austin Texas
is a guest at the Barbara worth this
week.
Paul Hallsman of Chicago came in
from the coast this morning and reg
4ho D., h.,
E. E. Foskett of Hermosa Beach
is looking over the valley this week
He is stopping at the Barbara Worth.
Calexico Tractor School-The trac-
tor school at Calexico yesterday was
a great success according to those at
tending There was a good attend
ance and the interest was manifest
throughout. Ell Centro is having the
work today.
Mrs. Arthur A. Henderson of Los
Angeles, sister of Mrs. S. H. Embury
is visiting at the home of the latter
.his week.
Mrs. Ella M. Conant of Camden
New York is the guest of her son ane
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Conan1
on Wensley avenue. Mrs. Conant
who is always welcome visitor II
| Fl Centro, expects to remain for sew
eral weeks, an announcement whlcf
will delight her many friends in +
Centre.
Mrs. Sam Dunaway is enjoying !;
ong visit from her mother, Mrs. L
e. Mcdonald, Of Riverside.
Mrs. J. F. steindorf of Calexic'
was II shopper in Ell Centre yester
| day. Mrs. Steindorf was founder Wo
mans Improvement Club at Ca
lexico and has contributed much tina
is worth while to not only to the CIT
in which she lives but to the entir
county She reads the Imperial val
ley Press and paid high compilmeA
to it's appearance and the scope wnic
It covers in the news field.
Mrs. McDonaldsof Calexico, prom
nent in club and social circles OF ths
city, was shopping in I'll Centre yes
terday.
Mrs. r. Starner and Mrs. WI
Starner of the Southsidc are bushes
visitors in Eel Centro today.
Germany is looking forward
another "day," but she isn't toastif
it; it is pay day.--New York Tribun
AS we understand it, the burdf
that is crushing Germany finance
a paper-weight.-Mitchell Republica
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Income Tax Reports made by Hill
Brothers at $50 Main. St.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Fails on Bail-Unable thus far to
make bail, Mrs. Fred Wright of
Brawley was confined in the county
jail here today or charge of having
set fire to personal property with in
tent TO defraud an insurance COM
pany. Mrs. Wright was previously
charged with arson, but upon motion
of Deputy District Attorney Charles
Scott that charge was dismissed and
a new complaint substituted. Mrs.
Wright expects to gain her liberty on
bail of $1,000 today.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Don't forget that all night dance
Masonic Hall, Feb. %.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Hemstitchiag-Sc yG. Singer office.
A H.,
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Mrs. Ella M. Conant of Camden
New York is the guest of her son ane
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Conan'
on Wensley avenue. Mrs. Conant
who is always welcome visitor II
II Centro, expects to remain Tor sew
eral weeks, an announcement wnlci
will delight her many friends IN Il
Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

1920 Ford For Sale-L. P. Sargent,
$50 Main ST., Ei Cent-o, Calif.-adv.
Local Couple Wed-Cards are out to-
day announcing the marriage by Rev.
E. H. Nicolson at Yuma, California,
February 6, of Charles Laurence Ros-l
enguest and Mae Beatrice Sumner,
popular young residents Of this city.
They will be at home March !, at the
Mission apartments.
Free Clinic-Dr. L. Van H. Geriine,
an osteopath Of international reputa
ton, will be in El Centro and hold a
free clinic Friday at 10 a. m. at the
office of DIR. Foncannon, room 50, Dav-
is building. Those wishing free ex
aminations may get them then. In
quiry may be made of DR.. Edith L. |
Hook, Davis building; Dr.. Foncannon
DR.. Rex Cunningham, all of Ell Cen
tro; Dr. Lewis of Brawley; DR.. Dana
L. Weed of Calexico.-Adv.
Hill Brothers make your income tax
report ready for mailing. $50 Main
stree..-Adv.
Go to Los Angeles-Mr. and Mrs.
Will S Fawcett went to Los Angeles
today to be gone for a short time,
during which Mr.. Fawcett will under
60 minor operation at hospital
there.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

1920 Ford For Sale-L. P. Sargent
$50 Main St., El Centro, Calif.-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Germany is looking forward to
another "day," but she isn't toasting,
it; it is pay day.-New York Tribune.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Chris Moll of Lardmont New York
called this morning and registered at
the Chamber of Commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Mrs. Sam Dunaway is enjoying
ong visit from her mother, Mrs. ~
e. Mcdonald, Of Riverside.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

As we understand it, the burden
that is crushing Germany finance Is
a eight.-Mitchel Republican.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Free Clinicy--lsriday at 10 a. m. by
noted osteopath, room 32, Davis build
ing.-~Ady.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Mrs. r. Starner and Mrs. .Wlil
Starner of the Southside are business
visitors in Ell Centro today.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15
Personal Mention

J. NJ. OFT of San Diego is in the
valley to look after his large land
holdings.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Hill Brothers make your income tax
report ready for mailing. $50 Main
stree..-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Prof. Strniman will speak at tw'
meetings of the Farm Bureau center
this week, the first at McCabe schoo
and the other at Jasper.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-02-15

Mrs. McDonaldsof Calexico, promi--
nent in club and social circles OF that
city, was shopping in Ell Centro yes
terday.