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Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30
WcOda B.essy Dancing
Studio, T23 Orange. Phone 4i1-W
AdN

Westside Country Club-Child well
fare was the subject Of an interesting
paper read by Mrs. j. c. Vaughn at
the last meeting Of the Westside
Country club. During the day mem
bers present sewed on tea towels for
the Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. H. T.
Frost was hostess to the club.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Commons CaleXico Orchestra
Two years without a change of
personnel. Phone 381 CaleXico.-
ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30
Commons CalexicO Orchestra

Commons CalexicO Orchestra
Furnish the best dance music.
Phone 28l CaleXico.--Adv.
Wednesday night is social night at
X. p. Hall for members and their fam
lies. Adv.
Merchant Not Aslcep-'Thc mer-
chant of Heber, who lost a pair of
trousers from his stock through the
pilfering activities of transient Mex
lean, denied today that he was asleep
when the theft was made.
Dor't miss hearing the best colored
,ii lice quartette in the country, at
the Wilson school auditorium Thurs
day vening.-Adv.
React Quickly-The Edgar Broth
crs' company are acting quickly upon
the announcement of further reduc-
tion on Fordson tractors Colncldent
with the announcement, Edgar Broth
crs likewise made it known that they
will be located in thair new quarters
early this week. The tractor was used
in pulling stock from the warehouse
II Imperial to the store in El Centro
hauling Ia tons at a time, it was SAID
Reserve Thursday evening for the
Western Jubilee Concert at the Wilson
school auditorium Tickets so cents
ADV.
1921 Ford For Sale-L. P. Sargent
500 Main st. Ell Centro, Calif.-Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30
Violin Studio

FlOiin STUDIO
Mrs. Marie Jenkins, instructor.
Cor. Sixth and Olivc.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

With a mighty roar, the dam blew
up and the mighty volume Of log
laden water rushed down the raVine.
Crunching, crushing, tumbling and
tossing, the logs, thousands of them.
swept notwithstanding everything
in their Path. A mile down the valley
lay Jevons, the courageous, helpless
ly bound in the path of the log-flood.
Beside the broken dam stood the
red-lipped Dorcas, watching the fight
ing lumbermen, watching the freedom
crazcd water, little suspectine that
the torrent she herself had unleashed
ner sweetheart Law below, doomed b,
by dynamitina the dam.
Then she learned what she had
done!
Never was there such a race as that
between the maid and the maddoned
waters. A wild dash by horseback to
catch the crest of the flood. Their
~erilous log ,idings in the midst OF
the tumult.
How tho love-nspired girl rcscres
her sweetheart from the laws of 8
cataract is one Of tire greatest thrills
ever seen on the screen Priscilla
Dean does it in "Conflict,' which is
coming to the Palace theater tomor
row and Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Furnish the best dance music
Phone 381 CaleXico.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Mr.. TOdd's Music Studios
Are at ga Olive. Phone 4G6-W.-
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Hemstitching-8c yd Singer office.
DIV
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30
After Paved Roads

After Paved Roads
The Ell Centre chamber is still
tramping on the road question Sec
retaly Coyle says. Imperial Valley
must have paved road system full
ard complete before she can take on
TIE speed she hopes to keep up as a
growing industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Wednesday night is social night al
X. p Hall for members and their fam
lies. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

1921 Ford For Sale--L. p Sargent,
500 Main st. Ell Centre, Calif.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Expert Piano Tuning and Repairing
Alfred NJ. Hicks, care Francis
Drug Store, jenkins Jewclry Store
CT Post Office Box 156, El Centre.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

S. p. Official Here - Fred f. Wat
son, assistant general passenger ag-
eat Of the Southern Pacific, was in the
valley today inCuiring into conditions
under the chaperonagc CT c. W. Rungc.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Lewis Service Station fer satisfac-
ton. So. Fourth St.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Hemstitching and Picoting light
bourn's Ladies' Shop Barbara Worth
Bldg, Ell Centro.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Reserve Thursday evening for the
Western Jubilee Concert at the Wilson
school auditorium Tickets so cents
ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

1921 Ford For Sale-L. p. Sargent,
800 Main St. El Centro, Calif.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Box Social Great Success-The
box social given by the G. Els Of State
Street church at the weekend Was a
great success. Each well-filled box was
marked with the name of young lady
and notation Of her height in inches.
The price was a penny for each inch
and the total received netted up fine.
Tine affair was given to raise money
for organizations pledge to Christian
College at Los Angeles. The evening
was spent in playing games and q gen
eral good time.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-30

Dor't miss hearing the best colored
iui lice quartette in the country, at
the Wilson school auditorium Thurs
day VeninG-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

 here say they fly up closer to Hevving than any other Bird in the World
 'HcNH cum they be hanging Round Here 2" sez I.
 "I spose Bedding is somewhere near Hevving," sez Konnie.
 T suspect yu are Wrong on yure Geographical Bearings. Konnie, when you sez that,'' sez l.
 "How come?'' sez Konnie.
 Well, Konnie. when I was wizzing along in yure bubble yu sed I un derstood that Danberry was only a few miles past the red barn. Now, Konnie, yu now Danberry is not Skit- uated anywhere nere Hevving.'
 'Klever looking grape vrne, here" sez konnie in dodging my question. This Vine,' continued Konnie to Ex- plane is strait vine free from all twists and curves and the only species of it's kind in the U. S."
 Then there can be no tangle-foot kick in the wine you were to brew for Christmas" sez l.
 Fritz Musa.nte Coming Up.
 Going to have Company over Sunday" sez Konnte. 'tFritzey Mu- sa.nte is cumin'. Male him Tor an Interview and he will be tickled laughingly in the ribs. Get him to tell when he was Bowling Champ and Bowied s1.000 matches. in a night and when he OFFERED s3Oo,- 900 for the Carpenter and Dempsey fight. On the quite. kiddo, Fritzee thinks he's the champ bridge whister performer. but I've got a dark horse waiting for him."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
AMATEUR SHOOT
 OFFICIALS NAMED

President George E. Sivers of the Seaside Gun Club is a. busy individual these days arranging for the Connecti- cut championship shoot which will be held here July 27. 2S and 29. Prizes aSgregating S1,000 will be distribut ed to winners. Officials have been chosen as follows:
 Handicap and Classification com nAtee-E. H. Morse, Hartford; F. J. Ham, Nlorwalk; F. w. Smith, New Haven: G. F. Sivers, Bridgeport: E. H. Bailey, Danbury; and A. H. Trum- bull, Stratford.
 A. T. A. epresentative-E. H. Morse, Hartford.
 Scoring and Refereeing-W. A. Lank, John C1arkson, and c. K. Plan con.
 Ground and Trap-C. W. vanstone G. F. Sivers, and A. J. Farian.
 Squad StartinS-F. R. Richardson c. N Sumerson, and s. T. Kellogg.
 Long Runs and Score Board--A. J. Farian, S. T. Kellogg, and E. H. Bai- lev
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

Takes Konnie's Advice.
 took Konnie's advice. hopped into his big plush seeted bubble and here I am for the week end as his Guest of Honor. Sum place! I told Konnie it would make a good layout for a Theological Cemetery. Konnie sez:
 Whats that?" When I toie him it was a factory Where they Turned Out Ministers he sez:
 That's a good one. Youns feeling more Cheerfuller.
 Fresh Milk From the Pasture.
 One of the first Things Konnfe sez to me wuz-"Kum along and have a DRINK"
 With mingled supriz and Thirsts I sez to Konnie:-'Now stop kiddin' me, they can be no birch bier cafays around here.
 "Youns don't Get Me- sez Konnie. Youth in the Unneyverse. See that Heffer. Flooded stock. I pade S650 for it at the Danbury Cow Show"
 I swallowed half a glass of the milch and made Konnie to satisfy himself it was O. K. and then I wuz thankful for small favors.
 Wonderful Birds Marble There.
 konnie then tux me around to his Bird Menageresy. I saw one birdie with a white topnot on it's head, that Extracted my kurtosity. What kind of a bird she be?" sez I to Konnie.
 That be an Angel bird," explanes konnie. 'The birdologists up around
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
30 LOCAL BIKERS
 IN SUNDAY RACE

J. F. Mccormack, cycle racing chairman of the Bridgeport Bicycle Dealers Association expects about 30 local entrants for the 2o-miles bike race that will be staged Sunday after noon at Seaside Park. The race was postpone ed last Sunday owing to un- avorable weather conditions. The race will start at 3 o'clock and entries will beareceived up to 2. Racing stars from New York and vicinity and Hartford will be among the contend CTS for prizes. It will be a handicap affair. The track is niow being shaped up for the race, following the recent rains
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

ptonshtp of the United States of AnsF- ica.
 "I also have onsss from Indianapo- lis, Boston, New York and Kalama- zoo" warbled JoA T passed up Rutland, Vt, because Johnny Wilson didn't draw flies there," insisted Joe.
 Joe also imparted the information that he is following Looey around in his road work mornings. No mileage bulletins, however, were issued to- day.
 There will be no hitch between Promoter Paul Dierz and the Bridge port A. & A. officials, Dietz and Con- nie Lewis reaching an agreement on the guarantee question yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
WORLDS GOLFING
 STARS TO COMPETE

Chicago, July 7-Leading golfers of the world came to Chicago to com pete next week in the national open nar scores, but now they are yearning for rain as the fast fairways make par easy if the long drives do not skid into sand traps, but by the same to- ken, making the going treacherous and the ultimate result 100 largely de- pendent upon luck
 There is an unusually fine field of amateurs entered in the event which now has BIO men listed to start with a dozen more in prospect If Francis Ouimet decided to play, all the crack amateurs of the country will be there.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
MOTORCYCLE
 RACES, DANBURY,
 s AT U R D A Y

Stanley P. Kellogg, local auto dealer, will officiate as referee in the motorcycle races to be held on the Danbury Fair track tomor1tosw after noon- The races will get underdway at 1880, and many lovers of the thrill ing sport in Bridgeport will be pres ent. MT. Kellogg is a former racer and holds a Danbury track record, which will be assailed tomlorrow by Gene Walker, of Birmingham, Ala bama, who is one of the best known rides in the game.
 Bridgeport's entry will be Joe Ger ard, a daring speed merchant. Ray WiShart holder of the 200 mile ma tional championship, is also entered along with Baldwin Jones of Buffalo Paul Anderson of New York, Fred Nixon of Springfield and Bi7l Minnick of Wilmington, Del.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
DEMPSEY-BRENNAN
 FIGHT UP IN AIR.

Chicago, July - Jack Dempsey and his manager, Jack Kearns, in spite of the offer of S1OO.000 with privileges of 50 per cent. of the gate receipts to meet Harry Greb at Pitts burgh on Labor Day. had their eyes turned toward Floyd EitzsfmmonS' new arena at Michigan City, when they made their flying trip through Chicago last night to Syracuse, where the champion is billed for an exhibi- tion tilt with Les Darcy tonight.
 When he announced the Pittsburgh offer and discussed the champions affairs in general. Kearns said he had closed no contract with FitzsiIp-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
HiIes Trim Hnytford 71Uice Regniaing Second Pznce
Hitting The: WITH q. E. FIRSTBROOK j Sport Trail


 The recent rainy spell was a tenn porary relief to some of the losing clubs in the Eastern League any WaS.-
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 The major league clubs were hit hard by the intrusions of Jupe PIuve, the losses for the last ten days being estimated at between S15O,0OO and $20O,0O0.
 s&-O-* *+s
 Babe Ruth is forging right to the front. Yesterday, one Of his power full circuit drives came with three on
 Capt. Max Baum is hustler for amateur sports. Now he's go- ing to stage boxing show at Myrtle Beach. The summer resi- numbers.
 **s-O-Ass
 If Jack Dunn is to sell three of his players, here's an opportunity for the able for money. They are not given away.
 ~-O-~
 New Haven got busy with the loss of Nutter by landing St. Angelo, former horsehide slasher of the Fitchburg Club. Just keep your eyes on the former Mack1te. He should win many games for New Haven with his batting DOW CTS.
 Catcher Carl Johnson says Chief Bender has made a big bit with Read International League circuit. Bender is second to no p1tcher in the Inter national Leasue," says Johnson
 Br,er Diet. who is promoting the Bogash-Ratner fight, is a good pinch hitter. He expressed to put up Looey Bogash's ssoO forfeit if Looey ge couldn't snoscas scratch bond R T for sa.ooo." said Diets
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 THE BIG LEAGUE TOURIST He started with the Yankees.
 That was early in the spring; But Higgins offered him in trade. For almost anything. The White sox took a chance on him. And bought him for a song; He hadn't been around two days, Till Gleason passed him long. He sent him to the Senators,
 For a bat bag and base; Milan got just one look at him And kicked him off the place St. Louis was his next resort He tied up with the Browns: But F'oh1 released him shortly He had no use for clowns To Philadelphia next he went. He signed with Connie Mack; sI don't know where you're from, 7" said Con But you'd better hustle back Detroit was next to get him. 1 He reported in to Cobb; | Ty told him of a farm he knew Where he could get a job So he hied himself to Boston, And hooked on with the Sox: 1 His first time out the fans let fly | With eggs and bricks and rocks. There's one more chance at Cleveland. 1 Said the rookie to himself; 1 So he scurried down to Speaker | But he landed on the shelf. | The world looked dark and dreary, 1 To this young ambitious lad; | Till old Pawhusl1a took him on And filled his soul with glad l By L. H. ADDTNGTON-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
BOGASH SORE OVER
 SPANKING HANDED
 BY BOXING SOLONS
Local Baer Along Smith For Delay in Post
 Forfeit.

Looey Bogash is all "fussed" up over the -'ca1 down. he received from the Bridgeport Boxing Commission and is passing the buck on the for feit delay to Joe Smith.
 s.Louis is real aggravated and sore ovsr the stories about that forfeit business" said Sir Joseph. this morn ing, Htbut I have calmed him down after explaining that it was good pub icity stuff," added Joe.
 Joe added he was carrying around about $115,000 te1egraphic offers in his pockets from various promoters for Looey's services. Several of them are from clubs who want to stage a Bogash- Wilson fight for. the cham
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
ROLLER POLO WILL
 BE REVIVED HERE

thrive under the leadership of Wa ters.
 Waters is inclined to believe that Bridgeport is rIpe for the return of the thrilling pastime, but he is hold ing a1osoif from giving out any definite news, pending the result of the com ing conference.
 One of the chief problems to 1e worked out is a transportation plan which will put Bridgeport on equal terms with the long distance clubs. A pool with all clubs tributing to the travelling expense fund is to be discussed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Gilleaudeau
 State Tennis Champ

Faulty court generalship cost Miss Lillian Scharman whatever chance she had of winning the Connecticut State tennis championship on the courts of the New Canaan Country Club yesterday. The Brooklyn girl. in fact, played right into the hands of Miss Helen Gilleaudeau. title holder, by eEecting to fight it out from back court instead of taking advantage of numerous opportunities to finish off points at the net. As it was, her superior speed enabled her to carry the second set into deuce games, the score ending 6-2, 7-5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
JOHNNY DUNDEE
 SHARKEY'S PEER

Johnny Dundee, the aged gladiator who rejoices inc the possession of the junior lightweight cham piOnShip, demonstrated last night at Ebbet's Field, when he defeated Jack Shar- key in l , more or less exciting rounds, that it will take a nifty boxer to re- lteve him of his title.
 Thes champion hit Sharkey on the jaw a sufficient number of times to stop a battalion of 130 pounders, but the West Slider never was knocked off his feet. He slipped to the floor several times but was dn good condi- tlon, albeit a bit weary at the bell that ended the fifteenth round.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

mons for a. Labor Day match with Bill Brennan or any other heavy weight, but Dempsey, when he next risks his crown is anxious to have the bout at Michigan City.
 After the conference Dempsey said: Tt looks like I will fight for Fitzsimm on Labor Day.
 Frank Flournoy, agent for Tex Rickard, was in the Dempsey party, and said match between Dempsey and Jess Willard looked promising.
 Flournoy met Ray Archer. repre- senting Willard. and discussed the former champions desire for a chance at the title he lost to Demp- seV at Toledo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

The roller polo season is a good xay off but the American Roller Polo League moguls are going to hold a meeting soon to discuss plans for the coming season. Joe Waters, who took hold of the Bridgeport team two years ago, will be in attendance.
 The clubs Down East" Providence, Worcester and Fall River. are anx- ious to have Bridgeport and New Ha- ven in the circuit. There are many roller polo enthusiasts here and with improved business cond stions there is no reason why the sport Sliouldn't
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Dorey Miller Back
 In Game As Un,p

Dorey miller. who carried a repu- tation of ''batting king along with him when he played with Bridgeport some years ago, Is an Eastern League umpire. Miller jumped in the Hart ford and Pittsdeld series yesterday, with Bull Brown and distinguished himself by chasing Hargreaves out of the game after an argument on a third strike he called.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Tilden Near Final.

Indianapolis. Ind. July William T. Tilden 2d, Philadelphia. world champion. will play Walter Wes- brook, Detroit, and Zerzo Shtmizu Japanese Davis cup player, will meet Charles Garland, Jr., Pittsburgh, in the semi-final matches of the twelfth national senior clay court tennis championship singles.
 Wesbroolx and Shimizu will play today and the other semi-final match will be played tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Eastern League
 Chatter

Three home runs featured the Hill lies double win over Hartford, Howie Baker and Johnny Bates turning in circrs6t bumps for the champions
 It wasn't Jim Thorpe's faplt the Senators lost. The Indian had his batting eye all day, getting a home run, double and three single welts in the double fray.
 Johnny Ti1lman, opposed by Ralph Head, allowed the Senators 10 hits in Game No. ?, yet won to 3.
 Kewpde Pennington's SS-inning shutout record was shattered in Tilt No. 1.
 Danny Silva was back in the Pitts field lineup, having recovered from the cranium bump sustained a few weeks ago.
 Strylzer's cratic pitching cost New Haven a game to Albany. Babe Bow man got huffed when Umpire Conroy called a. strike and was banished from the game.
 'Spooks'' Dowd is delighting Albany second base. St Angelo made an suspicious de- but with New Haven, getting two safe pings in three chances at the bat. Spring won 12-inning battle from Waterbury, to 4. In the final SeS- ahon, Atteau punched out a homer with two on the bags.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
PROCEEDS
 FOR SWIM MEET

Capt. Max Baum announced today that he will have the pick of Bridge port and New Haven amateur boxers in the tournament to be staged at Myrtle Beach on the evening of July q and that the proceeds of the show will be turned lover to the Volunteer Life Saving Corps of that place to be used in staging the annual swimming meet which will be conducted on more extensive lines than usual. Capt. Baum will be ready to announce the card next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
CHECKERS CoSTENDERS
 EACH WIN TWO GAMES

Honors were eSen up in the city checkers tourname ent last night when Meade and Griffith each won 8. pair of games for the pr. E. W. Mercy city championship trophy The finals will be played tom orrow night in the rooms of the Bridgeport Chess & Checkers Club, Main street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
MORE SWIM MARKS.

New York, July For the third time within a week Miss Sybil Bauer of the Illinois Athletic Club, smash ed worlds record marks when she de- feated Mss Dorothy Donahue of the Womens Swimming Association of New York in a 440-yard swim at the Manhattan Beach lagoon. The time was 6 minutes 38 3-5 seconds, II 2-5 seconds lower than the previous worlds record established by her in 1921 in the Illinois Athletic Club meet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Clancys Too Fast
 for City Hall Nine

C1ancy's Cincos took the measure of City Hall ball tossers, g to 7, yes- terday at Seaside Park. and are out with challenge to play Harry Gold stein's Lawyers team next week: Stars of yesterday were McGuin- ness, Whalen and Long of the City Halls, and Luckys Church, Redgate and Mccarthy for the Clancy clan. Batteries: City Hall. Slim Love and Martin; Clancys, Clancy and Carroll.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Tesreau in Form.

Philadelphia. July Jeff I7esreau, former Giant star and present Dart mouth coach, in his Philadelphia pitching debut hurled the South Phil adelphia team to shutout victory over the T lelscher team, to 0. He allowed but five hits and struck out ten men. In the eighth after F,lei- scher had made two hits, Jeb famed two pinch hitters in a row. Tesreau easily outpitched Rube McKenty, for nner PhiIies southpaw
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Lawyers to Play.

A twilight baseball game will be staged in Fairfield this evening when the Bridgeport Lawyers team will meet the American Legion nine of that place. Lavery will be on the box
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Taking The Rest Cure ''
 At Lewis Farm
Special To The Times) Ky Head Office Roy

The KONNY LEWIS DAIRY Bedding, Conn, July When Didn't Hits Fitchburg yesterday jumped Derby Teem Bridgeport told all about it and Asked for Advice Konnie
 How long have you been with the ball club,
 '9Two munths, sez I.
 "Take my advice. I youns getting Cum up to and relax Yonns will Need about Two Months too Youns Literary Vokashiun and a VaEashon at the ty1ne, at Expense.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
On Firing Line -With Majors

The major league atmosphere was pierced by six home run drives yes terday-Ruth, Meusel and Hofmann of the Yankees; Sheeley of the White Sox and Carey, of Pittsburgh.
 The Tanks made a fat gain On the St. Louis Browns by defeating Cleveland twice while St. Louis was idle.
 Victory No. g was posted by Lefty Nehf of the Giants. The McGraw outfit triumphed to 3.
 White Sox also hammered out 16 hits, smothering the Athletics under a g to 5 tally.
 A crowd Of S5,0O0 scared to the frenied state at the P. G. when Babe Ruth banged out his 14th homer with the bases filled. The Bambino is getting back on Popularity Ave.
 Only IS points now separate the Tanks and Browns. but the St. Louis Club is going ahead with World Ser ies plans
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Odd Fellows Mines
 Clash On Sunday

Odd Fellows will battle on the dia- mond, No. 5, Seaside Park, Sunday morning, when the Loyalty and Ar canum lodge hines will meet. Rph- enstein and Rappaport will be the bat tery for the Loyaltys. On July Is the IoyaIties will play the Adelphians manias, of New Haven, is booked for Seaside Park, July 23. Last Sunday the Loyalty nine was defeated. to 8, by the Cresweel nine of New Ha- ven.