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Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
NOTICE OF EsTRAY

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day Of May, 1928, there was
taken up at my place and is now
being kept at my said place at Sils-
bee, California, the following des-
cribed animals:
! brown horse with star in fore
head, weight about 1850 lbs.
l bay horse, weight about 1900 lbs.
l old brown mule, some gray
around head.
Notice is hereby given that unless
the said animals are claimed by
their owners within 80 days from
this date and the cost of damage
and its keeping paid as required by
law, l shall turn said animals over
to the constable of Silsbee township
for sale according to act 1860 of
the general laws of California.
Value about $4,000.
C. A. Mack.
Dated MAY 19, 1923.
Nav 10 26 June 9
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22

cluded Mr.. Babson, "and will
doubtless continue into 1924. There
is nothing in one fundamental situa-
tion to indicate that the stock mar
ket has reached its top. Short sell
ing at best is dangerous-short sell
ing against fundamental conditions
is apt to be suicidal.''
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
BIGGEST FIRE"
is BOOMER ANG
by United Press Leased Wire

PASADENA, May 22.-There was
one fire that former Fire Chief Tur-
butt Of Pasadena never put out. Re
Gently he told of it.
"In 1886 many brush fires were
burning around the city. We had
most of them under control. About
1880 p. m. we saw great glow in
the east. Every available piece of
fire apparatus was called ont.
"We went racing down East Col
orado street. The further we went
the further off the fire seemed to
be. At Lamanda Park we stopped.
The moon came up over the hill. -
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
NOTICE OF THE TIME AND
PLACE APPOINTED FOR
PROVING WILL AND HEAR
ING APPLICATION FOR
LETTERS TESTAIIEN-
TARY
In the Superior Court of the Cour-
ty Of Imperial, State of
California


ty of Imperial, State of
California
In the Matter of the Estate of
James W. Griffin, Deceased.
Notice is Hereby Given that
petition for the probate of the will
of James w. Griffin, deceased, and
for the issuance to Alice J. G.
Griffin of letters testamentary, has
been filed in this court, and that
Friday the first day of June, A.
d. 1923, at two o'clock P. NJ, Of
said day, at the courtroom of De-
partment One of said court, at the
Courthouse in the City of Ell Cen
tro, County of Imperial, State of
California, has been set for the
hearing of said petition when and
where any person interested may
appear and contest the same, and
show cause, if any they have, why
said petition should not be grant
ed.
Dated May 18th, 1923.
c. G. MOUSSEAU, Clerk.
BY E. B. Kirk, Deputy Clerk.
1863
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
PAYS THIEF $1,000
REV ARD TO BRING
BACK DI "A M O N d
BY United Press Leased Wire

ONTARIO, Cal, May 22.-F. R.
RummeIl, local jeweler, lost a 1890
diamond via the thief route. The
thief called Rummell on the phone
and said, ~ m conscience stricken.
l'll bring the diamond back if you
won't prosecute me- Rummell
agreed.
When the man appeared with the
jewel Rummell said, "Here's $40
for your honesty. Thanks.'
The thief took the money and
said, Thanks. -
Now everybody is satisfied.
Lemon shipments for 1923 esti-
mated by California Fruit Growers
Exchange at 10,37S carloads of 400
boxes each.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22

OTTAWA, Ont.-Canadians to the
seXtint of 97.6 per cent belong to
some Christian denomination, ac-
cording to a census bulletin issued
by the Federal Bureau of Statistics.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22

SAN FRANCISCO-Promoters of
a race meeting at Reno, Nevada,
June 8 to July Z, want to match
Willie Ritchie, former lightweight
champion for 20 round bout with
frankie Farren. Richie is reluctant
to accept.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22

Carpinterla Herald reports Santa
Barbara county walnut groves in
full bloom and bumper crops as
sured.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22

Valencia orange show at Ana
helm, May 22-30.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22

Dates for the citrus institute and
pest control school at Fullerton,
June 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17
MRS. EMMA KING DEAD
AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
Prominent. Resident of Plains
Succunbs After Lengthy III
ness-Funeral Today

PLAINS, Aug. I7.-Mrs. Emma
Pickett King, II years of age, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
f. E. Cook, Wednesday night at
8 20 o'clock, death being due to
an illness covering a period of many
years.
Funeral services were held this
afternoon at New Hope cemetery at
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Jason
Shirah, pastor of the Plains Meth
odist church, assisted by Rev. j. E.
O'Quinn, pastor of the Plains Bap-
fist congregation.
The pallbearera by her request
were w. T. Addy, of Preston; Wal
ton Walters, Emmett Harper, Frank
Zimmerman, Lott Jennings and Will
Wise.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs.
f. e. Cook, with whom she had made
her home; three. sons, John A. King,
of Preston; Robert L. King, Of
Leesburg; Joseph C. King, of Ma
con; three sisters, Mrs. NJ. i.
Raines, Mrs. Sarah Schumpert and
Miss Annie Pickett, of Americus;
one brother, Musco P. Pickett, of
Hattiesburg, Miss, besides a num-
Der of nieces, nephews and grand
children. Her family connection
was large and prominent.
Mrs. King was known far and wide
as one of the most beautiful, Chris
tian characters, beloved by all for
her gentleness and sweetness in her
daily life. During her long illness
she bore her sufferings with an I'M
complaining spirit which was an in
spiration to those about her.
She was a charter member of the
UnWersalist church of Americas,
founded many years ago, whose ten
cts guided her daily life even to the
day of her death. Her passing has
caused widespread sorrow in her
community and the bereaved family
is receiving the sympathy of hun
dreds of friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17
PACE THREE
FAVORABLE TRADE
BALANCE S26 00n 00n

WASHINGTON, August Is IA;
favorable trade balance of $780,
100000 is shown BY official fig
ures Of the eountry's exports and
imports for July just.issued by the
Commerce Department.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17
FIVE THOUSAND At
HlHIRA OPENING SALE.
The Cow, the Hog and the Hen
to Be Salvation of South,
Says Vale in Address

ATLANTA, Aug. I7.-The to-
bacco industry in South Georgia
is rapidly assuming real proportions,
with this years crop the greatest
yet produced in the tobacco belt,
which embraces a wide area il that
part of the state. The selling sea-
son is now at its height, with many
buyers present at the various ware
house markets.
With approximately five thous-
and peopel present, the tobacco
sale opened at Hahira. The large
crowd that thronged the little city
was called together about $50.
when the crowd assembled in front
of the new tobacc warehouse,
where the sales of tobacco were to
take place. Hon. w. w. Webb
gave brief address of welcome
to the visitors and to the home peo-
pie that were all gathered for the
one greatest moment of their life,
the furthering of a new industry
in their section. Mr.. Webb made
an eloquent address, which was
well received, then he introduced
A. H. Vale.
Mr.. Vale opened his talk with
paying his respect to Mr.. Webb,
who had just precedd him. Mr..
Vale said that he believed that the
Almighty God was sending these
men into the field to resurect the
farming conditions in the South. lie
said that it was high time that the
people come together and lay down
their swords and quit fighting each
other. We must, as a whole, he
said, pull together, work together,
cooperate and place that old time
confidence in each other, get the
real heart earnest spirit.
"You have had the greatest para
lytic stroke that ever befell the
farmers in the South. The boil
weevil has taken away your earn
ing power. He has weakened you
along with other elements. he has
you down, but the Good Lord has
by what is shown here today, ex-
tended to you one great chance of
your life, cash crop, crop that
will prove most profitable, tobac-
co. Along with the COW, the hog
and the hen, and running 20 the
limit the trucking business in this
section and all of South. Georgia
will prosper like she has never
phospered is now being a change
Made in the people, they are get
ting more friendly with each 9th
er, they are fast coming back with
that great confidence in each 9th
er, and this is going to make pros
perity ring its bells very soon, and
we will have a much more happy
set of people, and they will be CON
tented.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17
MRS ALLIE WIGGINS
BURIED At RYLANDER
Aged and Beloved Resident Laid
to Rest in Churchyard Gem
etery There

Funeral services for Mrs. Allie
Virgins Teasley, aged &c years,
who died late Monday night at the
home of her son, H. j. Teasley, at
RyIander's were held wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock from the
Rylander Methodist church, wherI
deceased held her membership. Ma
la1ial fever was the cause Of her
death, following an illness of ten
days
Rev. Jason Shirah, pastor of
Plains Baptist church, conducted
the obsequies, and interment was in
The Rylander cemetery.
Mrs. Teasley is survived by two
sons, H. J. Teasley, with whom she
had made her home for several
months; and D. T. Teasley, Of
Doerun; four brother, G. W. Wig
gins, w. s. Virgins, H. W. Wig
gins, J. D. Virgins, of Sumter
county; one sister M rs. S. S. Sui
livan, of Blakely, besides her
nephews and nieces.
The pallbearers ware her
nephews, George Virgins, Henry
Virgins, John Virgins, Alma Wig
gins, Rufus Virgins and Simpson
Virgins. ..
Mrs. Teasley was one Of the best
known and mots beloved women
Of her community, having been a
faithful member OF the Methodist
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17
CUTOFF

Rev, E. NJ. Clapp, of Walden,
spent Sunday here with relatives.
A. f. and Durwood Pennington
R. H. and George Stubs, are
spending the week at Wnliston,
Coleman and other Florida points.
Misses Mattisu, Juliu and Robert
Stubs, Janilu and Frances Hollo-
way, were spend-the-day guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Hart near
Eliaville, Wednesday.
Mrs. Olin Holloway, spent Fri
day here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Seab Kitchens.
Miss Laura Stubs, is visiting
relatives at Pleasant Grove.
Howard Pennington and Albert
Bedenbaugh, were Americas visi-
tors Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Greene, of
Montezuma spent Sunday here
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Wicker,
and daughters, Misses, Dannie
Sallie, motoerd to Cordele Sunday
and spent the ady with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Moreland.
Mrs. Grady Kitchens, and Miss
Eula Kitchens, were visitors at
Andersonville Friday afternoon.
Mrs. J, A. Smith, Miss Dannie,
and ]. L. NJ. Wicker, were Anleri-
Gus Shoppers Monday.
A number of the people are at
tending protracted meeting at
pleasant Hill this week.
Prof Wesley Wicker, of Greens
Mill spent Sunday here with rel
atives. aIFm'
Miss Mauden Pennington and
Sue Stubs, are spending the week
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Hodges,
near Andersonville.
Mrs. Bette Barton is visiting her
sitser Mrs. NJ. F. Pennington, at
Sro"l1ing.
Mrs. J.-F, Morris and daughter,
Mrs. Wilson 2cden6lugh, spent a
few DAYS last week with relatives
at New Era.
Mrs. Fletcher, and daughter,
Miss Thesia, of Gary, Fla, and
Mrs. Bill Joiner, OFF Winchester,
visited Mrs. A. ]. Pennington
Saturday.
Miss Janilu and Francis Holio.
way, Juliu Stuhbs. Eula Kitchens.
Gladys Chambliss, Howard and
William Pennington, Albert Beden-
baugh and Charlie Stubs. attend
ed the entertainment SATURDAY.
evenino at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wicker Pennington at Pen
nington.
MIS- Tuliu Stubs. Frances and.
fanilu Holloway and pobert
Stubs, are attending the r,ouee
party given by Miss Mary Edge
Hart, at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, f. ]. Hart near Ella
Vile.
Mrs. Gene Webb of Pleasant
Hill snent Wednesday with Mr.. anc
Mrs J B. FcDonald.
One of the most enjoyable oc-
casions of the week, was the bar
ecne dinner given by Nj. and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17
MRS. VINE GOSS. Is.
Observation-Disclosures
Funersl Services Held at Four
O'clock This Afternoon From
Poplar Spr.ng Church

PLAINS, Aug. 17-Mrs. Vinie
Goss, &c year Of age, died at the
family residence here Wednesday
night ats8:20 O'Clock, death follow
ing an illness of long duration.
Funeral services were held from
Poplar Sprgngs Primitive Baptist
church in Webster county this after
noon at 4 O'Clock, conducted by Rev.
j. E. O'Quinn, pastor OF the Plains
Baptist church. lntermcnt was in
the churchyard cemtery, attended
by a large number Of somowing rel
atives and friends.
Surviving are two soas, a. D..
Goss and W. f. fGoss, Of .WestoB
there daughters, Mrs. G. e. Trint5
of Baird, Texas; Mrs. A. C. Arnlod,
of Albany; Mrs. NJ. A. Reeves, of
Weston; one brother, V. Goss, Of
Plains, and her sister, Miss Sarah
Ann Cess, of TIains, with whom she
made her home. Mrs. B. +. Colbert
of Columbus,s another sister, alsJ
survives.
Mrs. Goss, who was one Of the
best known women in her commune
ity, was greatly. beloved by a wide
circle Of friends and acquaintance
and her passing has caused wide
spread sorrow through Plains and
1dhe vicinity in which she was known.
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Many will be sorry to learn a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17

Many will be sorry to learn q
reformer says he enjoys life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17
CLIMBING EVENT
WON BY PAIGE SO. 10
Jewett Six Wins All Places For
Cars of Class in Event at
Albany

ALBANY, N. Y, August II. -
The free-for-all event in the second
annual hill climbing contest of the
Albany Times Union, held Satur-
day, July 81, was won by a Paige
6-7O and tie Jewett Six won all
places in the event of its class ac-
cording to an announcement made
by. that newspaper.
In Che free-for-all two Jewett
Skies driven by their owners, tied
for second place. In the Jewett
class eveept the Sturdy Six won
the first five places-third place
driver being a woman, Miss Trum-
bell.
The hill climbed with 81 en-
tries this year in the contest was
at New Salem, nearby town, and
is four-fifth of a mile long.T he
fastest time of the day was made
by the Paige 1:18 2-3. The mex!
fastest time of the day was made
by the winning Jewett Six in the
class event, 1;19 2-5.
Considerable daring was done BIZ
the winnig drivers, nearly all took
the curve at the maximunr speed
their cars would make.
The history of the Albany Times
Union hill climb is interesting in
that 1t originated through a desire
of the then automobile editor to
ind out which make of motor car
was really the best hill climber.
This first contest was won by a
Jewett. Cars of this make also
won second and third places
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17

Mrs, Ernest Cocker, at their home
Thursday.
At one o'clock, the table, under
the spreading oak was laden with
salads, pies, cakes, cied tea and
the delicious cue bread, pickles
other dainties. 65 guests enjoyed
the occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17

church for more than 80 years. She
lived her religion in her daily life,
and radiated cheerfulness among
those with whom she came in CON
tact. Her death has caused vide
spread sorrow among her friends
and acquaintances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-08-17
PROPOSED WATERWAY TO
OPEN UP CENTRAL EUROPE

BAMBERG, Bavaria, Aug. IT,.
Charlemagne would have bad
half hour if he could come back to
life long enough to see how canal
diggeres are gashing up the eastern
half of his old empire to connect
the waters Of the Rhine and Dan
abe, and make it possible for ocean
going ships to travel from the
North Sea to the Black Sea by in
land waters.
The Observation-Disclosures Canal,
which was begun in 1921, contem-
plates revolution in the transport
tation system of Europe, and in
directly of the entire world. Freight
routes will be changed, and car
goes loaded on ocean-going ships of
not greater than / 800 tons capac-
ity will be able to sail from Rot
terdam to Galatz, at the mouth of
the Danube, touching Cologne,
Mayence, Frankfort, Nuremberg,
Vienna Budapest and Belgrade on
their way to the Black Sea.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
Suite at Corner of Hart and Arch Streets Gives Up Real Whiskey - Proprie- tors of Bassett Arrested.

More than 20 quart and pint bottles
 of bonded York Valley and Old Char ter whiskey were seized by Detective Sergeant William F. McCue, Sergeant
 Peter McAvay and Policeman George Collins in raid conducted at about III o'clock this morning in a suite of
 rooms rented and occupied by Nathan Noveck in block at the corner of
 Arch and Hart streets. Noveck is the proprietor of the drug store in the same block and drug store at the corner of Hartford avenue and North street. No arrests have been made as yet as Noveck is out of town but Chief William c. Hart stated this afternoon that he expects an arrest will be made before night.
 James and Raymond Gavin, father and son, were placed under arrest this morning shortly after II o'clock when the Hotel Bassett of which the father is the owner. was raided by Sergeant Ellinger. Policeman John C. Stadler and Policeman William Strolls. Several empty alcohol cans were found in the cellar.
 The officers making the raid allege that Raymond Gavin smashed jug on the floor as they made their en- trance and then started to run away A broken milk bottle was also found in which there was some liquor. The men will be arraigned in police court morning.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
If Satisfactory Purchasers Do Not Appear, Then Policy Will be Govt. Operation
Entire Program Is Built on Principle That United States Should Have 2 Merchant Marine.

Washington, April l4.-DeciGon was reached by President Harding and members of the shipping board. at a two-hours' conference today, to proceed at once to tM conclusion of the boards trades lines and then offer these lines and ships fdg sale under the authorization of th& merchant marine act of 1920 conditioned on suitable guaranty of maintained sery- ice.
 The program decided upon fyrther provides that if the government Ands itself unable to sell the ships And lines without "unjustihable sacrifice" the policy then will be to proceed with direct government operation.
 For Merchant Marine
 The whole policy as set forth in White House statement after the con- ference was declared to be built upon the basic principle that the admtnis- tration was determined that tho United States should have a merchant marine. It was added that in further ance of that purpose the support of the shipping interests, the shipping public and the American people was counted upon.
 The discussions today which result ed from the failure of congress to pass the administration shipping bill, were said to have developed that both the president and the majority of the board membership were strongly op- posed to government operation and it was explained that such course would be entered upon only as . last resort.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
DECISION IS REACHED FOR SALE> OF SHIPPING BOARDS
 TRADE LINES AND. VESSELS
PAoNEsSA ADAhAN7
 .oN NEW BOND ISSUE Browns on Action of School Board in Approving }
 S7S0,0OO Expense

Mayor A. M. Paonessa expressed disapproval today of the action taken by the school committee yesterday afternoon in voting to empower it's finance and school accommodations committees to appear before the board of finance and taxation with a request for new school bond issue of $780, coo.
 The, mayor feels that this action should have been postponed until aft CT the school survey committee of the city meeting board has completed it's work and submitted a report for &C., ton by that body. He feels that the nasty action of the school committee, as he termed it, will avail that body nothing. since he does not expect any meetings of the finance board For some time to come and believes that the common council and the city meeting board would both look with disfavor on any contemplated bond is- sue to be acted upon before its sur vey committee has made definite recommendation on the school ques- tion.
 Mayor Paonessa will maintain stand of unqualified opposition to the issuance of & single bond before the city meeting board is informed through the agency of it's committee of the true situation fin the city's schools. be said in reply t. . ques- ton as to how he viewed the matter.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
NORTH END PARENTS WANT
 STANLEY SCHOOL ENLARGED
Adopt Resolutions Opposing Cut in Bond Issue Which Will Interfere
 With Building Program

meeting of the Stanley School Parents and Teachers association was held last night at the school building. The children of the school presented a short musical program, concluding with a playlet based on the Safety First idea. Principal l.. P. Slade of the High School gave an interesting talk on school matters.
 At the business session the follow irg resolutions were passed;
 At regular meeting of the Stan- ley School Parent and Teachers asso- citation, held April IS, 1923, it was,
 Resolved: That the members of the Stanley School Parents and Teach ers' association wish to be recorded as opposed to any cutting of school ap- propriations or bond issues for school purposes that will elim- mate the proposed and much needed 4 room addition to the Stanley school.
 Resolved: That the members Of this association feel that in the inter- est of true economy, proper school ac- should be provided be- fore money is spent for recreational and that in particular, the sum of money proposed to be spent for a swimming pool in North End Park would be put to better use in additional room at the Stan ley school.
 Resolved: That copies of this reso- ution be sent to the mayor, council, md city meeting board"
New Britain herald., 1923-04-14
FRENCH AND BEL CLANS 70
 PAYaEOR OCCUPA77ON OUT
 (ssLNCOME FROM SEIZURES
7EE.7OTALLING SCOT
 WRITES OF RUM SHIP
Rotten Meat, No Bathing Facilities and General
 Hardships Are His

New York. April 1i.--The sad plight of a -totalling, comfort-lov. ing Scot sailorman, marooncd for sev- eral months on board rum runner off the New Jersey coast, was de- scribed in letter taken from mem Der of the crew of the tugboat Peer less, seized yesterday by the ''dry navy"
 The letter was dated March 2S on the yacht s. V. Jstar, and was ad- dressed to Jenny" in Grcenock, Scotland, ostensibly the wife of the wearied Scotsman.
 II wish l was home out of the ship" the missiye said. "as, what with drunken men and the smell of the drink, it near about knocks me sick This is no place for anyone teetotal as they don't like me a bit because I won't drink with them.'
 After reminiscing on the hardships of life at sea, the pleasures of exist ence on shore, the conditions on the ship 'are sure he'll" the letter com plained. Do you know Jenny haven't had a bath since I left home as it is so cold in this ship and I am feared in case I get cold. I haven't got decent shift of clothes left. We are all fed lip with bad food and rot ten meat to eat. We are penned up like convicts.
 We have only got rid of about 1000 cases of whiskey so far and it has taken LIS two months to get that out. We still have another 16,O0O cases on board and the weather is no good for the boats to come out as it is always blowing and we are about nine miles off land.
 T expect we will be going to Hali- fax in a fortnight. If I am spared and we'll to come home. I will tell you all about it. I should have taken your advice that Friday night and not gone away, but wanted to get our lebts squared up and get out of ireenock as I think we would be far better off, Jenny dear.
 We got rid of 200 cases on Good Friday and as had four hours over ime that means eight shillings to me. would be more at ease ifI had been Lble to leave you more money as five pounds is not much but didn't think ve would be away so long"