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Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
Mrs. CLARK Hostess at
Smart Bridge Luncheon

CALEXICO. Tan. 1S.--A very
smart bridge luncheon was given by
Mrs Rodney Clark at her home on
sherman street.
The rich colors of gold and blue
were carried throughout. the rooms
in large bouquets of cornflowcrs and
colludulas. The same beautiful col
erS were used in lunch cloths and
score cards
a most delicious three course
luncheon was served at | o'clock.
Fridge was enjoved during the af-
ternoon. Mrs. \. L. Rice. making the
nigh score and Mrs. Rodney Clark
3 close second.
Those inv tied were: Mesdames NJ e.
c. Atchison, II. n Elliot. Will c.
ZONES, j. O. Butts, James Otter, Rex
Ray, George Willoughby Jr., w. 4,
Richardson, Al. Rice, Jack G..
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
Enthusiastic Reception
Giren ". e. r. l.. Leader

IRAWLEY. Jan. ls.-Mrs. Wheel
cIl president If the Woman's Chris
ti3n Temperance Union, Southern di-
vision, was given an enthusiastic re-
ce{'ion in Brawley Tuesday At the
mecting in the afternoon, held in the
Presbyterian church some excellent
addresses were givon by George
Monlyer of the Erawley Union high
school; the Rev. G.. Arthur Burton
li;lsior of the Christian church; Mrs.
John Curtis, president of the Moth
ers Community Club, and Miss Sara
Reid social worker among the Mex
irans. Tuesday evening fine pro
glSm was given in the high school
auditorium. Mrs. Eva c. Wheeler
gaze the address Of the evening en-
titled d" Round the World in 90
Minutes. " Later 20 popular young
people in costume presented tableaus
eff the A" New League Of Nations. .
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
L. 4. Woman to Supervise
Local W. {. T. u. Pageant

The pageant of the "New League
CT Nations - 10 be given in FL Cen
tro Monday night, will he under the
direction of Mrs Hattie c. 1eung,
OF Los Angeles, who has had a wide
experience in writing, directing and
staging cantatas, plays and pageants.
In addition to the impressive pa
geant. Mrs. Eva Wheeler will tell
the thrilling story Of the World 5
League meeting at Toronto which
she attended. The entertainment
and address are 10 be presented un-
der the auspices Of the County W. C..
7. [. al the Presbyterian church.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18

to make big money oat Of the con
cert. The primary object of the
entertainment Is to bring to the city
{; high class musical production
wlheh may be enjoyed by everybody
IN the community. Such artists can
not be had for nothing but the club
believes that one such entertainment
in the season will be greatly appre.
ciated by all Lusic lovers. In q
Way, this is community service and.
doubtless all members of the club
will look upon it in this light and
do their bit to make it win by send
ing their checks promptly to the
committee in charge of the enter
prise. -
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
Catholic Women Plan
Church Fund Benefit

sALIPATRIA. Jan. ls-The wom
eg Of 81, Patrick ; Catholic church
aFs giving card party Tuesday eve
Mag for the benefit Of the church
fund, which promises 10 be a yerv
essoyable affair. Both bridge and
800 will he played, and for those
who care for neither dancing will
lsspfoNidod The party is 10 he held
in.ihe WOMAN club rooms aud a
gs@d attendance Is assured. Chicken
san0wlche aud. coffee Will be
teIvgd during the evening and the
easlre entertainment viii cost but
arccnis for each person.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
Social Night at Legion
Is Delightful EUent

CALIPATRIA, Jan. IS. - The
American legion party last night
was just another of those successful
z ffairs which this live organization
sponsors. \ splendid attendance
.'was there, and cards, dancing and
music passed the hours pleasantly.
Quite a number of non members of
tile legion and auxiliary were
I resent. as the affair was in the ma
ture of a get-acquainted party. i'll
line with the membership campaign
being put on by both these organi-
zations.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
OUerhOIsers Entertain
Card Club Last Night

Mr. and Mrs. L. w. Overholser
entertained their card club last
night at their charming home on
Sandalwood Drive. The ever-popu-
lar diversion of bridge was played,
Mrs. j. G. Greene making the high
score. Refreshments were served be
fore the guests left for their homes
after a most enjoyable evening. At
tending were Mr.. and Mrs. John Me
Cormick. Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
Gertz, Mr.a.and Mrs. Guy Beynon,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. g. Greene and Mr..
and Mrs. l.. r. Philley.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
Women VIII Be
= Guests Imperial Members

Tbe Imperial members of the Col
eye Woman s Club will be hostesses
Saturday to the organization al the
regular monthly meeting. The club
iy now enc of the largest in enroll
iHnt of any in the valley and the
lsee:1ngs are well attended.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
Sisters CLUB
MeetS at Stafford Home

The Pythian Sisters Thimble Club
spent pleasant social time yester-
day at the home of Mrs. Duane Staf-
ford. Dainty refreshments furnish
cd the climax for a charming after
noon ut which Were present Mes
DANES j. +. Nichols, w. ID. Moffatt,
Romeo Smith, Elmer Leonard, Mar
vim Moore, William King. Dick
Jones, William Kluck, w. p. Hamil-
ton and William North. The next
meeting will be held at Davis hall
ON January 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
Mrs. GOOch Enterfains
for Gard Club at Home

'aMrs. j. T. Gooeh entertained her
card club yesterday at her home on
Wensley Avenue, The afternoon
was pleasantly spent at bridge, Mrs.
Warren Barr making the high score
and Mrs. Roy Thompson the second.
light refreshments were served
after the game, Playing were Mes
danes Robert Whitelaw, Clarence
T.. Conant, Charles Z. Scott, Warren
Barr, Roy Thompson, Il. b. Claggett,
Henry Loud and the hostess, Mrs.
Gooch.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
Sacred Heart Parish in
Whist Party and Dance

13RAWLEY, Jan. 1s-A whist
p&ty was given by the women OF
flr Sacred Heart parish Tuesday
rfning at social hall in the school
b9ldilg. After the cards, dancing
lws enjnyed aud Refreshments
seTyed. Miss Mary Hovelv won first
plze for the women and II. Klein
rishert, first prize for the mon.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
H0ltUille ". E.. Society
Has All Day Meeting

HOLTTILLE. Jan. 1s-The Meth
odist Society of Holtviile met III an
all day meeting Thursday at the
home of Mrs. Morfords ON Ninth
street. There was a pot luck y
dinner served at noon and very
profitable day spent.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
Mrs. Thompson to Entertain
for mississippi Woman

]. Mrs. Roy Thompson of Calexieo
is. entertaining Saturday at her home
for Mrs. W. a. Hayeraft of Miss
issippi who is the house guest of
Mrs j. 7. Goech of this city. Many
II Centre society women viii at
tEhd the affair.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18
i1Ucry Club Member Asked
To SHDDOrt C0Rin0 Concert

Every member OF the Ten Thous-
and Club has been asked 20 support
the Josef koneeny concert to be
given February 10 to the extent at
ieast of two tickets, for the enter
tainment. The club does not expect
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-18

Graham II. NJ Rouse, William z.
Grieyes, G. l.. Clancy, J. A. Anderi
son, D. L. Ault and Carl Edmunds.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12

The John Bright lynching occurred
at Forsyth in the early 9Os. after the
Bald Knobbers had dishanded.
Bright was charged with having
murdered his wife and was placed In
the Forsyth jail, under the care Of
Sheriff McHaffie. One night mob
surrounded the JAIL Sheriff McHaf-
fie hid out with the keys. The fury Of
the mob increased when its members
learned that McHaffie had gone away
with the keys and then proceeded to
force an entrance into the jail. Depu-
ty Sheriff George Williams attempted
to prevent the mob from breaking into
the jail and was killed. Bright was
taken out and hanged Indignation
swept over this section because of the
killing Of Deputy Williams.
Later a memorial public library was
established here in honor of Deputy
Williams, but now It Is practically
abandoned.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
BASEBALL PITCHER GIVEN
BULK OF FRIENDS ESTATE

he go to college. In the event Of his
death without issue It Is stipulated
that the money be divided among All
Saints church, Y. M. O. A., Boys club.
etc.
Young RAIDER was graduated from
Meriden high school last June. where
he pitched on the baseball team. Mr..
Hallan took liking to the boy and
cheered him frequently for his pitch
Ing, while Raiders little acts of
thoughtfulness made deep impress
sion on Mr.. Hallan and his wife. The
latter died about a year ago. no chill
dren being born to the couple
Young RAIDERS share Of tho estate
will total nearly $4,000 and will In.
clude the $4,000 bequeathed to the
sister who has died since the writing
Of the will. He receives one-half of
the legacy now and the remainder in
Ave years. His father isa factory
employee.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
Germany, Gives Pensions
to 1,537,OOO War Veterans

. Geneva.-The International labor Of
fee at Geneva has just given out sta
tistics showing the number Of soldiers
disabled in the World war who are
now receiving pensions from the prin-
cipal governments. Germany leads,
with France and Great Britain second
and third. Italy stands fourth and
Russia fifth, and the number receiving
pensions in the United States was
held at $4,000:
Germany, 1,537,OO0; Australia. 49,
600; Austria, 10000; Belgium, no.
900; Canada $4,000; United States
$4,000; Finland, 10000; France. L.
500, 900; Great Britain, 1,170,O00; Italy,
100000; Poland, 10000; Rumania,
100000; Jugoslavia, 164,000; Russia,
775,OOO; Czechoslovakia. $4,000; New
Zealand. 10000.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
MIL IONS IN GOLD TAKEN
FROM TORPEDOED STEAMER

The clockiike dial Is kept aboard the
salvaging ship and Is connected with q
spear which Is In the hands Of diver
working 90 feet below the surface.
The hand moves to the left Of the zero
mark when the spear Is prodded
against piece Of iron, copper or other
such metal; but when II touches gold
the dial swings to the right 1t veered
further when II came In contact with
an 1S-carnt bar than when II touched
one of nine carats.
The apparatus wns brought to the
attention OF the admiralty In 1920 by
college professor. Previous to that
time the divers In three years of labor
had recovered eos bars, but since the
galvanometer was brought into use
more than 2,100 have been brought to
the top. each bar being worth from
5000 to $4,000. depending upon the
standard Of the gold and the size Of
the bar,
In the first years Of the operation
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12

and placed In the Taney county jail.
That night the Bald Knobbers made
their appearance. Sheriff McHaffie
said there were approximately 100
men in. the band. Several of the Knob
bers leveled their weapons at the off,
Ger and ordered him to deliver the
Taylor boys to them. McHaffie was
forced to comply with this request,
since the night riders had the drop on
him.
The sheriff followed the trail of the
Bald Knobbers after they left Forsyth
and the next day found the bodies of
the Taylor boys dangling from tree.
McHaffie said he had often been criti-
cized for surrendering the prisoners,
but stated that any other action would
have been foolhardy.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12

Jump. And keep them waiting for It
SO as It will seem like an important
act.
my mother and my father were
fine, well-mannered cats and my mis-
tress says take after them. play
with my mistress and she plays make
believe tunes upon my paws while I
purr and she sings.
"But she says you have to know me
to really know how wonderful am.
That 10 what my mistress Joyce saga
And 20 II must be the truthis
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
Youthful Player Gets Most OF
$4,000 Left by a Nelghbor.

New London, Gonna nelghbor's
boy who had gained his admiration,
largely because Of ability as base
ball pitcher, will receive the bulk Of
the $4,000 estate of Robert w. Hal
Ian, retired Meriden Cutlery company
superintendent. whose will was filed
here recently.
The instrument leaves $4,000 in
trust to sister, who has died, and
81 900 each to four nieces. $4,000 each
to Rev. e. @. Reynolds, retired min
lister Of Glastonbury, and Floyd Robin
son, who were friends Of the deceased.
To two nelghbors is left $500 each and
to another, Mrs. Alice Powers, $4,000
In trust.
The residue goes to Elmer F. RAIDER,
aged eighteen, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George RAIDER, with the provision that
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
Divers Recover Nearly $35, 900,
600 From the Laurentle.


London.--AIl except few bars Of
the $s0,0OO.OO0 worth Of gold bullion
which dropped to the ocean bed when
4 German submarine sank the Lauren
tic of Donegal, Ireland, have been re-
covered by divers who since 1918 have
been carrying on their labors 30 feet
below the surface Of the sea. The 10
bars remaining. 1t is expected. will be
brought up within fortnight.
In addition to the gold which was
consigned to American bankers, the
Laurentic was laden with almost $o,-
100000 In silver specie mostly In 2
shilling pieces, all Of which has been
saIvaged by the divers The men have
been using a divining spear with dial
ATTACHED that shows whether the spear
polns Il touching sold or base metal
such as'iraN
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
Officer In the Bald KnobbeT
Country in Missouri Had
Lively Career.

Forsyth, Mo-The death of James
Polk McHaffie, seventy-seven years
old, former sheriff of Taney county, In
a hospital In Springfield, has removed
one Of the real pioneers of the Ozarks,
around whose life some Of the most
exciting events Of this hill country
were associated. He helped blaze
trail of civilization and had exciting
experience with the Bald Knobbers,
the terrors of southwest Missouri in
the early days.
The life story of McHaffie, pic
turesque character, Is closely inter-
woven with the White river country.
McHaffie was born in Christian
county, near Sparta, in 1S46, when the
line of that county extended 20 the
Missouri-Arkansas boundary.
In 1884 McHaffie was elected sheriff
of Taney ounty. At that time the Bald
Knobbers were power In the hill
country and were one Of the many
problems which were presented to
Sheriff McHaffie for solution. He had
been elected because he was known to
be fast on the draw and fearless. Both
Of these qualities were put to severe
tests before McHaffie completed his
period of office.
Adventure With Bald Knobbers.
Shortly before his death he told for
the last time the story Of an adVen-
ture with the Bald Knobbers. The
sheriff said the Knobbers were origin
ally organized for good purpose, but
later became dominated by men who
encouraged outlawry.
1t was during the administration OF
Sheriff McHaffie that Frank and Tu-
bier Taylor were taken from the For
syth jail and hanged by Bald Knob
bers. The Taylors were known
throughout the Ozark section for their
escapades. One night they entered the
store Of John T. Dickerson at Forsyth
and shot up the place. Dickerson was
shot through the mouth and his wife
was seriously wounded.
The offenders were apprehended
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12

the divers sent up the treasures In the
boxes In which they found them. but
later these wooden chests rotted and
the bars have since been salvaged sep
arately.
The work Of the divers, never very
easy or safe, has been made harder
by the activities Of the hungry dog.
fish which seem to think that they are
watchdogs of the wreck.
Each diver carries with him when
he goes below large knife as q pro
lection against any fish that gets too
bold. Each man receives thirty-sec-
ond part Of the treasure he recovers.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
Snakes spoiled HE FIshIna.

Sacramento, Cal.--James Remick, 10.
cal auto accessory merchant. has Just
returned from fishing trip In the
wilds of Sierra county. Remlck says,
with much impressIveness, that In the
stream where he angled for the elusive
trout large and apparently hungry
snakes grabbed the flsh az fast AZ be
hooked them. When Rsmick discov-
cred what was happening, he simply
wound up his line. declaring the COM
petition vas too keen
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12

"And 1 jump
beautifully.
II get up high,
on n very tall
tnantlepiece, and
then / put my two
paws on the next
little outstanding
part Of the man.
tlepisce and then
! jump for the
sofa below.
NY mistress
says II Is q most
beautiful jump.
"Then som O.
times / sit O long
time on the man.
tlepiece W h lie
people wait to
600 thto hoanttful
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
Sheriff's Death
Recalls Killings
Man Hurt by Needle
Files Suit for SIS, 900

Akron, GA common, ordi-
nary, everyday steel needle may
cost Otis Turney $1,000.
William Angel filed suit for
that amount in Common Pleas
court against Turney. In his
petition, he states that Turney
is proprietor of the Colonial
hotel, and that he rented a room
In that hotel.
When he went to bed his leg
encountered n needle In the mat
tress, the needle, running into
his left leg below the knee to a
distance Of about one inch and
breaking, leaving ar inch Of the
steel in his leg, Angel charges.
He states that the wound
since has become painful and
has necessitated an operation
and doctor bill, as well as In
capacitating him for work.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12

myself and my
nice home.
my mistress is
a lovely lady. She
Is very wise and
very clever. She
has wo n d r + u I
books and maya
zines and papers
about, and to
show that / am
the cat belonging
to a clever person
l pick out the
b est Of tn e s g
books and maga-
zines and papers
a n d sit up o n
them
"Row do I know
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12

y fiCk OUT tne .,Y =, v,
Bess" ~" w
ones? They're all good and so they're
all best to my cat mind, me-ow-me-ow.
ha, ha, you didn't think / was going
to say that.
"Joyce is the name Of my mistress.
"She has a little box outside her
window and in the box she grows
grass for Inc as ! really love grass.
Then she grows radishes for the rest
of the family, for they love radishes.
"Most of the room in the box is
taken up by my grass, but my COM
fort must be thought of first. Oh yes,
that is only right.
"Then, too, the family have good
dish of radishes once In awhile and
they don't get a chance to become
tired of radishes as they would II they
HAD them all the time.
II love spinach, too, and am given
spinach to eat. or course / eat that
when it Is cooked though 1 eat grass
just as it grows.
"Then I like asparagus. Oh. have
very superior tastes ! know Of a par
rot who likes asparagus, too. lie Is
the parrot belonging to neighbor.
''Then there are two paroQuets and
they like to nibble at all sorts OF
things. They like to nibble at the pa
per covers on books.
81 suppose they think they show
their wisdom that way but think tt
sit on wisdom is better than to chew
| 1t!
"They are watched by cat from
the roof of the house beyond, but the!
are quite safe and though the ca
gazes at them with his big green eye
they don't notice the cat.
"Tve heard my mistress say that.
0"And these paroquets are allowed
all about. They even climb on tn,
window sill when the window is opel
| and they never go away. They seen
to think that the world ends wher
they are and that there Is nothing t
see beyond
II suppose 1t Is because they are 8
happy, too. But my mistress says that
while II seems to be all right wit
these two she wouldn't want t
leave windows open IL she had an
birds about.
"They might get out by mistake an
lose their way, or they might go fort
to seek adventures and then not kno,
the way home.
"But l must continue to tell abou
myself.
II am very neat. keep my blac
fur looking glossy and smooth.
II exercise enough but not to
much. I play and I sleep and es
and keep myself looking very nea
My white tuft of hair under my necl
or upon the front Of my neck, is
handsome touch, my friends say.
II have a pink ribbon to match he
pink dress, a red ribbon to match he
red dress, blue ribbon to match he
blue suit and greenlsh yellow ribbo
to match my eyes.
after every meal chew at tn
broom-handle and so keep my teet
clean.
my mistress says the broom-handl
has many marks from my teeth an
that never finish meal without dc
ing this, and that is the truth.
II keep my claws sharp by scratch
ing them upon the wicker chairs.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
German Pilot Makes
Record Trip in Day

Berlin.-Berlin to London and
back in one day was the record
trip made recently by the Ger
man pilot, Pieper, engaged In
the regular aerial service for
mail and passengers.
Pieper arrived at Bremen via
Hamburg on the outward flight
at IL o'clock in the morning, and
an hour and a half later re-
sumed the journey to Amster-
dam and the English capital.
BY 8:2O in the afternoon, he
was back in Bremen by the same
route, and ten minutes later set
out for Berlin.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
U. s. Ha. ,7s Women Pastors.

Chicago.-There are 17S women
ministers in the United States, accord
ing to figures from the International
Association of Women Preachers.
Illinois leads all other states with 83
women pastors. Of whom II are In
Chicago. There are six women
preachers in foreign lands.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-10-12
AoolE. THE CAT

''Me-ow, meow" said Aggie, the
cat, II have been asked to tell about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
temperance Legions
Observe Anniversary
National Prohibition

Saturday was a gala day for the
members of the Loyal Temperance
Lcgions of Gardiner and Augusta
who held a rally at the Parish house,
Gardiner, in honor of the third ami
versary of National Constitutional
Prohibition.
The Augusta aggregation, number
ing ten, accompanied by their SUI
pcrintendcnt. Miss Deborah Ingra-
ham, arrived about 2.45 and were
met at the car by the members of the
Sunshine Legion and the rally cries
were given with vigor that only
a group Of lusty children can dem
onstrate.
Upon reaching the Parish house
fine program was given, every
number of which was plcasingly
rendered.
Rev. Mr.. Skillin read the scripture
and offered prayer. and later spoke
cncourageingly to the boys and girls
along temperance lines.
Several members of the w. c. T. U.
were present, and Mrs. Guild, in the
absence of the president of the Union,
Mrs. Colby, gave a cordial greeting
to the visiting Legion.
The acting president Of the Legion,
Charlotte Black, by means Of ques-
tons which were answered by tie
members of both societies. brought
out the object for which the Legions
we're organized to create clear minds.
,trong bodies. and to make useful
citizens, free from the use of intoHi-
eating drinks, tobacco. and rrofan-
ity.
A very instructive chalk study was
~ivcn by Ralph Colby, the subject
OF which was The Dcceitful Cigarct ;
Exposed.
Mr.. Colby stressed the point that
cigarettes in time bring death to all
who use them: caused sleepless
nights, making brains stupid there
by robbing men of brain power, OF
manhood. of eyesight, by the break
down of the whole nervous system.
After the program dainty refresh
ments of sandwiches, cake. fancy
cookies and cocoa were served; be
ing prepared by the ladies of the w.
c. T. L. Those assisting in ser.ing
were Charlotte Black, Althea Stuhcr
Doris Jones. Blanche Mccarthy, VII
hclmena Brann, Frederick Folsom.
Charles WEYMOUTH, Ida A'onro"
lcne Dale, Dorothy Thompson. Doro-
thy Mari. Lcola Colby, Grace Tofns,,
Lois Folsom, Dorothy Mari, Doro-
thv Thompson.
The last half hour after the re-
frcshments, passed happily in games:
Going to Jerusalem. and You Like
Your Ncighbors, and the children
reluctantly left at car time, each
having had a grand good time
Those who came with Miss inFra-
ham were the Misses Alice Crua.
F.linor Eifield. Ruth Fiticld, Margaret
Dow. Lucille Hanson. Catherine
Blanchard, Emily Elmor". ~"-' vi
more. and Masters Stanley Hart
Harold Chapman and Herbert Chap
man.