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Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
''FIXIT YOURSELF F.
NEW SLOGAN OF
1928 MOT @ ORIST'

''The man who really gets the
most pleasure out his automobile is
the clap who. after tinkering with
it. making his own repairs and in
stalling his own accessories, can
really say that the old boat has Il
distinct personality.
CIT is much easier to know the
inncrmost secrets of an automobile S
internal workings than it was in the
past. Complete encyclopedias ON
autos and their ailments are on sale
at nearly every good accessory
store and at many book stores. Ot
course. if would be out of the ques-
tion for a motorist to try and carry
all the different tools that are now
ON the market and recommended as
cures for certain motoring problems.
There are special socket wrenehes.
combination wrcnches, trouble
lanps, ratchet wrenehes for use on
thc transmission; tire tools and piS-
tom ring comprcssors. Then YOU can
take vour pick of valve grinding
outfits, Jacks of both gear and rat
chct types, pliers of a dozen or more
tvpes and kinds, wheel pulIers and
many other tools too numerous to
mention. -
".The motorist could not, even If
he wished find room for all tho
tools he could use, said f. B. StlV-
crs. local manager of the Western
Auto Supply Company.
ssThcrc are many different as
sortments of tools now put on the
market in the form Of tool kits that
Give about as fine an assortment
of tools for roadside repairs rs
anv motorist could want. One OF
the most popular sets contains 80
tools as well as repair materials snch
as cottcr pins, copper wire, etc. The
next time You hear man bragGlhG
about his ear" concluded StiverS
niust ask him who does his repai
work. Two to one he'll say that
he's tired Of paving out money to
garages and mechanics and is DONG
it himself. y
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
NOTICE TO BUILDING
CONTRACTORS

Pursuant to resolution of the
Board of Supervisors, of the County
of Imperial, State of California, di
recting this notice, the undersigned,
Clerk of the County of Imperial, in
vites and will receive, for said
Board of Supervisors, at his office,
in the County Court House of the
County of Imperial, at FL Centre,
California, up to IL o'clock a. III.
of December II, 1928, sealed pro
posals or bids for furnishing the
materials and labor required for
the carpentry contract of the new
County Court House of Imperial
County, in accordance with the ap-
proved plans and specifications
thereof by Don W. Wells and Ralph
>vearlngen, Associate Architects of
FL Centre and Calexico respectively;
said contract being Contract No. =
of the Contracts for the erection
of said Court House.
Each proposal shall be made out
on a form furnished by the archi-
tects and must be accompanied by
a certified or cashiers check or a
bond of an approved Surety Com
pany as surety in the sum of ten
per cent. of the amount of the bid.
such check or bond to be made pay
able to the Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors as a guarantee that
bidder, if successful, will enter into
a contract satisfactory to the Board
and in addition thereto the success
full bidder will be required to file
a good and sufficient bond for the
faithful performance of the con
tract and or the payment of labor
ers and material men.
Plans and specifications for the
above work may be seen at the of
flee of said Board of Supervisors
and County Clerk, and at the office
of said architects in Ell Centre, Cal
ifornia.
A deposit of $25.OO will be re-
guired from contractors receiving
plans and specifications. This de
posit will be refunded when plans
and specifications are returned.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids not being
advantageous to the County.
By order of the Board of Super
visors of the county of Imperial
adopted Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1928.
c. G.. MOUSSEAU,
County Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors.
No II to Dec II
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
PAIR ARREST Ed
HERE PROVE TO
RE "STECKITpS"

According TO Il telegram receiv-
ed this morning by Chief of Police
Barker, +. J. Morgan and Thomas
Youngs, who were arrested in this
city last week, have confessed to
highway robbery committed in Sam
Diego ON November s.
The men told the San Diego of
ficers that they "slugged - Char
les Roberts, while he WIS walking
through Balboa Park. taking from
him 81 in cash and Il watch chain
it is alleged. Roberts identified
the chain rs his, and also recogniz-
ed the blackjack with which he was
struck being Il homemade one,
wrapped. in a white cloth.
Morgan and Youngs are being
taken to Los Angeles, where they
are wanted for stealing Il ear from
F. 4. Utter of Alhambra. 1t was
stated they may be returned to San
Diego to stand trial, the charge
against them in that city carrying
Il mere severe penalty than the one
III Los Angeles.
The pair was found asleep in a
ear on Fifth street last Friday night
by Officer Wcstfahl, who recogniz-
ed the car us a stolen one. He or
dered the men from the car at the
point of his pistol, and upon
searching them, found the blackjack
which was later the means of iden-
tifving them in San Diego, also =
.32 calibre revolver.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
PERSONALS s

William Thompson, formerly OF
this city, is now located w,th >, u.
Cohn Mt Cartesia.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Parton and
Mrs. C. +. Paris returned last H'ghi
from a motor trip to san Diego.
II. C. Jones left yesterday for
San Diego AMI is expected back
Monday.
V. J. Houston, who hts been
visiting his sister. Mrs. Z. II. Brown
Cor the last two weeks, has returned
to his home in San Diego.
Ernest MaclSev Ct Imperial was
in town Yesterday. :.
w. \. singley of Berkeley is
spending several days in the city
and county on business for his firm
Mavor Will S. Fawcett retuFne
from Los Angeles this morning, a.
ter spcnding the last week attend
NC the lettuce rate hearing.
&. Thomas, formerly Of this city
is IN town fer 4 few days. Hc
plans to locate permanently IN 40,
Angeles, where he cNpec'S 10 p"ii'
and sell houses. His family Wi.
make their homo there.
C. w. Rungc left this morning fo'
Long Beach to visit with his fam
ily over the week end.
The Misses Marion and Dai9y
Mixer are visiting in San Diego over
the week end.
Deputy Sheriff "TeX" Atkins
left this morning for Coachclla, &c
serve subpoenas on several witness
cs who are to testify i'll court neXt
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

passing bad checks and will be tried
for violating his parole npon his
return here.
Meet me at steve's. adv.
Ruth Teeple-Reid Piano Studios.
523 Holt Ave. Phone 236. adv
Elmer A. Todd, pupil of Widor
and Chaminade in Paris, France.
Piano, Pipe Organ, Musical Form.
ga Olive. Phone 466-W. adv.
Estes Hopes to Come Back
"Dad" Estes, bailiff in Department
No. > of the superior eonrt, left
this morning for NorNalk with
,ohn Graybill, who was committed
to the insane asylum in that city
earlier in the week. In reply to
sarcastic comments made by mem
Lcrs Of the sheriff 5 force this
morning, "DdaG' said he is the
only member on the staff that can
celver a man tC the insane asylum
and return to FL Centre. ANY
ether deputy, lc maintained, would
be locked up with his prisoner.
Hear Fred Ross, evangelist, Sun
day morning and evening, Hoo and
1880 o clock. adv
General Cords are comfortable
Tires. Tom Gill Tire Co. adv
DR.. C. S. Marsden, specialist in
diseases of the eve, ear, nose and
throat, has returned to Ell Centric
and re-opened his office in the
Pacific Southwest Trust and Saw
ings Bank Building. adv
Party Given Bride-In honor Of
Mrs. clyde Johnson, formerly Oma
Gnlett, Mrs. Bird Hobby, county
recorder, and members of her staff,
held an informal reception in the
rear of the recorders office this
morning. The girls is tie office
served punch 70 various county of
ficials and friends who were in
Iited in by twos and threes 10 ex-
tend their congratulations to the
bride. The party was an enjoyable
affair though il was nearly spoiled
when "Cal' Mousseau demanded
cake with his punch.
Merchants Lunch at Steve's. adv
Special Steak Dinner Mt Steve's.
o1V
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Mystery Message
Leads Woman to
Commit Suicide

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 77.-Mrs.
Laura Skoogard, "a, killed herself
Friday night because she was agi-
tated over a telegram which she des-
-rored un2n receiot, her husband,
William Skoogard told the police.
Today officers are trying to trace
the mysterious message.
She refused to divuige the con-
tents of the message. Fearing for
her safety, Skoogard went to get
his revolver and found his wife
had it. In attempting TO take it
away from her, Skoogard said she
shot herself. Mrs. Skoogard died lat
er in the hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
PUT ACTION ON
BORDER UP TO
HNTERPOST BODY
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CONTINUED from page y
investigate the matter further, and
devise means for Financing the plan
recommended by the previous COM
mittee.
Appoint 20 Captains
In order to stimulate interest IN
Legion activities, and increase at
tendance at meetings, 20 captains
were chosen. each of whom will have
number of members under his di-
rectiou. and he will be responsible
for their attendance at meetings, or
show good reason for their abb
scnec. Clinton Harris was appoint
ed "Coloncl' in charge of all the
captains, special provisions being
made that his title does not rate a
salute.
Folks living in the vicinity of the
Mckinley school bungalow, must
have been reminded of the siren
uous days of 1917-lS, when the post
settled down last night to enjoy the
"mystery' part Of the evening.
This proved TO be sandwiches, cof-
fee "and, y provided by a special
committee composed of Doe -
Kutz, Charlie Parry and "Colonel'
Harris.
Before, during and after the feed,
the members Of the post gathered
around the piano and sang the old
songs which were in such big de
mand six years ago. The original
army and navy songs, known to eV-
cry ex-service man, were dug up for
the occasion and proved as popular
rs they had been in camD and on
the hike during the war. 1t was the
best meeting Boyce Aten Post has
had in many months, and according
to the captains,' is just a fore
runner Of the meetings scheduled
for the coming months.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
No. 1864 Dept.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION
OF CORPORATION
In the Superior Court Of the State
Of California, in and for the
County of Imperial

III Ine ouperlOr COurt oI tHo ot"IS
of California, in and for the
County of Imperial
In the Matter of the Application
For Dissolution of Imperial Wat
er Company No. IL.
Notice is hereby given that I'm
perial Water Company No. II, a
corporation organized under the
laws Of the State of California, has
presented TO the Superior Court of
the County of Imperial, State Of
California, petition praying TO be
allowed to disincorporate and dis
solve. That Friday the 21st day
of December, 1923, at two 0 o'clock
p. m, or as soon thereafter as coun-
sci can be heard, has been appoint
cd as the time, and the Court room
Of Department No. /, of the Su-
Perior Court in and for the County
of Imperial, State of California. as
the place at which said application
is 10 be heard.
Given under my hand and seal OF
the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State of California,
this 18th day of November, 1923.
c. G. MOUSSEAU, Clerk.
By j. Beber, Deputy.
(SEAL) No II "a De ! 8 Is
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Slayer of Four
Caught in North
Woods by Posse

BEMIDJI, MINI, Nov. 17.-heo-
nard Portano, mad lover of il wear
old Myrtle Sanders, who shot and
killed four persons including the
girl Is parents, in campaign of ter
ror Thursday, was locked up in the
local Jail today.
Captured in the depths of the
north woods last night by a posse
under Sheriff Arthur Johnson, Por-
tano surrendered without offcfing
resistance. although he was sill
heavily armed.
Portano barely escaped violence
at the hands of the men who search
ed for him all day yesterday
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
BIGGEST GAS WE'LL
NEAR DENVER STRUCK

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1.-THE
largest gas wen in the history of
the Rocky Mountain region was
brought in November /. by the
Union OIL Company of California.
according to official confirmation
given by +. W. Clark, executive
vice president of the company, here
today,
The well is flowing between So
100000 and loO,000,000 cubic feet
of gas daily. It is the Wellington
No. l, a test we'll located 90 miles
north of Denver, and had been
drilled to q depth OF +285 feet
when the huge gas deposit was
struck. The gasser is spouting
enough gas to supply all the towns
in northern Colorado.
Press Want Ads are Wonder
Workers.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Informed Orders
For 7-Seat Car
TO Be Delivered

The dcarth of scven-passenger
Paige go sedans and limousines,
which held up delivery of these
models for over a month in Ell Cen
tro mas been filled and the factory
announces that back orders will
soon be sent out.
The lack of these two types Of
bodies according to II. l.. Moore
local dealer, has necessitated hold
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

ing up of orders during the last few
weeks. He states that the Paige
Detroit Motor Car Company has
informed him that while the Nov
ember allotment of these types of
bodies will not be as large as the
local distributor needs, immediate
deliveries can be cared for from
it.
The coming of winter, added to
the growing popularity of the
Paige G-70, increased the demands
for these two larger closed types
of automobiles to such an extent
that the October production schea
ule fell far short of filling all o.:
the orders turned into the factory.
Try Press Want Ads.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
HOLE IN SHEET rs
TELL TALE EVIDENCE
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGEL ES, Nov. Il. = a
hole in Il boarding house bed sheet,
burned by cigarette ashes, cost the
life Of one nan and may cost
the life of another.
Fred f. Smith, a negro, killed
Lawrence Ratson, Il second negro,
over the hole in the bed sheet,
Smith was convicted of first degree
mur1pr
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Sheriff Goes to Phoenix Sheriff
Charles L. Gillett, left last night
for Phoenix, where ne will take
into custody. e. NJ. Robinson, who
was arrested in that city several
days ago. while in the company OF
man who had stolen a ear in Sa
eramento. Robinson was on parole
following his conviction here for
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
.EWS BRIEFS
FROM CITY AND COUNTY

Salomor. is Here Ben Salomon
formerly head of b. Solomon an'
Company, and one of the pionee
merchants of FL Centre, arrived il
this city this morning from Sal
Francisco for a visit of a week o
more. Solomon s visit is made It
look after his interests in this cit!
and to give him an opportunity Il
renew his many acquaintances here
DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. 64i
Main Street. Phone 3S2W. Adv
Hotel Barbara Worth Table de
bote dinner $1.00. Special Chicken
dinner $l.00. Special T-Bone Steak
dinner 9oc. Special Rib Steak din
ner soc. Seventh Stree Entrance
direct to cafe. adv
Asks for Divorce-Fred NJ. Jacobs
has filed petition for divorce from
Halle j. Jacobs, alleging desertion.
They were married at Santa Barba-
ra, June 26, 1929, according TO the
complaint, and separated on Nov
ember 9, 1929.
Eat at the oregvn ana be com
Portable. Ladies rest room and
mems smoking room. AC ,
Electronic Diagnosis and treat
ment (Abrams.) DIR. Parcels, Osteo-
apath. Dunaway Bldg. adv
Exide BatterIes- the maximum
lombination Of Power and Long
Life. c. E. Coggins Battery Shop.
Adv
Utley Confiscates Whiskey-Sev-
oral automobiIists were rounded up
on the Calipatria highway last night
by Traffic Officer Shotwell and
klippel, working under the diree-
ton of District Attorney UtleH-
During one period. while several
ears were grouped together await
ing examination by the Officers. the
district attorney noticed something
being thrown from a car. Inyesti-
CATION proved the article to be .
bottle CT whiskey. but none of the
automobile men would admit having
had il in his possession. The owner
may have it by applying to the
district attorney s office.
Cut Down Rattles with General
Cords. Tom Gill Tire Co. adv
ExiGe Batteries. sKIIIfuf work on
all makes o. Batteries. C. E. Cog,
sins Battery Shop. Adv
Hear Fred Ross, evangelist Sun
day morning and evening, 1l:00 and
7:30 o'clock. adv
Oregon Cafe. Cvoi place 20 eat.
lunch 35e, Dinner soc. Chops and
Steaks. Adv
Wants Valley Literature Airs
Franklin Baker, who is visrrine
friends in Halls, Tennessee, has been
SO overwhelmed with requests foI
information about Imperial Valley
that she has written the Chamber
cf Commerce here, askin" that 4
supply of literature be sent her for
distr;bp-inn to friends. ./danv have
stated their Intention of coming
Eere as soon IS rney can WIND LI
their affairs al home.
Cream Waffles for Breakfast al
Steve s. adv
wooda Blesy, Dance Studio. ia
Orange. Phoue 411W. ADJ
Money to Lo;.u on automobiles
cont t-aets bought. Fred K. Cross
Y6 Main St. Phone $50. Aiv
Hear Fred Ross, evangelist, Sun
day morning and evening, ll:00 and
7:30 o'clock. adv
Sheriff Goes to Phoenix- Sheriff
Charles L. Gillett, left last night
for Phoenix, where ne will take
into custody. C. NJ. Robinson, who
was arrested in that city several
days ago. while in the company of
q man who had stolen a ear in Sa-
eramento. Robinson was on parole
following his conviction here for
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Hear Fred Ross, evangelist, Sun
day morning and evening, ll:O0 and
7:30 o o'eloek. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Money to LOAN on automobiles
contracts bought. Fred K. Cross
SIG Main St. Phone $50. Aiv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Hear Fred Ross, evangelist Sun
day morning and evening, Hoo and
7:30 o'clock. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Oregon Cafe. ovoi place TO eat.
lunch 35c. Dinner soc. Chops and
Steaks. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

ExiGe BATTERIES. sxIIIfur work on
all makes o. Batteries. C. E. Cog,
sins Battery Shop. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Exide Batteriee- the maximum
lombination Of Power and Long
Life. c. E. Coggins Battery Shop.
Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Electronic Diagnosis and treat
ment (Abrams.) DIR. Parcels, 0steo-
apath. Dunaway Bldg. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Eat at the oregvn ana be com
Portable. Ladies rest room and
mems smoking room. AG ,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Cut Down BATTLES with General
Cords. Tom Gill Tire Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Asks for Divorce-Fred NJ. Jacob,
has filed petition for divorce from
Halle j. Jacobs, alleging desertion
They were married at Santa Barba
IA, June 90, 1929, according TO the
complaint, and separated on Nov
ember 9, 1929.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Cream Waffles for Breakfast at
Steve s. adv.
wooda Blesy, Dance Studio. 7c3
Orange. Phoue 411W. ADJ
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-30

to try and save me. Georges the best
thing that yer happened"
Alexander looked at Aimee.
my dear child" he said gently, 81
have only one wish and that is to help
you"
Aimee's lips parted; she stared at
him incredulously. She saw the most
human sympathy in the clean-shaven,
p~riestly face; the kindliest light in his
large eyes.
Miss Berners," said Alexander,
still more gently, will you leave me
with your cousin? 1 should like to
speak to her alone. 1 will see you
presently, if you will give me an op-
p%ortunity."
Georgina nodded b%rokenly, and
moved to the window.
"Georgie," whispered Aimee quickly,
as she passed, meet me by the little
arbor down the gardens In half an
hour-it won't be safe hereafter
this"
Aimee and Alexander were left to-
gether. facing each other. There was
an embarrassed pause.
"Tell me. Cousin" said Alexander.
quietly, why have you done this mad
thing?"
"Well," said Aimee, for nee Mt a
loss, "I-you see-I was afraid of you,
Alexander" She glanced up at him
almost shyly. Il didn't want to come
to %Jervaulx. 1 thought it would suit
George much better than me-"
Alexander's firm lips twitched very
slightly.
Il got fed up at home" continued
Aimee, desperately. Everybody was
so solemn. They drove me to it! 1
just did it On the impulse. And then l
things sort of happened-I-'
She made an impatient, hopeless
gesture with her hands.
ooh, what's the use of talking about
it? It's done, and here l am in this
wretched mess. Police after me, and
everything! You've found me out
you can give me away. What are you
going to do?"
'There is only one thing to do" said
Alexander. snake a clean breast of
it."
Aimee's lips frightened.
"Come with me to Aunt Erythea,
said Mr.. Lambe soothingly. Il will ac-
company you. I'll do everything l
can for you. There is no other way.
For 1 can see," he said, that you have
courage"
"No," said Aimee decisively, sit is
impossible"
Alexander's eyes became keener. lie
looked a little contemptuous.
"Are you afraid?" he said. DO you
not see that you must face the conse-
quences of this foolish thing you have
done? Once the truth is told, you
have nothing to fear from the police"
"The police !" said Aimee scornfully.
"Tm not afraid of the police. I'm
mo- much afraid Of Aunt Erythea. 1t
isn't that at all. Its-the other
thing"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-30
"What other thing?" .

"What other thing? .
Aimee looked at him with growing
embarrassment.
"Oh!" she said at last, desperately,
shave l got to put it in SO many
words? My staying at Ivy cottage!
Didn't you understand what l told
YOU? / was there-two nights" 6
Mr.. Lambe, to her surprise, did not
look %forbidding or %censorious. Instead
he looked a little puzzled. And in
that moment Aimee conceived a liking
for Alexander.
"Now that 1 have seen you, and
heard your story" he said, Il attach
no Importance to that incident, what
ever"
"Ah," said Aimee sadly, "but other
people will, you see."
Alexander suddenly flushed crimson,
and he avoided Aimee's eye. But his
face grew peculiarly grim.
81 have only this to say. That
man-that Spencer-who dared to ex-
pose you to such a situation, is the
culprit 1 wish to see. He deserves"
Aimee's heel smote the floor.
"Not a word against Billy! It's he
who saved me, right from the begin
ming. He begged me to let him own
up. But he has kept my secret, at
his w risk, because I wanted 1t
kept. He is a gentleman"
Alexander WINGED. At that moment,
out Of the tail Of her eye, Aimee
caught sight of a tall figure in over
alls crossing the gravel-walk beyond
the lawn.
Here he Isl" exclaimed Aimee.
LET him answer for himself, If you
want to see him."
She ran to the window and called
recklessly:
"Billy !"
MI. William Spencer looked towards
her, glanced quickly left and right to
see if the coast was clear, and hurried
to join Aimee. He stepped in through
the window.
Billy" said Aimee, "tais is my
Cousin Alexander. And he's he
knows all about it. 1t seems this is
our finish, Billy"
The two men turned and faced each
other.
Continued Next Week.