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Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
SEELEY
By Press Staff Correspondent

By Press Staff Correspondent
SEELEY, Dee. 5.-Gene Kennedy
was rendered q surprise party the
other evening by his many friends.
The party was in honor of his eigh
teenth birthday. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. b. Copeland, Col
die, Paul and Glenn Copeland. Mrs.
\. Of;elie, Emma and Frances
Oftclie; Zelma and Beatrice Christ
ian; Helen, Beulah and Earl Shej-
don; Nolan Duncan, Ira Handy,
Ernes. Mackey Ted Riggs, Jimmie
Smith, Davis Buchanan and the
Kennedy family at whose home 1t
was held.
Mrs. II. p. Cork of Corona, who
has been visiting her SON, returned
TO her home.
Katherine Howard, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. \. Howard enter
tanned a few friends Monday even
ing in honor Of her eight birthday.
Ashmund Brown who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Pe%rse, re-
turRed to his home in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
TEAPOT DOME
LEASE CAUSES
NEW DEMAND
nv ruitcd Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Inves-
tigation bv the senate public lands
committee of the Teapot Dome, Wy
on,ing. naval reserve oil lease to the
Sinclair interests will probably
cause demand by the committee
that the navy department change
its leasing policy.
An effort is now being made to
work out an agreement between Il
Republican and Democratic member
of the committee on this point.
Committec members pointed out
today that congress was not consult
ed about the drainage arrangements
made by the department with the
Dohenv interests for development of
naval reserves Nos. l and in Cal
ifornia. Under this contract Doheny
is expected to make 100000, 900
profit while the navy department
will be able to store only about one
third of the oil taken out of the
ground.
The arrangements We're made on n
basis of exchanging oil for produc
tion and transportation.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
At the Hotels

At the Barbara Worth Hotel
Los Angeles, l.. G. Fegen, G. s. Mott,
}. 4. LaCarte, j. II. Browning. r.
+. McPhillaney, J. s. Spielhouse,
Charles Meyers, c. W. Hickman. ].
r. McQuilton, \. f. Burbett. A. X.
Holbrook, II. o. Winslow and wife,
j., NJ. O'Neil, II. w. Martin, w. E.
Dommer, w. J. Marsh, H. L. Childs.
j. c. Piper, William H. Stabler, B,
c. Fisher, NJ. f. Smith, G. r. Ne.
Neill, r. w. Campbell, T. F. Bailey.
f. X. Lamson.
san Diego, II. II. Mosher, George
\. Rcddell, II. S. Marvin. Mrs.
Wetherell, DR.. C. Armstronr. Mr.,
and Mrs. D. H. Martager. Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. A. Hunter.
Other points, n. B. Anderson.
San Francisco; p. s. Whitney. ]. r.
Weaver, Tom Edwards, Holivwood;
{. H. Metcalf, Fresno; Mr.. and Mrs.
II. T. NMcGains, Loire McGains, Es-
condido; a. a. Hoover, Portland,
Ore; Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Corbett,
San Francisco; H. V. Heger, Simon
). OXaraet, Fullerton, Mrs. f. NAL
lette, New York; Sam L. Collins,
John B. Horner, Fullerton; T. o.
Gamble, San Bernardino; L. f. Mil
Ter, Miss Nina Miller. FL Monte:
Don Domingo Bastanchury, G. \.
Bastanchury, Fullerton.
At the Oregon Hotel-Los Ange-
les. Charles BrOwnstein, r. J. Oar
nellie, W. H. Young. H. Vail. Will
Stanton, t. j. Whiteman, j. W.
Patty, Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Ball.
Other points, J. w. Carlstrom, F.
e. Carlstrom, Marvin Cannon, Al
bert HIM San Diego; Mr.. and Mrs.
j. R. Williams, Providence, R. l.:
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Crowell, Ster-
ling, Conn; II. A. Westgren, San
Francisco; S. G. Rossiter, Redlands;
Gus Stumpf, Santa Ana: L. c. Eel
leno, Kansas City, Mo-; 0. L. Ma
jor, Cheyenne. Wyo.; George H.
Reed, Imperial; Carl A. Sycese, San
Francisco.
At the Hotel Casa Rey-Los An
geles, O. c. Franklin. r. G. Trotter.
L. E. Brendle, It. F. Rockwelletao
L. f. Brendle, Mr. and Mrs. T. F.
Rockwell
Other points, ~ IT Turtoy, G.
Thomas, Percy ?. \. Wolf,
San Diego; Rho roster, San Fran
cisco; Mr.. and Mrs. B. Pata, On
tario: Mr.. and Mrs. I. L. Kelley; R.
A. Chapman, j. F. Echerle, San Ber-
nardino; Frank B. Gaudlin, H. Hen
derson, Whittier; Roy C. Gauldin. |
Fullerton; Jack Kelly, city; F. Y.
Frenzell; Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Weber,
Long Beach; Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. !
Parent, Hollywood; Mr.. and Mrs.
Reimer, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Robin
son, Houston, Texas: Mr.. and Mrs. |
A. F. Mcdonald, Rivera; Mr.. and |
Mrs. john d. Kelly, Santa Ana; W.
d. Delmore, Big Greek.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
Two Trials for
Carleton, Bride
By United Press Leased " ire

Los ANGELES, Dee. 5.--Granted
separate trials, Edward Carleton
and his bride, Jeanne, charged with
numbering special officer Bob Ma
gee, will hear their fate pronounced
at least a month apart.
Judge Avery, in overruling the
district attorney s request tha5 the
young couple be tried together, set
December II IS the date for Carrie
ton y trial to START and January 2S
for Mrs. Carleton.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
Life Term For
Love BuncOer

LOS ANGELES, Dee. j.-Walter
Hornbuckle, convicted of buncoing
Mrs. Mary Scot: out of $775 in Il
love fraud game, was awaiting life
sentence here. The man has served
time in six penitentiaries, and, ug.
der the new state law, will be SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
[ Use a Cream
Which France Perfected-the Finest Ever known
By Edna Wallace Hopper

you have used before, my YOUTH
Cream will amaze you.
Edna Wallace Hopper Youth
Cream is now supplied by all drug
gists and toilet counters. Price, 6Oc
per jar. All my Facial Youth-my
famous liquid cleanser. Also my
White Youth Clay the last word
in facial clay. Also my Hair Youth
which brought my luxuriant hair.
My Beauty Book comes with each.
Now every girl and woman may
enjoy the benefits 1 got. The null
tiplied beauty, the perennial youth.
The greatest beauty helps that
science knows are at your call. Let
my Youth Cream show you how
much they mean to you. Edna Wal
lace Hopper. Business address,
Waukesha, Wis.
Miss Hopper is now playing the
Pantages Vaudeville circuit of the
Western States. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
"AMERICAN PLAN"
WORKERS S. F. GET
GROUP INSURANCE

san FRANCISCO. Dee. 5.-The in
dustrial association of San Fran
cisco today announced institution of
Il group insurance plan to be applied
to men working under the so-called
" American Plan Of industrial re
lationship in the San Francisco dis
triet. Between $4,000 and 10000
men, it was stated, are eligible for
TINS insurance.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
TENDER POEMS IN
HEART BALM SUIT

ny United Press Leased Wire
CHICAGO, Dee. 5.-Tender pas
sages for books of poems said to
have been presented to Miss Mary
Lygo, former Follies beauty, by Cor
don c. Thorne, wealthy ChicagOan,
were prepared today for presenta-
tion to the jury being selected to
hear the girls 100000 breach of
promise suit against Thorne.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05

France gave to me, many years
ago, the finest cold cream in exis-
tence. 1t helped to make me a IA
nous beauty-the rage of New
York. And now, after 40 years as
a stage star, it keeps me a beauty
still.
Many young girls envy my com
plexion. And my youthful bloom
at my age is the marvel of millions
of women. Now have arranged to
supply to all the very helps which
made me what l am.
A Frrity Cream
] call this cream my Youth Cream.
1t contains both lemon and straw
berry. Also all the best that sceince
knows to soften, whiten, feed and
smooth the skin.
No woman / know has ever found
anything to so foster the fine tex
ture of the skin. Whatever cream
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
| STANDING, NOTED
!. ACTOR DIES II L. A.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5.-Herbert
Standing, II, well known screen and
stage actor died mt his home here
early today. lie is survived by re-
latives in both this country and
England.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-05
McAdOO Silent
On S. ID. Victory
Nv Unitea Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Dec. William
G.. McAdoo 5 runaway victory in
the South Dakota proposal eonven-
ton failed to disturb ;hc Democratic
lumimary today.
Returning frcm San Francisco last
night, after week spent ad'
dressing r%lroad men and confer
ring with prominent party leaders,
McAdoo had not appeared at his
office late .his morning.
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Swimming Entry

am registered member OF
tho A. A. u. ana wish 20 enter
The Stars mile swimming mara.
thon.
Mems Mile. 81.
women's AIlle-....-.---.---.
Name ...--------.--..
Address ......,.................
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Dundee to
Box Criqui
for Title
French War Hero Will Be
Sentimental Favorite
Over Rival Thursday
BY Henry L. Farrell

ny iltHi Lee aAN
NEW YORK. July 25,-Bonny
IN Leonard having proved that
brains. speed Of hand and foot are
better than rugged strength and en-
durauce. Johnny Dundee will try 20
do the samo thing tomorrow night
when he attempts TO take the
worlds featherweight championship
from Eugene criqul. the French
war hero.
While the theory may be sound
In one case. Dundee hasn't the tools
10 work with that are possessed BY
the brilliant lightweight champion.
and some OF the experts believe that
the remarkable little Italian fighter
will need more in his fists than he
holds
Regardless OF tho fact that New
York has paid out close 10 100000
In less than two weeks OF boxing,
great interest IN being shown In the
featherweiEht championship bout
and II the weather changes and II
more favorable. Tom O'Rourke may
bo able 10 make some money on
the show
crlqul probably viii enter the
ring "a favorlto in the betting thru
sentimental reasons with the ex.
ception OF a good rlghthand punch.
that no showed In knocking out
ISilbane, and game heart. that
kept ploddlng on and on when XII
bano was making a monkey OF him
in the first rounds. little is known
Of the real ability OF the French
man.
He has an imposing list OF
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knockouts and he was able 10 take
Kilbane's punches. and as Dundee
has never been a deadly hitter Il
might follow that he would be able
10 take punches In this fight
Dundee h no chicken. He h
well along and has been thru more
than 800 fights.
The question Of weight Is a biz
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-25

" logical
title was
lind o. a
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Yankees
Seeking
Essick
New York Americans To
Be in Market for Yer
non Ball Boss
BY LEO II. LASSEN


TINE annual story OF the New
l. York Yankees being after BIN
Essick. Vernon Tiger boss, Is golng
the rounds In California diamond
circles.
Miller Hugglns. Il Ia understood.
can have his Job as long as he
wants u In New York. but no ian't
In the best OF health and he may
quit his pilotshlp any time.
Ezlck. ono OF the best handlers
OF pitchers ia baseball. 10 signed 20
Vernon contract for tho next two
seasons and he may have trouble
In breaking Il as I'd Mater. Vernon
proprietor. thinks that Esaick Is
the most valuable asset his cam
has
Esslek u undoubtedly o. major
league cailber az no u a real leader
OF men and knows baseball. A lot
OF Coast league fans would like
10 SEQ Vinegar Bit get his chance
in tho big time.
with Harry wolverton already
Jet out here and with JACK Mlllcr
quitting az San Francisco because
Of IN health, there have been plenty
Of managerial upheayals In tho
Coast loop already this season.
II IL rimorod that Marty Krug
ISM, In any too strong IN Los An.
goles and that Ivan Howard may
SO, tho gate any moment in Oak.
land because OF the dismal showing
Of tho Aeorns.
And In Portland the bugs all
know that Jimmy Middleton Ia out
next year In favor OF Bill Ken.
worthy. win. lose or draw.
Yes. boys. it's tough. this manag.
Ing a Coast league club.
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Inability to hlt southpaws. and now
stands as a player without single
weakness, He's real star.
Other players who will receive
serious consideration are Babe Ruth.
Harry Hellmann. Urban shocksr,
Eddie Collins. Howard Ehmke. Fred
Haney, Roger Peckinpaugh aud per
haps a dozen others
Babe Ruth. In the best condition
uf his career. has been n wonderful
help TO tho Yankees. even tho he
isn't breaking any home.ran records,
The work OF Eddie Collins Is the
outstanding feature OF the white
sox play, shoeker Is having a
whale OF year with the Browns
Howard Ehmke. with the Boston
Red Sex. has been one OF the
/ pitching sensations OF tho majors
winning practically half OF the vic
tories scored hy his club, tail
ender
Hellmann Is having another great
year at the bat. Fred Haney Il
one OF tho best utility players In
tho majors Roger PeeklHpaugh L
fooling the experts by a great
comeback.
These and many other player.
have done big things for their clubs
in tho American league But Il !,
questionable. II any one Of them has
been moro valuable than feet Char
. ley Jameson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-25

Dcnpsey
|seE pur-
bee in his
bet some
y contcndS
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ENTRIES ARE
OPENED FOR
MILE S I'M

Entries for Tho Star one.mile
marathon swlms for men and women
open today. The entry blank. which
appears on this page. should DO
clipped aud mailed 10 the sporting
editor.
The big event will be staged In
the Lake Washington canal on Sat.
urday afternoon. August II. Entries
VIII close on the Wednesday proceed.
Ing tho clashes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-25

factor IN figuring Dundee's chances
and u Will not bother criqui AZ al.
Dundee looked drawn when he made
100 pounds for Jack Bernstein and
he lacked bis old dynamic style. lie
seemed 70 have very little 10 80
on. The job Of making i2s pounds.
II stands 10 reason. VIII not make
him any better.
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possesses every qualification
Of a star. Jameson does
everything well.
No outnelder in the American
league can SO further than Jamie,
son. and he Is a sure catch, a
left, handed throwcr, he gets not
only great distance TO hts heaves
but deadly accuracy, too.
At the bat he hits left or right.
handed pitching equally well, he
bats left.handed. but southpaws do
no, worry him IN the least Jamie
son is very fast. He hits the ball
hard as a rule, bus he can hunt
or drag the ball Ia manner most
annoying 10 the infleld
Success aid not come TO Jameson
overnight. Some years ago he
came to washington az a pitcher.
He lacked control and never got
very far Being fast and able 10
hit fairly well. he was used az first
base and In the outfield
HIS next stopping place was Phil
adclpha, going TO Connie Mack via
"a trade. He improved under Mack,
but southpaw pitching bothered him
some. Then came a transfer 70
Cleveland. He was thrown In az
excess baggage in a deal that sen,
Bobby Roth 10 Philadelphia.
Under IRIS Speaker. Jameson ar
rived, He has overcome his faul
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-25
Mckay Is Up to
His Old Tricks

LOS ANGELES. July 2S.-oor.
don Mckay. OF Seattle. held onto
Jimmy o'ingen. OF Buffalo. ~.
y. last night at Doyle's Vernon
arena turnout the four.round al.
legged main event. losing tho de-
olsion 20 the Buffalo fighter after
q dun and unlnteres,lng bout.
Tho mlddleweights were boocd
turnout.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-25

Bandits, betodre! This
lady, Emma Hobson of Boiol-
ing Green, in OF Kaintnck. is
acclaimed the best roman
rifle shot in the Blue Grass.
SheH probably ring up some
high ones at the international
and national matches at
Camp Perry o., in Septem-
Der.
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Billy EUGns Selects
Cleveland OutfeLder
Is Player Without Single Weakness Says Famous
Umpire; He Should Be Picked to Succeed George
Ssler
BY BILLY EVANS

ILTHo is the most valuable ball player in the American
Wv league this year?
George Sser, famous star of the ST. Louis Browns was
voted that honor in 1922 by a committee of experts
His will be the first TO grace n monument now
being erected IN Washington TO commemorate baseball
SiSer, the hero of 1922 has not played a game this
year because of trouble 1t is not believed that he will
don uniform in 1928 That puts him out Of the running
Who will succeed him2
While there many stars in the American league
worthy of consideration nominate Charley Jameson left
fielder of the Cleveland club as the most valuable player
of 1928 figuring he will continue his present form.
There many fine outfieders in the American league
but certainly there is none better than Jameson He
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-25
MALONE WINS
FROM DOWNEY

COLUMBUS Ohio. July 25.--Jocis
Malone. 81 Paul middloweight. won
the decision over Anthony Downey,
pride OF Columbus. In "a rounds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-25

NEW YORK. July Scene Tun-
ney. American light heavyweight
champion. win meet Dan o'Dowd Of
Boston. here next Tuesday evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09
Personals

George Donley of Imperial is n
business visitor in FL Ccntro today.
Mrs. G.. T. Barton of Long Beach
registered this morning at the rest
room.
Mrs. s. o. Adair has returned
from two weeks visit with her
daughters in Los Angeles,
j. A. Brockman of San Diego is
attending to business in FL Centre
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Wade of Holt
Vile were in III Centre yesterday
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Maddox and
family were in FL Centre yesterday
from their home in Calexico.
Miss Gravce Mckinney ami Miss
Dora Chambers have resumed their
studies at the San Diego Teachers
College.
I. w. Miller of FL Paso, Texas, is
in the city for few days ON bust
ness. lie is the house guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank DOebcl.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Ferguson are
in Los Angeles for few days.
Mrs. Ross r. IIickcox is visiting
friends in Los Angeles this week.
T. A. Thomas returned yesterday
from a business trip to San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09
LANTANA
sy Press STAFF Correspondent

LANTANA, Jan. 9.-Mr. Robin
son, Imperial, was in this section
looking after his cattle YESTERDAY.
jim Leopard has taken two bales
Of cotton to the Imperial gin today.
j. r.. Butler, Elsinore, was in III
Centre on business recently.
Clifford OMAR anh Marshall
Salisbury were in Seeley yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Delaware and
baby Dorothy were in Dixieland yes
terday.
Misses Ethelyn and Helen Sidford
were in Seeley today.
Mike Liebert, westside, was in
this district today.
]. A. Howard, seeley, purchased
hay from c. j. o Mari today.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09

Woman Committed to Hospital
Anna Wells, formerly IN inmate of
the state hospital at Agnew, was
ordered returned to that institution
Yesterday by Judge NJ. w. Conkling,
following a hearing as to the wom-
ans SANITY. She was arrested in
Calexico Friday by Chief Hardwick
following a series of escapades
which ended when the woman reach
ed an island in New River minus
her clothing.
L. E. Ham, a minister of the
Church of Christ, will begin meet
ings at Seventh and Brighton on
january eth, at p. m. Everybody
invited. Adv.
Wood For Sale. $500 per tier.
Phone 164. B. Rehkopf. Adv.
r. II. Clark Leaves-R. II. Clark,
who lives two miles south of town
on Date canal, has leased his ranch,
and is moving to Los Angeles. Mr..
Clark : family has been in Los An
gelcs about a mosith, and he left this
morning. Mr.. Clark is a valley pio-
neer and has been trustee of the high
school for the past Is years.
Our Speciality, Waffles and Steaks,
Main Chop House. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

FLORES-ENRIQUEH ~ Roberto
r. Flores, 26 years old, native of
Mexico, resident of Brawley; Vir-
ginia Enriquez, Is years old, native
Of Mexico, resident Of Westmorland.
BREEDLOVE-HOLT - Carl V.
Breedlove, 80 years old, native of
California, resident of FL Centre;
Vita Lillian Holt, % years old, ma
tive Of Texas, resident Of III Cen
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09
lOCalas:AeWS as
Ridgway Returns to Hospital

Ridgway Returns to Hospital
Jack Ridgway, formerly bainff in
department Ne. of the superior
court, who underwent an operation
for the removal of 4 tumor from his
eye, several weeks ago, has returned
to Los Angeles for further medical
treatment and expects TO be gone
for some time While the opera
tion was Successful, it has greatly
weakened him and the doctors ad-
wise a complete rest in order to re-
store him to health.
wooda Blesy Dancing School, res
Orange. Classical and ball room
for children or adults. Phone 411W
Adv
Meet Me at Steves. Adv
Final Decree Granted I'm the su-
perior court Yesterday afternoon,
Judge N. w. Conkling granted a
final decree of divorce to Irma
Drake from Henry johnson Drake
on the grounds of wilful neglect.
We Can Furnish you a well locat-
cd lot and help you finance your
home on easy terms. Call 421. ADV.
Sport News at steves. Phone 549.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09

Elks to Eat Thursday Officers of
FL Centre lodge of Elks will be the
hosts ut the regular weekly dinner
to be given Thursday night at the
Elks club rooms, previous to the
lodge meeting. The officers not
only will cook the dinner, hat will
also serve it to the members of the
lodge and have promised some inter
csting cabaret numbers to top off a
real good time. The lodge has asked
visiting Elks to attend the dinner.
Cream Waffle, at Stoves. Adv.
Wood For Sale. $500 per tier.
Phone 16i. b. Rehkopf. Adv.
Elmer A. NTodd's Music Studio
624 Olive. Phone 466W. Adv
Cronholm Case Postponed An
other continuation was entered yes
terdav in the superior court ease of
+. n. Cronholm, formerly chief en-
gineer of the Irrigation District,
who is charged with embezzlement
of district funds. Counsel for the
defendant asked for continuation
which was granted, the date be-
ing set as February II. This makes
the seventh time the ease has been
continued and ii has also been re
set once.
Latest Magazines at S.eves. ADV
Automobiles for Hire. MeCor
mick Bros. Garage. Adv
Merchant Lunch at Steves Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09
Attempt varney Burglary-Ac

cording to Roscoe Gould, manager OF
Varney Brothers, somebody was so
anxious to get to the company s sale
this week that he tried to break III
through the skylight of the store
last night, but was unable TO get
past the iron gratings protecting
the entrance. The skylight was
broken. but the intruder evidently
gave it up as a bad job and succeed
ed in getting nothing for his trouble
Another Cash Deal. The Wright
dwelling, So Eighth st. Sold through
the Ragan Insurance Agency. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09

WANTED-Widowcr residing in
town wants II woman to. keen
house for board and room. w III
is light and does not object II
small child. Address Box 246,
Press office. 0t6
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09
Chief Is Auctioneer

Chief Is Auctioneer-A mare with
colt. and a mule, picked up as strays
by the police department, were auc-
toned off in front of city hall TINS
morning by Harry Barker, chief OF
uolice. who secured $3.50 for the
animals which will 20 to pay for
thcir feed since they were picked mp.
A. l.. Bells, proprietor Of local hY'
erv stable, secured the bargain.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09
Sale of Rcws S1.95
Towel Specials
Brown Muslin 16c

"A special purchase OF 80 IN.
brown Muslin which goes on sale
now at l6c.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-09

STRAYED OR STOLEN-Night of
Jan. ., sorrcl mare, yrs. old
VT. 100. No brands, blaze face
roman nose. Reward for informa.
tion leading to recovery. w. j..
Strickland, 21a mi. west. Gail
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