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Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
Willard Passing Into Fistic
Oblivion Most MOmentOus Event
OF Recent Years in Fight Arena
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response to the frantic shouts of
"Go on, go onl' in English and
Spanish from his corner, Firpo did
90 on with volley of right hands
10 the head and jaw that beat vii.
lard to the floor.
On one knee willard heard ths
count toliea over him. His corner
was just a few feet away. aud above
the din of the crowd could be heard
the eXhoftations of Jack Sicily and
Scott Monteith, the Willard see
onds, Get up, jess; get rp!'
Willard shook his head aud waved
his right hand weakly in a feeble
effort to silence (he orders.
The former champion listened tC
"ten = and seemed TO Snap out of u
trance when the referee slapped him
on the back and said, IS over; get
over there and let EN- fix you up.
Able to Shuttle Out
Willard did not need much fix
ing. He was not ont of his head
His physical powers had failed him
and after Il short rest lie was able
TO walk ont Of his corner .nd shut
fle through the crowd within ear
shos Of many nasty remarks.
Firpo WAS winning by a wide
margin OF points up to tie time Of
the knockout. The South American
had won the first. second, fourth
sixth and seventh rounds. Willard
had taken the fifth and, by the eX-
ercise of a little consideration for
the venerable Kansan, the third
might have been called even.
Firpo : victory viii be construed
as earning for him shot Al the
world 5 heavyweight champion, and
4 -Firpo-Hempsey fight seems almost
certain for Labor Day.
Opinion does aot agree on the
! probable result. One thing WAS ap
parent from Firpo's fight last
night. lie never can be taught tC
be clever. All The teachings OF
Jimmy DeForrest in the use of hi
left hand. in blocking and boxing
were lost when Firpo was angered
''Whv teach him to he clever? il
would spoil him. He's a natura
Nfighter and dangerous one. : the
sage, Jack Britton, former weltel
champion, summed it up.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
HEARING ON FOR
AB0E. ITION OF
PULL IAN TAX

At hearing conducted in San
Francisco this week. the Railroad
Commission presented much impor-
tant data in connection with it's
pctition for the removal of the
Pullman surcharge As this sur
charge has been n thorn in the
flesh of the travelling public ever
since it was ordered into effect
throughout the country in August,
1920, the announcement that it
may be removed will be greeted
with delight.
The surehargc, which amounts to
10 per cent of the Pullman Com
pany s fare, is given to the rail
carrier. rs IN addition to the reg
ular fare collected from the pas
sengcr. 1t was placed in effect sim
ultaneously with the 20 per cent
increase in all passenger fares or
darea in 1920, and was understood
to be a purely post war time meas
ure.
Hearing Confirmed
At this recent hearing, Examiner
Eceler granted the commission un-
i'll July 30, 1923, to file additional
data at the continuation of the
hearing # Portland, Maine.
rriI.ucc submitted by Nttomoy
Gordon Of the Railroad Commission
showed that the imposition of the
! Pullman ur,har@c was Immediate
" foiaWcd by a falling off Of
aIecping car and parIor ear travel
He showed by exhaustive exhibits
shat California is net making an
unusual request in asking that the
Pullman surcharge he abolished IN
this state, as conditions in the State
/ cf California are analogous. due
70 the great size OF the state TO
train operations between eastern
cities rs distant as New York and
Chicago. and Chicago and st. Louis
Tie showing as TO comparative
costs and revenue in the transpor-
t9tion Of passengers in Pullman
trains and day coach trains show.
ed an overwhelming ratio in favor
Of the Pullman trains as compared
with day coach trains, strikingly in
support of the contention of the
Railroad Commission.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
Wireless Heroes
Receive Rewards
By United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, July l3.-Tho
three wireless operators Of the i'll
fated "City Of Honolulu, which
burned at sea last October, are $500
richer apiece today and are proud
possessors Of beautiful engraved
medals donated at the hands Of
Mayor Cryer of Los Angeles. The
three operators, \. c. kumier, II. d.
Hancock and W. p Bell, stuck t.
their posts until the last, only loav-
ing in the very face OF the flames.
For this hcroism the rewards and
medals were voted them by the
Radio Corporation of America.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
Row On Over
Ku KIux Khan
State Nee t
By United Press Leased Wire

SEATTLE, Wash, July l3.-An
appeal for a company of national
guard troops to preserve peace ana
order at the state convention Of the
Ku ILlux Klan was denied by Gov
crnor Louis +. Hart. The appeal
came from Luther Powell, king
kle&glc Of the northwest domain Of
the Ku KluX Khan, after Sheriff
Matt Starwich had insisted that he
would enforce the law prohibiting
the meeting of three or more
masked men in violation of the
state law.
Powell, who organized and pro
NOTED the Oregon state k!an, was
continuing today with HIS prepara-
tions to stage the convention, ire
>pcctivc of the sheriff's ultimatum.
Powell contends the law permits a
peaceful assemblage for masquerade
and entertainment purposes.
IEleagle ReccdC3
Reccding from his publicly an
nounced stand. Powell, king kleagle
Of the Ku KluX Klan, announced
today that no MASKS wouid be worn
az the first state convent ON Of the
order at People Park, and that the
only use of masks would be during
initiation ceremonies Saturday night
at Wilson station
The change in front ON the part
of the khan head was met with an
ultimatum of Sheriff Starwich to-
day that the klan would not be per
mitted to wear masks at their open
air public ceremonial Saturday
night, or to appear masked in pub
lie ut any function whatever.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
Damage Suit as
Crash Aftermath

As an aftermath of an accident
on the San Diego highway six miles
west of FL Centre, July !, James
Gallagher has filed suit for $3.50
damages against Howard Brenner
and John Baker The complaint al
legeS Baker, who was driving q
truck for Premier, earelesslv backed
his truck into Gallagher s Buick,
damaging it 10 the extent of $50.
Attorney Harry W. Horton is coun-
sci for Gallagher.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
EXCHANGE IRREGULAR

NEW YORK, Jay 1.-the for
eign exchange market closed irregu-
iar. Sterling, demand 4.59H, up
9-lG; francs, .C5sS, off .000312; lire,
demand, .O427la, off .O00l1.; marks,
3f2, t23, off 5l,944.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
10 the Seller

If you have a machine that you
want to sell, bring it to us. You
will be assured of getting exactly
what your car is worth. Read over
cur plan carefully. 1t means un-
precedented advantages for you.
Bring your car down this Saturday
afternoon or Sunday, if you wish.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

A public hearing will be held az
june II, to consider
prohibiting importation of seed or
daddy rice from all foreign eoun-
tries to keep out diseases and pests.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Two Atlantic liners rroSsIng from
South America 10 southampton kept
tooether for distance Of 1000
miles.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

HOLLYWOOD, July 7-Teddy
Silva easily outpointed Johnny Farr
in the main event of the American
Legion weekly boxing card last
niGht.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
THE PLAN

gay HE Certified Automobile operated what known
the "Applebly Pan"proven economically sound and
thoroughly praccableWhch includes appraisal OF
offered the market for ae the of appraisal cer
cate to the seller which will be recognized by either dealer
banker the conditioning OF the
the dealer who represents that make machine in FL Centro
and the placing the the market after such
dtoning compeedhe price to consist Of the appraisal allow
plus actual repairs and small selling margin This will
honest conditioned by the party most interest
namely the dealer to become
favore will seller eadymarket and the
buyer place to which he with the greatest confidence
You are invited to investigate this splendid plan
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Breakfast at Steve 5.

Gone for prisoners-Sheriff Gil
lett and Chief Deputy Charles Nice
have gone to Los Angeles for three
prisoners who are under arrest for
minor cffenses in this county. Tn
dersheriff Bert Underwood is in San
Diego to bring back W. =. Baker.
wanted at Meloland for an alleged
assault upon his wife. In the alb
sence of the higher officers, affairs
at the jail are being conducted by
the two Georges, Evans and Camp
bell.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
REV. M'GAUCHEY IN
OREGON TO ASSIST
FORMING CHI u II C IL
By Press starr Corresponds

by Press starr Corresponds
IMPERIAL, July 13.-The sum
mcr Sunday schedule for Imperial
churches will be rs follows. At 10
churches will be: At 1000 q. IN.
union Sunday School with the Ne
thodist and Community church
schools combining at the Com
munity church.
At T p. m. the young people of
the churches meet at the homo of
Mrs. A. w. Cook. Those who wish
to go are requested to be at the
Methodist church at Gas p. m.
Transportation will be provided.
Rev. and Mrs. j. A. McGaughey
are now on their way to McMim
vile. Ore, where Rev. McGaughcy
has been called to assist in organi-
zing community church. The
McGaughcy s expect to spend about
two weeks at McMimville visiting
| friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
Store, {,

WE HAVE COME TO STAY AND WE HOPE To
DESERVE YOUR APPROVAL
We are not new in the grocery business We have at
present a store in HoeviIle and by virtue OF good
quality and very cheap prices-coupled with c0ur-
teous service we have made many friends and do con
siderable business. We want to make our selves val
liable to El Centre. Our constant aim is to supply
high grade groceries at the very smallest margin Oh
profit We buy our supplies in large quantities for
cash figure our selling prices at the very lowest
notch for cash. ard the combination of both will c9r
tainy mean big saving to you on your grocery ppr-
chases Our new store located about six doors west
of the court house will be opened Saturday, July Ia,
and we cordially invite you to call and us. You
will find all our prices right
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Drink Mountain Springs Water.
Call 22W. Bludwihe Botting Com
pany. Tues Sats
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Mrs. Brewer Goes EoTth-Mrs. II.
Wherever Sr. win leave tomorrow
for Oakland where she viii meet
her daughter, Miss Marjorie. They
win be the guests of Mrs. Brewer s
sisters, Mrs. Bert Montgomery and
Mrs. Z. r. Sherwood Later Mr.
Brewer and Miss Mildred Brewer
will join them, and the party win
spend some time in the High Sic
rras.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Cold Soda (all kind) Bottle
Case of Dozen Bottles Assorted ---.--,.-.. -..-.
Case and Bottles are Charged at s1OO returned.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

wnle tho WIfes away ii
ft.yea ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

bii makes OF bdbteIIcs. -. II. Cci-
gins Battery Shop. Ad'
Miss sexsmith in Plays-Reports
have reached this city of the excel
lent work in amateur theatricals at
Ia Jolla, of Miss Mildred Sexmith,
who visited IN this city during the
spring. Miss Sexmith is the niece
al Mr.. and Mrs. d. l.. Russell Of
this city, and is playing the leading
feminine roles in series Of perform
auces being given at La JQlla by
the La Jolla Summer Playhouse
plaoers. Miss Sexsmith STUDIED
drama AZ the Westlake school, Los
Angeles. Paul Wright, son Of Harold
Ben Wright, is also member Of
the east.
d. L. Russell of this city, will
Join Mrs. Russell at La Jolla this
evening, and viii remain over the
week end, returning TO this city in
time for the grand jury session next
veel%
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Electric Cooking at steve's. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
Natures Greatest Drink, it =
lemonade. Paul serves it fresh anA
pure. United Stages Depot. AF

Frank H. Newer, secretary of
the Imperial Irrigation District,
made a hurried trip last night to
los Angeles, in connection with
business for the district.
Judge c. i. Markey of Calexico,
WAS q visitor in this city today.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Money to loan on automobile
fontraets bought. Fred Il. Cross
fa6 Main ST. Phone 800. Alv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
A cool place-and glass of
beer-at Steve s. adv


Barrett Gets Probation-In the
superior court this morning Judge
Conkling granted the application of
Kelso Barrett Of Imperial for pro
baton, and placed him in charge of
Probation Officer A. W. Swanson
for a two-year period, AT the same
time ordering him to pay 50 q week
toward the support of his wife Bar
rett was charged with abandoning
his wife, to which he pleaded guilty
ana requested probation.
Oregon Cafe. u-uol place to eat.
Lunch SOC, Dinner soc. Chops and
Steaks. Adv.
Otis Going to Los Angeles-Mr.
and Mrs. Harry OFT plan to leave
tomorrow for Los Angeles where
Mrs. OFT viii remain permanently.
MIR. Oft viii return TO the valley
and win stay until fall, when he
will Join Mrs. OFT. Mrs. II. w.
Brewer sr., who is starting north
tomorrow, viii 90 TO Los Angeles
with the Otis.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Try sscvo's summer Specials
they re cook AdV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Tucker Improving comes
from Los Angeles that George
Tucker Of the office force at the
local branch of the Automobile
Club, who was operated on for ap-
pendieitis several weeks ago, will
remain in Los Angeles for the sum
nf, returning here in September.
MIL Tucker has quite recovered
from his sickness and is enjoying
life with Mrs. quicker and the ia
nIoUs twins.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Exide Batteries, the maximum
combination of Power and Long
Life. c. T.. Coggins Battery shop
ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
Adv.
Meet Me 1T Steves.

Cohen Goes to coast-Riehard
Cohen. interpreter in the superior
court. left today for San Diego,
where he viii join his son Richard,
who has been eamped with the Boy
Scouts at Point Iona, and they
win then proceed to Los Angeles to
visit his brother, whom lie has not
seen in % wears. This is the first
vacation Dick' has taken in some
time, aud he plans to enjoy him
self thoroughly after a strenuous
secsion in the courts.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13
LOCdIlCWS
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Eat OF the Oregon and be com
Portable. Ladies rest room ana
men = smoking room. ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

~ UPPOSE you are contemplating
= the purchase of a used car.
The first thing you are going
to DO is look around for the best
buy you can Cc5 for The amount Of
money you have to spend. You
have several alternatives. You can
deal with private party, whom
possibly you do not know or will
not see again; you can deal with q
used car lot, or you can deal with
the Certified Automobile Market.
MANY new car dealers with used
cars fer sale have accepted our ap-
prai3als and have placed their ma
chimes here so they need not be con-
sidcred) We leave the reputation
Of the first two alternatives up to
you. Our own methods of business
is what we wish to explain.
First, all cars taken in for re-
sale by us are thoroughly examined
before they are appraised. After
this process we issue a certificate Of
appraisal to the owner, which will
be recognized by new car dealer or
banker
We next send the car to the
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Auto Case De,ayed-Nery little
proarcss was made today in the ease
af Ernaring. Hadley et all, charged
wnh violation Of the state motor
TRANSPORT acs. Attorneys for the
defendants filed demurers TO the
second amended complaint The
court taking them under advise
mont. va a4geaaee a decision at a
hitter date.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

VED-1ABLES, FRUITS, ETc
We Specialize on Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables.
Fancy Lemong, 2 dozen -.-... Age
hpricots for Canning, hy tie hrg.
at per pound -.........-...........-.-..3Ia Iac
Canning Plums in few days al
very low prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Cool AppetizIng lunches al
Steve IS. ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-13

Exide BatteT.eS. sRInfui work on
all makes Of Batteries. G. Z. Cog
gins Battery Shop. ADJ
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07
Interclass Basket Ball.

Games were played Wednesday
and Thursday evenings Of this week
in the interclass basket ball tourna-
ment at the Hurley high school
Wednesday evening the Sophomore
boys defeated the Junior boys 10 to
9 and the Senior girls defeated the
Junior girls to 0.
The Freshmen boys went down
to defeat at the hands Of the Senior
boys Thursday evening by the score
of rs to 9 while the Sophomore girls
defeated the Freshmen girls 6 to /
Next week the winners in these
contests viii play against each other
as will also the losers.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07
Chance for Young Men to Complete
Their Education.

h@AA ~-&ANAAAOns
( Madisor-The Wisconsin State
Mining 81 hool at Plattsville desires
TO get into communication with
young men of the state who for any
reason were obliged to leave school
prior n their completion of the high
school course and who later on felt
the reed of additional education.
Tie requirement for admission to
the Mining School are sufficiently
elastic to admit students who have
haC no more than one year in high
school and in cases of mature young
men they have sometimes been ad-
mItted even though they had no more
than eighth grade training. The
ages of those in attendance range
from IL to 81 years the average be-
ing 22.6 years forty six and five
tenths percent of them are not high
school graduates.
The school is located in the center
of an important industrial and min
ing district and offers a practical
course in mining and chemical en-
gineering which has been developed
with the idea Of enabling young men
to make a living and also giving
them the essential fundamentals so
that those of special aptitude may
continue their course later on either
at Plattsville or some other institu-
ton
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07
HURLEY MEN TAKEN IN RAID
RELEASED FROM CUSTODY
Grand Jury at Madison Returns a
''No Bili' on Account Of Techni-
cality in Warrants.

The Hurley saloonkeepers taken in
the raid made here in 1920, one of
the most spectacular in the country,
have all been released from custody,
according to dispatch from Madi-
son, which says further that the
grand jury which had been conduct
ing an investigation returned a no
bill" Monday and thus brought the
cases to a close.
The dispatch adds that it is under
stood that the action of the jury was
based on the ground that the search
warrants used had been found to be
illegal by Judge c. z. Luse and that
other supporting evidence sufficient
for conviction was lacking.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07
Two Snots.

Some folks who deplore the in
efficiency Of government will yet
have a Tot of disorder around their
home places that reveals their own
lack Of system and business.
The city folks who are going 70
make their living off the farms
need to provide themselves with
ploughs, hoes, and spades before
buying their hammocks, easy chairs
and automobiles.
The school children who drop
litter in the streets will learn an
important point in their education if
sent out to pick UP every piece that
they have dropped.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07
Statesmen Wanted.

Exceptional opportunity to re-
present a large wholesale grocer,
established since 1888. Nationally
advertised products-many satisfied
customers-large earning possibili.
ties. Protect your future ask
about our proposition at once. State
age and full details. John Sexton &
Co, Chicago, H.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07

Bridge was played at six tables
Tuesday at a pretty afternoon party
given by Mrs. James Aston in honor
of Mrs. Leonard Lund Of Rhine
lander, who is visiting here Prizes
were Won by Mrs August Erspamer,
Mrs. Joseph Thomas, Mrs. Jack
Strough, and Mrs. Joseph Martini.
Easter lilies were used for luncheon
table decorations.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION SOON
WILL BE UNDER WAY
Extensive Building and Maintenance
Program Planned for Wisconsin
This Year

Madison-Before the end of the
present month highway construc-
ton on a $45,363, 600 building and
maintenance program for city and
rural road Improvement will be
under way in Wisconsin, the state
highway department advise. A. R.
Hirst, state highway engineer, re-
ports that the present should be an
important road building year
Vast Sum for Highways
There is available for rural high
way construction and maintenance,
including state and county trunl.
highways approximately $34, 153,-
eco, Mr. Hirst points out in taole
summarizing the prospective ex-
pehditures for the year Cities, in
addition, will spend approximately
Sl0,250,000 this table shows.
Federal aid for the present year,
the highway department says. will
be 100000, since the state is
short 100000 needed to meet the
full available federal aid of S2,500,-
600. The state from its general
fund will expend $8S5,0 600 for
county aid and $4,158,000 from
motor vehicle fees, for maintenance.
County Expenditures.
Counties have available for ex-
penditure a total of S17,95o,O 900 the
report says OF this amount S.
100000 is to be raised by direct tax,
S1,050,000 from motor license fees
and S8,500,00O from bond issues.
Towns largely through a direct tax,
are credited with S9,150,000 for
road building.
Direct taxes in cities will raise ap-
proyimates $4,000 and from as
sessments on property approximate
ly S1,500,O0O for road building, ac-
cording to the figures of the high
way department, while villages will
raise S1,060,000 from direct taxes.
Motor license fees provide but
1f.50 percent Of the total highway
funds, the highway department
shows, while indirect taxation is re-
sponsible for 6.36 percent, direct
taxation for 5000 percent and bonds
for 2205 percent.
Where Money Goes.
Of the total expenditures, $4,000
600 goes on federal aid roads, S.
053,000 on state trunk lines, S17,-
$4,000 on county trunk lines, &c.
100000 in towns and $10,150,000 in
cities.
Wisconsin's total automobile bill
for the present year the highway de
partment estimates, viii be S219,-
78O,500 This includes $111,155,-
900 for interest on automobiles, an
nual depreciation, insurance and
garage rent and storage; $100,9S5,-
500 for operating costs and $7640,-
600 for license fees and taxes
1t is proposed to add $6,000,OO0 10
motor vehicle imposts by the high
way bills before the legislature,
shifting the burden of road building
in larger part to the automobile
owner.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07

Someone should nominate John
NORM Of Jeffersonville Ind. for
something AT sG John has made an
average Of $50 a month and saved
$40 600
1t IS easy TO thing Of some hing TO
say after it is too late to say IT,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07

one Of the prettiest spring parties
was thar given Monday afternoon by
Ars. Z. Christensen at her home in
honor Of her guest, Mrs. B. C.
waite, Of Milwaukee Bridge was
played at five tables and favors for
aIgh score were awarded to Mrs.
y oodward, Mrs. Gamble and Mrs.
= y Reid. Easter flowers were
osea to decorate the rooms.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07

Before deciphering granite
tablet Of hierqglyphics found near
Sonora Cal, the experts may can
il d headache tablet and let If drop
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07

The local chapter of the Eastern
Star will give a dancing party at the
Masonic parlors next Friday evening,
April 18th, to which all members Of
the Eastern Star and Masonic bodies
of both Hurley and Ironwood are in
vited. Buddies orchestra will
furnish the music and dancing will
be from nine until one o'clock
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07

At the meeting of thecounty road
and bridge committee held Monday
tour Ford trucks with dump bodies
Tor use in county road work were
purchased An order was placed for
an Adams road grader to be used
with a Holt tractor.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-07

VIM. Leppala, Of Saxon. made ap-
phcation for wolf bounty at the
county clerks office this week.