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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Treasury Rapidly Pcying
Back Income Tax Refund

Washington.-The treasury is max.
ing rapid progress in refunding over
payments on taxes resulting from the
% per cent reduction granted by con-
gress on this years payments. Almost
one-third of the total of $4,000, COO
has already been returned. Acti. q
Secretary Winston said that checks
aggregating more than 5000, 900 had
been mailed. or were ready for mali
ing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
$24, 900, 900 in Panama
Canal Tolls in One Year

New York.-The tenth fiscal year of
operation Of the Panama canal, which
ended June 30, broke all previous rec
ords, according to the official publica-
ton, the Panama Canal Record. Dur.
ing the IL months 5,64S ocean-going
ships passed through. Total tolls
were $24,291 ,492, monthly average
of S2.024. POI. The total cargo was
27,21S,92S long tons, monthly aver.
age of 2.26S,244 tons
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
BIeochers Fail With 300

Rhinelander, Wis.-One woman "S
seriously injured, several other ri
sons also were hurt, and the il,os 4
900 were endangered when the OleqS
er seats at tent show gave ""' ~, yTl
prior to the performance here u
Mae Waite suffered injuries 70 II
leg and bruises about the Iac0 "A
body. Margaret Cain, II years
and Elizabeth Coogan, w. sun
bruises.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
u. S. Deputy and Dry
Agent Found Murdered

Wilmington, N. CA posse dis
patched from here to Phoenix, Bruins
wick county, on receipt of reports of
a battle between prohibition officers
and bootleggers found the bodies of
Deputy United States Marshal Lilly
and City Prohibition Agent Leon
George in their automobile two miles
from the town. The bodies were rid
died with bullets, which had been fred
at close range.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Persia to Grant In1brie's
Widow a Fair Pension

Teheran. - The Persian foreign
minister announced that the govern
ment will grant Mrs. Robert Imbrie,
wife of the American vice consul here
who was recently murdered by mob
of fanatics, a satisfactory pc lsion. The
Imbrie murder is still causing the
greatest feeling throughout the ma
ton and the government is in receipt
of many kilograms demanding that
the murderers be punished.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Coolidge Proves Expert
at Digging for Church

Washington. - President Coolidge
turned the first three spadefuls Of
earth for the Hamline Methodist Epis-
copal church here. Only the first
spadeful was on the Presidents pro-
gram, but he did his work so we'll
that he was prevailed upon to turn two
more before surrendering the spade
to the church officials.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Laying Plans to Harness
the u. S. Water Giants

on.-Establishment of large
centralized steam electric plants at
strategic points, development of large
hydroelectric projects and extension
of interconnection among the differ
ent systems are advocated in Il report
made public by the engineering SUBJ
committee of the northeast superpow-
er committee, headed by Secretary of
Commerce Hoover.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
154 From Wrecked Jap
Steamship Still Missing

Tokyo.-Although a few more pas
sengers and members of the crew of
the steamer Tairei Maru, wrecked off
the northeast coast of Hokkaido is
land. have landed from lifeboats, 1O2
passengers and SO of the crew are
still missing and are believed to have
been drowned. The disaster was due
to collision with the freighter
Shimpo Maru.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
TuUo Sons Are Held for
Parents Death in 1910

Gap, Pa.-Benjamin F. and Chester
A. Dorsheimer, brothers, respectively
of Atlantic City, n. j.. and Harris
burg, Pa, were held without bail at
the conclusion of a hearing before
Justice of the Peace c. A. Diller,
charged with the murder of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter E. Dor
sheimer, in Lancaster, Pa, IA years
ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Say FiUe More Brazilian
Cities Are NotD Besieged

Buenos Aires.-Revolution has be-
gun to break out all over Brazil ac-
cording to reports received here from
Uruguay. Although the federal gov
eminent has announced that with the
exception of Sac Paulo. the entire ma
ton is supporting the governmental
troops, it is known that five cities
have been placed in state of siege.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
NeO Monoplane Test Hurls
Four to Their Death

Los Angeles, Cal.-Four persons were
almost instantly killed when the new
cabin monoplane California crashed
to the ground at a commercial air
port here late Sunday after beginning
an exhibition flight. They were Os-
mond Belcher. designer and builder;
his wife, their eight-year-old son. and
Burgess Creeth, who was plotting the
craft.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Hundreds Dead, Say New
Reports on India Flood

Calcutta.-New reports on the alb
normal monsoon which carried flood
and disaster in appalling proportions
Railways are washed out, bridges sub
merged and impossible, huge tracts
cut off from the outside world, many
tea and coffee plantations ruined. and
thousands of houses were swept away.
Several hundreds of lives have been
lost.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
IS Jews Killed in Pogrom
on Steamer I'm Russia

Riga pogrom in which 1t is
known fifteen Jewish passengers were
killed took place recently on a Rus
sian boat in the River Djesna, be-
tween Hakoshin and Noygorod Sew
jersk according TO reports received
here from soviet Russia.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Wills SIS a Week to Her
Dogs; $40 to Her Mother

New York.-A weekly allowance of
So each for the maintenance of three
italian greyhounds is provided for in
the will of Mrs Maude L. vauz, who
died in Brooklyn. To her mother.
Mrs. Emma W. Young, who lives at
her late daughters summer home on
Long island, Mrs. Vauz beQuecthed a
weekly allowance of $40.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Fire 600 Times to Stop
Rum Launch and Crew

New York.-After a ten-mile chase
a government launch overlook and
captured converted submarine chaser
the Williams 18-with 500 cases Of
high quality liquor. Several men were
arrested The officers fired more than
600 rounds of ammunition from their
machine gun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Navy Mobiles in North
Ocean to Guard FLYERS

Pictou, N. S.-Buoys for the an
chorage of the American round the
world aviators on their arrival at Pic.
tou early in August were laid from
the United States cruiser Milwaukee,
which arrived here. On her depar-
ture from Pictou the cruiser will pro-
coed into the northern ocean. where
more buoys will be laid
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Potato Crop Outlook Good

Oconto-The potato crop ID oC 'iaI
county looks promising ana 'Hv ,ot
is expected to be superior 10 NC otoa
any previous year. Early po.~ .nt
are now on sale and are 'o--
ing a ready market
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
DEMOCRAT
State Offices

Governor-Martin L. Lueck, Beaver
Dam.
Lieutenant governor-Karl Mathie,
Wausau.
Secretary of state-John M. Gala
han, Milwaukee.
Treasurer Charles o'Neil. Madison.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
Many Guests Attend
r. r. r. Section Which
Net at HeYTnOn Home

Mrs. Rodney Hermon was hostess
to the members of the Twice Told
Tales section Of the Woman s Ten
Tousmd Club at her home ycster-
day afternoon. Telling "Sopho-
clcs Triology," Mrs. J. d. Huston
of Imperial very plcasinglv enter
tanned the section, presenting her
story in Il charming manner.
Marigolds were used i'll the at
tractive decorative scheme. Dainty
refreshments were served at the
close of the afternoon by Mrs. Her
mon, assisted by Mrs. G. 4. Cog
gins and Mrs. George w. Anderson.
In addition to the members pre-
sent, guests enjoying the afternoon
were Mrs. w. II. Wimp Of Pasade-
ma, Mrs. Coy Swingle Of Santa Ana,
Mrs. w. +. Mosher and L. +. Hai-
den of Holtville, Mrs. Ella NJ. Co
nant of Camden, New York, Mrs.
w. d. Harmon of Clyde, Kansas,
and Mrs Isabelle Hermon, Mrs. Ella
Gaircn, and c. f. Coggins.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
Won1e,a's Interests
MISS MARY MARIE
COX NARRYEtS u. 4.
LaCLAERE OF L. 4.

A quiet wedding which was some
what n surprise to the friends Of
the contracting parties took place
at the Baptiht parsonage yesterday
when Miss Mary Marie Cox and
Pierre A. La Claire were united III
marriage by Rev. G.. r. Flanagan.
Mrs. La Claire is the daughter Of
Mrs. Anna Cox of Brighton Ave
nue., and has lived in III CcntrO for
Z number of years. She is gradu.
ate Of Central Union high school
and q general favoritc among her
friends.
Mr.. La Claire is recently of Rosen-
burge, Oregon, but is now connect
ed with the Foster and KIiser Sign
Company of Los Angeles.
The young couple will spend sew
eral days in the valley before leav-
ing for Los Angeles, where they
will make their future home. Much
happiness is wished Mr.. and Mrs.
La Claire by their many friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
Y. Z. /. Plan for Special
Meeting Here March %

A meeting Of the Young Ladies
Institute was held last night At 81.
Mary $ han, good attendance
which included u number of mem-
bers from Brawlev being present.
General business was transacted,
and plans were made for extending
an invitation 20 Miss Lucille Pro
yost of San Diego, district deputy,
to visit here on March %, when a
special meeting will be held. Miss
Provost, who is q member of the
1leffclnan institute Of San Diego,
win probably be accompanied on
her trip by several other members
Of that group.
Rev. j. r. Purtill was present and
spoke briefly.
At the close Of the business meet
ing, Mrs. p. II. Grogan and Miss
Julia Grogan served refreshments.
Miss Laura Stewart, Il former mem
bcr who has more recently been af-
filiated with the Heffernan Insti-
tute, was present as guest.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
Mrs. Harry G.. Jones Is
Hostess, Oinner-Pdrty

Complimcnting Miss Margaret
Hedrick, Mrs. Harry G. Jones was
hostess at an informal dinner party
at her Wcnsley Avenue home Satur-
day night. The affair was in the
nature Of q birthday celebration,
and Il dainty color scheme of pink
was carried out by the flowers,
candles and other decorations. Nah
Jongg was the diversion following
the serving of the delicious dinner.
Those present for the evening
were Miss Margaret Hedrick, Mrs.
Josephine Hedrick, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
b .Adair, Miss Mae Howard, Mr..
and Mrs. Jones and Kathryn Jones.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
CENTRAL HIGH
SCHOOL DOINCS
BY LEROY R. SMITH
(High School, Junior College
Rerorter)

The high school transportation sys
tenn has had a seventh bus added
to it Which is the largest bus in the
system. 1t has a capacity of 80.
The interesting part about this
last bus is that it has been built by
the marhine shop students, under the
direction of Mr.. $. f. ALLEN, the
4sirops instructor Number seven is
built stronger and better than any
of the six busses bought by the
school during the last two years. 1t
is faster, runs more economically,
and its original cost was great
saving to the school.
This bus is an extra one now.
Next year, however, all seven of
the large cars, and the two or three
Fords used, will be running. In
the meantime the extra bus is to
be used while the shop boys take
the others one at time and re-
brace, rGupho!ster, and generally
overhaul them.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
Methodist Missionary
Guest DAY Successful

The social meeting of the Mctho-
dist Missionary Society which was
htld at the home of Mrs. Charles T..
Sones yesterday afternoon proved t.
be 4 most successful affair, about
30 women, members of that organic
alton and a delegation of members
from other churches being present.
Mrs. Clancy, who has done mis-
aionary work for the Methodist
church in India was the principal
speaker of the afternoon, and touch
ed in most interesting way upon
the various religions of that mys-
terious country in the heart of the
far east. She also told Of the work
being carried on by the Methodist
church there, ard some of the plans
for future activities.
Mrs. Joe f. King and Rev. Arthur
+. Schultz added to the afternoon 9
entertainment by several fine vocal
numbers. They were accompanied
by Mrs. J. d. Foss.
The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Foss
served dainty refreshments follow
ing the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
AUTHOR I love
YOU CALIFORNIA
NOW WNE,.AR'.DE,ATH NE,.A | |. i
by Uaited Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Mar. IL I'm
conscious for the past three days, +.
b. Daddy Sherwood, widely
krown local merchant and song writ
or, is near death, it Was announced
today.
Two strokes Of paralysis suffered
on Sunday resulted in his critical
condition. Gle has a fighting
chance for reeovery,' according to
DIR. Ross Moore, his physician.
Sunday morning he was stricken,
but was still able to converse with
friends, DIR. Moore said. Sunday
afternoon he was seized by another
paraiytit stroke, and since that
time has been unconscious.
Sherwood has been a we'll known
figure in the mercantile world for
several wears.
His stores in Bakersfield, Long
Beach, Maricopa and San Bernar-
dino are operated on a profit shar-
ing basis, with employees owning
rAuch of the stock.
"Daddy' siilverwood has long
been known as the newsboy's friend.
He is a high shriner, and at one
time WAS potentatc of Al Malaikah
temple here.
He has written several songs that
gained wide recognition. His most
popular is 81 Love You,r rCahfor-
mia
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
BUSINESS WOlWEN'S
CLUE RONORS HRS.
w. ID. CLARK, PRES.

As farewell courtesy to their de-
parting president, Mrs. d. w. Clark,
who is leaving for Utah soon, the
Business and Professional Women g
Club entertained in her honor at u
Ahanquet in the private dining room
Eof the Hotel Barbara Worth. Red
| carnations were used on the tables,
and covers were laid for &c.
Following the banquet, Miss Eve
| lvn Steele introduced Miss Flora
Jane Vaughn, who gave Il much ap-
FSireciated reading, and responded
with n clever encore. Miss LenorG
Fallon, past president of the organiz
alton then expressed the apprecia-
tion of the club members for the
work which Mrs. Clark has so ably
carried on, and told Of the deep
Regret of all at losing their popu-
lar and efficient leader. In closing,
Miss Fallon presented Mrs. Clark
with string of pearls, rs :: symbol
' Of the esteem III which she is held
lby the members Of the organiza-
|tion.
heSpouuluS Will WeIl-cnoSen
Words of thanks, Mrs. Clark told
|bf the ideals and hopes which she
had held for the future expansion
and improvement of the Business
md Professional Women's Club Of
FL Centre. A vision of the wider
Usefulness and the important place
(Which such an organization with a
arger membership could fill in the
reeds of the community was given
by Mrs. Clark, who has herself been
responsible for many of the worth
while activities of the club.
Miss Margaret Bradbury, former
ice president, was called for and,
lpon the unanimous insistance of
he club, accepted the presidency for
lie remainder of the year. The
pleasure of the club at her accept
nee was attested by applause from
II present.
Following the adjournment to the
nezzanine floor, Miss Berenice K.
loden rendered q number Of very
leasing vocal selections.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
Mr.. and Mrs. L. 6. Lee Gire
Dinner Party for Guest

Complimen:ing their house guest
Mrs. l. G. Venator of Portland
Oregon, Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Lee
were host and hostess last night al
daintily appointed dinner party
when they entertained informally
at their home west of the city.
Red sweet peas were used in the
table ornamentation, and cover
were laid for the honoree, Mrs
Vcnator, n. c. Allison of Portland
Oregon, Mrs. Teresa Vaughn, Miss
Sophia a. Kraacht and f. W. Kracht
of this city and the host and hos
tess.
Mrs. Venator, who is an accom-
p.ishcd singer, favored the party
with 4 number Of songs later in the
evening, Shc was accompanied by
Miss Kracht at the piano.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
MQke Your Reservations
for "SDring" Dinner NOU

Reservations for the Woman S
Ten Thousand Club dinner dance
should be placed 1T once, according
to those in charge of the pretty
spring time event which is planned
for March 21 at the club house.
Mrs. Duane Stafford, chairman of
the dinner committee, states that a
bountiful and delicious menu APP
propriate to the opening season viii
be served. Mrs. Forrest Kutz, chair
man of the dance committee, pro
misses q fine orchestra which will
add to the pleasure of the evening.
The affair is not for club mem
bcrs alone, but f0r the entire com
munity. Reservations may be made
by telephoning Mrs. Forrest Kutz,
4O4 r or Mesdames Stafford, 979.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
MEX. GOVERNMENT.
TO CLEANUP TIA
JUANA D0pESTERS
Boyer to Be Charged by
United States Custom
Official
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN DIEGO, Mar. 1l.-A gene
raj cleanup Of Tijuana by Mexican
officials and prosecution Of Frank
b. Beyer Tijuana gambling hall
owner, for possession Of what is be-
lieved to be fake United States
marshall 5 badge which he Haunted
at customs officers when he deficd
the border closing law last Thurs
day night today.
Governor General Abelardo Rod.
riguez Of Lower California, follow
ing an official investigation of ale
gcd vice conditions at Tijuana, to-
day announced that If Mexican po-
lice. do not prosecute drug peddlcrs
every government employee station
ed there would be dismissed and
subjected to trial.
Govlnor Rodriguez declared mar
cotics were sold freely in defiance
of Mexican laws and that he meant
to stop it.
U. s. Marshal Albert c. Sittel,
here today, announced that a de-
partment OF justice agent has been
assigned to investigate how Boyer
procured his badge, declaring he
believed it Il "fake. -
81 can account for all marshal
badges except one, and that has
been lost" Sittel declared. off we
find that Beyer is wearing badge
he will be prosecuted, as he will
have been guilty of impersonating
IN Officer
The 9 p. m. closing law has had
the desired effect, border officials
report. Drunkenness arrests have
been materially curtailed, they said,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
'Mystery" Luncheon at
Scott Home Is Enjoyed

An informal luncheon was given
on Saturday by Mrs. b. i. Scott
and Miss Helen Scott ut their home
in this city. The affair, which was
called u "mystery luncheon ~ oc
casioned much mcrriment on the
part of the guests, who were bid
den to guess each succeeding course
Pink and white were the colors car.
ricd out in the pretty table decora'
tions and sweet peas were used
throughout the house.
Covers were laid for Mcsdame2
w. S. Holbrook, A. p. Shibley.
Grace Stevenson, Mary Simmons
and Mrs. Scott and Miss Scott.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
Feels it His Duty
To Gtve Evidence

little l did eat usually had me in
downright misery for hours afte
my meals. Chronic constipation
was also pulling me down and 1
got where I had no strength or en-
ergv and never felt right.
Nothing reached my ease until
q friend told me about Tanlac and
the way it took hold was Il wonder.
1t gave me Il keen appetite, elimi-
mated my troubles entirely and built
me up so l not only work better but
feel finer than ever. ! IN for Tan
lac good and strong"
Tanloc is for sale by all good
druggists. Accept no substitute.
Over 30 million bottles sold.
Take Tanlac Vegetable Pills. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
.ouise Heense Takes
PIeasuse in Telling of
Recovery from Serious
Stomach Trouble. Gives
TanLac Full Credit.

"Well, sir it, a mans duty to
cost good think, but in the ease
( this Tanlac, not only consider
% duty but Il genuine pleasure, -
the enthusiastic manner in which
louis license, well-known resident
1 2207 92nd Ave, Aakland, Calf,
lldorses the famous treatment.
"For over n year, I suffered con-
eantly from stomach trouble. j
evor had q good appetite. and what
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
No MeetinG for Group
of Literature Section

According to the announcement
Of the viee-cbairman, Mrs. c. W.
Barton, there viii be no meeting Of
the Literature Section of thc Wo-
man s Ten Thousand Club tonight
The place and date for the next
gathering of the section win be
reported in this column later.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
Must Serve For
Manslaugfter is
Verdict Imposed
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 1l.-George
Thomas, young truck driver, was
today making ready 10 begin serv-
ing a sentence of from one to ten
years imposed ON him yesterday Al
ter he had pleaded guilty to a man
slaughter charge as Il result of rum
ming down and killing George Pa
rome on December 4.
According TO the evidence Thorn
as admitted he had been drinking
and that he failed to stop and give
assistance.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11

under control, the only task left
that Of "mopping up, which in
cludes the slanghtering of approxi-
mately 1000 more head of live stock,
fumigation of infected ranches, and
repayment of farmers whose stock
has been killed.
Provisional and restrictive quar-
antines imposed on nineteen counties
is not expected to he lifted for some.
weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
To Request Call
Special Meeting
of Calf. Solons

OAKLAND, Mar. 11.-Formal re-
quest to Governor Friend Richard
son that he Immediately issue cali
for special session Of the legisla-
ture to consider the situation Great
ed by the hoof and mouth epidemic
among California cattle was being
prepared in Oakland and San Fran
cisco today.
The governor agreed to call the
special session provided the requests
for him to do came formally ana
were Legally worded.
Epidemic is now considered TO be
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
DUTCH FARMERS PLAN TO
SETTLE BRITISH COLUMBIA
nv united Preas Leased Wire

VICTORIA, B. C.--The Minister
of Lands has announced that n
Dutch organization has offered 10
purchase 100000 of land in tile
Stuart Lake district for the purpose
Of colonization by Dutch agricultur-
lists.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
LENROOT RESIGN PLACE
SEN. PUBLIC LAND COMM
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Mar. 11-scna-
tor Lenroc., Wisconsin, today re-
signed as chairman of the senate
public land committee which has
been investigating the naval Gil re-
scrNc scnhdal
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11

The fact that the short jacket is
not entirely "out,' even though
the long top coat is Gin, - has been
proved at Cannes, France, among
other places. A favorite sports cos
tune is the hip-leugth jacket with
wide sleeves and tuxedo front,
worn over q onepiece frock. The
jacket ties in front with ribbon
bow
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11
Unique Bits From
Fashion Realm TO
Please EUeryb0dy

The handsomcst Of beach capes
seen at Palm Beach is n pale yell
low affair Of rubberized silk. 1t
looks Il little like u Spanish shawl,
except that the big splash of circu-
lar decoration is made up of bril-
liantly colored fishes swimming
among gay coral branches.
Among the spring street pumps
is one style made up entirely of
narrow strips of leather. These are
varnished--or so they appear-and
held in compact rows by crosswise
strips the whole having a basket
work look.
Monkey hair, pretty we'll crowd
ed out by the seasons novelties III
Paris, nevertheless persists. It's
latest use is as a barbaric sort Of
edging for pumps of gray suede.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-11

Take Tanlac Vegetable Pills. adv