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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30
DEAD NEGRO FOUND
NEAR CENTRAL DEPOT
HEAD CRUSHED AS IF WITH
SHARP EDGE OF AXE. NO
CLUE TO MURDER.

Mystery surrounds the killing of
q negro man whose body was found
Christmas morning just off a track of
the Central railroad near the passen-
ger station.
Coroner Abrams was notified and
had Sheriff Woods to summons a Jury
for an inquest. The identity of the
corpse could not be established and
alter hearing witnesses the inquest
was adjourned until Friday afternoon.
When found the body presented
chastity sight, with terrible cash Just
above the left ear The wound was
apparently inflicted with a sharp in
strument, probably Ratchet or an
axe. and the skull was broken. The
head and shoulders OF the deceased
were in a sewer which ran beneath
the tracks. and the rest of the BODY
Law in a pool of muddy water in the
ditch. 1t was necessary to weight the
limbs down with heavy irons to
straighten them.
The body was taken to the under
taking place of Rip Coolidge, colored,
where it was prepared for burial and
was later identified as Willis Evans,
Brentwood negro, by his wife and
father-in-law.
When the inquest was resumed Fri
dav afternoon the jury returned a
verdict to the effect that Evans came
10 his death at the hands of person
or persons unknown. The jury dis
agreed as to the place of the crime.
If seemed probable that the victim
Of the fatal blow was struck some
where near the ditch and stumbled
into it before he died, but as there
were no blood stains on the cross ties
nor in the ditch and no evidence of
a struggle as one might make in the
throes OF death it was believed by
some that he was killed and then
brought to the RAILROAD track.
A steady rain which fell during the
night obliterated any tracks which
might have been followed by blood
hounds and was also considered hard
enough to wash away all traces of
blood which might have flowed from a
wound of the nature received by the
dead man. A hat, which was not dam
aged in the least and could not have
been on the Negroes head when the
wound was inflicted, was found a few
feet from the body.
Not clue has been found that
might even cause suspicion of sin
gle person. Two negroes who were
seen in the w. F. English store at
the same time Evans was there on
the night of the murder gave ample
proof that they had no connection
with the crime nor knew anything
about the man who was killed.
A package of cigarettes, a nickel
and railroad ticket from Brentwood
to Dawson were the only articles
found in the pockets of the murdered
man. who was dressed in ordinary
work clothes.
Arrest Made Monday.
Just before dinner Monday morning
George Stubs, colored, was arrested
charged with the crime. Sim Wall,
another negro, was instrumental IN
leading to his arrest, being an eye
witness, it is said.s
When the warrant was presented to
Stubs he demurred and Immediately
began denying any connection with
the crime despite the fact that Sheriff
Woods had said nothing of the charge
in the warrant.
The preliminary trial is scheduled
10 be held within the next few days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30
CORN SYRUP IN RADIATOR.

J. R. Cain, of Columbia, S. C., is
authority for the statement that ordi-
nary corn syrup placed in an automo-
bile radiator will act as preventive
against freezing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30
WANTED

WANTED-Pupils in shorthand and
typewriting. Will also coach in
school studies. Terms reasonable.
MISS MATTE THOMAS, Church
St, Dawson, Ga. 12-23-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30

In Spain married woman cannot
even open a bank account without
her husbands permission.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30
Special Notices

FOR SALE-Milch cows. From $50
up. D. ]. WOOLBRIGHT, Route
d, Dawson, Ga. 12-23-2t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30

FOR SALE-Grafted pecan trees
Schley, Stuart and Success. Price
&c per inch above ground. LEE
BROTHERS & CO., Parrott, Geor-
gia. 1230-2t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30

FOR SALE OR RENT Eighteen
head of mules. Apply to T. J. MIL
LER, Doverel, Ga. 12-16-3t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30

FOR SALE-House with all conven-
fences Terms and interest will ap-
peal. If interested see R. w. MILAN,
Dawson, Ga. 12-9-4t.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30

FOR SALE-16-guage Winchester
pump gun. Practically new. Apply
at NEWS OFFICE. 12-9-tf.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30

FOR SALE-Cabbage and Bermuda
onion plants, Csc per hundred $l.5O
per 1000, delivered. R. H. KENT,
Dawson, Ga. 1l-11-8t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-30

WANTED couple to board Price
reasonable. Apply to c. L. HUD-
GINS, Route D, or Phone Trunk
-. 12-30-2t
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Are We Extravagant?
Here are some costs on Studebaker cars
Would you have us cut them dozvn?

1879 to the maker. Just to get our
formulas exact. We could save that
extra on Commercial runs"
We machine the entire surface of
crank shafts, as was done on Liberty
Airplane Motors. The extra cost is
100000 per year. But the results
are that perfect balance, that abb
sence of vibration.
Every Studebaker car is Tinakea-
equipped. The Speciai-Six and the
Bie-Six have more Tirhken bearings
than any car selling under $500 in
America. The Light-Six more than
any competitive car within $1,000 of
its price.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
VICTOR .EETZEL rs
WOST TO FRIENDS
ON HIS BIRTHDAY

Celebrating his fourteenth birth
day, which occurred recently, Vie.
tor Hetzel was host at q dinner
party at the home Of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Het7el, last night.
Members Of the young host = patrol
Of Troop 3 Of the Boy Scouts and
a few intimate friends were among
the guests.
Decorations Of small American
flags and color scheme Of red,
white aud bluc was used on the
dining table, where delicious fur
key dinner was served. Or the
birthday cake, to which the lads did
full justice, was the flying eagle in
red, the emblem of Troop }.
After the dinner party, the lads
were guests of James A. Cool. for
theatre party.
Those invited for the happy oc-
casion were Richard Cohen, George
Rowell, Harry Jones, Neil Ross,
Johnny Wells, Johnny Nichols, Jesse
Grider, Vance Caradine, Saminie
Eastman, Charles Marsden, Kay
Richmon,t, Frank Frowiss, Philip
Jones, all Of Troop 3, DR.. Norman
F.. Dupont, their scoutmaster, and
James \. Cook and Leo Hetzel.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
400 NJ A SON
IN REUNION
AT BR.AWLEY

More than 400 M.asona from ali
parts Of the valley eljoved an all
day get.together' meeting at
Brawley yesterday in observance Of
their thirteenth annual reunion.
Busines sessions wene held in
the brawley high scnooI. auditorium
in the afternoon, and AT o'clock
a delicious turkey suppetr, prepared
by Jack Rumsey, was served by
members Of the Eastern sItar.
The Brawley string orcA estra, re-
Gently organized, provided music
during the afternoon and evening,
rendering an excellent program
which was greatly enjoyed Ny those
who heard it. Other delightful en-
tertainment features enliversed the
occasion.
The address delivered last night
by Judge Dana Weller Of Los An
geles, was undoubtedly the most en-
joyable part of the entire Gay s
program and the Masons hope to
have him return to the valley for
another address in the near future.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
New Branches of
Bank Chain to
Begin on Monday

Five banking institutions in four
cities viii begin functioning next
Monday as branches of the Pacific
Southwest Trust and Savings bank.
The new branches will be:
The first branch of Santa Paula,
formerly the First National Bank
and Trust Company and the Santa
Paula Savings Bank.
The Farmers and Merchants
branch, Santa Paula, formerly the
Farmers and Merchants bank.
The Fillmore branch, formerly
the Fillmore branch of the Farmers
and Merchants bank, of Santa Pau
la.
The Saticov branch, formerly the
Saticoy branch of the Farmers and
Merchants bank of Santa Paula.
The Wilmington branch, former
ly the First National bank of vii.
mington and the present Whining
ton branch of the Pacific.South
west Trust & Savings bank.
There has been no change in the
officers, employees and directors of
the banks.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
DELIGHTFUL PARTY
BY TWO HOSTESSES
FOR LOCAL WOIyE.N

As a courtesy to Mrs. A. B. Ar
mold and rs. James Gchoficld
NeAdames James 8. LoofbouroW ond
Duane Stafford entertained at .
delightful shower yesterday after
noon, at the Stafford home on
Olive street.
The afternoon was spent with
dainty needlcwork and many love.
ly gifts were brought for the tive
hGnorces.
Pink and white spring blossoms
were used in the decoration Of tho
house and the Washington S birth.
day motif was emphasized in the
delicious refreshments Which Were
served by the two nose esses, assist
cd by Mrs. Percic Thacker and
Miss Bernicc Stafford.
Those included on the guest list
were Mesdames Ralph Reynolds
Jim Davis, Percic Thacker, r. +
Couch, l.. w. Ovcrholser, Williar
North, 7. c. Lanier, S. f. Allen
G. +. Givcns, A. II. Keller. W. A
Tondro, +. D. Jacobs, W. l.. Clark
O. In Perkins, j. S. Eastman, f.. L
Gerard, I. l.. Martin, G. +. Sones
II. G. Jones, }. S. Jones, John Nor
ton, Gail H. Wright, Maitland, }
I. Foncannon, Earl Trey, john Car
laich"el, X. o. Bridges, Roy West
morIand, X. II. Powers, z. ii. Mad
dox Of CalcXico, r. y. Wolz, Of
Brawlcy, Bgickhouse Ct San FraA
cisco and the Misses Winnie Barry
Rernice Modiue, I,enofc Fallon, Ju
iia Foncannon and Laura pirkcN.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
PERSONALS

Mrs. L. NJ. Grigsby of Des Moi
mes. Iowa, who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs w. ". Apple, for the
past week has left for Jamul where
she will visit another sister, Mrs. j.
Il. Reed. She will visit her brother
Frank Duncan Of Los Angeles at q
later date, and spend some time at
other coast points.
Mrs. W. r. Brown of Pasadena,
formerly of this city, is visiting
over the week end with her mother,
Mrs. f. r. Short of this city.
William Cass, former member of
the El Centre fire department., now
living i'll Anaheim, came down for
the dance last night and plans to
spend the week end here with
friends.
District Attorney z. Il. Utley is
in San Diego for the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Fahs are
spending the weekend visiting ir
San Diego.
Lieutenant l.. Davidoff of the
San Diego Army and Navy Acadc-
my nj Pacific Beach is the week.
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John W.
Cook.
Mrs. w. II. Brooks and Miss Ire.
ne Brooks left yesterday for a
week end in Los Angeles.
Mrs. S. 0. Lingo is spending a
few days with hex mother in River
side.
Miss Pauline Golberg and Miss
Mildred Brewer left yesterday for
san Bernardino and Los Angeles,
and will return tomorrow night.
Judge Franklin j. Cole is spending
a few daNs III Los An9eleS
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Guests at Mrs. p. Knights
Home Enjoy Afternoon

Mrs. Philip Knights of Euclid
Avenue informally entertained 4
group Of neighbors at a 500 party
II her home on Euclid Avenue yes
terdav afternoon. Following the
games, lovely refreshments were
served by the hostess assisted by
Mrs. G.. II. DuSold.
Those present included Mesdames
Harry Brown, William Pearson,
Harley Bush, john W. Cook, Char
les Knights, F. G. Havens, y. G.
Bryant, George Tucker, Walter D.
Pollard, G. II. DuSold, 0. ". Affler-
baugh, Frank Bowes, d. Pearson
and W. Graves.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Phone In All
ItemsLarge
or Small

To make the "TWomen's In
tcreSts'' section representative
Of al club, social and church
activities Of the community, the
cooperation of its readers is re-
quested in the matter Of fur
nishirg items.
News telephoned to the Press
editorial room, 700, between 1880
and 9 and between 10 and II
u. IN. will appear in the women's
section for that day.
The courtesy Of the women Of
the city in telephoning in all
items Of social interest, wheth-
er large or small, will be appre-
ciated by the Press and will
make this section OF wider ap-
peal to its readers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Wo771era's Interests
F!FTEENTH ANNUAL FYREMEN'S
BAH PROVES BEST ONE YET;
ORIENTAL MOTIF IS SUCCESS

~ Amid 4 profusion Of gorgeous
decorations, and irresistible music
that blended harmoniously with the
soft lights and the hum of happy
voices as hundreds Of dancers swirl
\ ed about the floor, the fifteenth an
nual ball of the El Centre Fire De
partment, ,\now thing of the past,
made Il riot of beauty and gayetv
at the high school gymnasium last
evening.
Residents of El Centre and other
valley towns attended in large num-
bers, drawn by the magnet of
memory, as they recalled the dances
of other years, as well rs q curiosi-
ty to see how well the firemen
would handle the great amount of
detail work involved in dance
planned on the large scale of last
night 3 affair.
The dancing started at nine
o o'clock, and even ut that early
hour, there was a large number of
dancers ON the floor. At II O'Clock
. the grand march was held the
vdancers filing by huge baskets from
which the firemen passed out man
DARN caps and other Oriental IA
vOrs.
At midnight, the large floor space
Of the gymnasium was crowded with
dancers. There was room enough
for comfortable dancing, but it was
not until after Q O'Clock that Il per
ceptible decrease in the number Of
dancers could be observed.
Splendid Chinese Dinner
Beginning at 12 O'Clock, Chin
csc dinner was served in the high
school dining room. Here FL Cen
tro misses, dressed in the dainty
silken coats and trousers Of the
Chinese, assisted by the firomen,
waited on the tables. serving rice,
noodles, chop sucy and tea.
The decorations. consisting Of
huge streamers. strung from the
beams of the gymnasium, together
with Oriental and American flags,
showed the result Of considerable
work by the committee in charge,
and drew much praise from those
present The orchestra, stationed
On raised platform in the cFnter
OF the floor, was dressed in long,
Chinese gowns and its ability to
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

be broadened to ineIude any possible
Illegal acts at the city hail, whether
IN connection with harbor leases or
not" Keyes said. If any commits.
sions or contracts have been split
with city officials, the grand jury
should know about it. I understand
the information regarding harbor
leases is so involved with paving
contracts and construction jobs that
an Investigation of one phase of the
situation naturally would discover
facts, unrelated on the surface but
leading to similar indictments
Mckee today branded the charges
against him az an effort to "get"
him.
"It is my opinion that 7 am a
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Paris HcDse Is Scene
Round Table Meeting

Mrs. A. 4. Anderson of Los An
yclcs, who is member of the
Round Table, entertained :he full
membership Of the clut at the home
Of her mother, Mrs. {. +. Paris
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Harry
Barker made the high score III The
bridge contest.
Mrs. Anderson, assisted by Mrs
Paris, served dainty refreshments a
the close of the afternoon.
Those present were Mesdamcs G
w. Barton, Harry Barker, Robert
W. Campbell, Will S. Fawcctt, Rob
crt B. Nepley, Forrest kutz, y. j
Schaetzel. G. +. Paris a. A. An
dcrson and Miss Hazel 4. FaTcett
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Don't Buy a Fine Car
until you see the leaders

Studebakers hold the top place in the
fne-car field today.
Last year, 145,Ooo people chose them
against all rivals. They paid $20O,0OO,000
for them.
For IL years the Studebaker name has
stood for the utmost in quality. 1t will \
never stand for less.
Today there are assets of $90,00O,000
staked on the Studebaker cars.
Don't pay 81 900 or more for car with
out knowing what Studebaker offers. You
will find here some scores of advantages.
Learn what they mean to you.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Literature Section to
Hare EUeRing Meetings

The Literature Section of the
Woman s Ten Thousand Club has
decided to continue its evening
meetings for the present and will
gather Tuesday night at the home
If Mrs. D. b. Roberts, 513 Len Rey
avenue, Mrs. +. l.. GartEwaite viii
lave charge of the program, which
will be OH "Norsc Myths. "'
Los Angeles-$3, 100000 to be
spent building modern hospita!
plant ON South Olive street.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
DAINTY FAD.S THAT
ADD GREAT CHARM

Skirts, in pleated and wrap ef
fects, are shown with border OF
deep color at the hem. The slash
pockets, too, bear an edging of
the color. Horizontal stripes are
used i'll many of the swagger sports
skirts, which are nearly always in
bright colors.
Lacquer red bears further cvi.
Mence of the Chinese influence. II
is Il lovely color-scarlet tinged
with ycllow-and is gaining favor
for blOuses and ribbons. Whore q
touch of color is necessary to
brighten up u dark costume, lac
qucr red will prove to be just the
thing.
A new version of the long
favored cloche that is shown in
gay-colored felt, with brim slight.
~ rolled in front. Another fetch.
ing model is entirely brimlcss. A
cockadc Of ribbon, with the ends
falling over the ear, is the sole
adornment.
\ real innovation in footwear is
the mono grained slipper. Broad
Puritan buckles, in themselves a
delight ful addition to the colonial
slipper, are now but frames for
the wearer's monogram in silver
Black slippers are shown with mono
gram or motif held in place owe,
the instep by straps which cross
each other, one slipping over the
heel piece and the other over the
toe.
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Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

play the finest Of dance music was
unpcstiOnablo
Many Former members of the de-
paltment from coast cities, attend
cd and were having happy time
renewing old acquaintanccs and
talking over previous affairs given
by the firemen.
The firemen again demonstrated
their ability to play the role of
hosts and entertainers, in 4 splen-
did manner and added new honors
to their already excellent reputa-
tlon in valley social circles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

which it excels any rival car.
That is why, in the fne-car field.
the Studebaker leads. The demand
has almost trebled in the past three
years. These cars have become the
sensation of Motordorn. On some
OF these models we have never yet
been able to meet the demand.
We spend money lavishly. We
build without regard to cost. But,
In our quantity production, we still
bring costs to bottom.
You should learn what these things
mean to you before you buy car.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
ESOLA TAXES Ot"TT
AS y. 8. MARSHAL

SAN IRA -NTTSt %
Frederick L. Esola, for the last
three years chief of the department
of justice bureau here, takes the
oath Of office today as United sta-
tes marshal for the Northern Dis
triet Of California. Esola succeeds
James Il. Holohan and expects to
take over the duties Of the mar
shall's office March ]. sgl
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Other costly extras

Our bodies are finished with 18
operations, including IS coats of
paint and varnish.
We use real leather upholstery.
The cost is about SIS per car over
imitation leather.
That Chase Mohair upholstery in
closed cars is made from the soft
fleece of Angora goats. A velour or
worsted upholstery would save us up
to 500 per car.
The many extras on our large
closed cars would cost much if you
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Mrs. G.. w. anderson to BE
Hostess to T. T. +. Group

The Twice Told Tales section of
the Woman S Ten Thousand Club
will meet on Monday afternoon at
the home. of Mrs. George w. Ander-
son, 481 Len Rey avenue. Mrs. Don
G. Bitter win tell the story.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

marked man 70 diseredit Mayor
Crver's administration, he said.
~ am firmly convinced that con
certed effort is being made by spe-
cial interests to make me the
goat
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
PRES. |. A. HARBOR
COMMISSION TO Be.
ASKED TO RESIGN

Los ANGELES, Feb. o3.-Faeing
bitter fire from number OF
courses, President Edgar Mckee OF
he harbor commission was today
declared liable for prosecution on
a criminal charge involving alleged
cXtortion attempts.
At the same time, the commission
cr was called before District At
torncy Asa Keyes for 4 questioning
as to his acts in connection with
harbor affairs.
This grilling brought forth the
report that Mckee was planning to
resign his position, and if he does
not quit, it is rnnorod, he viii be
asked by the city council Monday
to rclinquish the post.
That the council will make such
Il demand then was the statement
of Councilman Gregory, according
to city hall reports.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

LOS ANOELEl, Feb. 22--Alleg.
cd irregularities in harbor leases, in
volving lobbyists for contractors
and others having connection with
the city council, will probably be
the widened scope of the grand
jusy's investigation of the hagbor
situation, scheduled to be commene-
ed next week.
This was the statement today of
District Attorney Asa Keyes, com
menting on the whispers of graft
and Justification surrounding vari-
Gus grants and land sales at the
IIlrbor.
''TLe scope Of the inquiry will
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
The Weather

FOR Los ANGELES AND VI.
CINITY-Fair, moderately warm
weather tonight ana Sunday.
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FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fair tonight and Sunday
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
$50, 1000, ,OOOinpla

We have invested $780,
100000 in modern plants and equip
ment. $6,000,000 in drop forge plants.
$l0,OOO,0O0 in body plants as the
only way to do Studebaker coach
work.
These plants are equipped with
1880 up-to-date machines, many of
them very expensive.
But consider the alternative.
Profits to other makers. We save
up to $500 on some bodies by build
ing them ourselves.
1870 extra on steel
On some steels we pay a bonus of
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

bought them. The .nickel-p1ated
bumpers, the extra disc wheels and
cord tires, the steel trunk, the cour-
tesy Light, etc.
Extras to oar men
We pay the highest labor scale.
Then we add extras to it.
Men who are with us FIVE years or
over get 1929 of their years wages
In an anniversary check. Those an
nlversary checks last year cost US
$1,300,000.
After two years all employees get
week OF vacation with pay. That
cost us last year $225,O 600.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

M cars. For some features
w we pay three and four
times what they need cost.
Here are some of those costs which
affect you. Tell us-would you want
any one reduced?
Our prices on high-grade Skies
run from 1915 to $26S5. They stand at
bottom in the fne-car field, despite
these extra costs. All because the de-
1nand requires 10000 cars per year.
But they could be lower If we cut
these costs. Would you have us do it?
Engineering-$5OO,OOO
Our engineering departments cost
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Engineering-S5OO,OOO


Our Department of Re-
search and Experiment
employs 125 skilled men.
1t spends vast Sums in
analyses and tests.
Our Bureau of Meth
ods and Standards fixes
every formula, every re-
quirement. 1t makes
100000 tests per year to
maintain our high stand
ards.
We make $4,000 in
spections on every Stude-
baker car during manu-
facture before it goes out
of the factory. We en-
ploy 1900 men to do that.
Those are heavy costs.
But remember how they
are divided - by $50, 900
cars per year. They form
but a triAe per car.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Extras to oar men

OIo employees who re-
tire get pensions. Our
cooperative department
costs us $2,000,000 per
year.
All this to keep men
with us while they grow
more and more efficient.
To make them happy, so
they do their best.
This is all paid by peo-
pie who buy Studebaker
cars. But we figure that
each such dollar saves us
five dollars. Don't you
agree with us?
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
The utmost in
car Valtie

The object is to give
you the utmost in car
value. You will find we
do that if you make COM
PARSONS. In any Stude-
baker model, you will
find scores nf xx,.vr H.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Saeramento-Sugar beet acreage
Ill Holland district to be increased
30 per cent for coming season.