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Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This Date
in Past Years
NINETEEN YEARS AGO
May 2, 1906


II. M. Mccall and family, friends
.ot Rev. Tout and family have arriV
ed from Acampo ic the San Joa-
cain valley, t. make their home in
Imperial.
This was election day, the point
of issue being the selection of con-
.stal IL. At the general election the
vote ior H. f. Kline and j. ID.
Meadows was tie. The result has
mot l,en learned as YET.
III. c. Oakley, Isaac Garbutt and
George Dodd of Los Angeles We're
in~Iown over last night. Messrs
Oak1ey and Garbutt are old time
Imperial men, the former having
been with George Chaffev when
the stake was selected, which should
be the center of Imperial townsits.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02
Brawley Youth
Highly Honored

Merle Mann has been chosen as
the Imperial County winner in the
Times oratorical contest, which was
held in Los Angeles ON last Satur
day night. A check for $50 and a
personal letter of congratnlation
from Governor Richardson has been
received by young Mann.
Stephen Harris of Imperial was
the only other contestant from the
county and has received n check
for $40 and a letter from the gov
ernor also.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02
Sargent Moves
To New Offic'

i. p. Sargent, well known rel
estate dealer and insurance ageh
has moved his office from 592 Mai
street, to s115 North Sixth stree
the.r latter location being Jul
arougd the corner from the old on
Mr.. Sargent has been in busine
in Ell efntfo for the past ls year
aud speeialiEes in automobile II
ancing, and loans. He is assist'
by Frank II. Cred Mitchell,
popular member of the Americi
Legion and iother fraternlties'
The firm has, handled hundreds
automobile contracts in the pa
few years, and has established
splendid reputation for courtesy al
efficient service.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02
NEW YORK. May
SAUCY SUE IS FIRST
ny United Press Leased Wire

NEWMARKET, England, May >.
Lord Astor S Saucy Sue and Miss
Gadabout ran first and second III
the classic one thousand guineas
here late yesterday. The Aga
Khan 5 l'roubc MahaI was third.
Eleven ran.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02

Experts are unable to determine
tho origin. of grapefruit. Perhaps
1T just appeared one morning for
breakfast.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02

Goshen (Ind.) man, who wandered
If robbers would get his $12,3O0 if
he slept in his auto, found they
wvgld.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02
MONTICELLO

A great national shrine Mount Vernon, has been not
only preserved from Revolutionary days but perpeu
ated public memorial. Not far away, in the Vir-
gina hills is another almost equally famous but still
in private hands, fallen into disrepar and burdened
with debt. 1t is Monticello, intimately associated
with Thomas Jefferson Mount Vernon with George
Washington. There is energetic effort being made
to rescue and preserve it national monument.
The effort SO far centers in New York where there
is big committee of citizens representing patriotic
and educational societies, trades and industries plan
ming to raise the necessary money and prepare for
great celebration next year. July a, 1926, will be the
l50th anniversary of Jeffersons Declaration of Inde
pendence and the 1C0th anniversary of Jeffersons
death
Monticello designed and built by Jefferson
himself, Mount Vernon by Washington. There
were giants in those days" 1t is a noble reminder
of of the two most conspicuous of the revolu
tionary period at the time statesman, farmer,
a scientist, architect and inventor The plan to
Monticello should be supported in every section,
by every class of Americans.
There can be no more fitting memorial to any
great than the home he creates in his maturity, to
express himself and fit his needs. glimpse
of the spacious beauty and nobility of homes like the
two mentioned gives every succeeding generation
respect and admiration for the founding fathers"
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02

For sheer courage of thrifty convictions, we doff
our spring hat to the Oregon who went to
church bare-headed Easter Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02

The public is good natured, and doesn't want to
rub anything in. Still, it's hard to see why Vice
President Dawes, in riding again over the celebrated
New England trail once covered by William Dawes
and Paul Revere, doesn't use taXcab.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Fair
tonight and Sunday; moderately
warm in the interior.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-02
THE WEATHER
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES AND NlClN1-
TY: Fair moderately warm weather
tonight and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11

ring contest between the two, Sulli-
van winning out in the third round
by the use of his willing hands, saw
ing the homestead. Mr.. LaRue says
he earned his salary because often
Sullivan lost count of the rounds and,
entering a bit too vigorously into the
spirit Of the play, tapped him so en-
Enthusiastically on the chin that he was
groggy for hours afterwards.
Taxpayers at Bath who are receiv-
ing their annual bills this week have
noted with appreciation the fact that
the assessors have been able to re-
duce the rate from 80 mills to 81
mills. and this coupled with a gen.
erai reduction in the valuation last
year goes a long way to soften the
taxpayers burden. There are only
II individuals who pay more than
81, 900 in as taxes. Arthur G. Spear.
Portland, who fought the north end
brick housing project of the goven-
ment is the largest individual payer
with $6,223.40. The next Is William
D. Sewall, we'll known banker. who
will pay $3,549.75. The third is
George P. Davenport with $3,496.6O.
The fourth on the list is Albert H.
Shaw (Mr. Shaw recently died, after
his tax had been set.) Fifth is Annie
L. Palmer, who is now touring Eu-
rope. Sixth is Charles w. Clifford,
local jeweler; seventh is Captain
Samuel r. Percy, who made his
money in ship building, $1,424.5O;
eighth is Wilbur c. oliver, who for
wears conducted the Bath Galvaniz-
ing Works. put out of business by
lack of ship building, also former
sheriff, s1,424.50 Miss Jennie r.
Morse, sister of Charles w. Morse is
ninth with a tax Of S1,350.50 The 10th
is Augustus Perow, s1.234.sS and the
18th Emma H. Morse, $1,1S4.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11
Oxford Cases for
Ancient Court Planned

Oxford, Eng, June 23-(A. p. by
MaiD-An Oxford undergraduate is
to be tried in the ordinary courts of
Assize on a charge of manslaughter
arising out Of a motor accident. The
frequency of motor smashes in which
are concerned and
the gravity of their attendant conse-
auences has led famous law don to
suggest that the Court of the Lord
High Steward should try and punish
the offenders.
This University Court has been in
existence since 1404, and although 1t
has not tried a case since century
before the days of Blackstone, belief
prevails that it still has jurisdiction
to try members of the university on
charges of treason, felony or mayhem.
It's powers are not original, as a true
bill must first be found against the
accused by the ordinary grand jury.
When this court is sitting. its jury
must be composed at least one-halr
by members of the university. APP
parently the chancellor has power 70
make townsmen members for this
purpose, as Is done in the case OF the
so-called Holy Pokers' VINO arc ma.
circulated to serve on the jury OF the
University Coroner.
The university possesses two other
courts as well. The Court OF the
Chancellor, founded in 1881. is fam1-
liar to all thriftless undergraduates
as the strong arm protecting OXFORD
tradesmen. When a bad debt Is re-
ported to this court a notice Is sent
out to the debtor ordering him to pay
at once or lose both his degree ana
his bedroom furniture.
The vice chancellor's court is form
ed by the vice-chancellor of the uni
yersity assuming the privileges Of his
position as a justice of the City OF
oxford and the Counties of Oxford
and Berkshire. AS the powers of
justice sitting alone are very limited
it is the custom to make several
heads Of colleges justices in order
that they may sit with the vice
chancellor and increase his powers.
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DETROIT

William Gray and family are Wis
iting in Belfast. this week.
Mrs. Eta Norton, Is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Sherman Bickmore
for a few days.
William Raynes and grandson. AL
bion Morton, visited relatives in
Unity. Monday, returning home Tues
day.
Miss Jennie Nichols of Newport,
visited Mrs. j. r. Bean, Monday.
John Damon of Reno, Nevada, ar
rived Friday for visit with his
niece, Mrs. H. L. Hopkins.
Mrs. Adeline Booth, has sold her
residence to George Seekins of Pitts
field, who will take possession at
once.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Rowe of Pitts
field, visited at the home of Grin
BARLEY, Wednesday.
Mrs. Lillian Stackpole and grand
daughter. Eleanor from Ellsworth,
are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Leone
Browne, this week.
E. D. Brown was in Bangor for the
day, Wednesday.
Mrs. Abbie Head is quite Ill at her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11

Now, how did we end yesterdays
story? Was the baby elephant enjoy
ing the lolypop? Yes. indeedy. And
although that good little fellow hadn't
finished his supper, as soon as the
lollypop was gone, he ate the rest OF
the cereal and folded his bib.
"At a boy" cried the Circus Ele-
plant, tickled to death to see how
we'll he had trained the baby. I'll
send him a rattle" cried generous
Uncle John Hare. Little Jack Rabbit
and 1 will stop at the Three in One
Cent Store on the way home" and
hopping out to the Bunnymobile, the
old gentleman rabbit lifted his brown
derby hat. "Goodby," he shouted, as
his bunny nephew sat down beside
him. "Goodby, Mr.. Ragged Rabbit
Giant. Glad you brought us here.
Goodby Mr.. Circus Elephant, Ta-ta.
baby elephant" and off drove kind
Uncle John Hare.
Now, we'll surprise Mrs. Daisy
Duck" he laughed, turning to Little
Jack Rabbit. 1--WE should have been
home long ago. That careful house
keeper of mine will be wondering
where l am" and with honk Of the
horn to warn little squirrel to get
out Of the way. he sped up the Bunny
mobile. Pretty soon, not so very far,
they left the Fairy Forest and rolled
along Turnip Avenue, and without n
mishap nor a skipperty slap they
reached the little bungalow. There In
the doorway. shading her eyes with
her wing, stood Mrs. Daisy Duck.
"Oh. here you are!" she exclaimed.
And then, on seeing the little rabbit.
she gave a joyful quack and waddled
off the front porch.
Hes going to make us a visit"
laughed happy Uncle John Hare, as
he parked the Bunnymobile in the
garage in the rear Of his comfortable
bungalow. II met him at the station
quite by accident. Never dreamed he
was on board the Lettucemere Ex-
press. But here he is. safe and sound.
Supper most ready?"
1.-THE Carrot Cakes are sizzling hot,
The Turnip Tea is in the pot,
The Lettuce Sandwiches are made,
And spread with lovely marmalade,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11

Really here Is something worth
while: the statement Of the Polish
foreign minister. who remarks: II
am not going to America to ask for
money. After lecturing at Williams
town will merely pay courtesy
calls on President Coolidge and Sec
rotary Kellogg to thank them for
what the United States has done for
my young country before and since
the armistice. notably in caring for
our children and the spread Of cpl
denies" That's refreshing; but Po-
land isn't the only European coun-
try that owes America their thanks
for services rendered, and some seem
to have forgotten all about that In
growing because Uncle Sam insists
that the regular business debts
should be recognized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11

home with grip. Her many friends
hope for a speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sanborn are
visiting friends in Clinton this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Bonneau, who
have been visiting Mrs. Olive Norton,
returned to their home in New York
City, Wednesday.
Mrs. Adeline Booth has purchased
the residence Of Leone Brown. located
on the lower road and moved her
household goods Thursday.
w. r. Webendorfor and wife were
calling on relatives in town Sunday
They left Monday morning on an au-
tomobile trip through the White
Mountains and to Connecticut.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roswell Goodrich.
Miss Doris Goodrich and Master Roy
of Clinton, also Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Cummings and son Stanley Of Oak
land, were visitors at G.. F. Hoxie's
place, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Waller Of
Pittsfield were calling on friends In
town, Sunday evening.
The farmers are beginning their
haying in this section.
Mrs. Lizzie Brown and Mrs. j. r.
Bean were guests of Mrs. Fred Me-
Gully in Pittsfeld. Wednesday.
Mrs. Nellie HoXie and son, James
Hoxie of Clinton were calling on G.
F. Hoxie Tuesday afternoon.
The farm buildings Of Arthur Pet
erson, located in the south part of the
town on the Raynes road, were to-
tally destroyed by fire, Thursday aft
ernoon. 1t is thought the fire caught
around the chimney. Mr.. Peterson
works in the mill at Pittsfield and
was there when the fire broke out.
Part of the household goods were
saved. The loss is partially covered
by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11
CLINTON

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs a...,
omew Sirois is receiving a ma.
of paint. Mr.. Sirois' brothsr coat
from Pittsfield. is assisting hir .na
the work. VIVA
Mrs. George Osborne is pass,,
day with her son, Albert Osborn ae
family in Waterville. sad
Mr.. and Mrs. George Leavitt a, y,
fast are visiting her daughter os.
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Perley st.,,aM
who recently purchased the hon.
Evelyn McNally of Baker stree,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Resss
are accompanied by Mrs. BI,s. 40
Watts, Frank A. Besse and M =. !.
Mrs. John Hubbard, at Crssc'.uaa
Beach. Owls Head. are expect.S y
return today.
Mrs. Harvey Holt and ch,ldr.,
Town House Hill passed Wednssasws
with her sister, Mrs. George proossys
The play entitled uncle Tosss.
Cabin" which was given on sM =.
schoolhouse grounds "Wednesday 49, ~
ming, was we'll patronized.
Lester Libby and Vernon Walk.
are unloading and delivering coal y.
William Fisher. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11
DOvER-F0XCR0FT
Baseball League Prospers


The Piscataquis Valley Baseball
League is enjoying a very interest
ing season, the teams are very even
ly matched and the rivalry Is strong.
At present Dover Foxcroft is tied
with Bro ~-iville Junction for first
place in the League.
Last weeks games all proved
thrillers and the fans are looking
forward to even better games this
Saturday. This Saturday, July 11th.,
Brownville Junction will play Milo
at Milo-Greenville will play Gull
ford at Guilford and Sangerville will
play Dover-FoXcroft at the Fairview
avenue grounds in this town. Dover
FoXcroft has an excellent team with
battery that needs no introduction
to fans, Art Fowles pitching and
Young Keith, captain for the Colby
baseball team, as catcher.
1t is hoped that the fans will
respond to this game as patrons Is
what keeps the band going, in no
other manner can teams be support
ed than by money as there are more
or less expenses at all times. Come
out today and see a real game in
your own town.
A very delightful lawn supper was
served Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. Eliza Waterman, the
menu consisted of cold meats, hot
rolls, salads, ice cream, cakes and
coffee. The weather was ideal and
many of the local people availed
themselves of the opportunity of
procuring a delightful supper. The
lawn supper was given by the ladies
aid of the First Universalist church
Of this town.
Charles Mason of Monson was be-
fore Judge Harold M. Hayes We'd
nesday evening charged with oper-
ating a motor car without an oper-
ators license. Complaint made by
Levi r. Flint of the State Highway
Police Department. Mason entered
plea of guilty and paid a fine of
$50 and costs of prosecution aggre-
eating $59.75. These cases. of driv-
ing without operators license appear
so frequently that 1t almost seems
as If there are some who do not in
tend to comply with the law in my
case.
Arthur Priest of Guilford was be-
fore Judge Hayes in the municipal
court, charged with intoxication.
complaint made by Deputy Sheriff
David A. Cowan, plea of guilty was
entered and Priest was sentenced to
pay fine of So and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11

Yes, he's here" laughed happy
Uncle John Hare in answer to Lady
Loves anxious question. HE was
just going to call you on the phone"
Tell him to be a good boy" sighed
lonely little Lady Love. like all dear
motheps, she was only happy when
her little boy was with her. But, also,
like all unselfish mothers she wanted
him to have a good time.
And now, Little Jack Rabbit Fans,
while the bunny boy and Uncle John
Hare are eating their supper I'll write
the next story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11

II am much interested that the I'M
erring hand, Of Him who is author
Of all truth and justice shall direct
every official act Of mine, says the
Judge. who 10 to sit in judgment on
the Scopes case. II Tennessee had
felt that way about 1t why did it not
provide that the pupils Of the State
schools should be taught what are
the arguments for evolution, and
what some think to be arguments
against TT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11
EVOLUTION OR pEvoLurIoN

Evolution is a fundamental pro-
position Of life. Study Of the whole
problem will help people understand
the causes of their health. After all,
the trial will bring the dissemina-
ton Of knowledge Of things we ought
to know"
This is the opinion expressed by
one Of the worlds greatest surgeons,
DR.. Charles H. Mayo. concerning the
Scopes trial. 1t is such as might be
expected from such as he. 1t pre-
supposes, however, that study will
follow as a matter of course. This
will be true Of a part Of the public.
Educators assume that part is suffl
GENTLY large to leaven the whole
lump in process Of time, otherwise
educators would falter, considering
that the process necessarily is so
lengthy. so impeded by discourage
ments, so chilled by lack of interest,
would be hazardous indeed.
Once a desire for education was
noticeably active among Americans.
While the need of it has become
more imperative, the desire for 1t
does not appear to have kept pace.
Possibly 1t has been wearied by
the fads and isms that have be-
come associated with the educa-
tional processes; possibly, too, it ex-
lists as generally as ever but is not
so noticeable. Nevertheless, while
forming anticipations respecting the
matter Of enlightment to proceed
from the Scopes trial, 1t might be
advisable to consider the likelihood
that large part of the public will
be willing for someone else to do the
thinking and have the organs tell
them about it.
Whatever some may suppose re-
specting Copernicus. however much
Of doubt there may be in their minds
whether by Copernicus be meant the
title of a film illustrating love, lock-
smiths and levity, or a powder for
the nose, how many know that he
excited the same kind of opposition
as that now leveled at evolution in
Tennessee? How many know that
Martin Luther attacked him with all
the assurance of Bryan and said:
People give ear to an upstart as
trologer who strove to show that the
earth revolves, not the heavens or
the armament, the sun and the moon.
Whoever wishes to appear clever
must devise some. new system, which
of all systems is of course the very
best This fool wishes to reverse
the entire science of astronomy, but
sacred Scripture tells us that Joshua
commanded the sun to stand still,
and not the earth"
The Rev. Harry e. Fosdick tells US
Of this in his recent pamphlet on
evolution, but how many will read
that pamphlet, especially of those
who know little or nothing about the
claims of evolution, or have little
conception Of what it may mean?
Yet it need not be inferred from
all this that there is cause for dis
couragement over the situation or
disagreement with Doctor Mayo. A
| winnowing has been begun, and
though there be much chaff there is
also some valuable grain. Along with
| the chaff we may expect to see go
some of the half-baked theories CALL
ed scientific; also it may be hoped
| this will prove no exception to the
rule that big winds blow themselves
out. 1t is unlikely that devolution is
| to succeed evolution. right away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11

work and care for my children now,
where before did not feel like doing
anything or going around. After my
first child was born about four years
ago saw an advertisement in the
paper about the Vegetable Compound.
! knew it would help me, but I was
afraid to try it because people said it
would help you to have children and
I knew I was having children fast
enough. But | thought if it would
help me it would be better to have a
whole house full Of children and have
good health. Ibecame stronger from
taking it and my husband says look
like live woman instead of a dead
one. When Spring comes am going
to take your Blood Medicine as am
very thin. Twill answer letters from
any woman who wishes to ask about
your medicine. - Mrs. WILLIAM
BUTTS. Wellston, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11
800 Actors Idle
After Budapest Funk

Budapest. June Ala. P. by Mail)
Three hundred actors and actresses
and a like number of other employees
In four Of the city's largest theatres
recently were thrown out OF work
when the Union Circuit, controlling
the theaters declared itself bankrupt.
The circuit announced a deficit of
100000.
The management offered the free
use of the four theatera to the per-
formers to continue the season, If
they desired on a Cooperative basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11

The railroads have been accused
OF poor management, but they have
reduced thievery on their lines from
$a.117.4s4 to s2,222,sos in the year
ending 1924. These losses were, IN
1914. twelve million dollars in
amount. Isn't that a vastly better
showing than society IN general can
present. The country seems to need
winer application Of that kind Of
ksaAnaxansnt. -
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6Littls Jack ~ 81
4 Rabbit = - : 81
lie by David Cory a 5-skaR
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answered Mrs. Daisy Duck, bustling
into the kitchen.
Hop upstairs to your own little
ROOM" said Uncle John Hare. Moth
ing has been changed, not even the
calendar. Maybe you'd better tear off
the old dates. Seems like a year since
your last visit. Hurry down, bunni-
kins." and With a whistle the old gen.
tleman hare hung UP his hat and
twisted his whiskers.
Just then the telephone went tinkle,
tinkle, tinkle, tink, swift as a comet,
mick as a wink
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-11
Not Aoainst thu RuIes

A we'll known golfer tells the story
OF two players who sliced their drives
into the rough and went to look for
the balls. They searched a long time
without success. An old lady
watched them with sympathetic eyes,
Finally she couldn't stand it any
longer, so she beckoned to them and
said:
Il hope I'm not interrupting, gem
tlemen. but would it is cheating if
were to tell you where they are?"-
EverybQdy's Magazine.
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The 10000 Maccabees in $500 au-
tomobiles touring from all parts OF
the country to their national con-
vention at the National Capital, July
20 to "a. ought to be able to form
some conclusions respecting traffic
conditions that would be valuable.