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Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
MAN KILLS WIFE,
SHOOTS RIVAL AND
COMMITS SUICIDE
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. IL
With a bullet wound through his
temple, the body OF John Goaver,
A., who yesterday shot and killed
his divorced wife, Hazel Young
Govacr, today was found in clump
of bushes in Golden Gate Park.
Govaer had evidently committed
suicide. investigating officers said.
Discovery of the body ended Il
manhunt which started when Govaer
accoStcd his former wife at noon
Yesterday, walking in the park with
Harry Jacobs.
We told vou that 7 would kill
YOU if saw You with another man
and now m going to do it. Go
vacr shouted But first he dropped
Jacobs with bullet through the
abdomen.
Then he killed Mrs. Govacr and
fled into the undcrbrush.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
LEGION men ARE
ASSEMBLING FOR
STATE CONCLAVE
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AVALON, Catalina Island, Sent.
14.-ln boats and seaplanes. the
advance hordeS Of Legionnaircs ar
rived here today for the seventh
annual state convention of the
American Legion.
Early arrivals included de'ega-
tonS from San Francisco, Susan
Vile Stockton, Santa Rosa and the
Imncrial Valley.
The Forty and Eight, and the
American Legion auxiliary. poured
into the island also. They viii
lold' thcir hunual conferences in
con injunction with the legion conven-
tion making annroHimately 5000
visitors ON the island
The air buzzed with politics pre-
liminarv to the formal opcning OF
the convention tomorrow. Four cam
didates are in the field for the Of
flee Of state commander, rs foi-
lows:
Harold Fer@uson HOLLYWOOD; Az
Ton Rixhv. Pasadena; Phillin y.
Dodsor South Pasadena, and Leo
nard Wilson, R,ubank.
The Snsanvillc dclcpates, clad ~
lnmbcriacks. arrived carh and laid
nlans to capture Tho 1906 con ven.
ton. They have St00n0 cash 70
offor rs entertainment for tho nest
gathering.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
LOCAL SALESMAN
BADLY HURT IN
AUTO ACCIDENT

f. G. Bates, well known Falssman
Of this city, is reported to b<in Il
san Diego hospital, suffering with
a broken ankle and possible inter
nal injuries, received in an accident
1T Pine Valley Saturday night.
How the accident happened has
not beeps ascertaimed, Bates having
been found in his gar, near the Pine
Valley garage in an uncoscious con
dit:on. THE injured nan WIS still
uncoscious whsnltaken to San Diego.
Ee was driving Il Buick roadster,
which WAS badly wrecked. Lee And
ciSon of the Pine Valley garage
took him to the San Diego hospital.
Bates is employed as Il salesman
for Wilson and company and has
tcon Il resident Of this city for sev-
era( wears. ''t.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
MITCHELL HOPES HE WILL
GET CHANCE TO SPEAK

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Sept. IL
Colonel William Mitchell expressed
the hope today that he would be
called TO testify at the Inquiry to,
b" conducted by the aircraft board
appropriated by President Coolidge.
"I have knowledge of certain
facts in which | feel certain meih-
hors of the aircraft board would be
interested, he said. "Unless this
body calls in II person who can per-.
cc;vr effects in the present admin
istration of the air service. it will
be impossible for the body to study
Thoroughly the major problems as
Sigued to it by the president.
Colonel Mitchell has added TO his
trophies the scalp of large coyote,
Slain during II chase arranged for
him during the week end.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
Three Angelenos
Attempt Suicide

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14.-Three
persons. including two women, at
tempted suicide here Sunday.
Mrs. Hazel Hoover, 90, swallowed
poison. because, she claimed her
husband wouldn't stay home.
Carlos Sala, 3S. was rushed to
the hospital suffering from self in
flictcd stab wounds. Police reports
indicate he was suffering from des-
pondencY.
Mrs. Lclt Thompson tried to in
hale gas because of illness and do
nestle troubles, she told police.
Mrs. Nellie Baker accidentally
drank poison, police believe. At
the receiving hospital she said she
had taken the wrong bottle from
the medicine closet. All four per-
sons have Il good chance for recov-
cry. physicians said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
Start Hearing On Water Board Charges
VALLEY RANCHERS THR0NC COURT
AS LEGAL BATTLE COMMENCES ON
ACCUSATIONS AGAINST DIRECTOR

With the courtroom we'll filled by
ranchers from all parts of the coun-
ty, the hearing on the accusations
filed by the Imperial county grand
jury against Mark Rose, Earl G.
Pound, Ira Aten and G. w. Brock
man. directors of the Imperial Ir-
rigation District, opened this morn.
ing with Judge Ira F. Thompson,
of the Los Angeles superior court,
presiding.
Judge Cole and Judge Conkling of
the Imperial county superior court
are disqualified from presiding at
the hearing, Judge Cole going to
Los Angeles to exchange with Judge
Thompson.
Previous to taking up the matter
Of the accusations. the court set
over the hearing on the injunction
against County Clerk Cal Mousseau,
until 9 o clock this afternoon. Ap.
plieation had been made for a per
nanent injucntion TO replace the
temporary one restraining the coun-
" clerk from making any further
check on the signatures to the pc
tition for the recall of District At.
torncv Ttlev.
Separate Action
This action is separate from. the
accusations, but the same forces are
opposing each other in both cases.
In opening his argument for the
directors. Assemblvman A. c. Fin
n"v, their chief counsel. set out the
allegation that the accusation
against Mark Rose does not set out
frcts sufficient 10 warrant cause
Of action. lie also contcndel that
hll tho alleged acts hanpcncd, If
thcv did happen, in n prior term Of
Rose : office. ASSERTING that Rose
was elected again TO office IN 1928
Whether or not Rose was elected
again in 1926 or not is not proper
maiicr for the court 70 decide, aS
'hc court knows that Rose is in Of
flee at the present time, il is point
cd out
While rcserving his oninion rs TO
whether ar not Rose holds office
hv virtue of the fact that he is y
hold.ovcr from the period prior 70
thc February 1925 election judge
Thompson anparentlv conceded such
to be the case as he allowed thr
ease 10 nro"ood ON those premises.
To Hear Separately
Attorney Childcrs. who. with As
"omblvman Finucv, rnnrcscnts tho
directors offered motion to strike
out various alterations in tho accr-
sation AGAINST Rose. This accusation
hcir" choe"n as the has's for the
hearing. The court rulcd however.
that each Of the A. charocs AGAINST
Pose is to hn heard separately and
Attorney Child"rs was tatinQ III
each charge whom court adjourned
a' noon for lunch.
II is evident that tho case win
he long drawn. out If each Of the
charges is to be argued. Any doci-
Continued on Page G)
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
HOLD HlJCE' NEGRO
AS ASSAlLANT In
MIDNIGHT CRIMES
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NASHVILLE. Tenn, Sept. II. -
Six victims of Nashvillc's enid
night marauder' have Identified
Henry Horn, gigantic negro, as the
mysterious prowler who had enter
cl homes, attacked women and slit
the throats Of their husbands in n
series Of outrages that began here
four weeks ago.
The police of North Nashville
claim they hava put an end to the
roigr of nocturnal terror spread by
the marauder, who wore n mask and
an armoured vest and who was SO
powerful and fleet he cludcd capt urc
event whent a Gordon Of detectives
surrounded the scene of his lcprc-
dations.
Horn, brought down with y bullet
in the thigh, was caught after at
tempting to enter several homes. He
denied he was the notorious ma
raudcr.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
CONTINUE TO RECUPERATE
AFTER LONG SPELL ADRIFT

HONOLULU. T. H., Sept. IL
Icalouslv guarded bv physicians
and friends. Commander John Rod
gers and his mates of the scaplaue
PNo-l todav continued to rccupcr.
ate from their experience. during
2lS hours adrift at sea.
Apparently suffering no i'll cf-
fcctS from the strain Of the nub.
lie demonstration Saturday after
noon, the airmcn rested at the
homes Of officer friends They
spcnt last night at the Pearl Har-
Dor hospital where physicians PRO
nounccd them "amost normal. -
Honolulu plans another honor to-
morrow, when civic and military
leaders are to give roof garden
luncheon for the airmen.
Commander Rodgers is to leave
for ~" mainland Friday aboard the
L. S. s. California 1t is not known
here which port the vessel will head
for although San Francisco in scv-
cral long messages ~ Admiral s. S.
Robinson, has uroed that all the
party be returned here, from which
port they started their anS-Pa-
cific hop.
Whether Commander Rodgers
four mates will sail with him was
uncertain last night.
Crowds YESTERDAY inspected the
PN9l at Pearl liarbor. The air
craft was apparently little damag-
ed in its battle against waves and
wind. Aside from the fabric re
moved and used rs q sail and the
wooden parts torn away to take the
place of firewood under the water
still which made the salt lake drink
able. there are few parts which will
need replacing.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
HELP is URGENTLY NEEDED BY
LOCAL FAMILY WHO LOST ALL
POSSESSIONS IN RECENT FIRE

Here is an opportunity for
the people of Ell Centro to eX-
tend a helping hand to deserv-
ing family Of seven, who,
through unfortunate circum-
stances are in need of a little
temporary assistance to tide
them over for a while.
The family of A. G. Nelson
lost all their earthly posses
sions hv fire on September 3.
SO quickly did the flames
spread, that Mrs. Nelson was
unable to save anything, and
was forced to stand by with
her small children and watch
the flames devour all that they
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
LEADER CONFERS
WITH GOVERNOR
ON COAL STRIKE
by United Press Leased Wire

MILFORD, Pa, Sept. II. - John
I. Lewis. president of the United
Mine Workers. today conferred with
Governor Pinchot here in the second
of the governor s confidential con
fercnceS regarding settlement of the
coal strike.
Pmchot conferred with Major W.
W. lnglis, chairman Of the opera
tons committee Saturday.
Neither the miner chief. wao is
directing the strike of l50,000 an
thracite miners, nor the governor
would comment ON the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
Expect Mitchell
Will Be Called
On For Evidence
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WASHINGTON Sept, 14.-Sec-

W AShlNEION SepI, lt.-ScC-
retary Of the Navy Wilbur today
announced the personnel of'the court
Of inquiry which is to investigate
the Shenandoah disaster. The board
will meet at Lakehurst as soon as
possible, probably this week, it was
announced
1t consists of:
Rear Admiral Hilary P. Jones,
senior member Of the general board
of the navy, who will act as presi-
dent of the court.
Captain Paul Foley, ,techrieian
aide to Secretary Wilbur, of the
naval experimental laboratorv here,
who will act as jndgc advocate of
the court.
Captain Frank H. Clark, Wilbur's
aide for navy yards.
Captain Lewis b. Mcbride, naval
construction corps.
Commander john X. Towers, naval
aviator and commander of the
trans-A lantic flight.
Lieutenant Commander Ralph G.
Tcnnoyer. who inspected the rigid
aifShip construction in Germany,
including that Of the Los Angeles
and served in England. during tho
construction of the R-3S and ZR-2
Liuctenant Commander NJ. K.
Pierce, who will act as adviser to
the judge advocate. Pierce is Il
lighter than air pilot and familiar
with the Shenandoah construction.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
WILL PROBABLY SUMMONS
MITCHELL TO TESTIFY
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WASHINGTON, Sept l4-Col-
rrcl William Mitchell probably Will
be summoned before President Cool
idgc 5 special board Of aircraft in
Udry to testify regarding his
charges of incompetency, it was said
adthoritatively here today. s..
The same high government author
ity expressed the opinion that the
court martial would assume Il minor
aspect and that Mitehells S partiei-
pat:on in any changes or improve
mcnts in the FLYING service would be
si9ht.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
POWLNG RIPPER IS
SOUGHT IN COLUMBUS
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. II. -- A
prowling "ripper" of the type
which has terrorized Nashville,
Tenn, is sought by police here to
day as Alberta Perry, l4-year-old
Salvation Army singer, lies near
death in a hospital from slash in
her throat.
The child s jugular vein was three
fourths severed by an unknown as
sailnnt early yesterday as she lay
sleeping beside her mother in their
home.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
CALEXICO WOMAN WINS HAITI
TESTIMONY OFPRESS READERS
ON SNAKE JOINTS is ACCEPTED

A. A. Dunn, of 1856 Euclid
avenue, advises the Press that
he has seen a great many of the
snakes back III Arkansas and
has observed some of their
queer antics. Mr.. Dunn says
that a blow from stick will
sever the body of the snake into
several pieces. The part of the
body adjoining the head will
then wiggle away, leaving the
rest of the outfit behind. He
has heard, he said, that the
various parts become reunited
but had never seen this happen
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14

had in the world.
There are five children in the
Nelson family, three of whom
are of school age. These young
sters have not sufficient cloth
ing to make certain their at
tendance when school opens
next Monday. The father is
plasterer by trade. but has been
unable to obtain this kind Of
work. and has only a temper
ary job at small pay.
The case has been investi-
gated by Mr.. Swanson, county
charity officer, who has salts.
Continued ON page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
MOB TARS AND FEATHERS
TWO YOUNG WHITE WOMEN
By United Press Leased Wire

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Sept II.
Police, today sought members of Il
mob of $50 men who last night
tarrcd and fcathcred two Young
white women following their escape
from the city prison farm, where
they were serving a 80 day sentence
in It disorderly conduct charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
TALK IS CHEAP SAYS
MITCHELL ON DENIAL

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept.
14.-Refusing to reply to Rear
Admiral William A. Moffett's
denial Of his charges against air
craft inefficiency, Colonel Will
lam Mitchell today said, Talk
is cheap. I have no statement
to make, declared Mitchell.
The investigation machinery is
beginning to work and I am sat
isfied Talk is cheap
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
THIEVES STEAL CHAIR
AND DESK, PUPILS LAUGH

SACRAMENTO. Sept. l4.-When
the Pacific school opened here this
morning tbe pupils had a chuekle
on the teacher. Thieves entered the
building over the week end and
stole the teachers desk and chairs.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
ROGERS AND CREW WILL
LAND AT SAN FRANCISCO

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA
Commander John Rogers and his
crew will return to San Fran
cisco under orders of Admiral S.
S. Robson, commanding the
fleet in Hawaiian waters, who
will designate the ship and the
time the flyers will be brought
back, Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur announced today.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
There positively is such

AAete pOSlClVely is SuCu
reptile as jointed snake.
In answer to the question in
last Fridays Press, former resi-
dents of Arkansas, Texas and
Missouri have deluged the
Press office and the county lib
rary. with assertions that they
have not only seen many of
these snakes (without the aid
of stimulants) but have also
observed their queer character
istics, chief of which is the
snakes ability to re-assemble
itself, no matter into how many
pieces it may be carved,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
AMERICAN
At Philadelphia

. At Philadelphia
New York oil 00l 000-3 G !
Philadelphia 600 600 0l0--l , 4
Jones and Bengough; Baumgart
ner, Quinn, Walberg and Cochrane.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14

vamhill couuf" 0ree"n bas alds.
ned 500 carloads ~ fresh prppss
this summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14
NATIONAL
At Pittsburgh

At Pittsburgh
Brooklyn ... 600 400 0O0-4 Q
Pittsburgh 0+0 020 03x--9 ID 0
Cantrell, Erhardt and Taylor; Al.
bridge aud Smith
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-14

Continued on page 81
Evening star., 1925-01-09
Money to Loan

Secured by first deed of trust on real estate
Prevailing interest and commission
Joseph I. Weller 40 40 Wash; sis I. l. TrSs' Z u.s.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
REpuhF uf CuNDlTlUS.
or the
PARK SAVINGS
BANK
RESOURCES

At Washington. in the District of Columbia at
the close OF business on December 81, 1921.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
CONDITION
MERCHANTS BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY

in the District of Columbia, business on
December 81, 1924
Evening star., 1925-01-09

Hissk9 P..;BLAI4;.
L. C.sSTRIDER,
FRANK s. BRIGHT,
Directors.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
CONDITION
American Security & Trust Company

close
81, 1924
Evening star., 1925-01-09
COCA COLA SALES.

NEW YORK. January 9.-Sales in
all territories served by the Coca
Cola Co. were larger in 1924 than the
year before, preliminary estimates
placing net at about S6,O50,OO0,
equivalent after preferred dividends to
approximately SO share on the com
mon stock.
Evening star., 1925-01-09


December 81 1924
RESOURCES
Loans Loans and dsGogp % IT'S sGudns b Of
Endorsement Of this
p
$4,000; furniture, s64422s
@ Annount IN du om @ sta9e banks M @ bnkeqs % an u
United States oher included
Total Of H..
u mssslansoqs n1ss nssogs cash items ssss.ss
s1417S
LIABILITIES
. Undivided
!.
n
in
cshers SUSTAINING sss1s
Total of Items - 26 and ~. :S2727lo8
serve deposits payable days
subject to check s,7sss245.tt
81 DIVIDENDS @ snsz sSps sS5Fo~td1 sssss ssss
Total aofdema deposits oherth than bank
subject 81 2s
Time dposz n subject reserve ira yabe after asys Or
a Certificates of deposit (otne than for money 117so
>.
dncludns ali obga representing money
......:.....:
rIsSss s3ssr ,s. no:: .ssv: stated l's s5
Of Columbia city Washington
above
W. PopK1Ns.
Subscribed sth 1926
Notary Public
F. z = aSsass aSia4zs u.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or the
WOODRIDGE-LANG-
DON SAVINGS &
COMMERCIAL
BANK,

At Washington, in the District of Columbia. at
the close OF business on December 81, 1874
RESOURCES.
!. Loans and discounts; .s2oe. 77o.o os
oTs5ar.f4s sassca4sd ssss ssss5ss sS7ao' s5oss
0. Other bonds, stocks, securities,
etc; ..,.....-. 91.e74.25
niture and fixtures $I2. .7s4. 72 Il, ,103. IS
10. Cash in vault and amount due
from national banks "a 2ol.7s
IL. Amount due from State banks,
bankers and trust companies
in the United States (other
than included In item TO-. 1850, 50
10 and IL. ....s4l So. SO
II. Miscellaneous cash Items 311o4
Total ...................... $685.. .5e2. OIL
LIABILITIES
Il. Capital stock paid iu.......... $50, 900 90
is. Surplus fund .............. IT 500 90
~. Undivided profits .......... 7.oO5I4
p. Amount due to ma honal. banks. "a IL SS
"a. Amount due to State banks.
bankers and trust companies
in the United States and for
eign countries (other than
included in item 23l ......... 5.12T. 20
-. Certified checks outstanding, - / 557 81
26. Cashiers checks outstanding. 1887
Total Of items 23. =; % and
Demand deposits totSsp s'thiTi than
bank deposits subject TO
serve deposits payable within
81. Individual deposits subject to
check ................... l6J, $780, 81
s.. Other demand deposits ...,.... 40T %
Total OF demand deposits
totter than bank deposbsb
sCDiect T. reserve. Item
II and 81 SI65. 1872
/ me- deposits subject TO reserve
' tpayahie after 80 days
subject 10 80 days more
r.. notice. aud postal savingsl:
*. rt.fcatss Of deposit tothcr
than far money horrowcd) .. II .1Sa ~
-. Other tinIH deposits. So, ,S61. 90
{ Total of time deposits sub
ject to reserve, Items ~
aud 81 ...-.... .Sl0l .4o1 81
Total, Observation-Disclosures $685.. .59a OI
District OF Columbia. City OF Washington, as
i. EPPA l.. NORRIS. vice president and
cashier Of the above named bank do soIemnIy
swear that the above statement rs true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
EPPA L. NORRIS.
Wee President and Cashier. +
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
7th day Of January. 1929.
tSeall l.. Il. ALE.ARANp. ,
-.s Notary Public.
- FREDERICK NJ HAAS
FRANK ". HATLEY
r. S. MAILON
Directors.
Evening star., 1925-01-09

RESOURCES
/. Loans and discounts inclfi:
ing rediscounts, acceptanccs Ng
Of other banks and foreign -r- /
lis of exchange drafts.
ths bank ..,.-'-.!!...... :. s., ,of4si2.ea I
:. nNerdrat> unsecured. .......-r S66. II /
l. L \ Government securities >, r-a
owned:
b All other United States GOV.
eminent securities CnrIud- =
ing premiums, If anyr...-... I2s,IS2. 81 (
.. Oher bonds, stocks, securities,
ct". .........> ............- lJq. .O9S. II /
niture and fixtures. s2l.'
a12,7s .............-....... 1of, So. % I
banking house. ..,.....,... Is oSs.o7 /
10 Cp-U v"Irt 4rd amount due
from national banks -. 2sS.ol5.oS
Il. Annuut d.i- from state hunks.
N rhe United States 70. her
han included in item lOI. -" 2.sS7. 81 !
II. Exchanges for cleaning house 50, QUO. SO !
IS. Checks on. o her banks in the
same city or town as re ~.
porting bank tothcr than
Total of items 10,
Il ~. ~ I sd ~ = y: - $s'' ''6'.Si
on banks dnclud-
Bank, located ont.
IL of city town -.-.f..'
"f reporting bank. $4,000
Miscellaneous cash r. '.'.- r
':i 1881 II,
Total ........-:......... 81, ,s3o.693. 10
IIARIIATIES. ..
Il. capita stock paid iu......... $50, 0oo. W
ts. Surplus fund. Observation-Disclosures. LIS. 0O1 ~ /
q a ndivided prodts........... 4225I3J
~. Crriifei CHECKS out andinE.. I.fHS.S 81 |
~. Ca,hier's checNs outstanding .,STl.d9
Total of items - and
Dru,and ter~.s:t, =. he, thsu
ba bank Dk dein9sits i9ds IaGjsst 81 d st. to 9,fs re-
in 80 daysl:
heck ....,...~........ 1.256.914Ss
II. Irvdrnts unpaid ..-....-..... 1000. 90
Total Of demand deposits 10th
than bank cenositsl
~uhject 10 reserve. items 27 ---
and y l.....~.-.S s. ,25S.9l4.%S
Time deposits subject to re-
serve umlabf AZ er so days,
subject to 80 days
more notice. and postal saw
.ugSb:.
81. Certificates OF deposit tother
than for money borrowedl. 27.994. 90
81. other time deposits. ....... 1,a21 ,2IS.9T
Total OF time deposits sub
jet 10 reserve, items 33 and
.z- ., :........ 81 ,3i9,2l2.91 -----
Total ,....s..,........, 50. $40 eos. 10 |
above named bank do solemnly swear that the
thuNr slatemeu rue 10 TIE b, 81 OF my
knowledge and belief
ROBERT s. STUN. Cashier.
Subscribed and to before me this 7th
(Seai) CARL H DoNCH.
t.rfe"t-Attesf: Notary Public.
THOS SoMERVILLE
WALTER II. KLOPFER,
GEO. L. WALKER,
Directors.