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Evening star., 1925-06-12

is willing to come to Nancy. the thing
can be settled very soon."
The meeting was arranged, the two
men liked each other. and the editor
ship Of the Revue Du Fayel was Of
fered to Aristide. He was loath to
accept and made many excuses.
MY dear man." he said to Du Fayel,
you are foolhardy. You offer me a
splendid salary, a responsible posi-
tom / understand you want to
give me an entire free hand-and yet
you do not know the least thing about
me. I might be fraud, or worse.
Better look out"
But Du Fayel merely laughed.
"The Comtesse de Segur vouches
for you. and in speaking to you I
formed my own Impressions. That s
enough. I wish you would take the
job. Nancy, of course. is not Paris,
but you'll be compensated by the
standing you will have in the COM
munity. So better think 1t over and
let me know in day or two"
To the comtesse Aristide was even
more outspoken In his refusal.
Il can't" he said. There are a
Evening star., 1925-06-12

thousand reasons why I can't. but,
above all, don't want to leave Paris.
Paris Is my love, my delight, the JOY
of my heart. / adore the air here.
the crowds in the street, the quais
and the boulevards, the parks and the
Bois. Come to think Of 1t, ! adore
you, too, chere annie. So why shall
Il give all this up and bury myself
in Nancy?"
ITO be worthy OF 'Loutre,'" said
the comtesse. Anyhow. don't let's
discuss 1t. You are going to accept
/ have decided that and 1 know what
Is good for you. This position is
godsend, Aristide. 1t will absolutely
make you. One day you'll be grateful
to me. So don't let me hear any more
of your nonsense"
But most vehement was Aristide
to Mondell.
Damn it, he shouted at him, Il
am not going to be bullied by you
and a meddlesome old woman. Nancy,
of all places in Gods world! Nancy,
and to be an editor there. I always
hated editors. Insyfferable lot. all of
them. And in addition to all that,
Evening star., 1925-06-12
One of a series of the
years best short
stories.

its fntricacies: the subconscious self.
Of course-Coue is a Nancy man, so
that must interest you especially
faith healing, and what not. If you
can get NJ. Tritou to be your editor
you will have a find. If you want
me to. 1 can arra nge a meeting with
him for YOU"
NJ. Du Fayel was very we'll pleased
with this idea.
Il shall be truly grateful to you,
comtesse," he said. "If this NJ. Tri-
tou and I take to each other and he
Evening star., 1925-06-12

MondelI offered to walk home with
him he refused curtly. No, not even
good quarrel with Mondell would
cheer him. He wandered alone and
moodily through the streets. his coat
open to the first breeZes of Spring,
the refrain of an old couplet of
Desaugiers persistently haunting him,
so that he repeated over and over
again:
"Adieu bonheur,
Ma fortune est faite."
Suddenly Aristide perceived that he
had wandered into the neighborhood
of the Trois Couronnes.
Continued in Tomorrow's Starr
Evening star., 1925-06-12
editor of such a magazine! What do
know about the subject?"
Mondell laughed heartily.

! KNOW ABOUT the SUBJECT.
Mondell laughed heartily.
That's good" he said, you, the
author OF 'Loutre,' you ask what you
know about the subject. Well, my
dear boy, what you don't know about
1t isn't worth knowing, and old
Du Fayel can't find any one better
for the place. So don't rave any more.
Be sensible and thank your stars"
In the end Aristide had to give In.
tentative agreement was arrived
at; NJ. Du Fayel instructed his law
yers to draw up the formal contracts.
and the Comtesse arranged that the
actual signing of these contracts,
which would be ready In about a
weeks time, should take place in her
salon. She intended to have a select
gathering for this occasion, and to
play for once Maecenas in real style
Aristide-whom the Comtesse treated
quite as a fractions child whom she
had made behave-Aristide did not
protest at anything any more. but he
looked gloomy enough when he left
the hotel of the Comtesse, and when
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-04

Months of preparation and plan
ming, during which we have explored
every channel of modern merchandis-
ing, have accomplished such wonder
full results that we want you to come
to THE FAIR Monday, and the, days
thereafter, expecting stupendous saw
ings such as you never before wit
messed. We know that you'll not be
disappointed!
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-04
An Event of MasterfuI Savings
To Show Our Appreciation of
Patronage During Our list Year Of
Successful Business in San Antonio

As OF
we o n
Of
o.
the o a for
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-04
WATCH
THE FAIR
GROW!

The Fair was found
ed upon the principles
of thrift as laid down
by the advantages of
paying cash. In the
past year we have paid
cash for the merchan-
disc we bought, and
obtained large dis
counts for doing so.
You have paid cash for
this same merchandise.
and have made untolG
savings by it. The peo-
pie demand dependable
merchandise for cash
and daily we are CIV
ing them bargains such
as no one else dares
offer.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
Much Activity
At Live Oaks

Active preparations are being
made at Live Oaks Springs for the
coming season and final plans are
being laid for the big auction sale
of lots and barbecue TO be held
there next Sunday. when a large
crowd of valley folks is anticipated.
The store opened last Saturday
and already some of the summer
sojourners are costly located in their
cabins, while many others are plan
ming to 60 up as soon as the schools
are out.
Among those who plan to soon
open their cabins for the summer
are Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Dickev
and daughter Laura. Mr.. Dickey is
feeuperatnig from 4 severe illness
and expects the mountain air will
be highly beneficial to him. Mrs. A.
Harp of Calexico has already gone
TO the resort for the summer.
B. Tooey of Brawlev has bought
the Charles Bird home, located on
the knoll overlooking the San Di-
ego highway. The Frank Modines
have taken the Emma skinner
home for the summer, and Mrs. No
dine. has already gone TO the hills.
There were many weekend visit
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
Hold Services As
Tribute to Valley
Woman Who Dies

As . tribute to Mrs. +. VI. Avis
whose death took place in Tvald",
Texas, last week, the Mesquite
Lake school house was filled sun
day afternoon by those who came
to attend tie III mimorial service held
in memory OF their friend and neigh
bor. MIR. and Mrs. Oscar Sweeney
and Mrs. Charles Ralphs were the
speakers 81 the service.
One of the tragic circumstances
connected with the death of Mrs.
Avis, and which was previously re-
ported in Saturday issue of the
Press, arose from the fact that Mr..
Avis had been called to Texas ten
days ago by the serious illness Of
his mother whose death occurred
shortly after his arrival. According
to message received from Wichita
Falls, Texas. where his mother )
death took place. MIR. Avis received
word of his wife 5 suddtu death
while attending his mothers fun
eral Mrs Avis. was visiting 4
daughter n Uvalde.
Mr.. Avis has been a ruchcr in
the valley for a number of years
and large circle Of fgiends extend
sympathy TO him in his double loss.
4 son, Frank Avis, is also left. to
mourn the loss of his mother.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
COAST LODGES
TO ASSIST AT
U.C.T. CEREMONY

Members of the FL Centre Coun
ell No. GAG. United Commercial
Travellers, arc making extensive
preparations for their big initiation
ceremonies to be held here on sat.
urday evening, May l6, at PHthim
Han. The largest single class OF
candidates ever initiated by the
local lodge, embracing at least Is
and possibly more. will be put
through, with San D5,go and Los
Angeles lodges participating \
feature Of the evenings 5 activities
will be an address Of welcome by
Mayor George Anderson. who is q
member Of the local order.
A banquet at Gas p. m. at the
Barbara Worth hotel viii precedc
the ritualist;c work of the evening,
at which visitors from the two coast
cities viii be guests of honor.
w. A. Scheniman. Ralph Aimen
and Ralph Reynolds comprise the
banquet committee and all Officers
form the reception committee TO
meet and welcome the incoming vis-
itors.
Every member of the local council
is requested to keep the date in
mind, and plan to be on hand Satur-
day night, rs it is the hope OF Sen
ior Counselor Clark, head Of the
FL Centre council. TO make this the
biggest and most interesting thing
the local organization has ever put
over, since its inception.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
Granite Quarries
of Lakeside Do
Rushing Business

san DIEGO. May 12.-Granite
from quarrieS near Lakeside, IN san
Diego county, is being shipped to
many distant points. not only in
California bu. to Il number Of To-
calities in the middle west. 1t was
only two years ago that the first
quarry was opened and the second
one was developed year ago.
"Silyer gray" granite is the spe-
cialtv found in the deposits and
carloads shipments are being made
to many places where the stone is
to be used in buildings. Recently
carload lots were, loaded for Kan
sas CITY and st. Joe. Mo, Port
land. Ore, and Santa Ana. Califor
Ma. Orders from Los Angeles, and
some other California cities are de-
livered by trucks, which take on
the consignments at the quarry and
deliver them to the location Of the
construction for which the granite
is specified.
Machinery is now being assem-
bled for third quarry which vii!
be in operation as soon as the need
ed equipment can be received and
installed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

his mother, Mrs. r. VI. Cole. re-
turned 10 his home here Yesterday
and states that he found his moth
er's condition much improved whcn
he arrived. Mr.. Cole was accom-,
panied on his return trip Ny his
nephew, Richard Rancier, who will
make his home with the Coles. The
Young man plans to enroll in the
Junior College here, having come
out from Texas for that purpose.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

! ore At the resort, some ofthem look
ing over their homes with an idea
Of reiuvenating and getting ready
for summer and others looking at
property to buy. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Gianola have rented the Frank
Mitchell cabin. Tom Juvenal of
Brawley has bought lot on which
he will erect summer home, Or.
c. l.. Sylvester has had his cabin
attraetively reslabbed into log cab
in style, and John and Fred Rob
ertson have also rented cabins for
the summer as we'll as +. Brl:ran Of
CaleNico. Week-eudcrS who spent
the day at Live Oaks included Mrs.
Edna Rockwell and Frank Taylor
who visited the formers brother,
Joe Smoot of oIlltyiNe. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles F.. Sones, and Mrs. and
Mrs. Harry q. Jones.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
Steve s Ever1ug steak dinners. ad

Ted Kluck Wins-The suspense is
over ana T. kluck. Centrad student
is richer by $3.50 and 4 silver medal
For by actual measurement, it was
found that Kluck had some whiSk-
ers that measured full five-siX-
teenths of an inch long and he was
therefore, adjudged winner in the
whisker club contest among the
boys 1t high school. The $3.50
represented the .'pot which was
made by contestants in the affair
and the silver medal. suitably en-
graved. was the gift of Rodney Jen-
kins, local ieweler, to the winner III
the unique race.
Another Ranch Deal-The we'll
known shipping firm of Sawdey &
Hunt is continuing its policy, as
mmtioned in our columns several
weeks ago, of acquiring by purchase
the acreage which has been rented
heretofore. Walter Hunt. during
the last few days, has purchased
through W. +. Hancock. local real
tor. another tract of land from Mrs
s. Byrdie Kline, and 4 part Of the
old Crawford ranch southeast of
FL Centre, from Kansas City syn
dicate.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County,
Hold Informal Banquet-A soc

Hold Informal Banquet-A socia
gathering which took the form of
q gct,together banquet was held 10y
the members OF tne Imperial lee
and Development Compluy'> staff
of this city recently at Stevu'S Cof-
fee shop. Those present included
Claud Franklin. local manager. II.
c. Bicl,lc, assistant manager. T. :.
Middleton. =. l.. Stark. L. y. John
SON, |. y. Hendricks. $. ". Andcr-
son, c. T. Ogden, valley sales sapcr-
intcndent, Il. 2. Moore, general sup,
criutcudent, T. !. Mcfarland, and
Charles d. Proctor.
Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Ne
Girk, Miss Grogan and Messrs Joe
Cosby, Percie Thacler, Vernon Cos
by and DR.. Clements, forming n
double qnartette under direction of
Elmer a. Todd, Will give several
at the Christian church
next Sunday night. Everybody well
come. adv
Write Your Rcy Insurance with
L. y. Sargent. 1lj No. Sixth st. ad
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
Steve's for Special Salads. adv
Davis Beauty Parrur. Phone 227.
adv

Reckless Driver Fined Elmer
Dyson was fined $50 by Judge May
field, for reckless driving. J. A.
Bowman of Redondo Beach paid 4
fine Of - for not properly needing
a traffic siren. Both drivers were
stopped on the Calexico highway
sunday by members Of the state
traffic squad. They were arrested
by membcrs of the state traffic
squad.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
TT FER BUCK"

1G. at Q O'Clock. Teachers wishing
to apply for life certificates may
appear before the board at this tine,
aud matters pertaining to creder'
;ials may be taken up by any in.
torpsfp1
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
Back from ColIege-Niss

Back from CoIege-Miss Isa6PIIe
Ross, daughter OF MI and Airs.
Stewart Ross, has returned L@r6m
Mills College for her summer yaca-
tion. The Young lady, who grad
uated from Central a year ago ana
who is one Of the most popular
girls in El Centre, planned TO
spring surprise on her family by
arriving unannouneed, but found
the surprise was on her as the
members OF her family were all at
the mountains when she arrived
home on Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
COUNTY BOARD TO MEET

There will be a meeting Of the
county board Of education at the
office of County Superintendent II.
G. Coc on Saturday morning, May
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
Davis Beauty Parlor. Phone 227

Don't Fail TO attend the high
class concert given by the famous
L&wrence \. Lambert Co. at the
Minnetonka Thcater, Jacumba, Fri
day, MAY j., 4: s p. N. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

The wise parent promises William
4 box of cigars if he won't work
crossword puzzles before he is 2l.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

In Mississippi one family has 10
children, all boys, and we call that
raising 4 rough mouse.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

The Harp Toned "celesta with
Sterling silver bells, recently i'm
ported from Paris. win be played
upon by Miss Estelle Catherine
Needham, at the Christian church
next Sunday night. accompanied by
Mr. Elmer Todd at the pipe organ.
Everybody welcome. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

With malaria starting, this is the
time for all good lemons to come 10
the ade Of their country.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

School Of Music. Elmer A. Todd
assisted by Estelle Katherine Need
ham and Fern Alwilda Newton. All
grades Delight fnl method for child
rem. G2i Olive. Phone 46GW. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Our Saving Is Your Dividend.
Finance your Automobile deals
through this office. L. p. Sar-
gent, Us No. Sixth st. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Paul's Lemon-Orangeade keeps
you healthy 1t : Pure, at Stage De
pot. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
Sues for Divorce

Sues for Divorce-TLrOugh A.tON-
ney William 7. North, Victor Burn
ham has filed suit for divorce from
Nema Burnham. on a charge of eX-
trcme cruelty. The complaint states
the couple were married in this city
on August 20. 1925, and separated
on April 6. 1928, and alleges that
the defendant accused the plaintiff
of being guilty Of a crime in lndi-
ana, which the latter denies.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Miss Fern Alwilda Newton will
perform a group Of piano solos at
the Christian church next Sunday
night. Everybody welcome. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Divorce Action Filed--Throuch
her attorney, j. f. Simpson, Ina
Belle Cline yesterday filed suit for
divorce from Fred Cline, alleging
intolerablc cruelty and neglect. The
complaint states the couple were
married at Otto, Iowa, October %,
1905, and separated on April Z, 1922.
The plaintiff asks for the custody
of two minor children and alimomv
of so per month for their support.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
Troop 81 Attention-Rcy

Troop 81 Attention-Rcv. Arthur
+. Schultz. scoutmastcr Of Troop
q, the Methodist church troop, an
nounces that this week : meeting
las been changed from Thursday
night to tomorrow night. This will
be the regular meeting ard the
usual tests and games will b" held.
Plans for 4 swim AZ Holtvillc Fri
day night Of this week will b" dis
cussed. Assistant Scoutmastcr Floyd d
Dillon win be in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Eatables Always Fresh st Stoves.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Doctors Home Epterea--A thief
entered the apartment Of DR.. r. G.
! Clemoas Mt the Park View hotel
yesterday morning and helping him
self to the doctors trousers and n
shnt, departed. The trousers and
/ shirt were later found near the
! apartment house by the police, but
approximately $40 that had been id
! the trousers failed to turn up.
Parisienne Beauty shoppe. 127
North 9TH. Phone 7S3. adv
Cuench Your Thirst if you drop
in at Paul's Lemonade Stand, at
Stage Depot. adv
Finance Your Next Automobile
purchase with /. 7. Sargent, 1l5
No. Sixth St. adv
Swiss Club Meets Tonight
Through misinformation, the date
given recently for the meeting of
the Swiss club Of Holtville was
Thursday, May Il. According to 4
member Of tho club, the meeting is
to be held tonight, in Holtvillc. and
all Swiss living in the valley are
urgently invited to attend.
Dance Every Wed. and Sat. nights
Holtvilic Natator;um. T 7 Sa
Valley Beauty Shop. Phone 324J.
adv
Steve's SpecIaI noon lunch SOC.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Davis Beauty arIo1. Phone 227.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12
DR.. Harry heoper. Dentist 647
Main st. Phone 3S2W. adv

Go to Idyllwild-A party compos-
ed Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Green and
Miss Caroline Schwab and Charles
Mccormick spent the weekend at
ldyllwild, near Hemet, returning to
the valley, by way of Warner
Springs and through the delightful
mountain country behind San Di-
ego. They report snow still CLEANS
on the top of san ,Iacinto and ali
the creeks running full Of water.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Noland's 1rcne3Ira. Music for all
occasio~s. Phone Ell Centre 5S3. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Judge Deaton Holds Forth
In the absence of Judge Whitclaw
from tho police court yesterday
meraiug, Police Sergeant y. G.
Deaton presided over several minor
traffic violations, assessing the us
ual fine IN each ease where those
who had been presented with tick
cts admitted the charge against
them.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Automobile Loans. I clear your
car and loan you money, you pay
me bv the month. Fred r. Cross,
$50 Main St. Phone 359J, FL Cen
tro. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Natures Greatest Drink, i s lem
onade. Paul serves it pure and cold.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Returns From Texas. O. Cole,
WHO was called % eileen. Texas,
u week ago by the serious illness Of
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Hotel Barbara Worth club break
fast 25c up. Special chicken, turkey
and steak dinners $1.00. Table de
hote dinner $1.00. Seventh street
ntrance direct into dining room. al
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Dance livery wec. q Sat. night
at Heber Palm Garden. ad,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Demonstrations to be Held-In
addition to the many interesting
features which await visitors at the
electrical home, l-4l State street,
special Representations have been
scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday afternoons. Tomorrow
afternoon from 2:30 to $3.50. Miss
Singleton. domestic science teacher
II the Wilson school, and group
Of her pupils will give 4 cooking
demonstration. Thursday afternoon
the Farm Bureau will have Il dem
onstratinG and Friday afternoon q
class of high school girls under the
direction of their teacher. Miss Jes-
sc Hollcnbaugh will show their skill
in cookery. Further announcement
regarding the two later demorstra-
lions Will be made in tomorrow =
paper. The public is invited to at
tend each day, and also 20 look
over the many attractive features
Of the model house.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Mrs. Brooks Beauty Shop. Phone
g26. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

L. P. Sargent Will handle your
contract on any make Of AutomO-
Uile at a very low rate. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Water Bills Due-Friday is the
last day for payment Of city water
bills before a penalty Of - is as
sessed for delinquency, City Clerk
Schofield stated today. On prop
ertv where the bills are not paid by
Saturday. the water win be turned
off Monday morning at 8 O'Clock,
the clerk stated.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Are You Hungry? Give Loynd 8
Fountain Lunch a trial. Satisfac-
ton and service. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

DR.. c. j. Mckendrick, Chiroprac-
tor. 2l Dunaway Bldg. Phone 32S.
adv mws
A big dance, Ioltville Natator-
lam, Saturday, May Ii. Commons
five piece Orchestra. \ nice bath
ing suit given away.
Swim III our wonderful mineral
water. IIoltvillc -Sdtatoridla.
Not a Recital. Elmer 4. Todd is
putting on concert of sacred and
secular music at the Christian
church next Sunday night. His pu-
pils recitals will be announced n
little later. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Mr.. Elmer A. Todd will preside
at the pipe organ at the Christian
church next Sunday night. Every
body welcome. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Steve's SpecIaI noon lunch SOC.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Write Your R:y Insurance with
L. p. Sargent. 1l5 No. Sixth st. ad
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Divorce Granted-In the superior
court yesterday afternoon, Judge
NJ. w. Conkling granted an inter
locutory decree Of divorce to Ruth
Crawford Hamerson, from Vincent
Leroy Hamerson, on the ground Of
extreme cruelty. The court award
ed the plaintiff $50 a month ali
mony and the custody Of two minor
children. Edgar b. Hervey was at
torney for the plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-12

Valley Beauty Shop. Phone 324J.
adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-21
DAILY KENNEBEc JOURNAL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 81 1925

ing. Luke I-S-2L, Miss Violet Z.
Piper; Greeting. Henry Trask; The
Manager Babe" Marjorie Smith:
How A Bird Helped Santa Claus"
Evelyn Written; Little Jack Hor-
ner," George Tins; Junior League
March" MIR. and Mrs. Perry Cald-
well; Christmas" BERTHE Smith:
my New Years Gift" Isaac smith:
Toast To Mother" Name Smith:
Santa Up To Date" Paul Blanche;
Christmas Spirit Malcolm Smith.
Phillip Morgan, George Trask; Song,
Away In A Manager" Miss Violet E.
Piper; christmas What 1t Used To
Be-. Doris Miner; Our Gift" Sylvia
Libby; "Kringle Tales" Grade a; "A
Letter To Santa" Irene Miner; 1.-THE
Message of The New Year." Lester
Mosher; "The Night Before Christ
mas" Theodore Blanche; christmas
Time" Milton Libby; christmas
Bells" Clara Smith; america"
School: Donkey Ride" Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Caldwell.
Clara Smith, BERTHE Smith, Name
Smith and Phillip Morgan were not
absent or tardy during the term of
IA weeks. Sylvia Libby won the
prize offered for the pupil having
the best rank in effort. conduct and
lessons.
Miss Violet e. Piper, the teacher,
left Saturday forenoon to spend her
vacation with her parents in Belfast.