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Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard p. Meyer
and family spent the weekend At
Redlands whore they wer" guests Of
Mr.. Meyers mother, Mrs. Annie
Meyer. The Meyers daughter,
Elizabeth WHO has been with her
grandmother for some months will
r"main )" Redlands until school
closes. The party reported cncount-
ing 4 trrl.Ilr sandstorm On the
desert while cHrou:e home last
High,.
NJ. and Mrs. Harry skinner and
family spent Yesterday in the noun
tains.
Miss Elizabeth Hockensmith has
gone to san Bcrnardino, where She
viii spend some days Vi J my her
sister
Ex-senator Clifford Coggms re
turned tofhc city this morning from
Cakwildc. whcr" he spent the past
week at the c. L. Coggins cottage.
MIR. and Mrs. II. Wingatc Lake OF
Fresno are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
viii X. Conway at the Hotel Bar
hara Worth. Lake is owner Of the
California Hotel al Fresno.
T.. ". Sti.lwell, head of the mar
ket news service of the bureau of
agricultural economies, department
Of agriculture, arrived from Wash
irgton, d. G. yesterday, and will
make short visit here. He is on
al Inspection trip Of different news
offices.
Wiley Weaver Sr. and G. w. Re
mele spent the weekend at the
Weaver cottage at Jacumba. Mr..
Weaver reports the coolest noun
tain weather within his memory.
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. l.. McCrory spent
the weekend at San Diego and La
guna. whore McCrory attended TO
purchasing supplies for the Boz
Scout camp and other details Of
camp organization.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Tyler Jr., Mr..
and Mrs. John Tylcl and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harmon Tyler spent yesterday
80 mba
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
T u . w bINU
138 North Fifth st.


Notice is hereby given that in ac-
cordanee with Section 305l and
1852. of the Civil Code of Califor-
mia, that on the 1st day Of June, at
the hour of two thirty p. m. at
Hushman s Garage, at 761 Main ST.
El Centre, California, we will sell
at public auction:
! Ford Touring, 1925 Model, Mo
tor No. 1l4033s8, license 1925,
452-113, held for storage charges
amounting TO $4,000.
Ford Touring, 1923 Model, No
tor No. 7503532, 1925 license
363-821, held for storage charges
amounting TO $1,000.
j Ford Touring, 1918 Model, Mo
tor No. 345062S, 1925 license
AI39-s6, held for storage charges
amounting to $3.50.
Ford Touring, 1916 Model, Mo
tor No. l332994, 1926 license No.
7ll-5S9. held for storage charges
amounting to $4,000.
/ Ford Roadster, 1917 Model, Mo
tor No. l795977. 1925 Com. License
l4S-lll, 4eld for storage charges
amounting to $3.50 and repair
charges amounting TO $500.
/ Durant Touring. 1922 Model,
Motor No. 2237. 1925 license No.
39s-l57, held for storage charges
amounting 20 $3.50.
Said safe win lie held TO satisfy
their charges FOR storage and re
pairs 10 the sum of $l73.50, togeth-
ar with the cost of publication of
this notice and cost of sale.
Dated May 20, 1926.
HUSHMAN 3 GARAGE.
SOTO James II. Hushman.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
A. Chicago
CANTALOUPE MARKET

Eastern cantaloupc markets todav
showed generally slightly weaker,
according to daily bulletin of the
market news Scrice. Shipments
fIom the valley are continuing 10
increase. however, 80 ears going
out yesterday and $50 being ordered
for today loading.
Local shipping point information
for yesterday showed markct steady
standard 36S-45s, &l>5-2, mostly
around $40. Rires for western
shipment. $I.50--5.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
Hecke Promises
Expert to Fight
Valley MiIdew

9. II. Hecke, director of the Cali
fornia department of anricuItrlrc.
passed through Imperial Valley YES
tcrday enroute to New York CITY,
wllere he VIII attend conference of
of.the national farm school June 2-7.
frobiomS of interest to Imperial Val.
ley growers were discussed during
hecke 5 trip across the valley. Hor.
tleultural Commissioner b. \. Harri-
gan boarding the castbound train
at INLAND, and accompanying the di-
rector as far as Yuma
The mildcw situation was thor
oushly discussed, aud Hcckc promis-
cd the services of NJ. G. Milbrath.
specialist of the state department, To
the valley growers rs long rs they
are needed. Milbrath is here az
present working on the cautaloupc
milaew problem.
Director Htckc' viii address the
eastern conference, which win be at
tended by leaders in agriculture from
al over the United States. on
Drift Of City Boys and Girls to
the Farm.
Following the farm conference, Di-
rector Heckc viii visit Washington,
u. G.. whore he plans TO take up
important matters relating to CO.
operative agreements between the
state and the federal departments
Of agriculture. He Will also visit a
number of the ports ol the Atlantic
and gulf coasts to study quarantine
conditions and inspection methods.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
WANTS APPLICATION
FOR PAROLE PUT OVER

san QUENTIN, Cal, May IL
Damascus Galluri, San Quentin :
bandmastcr, a life term murderer,
requested that his application for
parole be put over for three months.
1t is the second time he has re.
Guested such action. He explained
that he feels the time mot vet
ripe.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
RICHARDSON ON JOB AGAIN

SACRAMENTO. Calf, Nav "a
Governor Friend W. Richardson to-
day returned to his desk at the state
capitol after attending the annual
convention OF the California Press
association.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24

The first full carload Of 1926
cherries left Newcastle, Placer coun-
ty, April 26.
The Holland Land Company,
Clarksburg, Yolo county, has $500
acres Of asparagus.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
TODAY'S BOX SCORES
AMERICAN
At Boston

New York 800 Ol0 000-4 0
boston 100 O00 .0l0-2 : |
Shockcr and Collins; Wiltsc, Kicf-
or and CASTOR.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
NATIONAL

81. Louis 03l l03 000-S u .
Cleveland 100 loo 030-5 II 0
Castor and nargravc; LcVscu,
Nhautc, Lchr and l.. ScwcI.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
TO the
BUSINESS
MAN

Every Merchant, 70 matter
what line of good he sells, will
benefit greatly by having GAS
installed.
It will increase the payroll
Of your City.
1t will lessen your fire haz-
ard.
1t will increase the value of
your property, lower insurance
rates, and bring more comforts
which will make people want to
live in this progressive City
with its delightful climate.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24

Yuba and Sutter counties will
need $4,000 peach piekcrs for Il per
iod of IS days.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
CUrTON MARKETS

NEW YORK, May 24.-Cotton
closed off ; to 10 points. Spots
0uiet. off -: mids 1875.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-24
El Centr0, Calexic0 and Mexicali
Will Have Gas
TO the
CONSUMER

Follow the lead Of the peo-
pie in other communities by
buying a few shares of Stock
and thereby be the controlling
factor in your own Industry.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
real ESTATE TRANSFERS

lots l TO Is, inclusive, lots 81 to a.. in
elusive, block 2, lot I, block 6, and a
certain tract or roadway described in
deed. Mount Vernon Homesite addition;
Sll,G50.
San Antonio Cooperative Poultry
Farm to Augusta 3. Luther, April 8,
1895, quit claim deed to lots TO -,
east so feet OF lot 4, block s, Mount
Vernon Homesite addition; correction OF
error in former deed, affidavit of 4. a.
Luther declaring the above release exc
cutsd by all stockholders.
Augusta B. and a. A. Luther to !. b.
Hindman, April IL, 1926, quit claim deed
to lots 1 to 10 inclusive, lots 80 to ~,
inclusive. block > lot !, block g. and
strip described herein; $40 etc.
Leslie and Olive 4. Wassermsnn TO
Mary E. V. Wiuslow, April 8. 1875, deed
to part Of lots ]. and ,. block s, new
city block 5000, fronting 10 rect on East
Mulberry street: $1,000.
Edward r. Burkhardt TO P. ]. Owens
Lumber Company, April ., ls2e, deeo
to lots and 2, block II, Sunny slope
addition; $500.
James B. and Royerta A. Mabry to
W. H. Holmes. March 20, 1895, deed to
lots and I, block %, new city block
Pat Cavney to P. E. Gragg and Frank
3. Scott, April 10. 1926, deed to lot 3,
block %, new city block 5bS; sJ5Ol etc.
b. NJ. and Eva Brown to i. S. Bos-
well, February 20, 1895, deed to lot T.
block 81, HarIandale Gardens addition;
Se6s345 etc.
W, J. Tarrence and n. Z. snavely to
william o. Smith, April s, 1926, deed 20
lots l to inclusive, End 16 to 20 In
elusive, block 1917, Los Angeles Heights;
$40 etc.
Clyde r. Smith to VI. II. Davis. April
2. 1926, deed 10 lots IS and IS, block 10,
new city block 35O2; s212i-91 etc.
c. /. and Blanche VI. Stewart to 7.
J. and Myrtle May. April 10, 1925. deed
to lots Q and 10, block II, Crestholme
addition; $40 etc.
Street Realty Company TO c. L. Stew
art, April 10, 1926. deed TO lots and 10,
block II. Crestholme addition; $3.50.
William q. Smith to W. J. Tsrrence
and Z. r. Snavely, April 3, 1925, deed
to lot 5. block 20, new city block 55l9;
so etc.
n. and Nora HarwOod 10 James Pow
ell. April 10. 1896, deed TO tract 4, con-
tanning acres. out Of 60-acre tract Of
Leon LeCOmte acres; $3.50.
Miss Matte Ward ct al, by sheriff 70
Mrs Mac Belle Alcott, April 6, 1926,
sherlfrs deed to lot :. block 50, new
city block 1874: siSA9I
Nora and Arthur 4. jacobson N Mrs.
Margaret r. Jamison. as her separate
estate April 6, 1896. deed 70 lot 5, block
IS, new city block S06i; $40 etc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
BUILDING PERMITS.

Nine building permits for new con.
struction worth ;5s.42S, we're Issued
Tuegsay al the city building Inspector
office. They follow:
John Muennlnk. store building, Com
mCrce street: 5000.
Charles -. Baxter, si1-roon duplex
Hrlfn Court: $4,000.
Charles n. Baxter. ElI-TOom duplex
Hammond avenue: $500.
Maria Dieimaun, garage, East Com
mcrcc street: $1,000
.. y. Hunbef. remOdcling and repair
ing store, south Flores street. $1,000,
Henry Grobr. One-rOOm addition
South blackberry street: 8i2j.
IIilmar Noeller, office, WILLOW street
5000.
A. p. Gillian. lI-room residence, Oak
mont court: f58. 900.
". =. Hood. drug store. Highlanc
boulevard; 5000,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
BURIAL PERMITS.

Iona IT, Stroud 81 years old, Robert
3. Green Memorial hospital
Bella Garcia, 10 months old, 9os Co
lima street
Raymond Roblodo, 10 years old, Soi
East Fest street
Martina Porter. So years old, 20o9
Guadalupe street
C0rneliO Pastran. 60 years ola, lyl"
South BTazoB street.
CarzOn street.
Alfred Rech. 80 years old. Kenney's
sanitarluu.
john Fremont Nudge, 90 years old.
Robert y. Green Memorial hospital.
J. n. johnson. 81 years old, Physicians
and Surgeons hospital
TheIma johnson. 15 years old, Robert
g. Green Memorial hospital.
Ramon Guerra, { months old, 5lb
Hertz street.
Elena Galvsn. - years old. SIS San
Fernando street.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Paul G. Reid and Rosalie Ryan.
Elmer 7. Miller and Marcella Cav
anaugh.
Fate Robinson and Barbara Pozue.
Antonio Espana and Theresia Rivas.
JuventIno Vasquez and Eva klebalm.
GottCricd Ocfflnger and Clara Z.
HaaR.
I1aac Cardenas and Isabel Perez.
Martin Aguinaga and Euperta Mer-
cadO.
D. ". watkins and Mrs. Ruth W.
Haryin.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
BIRTHS.

April 6: To Mr.. and Mrs. william II
JOHNSON. 1912 GrayEon street: girl.
April 4: To Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Down
Ing Fort sam Houston: girl.
April II: To Mr.. and Mrs. jose 4
de Ia Rosa, 5O7 FL Paso street; hoy.
April II: To Hr. and Mrs. Robert A.
Weyel, 1918 Durango street; girl.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Lovely Home and Orchard
S3250. Corner, 100X140

Fifty bearing fruit trees. very attrac-
tive bungal0w, lovely Lawn and flowers.
two good streets. two blocks from high
school. highly improved forfbOultry. GA
rage. wo0dBhed. a dandy home with
large closets. call Sales Dept. Eichcy,
Casey & Gragg. CT. il2J.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Suburban Property-Sale
z Acres

$500 per acre, about $50 cash. $50
month; this tract is only about five
blocks outside city limits. good soil. land
cleared. is IN one block OF hard road, on
good graded. road. and cannot be dupll-
Gated at price and terms.
J. L. LYLE REALTY co.
aOg Gibbs BLDG or, IFS,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14

REEH-Died at a local hospital, April
Il 1925, at ESQ q. m, Alfred Reeh,
aged 80 years, residence, 1899 Roose-
welt Ave He is survived by his widow,
Mrs Olivia Reeh, city; one son, Oscar
Reeh city: three half-hrothers, Charles
Arhelser. Kendall county: Albert Ariel
ger, Gillespie county: a hslf-sister, Mrs.
Louise Petermsn Of Fredericksburg; two
brothers Edward Resh. city; William
Reeh OF Comfort; one sister, Mrs. Robert
Mineh OF BOerne. He as . member OF
the Lutheran church and Of the Her
mann sons lodge. Friends and rela-
tiVes are invited TO attend funeral SER
Vices from the residence. 1903 Roosevelt
Ave. Wednesday, April IL. 1895, at $3.50
y. m. lnterment VIII be made in the
Mission Burial park, Rev. August Wolfe
officiating. under the auspices OF Her
mann SONG lodge. The following will
hs active pallbesrcrs: A. Phillips. Paul
J'heiffer. II. b. Bassdale, ". W. Brown,
Oiin King. c. Z. Doolin; honorary pail
bearers: c. Bigger, Walter Lane. Mr.
Orlin. Mr. Rhode. Harry Smith. ".
sfr Crane, Mr.. May, G. D. Mayors, J. J.
Poster. S. Teazeil Mr.. Frances. W.
Taucl, J. T. Fricke, Mr.. Brodnaz, Mr..
Franz, Mr.. schelhars, A. Rathmcn. e.
nottingham, II. Gerfers. ". J. Miller.
Duckworth. 7. Mills, II. Mills, stengel.
Daniels. Hoeflig. Anderson. Hamilton,
chadwick. A. Stevens, McComas. Nc
trnbb. Wunelaerger, z. Urban. ". Hauck
s,rid Henek. Under direction OF Hagy &
NeCoIlum.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Acre, 5-Room Bungalow

Nearly new fiyc-room house,
breakfast room, three-piece bath,
large southeast porch. porte
cochere. double garage. servants
room, modern conyentences, rich
land. beautiful yard. high on hill
overlooking city. near schools
cheap at N3ssj0, terms. Call Mr..
Cole, woodlayn $3.50. G. & O.
HagelstciH.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14

On any of these lots / will
build on my 5 per cent PLUG
COST BUILDING PLAN al
you can pay for your home OF
the easy payment plan.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
msMnNAHmm rSgnwaggsgs
BY OTTO KLAUS
Tahiti I 1SE7HGI

When Cupid Mrs. the
mark it's time for Mr.. to
think about a happy home
of their own. Let us explain
how you can buy one and
plan your payments like
rent.
We will plan, finance and
construct your home on the
easy payment plan and
guarantee you a home that
will satisfy in every detail.
Call US noWi
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Beacon Hill-S2750
5 Rooms, Lot 75x140

Near car line and school on paved street.
this Hye-sOom house with extra large
lot Is bargain at the price asked, $500
cash win handle. Call Mrs. CaTriCO, CT.
1904.
Sales Dept. Alamo Development co.
Rent, sell or trade. WOodlawn 2SOi-J.
SAN FERNANDO ADDITION. bargain
for quick sale. three rooms ath., glO75.
part cash, balance 1l5 per month. $50
Thompson Place
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Gard Of Thanks

We WISH TO thank our friends and
relatives and especially the Beacon Hi
Baptist Church for their kindness and
sympathy shown Us az the death % our
beloved wife and daughter. Mrs. W. c.
Harris. Also for the many beautiful for
Il offerings.
MRS. L z. HARTLEY.
W. c. HARRIS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Eight Blocks North
Near Broadway. $1,000

Good soveH-rDom cottage on paved street,
easy walking distance OF Houston street
and the lot Is worth the price asked.
Buy this home whore values are Jump
ing and make some money.
Gall Mr.. Briukman, Crockett l7Oi
saleg Dopt-. Alamo DeveLopmcnt %.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
See Us

We specialize in suburban acreage, ard
homes, city conveniences. very easy
terms: cah save you time and money.
Call CT. II5.
J. L. Lyle Realty Company
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14

street.
The lots I am offering in
The Highlands and in North
aven are all on paved street.
All choice locations and have
every possible city convenience.
The prices are right and terms
reasonable.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Houses for Sale

WE have seven new homes in good To-
cations FOR which we ,an take car q
lot as first paymsat. Kelly Really CO. Or.
1851.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
A Lovely Home

UP HIGH WHERE BREEZEs BLOW
Why bother with building when you can
get an elegant home In one Of tho
choicest locations a. about twO-thIrdi
Or its real value Ring me uD and
will prove f.
T. W. CAMPBELL ReaIto-.
go City National Bank Bldg
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PHONE CROCKETT 457
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Funeral Notices

NIxoN-on April II. Juliana Stevens
Nixon, infant daughter Of DR.. James w
and Juliana Baker Nixon, OF l2s l.
Grammercy place, city. Services and in
tcrment private.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fratsrnal Notices IS

Special communication San
Antonio Consistory at the
1&v Scottish Rite temple, Avenue
1H7<VI E, at Fourth ST., at a. m.
Thursday. April Is, TO receive
- and ballot on applications for
the degrees and 10 confer the degrees
OF the Consistory. Visiting members Of
the Rite frsternslly invited.
HARRY W. HAMILTON, SEA DEG.
X. c. c. H,
Master OF Kadosh.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Buy a Lot on a
Paved Street

You are always sure you can
get to your home when you
purchase a domestic on a paved
street.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14

FOR QUICK SALE. LIST
lth 7. .. Rife. Bedsl Bldg. CT. ssI7.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
To the Purchaser

NEW FURNIGHED BUNGALOW $3.50
Five rooms, garage, on corner lot.
now rented for $50 per month, owner
attending Columbia Univerrity, needs
money and will sacrifice, $3.50 cash will
handle. Mrs. Brown. CT. 2OG5. Mis-.
3O3f-W. Exclusive agent.
NICE new four-room houses for colored.
well located. easy terms, Will furnish
lots and build. Cr 1873.
COUNTRY Club, Breckenridge district.
323 Canadian, scven-rOOm bungalow.
hardwood floors, tile bath. shower. drap-
cries furnished, small eqUlt-, balance
LL.Ln rcnt- EE.. mn.L lmnr- ~
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Farms-Ranches, Sale

Business Property-sale
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
Farms-Ranehes Wanted

SELL OR EXCHANGE YOUR LAND.
FENNELL DTBRELL. TEXAS LAND.
so BRADY BLDG. TR. 7iiO.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14

BEAUTIFUL new sgurco home, spIcl.
did location, facing rgrL. an msdgrn
cOnTenisnceE. garage. Tr. 2s6T-J.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14

y. FLORES STREET
have wonderful place at 1880 -.
Flores St, which IL now renting for $50
a month, size 7Gz.io. it is a good buy
for $4,000.
I have another place, near the pom-
munity center, at 1920 y. Flores ST, on
a lot 5?z2lo, price tl2,75O.
SOLOMON CASSEB
-. 10y. 507 Alamo Plaza.
NORTH SIDE
S-A-C-R-I-F-I-C-E
FURNISHED BUNGALOW
Non-resident owner here for short
time only to cell modern siz-room bun
sslow, best location In city and Is only
$500, furnished. II sold this week
Phone CT. 2055, Woodlavn 47s9 evenings
EAETHMAS REALTY * LOAN co.
5OS Brady Bldg.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14

FOUR ROOMS, sleeping porch. bath. $40
Clandora street; price $500: 500 cash.
s2S monthly. Owner William Deller-
man, residence WoodlaWn S92. Office,
Travis 1OfS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14
81 .Lombrano st.
$50 Cash-S20 Month

Four-room house with bath. electric
lights. gas and unusually large lot,
fenced. This house has very attractive
price. You will buy II you take time to
Investigate. Call owner Z. l.. Kirby, CT
il2j or come to SCI y. 81. Mary's 81.
BEAUTIFUL Laurel Heights bungalow:
strictly modern; five rooms, breakfast
nook; tile bath, garage. with or without
furnishing. Owner. Or. 582p.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-14

Old ana new addresses. Should delivery
- irregular. please notify the office.
NEW YORK oFFICE-Payne, Burns &
smith. Inc 247 Park avenue.
CHICAGO OFFICE-G. Logan Payne
Co Tower Building
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-05-13
SOUTHERN BAPTISTS IN
SESSION AT HOUSTON

Houston, Texas, May 11-On the
eve of the busiest and one of the
most important sessions in the 81
wears of the church's history, thou
sands of persons here for the opening
of the Southedn Baptist convention
tomorrow gathered in the city audi
torium tonight for an old-fashioned
prayer meeting. Divine guidance in
the deliberations of the body was
sought.
Dr.. w. A. McComb, of Gulfport,
Miss, led the prayer service.
Organization will be the first item
of business before the convention to-
morrow, after devotional service.
DR.. George w. Mcdaniel, of Rich
mond completing two years service
in the presidents chair, can have the
position another year if, he wants it,
it was indicated today, but due to his
poor health he had not decided defi-
nitely tonight whether he would per
nit his name to'be presented. 1t is
likely that all the other officers OF
the convention will be reelected.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-05-13
40 DAYS FROM FIRST OF
JUNE TO SECURE LICENSE

Raleigh, May 12-The 1926-27
North Carolina license plates will go
on sale June l and motorists will
have forty days thereafter in which
to equip their machines, according to
announcement by the state depart
ment of revenue. Plates have al
ready been distributed to the branch
stations and other preparations made
for supplying the automobile public.
The old tags will be out of date
after June so, but the department is
allowing ten days of grace to take
care of the rush that always comes
with the closing day. After the ten
days of grace, however, the new tags
must be displayed.
Differing from the system hereto
fore in use, the new plates will carry
class letters as well as figures.
Licenses beginning with A, for the
higher-powered cars, will cost $40;
B, $50; C, 500, and E, $3.50. D
will be for dealers and will cost S25
for the license and 81 for each ad-
ditional plate.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-05-13
OVER MILLION DOLLARS
WORTH LIQUOR SEIZED

New York, May 11-With a cargo
of whiskey, champagne and alcohol
valued at 81 100000, the freighter
Donnetta, was brought into harbor to-
night by the coast guard cutter Sen
eca and anchored near the Statue of
Liberty.
The freighter seized last night so
miles southeast of Atlantic City, fly
ing the American flag, but without
ships papers and with no one on
board with officers credentials but
was said by coast guard officials to
come technically under the classifi-
cation of piracy.
Coast guard officials believed the
Donnetta to be connected with the
Operations of an alleged bootleg ring
of Port Chester, Long Island. Emil
Wormser and five oher men were in
dicated yesterday in connection with
the ring which is estimated to have
assets of $1O,0OO,000.