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Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
MISCELLANEOUS
EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCE.
 MENT

Prof Francois F Black of Hartford Will be n Putnam every Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday anrl fur ther notice as 8t8H- -aitne fsyeh0l- oaist life advisor and truth teller
 II worried over husines4. personal oe domestic affairs. and all seems Co 20 wrong: if unhappy, troubled over love, the home or desiring 10 better your position. earn bigger income and gain your fondest wish n life, consult PROFESSOR BLACK, adviser and character readings, reading on all affairs of life; no fortune telling. Satisfac- tian guaranteed or no fee accepted Low fee special S3 LOO psychic ad. vice for SI00 to ladies. Hours. 1 ? NJ Co 9 P M at 194 Main St
 Putnam. i5t
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
T he Unusual Again

l stood on the mountain summit and enjoyed the panorama Then I heard a voice say eAh glorious This was worth all the trouble of the ascent" ovefioyed at meeting thus what thought 10 be kindred soul and ns- ture lover l turned round and found the speaker with bottle elevated above hts moufh.-Muskeie Vienna
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
Ramks Odd Perch

Elrd- samr5me. ehao>e queer Hersiss | -urr8', haek efects to speud his tWe perehin- "u q fofuh. goue in fhe cemetery aaluuine The Sontha43 Bearned rlesbyteran rhuft nu Evergreen road Detroit. Nays el#s~as a.e same tombstone
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
AUCTION NOTICE

cunninsham's 44th Livestock Sale VII occur at his farm in Elliot. Conn. en Thursday April 18th, at one o'- clock p m with 70 head of cattle consisting of mixers. springers. pas lure cows. beefers. and calves One Pure Bred Guernsey bull. One Pure Bred Ayrshire bull One fancy Jersey Heifer with first calf
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

ARMERS-We sell farms in any lo- cation, dairy or poultry farms. low price farms, estates. When vour farm is for sale We sell quick. Get ln touch with this agency. WEES LER'S FARM SELLING AGENCY. Box 352, Norwich, Conn. l2tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
TOWN OF PUTNAM TAX NOTICE

A warrant having been issued ta me For the collection of TaNas les4ei an the Grand List of the Town af Put nam. far the year l925. according t the vote af the aid Town. which are day and payable on or hefare May T. la-6 notice Is hereby given that far thg uurpnse ef receiving sHrh taX N.ll meet ali persons habla to ray f0perA Taxes due said Town at mv Aice H Seder Building Man Street Putnam opposite Congregational | Htlfa.H
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
PUTNAM CHAPTER ELECTS
New Officer, Ios.alled al Masonic
 Temple Thursday Night

The annual meeting # Putua [ -r. R8tHi s Huz. Eas held 4f Masonic Temple. Thutsday aye uinr Officers Nere eI etea and ln taned follows HiHh priest. tharlez T =RteHHrdsani EfuR George .Brousz ses4= scribe Ralph E. fhurston treasurer. L. P Merriam; secretary 4. V Marcy; C of H Thomas Bell ; P S. George P. Miner; R A. C.. J mes McCalloch: N. If 3rd V, Allie Kfne. N. of 2Hd E. Rsv C. Bos= worth. M. of lst V.. Otis Marrarty
 nauel Charles Nichols; trustees, c r.. Brousseau. Dr r \ Morreli, L. Parker Merriam
 Following the election the officers were Installed bF Past Grand HiEh Priest l.. Parker Merriam. George P. tfzr#r arfIuv aE marsh i
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
THE EVENING SCHOOL

ANE of the institutions of learning in Putnam that is little V heard of but is doing wonderfully important work s the Evening School IL deserving of public interest than
 receives The school closes next Monday night and the public
 Invited to attend the closing exercises. There should be
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
Appropria

Muggins @why de yoa always refer to Your political friend as the Human VmhrellaT Buegins irS, ha. cause he ls generally under a cloud
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
Uncle Ebea

'Someflmes msn thinks he. nak- n' n fine argument, said Uncle Ehen. when 8ll r+'s proviu ls dat he has atient friends Washington Star.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
LOST

LoST-Year-old collie dog. Name. Treze Thought to have been seen iH Putnam Communicate with A. c. PALMER, Pomfret Center. Phone 2t3-2. 15-l6
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
AUCTION NOTICE

By order If the administrative of The estate of the late l. r. Dragon. w will sell the complete equipment of the tailor's shop belonging to sad estate at public auction on
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

FOR sALE-Light six studebaker I92l In good condition. Price S25O.00 GEORGE CARLSON Box f0s. North Grosvenordale, Conn. lO@
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
NEg YORK WELCCME5 SPRING

Prohibition Excitement Crowd ou, All Other Topics. -lerri Deeriag, Pianist Pays At aeaisn Haicneaard and Upward Go the Skyscr ---Cd Favorites Come Back to the Thestres-"Lulu Belle and "Ihe Shanghai Gesture "-"La RaqueT At s25 per Seat.
 tsaaeal c.-z.zaaaaaaee ts THe Pataan Patrae
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
WANTED

WANTED-Map r. act az salesman on an old established tea and eoftes route in Putnam and vicinity. bE reliable concern. Man must o~H horse cor auto for Use in delivering. In reply address letter to MANA GER. r 0. Box i33, Ntllimantle.
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Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
FOR SALE

FOR SAEE-Bay horse. middle age. Good farm horse Weight about I.l00 lbs Also a few tons of good English hay Telephone 263-t2. G N LOWE. I5-l7=
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
FOR sALE -Day-old chicks. R. [

FOR SALE Day-old chicks. R | Reds and White Leghorns. All breeding stock, state tested for white diarrhoea. Prices. April l to May 8. R l Reds. S22 per 100: jess than l00 Poe each; lots of 800 or more, s20 per 100 White Leg horns April l to May b, SIS per Too, less than 100, 20c each; in lots of 300 or more, Sl5 per 100. After May l5 all chick prices reduc- ed S3 00 per 100. Free delivery. F. L. HERRI6K. R. F. D. 1. Put nam Tel. 6l5-4 l2tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

FOR SALE-Pure bred Rhode Island Red eggs. Sl00 per setting of tif- teen. $500 per hundred. FRANK O. DAVIS. Pomfret Center. Conn. Tel. 22S-3. l2-17
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
EOR RIM

FOR RENT Two tenements. One aH second floor. of six rooms and hHtr 0Ith electric aehts and gas
 other ou rhird floor of four rooms Wta elee.rc lights and gas. DR BALDWIN. 24 Suuuyslde suee.t PIrHam Tele 3S7 l5tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

FOR SALE-Nine room house. six car garage and barn and eleven acrgs of land in North Grosvenor- dale For further information call I0g-I2 9tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
FOR SAIL

FOR SALE-Hatching eggs and baby chicks from S. C. Rhode Island Reds, $. C White Leghorns, White Wyandottes and Jersey Black Giants EVERETT NJ. WHITE MORE, Park St.. Tel. 795-2. Put nam, Conn Agent for Magic Breeders. 10-l8f
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

FOR sALE-Chicks from officially tested breeders-free from white diarrhoea infection. 100 per cent live delivery guaranteed Write for illustrated folder and prices. HALL BROS. Wallingford, Conn. Phone 645-5. 7tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09

FOR .SALE-l922 Ford coupe. S90 1923 Ford coupe, S150 1929 Studebaker big SIX touring eXcep- tioually fine condition throughout equipped as follows: Balloon tires, bumper. heater, motor testing valve ditch light, excellent Duco finish, stop light. eascolator, wind deflec- tors. windshield cleaner and mir Tor, S475. L. ALLEN AVERILL. romfrct Center, Conn Phone Put nam ff5s3. II
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
Tuesday. Wednesday, and
 Thursday April 27, 2S. and 29. 1926

From ? 4 M until o'clock P M.. CT each of sand days.
 Dated at Putnam. Conn. April i t926
 IRVING H. MIRON. Collector of Taxes of the Town ot Putnam i5-f-
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
BABY CHICKS

BABY CHiCKs-Bred-to-lay popu- lar breeds: guaranteed live de- livery free catalogue of chicks. braaders and supplies CLARK : HATCHERY, Dept IA, East Hart ford, Conn. 4tf
 FOR SALE Seasoned hard wood SA275 8 cord sawed; also some No 1 hay II R. HURLBUT. 27l Woodstock Ave, Tel 529-2 12tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
HE fJiiSfaFi EAthiOI

PUBLISHED BY TIE PATRIOT PRESS, INC.
 C. LAWRENCE PERKINS Presiant EOHN J WHITEHEAD. JR Editor ARTHUR $ MACDONALD AaaiVaut Editor
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-09
ANMI
WANTED
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Sunuy six room cot. tage in slightly location on Far rows street Bath. steam heat and electricity also hardwood floors Inquire of E < WILCOX. Phone 7l3-4 lief FOR RENT-The best market garden farm jB Mudham County 30 acres. 1 2 room house. with steam heat. bath room and electric lights. Equal distance from Putnam. Web ster and Southhridge Never fail- ing water Large spring water pond ARTHUR C MORSE. R. F D 2 Putnam. Conn. Tel Put nam 625-2 9tf FOR RENT-A number af geod ,eue- ments iu the Manhasset village. Rent moderate Apply PUTNAM LAND AND MILLS CO.. S3 Canal street. Putnam ltf TO RENT-Largc room in ell Su!.- able for men roomers Hot and cold water Privilege of bath room. Furnished Tel I34-l2.
 FOR RENT-A nice seven room cot tage at 532 South Main street, with all modern improvements Also a nice garage Inquire at 342 South Main street. Putnam, Conn.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
new ROAD CLIPS
FIVE HOURS OFF
ARROWHEAD TRIP


With motOt tVu.:..s now the popU
lar pastime at al times of the Veal
The practice of shortening distance
whenever possible has become tn,
popular hobby. " Whenever the line
Jf highway can be .ghlened or .
new, more direct rouse put through
between two points, 1t Is observed
that the clamor of the motoring mul-
titude geheraly causes it 10 be
done.
One of the highly effective con
StruetIon projects Uf tins sorJ, the
trans-desett road known as the Ar
roWhead cutoff, and extending
from Barstow to the eastern state
Inc, to Las Vegas. 44.6 miles, was
recently inspected bv scout car of
the AutOmobIIe Cub IF Southern
california.
1t was found that the new cut.
off permitted saving of between
live and six hours III the running
fme required before the road was
established. Inc saving in d4o.ance
oetWeeh 3at Lake tty ana 4.oa
Angeles affected by the new route
Is nearly ~ mics.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
STUDEBAKER MAN
TELLS JUST HOW
HE MADE MILLION

Joseph 5. Donovan, Studebaker
dea er in Boston, has just retired
from business with a clear million
doliars--and back of that is an in
teresting story.
Donovan began working at the
age Of II in carpet factory. He
earned dollar and a half week
Three years later while employed in
'he railroad shops at Pepew, New
York, he boasted to his companions
that some dav he would have a mil
hon dollars and that when he got
it, he would devote the rest of his
iIfe to play and travel. 1t was a
Joke to the other boys but TO Joe il
was a goal seriously set and vigor-
ouslv pursued.
Nevertheless when he arrived in
Boston eleven years later, he had a
lot Of experience as soldier in the
Spanish American war and he was
good automobile mechanic--but
ne had only s5c in cash. \ year
later he had acquired second hand
ear and was driving it for rental.
Two years later he was buying and
selling used ears. Finally in 1911,
he became sub b-dealer for Stude-
baker in Boston and WAS at last on
the high road toward the million.
1t took him fourteen years 10
get il but now that it : safely ia
Land. he has carried out his boyhood
promise. turned over business cares
10 others and set out to enjoy life.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
BIG INCREASE in
WILLYS-KNICHT
OUTPUT ISSHOWN

Production OF the four-cyiiHdcr
overland, the light car product Of
Willys Overland. vii, be 81 per cent
reatcr for 1875 than during the
,ast year, which was the record yea
'or TINS model i'll the history OF the
organization.
The frst .ndicatiom of eater de
eiopments in the four cylinder
overland came III September Of last
ear, when The price on fhe standard
-adan was dropped TO $595, the low
est price ever put on a toHr-cv mdci
rrlcsed cat wta standard tea ures
Il des.Cn and eqniument including
three forward speed sliding gear
tfansmi Ssiou, heuevdomb radiator,
heavy frame construction and stand
8rd-slze body SPECIFICATIONS.
This price brought volume of
sales which exceeded hv iarg
percentage the ability If the fac
terry Ia keep Product.on up with de
mand.
The acceptance of thi, sedan a
the price established WAS an unmed-
late indication of sales field
which had never been sounded by
anv manufacturer Of standard
,ype four-cylinder car.
The total volume Of sales i'm this
fCur-cyliudcr modcl for ~" cutir"
wear Of 1925 was over 100000 cars,
including all body types, OF when
there We're four.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
To Enjoy Dancing,
Fortune Telling at
Wdys-Neons RerUe

Fortune telling, both by read
ing the palm and by cards, will
add TO the interest and entertain
ment at the Ways and Means
revue, which is to be given at
the Ten Thousand club, corner of
Seventh and Olive avenue, on
Monday and Tuesday night.
The prog gram, to which every
one is invited, will open at 8
O'Clock, and will be followed by
dancing. Refreshments will be
served at the refreshment booths,
and the fortune telling, auction
and other similar events held in
connection with the carnival
which will follow the program.
Miss Estelle Falla, skilled
fortune teller. has consented to
reveal the future Of those who
attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
BOX SOCIAL GIVEN
BY YOUNG LADIES'
CLASS rs SUCCESS

With a large crowd of young peo-
pie in attendance, the DON social
and evenings entertainment given
by the Loyal Young Ladies class of
the State Street Christian church
at the church last night was great
success both from the entertainment
and financial viewpoints.
Many boxes, containing supper
for two. were auctioned off by ID. l..
Zinn, who made much fun with his
clever announcements. A large mum
Der OF the boxes were elaborately
decorated, some most original ideas
being developed by the girls prepar-
ing them.
\ fine program followed the sup
per. One of the principal features
VAS a pageant in which Tisha Max
well, jimmie Sharp. Paul Shaw,
Frank Maupin, Ersel Byrd, Ralph
Sharp. Esther Gillett, Ora Allen,
ista Burgess. Miss Boon, Don
Davis and Watson Reyburn took
part Much talent was shown i'll
his number.
Little Miss Elsie Mitchell delight
fully played violin solo, "Cavel-
.erla Rustieana. by Mascagni.
Another hit Of the evening was
made by The Southern Entertain
ers, band composed of young
people who appeared as black faced
MINISTRIES, Southern melodies were
sung III dialect. Those taking part
were Miss Elizabeth Greer, piano,
Percie Thacker and Mrs. Scott Tay-
5or, soloists, Quincy Hunt, violin.
Arthur Schultz Jr.. eornet, and
george Lindsey, banjo.
The class wishes to take this OPP
portunity to thank the public for
Its splendid cooperation and the
high school giris and boys who help
ed make the evening SO successful.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
OFFER PRIZES TO
SCHOOL STUDENTS
IN SAFETY DRIVE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Plan
ming the solution of the traffic prob
lem a generation ahead is the policN
of the highway education board, ac
cording to statement here an
nomcing the fifth national safety
campaign open to all elementary
schools of the country.
The campaign includes an essay
contest for pupils and lesson con
test i'll which teachers in elementary
schools are to compete. In these
contests 5000 is given for the best
essays and the best lessons, the priz-
es, the gifts Of the National Auto
mobile Chamber of Commerce.
which cooperates with the board in
its highway safety enterprises. The
contests close February "a, of this
year.
In addition engraved certificates
of merit will be given these schools
III each state which comply with
certain requirements of the highway
organization in the teaching OF
safety education. These certificates
bear the signature of DR.. j. j. Tlg
ert, United States commissioner ct
education. department of the inter.
.or, and of the state superintendent
Of schools, or the principal school
official. DIR, Tigert also is chair
man of the highway education
board
The contest is being announced
now to the schools of the country.
rupi!s are requested TO write essays
OF 900 words in length on the suo-
Ject My School S Share in High
way Safety Four hundred thlrlv
eight medals and as many cash
prlzes will be given for the best
essays III the several states, while
three national awards will be given
lor the premier essays that are writ
zen by the pupils of the fifth, sixth.
seventh and eighth grades III school
the ilrst national pIlze consists of a
gold watch and trip to Washing
ton with ali expenses paid, the WIN
nlng pupil being under the care Of
BOARD officials.
Al each state a gold medal and a
check Tor SO Will be gwen tor III,
oest essay, and a silver medal and q
94O cheek for the second best pa0er
Inc number OF third pules, eucl.
consisting OF bronze medal and So
Nafles according to enrolment.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
SOCIAL NEWS
MRS. HOLLAND STATE EASTERN STAR
HEAD u, EST OF HONOR IT BANQUET
GIVEN By THREE V1LLEY CHAPTERS

Gathering from Hc.tvue and Ia.
lexico and joining wlih members q
signal chapter, No. 10, o, r. :
ever hundred members of T.,
Eastern StaI met al ban4Uy, *;
the Hotel Barbara "oEa las, p -;
to honor Mn. Cora Sprn. ho..a:,-
grand worthy maJrou q the grand
chapter oI laitoIL.S.
airs. uv.-4uG was aecoU .e.-.es
by her husnaRG, C.al.es u, h,..s.0,
and number u 1as.e.a >ta. ott.-
ssrs from other par,s = .-t s,a;,.
Covers were laid II. ever lCt AZ
the banquet. LaveuUe. anG yeli0 "
were the co.ors ased III tie decora-
tive scheme, desert flowers and
yellow candles carving cut these
shades.
Other Eastern star dignitaries
present were Mrs. Lilis George
Brann of San Francisco. grand
Ruth: Mrs. Carr.e Jane Drake,
Yorba Linda, grand organist; Rov
Musser. les Angeles. past patron,
and Mrs Musser; Mrs. Kitty Ann
Coul;Lurst, deputy grand matron,
Whittier; Mrs. Eleanor Bryant
Park, La Mesa deputy grand ma
tron. accompanied by five worthy
mafrons of her district, which com
prises San Diego county.
Following the banquet, a most
successful meeting, attended by ap-
proximatelv 200 members of the
three chapters was held for an ex-
smpl. .fication Of the ritual. Mrs.
Ella Belle Tondro, worthy matron,
Signal Chapter No. 276, Mrs. Elise
Mosher, worthy matron. Alamitos
chapter No. 316. Holtville. and Mrs.
Zella Manuel, worthy matron, I'm
perial Crown Chapter No. 81, Ca
lexico, We're in charge.
Mrs. Holland gave an excellent
talk. in which she complimented the
local officers and presented many
fine ideas for future work. A gift
from the three partic pating chap
tets~wa~ presented II Mrs. Holland.
Gpn.ght Golden Rule Chapter No.
2@of imperial and Alamo Chap'er
Nm.so, Brawlsv viii honor Mrs.
HI and al Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
Gen. Grant Tree
May Be Dedicated
AS US. Xmas Tree

SACRAMENTO, Jan. %. - Gen
eral Grant tree in general Grant
National Park in Tuiare county
may be dedicated as ~ational
Christmas tree in 1926 if the sug-
gcstion of San Joaquin valley civic
leaders is followed. The giant
redwood is 260 feet high and meas,
ures 80 81 feet in diameter near
the ground.
Many millions of persons in the
United States could "tune in for
the dcdicatorv exercises, which
would be broadcast bv radio, the
sponsors of the plan saw in a letter
to NJ. d. Pratt, state forester.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
SCREEN PLAYER
RECOVERING FROM
BICYCLE + ALL

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. % -- Al
though still confined TO her bed,
Brbe Daniels had almost completely
recovered today from her somewhat
serious acc dent on location.
The comedicnnc fell from her bi-
cycle and bumped her head on the
pavement, suffering slight CON
cussion.
She expects TO return cary next
week, refusing 10 allow a double TO
y, rform in the dangerous stunts
called for N the script of her cur
REM picture.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
SOIICE INVITING SEALEL
FhOfoSALS OR BIDS FOR IN
STALLATLON GF SEWER
LINE

Notice Is hereby given that tho
undersigned City Clerk of the City
II I'll Centro invites and Will re
eve at his office in tine City Hall
II sald CITY, up to the hour of $50
, clock +. NJ. ON the 27th dav OF
January, 1876, sealed proposals or
Dld, Tor the labor of installing IA
sever iIne for sand City as herein
fter described (materlal to be fur
Alshed by the City,) to-wit;
Ihe making of the necessary ex-
cayation for the laying Of Four
Hundred Ninety (+9VJ feet OF
Eight-mch sewer pipe, commencing
at sewer manhole at the lAtersec-
non Of Third Street and CONNER
cial Avenue, and running Easterly
n and along said Commercial Ave
nue.. "A distance Of Four Hundred
ninety (49U) teet, as shown by The
JIah ana profile hereinafter men
tIoned,-such sewer pipe 10 be aid
1T an average depth of Seven (O
feet, as shown by said plan ana
.,ruti!c for sald work; the laying Of
four Hundred Ninety (490) feet
# o-lnch sewer pipe therein; the
installing Of one manhole, in ac
cordance with the plan therefor
hereinafter mentioned; and the
Dack filling Of said eXcavatlOn-all
If SAID work to be done in accor-
lance with sewer plan and profile
so, 70, and manhole plan, No. "a,
N file III the office of the City
Engineer of sad CltY, to whleh
eIeIenrc Is hereby made for fur
Irr particulars.
All proposals or bids shall be ac-
onpunied by check payable 10
he City of Fl Centre, certified by
4 responsible bank for an amount
which shall not he less than ten
40 per cent of the aggregate OF
the proposal or by a bond of said
mount and so payable, signed by
.wo sureties, who shall Justify be
fore any officer competent TO an
minister an oath in double said
mount, over and above all statu,
0ry exemptions.
The Board of Trustees Of sand
,ity reserves the right to reject
my or all bids,
BY order of said Board of Trus
ees.
Dated this 7th day of January.
92G.
JAMES A. SOHOFIELD,
3 to 70 City Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
Bridge Club Members
Entertained at Home
of Mrs. c. E. ConGNt

The c. E. Conant home, corner of
Wensley avenue and Sixth street.
was the scene of an informal bridge
luncheon yesterday when Mrs. Co.
nant entertained the members of her
bridge club. Covers were laid for
Mesdames H L. Loud. Charles E
Scott, J. Drummond Huston, Jerry
Asher, J. s. Jones, L. C. House and
the hostess, members. and Mrs. Ross
T. Hickcox. who was guest of the
club.
High scores were made by Mrs.
Loud and Mrs. Conant.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
MRS. GILL GIVES
BRIDGE LUNCHEON
FOR ROUND TABLE

Mrs. Tom Gill proved 4 charming
hostess at meeting Of the Round
Table, held .; her home yesterday.
\ delicious lsucheon preceded an
~:,eNoun ot ridge. A dainty roIor
scheme ot pax and yellow snap
dragon, with V,s,e cards IN the same
shades. was used.
Guests pyeseH, We're Mrs \. J.
Schaetzel Of la Jolla. and Mrs, Roy
Breedlove Mrs. Breedlove wen first
prize,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
Postpone Meeting of
Fire Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary OF the e
Centre Fire department Will not
hold q meeting on Monday. as pre-
viously Planned. The meeting has
been postponed due TO illness among
the members.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
CITY PLANT
DAMAGED BY FIRE

REDWOOD CITY, Calf, Jan. %.
The Plant Rubber and Asbestos
works here was damaoed tcdav hv
fire, the loss estimated at between
slJO,00U and @zVV,UUO. one "o.r
house, the moulding department and
chemical plant were destroyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
WOMAN SUCCEEDS
IN FINDING LIFE
AFTER 4 FAILURES
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Jan. 23.-De
'erm!ned to end her life after four
failures, Mrs. Anna B. Allen. -
succeeded in her quest for deatl
'oday, according to police.
She WAS found dead in bed this
morning by her husband, who told
police She had attempted four pre-
VsouS occasions to commit suicile
Evidence indicated she swaliowe,
poison, police said.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-23
Would Shoot Dry
Raider Without
Search Warrant
New Rule rs Effective

SAN FRANCISCO, an. 23.-A
new federal prohiuition ENFORCE
nent poicY under which agents
who enter homes without search
warrants VIII be prosecuted by the
government was in effect in this
district today.
The policy was announced by Col
mel Ned NJ. Green prohibition ad
nimistrator, after Il series of con
ferences with George j. Hatfield, l..
;. district attorney Recently sev-
,ral liquor cases were thrown out
of court on technicalities in con
1cction with raiding methods used
by agents.
The eft tccts of the new ruling will
oe to increase difficulties of raiding
agents, Colonel Green believes, but
leclard it was in keeping with the
national enforcement pohcE OF
staving within the law.