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Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-14
Valley Pioneer
Dies on Coast

Another Imperial Valley pioneer
has passed away, Anton Panek, II,
having died in San Diego. According
to word received by friends here,
funeral services were held in the
coast city yesterday. Death occurred
Thursday.
The deceased came to Imperial
Valley in 1904, and was the owner
of a 100 acre ranch west of the
city. He was native of Czecho-
Slovakia. He is survived by his
wife. The Paneks moved to the
coast several years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-14
EXTREME
PENALTY
IMPOSED
Court Sentences Hickman
To Death For Murder of
Marion Parker.
TO FILE APPEAL
Defense Will Carry Case
to Supreme Court For
Decision.
BY DAN CAMPBELL
United Press Staff Correspondent)

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent)
COURT ROOM, Los Angeles,
Feb. 14.@William Edward Hickman
was sentenced today to be hanged
at San Quentin penitentiary Friday,
April %.
The death sentence was passed by
Judge j. j. Trabucco after defense
counsel had interposed various legal
moves TO stay judgment.
Before pronouncing the death SEN
tence the court sentenced the slay-
er on the kidnapping charge.
No term was fixed on the charge,
the court assuming the death SEN
tence would eliminate the necessity
of stated term of years.
Hickman stood rigidly at atten-
tion, his knees locked together, his
hands held stiffly at his side as he
heard the fatal words.
The "Foxn never flinched and
his pallid face did not reveal n
sign of emotion.
Judge Trabucco was obviously
affected and fingered a document
before him as he stcrnly pronounced
the death penalty.
He did not use the words chang
by the neck until dead and his
voice died to monotone as he con-
cluded his brief statement with the
words "may God have mercy on
your soul
Hickman hurried from the court
room but was returned n few min
utes after sentence to have his pic
lure taken.
lie appeared unaffected and pos
ed with n smile.
Defense Attorney Richard Can
tillon told the United Press that
the defense would exercise their
right to file an appeal to the sup
rene court two days after sentence
is passed.
Cantillon said the appeal pro-
badly would not be filed before
Thursday.
"Look, he never feazed me-" the
slayer said, extending his hand so
that his guard Clyde Peters might
see as the two stood in an ante-room
after sentence was pronounced.
Peters, the six-foot guard, who
has been with Hickman throughout
the trial was trembling, but the
SLAYER extended his arm and his
hand was mOtionless.
Ego Crops Out
"Sav / took it like n man, will
vou'" was the smiling comment of
the youth upon his return to his
cell.
"That is about all l have to
saw" he declared and turned to a
Bible which someone had left in
the courtroom during his trial.
"I've only got &C days to read
the whole Bible,' he said, under
the impression that the date of his
execution had been set for April 20.
"Oh, its the 2Sth is it, well that
gives me 73 days.
Bailiff La Fleur handed "The
Fox" large Bible today soon aft
or the hearing ended, and Hickman
took it to his cell.
On the foreleaf is inscribed the
sentence "Jesus loves you," and
below. "Learn to be Christian y
Hickman was perfectly at ease as
he chatted through the bars. The
look of tcnseness was gone and he
seemed relieved now that his fate
has been settled.
cit was nice the way the judge
said it. Nicer than l thought it
would be. You know he said May
God have mercy on your soul -
Hickman remarked. 81 thought he
was going to say something about
hanging by the neck until dead. "
care you going to read all the
BibleP' he was asked.
eyes, l believe in it," he dcclar-
cd.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-14
Senators Testify
For Detective
CONTINUED on page g.
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA. - Five
United States senators testified in
the Sinclair Burns contempt trial
today that the reputation of Will
lam j. Burns, noted detective, for
honesty and integrity was "good.,'
The senators, James E. Watson,
Indiana, Republican presidential
candidate; George H. Moses, Repub-
lican, New Hampshire, president pro
tenn of the senate and Samuel Short
ridge, Republican, California, said
they were personal friends of Burns.
Senators Royal Copeland and
Robert Wagner, Democrats, New
York, later testified they knew
Burns and that his reputation for
integrity was "good.'
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-14
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Feb. IL
Prominent members of the
Democratic party will be sam
moncd by the Senate Teapot
Dome committee to tell how the
party's 1920 presidential de-
ficit was reduced 100000 by
1924, Chairman Nye of the com
mittee said today.
Nye said there had been no
public record of the source of
the 100000.
He recalled that in 1923
Harry +. Sinclair, oil million
aire, testified he had contribut-
ed in 1929 to the campaign
funds of both parties.
"We want to learn whether
Sinclair gave the Democrats
any Liberty bonds profits of
the mysterious Continental
Trading company deal of 1921, )"
he said. "We have evidence
that he gave such bonds to the
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-14
Hays To Leave
For New York
BY United Pres. Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Feb. 14.--Wiil
II. Hays, motion picture executive,
will leave here tonight on the San
ia Fe's "Chief" for New York
city.
Although Hays could not bc To-
Gated, his Hollywood office denied
that his departure had any signifi-
eance following the mention Of hts
name in the Teapot Dome invests
cation.
Mr.. Hays is merely making his
scheduled return to his New York
office and has received no official
summons to Washington" his see
retary declared.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-14
TRIPLE TWIN-SIX

That's the prodgous racing built by wealthy William Whie
of Philadelphia competitors
the forthcoming international speed trials Beach,
The 12cynder under the hood
gead direct the wheels Absence of transmission
makes pushing to start Ray Knck relief driver shown
70 the right.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-14
Matricide Case
Goes To Jury

OTTAWA. Ill.,. Feb. 14.-The case
of Harry Hill, former Know. college
student charged with the murder
of his mother. went to the jury at
1:57 p. m. today.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-14

OTTAWA, ILL.,, Feb. LITTLE de-
Tense executed coup in the Harry
Hill trial today by waiting its fin
al arguments, thus preventing A. j.
O'Connor, special prosecutor, from
making a final argument for the
state.
The case was expected to reach
the jury this afternoon.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
EDMINSTEN FAMILY HOLDS
HOME COMING AT OLD HOME

On last Sunday morning, the chill
dren and grandchildren of the late
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. P. Edminsten, be-
gan to arrive at the old homestead
now owned by D. NJ. Edminsten. By
noon they were all present, namely
G. A., R. D., C. D., NJ. H., Ira, D.
NJ. and E. y; Mrs. ". D. Farthing
of Boone; Mrs. Walter Johnson OF
Detroit, Mich, and Anna Edminsten
Uncle Newton L. Edminsten of Le-
noif; Mr.. and Mrs. William J.
Moore and son of Lemon, We're also
present. Uncle Newt coming on
Friday morning and remaining until
Monday.
After short talk and blessing by
W. D. Farthing, a sumptuous din
ner was served on the front porch
of the old home, where nearly all of
the children were born and reared.
In the center Of the table was a
birthday cake with % candles, rep
resenting Claude Edminsten's birth
day. He is the son of G. A. Edmin-
stem, who is on furlough from the
United States army. The afternoon
was spent in talking and playing by
the children and adults.
Everybody enjoyed themselves to
the fullest. Late in the afternoon
the crowd separated wishing each
other many happy and prosperous
days yet to come Reported.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
SOUTH INDEBTED TO TAMMANY
DIXIE WOMEN TOLD AT RALLY

New York, Oct. 12.-The debt of
the south to Tammany, in whose hall
in 1895 was passed the "first reso-
luton giving just and equitable
treatment to the SOUTH" was urged
as one of the reasons why it should
vote for Governor Smith as presi-
dent, George Gordon Battle told a
rally of southern women at the Bal
timore hotel.
Of 10000 appointments he has
made since he has been commission
er of highways and superintendent
Of public works, Tammany has only
asked for one, position of watch
man on one of the New York piers,
Col Frederick Stuart Green told the
women.
The supporters of Smith were
urged to write to the south and give
a "truc picture" OF the man against
whom the "stupid but virtually in
furious whispering campaign is be-
ing waged most violently in the
south" Col. Greene called Governor
Smith the greatest living states
man in this country"
Mr.. Battle asked for the support
Of the south, not only because he
was the best man in experience,
character and ability, but because of
the traditional southern stand on
states rights. Mr.. Hoover was call
ed "autocratic, self-willed, evasive
on issues and with an itch for power
and public trust"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
County Teachers to
Meet at Cove Creek

The following interesting program
has been prepared for the meeting
of the public school teachers of Wat
auga county, which will be held at
the Cove Greek high school on Sa'
urday, October 27, beginning :.
1880 a. m.:
Morning Session, 1880
/. Song, America, the Beautiful,
by audience.
2. Devotional, A. ]. Greene.
5. announcements, Superinten-
dent Smith Hagaman.
4. Piano solo, Miss Lucy Moretz.
5. Reading, Mrs. James Moore.
6. Discussion on "The Teacher
and the Community" led by five
teachers: (a) What the teacher
means to the community, E. L. Ball.
(h) What the community means to
the teacher, G. o. Nudge. (c) What
the teacher owes the community,
Miss Constance Shoun. (d) What
the community owes the teacher,
Miss Graybeal. (e) The teacher and
parent IN full cooperation Tor the
good of the child, Miss Theodosia
Watson.
Afternoon Session, 1880
Z. The future outlook of the ru-
raj communities of Watauga coun-
ty, DR.. J. d. Rankin.
8. Proper supervision of ply
steal education, Miss Charlse Cam
per.
8. Public welfare work and COM
munity vaccination, A. j. Greene.
10. Song, America, by audience.
II. Benediction, w. Y. Perry.
Teachers may bring lunch or
lunch can be secured at the Cove
Greek cafe.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
American Jewry Pays
Its Tribute to Vance

Asheville, Oct. 14.-Amid the
Sylvan charm and quiet of old Cal
vary church's sainted churchyard,
American Jewery this afternoon paid
its debt of gratitude to Zebulon
Baird Vance, war governor of North
Carolina, whose golden voice, now
long stilled in death, in it's lifetime
invoked for "the scattered nation"
measure of the justice which the
American nation promised to the
oppressed peoples of all mankind.
The dedicated tablet, the gift of
Asheville lodge TIA, Independent
Order of Bnai Birth, to his memory,
and among the monuments that
have reared in the Westminster alb
bey of the south" to many memoir
able geniuses of Dixie, they ex-
pressed their eternal gratitude for
the championship which Governor
Vance gave to their cause in a day
when few men had kind words to say
for them.
Bathed in the warm glow of a bril-
liant autumn sun 1000 people, Jews
and Gentiles, stood within the peace
full surroundings to listen and ap-
plaud as Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, of
New York city, Americas foremost
Jew, translated Governor Vance's
life in terms of the meaning of
Christianity, and in the light of
mankind's age long struggle to
achieve justice and brotherhood. APP
plause frequently echoed through
the wooded groves as the rabbi,
himself famous around the world as
champion of the cause of the
downtrodden and the needy, scared
to eloquent heights in linking up the
spirit which moved and guided Gov
ernor Vance with the call for hu-
man tolerance and kindliness today.
Vance" he told the multitude
about him, ''was SO much a Chris
tian that he had deep human COM
passion, and was moved to plead the
cause of all men who were in need
of justice. l believe that the secret
of Vance's immortal championship
of the cause of the scattered nation
may be found IN the TACT that ne
loved Christianity and dared to
translate into terms that all men
could understand.
Vance did not merely plead for
kindness for the Jew. He pleaded for
justice which was of the very es-
sence of the American government
and genius"
The tribute to North Cardinals
great war governor was more than
gifted eulogy. 1t was also plea
for human brotherhood. 1t was an
innovation of the spirit of Vance on
behalf of ,'mankind's needy minori-
ties'' of ''the few and the oppres-
ed" and for the development of
broader understandings, wider SYM
pathies, o more genuine compassion,
and real brotherhood.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
SPANISH WAR VETS TO hsEET
AT WILKESBORO OCTOBER 23

Spanish War veterans residing ii
Watauga, Wilkes and Ashe counties,
will meet in the courthouse at
Wilkesboro Tuesday evening, Octo-
ber23rd, at 1880 o'clock. Captain
H. w. Edmonds, junior vice COM
mander, department of North Caro-
lima, United Spanish War Veterans,
of Charlotte, will speak on present
and proposed national legislation
providing new and increased bene-
fits for Spanish war veterans, their
widows and children. Mr.. Edmonds
will also discuss and explain the law
recently passed granting hospitaliza-
ton to Spanish war veterans, and
describe the steps to be taken in OBJ
tanning hospital treatment when re-
quired.
A great deal of interest in this
meeting is already being manifested
by the Spanish war veterans in
Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro and
Boone, and a large attendance is ex-
pected.
All who served in the army, navy
or marine corps for ninety days OF
more during the war with Spain
Philippine insurrection or China re-
lief expedition (between April 1898
and July 4, 1902 and who received
an honorable discharge are urged to
attend and bring their discharge
with them.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
MEEKINS, IN COURT
ATTIRE, MISTAKEN FOR POPE

New Bern, Oct. 11.-When Judge
I. M. Meekins OF Elizabeth City, pre-
siding here over a weeks term of
federal criminal court, appeared in
the crowded halls of the federal
building Monday, wearing his long,
flowing black judges robe, he
aroused much curiosity and interest
from the large throng of spectators.
One old countryman from rural
section of Carteret county saw him
suddenly. The old mans eyes almost
popped out of his head. He grabbed
friends arm and whispered excit-
edly: Lord God Almighty, there's
the Pope of Rome done come already
before AL Smiths elected"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
HOOVER TO MAKE ANOTHER
SWING AROUND THE COUNTRY

Washington, Oct. 16.-Herbert
Hoover, despite the fatigue of his
New England campaigning, turned
anew today to the consideration of
plans for his return trip across the
continent, during the closing days
of his drive for the presidency.
The Republican candidate will de-
liver four more speeches in the east
before starting on his western trip.
1t is not yet decided where the clos
ing speech of the campaign will be
made, but it is likely to be either at
st. Louis, Milwaukee, Chicago or
Minneapolis. Monday night he will
speak in New York, the home of his
Democratic rival.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
Community Fair at
Windy Gap School

county superintendent Hagaman
attended the community fair at
Windy Gap school last Thursday. He
says the fair was we'll attended, prac-
ticaily the entire community taking
part in the event.
The agricultural exhibits were
good and the display of needle work
by the women and girls was fine.
Mrs. Smith Hagaman and Miss
Dale, domestic science teacher of the
Appalachian State Normal, were the
judges. While the exhibits were be-
ing judged the large crowd was en-
tertained by all kinds of athletic
contests.
Following is a list of the prize
winners in the fair:
Song, Jack Edminsten.
Whistling, Robert Hagaman.
Calling dog, Howell Edminsten.
Recitation, 10y Trivett.
Calling COW, Ida Farthing.
Largest mustache, Joe Farthing.
During the recess while the ex-
hibits were being judged the follow
ing won prizes in athletic events:
Mems races, Alvin Cannon.
Large boys races, Jethro Harmon.
Small boys race, Floyd Ward.
Girls races, Annie May.
Agricultural department:
Buckwheat, M. R. Ward.
Wheat, Alvin Greene.
Pop corn, Nellie Trivett.
Orchard and garden:
Sweet potatoes, Eula Trivett.
Irish potatoes, Vance Harmon.
"Henry" apples" Eu,a Trivet1.
Virginia Beauties, NJ A. Ward.
Two largest apples, Vance Har-
mon.
Cooking and canning:
Apple jelly, Nellie Trivett.
Peach jelly, Texie Cannon.
Grape jelly, Eula Irivett.
Can peaches, Della Trivett.
Mixed peaches, Mamie Edmin-
stem.
Strawberries, Blanche Trivett.
Beans, Callie Ward
Beets, Rosa Hagaman.
Huckleberries, Mamie Edminsten.
Apple butter, Texie Cannon.
Honey, E. B. Hagaman.
Butter, Bessie Harmon.
Corn bread, Dare Edminsten.
Cake, single girl, Dare Edminsten
Cake, married lady, Texie Cannon
Sewing department:
-. 9'llie, JohIlscii$
Ores, leXie Cannon.
Buffet, gown and pillow top, Lucy
Greene.
Bed spread and centerpece, Annie
Edminsten.
Girls apron, Frances Trivett
Centerpiece, Lura Edminsten.
Doll dress, Alice Harmon.
Pillow case-Nannie Edminsten.
Chickens, Roy Trivett.
Curiosity, Ida Presnell.
The prizes consisted Of silver
coins, groceries, purses, pencils,
handkerchiefs, etc, amounting in
value to many dollars.
Everybody at the event had a
Iousing time.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
WESTERN N. c. METHODISTS
MEET OCTOBER 23129

The Western North Carolina con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, will meet in Charlotte
on October 23 and continue through
lhc 29th. Committees in Charlotte
are making arrangements to take
care Of about $50 ministers, lay dele
gates and official visitors. Bishop
Edwin Mouzon will preside over the
sessions OF the conference.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18
CURTIS HEARD IN RALEIGH

Senator Charles Curtis, Republi-
can vice presidential candidate,
spoke in Raleigh Tuesday night,
The principal part of his address
was devoted to prohibition, and the
speaker was roundly applauded
when he mentioned the name of
Senator Simmons and attacked Gov
ernor Smith.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18

The critics aggressive tone, when
he praises modern art, seems to in
dicate that he expects you to call
him a liar.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18

Perhaps the Jews never will have
a land of their own, but who wants
q land if he can have New York?
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18

Miss Dorothy Hayes has gone to
Chester, S. c., to visit Miss Annie
Wall, who was Miss Hayes house
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18

William Holshouser, who is at
tending Lees-McRae Institute at
Banner Elk, spent last weekend
with his parents in Blowing Rock.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18

guest here during the past summer.
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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-18

Mrs. Rufus Coffey has returned
from Durham, where she visited her
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Banner. Miss
Mabel Coffey, who accompanied her
mother, remained in Durham to ac-
cept a position with Western Union.
Miss Coffey was assistant in the Of
flee of the Western Union here dur
ing the summer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-08-23
DEER PARK.

Misses Ada and Kathleen Thrasher,
Washington, D. c., are spending their
vacation here with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. B. T. Thrasher.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Harvey, son and
daughter have returned to their home
from Chester, Pa. They were accom-
panied by Miss Virginia Apsley, who
will remain few days before leaving
for Bridgeport with he runcle, Mr..
Roy Thrasher.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Bittinger and
children, of Bobtown, spent the week
end here with Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.
George.
Mrs. Mary Pysell, residing just at
the north of town on the State road,
suffered a stroke of paralysis on Sat
urday morning. Her condition is very
serious.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shinholdt and
daughter, Cumberland, spent the past
weekend here visiting relatives before
going to Thomas, W. Va, for a few
days.
Mr.. Dyche Grayson, Cumberland,
spent Sunday as guest of Miss Thel-
ma Harvey.
Miss Alice Campbell, who spent q
week here, returned to Cumberland
on Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsey Campbell and
family, of Norristown, Pa, visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Campbell,
in Deer Park recently.
Miss Anderson, of Cumberland, is
a guest of Miss Mary Jankey at hel
home here.
Miss Lola King is very i'll at hel
home in Deer Park.
Mrs. Winifred Germany, of West
Newton, Pa, was here for a short
while on Sunday.
Mrs. Guy Goss is being visited by
her brother.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church
will hold social in the village grove
on Saturday, August 25. Everybody
is invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-08-23
MT. LAKE PARK.

HSSSSSSS5G*5SG3Se NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cSAe5rr
The State Grange meeting held here
last Tuesday evening was we'll attend
ed. The music furnished by the Crel-
lin Boys band was thoroughly enjoyed
while the splendid addresses delivered
by W. B. Burruss and Louis ]. Taber
were highly entertaining and met with
the approval of everyone in the audi
ence.
The Annual Committee was fully
organized last Saturday night. The
members are H. V. Leighton, Frank
E. Baker, C. V. Harvey, E. o. Fouch
and C. c. Gnegy. The treasurer is
| Mr.. F. P. Arnold.
Mr.. Frank C. Shriver and family,
of Morgantown, W. Va, are spending
their vacation here in the cottage of
E. G. Kimmell on F street.
Mr.. E. L. Hess and family, of Bel
air, Ohio, are spending their vacation
here and are occupying the cottage
of Mrs. BENZ. H. Sincell on H. street.
The White family reunion, held m
Loeb Lynn on Sunday was largely
attended.
The Anti-Saloon League Day here
last Sunday was a real treat and a
splendid rally under the direction of
Mr.. G. w. Crabbe. Rev. H. E. Thomp-
son, of Cumberland, and Ex-Governor
Yates, of Illionis, both made addresses
on the subject of the saloon and its
evils.
The seasons program has been a
real success in every way and we pre-
dict that Mountain Lake Park will yet
come into its own.
The regular services in the M. E..
church, which We're dispensed with
during the season which has just been
brought to a close, will be resumed
next Sunday.
The Rotary Club Of Oakland held
its regular weekly meeting at the
Mountain Lake Hotel on last Friday
night. The members with few Wis
iting Rotarians, including DR.. Frank
B. Trotter, president of the West Vir-
ginia University, made things ring
when they got into action with their
songs and the program arranged prior
to the meeting. The regular guests
at the hotel were much pleased with
the visit of the Rotarians and express
ed desire to have them come again.
w. C. Huntington, proprietor of the
hotel, was felicitated by his guests
| for the excellent dinner served and
the fine service rendered in the din
ing room.
While in Oakland this morning, |
stood fronting a plot of blooming
buckwheat on lot near the east end
of the bridge spanning the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad on Oak street. On
this lot was built many years ago the
| largest residence then in the town.
1t was owned at the time of his death
by Squire Ezekiel Totten, one of the
old-time residents of the county. Here
he spent many years of his life and
here he died. The building was
erected by Daniel R. Brant who oc-
cupied it until he moved with his wife
to Chicago, but he would return peri
odically to visit his relatives and many
friends.