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Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05
marks
STATES FIRST
GOLD DISCOVERY

With appropriate ceremonies, n
tablet has been placed over the
spot in Placcritas Canyon, i'll South.
cln California. where the first gold
was discovered in California. The
spot is marked at the present time
Ibv a small mound Of granite bould-
crs. placed there at the time Of the
discovered by Francisco Lopez IN
1872. several years before tie his
tori, strike at Suffers iIill.
The ceremonies were held recent
" and were sponsored by the his
! toric landmark committee of Ramo-
na ParIor of the Native Sons Of
the Golden West and civic organ
, izationS.
( Rich in historical lore, the Pla-
ccli,as Canyon region WAS visited
last week by party III u new 1890
Chevrolet Six sedan.
, Just few minutes after leaving
/ the main highway near NeWhall.
| iCalifornia. the Chevrolet party
found themselves climbing gradu-
talv into Plaeeritas Canyon.
The Chevrolet party had no trou-
be finding the two most interesting
spots in Placerilas Canyon-the site
VI the gold discovery, and the 500
year old Lopez Oak, under Whicl
! Lopcz is said to have ramped a
The time Of the discovery. The
| Chevrolet party left the car just III
side the renee aud cattle-guard
marking the boundary Of the Walk
er Ranch. and walked over 10 the
! Lopez Oak, only 20 yards to The
north. The trunk of the oak Is
( gmarled and massive, Thanks tC
! proper care, the tree still fiouriShcS
with 4 new growth Of branches re-
/ placing those destroyed in II fire
some years ago.
7; Then another 50 yards to the
jnofth, against the face OF the bluff,
one secs Il small clump of sycamore
trees, at the foot of which there is
tt pile of boUlaers. say about three
J feet in height. On this spot, al
most 90 years ago, did Lopez dis
cover gold. Onc story has it that
( Lopez WAS driving a herd Of cattle
/ up the canyon, aud tarrying to dig
wild onions, found free gold III tha
roots.
lopez' discovery naturally result
I ed in throngs Of 2old-seekers com
! ing to PlaceritaS Canyon, then
/ owned by Don Antonio del Nalle.
{ Claims were stakcd out in all
/ parts OF the canyon, and the quest
for the precious nuggets commenc-
! ed. Tho last mining in the canyon
was over 80 years ago, but the ev-
idenccS Of the activity are still to
! be seen. The Scared surface Of
! the ground bears silent witness Ia
! tie mining activity, while at one
place along the stream bed there is
ia large steel boiler, ruStling and
abandoned.
After thcir inspection Of the To-
+ pei oak and the pile of boulder>
! under the sycamoreS, where the tab
: let was placed. the Chevrolet six
) party drove two miles further up
/ the canyon 10 The Walker Ranch.
J Jus; a minutes stroll from the ranch
( house are the ruins of the old ltal-
/ iau-MeXican village, built by the
mime iaborcrS in 1872 The only
ruin hearing amy -cmhiancc 10 It's
former state is that said to have
been the stone warehouse erected
to store the valuable nuggets.
TN side walls have crumhled and
fallen, and now only two sides
stand, about shoulder high. Nearby
! under the oaks are mounds of
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF
SALE
n THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
CONSOLIDATED WATER COM
pANN OF POMONA. sometimes

CONSOLIDATED WATER COM
PANN OF POMONA. sometimes
known rs CONSOLIDATED WA
TER COMPANY, Corporation,
Plaintiff. vS.
I. II. SMITH, Executor of the last
will and testament OF Anita Cal
houn, ct al, Defendants.
Under and by virtue of an order
of sale and decree Of foreclosure is
sued ont of the Superior Court of
the County Of Imperial, State of
California, ON the 9Gth day of June,
1880, in the abovc-cnlitled action, in
said Superior Court. wherein the
above-namcd plaintiff obtained Il
Judgment and decree of foreclosure
against the said defendants on the
10Th day of June, 1890. which said
Judgment and decree was on the LIST
day of July, 1880, recorded III .iudg-
mcnt book II of said Court, at page
36l, to which Judgment and decree
reference is hereby made for the
terms, conditions, and manner of
sale. and the amounts due, | am
commanded to sell all those certain
lots, pieces or parcels of land, situ-
ate, living, and being in the County
of Imperial State of California
and bounded and described rs fol-
lows:
All that real property situated
in the County of Imperial. State
of California and further describ-
ed as follows: Lots 23, 2I, 25 and
% in Block % of the Subdivision
OF Blocks 2sB, 20, 80. 81, BIB,
lab. Is and ABB according to Map
mum ber 103. ON file in the office Of
the County Recorder of said I'm
perial County.
And public notice is hereby given
that on Monday, the 2Sth day OF
July, 1890, at - O'Clock noon ot
that day, at The front door of the
Court house, in the city Of III Ctn-
trn, Cuunty of Imperial, state ot
California, | viii. in obedience T."
said order of sale and decree OF
foreclosure, sell the above described
property, or SO much thereof ~ may
hc necessary 10 raise sufficient
money TO satisfy said Judgment
with interest and costs, 10 the high
est and best bidder, for gold coin
of the United States.
Dated July lst, 1880.
RAY EDGAR
Commissioner appointed by
said Court.
WH1TELAW a. WHlTEfAW,
ATTORNEYS for Plaintiff.
atl
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05

Decd in and to all Of tic following
Described property situate in the
city of Ei Ccntro, county o. I'M
perial, state of California, ro.Wit;
Lots Seventeen 90 and Eight
cen QS), Block Thirty (30), Of the
Subdivision Of Blocks 2S-B, %, -,
81 b, 44.B, 10 anG 47-B, according
to Map 80. lo3 on file i'll the office
Of the County Recorder of Imperial
County, together with All appnrten-
anees or 50 much thereof as Shall he
necessary to pay the Total amount
Of the principal, interest, advances,
charges and costs then due and un-
paid.
Dated ut FL Centre, California,
this 20th day of June 1880.
PIONEER TITLE INSUR
ANCE & TRUST COMPANY A.,
BY W. ". McEuen
Vice President
ATTEST:
J. :. Cameron,
Asst. Secretary
Corporate Seal
June 2i-2S July 5
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05
FIRE WEATHER FORECAST

stones and dirt which reveal the
site ut other structures that once
cumuriscd the miners colony.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05
See Sam Rodgers
with FUGATE a. GREEN
Cos Main st.

FOR Thirty acres soft
land, several tons chicken fcrtil.
iZcr included. / mi. west on :. y.
highway to Date Ranch, y mi.
north, i west. W. II. Mcscrol.
3t5
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05

FOR RENT Pasture for dairy
stock Of viii take milk cows for
the feed. mile west, ! =. miles
south Of lIoltvile. W. y. Esensec
ITO
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05

FOR LEASE Alfalfa land for
dairy. See X. NJ. Raymc, 2i6 q
St, or call Brawlcy 2Si-J. soto
FOR LEASE For Negetahles-G9
acres been in alfalfa : years. z
mile east Of. Dogwood, Il mics
south Of Main st. Also l66 acres
!. mile east Of Writings Crossing
adjoining above ON the south, had
one crop lettuce. +. y. Allen, 9ld
y. Chester, Pasadena or amy
agent. "ot
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05
Vented - miscellaneous

WANTED 70 RENT-IGo acres al
falfa. Inquire Swiss American
Trading. l2G East 9TH ST. 81"
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05
For Lease
FOR LEASE

80 acres and 30 acres good alfalfa.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by
Gertrude Worcs, Jr., EXccutric with
the viii Annexed of the estate OF
Charles r. Worcs, deceased. to All
persons having claims against said
deceased to present them within six
months after first publication of
this notice, to the undersigned at
ll2 Rahkopt Building, FL Cemtro.
California, the place selected to
transact business Of said. estate. or
file them within six months after
first publication of this notice in
the office Of the County Clerk of
Imperial County, California.
Dated this 9TH day of June. 1890.
GERTRUDE WORES, ,Ir.
HARRY ". HORTON.
Attorney for SAID Estate.
June 2s July 5-l2-l9-26
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05

FOR RENT 1870 acres mesquite
lake for miIa maize. share crop
rental. Phone Mr.. Hanson, FL
Centro IL. Ito
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05
Business Opportunities
F'OHnd

have at my place one mile SO. of
NJ. n. Comm service Station, :
mules, one blue mare mule and one
eight bay mare mule. Branded
907 on the neck. Please call j..
\. Kilcs. 3t !
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
No. 1889

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
In the matter of the Estate Of
CHARLES r. WORES, Deceased.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-05

q rcccut field day meet OF
'hc Merced -Stanislaus farm burcau
mole than 450 Ill club members
MNfN nfGSCnt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-06
Motoring to Summer
Resorts Prominent
In the Social Program
Chevy Chase Residents Max
ing Trips in Quest of
Pleasure-Varied Forms
of Entertaining A $ o
Noted.

Mrs. Harry L. Selby entertained at
luncheon and bridge Wednesday at the
Ksnwood Club in honor of her house
guest, Mrs. C. M McCorkle Of Newton,
N c.
Mrs. j. D. Thompson left Friday by
motor for Monterey Inn, at Blue Ridge
Summit Pa where she will spend the
remainder of the Summer.
Mrs. George GoetZman entertained
Monday at bridge, tea and shower IN
honor of Mrs. John Rush.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl F. Stuhler and
their daughter, Jean Maxine, motored
to Gettysburg to spend the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Benson.
Miss Dorothy Rice, daughter Of DR..
and Mrs. Thomas Rice. left Tuesday for
Camp Matoaka, on Chesapeake Bay,
where she will spend month.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kane and their
family spent the week end in Baltimore,
Md
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Colt and their
family have closed their home on Que
sada street and started Friday by motor
to spend several weeks in Northern
Ohio. They spent last week end at
Harpers Ferry, w. Va.
Mrs. George Henderson left Wednes-
day for Atlantic City, where she will
spend the season.
Miss Mary Gillespie is spending the
Summer in Wisconsin with relatives.
Mrs Charles Schrider entertained at
bridge and supper Wednesday evening
in h.r home on Mckinley street.
Mr.. G. A. Pearce of Chattanooga,
Tenn, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Forbes of Baltimore are the guests for
the holiday of Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney H.
Pearce in their home on Garrison street
Miss Edna Pyle, secretary of religious
education of the Chevy Chase Presby-
terrain Church, has gone to New York to
continue her studies at the Teachers
College of Columbia University. Miss
Pyle will return to Chevy Chase in the
Autumn.
DR.. and Mrs. Gustave Lundell and
their family left Wednesday by motor
to spend a month at their camp near
Ithaca, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Reilly en-
tertained Monday evening at dinner in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r.
Wheater, who celebrated the thirteenth
anniversary of their wedding.
Mr.. Paul Oehmann, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Oehmann, Is spending the
Summer in Rockville, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Bryson. jr.:
Miss Lulu May Bryson and Mrs. F. H.
Bryson left Friday by motor for Green
wich. Conn; Nassau Point. Long Island,
and Upper New York State, where they
will spend several weeks.
Mrs. Burton Corning entertained
Friday, June 81 at bridge and tea in
honor of Mrs. Donald Haslup Adam.
Col. and Mrs E. A. Powell and their
daughter, Miss Betty Powell, of Jour
ney's End" on Rosemary Circle, sailed
Thursday for Europe. They will travel
in Italy and Germany and will attend
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their son, Mr.. John Sumner Wood, r.,
have returned to their home In Cam
bridge, Mass, after visiting Mrs. Woods
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Raw
lingS, on Primrose street.
Miss Caroline Hallowes Of Blue Ridge
Summit, Is the house guest of Mr.. and
street. Mr.. Shealey recently returned
from a trip to Toronto, Canada, stop
ping en- route in Rochester, N. Y.
DR.. e. B. Sarringer of Sheffleld, Eng
land, is the house guest of DR.. and Mrs.
William Blum on Elm street, while he is
attending the Electroplaters' conven-
ton at the Mayflower Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J. Service left
yesterday by motor for the Adirondack
Mountains, where they will spend the
Summer months at Upper Jay. near
Lake Placid. They will return to Chevy
Chase after Labor day. During their
absence their son-in-law and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Stidham, will oc-
cupy their home.
Mrs. Charles Penfield has returned to
her home in Brookline, Mass, after be-
ing the house guest for several weeks OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis L. Boekhoff on
Quincy street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Hall and their
children. Barton and Blair, have gone
to Sherwood Forest, Md, where they
have taken a cottage on Alan-a-Dale
Hill.
Miss Cora Kantz entertained the
Chevy Chase Chapter, o. e. S., yester-
day afternoon in her Summer home,
Cedar Hurst, on the Chesapeake Bay.
Lieut.. Comdr. and Mrs. McLaren and
their children are occupying the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Mills for the
Summer. Comdr McLaren was recently
stationed in California.
Miss Virginia Hall entertained party
OF 16 yesterday afternoon on her faith
er's yacht, the Kestrelin in the harbor
at Annapolis, the party motored over
from Chevy Chase. The guest of honor
was Miss Dorothy Dinnitt Of Clearwater,
Fla, who was Miss Halls classmate at
school.
Mrs. B. w. Sommers has her mother.
Mrs. Shannon. with her for the Summer.
Mrs. James A. Donohue, accompanied
by her four children, James, jr; Dick,
Jean and Bobby, have gone to their
Summer cottage, Banks O'Dee, for the
season.
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Mr.. John S. Kroger have returned from
a motor trip to Williamsburg Pa, where
they were the house guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph l.. Hufnagel. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kroger entertained Saturday eve
ming, June 49, at a costume surprise
party in their home, the Hedges, in
honor of their daughter, Miss Ethel Ma
RE Kroger Miss Kroger accompanied
by Miss Margaret Sissel and Miss Mary
Denonean sailed from New York We'd
nesday for Bermuda, where they will
spend several weeks.
Miss Sarah Louise Potbury, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Potbury, has gone
to Boothbay Harbor. Me- to be the guest
of Mrs. Garden F. Warner and her
daughter, Miss Catherine Warner.
Mr.. Frank NJ. Hoadley and his son,
Mr.. Frank T. Hoadley spent last week
end in Westminster, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sumner Wood and
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the coronation of King Carol II in
Rumania.
Miss Kathleen Selby, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. H, L. Selby. has returned to
her home on Morrison street after
spending several days with Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Robey in their Summer
home In Southern Maryland.
Midshipman George Pierce of the
United States Naval Academy spent last
week end with his parents, DR.. and
Mrs c. c. Pierce, in their home on
Military road
Mrs. James Ford Davidson left Thurs
day by motor for Philadelphia, SYRIA
cuse and Gouverneur, N. Y, and will
be absent several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Clarke are motoring
through the National Parks of Califor-
mia, Oregon and Colorado during the
Summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard S.. Kroger and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-06
CHAPEL POINT PICNIC
ARRANGEMENTS MADE
Annual Event Of Lansburgh & Bro.
Relief Association Sched-
uled Julv ~.

Arrangements were completed today
for the twelfth annual picnic of the
Mutual Relief Association of Lansburgh
q Brother, to be held July IL at Chapel
Point. Md. The party will be trans
ported to and from the recreation
center on the steamer City of Wash
ington. Orchestra music will be
provided for dancing on the boat,
Specially numbers and games also have
been planned.
Lunch will be served on the boat
shortlyl before it docks. Refreshments
will be distributed later at the grounds.
A program of swimming, high diving
climbing wire fences. hurdling through
boxes and board race has been com
pleted. A beauty contest will be held.
Members of the firm will be the judges.
Those in charge will be Thomas H.
Mullenberg, Miss D. Pratt. Gilbert
Began, H. Darby. S. Hail. G. Hamm,
A. Staley, A. Short and M Kahn.
The United States now holds first
place in ,Japan's trade
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The United States now holds first
place in Japan's trade.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28

what il doo.-quickly and thor oughlN
 There is no dope in Bronchuline Emulsion. nor Clllorolorm, nor su- gar-such things are only make shifts and should be taken with the greatest caution.
 For ordinary simple coughs two or three doses of Bronchuline Emul- sion is usually enough. Fair Drug Dept. and dealers everywhere can supply you.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
COUNCIL TRANSFER
 MAY COST S5,OOO
S5,0Q0 Available in Budget for
 New Court Chambers

The cost of transforming inc for mor Masonic hall on the hfth floor of the city building into Il common council chamber and fitting up tho present council chamber for Use as d city court room would be ap- proNimdtcly $5.nou. Secretary W. C. Dunn of the city hall commission told the special common council committee having the matter in hand at q meeting last night. Of this amount S$,ooo is available in tn, budget of tine commission and if he board of finance and taxation al- lows he balance in the budget for the coming fiscal year. il will be pos sjhle To proceed
 The committee members present. Councilmon Curtin. Sablotsky and AbrahamSon. inspected the fifth floor rooms and obserred that thr council chamber could well be established there. II Is Imperative 10 relieve conditions caused by inadoquate quarters in the city court. Secretary Dunn pointing out that approximate lE 10000 persons annually have bus mess in court and there is not room for them.
 II is planned 10 moH" the furniture from the council chamber and use it l0 thu proposed new chamber. New furniture would be purchased for the present chamber if the common council and board of finance and taxation approve the committees that the change b" made.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
Byrd Will Search for
 Two Missing AviatOrs

Oslo. Norway. Jan. 9> P-l.cay Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd has assured owners ot the Norwegian whaling factory ship Kosmos that he will search the waters around the B&llony Islands as he returns hom. from Antarctica, if he has sufficient fuel for Pilot I.eit I.icr and Dr lnsNaId-S Schreiuer. Both have been missing for Il month. after q flight in Il Moth plane from the kosmos December E7.
 Admiral Byrd said he expected to start from the Bay of Whales some time in February. The Balleny Is, lands are -roup Of small volcanic outcropping in tho Antarctic in the meridian of New Zealand.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
Discuss Caring for
 Tuberculosis Cases

Discussion Of the tuberculosis sit uation in New Britain WAS held at q meeting at New Britain General hos pit;l last night, attended by Alder men Nar and PajcWsI,i ard Coun- oiIman Greene. Dr. l.. J. Dumont
 superintendent Of health and Dr. T. Eb'u Rocks. superintendent Of the hospital Another meeting will b" held February II 10 receive reports rom Dr. Ree&s as 10 what the hos ptDaI can to in the way of caring for tuberculosis patient and from pr- l1nmont with regard 10 the num- btr of r;t~eS needing disqualification.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
N nrl>cI .te lnfOrmcr

His action in this case Jed Of ticials fearing for his safety iE tho prison, to release Ita1Cr to the fed cral government. Eadcr has worked with prohibition officers as an in
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
GREEN WILL SPEAK TO
 GARMENT GROUP STRIKERS
American Federation Of Labor Head to Advise 45,OO0 Workers
 Planning Walkout

New York, Jan. 3S UP)-Prosi- dent William Green of the American Federation of Labor was due 10 ar rive here today 10 address thou sands Of garment workers who will Eyote tonight and tomorrow on 2 Z strike call which is expected 10 re- suit in a Walkout of 45,uo0 work CTS
 President Benjamin SchIesn2or Of the International Garment Work crs' Union said the strike would be called within q week Its aim will be to eliminate swcalshop condi- lions and stabilize the drossmaking industry.
 About 1000 cf tho workers in- NolYcd are employed in New Jcrs,v, Long Island and Connecticut
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
ONCE PROUD BOAT
 BURNED AT DOCKS
''City Of Sydney" Formerly Crack Sailing Vessel Of Pacific

San Francisco, Jan. 9S (UP)-The City of sydney" once the pride Of the seven seas but known in recent years as the Hell Ship" is no more.
 The stately barquentine went up in flames at the hands of junk men and today lies 8 broken. charred hulk on q beach along san Francis cos waterfront. Her demise came after 55 years Of roaming the world. She was given a 1rne Vikings funeral. The flames hcked about her masts, but failed To destroy them.
 Masts Like CruciGN
 Prom the pile Of black cmbcr rrotrudes the forward mast and yard arms like d crucitiN on funeral pyrc.
 The City of Sydney was built at Chester. Pa. in 1875 by the John Roach Co. For years she piled be tween China. Australia and South America. From her masthead flew the house flag of the Pacific mail line
 She was the queen Of tn" com pany's fleet and could outstrip any vessel running in the Alaskan can ming traffic.
 The only mishap she had was when she lost her ruddor off Costa Eioa. That is a record which only could be held by such q skipper As Forty l'athom Dan." more formally known as Captain Dan l'rjcI
 In 1916, the City of ydney passed into the hands of the Union Fisher ies and Bristol Bay Packing com- panios. She was used by them in the Alaskan fishing trade,
 Got Name on California
 She earned the name Hell Ship" in 1925 when trouble started oH board as she was anchored off Sau- salito, Calf She was used then as temporary quarters for crews bound for Alaska.
 Polocc were called 10 iryvsti-at" stories of maltre1tmcut of sailors, drunken orgies and rumors Of dop" traffic told by sailor picked mp in an exhausted condition. Tho inycsu- sation led to the onfscation of mar cotics and liquor.
 She ended her career in inc oriental trade On being found un- sraw ortl7y she was sold 10 iunl,crs and scrappCd,
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
NEW LIGHT DEVELOPED
 BY SCIENCE BEATS SUI
Rays Of Invention to Be Available in Any iIomc-Lifr span lo
 Be Increased
Be Increased

New York, Jan, GE OTD-Tbc rays Of 8 new electric light HOW being developed will s1rpass even those Of the stun itself in vital, health-GiNin~ qualities. in th" be- lief of Dr. M. LucEcish. director Of lighting research for the National Lamp Works and the General IIoc- trlc company
 Addressing q meeting .u' th" American Institute Of Electrical En- Ginccrs, Dr. Luckei@h said the light would bring about a new era in which 3 dark cellar could be trans formed into as hcalthfuI q place as J country club hillside in summer
 The new globe embraces mercury and tungsten clements II has not vet been perfected, but Dr. l.uc- Lcish seemed confident of success.