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Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
COURT DISMISSES
CHARGE AGAINST
BUDDY DAVIS

LOS ANGELES, Nov. r. U.P)-
Charges that Harold Buddy" Da-
Wis, former deputy district attorney
took bribes while prosecuting the
Julian Petroleum corporation con-
spiracy trial were dismissed today
by Superior Judge Walton Woui.
The dismissal was made on mo-
ton of Chief Deputy District At
torney Robert Stewart who told the
court that there was not sufficient
evidence to gain a conviction in Q
second trial.
Stewart pointed out that Davis
original conviction, later reversed
by the appellate court. was gained
on the testimony of Ben Getzoff
Spring street tailor. The appellate
court in reversing the conviction
held that GetZoff was an admitted
accomplice in the alleged bribery
and, accordingly, III testimony
could not be accepted without cor
roboration.
Stewart said Getzoff still was
only witness against Davis.
Charges against Davis were made
in 4 grand jury indictment which
followed the investigation OF the
trial of the dozen men originally
accused Of wrecking the 100000, 900
Julian organization by issuing
stock.
1t was said that Davis took mon
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
DOCTOR STATES
BEATING CAUSED
W0MAN'S DEATE'

Trial of Lee Roberts for alleged
murder began today before Judge
a. c. Finney in the superior court
here. with opening statements 10
the jury by attorneys. and the call
ing OF witnesses.
The trial is expected to last dur
ing the rest OF the week.
Dr.. r. Knots of Yuma, who per-
ttrmed an autopsy on the body of
Mrs. Florence Miller, with whose
death Roberts is charged. was the
most important prosecution witness
called today.
DR.. Knots examined Mrs. Miller
immediately after the beating
which is said TO have caused her
death, and which Roberts is
charged with having administered.
He testified on the stand today
that he found bruises on the head
and body OF the dead woman. and
that an autopsy revealed a large
clot OF blood on her brain.
On cross examination by Finest
F.. Utley, attorney for the defense.
Knots testified that when he told
Roberts Mrs Miller was dead
Roberts cried, stating that Mrs.
Miller meant a lot TO him."
1t is the contention OF the de-
tense, as brought out in cross ex-
animation OF state witnesses. that
the death of Mrs. Miller was caused
by injuries sustained when she
leaped from q car driven by Rob-
erts. striking the pavement on the
Andrade highway.
Dr.. Knots stated that, in a ours
ory examination o. the truck from
which Roberts claims Mrs. Miller
Jumped, he found blood stains on
the seat and back cushions of the
seat, and also on the floor.
Charles johnson, Yuma county
deputy sheriff, was another witness
tor the state this morning. His
testimony established the identity
Of the dead woman.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
FARM LOAN BANK
OFFICIALS MAKE
INSPECTION TOUR

Inspection OF the Brawley and
Calipatria divisions of the Imper-
ial Irrigation district occupied Off
cials of the Federal Land Bank OF
Berkeley, who, in company with
officers and directors of the dis
trict visited those sections this
morning. During the day they
will inspect the north end of the
valley and spend the night at the
Planters Hotel in Brawley, after
attending a business meeting with
citizens of the north end.
At an early hour Thursday morn
ing, they will visit the heading and
levees in Mexico and nearby sec
tons of the Colorado river. There
after they will depart for Phoenix.
The visiting bank officials are
in the valley to determine whether
or not the bank will make loans
to rancherS in this section at five
per cent. carrying with the service
all the advantages and privileges
Of the federal system of making
loans.
After three hour conference
yesterday morning, visitors and
district officials departed for e
tour OF the southern portions of
the district. They examined sew
eral ranches upon which loans had
been made during the years from
1916 when the law was passed and
1919 when the privilege was with
drawn.
In the Calexico district they
visited the ranch OF Director
Brockman, who secured a loan from
The Federal Land bank 10 years
ago, he said. He was profuse in
his praise Of the methods and the
east with which the loans are
handled. Directors Ira Aten and
Mark Rose also explained many
problems encountered in their dis
trictS
Bank officials investigated Col
Crado River legislation and its re-
lation to the valley and also drain
age and silt problems confronting
the district and ranchers.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
Activity Shown
In Shipments

Incoming shipments for the week
Of November 2-3 inclusive as
checked at the Trifolium station by
inspectors from the agricultural
commissioners office consist Of IA
trucks OF mixed fruits and vege-
tables.
Out going shipments are 68 tons
of cotton seed hullS, 1922 tons OF
alfalfa hay, As tons of milo maize
4i2 tons Of manure, 68 head OF cat
tie, 260 head OF hogs, 81 dozen tur-
Eeys, SO dozen chickens, 2l69 crates
meas, 100 crates squash, 25O3 crates
clcumberS, l4l crates cantaloupes,
90 crates honeydews, 1856 crates
grapefruit, l547 crates of aspara
gus, 66 tons cotton seed meal and
7 trucks OF miscellaneous fruits
and vegetables.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
EXPERT STATES
BUSINESS HERE
SHOWS INCREASE

E. Centro shows q Slight increase
N volume of business transacted
! this year over that Of last, accord
ing to a survey made this week by
Harold w. Wright, domestic trade
( commissioner OF the Los Angeles
Chamber Of Commerce.
Wright was quoted several days
ago as saying that business in I'M
perial Valley has shown q decline
CT about six per cent over last
year but he made the statement
today that the survey from which
, this figure was taken had not in
cluded e. Centre.
People in Imperial Valley, said
Wright, are more optimistic and
confident Of business conditions
than any other place he has been,
and with good reason.
1t is no wonder to me" said
ne. that the business map OF the
nation gives Imperial Valley
white spot. 1t certainly ought to-
The whole of Imperial Valley
shows decline Of about fi@e per
cent from business OF last year. said
Wright, but he pointed out that
crop in prices Of commodities has
raised the buying power CT the dol
l2T, and as result Imperial Valley
merchants and business men are
really doing about the same amount
Of business as last year.
A survey Of the Pacific coast
from San Diego to San Francisco,
carried on by the Los Angeles
Chamber OF Commerce. shows that
III average decline III business OF
approximately Is per cent is felt
N most communities. Imperial
Valley compares very fayoyably
with this showing.
The Los Angeles body is carry
ing on this survey because it feels
that Los Angeles IS rapidly becon-
ing one OF the largest manufacture
ing and distributing centers Of the
world, and as such is more or less
dependent on agricultural COM
munities. He pointed out that
most communities OF the west, in
q stage of rapid development, are
-nter-dependent.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
Predict Beer To
Be Authorized
Continued from page y

conjecture over the commission re-
conmendationS was the acquiesc-
pnce of federal dry enforcement
agencies in new campaign to sell
a crane iuice that can be converted
into wine
Federal Prohibition Director Amos
w w. Woodcock stood by, obserV-
ING without any indication Of pos
sible interference, the advertising on
bill boards and by newspapers OF
the new concentrate which becomes
good vine by certain methods OF
handling.
Woodcock has taken the position
that the federal government will
not interfere with the making OF
wine for home consumption, so long
ae If is not sold as an intoXicant.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Z. Up
Prohibition Director Amos W.
Woodcock on his return here to-
day from an inspection tour which
carried him 10 the west coast said
he was more than ever convinced
that the present enforcement pol
icy was satisfactory.
Woodcock, who was asked to re-
turn by Attorney General Mitchell
to submit certain data Tor President
Hoover. said he did not know what
information the President desired.
He will confer with Mitchell tomor-
row. The dry director received the
summons TO return here as he was
about to board a steamer for Homo
lulu.
Asked to comment or the adver-
tised sale OF unfermented grape
iuice with directions for vine max
ing. Woodcock refused to pass on
its legality until he had had a re-
port rom his local enforcement
offices.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
Rotary Leader
Here Tomorrow

Arthur s. Critics. goyernor Of the
Second Division of Rotary Interna-
uonal, viii pay an official visit TO
the E Centro Rotary Club tomor-
row.
Critics, who is vice president OF
the Bank Of America in Bakersfield,
will attend the regular weekly noon
meeting of the local Rotarians II
the Barbara Worth Hotel
Officers Of the CLUB and commit
tee chairmen are requested to meet
Governor Critics at the Barbara
Worth hotel at II o'clock
He was present ut the meeting Of
the Brawley Rotary Club yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
Last HOnOrs For
General Bliss

WASHINGTON. Nov. 70. U.P)-
General Tasker H Bliss, soldier and
statesman. today was buried in Ar
lington National Cemetery with full
military honorS. More than 1000
A detachment of plain soldier"
were pallbearers, in accordance with
a wish expressed by General Bliss
before he died High Army officers
were honorary pallbearers.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
SHUT DOWN GAMBLINC

PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov u. UP
All alleged gambling games at the
state fair were closed today by order
Of Sheriff Charles II Wright OF
Maricopa county The sheriff acted
on complaints Of several patrons. No
charges were filed against opera
tors.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
SWING PRESENTS
FISH TO HOOVER

WASHINGTON. Nov. - UP
Two dozen speckled trout from
President Hoovers home state we're
presented to him at the White
Eouse today by Representative
Swing, Republican, California.
The trout were raised on a spe-
cially prepared food at a trout farm
at AZuSa, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12

ey from Getzoff OH behalf OF Ger
tain of the defendants. In return
Davis allegedly tempered his prose-
cution so as to insure acquittal OF
the defendants.
Davis was in actual charge OF
the prosecution of the case although
the then district attorney. Asa
Keyes. was convicted also of having
taken bribes in the case. KeyeS Is
now at San Quentin penitentiary
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
FEE-wEE GOLF FOR VETERANS

BEDFORD, Mass. .u3l-Disablec
World War veterans al the Bedfoyc
veterans Hospital soon viii have 4
new diversion. within a few weeks
an indoor miniature golf course IS
10 be installed at the institution.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12

pr.Scd of the ramificauons OF the
colossal Kidnapping and ransom plot
and advised to maintain personal
bOGvEuardS.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12

The annual meeting of the Cali
fornia Farm Bureau Federation Will
be held at Monterey, November
1913.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12
MAKES LONG JUMP
WITH PARACHUTE

FRESNO, Calf, Nov. y. Up
George Sallee today believed he
had set q new record Tor a free fall
during 2 parachute jump
Yesterday while 10000 craned
their necks sI;yward Sallee tu!nbIed,
according to his estimate. between
5000 and 5000 feet before pulling
the ripcord His barograph was
sent today to Washington, D. c.,
tor checking.
Airport officials said tbs previous
official drop was 1900 feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-12

Electric power for construction OF
the Boulder Dam will be supplied
from the substation at Victorville,
San Bernardino County.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
TO CARRY THE MAIL
 NEW LONDON TO PUTNAM
Jewett City Man Awarded Contract
 at $f9,760 Per Year

Adam Rojeske, of Jewett City, has been given the contract to carry the mail from New London to Putnam and intermediate points, from May 16, 1880, to June 30. 1883, at the rate of S19,760 per annum. Mir Rojeske's bid was the lowest received and was accepted. The places to be supplied by the double truck service will in- clude Gales Ferry, Norwich, Jewett City, Plainfield, Central Village, Wauregan, Danielson, Killingly and Putnam.
 The star route service from Wor- cester is to be discontinued south of Putnam, the same to be performed by the local contractor. On the morn- ing trip from New London railroad station to Putnam, this contract calls for the receiving of newspaper mail at Norwich. from screen wagon op- posite the postofiice. Motor vehicles are to be used when road and weather conditions permit. Two new trucks are ready for the service.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT

State of Connecticut, District of Woodstock. ss. Court of Probate, May 10th. 1880. Estate of Mary A. Pot ter. late of Woodstock, in said Dist rict, deceased. Charles H. Potter, Executor of said estate having de ceased. and his Administrator eta. having presented to this Court an ac- counting of said Charles H. Potter with the estate of Mary A. Potter for allowance, it is 0RDERED-That the goth day of May, 1880 at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Court in Woodstock be, and the same is, as signed for a hearing on the allowance of said account and this Court di- reets the Administrator eta of the estate of Charles II. Potter to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the Town of Woodstock at least five days before said day of hearing. ROBERT F.. HARRIS, Judge. 20
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
COAL BIDS INVITED

Coal dealers are invited to submit bids to the State Board of Education for all or part of approximately twenty eight hundred (2,s00) tons of run-of mine bituminous coal with not more than fifty (50) per cent slack. Coal Is to be delivered as fol- lows
 State Normal School, New Britain, Conn, one thousand (1,000) tons
 Camp School, New Britain, Conn, one hundred twenty-five (l25) tons
 Vance Street School, New Britain, Conn. one hundred fifty (l50) tons
 State Normal School, Danbury, Conn, three hundred (300) tons
 State Normal School, Willimantic, Conn.,. seven hundred (700l tons
 State Trade School, Putnam. Conn, three hundred twenty-five (325) tons
 Bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the State Board of Edu- cation, and will be received at that office in Hartford at any time before June 1, 1880.
 For further information, address Director of Accounts and Purchases, State Board of Education, Hartford, Conn. 20
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT

District of Woodstock, ss. Court of Probate, May 18th, 1880. Estate of Nellie A. Johnson, late of Woodstock, in said District, deceased. The Ad- ministratrix having exhibited her ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it IS OR DERED-That the 2lst day of May, 1880 at o'clock in the afternoon. at the Probate Court in Woodstock be, and the same is, assigned for hear ing on the allowance of said admin istration account with said estate, and this Court directs the Administratrix to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some news paper having circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the Town of Wood stock, where the deceased last dwelt
 ROBERT E. HARRIS, Judge. 20
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT

State of Connecticut, District of Wood stock, ss. Court of Probate, May 18th, l930. Estate of Caroline w. Harris, late of Woodstock, in said District, deceased. The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it Is 0RDERED-That the 21st day of May, 1880 at 2 o. clock in the afternoon. at the Probate Court in Woodstock be, and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the all lowance of said administration ae- count with said estate, and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the Town of Woodstock where the deceased last dwelt. ROBERT E. HARRIS, Judge. 70
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
LEGAL NOTICES
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at Woodstock, within and for the Dist rict of Woodstock, on the 18th day of May, AID, 1880. Present. Robert E. Harris, Judge. On motion of John Il. killam, East Woodstock, Connecticut, EXeeutor on the testate estate of Har
 riet E. killam, late of Woodstock. within said district, deceased. This Court doth decree that six months from date hereof be allowed and lim- tied for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Executor and directs that public notice of this order by adver- Using in a newspaper published in Putnam having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Woodstock, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record ROBERT E. HARRIS, Judge. 20
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
Fishermen Use Electricity

Eleetrocuting hooked fish too big to be readily pulled into the boat Is a new system used by fishermen among the lOO-pound and larger tuna fish Of the Mexican coast
 The boat Is equipped with a l1O-volt direct electric current. AT one side of the circuit is a small steel plate. which is thrown into the water The other side of the circuit is carried to the steel hook through n small insulated wire.
 Once the fish is hooked. a switch is closed. sending sufficient current to stun it. The catch ceases struggling and Is easily pulled Into the boat Capper's Weekly.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
The Byrne Company, Inc.
Historic Furniture

One of the interesting little souve- mfrs of important events which are be- iRg preserved for posterlty in the na' tional Capitol is the furniture which was used at the disarmament confer ence in Washington. This is now in large room on the ground floor of the house end. which Is uses as confer ence room for the largest committee of the house-the committee on ap- propriations. On the back of each one of the mahogany swivel desk chairs Is silver plate. carrying the name and official title of the official repre-. sentative from each of the great na- tlons engaged m the conference.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
Radio Station Letters

The department Of commerce says "W" and "Nr radio station letters have no particular meaning. The al- phabet has been divided. Certain let- ters have been assigned to certain countries. "N" and K" are the United States letters. By having the first iet- ter denote the country, lt is not so difficult to locate the station.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
MARRIED

GREGOIRE- BASuEY-In Dayville. May 12, at St Joseph's church, Miss Albina Basley and Arsene Gregoire of Putnam. ROY Y-MORRISETTE - In Putnam, May l2, by Rev. U. o. Bellerose, Miss Henriette Morrisette and Lio- mel Roy.
 LAFORTUNE-DURAND In Put nam, May 9, by Rev. U. O. Belle rose. Miss Rose Durand and Ar mand Lafortune.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
RELIEF FROM CURSE
 OF CONSTIPATION

A Battle Greek physician says, "Constipation is responsible for more misery than any other cause"
 But immediate relief has been found. A tabet called Rexall Order lies has been discovered. This tablet attracts water from the system into the lazy, dry. evaeuating bowel called the colon. The water loosens the dry food waste and causes gentle, thor ough, natural movement without form ing a habit or ever increasing the dose.
 Stop suffering from constipation. Chew a Rexall Orderlie at night. Next day bright. Get 24 for 25c today at the nearest RexalI Drug Store.-Wil- lis B. Carroll.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
FAmou. Recreation Spot

Coney Island In 11ci came Into tAs possession of Thongs stllweIl. Tha earliest known hotel was the Consg Island house. erected ih 1929. It ks- came an amusement center in fe6k with the erection Of pavilion. - aet of the New York legislature = 1920 e.00o feet of shore frontage VI made public hathlng beach.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
Card of Thanks

The undersigned wish to express their heartfelt thanks and apprecia- ton to the many kind neighbors and friends who were SO thoughtful and during their recent afflie- ton in the loss of their father. John Paulhus. Also those who sent beau t.ful floral tokens. The kindness will long be remembered.
 MARIE ROSE PAULHUS
 ANNA PAULHUS
 JULES PAULHUS
 MARCEL PAULHUS 20
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
Warning SiRnals

Little Billy was not particularly fond of the animal life on his erandfniher's farm. finding il eather overwhelming 10 very small boy. So. when ne drove out to Che country one day with hls mother. he WIS notieeably reiBe ant to gel out Of the car. "Come sn, Billy. get out and see the cute little pigs invited his mother. Billy hung back "No mamma be refused, That big pig is honking at me "
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
B ache

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Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
Superior Court. Windham County, May 18th, 1880 N. Stuart Campbell ct al.
 vs. National Rhea Company
ORDER OF NOTICE


 Upon the petition of Lewis A. Wa terman, receiver of the respondent corporation, for an order of notice setting down for hearing his applica- tion nled herein on the 18th day of May, 1880, wherein he prays that this Court enter decree confirming the sale of the assets comprising the estate of said corporation to N. Stuart Camphy.l, and approving and allow ing his report and account as receiy- CT, fixing his compensation for his services as such receiver, for req sonable allowance for the fees of his counsel, for permission to pay his ac- eountants reasonable fee for pre- pairing such tax and corporation re- turns as it may be necessary to file hereafter, and authorizing and direct ing him to distribute the balance of the cash remaining in his hands rat ably among the creditors of the re- spondent corporation, whose claims have been allowed by the receiver, as q first and final dividend, and provid- ing that upon the filing in this Court a sworn statement that he has paid such balance to the creditors of the respondent corporation, and has no funds in his possession, he be dis charged as receiver and his bond be cancelled and discharged, it Is OR DERED:
 That the same be heard on the 27th day of May, l930. at o'clock in the forenoon. tstandard time) at the Windham County Court Room in Put nam, Connecticut, and that notice of the pendency of said application be given to all persons interested there in by publishing a copy of this no- tice in the Putnam Patriot in it's is- sue of May 18th, 1880, and that fur ther notice be given to each stock holder and creditor of said corpora tion by mailing a copy of this order to such st0ckholder or creditor at his last known address as it appears on the books of said corporation on or before May 17th, 1880.
 By order of Court,
 MARJORIE C. BRADFORD,
 20 Assistant Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
BORN

BUTLER Boston, at Phillips House. May 18th, son to Mir. and Mrs. John C. Butler of Pomfret. BALDWIN, New York City, May I3, son to Mir. and Mrs. Irving Baldwin formerly Miss Helen Rich of Putnam).
 McGOVERN-In Putnam, May II, a daughter, Elvira May McGovern, to Mir. and Mrs. John McGovern, Jr. Formerly Miss Elizabeth Hurd- man)
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
DIED

GREEN-In Putnam, at the Day Kim ball hospital, May 8. Miss Minnie F. Green of Danielson, aged 59 years.
 LOVE-In North Grosvenordale, John Love, aged 7S years. Crichton, Alabama, May l2, Maurice NJ. Mcintyre, aged 3s years. Formerly of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
What's in s Name7

"rhere's nothing In name. ' seems 10 fiji New York's newspapers well. It's first morning paper comes out at s o'clock the evening before. and the first evening paper is out at D o'clock in the morning. Just transposlng the names waull fix things all right-Capper's Weekly.