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Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

my wife" said Mr.. Longears.
III come with youp offered Mr..
Scamper I'D like to meet your
wife.
And Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy," +"
said Mr. Longears. we mustn't
forget her. This way to my bunga-
low"
Mrs. Longears was glad to meet
Mr.. Scamper. But when Uncle
Wiggilys wife heard he was going
on visit to the big city, she said:
"Oh, I wish you wouldn't Some
thing will surely happenl"
Nonsense, my dearl' said Uncle
Wiggily as he began packing some
Of his clothes in birch basket.
1T will do me good II will make
me youngeri" Baby Bunty and
some of the rabbit children cried
when Uncle Wiggily went away with
Mr.. Scamper to the city. But their
father said ne would soon be back
with stories to tell them.
So Uncle Wiggily went TO the city
and the adventures there were
wonderful. One will be told you
tomorrow night, which. if the drink
ing glass doesn't wake up in the
night and cry for a lollypop, will
be about Uncle Wiggilys surprise
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY IN THE CITY

Once upon a time when Unclt
/ Wiggily was hopping over the field;
and through the woods, looking tc
see how his carrot and lettuce
plants were growing. he heard q
rustling in the dried leaves under a
tree.
Dear mel" exclaimed the bunny
gentleman. Il hope that isn't the
Bob Cat come to get me because the
sun flower made him sneeze."
NO, don't be afraid. old rabbit
man." said frisky voice, Pm not
the Bob Cat"
And I'm not an old rabbit man
either" said Mr.. Longears. turning
to see who had spoken. Il mean !
don't feel DID," he went on
though I have lived around here
quite q few years. But who are
you?" he asked.
A gray squirrel scampered down
a tree.
"Oh, Mr.. Bushytail! I didn't
know youl'' cried Uncle Wiggily in
surprise. I'm glad to see you.
Where are Johnnie and Billie?"
You are mistaken" said the
squirrel Il am not Mr.. Bushytail.
though he is my distant cousin. II
am Mr.. Scamper, a city squirrel,
and came out here for a day in
the country. Blu. I am going back. 4"
Back where?' asked Uncle Wig
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
ATHLETICS GET
TENTH STRAIGHT
VICTORY IN ROW
BY LEO ii. PETERSEN
United Press Staff Correspondent

NEW YORK, May 10. U.P)-A
l0-game winning streak, the long
est recorded by any major league
club this season. was held by the
Philadelphia Athletics today as they
met the Detroit Tigers. considered
the class of the western teams of
the American League, for the first
time this year.
The Athletics have won all eight
of their games against western foes
and should they continue their
success against the Tigers. there
will be many baseball fans who will
label Philadelphia already i'm for
the 1881 pennant.
The Athletics registered their
tenth consecutive victory yesterday
when they defeated Cleveland. 10
to 7. 1t was the tenth consecutive
defeat for the Indians.
New York kept two games from
the league leaders by overwhelming
Detroit. 20 to 8. The Yankees
pounded four Tiger hurlers for 10
hits.
In the only other American
League game the Chicago White
Sox won from Boston, to 8, and
advanced to fifth place in the
standings. A six run rally in the
ninth inning enabled Chicago to
win.
The New York Giants advanced
to within a half game of the Ma
tional League lead when they de-
feated st. Louis, current pace set
ters, to 3. The Giants clinched
the game in the second inning when
they scored four runs off Haines.
Ed Brandt registered his sixth
victory of the season as the Boston
Braves defeated Pittsburgh, to l,
to advance to within two games of
st. Louis. Brandt allowed but five
hit.
A two-run rally in the ninth in
ming, capped by Hurst's single, gave
Philadelphia 5 to 4 victory over
Chicago. Hurst's blow scored Bar
tell with the winning run. Arlett
hit his seventh home run of the
year in the second inning.
Brooklyn came to life and dis
played the batting power expected
of the team in walloping Cincin-
natl, IA to f. The Robins got l6
hits off four Red hurlers. Babe
Herman got four Of them, including
a home run, triple, double and sim
gle.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
Speedy Driver
Gets Light Fine

For the second time within a
week Judge I. Mayfield imposed a
fine of $40 yesterday afternoon on
a youth charged with driving an
automobile at an excessive rate of
speed.
Robert English, II, of Calexico,
paid the SO fine after pleading
guilty to driving SO miles an hour
on the Calexico highway. He was
bringing a friend TO a banquet in
El Centro. said the youth, and did
not wish to be late.
j. @. Macdonald was the arrest
ing officer. It was he who arrested
a 16-year- old girl on the Holtville
highway last week for driving 81
miles an hour
After hearing the case Judge
Mayfield again issued a warning
that, in the future, youths who come
before him on speeding charges will
have their operators licenses sus-
pended English's license was not
suspended.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
MexicanS Face
Prison Terms

Three Mexicans who escaped
from the county jail chain gang
and yard force while serving small
n1isdemeanor sentences are facing
possible penitentiary sentences be-
cause of their. acts.
Richard Virgil, Ramon Rodriguez
and Vicente Ruiz were held to
answer to the superior court after
preliminary hearing before Judge I.
Mayfield yesterday afternoon. They
are charged with escape. and will
probably come before the superior
court this week.
Each of the prisoners was brought
back TO the county jail on another
charge after having escaped. Be-
cause Jailer Eddie Nett recognized
them as escaped prisoners when
booking them on other charges,
charge of escape was filed against
each Escape is felony, and pun
ishable by Imprisonment in the
state penitentiary.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

gily. u should think you would
like it out here in our beautiful
country
Its too slow for me-" said Mr.
Scamper. the city squirrel. Il like
something going on all the while
Why" he went on with a laugh
which showed his sharp teeth. u
don't suppose you have talkie movies
out here once year, do you?'
I'VE have them every week. and
sometimes, around Christmas, twice
week" said Uncle Wiggily, proud
", not liking it that his Woodland
town should be laughed at.
We'll, that's something, Of
course said Mr.. Scamper, with an
other laugh. And I suppose you al
live in bungalows out here, don't
you?"
Certainly I live in a hollow
stump bungalow said Uncle Wig
gily. You should know that il
you read the papers"
II seem to. remember something
about it, went on Mr.. Scarlper
But this country is just what /
thought it was-yery slow-norhing
ever happens-no adventures.
Adventures. cried Uncle Wiggily
That's where you're wrong. Why !
have the most wonderful aeven-
lures"
Have you had any today?" asked
Mr.. Scamper.
NO" Uncle Wiggily slowly an
swered as he chewed a bit of clover
while Mr.. Scamper nibbled a bud
from a bush. Il haven't yet had
an adventure today but
That's what thought-too slowl
Too Slow" chartered the squirrel
gentleman. What you need is life
and excitement. You are growing
old here before your time. Say he
went on, eagerly, why don't you
come to the big city with me. Mr.
Longears. I'll show you some
sights. Talk about adventures,
Why you'll find one on every cor
ner. Come to the city with mel"
"Oh, the city," murmured Mr.
Longears. Il don't know about
that. 1 am a country rabbit.
wouldn't fit in a city very WE'LL"
"Nonsensei" chartered Mr.. Scam
per. You'll have a wonderful time!
Adventures-why theren be no end
to EN-! Come and pay me visit"
Where do you live in the city?"
asked Uncle Wiggily. you can't
have a nice hollow stump bunga-
low N the woods such as I have"
mo, but I have a hollow tree in
q city park" answered the squirrel.
There are more of us squirrels in
the city than you would imagine.
And some rabbits, too, and dogs
and cats and horses and even mud
turtles in the park pond. Why don't
you come to visit me in the big
city?"
Uncle Wiggily thought for a mo-
ment and twinkled his pink nose.
It would be something new for him.
And he could not help thinking
that. of late, his woodland adyen-
lures had been rather scarce and
not very exciting. All of a sudden
Uncle Wiggily made up his mind.
I'll go," he cried. I'll go to the
city with you"
Good" cried Mr. Scamper the
squirrel. Hop along'
II must go home first, and tell
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
Drowning Victim
Is Buried Here

Funeral services for Raymond
Fain, two-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Fain, were held from
Lemons Funeral chapel at O'Clock
this afternoon. The baby drowned
Sunday night in an irrigation ditch
near the family home northwest OF
Imperial.
Services we're in charge of Rev
F. w. Hewlett. pastor of the First
Methodist church of Imperial. In
terment took place at Evergreen
cemetery.
Death was caused by accidental
drowning" was the verdict of a
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
Building Permits
Showing Increase

With this month slightly more
than half past. FL Centro's building
permits today reached a total of
s21 ,l80 in comparison to total of
S23,235 for the entire month Of
April
A permit for a $4,000 residence, is
sued to H. o. Woods as contractor
for Mrs. Esther r. Goodrich, today
swelled the total. The residence
will be at 1859 Olive street.
Other permits are to Pete Schmitt
for a 500 sleeping room at l124
Main street, and Leta NJ. Bryan for
an $50 sleeping room at 473 Brigh-
ton avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
Foster Funeral
Services Here

Last rites for Robert Clark Foster,
80. who died Saturday night at his
home in Imperial following a
months Illness, were conducted
from Lemons Funeral chapel at
2:3O O'Clock this afternoon.
Funeral services were in charge
of Rev. F. w. Hewlett, pastor of the
First Methodist church of Imperial
who was assisted D. hSv. E. F.
Lindsey, pastor of the Imperial
Community church.
The body will be sent to Wave
land, Indiana, Friday for burial be-
side relatives. Martin Foster viii
accompany the body east.
He was born in Indiana on De-
cember 5, 1850 and has been a resi-
dent of Imperial for many years.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
No Excuses For
Police Court

Chanan Singh. 3s. appearing be-
fore Judge Kendall B. Perkins in
police court this morning on a
charge of drunkenness. pleaded
guilty and asked the judge to ex-
cuse him.
Ten dollars or five days" said
the Judge, and added. Your school
days are over, Singh"
Antonio Valencia, 26, received
the same sentence for drunkenness.
Both defendants, however, were re-
leased to pay their fines within 10
days.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
PILES ALL GONE
without salves or Cutting

Itching, bleeding, protruding piles
20 quickly and don't come back, If
you remove the cause. Bad blood
circulation in the hemorrhoidal
veins causes piles by making the
affected parts weak, flabby, almost
dead. Salyes and cutting fail be-
cause only an internal medicine CAN
actually correct these conditions.
DR.. j. S. Leonhardt discovered a
real internal Pile remedy. After
prescribing it for 1000 patients with
success in $50 cases, he named it
HEM -ROID. Clements Drug Store
says one bottle Of HEM -ROID Tab
lets must end your Pile misery. OF
money back.-Ady.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
MEMORIAL SERVICE
TO BE HELD NEXT
SUNDAY MORNING

Countrywide memorial services
for all departed veterans, will be
held at the fair grounds. Imperial
next Sunday morning at $50.
The services are sponsored by the
American Legion, Auxiliary, For
ty and Eight and Eight ar/ For
ty", these organizations extending
an invitation to Veterans of For
eign Wars, Spanish war veterans,
Boy Scouts, service clubs and the
general public 20 participate.
Services will be opened by the
sounding of reveille by squad of
buglers, followed by ITO The Col
ors," the army salute to the flag
when the star Spangled Banner"
is not played.
The Kiwanis club of El Centro
will lead in the singing of Amer
ica", followed by the invocation
which will be offered by Rev c. E.
Flanagan, pastor of the First Bap-
tist church of FL Centro.
Faith of Our Fathers" will be
sung by the Kiwanis club and an
address will be made by Rev. Ar
thur Kent of Brawley.
In Flanders Field the World
War poem. will be recited by a
member of the Legion Auxiliary,
after which ceremonial wreaths
will be presented by the Legion and
the Forty and Eight.
Taps" will be sounded and the
Answer To Flanders Field, given
by a member Of the Eight and
Forty.
Retreat, sounded by the bug
lers, will conclude the ceremony.
It is stated by those in charge of
the program that it will require
less than an hour 70 give, thus con-
cluding it before the day becomes
hot and also giving plenty of time
for those who may be planning
trips from the valley, to attend the
program and still get an early start.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
Jones Funeral
Here Wednesday

Final rites for Karl Jones, victim
OF an automobile accident near La
Brea on the night of May 3, will be
conducted from Lemons funeral
chapel at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon. Interment will take place
at Evergreen cemetery.
Jones died in the Fullerton hos
pital Sunday night after growing
suddenly worse. Prior to the latter
part of the week there was hope for
his ultimate recovery.
Members of his family were sum-
moned to his side and were with
him when he died.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

police department last night, after
discovering the loss.
The theatre was entered by some
person who removed the hinges
from the door, said Norris. Ten
tubes, loud speaker unit and other
radio parts were stolen.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

Friends of Boulder Greek Dam
project and the All-American canal
with land holders, members of the
Farm Bureau and Irrigation district
are to meet with representatives of
the power companies of Los Angeles
and San Diego to discuss plans for
the construction of the two giant
enterprises.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, El Centre,
Calf, as Second-Class
Matter.

it was felt by those outside of Arizona
that nothing but an adverse decision to
her action could be expected. Many in
Arizona must have felt the same way.
The government was not likely to pro-
ceed with the preliminary work which
has already been done if there was any
chance that the court decision would be
against the project.
The decision is welcome nevertheless,
even though it was confidently expect
ed. 1t is final and definite and gives as
surance that there is no danger of the
work being delayed by any other court
actions.
There was no footing of whistles here
yesterday but the news from Washing
ton was as welcome as that received on
the memorable day when the Senate
passed the Swing-J ohnson bill.
-O-
Action of the legislature in turning
down the governors plane indicates the
lawmakers are not as high minded as
Sunny jim"
And that noise you hear, is Arizona
biting her fingernails.
-O
Egypt must be highly uncivilized-
they have killings at their elections.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
TEN YEARS AGO
Ny m rnnT

One thousand San Diego and
Imperial Valley Knights of Pythias
are scheduled to make sea pilgri-
mage to Catalina Island to attend
the annual sunrise convention and
initiation ceremonial on Memorial
Day.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
Reports Radio
Parts Stolen

Radio parts valued at approx
mately S2l5 were stolen from the
Valley Theatre here some time last
week, Herb Norris reported to the
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

corouer's investigation into the case,
according to Coroner Bert Under
wood.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

California and Oregon sheepmen
all agreed on the price OF l3 cents
each for shearing sheep.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

The state Of Washington last
year shipped 2,23O carloads of let
tuce.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

Late reports from Yuma tell of
a rise in the river of four inches
in pa hours to the 22.5 level. This
is the forerunner of the big flood
that reached Needles yesterday and
which will reach the crest there to-
morrow
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Nav 10 1915

Pupils of the Eastside school yes
terday decided TO name the school
after Booker T. Washington. AS a
ma ajority of the children are colored,
it was decided to honor the great
leader of their race.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Nav 10. 1911

Directors of Water District No. 5
at their last meeting voted to dis
continue the bounty of so cents per
head heretofore given for musk
rats.
City trustees recently adopted
the new liquor ordinance which
strictly regulates the sale of liquor
by druggists and prohibits sale by
any other persons of alcoholic
drinks which contain any percent
age of alcohol.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

And that noise you hear, is Arizona
biting her fingernails.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

Egypt must be highly uncivilized-
they have killings at their elections.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

Americas northern neghborl a colorful foreign"
country, with interesting foreign" customs Victoria,
biz of old England the shores of the Pacific.
Vancouver, Canada western metropolis. Seattle but
few hours away Round trip including berth and meals.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

Who is there that doesn't enjoy coiorful, hospi.
table San Francisco. Even though you've seen
ityou'l enjoy it agan--and again. And especially
the glorious short sea trip. Round trip, includ'
ing berth and meals.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-19

Metropolis of Californias northern neighbor state
The Rose City" with its metropolitan fare and many
beauty spots. You yourself to this Nor;h
wonderandespeeally this attractive vacation
fare. Round trip, including berth and meals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-23
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING of Stockholders of The Merchants
 rruct Cnp1panv

| NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
 lof Stockholders of The Merchants
 NOTICE is TFqst HrsSBR cSRRaGyyv GIVEN that q special meeting of the stockholders of The Merchants Trust Company has been called by the Board of Directors and will be held at its office, 65-67 Bank Street, on the eth day of March, 1881, at 3 o'clock, F. M.. for the pur- pose of taking action upon the ques- tion of approving. ratifying, ana con | firming terms and conditions for the merger of The Peoples Bank and Trust Company with and under the char | ter of The Merchants Trust Company which have been agreed upon Dy majority of the Board of Directors Of The Merchants Trust Company and of The Peoples Bank and Trust Com pany respectively. and of ratifying and confirming the Agreement Of Merger of The Merchants Trust Com pany and The Peoples Bank and Trus; ] Company, dated January 23, 1881, set 1 ting forth said terms and conditions, which has been entered into between The Merchants Trust Company and The Peoples Bank and Trust Com pany and signed by majority of the Board of Directors of each, ana IS on | file and open to inspection by stock holders of The Merchants Trust Com pany; and for the purposes of consid- to increase the capital stock of the company from Five Hundred Thou sand ($500,O0O0O) Dollars, consisting Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($550, 0,000.00) Dollars, consisting Of Five Thousand Five Hundred (5,5OO) shares; and of authorizing the proper officers to execute and file the Certi- ncates required to effectuate such purpose: and for the purpose of con sidering and voting upon the recision Lof the vote passed al the annual Meeting held on the 14th day of Jam uary, 1880, with relation to an in- crease of capital stock under the terms then provided. and of consider Ing and acting upon proposition to increase the number of directors from fifteen to sixteen at such time and manner as may. be provided for at said meeting; and for the purpose of considering and voting upon any other matters relating to the forego- ing or necessary thereto which may be brought before the said meeting or any. adjournment thereof.
 Dated at Waterbury, Connecticut, this 11th day of February. 1881.
 By order of the Board of Directors.
 LOUIS R. SCHICk,
 2-16-23-A3-2-3t Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-23
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WATERVILLE
GIRL ATTAINS ;. 2. :
 AVERAGE OF 99
Leads Sprague School List Moore Reports to
 Cubs

Doris Hughes, of the fourth grade. with the exceptional mark of 99, leads the January honor roll of place is held jointly by Robert Mead and Lorraine Patton, both of the seventh grade, whose average is 07. Four pupils with grade of 96 are tied for third place. They are Kathryn Fleming and Doris Max well. of grade seven; Joseph Johnson Sprague grammar school. Second of grade six: and Catherine Willia ms of the third grade. The leaders of the eighth grade are Betty Wilson and Christine Finn, whose marks were 95. This average was equalled by George Wright and Alfred Gulli- yer of grade six: Carolyn Dawes of grade four; and Doris Downes, of grade three.
 Moore Reports to Cubs To-day Johnny Moore, Waterville's lone representative in professional base ball. who spent the 1890 season with the Los Angeles team of the Pacific Coast league, rejoins the Chicago Cubs to-day. He was with the Chi cago team as reserve outfielder in 1929, going up to the major circuit from the Reading club of the Inter- national league. He was placed with the Los Angeles team last sea- son to receive the seasoning which the opportunity for more regular playing would give him, and proved to be one of the fastest players on the team. maintaining a place among the leading batsmen of the league. This has resulted in his be- ing recalled by the Cubs to report for spring practice to-day at Catal- ina island, California. His prospects for regular outfield berth with the Cubs look particularly bright this l season. Rogers Hornsby, present | manager of the team. has high re- gard for Johnny's ability at bat and afield, and is. in addition, a close personal friend, all of which should be to the popular local boys advant- age.
 Moore and his family remained in Los Angeles this winter. abandoning their usual plans to return to Water vile.
 Lentcn Services
 Lenten devotions at St MichaeTs church will be on Tuesday evening instead of Wednesdays, as originally announced Father O'Shea will preach special series of services. Rosary and benedicuon will com plete the exercises, which will start promptly at 7:30 p. m. Stations of the cross will be on Friday evening at the same hour.
 At St Paurs P. E. church the preacher at this weeks lenten ser vice, scheduled for Friday evening, will be Rev A. Nugent Samwell, rec tor Of All Saints church, Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-23

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Distric,
 Of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court
 February 18th, 1881.
 ESTATE OF James II. Freney, late Of the Town of Waterbury, in caid District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay JENNIE A. FRENZY, 2-2l-3t Administratrix.