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Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
City free Of
LIQUOR dispensers

Old deeds prove that El Centre
Vas free OF liquor dispensing &c
-abiishn ents as a horse of horns
in the good old nag and buggy
lays. Since there were no saloons
0 serve as a setting for the ira
iitional c9nviVial Salutations, there
erlorcg must have been mighty
tile heres hoWing" and down
he Eatahing"
Municipal gove Iment in the new
" W. ut responsible for the old
eds With their liquor banning
astrictlouS. These were private ag-
eements LetWeen two individuals,
ne seller and the buyer of lots
rhe restrictions in the first deeds
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
No Liquor Sale,
Ruled Founders

ing malt. vinous, or spirituous liq-
uor as a beverage or for drinking
purposes whether directly or under
some evasive guise, this deed shall
thereupon become null and void.
Since neither city, state, county
or nation had a part in the deed.
tile restriction was q matter left
to the buyer and the seller of the
property. The old restriction caused
no furor when liquor was pulled
out Of moth balls many years later
because the government made the
sale of liuuor legal
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
Set pioneer ntcct!ng
sIay in Nav

At the ligst ml.Ins, tEa mem
b-rs voted to set tie first Satur-
day &! May eaca year as their reg
ulay meeting day. a little latcr it
was decided To have annual
meetings. The days Of the gather
.nss have bean changed from time
to time.
Noted 2mcng the carly pioneers
IS Andy Elliott who used To drive
buttcrtiela stage Enough here
N 1863 ana came to the valley
10 live in 1892
Dr. Hefleruan WAS among the
Well-knoWn carly pioneers; Seotty
Russell arrived in 1882 with the
California Development company;
4. 3. Derrick fed cattle ON pepper
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

l5 lie west was lovely Blue lake,
a body OF water famous for its
aiear. fresh, olue water. On its
shores were located some Of the
earliest Ct the early camps in val
Icy history. The name Blue lake
runs through the history of early
days as frequently as a blue thread
IL an ancient tapestry.
-5iui further .Jutil III lii" ldke
cham were Diamond and Cameron
lakes, named for two eattlemen,
George Cameron aud George Dia-
mgnd The last lake cn the Amer
ian side Of The border was Laguna
lake II showed the Spanish influ-
enac us "Laguua' Is the Spanish
word Tor lake.
Attracted Cattlemcn
These lakes were an attraction
to cattlemen. They ran their vast
herds OF cattle over the desert
from the mountains in the west and
Arizona in the east with the lakes
as their goals. They Watered and
fed them along their shores. This
was especially true in the eighties
and nineties. Pepper grass" grow
ing along the lake shores provided
fresh food for the herds grown
weary of desert fare.
The Colorado river. mother of
the lakes, destroyed all but Mes
quite lake in the floods of 1906
She destroyed the lakes in the low
er end of the valley, wiped them
out of existence. and at the same
time made Salton sea. Mesquite
lake, sole survivor in the lower
valley, was drained TO make more
farming land.
These lakes, landmarks of the
past, are gone but pioneers men
tion them frequently. They often
mourn their disappearance and eX-
press the wish that the valley
might have them back again, Just
for scenery
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

asst meeting it was decided tnaJ
anyone established in the valley
before the end OF 1917 could be "a
member The wives and children
oi the pioneers may also gam
membership.
President Mecaas first atipua-
ton was that each member lad
TO write q personal history These
h:ator s. tie one lhat we're writ
,clL were lilsl IN the uln.a o.
Registrar Reid who Waa county
lAN-lElleclor.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
County followed
city's example

The new county of Imperial lost
no time in getting on the water
wagon with FL Centre The second
ordinance passed by the newly
formed Imperial county was n
stringent anti-liquor ordinance.
Ell Centre emerged from her pure
and highly antiseptic babyhood to
become Il groWn-up city with 30
legali2ed selling establishments. AL
30 ars-of age Ell Centre Is a So
phisticated modern city no one dares
to call an "old maid"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

j. A. Morrison believed in divid-
ing his governmental skill. Nor
rison, one of the valleys first bank
ers, served on both Imperials first
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24


recorded in san Diego before fer
nation Of Imperial county were
copied from the deeds of convey
ance in which the Holton Power
company handed over the land for
The new t5wnsite. The deeds were
signed by W. f.. Holt, president,
and c. A. Barker, secretary for the
company
IN dust covered volumes, trans
lerred To the new county after the
east end Of San Diego county broke
away and SET up housekeeping for
Itself. stilted handwriting set forth
The famous liquor restriction Tho
individual who phrased the clause,
whoever he or she might have been,
minca1 no NyQrLe
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
Valley Discovered i'm $40

in the year 1910
Alarcon then led a land party
to the south and west, and re-
joined his marine escort near the
mouth of the river. The party
crossed the southern end of what
is now Imperial Valley, and passed
through the present Mexicah VAL
ley.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
POLITICIAN SHARED SKILL

city council and ON CaleXico's first
board of trustees.
In 1902 he was chosen in Imper-
ial Six years later he was elected
to the CaleXico board.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

First European to see Imperial
Valley was fernando Alarcon. Alar-
con, commander of the marine div
ision of Coronados first expedition,
discovered the mouth of the Colo
RADIO river and moved his boats
from the gulf up the river to a
point near the present town of
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
Strict laws
enforced

If the grantee or any party con-
nected with him" the fine penman-
ship reads permits the property
to be used, or any part Of it, or any
building on structure ON any street
avenue or alley adjoining the same,
for purposes of selling or furnish
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

alias II Centrol In the county seat
today there are 85 establishments
where liquor is sold by permission
Of Che liquor division OF the sta'c
o5ard Ct equalization. state unit
Whish took over the management Of
the liquor business in California
after repeal OF the national pro
n bition amendment.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

grass here in 1899, ana r.. i. NJ
FhelT.n ana Leroy Holt aMiV,.
in 1901 with McPherrin preced-
ing Holt by a few months
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
Necklace OF Lakes
Hinged Valley al
= Turn OF Century

Imperial Valley boasted necklace Of eight lakes away
back in the days before the Colorado river made its last
wild attempt to keep its ageonG control Of the desert
its vaParies created
The first "lady OF the lakes" was Ka-Wee-Yah This
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
Original III Centre Townsite Dry As Bone Un1er
Deeds Representing Agreement Between
BUYERS And Sellers

"Here'8 how" and "doWn the hatch" were forbidden
words in H Cntro 30 years ago when property deeds ban
ned the sale Of liquor in the baby oWnste Of Imperial Val
ley.
How tines have changed since the bir Of CaDarker
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

lnCed no WOrGS
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

b llt.on amrnNncnI.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

man would be first, he shall re last
of all, and servant Of all.' "And nc
took little child and set him in the
midst of them: and taking him in his
arms, he said unto them, Whosoaver
shall receive one of such little chill
dren in my name, receiveth me; and
whosoever receive-h me receiveth no.
me, but him that sent me-"
Intolerance Rebuked.
How self-centered their thoughts
were, is shown in Johns confession:
Teacher, we saw one casting out de-
mons in thy name; and we forbad
him, because he followed not u.s. But
Jesus rebuled this effort of Johns
for 'closed shop" in religion, say
ing, Forbid him not: for there is no
man who shall do a mighty workin
my name and, be able quickly to speak
evil of me- For he that is not against
us is for us. For whatsoever shall give
you a cup of water to drink, because
we are Christ's, verify l say unto you,
he shall in no wise lose his reward
Not DO they follow u.s." but do they
follow Christ is the test of religious
Worers. He must ever be the center
of gravity in spiritual work. If he in !
cludes a worker, who are we to ex-
clude whom he includes, even though
that one be able to do no greater ser
vice than the giving of cup of wate~
for Jesus sake?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
INSTITUTE CLOSING
BEGINS TOMORROW
Prof. Cotton To Preach Ser
mon at United Presbyte-
rian Church

Commencement exercises will get
under way tomorrow for Henderson
Institute which, in addition to its
other departments. is the colored high
school for Henderson and Vance
county.
Prof. J. A. Cotton, principal and
head of the school, will preach the
annual sermon Sunday afternoon at
8 o'clock at the United Presbyterian
church on North Chestnut street.
The second event will be the Stu
dents Prayer Service in the audi
forum of the institute Tuesday, May
10, at 2 p. m.
Tuesday evening at $3.50 o'clock an
operetta, "Miss Cherry Blossom" will
be given, also in the auditorium.
The graduating exercises will be IN
the auditorium at 1870 a. m. Wed
nesday, May II. At that time the ad-
dress will be given by Rev. S. M
Laing, D. D., president of Knoxville
College, Knoxville, Tenn.
Extensive preparations for the clos
ing program are being made by the
school authorities.
Diplomas of graduation will be pre-
sented to 80 seniors. The high school
department has had an enrolment Of
about 375 during the year now ending
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
ANSWERS.

1. According to the 1880 census there
were only two.
Q The Constitution of 1776 provided
that no person under go years of age
and who has not been a resident of
this State for five years, for having
IN this state a free hold in lands and
tenements above the value of 1000
pounds, shall be eligible as governor,
At that time the governor was eleect-
ed by the legislature for term of one
.'ear.
3. The Petersburg Railroad in 1880
with a terminus on Roanoke River
st Weldon's Orchard. Two years later
this was followed " the Portsmouth
and Roanoke route also building 70
Weldon's Orchard, Now Weldon.
4. During this ten year period the
increase was from 44,027 to 1885
,ars.
:. J. G. Abbott, born in New Hamp-
shire and located in North Carolina
after the close of the war He was a
UriCn officer in the capture of Fort
Fisher md was elevated prigidar-
general For Sallantry. He became en-
gaged in lumber business and cstab
lished the town of Abbottsburg, in
Bladen county. He was elected by The
carpetbag legislature of 1868 to the
United States Senate.
6. Edward Burleson was secretary
to General Jackson, also a North Car
Gilman, Commander of the Southern
department, United States Army
Bui IT, on mcve& 20 iexas where
he be came vice president Under Presi-
mt 9:"yr y1c11~tOn
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
ONCE UPON MAY 18th

Men who are happily in love do not
write the great novels and songs of
love- Those naturally have their
genesis in Illustration.
Tbs great Peter Llyich Tchaikow-
sky loved a woman for Is years with
out ever speaking to her and without
ever seeing her except from afar. He
poured out his devotion in compost
tons that have made him an immor-
tai composer.
She was a rich widow, Nadeja Won
Meek, who suffered an extraordinary
phobia that made her deeply fearful
of meeting people, and caused her to
be a recluse. She heard one of Tchai-
kowsky's early works and wrote him
q letter of appreciation that started
a correspondence. He saw a photo
graph of her. became her passionate
admirer. She provided rich income
for him, wrote him endearing notes.
She even invited him to her house.
But she never was able to face him.
Eventually she broke off even their
correspondence, Tchaikowsky, after
desperate attempts to renew their
romance, died of broken heart
Almost as strange was the romance
of Johannes Brahms, who was born
105 years ago today. He, composer Of
the most beautiful cradle song, was a
bachelor, but not of his own desire.
The wife of composer Robert Schu-
mann was the inspiration of Brahms;
immortal love songs, and his devotion
endured beyond her death. He died
of a cold contracted as he stood in
a rain beside her grave, lost in grief.
SUNDAY is THE DAY
Mothers Day, May 8; National
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED H. MAY

1. How many Chinese farmers are
listed in North Carolina?
2. What was the qualification for
the governor under the States first
Constitution?
8. What was the first railroad char
ter issued in North Carolina?
4. How much did automobile owner
ship increase among North Carolin.
farmers between 1920 and 1890?
S. Who was the Union officer sent
to the United States Senate from
North Carolina in 1868?
6. What North Carolinian was secre-
tary to General Andrew Jackson dur
ing the Creek War?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1s12-Robert Browning, famed Eng
lish poet, born. Died Dec II, 1889.
1S16-Joseph Proctor, noted actor
and manager born at Marlboro, Mass.
Died in Boston, Oct 2, 1897.
181S-Juliet A. o. Hopkins, Ala
bama's beloved Confederate matron
of Civil War days, born in Jefferson
Co., Va. Died March 0, 1890.
1S26-Varina Howell Davis, loyal
wife If the Confederate President,
born ear Natchez, Miss. Died i'll
New York, Oct. 16, 1906.
1886 Joseph G. Cannon, Illinois
congressman and Speaker, born al
Guilford, N. C. Died Nov. II, 1926.
1876 Charles Lathrop Pack, noted
foreste and economist, head of th2
wartime movement to plant gardens
born ct Lexington, Mich. D-ed Jun:
IA, 1887.
1861 Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker
noted woman leader, president of the
General Federation of Women's Cub:
born a. Petersburg, Va. Died Feb
A. 1888.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
TODAY IN HISTORY

1755-King's College, now Columbia
University, organized in New York
City.
O-Territory of Indiana organic
ed by Act of Congress, with seat of
government at Vincennes White
population about 5000.
1S28-American Peace Society foun
ed.
1915-Cunarder Lusitania New York
to Liverpool sunk by German sub
marine off Irish coast with loss OF
1900 lives.
1918-War Industries Board restricts
auto factories use of coal and steel tt
win the war.
19228-Blind dog which had bitten
deaf man humping. into it, exonerat-
ed at Yonkers N. Y, court trial.
1936-Two year anthracite coal wage
pact providing for five-day week
and a seven-hour day, signed.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

WHAT IS it that is turning the
world, not just the ether side of the
Atlantic and Pacific, but on our side
rs well, in mad-house with hordes
Of men ready to spring at one an
,ther with worse than maniacal de.
st"uctiveness? Is it not selfishness.
either in the form of pride or greed?
Antidote to Selfishness.
Where shall we find an antidote to
this madness that is threatening civil
cation? Only in the spirit of Christ
and of the cross, as Jesus taught it
to his disciples, saying, "Ihe Son
of man is delivered UP into the hands
Of men and they shall KILL and when
he is killed, after three days he shall
rise again" But they understood not
the saying, and were afraid to ask
him." Lie folk who know they should
consult a physician or surgeon, but
fear to do so because they do not want
to face the necessities of their case.
so these disciples dreaded the dis
closure of the stern necessity of the
cross. 1t was not entirely clear to
them, but it was clear enough that
they feared to have it made any more
clear.
Crosses Versus Crowns.
The reason they dreaded the cross
for their Master was that they were
unwilling to share the cross them
e,ves. Even as he was telling them
of his cross and sufferings they were
disputing among themselves as to
which of them was to g The greatest.
hey preferred to angle for crowns
\ ather than to dangle from crosses!
; Instead OF entering into sympathy
With their Master in the impending
lisses of the cross they were figur
ng on how they could turn this crisis
whatever it was to be, to their own
selfish advantage. So, to teach them
he lesson they needed On unselfish-
ness and humility, he said, If any
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
EXECUTORS NOTICE TO
CREnTTORS

Having qualified as executors of tn,
estate of Thomas H. Crudup, deceased
late of Vance County, North Caroline
this is to notify all persons havir g
claims against the estate of said Il
ceased to exhibit them to the undee.
signed at Henderson, N. c., on or b.
fore the 9th day of April, 1899, or this
notice will Re pleaded in bar to the:,
recovery. All persons indebted to sais
Estate will please make inlmediat.
payment.
This 9th day Of April, 1898.
JOHN B. CRUDUP
MARTHA c. HOUCK.
MISCHEW c. COOPER.
Executors of Thomas H. Crudup.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
AIRCRAFTS- FAVORED
IN STOCK EXCHANGE

New York, May 7-(AP)-Tradins
force~ shifted their affections to air.
crafts in todays stock market, and
cashed profits on the recently climb
ing utilities The aviation group, ap
rarently responding to another re-
vival of hopes that foreign orders for
planes would continue to mount, push
ed up fractions to a point, along with
an assortment of specialTes. Over
night buying for the power company
stocks, based on signs Of a conciliatory
move Nv tie administration toward
these concerns, soon lost its force and
most lc Gers hacked away. A few uti'i-
tic, mana ged to end on the upside
and The majority We're no worse than
nnchanaad to slightly in arrears.
Activity was well ahead of many re-
cent Saturday and transfers approx.
mated 100000 shares.
Bonds again exhibite1 rallyiag pro
pensities, with rails particularly favor.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

DR.. Lyman J. Briggs, director of
the u. S. Bureau of Standards, born
in Barry Co., Mich. Ga years ago.
Gary Cooper. screen star, born at
Helena, Mont, 81 years ago.
Thomas E. Robertson of Washing
ton, D. c., ex-commiss! oner of patents
born in Washington, 81 years ago.
Richard r. Deupree, president of
Proctor & Gamble, Cincinnati, born at
Norwood, Va. So years ago.
Richard w. Tully OF Calf. drama
tist-producer, born at Nevada, Calf
81 years ago.
Archibald MacLeish Of Conn.,, poet
born at Glencoe, H.. As years ago.
A. (Alfred f. w. Mason, English
novelist, born u years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
AMERICA AT WAR DAY-BY-DAY

AMERICA AT WAR DAY-BY-DAY
20 Years Ago Today-United States
granted an additional credit of $75-
100000 to Great Britain, making to-
tai loans to Britain $2,795 100000, and
to all belligerents $5,363 100000 That
five billion and more became a do
nation.
Nicaragua declared war on Ger
many. Half of Latin America was
still neutral, and remaining so. Ar
gentine, a few days later, specifically
reasserted it's neutrality, and Chile
and Uruguay indicated their unwill-
ingness to break off relations with
the Central Powers regardless.
United States crop report showed a
harvest of 572,OOO,OOO bushels of
wheat, 154,OOO,OOO more than in 1917.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

This day indicates ore who is sub
tie, and steadfast of purpose. There
may be mary advantages supplied in
early life, and some gain through mar
riage. Make the most of your oppor-
tunities, for there is. danger of some
misunderstanding and any false sense
of security will be fatal.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

Don't Waste Your Money
When You Can Get Expert
Service.
On Painting Your Car.
Repairing Torn or Worn
Upholstery.
Replacing Broken Windshield
and Door Glasses. tfH d
Body and Fender Work.
Our Prices Are Reasonable
and Our Work UneXcelled.
Legg-Parham Company
Phone IS
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

am a candidate for County Con-
missioner of Vance County for for
year term in the Democratic Primarv
June 4.
Your support and vote will be ap.
preciated.
SAM. r. HARRIS. JR.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Bach Page

1. The Mediterranean.
2. A relatively small body of land en-
tirely surrounded by water.
3. Treasury Department.
A. Central Europe.
5. Yes
6. Gems cut in relief.
z. Col, .nbia
8. No
g. Frerch-Canadian name for the
American FORMS of the reindeer.
10. Nc
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
FOR RECORDER

Vote for the man of the hour whose
business affiliation does not compete
with yours. Some birds go away and
feather their nest and come home to
roost? There will be no birds left in
last years neSt.
JOHNNIE VI. EEcKyAM.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
.-ar,sJ ~. ~oS CHRIST
MItIj,D|j7D5e99, ltEg9d

NO DESPAIR COMES ~ 1r1H-
FAITHFUL: Now why dost thou cry
ont aloud? is there no king in thee?
is thy counselor perished?-Mlcah 49,
THERE is A MAJESTY In GOOD-
NESS: But glory, honor, and peace
to every man that worketh GOOD
Rom. 2:10
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
FOR CONSTABLE.

I am a candidate for Constable of
Henderson township. If elected 1 will
do everything within my power to
uphold the law and perform the duties
of this office. Your vote and support
will be most appreciated.
JACK COLLINS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
FOR CORONER.

FUN COhONE En-.
l hereby announce my candidacy
for Democratic nomination for
Coroner of Vance County, subject to
the action of the Democratic Primary,
Saturday, June 4
Your vote and support will be great
ly appreciated.
Respectfully.
ASA F. PASCdAL.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

A school in New York now teaches
men how to sew. The story didn't say
whether most or all of them were
married.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
Political Notices
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

am a candidate for County Com
missioner for the four year term sub
ject to the Democratic Primary JuHt
4. Your vote and support will be ap
preciated.
EDWIN L. FLEMING.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

I hereby announce my candidacy e
succeed myself as County Commits
eiOnor fo~ the two voar term subjet:
| in the Democratic Primary June 4
Your vote and support will be ap-
preciated.
w. W. CJJ2RIN.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

FOR RENT-TWO FIRST FI0Op
unfurnished rooms, with bath. for
light housekeeping TO couple will.
out children. Location, Oxford Road
Address Rooms Box 322. Hendor.
son, n. G.. 2A-&e
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

WE HAVE MOVED TO NOpT71
Henderson on U. S. Highway No /
just north Of Henderson Ice Co. 7
E. Johnson Garage, Phone 1885 -
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

FOR SALE OR TRADE: FRES11
mich COW. w. w. Swain, Jr.. phona
718-W. = a,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

am n candidate fer reelection to
succeed myself as Register of Deeds
of Vance County and will greatly ap-
preciate your vote and support.
HORACE ROBINSON.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

WE ARE PREPARED TO 90 nv
pert body and fender repair work
Bring us your next job. e and :,
Motor Co., Dodge and Plymouth
Sales and Service, Phone 5. 1915
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

MAKE BEST OFFER ON -
shares Of Citizens Bank & Trust
Co. stock. Address Bank Stool"
care Dispatch. on.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

By DIR. ALVIN e.. BELL
(The International Uniform Lesson
0 nthe above topic for May is Mark
9-30141, the Golden Text being Mark
$40, 'For he that is not against us
is for us.')
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

BEAJTTIFY AND PROTECT YOI1P
home from weather and fire by put
ting on new Bird Roof Alex S
Watkins. 1.-THE Place of Values"
7-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

ROCK MILL SWIMMING poor. Ic
now open week days only. No Sun,
day bathing. Adm. 1Oc. ia
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-07

ALL STATE LICENSED EEn11,r-.
operators. Phone 200 for appoint
ment. Your patronage Appreciated
Brldgers Beauty Shop. 1st,