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Public Li COVINA IS A GOOD TOWN TO TRADE IN MORE CIRCULATION MORE NEWS MORE ADVERTISING Che Argus WHAT DID YOU BUY IN COVINA TODAY? VOLUME 76 COVINA, CALIFORNA, FEBRUAKY 12, 192(5 NO. ao Phone Company Now Has Over 2825 Subscribers The Home Telephone Company of Covina is becoming one of the biggest business concerns of the upper San Gabriel valley. The reports at. the recent annual meeting showed assets of over half a million. The company now has 2865 subscribers, 195 stations being added during the past year.

The company is operating exchanges in Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, and Puente, covering the districts of Bassett, Charter Oak, Glendora, Irwindale, North Whittier Heights, Otterbcin, Rowland, West Covina, Valencia Heights, and Valley View. At the annual meeting, Mr. Henry Damerel, one of the best-known citrus growers and shippers of the valley, was added to the board of directors. The board as now constituted is: J. O.

Houser, president; Mrs. L. M. La Fetra, first vice-president; J. B.

Elliott, second vice-president; H. M. Houser, Henry Damerel, Mrs. Margaret Boquet, J. H.

Coolman and C. E. Needham, with. F. H.

Wright as secretary-manager. The company is considering numerous extensions and. improvements during the coming year and every effort is being made by its efficient manager to fill all the requirements of the large district which it Serves. Do not fail to visit the Orange Blossom Inn, Valley boulevard a Bassett, for good eats. Chicken am steak dinners our specialty.

Dancing P. C. Brown, proprietor. fc COLUMBIA WATER COMPANY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The Columbia Land and Water company held an adjourned meeting elect officers in the Oddfellows' lall on Monday. The following offi- sers were elected: Ernest Jackson, jresident; D.

B. Myers, vice-prosi- lent; T. C. Mayo, E. S.

Bobinson, Tred Smith, directors; First Na- ional bank, treasurer; Miss Lucy Matthews, secretary; J. Kinney, superintendent and zanjero. Mr. and Mrs. George Meek and family spent Sunday with friends in Los Angeles.

New Improvements at Covina Theater Jack Brown, new owner and manager of the Covina theater, this week announces a number of improvements to his popular house. These will include a new stage, handsomely furnished dressing room, and a new lighting effect for front and lobby. While this theater has always been known for supplying the best in pictures, the new manager announces that with his chain of picture houses it will be possible to secure the very latest in good pictures, enabling him compete with the largest of the picture houses in Los Angeles. The American Legion auxiliary held its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Stone Lantern. There was a good attendance, all the new members being present.

Hostesses were Mrs. Mamie Zug and Mrs. Leota Ring. The mothers of the members of the high school football squad have purchased Indianhead tablecloths for the school cafeteria out of the surplus funds, $15.37, collected at the mothers' banquet. Cities of Valley Seek Solution of Sewage Problem Seventy-five men, representing a dozen communities in county sanitation district Mo.

7, met in the city hall at Alhambra Friday night and outlined plans for a campaign to put the district into the Metropolitan sewer system, a proposition which failed to carry at a special election which was held January 20. It is generally conceded that the undertaking, which carried a bond issue of $4,400,000 to finance it, failed because of the indifference of the people rather than organized opposition. Less than twenty per cent of the voters went to the polls. To overcome this handicap it is tentatively planned to hold the next election at the same time the primaries are held in August, when it will be possible to get out a much greater percentage of the vote. CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE A.

E. Stockburger, city manager of South Pasadena, was elected as chairman of the meeting, and will head a campaign made up of representatives of every community in the district, which will be organized at once to carry on an aggressive fight for the bonds between now and the election six months hence. This committee will hold its organization in the San Gabriel 'city hall February LAST BITES HELD FOB L. T. GRAVES The funeral services for Mr.

L. T. Graves, a former resident of East Puente street, whose death occurred last week in Pasadena, was held on Tuesday afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Turner Stevens of Pasadena. Several of his friends from Covina attended the services. Mr.

and Mrs. Graves have many frionds throughout this valley and their sympathies are with the bereaved widow. MASQUE AND DAGGER OP HIGH SCHOOL STAGES PLAY Mrs. Coman Gives Book Review for Meeting of Club An anticipated event in the calendar of the Woman's club is the annual book review given by Mrs. Mary M.

Coman. This year was no exception, the well-filled auditorium Monday afternoon bespeaking the hearty appreciation of the club members. Mrs. Coman reviewed several books of Peasants" (Ladislos Eeymont), "The White Monkey'' (Galsworthy), "Soundings" and "Caravan" (A. 17th.

The meeting was attended by Everyday Prices Calwait Fruit make twelve glasses of bottle 50c Qtiail Ketchup, 14 20c Heinz Ketchup, 14 oz. Oyster Cocktail Sauce 35c Zion Fig Bars, Ib 20c Chocolate covered Fig Bars, Ib Old-fashioned Chocolate Drops, Ib 20c Old-fashioned Caramels, Ib 35c Bulk Macaroni, 2 Ibs. for 25c Wheatena 25c Pettijohn Breakfast Food 25c Large Rinso 25c small, 2 for 15c Grandpa Tar Soap Life Buoy Soap, 3 for 25c 20-Mule Soap special) 8 for -25c "Wright Silver Cream 22c Golden Glo Coffee, Ib 55c Imperial Coffee, Ib Warner, Whitsel Co. MARKET BAKERY Service Store 3 Phones Free Delivery marked enthusiasm and determination to put it across at the earliest date possible. A.

R. Warren, county sanitation engineer was present, and explained that legal difficulties of a- nature which could be cured only by legislation made it impossible to fonn a new district to take in only such communities as had voted in ravor of the proposition. PLAN NEW ELECTION General discussion in which Mr. Stockburger, J. L.

Matthews, president of the associated chambers of of the San Gabriel valley, Frank M. Colville, secretary of the chamber of commerce of Monterey Park, F. H. that city, M. H.

Irvine, city manager of Alhambra, and others presented a conv Hamilton Gibbs), "The Perennial Bachelor" (Parrish), "Drums" (James Boyd), "The eth" (Donn Byrne), "Arrowsmith" (Sinclair Lewis), and "The Professor's House" In biography, "Front Immigrant to Inventor" (Michael Pupin) and From Pinafores to Politics'' (Mrs. J. B. Harriman) were touched on. "Gold of Ophir" (The Greenbies) and "Forty Years of It" (Brand Whitlock) dealt with political history.

"Beyond the Utmost Purple and "Temple Bells and Silver Sails" (Enders) told of travel. In the religious realm, "The Discovery of God" (Basil Ring) was given, and Youth In Conflict'' (Dr. Mariam Van Waters) for the child welfare. Several juvenile stories were discussed, and three books of poetry, "Cipriana" (Mrs. Guy Bush) "Wellesley Verse" (Ratherine Lee Bates), and "The Fate of the Phantom Yacht," by our own Binghum Wilson.

Mrs. Coman spoke highly of Mr. The Masque and Dagger dramatic society of- the high school presented he p'lay, before the assembly Wednesday morning. The cast was as follows: Grandma, Mary Elizabeth Harris; Ezra Williams, Trancis Wohlgemuth; Mrs. Moran, Mildred Banks; Mrs.

Able, Eva Shipley: Peters, Elvin Stanton; Muriel Fisher; Carry Ellsworth, Ada Fields; Mrs. Trot, Marguerite Reeley. Protest Closing of Canyon While Building Dam The directors of the Angelus Forest Protective association have unanimously gone on record as opposed to the closing of the San Gabriel canyon to the public for a period of eight or ten years, during the building of the large dam at the Forks. This action was taken at the February meeting of the directors held nn Tuesday of this week, following a rumor that Engineer Reagan of the county flood control department; was arranging for the immediate closing of the canyon. George Cecil, federal supervisor of the Southern California reserves, who was present at the meeting, stated that there was no desire on thci part of the federal government to close the canyon during the construction of the dam, in fact he had already made arrangements with the county board of supervisors, upon hearing of the probability of the closing of the canyon, for the transportation of his men at all times for fire fighting and other purposes.

"The closing of the canyon, said Mr. Cecil, "is entirely in the hands of the board of supervisors." The closing of the San Gabriel canyon during the construction of the dam would constitute a loss of thousands of dollars to this section of Los Angeles county, and would retard growth of the foothill cities of Azusa and Glendora during that period. It will take probably ten years to construct this, the largest dam ot its character in the world, and during that time millions of eastern tourists have come to Southeri California, a large percentage of gether and five persqjis were serious- made. whom would desire to see this colossal feat of engineering, construction. To deny them this privilege would )e a serious mistake and an unwar- Six Cars Wrecked at Bassett Station In a series of accidents on the Valley boulevard at Bassett Satur- lay afternoon and Sunday, six cars were wrecked and five persons seriously injured, one of then possibly fatal'ly.

At 12:40 p.m. on Saturday a large gravel truck owned by the Sycamore Canyon Gravel company of Whittier attempted to, cross the main line of Southern Pacific tracks just ahead of the Golden State Limited, which struck it, tearing the truck to and spilling sand for 100 yards or more. The engine of the train was caved in, the pilot turned under, the water line broken and damaged to such an extent that it was necessary to send for another engine to continue the run. The damaged engine was towned back to Los Angeles. The driver of the truck stated he failed to see the train and when it was upon him he jumped clear of the accident.

He was considerably bruised but not seriously injured. At almost the same location Sun- Shoplifter Caught Stealing Shirts in Broadwell's Store Tuesday afternoon, about 3 o'clock, a Mexican giving his name as Abean Galindo and his residence as Sacramento, made a bold getaway from the Broadwell store with four shirts under his coat, but was intercepted at the corner of Second and Center streets by Martin Hohman, who had Frank Tillrnan in hot pursuit. The thelt was seen by Mrs. Roller from the balcony while the man was being waited on by Mrs. Fuller near the front door.

The man made a quick exit, with. Mrs. Fuller in pursuit. Mr. Tillman took chaise from the rear door and was joined by Martin Hohman as the fellow crossed the street in front of the postofficc.

His trial was held in Judge Reed's court on Thursday morning and he was given a ninety- clay jail sentence. The stolen goods were dropped as he ran. ly injured. B. G.

Havens, 5090 Grosse building. Los Angeles, driving a Ford, was towing another light car, when R. E. Bowan of Alhambra ran into him. While this mixup was occurring.

Barney Miril- lez of Los Angeles smashed into the three cars, causing a general mixup and the serious injury of Marillez, who suffered a fractured skull and a broken arm. Most of the other drivers and passengers were more or less seriously injured. The sheriff's office answered a hurry-up call and questioned the participants of the accidents, who told XI. Li-lU OUlliO li-H, (A KJUH ijy 111 lay night four automobiles ran to- conflicting stories. Xo arrests were prehensive symposium of opinion on Wilson's book, statinp.

that ie tad IT otAfiJ lv i "w-TvWJ The ETERNAL FEMININE AND THE Rescued Engagement ILLY went broke trying to please stopped to consider the Then the girl started thinking. You'll enjoy reading how the tow-lines of love and common sense pulled Billy back on the right road. "THE MAN WHO WAS HIS OWN BOSS" gives away a secret well worth knowing. The Folder Is Being Mailed Monday This institution will not be open ABRAHAM LINCOLN First National Bank of Covina MEMBER OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Covina Valley Savings Bank The Associated Banks JF 0 that the boundaries of district No. 7 be preserved intact and an made to carry it into the Metropolitan system as soon as another election 'could be legally held.

This motion was adopted unanimously. It was followed by another motion by Mr. Matthews to name a committee with a representative from every community in the district to conduct a vigorous fight to put the proposition over. The proposal to hold the election at the same time as the primaries was made in the belief that it would make it possible to get out enough "yes" votes to put the proposition across. NOTED ENGINEER TO REPORT Mr.

Warren explained that his problem, which-presented some difficulties, was the correlation of the plans of the southern districts which have already voted for the Metropolitan sewer, to the delay 'which the failure of district seven to 'carry the bonds had occasioned. He gave assurance, however, that his office was ready to co-operate to the greatest extent possible to enable district No. 7 to go into the Metropolitan system. Mr. Warren announced that X.

H. Goodnough, for twenty years sanitation engineer in the state board of health of Massachusetts, and widely recognized as one of the greatest authorities on ocean disposal as well as other forms of sewage disposal, had been engaged to make a report on the plans for the Metropolitan system. This report, which will be available within- a few weeks, it is believed will concur in general with the opinion of other eminent engineers of the Pacific coast who have gone over and endorsed them. The board of control of the district, which is made up of the president of the board of trustees in each of the municipalities and a member of the county board of supervisors, will meet in Arcadia Wednesday night, February 10, to canvass the returns of the last election and discuss plans for the future-. keep up a sustained interest; that Covina should be proud of an author who possessed this exceptional ability.

Mrs. Leta Nash Pinckney, who is dear to the hearts of Covina, for her charming personality as well as her wonderful voice, opened the program with a group of songs by Cadman, The Robin Woman's Spring Bong," "Memories," and "I a Nightingale." At the close, she gave "A Birthday" (Woodman) and "Dreaming Time" (Lilie Strickland). She was accompanied by Mrs. Harry Damerel. The business meeting was opened by a gilent, standing tribute to Mrs.

Charles H. Toll of Glendalo, past- president of the federated clubs, who died last week. On recommendation of the board of directors, the sum of ten dollars was set aside towards a memorial room in the contemplated office for the federated clubs to be known as the Eleanor Joy Toll room. The stockholders-' meeting, which had been announced for the 8th, was postponed until Saturday, February 20th. A call was made by Mrs.

E. G. Prather for flowers, shrubs and trees which the flower section will plant at Irwindale at its next meeting, on the 19th. Mrs. William Warren announced that Mr.

O. Minnett would be the speaker at the patriotic program to be given on the 22nd; also a pageant, "The Evolution of the Flag," would be presented. This is an open meeting at which all patriotic societies of Covina will be guests. REBEKAHS TO HOLD SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION to ranted obstruction to the growth of the San Gabriel valley. To direct the attention of the tourists to this valley we must offer them attractions, and an inspection of this great dam while under course of construction would be offering them a sight which could be seen in no other portion of the world.

Any effort the; At the meeting on. Tuesday there wore a number of proir'nent forestry men present, including George Cecil, federal supervisor, M. B. Pratt, state forester, Professor Woodbridge Motcalf, extension forester of the University of California, County Forester Tuttlc of San Bernardino county, and Chief Dunlap of the Los Angeles county fire department. CROWSFEET AND EYESTRAIN Nothing can be more ageing to your appearance than wrinkles caused by eyestrain.

Unconsciously you may pucker your brows and squint a thousand times a day in an effort to overcome defective eyesight. Face i i late, yc FINCH BROTHERS Jewelers and Optometrists Phone 104-21 Covina LEGION AND AXJXILXABY VIEW FIVE-REEL PICTURE The American Legion, the auxiliary and their friends enjoyed a five-reel war picture, "America's Answer," last Monday evening, which was given at the Presbyterian church. After the picture, the party went down to the Stone Lantern, where refreshments were served. A school of instruction for the Rebeknh lodge will be held for the district at Baldwin Park next Wednesday afternoon. The district president, Miss Albina C.

Anderson, will instruct in the afternoon and make her official visit to the Baldwin Park lodge in the evening. FREE SEATS TO COVINA THEATER MEETING IN FAVOR OF SEWER BOND ELECTION A meeting of representatives from the different cities in the Metropolitan sewer district No. 7 was held in the city hall, Alhambra, last Friday evening, with about seventy-five in attendance. The meeting was enthusiastic and the sentiment strong in favor of putting a bond election before the voters again at the fall primaries. J.

L. Matthews and J. Jorgengen represented the Covina chamber of commerce. Boys and girls, don't forget the drawing, Saturday free tickets to see "Braveheart." Chief Nipo Strongheart in person on the stage, Friday and Saturday, the 19th and 20th. See Jack Brown at theater.

It TYLER RE-APPOINTED PUENTE POSTMASTER Word was received this week that Mr. Watt Tyler, for the past four years postmaster at Puente, had been re-appointed to his position by President Coolidge. Mr. Tyler has many friends throughout the valley, he and his wife having been residents here for a number of years. Only a few ThousandMUes There are a lot of good used cars in our stock that have delivered only a small portion of the fine service built into them.

People have traded them on Better Buicks. Come in and see It pays to buy a used car from a Buick dealer. Buy your used car from a Buick Dealer Used Cars Miss Rachael Collins, Miss Helen Marshall, Mr. Roy Brookhart and Mr. Lance Cramptou wero guests of Mrs.

W. E. Brookhart in Redlands on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

A. E. Odea and small son, Bobby, of Sterling, Kansas, are visitors at the home of their relatives, Mr. und Mrs. George Mor ter.

Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Griffith attended the "Wampas" ball at the new Shrine auditorium on Thursday evening. IRVEN G. REYNOLDS BUICK DISTRIBUTOR Phone 111-31 Covina, Calif..