Ukiah Dispatch Democrat from Ukiah, California • Page 1

VOLUME LIX URIAH, MENDOCINO SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1928 NUMBER 33 AMY REQUA LONG IN DEAL TO BUY, WILLITS BANKS Vaudeville Program At State on Tuesday The State theatre vaudeville program next Tuesday. evening promises to be another Itnockout. Eddie Mahoney, the Nut Comedian, will be here with a strong comedy bill. Mahoney is a good entertainer with a fund of comedy hits, burJesque some travesty at the piano and a song or two with dance for good measure. DEAL INVOLVES $98,488.00 tue entertainers on the circuits and a live wire comedian.

Options Taken on Both Financial Institutions in the Northern City Hamor that Interests of Northwestern Redwood Co. Also Will Be Over WILLITS, May of a change In ownership of WlUits' two banks was revealed here today when it wae learned that Mrs. Amy Requa Johnny Dale, eccentric dancer, will present the various dances that have been the craze from time to time since 1898. Early Echo are a comedy crossfire girl duo, offering some clever songs and snappy comedy. The Martinez Family, musicians from Sunny Spain, are a sextette of Long of Piedmont has secured an op- -saxaphonlsts presenting a repertoire Jton to purchase tJie controlling interests in the B'irpt National Bank and the Bank of Wllllts.

The price in- volTed aggregates $98,488, Her option gives her the right to purchase, before May 23, 309 shares of.the Plfst NaUonal Bank at $110 a share and 290 shares of the Bank of WUUts at $936.20 a share, which would giye her tuUsControl of both Institutions. They the only banks in this The deal, if consummated, will give MIS liong nearly $100,000 additional investment In this' She already owns a ranch of thousand acres In the northern end of Redwood valley, which extends across the hills to Little Lake valley. Recently she purchased the Chappel ranch on the Redwood highway a few inUes soijih of Willits, which she is stocking with blooded cattle. She also owns the Willits Water Power Oompahy. It is rumored that Mrs.

Long is also negotiating with the Northwestern Redwood Co. to purchase the Willits Mercantile Co. store, which, in common with the two banks, is controlled by tiiS Redwood company. That portion of the stock of the Mercantile company not owned by the Redwood company is in the hands of J. A.

Keller and other employees of the store. Recently several large loans were transferred from the'Willits banks to tke Havings Bank of Mendocino County at Ukiah, and the First National Bank at Port Bragg. It is presumed these transfers were made in order to facilitate the sale to Mrs. Lang, should she decide to carry out her option. of orchestral operatic and up-to-date airs.

This is a splendidly dressed offering, colorful, with plenty of pep and vim and rendering music that is way above the average. There is some thing doing every instant with this act, which, alone, is well worth the price of admission. VISITING IN THIS CITY Mr. and Mrs. A.

P. Santos and son, Sherwood, were week end in the home of Mr. and, Mrs. L. Van DUB en.

Mrs. Santos is a daughter of the Van Dusens, Mr. and Mrs. P. Plb- emig accompanied the Santos to TJWah and visited their relatives for the week end.

Boonville May Have Branch Bank, Rumor BOONVILLE, May Boonville lodge of Odd Fellows has purchased a lot In this place and is preparing to erect a two-story concrete structure. The Bank of Italy, it is reported, has offered to take a long term lease on the lower floor and will then open a branch bank here. Boonville has never had a bank, local residents being compelled to do their banking through the banks of other cities, mostly at Ukiah, Cloverdale and Healds)5urg, Mrs. Emory Liston, of Hopland, was was a Ukiah visitor last Monday. CLIFFORD BIHN CASE POSTPONED TO MON.

The case of the People vs. Clifford Bihn, which was to have come before yesterday, was continued ulitfl" "tiext Monday afternoon at 2 :00 6 't'iock, owing to the absence of District Attorney Gibson, who is in Sacramento. Bihn was convicted of forgery on one count last week. His attorney, Charles Kaseh, has interposed a motion to have the verdict set aside on the ground that the local court had no jurisdiction, as the alleged crime was committed in San Francisco, although Guide, whose endorsement Bllin was convicted of forging, resides here. Judge Preston on Monday will give his ruling on Kascli's motion and pronounce sentence should he decide against the Aotion.

PAVING PROJECT BEFORE MEETING Citizens Taking Interest in Proposed Paving Plans. Third Policeman Wanted FIRE MENACE DISCUSSED Some forty or fifty citizens and property owners of Ukiah attended the meeting of the board of city trustees last Monday night. An invitation had been issued by the board for all who were interested pro and con in the proposed paving plans to be present and get whatever they might have to say off their chests. Much discussion resulted, although nothing definite was accomplished, beyond the obtaining of expressions from the citizens, which was the object of the meeting. Mayor Held outlined the board's position and gave a short resume of what it would like to accomplish along the lines of paving and many who had no ideas previously as to what the board wished to accomplish were enlightened as to the official Tt was clearly impressed on the fewful ones that no arbitrary confiscatory action is contemplated, but that it is the desire of the board to do what will result in the greatest good to the greatest number at a minimum expense to the property owners! A petition was presented asking that a third member be appointed to the police force to take the third eight- hour shift when no one is on duty at the present time.

The proposition of cutting Church street through to Wurt was broached and discussed and a move is now on foot to ascertain the feasibility af acquiring the necessary rights of way. The fire menace resulting from the old grammar school building was brought up and discussed but no definite action was decided upon at this time. It was intimated that an attempt may be made to condemn it and force its removal as a public nuisance; WORK BEGINS ON NEW STORE FOR FOSTER CO. Work was begun this week remodeling the interior of the Henry Meyer building on South State street recently vacated by Al Dane's pool room. The premises will be occupied by the Poster company's store, which is moving from the Masonic temple.

URIAH TRIUMPHS OVER FT. BRAGG Game on Diamond of the Coast Champions Goes to Locals by Score of 7-1 GREENWOOD HERE SUN. CASPAR MILL RUNNING ON REDUCED SCHEDULE CASPAR, May Caspar mill started running on the five-day week basis. Last Saturday the mill did not operate. We are in hopes that it will not be long before they run on full time again.

I HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT? Get one of our booklets which tells you how to get it. We will be happy to help you. Ask us for a book. I SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNH Ukiah, California BANK WITH US GROW WITH US I N. M.

FLANAGAN DIES N. M. Flanagan, proprietor of the Sequoia rooming house, passed away yesterday evening. He had been ill for some time with gangrene. He leaves a widow and daughter.

arrangements will be made today. (GEORGE VEVODA) Ukiah triumphed over Port Bragg again last Sunday, this time on their own diamond, which made it a bitter pill for Port Bragg to swallow. Port Bragg imported Ryan, St. Mary's college pitcher. He pitched a good game, but he wore himself out, and in the ninth inning it jiist one hit after another.

The final score was 7 to 1. Hansen was in fine form for Ukiah and kept the six hits that were made off him, well scattered. The game was nip and tuck all the way until the ninth inning. Ukiah made one run in the sixth inning. Ottoson, first man up, drew a walk, Broaddus sacrificed him to second, Allenby struck out and then Lawson came through with a two-base hit, scoring Ottoson.

The ninth inning was the big inning for Ukiah, six clean hits, a hit batsman, sacrifice fly and a sacrifice hit being made. Ottoson, Lockhart and Lawson were the Sluggers of the day. Lawson caught an exceptionally fine game and worked with Hansen very nicely. Ukiah has played three games this year and only one run has been chalked up against Hansen, which shows he knows what it is all about when he is out on the mound. The boys all enjoyed their dinner after the game and also the ride home.

Some of them did anyway. Following is the box score: UKIAH AB Busch .....5 1 1 Lockhart. 4 1 3 arm 4 1 0 Pool 3 0 0 Ottoson 4 2 3 Broaddus 3 1 1 Allenby 5 0 1 Lawson 3 1 2 Hansen 3 0 0 FORT BRAGG AB Penetenti .4 0 1 Hickey 4 0 0 S. Bishop 3 1 1 Tamborini 4 0 1 H. Bishop 4 0 1 Lower 3 0 0 Gallianl 1 Walley 3 0 1 Ryan 3 0 0 Score by Innings: 12345678 9 Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Fort 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Next Sunday Greenwood crosses bats with the locals on the Ukiah diamond and a good game is assured the fans for Greenwood has a team composed mostly of college boys and some of the best bushers in the country.

Support the team and the boys will show their appreciation by putting up a good game. W.N.DuttonTaken After Short Illness Well Known Rancher Resided in Ukiah Valley Since Early Eighties Wallace N. Dutton, one of Ukiah's most prominent ranchers, passed away at his home south of this place last Tuesday morning following a short illness from pneumonia:) The news of his death came as a sliiSck to many of his friends as it was not generally known that his condition was dangerous. He was taken ill early last week and Saturday his condition was such that the relatives were siunmoned to his bedside. All the children were present when the end came.

Mr. Dutton was born in Vacaville, October 8, 1863. His father, David Dewey Dutton, was a member of the famous. Bear Flag party. Mr.

Dutton received his education in Vacaville, and came to Mendocino county in 1886, settling in this valley and engaging in ranching. He and his wife had lived here continuously ever since. The funeral was held last Thursday afternoon at the home of his son, E. W. Dutton, Rev.

Harry A. Kern, of the Baptist church conducting the funeral service. The rites were attended by a multitude of friends and acquaintances of the deceased, who was honored and respected by the entire community. There remain to mourn his demise his widow and three children as follows: David CecU Dutton, of Pied- Patient Hangs Self at State Hospital George E. Erasmey Commits Suicide in Barn Adjoining State Farm George E.

Erasmey, a trusty at the state hospital at Talmage, committed suicide by hanging himself in the bam on the Bartlett place, adjoining the state farm, last Tuesday. The deed was committed presumably on Tuesday afternoon. On that day Erasmey pleaded that he was not feeling well and asked to be excused from going to lunch. He was excused and shortly therafter disappeared. He was missed when he failed to show up that evening and a search was Instituted without avail.

The brush and timber lound about were searched Wednesday. Thursday mcrning two other trusties employed on the state farm found his remains hanging in the bam. Erasmey was committed to the institution from San Francisco November 3, 1927. He was about 49 years of age. Telephone Company Makes Improvement telephone company has just completed a project throughout Ukiah which represents aii expenditure of approximately $8,840.00, according to an announcement made today by L.

S. Nevins, manager for the company here. Overhead cables containing 200 pairs of wires have been placed east and west from the exchange on Church street aiid a cable containing 100 pairs of, wires has been extended on South School To care for these new entrance cable containing 600 pairs of wires was placed underground into the central ofBce on the corner of Church and School strftets. As a consequence of this work new telephone lines are now -available which will care for all present demands for telephone service and for future demands for some time to come. CHILD UNDER KNIFE The little son of Prank Door was taken to the General hospital the early part of tlie week to undergo an operation necessitated by an injury resulting from a blow received while at play.

Witness Testifies; Landg in Co. Jail After completing his testimony, against the defendant at the preliminary hearing of the case against Thos. Hildreth In the Ukiah justice court last Monday, James Guyer, used as a witness by the People, was arrested by the sheriff under District Attorney L. I. Gibson.

Guyer's testimony was as damaging to himself as to Hildreth and he will face trial with Hildreth in the superior court on a fcharge of arson. Th? case involves the burning of the Earr Long home near Dos Rios several weeks ago, while Long and his wife were in Covelq CHRISTIAN MINISTER TO ENTER NEW FIELD si Rev. A. A. Doak, pastor of the Ukiah Christian church for some five years, iaas resigned the pastorate here and will go to Pastor Doak was offered a splendid position at Salt Lake City, Utah, but preferred to stay in the north-of-the- bay section of California, and refused the Utah offer.

Next Sunday will be Rev. Doak's last service here. The community will miss Mr. Doak and his wife and the members of their family, the latter among the active workers of the school and church affairs of the younger set. Uldah, Thursday, May 10, to Judge and Mrs.

John Hoffman, a daughter. UKIAH NEGLECTS CHANCE TO HAVE FREE BROADCAST Opportunity to Obtain Valuable Publicity Through Courtesy Associated Oil Company RADIO FANS SHOULD ACT Many Other Sections Reaping Benefits from Weekly Radio Stunt of Jack and Ethyl Ukiah is neglecting an opportunity to obtain some very desirable radio publicity. We refer to the Jack and Ethyl radio broadcast which is being put out by the Associated Oil Company through the Pacific Coast Network. The broadcast is given free by the Associated Oil but it is up to the communities which desire it to make their desire known. The only way to 'do this is to write to the stations through which the network broadcasts, requesting that Jack and Ethyl pay a visit to Ukiah.

Jack and Ethyl are two young things on a honeymoon and they tell once each week of the places they visit. The idea is a knockout and the Aiwociated Oil Co. is making a big hit In every section which avails itself of the opportunity. Recently Secretary Fred Palkenberg of the Ukiah chamber of commerce forwarded a very comprehensive- account of the attractions hereabouts with a request that Jack and Ethyl incorporate it in one ox their broadcasts. In answer, the advertising de- partmient-of the oil company writes in part as follows: very marvelous story that you have given us regarding Ukiah and vicinity.

is certainly keenly appreciated. I the tremendous amount of work involved in the preparation of this data, and the very thorough and interestingf manner in which it has been presented certainly makes it of ouis'tanhing value to us. The unfortunate part of the whole proposition is that I do not know just when we will be able to route our Honeymooning Motormates, and Ethyl" through your section. are pretty well booked up in advance due to the tremendous amount of requests that we have received from the different sections of the Pacific Coast, and inasmuch as Ukiah and vicinity have not been overly generous in their mail requesting "Jack and Ethyl" to visit their section, we cannot very well put your city in advance of others where the radio audience has made a concerted effort to have our happy young (Continued on page S) If it is a National Bank HENRY DIES William Henry, a native of this valley and a member of the well known Henry family of Largo, passed away the early part of the week. Your money is protected in every way humanly possible.

This remark expresses the feelings of hundreds of thousands of depositors in National banks the country over. They know that the United States Treasury Department is on the job, and that each and every National bank is frequently and unexpectedly inspected to make sure that it measures to the highest banking standards in the world. BANK HERE AND PROSPER! The First National Bank mont; E. W. Dutton, of Ukiah; and Mrs.

L. M. Button, of WatsonviUe. The sincerest sympathy of a host of friends is tendered the family in their bereavement. of Ukiah I HOME OWNED HOME CONTROLLED.