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THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,1024 Interesting News From Rural Communities LANOIS LEASED Southern Grower Who Lost All Came Back Strong SHAKTBK, Jan. McrrN man "went broko" raising cotton in the south, so ho came to Korn county where cotton crops never fall and where the clroadort boll-weevil Is not known. Mr. Merrlrrmn has leased the ranch of H. G.

Roaroni, comprising 160 acres, and expects to plant 80 acres In the "white gold" this spring. Teams ara now at work tearing up ground and thlnso are fairly buzzing at the Scuronl ranch, making ready for the planting of the crop. Mcrrlman has been In tha cotton- raising buHiness for 25 years in the south and is well versed in Its tips nnd 'lawns. Ho nnn tell of bitter experience with the ordinary boll-weevil and the pink two dreaded cotton posts of the southeastern states. After "golne broke" in Texas, and with but $75 In his pocket, he started went, leaving Texas behind him, with Kern county ahead of him as his goal.

Ife settled In Weed Patch and planted SO acres to cotton, which produced 84 bales, Comlns Into Shatter to Investigate conditions here, he was attracted by the Scaronl ranch and made a deal with the owner to lease It for three years. Pointing to the acrease in grapes on the ranch, this new Shaftcr enthusiast Kayv, "I am ffolne to plant cotton between thofia rows of grapes, because last year on 20 acres of grapes I planted two rows of cotton between thn Bra pe rows, and took off 21 bales of rntton." Mcrrlman states that BO acres In nl- on the ranch will he plowed up planted to cotton. The result -will bo watched with interest. 9 OF HKLAXO, Jan. 2.1—Funeral services for It.

M. Wilbur were held on Tues- flny afiiVrnoon from his late home on loli'venth avenue, where Tlev. W. E. leil a prayer service.

Following Hie brief ceremony at the home, the funeral cortege moved to Delano reme- where the beautiful burial service Ic.f the Mnnonln, order was carrlod out. Mr. Wilbur was iintive of Penn- and was aged years. For fiearly years Mr. ninl Mrs.

liart made Delano their home. They J'irKt camft west from New York to be A their relatives, the late Dr. and Mrs. Tefft and Mr. anil Mrs.

K. H. Jlumyey. Mr. Wilbur was nnsaged in Hie Jewelry business here for several years and Inter owned ft clothing estab- llflllllient.

Fur twu years Mr. Wilbur as yrlano Vlo save up this work a fnw weeks ago on iic.count of ill liealtli. He iiwny night iibout 11 oV'lucte-nt the Burnett sani- tttriuni In Fresno, where he had been nthen for treatmenl. He in survived by lil-s devotee) wife, Minnie Tefft Wilbur, M-IICI IKIS the cif a legion oC IrlcmU In tills cuminunity. Tlio funeral wns largely attended.

HrornH of friends of the faintly went to tlic burliil plaue. which was made lovely profusion of flowers. To add to the sorrow of the Wilbur a ml Itamsay homes, Dr. .1. W.

IT. Tefft, fatlior of Mrs. Wilbur and of Mm. Kum- passed away Monday about midnight. Dr.

Tol'ft. Tlas unjoyfd hlK usual Kood health until Sunday, when he was I'onfincd to hiH bed an illness toR-ether with the sorrow and of liis Hon-in-law's death, broughf li(s life to close. Dr. Tefft was a native of New York. He was HI years of age, having celebrated bis birthday a few weeks nyt'j, nnd a velovan of the Civil war who iKitl alway.H taken keen interest in affairs of thu Uniiul Army.

Dr. Tefft lx survived by the two already mentioned, his wife liavine died five, yonvs UKO. Dr. Tcffl jind Mr. Wilbur were men who laved their luimes, and both will bo missed by llirge circle of friends.

The funeral for Dr. Tefft will bo held ML o'clock on Thursday afternoon at tJie home. Services will also be rendered nt Manonlc Temple. Club Places Shaffer on Relief Map SHAFTER, Jan. Shatter District Improvement club met Monday night the house.

Many Interesting communications were read by the secretary, H. Hitchcock," Among them was one from the California Development association, requesting pictures to be placed on file In Its office to be used for reference In mxklnu of a huge relief map of California. This mitp when completed will be 16 fet wide by 200 feet long, showing every locality In the state and giving an excellent Idea of the chief products of each district. It was voted that the Improve-, ment club send Its requlrad dsta nd "put Shatter on the relief map," with sll of the credit and flourish the community rrmrlti, The publicity department of the Improvement club presented two lines of publicity which wero heartily accepted. The first plan Is the printing of cards besrlng greet.

Ing of welcome to Shatter and cordial Invitation to attend Improve, ment club meetings. These cards will be mulled to all newcomers In Shatter. The other plan Is tovget up a "booster edition" of the local caper, requesting eaeh subscriber to place a name and address on ft ready for mailing. The Improvement club will pay for the mailing. It was moved and carried to plant a permanent Christmas tree In Jastro park.

The president, Frank Whalen, was appointed a committee of one to attend to this. At the next meeting program will be given under the direction of M. Fluher. RIO BRAVO RIO BRAVo, Jan. Mr.

and Mrs. "VV. J. Totton and their daughter, Flos- sip, and Mr. and Mrs, Rae Totton and their son, Theron, were visitors in Rio Bravo recently.

The Illo Bravo Farm Home department will hold meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. C. S. Martin. Tho subject taken up at this meeting will be "Cleaning and Dyeing." It will be nn all-day meeting.

Miss Mills, the home demonstrator, will be present. Ii. C. AVhltley, of Strathmore, Is a Ernest nt the home of his niece, Mrs. C.

Gordcn. Mr. and Mrs. John Lay of Edison, havo leased tho Matt Martin ranch. Tlio Dravo welcomes these people most cordially.

Miss Kd.no. Armstrong and Mine Nellie Perltlns, teachers at tlie Rio Bravo and Poplar schools, respectively, accompanied by Cecil Haag and Dorothy Sergeant, were recent visitors to Lost Hlll.n George Kessler and his children wove recent visitors In. Lodl. Max. Cook of JMS Angeles, was a business visitor 'In Jtio Bravo recently.

Mr. ant! Mrn. Jr. ,1. Cooper enjoyed Sunday at the home of Jlr, ami Mrs Fred Werllntf In McKittrlck.

They railed on Mr. and Ml'B. Lester Cooper J'nft en rovitn to their home. Mr. Ormsby of Hollywood, called at tlio borne of Mr.

and Mrs. E. V. Kel- ho was en routo to McKit- trlck. NORRIS Makes Hard Water Smile" HYDRO PURA SojknsWer SavesHands at your Grocer's NORIIIS, Jan.

many friends regret to learn that Mrs. Pfost has been taken suddenly and seriously III. SIw nt once taken to a hospital in HakersfieM where at last reports she was Improving. 3lecent KiieM.i at the Martin and Mlteliel Ansolahebern homes in tills district were: Mrs. Loustalot of Santa Ilurburu, Mr.

and Mrs. Meloling and her dnnghter Cleonlii of Uis Criison, und Mrs. Moulin anil linr eon of East ei-sfielil. The fiunllliix altto spent some tlmo visltini; fi-lendo in Famosa. The Afi'lullnKK left Monday morning to on- Untie their trip to Los Angeles jinil vicinity.

Kd anil Gena with the assistance of an team, have, transferred 11 ifi-hoi'HO-power pump from lie- yond Shaftcr to one of llm Kern County Land company's pumping statlon.s In this dlsti'lot. L.eon Goodman' left fur Taft Monday morning-. 15. Hart is visiting- the a. M.

jtart home liero HUH week. Mr, und Mrs, Gooi-gn C. Slmlw of FI-CNIIO, wlio linvc been spending tho jittHt niontli in und around L.UU Angeles slopneil over on tlicir wu north unri spent twu days with, Mv. and V. Tlmy nil drove to Tuft together so look over the propin-tv in whirl, Mr.

Sliakev is Interesteil. Mrs Slmleor In Mrs, Kli-by's iigusln On uoeount of IMiR-HH, Lottie anil Uqnzil Lane have been confined to their homes anil unable to iittonil school ar more than a week. EvangelisTstarts Weed Patch Service WKKP I'ATC'II, who Is a. ('miriM-i-ncf. r-vangnllst of tin- MuihoillHt began a eviingi-llfftlr Hen-lens here Monduy cvc- iilnfr.

A liiglily week Is expected, Mr. lions hiiK.a not. only wlnriinjf with iiilults but nmlies an especial uppca! to the A enuy in of famous painting, und buttons ni-i) lo In- given to tin- who mieiiil. l-'raiik tin. song evungrlist who worliH with Mr.

(loss, will lu-re during tlie latter part of lln- wi-ek. proup of peopln from the M. K. i-huroh nf BiikersfU-ld. Mr.

IKIS linen conducting meetings during tlie two will alleiul her- Friday i-vi-ning-. Thei-i 1 will hu special nioetlng for men, lit which a nunibrr of mtn I'rmn IJakiM-siicliI part. SplemMJ singing, with ilu- of an is a ft-ntnn- of the ineeiinvs. C.E. SOCIETY TO STAGEBIG RALLY Social at Arvin School Next Friday Will Precede Affair ATIVIN, Jan, Arvin Christian Kndeavor society will give n.

noclat in tho school house Friday night, January 23. Miss Louise Smith, chairman of tha Hoolftl committee, arranged a pleasant evening of entertainment and has provided for refreshments. This affair will be a forerunner to a local Christian lOndeavor rally to bo held February S. The object of the rally is to arouse new interest in tho society and aid )n tho building of the new church in Arvin. At a recent meeting of the executive committee, the society president, Ount JFapneson, presented tho idea of the local rally.

It was approved by every member of the committee. A banquet will bo given early in the evening at which the Ladles' Aid will assist tho young women of tho society In arranging and preparing. The proceeds from the sale of tickets to the banquet will bo placed in tho building fund for the now church. Howard from McFarland, County Christian Endeavor Union president, and S. II.

Craves, from Bakersfield, also a county union officer, will bo the principal speakers of the evening, A social hour has also been provided for by tho social committee. The Arvin Endeavor society has been an active factor In tho churoh. It holds an Interesting meeting every Sunday evening before church. These meetings nro well attended. Tho organization has at present an enrollment of 40 nctlvo members, Mrs.

Blankenship of Wasco Passes Beyond WASCO, Jan. Mrs. Ga- lorln. Blanlionshlp, wifo of Phil Bltnk- cnship, passed away at the Blankenshlp homo Wuaco Monday evening. Her death came from Influenza and complications, following several weeks of illness.

Owing- to tho vory serious of hor husband and his promnt Dhyakal condition, no funeral will bo hold here. The body will be nhlpped east to Baltimore, where tho deceased family, tho Borrcla, are prominent old-time Mrs, Blankenship camo bride In 11108. She was an accomplished woman, particularly in music Unas. She acted secretary for tho Ksrn Mutual Telephone company from its inception In 1009, when founded by her husband and former Mayor Bailey of Bakersfiald and M. A.

until quite recently. Hcv. Father Trliuia of Wnsco was in attendance during the Illness of Mrs, Blankenehlp. She leaves behind hor many rnlatlves, besides her husband, Phil Blankenship, California plonoer, born in Vlsalia in 1868 and one of co's woalthy rettldnnts. In Baltimore, are her Immediate her mother.

Mrs. Jane Borrel, who visited horn last Hummer nml mado many friends, nnd three brothers and one sister, besides nmny nlQr.ee and nephews in Bant and some holdins prominent positions in Cuba. ARVIN Standard School Has Large Honor Roll for QUarterj OIL-DALE, Jan. Grammar school of this district has recorded an exceptionally high standard In scholastics during the second quarter, just closed, and the honor roll Is graced with many names of pupils who have not heretofore themselves. Tho roll follows: Eighth Grade: Viola Haiard, Alta Knight, Irene Williams, Ogle Cratn, Otto Sohatz.

Seventh Grade: Dennis Watson, Frances Elrod, Louise Johnson, Marie Pleper, Helen Tlngley, Sixth Grade: Joe Baker, Paul Wlnn, Alberta Mlnton, Opal Ware, Tessle Williams. Fifth Grade: Maurice Dragoo, Alvln Drennan, James Harness, Lloyd Br.ackett, Edith Hoff, Vanderpool. Fourth Grade: Clinton Smoot. Third Grade: Marjory Ross, Clement Gallowan, Irma Hamblet, William McDonald, Charles Olerich, Agnes Venlta Claire Dragoo, Maude Baker, Elmo Evans, Thelmo Arney, Jimmle Slater, Gwendolyn Coates, Leora Ware, Wyola HendrloKs. Second Grade: Kenneth Chambers, Lloyd Thu, Elmer Jones, Frances Wilson, Gladys Brackett, Margaret Cowart, Elizabeth Cow.

art, Marguerite Hoff, Charmlon Jefferles, EVelyn Morris, Dorothy Ross. First Etta Evans, Alice Gyder, Dolly Gulp, Ruth Sltzen- stock, Harry Goza, Lloyd Hazzard, Freddie TIW, Beulah Gllteaple, Ladine Baker, niO Jan. and Mrs. Curl Mlllor began wondering what was wrong upon hearing a groat commotion at their back door. They found to their surprise that It was a few neighboring families who had come to welcome them to tho community.

Mr nnd Mrs. Miller and their small daughter, Elinor, have recently come from Fresno and expoot to make their homo here. A happy evening was spent in playing games, both new and old. One Blunt that proved most enjoyable was the writing? of recipes by the men- In the crowd. Then they read, and some were found to be very nmuslne.

Another unique Rama was the writing of a telegram by each guest, each word to commence with the initial letter of tha writer's name. Some clever telegrams resulted. Sandwiches, cake nnd coffee brought "by tho women was served. Those who enjoyed 1 the plegwnt evening: were: Tho Messrs, ami Mflsilames Curl Miller, Hiinc. J.

Sohierlman, Haaff, Guy Newman, Carl Huap, B. V. Kelsoy nnd O. Moore and their children. A good time for bliiokonln? the stove Is just after lighting tho fire, nnd then It Is neither too hot nor too cold.

STHMA No cure far it, but welcome relief is often brought WICKS IT Million Jmn Vn4 ARVJX, Jan. Arvin-Weed I'ntoh highway is progresslngf rapidly, Approximately one-half mile of the road material has been laid. However, a surface of two Inches of other material is to ba applied later. An additional hnlf-milo is entirely prepared und about three miles more are now eraded. W.

Heard lias recently made an addition to bis rooming house, "The Arvin Inn," and has secured a barber to occupy the room. Arvin now lias two barber Hliops. A carload of lumber has bean unloaded by the Southern Pacific company where tlio new freight house and depot Is to be built. It is reported tlie lumber for that purposn. and Mrs.

Unlpli Morehouse, from 1'omoRH, itml their family aru spending a few days In Arvin Hftur their I inloresti) here. Vine pl'unlilK' was slarK-il on the I'Vanh Wilson ranch tins week. ex- pectcd sta.klns the vineyard will be I atartoil HOOD. Mr. anil-Mrs.

George Short and dftugh- tor, Virgil, moved on the Trunk WilHon ranoh this week from Dlnuba. Slutrt will assist in tlm maTiagement of thn tiiis Hummer. h. M. Noursa from Monica spent tlie week-end In Arvin looking after import matters on Ills ranch and at- lending to liURinvBS.

Mr. Nmtl'se his well at prpiiont. Mr, mill William Kramer lefl Ijy Hoiiihurn Pat'lfic Tuesday morning I'm 1 San I'Yancisco. 'flimice they will go to llielr home In Uurgesw, Oliio. i I have been visiting relatives In Arvin i anil AiiRelea for time, H.

M. UrilUcn from Angeles, in Arvin mi linpiiriunt liimliipsF tiiln week. C'harlie of tills district, has purchased a new uverland car. i OHI-IU- Mllrhell, Haymonil I'lareiu'i- Vansy. l.i;wln Krauler, Dun-: aid and Kenneth Cnyie enjoyed, a I'llinli mi Hear Mnutnuin recently.

I Jlr. and II. i'. YmiHy, Mr. and! Mm, ,1.

Knuitnv nnd mm Philip, Mr. nnd Mrs. Mart Kramer anil family. J.j W. Krauler and anil Airs.

Wlilluni Kern Kiver IMI Sun- day nt'leriiiiiin. Herbert I'nrliniiu new rar. The repairs i.n Kunl Illll Well! No. .1 have been (Miinjiluted. ELECTRIC WASHER With a Real Hot-Water Heater Come in and let us show you the Mola Electric Washer with the gas heater underneath tho tub for hen ling water, boiling and sterilizing the clothc.s.

The most efficient gas healer Electric Washer on the market. Others are only makeshift compared with this wonderful Washer. Eight-sheet capacity, either 1 galvanized or copper tub. We received tho second carload within lead than 90 days proof that they nra tha best sold at the best terms in Bakergfleld. Used Washers at $25.00 to $50.00 We have a half dozen washers (trade-in machines) in first-class condition.

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WEED PATCH SEWS AT 104 ijyima. Malldiilflia Dull I is liU years nM. Hut hor VSupevs i 1 niniblo with illc sin- whiles uwiiy ninny an hour nialani; narrow liulihln in hci" youiiK ifirlhooil. jArii! shi 1 jitli-nils lo hrr t-or- only (HM- ut 1 L-hlMi-t-n Mill liii'S. a moi i- li.i i U'JiKU I'ATCII, Jan.

Huriy 'roinllnt'un anil her HUH I-Yunk lure nmUillK a' 1 uXti-niled to tliL- I hiiini- of tlin i if llr. Tuinlirson, Hj-iil jit LUH Mif-'s I'liininl t-iilun-ii niioii a tnilnlus t-oui-Nt- of tlnuc ycai-H L'nlvi-rsity hosjiltal. Miss (Jm- tani, is it nn-iiiht-r nf tin- yoijiigi-r fii-i IP-I-V. nill IIP niiftsi'il by her many fricnilc, who lu-i- HUTUSS in i lu-r wurli. Mr.

ami I. UUx utv I IM-iiiul iiiiiiiits of ii ni-iv il.uiKliiirr. Ullli! lady iiiiini-il Lou. I -Mr. anil John IVII and thrir mill Hie of Ii, now llvlntf on ihi- AU-I''iidilrn nlfiilfii riini-h on Fair- I tux i-i-ail.

Fred Photographs Kxchwivc Methods by HARTSOOK tv 1 Us lo Make Your Porlrail of Weatlicr Conditions Open Sundays, 10 to 12 1923 Eye Street Opposite Poslofficc This Is a Studebaker Year 1924 Getting Down to Earth A WHLL-KNOWN Aco In World war onue said when ho landed nftor trip to tlio front: getting Down lo Kurtli," thero'H nolhiiiR that I enjoy nioro than my Slndphakor. Thar IK UIP way nil Studnhakur owners fo.nl about, tin- car of lln-lr choice anil tliiil is another reason why "This Is Another Stmlebaker Ytsiir." Step inln inn- Htilnsraiiiu ami Rive tlio ni-w moilels look. Bakersfield Motors Co. Incorporated 2531 Chester Avenue Phone 1860 BAKERSFIELD TO LOS ANGELES PACKARD TWIN-SIX STAGE LINE RUNNING TIME, HOURS fonnc'ctioiiK With HundsburK Uy Way ut' Trliuclilipi, Monolith, Mojiivc, I.atu-.ustor. A STAGE DEPOT Eighteenth and Chester Phone 425 or 26C Leave Bakersfield 11:30 a.

m. and 3:30 p. rn. Poo Wah Chinese Herbs Have Cured NOT YOU? you tuctlmony from lliousands of LI puliUMh the ovury duy. iilariii, KHS i-ltlM, uppvntllcitiii, ustlllmt, Hver, FOO WAH CHINESE HERB COMPANY Willmv Coiner NintttAentli und Streets limns: imily a.

m. to 12 I to I p. Sunday, Ut ni. Phono 13JO-J Don't Suffer With RHEUMATISM or NEURITIS For quickly relieving a severs attack of MuHcular, Sciatic of luflam- inutory Hhounmtism, or a painful cnso of NetirltU, there's nothing quite so good aa "Allen's Rheumatic Treatment," given almost Instant relict from the piiln and suffering, Quickly aootlioA those inflamed and throbbing nurvos, reduces the swel- Hug In (liana (ovored aching joints, i anil gives simply amassing results. i Thousands of former Hiiffernrs report I positive cures iu tho very worst c.nxes.

"Allon's Rheumatic Treatment," In i eonvonlent Tablet J'onn, Is sold bv leading druggists ovorywhcro. jier box. Hold In Dakursfleld by Uriig Htoro, and othors. Ask your druggist. Hurt M.

Alien oratories, Hox 1340, Los An- jgples, GIRLS Beautiful Actresses Say "A Short With tJutte.Tnllk Cream at Night Retiring la All Is N'u nialtvr whdther you are trouhlril with a jioor oompU-xlon, puffinssx around tile eyes, Jrecllla's, i rows or lines aroutiil tho moutli. I ugly flimor iwlls, or jUit simple 1 rouBlmras nf tho face, hands or arms t'ciused by wind in- you will my or all of ihenv troublag will I iiuloUly with tha ma of Jtowaril'H Uutturnillk Crwin, To prove thirt iu yuur cOninlele satia- I'ni'llon, gi-t small quantity today HI favurltu toilet soods counter with the urultM-Htandliiii that they will li return the irurrhasc to I any illmiiuini'li-d All 1 Adv..