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Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
LEGAL.
SUMMONS.
In the Justices Court Of Wilmington
Township. Of the County Of Los Ange-
les, State OF California.
Betrie Bennett, Plaintiff,
vs.. Summons.
Fred Burke, Defendant.
The people Of the State Of California send
greeting TO Fred Burke, Defendant:

The people OF the State OF California send
greeting to Fred Burke. Defendant:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plain.
tiff In the Justices Court Of Wilmington Town.
ship, County Of Los Angeles, State OF California,
and TO answer before the Justice at his Office IN
the said Township, the complaint filed therein
within Eve days. exclusive Of the day Of service)
after the service on you Of this summons
served within the Township In which this action
Is brought; or, II served out Of said Township,
but In said County. within ten days; or within
twenty days II served elsewhere
The said acton is brought to recover OF you
the sum Of thirty six 2510e dollars gold coin Of
the United States OF Anerica alleged to be due
the said plaintiff for board and lodging had at
her house in the Township Of Wilmington,
County OF Los Angeles, at your special instance
and reques; for further particulars reference L
had to annexed copy Of bill Of complaint on file
In this office and you are hereby notified that i
you fail TO SO appear and answer said complaint
as above required, said plaintiff will take judg-
ment against you for 1925 together with costs
Of this suit.
Make legal service and due return hereof.
Given under my hand this I'd day OF May, 1884
J. +. c. JOHNSON,
Justice OF the Peace oil said Township
A true copy: GEO. DEAvER, Constable.
myl6-2m
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Curiosities.

Tks anfrog was first exhibited in
~, at French country fete. He had
t>out, ill-shapen body, covered with n
n Nike . leather bottle, and face ex
He<Iy like frog's--large eyes, an enor'n-
III mouth and the skin cold aud clam
~. He attracted good deal Of atten-
IE1n from the Academy Of Medicine and
= delegate was deputed TO make him an
inject Of study. He went all over
kfance and at the end of few years
rstired to his native place-puyre. In
Qss. The man with the goose's head
M first shown ut the gingerbread Fair,
u 1872. He was 20 years of age. had
sound eyes, long and fiat nose the
shape and size OF goose's bill, an i'm
rn19sely long neck and was without a
Gagls hair on his head. lie only wanted
Im(hers TO make him complete. The
t1set Of his interminably long neck
Twisting about was extremely ludicrous
ond wAs 10 much appreciated that his
receipts were very large. He now passes
undsr his proper name of jean Rondier
and 4 established at Dion rs photog
rapher. He 10 married, and, thanks to
enormously high collars and wig, is
now tolerably presentable--Chombers
.jpur,,nI
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
LEGAL.
In the Superior Court Of the County Of
Los Angeles, State of California.


In the matter Of the estate Of Rudocindo Luis
Enrique, deceased.
The verified petition o. Luz q. Enrique a. the
administrative OF the estatti ~ Rudocindo LUIS
Enrique, deceased, having been duly made anu
presented 10 this Court 10 obtain an order there
from Tor the sale Of the real estate and personal
property Of the said estate, and II appearing 70
the Court from said petition that II IL necessary
Of said estate for tho purposes and reasons, to-
wit. to pay the debts outstanding against the
decedent. and the debts, expenses and charges o.:
administration OF the said estate; and that the
said real property lie situated In the city Of Los
Angeles, In the county Of Los Angeles, State Of
California, and described as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at point being the soushwestern
corner Of the lot heretofore conveyed by Felpa
Artiz 10 Hequa In " Vale; thence northerly
fronting on Buena Vista street thirty five feet 70
q point, thence easttrly ninety feet to the let Of
fgnacio Lugo heirs; thence soutberly along the
western line Of lot Of heirs Of Yenscio Lugo
thirty five feet 10 point; thence westerly along
the northerly line Of lot OF Santa Cruz TO the
point Of beginning; being part Of lot Of block
80 OF Ord's survey, so-called. And the sad per-
soDal property consists OF one chest Of carpen.
ter's tools now being on said premises.
And II appearing from said petition that said
petitioner, Luz q. Enrique, Is the surviving
widow and Ester Enrique his only child and heir.
at-lsw. and Is the child Of said petitioner, and
that they both reside In said county Of Los An.
geles and that no other person Is interested In
said estate.
II Is therefore hereby ordered that the said Es-
tor Enrique and all persons Interested In said es
tate be and are hereby directed 10 appear before
this Court on the
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
The Witness Knew Him.

"Mr. Smith, do you know the chara c.
tel. OF Mr.. jones'"
"Well, | rather guess do, jedge."
"Wen, what do you say about it?'
"Well, he amt 30 bad "a man after
all"
swell, Mr.. Smith what we want to
know is, is Mr.. Jones of quarrelsome
and dangerous disposition"
well, jedge, should say that Tom
Jones Is very vivid in verbal exercise,
bat when he comes to personal adjust.
lnent he Lain't eager for the contest"
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Executors Sale Of Real Estate.
In re Estate of Ramon Benites, deceased.

In re Estate Of Ramon Benites deceased.
terms and provisions OF the last. VIII and Testa-
ment Of said decedent, admitted to probate on
the 26th day Of November, 1888, to which refer
ence Is hereby made, and OF the provisions of
Section 1861 Of the Code Of Civil Procedure Of
the State Of California, the undersigned, Execu-
tor OF the said estate, will sell at private sale
the highest and best bidder, for cash. In gold
coin OF the United States Of America, and sub
ject to confirmation by the Superior Court OF
Los Angeles county, on or after Wednesday, the
25th day Of June, 1884, all the right title inter-
est and estate Of the said Ramon Benites, de-
ceased, at the time OF his death, and ali the
right, title and interest that said estate has, by
operation OF law or otherwise, acquired cther
than or In addition to that of the said intestate
at the time Of his death. in and to that certain
lot. situate, lying and being in the city OF Los
Angeles, county OF Los Angeles State OF Califor-
mia, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of Upper
Main and High streets, thence northerly along
the east line Of said Upper Main street SO feet,
little more or less, TO the line OF lot Of Tonon;
thence easterly and along south line Of Ysabel X.
de Tononi one hundred and five feet 1e5 feet)
thence southerly and parallel With the line Of
Main street, 02feet, a little more or less, to the
northerly line Of High street; thence westerly
and along line OF high street, one hundred and
hve feet u05 feet). more or less, to place Of be-
ginning.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
Cash, gold coin of the United States.
Deed at expense OF purchaser.
Bids or offers may be made at any time after
the first publication OF this notice and before
making Of the sale.
All bids or offers must be In writing, and left
at the office Of Howard & Rebarts, attorneys at
law, room 8, Wilcox Block, Los Angeles city, or
delivered personally TO the undersigned.
VICENTE SOTELO,
Executor Of the estate OF Ramon Benites, de-
ceased.
June 9, 1884. lei I'm
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
A Rich Man.

It is related of certain well known
theatrical manager that, while gifted
with what might be termed confusion
of words, he is also somewhat over fas.
tidious regarding the behavior Of an au
dience. The other evening it so hap
pened that during very tender passage
in the play he CHANGED to see an old
gentleman WIN was calmly sleeping,
with his head bowed on his breast.
Calling his chief usher. the irate mana.
ger exclaimed, "Wake that man up!"
but, SIR" the recipient Of the order
ventured to interpose, "do you know
that is Colonel B, one Of our richest
men, and ="
''Do as tell you, for don't care who
he is; and he shan't sleep in my theatre
If he is rich as Creosote."
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Proposals for Iron Pipe Line across
the Los Angeles River to con-
meet the Canal and Reservoir
Ditch with Zanja 9 E.

Notice Is hereby given that sealed proposals
will be received by the undersigned up to the
meeting OF the Council of the city Of Los Angeles
OF July sth, 1884, for the laying and furnishing
an iron water pipe across the Los Angeles River
to connect the Canal and Reservoir ditch and
Zanja L IN accordance with specifications in his
office.
certified check for 800. payable to the order
Of the undersigned, must accompany each bid
as surety that the bidder will enter into a
contract In conformity with his bid Il the same
Is accepted by the Council.
The Council reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
BY order OF the Council OF the city OF Los An.
geles at its meeting Of July LIST, A, d. 1884.
W. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk Of the Council Of the city Of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, July I'd, A. ID, 1884. jul3-5t
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Proposals for Grading and Improve.
ment of Also avenue and Also
avenue extension.

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals
will be received by the undersigned up to the
meeting Of the Council OF the city Of Los An
geles OF July sth, A. d. 1884. for the grading
and improvement of Also Avenue and Also
Avenue Extension In accordance with Res
oluten No. $50 Of the Mayor and Coun-
Gil Of the city Of Los Angeles ordering said
grading and Improvement, approved April 9th.
A. ID. 1884
All proposals offered shall be accompanied by
a check payable to the order Of the Mayor of the
city Of Los Angeles and certified by RESPONSE
BILE bank in an amount OF at least $685.. 80.
The Council reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
BY order Of the Council Of the City Of Los An
geles at its meeting OF July lat A. u. 1884.
w. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk Of the Council Of the City Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, July I'd, A. D. 1884. jul3-6t
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Caused by an Accident,

Here 10 yarn of the Arkansaw Ira.
peier.
'sThe world owes its greatest achieve.
msnts to accidents" remarked Colonel
Swiftle TO his wife Ms they sat on the
back gallery, enjoying a cool breeze.
"Nearly all great discoveries were pure
u accidental, and Mrs. Swifile," added
the Colonel, at was by mere chance
that we met"
"Yes," the lady replied, at was all
accident tn, ! caused our marriage"
The Color 81 didn't very much like this
reply, and. with el waited eyebrows, re-
joined:
Accident. What, my dear; hardly
understand you. What do you mean
'Oh, mean that II Tom Benson had
not accidentally shot himself would new
= have married you. You would like
for me to think that you married me by
accident. but don't want to think that
Il was accident that caused me to marry
you. Wish you'd draw bucket of fresh
water"
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
2lst day ofJuIy, 1854,

AZ 10 o'clock A. NJ, OF that day, to prove their
debts and choose one or more asslgnees OF the
estate Of said debtor.
II is further ordered that the order be pub
iishcd in the Los ASoELEs DAILY HERALD, news.
paper OF general circulation, published in the
County Of Los Angeles, as often the said paper
published before the said day set for the meet
ing Of creditors
And Il is further ordered that, In the m, an.
time all proceedings az ainst the said insolvent
be stayed. v T. HOWARD.
Judge Of the Superior Court.
LATED dated June loth' 1854. jrl7td
Thos. b. Brown, Attorney for Insolyeut
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Proposals for the construction
ofthe Northern Extension of
the Main Street Sewer.

Notice Is hereby given that sealed proposals
will be received by the undersigned UP to the
meeting Of the Council Of the City Of Los An
geles OF July sth. A. ID. 1884, for the construction
OF the northern extension OF the Main Street
Sewer In accordance with Resolution No. 800 Of
the Mayer and Council Of the City Of Los Angeles
ordering said work and improvement, approved
June 18th, A. ID, 1884
All proposals offered shall be accompanied by
q check, payable to the order Of the Mayor Of the
city OF Los Angeles and certified by responsible
bank, In an amount of at least s57l.4s.
The Council reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
BY order Of the Council Of the City Of Los An.
geles at Its meeting Of July LIST, A. d. 1894
w. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk Of the Council OF the City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, July I'd, A. ID. 1884. jul3-5t
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
LEGAL.
In the Superior Court Of the County Of
Los Angeles, State Of California.
To the matter Of the estate Of Dolores s. de
Avila, deceased.

Notice ls hereby given by the undersigned.
Executor Of the estate Of Dolores 8. de Avils, de-
ceased, 10 the creditors o.. and all persons hay.
ing claims against the said deceased, TO exhibit
them with the proper vouchers within four
months after the first publication OF this notice,
10 the said Executor, at the office OF his attorney
VIM. d. Stephens, Room So Temple Block, In
the city Of Los Angeles. the same being bis place
OF business. FRtNCI5C0 r. AVlLA,
Executor Of Dolores s. de Avila, deceased.
May q, 1884. ms Nv
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09

George 5. Springer, our enterprising
fruit tree dealer, showed us this morn
ing two-year old apricot tree which is
one OF MI orchard OF 400 of the same age
which has been killed during the past
few weeks by locusts. The insects bored
into the tree just above the ground and
seemed to poison 1t, and the trees wiltel
and died in consequence. A gummy
substance issued from the bore, an /
upon examination Mr.. Springer discov
cred that something perhaps, had
been deposited by the insect. The 10.
Gusts were these singing nuisance
which are generally supposed to be
harmless. --OrOciHe Mercury.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Order to Show Cause.
Order to Show Cause Why Order of Sale
of Real Estate Should not be Made.
In the Superior Court, of the County of
Los Angeles, State Of California.

In the matter OF the estate and guard anshp OF
r. @. and P. 4. Woodwork, minors.
Joseph J. Woodwork, the Guardian Of the
persons and estates Of Robert c. and Pbiness E.
woodwerth, minors, having filed his petition
herein praying for an order Of sale Of certain Of
the real estate, Of said minors, for the purposes
therein set forth
II Is therefore ordsred by the Judge Of said
Court that all persons interested In the estate Of
said minors appear before the said Superior
Court on
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
LEGAL.
Rs-RssistratIon of Voters.


Los Angeles county.
n is h-raby ordered that the County Cleik
the county o. Loe Angeles, shall procure new
books Tor the registration OF the qualified cleo
tors Of Los Angeles county and shall proceed 10
re-fegister the voters Of said county In conform
ity with the Political Code Of the State Of Call
fornia:
SEC. 1904. There must be kept in the Office
tee County CLERK Of each county, Great Regis
ter; whenever deemed necessary the Board Of
Supervisors Of any county may, by order, re-
quire Q Reorganization Of the voters Of said
county, which said order shall be published in
at least one Newspaper published In said
county for not less than SIX months proceed
Ing the next ensuing general election. Such
registratiop shall conform In all respects to the
provisions u this Code concerning original regis
tration, except that any person applying for re
registration shall be entitled thereto upon show
Ing that his name was enrolled and uiicancelled
on the former Great Register"
The former Great Register Of Los Angeles
county must be preserved by the County Clerk,
but shall not be used for the purposes OF any
| election after the LIST day Of November, 1884.
by order OF the Board Of Supervisors Of the
county Of Los Angeles. this sth day Of February.
A. D., 1884. A. W. POTTS,
febi0 8m Clerk Of the Board.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09

At ten o'clock In the forenoon, at the Court Room
Of said Court In the city Of Los Angeles, county
Of Los Angeles, state OF California, toshow cause
why an order should not be granted TO the said
administrators to sell the said real estate mi err
sonal property belonging TO said deced, so
much thereof as may be necessary for Gde ur'
poses aforesaid.
And IL appearing to the Court that the former
order Of the Court fixing the time for the hearing
Of sad petition and for the publication thereof,
wa not published as therein directed, and the
day therein fixed for such hearing having
elapsed. 1t liz therefore hereby ordered that the
said former order. to-wit, an order made and en-.
tered In the above entitled matter the 2lst day Of
May, 1884, be and Is hereby vacated and set
aside.
10 10 further ordered that copy Of this order
be published four successive weeks In the Los
AsakLEs DAILY HERALD, newspaper published
and printed In said county Of Los Angeles.
Done In open Court this 25th day Of June, 1884.
ie27-4w HENRY NJ. SMITH, Judge.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Order to Show Cause.
In the Superior Court of the County o
Los Angeles, State of California.
Order to show cause why order of sale
OF real estate should not be made.

In the matter OF the estate and guardianship Of
Wallace Woodwork, minor.
Il. L. spltley, the guardian OF the person and
estate Of Wallace woodworth, a minor, having
filed his petition herein praying for an order OF
sale OF certain of the real estate Of said minor
for the purposes therein set forth.
1t is therefore ordered by the Judge OF said
Court, that the next Of kin OF said ward and all
persons interested In the estate Of said minor, APP
pear before the said Superior Court on
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Stockholders Meeting,

OFFIcE OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY, San Francisco. June 9th, 1884.
The annual meeting OF the Stockholders OF the
above named company for the election Of seven
Directors for the ensuing year, and for the trans
actio Of such other business may be brought
before the meeting, will be held at the office Of
the company on Wednesday. July 9th proximo
at 10 o'clock AN j. L. WILLCUTT,
je9 I'd Secretary
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Saturday. the 2eth day of July, 1884

At 10 o'clock In the forenoon Of said day. at the
Court Room Of said Superior Court at the city Of Los
Angeles, In the county OF Los Angeles, to show
cause why an order should not be granted TO the
said E. L. spitley to sell much Of the real estate
Of the said minor as shall be necessary.
And that copy Of this order be Pub at
least four successive weeks In the 10, Axes.Hs
DAILY HERALD, q newspaper printeJ nj pub
lished In said city and county OF Los Angeles.
ii. NJ. SMITH,
Judge Of the Superior Court.
Dated June Goth, 1854. ie27-4w
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
Adjudication OF Insolvency,
Stay of Proceedings and Or
der of Publication Of Notice
to Creditors.
In the Superior Court of the County
of Los Angeles, State Of California.
In the Matter Of Samuel Norton an Insovent
Debtor

In Cn6 superior Court OF the County
of Los Angeles, State Of California.
In the Matter Of Samuel Norton an Insolvent
Debtor.
Samuel Norton having filed In this Court his pc.
tition, schedule and inventory In insolvency, by
which II appears that he Is ain nsolvent debtor.
the said Samuel Norton Is hereby declared &c be
insolveiit. The Sheriff Of the said county OF Los
Angeles is hereby directed to take possession Of all
the estate, real and personal, Of the said Samuel
Norton, debtor. except such asmay beby law ex-
empt from execution. and Of all his deeds vouch-
ers, books Of account and papers, and to keen the
same safely until the appointment Of an assignee
any debts to the said insolvent or to deliver any
property belonging to him. or to- any person,
firm or corporation or association for his use.
The said debtor is hereby forbidden to transfer
or deliver any property, until the further order
of this Court, except as herein ordered.
1t Is further ordered that all the creditors Of
said debtor be and appear before the Hon. v. L.
Howard. Judge Of the Superior Court OF the
said county OF Los Angeles, In open Court at the
Court room OF said Court, In the city and county
Of Los Angeles, on the
9TH Day OF July, 1854.
At 10 o'clock A. NJ, of that day. to prove their
debts and o. Dose one or more assignees Of the
estate Of said debtor.
1t Is furthur ordered that the order be pub
lsntu III Lne DAILY TIER AID, a newspaper OF gen
eral circulation, published in the city and county
OF Los Angeles, as often as the said paper Is pub
lished before the said day set for the meeting Of
the creditors.
And it is further ordered that, In the mean.
time, all proceedings against the said insolv cut
be stayed, both in law and equity.
v. f. HOWARD.
Judge Of Superior Court.
Dated June 9Th, 1884.
Brunson, Wells q Lee, Attorneys for Petit
tioner. je5
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
He Had studied American Politics

A young politician was walking down
the street wearing smile broad enough
- be seen from behind.
"What makes you so happy" asked a
friend.
"Maud and are to be married."
"You've popped the question, then ~
YES. last night"
And she accepted ?"
''No; she declined squarely and
fairly"
''Then why do you say You are going
to marry herr"
''Huinph Don't you suppose I'm pol
itician enough to know what O declina-
tion means She's candidate, and III
bet dollars to dimes on it. They all are
when they decline"
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
City Assessment Books.

Notice Is hereby given that the city assess
ment books Of the city o. Los Angeles for the
fiscal year iSs4-lSsb ending February asth. 1ss',
have been completed by the city Assessor and
delivered TO the Clerk Of the Council Of said city
and that the Mayor and the Council Of said city
will meet as Board Of Equalization to equalze
assessments, ut the City Council Room, on Tues.
day, the 18th day Of July, 1884, at $50 O'Clock p
~, and will continue In session from day to day
until the business VI equalization Is disposed Of,
but not later than the fifth day OF August, 1884,
and that In the meantime the said assessment
books will remain In the Office Of the Clerk Of the
Cuui ell for the inspection Of all persons inter
este1.
w. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk OF the Council Of the City OF Los Angeles
Los Angeles, July I'd, A. D. 1884. jul3-l
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-09
The 22d Day Of July, 1854

At 10 o'clock A of that DAY, to prove their debts
and choose one or more assignees Of the estate
Of said debtor.
It is further ordered, that the order be pub
lished in the Los Angeles Daily HERALD, a news
paper of general circulation, published in the
Is published before the said day set for the meet
ing Of creditors.
And 1t is further ordered, that in the mean
time, all proceedings against the said insolvent
be stayed. " t. HOWARD,
Judge of the Superior Court.
Dated June 18th, 1884
Howard & Robarts, Attorneys for Insolvent.
iel3td