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Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-20
MENIhLE5

sTATI. OF CALIFORNIA, lss
COUNTY on Los AsGkLKs.
I,fC. Howes, Cashier Of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment ia true 10 the hest Of my knowledge and be-
lief y. Y HOWE tasme,
Sui scribed and sworn TO before me this sth day
Of July, 1884. GEo' =. CLAhhE,
coARser Attest:
GRO. II: BosEDaAKE 49,.
W. @. COCHRAN, Directors
r. g. HoWEs,
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Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-20
LOS ANGELES
COUNTY BANK,
JULY 1877, 1884.

State Of California, .s
County Of Los Angeles. :"
John +. Platter, President and II. L. Macneil,
Cashier, Of the Los Angeles County Bank, being
severally duly sworn, each for himself, says the
foregoing statement Is true to the best OF his
knowledge and belief.
JOHN y. Platter, President.
ii. L. MAcsEIL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this LIST day
Of July, 1884. A. c. HOLMES,
lsEALl Notary Public.
STATEMENT on TIE PAID UP CAPITAL STOCK OF Los
ANGELES COUNTY BANK, JULY lst, 1854.
Capita stock paid up,.,......,... s1oo. 600 90
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Seventh Day or July. 1874

By JOHN MILNER, Deputy.
Office Of The Treasurer Of Los Angeles Cou
Los Angeles, June 0, 1884. je6 :
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
Executors Sale Of Real Estate.

In re Estate Of Anne Patterson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of an
order Of the Superior Court, in and for Los An
geles county, State OF California, made and en-
tered the llth day OF February, 1891, In the
tor OF the said estate win sell ut private sale
to the highest and best bidder, for cash In
gold coin Of the United States Of America, and
subject to confirmation by the superior Court,
of Los Ang les county, on or after
Monday, the nth Day OF August,
1854,
Ali the right title interest and estate Of the said
Anne Patterson, deceased, at the time OF her
death. and all the right, title and interest that
said estate has by operation Of law or otherwise
acquired, other than or In addition to that OF
the said intestate at tho time Of her DEATH in
and to that certain lot, situate, lying and being
in the city Of Los Angeles county Of Los An
gelcs, State OF California and more particularly
described as follows:
Lot one Q), two (2) and seven (7). in Block t5)
FIVE, Of East Los Angeles according TO the survey
1873, tog ether with the dwelling house thereon
Terms and conditions Of sale: Cash In 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 Bicknel & White attorneys at
law, room II Temple Block, Los Angeles city. or
delivered personally to the undersinged
J c. HARMON,
Executor OF said Estate
Dated July ls, 1884. jyl9td
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31


The People Of the State OF California send greet
ing to:
Ira Nichols, administrator, with will annexed,
Of estate Of Hiram Hersam, deceased. Mrs. Sarah
Wallace, May Tucker, olive Tucker, Samual
Tneker, Mrs. Nancy Frost, Greenleaf Hersam.
Willard Hersam, Andrew Hersam, Angeline
Dunn, Arvila Spauding, Nathaniel Hersam,
Amanda Cummings Lorano Tucker, defendants.
You are hereby required TO appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plain
tif In the Superior Court Of the State Of Califor
ma, in and for the county Of Los Angeles. and to
answer the complaint filed therein, within ten
days exclusive OF the day Of service), after the
service on you Of this Summons-if served within
this county; or, II served elsewhere. within thirty
days-or Judgment by default viii be taken
against you according to the prayer Of said CON-
plaint.
The said action Is brought to recover q
Judgement snd decree against you and each Of
you In favor Of the plaintiff, s. II. Hersaln, quiet
Ing the title in and to those certain tracts or par
GELS of land IN the county Of Los Angeles and
State OF California. being portions OF the Rancho
Santiago de Santa Ana and described as follows
First-E; Of lot 2, block B.. q the tract sur
veyed by L. X. Nichols in 1871, otherwise de-
scribed as L. Of the NV. Of the NE. 1, Sec.
20, 4. AS, X. o W., s. b. NJ.
Second--Also twenty acres Of said Rancho
bounded as follows: Commencing at the SW.
corner Of land formerly owned by Joseph Martin;
thence W. 10 chains; thence N. 20 CHAINS; thence
L. 10 chains; thence s. 20 chains to tho point OF
beginning
Reference Is had to complaint for particulars
And you are hereby notified that II you fail 10
appear and answer the said complaint as above
required, the said plaintiff will apply 10 the
Court for the relief demanded In the complaint.
Given under m, hand and the seal OF the Su-
perior Court of the State OF California, in and for
the county Of Los Angeles, this 5th day OF June,
in the year Of our Lord, one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-four.
ISeaLI A. W. POTTS,
Clerk.
BYE. H. OWEN, Deputy.
Bcknell & White. Attorneys for Plaintiff
je10 I'm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
A Disguised Young Man.

A well dressed young man, with lady
on each arm, approached the Battery
place Elevated Railroad Station on the
uptown side early last evening. As the
three, walking abreast, stepped on the
platform they became temporarily wedged
between the posts supporting the avn
ing. Like flash man who had Just
come down the steps leaned forward,
caught the gold watch chain crossing the
young mans waistcoat, snatched the
watch from the pocket, and with it and
the chain darted around the corner and
up Greenwich street. Before the watch
left the young mans pocket he and
the ladies with him seemed to
realize what was going to happen.
As the thief started away the
young man tried to disengage his arms
are run after him, but the two ladies'
with one accord and great unanimity
hung to him. "You shan't 90, they
shrieked. "Hell kill you" "Let me
CO." shouted the young man, "he's got
my watch" ""You shan't, again chorused
the ladies. The young man struggled
and his coat began to peel off. The
ladies caught him by the wrists and
shrieked and held on. Two policemen
came up and collared the young man,
charging him with trying to rob the
ladies. When the young man heard the
charge and saw that the thief had dis
appeared, he settled back into his coat,
looked at his companions with infinite
disgust and simply CALCULATED: "Well,
by ~. Y Times.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
A CARD.

We beg to inform the public that the firm of
Harper, Reynolds s. Co. has been dissolved and
is succeeded by the Harper & Reynolds Company
incorporated with capital stock OF s2t {. 900, OF
which c. F. Harper is President, C. C. Reynolds
yice-President, Robbins Little secretary and
Treasurer, and 5. G, Negus Purchasing Agent
In New York.
Thanking our patrons for their past favors, we
solicit continuation OF the same. believing that
now we can supply the demands of the trade in
more satisfactory manner than has ever been
done on this coast before.
The corporation will pay all the liabilities Of
and will collect all accounts due to the late
firm. HARPER 81 REYNOLDS Co.
Express copy. jy30eod lw
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Proposals for Fire Hydrants.

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals
will he received by the undersigned up TO the
meeting OF the Council OF the city Of Los An
geles of August 5th, A. d. 1884, to furnish, ,
from fve to ten fire hydrants OF the same pat
tern as the last fire hydrants connected with tho
Los Angeles City water mains.
A certified check for $50, must accompany each
OF said proposals. as surety that the bidder will
enter into a contract in conformity with his
bid II the same is accepted by the Council.
The Council reserves tho right to reject any
and all bids.
BY order Of the Council Of the City Of Los An
geies at its meeting OF July 22d, 1884.
W. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk Of the Council OF the City Of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles. July 23d, 1884. iy24-l1t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
Re-Registration of Voters.
OFFICE or TuK COUNTY CLERK or
Los Angeles County.


II is heraby ordered that the County Cleik
the county Of Los Angeles, shall procure new
books for the registration OF the qualified cleo
tors Of Los Angeles county and shall pr oceed to
re-register the voters OF said county in conform
ity with the Political Code of the State Of Cali
fornia:
"SEo. 1904. There must be kept in the office
tee County Clerk Of each county, a Great Regis
ter; whenever deemed necessary the Board OF
Supervisors OF any county may by order, re
quire q re-registration 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 preced.
ing the next ensuing general election. Such
registration shall conform in all respects TO the
provisions Of this Code concerning original regis
traton, except that any person applying for re
registration shall be entitled thereto upon show
ing that his name was enrolled and uncancehed
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 lst day Of November, 1884.
By order Of the Board Of Supervisors Of the
county OF Los Angeles, this sth day Of February,
A. D., 1854 A. W. POTTS,
febl0 6m Clerk Of the Board.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
Items OF Interest.

A public meeting to take steps TO pre-
vent tine the immigration OF Chinese will
be held in Victoria this week.
A hay barn belonging to j. Chrisman,
containing about seventy tons of hay,
was burned at San Jose yesterday.
Incendiaries fired the residence of IL.
L. Dawley at San Jose last week. The
fire was extinguished with slight dam.
age to the premises.
the sensation of the hour. The spooks
make themselves manifest by throwing
stones at the inmates.
A man named William Garfield was
shot and slightly wounded by the guards
on a melon patch at Fresno few days
ago. He denies that he entered the patch
to steal melons.
In Eastern Nevada, near the Arizona
line, last week, an old quarrel between
Archie Stewart and Hank Parrish was
renewed, with the result that Stewart
was killed and Parrish slightly wounded
The annual sun dance at the Blackfoot
Agency, M. T., will be held Within a
few weeks, and some fears are entertaiu-
ed that unless they secure relief before
that time a general outbreak will occur.
The Piute pow-wow recently held at
Wadsworth, New, broke up in row
over the election OF a chief to succeed
the recently deceased Winnemucca. A
deadlock ensued, and no chief was
elected.
The Reno Journal says ''James
Winfrey raised alfalfa on his ranch this
year that was little ahead of anything
yet recorded. He had several acres on
feet tall when harvested and stood SO
thick upon the ground that the stalks
were not more than the usual thickness
and make excellent hay"
The Ventura Democrat says "We
are informed that the present will be the
most prosperous honey season IN this
section ever known. From 900 to
900 tons. it is estimated, will be the
yield of Ventura county. Mr.. Easily of
the Simi counts his honey crop at 80
tons and there are other beemen who
as 75 tons. The revenue of the county
from this industry alone will be no in
considerable sum-"
1t is said that an electric hand.lamp
has been invented, the illuminating
principle of which is generated by some
simple chemicals that are ridiculously
cheap and easily manipulated. A little
sliding drawer in the bottom of the
lamp holds the electric spark in solution
while by simply touching button, a
magnificent light is developed or extin-
guished, as the case may be. This lamp
does not scecially differ in appearance
from the ordinary kerosene affair, and
can be used in the same way, but with a
complete absence Of trouble, odor or
danger.
The Sacramento Bee says: "Grass-
hoppers are reported to be doing consid.
cradle damage out oil the Cosumnes. A
few weeks ago q man named Bagwell,
who resides below the wire bridge near
Howell's rejoiced in the possession of
ninety acres of as fine barley as is often
seen and which he calculated would
yield at least sixty-fve bushels to the
acre. The grasshoppers attacked the
field and ate off the heads of the grain.
The barley will be cut for hay, but Mr.
Bagwell says he will consider himself
fortunate if these insects don't carry off
the hay cocks after they are piled.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31

A story comes from Cazenovia, which,
though smelling slightly OF new-mown
hay, is vouched for, and must therefore
be taken on tick. While pitching hay
on the Wendell farm, near that place,
last Summer, Arthur Sweeland lost his
watch in the hay NOW. Nothing was
seen or heard Of it until few days ago,
when man at work in the same NOW
discovered it, none the worse for its long
sleep. When brought to light it began
time.keeping as though nothing had hap.
pened to it. Either the story of the
spring of this timepiece was of strong
material. Utica Observer.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
City Assessment Books.

Notice is hereby given that the city assess-
ment books of the city o. Los Angeles for the
fiscal year lsS4-lSs5 ending February 2sth, 1873,
have been completed by the city Assessor and
deivere! 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 equalize
assessments, at the City Council Room, on Tu1s-
day, the 10Th day of July, 1884, at $50 o'clock ?.
NJ, and will continue In session from day TO day
until the business " 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
Cou ell ior 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-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
Dissolution of Copartnership.

The undersigned. doing business as ccpartners,
under the firm name OF Har er, Reynolds & Co..
having sold and conveyed to the harper and
Reynolds Company. corporation. our property
and business. the said firm is hereby dissolved
by mutual conselt The corporation will Iay all
the liabilities and will collect all accounts due to
the late firm. HARPER, REYNOLDS & Co.
Express copy jy30eodlw
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Notice to Creditors,
Estate Of NJ. o. de Domec, deceased

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, ad-
ministratrix OF the estate Of NJ. o. de Domec.
deceased, to the creditors Of, and allpersons hay-
them with the necessary vouchers. within four
months after the first publication OF this notice
to the said administratriS, at the office Of Gardi-
ner & Stephenson. Nos. l, 2 and 8, Allen Block
Los Angeles city, in the county Of Los Angeles,
California, FRANCESCA DoMFC,
ADMINISTRATIVE Of the Estate Of NJ. o. de Domec
deceased
Dated at Los Angeles, June 7th, 1884.
Gardiner Stephenson attorneys for admins
tratriS, i've
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Notice to Creditors.
Estate of W. @. c IS. deceased.

Eatat5 Ul W, U, 7 ., utcuastu'
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned.
Executors OF the estate Of ". @, Goss, deceased,
to the creditors of, and all persons hav-
ing CLAIMS against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication OF this notice,
to the said Executors, at the Office Of Gardiner
& Stephenson. Allen Block, Los Ang eles city, in
the county OF Los Angeles.
LOUIS GooDFRIEND,
MARY E. yEJAR,
Executors Of Estate Of W. @. Goss, deceased.
Dated at Los Angeles, July 25th 1884.
Gardiner & Stephenson, Attorneys for Execu.
tors. iy29
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WANTED, A SITUATION.

Wanted, a situation
In a fair rich maiden's heart,
By youth, whose inclination
Is toward poetic art.
He can rattle of q lyric
In half a minutes time,
Write humorous. satiric
Or any kind OF rhyme.
He leads or follows fashion
thuch the same thing. you know,
And II you have mash on
Him, you'll not find II slow,
For he will sing your praises
In many different keys,
And tread the songful mazes
And fair and fow'ring leas.
He'll marry any maiden
That's tolerably fair,
Provided she Is ladea
With that which speeds the mare.
In strlctest confidence address
"l3 Parnassus Square"
Harvard Aampoon.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that J. G. Estudillo, on
behslfs OF himself and Francisco Pico, own.
ers Of Certificate OF Purchase No. s24. issued on
October ed, 1877. by the University Of Califor-
MIA to II. NJ. Johnston, for lot Of Sec. 1s, I. l
s., r. IL W.. s. B. M. has made application to
Hon. J. Ham Harris, Land Agent Of the Uniyers-
ity. for the issuance OF duplicate Of said certlf
cate, the original certificate having been lost or
destroyed, and being beyond their CONTROL and
that hearing. at which testimony will be taken
concerning the loss or destruction Of said certif-
cate, or reason why the same Is beyond his con-
troll will be had at the office OF said Land Agent,
at Berkeley. Alameda county, on the Goth day Of
August, 1884, at 10 A. N.
J. C. ESTUDILLO.
July 22d. 1884. jy2s 4w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31

In the matter OF the estate and guardls snship OF
R. @. and P. E. Woodwork, minors.
Joseph J. Woodwork, the Guardian OF the
persons and estates Of Robert c. and Phineas f.
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.
1t is therefore ordered by the Judge Of said
Court that the next Of kin Of said minors and
al persons interested In the estate
said minors appear before the said Superior
Court on
Monday. the 18th Day of august
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 Guardian to sell
50 much Of the real estate Of the said minors n
shall be necessary.
And that copy OF this order be published at
least three successive weeks In the Los An
dELEs DAILY HERALD, newspaper print
ed and published in said city and county Of
Los Angeles, before said 18th day Of August, 1884
Ii. NJ. SMITH,
Judge Of the Superior Court.
Dated July 18th. 1884 jyl9-3w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31

Action brought in the Superior Court of the
State Of California. In and for the County Of
Los Angeles, and the complaint 6led In said
County OF Los Angeles, In the office OF tho Clerk
OF said Superior Court.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
LEGAL.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
No. 1860.
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 OF Luz @. Enrique, as the
administratrix of the Estate Of Rudocindo Luis
| Enrique, deceased, having been duly made and
presented to this Court to obtain an order there
from for the sale Of the real and personal prop
erty Of said estate. and 1t appearing to the Court
from said petition that 1t Is necessary to sell the
whole OF the real and personal property Of said
estate for the purposes and reasons, to-wit: To
pay the debts outst indlng against the decedent
and the debts, expenses and charges Of adj
minlstration Of the said estate and that the said
real property Is situated In the city of Los An
gees In the county OF Los Angeles, State OF Cal
ifornia, and doscriDed as follows, to-wit' Com
mencing at the northwestern corner OF the lot
heretofore conveyed by Felipa Artz to Raguela
vaile; thence northerly fronting on Buene
Vista street thirty-fye feet to a point; thence
easterly ninety feet to the lot OF Ygnacio Lugo
heirs; thence southerly along the western line OF
lot Of heirs OF Yynacio Lugo thirty-fye feet to
point; thence westerly along the northery line
of lot OF Santa Cruz TO the puint Of beginning
being part OF lot Q Of Block 80 Of ords survey,
so called" And the said personal property con-
sisting OF one chest Of carpenters tools, now be-
ing at said premises. And II appearing from said
petition that said petitioner, Luz @. Enrique, is
the surviving widow and Ester Enrique is the only
child and hoir at law Of said deceased, and that
they both reside In this county, and that 9TH
er person Is interested In said estate.
II Is therefore hereby ordered that said Ester
Enrique, and all persons interested in said estate
be and are hereby directed to appear before this
Court
On the 25th bay of August, 1854,
at O'Clock in the afternoon, at the Court Rooms
Of said Court, In the city OF Los Angeles, coun-
ty Of Los Angeles, State Of California, to show
cause why an order should not be granted to the
said adm nstratrx to sell the sal real estate and
personal property belonging to said decedent, or
so much thereof as may be necessary for the pur-
poses aforesaid.
And it also this day appearing to the satisiac
tion OF the Court that the former order Of this
Court, made the 25th day Of June, 1884, is irreg-
uar and invalid. on motion of J. Brousseau, at
torney for said estate, the said order is hereby
set aside and yacateu
1t Is further ordered. that copy OF this
order be published four successive weeks in the
Los A, 0ELEs DAILY HERALD a newspaper pub
lished and printed in saio county Of Los An
geles
Done in open Court this I'D day Of July, 1884.
HENRY NJ. SMITH.
jy til Judge.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31


The People Of the State Of California send Greet
ing to Mary 0'kegan, Defendant
You are hereby required to appear In an action
brought against you by the above named plaintiff
in the Superior Court Of the State Of California
in and for the county Of Los Angeles, and to an
swer the complaint filed therein within ten days
Exclusive Of the day oil service) after the service
on you of this summons-if served within this
County; or, II served elsewhere within thirty
days, or judgment by defauh will be taken
against you. according to the prayer Of said
Complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain a judg.
ment against you that the bonds Of matrimony
now existing between you and the plaintiff be
disso we'd.
Reference is had to complaint for particulars
And you are hereby notified that II you fail to
appear and answer the said complaint above
required. the said plaintiff will cause your
default to be entered and will apply to the Court
for the relief dem Lnded In said complaint.
Given under my hand and the Seal OF the gu
perior Court, OF the State Of California, In and
for the County OF Los Angeles this 10th day OF
July. in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-four.
ny i. & TANEY, Deputy.
Endorsed.
Gardiner & Stephenson, Attorneys for Plaintiff
tyl7 Pm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
SUMMONS.

In the Superior Court of the State Of
California, in and for the County Of
Los Angeles.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
NOTICE.

Having sold the Park Station Warehouse Il
Mr.. JohH S. Carr. together with the good will o
the entire business OF same, respectfully reques
my former patrons TO continue their patronags
to the present firm Of Carr & Thompson, who
will conduct the same.
Los Angeles, July s9th 1884.
f. l. QIIJMORF
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-31
Notice for Publication of Time for
Proving Will, etc.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, l.
County Of Los Angeles.
In the matter Of the estate Of Daniel Courtney,
deceased.

Pursuant to an order Of this Court, made this
day, notice is hereby given that Tuesday. the 9th
day Of August, 1884. at 10 O'Clock A. Of said
day. at the court room Of this Court In the
city and county OF Los Angeles, has been appointed
for hearing the application OF Martin
Murnane, praying that document nov
on file in this Court. purporting to be the last VIII
and Testament Of Daniel Courtney, deceased, be
sdmitted to probate, and that letters testamentary
be Issued thereon to said Martin Murnaue
at which time and place all persons in
terested therein may appear and contest the
same.
Dated July 25th. 1884.
A. W. POTTS, County Clerk
By A. RmpAU, Deputy. jy25 lot
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S. H. Hersam, Plaintiff.
VS..
Ira Nichols, Administrator, ct al,
Defendants.