Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-16

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NEWS NOTES.
A rich treat is anticipated by lovers of
oratory in the lecture by DR.. Henson at
the First Baptist church.
G. T. Smith Of Chino sent to the HER
AID a sugar beet which was planted on
March 18th, and which weighs 81
pounds.
A letter from Dan Freeman, from
Carlsbad, announces the fact of that
gentleman's expected return to Los
Angeles about September.
Passengers from Santa Monica can
save time in reaching the center of town
by leaving the train at Jefferson street
and taking the Grand-avenue cable cars.
There are undelivered kilograms at
the Western Union Telegraph company's
Office for Edward O'Brien, John A..
Darragh, Mrs. Timothy E. Fitzpatrick,
Albert Duffiell.
Florence Black is the name of a
14-year-old girl yesterday committed to
( the Whittier school by Judge Owens.
There are now ten inmates, the majority
of whom are boys.
Deputy Sheriff Richard Barham was
assaulted Tuesday night in East Los
Angeles by H. Kennedy, whose property
he was trying to take possession of on an
order from Judge Smiths court. Ken
nedy will be prosecuted for resisting an
officer.
Two men arrested for insanity were
among the new arrivals at the county
Jail yesterday. Lorenzo Bedoy, young
man, was arrested in this city. The
second one was Michael Sullivan, who
was arrested at Santa Monica. He is an
inmate of the Soldiers home. Neither of
the men were violent.
The Unity church people nave closed
a verbal agreement for the purchase of
lot on which to erect new church ed
ifice. It is on the northeast corner of
Eighth and Hope streets, directly op-
posite the Hanna college. The lot is
1856 by 120 feet. As soon as a deed is
obtained the church will take steps
looking to the erection of fine, COM
modious building.
The Vernon Irrigation company filed
articles Of incorporation yesterday with
. the county clerk. The company is
formed to acquire land and water and
water rights and to manufacture, pur-
chase and construct pipes, etc. The
directors are H. M. Ames, George Hanna,
! A.. D. Childress and Andrew Snyder, of
N0vk I@I
Pirtle, of Vernondale, and M. B. Akey,
is placed at 100000, of which $67 900
has been subscribed.
Some time since the, HERALD pub
lished an item concerning the organiza-
ton of new military company at Arm
ory hall, Thursday. July 10Th. Mr..
Morris reports that he has received
number of letters from lawyers, mer-
chants and others, requesting informa-
tion and expressing desire to enlist.
All persons interested in an organization
of this kind are requested to be present
tonight at s 80 O'Clock, when Mr.. Morris
will fully explain the facts connected
with the proposed organization.
The Webster literary society on Pico
street, at their meeting Tuesday night
had very pleasant time. Mr.. Macy
Thomson, an excellent young elocution-
ist commenced the reading of the twelve
gems Of English poetry, by rendition
of Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight. A
debate was held upon the subject: Re-
solved, That Water is More Useful Than
Fire. Messrs. Thomson and Walker
l. 4 ..Sk
Messrs. Virgins and Decman, who had
the negative. A good programme was
arranged for next week.
The well-earned popularity of the
New Vienna Buffet, under the direction
of Its genial proprietor, Mr.. F. Kerkow,
seems to be always on the increase.
Crowded houses listen every night to
the sweet tunes of the Bohemian orches-
ira and applaud to the echo the charm
ing Adams sisters. Mr.. Kerkow in his
untiring efforts offers as new attrac-
ton to the amusement loving public of
Los Angeles the gem of all soubrettes,
tionsof such artists Mr.. Kerkow cannot
fail to have great success.
Dennis Kearney, for many years
trusted with one of the most important
beats on Harry Morse's patrol of San
Francisco, and for a long time one Of
Lawson's leading patrolmen in this city,
and during Sheriff Aguirre's reign in
Office, serving with credit to his superior
and himself, as deputy, has entered into
partnership with George T. Insley in
the patrol business in this city. Mr..
Insley filed the position Of city marshal
in Santa Ana for long time, and he
comes to Los Angeles backed with the
very BEST OF references. Some months
ago he purchased half interest in Fred
Smiths agency, and last week became
its sole owner, Smith retiring. The new
firm OF Insley & Kearney is made up OF
two good officers, and they will receive
the confidence of our merchants. Kear-
ney takes the captaincy of the patrol
while Insley retains full control of the
detective department.
The Southern California Railway COM
pany have been advised that the war
ships lying in San Diego bay will hold
receptions for visitors on Friday, Satur-
.dav and Sunday, July 18th, 18th and
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