Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-02
! SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
POMONA.
The Populists Out in Force = Local
Affairs.

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Affairs.
POMONA, Sept. 1.-The Populists were
out in force last evening; the novelty Of
lady speaker, discoursing from three
plank platform, drew out crowd.
There were Democrats, Republicans
and Prohibitionists.
Mrs. Anna l.. Diegs digs away at the
Democratic and Republican parties.
Mrs. Diggs is forcible speaker, and un-
doubtedly made telling speech for her
party. She was attentively listened to
in discourse lasting until 10 45. There
was large attendance of ladies, and at
the conclusion of the speaking many
people made good the opportunity Of
making Mrs. Dlggs' acquaintance.
The Olive in California is the title
OF work just issued by Rowland Bros,
of the Pomona nursery.
1t is replete with engravings and sets
forth the varieties, when and how to
plant. The work is geographically
neat, and is from the press of Progress
Printing company, this city. MIR. How
land has engaged the services OF an
italian and bis wife to take charge OF his
olive mill. The gentleman from Italy
does not speak word of English, but
the wife who does, will act as intrepter.
Mics Flora Hall left yesterday to enter
the Los Angeles Normal school at the
beginning of the term. We learn that
Miss Eva Barnes, also of this city, con-
templates course in that institution.
Messrs. Arthur Smith aud Allie Grant
delighted number OF friends with their
excellent musical performances at a
soiree provided for the entertainment OF
departing friend in Los Angeles, last
evening. Mr.. Smith, with his perfect
mastery of the violin, was attentively
listened to, and Mr.. Grant, with his
double whistling, rendering alto and
soprano in perfect harmony, audible and
distinct from each other, at the same
time, occasioned many complimentary
remarks. Mr.. Grant has made o study
of this art, and, having become prof.
cient, cares only to appear in private, SO
it is treat which is duly appreciated
by his friends, when he honors them
with display of his unique vocal
powers.
Some very fine specimens of prunes
were contributed by Henry H. Wheeler,
north of town, for display in the win
dow of Overton & frey, real-estate
dealers. The clusters are large, and the
prunes lie close together. They were
raised without irrigation.
The Republicans were out last even
ing in force. The attendance at the
Third ward voting place was large, from
the fact that the two principals, Maj. S.
N. Androus and Howard A. Broughton,
both marshaled their forces here. The
caucuses resulted in the following nomi-
nations: In the first precinct, Franklin
Blades, NJ. L. Spencer; in the second,
G. G. Gear, Clinton Heath, J. H. Lee,
d. S. Hebbard; in the third. Ed M. Kel-
Ter, E. B. SmittSs A. Osgoodby; in the
fourth, s. F. Owens, +. o. Slanker. J w.
Lorbeer; of which number eleven are
understood to be Androus men. and one
a Broughton man. In the third ward
the Frank House faction won, and mer-
rily the ring goes on.
The following Pomona people boarded
the morning local train for Los Angeles: !:
F. K. Adams, B. B. Nesbit, Ed. M.
Keller, Judge Barnes, E. Hicklin, Allie
Grant, Mrs. j. d. H. Browne, Mrs. S.
Frankel, Mrs. Frear, Miss Cathcart and
friend, A. N. Harris and A. H. Tuft.
@. O. Zilles was today called to Mis-
souri, by the serious illness of his
mother.
Mrs. P.'J. Tarr left for the east today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stoddard Jess leave Sun
day for trip to Wisconsin.
Epworth leaguers are to have social
at F. Schwan, on Ninth street, west of
Hamilton avenue, this Friday evening.
Carriages are provided, leaving from the
M. E. church.
A sudden death occurred at Claremont
yesterday, j. N. Bigelow, from Monro-
via, who was at work on one of the new
houses that are being built there, was
taken violently i'll and died in a short