The herald., 1893-11-29
SANTA MONICA.
Meath Of little Robert (iorharn-The
Trustees Meeting.

vesath of Little Robert Gorham--The
Trustees Meeting.
SANTA Monica, Nov. ISL have to
chronicle the sad death OF little
Robert Gorham the younger son
Of Mrs. Harry M. Gorham who,
although resident OF Ne
vada, spends her winters in santa Mon
lea, and Ia well known in Los Angeles.
On the morning Of Wednesday last Mr..
and Mrs. Gorham with their little con
were on the cars going from their home
to San Francisco enroute to Santa Mon
lea. About half an hour before reach
ing Port Costa, the little fellow was
taken with commissions. The Southern
Pacific company's doctor was summoned
by telegram and boarded the train 10
minutes later. At first it was supposed
that the child had beenpoisoned and
dispatch to that effect was sent to the
family in Santa Monica, but on reaching
Oaklsnd he was taken to the hospital
and DR.. Woolsey pronounced him 10 be
suffering from acute congestion OF the
kidneys. Every possible means OF check
inR the commissions was tried without
success, although DIR. Woolsey did not
leave the bedside for Is hours. At
length at 2 o'clock Thursday morning
without ever regaining consciousness,
the poor little fellow died.
He had always been q strong, healthy
child although the kidney trouble was
OF long standing, and his death was q
very sudden and terrible shock. Many
Santa Monicans will remember lovingly
the CHEEKY, rosy-cheeked baby, and all
extend to Mr.. and Mrs. Gorham their
deepest sympathy.
TRUSTEE MEETING.
The board OF trustees at their regular
meeting on Monday night, after approv-
ing the minutes Of the previous meet
ing, ordered warrants drawn to the
amount OF $101.20.
They approved the bond of George w.
Zacharias. the newly appointed city
engineer, the amount being $500,
Measrs. III. A. Winelow and j. S. Wilson
es sureties.
Jacob Hodge was granted permission
to build corrugated iron building one
story high on the property adjacent to
his blacksmith shop.
The saloon license OF George Niles was
transferred to A. Brown. The condition
of bridge No. 8 was referred to the street
committee, as was also the garbage
dumping nuisance on the bluff at Mon
tana avenue.
The street committee to whom was
referred the Seventh street grading pc.
tition reported that they recommend
that the city engineer be instructed to
confer with the engineer, ETC., of the
Southern Pacific to see If they would
build bridge across the railroad CROSS
ing.
John TAFT, fisherman, swore to q
complaint against Tomas Valenzuells
charging him with stealing an oar,
which jury in Justice Twichell's court
Monday did not believe and brought in
verdict of not guilty.
The committee OF Fort Fisher Post G.
A. R.. the local organization having in
charge the securing OF the grand en-
campment here next August, have called
public meeting for next Wednesday
evening at the town hall to confer on
the best method to secure the desired
result. Every one who possibly can
should attend, even il they will have to
put off a previous engagement, for it
will pay to secure the encampment of
the boys in blue, and the proper effort
at this time will hit the mark.
+. D. Bnits has the festive thanksgiv-
ing turkey in great number and judging
Uy bno way tuey hI6 BOlUk no uuo WILL
be left out on the day OF thanks.
A quiet wedding and very happy
one took place yesterday afternoon at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. Wal
ters, on Fifth etreet, the contracting
parties being Mr.. George W. Brown of
Los Angeles and Misc Mary Walters of
Santa Monica. The officiating clergy
man wac Rev. ]. M. Merlin-Jo ones. Miss
Jessie f. Walters and Mr.. Hugh Wal
terH, brother and sister of the bride,
acted as bridesmaid and groomsman.
At the close of the ceremony the friends
present enjoyed wedding supper, and
the bridal party left for Los Angeles,
their future home.
jacob Rogers has returned to his Tu-
lare county ranch, near Goshen, after
PLEASANT visit OF q week.
Fathers Howe and John Nugent at
tended the dedication services at East
Los Angeles on Sunday.
Mrs. Il. O. Young of New York city
spent Yesterday at the beach.
The Santa Monica Mill and Lumber
Company's Office hss been moved from
the Bank block to the new Vawter
block.
The Electric Light and Power compa.
ny have secured Office rooms in the
Vawter block and are fitting them up
handsomely.
Mrs. A. .Ohelfant and her daughter,
Miss Chalfant, of Boyle Heights, are
nicely bituated in the DR.. Boggs cottage,
on Fourth street, for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. F. Rile left Yesterday
for the Needles to spend couple OF
weeks.
H. Q. Beville left yesterday for San
Francisco and the north intending to
enjoy a couple OF weeks among old-time
friendu.
There will be the usual turkey raf1ies
here in abundance tonight, there being
one at the Jackson cigar store. another
at Giroux and still another at the Nep-
tune gardens.
Frank Wentworth, Tacoma; Mr.. and
Mrs. b. N. Galland, John Thompson,
San Francisco; Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Ju-
dab, Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Zech, Miss Lii
Urn zech, Los Angeiea; Frank Smith,