The herald., 1893-11-15
PASADENA.
The People Interested In the Nevada
Southern Railway.


The People Interested In the Nevada
Southern Railway.
PASADENA, Nov. 14.-The people OF
Pasadena have taken much interest in
the proposed Nevada Southern extern
sion to Los Angeles, which project has
been frequently referred to in the
columns of the HERALD, and will be
pleased to learn that Mr.. Blake, presi-
dent OF the company, will be in this city
on Thursday next and will address q
public meeting at the board of trade
rooms in the afternoon at O'Clock.
At this time Mr.. Blake will explain
the plans and objects of the company
and show the immense benefit which 1T
must prove to this section of the coun-
try.
As is we'll known the new road will
open up a magnificent mining country
and which ia naturally tributary to Los
Angeles and only awaits the coming road
to develop. AS at present planned it is
understood that the road will run
through this city on its way to Los
Angeles thus placing Pasadena on an
other transcontinental line.
The meeting on Thursday will be held
under the auspices of the board OF trade
and large turnout of citizens should
be present, as the matter lie one that in
terests the whole community.
DEATH OF MISS coNeER.
The death OF Miss Flora Conger, from
blood poisoning, took place at her home
on Euclid avenue, at 10 O'Clock last
evening under very sad circumstances.
mil hn h0r ad
had an ankle broken in the bus runaway
which took place few weeks ago, when
q happy party was returning from q
church social at Mrs. Bartlett's. The ve-
hicle overturned injuring a number Of
the party. Miss Conger's injuries while
OF painful nature, were not considered
serious, until few days ago, when
symptoms of blood poisoning developed,
since which time she has been sinking
rapidly.
Deceased was of most lovable char
acter, and her death in the prime of life,
being only % years Of age, was very sad.
She was the elder daughter of Mrs.
Louise Conger, widow OF DIR. o. III. Con-
ger, whose death occurred in this city a
short time ago, and had host of friends
to whom the newa of her sad death
comes as great shock. Her engage
ment with Mr.. Bert Crank, son of Hon.
j. f. Crank, was announced some time
ago, and the marriage was to have taken
place in few months, which serves to
make the death all the more to be re-
gretted.
Miss Conger was born in Yankton,
S. D., but has spent the greater part of
her life in this city, coming here with
her parents when the colony was first
settled.
The funeral services will be held from
the residence, on South Euclid avenue,
tomorrow Wednesday, afternoon at
80, under the direction of Rev. DR..
Conger Of the Universalist church.
DEATH OF A. G. ARMSTRONG.
The death of A. @. Armstrong took
place very suddenly at his elegant resi-
idence in Altsdens at an early hour this
morning from peritonitis, from which
disease he has been a sufferer for some
time.
His death, however, proved great
shock to the family and many friends in
this vicinity, as Mr.. Armstrong was
around as usual only few days ago.
Deceased came here four years ago
from Cleveland, o., on account of his
health, and has spent his winters here
since that time. For many years he was
one of the foremost citizens of the city
of Cleveland, and amaHsed large for
tune in various mercantile ventures.
Previous to removing to California he
resided for several years in Chicago, and
Is well known in that city.
He leaves two sons, A. W. Armstrong,
who is at present in the east, and DR..
w. L. Armstrong.of New York; and two
daughters, Mrs. Lew Murphy of Cleve-
land. and Miss Marion Armstrong, both
of whom are here at present.
He had large circle of friends in this
city and vicinity, who will learn of his
sudden death with much sorrow. The
remains will be sent to Cleveland for
inteyment.
Prof. Lowe and family are expected
home this week.
Arrangements are going forward for
the annual tournament of roses, under
auspices OF the Valley Hunt club. 1t is
to be hoped that, profiting by last years
tournament. the coming one may prove
morr fully successful.
The trial of Luther Brown for an as.
sault on the Ell Modena blacksmith, at
Santa Ana today, took a number of Pas
adenans down to that city as witnesses.
On Sunday evening next Rev. III. G.
Spauding will deliver his lecture upon
Famous Hymns and Their Authors, at
the Universalist church. This lecture
was recently delivered with much sue
cess in Los Angeles.
The death of Mrs. julia A. Chase.
aged II years, took place at her home
in this city late last evening. Deceased
was devout Christian. Notice of the
funeral will be given later.
The Young Mems Christian assoca-
tion lyceum No. $50, S. S. A.. will meet
on Thursday evening, November 10th, at
1880. Question Tor debate: Is There a
Better Method than the Wages system
for Paying Labor? At the close OF the
exercises there will be a gymnasium
exhibition given by w. A. Walter.
instructor at Los Angeles Y. M. @. a..
Members and their friends are invited.