The herald., 1894-09-16
CAHUENGA VALLEY.

CoLEaRovE, Sept. 15.-J. T. and John
Rankin, Arthur and Gordon Bennett
aud Walter Hanley have jnst returned
from trip by wagon to Southern Ne
vads. whittier they went in quest OF
some OF that fine government land so
much talked about. They found moth
ing that suited them, and are glad to get
back into Gods country again.
Warren Campbell has purchased of
Mrs. w. d. Wilson the well-improved
25 acres at the southwest corner OF the
boulevard and Seward street. The price
paid was $4,000, which is considered
cheap enough.
Mrs. Wilson will in few days leave
for Salt Lake City, where she will visit
her daughter, Mrs. Spencer, for q while.
The Cahuenga Valley railway will be
in operation to Laurel cnflon, this COM
inc week. This will be q great conven-
ierice to the residents ont that way.
Mr., Moran, who recently bought 10
acres south OF Mr.. Hodgson's place, in
the Plummer tract, is building thereon,
and will soon move out there with his
| family.
w. o. Jackson is getting we'll along
with his fine large house on Prospect
avenue. This house is to cost $4,000,
and will bs an ornament to the valley.
During tho past week q "series OF
meetings." under the direction of Rev.
! Walk OF Kokomo, Ind, have been in
| progress at the Church OF the Disciples,
at Hollywood. Several conversions are
reported.
ID. G. Mitchell, who for the past six
months or 90 has occupied ]. B. Dukes
mouse, on Franklin avenue, moved into
the city on Saturday.
Last Wednesday morning the commo-
dious residence of G. +. G. Hodgson had
a narrow escape from destruction by fire.
By the heroic action OF Mr.. Hodgson
the flames were subdued with but
slight damage. Gasoline.
Roscoe Overman came down last week,
from his placer mine, near Goler, to
visit his family and to get . 'drywasher"
to work his claim with. He says it is
go hot up there that "you can roast an
egg in the sand"
Mrs. Wilson's place has changed
hands, and Mr.. Campbell OF Los Angeles,
the present owner, expects to move in
on Tuesday neat.
The party consisting OF G. Bennett. A.
Bennett, w. Handy, L. Rankin and ].
J huuktn IobuIACN liOA ehoii piiP W w
vada on Wednesday last. They report
having had q most pleasant time. but
did not see anything very striking in the
country which they went to look at.
The general impression was that they
did not want anything to do with the
much talked of opportunities for new
settlers.
Mrs. Benedict gave a social on Tues
day evening last. 1t was intended for
her Sunday school class only, but good
many OF the young folks we're invited to
Join. There were about 40 present, and
most of the evening was devoted to
games and other amusements such as
Young people thoroughly enjoy. Ice
cream and cake were served.
There 10 to be another new cottage
com menced on Cahuenga avenue this
week.
Mr. Pierce and sons have gone into the
mountains prospecting.
We are sorry to have to record the
death OF Mrs. Dedering. Our eympath '
goeu out to the bereaved husband and
family.
HOLLYWOOD.
Mr.. F. NJ. Caller Ia busy getting up
plans for some new residences which are
expected to be built 10 the near future.
Mr.. Ashton Fry is spending a lew
weeks at Catalina island.
Rev. Walk has been conducting special
services for the past two weeks at the
Christian church.
Dr.. Davidaon and family moved from
the city Yesterday and will bs among ua
from now on. The doctor docs not look
as we'll as he did before leaving this
plsce, hut there is much consolation il
knowing ttiat> our climate will soor
build him up again.
Mr.. Durham is much better and ex-
poets to be around to visit hia ma a.
friends pretty soon.