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The herald., 1897-10-17

best of all, made the streets and roads
navigable by allaying the dust
The building in which E. C. Denis had
his law office, and which stood on Ocean
avenue between Pine and Pacific, has
been moved around on Pine avenue, be-
tween Ocean front and First street. /
L. Fetterman did the moving act.
Woodruff, the man accused Of steal
ing team of horses and spring wagon
from the Fetterman & Sons stables, or
the 9Th Of July last, was brought down
from the county Jail on Wednesday and
had his examination on a charge oi
grand larceny. the former charge oil
horse stealing being dismissed. The
examination was held before Judge
Moulton. Assistant District Attorne es
Holton appearing for the people, and
Judge Phillips for the defendant.
Mrs c. w. Campbell Of this place, who
| taught In our grammar school last sea.
son, is now teaching in Los Angeles
school.
The Ebell club met at the residence Of
| Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Long Monday even.
ing last, Mrs Pinney of the San Fran
cisco Ebell addressing them on "Livins
Authors" The lady will be present and
address the club twice a month on thf
above subject, taking up authors in
routine.
Rev. S. c. Kendall of the Congrega-
tional church has been In attendance al
the annual convention of the Congrega
tional association which held it's sessions
in Redlands beginning on the evening
Of Tuesday, the 18th, and finishing its
business on Thursday, the 14th.
The Misses Lepnie and Agnes Win
gard, who have been their brothe,
Franks assistants in the postoffice. Ief
on Thursday for a visit to relatives ir
Kansas, Kentucky and Georgia The
young ladies' who have earned their va.
cation, will be gone three months.
Mrs. r. D. Curtis spent several day:
visiting her son George, Southern Pacific
station agent at Compton, who is suffer.
ing from a cold.
Mrs E. H. Graham, who has been 70,
several months at Temescal for the ben.
eft Of her health. returned to the. beaci
week ago, her daughter, Miss Juliette
| accompanying her.
Frank A. Grow, Southern Pacific agen
at this place, and wife left for a two
weeks vacation on Wednesday. T
| Bennett of San Pedro Will act in Mr.
Crows absence.
| Mrs. M. r. Spangler former librarian
at this place. who has been for the pa
six months visiting in Minnesota an(
Illinois. returned to the beach OF
Wednesday. much pleased to get bac;
10 God's country again. She will likel,
resume her old position as librarian.
Mr.. c. F. A. Johnson made business
visit to Los Angeles Friday.
We are patiently waiting and have ou
buckets ready down this way to 5000
in some of the "wave of prosperity" tn
Republican press Is so industriousl
trying to make people believe is surgin,
over the country.
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sealed tenders for hotel site In the town
Of Covina. The meeting was then ad-
journed until next Wednesday, Oct. 20,
when 1t will meet al 1880 at. Franklx's s
hall for the purpose of incorporating ard
electing directors for the ensuing year.
During the recent storm over four
inches of rain fell between o'clock Wed
nesday evening ard o'clock Thursday
morning.
The addition to the Covina Citrus as
sociation's packing house was COM
menced this week. Allison & Oscar are
the contractors.
]. H. Goldman, building contractor of
Covina, has commenced work on the
new packing house for the Fay Fruit
company. 4f
Oscar & Allison have begun the erec-
tiop of large warehouse for the Wood
bridge Fertilizer company west OF the
cattle corral near the Houser packing
house.
The Southern Pacific Railroad COM
pany Is placing electric bells at the
crossings here to warn people Of ap-
preaching trair,S.
The funeral Of T. L. Shirley, who was
killed on the Santa Fe railroad, took
place on Tuesday morning and was
largely attended
Little Bunny Miller, the cripple child
Of the late Marion Miller, died on Wed
nesday Of paralysis.
r. c. Pollard has been improving the
old Potter place by grubbiug up the de-
ciduous trees, which he intends to re-
place with navel oranges.
Messrs. Graham & Parker have re-
turned from prospecting trip to Trinity
county and report fair success.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Prather entertained
number Of their friends at progressive
whist at their home on Rowland avenue
on Thursday evening.
Dr. Craig of Glen dora has rented the
Russell cottage on the corner Of College
street and Citrus avenue, and will move
in, in few days.
DR.. and Mrs. Beckingsale of Chir.o
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
Cook on Thursday.
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ORANGE COUNTY
ANAHEIM

ANAHEIM, Oct. 16-(Regular Cor
respondence.) There has been consid-
cradle friction lately between some OF
the members Of the board OF city truS-
tees and the city engineer. and there
was a rumor on the streets this week
that the engineer would resign. but It
is not his intention to do so Just at pres
ent The matter came to a climax Tues
day evening. when the engineer present.
ed a demand for work done as supervis-
ing engineer of the installing Of the new
water plant, the board holding that ne
was entitled to no pay.
The electric light plant seems to have
been left at a standstill. Very little has
been done for some weeks except to try
to get the dynamo to carry the load re-
uuired of it without the shaft heating.
AS to the engine, the city seems to be Nd
nearer getting what 1t wants than when
the contract was let. The matter moves
very slowly, and the end is not in sight.
]. P. Twomey and r. C. Mills, who
have been in the employ Of William
Lutz & Co., implement dealers Of this
city resigned their positions last week
and opened business for themselves
Stern Bros. have bought the stock Of
dry goods of S. Schloss and are now en-
gagged in taking an inventory Of the
stock.
Harrison Yarnell. brother-in law Of
Druggist Derge. Of this city, returned
from Kern county few days since,
where he has been investigating some
mining property.
Prof. Ed Crowther is getting up local
talent to put on the "Chimes Of Nor
mandy" at the opera house in this city.
]. W. Wharm of Los Angeles has ac-
cepted a position with William Lutz &
Co.. of this city.
Mrs L. c. Bailey went to Los Angeles
today to remain two weeks.
Charles Tederman will leave tomorrow
for ten days trip to San Francisco.
George Dunn went to Redlands on
Thursday to spend a few days visiting
his brothers, who are, in business in that
city.
w. M. McFadden, the heavyweight.
Democrat of Placentia, was in the city
this morning.
1t has been decided by the Walnut as
sociation of Fullerton to accept cents
.for hardshells and S1a for softshells in
order to dispose of all the crop.
Miss Flora Davis has spent this week
in Los Angeles visiting friends
Mrs. George Lock, who has spent the
last three months visiting relatives in
Kansas, returned home this week.
An attempt is being made to organize
lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood in
this city.
]. H. Clabaugh has resumed his duties
as agent at the Santa Fe depot.
Judge Egan of Capistrano was visit
ing friends in this city this week.
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LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH. Oct. 16.-(Regular
Correspondence.) The supervisors
have not set day as yet on which the
people Of this seaport may voice their
sentiments as to Incorporation. The
lines which were petitioned for have
been cut down on the eastern boundary,
and this has made considerable num-
ber of those who favored incorporation
on those lines Indifferent as to the re-
suit, and If the thing goes through there
will have to be some lively hustling be-
tween now and the day of election.
The rain Of Wednesday night and
Thursday was an unmixed blessing. in
asmuch as 1t cleared off the atmosphere,
freshened up the plants and foliage, and,
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ORANGE

ORANGE, Oct 16-(Regular Cores
pondence.) The shipments made over
the Santa Fe during the past week show
variety ard increase that is quite en-
couraging. They were: Grain, 10000
pounds; raisins. 14,OS5 pounds: oranges,
$50 pounds; table grapes. ALSO pounds;
dried prunes, 1000 pounds; green
peaches, 1900 pounds; dried pears, TAO
pounds: lemons, 26S0 pounds; dried
pears, TAO pounds; potatoes. 240 pounds:
walnuts, 24O pounds; eggs, II cases.
very enjoyable and we'll attended
social was given at the Vineland home
last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Boring returned
from a camping trip to Arch Beach yes
terday.
Rev. S. S. Fiske, the newly elected pas
tor Of the Baptist church, will preach his
| Introductory sermon tomorrow morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Reed of Monteith,
Ia, are visiting ]. T. Mcclellan and
family of Orange.
There was an interesting meeting OF
Fortnightly at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. A. H. Bibber last evening. George
Eliot was the author of the evening"
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Miss Anna Smith entertained friend:

Miss Anna Smith entertained friends
last evening at her home on North Madi-
son avenue. The house was prettily
decorated. and progressive cinch was
played. Miss Wood and Harry Rhodes
won first prizes. Consolation prizes
went to Miss Riggs and Douglas Sover-
eign. Vocal solos were rendered by
Miss Smith and Mrs. B. o. Kendall and
George Stamm. Miss Smith and Mr.
Fisher gave banjo and guitar duets
Delicious refreshments were served, and
the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Gay
lord, Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Kendall. Mr. an
Mrs. N. s Leithead. Mrs Lyman Craig
Misses Church, Wood, Hayes, Mabel
Rigg, Fisher; Messrs. Lutz, Wood, Fish
er, Rhodes. Sovereign. George Stamm
Fred Stamm. w. Craig, Teasdell and DR..
Radabaugh.
BREVITIES
The Monroe Colonization and Trading
company, of which T. ]. Phillips Il
president, E. S. Peet vice president, and
f. J. Eddy secretary and treasurer
held a business meeting this evening
The company is Incorporated, with cap
ital Of 500, 100000, and is for the purpose
VI ColuIllZluS Venezuela.
The Pasadena Consolidated Gas com
pany will begin on Monday to extend the
lines of mains on many streets of thu
city. This will mean more light in tbs
residence section. About five miles OIL
new mains will be laid principally or
streets north of Colorado street.
Some time ago Bakersfield news
paper offered to send the most popular
religious worker on a tour through
Southern California. Miss Maitland oI
the Salvation Army received the larges
number of votes IN thsycontest. Sht
VIII appear tomorrow ihAthe local bar
racks, and will, lead all the meetings dur
ing her stay.
PERSONAL
Senator Simpson, in a card to a loca
paper, declines a nomination for repre-.
sentative in congress from the Sixth
district next year.
j. S. Torrance has returned from the
east.
G. H. Frost went to Ell Toro today or
business
Ward B. Wickens is spending a short
vacation at Santa Barbara.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. L. Carroll of Hollistor
avenue are receiving congra tulatlons
| over the birth of daughter.
Judge H. H. Rose will spend Sunday al
Redondo.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. M
L. Culver of North Marengo avenueis i'll
The herald., 1897-10-17
POMONA

POMONA. Oct. 16.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) Col. T. w. Brooks, the vet
eran miner, says that the mining fever in
Pomona continues to spread. Yesterday
meeting was held in McComas' hall for
the purpose of organizing a mining COM
pany limited to twenty-five members, to
operate in Sonora, Mexico The organ
ization of another company has also
been effected with Col. Brooks at it's head
to go to the Yaqui river country. Col
Brooks proposes to make the trip to
Guaymas by water from San Pedro. A,
Guaymas he will purchase a complete
outfit and proceed to the Yaqui river, and
if successful there will return here be-
fore spring and go to Alaska. A few
days since Col. ]. L. Rowland of this
place, Kewen Dorsey of Spadra and R
A. Wallace of Lordsburg started over
land to Darwin, Inyo county, to work a
mining property which the trio have
purchased. Prior to that several we'll.
known business men filed claims in the
Badly district and say that they will
work them, and then during the Klon-
dixie fever The Herald man innocently
ran across c. r.. Johnson and David
Hawkins upon their wheels with pick
strapped to them, presumably upon a
rospecting tour. Again didn't w.
Thomas Scott and Byron Manchester GO
out on the desert prospecting? All OF
which tends to verify Col. Brooks state
ment.
William Shut has purchased property
at the corner of Gibbs and Pasadena
streets and today is engaged in moving
his family and effects into the same.
Ex-City Assessor w. w. Soper is lying
dangerously i'll with typhoid fever at his
home on South Hamilton avenue.
Miss Ethel Post and mother of River
side are visiting in this city.
T. E. Short, father Of c. K. Short, has
commenced the erection of $1,000 home
on his lots on Fourth street.
Mrs. A. B. Rogers and son Albert of
Glendora were visitors in Pomona yes
terday.
Uncle" Berry Rogers. father of M. G.
Rogers of this city and A. B. Rogers OF
Glendora, is lying at his sons home here
seriously hurt from the effects of run
away Mr.. Rogers hip was badly in
jured.
Charles Saers and wife have removed
to San Bernardino. The livery outfit
which Mr.. Saers has been conducting
has also been transferred to that point
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SANTA MONICA

| SANTA Monica, Oct. 16.-(Regulal
Correspondence.) The usual SATURDAY
afternoon golf tournament was post.
poned this afternoon on account of this
majority Of the men players being in at
tendance ON the races.
The ladies of Unity circle will give E
social next Thursday evening at ths
residence Of w. 1. Hull on Front street
There will be a program and refresh
ments.
Mr.. ane Mrs. E. E. Caister and son of
Los Angeles are guests at the Clayton.
Among today's arrivals at Hotel Ar
cadia were Mrs. ]. G. Orchard and Mrs
D'Artois of Los Angeles Mrs Martin
Blauvelt, Yonkers. N. Y, and Mr.. H. B.
| Verco, London, Eng.
| Arthur Nelson and. DR.. N. H. Hamil-
ton will return tomorrow from a ten
days hunting and fishing trip in Bear
valley.
Mrs. E. j. Vawter left on last nights
| express for San Francisco, where she
goes as delegate to the Eastern Star
convention
w. S. Vinyard of Los Angeles spent
| today here.
Miss Josephine Watkinson, who has
| been the guest Of the Misses Margaret
and Marian Freeman for several weeks
will return to Moneta tomorrow.
c. Henne of Los Angeles is spending a
| few days at the Arcadia.
The steamer San Mateo, Fletcher, ar
rived yesterday with 45OO tons of coal for
the Southern Pacific company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Bergk of Bersk'
,toyt ,;,,;, I,
A. c. Gill of New York city. who arrived
on Wednesday.
Mrs. w. McC. Hutchison returned last
night from a two weeks visit with hel
sister, Mrs. Ernest Lilingston of River
side. Mrs. Hutchinson will leave the last
of the month for her home in Victoria
B. c.
| Mr.. Hodgson of Hollywood is guest
at the Casino for few days.
| Mrs. D. d. Ackers entertained seyeraI
| friends at a dinner last night, folowe q
| by cards.
The Baroness Harden-H Hickey enter
| tanned a party at luncheon today and
later they attended the opera in Los
| Angeles. Mrs. D. D. Acker was the
guest of honor.
| Mrs. w. S. Vawter, assisted by her
daughter, Mrs. Moore, entertained the
ladies of the United Brethren church
and their friends yesterday afternoon
at her beautiful new home, La Ziedda
on Mob Hill. Cosmos, the most popular
| flower for decorations just at present
| were arranged about the rooms in artis-
| tic profusior. An entertaining program
was rendered and light refreshments
were served.
Mrs. Abbot Kinney entertained about
twenty friends most charmingly yes
| terday afternoon at her home on Ocean
avenue in hor,or of Mrs. d. j. Kenealy
and Mrs. Humphreys. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with yellow chrys-
anthemums, and most elaborate tea
was served. Mrs. Kinney delighted her
guests with several vocal selections dur
ing the afternoon. Those present be sides
the guests of honor were Mesdames H.
G. Weyse, d. D. Acker. Hugh VAIL H.
A. Winslow, F. G. Ryan, Patrick Robert
son, E. j. Gorham, ]. P. Jones, J. E. Hoy,
Gaffey, Hamilton Roy Jones and the
Baroness Hardeh-Hickey, the Misses
Hen shaw, Brooks, Hamilton, Jones and
CorSon.
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Followed the Doctors Advice

"Naggus, you are looking better than
when l saw you last
II think l am. My doctor told me I
ought to pay more attention to my diet
and must confine myself strictly to wa
ter"
did you act on the suggestion?' ?'
IT did. 1 took three consecutive trips
across the ocean and ate five meals a
day"-Chicago Tribune
The herald., 1897-10-17
CovINA

COvINA, Oct. 16-(Regular Corre-
sponGence.) A meeting of the SUBJ
scribers for the proposed hotel incor-
poration was held at the office of the
A. w. D. & I. Co. on Friday might,
when It was agreed to advertise for
The herald., 1897-10-17
A Pure Grape Cream Of Tartar Powder.
40 YEARS THE STANDARD.

arrive about the same time he does and
will be erected at once.
Henry T. Oxnard and James g. OK
week.
w. A. johnson has sold his Pioneer liv-
cry stable to J. W. Grumbling. the latter
taking possession yesterday.
S. s. Farnsworth and Mr.. Gren OF Cat
alma were In town several days this
week. They operate the stage line over
the hills at the island.
Miss Kate Backs of Anaheim II visit
Ing with Miss Louisa Kanepke.
F. o. Engstrum. the schoolhouse con-
tractor of Los Angeles, Is In town loohp
ing after his work here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-19
Farewell Reception to Er. Desilets.

The members of Rev. FIR. Desilets new
parish should have been in this city, last
night. and attended the reception ten
dered to the popular priest, they would
have seen at once that they had drawn a
first prize for pastor. The going of FIR.
Desilets to Pennington was so sudden in
the announcement that there was no time
to be lost in getting up some kind of a
testimonial to him and the success of
that last in so short a time speaks in
louder tones to the departing of the at
fectiOns of his people than the words of
the orators of the occasion The Knights
of Columbus Of which order the worthy
priest is a valued member. got up a testi-
monial at the council hall. Sir knight
John Friel presided at the meeting that
preceded the banquet.
F. w. Clair, Esq. in behalf of the
council, rendered to FIR. Desilets the good
wishes of the council, the priests friends
both Catholic and Protestant. who joined
in the testimonial, for the parish in which
the reverend gentleman had labored for
the past three years. Mr.. Clair paid a
glowing tribute to the departing priest
and brother as priest and man, he spoke
of the general regret on the part of all
who had met the father, at his going
from this city. The speaker stated only
what was true when he said that all who
this city. both Catholics and Professionals,
joined ir wishing. as surely did the
speaker. that GOdspeed attend him in his
work, success be his in his parish and
happiness De MS IOreVerlnOre.
Other speakers were Sir Knight Dunn
of Bangor who, amid considerable mirth,
invited FIR. Desilets to be present and
take part in the working of the third de-
gree of the order in Bangor in about a
month, J. M. Scannell, j. H. McCone and
Sir knight Alexander.
Grand Knight Friel in behalf of the
local council presented to FIR. Desilets a
check for a goodly sum of money. saying
as he did so that the council had had no
time to decide upon anything in the way
of present but hoped the reverend gen.
tleman would take the check and with
it purchase something that would re-
mind of the loyalty and devotion of his
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here.-R. e. Powc~g Of Locks Nh,
visiting his brother of this r,,an' IS
u. Binford Of Boston, Is visi,,n" ~.
daughter, Mrs. l. v. Mayo .at thn MS
soLage.-Rev. J. F. Hartman ~ par
lston, called on friends here Frida'
The apple crop in this vicinity is
orally light although J. A. Cb.., syn
infhis cellar 1870 bushels. 1t is said ia, ,as
good No. apple this fall. has .n
worm holes. Two
SIDNEY.
Billie Robinson is in Boston c.,
hughes has gone to Presque Isle-f.haarr,ees
robinson went to Brockton. Mas. "iIes
week-Miss Olive w. Smiley Wen, 'ast
Boston last week.-Carroll Young !. 70
home from Boston for a few das. at
FRANK Reed has returned from a 500 10
age.-Mrs. ID. w. Smiley and daneh ,oy
MISS Mabel have gone to Washington n
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from the foot of the bride without the
knowledge of the best man, ana then
the latter must pay the bride a sum OF
money equal to that found In the snoe,
and buy the shoe at auction besides. Here
then is a chance for the chivairous nature
of the best man" to assert itself. IN the
shoes of Mrs Morrisette had been placed
the sums of SIS and $25 1t became the
duty of Letter Carrier Charles butier' an
uncle of the bride, to remove one OF the
shoes Fortunately for Mr.. BROOKS.
Charles drew off the SIS shoe. but the shoe
cost Mr.. Brooks $3.50 at the auction that
followed, and Mr.. Brooks paid.
After dinner the party. l3O In all. Joine1
in a happy chorus of song that continued
until near evening. At o'clock last
night. the bride and groom returned TO
the home of the brides parents In WINS
low and there received a large NUMBER OF
friends, after which followed dance fof
several hours The bridal presents were
numerous and beautiful, testifying TO the
| popularity of the young people.
The bride is the daughter OF Mr. ana
| Mrs. Louis Page, highly respectable PEG,
| nile of French extraction and very well
I known In this city. The groom. has fol
several years been employed in the large
saw mill of Edward Ware In WINSTON
and is a very popular young man IN botf
this city and Winslow. The happy pail
will occupy a fine and large new house
built by Mr.. Morrisette in Winslow.
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orrisette.

No prettier or happier event has oc-
CURED in this city for long time than
that of the wedding. yesterday morning.
at st. Francis de Sales Catholic church.
of Miss EfHe May Page to Mr.. Joseph E.
Morrisette. both of Winslow. The hour
of the ceremony was 7.15 A. M. and it was
performed by Rev. FIR. Desilets, assistant
at St. Francis de Sales church. There
ties present at the ceremony, which was
of the usual character in the Catholic
church. The wedding march was played
by the church organist.
The bride was handsomely attired in a
sea-green suit, trimmed with white silk
lace. collar fastened by two beautiful dia-
mond-shaped pins containing each 16 bril-
liants, white slippers, white hat of very
pretty mould. with rhinestones. The
groom was dressed in a neat fitting suit
tonhole. The bride carried no flowers.
The bride was attended by Miss Delina
Morrisette, sister of the groom. and she
was attired in tan-colored suit trimmed
with Nile green silk velvet and green
silk front. The groom was attended by
Mr.. Archie Brooks, who wore a black suit
of business pattern.
After the ceremony was performed, the
happy couple received the congratulations
of those at the church and then drove ia
the home of the brides parents in Wins
low, where was held a short reception
and then the wedding party was made up
for drive about the city and to the
home of Joseph Parent, an uncle of the
bride. where another reception was ten
dered the happy pair. Here also was
spread. under the personal supervision OF
Mrs. Page, the mother of the bride, an
elaborate and bountiful wedding dinner
| As is customary with the people of their
| nationality. the dinner was begun with
song and closed with song. but it was dur
ing the dinner that a nice little scheme
not uncommon among these people, was
worked successfully. The gentleman
| who acts as best man at a French we'd
ding and stays throughout the proceed
ings that follow the ceremony at the
altar, takes some chances. Here is the
scheme: Unknown to the best man,
In the bridal shoes Is placed a sum OF
money. or rather two sums of money
one sum in each shoe. During the feast
! someone must remove one of the shoes