The herald., 1897-02-26

II o'clock this morning at his home, No.
2S5 Galena avenue. Mr.. Larkin was
"a years of age and came here from Ches-
ter Pa, in 1890, hoping to find benefit
for his lung trouble He had lived here
with his mother. Mrs. L. E. Larkin. His
death was not unexpected, as he had been
poorly for the last few weeks. Mrs.
Larkin came down town this morning
and when she returned she found her
son dead in his bed, from which he had
not risen since retiring last night. He
leaves a sister who has been visiting here
but who now is absent with her hus-
band. The funeral services will be held
upon her return from the undertaking
parlors of Lippincott & Co. Mr.. Larkir
was young man of fine traits and leaves
host of friends In this city who will
join in sympathy with his mother and
sister.
A HASTINGS VICTIM
1t transpired yesterday that Pasa-
dena woman, the wife of contractor
is a sufferer from treatment at the
hands of DR.. Hastings of Los Angeles
who Is a present on trial for the murder
of Lillian Hattery. During a lull OF
the proceedings yesterday Attorney y
Gage, for Hastings, was accosted by the
Pasadena man, who stated that Hast
ings owed him $1,000. The attorney said
he must see Hastings about that The
mans story was that his wife had ar
operation performed three months age
unknown to her husband. His wife con-
fessed this when she thought she was
going to die as a result of Hastings
work, she having been very sick at thu
time. She had deposited q watch with
the doctor as security for payment Hel
husband Immediately went after the
watch and told the man that he blast
ings) owed him $1,000 for physicians SER
vices as a result of the electric treat
ment. Hastings promised to settle later
but of course has not, and it is proba-
BILE that another charge will be pre-
ferred against him.
LAUGHLIN- STEVENS
Miss Lena L. Laughlin, daughter OF
Mrs. Nellie Laughlin of East Colorado
street, and Mr.. Raymond Stevens, of the
Munger & Griffith Plumbing company
were married last evening at the home
OF the brides mother, Rev. Clark Craw.
ford officiating in the presence of re1a
tives and friends. The rooms were pret-
tily decorated and the ceremony took
place under an arch of Gala lilies and
smilax. Miss Anna Lavalle was BRIDE s
maid and H. c. Burke Of Los Angeles
best man. Delicious refreshments were
served after the ceremony and Mr.. and
Mrs. Stevens then started upon Their
wedding trip, after which they will be
at home at 1869 East Colorado street. The
young couple received many handsome
presents. The guests at the wedding
were Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Stevens OF
Long Beach, Mr.. and Mrs. George B.
Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Burke
les; Mrs. Laughlin, Mrs. Mills, Mrs.
Carson, Miss Anna Lavalle, Miss Car
rie Carson, Rev. Clark Crawford of Pas.
adena.
CHESS CLUB ORGANIZED
The Pasadena Chess club was finally
organised last evening with John B.
Stoutenburg of South Marengo avenue
president; Rev. w. H. Ratcliffe of Adella
avenue. secretary and treasurer. The
club meets at the home Of Mr.. Joseph
Stevenson on North Moline avenue next
Thursday evening. The fees are rs cents
per month. The club is looking for some
place for permanent location.
TRACK LAYING BEGUN
The Pasadena and Pacific Electric
Railway company stole march on the
Terminal company today by setting q
force of workmen and surveyors to work
on West Colorado streets. A track will
be laid to the Terminal station and cars
will, 1t is said, be running on 1t inside
of week. F'ffty-pound rails and
double-deck cars will be used. The
track Is single. This IL in despite Of the
fact that West Colorado street was asked
for by the Terminal for their projected
road. The Pasadena and Pacific road.
too. have forfeited their right to West
Colorado street, because they have not
fulfilled the exactions Of their franchise,
which stipulates that no less than four
trips a day must be made on the line.
The council. however, has declined to
rule that the Pasadena and Pacific road
has forfeited its right.
BREvIT1ES
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Granger enter
tanned friends last evening at their home
On Oakland avenue with cards and danc-
ing. A few musical numbers were rem
dered and refreshments were served.
The guests were hfr. and Mrs. Harry
Lelande, Misses Bertha Smith, Frances
Hanaford. Lena Crossley. Messrs. Fred
Niblock, Walter Richardson, Joe Jack,
Fred Hanaford.
The young people Of the M. e. church
will give a social In the church parlors
tomorrow evening. Miss Anna Wood
will have charge of the program of the
entertainment, and 1t Is understood that
some Innovations will be introduced.
The report of Principal ]. D. Graham
of the public schools for the month end
ing February 10Th shows the gains over
the corresponding month Of last year to
be 180 in total enrolment and 254 in
average daily attendance.
The funeral of Mrs. r. M. Roberts of
North Pasadena, who died Tuesday af-
ternoon, took place from the parlors of
Reynolds & Van Nuys. Internent was
made in Mountain View cemetery.
The death Of William r. Smith, aged
FL years, occurred yesterday at his home
on South Marengo avenue. The funeral
was held this afternoon from the parlors
of G. M. Adams and interment was made
in Mountain View cemetery.
PERSONAL
Mr. ]. E. Parker Of North Raymond
avenue, will entertain friends tomorrow
evening.
Miss Lima johnson left this morning
for Marathon, Ia.
Mrs. Burt of State street is suffering
with the grip.
c. w. Smith left this morning in his
private car for Long Beach.
Miss Ethel Burt has returned from
San Diego.
Mr.. McDevitt Of Summit avenue is con-
fined to his home by illness.
l.. M. King and wife of Napa are
are guests of the Carleton.
Rev. e. w. Pasco of the Lamanda
Park M. e. church is confined to his
home by illness.
S. Merrill, jr, of La Crescenta, was a
guest in the city yesterday.
Willis Eason left this morning upon
a business trip to Ontario.
No better place in Pasadena to buy
groceries than at Nash Bros.
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