The herald., 1897-05-31
MoNRovrA

MoNROvIA, May so.--(Regular Corre-
spondence.) Thursday the residence of
Charles Shrode. Duarte, was burglarized
during the absence of Mr.. Shrode. The
thief stole $11 in money besides revolver
and some jewelry. 1t Is supposed to be
the work of tramp.
Friday Justice Cooke tried case OF
disturbing the peace, d. G. Bell being the
complaining witness and william Chester
the defendant. Bell swore that Chester
said he would mop up the earth with him
II he would get down from his butcher
wagon Charles said he didn't make the
remark, and as there was no other evil
dence the jury rendered verdict OF not
guilty.
visit to her daughter In Ventura. She had
been absent about a month.
Frank l.. Bartells. who has been agent
in the Blinn Lumber company's yard here
for some time leaves Monday for San
Pedro where he will assume the duties of
cashier of the wholesale yard at that
place.
J. W. Harvey of the Messenger visited
friends at Santa Fe Springs Saturday and
Sunday.
A few evenings ago J. B. Harris drove
colt to a harness shop to have some re-
pairs done. Thoughtlessly he removed
the bride while the animal was hitched
to the vehicle. Becoming frightened the
colt turned and upset the surrey and also
threw Mr.. Harris to the ground. When
picked up 1t was found that his shoulder
was dislocated. He was carried into an
adjoining Office. where DR.. Wheeler soon
put the shoulder back into place. The We
hicle was somewhat damaged.
l.. U. Mcclure will be the new agent of
the Blinn Lumber company at this place.
He will assume his duties Tuesday.
Mrs. ]. H. Bartle has declined to become
q candidate for school trustee, and there
IL talk of inducing W. A. Choos to become
a candidate.
On Tuesday evening lecture will be
given in the large packing house of the
Duarte- -Monrovia Fruit exchange by Mr..
Van Rensselaer, of Los Angeles on Arctic
Exploration and the Nansen Expedition"
The proceeds of the lecture will be used
IN buying books for public library which
It Is proposed to start In Duarte. The lec-
turer has given a box of books as a starter.
Rev. F. D. Mather delivers Memorial
day sermon at the Methodist church SUM-
day evening and the old soldiers of the
neighborhood will attend.
Miss Green, former teacher in the pub
lie schools here, is visiting some of her old
friends.
On the evening of the 25th inst. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rice celebrated their wooden we'd
ding at their home on White Oak avenue.
Those present were the families of e. M.
Wardall Thomas Wartlall and Annette
Nye. The bride was presented with a
pretty walnut secretary.
Election of officers in the A. o. U. W.
lodge took place Wednesday evening with
the following result: Master workman.
Joseph Fraulob; foreman, I. A. Jacksan;
overseer. j. A. Fraulob; recorder, D. Hal
loran; financier. s. T. Nicely: receiver, J.
w. Harvey: guide. w. H. Rovee: I. W.,
John Hoffman; o. W., ]. c. Chambers;
trustee. Thomas Wardall.
Sawyer & Arthur have completed their
bridge contract at Newport Beach and
have returned home.
Mrs. c.. 8. Dennis, wife of the Santa Fe
agent at Duarte. left few days ago for
her old home in Illinois, where she will
visit for few weeks.
F. r. Collins and wife Of San Antonio,
Texas. are visiting Col r. M Baker. Mr..
Collins Is very much taken with Monro-
via and Is looking at some choice pieces
of property with view Of purchasing q
home.
Carol Fowler has returned from Berke-
ley and will spend vacation at his home in
Duarte.
Mrs. Rogers and her daughter, Mrs. W.
o. Clark, who have been spending the
winter here, have returned to their home
in Iowa.
Wednesday DR.. c.. s. Lane returned
home after months visit In Oakland.
Mrs. Long Of Duarte is building a very
fine cottage.
Thursday G. W. Tungate sold to Hal
Slemous. recently from Butte, Mont, fif-
teen acres of land just south of town. The
land IL set to walnut trees three years old.
Rev. c. 8. Vale has moved his family to
Claremont.