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The herald., 1897-09-26
LOS ANGELES COUNTY

ing similar improvement and It is
probable that 1t will extend to Fifth,
with more to follow.
There are seven new residences in pro-
cess Of construction, new brick block
to be built by DR.. Hill assured for the
near future and all the renting houses
in the town full, with calls for more.
The San Pedro Times came out today
enlarged to eight pages. cut and pasted
in true metropolitan newspaper STYLE
The Daughters of Rebecca will give a
musical and social entertainment this
evening in their hall at the close Of the
regular lodge meeting, to be followed by
dancing.
The Rathbone Sisters sprang a pleas
ant surprise on their brothers of the
K. Of p. at their last regular meeting. 1t
was the anniversary of the organiza ton
of the Rathbone ladge and having re-
ceived valued assistance from the K. of
P. they showed their appreciation in
furnishing feast Of good things TO eat
After supper the pleasure of the evening
concluded with progressive whist.
The officers Of the U. S. s. Gedney took
party Of ladies and gentlemen to Cata-
lima on Saturday, returning on Sunday.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. ]. H. Dod-
son rendered farewell party to the
officers, previous to the departure of
the Gedney to Santa Barbara, at her
handsome home on Beacon street. The
grounds were brilliantly illuminated
with Japanese lanterns and the evening
was pleasantly passed with music and
dancing.
he TN eSte
en- hearty farewell from whistles and
bells when she sailed on Thursday eve
ming. Captain living expects 10 return
with her in six weeks.
The San Pedro American has resumed
business at the old stand, but will be
issued hereafter as weekly.
Mrs r. F. S. Dodson sold So lots this
week in the Rudecinda tract through T.
E. Rowans agency. The real estate
transfers Of the week show a long list
of sales in the various tracts of the
town.
The sardine boat Alpha has laid up
for repairs and the cannery has been
closed for several days.
Miss Eda Rios of Pomona is visiting
her cousin, Mrs. Harry Edram.
Miss Pearl Hyde is visiting friends in
San Francisco.
Mrs. Frank Simmonds Is visiting her
mother and sister here.
Dick Miller has gone to Bakersfield
for the winter.
G.. l.. Nicholson Of Burbank is visit
ing friends here.
Twelve families have removed to San
Pedro in the last week.
Edmund McGaffery, who has been In
the employ of the Transportation COM
2any fifteen years, broke his wrist and
left forearm while working on lighter
This week.
Captain Mackey, Of the schooner Re-
porter, dislocated his arm by jumping
IF moving train on Wednesday.
Eleven additional electric lights for
the streets have been ordered by the
city council.
The herald., 1897-09-26
CLAREMONT

CLAREMONT, Sept. 25.-(Regular
Correspondence Prof. A. j. Cook, ap-
pointee Of the state university at Berk-
ly as conductor of farmers institutes
for Southern California, has arranged
the following scheme for the year: La
Canada, October IS; Etiwanda, Novem-
ber 8; Whittier, November rs and 27;
Glendora, December 8; Corona (South
Riverside), Riverside, December q and
%; San Bernardino or Highland, De-
cember 20 and 30; Los Angeles, January
8, and5 Escondido, April and2; West
minister, April 4 and 5; Compton, April
and 7. There will be three sessions at
each of the single day institutes. Be-
sides the representatives from the Uni
versity, there will be secured experts
right from the farm or orchard, who
will speak from a successful experience.
The April institutes will make the
dairy interest prominent.
Mr. Williams Of Fallbrook, late horti-
cultural commissioner for San Diego,
is spending little time at Claremont
He will be present at the Horticultural
club picnic on Monday next and will
address the meeting.
M MiSo 11CiCA 4AOSI VI 0dA OlC6O -
numbered among the corps Of instructors
at the college She Is graduate Of
Kansas college and assists Prof. Nor
ton in the Greek department..
Prof. Bracket, who has been quite Ill,
and who is spending a few days at
Terminal Island, is rapidly improving.
The following officers have been elect
ed for the several college societies for
the coming year: Miss E. A. Ward,
president p. c. L. S.; E. M. Harwood,
president P. c. D. c.; H. A. Sprague,
president S. D. c.; Prof. G. G. Hitch
cock, president Science club; D. G. Alpin
president Choral union. The Glee club
is being organized for an active CAM
paign.
The Ladies' union has elected Mrs.
D. H. Colcord as president and Mrs.
Patten as secretary.
The Cactus club has selected for corr
sidseration the coming year "Studies in
England" This wide-awake society
embraces all the citizens OF Claremont
except the students. Prof. Norton has
been elected president.
Mr.. Boyd of Highland spent Saturday
with his daughter, who Is a student at
the college.
Rev. Mr.. Lamb Of the same place
spent Tuesday here looking after the
eight of his flock numbered among the
students.
The herald., 1897-09-26
FULLERTON

FULLERTON. Sept. U.s. Irregular
Correspondence) W. L. Hale shipped
two carloads Of peaches to Los Angeles
yesterday.
The residents of Commonwealth ave-
nue. are arranging to have the district
sprinkler sprinkle that street, from the
center Of town to Wallis corner, one mile
west.
Cement sidewalks will be put down
next week between the McDermont block
and the tin shop, a distance of 100 feet.
j. Winter has sold fifteen tons of wine
grapes to Mr.. Rust of .Anaheim.
William Connolly was admitted to cit
izenship in the superior court Wednes-
day.
works in a few days. The heavy ma
chinery has arrived from Boston, and
will be set up in the new building as soon
as the cement floor is laid.
d. Bastenchury shipped carload Of
wool to Los Angeles Wednesday.
Mrs. W. J. Smith left yesterday for
San Francisco to visit two weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Hinrichs.
The long fill at flume IL, on the water
canal, will be completed the first OF next
week.
Rev. Mr. Swain will preach his last
sermon in this conference year at the
M. E. church tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Welton of Los An
geles were here this week, guests of
George Welton and family.
Supervisor Potter was here yesterday
arranging for the district sprinkler to
begin work next week. The gasoline en-
gine and pump are being placed on the
wagon, and the driver will be able to
fill the big tank in five minutes.
The hearing in the matter Of the new
road in Placentia will come up before
the county supervisors October 9Th.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs Will
liam Schumacher died on Wednesday,
Rev Elmer Chaffee of Colorado will
preach at Presbyterian hal tomorrow
Several carloads OF peaches will be
shipped from Fullerton next week.
J. B. Stone, who was reported danger
uosly ill a few days ago with hemor-
rhage Of the brain, is slowly recovering.
Mrs. L. Neumayer is in Placentia, Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. George Belts.
The association will begin receiving
walnuts at the packing house about the
1st Of next month.
Professor Ludwig Thomas came up
from Santa Ana this Afternoon on bust
ness.
The herald., 1897-09-26
DoWNEY

DOWNEY, Sept. 25.-(Regular Cor
respondence.) The Epworth league
will give a social at the residence of
DR.. Rowley on Third street this even
ing.
The Downey tobacco growers have
finished cutting their second crop for
the season and expect to get yet another
cutting before the close of the season.
The County horticultural commits
soners have appointed J. J. Tweedy as
inspector for this locality. The ap-
pointment is entirely satisfactory to the
community.
The following officers have been elect
ed to serve for the ensuing term for the
M. e. church south: Trustees, DR.. O..
J. Rowley and ]. D. Ardes; stewards, w.
w. Cooke, Obey Cooke, o. G. Moores, Jos.
Smith, B. M. Curtis, George Beatty and
A. v. Folsom; Sunday school superin-
tend,ent, S. M. Adams.
The members of the Symphony club
very pleasantly surprised Miss Josie
McKellar on last Saturday evening. Miss
McKellar organized the club several
months ago and has been the leader un-
til forced to resign on account OF school
duties, having accepted a position in the
Monrova schools. The members of the
club took this means of showing Miss
McKellar their appreciation of her ef-
forts. The evening was spent in music
and a social time.
Ralph Marshall and wife were up
from Long Beach on Thursday.
Rev. Claude Thompson was here Tues
day.
Born, in Downey September 20, to the
wife Of John Fleming, son.
Mrs. Harper of Prescott, wife of Rev.
E. ]. Harper formerly of this place, is
visiting here.
Miss Alma Kerns has taken charge of
a school in Valley Center, Cal.
Mrs Z. Rives, who has been visiting
her son, J. c. Rives, and family, left
for her home in Phoenix, Ariz., on Mon
day,
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TERMINAL ISLAND

TERMINAL ISLAND, Sept. 26-(Reg-
ular Correspondence.) The very end Of
the season at Terminal island Is fast
approaching. The families In the cot
tages are leaving and the guests at the
tavern are rapidly thinning out. To-
morrow will be the last Sunday that the
band will be here, the bath houses will
close on Thursday next.
Though the growth Of Terminal ISL
and as summer resort has surpassed
the expectations of its most enthusiastic
admirers, indications Of still greater
growth in the coming year are promis-
ing.
The Bosbyshel1 family returned home
on Thursday.
Angeles on Friday, after six weeks or
more at the Glenburnie cottage.
Percy Wilson and family closed their
cottage and returned to Los Angeles
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Gibson and son,
Hugh, who have occupied the Willard
cottage during the season, returned
home today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Hunt and
daughter have returned to Los Angeles
for week. They contemplate spending
the winter In their cottage here.
VIM. Avery and family returned to
Los Angeles on Thursday and the Arm
strong family goes today.
DR.. Kirkpatrick and family returned
home today, closing their cottage here
for the winter.
Mrs. Z. D. Silent was quite i'll this
week with severe cold. They will re-
turn to town. on Monday if Mrs. Silent
is able to go.
F. A. Wood and family will leave to-
morrow for their winter home.
Mr.. Waterhouse and family will close
tomorrow.
Chas. Walton and family will occupy
their cottage here until January.
Miss Elizabeth Fremont was here on
Thursday for short visit with friends.
Mrs. Joy and daughters, Misses Beres-
ford, Edith and Elinor, were here for
the day on Friday.
The yacht Allie, owned, by W. E. Mich
olson and c. r. Sumner has gone to her
winter moorings in San Pedro.
Maj. H. T. Lee of Los Angeles, stopped
over night at the island on his way to
Catalina on Thursday.
DR.. Hawk and wife of Los Angeles are
occupying the Avery cottage during
this month.
General and Mrs. Butler found the heat
in Los Angeles 50 uncomfortable they
decided to return to the island until
later in the season, the general being a
sufferer from hay fever
Louis Phillips, prominent capitalist
Of Pomona, spent day and night at the
tavern on his way to Catalina this morn
Ing. Mr.. Phillips and Gen. Butler are
both 49ers and their "reminiscences Of
the days Of gold were highly entertain
ing to the listeners on the porch.
C. A. Sumner sent to San Francisco
for samples Of the salt grass that thrives
so vigorously in the sand dunes of Gold
en- Gate park. 1t has been distributed to
the cottagers and set out in front of the
tavern.
The herald., 1897-09-26
SOUTH PASADENA

SOUTH PASADENA, Sept. 25.-(Reg-
ular Correspondence.) o. r. Dougherty
and family have returned from Long
Beach after a full seasons recuperatioh
on salt water and other attractions.
Howard Longley's vacation, including
mountain climbing, did not result In re-
storing lost health and energy, and he
has been laid up for two weeks under
the doctors care. He hopes. however, to
resume his official duties In the court
limit the width to fifty feet.
The first steps toward the widening
Of Meridian avenue at the intersection
with Buena Vista street to seventy feet.
the same as the rest of the street south
ward, haved been taken. Mrs Risley, on
the eastern corner. and Mr.. Porter on the
western are clearing away the rubbish,
and will soon remove the stone walls that
limit the width to fift yfeet
The branch Of the Church Of the Naz-
arene, whose neat meeting house has
been built In just q week In this town,
will be opened for the first service to-
morrow evening.
The herald., 1897-09-26
ANAHEIM

ANAHEIM, Sept. 25.-(Regular Cor
respondence.) Thursday afternoon,
while hunting quail near the Puente
oil wells, A. M. Williams, an insurance
agent Of this city. accidentally shot
himself through the hand. He went to
that section with DR.. Bickford, who was
to examine a gentleman for life insur-
ance. While the doctor was making the
examination Mr.. Williams went out and
shot quail, but only crippled it, and
while following 1t in the brush he fell
and the gun was discharged, the charge
going through the center of the right
hand. DR.. Bickford bandaged the wound
ed member. and Mr.. Williams was taken
to the College hospital in Los Angeles.
1t Is the opinion of Dr. Bickford that the
hand will have to be amputated.
The city trustees held special meet
ing Wednesday evening to hear a report
from e. c. Sharpe, the supervising en-
gineer of the new electric light plant.
In verbal report Mr.. Sharpe pointed
out wherein the work was not being
done according to the contract.
A letter from Ned White, who is on his
way to Klondike from this city, states
that his next camp will be made at the
summit, and that he expects soon to
reach Lake Bennett, where he will take
the boat. He states that hay is $50 per
ton now, and that 1t costs IS per head
to get horses shod. He is confident that
he will be able to get through before
winter sets in.
DR.. A. A. De Puy late Of San Fran
cisco, arrived in this city Thursday
I1 a. 49, 10 l.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Middleham was severely bitten on the
wrist by dog Thursday evening. His
dog and another were fighting, and he
attempted to separate them, when the
other dog bit him. DR.. Bickford dressed
the wounds yesterday morning and he Is
now doing well.
Miss Julia Cameron arrived in this city
from Walworth county, Wisconsin, a
few days ago. Her parents live at Elsi-
more, but have been stopping at the Del
Campo in this city for several weeks.
Miss Cameron is suffering from lung
trouble, caused by cold contracted in
February, and she thinks this climate
will benefit her.
Some of the walnut growers had be-
gun to get uneasy on account of the
continued hot weather, as they said the
hulls would shrivel up on the walnuts
and would add materially to the cost of
gathering, but the very heavy fog this
morning is causing them to feel much
better.
Charles F. Brayton of Santa Ana was
in the city Thursday.
j. Amber and family Of Nowatta, In
dian Territory, are in this city, and ex-
pect to locate somewhere near.
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CovINA

COvINA, Sept. 25.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The directors of the A. w.
D. & G. company met in special session
this morning. 1t was decided to eink a
test well on the Lordsburg tract to a
depth Of 400 feet. J. w. Smith, an expert
we'll borer. will have charge Of the work.
Mr.. Smith has been very successful In
boring and Is at present engaged in bor-
ing we'll for A. B. Chapman of San
Gabriel, which is now at a depth of 900
feet. A committee consisting of Adams,
Elliott and Chesebro was appointed to
secure the right Of way for the pipe line
to carry water to be developed on the
Lordsburg tract. Elliott, Chapman and
Adams were appointed to serve as a
development committee.
Rev. Bowling Of Pomona will deliver
a lecture on "Our Boys" In the Christ
ian church next Friday evening.
Columbus day will be celebrated by a
general school picnic on the school
grounds. Lunch, speeches and a pro-
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sistance Of Miss Castle, Is Remembering
and cataloguing the books in the public
library. The list is being published In
the Dsily Eye.
Dr. Barber and wife Of Corona arrived
yesterday to remain. some weeks.
Mrs. H. G. Billings went to Los An
geles for a short visit
Mrs. Steven Bush and Grace went to
I os Angeles today to spend Sunday.
Miss Peary, who has occupied the Fly
ing Fish cottage during the summer, will
remain until some time in October She
contemplates buying property in Long
Beach before leaving.
Charles Hayes superintendent Of the
Long Beach Development company, went
to Santa Ana on business trip.
Misses Linnie and Agnes Wingard, the
efficient assistants In the postoffice, leave
next week for an extended trip east.
Miss Belle Sharp of Clearwater bought
two lots on American avenue through
the Bailey & Townsend real estate
agency
The herald., 1897-09-26
SANTA MONICA

SANTA MONICA, Sept. 25.-CReg gular
Correspondence.) Mr.. and Mrs M. H.
Kimball gave reception to their many
friends at the charming home at 1924
Ocean avenue this afternoon in ceie-
lbration OF the fortieth anniversary OF
their wedding day. The handsome rooms
were beautifully decorated with a pro-
fusion Of roses and smilax, and the
punch was served from bower OF
beauty in the library. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kimball were assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Celia Fischer and the Misses Ap-
plegate, Dillon and Annie Dillon of Los
Angeles. Mrs Fischer and Miss Apple
gate rendered several very charming
vocal selections during the afternoon.
Among the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
+. H. Rindse, Dr.. and Mrs. A. +. Elliott
Rev. DR.. Stevenson and wife, Rev. and
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SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA, Sept. 25-CRegular Cor
respondence.) There was a, loud. crash
of crockery, followed by a scene Of wild
excitement in the Bon-Ton restaurant.
AS result, John Huff, bold and bad
man, is in Jail today. with a sentence
of thirty days in which to atone for his
wickedness. Huff. while carrying hi
larious jag, entered the restaurant ana
with a drawn razor threatened to re-
duce a waiter to boarding house hash.
Tn charging on his intended prey, he up
set table. and the falling crockery soon
brought the officers to- the scene. 1t Is
probable that a charge of assault with
deadly weapon will be brought against
Fluff when he pays the penalty for hav-
ing so rudely disturbed the peace
Mrs. Nettie Huff-Devore was yester-
day liberated from the martial yoke.
"A return on the sale of real estate in
the case of Timo Lynch, deceased. has
been approved by the superior court.
Public Admins traitor George c. Clark
was successful in his application for ap-
pointment as administrator of the es-
tate of Ruth Ann Co5k. who died here
last May Until rec salty the property
was managed by the decensed's brother,
Capt. e. l.. Sherman who committed
suicide some weeks ago. BY virtue of the
latter's will, his brother, Oscar Seer
man, acquired control CT the property,
but being a nonresident. he named j,
D. Chaffee as substitute. Mr.. Chaffee
made applica ion for letters, but his pc
tition was denied
Andrew Rios. Mexican boy, IA years
of age, was taken to the Whittier state
school today by Constable Cervantes of
Orange. Being practically homeless and
without parents or proper guardian
the little fellow had fallen into evil ways
and was arrested for stealing lot of
hose nozzles, the theft of which he con-
fessed.
Mr.. and Mrs J. w. Morrison are re-
joicine over the arrival of girl at their
home. near Orange.
Dan Adams and JEFF Downs Of Tustin
have returned from trip to Texas.
Walnut growers Of this vicinity are
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ORANGE COUNTY

making preparations to market their
crop through the agency Of the various
exchanges. AS rule, estimate tes place the
yield much lower than that Of last year,
but the nuts are Of excellent quality
and prices range from three-Quarters Of
cent TO cent higher. The growers Of
Tustin. through their exchange. have
contracted their crop to the Cutting
company at ~ and cents, an advance
Of one cent per grade over last years
figures.
A carload Of beans was shipped from
Tustin this week by A. Getty & Co. On
the San Joaquin ranch about 2500 acres
of beans are being harvested and the
average yield is eleven sacks to the
acre. Owing to the recent hot waves the
crop Is not 90 abundant as usual.
Mrs. Martin of Buffalo, N. Y, a cousin
Of Mrs. G. Elett Of Tustiny Is visiting in
Los Angeles this week.
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ing at Miramar. Mr.Wotkyns willremain
for q month.
A. L. Maynard Of Redlands and Mr.
Berg caught q big sunfish yesterday In
the neighborhood of Seal Rocks. The
fish weighed over 100 pounds and meas
ured four feet by three. including the
fms.
c. W. johnson was again successful in
catching large number Of fish yester-
day. He was out with another angler
and returned with eleven albicore and
two yellowtail. He regrets that he broke
rod In attempting to land a big fellow
and Is now seriously considering whether.
a broken rod. dead albicore, a sum
burnt face and poisoned finger are a
good combination.
The yacht Santa Barbara came In yes
terday on her way with a jolly picnic
party to San Clemente.
The United States survey steamer
Gedney made a flying visit yesterday to
the island and Immediately left, making
her course south.
The herald., 1897-09-26
SAN PEDRO

SAN PEDRO, Sept. 25.--(Regular Cor
respondence.) San Pedro can give some
of her larger and older neighbors point
er on enterprise in street iinproveme pts.
The business streets needed grading and
sidewalking, but the public treasury was
empty, as treasures are too apt to be.
The property owners put their hands in
their pockets and the work went for
ward. Such transformation in the
appearance Of the place has been made
by the graded and graveled streets, ce-
ment sidewalks. buildings raised and
lowered to grade. the thing has become
Infectious Beacon street u UNDERGO
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POMONA

POMONA, Sept. 25.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) A Mexican section hand
who accidertly shot himself at spadra
yesterday evening while handling a
pistol was today sent to the county hos
pital, where physician has located the
bullet as being in the knee joint. 6
Miss Egar entertained a number of her
friends at her home on West Fifth
avenue Friday afternoon in honor Of her
cousin, Mise Dunlapp.
Mrs. Lucy Amesbury has purchased
Of M. Keller the house and lot at present
occupied by G. A. Lathrop and wife on
East Second street.
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AVALON

AVALON. Sept. 25.-(Regular Core
spondence.) Milton w. Hicks and Mrs.
Hicks OF Riverside and Mr.. and Mrs
Shaw Of Cincinnati, a nephew Of Judge
Shaw Of Los Angeles, and Webster Wot-
kyns. postmaster at Pasadena, are stay
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gram by the children viii be the order
Of the day.
The large increase In the attendance
at the public schools has necessitated
the appointment of a fourth teacher,
Mra Amos Of st. Paul.
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"The Main show has made q tremen-
dous hit. San Francisco Examiner,
September 9th.
1.-THE best ever In the Post,
September 9Th.
FULFILLED all Its promises. A great
performance."-Call, September 5th.
ut is a great show. Report, Sep
tember 4th.
"Far above the ordinary. y."-Chronlele.
Everybody seemed to be there and to
enjoy himself immensely" - Bulletin,
September 9th.
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. . Auction . .
j. F. HALLER.

All the Furniture. etc.. contained In private
reside nee No. 739 South Broadway, between
seventh and Eighth streets, Wednesday, Sep
fine Eolian or Self Playing Organ, with 120
pieces music, cost $500; fine Oil Paintings and
other Pictures odd pieces in Turkish Par!or
quets, Velvet and Body Brussels Carpets, Rugs,
Oil Cloth, Lace Curtains, Brass Bedstesd;
Chamber, Dining Room and Kitchen Furni.
tn re; fine Haviland Dinner and Tea Set.
Leather Dining Room Chairs. New Howe Ma
chine. nearly new Gas Cook stove; also good
keys, Ducks and Chickens, etc. No reservos
Parties leaving city.
w. |. De Garmo,
Auctloneef.
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ORANGE

ORANGE, Sept. 25.-(Regular Core
spondence.) On Friday the charter of
Mary A. Logan tent No. 8, Of the daugh-
ters of Veterans, was received. The
names of fifteen members are enrolled
on the charter.
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Admission soc. chiydren mar Prses
Reserved seat sale ct Blanchard -Fitseerala
Music Co. store Z m Tuesdsy, September -
Doors open at and pm. t'N %
Performances at 2 and pm.