The herald., 1898-07-09
GAY GARvANzA
FIGURES PROMINENTLY IN A
NEIaHBoRLY ROW CASE
The Episcopal Church Has Been Re-
stored-Red Cross Work.
News Brevities


Hewitt, both of Lamanda Park.
The complaining witness claimed that
in or about June 10. the defendant had used
loud and vulgar language in reference to
himself, calling him liar, chief, devil,
etc. She had also used stick in her
threats, though she did not hit him with
1t. The parties are neighbors and have
had trouble before. This last trouble was
caused by defendants throwing trash in
front of Hewitt's home. Mr.. Hewitt testi-
fed to this and Mrs. Hewitt corroborated
the testimony of her husband Mr.. Nor
ton, one of the numerous neighbors who
were assembled in the courtroom, said
that he had been called by Hewitt to wit
ness the action of the defendant He had
seen the trash and had heard the language
The defendant had told Norton to go home
and mind his business. Mrs. Norton sub
Stimulated the testimony of her husband
Mrs. Maria Schiminau then took the
stand In her own behalf and stated that
she had been a resident here for fourteen
years. She had lived In Highland Park
for two years. She denied the abusive
words of the charges and admitted having
had some trouble with the complaining
witness over some rollers which he had
once purchased for her.
The testimony showed that Hewitt and
the woman have lived on adjoining prop
critics. Mr.. Hewitt said the defendant not
only tossed rubbish onto his property but
persisted in cutting the hedge, which was
foot inside his place. She had disturbed
his peace and he thought the only way out
of 1t was to have her arrested and pun
ished.
Mrs. Schiminau made the courtroom as
semblage laugh by her language and ges-
lures, which Attorney Hahn tried to show
went to prove the disturbing qualities of
the woman as neighbor.
The trial lasted from about 10 o'clock in
the morning until after this evening. FL
nally the jury were permitted to leave the
room and returned in about fifteen min
utes with verdict to the effect that they
found the defendant not guilty and recon-
mended that the complaining witness pay
the costs Of court
Citizens of Garvanza were present in
force throughout the trial.
Episcopal Church Restored
The Episcopal church has been greatly
improved during the past few months by
work performed on its interior. This work
includes the finishing OF the nave and
tween the columns and the transverse
arches across the side aisles. and the COM
pletion of the morning chapel and baptistry
The chancel has been refioored and has
been separated from the ambulatory by a
carved screen, with choir stalls on each
side. There have been placed within the
sanctuary two clergy prayer desks and a
chair for the bishop. These were the gift
of Mrs. H. l.. Story. new oaken altar
table has been given by some of the COM
municants. Mrs. E. Edgar contributed the
new altar rail in memory of her son Will
liam. The new pews were purchased with
money made by the presentation of "She
Stops to Conquer" The church has been
greatly beautitied at a cost of several thou
sand dollars. Next Sunday special services
Will be held at 10:45 o'clock. Bishop John
son will be in attendance
Red Cross Work
The Red Cross society held an all-day
meeting today at Throop Polytechnic insti-
tute. UPWARDS of one hundred people were
present during the day and about forty new
members, including many gentlemen, were
received. About $50 was netted in member
ship fees and donations today alone. Mrs.
Thomas Early donated IS and Mrs. Dreer
donated a bolt of denning, of which pillows
will be made for the soldiers Thirty-two
dollars was expended in the purchase of a
mess tent, which was sent to Company l.
Tomorrow printed membership cards will be
handed to all the ministers of the city, and
they will announce from their pulpits that
anyone wishing to join the society may sign
card. In this manner 1t is expected to
greatly Increase the membership. The, fee
is 81.
Brevities
Daniel B. Raymond, formerly of this city
was among the wounded at Santiago. Mr.
Raymond was formerly employed by W. W.
Ford, the hay and coal dealer of Union
street, and resided at 221 Grove street. He
Is brother Of Mrs Galbra.th of Lincoln
avenue. How seriously he was hurt has
not yet been learned. Mr.. Raymond went
front here to Fort Sherman, Idaho, where
he enlisted in Company of the Sixteenth
infantry.
Anumber of prominent citizens, including
C. d. Daggett, +. p. Boynton, e. H. Lock-
wood G. f. Kernaghan and others, are ar
ranging for a mass meeting to be held in
the board Of trade rooms some time next
week for the purpose of considering the
matter of new charter for Pasadena.
Articles of Incorporation of the Pasadena
Construction company have been filed, with
the capital stock $4,000, of which $40 900 is
, subscribed. The directors are ]. e. Smyth
, j. Fl. Campbell, Thadeus Lowe, E. E.
} Founders and j. H. Smith. This company
= will probably build the California cycleway.
The death of Claude Lee, colored, aged
/ years, occurred today from lung trouble at
the family home on 'yest Green street. The
interment will take place on Sunday at
Mountain View cemetery, Rev. Kelley Of
floating.
Personal
Mrs. o. q Dickey died yesterday at her
home OF Euclid avenue Deceased was a
native u Iowa and had resided in Los An
geles county about three years. Funeral
arrangements have not yet been made.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Fl. May were surprised
last evening by friends, the occasion being
Mr.. Mays birthday
Miss Mabel Shopbach entertained the
members of the Entire Nous club yesterday
afternoon at her home on Concord court.
Miss Edna Croner entertained yesterday
afternoon at her home in North Pasadena in
honor Of her eighteenth birthday
DR.. Q. Carpenter left today for Oakland.
Justice Merriam went to Norwalk today.
Prof. William Wright of San Gabriel was
visitor here today.
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