The herald., 1898-09-10
LAND TITLES CLEARED
END OF LITIGATION THAT W0R-
RIED SOME PASADENANs
A Plan Of Municipal Ownership Of q
Water System Under Investiga-
tion-Notes and Personals


East Colorado street,. Sept. 9.-The suit Of
Dennis VS.. Burt has finally been decided
through the efforts of Attorneys McLach-
Ian, Hahn. Metcalfe. Wright and Gibbs.
As a consequence a considerable anxiety
has been lifted from the shoulders of a
seemed to be in danger on account Of de-
feet in title. In the early history of the
city, Mr.. Dennis purchased some unim-
proved property, including large number
of acres. After his death his wife was ap-
pointed Administrative, and the estate was
diveded and sold in lots to various parties
Many homes were built. Then lawyer
discovered that the lady had not taken the
oath of Administrative, or II she had, no
proper record had been made of 1t. There
fore the sale of the property was null and
void. Mrs. Dennis, though she had re-
ceived the full value Of the property, ell
deavored, by filing suit against the present
holders. to recover the property for her
minor children. Her aim was frustrated,
however. by Judge McKinley's court. in
which It was heard in 1894. Then an appeal
was taken and recently the higher court
sustained the decision of the lower court
against Mrs. Dennis. The present owners
will therefore hold their land.
More Water
At joint meeting of the council and the
municipal water committee this evening
plan was explained by Mr.. Montgomery of
the Tejunga Water company for deliver
Ing to the city in pipes 500 inches of water.
The committee has gained options on
of ny q he ri
Trustees Lockett. Dobbins and Reynolds
constitute the councils committee to con-
suit with the engineer who is to express
an opinion and make plans for a water sys
tenn to be owned and operated by the city.
The gentlemen are working up the prelim-
mary details and have little of import
ance to give to the public at present.
Stricken With Paralysis
Jacob HIN. who was suddenly stricken
with paralysis at the Arcade depot in Los
Angeles few days ago, died early this
morning at his home on Summit avenue
When stricken, Mr.. Hill had gone to the
depot to meet his wife and daughter ana
was engaged with the baggage checks
when he became speechless, fell to the
floor and had to be carried home. Mr.. Hill
is well known here. having been engaged
In drying fruit on a large scale. He was
DO years of age and leaves a wife, son,
Myron HIN, and a daughter, Miss Floy
Hill. The funeral of the deceased will be
held Sunday afternoon al o'clock and in
terment will be made in Mountain View
cemetery.
The Americas club held drill tonight on
the streets and later held a business meet
ing at which six active and one associate
members were elected. 1t was also decid-
ed to drill Monday and Wednesday evenings
hereafter.
The death of Willard P. Howard aged 81
years, occurred today at his home on the
corner of Vernon and Orange Grove ave-
nues, from consumption. Deceased was
native of Newark, N. j., and had resided
In this county twelve years. Funeral ar
rangements await the arrival Of relatives
fl ON San Francisco.
At the meeting of the Prohibition club
last evening in Alliance hall, on North
Fair Oaks avenue, W. e. Cox was elected
president, A. R. Graham vice president.
Harmon Cook secretary. W. L. Jones
treasurer, and the above, with the addition
Of Rev. c. T. Wilson. comprise the execu-
tive committee. Prof. G. Wharton James
spoke.
Arthur P. Woodruff of Savannah, ILL.,,
and Miss Elizabeth j. Hay, sister of Mrs.
Anna H. Johnston, were married last even
Ing at Mrs. Johnston's home, al North Los
Robes avenue. Rev. j. NJ. Rich Of Covina
performed the ceremony in the presence of
a large number Of friends Of the parties.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff are staying at Cat
alma for time, and will reside al Savan-
nah
Men are still fighting fire back in the
mountains. 1t seems that the fire has not
been put GU. at all, but has been burning
right along and occasionally spurts up
The Pasadena Medical association met
this evening In the office of Drs. Biggs 6;
Jones. Prof. H. NJ. Rowland Illus trated
massage in an interesting manner having
a subjec: 20 operate upon before the medi-
cal gentlemen Discussion followed, led by
DR.. King.
Bill Fuller hi: Tom Morrison on the head
with a horse collar this evening in Wiley
& Greeley's stables. Morrison's head was
Sc cut up that he had to have a doctor at
tend to it.
Admission day was observed today by
the banks ard public library.
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