The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-17
HER BIBLE WAS ENOUGH
MRS. ECKSTEIN WAS SATISFIED
THOUGH THE HOUSE BURNED
Had to Be Foroibly Dragged Out by a
Neighbor-No Fire Plugs
at Hand

PASADENA, June 16.-(Office of The
Herald, IS East Colorado street,. The home
of j. G. Eckstein on Grand avenue near
Belle fontaine drive was totally destroyed
by fire this evening between $3.50 and 7
o'clock. The circumstances are peculiar.
It was only a few months ago that the
Eckstein house narrowly escaped destruc-
ton by fire from a gasoline stove. The
gasoline apparatus was removed and a
wood stove was substituted. This even
ing at about half past Mrs. Eckstein's
daughter was getting supper when sudden
ly smoke and flames were noticed by the
young lady and by a neighbor. The flames
were issuing from the rear of the house, as
If from the chimney. One of the neigh
bors ran into Mrs. Eckstein's room and
found her reading her Bible. She refused
to go out when told that the house was on
fire, and it was not until the neighbor was
somewhat singed in dragging her out that
she yielded. She defended herself with
her Bible and declared that she was ready
to die. The lady has been confined once
in an asylum, but was removed, the FAM
lily thinking that she could be trusted at
home.
1t is presumed that the cause of the fire
was a defective flue. There was 5000 in
surance on the house and $500 on the con-
tents, with Wotkyns Bros, A piano was
saved. Mr.. Eckstein at the time of the
fire was at Norwalk. The fire department
responded, but could do nothing because
though the house is we'll within the city
limits, there are no fire plugs near enough
for hose connection. Residents of the
vicinity think they should have a fire plug.
inasmuch as they pay city taxes. On the
other hand their insurance rates are the
same as those nearer in.
Brevities
Lieut.-Col. Schneider of the Seventh regi-
ment will visit Pasadena shortly and re-
cruit men for Company I, assisted by Pri-
vate LIE Groot. Those who enlisted few
days ago under Major Bangham will have
first chance to go to the Preside at San
Francisco.
The city council met this afternoon at 2
o'clock as comr,ittee Of the whole to
hear representatives of the San Gabriel
Traction company, whose application for a
franchise is on file. AS the session was not
an executive one. the time was spent in
looking over maps and arguing as to de-
tails of route, etc.
The death of Mrs Lucy Ann Ward aged
55 years. occurred today in North Pasa-
dena. The remains will be cremated Sat-
urday morning at 10 o'clock.
About one hundred and fifty people were
present this evening at reception stven
in Auditorium hall by the teachers of
Throop to students and ex-students. Fruit
punch was served and 10 o'clock pro-
gram of nine dances began.
There will be a, lecture in the, tabernacle
hx, Il
DAVIS Of Los Angeles for the benefit of
Troop NJ First cavalry. The boys and
officers are doing all they can to uniform
themselves, and hope the citizens will help
them.
Social and Personal
Mrs. ]. Hemke was surprised last even
ing by number of friends, the occa-
sion being her return. The evening was
spent with music, and an enjoyable time
was had
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Murphy last evening
entertained the members of Johnstons or
chestra and their friends at Mr.. and Mrs.
Murphys home in the Wooster block.
Miss Daggett and Miss Helen Daggett
gave a poster party this afternoon at their
home on Columbia hill in honor of Miss
Brown, who leaves shortly for her home in
the east.
c. w. Smith of the electric road manage
ment is expected home on the odd.
Charles Groesbeck left this morning for
Chicago and New York, expecting to be
gone one or two months.
Mrs. E. F. Hurlbut and Miss Hurlbut are
spending their summer in the northern
part of the state.
Mrs. A. Trull left today for Lawrence,
Mass
]. F. Ganter is at work again after a Sc
~ere attack of rheumatism.