The herald., 1898-01-20
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PASADENA

PASADENA
PASADENA, Jan. 19.-(Regular Corre
spondence) The city attorney mas on haIo
the drawing up of a resolution OF intentlon
for the onening of Center street from Mad
ison avenue through to Lake. The move
ment is backed up by the counciimen ano
residents of the vicinity, but no peutlon
for extension has been entered. The coun-
ell must therefore act under the Vrooman
act.
The council has declined ~te bid for re-
furnishing the present city hall tor an
other term. There will be another adver-
tisement for bids.
SOCIAL DOINGS
An enjoyable dance took place last even
ing at La Solana- The hall was prettliy
decorated with potted plants and ferns.
At II o'clock supper was served ana danc-
ing was INDUCED in until 2:30 o'clock Mes
DANES Maude Givens, Johnson ana Che-
mute acted as chaparones. The guests
were Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Misses Blanche
Bolt, Cloud, Randall Lutz Wood. Mar
low, Osborn, McCallum- Nellie McCallum,
Givens, Pease, Abbott, Mrs. Smith; Messrs.
Sutton, Henry Sutton, Sumson. Alien
Percy Allen, Merwin. Merrill, Williams.
Fish, Fisher, Swales. Lutz, Randall and
Prof. Ford.
The Young Peoples auxiliary of the
Univesalist church gave social last even
ing, the entertainment having been
planned by A. H. Chamberlain. Miss Ella
Bonner Prof. Evans and Albert Mercer.
A delightful program of music, ETC., was
rendered and refreshments were served.
The Scott club met last evening at the
home of Mrs. c. K. Myers on Lincoln ave-
nue.. The subject was '1vanhoe." Mrs.
Vandecar opened the meeting and papers
were read by Mrs. McCulley Mrs. Brad
street and Mrs. Myers. Mrs. Bradstreet
also contributed several vocal solos. Fol-
lowing this program there was a general
discussion upon "Escutcheon."
BREvITIES
Evan Evans will appear in the recorders s
court in a few days to answer to the charge
of threatening to beat out Charles Berry's
brains with hammer. Berry and Evans
live on adjoining properties in the Arroyo,
Mr.. Evans renting from Berry. They have
frequently disputed over the boundary line
between their places. Evans thought him.
self entitled to more land than Berry al
lowed him, and according he had sur
veyor run the line, proving his assertion
to be more than correct. Still Berry would
not admit the right, and they came to hard
words. 1t was on last Wednesday that
to warrant for Evans arrest.
Darius D. Morse met with an accident
this morning which resulted in seriously
injuring his spine and cutting a severe
cash in his head. He had gotten into his
carriage when the horse started and the
carriage caught in the hedge and was
overturned.
The o. U. A. NJ. installed officers this
evening as follows: Councillor, l.. E. Can
al wiz oil L. I,e11
tary, Frank Flickinger; recording secre-
tary, +. T. Hitler; assistant secretary, E.
G. We'll; financial secretary. Samuel
Weight: treasurer, L. II. Brown; exam
liner, Charles Calvin; inside protector, T.
c. Beal: outside protector. f. NJ. Riggs
physician, DR.. C. A. Briggs; trustees, S.
w. Wilson, B. T. Knight and F. NJ Wash
burn.
The house of Mrs Dora s. Werner, which
was burned in North Pasadena last even
ing, was insured for $500. and the contents
for $3.50. Mr.. Werner who is employed on
the Green Annex, feels very badly over the
catastrophe, which comes close upon pre-
vious bad luck.
A series of biological lectures will be
given at Throop institute during the COM
ing term. The first of the series wsll be
given next Friday afternoon at $3.50. The
rubject will be Bacteria in Their Rela-
public is invited.
The marriage of George ]. Brenner and
Miss Grace Adella Ketchum took Place
this evening a the home of the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. a. l. Ketchum of La
Canyada, Rev. n. II. G.. Fife officiating
Mr.. and Mrs. Brenner will take no we'd
ding trip, but will take up housekeeping
at 80 East Walnut street. Mr. Brenner is
the popular clerk with Conrad & Hotaling
On SATURDAY. of 7
will have its state shoot at the San Rafael
range, with Lieut. ThaXter in charge. Car
riages will convey the boys to and from
the grounds and lunch will be served there
On Monday next the company goes 10 Los
Angeles to take part in the California gold
celebration.
PERSONAL
Prof. Graham of the high school and
President Edwards of Throop have as
sured the officers of the Better Roads So
ciety that they will use their influence to
have the school children take part in the
bicycle parade which will probably take
place on the afternoon of February 5th.
Prof. G. c. Bragdon and wife of Au-
burnsdale, Mass. are registered at the
Green. Prof. Bragdon is the gentleman who
aroused interest last winter in the found.
Ing of woman's college in Pasadena. Al
meeting twenty-five public spirited citi-
zens We're chosen to cooperate with him.
These efforts will be revived this season
to interest capital in the project.
Ralph Skillen, son of Major Skillen of
East Colorado street, arrived this evening
from Philadelphia, where he has been
practicing dentistry.
Miss Frances Gilbert returned last night
from Cleveland where she accompanied
the remains of her uncle. Judge Estep.
Mr. Bullock left today for San Francisco
Mrs. e. L. Swartzel of Pasadena avenue
Is seriously i'll.
Robert Vandevort left yesterday for Chi
cago on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Benedict entertained
DR.. Michener of Los Angeles at lunch yes.
terday.
Mamie Jump of Delacpy street is serious.
ly Ill. and typhoid fever is feared.