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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
WILLIAMSON PIANO CO.

The number and excellence of the pianos
and other music stores in Los Angeles is
the strongest evidence of the fact that
the city's population is music loving and
that there are many people of musical
culture in our midst One of the largest
and finest collections of pianos carried in
stock in the city is that of The William
son Piano Co., formerly known as Will
They represent especially the Behr Bros,
Hardman, Harrington. Hensel, Shoninger,
Ivers & Pond, Bush e. Lane pianos. They
buy only for spot cash direct from the
manufacturers which enables them to
give purchasers the very closest prices
and liberal credit terms. The Williamson
Piano Co. has the exclusive agency for
these pianos in Southern California. They
also represent the world-famed two in one
Standard sewing machine of Cleveland,
Ohio. SuneriOr to all others.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
sYDoW's MARKET

Are you particular about the meats Won
eat? OF course you are Do you want to
know where you can obtain the best, pur-
est and freshest beef, mutton, pork, veal,
ham, bacon, fish and poultry in the city?
Most assuredly you do. 1t may he how
ever, that you are already familiar with
the place, for hundreds of the best fami-
lies in Los Angeles go to Sydows Mar
ket, 2126 w. Pico street, corner of Hoover,
for their choice steaks, chops, boils and
roasts, the like of which in quality cannot
be had elsewhere Manager E. r. Sydow
established this popular. place of business
into prominence as the choicest meat mar
ket in the city. The first-class manner in
which he keeps his meats inSures their
purity and freshness, the chief features OF
good quality at all times. He is always
a most obliging man to deal with and a
loyal citizen. He enjoys a personal inter
est in each one of his patrons and pos
sesses their entire confidence. Your orders
will be just as promptly attended to If
telephoned as If delivered personally
Home 6656: Sunset West 1906.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
H. r MEMORY

For twelve years II. p. Memory has
been in business in Southern California,
with headquarters at Los Angeles, and
during this time he has become Nv widely ieGt
and most famous sewing machines of the
country. the White and the Domestic,
and this fact alone is enough to assure
him a hustling and satisfactory trade
These two makes of machines have late
improvements possessed by no other rea-
chine on the market the demonstration
of which must be seen to be appreciated.
He also has all kinds of machines for
rent, and will also take old machines
in part payment on new ones. A repair
department is under his direction and ne
work. The selection and care of sew
ing machine is somethings at Which Whcn
guided by the judgment of some one
Thoroughly versed on the subject. It
is, therefore, to be appreciated by persons
who are purchasing machines that they
have the judgment of such man as Mr.;
Memory on which to rely: He is LOCATED
at 432 South Broadway. Telephones Main
2105 and Home 6757.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
LADD G. STORY

houses on East First street is the pre-
scription drug store of Messrs Ladd &
Story, which has been numbered among
the drug stores of this city for the past
ali times a full line of drugs and sun
dries, including toilet articles, cigars fine
CONNECTIONS, sodas, school supplies. jew
tive, having a handsome soda fountain,
and the druggists utensils which they
use are thoroughly up to date. Both gem
have an excellent reputation throughout
the neighborhood. They are also well
known and have a wide circle of friends
in the social world. The store is located
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
PANZER G. HAMILTON
CORNICE WORKS

Among the many establishments ants of Of me, e
manufactures and materials for building
purposes, none are more important ant or
ton, whose modern equipped shop at 2jl
and 233 Also street is known as Panzer
& Hamitons Cornice works, where
twelve skilled mechanics are employed
They are manufacturers of galvanized
iron and copper cornices, cutters and sky
lights, and do all descriptions of slate,
tin and tile roofing. sheet metal. copper
firm was established by J. G. .,Ian Panzer e, FIVE i've
ferest as partner in the works some time
later. Both are experts at the business SIS
their respective branches of the trade for
twenty-five years. They take, contracts
of any description or magnitude for cor
nice or other work on buildings. They
have done a large part OF. the. new work
incident to the large building in Los An
geies since the busness vas establshed'
Arizona and New Mexico Among con-
tractors and builders generally they have
an enviable reputation for the thorough
ness and reliability of their work.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
BUNKER HILL GROCERY

Everybody has a spell of hunger. at
some time or the other when it is i'm
possible for the ordinary and every
day food to satisfy the appetite. 1t is
then that the problem of finding Just
what is wanted becomes a matter for
serious thought. But this would
scarcely be bother-indeed quite the
contrary--if the hungry one would visit
the establishment of the Bunker Hill
grocery, conducted by R. B. Ridgway at
122 South Bunker Hill avenue. Every
thing in the line of staple and fancy
groceries is always in stock at this
popular supply station for the neigh
borhood. The business has been estab-
lished three years, but the present pro-
prietor has conducted the business for
only few months, having removed to
Los Angeles from Pasadena, where he
was engaged in the same line of bust
ness. Mr.. Ridgway is man Of enter
prise and push, and expects his share
of the business in his neighborhood.
That he is going to have it is evi-
ner in which he is speedily attracting
new patrons to his place of business.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
r. 3. WooDSIDE

The most prominent grocery in that
vicinity and one of the best in the city
is that of r. B. Woodside, at 1913 Cen
trail avenue where he has been estab-
lished between two and three years, dur
ing which time his trade has increased
to large proportions, requiring the SER
vices of two inside employees and two de-
commodious store, and he keeps it fresh
ly supplied with the best goods in the
grocery line that can be procured, and
he is an expert in the matter of judging
of their quality. At his store customers
get their full moneys worth. and full
weight and measure, and are charged
only cost with a small living profit add
ed, Mr.. Woodside preferring large sales
and small profits to slow sales and large
profits on a few things. He also gives
trading stamps on all cash purchases.
He carries also a complete stock of hay
and grain and feed and fuel Of all kinds.
You can't find better place to trade than
at Woodsides. Telephone West 1919.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
pALAIs CRYSTAL CANDY CO.

The large and handsome refreshment
resort of the Palais Crystal Candy com.
pany at 127 South Spring street is one OF
the Oldest and most generated places OF
its kind in the west. This Well-known
house was established in 1876, and In for,
mer years it was known as Merriam S;
The present proprietors are. Cressaty
Bros, s. Mokarzel and F. Balish. Upon
their succession to the business they
changed the name of the place to the
Palais Crystal Candy company and made
attractive additions and improvements
on one side, extending the length of the
store, are the elegant glass cases filled
WIN the most delicious candies and all
descriptions of bonbons and confectons; I;
ON the opposite side is a magnificent
double onyx soda fountain twenty feet
long, one of the largest on the American
continent, whence is served the delicious
beverage, sweetened ana favored with
the natural juices of California fruits,
with the accompaniment of the purest
ice cream. Adjoining the fountain many
delicacies of lunch are served, includ-
ing soups, bouillons, salads, patties, sand
witches, tamales and oysters in every
style of catering. ALI the fruits in sea-
son are kept always on hand. In their
list of confections the proprietors make
a speciality of imported pistachio, which
gives the firm peculiar distinction OF
its own, being the only house in Los An
geles which imports salted pistachio, and
all the members of the firm being prac-
tical and experienced confectioners. make
many specialties of sweets that are
charming alike to every palate.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
LEE BROTHERS

The handsome jewelry store of the Lee
Brothers at sos South Main street is an
old and familiar place, having special
attractions for large part of the city
population. They established business in
1856 and nine years later erected the
building in which their store is now
located. Messrs f. L. Lee, and F. M: Lee
are the partners. Their large stock of
jewelry comprises a luxurious and tempt
ing collection of diamonds, watches and
jewels of all descriptions. In the way CT
unredeemed pledges the store contains a
great variety of goods, valuablse and
desirable personal e effects other than jew
diamonds. watches jewelry. pianos, car
riages, bicycles and all kinds of personal
and collateral security. They also buy
old gold and silver, for which they pay
the highest prices. Thus, while they keep
everything that, is fine and, genuine in
new iewelry a large part of their store
consists of precious gems and fine
watches and iewelry that have been left
unredeemed. Therefore the store, of Lee
Brothers is the place to get desirable bar
gains in diamonds, watches, etc.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
r. X. HOLMES, BICYCLES, ETC.

bicycle manufacturer, began operations
in his city many of the old-fashioned
star Gard and once popular makes of
favor of the special wheels constructed
by him Mr. Holmes has his factory and
office at 636 South Spring street and here
he is prepared to build bicycles to order
in any style. He uses the very best ma
terials and his wheels prove that. He
has been eight years IN this business
here and has an ever-increasing trade
l1e also carries a full line of second
hand wheels in good repair, which he
sells on easy installments. Besides this
he represents the Reading Standard
oughbred motorcycle, which is fast be-
coming very popular. The engine which
supplies this motor is the celebrated
Thor engine.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03

table for strength and muscle, and the
brain worker is likewise dependent upon
it. A market in Los Angeles where the
housekeepers may find all kinds of the
very best is the Chicago market at 1911
South Main street of which John Wollen-
shager is the highly respected proprietor
Mr. Wollenshlager carries full and well
selected stock of all fresh and salt meats,
sausages. poultry and game in. season
and all delicacies in the meat line He
his store, which measures 20X10O feet, is
we'll kept and is an exceptionally inviting
place BY skillful and businesslike man
agement he has built up a splendid bust
ness. He thoroughly understands the art
of cutting meats to the best advantage,
so as to give his customers tender roasts
juicy steaks and choice chops. His phone
numbers are Home 24617 and Main 779
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
w. T. HARRIS

w. T. Harris, the popular watch maker,
jeweler and optician, made this elegant
establishment at the corner of First and
Main streets in 1886 and has one of the
largest and handsomest stores of its kind
in the city. The store is attractive by
reason of his handsome and brilliant
of the excellent work which the people
obtain there at Mr.. Harris hands. He
is a practical jeweler of high degree of
skill and carries in stock a most fas-
cinating display of diamonds and fine
jewelry of all descriptions. Mr.. Harris
makes a speciality of fine watch making
and has a large custom in this line. In
all departments he has an elegant store
and large popular trade. Mr.. Harris is
thorough In all his work and thereby he
has prospered and is one of our most
substantial citizens. and is highly es-
teemed alike among business men and the
people of the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
Rnck RorToM GRoCERY

A well patronized groceIry store here
San Pedro and Twenty third streets. the
proprietor of which is w. ]. Doherty,
formerly of Omaha. Mr.. Doherty es-
tabished his business here in 1899, since
creasing trade. The stock carried en-
braces complete variety of pure, fresh,
staple and Napcy groceries, provisions,
feed, fuel. bakery goods, hardware, tin
ware, notions, etc. There is also feed
yard in connection. Five assistants are
employed and two wagons kept busy de-
livering orders. Telephones: Home %
OCT Sunset South 694
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
ALIENS PREsscIIPPINe BUREAU

Aliens famous Press Clipping Bureau
was established in 1888 and covers all the
pacific coast All business, professional
and literary people, politicians, states
valuable uses of the Press Clipping
Bureau and are its patrons, 3Ga,,, 1t is iSer r.
s,lr1nmarizing news and other matters for
their regular publications 6s H., E,;roas' H. s.
having his main office in San Francisco
and branch Offices in Portland Ore, Ore,
and does the work for the southern dis
trict. which includes all of Southern
California, Arizona and New Mexico.
The bureau makes advance, reports on
all contracting work, and furnishes ,:,f,e to
newspaper clippings on business, personal
and political affairs Whatever tSrert may BE be
subscriber he is furnished with news
paper clippings on that matter in general
or as 1t may relate TO himself. Persons
subscribing are furnished rates on ap-
plication.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
MCCORMICK e. Holmes

About eight or nine months ago II. s.
Mccormick and o. G. Holmes established
a nice grocery business at 401 East Pico
street Both gentlemen are experienced
in business lines and are known as up,
private life. They have, in connection
With their grocery business, we'll
stocked meat market and are furnishing
viceable trading point. These liberal and
experienced dealers have put in most
complete stock of groceries,, comprising
everything that goes. to make up com
are such that many economical people
have found it to their interest to trans
fer their trade from other points 10
Messrs. Mccormick and Holmes. They
make a speciality of prompt and careful
delivery and it is not to be wondered az
that they are building up an important
business and one that will doubtless De
nermanent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
KENpRIcK & PHILIPS

A newly organized partnership Is that
of ]. c. Kendrick and w. A. Philips
who have recently bought out the business
of F. w. Overton & Co. at 214O East. First
street. These gentlemen are. doing 2
wood, coal, hay and grain business, ano
are fast building up good trade: They
also have several wagons, etc, for eX-
press and transfer work, and this brancn
of their business is being equally well
patronized. Mr. Kendrick was formerly
with Garner Bros. in the same line OF
business in which he is. now engaged, and
Mr.. Phillips was for twelve years prior
tel, where he became very well known
and had the high regard of large, circle
of friends. Their telephone number is
Sunset Boyle "a.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
EAST SIDE FUEL COMPANY

This business Which was established
ten years ago has grown so rapidly dur
ing the past year since Messrs W. N.
Perry and w. w. Sked became the pro-
prietors that it is now among the lead
Ing in its line in the city. Their office
and yards are at the corner of Downey
avenue and Avenue Twenty, from which
place they carry on a large wholesale and
retail business in coal. wood, hay and
grain, and by close and careful attention
to business and square dealing have es-
tablished a reputation second to none in
this line of business. Messrs. Perry and
Sked have studied the needs and de-
take care to be always ready to supply
exactly what is wanted to any customer
on short notice. They make a point of
prompt delivery, and there is no needless
delay between placing the order and re-
ceiving the fuel, hay or grain, as the
case may be. This invariable way of
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
BOYLE HEIGHTS DRUG STORE

Mr.. John Roddan is proprietor of the
Boyle Heights drug store, at 1862 East
First street, phones Boyle 100 and Home
1909, where he has established and main
tanned a thriving business. Being an .ex-
stand and fill any prescription, always
giving entire satisfaction, Not only does
this drug store keep a fine stock of patent
medicine and the staples. but also car
1ies nice line of stationery, school books,
Jewery, leather goods, druggists sun
dries, perfumes, toilet articles, rubber
goods. surgeons supplies and nice candy,
while leading speciality is truss fitting.
Physicians praise the Boyle Heights drug
store on account of the purity and fresh
ness of the drugs. Any orders received
over the phone are promptly and salts
factorily attended to. Mr. Roddan, as an
honorable and just man, is highly es-
teemed by all of his patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
TILE RIEHL SHOP

For thigh class togs" there is no place
in this city quite like the small estab-
lishment Of N. L. Biehls, at 300 West
Second street. Mr.. Biehl makes spe-
cialty of the handsomest and most ex-
elusive imported goods. Elegant cloths,
such as only the we'll dressed and en-
tirely up-to-date man ever buys. He
is an expert judge of these goods, hav-
Ing been for years dealer in the best
sorts of mems clothing and any man
may feel entirely safe in trusting to his
superior taste and judgment in the mat
ter of clothes. AS a cutter and filter he
is in no way behind the best in the city.
This expert tailor has been in business
here about three years and his busy shop
will soon have to expand or seek new
five experienced assistants. The sales
rooms are most attractively fitted up.
and in all ways Mr.. Blehl may be con-
sldered as leader among the tailors of
this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
EIauERoA NURSERY

Mr. w H. Goethe, who has been in the
nursery business in Los Angeles for sew
eral years, established nursery last
spring at 1908 Figueroa street calling it
the Figueroa nursery, and here has a
flowers, etc. He has a nursery ground IS
x2OO feet in size. which has been care
fully and scientifically prepared for this
use, and Mr. Goethe. with his experience,
skill and taste is making the most of 1T.
There at reasonable prices you can buy
palms, shade and ornamental trees,
choice ferns and Towering pot plants.
cut flowers and many novelties OF plant
and flower life Mr. Goethe is an expert
and an enthusiast in this business.
Prompt attention is given to all phone
orders Home 1896
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
"THE ALOHA"

This is the season when ices, ice creams.
candies and like confections appeal to the
palate of young and old alike. Anything
obtainable that will tend to reduce your
temperature. especially If it possesses
such seductive iavors as the sweetmeats
delight and the object of much demand.
The place at which you may obtain them
in most perfect and purest form is The
Aloha at the junction of Union, Hoover
helm chief of caterers in this line, pro-
prietor. 1t was established two years
ago and has enjoyed merited success
transacted at 1.-The Aloha" Two assist
ants are employed to aid the manager
in handling his rapidly increasing busi-
ness. The stock is always fresh and pure.
''The Aloha" is one of the city's most
popular ice cream parlors and is conven-
lent for those who desire to sample Its
very excellent stock. A fine stock OF
cigars and tobaccos is also carried. Tel
ephone West 1858; Home 23907.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
AMBROSE & co.

One of the largest stores in the locality
is that of Ambrose & Co, which has been
established for twelve years, located at
telephones Boyle IS, Home 41106, They
occupy big double store 5Ox125 feet
They buy in large quantities, which en- en-
nrosnerous trade keeps the stock con-
stantly having to be renewed and. re-
supplied. They make specialties of all
kinds of fruits and canned goods; also
best grade. Fresh bread, cake, ETC., are
also to be had at the store, and fine
line of CONNECTIONS. Several experienced
clerks are employed and two delivery
wagons are kept busy Telephone and
mail orders are always given prompt
and careful attention.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
j. MuSANTE

]. Musante was established in 1897 and
not only enjoys fine trade in the neigh
borhood where it is located but is year
by year extending it's trade over grad
ually widening territory. It's location is
642 New High street and the lines carried
by Mr.. Masante are staple and fancy
groceries feed and fuel. The store is
pearance and arranged with an eye to
effect. This progressive merchant be-
lieves that nothing in low grade goods. is
cheap at any price and therefore fills his
counters with fresh, salable, high-class
goods and finds it a good advertisement
so to do. In all his trade he is a fine, re-
liable dealer, prompt IN delivering and
rnOdera re- in his DriCes
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
RIcHERT BROS.

A prominent wholesale and II retail ebn firm firm
454 and Home Asa, is that of Richert
Bros. They are importers of teas as. and nd
different grades and blends of teas and
coffees, having all the standard blends
and also making up certain blends for
individual buyers. They sell to both the
city trade as we'll as all the neighborng
territory, and have several wagons for
delivery here in town. They recently in
stalled "a new coffee roaster about five
times the. capacity of the old d., on one i and
is very attractively kept and is well
patronfzed at all seasons. They cater to to
and prices to suit all purchasers, The
firm consists of R. C. Richert and A.
Richert, both of whom are well known
in business circles in this city. This
house has popularized the well known
and familiar brand "Ankola," used
throughout Southern California and al
ways appreciated in every well kept
household This business has been es-
tablished seven years and has been very
sncceSSful from the outset.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE FAIR

In all material respects and In its most
attractive feature as place for bargains
In everything that goes into the domestic
household, The Fair in Los Angeles, at
224 and 226 S. Spring street. is similar to
The Fair in most large cities of the coun-
try. The Fair has been established with
a growing and f1ourishing business ever
since 1886. The partners forming the firm
are Messrs r. Maeder, M. Priester and
M Maeder. 1t is a store for everybody,
and everybody who does any shopping at
all goes there for the one thous-
and and one things of conVen-
fence and necessity which can be OBJ
tained at a trife of cost. In general, the
large stocks comprise crockery, glassware,
tfnware, wood and willow ware agate
ware. oil and gasoline stoves. toys silver
ware table and pocket cutlery and gen.
eral stock of notions. The firm does some
wholesale, but mostly retail business,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
F. DAKEN

For more than dozen years the groc-
cry and meat market of f. Daken at ll4l
East First street (phone Boyle SO) has
been well patronized. His store is spa
cious and he carries fine stock of staple
and fancy groceries; also fresh and salt
meats, as we'll as a fine line of notions;
also jewelry and other fancy goods, and
stationery; also china and crockeryware.
His prices in each and every department
are very reasonable and he conducts a
large and steadily increasing business.
Mr.. Daken is an enterprising. business
man and a courteous, honorable. gentle
man, who has built up a large business
by dealing honorably with his patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
PALM STREET GROCERY

The well patronfzed grocery business at
800 West Pico street at the corner of
Palm, has. under, the able, management
of e. II. Meuschke. gained considerable
years service. Mr.. Meuschke deals in
general groceries, provisions, etc, includ-
ing fresh fruits, vegetables, first-class
kinds of family supplies. His store is
always neat and his stock tastefully ar
ranged.