davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
FRANK C, COLLIER

The great universities and colleges Of
the east are reinforcing the ranks or the
legal fraternity In this city with some
Of their brightest and most cultured ngsas prGa
county is growing in it's membership by
the accession Of go0dy number aiterrors OF vis
the threshold of their respective careers.
One Of the most promising a and yon WELCOME
Collier, who graduated from the Univer-
sity of Michigan at Ann Ar6or in ls
city two years ago. Mr.. Collier has been
well received by the profession and and the
people in the social life of the city, and
Is making fine progress on the road to
fame and fortune, Mr.. Collier is pos
sessed of good education, a cultured tall
ent and a decided genius for the law,
and he has proved his ability in numerous
legal engagements before the local tri-
bunals. He occupies suite I'll II. w. He'll
man building, where he pursues the gem
eral practice with a fine degree of sue
cess, specializing in corporation, lien and
probate law; and in connection with his
office business as counselor acts as
notary public.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
INVENTIONS AND PATENTS
JAMES R. TOWNSEND

Los Angeles ranks high in the number
of valuable inventions produced and pat
ented by her citizens.
AS illustrative of the great activity of
the creative mind in Southern California
1t Is noteworthy that Los Angeles city
contains a large number of firms and In
dividuals devoted to the business of OBJ
tanning patents on inventions. Among
these James r. Townsend Is deserving OF
special mention as having been engaged
in this line in Los Angeles for a greater
length of time than any of the others,
his practice having been continuous since
1882; at first under his own name, after
wards under the firm name of Hazard &c
Townsend; still later under the firm name
of Townsend Bros, and at present In his
individual name He has in his offices the
files of the applications made under these
various styles for the last twenty.three
years. His present offices are in a suite
of six large rooms, 428 to 4S3 In the Brad
bury building, at the corner of Broad
way and Third street. His office force at
present consists of nine persons, includ-
Ing draughtsmen. stenographers and
clerks. and he is making arrangements
to add another expert specification writer
to the force A notable feature of his
office is his mother, who. though having
passed her e!ghtieth birthday, is con-
stant in her attendance at the office and
greets the clients in the reception room.
She has a vigorous grasp of the routine
of the Office and a fund of information
as to details. Her vigor eXemplihes the
advantages Southern California affords to
those advanced in years.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
BARsToW G. VARIEL

The firm of Barstow & Variel, with Of
| fees 303-304 Tajo building, constitute one
of the strongest legal firms at the bar of
Southern California The partnership be-
! tween the two was formed about two
| years ago, and MADE as good and strong
combination of legal talent, executive
ability and reliability as is to be found
! in any firm in this city. Mr.. H. NJ Bar
stow the senior member of the firm, has
practiced law in California for more
than twenty years, residing for sixteen
years of that time at Napa, where for q
time he was district attorney. and for
many years well and favorably known.
Since first coming to Los Angeles, the rec
ognized hub of the Southern Pacific
country, he has won to the front rank
among the many strong and brilliant
men who make up legal fraternity. Will
liam j. Variel is a younger brother of
years was a leader at this bar, and who
at the time of his death last March was
in partnership with his brother and Mr..
Barstow. The two last named, upon the
death of R. H. F. Variel, assumed the
care of the large and valuable interests
of which he had long had charge, and
have closed the same up with the highest
of the parties interested. Mr. Variel,
though yet young man, is well known
and of great promise. He was formerly
associated with Mr. W. H. Davis, who
later became secretary under Governor
Gage. In the present firm we have two
educated, public spi 'ited ahd high minded
men who accredit their profession and
our city. They take an active interest
in public affairs and in all that concerns
their profession, and are known as re-
liable, safe and advisory counsel, and
as well as able advocates in the storm
and stress of the forum. One thing is
especially to their credit They are dis
couragers of litigation, and seek to avoid
the necessity of 1t by safe and conser-
Yative advice. If 1t is unavoidable, they
will seek to settle it on fair, reasonable
lines.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
CHARLES s. M,kELvEY

Among the well established lawyers Of
extensive experience in Los Angeles and
at the bar of the state in general Mr.
Charles s, McKelvey occupies a promi-
nent position among the fraternity. Mr..
McKelvey is a gentleman of education
who has an honorable standing of seven
teen years at the Los Angeles county bar.
Mr. McKelvey attended the law school
of Washington university at st. Louis
and graduated from Knox college. Gales
burg, Ill He was admitted to practice
In Illinois and later at Los Angeles in
1887 and has passed the larger part of his
professional career in this city. He occu-
pies office at 306 Henne block, and is an
attorney and advocate of strong ability
before the courts. Besides his general
practice he gives special attention to
questions relating to mining and to his
office business as legal adviser in civil
causes, and in this line he has the con-
iidence of many people who become his
clients, and these include some of our
largest merchants. firms and corporations
tions. He Is an effective advocate and a
well-informed, careful and reliable coun-
sellor. He has built up a reputation and
successful practice
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
ELIZABETH L. kENNEY

A woman legal practitioner always oc-
cupies a unique position, both at the bar
and in the community This need not be
so, however, because there is no vocation
open to women which she is better quail
fled to fill, nor one better adapted to the
gentler sex e? That women possess
Keen sense of justice and are especially
clever in grasping the meanings of the
has been fully demonstrated since the
days of fair Portia, Shakespeare's finest
woman character. Miss Kenney has been
established in her law practice here for
more than seven years, and by her tact
her high order Of legal talent, her perse-
verance and her thorough knowledge Of
all the departments of the law she has
built up large and influential practice
She is a graduate of the Northwestern
university of Chicago, class 1897. She is a
and possesses all the traits of character
and personality which are admirable IN
her sex. Her office is in suite 316 Bullard
block, where she conducts general prac-
tice making a speciality of probate law.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
M. w. CONKLING

Among the mal.y lawyers in Los An
geles few are better known or have a
higher standing at the bar than NJ. w.
Conklng, with an office at 425 Bryson
building Mr.. Conkling was formerly a
member of the firm of Rowland & Conk
has resided in Los Angeles eighteen years
and has practiced his profession here for
fifteen years, since his admission to the
ban, in 1889; He soon gained a foothold
in his profession and by diligent study
and close and careful attention to his
clients interests his practice gradually
grew until for some years past he has
been regarded as one of the leading at
torneys at the Los Angeles bar.
Mr.. Conklng is in the prime of life
and well equipped in every way. to carry
on his onerous and important profess
sional duties. He is a close investigator
of his cases and always goes into court
well prepared to carry them to sue
cessful conclusion If that be possible, and
he generally does He strongly realizes
his duty to his clients and does 1t in
every detail, at whatever cost of time or
effort. Mr.. Conkling was assistant dis
trict attorney for. two years QS93-5), dur
ing which time there were very few ac-
quitals in department one of the superior
court, where he was stationed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
ELMER e. GARDNER

Prominent among the professional
men of standing. education and ability
in this city is Elmer e. Gardner, who
has been we'll known in Los Angeles
and other parts of California for years.
Mr.. Gardner Is graduate of the Uni
B. A, and he is well read in all
branches of law. After leaving the law
school Mr.. Gardner engaged in active
practice in New York city for some
years, where he made q creditable rec =
ord, but finally returned to Los Ange-
les and established himself In the Slim
son building, room 532, where he con-
ducts comprehen sive business, cover
ing the fields of law, mining and gem
eral investments. Those who know Mr..
Gardner, and his friends are many,
know him as a professional man of
high honor and one who is liberal, reli-
able and true in all his business and
professional dealings.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
r. L. HORTON

No city can claim a higher degree OF
learning and professional ability among
its legal fraternity than is found among
the lawyers who constitute the bar OF
Los Angeles. These gentlemen, attracted
by the many delights of living in this sec
tion of country, as well as it's superior
business advantages, come from the uni
versities and colleges of all parts of the
nation and many parts of the world and
either begin their respective careers or
continue their practice here Prominent
among the attorneys who have been we'll
established in their residence and their
practice in this city is Mr.. r. L. Horton,
who was admitted 10 the bar in this city
in 1889, and is one of the we'll known and
notable attorneys of Southern California.
Mr.. Horton is a gentleman of culture and
attractive personal qualities as a citizen
and a lawyer of eminent ability and
learning He Is we'll informed in all
branches of the law and a successful
practitioner. Mr.. Horton occupies office
and good library in rooms 2l0 and III
Henne block, where he pursues the gem
eral practice, appearing in all the courts.
He is especially esteemed as a careful,
conscientious and reliable legal adviser,
and while he is active in handling trial
cases does especially large Office bust
ness as counsellor and attorney for many
clients. Withal he is a public spirited,
progressive citizen, taking an active in
tereSt in public affairs
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
Superintendent Of schools - Mark
Keppel.
GENERAL TOMBSTONE JONES

The lawyers of Los Angeles form a most
representative body of men, both as pub
lie men and private citizens. AS rule
they represent the highest degree OF
learning and professional ability and, 1t
may be observed, they have gifts differ
Ing one from another which gives to the
fraternity versatility of genius and
greater usefulness in practice. Hence in
stone Jones OF this city 1t Is pertinent to
say that while an attorney of versatile
abilities in general practice he Is es-
pecially distinguished as an effective and
makes a leading specially Of corporation
law. Owing to this predominant faculty,
partly acquired by, practice, and In great
part due to his genius, General
,soo at San Diego, Cal. from 1891 to
years ago he engaged in the gen
eral practice Of the law until 1899,
when, owing to his conspicuous abilities
as attorney In connection with criminal
practice, he was again called into public
service and was assistant district attor
ney in this city from 1899 to 1908. In
whatever position or in whatever branch
of the practice, General Jones has proved
himself equally capable and equally well
informed in the law. He Is u gentleman
of fine attachments and of personal popu-
larity among the profession and the peo-
pie at large, and among all classes of the
people he has many friends and admir-
ers, General Jones occupies rooms 405
and 406 Mason opera house building, resi-
dence 626 Court street, corner or Grand
avenue. Equipped with a splendid library
and sound reading of the law he pur-
sues the general pra ctice and his services
are often in demand in connection with
civil and criminal causes, and Is usually
successful, whether for the prosecution
or defense General Jones is especially
esteemed as an influential progressive,
public spirited citizen.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
DANIEL M. HAM MACK

Although Mr. Hammack has only re-
sided in Los Angeles for four years he
has been a resident of the state for more
than fifteen years having come here from
San Diego. where he had already built
up an excellent reputation as an able ad-
vocate and conscientious, and conser-
vative counselor. During his residence
there he was a candidate for superior
judge on the democratic ticket and
polled some 1900 votes more than his
party Already his name is recognized
as that of a leader at the bar of this
city. He is a graduate of Monmouth
college in Illinois, and is a man of ability
in his profession; He does a general
civil practice with title litigation as a
specially. In every case he accords the
most valuable services to his clients
whose interests he conserVes and by
whom he is held in great esteem. He was
three years dean of the Los Angeles Col
lege of Law, and did much to build it UP
from a dozen students to fifty or sixty,
when it was consolidated with the univer-
sity last year. His law office is located in
suite 722-724-726 Trust building. Distant
readers needing a legal representative In
Los Angeles would do well to consult Mr.
Hammack.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
HUNSAKER g. BRITT

The membership of the Los Angeles
county bar embraces a number of gentle
men who have not only attained eminence
as attorneys but have won distinction and
some of the strongest and most influential
law firms in the state have been formed
Notable among the partnership associa-
tions of this city is the firm of Messrs
William j. Hunsaker and e. W. Britt
These gentlemen are widely known and
ties, both in their individual capacities as
practitioners and as a firm Mr.. Hun
saker was admitted to practice by the
supreme court Of California in 1882, was
district attorney for San Diego county
from 1882 to 1884 and has resided in Los
Britt has resided in this city for only
five years, and during this time has sue
ceSsfully pursued a large and lucrative
practice under the above named firm
style. Mr. Britt has been for many years
prominent citizen and a distinguished
of the general assembly from Lake
county in 1885. In the course of their re-
spectiVe careers as lawyers and men of
business enterprise both Messrs. Britt and
Hunsaker have built fortune as we'll as
professional reputation and constitute one
the ablest firms intellectually connected
with the bar Of the county. Both are
equally highly esteemed for their excel
lent personal worth and their useful
services as public-spirited, progressive and
influential citizens. Messrs. Hunsaker
library at Nos. ia to 71S II. w. Helman
building, where they pursue the general
practice and have large amount of
office business In connection with import
ant causes Of litigation. having a large
and influential clientage throughout the
qfof
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
M. M. MEYERS

The state of Illinois has sent many of
her ablest sons to the west, and 1t Is not
disparagement to other states to say
that u very large share Of the intellec-
ness, professional and educational life of
Los Angeles have been transplanted from
that particular state Among others we
may speak of Mr.. M. NJ. Meyers, who
engage in the practice of law, Mr. Mey-
ers was admitted to the bar of that state
In 1880 before the supreme court and prac-
regarded as a lawyer of more than ordi-
nary talent. He has his office In the
Henne building, 1872 West Third street,
occupying rooms 107-10S. Here he has q
practice. AS a counselor Mr.. Meyers s
highly regarded by his legal brethren, and
in this line his services are often sought,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
Judges and Attor-
mcyS of Great
Ability

his efforts being rewarded later by his
election to the city council by a large
majority. He speaks French huentiy anu
Latin and Greek. A.,
It was while he was a teacher IN tho
public schools of this city that MI
Hutchison took up the study OF the law
iaboring diligently with his studies dur
ing all his spare time. He passed an ex-
oeilent examination before the supreme
among the attorneys of this section OF
country. In 1898 he was nominated Tor
lieutenant governor of California on tne
Democratic ticket, being the running
mate of Hon. James Mcguire, who was
only defeated for the gubernatorial nom
ors by very small majority.
Mr.. Hutchison began practice OF his
profession in Los Angeles some ten years
ago, and has earned both distinction and
high credit by his skill as an attorney
and the upright character of his actions
in all phases of his career as resident
Of this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
ELROY w. SMITH

The bar of Los Angeles is widely noted
for the eminent abilities and large ex-
perience of its members, of whom the
larger number have had an experience of
distinguished and successful practice in
1t is therefore the more creditable that
large part of this enviable reputation
is made by the younger members of the
profession who have but recently entered
the practice and have chosen Los Angeles
as the field of their respective careers.
Prominent in this class is Elroy w.
Smith, who graduated from the Madison
University Law school of Madison, Wis
consin, and was admitted to the Los An
geles county bar in 1902 In the prepara-
ton of his cases Mr.. Smith shows a close
in handling trial cases he shows tactful
ability in practice. He occupies quarters
in the offices of Messrs. Bernard Potter
and Frank James at No. $40 Douglas
building.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
WILL A. MARTIN

The Los Angeles county bar Is in large
part composed of talented lawyers of
the younger class, who have entered into
practice in comparatively recent years
and who, in their education for the bar
represent the most celebrated colleges
and universities in the United States
Prominent among the class of attorneys
referred to is Mr.. VIII A.. Martin, who
has been for nearly seven years engaged
in the practice of law and is well on the
road to his goal of success as an attorney
of cultured and promising abilities Mr..
Martin is a graduate of the Cumberland
to Los Angeles as the field of his choice
for professional career He has been
cordially received by the profession and
the people and has made many friends
in this community. Mr.. Martin occupies
rooms S36-7 in the H. w. Hellman build
ing, where he engages in general
practice and appears with ability and
success in all the courts
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
EDWARD L. PAYNE

Five years successful practice at the
bar of California have given to Edward
L. Payne, well known attorney at law,
the prestige which makes him now one
of the leaders at the local bar of Los
Angeles. and the many and varied in
terests intrusted to his care speak elo-
quently of the high esteem in which he
is held by the leading corporations, bus-
ness firms and private citizens of our
city and state. Mr. Payne was admitted
to the bar in 1898 and since that time has
served the public ably and honestly in
every way. His office Is located in the
Bullard building, room no. Mr. Payne
Is very studious man and has a fine
collection of books. He is a sound, re-
liable legal adviser and office lawyer;
he is also an expert in the preparation
or his cases and in cross examining, and
as pleader exhibits much force and
eloquence and Is very successful in up
holding the interests of his clients. He
enjoys large and influential practice
and the esteem of his brother lawyers
and citizens generally.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
JOHN Won BRETON,
JEWELER AND OPTICIAN

with an experience of twenty-five
years In handling diamonds, watches,
jewelry and skillful repairing of the same.
John Won Breton is entitled to be counted
among the best authorities in jewelry
matters. He conducts the well-ordered
establishment at $50 South Broadway.
where he is doing a profitable business.
For twenty years Mr.. Won Breton con-
Quoted an influential business in dia-
monds, watches and jewelry in New York
city, but deciding to try his fortunes in
the west, he came to Los Angeles a couple
of years ago. He carries fine stock OF
diamonds, jewelry, watches, sllverware.
cut glass and optical goods. Associated
optician, who has charge OF the optical
department and does expert work in fit-
ting glasses. John Won Breton makes q
speciality of undertaking difficult and deli
cate repair work Of fine jewery and has
secured q great many customers who
have never dared to trust their beautiful
gems to less skilIful hands. His assort-
ment of ladies' and gentlemen's watches
is very complete and extremely low.
priced.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03

in the successes of his friends more than
in his own, He is graduate of Racine
college,. Wisconsin, graduating from that
institution as head of the college" In
1872, and soon after removing to Denver,
Colorado, where he practiced his profess
sion until he removed to Los Angeles in
rapidly to the front a position that he
has occupied from that time 20 the pres
ent. In 1888 he came, as many young
and ambitious man has done to the west,
and, attracted by the beauty and the
many advantages of Los Angeles. social
and otherwise, concluded to make 1t his
home. Los Angeles gladly opens her doors
to men of Mr.. Dillon's stamp, and he
found friends and clients at once. In
1892 he was elected district attorney of
Los Angeles county and served for a term
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
ES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

in all the courts, but makes a speciality
of war claim business. and Is now pre-
pairing a book of forms that will enable
claimants to prosecute their claims with
out an attorney, and of special beneht to
widows and all pensioners. His office
and fine library are at and 3, 126 Tenn
pie street, Law building, opposite court
house; residence Temple Court, S17 North
Influential clientele. Mr.. Mattoon is a
veteran of the Civil War having fought
and suffered much for his country and
flag from 1861 to 1865, during which time
he was wounded thirteen times and
fought in twenty battles and today he
carries five rebel bullets In his body. He
served In "F" 60 Illinois infantry and
also in e. Illinois cavalry.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
BUCHANAN TRANSFER CO.

The Buchanan Transfer company makes
speciality. of the moving business and
operates all the time four large wagons
furniture, pianos and also for handling
baggage. They attend to all the details
Of storing, packing and shipping where
branch of the work. Mr. ]. M. Buchanan.
the manager of the business, during the
thoroughly demonstrated his knowledge
Of its every requirement. The office of
the company. is located at 530h South
Broadway office telephones Main 24ll and
Home 8116. Besides at 9S7 Blaine street
phone Home 1904. He is an enterprisinS
and progressive citizen.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
J. 3. M'LAUGHLlN

1t is an accepted fact by those who are
cognizant of the ability of her lawyers,
that the bench and bar of Los Angeles
have but few peers and no superiors in
any city of equal size and Importance in
the Union. Prominent among those who
fill an important place in the legal pro
fession there are the men who have made
regulations as able and successful prac-
titioners In other states before casting
their lots here. To this latter class belongs
j. B. Mclaughlin, who was admitted
to practice before the supreme court of
Ohio In 1882, and settled here about seven
years ago. He is thoroughly versed in
all the departments of the law and is pre-
pared to do a general practice in all the
courts, but makes q speciality of the me-
chanics' lien law. Mr.. Mclaughlin num-
bers among his clients many of the lead
Ing business men of the city and state.
and names among his personal references
such men as w. c. Patterson of the Los
Angeles National bank, and David Yer.
non, comptroller of the National Bank of
Chicago. His law office and library are
in suite 401 Bullard block.