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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
oTTINcER,s TICKET OFFICE

The inestimable service conferred on
the travelling public by the establish
ment and operations of the cut rate
ticket agency is being more and more
appreciated by the class whom it di-
rectly benefits. $. Magnus, whom
everybody knows as the gentlemanly
and courteous manager of the Ottinger
ticket brokerage business at 22S South
Spring street, is in a position to offer
excellent reductions on regular rates,
and can save you from So TO $40 on fare
If you will call on him before purchas-
ing your ticket 10 any point. Ottin-
gers ticket office is a wholly respon-
sible and reliable firm, being member
OF the American Ticket Brokers asso :
citation. 1t is a pioneer in the ticket
brokerage business in California, and Is
composed of highly valued and re-
spected business men and citizens or
Los Angeles. The main office Of this
firm is located in San Francisco, with
branches in Seattle, Spokane, Salt Lake
City, Denver, Kansas City, Chicago and
St. Louis, all carrying on a well con
Quoted and successful business, A. Of
finger is president of the American
Ticket Brokers association, having
been reelected for the second time at
the annual meeting of the association
held in Chicago in May of this year.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
HOSPITALS
THE CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL

When illness comes, as come 1t must
to all mankind, commend us to the care
of such a staff of physicians and nurses
as compose the working force of the Cali
splendid institution is a revelation Of
what scientific skill in this modern age
has been able to accomplish in caring
for and restoring the sick. This is the
largest general hospital in the world de-
signed, owned and controlled exclusively
by physicians. No hospital on the Pa
cific coast is better equipped for this work
than the one of which we speak. 1t is
located in the center of park of semi
tropical trees, in most beautiful part
Of the city, commanding the finest views
obtainable from any part of Los Angeles.
Its architecture suggests both mediaeyal
structure has nothing about 1t to remind
one of a hospital but rather of a fine
modern summer hotel. In fact, this is
about what, It is, an elegant, modern
equipment and convenience for the seri-
ously i'll, the convalescent or the semi
invalid who wishes to come for a period
of refreshing rest and quiet. This hos
contains 200 large, sunny, we'll ventilated
rooms. 1t has two resident physicians
and eighty trained nurses. Both cleo
tricity and gas are used for lighting the
house, and large shaded verandas and a
beautiful roof garden 40x16 feet in di-
mensions furnish convalescent patients
a most delightful means of enjoying out
door air without effort or weariness. The
hospital is reached by all street car lines.
directly or by transfer, and members of
the medical fraternity will be given every
facility for the treatment of their pa
tients. The governing body of the estab-
and capable men, DR., F. r. Bicknell being
president, DR.. Everett r. Smith vice
president, DIR. Walter Llndley secretary
and manager, and DR.. w. W. Hitchcock
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
MORRIS ORSATTI G.
CO.'S TICKET AGENCY

Morris Orsatti & Co., International
Steamship and Railroad Ticket agency,
opened an office here over two years ago
under the management of Morris Orsatti,
having associated with him in the bust
ness John Lopizich, John Castera and
we'll acquainted with every detail of the
business in which they are engaged. They
are special agents here for the French
line, North German Lloyd, Hamburg
American, Cunard, American, White Star,
Red Star, Atlantic Transport, Dominion,
Leyland. Holland American. Italian
Royal Mail S S. Co., La Veloce, Anchor,
Fabre, Prince, Scandinavian, American,
Sloman and Pacific Coast Steamship Co.,
and issue tickets to all points of Europe
and South America, furnishing the minut
est detail about the trip. They are also
real estate and insurance agents. Office
PA North Spring street. Phone Home 1865.
Gable address National"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
PACIFIC COAST DRUG AGENCY

For the past seven years G, M. Lud-
wick has been established in Los An
geles as manager of the above agency,
and is proprietor of the business. Mr..
Ludwick is engaged in an exclusive
and somewhat novel line of business.
The full designation of his enterprise
is that of the Pacific Coast Drug Agency
and Drug Clerks Registry Office
His agency is established at room 239
Douglas building. 1t embraces several
branches of business Mr. Ludwick
buys and sells drug stores on his own
account and acts as agent in negotiat-
ing such transactions. He keeps list
of all drug stores that are offered for
sale and finds purchasers for them. He
also keeps a list of flrst-class drug
clerks who are seeking positions and
of drug stores which are in need of a
clerk and he thus makes his agency
the medium of supplying the two wants
His office also comprises an agency
for locating physicians in fields of good
prospect for practice, whether in the
city or elsewhere in the state. Many
young physicians just from college
and entering the professional prac-
tice realize the difficulty of finding a
suitable location, and such is also the
experience of many new settlers, no
matter what may be their abilities or
prestige in practice. Mr.. Ludwick
keeps himself informed upon the To-
calities of best advantage for prac-
tice and also sells well established
medical practices for doctors who wish
to retire or leave the country. With
all these interests combined Mr.. Lud-
wick does big business.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
TRANScoNTINENTAL
FREIGHT COMPANY

There was established in the city of
Chicago about six years ago company
known as the Transcontinental Freight
company, its object being to act as ship
pers' agents whether the shipper be a
big manufacturer, jobbing concern or
only an individual seeking to cross the
continent with his household goods for
a home in the golden west. Just what
this means to the shipper can hardly be
estimated by the uninitiated and the or
filed a long felt want in transcontinen-
tai affairs Especially does 1t appeal to
the small householder who not having a
full carload of goods feels that he must
give" them away rather than pay the
excessive rates on so long a move and
risk the damage likely to occur in transit.
To this class of shippers the Trans
continental company makes reduced
rates and gives him at the same time the
benefit of having his goods consolidated
with others and shipped through without
extra handling and with better care than
in the ordinary way. They own and
operate modern warehouses and transfer
equipment at Chicago, New York, San
Francisco and at Los Angeles, having
been established here for about two years.
Mr. A. ]. Hamilton, manager of the Los
Angeles office, Is a man of the strictest
business probity and moral integrity
His office is at 226 West Fifth street and
the company'S warehouse is at 760 San
Fernando street. Mr.. r. F. Hedden, the
president of the company, Is a resident of
Los Angeles and one Of our staunchest
business men.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03

words allotment of the deferred dividend
Is not postponed until the end of the de-
ferred dividend period, but every year the
policy is credited with its earnings, those
earnings are accumulated and payable at
the end of the deferred dividend period,
and the present value of the accumula-
tions is carried by the company as an
actual liability in Its statement. AS this
application of the dividend is made each
year at the time of it's declaration, 1t is
possible under this system for the insured
to ascertain upon inquiry of the com
pany at any time the amount of accumu-
lation earned under this policy, and these
accumulations are not subject to any
future change or rectihcaton by the COM
pany. In a little pamphlet issued by the
company an explanatory statement is
made covering all the operative features
of their plan which is doubtless one Of
the most perfect and effective ever put in
operation by any insurance company Mr.
George e. Ide, we'll known In the insur-
ance world, is president of the company
it's other officers being also men of note
in the business and professional life. of
the country Mr.. Haskell has his office
in the Currier block, 303-304, where he is
always ready to explain the special fea-
lures of his company to those interested:
He is a particularly active and successful
manager, and the Home Life Insurance
company could not be better represented
in this field than under the able manage
ment Of Mr.. Haskell.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
WESTERN MASONS' MUTUAL
LIFE ASSOCIATION

This worthy association was incor-
porated eighteen years ago with head
office at Los Angeles. All Masons in good
standing who are not over so years Of
age and can pass the required medical
examination may, If accepted, become
members of this association. The officers
of the association are: Judge G. ]. Willett,
president; Hon. b. J. Thompson. vice
president. Hon. o. S. Henderson, second
vice president; G. f. Stevenson, secre-
tary and general manager; w. H. McVay,
treasurer; H. S. Orme, M D., medical di-
rector; Hon c. L. Patton, attorney; c.
H. Allen. general agent, office 81 Laugh
lin building. Two sizes of certificates
are issued: Division A, limited to $4,000,
membership fee IS; Division C, limited to
$1,000; membership fee S.; medical exam
ination fee additional. Members are in
sured at the following rates: Aged be-
tween q and 80 years, 50 per $1,000; between
81 to 40 years, $10.SO per $1,000; between Al
and 80 years. $1S.05 per $1,000. The above
may be divided into six equal payments.
every two months, in advance. The asso-
citation has $19O000 as a guarantee that the
cost will not exceed the above rates; It
may be less. The association pays all
benefits in full and promptly.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03

in Southern California. Within the past
decade accident and health policies have
been greatly liberalized and freed from
all restrictions that proved Objectionable
to the insuring public, the Aetna being
foremost in this liberalization, always re-
garded as being liberal in it's treatment
of claimants. The company, realizing the
future Importance of this field, has made
the Los Angeles agency direct branch
from the home office, and has authorized
Mr.. Hubbard to adjust and pay their
claims at his office, where he annually
pays many hundreds of claims, both great
and small. If any man doubts the growth
Of the manufacturing interests of our
city, let him call at the Aetna office and
see the increasing volume of liability In
surance written on manufacturers, con-
tractors, elevators, automobiles, etc. Mr..
Hubbard is also agent for the Royal In
surance company of Liverpool, which
writes the largest amount of insurance of
any fire insurance company in the world.
He has a suite of several offices in the
Laughlin building, and requires a large
force of office assistants to handle the
business developed through large corps
of efficient men in the field. BY properly
protecting the interests of his clients he
has made the Aetna especially popular in
this city as an accident company, and
personally is one of our most popular and
enterprising young business men, public
spirited and a great enthusiast for the
future of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
c. p. RAILSBAcK,
STUDIO oF KERAMIcs

Decorative art finds one Of it's most
charming modes of expression IN ohina
painting. The daintiness OF china, lis
fragility and fneness lends itself as
BACKGROUND for floral decorations as no
other material can, and the finished re-
suit as seen in a handsome vase or
jardiniere is very sa tisfying to the eye Of
one who appreciates the harmony or ar
tistically blended colors. Owing. to the
dearth Of suitable china to be found In
the city some three years ago Mr. Ralls-
back conceived the idea OF estapllshlhE
1.-The Study of Keramics," where the
best of everything could be found for tile
successful application to the fasclnating
art-china decorating. His location In the
Blanchard building, 233 South Broadway,
the very center Of keramic art, has been
great hit and greatly appreciated by
both teacher and pupil. Mr.. Railsback
imports all his china direct from the
leading factories of France and Germany
and constantly carries in stock the most
artistic and we'll selected stock for the
decorator to be found in the west. There
is no branch Of the art so interesting and
Instructive as the firing, for in this you
can either make or break" all that has
been done, Mr.. Railsback has estab-
lished a reputation in this as well as in
all other things and is the only one In the
city where firing is done daily. The cele-
brated Revelation lsiln-the best on the
market today-is used and for which he is
agent Mr.. Railsback makes the tastes
and wishes of the artist his constant
study, and his twenty years experience
along this line shows itself in the artis-
tically beautiful shapes displayed in his
studio. Perhaps no make of china lends
itself so artistlcally to the rich dark
colors for ornamental decoration as the
Belleck china, manufactured at Trenton,
N. ]. Mr.. Railsback displays a large as
sortment of this ware and finds it very
popular with the artist. Instruction in
the art is given several days each week
by Miss Holm and Mrs. Railsback, whose
ability as artists is shown In their work
as exhibited in the studio and in its
great demand by the public. Instructions
given to beginners as well as to the
more advanced.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
LOS ANGELES TRAFFIC BUREAU

One of the most important outgrowths
of the enlarging and expanding COM
merce of Los Angeles was the
organization of the Los Angeles Traffic
Bureau and the necessity for such an in
stitution is one of the most encouraging
room IA Chamber of Commerce building,
Mr.. 2. NJ Nadal being the active and
capable manager. The Los Angeles
Traffic Bureau are agents for receivers
shippers and manufacturers. They re-
lieve merchants and manufacturers by
handling all matters of transportation
thus saving to busy people the time,
worry and extra expense of looking after
the details both in the receipt and ship
adjust and collect all claims on goods
shipped to or received from distant
points For these two branches Of SER
vice the bureau is divided into a legal
department and a traffic department
Through the legal department all errors
Misunderstanding, mishaps or difficulties
in making collections on goods shipped
and delivered are adjusted and collec
tions made whenever necessary to resort
bureau are in able and trustworthy hands
and their work has proved greatly bene-
ficial both in expediting and protecting
business interests. In connection with
their work in the lines mentioned the
Los Angeles Traffic Bureau are agents
and dealers in all kinds of soft pine
boxes. The nature of their traffic bust
ness makes this a well adapted line of
trade, greatly to the convenience of the
an enterprise of profit to the bureau
they simply furnishing a part of the
enormous number of boxes used in the
shipping trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
The ANGELS, FLIGHT

Truly one of Los Angeles greatest
attractions is the Angels Flight, with
its rest pavilion, park, electric foun-
tain, observation tower, camera OBJ
interesting and accessible pleasure re-
sort in the entire country is this beau
tiful flight, situated in the heart OF
Los Angeles, at Third and Hill streets,
rounding country for miles about No
tourist should miss visit to this inter
esting resort The fare is only five
cents. with liberal ticket reductions.
Speaking OF the Angels Flight. the
Scientific American says: The Angels
Flight is the shortest, most unique and
interesting little railway. in the world.
It runs from Hill to Olive street, one
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE GRAND FRATERNITY

One of the strongest Bible injunc-
tions is that man shall provide for
his own household, both in life and in
death, and it is surprising how much
more this injunction is being obeyed
year by year until really it has come
to be that one of the first steps a man
takes when he begins to consider mat
rimony is that of taking out some kind
To those inquiring for some sure pro-
lection in case of death or disability we
suggest an investigation of the twenty
annual life payment certificate issued
resented in this city by A. J.. Harsh
berger, whose office here is in the Tajo
building. This society was incor
porated under the laws of the state of
Pennsylvania, which are perhaps the
strictest in the Union, in 1885, being
now twenty years old 1t has a per-
petual charter, and combines all the
best features of the legal reserve and
cure certificates in any sums not ex-
ceeding $4,000, the payments being lin
tied to twenty years. Each certificate
has its loan and surrender values, its
paid up and extended protection fea-
lures, its return dividends in cash or
twelve annuity payments at 10 per cent
of the face of the certificate or a life
annuity. The certificates provide a
death benefit or direct benefit to mem
bers during lifetime If the membership
is in force. Each certificate carries
with it eleven options which are really
worth more than a savings bank ac-
count to the members. The motto of
the society is THE widow of Frater
offices of the company are in the Grand
Fraternity building, at 1414 Arch street,
Philadelphia Mr.. Harshberger, the
general agent for this section, is one
zens, whose honor and integrity may
be relied upon by investors.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
block. hauled by double cable and op-

block, hauled by double cable and op-
Grated by electricity, Statistics of the
United States bureau, Washington, D.
Angels Flight carried more people per
mile of track than any railway in the
United States. 1t is the only railway
in the world running three years with
out the slightest accident" 1t was un-
der the able supervision of Col. ]. w.
Eddy. one of Los Angeles Oldest and
most highly respected citizens and
business men, that the Angels Flight
came to pass Col. Eddy drew the
plans, superintended the work of con-
struction. and is now managing the op-
Grafton of the Angels Flight. To him
for not alone has this unique enter
prise aided the city as a resort, but 1t
has helped to build up section of the
city that is now one of the most fash
accomplished by the shortening of dis
tance effected by the railway.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
KENYON G. TRUscoTT,
FIRE INSURANCE

An enterprisng firm of recent establish
ment, and which is now we'll on its
course, with every prospect pleasing for
a career of success in this promising field
of business adventure, is that of Messrs.
c. A. Kenyon and F. f. Truscott, COM
posing the, above named, organization.
room 523 Douglas building about one year
ago as resident agents of the Atlas In
surance company of London, and are the
ance, devoting themselves to building up
that branch of their establishment and
advancing the interests of the company
which they represent Incidentally
Messrs. Kenyon and Truscott give some
attention to real estate and investments
of a general nature, and buy and sell good
residence and business properties on COM
missions. While they are quite successful
in finding desirable Investments of a
varied nature for capitalists. But their
greater activities and time are absorbed
and with success, in the field of fire in
Surance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
j. X. URMsToN

j. K. Urmston has been established as
a special insurance agent for the past six
should be RED required to- to convince vii men ei1ie of
the wisdom and the duty of keeping fire
insurance on all their buildings. Never
theless argument and persuasion are
many representatives of fire insurance
companies in Los Angeles none are more
active and effective in winning policy
toms office is 213 Henne building, where
he is the special agent for the Royal In
surance company and the Queen Insur-
ance company, both fire, and his territory
covers all of Southern California, Arizona
and New Mexico. 1t is therefore neces-
sary for him to employ number of sub
agencies, while he gives his attention to
the city and the office end of his large
and growing business. He represents two
of the strongest and most famous fire
insurance organizations in the world, and
Mr.. Urmston is always prompt and equit-
able in adjusting and paying losses.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
CHARLES L. HUBBARD
INSURANCE AGENCY

Among the insurance interests Of the
southwest which have kept pace with the
rising prominence of Southern California
Itself is the agency of Charles L: Hubbardi
{, Co. This firm writes practically all
forms of insurance, but has become espe-
cially well known as being the headquar-
ters of the accident and liability depart
1nent of the Aetna Life Insurance COM
pany Of Hartford, Conn.,, Mr.. Hubbard
having been the general agent of this
company here for the past nine years No
Life. Since its organization, fifty-five
Years ago, it has steadily grown to be a
tower Of strength and has made the name
aetna" household world among buyers
largest company in the world writing life
accident and liability insurance, and Mr.
Hubbard modestly bears the distinction Of
having the largest business of its KIND
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
UNION BENEFIT ASSOCIATION

The extreme liberality of the plans
of the Union Benefit association should
and does recommend 1t to all, and since
1t became operative in this state year
or two ago very many people, of both
sexes and in all conditions of life have
availed themselves of it's benefits. The
association is an incorporated one, F.
M. Ridsdale being president and gen
eral manager of It, It's plan covers
both accident and sick benefits and is
perhaps the only association of its kin
whose contracts are within the reach
of all. Its dues average from so cents
to 81 per month, and 1t confers weekly
sick benefits averaging from SIS to $50.
All healthy persons between the ages
qof 16 and Go are eligible. In addition to
this, a membership fee of SO is charged.
Dues are payable monthly, and in case
of sickness you receive your benefits
weekly. This association is not an in
of the term, as 1t makes no death pay
ments, levies no assessments, but sim
ply contributes to your support should
you be laid up by accident or sickness
at the rate of $40 to every one that
you return In dues. The association
can afford to do this, as a large per-
centage of its members are young,
upon them for aid, but no man or
woman is positively immune from sick
ness or accident, and the trifle that
you pay out to the association each
month will make you independent in
case of accident or disease. The men
at the head of this association are
among the well known and reputable
Go to their office at 735 Bryson build
ing and learn more about this very
liberal and beneficent plan, you who
are uninsured.