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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
BECKER LAW AND
COLLECTION AGENCY

The Becker Law and Collection Agency
made it's establishment in Los Angeles In
business people have long since appre-
ciated the fact that it is a most service
able institution and great aid to them
in preventing and recovering losses.
While the agency serves so valuable a
local purpose, it's work is equally avail
able to people in other parts of the coun-
try This agency makes collections every
where and, equipped with every. facility
of legal aid, is most efficient In its work
through it's sub agencies operating in all
leading centerss of the United States and an,
iections on accounts, notes, judgments
and all manner of claims; mechanics liens
fled commercial litigation and bank
ruptcy and estate matters quickly at
tended to- The agency's office is at 200
and POI Lankershim building, 1. c. Beck
er being the manager, and the work OF
nine years in this city and section. has
proved him to be manager of experience
and fine executive ability. Associated
with him Mr.. Becker has expert counsel
to handle all legal matters.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
ACADEMY CAFE

Whatever may be the association of
place. circumstance or people suggestive
of it's name, The Academy Cafe is good
place to go to for refreshments. The
Academy Cafe is located at 243 Also
street. Mr.. Boisseranc is the enterprising
proprietor and the artistic caterer at
the bar. Though this is one of the old
familiar and popular resorts of the city,
Mr.. Boisseranc has been the proprietor
we'll known to all the old and many new
patrons of the place and has a popular
trade. Mr.. Boisseranc is a connoisseur of
the liquor trade and makes speciality of
handling fine imported wines, liquors and
cigars. He also handles the best of
Pennsylvania, Maryland and Kentucky
whiskies; also the finest of California
wines and brandles In all respects he
fully maintains and has added to the
good reputation of the old-time place for
good things and has large and pros
porous trade
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
PEOPLES Beer HALL

Amusement of some sort appeals to
every normal mind very large proper
joyment in frequenting such places oe
amusement as the Peoples Beer Hall
H. Gerckens has made his place an ideal
ward of seeing his place grow more
popular each day, until probably no sim
liar resort in the city is more generally
patronized. The Peoples Beer Hall is q
synonym for all that is jovial convivial
and free, and as such finds a host of
friends. This resort is at the corner of
First and Los Angeles streets. is finely
being one of its chief attractions. One
of the specially liked drinks obtainable
here is the Belle of Lexington hand
brands of liquor and attractive drinks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
oRDoGIN's SALOON

There is no place more familiar to the
byways of Los Angeles than the well
known saloon at 300 Also street, estab-
lished twenty-four years ago and known
for many years as Ordogin's saloon.
equipped with an elegant bar, which in
turn is abundantly equipped with every
thing requisite to supply the most ex-
travagant wants or please the most
refreshment. Emanuel Ordogin, the
genial and accommodating proprietor,
who is one of the Oldest saloon men in
the city, caters to the first-class trade,
for which he provides first-class goods,
and he keeps all the favorite brands of
imported and domestic wines, liquors
and cigars, not emitting an abundance
of good fresh beer on tap. Mr. Ordegin
pies, and has many friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
TURNER HALL BAR

No place of resort in the city is better
known than the Turner Hall Bar next
door to Turner Hall, No. 319 South Main
street; nor is there a more popular place
of refreshment especially for our German
fellow citizens, while it is well patron
lied by all classes and nationalfties of
the local people. The Turner Hall Bar
was established eleven years ago Rich
ard Matthias Is the enterprising and
courteous proprietor. and he makes the
place attractive in many pleasing ways.
In addition to his well appointed saloon
he conducts a restaurant on the base
ment floor, where elegant meals are
served with the best of German cooking,
while a part of his hospitality is a fine
lunch served all day in the saloon. One
of the accomm odating appointments is a
family entrance to saloon and restaurant
through the main hall. Mr.. Matthias is
an experienced saloon man and under
stands the art of keeping the variety and
kind of goods to please all classes OF his
customers. His stock includes all the i'm
ported standard goods, not emitting the
best and most popular Of German wines,
while Maier-Zobelein beer In quantity is
always the standard beverage of tts
house. He also keeps all kinds of Cali
fornia wines and brandies, the best of rye
and Kentucky bourbon and full line of
cigars Mr.. Matthias conducts the place
on business principles and has thriving
trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
BERNHARD & cEYER LIQUOR co.

Among the most popular and elegantly
appointed of the many handsome saloons
in Los Angeles none is more attractive
as place of resort than the well-known
establishment of the Bernhard & Geyer
Liquor company, the fashionable buffet
Of the Belasco Theater building. No. 1886
South Main street. The officers of the
company are John Bernhard, president,
and Albert Geyer. secretary; both are
we'll known to the trade and in amuse-
ment circles, Mr.. Geyer being especially
celebrated as the champion tumbler OF
the world Both are experienced In the
business and have afforded the public
one of the most elegant and inviting
places of resort in the city. They, under
stand the art of keeping a saloon IN
frst-class style and making 1t attractiye
and popular with first-class trade. It
is appointed with every detail of furnish
ing and fixtures of a pleasing and inviting
character But the most pleasing part
lies in the attractive quality Of the goods
which they offer to all visitors. They
keep a full stock of the finest and pest
imported and domestic wines, liqu0rs and and
cigars, and of whiskies they handle only
the finest of whatever brand. and make a
specially of Cedar Brook, while they keep
ali the popular ales and beers. They con,
duct the house in the best Of style and md
It is a well-known attraction for visitors
to the city as well as our home people
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE BELMONT

Besides the theaters of varied class
and it's many places and scenes of rare
attraction. Los Angeles is not lacking
in it's equipment of places of sport and
Of the city, the Belmont, corner of Fifth
and Main streets, is the most inviting
and attractive place to while away the
idle hours. The Belmont combines one
of the most elegant sample rooms to be
found in the west with departments
for billiards and pool. In these lines
it's equipment comprises six tables, all
embraced within the walls of a main
floor 60x125 feet. This is a place of
old establishment, and it has ever been
a popular place of assembly for bill
liardists, besides having large popular
Schaffer are the proprietors, and they
are most enterprising in maintaining
the prestige OF the place for excellence,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
e, cASTELLANo

Los Angeles is city that appreciates
the. best of everything in drinkables as
we'll as eatables, and probably has more
satisfactory liquor resorts than many
cities of its size in the country, orderly
well-conducted houses, where the busi-
ness is managed legitimately by men OF
honor and good repute. Among the
houses of this class we may mention the
fine liquor store of e. Castellano, sit
uated at 515-517 North Main street, In
this city Mr. Castellano has been In the
business here about two years and has
one of the most attractive and largely
patronized houses in Los Angeles. He
has a very extensive jug trade, his fam
ous yellowstone Rye, Amazon Mono
gram" and Amazon Sour Mash being
favorite drinks with a very large share
of his trade. This enterprising gentle
man has, aside from his liquor business
other extensive interests in and around
Los Angeles, holds much valuable real
ty and Is a citizen of considerable i'm
pOrtance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE HUB SALOON

For a long span Of time the Hub saloon,
occupying a corner at No. 200 San. Pedro
street, has been well known and attrac-
tive center of gravity for congenial and
convivial spirits, and always a pleasant
Louis Lieber is the enterprising proprie-
tor, and has been the courteous presiding
genius at the Hub for the past eight
its greatest prestige for excellent things,
and it is well appointed, pleasant and
popular place of resort. Mr.. Lieber is an
experienced and we'll known saloon man,
a connoisseur of fine wines and liquors
and these he keeps in abundance; also fine
cigars and good, cool beer on tap. He
and domestic wines and liquors, not omit
ting California wines and brandies and
the more famous brands of Kentucky
whiskies, Mr., Lieber conducts the Hub
ular, has a large trade and is prosperous
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE PARK RESORT

One of the handsome new resorts of
central location is the Park Resort at 5O4
West Sixth street, and so named because
This popular saloon was established
about two years ago and everything
about it is new except the proprietor and
the goods which he sells. Both are old
the proprietor, is old as resident of Los
Angeles and he is we'll known and has
a multitude of friends in the city. He is
also old in experience as a liquor mer-
well stocked store with bar attached, and
makes a speciality of fine bottled goods.
He keeps all the standard imported wines
and liquors, fine California wines and
some of the most favored brands of rye
and Kentucky bourbon whiskies. He also
keeps beer in bottle and on draught and
a full assortment of cigars.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
The CASTLE SALOON

name of one of the handsome resorts of
the city at Seventh and Main streets,
Mr.. P. Bissen being the enterprising and
obliging proprietor. The Castle was es-
tablished eighteen years ago. 1t is
neatly furnished, handsomely appointed
and is the leader among saloons in that
section of the city. Mr.. Bissen is expe-
rienced In handling wines and liquors,
and Is we'll informed concerning quality
and brands. He keeps The Castle amply
supplied with fine wines, liquors and ci-
gars, and makes family wines and liquors
a specially. He also keeps the standard
ales and best bottled BEERS and handles
Los Angeles beer on draught His stock
of liquors consists of the customary i'm
ported articles and some of the favorite
lucky bourbon and Pennsylvania rye.
Mr.. Bissen accords courteous treatment
to all visitors and has a good, substan-
tial trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
AMERICAN BAR

One of the old, well-known and popular
places of refreshment in the city is the
American Bar, at COL East Third street.
In consonance with its name, this famil-
lar old place is a typical American in
stitution, though it is presided over by
two of our well known Italian citizens
three years ago. These partners in the
business are, A. Maya and NJ Gardetto,
both being connoisseurs of fine wines and
liquors, especially of the fine imported
brands, and, while they keep the best of
imported goods, including the choice wines
and famous liquors of their native land,
they also keep a sufficient supply of the
maintain the name of the American Bar.
They keep a neat and we'll appointed
place.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
NEW CORNER SALOON

There. are few, cities on the Pacific
coast that can boast such elegant sa-
looms as can be named among the first
class resorts of Los Angeles, and one
of the handsomest of these is the New
Corner Saloon, at the corner of Third
and Alameda streets, which was estab-
cious and elegantly appointed place, its
bar being most elaborately finished in
carved and polished hardwood, its splen-
did sideboard of the same material being
a trio of arches deep-set, with large mir
rors of French plate; the floor laid in
tile, the ceilings delightfully."- frescoed and
all appointments in correspondence with
the bright and cheerful aspect of the
place Messrs. M. Eyraud and G. Mazet,
the enterprising proprietors, are, in addi-
tion to the regular custom at the bar,
exteisive dealers in Kentucky whisky
and natural Napa wines and brandies,
and keep a large stock of these liquors
in barrels, kegs and bottles for the gen.
eral trade. They have large experience
in the liquor business and turned their
knowledge to good account In building up
a large trade on the merits of their goods.
They have prospered and possess large
realty and other valuable interests: They
own the three-story brick building in
which their saloon is located.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE GOLDEN GATE

The above is not the golden gate TO
the Elysian fields of our dreams, nor
the golden gate to the Pacific sea, but
it is none the less a place where many
find good cheer and rest for weary
soul, and where some may go to drown
a sea of troubles. 1t is the Golden Gate
of Los Angeles, and 1t has stood ajar
for twenty years. Itsskeepers are Jeff
Wilson and Charles Roess. who have ave,
months. but have been in business for
many naishS' Years ua| and md are well known in the
city. The Golden Gate is located at the
northeast corner of First and Los An
a a 0 good reputation goes with the name.
Messrs. Wilson and Roess, are fully sus.
taining that reputation by. making II
handsome and attractive and one OF the
most inviting resorts in the city. They
keep the best of wines; liquors and and
cigars and make specialties OF Old
Spring Hill whisky and old Franklln
rye, and all goods are drawn from
original packages.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE SOUTHERN

The above is the name of the family
liquor store of A. Dell acqua at No. 763
South Main street, corner of Eighth, and
of which the well appointed and bounti-
fully supplied bar is the leading attrac-
tion. The Southern is a firmly established
saloon and one of the leading resorts In
that section of the city. A.. Dell'acaua,
experienced in handling imported wines
and liquors, and besides the public SER
vice of the bar he keeps specialties of
fine wines and liquors for the family
trade He keeps a good stock of every
thing in the liquid line, including good
cool beer for the general custom. and has
a good substantial and regular trade.
Mr.. Dell'acqua has a large acquaintance
in the city and many friends, and does
a prosperous business.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE OVERLAND

One of the finest places of its kind
and class in Los Angeles Is the Over
land, at 1862 San Fernando street, the
proprietor of which, is Ed. Bodiker 1t
and in that time has built up a de-
servedly large patronage. 1t is patron
ized chiefly by railroad men, with
a finely fitted up saloon, and is well
conducted making it an agreeable re-
sort for those who desire liquid re-
freshments of any kind. The goods sold
prietor is a popular and genial man.
In it's locality the Overland as thirst
quenching resort ranks high, and its
business will doubtless grow with the
rapid growth of the city. Remember
the place, 1862 San Fernando street,
corner OF River Station Telephone
Main 1888.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
CURRY & scHMIrz

An attractive and popular place of re-
sort in Los Angeles is the saloon of
which Messrs. w. e. Curry and Frank J..
at 100 West Second street. These gentle
men have kept open house at this number
for the past nine years, and have rem
dered pleasing service to the many
men on their list of friends and patrons
Their saloon is a place of neat appoint
ment and agreeable surroundings. while
their bar is a novel feature. Six nicely
dressed liquor barrels, surmounted by
the usual brightly polished board. con-
stitute the unique arrangement, and the
'barrel bar" is the talk of many visitors
to the city who chance to drop into this
we'll known place, and by association it Is
by every one called THE Barrel House."
which is its real name. Messrs Curry &
Schmitz keep a first-class saloon and
keep first-class goods In Ii for first-class
people. Their stock consists Of all the
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
The EAST SIDE SALOON

nice popular resort is the East Slde
saloon, at Pasadena avenue and Ave-
nue. Nineteen, whose proprietor is w. F.
Schroeder. He has resided in Los An
geles since 1894, and has made, many
acquaintances and friends, and has
since 1901. He has a cozy little place,
2Ox3O feet in size, with bar neatly
fitted up and usual corresponding ac-
a point to keep first-class goods and to
give a customer as good drink of
liquor, wine or beer as he can obtain
refreshment places of this kind on the
East las side are always satisfied with
what they obtain in the East Side sa.
loon, and when again thirsty or want
a cigar, drop in there again, and so Mr.
Schroeder has established reasonably
good trade which his goods and man :
ner of treating his customers entltle
him to. If in that vicinity and de-
sirous of liquid refreshments, drop In at
the East Side.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
coNcoRDIA SALOON

One Of the old, well known and pop
ular resorts of the city. is the Con
cordia saloon at 3o2 South Main street
The Concordia is all the more attrac-
five because in connection with the bar
If has large, completely equipped and
handsomely appointed dining room room and si1i,
the place is thereby known. IN It's fuli
Restaurant. J. B. Geldmacher. the en-
terprising proprietor, is at the same
time an expert saloon keeper and "a an i,
70 anfertain and please his patrons
With good things to eat and drink, In
10Th lines he keeps and serves the best
of things at the bar and at his bount1-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE BALTIC

One of the most convenient and cheer
ing places of refreshment resort in the
west end is The Baltic, at 533 West Sew
enth street, new place, established a
present enterprisng proprietor This sa-
loon Is a neat and we'll appointed place,
and Mr. Miller is well known in busi-
ness circles, while his bar is presided over
by Messrs. ]. S. Hyde and Il. L. Cockett,
both we'll known and popular expert
''mixologists," who understand the art of
pleasing all visitors. Everything In the
house is new, bright and attractive, with
the exception that Mr.. Miller keeps
choice stock of old wines and liquors.
His stock embraces the standard brands
of imported and domestic wines, liquors
California products; also some choice
brands of old Kentucky bourbon and old
Pennsylvania rye.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
The OAK

One of the coolest and most attractive
resorts in a city that can boast of many
attractions of various kinds is The
Oak, we'll known for the hospitality and
general good fellowship of its two gen.
tlemanly proprietors, Messrs. Joe Nagele
and Frank Perillat. Mr.. Nagele became
the proprietor OF this saloon about ten
years ago, Mr.. Perillat coming into the
business three years later. The location
of this popular place is 252-254 New High
street, and 1t is one of the places where a
man always gets his moneys worth. Good
n1d n1doey eyerything found in a saloon Of the
best class may be had here, while the
service Is prompt, the prices moderate
and the house is orderly and we'll con-
Quoted.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A GREAT INSTITUTION

. The Los Angeles chamber of
commerce, occupying the second
floor and gallery, and basement of
. the imposing building on Broad
. way, between First and Second
|. streets, is a representative busi-
ness organization of Southern
California. The organization now
l includes nearly $500 members,
representing all lines Of business
and nearly every profession in the
community.
The officers are: J. o. Keopfii,
PRESIDENT; Frank Virgins, secre-
tary and superintendent, and H.
! B. Gurley, acting secretary.
The objects of the organization
are to foster and encourage COM
merce, stimulate home manufac-
lures, assist in securing markets
for Southern Californian products,
induce immigration and settlement
OH the land, aid the development
. of the material resources of the
region, watch proposed legislation
. both state and national, with a
view either to forward or to op-
pose, and generally to promote
the business interests of Southern
California.
This work is pursued by main
tanning a permanent exhibition of
. products of Southern California,
one of the most attractive sights
of the city, also by preparing and
circulating pamphlets descriptive
of the various sections of the coun-
/, try and their special resources,
sending out circulars of advice
and information to farmers, fruit
growers, and vegetable growers,
organizing local fairs, and ans
swering many thousands of letters
of inquiry annually received from
all over the United States and
from every quarter of the globe.
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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
GERMANIA HALL

Among the attractions which Los An
geles has to offer the tourist and public
generally is the number and excellence
of her places of public refreshment and
entertainment. Prominent among these
houses of call is the Germania hall, 10
Gated at 142 North Main. street, of
which H. Sloan & Co. are the courteous
proprietors. This is a pioneer business
place, its history dating back to the
early days of our city, though it only
came into the hands of it's present
management on December l of last
year. The premises are large, and the
appointments including a handsome
bar. and six large and elegant pool
tables, are In excellent taste. The bar
Is supplied with a splendid and well
selected assortment of wines, liquors
and cigars of both domestic and i'm
ported brands. They make, specially
of their Maier & Zobelein beer, which
is constantly on draught. The members
of this enterprising firm are H. Sloan,
William Moznett and O. ]. Gillespie, all
of whom are well and favorably known
to the business world, having formerly
been the proprietors of a large boiler
works concern.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
LION CAFE AND SALOON

s,xth street are owned and managed
Sy b,N G Geo. Gordon. Mr. Gordon is known
throughout the city and has large IT'S
circle of friends and his hospltalIy
which do much to increase the patron;
age given his place: His bar is well
Stocked with the best wines ines 1nieed beersd
drinIxs are widely famed. In the cafe
eLsgA eiegant e meals are served and the ap--
nointments are of the best. Prompt
Service and everything else possllnhie lh g
for the comfort and convenience or the
ruest is given careful supervision by
the management. Both the cafe and
saloon do a fine business which Is
eteadily growing.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE BELLEVUE SALOON

Ettore Paggi, the popular proprietor
of the Bellevue saloon, has greatly in
creased the prestige of that well
known establishment since he assumed
its management by the addition OF nu-
merous attractions very pleasing to
the public The bowling alley con-
nected with this resort is much en-
joyed feature of the place. and the
proprietor is not by any means to be
dispised. Mr.. Paggi deals. in first--class
wines and liquors. both imported and
domestic, and in all the choice brands
of cigars The location of this popu-
lar house is POI Bellevue avenue, and 1t
is unquestionably one of the best con-
Quoted and finely appointed saloons in
that part of the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
FARMERS, EXCHANGE

II. j. Kearney has recently become
proprietor of the Farmers Exchange at
1922 East Seventh street, and is receiv-
ing a good class of patronage. The
Exchange is neatly and artistically fit,
ted up with new furnishings, four pool
tables etc. Mr.. Kearney carries the
largest line of cigars and tobacco In
the southeastern part of the city, and
does a good business in this line In
connection with the Exchange the ser.
vices of an expert barber are to be had
at regulation prices, an accommodation
much appreciated by the patrons of the
place. The Farmers Exchange has
been established under that name for
seventeen years, and is well known all
over the citY. Phone Main 1920.