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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Notiee--Civn Service Examinations.

In accordance with Section 1, Rule
~, Civil Service Rules and Regula-
tions of the City of Los Angeles. notice
is hereby given that a competitive ex-
animation will be held on Saturday.
the 14th day of July 1906, beginning az
9 o'clock a. m. at Grand Avenue school,
in the City OF Los Angeles, Cal. for
the purpose OF examining applicants
for admission to the eligible list In
classifications and divisions as desig-
mated below:
Division r., Grade 10. Glass /, Janitor,
School Department.
Division r, Grade IL, Class Id, Paint
er, School Department.
Division r, Grade IL, Glass 1b, Car
penter, School Department.
Division V, Grade IA. Glass /, Meter
Inspector, Water Department.
Division p, Grade ~, Glass /, Superin-
tendent. Play Grounds.
Division r, Director Play Grounds,
Division p, Caretaker Play Grounds.
Division l., Grade /, Glass 6, General
Attendant, Library
Division L. Grade l., Class 3, Director
Division H., Grade 1, Glass 3, Sur
veyor, Engineers Department.
Division II, Grade T. Glass /, Instru-
mentman, Engineers Department.
Division IL, Grade 5, Class 1, Chain
man, Engineers Department.
Division G, Grade 1. Glass 2, Guide
City Hall.
Also. at Barrel Springs, Kern county
Cal, on the same date. Will be held ex-
aminations for Surveyor, Instrument
man and Chairman, Engineers Depart
ment, as noted above.
Said competitive examination will In
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
PUBLIC ADVERTISING
Motto. a. Avoro =, con,r,ct

Notice Of Award Of Contract
Pursuant to the Resolution OF Award
OF the Board Of Public Works of the
CITY Of Los Angeles, adopted June 4,
hereby given that said Board of Public
Works IN open session, on the 18th day
Of April 1905, opened, examined and
publicly declared all sealed proposals.
or bids offered for the following work,
to wit.
1st That
TWENTY STREET
In said city from the west line Of Long
Beach avenue to the east line OF
Nevin avenue including all intersections
OF streets excepting such portions OF
uuired by law to be kept in order or re-
pair by any person or company having
railroad tracks thereon, and also except
esded 'G abG POrGnS and aecepe Be
graded and graveled to the official grade
IN accordance with the plans and profile
and specifications for the construction
Of graveled streets, Glass A, in the CITY
o. Los Angeles on file in the office OF the
lily Clerk OF OF said city, said specifications
"a. That a cement curb be constructed
along each line of the roadway Of said
uwenty,,eighth street. from the west
line Of Long Beach avenue n the east
line of Nevin avenue (exceptthg along
such portions OF the line Of said roadway
upon ,Sl, which a a cement or granite curb IT,
Iiciai line. and grade). In accordance with
specifications for constructing cement
eurbs. on file In the office of the City
Glerk' lI1a said specifications being No ~
Sd. That cement sidewalk nve (5)
feet In width be constructed along
from the west line OF Long Beach ave
nue. to the east line of Nevin avenue (ex-
cepting such portions Of said street pc.
oT Sapba RSHTs 9e 1es hss se in wSs
has been constructed to the OFFICIAL line
and grader, said sidewalk to be con-
structed In accordance with specifications
In the .offlce Of the City Clerk of said
city. said specifications being No. % (New
The Council of said city finds
upon estimate of the city Engineer
provements will be greater than
City cents per front foot along each
in pursuance of an Act of the Leg
lslatuTe Of the state Of California, ep;
by an Act of the Legislature amending
said last named Act. which amending Act
became law March I'd, 1899, that bonds
said Improvement Said bonds shall be
serial extending over period cf ten
sum of which shall be payable annually,
on the second day OF January Of each
year by coupon. after their date until the
whole are paid. and to bear interest at
the rate of seven % per cent per annum,
payable sem-annually on the second days
OK January and July of each and every
year.
And thereafter, to wit. On the 4th day
of June, 1906, said Board of Public Works
awarded the contract for said work to
the lowest regular responsible bidder,
to wit
To L. N. Davies, at the prices named
for said work in his proposal, on file,
to wit:
$500 per lineal foot for grading and
graveling.
BIN cents per lineal foot for cement
curb.
IA cents per square foot for sidewalk
Office of the Board of Public Works,
Los Angeles, CAL. July 2, 1906.
HORACE B. FERRIS,
1928 ct Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Noticc Of Street yyorI.


Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday the 4th day of June, A. D..
1906, the Council of the City of
Los Angeles adopted an Ordinance des-
ignated as Ordinance No. 1888 New
Series), declaring it's intention to order
the following Improvement to be made,
to wit:
Section l. That it is the intention Of
the City Council of the City of Los An
geles to close up. Nacate and abandon,
for street purposes, all that portion of
FORTY-SECOND STREET,
public street of the City of Los An
eeles, from La Sale avenue easterly,
described as follows to wit:
Beginning at the intersection of the
easterly line of La Sale avenue with
the southerly line of Forty-second
shown upon map of Gregory Subdivision
recorded in Book 80. at page 80, Miscel-
laneous Records of Los Angeles County;
thence oasterly along said southerly
erly line of said Gregory Subdivision
thence northerly along said easterly
line of Gregory Subdivision 60 feet to
the northerly line of said Forty-second
street; thence westerly along said
northerly line of Forty second street
to said easterly line of La Sale avenue
thence southerly along said easterly
line of La Sale avenue 60 feet to the
Sec. g. That the exterior boundaries
of the district of land to be affected by
said work or Improvement are hereby
specified and declared to be as follows.
to wit:
Beginning at the intersection of the
easterly line of La Sale avenue with
the northerly lire of lot 12 of Gregory
Subdivision, as hereinbefore mentioned d !;
thence easterly in a direct line to the
northeasterly corner of lot .. said sub
division; thence Southerly in a direct
line to the southeast sterly corner of lot
g. said subdivision: thence westerly in
q direct line to the intersection of the
southerly line of lot 5, said subdivision,
with the easterly line of La Sale ave-
nue.; thence northerly in direct line to
the point of beginning
Reference is hereby made to said
Ordinance on file in the office of the
City Clerk of said city for further par
ticulars.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
JAMES A. ANDERSON,
7-2-11 1Ot President.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Ordinance No. 1880


An Ordinance declaring the intention
OF the Mayor and Council of the City of
Los Angeles to change and establish the
grade Of Valley street, from Westlake
avenue TO Mountain View avenue.
The Mayor and Council OF the City or
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section /. That II is the intention of the
Council OF the City Of Los Angeles TO
change and establish the grade of
VALLEY STREET.
from Westlake avenue TO Mountain View
avenue, In accordance with the following
elevations:
At tho intersection with Westlake ave-
nue the grade shall be 36300 at the north
west and southwest corners, as now eS-
tablished on Westlake avenue.
At the intersection with Mountain View
avenue the grade shall be S51.O0 at the
northeast corner and 34S.b 80 at the south
east corner as now established.
And at all points between said desig-
mated points the grade shall be estab'
liBhed so as 10 conform TO a straight
line drawn between said designated
points.
Elevations refer to the top OF the
curb, are In feet and are above plane
which Is 255 feet below City datum
Sec. q That tho exterior boundaries OF
the district which is hereby declared 10
be benefited by said change Of grade and
70 be assessed to pay the benefits, daE-
ages and costs thereor are hereby de-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Notice of Award of Contract

Pursuant to the Resolution of Award
of the Board of Public Works Of the City
directing this notice, notice, is hereby
given that said Board of Public Works,
in open session, on the 9th day Of April,
1906 opened, examined and publicly de-
for the following work, to wit:
LIST. That a cement curb-return be
constructed along the west line of the
PICKETT STREET
at each corner of the intersection OF
said Pickett street, with each
line Oft Of First First -, street eet,, and the
excepting along such portions OF the
q cement or granite curb has already
line and gradeJ. in accordance with
specifications for constructing cement
curbs, on file in the office of the City
Clerk. said specifications being No. 22
End. That cement sidewalk five (6)
feet in width be constructed along the
west side of said Pickett street from
the south curb line of Brooklyn avenue
(excepting such portions of said street
between said points along. which ce-
ment or asphalt sidewalk s fiys
to the official line and grade). said
sidewalk to be constructed In accord
ance with specifications for construct
ing cement sidewalks on file in the Of
flee Of the City Clerk OF said city, said
Specifications being No. 23 (New
Series).
And thereafter. to wit: On the 18th
day of April 1906, said Board of Public
Works awarded the contract for said
work to the lowest regular responsible
bidder, to wit:
To Pattllo, Pattie & Huddleston, at
the prices named for said work In their
proDOsal on file. to wit:
33 1-3 cents per lineal foot for cement
curb
1Ols cents per square foot for sidewalk,
Office of the Board of Public Works,
Los Angeles, Cal, July 2, 1906.
HORACE B. FERRIS,
1928 ct Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Notice of Street Work

Public notice is hereby given that on
MH0Sday Haos X the be-, Iith day y of June A. D;
Angeles did, at its meeting on sale
day, adopt an Ordinance Of Intention.
numbered T,u 1850 New series), to have
That a vitrified pipe sewer be con-
structcd in @ said city in
from Temple 3liEE yt1ee5 sTfGEc; q Court street,
at the elevations and on the grades as are
designated on the plan and profile OF
Engineer of said city. said plan and
profile being numbered 1858 in the rec
Srds S. OF said Office; said sewer shall be
tions, and with such manholes, Junction
chambers, fushtanks. iron covers, steps
and buckets, and other appurtenances,
as are designated upon said plan and
Said Improvement shall be constructed
IN accordance with said plan and profile;
IN accordance with plans Nos 25,502, 25.452,
OF the said City Engineer; and in further
ACCORDANCE with the specitica tons therefor
en- ME IN the office of the City Clerk OF
tltied specifications for the construction
OF sewer in Olive street, from Temple
street to Court street, in the City of Los
approved by said Council at its meeting
Of June II, 1906, which said plan and pro-
hle, said plans and said specifications are
HOicoy TO more
description of said work.
That the said contemplated work
oa esid imTiProyWement' Tipr Wa In the opinion OF
Council hereby declares that the district
IN the. said City of Los Angeles benefited
ny SAID work or Improvement and to be
thereof, Is described as follows:
All that portion of the City of Los
Angeles Included within the following
described exterior boundary line, to wit:
westerly line of Temple street said pAint
being 90 feet southeasterly from the inter
section of said last mentioned line with
the southeasterly line of Olive street;
thence from said point of beginning south
westerly and parallel to said southeast
erly line of OLIVE street to point on the
nnortheasterly \ line of lot of Townsend's
SrbdlVision of a portion of block 3, Mott
tract, as per map recorded in Book 1,
page Al OF Maps, Records of Los Angeles
County; thence Southeastery along said
last mentioned line so feet to a point;
thence southwesterly and parallel to the
said southeasterly line of Olive street to
of said last mentioned map thence
north 81 degrees 5S minutes west so feet
to a point; thence southwesterly and par
allel to the said southeasterly line of
Olive street to a point on the northeast
erly line of Court street; thence north
westerly along said last mentioned line
250 feet to a point; thence rortheasteriy
and parallel to the northwesterly line of
said Olive street $3.50 feet to a point; thence
southeasterly and parallel to the said
northeasterly line of Court street 100 feet
to point; thence northeasterly and par
allel to said northwesterly line of Olive
street to a point on said southWesterly
line Of Temple street; thence southeast
erly along said last mentioned line to the
point of beginning.
Reference is hereby made to said
Ordinance OF Intention for further par
ticulars
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
of the City of Los Angeles.
By JAMES A. ANDERSON.
7-2-7 Ct PreSidant
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Notice of Award of Contract


Pursuant to the Resolution of Award
OF the Board of Public Works Of the City
Of Los Angeles, adopted April 13, 1906,
given that said Board of Public Works.
in open session, on the 9th day of April,
1906, opened examined and publicly de-
elared all sealed proposals or bids offered
LIST. That cement curb return be con-
strueted along the line of roadway of
BUNKER HILL AVENUE
at each corner of the intersection OF said
Bunker Hill avenue with each street be-
tween the northerly curb line OF California
street and the southerly curb line OF AL
pine street (excepting along such portions
of the line of said roadway upon which a
cement or granite curb has already been
constructed 10 the. official lire and graded.
structing cement curbs, on file in the Of
flee OF the City Clerk, said specfica tions
being No. 22 (New Series)
I'd. That a cement sidewalk five (5) feet
in width be constructed along each side of
said Bunker Hill avenue from the norther-
ly curb line OF California street to the
cepting such portions of said street be-
tween said points along which a cement or
asphalt sidewalk five (5) feet in width
mas mas been eonssrSeted TO the official line
structed In accordance with specifications
for constructing cement sidewalks on file
in the office OF the City Clerk OF said city,
ies)
And thereafter, to witt On the 18th
day OF April, 1906, said Board of Public
Works awarded the contract for said
work to the lowest regular responsible
bidder, to witt
TO G. l.. Mccombs, at the prices named
for said work In his proposal on file,
10 Wit:
s6 cents per lineal foot for cement curb.
10 cents per square foot for sidewalk
Office OF the Board Of Public Works.
Los Angeles, Cal. July 2, 1906
HORACE b. FERRIS.
7-2-S 2t Secretary
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Notice of Award of Confirmed

Pursuant to the Resolution of Award
Of the Board of Public Works of the
City of Los Angeles, adopted April 49,
1906. directing this notice, notice is
hereby given that said Board of Public
Works in open session. on the 9th day
of April. 1906. opened, examined and
publicly declared all sealed proposals
or bids offered for the following work.
to wit:
1st That a cement curb be CEN
structed along the east line of the road
way of
BEAUDRY AVENUE.
from the south line of First street to the
south line of Diamond street and that a
cement curb return be constructed along
each line Of the roadway at each corner
of the Intersection of said Beaudry ave-
nue. with each street between the south
line of First street and the south curb
line of Temple street excepting along
such portions of the line of said
granite curb has already been con-
structed to the official line and
grade), in accordance with specification
t6r i6 constructing 9fs nc cement enrbs on file In
cations being No. % New Serles).
I'd: That a cement sidewalk five
(b) feet in width be constructed along
each side of said Beaudry avenue, from
the south line of First street to the south
curb line of Temple street Excepting
such portions of said street between said
sidewalk five 90 feet in width has been
constructed to the official line and grade).
said sidewalk to be constructed in ac-
cordance with Specifications for construct
ing cement sidewalks on file in the office
of the City Clerk of said city, said speci-
flcations being No. % (New Series).
And thereafter, to wit: On the 18th
Gay OF April, 1906, said Board of Public
Works awarded the contract for said
work to the lowest regular responsible
bidder, to wit:
To Patillo. Pattie & Huddleston. at
the prices named for said work in their
proposal, on file, to wit:
80 1-S cents per lineal foot for cement
1Oh cents per square foot for sidewalk.
Los Angeles, Cal, July 2, 1906
HORACE B. FERRIS,
1-z-S 2t Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Notice of street work

Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday the 18th. day Of June, A. ID.
1906, the Council OF the city of Los An
adopt an Ordinance of Intention. num-
following work done. to wit:
That a vitrlhed pipe sewer be con-
~ ~BUiRLiNGT0N AVENUE,
from Fifth street to Miramar street.
between the points. on the lines.
grades g s"a as are designated on the plan and
profile of said sewer on file In the office
of the CITY Engineer Of said city, said
plan ana profile being numbered liza IN
be built across such street or alley inter-
sections, and with such manholes. juno
tion chambers. flushtanks, iron covers.
steps and buckets and other appurte-
nances as are designated upon said plan
and profile.
Said Improvement shall be constructed
in accordance with said plan and profile;
in accordance with plans Nos. 25, ,452,
25,455, 25,5O2 and 25.453, on file i'm
the office of the said City En-
gineer; and in further accordance with the
of the City Clerk of said city, said
specifications being entitled "Specifica-
ions for the construction Of sewer in
Burlington avenue, from Fifth street to
Miramar street. in the City of Los
Angeles" and which specifications were
approved by said Council at its meeting
OF June IL, 1906, which said plan and
profile! said plans and said specifica
tions are hereby referred to for more
particular description of said work.
That the said contemplated work
of Improvement, in the opinion of
said City Council, is of more than local
or ordinary public benefit. and said City
Council hereby declares that the district
in the said City of Los Angeles benefited
assessed to pay the costs and expenses
thereof, is described as follows:
All that portion of the City of Los An
geles included within the following de-
scribed exterior boundary line, to wit:
Commencing at the most westerly
corner of lot l, block c of Map of the
Sun Set Tract, as per map recorded in
Book H. page Al, Miscellaneous Rec
from said point of beginning northerfy
and parallel to the westerly line of
Burlington avenue to. point on the
thence northerly in a direct line to the
most westerly corner of lot IS, block
D of said last mentioned map; thence
line of Burlington avenue to a point
on the southerly line of Miramar street;
thence easterly along said last men
toned line to the intersection Of said
erly line of Burlington avenue thence
easterly in a direct line to the most
northerly corner of lot 49, block b of
Map Of colina Park, as per map re
eous Records of said County; thence
easterly in direct line to the most
easterly corner of said last mentioned
the easterly line of said Burlington
avenue to a point on the southwesterly
line of lot 13 of Map of Oscar B. Smiths
Crown Hill Tract as per map recorded
in Book s, page 169 of Maps, Records of
said County; thence westerly in a
direct line to the most westerly corner
of said last mentioned lot; thence
northwesterly in direct line to the
point of beginning.
Reference is hereby made to said Ordi-
nance of Intention for further particulars
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
of the City of Los Angeles.
BY JAMES A. ANDERSON.
7-2-7 ct President.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Notice for mia for school BuiIding

Notice Is hereby given that the Board
will receive bids for the construction
and completion of five-room addition
to the Boyd street school build
ing at Boyd street, near San
Pedro street. in the City OF Los Angeles.
to be constructed In accordance with
plans and specifications. on fle in the
office of the Secretary of the Board. 418
Chamber OF Commerce building. All
labor and material to be furnished and
excavations made by the contractor.
certified check for 10 per cent of the
amount Of the bid, payable to the order
sealed and filed with the Secretary, at
his office, on or before Friday, July
g. 1906, at o'clock p. M. at which
time, the bids will be opened In public
by the Secretary.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids
Los Angeles, Cal. June 26, 1908.
6-26 Us lot
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
pusLIc ADVERTISING

cIude tests of proficiency in Reading.
Writing, Spelling, Arithmetic. knowl-
edge or the duties of the several posi-
tions named general and specific ex
perience tending to At the applicant
Tor such position; physical health, mus
cular strength, soundness and acute
ness Of faculties. personal habits,
moral character and such qualifications
persons examined to discharge the
duties Of positions which they seek
Applicants must appear In person at
sion not less than eight days before
the date fixed for the examination. and
file under oath, an application in form
prescribed by the commission. blanks
Tor which will be furnished on request.
BY order OF the Board OF Civil Ser
vice Commissioners. .
JOHN r. HAYNES,
Chairman.
w. A. sPALD1NG. Secretary.
6-30-7-1-18 lat
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Notice of Award OF Contract

Pursuant to the Resolution of Award
of the Board of Public Works of the
City of Los Angeles, adopted June 4,
hereby given that said Board of Public
Works in open session. on the 10th day
OF April. 1906, opened, examined and
or bids offered for the following work.
to wit:
1st. That a cement curb be con-
structed along each line of the roadway
:" SOTO STREET.
from the north curb line of First street
to the north line of First street
excepting aI1ne suSn portions OF ne
ready been constructed to the OFFICIAL
ee ana gSd m %h Tbs
on .file in the office OF the. City Clerk,
said specifications being No. % (New
I'd. THAT cement sidewalk five d) feet
in width be constructed along the east
side Of said Soto street from the north
soph Linz se Of o % Sat street PoedS to as obssn
avenue extending east OF said Soto street
excepting such portions OF said street be-
TeSn ssnbst sa RSSHts sSHs Hss ~ Thss s
has been constructed to the official line
and grade), said sidewalk to be con-
stvucted In aeeordanee with specifications
In the cfAce OF the City Clerk OF said
City. said specifications being No. 2S (New
Series).
And thereafter to wit: On the 4th
day OF June 1906. said Board OF Public
Works awarded the contract for said
work to the lowest regular responsible
bidder TO wlt
TO Pattiilo, Pattie & Huddleston, at
the prices named for said work in their
proposal, on file, to wit;
S5 cents per lineal foot for cement curb.
ll% cents per square foot for side
walk.
Office OF the Board of Public WorkA
Los Angeles, Cal, July 2 1906,
HORACE b. FERRIS,
1873 2t Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
malice of PubIIo NNorI,

its meeting held on Monday, the 4th
day OF June, 1906. the City Coun-
ell OF the CitY Of Los Angeles adopteI
an Ordinance, designated as Ordinance
No 1854 New Series), declaring its
intention to order the following inn
proyement to be made. to wit:
That
ELDEN AVENUE.
a public street of the City OF Los An
geles, be opened TO a width OF 20 feet,
Between Tenth street and San Marino
street In said city
Reference rs hereby made to said
Ordinance on file in the office OF the
City Clerk OF said city for further par
ticulars,
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
JAMES A. ANDERSON.
7-2-11 lot President.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02

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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02
Notice OF Award Of Contract

Pursuant 70 the Resolution of Award
of the Board of Public Works Of the City
of Los Angeles, adopted April 13, 1905,
directing this notice, notice Is hereby
in open session, on the 9th day Of April,
1906 opened, examined and publicly de-
olared all sealed proposals or bids offered
Tor the following work, to wit:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-02

Approved this 21st day Of June, 1906.
OWEN McALEER,
$3.50 TIA lot Mayor.