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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
DR.. Julius Koebiq

The Los Angeles Chemical ana Metal
lurgical laboratory of Dr. julius Koebig
is an important institution to the mining
and scientific interests of Southern Cali
fornia. Besides the assaying department
a chemical laboratory for analytical and
research work is maintained and many
important discoveries of a scientific ma
ture have been made by DR.. Koebig.
The doctor has been an important fac
tor In the manufacturing life of this sec
ton, for his aid and knowledge made
possible much that would never have
been successful without To new and
old established manufacturing enter
prises he has been of great value. In
the manufacture of glass. liquid car
bonic acid. olive oil and fruit products
of every description, his scientific de-
ductions brought those products to 9
state of deduction.
DR.. Koebig's assay office and labora-
tory are located at 127 West First street
He is an expert on ore assays, is an in
ventor of reasonable. practical processes
for the utilization of our national min
eral resources.
Dr. Koebig, Phi, D., Chem. E., is an
important factor in the industrial life of
this community. and we are fortunate in
having man of such wide learning and
vast experience as one of our citizens.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Western Colonization and Investment
Company

"The best in the west. and the west is
best" This is the striking slogan OF one
Of the most prominent colonization. com
panies in the west-the subject OF this
review. In fact, no one familiar with the
tremendous operations of this firm needs
an introduction to their methods Their
business is to secure large tracts OF land,
in fertile, highly productive regions Of
California to improve these through a
system of canals, dkes, drainage and
various means of irrigation, and then 90
subdivide and sell them to homeseekers
and investors at low prices and on easy
terms.
A sample Of this kind of work is found
in tract of 30, 900 acres, located in Kings
and Tulare counties, which is being rapid
ly colonized. This land is wonderfully
pertile and can be Immediately planted to
crops without leveling, grading or plow-
ing being necessary. Abundant water is
assured and tremendous crops will be the
result. Wheat will go so to so bushels
to an acre. corn, one and a quarter 20
two tons, shelled, per acre; alfalfa, from
four to six crops during the season.
weighing out from six to ten tons of
cured hay per acre.
This firm does business in straight
forward wav. and is reliable and con-
scientious. Mr.. w. H O'Bryan is presi-
dent and c. A. Williamson is secretary:
All inquiries are answered and detailed
descriptions and explanations given. The
offices of the company are In the H. w.
Hellman building, eighth floor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Bank of Los Angeles

This institution was established May
Is of this year, and it's success seems
assured, for already the volume of
business handled is considered phe-
nomenal. In the two months that this
bank has been in operation the deposits
exceeded those of any bank in Los An
geleS which has been established for so
short a period. This is an encourag-
ing sign and points to success for the
Bank of Los Angeles.
This institution is capitalized for
100000, with a surplus of 100000 A
general banking business is carried on,
letters of credit extended and a for
eign exchange business done through
regular correspondents. The officers
and directors are men of high standing
and are a sufficient guarantee of the
stability. and solidity of this institu-
ton John A. Pirtle is president; w. S.
Collins a Los Angeles capitalist. is vice
president; w. M. Bowen eX-councilman
of the Fifth. ward and a prominent at
torney, is vice president; G.. f, Conaut
is cashier; G. T. Stainbach is assistant
cashier. Among the directors are
Louis Blankenhorn. a stock and bond
broker; T. S. Fuller of the Reed Oil
company; George r, Murdock, formerly
associated with Mr.. Rindge. and Leon
ard Merrill. prominent in real estate.
These gentlemen are all well known
and valua BILE citizens. whose honor and
propitY have never been questioned.
Without doubt they will make of this
Los Angeles.
The Bank of Los Angeles is estab-
lished in the handsomest quarters in
the city and in the most central and
prominent location, the southwest cor
ner of Fifth and Spring streets, in the
Alexandria hotel building. and the
large commodious room is elegantly
fitted and furnished with all the modern
devices for the comfort and conven-
ience of the patrons and Officers.
The counters and vain scoting are of
white Parian marble. inlaid with ex-
quisite mosaics. the trimmings are of
mahogany. the wall desks are of the
same beautifully polished wood, the
floor is laid in an elaborate pattern of
mosaic tile work,
The ceiling of this luxurious bank is
perhaps the best example of mural
decoration to be seen in Los Angeles
and was executed by the brilliant artist
Mr.. Nelson. Soft. dainty colors have
been used with good effect and refined
elegant taste is displayed. In these
days of culture we are deeply affected
by the beautiful and appreciate refined
Surroundings even when transactlng
our most important affairs. A corps of
able. courteous employees make It
pleasure TO do business at the Bank of
Los Angeles. All questions pertaining
to banking business are fully answered
and correspnndence Is solicited. Any
new institution must prove itself and
we predict that next years summary
will find the Bank of Los Angeles we'll
up the ladder of success and close to
the ton round
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
pouaIas clay Product Company

Los Angeles is fast taking her place
as an important manufacturing center.
More than 1900 plants are established
in this city and many more are in
course of construction, or being planned
for concerns that are coming in here
from San Francisco.
OF the old established companies here
one of the best known and most sue
cessfu1 is the Douglas Clay Product
company Established in 1891 the
company has steadily advanced, and so
increased its business that 1t employs
"a working force of more than fifty at
present. The territory covered Is the
entire Pacific coast and Mr.. Archibald
Douglas, the president pronounces
business wonderfully good in spite of
the northern disaster.
The plant is located at 800 West Ave-
nue. Twenty-six, and a sceneho of great
activity is constantly being enacted.
At present the accommodations are too
small for the immense business, and
an addition will soon be built. From
$4,000 to 100000 will be spent in inn
provement and increasing the capacity
of the plant.
Besides Mr.. Douglas, the president,
who is one of the most esteemed men
in the city, the other capable officers
are Donald Barker vice president; Ed
win Bird, secretary. and G.. F. DERRICK,
second vice president. The offices are
located in the Trust building.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
v. X. sturais-P. and V. Tires

Wherever the automobile is known
the fame of the P. and b. tires follows
Perhaps no place on earth is the auto
mobile in such great favor as in South
ern California, for nowhere are condi-
tions more perfect for the enjoyment Of
this royal sport.
P. and b. tires, is enthusiastic in his
praise of the Paradise of the Autoist, "
as he terms Southern California No
where on earth can as many days in
the year be devoted to pleaSurabe' out
door sport as in this southern portion
rof California. Many natural advant-
ages go to make this the Mecca of the
sportsman, and no sport is more
favored by the natural conditions than
autoing.
A good automobile is often rendered
a nightmare by bad tires. A good mo-
tive power and good tires are the two
prime requisites that are necessary to
make things complete.
P. and B. tires are right. They are
made of durable materia1, are resilient,
stand hard wear and are easily ad
iusted The majority of machines in
Southern California are fitted with p.
and B. tires. They arc especially
adapted for long runs. through rough
country and bad roads and ontwea 7
most other makes Mr.. V. K Sturgis,
the Southern California representative,
has done an immense business in the
past year He is capable, popula r
man and has won the confidence and
friendship of all with whom he has
come in contact
p. and p. tires are so well known and
so extensively advertised ov those who
have used them and know their virtues
that it is hardly necessary for us to
dwell on their excellence. Mr. Sturgis,
at his salesrooms 1910 South Main
street, is always ready to eXblain the
many good points of his goods, and he
can prove all his assertions by the
recommendation of those who have
used p. and Is. in this and other locali-
ties
Mr.. Sturgis is one of our most pro-
gressive and valued citizens, liberal
public-s spirited and has great force of
character. He is bound to succeed in
whatever he undertakes. and(it is of
such men that the grea tness of a city is
composed. Mr. SturGis has recently
moved his salesrooms and offices from
Seventh and Los An geles streets tn his
present location, 1910 South Ma in
street. where he will he pleased to sec
al his friends and patrnns. He has the
good will and hest wishes of . host Of
these. and viii no doubt add to his
great record of success.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
M. d NoIan. ReaI Eatate

Los Angeles has been a city Of re-
markable changes ana Wondertul
growth IN the past twenty-five years,
sketch. has been q prominent factor in
all this great activity. He came to
Los Angeles before the boom days, and
although still a young man has had q
wonderful experience in all phases of
the real estate business He is one of
the most competent judges of values In
Los Angeles and knows every turn and
corner of the realty market,
Mr.. Nolan makes a specially of high
class downtown business properties.
He Is himself large holder OF real
estate in the business sectioni being
block. Second and Broad way; an owner
Of the choice corner at Fifteenth and
Main streets, 120x150 feet; OF fifty-five
feet on Broadway below Tenth street,
and numerous other downtown proper
subdividing tracts engages good
portion of Mr.. Nolan's attention. He
has improved large tract at Venice,
called Venice Gateway. and installed
the very best modern improvements.
This tract, consisting of 370 lots, has
met with instant appreciation.
At Hollywood two tracts have been
improved one between Prospect and
franklin fronts toward the beautiful
Homer Laughlin place and adjons the
Arthur Lofts home This has been SUBJ
divided for high class property and
/
This tract is known by the enphonlous
name Winona.
The Pasadena Heights tract, inter
sected by a 100-foot boulevard wa $
divided in one-third acre lots. and is
plann ed as high ella SIS subdivision for
elegant suburban homes.
West of Los Angeles Mr.. Nolan and
his associates have control of that vast
section living between the electric
power house, west of the city limits.
between Pico and Adams streets Part
Of this large trnct has been subdivided
into choice reaidence sections known
los ARLINGTON Heights Crenshaw
Heights Crenshaw Boulevard tract and
Arlin Ftcn Heights extension.
Tn this great section there are 900
acres of land and these will be sub
divided as rapidly as the demand war
rants.
Mr.. Nolan has ground foor office at
22S West Second street. and as an ex =
pert on values Is consulted by innumer-
able prospective buyers
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Home SAVINGS Bank

A notable feature of the financial life
of Los Angeles is the great number of
it's substantial banking institutions. A
large proportion of these are savings
banks, and all are in a prosperous con-
dition. Where the banks of a city are
strong and of high standing it is safe
to assume that business conditions are
sound and prosperous.
All the savings banks of Los An
geles are we'll patron ICED. which proves
that her people are thrifty and of the
class that build up a substantial model
city.
One of the newest but also most
popular of the savings banks is the
Home Savings bank. which commenced
business April %. 1904. This institu
tion has 100000 capital. 1t occupies
handsome and comm o dious quarters at
152 North Spring street, corner of Court
street.
The officers of the Home Savings
bank are prominent men in the finan
cial world and their banking system is
conservative. following the best line of
savings bank law. r. ]. Waters is
president; DR.. ]. II. Bullard vice presi-
dent; ]. M. Hale, vice president; o. j.
Wigdal, cashier, and A. NJ. Young, as
sistant cashier The directors are rep
resentative men from the commercial
professional and banking circles of Los
Angeles, and are a guarantee of the
solidity of this progressive institution
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
John NJ. Hunt

Los Angeles is made up of sturdy,
alert, straightforward young men, and
to that fact, no doubt, she owes the
major portion of her splendid progress
These men work in harmony for the good
of the city. Particularly Is this. noticea
BILE among the city and county officials
and their assistants. who are, for the
greater part, men of sterling worth and
great strength of character.
Prominent among these--a man who has
served the city and county of Los An
geles well and faithfully for many years
lis John N Hunt. At present he Is
chief deputy tax collector in the county
tax collectors office and Is h candidate
for nomination for county treasurer,
subject to the decision of the Republi-
can convention. From 1895 to 1899 Mr..
Hunt was cashier in the tax collector s
office, and has held many positions of
trust. He is a man of exceptional abl-
ity and great force of character. He
inspires that confidence which compels
everyone with whom he comes in con-
tact to trust him, and that trust is never
betrayed.
Mr.. Hunt has lived in Southern Cali
fornia for twenty-four years and has
always held the respect of the public
and the esteem and admiration of a host
of friends.
AS county treasurer he will be just
the man for the place.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
William Garland, oontraetor

In the past five years the southwest
territory has been advancing In rapid
strides, and gigantic contracts have
been let for construction work, build
ing of railroads. bridges, dredging
canals and bitches and grading and inn
proving numerous tracts OF land.
In the railroad contracting business
Mr.. William Garland has done a large
share Of the important work. He is a
man of large experience and his opera
tions in this locality have been most
successful
1t Is to these men of large enterprise
that Los Angeles owes much of her
progress and prosperity. The manu-
featuring interests of this city have
been wonderfully advanced by the in
crease In transportation facilities In
the past year, Every industry in fact
has felt the benefit of this advantage.
There Is every reason to suppose that
the good work will go on and that our
future prosperity will be greatly en-
HANGED by increased facilities for COM
merce.
Mr.. Garland is largely interested in
Los. Angeles realty besides being a
dealer in stocks and bonds His offices
are at 903 Braly building.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Thomas A. Wadsworth

Mr. wadsworth, with offices at 31s-32o
Douglas building, is identified with the Ell
Pizmo company, and is one of the best
known men of the local real estate fra
ternity. He has been associated with
many successful ventures, but none that
have been as marked as the Ell Pizmo
Beach company.
The company is selling a limited num-
ber of lots on the beach front, and no
better or more profitable investment could
be found. Some OF the lots already sold
have doubled or trebled in value; Those
remaining the company will still sell at
$50 to $500; one-third cash, balance in six
and twelve months.
Ell Pizmo is midway between Los An
geles and San Francisco on the Southern
Pacific Coast line.
1t is the most magnificent beach and
most delightful resort on the Pacific
coast and destined to be city of no
mean importance. Two trains each way
every day between San Francisco and
Los Angeles give El Pizmo magnificent
has become noted speedway for automo-
biles. The weather is always cool and
pleasant and surf bathing is at its best
at this beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Antioak Leather COMPANY

One of the largest and most complete
plants in the world for the trea tment oil
leather is located here in Los Angeles
The Antioak Leather company's factory
is located at Slauson and Alameda
streets, and this company is spending big
sums of money at present in enlarging
the plant and equipment
This plant is unique in that it receives
the raw product at one end of the i'm
mense building, sends it through various
departments and ships the finished prod
uct-harness-at the other end.
This important industry supplies work
for fifty men and five travelling statesmen
cover the United States and Canada
The company is capitalized at $1,000, 600
and a. great increase in business is an
indication that their goods and methods
of doing business are right.
A. w. Hutton is president. Gisner Will
liams secretary. and j. C, Hentzy is the
general manager. These gentlemen are
representative business men of Los An
geles, and of the class who believe in
expansion and progress Their efforts
have done much in furthering the manu-
featuring interests of Southern Califor-
mia. They are broad minded, generous
and public spirited citizens.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
The Paraff!ne Paint company

The Los Angeles branch of the
Paranine Paint company. was etstab-
lished thirteen years ago. and since
that time the business has expanded
wonderfully. The headquarters of the
company are in San Francisco, and they
have established numerous branches in
all the principal coast cities. besides
Denver. Sydney, Australia, and in
Japan.
They carry here a complete and COM
prehensive stock of their productions,
Including the celebrated p. and b.
ready rootings, preservative and roof
paints building papers, insulating
compounds, boiler and stack paint, as
phalt felts and the well known Mall
thoid roofing
Mr.. n. q. Judah is the popular man
ager of the Los Angeles branch, with
offices and salesrooms at 31S North Los
Angeles street
The manufactures OF this company
are all high class and durable, and
fayorably known all over the country,
A certain preservative used Only by the
p e B company IN the making OF roof
.ings makes theirs last longer and give
better satisfaction than any other
make,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Rresee Bros. Company

It is the desire of every one to whose
family Death makes a visit to have the
hnal service rendered to the departed
one as faithfully and carefully attended
70 as is possible. 1t is important that
men engaged in the business Of attend,
ing to the last needs of the departed
ones should have the attributes OF re-
finement courtesy and sympathy, be-
sides being thoroughly versed in the
scientific details.
The Bresee Brothers are peculiarly
fitted for their humane profession, and
no detail of the business but what re-
ceives their personal attention or super
vision. A lady attendant takes charge
of the precious dead of her own. sex;
and tender hands care for the loved
ones who are in her charge.
Bresee Brothers are established In a
handsome building. specially con-
structed for their needs. at S55 South
Figueroa street. Every modern method
is used by this enterprising firm. Their
work is first-class in every respect. ana
vet their charges are moderate when
one considers the class of services rem
dered. These gentlemen are worthy OF
every confidence, the highest compli-
ment business men can ask
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Howard Brokerage Company

AS Los Angeles grew in commercial
importance there came the necessity fol
the middle man, or broker, the man be-
tween the producer and consumer. This
particular method has rendered the hand
ling of perishable goods, such as farm
orchard and vineyard produce, more
profitable to the grower and insures Its
prompt arrival in the marts of trade.
w. E. Howard of the Howard Broker
age company. is one of the leading men
engaged in the business of handling the
produce of the growers He has given
his valuable experience to the bettering
of the community. A big proportion of
the produce consumed in this city passes
through his hands, or is consigned
through his agency, and he. always sees
that these shipments go Through prompt
iy and secures fair return for the far
mer or grower.
Mr. Howard has his office at 40 Cen
trail avenue, and is one of those interested
in building up that section of Los Ange-
les. Mr.. Howard is a man of wide ex-
perience and his influence is largely felt
In commercial circles He was for five
years connected with the Globe Grain
and Milling company
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Hon. E. L. Ford

One of our most public-spirited citizens
"a man VINO recognizes ms duty TO tne
legation of his office-is Hon. f. l.. Ford.
councilman from the First ward. AS
chairman of the Legislative and water
supply committees Councilman Ford was
a strong supporter and earnest advocate
of the Owens river proposition. He firmly
believes that the carrying out of that
project is of vital importance to Los An
geles and that her future growth and
prosperity depend upon the successful
completion of that gigantic plan. A per-
manent water supply assured, Los An
geles will forge ahead more rapidly than
ever before.
Mr. Ford, who is a native of Illinois,
came to Los Angeles from Kansas in
1886. lie served in the county tax col
lector's office for six years and became
a great favorite with the public and won
a valuable circle of friends by his cour-
tecus manner. This is his first term in
the council but he has already made a
name for bimself as a fearless man who
does what is straightforward and in the
interest of the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
J. E. KIlppert, Mission Furniture

Los Angeles is a city of homes whose
artistic interiors are world famed
People of culture demand graceful fur
niture with that particular touch OF in
diVlduality that is only found in hand
made, specially designed pieces
Mr. ]. u. Klippert does a speciality
business In the manufacturing of mis-
sion furniture. His place of business
is at 1870 Figueroa street and he has
made himself an invaluable man I'm
this city. He does artistic cabinet
work. besides turning out specially de-
signed furniture. and is an artist in all
branches of his work.
He also has skilled mechanics who
thoroughly understand upholstering
and tapestry hanging, All branches Of
the business receive the. special atten-
tion of Mr.. Klippert, and this personal
supervision is what makes his work so
entirely satisfa ctorY to his patrons,
He enjoys the complete confidence OF
all who have had business dealings
with him. =,
MIR. Klippert makes estimates on all
sorts Of work I'm his lines. His phone
calls are Home 65O9. Sunset West 22l.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Homer LauohIin

Los Angeles has perhaps a larger
proportion of capitalists than any city
OF It's size in the Union. These gen
tlemen, many of them. have lived in
this community for years and have been
closely identified with the progress and
prosp Gritty of the city.
Among the best known of these is
Homer Laughlin. whose property hold
inGs are among the most important and
valuable ir this section. He is owner
of one of the handsomest business
blocks on the Pacific coast, situated on
South Broadway. between Third and
Fourth streets. Los Angeles.
Mr.. Laughlin is director and officer
of many of our prominent financial in
stitutions, and it is such men who make
up the bone and sinew of our city
The confidence shown by Mr.. Laughlin
and his associates has encouraged much
eastern capital to invest here.
Homer Laughlin is public spirited
and loyal citizen, and every movement
for the Improvement of the city finds
him its able supporter.