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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
LITIGATION CONSUMES
SLAIN DOCTORS ESTATE
MANY CLAIMANTS TO MONEY
LEFT BY DR.. ALDRlCH
Texas, Nebraska and Ohio Heirs Fig
ure In Litigation That Followed a
Killing by Los Angeles De-
tectve

The well-known case of DR.. Ellerton
w, Aldrich, who was killed in May,
1902, while resisting arrest for practic-
ing medicine without a license, came
up yesterday In department two Of the
superior court and the new trial was
fixed for next month.
DR.. Aldrich was a much married man
and after his death number Of heirs
appeared with a claim for his prop
erty and the matter was fought through
the courts In this county and taken to
the supreme court on appeal. The case
Is now reopened.
When his property, amounting to
about $4,000, was the subject Of liti-
cation, after long contest. the admin
istrator of the estate, William 8. AL
len, won to the exclusion of an al
legged wife, Sarah Cadwallader, of Gin
cinnau. c. G. Kellogg also petitioned
for appointment as administrator and
Jessie L. Aldrich endeavored to have a
certain alleged will be declared a good
one.
The lawful wife of the deceased was
declared to be Leonora Aldrich, who
met the doctor in Texas and who was
married in 1899.
Sarah Cadwallader bitterly fought
the case, claiming that she had mar
ried the attractive physician many
years previous to his meeting Leonora,
but record of the divorce cases in
Nebraska showed a decree against
Sarah Aldrich.
DIR. Aldrch cut a wide swath in this
city for some time and was making
considerable money until he had a
fight with the police department and
was killed in his Office at the time.
wounding Detective Hawley, who was
trying TO apprehend him.
From the moment of his death there
were plenty of applicants for the COM
Portable fortune he left and several al
legged wives came into court to get
their share.
So far the records show that Leonora
Aldrich was the only lawful wife and
she is the principal beneficiary under
the distribution of the estate IL any
is left after the litigation ceases.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
PUBLIC ADVERTISING
Notice to OIL Dealers

Notice to OIL Dealers
Office of the Water Department, No.
440 South Hill street, Los Angeles,
Cal. Feb. /, 1906.
Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Water Commissioners of the
City. of Los Angeles at their office, No.
40 South Hill street, up till $3.50 p. m.
of February 10Th, 1906, for supplyin g
the Water Department with fuel OIL to
be delivered at the Buena Vista and
Slauson avenue pumping stations, free
on board cars for the year ending
March 1st, 1907.
Bids will also be received for oil de-
livered in wagons wherever 1t may be
required at the various minor pumpin &
stations of the Water Department, bids
to be per barrel of oil at distributin 6
stations In Los Angeles, with an added
price per barrel per mile of haul.
Oil must be of not less than Is de-
grees Deaume. free from water sand
or other non com mbustible material, de-
livered as the needs of the Department.
demand.
A certified check for five hundred
($500) dollars, made payable to Jno. J.
Fay, jr. President of the Board, is to
accompany each bid -.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
VIM. MULHOLLAND,
22-4-6S superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
TESTS P0SToFFIcE GROUNDS
Superintendent of Federal construe-
ton Makes 5orlngs on site OF
New Building

Additional test pits and borings are
being made on the site for the new
postoffice under the direction of ]. w.
Roberts, superintendent of the con-
struction of federal buildings
Last October the first pits were dug
but the postal authorities at Washing
ton sent to Mr.. Roberts for additional
data In regard to the stability of the
ground In the site.
Mr.. Roberts recently completed the
work OF the new postoffice at San
Francisco and the new custom house
in that city is to be erected under his
supervision.
digging pits, the earth from which is
to be tested for bearing capacity. The
pits and borings vary from ~ to "a feet
In depth
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02

january 20, ldUo.
In accordance with. Section /, Rule
w, Civil Service Rules and Regula-
tions of the City of Los Angeles. notice
Is heTeby given that SaS iSmpessiiys sx
the 10th day of February. 1906. Begin
ming at 9 a. m. at Grand Avenue school.
in the City of Los Angeles, Cal. for
for admission to the eligible list In
classified tions and divisions as desig-
Division II, Glass 7, Fire Inspector.
Building Department.
intendent of Buildings, Building De-
partment.
Division l., Glass 23, City Hall Guide,
Division Il, Glass z, Wireman, Elec-
trical Department.
Division X, Glass 20, Meter Inspector,
Water Department.
Division X, Class IL, Waste inspector,
Water Department.
Division X, Glass 16, Assistant Steam
Engineer, Water Department.
=, Division /. Glass 20, Asphalt Foreman,
Division /. Class 20, Asphalt Worker,
Street Department.
Division i, Glass 5, Engineer Steam
Sweeper. Street Department.
Division d, Class 3, Grade j, Engi-
neer, En- gineer Department.
Division ID, Class 3, Grade 2, Survey
or, Engineer Department.
Division d, Glass 4, Craftsman. En-
Division D, Glass s. Instrument Man,
Engineer Department
Division d, Glass ., Chairman. En-
gineer Department.
Division ID. Glass II, Night Foreman,
Otufall Sewer, Engineer Department.
Division ID. Glass IL, Assistant Super
intendent outfall Sewer. Engineer De-
partment.
Division A. Glass .. Deputy Assessor.
Assessors Department
Said competitive examination will in
clude tests of proficiency in Reading,
Writing. Spelling, Arithmetic, knowl-
edge OF the duties OF the several posi-
tions named, general and specific ex-
perience tending to it the applicant
Tor such position. physical health, mus
cular strength, soundness ana ACUTE
ness of faculties, personal habits,
moral character and such qualifications
as Will fairly attest the capacity OF
persons examined to discharge the
duties of positions which they seek.
Applicants must appear in person at
the office of the Civil Service Commis-
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
for which will be furnished on request.
BY order OF the Board OF Civil Ser
d. w. EDELAfAN.
w. A. SPALDING, Secretary.
Jan. 27-Feb. 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
Notice to Manufacturers of and Dealers
In Water Works Supplies

Office OF the Water Department, No.
440 South Hill street, Los Angeles.
Cal, Feb. I. 1906.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board OF Water Commissioners of
the City of Los Angeles. at their office,
No. 44O South Hill street, up till 3:S0
p. m. OF February 18th, 1905, for 100
Fire Hydrants, in accordance with
drawings and specifications on file in
the Water Depar tment.
A certified check for per cent of the
amount OF each bid made, payable to
Jno. j. Fay, jr., President of the
Board, is to accompany same.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids in whole or in part.
WIN. MULHOLLAND.
2-2-4-6-S superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
lannot participate in athletics this

year.
On Wednesday afternoon on Metho-
dist oval the track aspirants of U. S.
c. will take OH the athletics of Los
Angeles polytechnic. The high school
team has some good runners and a
close meet Is expected, as all the first
and second place men of the u. s. c..
will be kept out.
This evening the faculty Of U. S. c..
are at home to the old and new stu
dents at the College of Liberal Arts
building. The event is the first of a
series Of socials and entertainments
which will be held twice a month.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02

Notice OF the Filling of the Assessment
for the Opening and Widening of
state Street, Together with the Dla-
gram of the Assessment District for
Said Improvement.
Notice is hereby given that the Street
superintendent has filed with the Clerk
OF the Council of the City of Los An
geles the asse ssment for the opening
and widening of State street, between
Brooklyn avenue and Wood avenue,
S733 (New Series) together with
the diagram of the assessment
district The date OF the first pub
lication OF this notice is January
80, 1906, and all parties Interested are
hereby required to file In writing their
objections. IL any they have, to the con-
firmatlon OF said assessment by the
City Council, with the said Clerk of the
Council. within thirty days after the
said date OF the first publication OF this
1906.
Persons signing objections must give
II. J. LELANDE.
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk OF
Council.
1-S0-3l Ais lot
Everything you want you win find in
the classified page. One cent word.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
STUDENTS ARE ENROLLING
Second Semester Of University OF
Southern California 10 Opened
Successfully

The second semester of the UniVer-
sity OF Southern California for the year
1905-06 has opened.
Many new students entered the
Methodist institution for the remainder
OF the year. Some promising track men
have been registered, but on account
Of the intercollegiate agreement they
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
Sound ADVICE

Never neglect a bad cold. You cannot
tell how Il may result. A simple home
remedy will often bring relief and should
not be ignored. but there Is nothing so
reliable as Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy. II Is famous for Its quick cures OF
coughs and colds
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
Notice of the Recording OF the ASSESS
ment and Diagram for the Widening
and Extending Utah Street, between
I.ennia Gtreet and AIian Qtraaf

ment and DiaB GRIM Tor the WIdeninE
and Extending Utah Street, between
LeOnis street and Also Street.
Notice Is hereby given that the as
sessment and diagram for the widening
and extending of Utah street, between
Leonis street and Also street. In accord
ance with Ordinance No. 1900 (New
Series) was recorded in the office of
the Street Superintendent of the city
of Los Angeles on the 10th day of Janu-
AIRY, 1906.
All sums levied in said assessm ent
are due and payable Immediately, and
me in my office within thirty days
after the Path day OF January, 1905.
which is the first day Of publication OF
this notice.
All assessments not paid before tho
expiration OF said thirty days will be-
come delinquent, and thereupon per
cent upon the amount of each such as
sessment will be added thereto.
JAMES HANLEY.
1-2i-2-2 lot Street Superintendent
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
PvsLic ADVERTISING

northeasterly in a direct line to the.
point of beginning
Reference Is hereby made to said Ordi-
nance Of Intention for further particulars.
JAMES HANI,EY,
street superintendent.
1-29-3t 2-f-3 St
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
INDEX TO PUBLIC ADVERTISING
NEW TODAY

NEW TODAY
Inviting proposals for 100 fire hydrants.
Inviting proposals for supplying the
Water Department with fuel oil.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02

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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02

Everything you want you win find in
the classified page. One cent word
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02

Street superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02

FUUIIu HVtIce y hereby HIVeU tHHt VH
Tuesday the 2d day Of January, A.. y.
1906, the. Council Of the city Of Los An-
Geles did, at its meeting on f1ld day
adopt an Ordinance OF Intention, NUM-
bered 1881 New Serics), 70 have the
following work done. 70 wilt;
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

TIMBER LAND, ACT June 3, 1873. United
States Land Office, Lewiston, idaho, JAM 4th, 1906
provisions of the act Of Congress Of June g. 1873 en-
titled San for the sale Of timber lands in the States
OF California Oregon, Nevada, and Washington Ter
ritory as extended to all the Public Land States by
act Of August 4. 1892
MAY A. EASTMAN,
OF Wssake county OF Idaho, State of Idaho has this
day filed in this office her sworn statement No 178S
tor the purchase Of the 81 SWH, NEK SWH Sec. as
SEh SEA of Section No, 40 in Township No. % N,
Range No I. w b NJ and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is valuable for its timber or
stone than for rcutura purposes, and to establish
her claim to said land beo the Register and Receiver
March, 1000.
She names as witnesses; Leroy Eastman, Of West
lake IDAHO, Marion Rierstorf, Of Lewiston, Idaho,
Eliza 5. Pierstorf and Edward Ruckman, Of West
lake Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested file their claims in this
office on or before said a7th day of March, 1906
IL ]. B. WEST, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16
Notice for Publication.

TIMBER LAND ACT, June 3. 1873. United
States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho, Dec. 9Th, 1905
provisions Of the act of Congress of June g. 1873 en-
titled IAN act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory as extended 10 all the Public Land States
by act OF August 4, 1892,
SVEN ]. PETERSON,
OF Cottonwood, county Of Idaho, State Of Idaho has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement No
1906, for the purchase of the E5 SEH, Sec "a and N
Y SWH Of Section No. a. in Township No az \
Range No. |, w B NJ, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable tor its timber
stone than for agricultural purposes and to establish
his claim to said land before the Register and Receiver
OF this office at Lewiston, Idaho, on Wednesday the
9TH day March, 1906.
He names witnesses: Fred Moberg, Fred Ruste-
meyer Robert Nugent and James Hoilandsworth all
OF Cottonwood, Idaho.
described lands requested to file their Claims In This
office on or before said 9TH day Of March, 1906.
Ia IS J. B. WEST, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16
Constable $ Notice Of Estray Sale.

70 Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, constable of Cottonwood pre-
cihct, Idaho county, Idaho, has in his
possession at the Tom Hill ranch the
following described estray animals
(their marks ann brands, age, sex, color
etc., being as here described to-wit:
One dark red bull, three or four years
old. White spot in face. No brand or
marks visible. Has large horns.
And that the same will be sold ac-
cording to law on Monday, the 18th day
OF March, 1906, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock
A. M. at the Tom Hill ranch, Cotton
wood precinct, to the highest bidder,
for cash.
Dated at Cottonwood, Idaho, Febru-
airy 8, 1905 j. v. BAKER,
Constable of said Precinct.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

We are in receipt of a copy of
the report Of the state Inspector
of mines for 1905. The report is
nicely printed, with descriptions
and illustrations of the various
mining properties and camps
through the state, and is very
complete. The report shows a
total production of lead, silver,
gold, copper and zinc for the
year to the value of $40, 876, 400. :
80. Of this amount Idaho coun-
ty produced $216, O48,21 in gold
and 81, 1854. - in silver. 1t ranks
fifth in production of all the
counties of the state.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16
Notice for Publication.

TIMBER LAND ACT, June 4, 1873 limited
States Lard Office, Lewiston, Idaho, Dec 90 zoos
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions OF the act of Congress of June a. 1878 en-,
titled AN act for the sale OF timber lands in the States
Of California, Oregon Nevada, and Washington Ter
ritory. extended to all the Public Land States by
act of August a, 1892,
FRANK S. Winner,
Of Cottonwood, county OF ldaho State of Idaho has
this day fill ID in this office his sworn statement No
1873, for the purchase of the Lot l. Sec. a. Tp al NJ
l. w NJ and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes and establish his claim TO said
land before F. Jacques, u, 5. Commissioner at
1900. ..s
He names witnesses: Ferdinand ;obe1 Frederick
Rustemeyer, John Peterson and John 7. Hale all Of
Cottonwood, Idaho.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested to file their claims in
this office or before said 10TH day Of March, 1906
]. B. WESr, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

TIMBER LAND ACT, June q, 1873. United
States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho, Jan 2, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions OF the of Congress of June r. 1873 en-
titled IAN act to provide for the sale of timber lands in
the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada and Wash
lngton Territory, extended all the Public Land
States by act of August d, 1902
ABRAHAM S. WALKER
Of keuterve, county of Idaho State Of Idaho, has
this day filed in this office his statement No
Tor the purchase Of the SWh of Section No. 90 in
Township No. 81 N. Range No. I. W b NJ, and will
offer proof to show that land sought is more valu
able for its timber than for agricultural pur
poses and to establish his claim said land before the
Register and Receiver Of this office at lewiston Idaho
on Tuesday, the goth day OF March, 1906.
He names Witnesses: Richard C5oper, Bunker
Eller Hubert Hattrup and Paul Burgund, all of Keu-
tervie, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested file their claims in this
office on or before id goth day OF March, 1906
IS J. B. WEST, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

A crank came running into our
Office the other day and said a
man had swallowed a two foot
rule and was dying by inches.
Started out to learn the par
ticulars and met the doctor.
The physician said that was no
thing, that he had a patient once
who had swallowed a thermomet-
er and,died by degrees. A couple
of bystanders Clipped in, one
saying it reminded him of a fell
low in Texas who swallowed a
revolver and went off easy. The
other said he had a friend in
Manitoba who drank a quart Of
apple jack. and died in good spir-
it's. Elk.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

Salt and water are cheap yet
important factors in the manu-
facture of milk.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

Our Pogwash correspondent,
who includes in his latest batch
of notes from the neighborhood
an item to the effect that a GER
tain fair widow nameless here,
for obvious reasons-who has
successfully managed a stock
farm since the death of her re-
spected husband, has the finest
looking calves he tour corespon-
dentl has seen for some time,
will have to be a trifle more ex-
plicit if he sees his contributions
in print. We have already been
shot at five times this year,
which is just about our annual
quota. Exchange.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

A queer case has come to light
in Kansas City where a man ar
rested for vagrancy has turned
out to be a woman in disguise.
The supposed man had welded a
young girl just three days before
the arrest was made. What a
shock it must have been to the
young bride.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16
Notice for publication.

Department Of me laterior, Land Office at Lewiston,
Idaho, Jan. IL, 1906.
Notice hereby given that the following set
er has file notice Of his intention to make final proof
~ support OF his cin, and that said proof will be made
before r.. Jaques, U. S. Commissioner, at
Grangeville, Idaho, on March TO- 1906. viz:
HERMAN HUSSM4NN,
Of keuterville, Idaho. for the SEX SEX Sec. 2, EH
BIN. = >
He names the following Witnesses to prove his contin
uous residence upon and cultivation OF said land, viz
Herman il. uPtnor, Albert Nordck, Ben Berger
and Brnard Luchteield, all Of Keutervlle, Idaho
I-l9 T. H. BARTLETT, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

department Of the Interior, Land Office at Lewiston,
Idaho, Jan. a. 1906.
Hotcs IS hereby given that the following named sett.
Ter has flied notice Of his intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim and that said proof will be
made before E. Jaques, u. S. Commissioner, at
Grangeville, Idaho, on March 10th, 1906 viz
DAISY M. COFFMANh nee BRIJNFR
Of Greencreek, Idaho for the Lots 10 and 49, Sec a.
and Lot 3 of Sec. n, TIP. 80 N , K /, L H.
he names the following witnesses to prove his contin
uous residence upon and cultivation of said land Wis
Joseph Coffmann, John Swartz, George Carey and
Frank Carey, all Of GreencreeIl; Idaho, :
2-I6 4. H. BARTLETT, Register
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

your diseases, as Mre. John A. Young,
of Clay, N. Y, did. She says: 81 had
neuralgia of the liver and stomach, my
heart was weakened, and / could not
eat. l was very bad for a long time, but
in Electaic Bitters, found just what 1
needed, for they quickly relieved and
cured me-" Best medicine for weak
women. Sold under guarantee by DR..
Briley. druggist, at Soc bottle.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

There are always people who
viii ask credit of their home
merchants from one year to an
other and then send all their spare
money to catalogue houses or
box car" grocery concerns. If
merchants would pick these peo-
pie out and refuse them credit,
telling them to ask their mail or
der houses for credit, it might
soon cause them to understand
that their credit trade is no good
without also their cash trade.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

All kinds of reports are circu-
lated daily about contracts being
let, new engineers employed,
new officials selected and work
to be begun at once on the cleo
trio line to be built from Lewis
ton to Grangeyille but just the
same we are willing to bet beer
chip against a Canadian quarter
that the road don't build beyond
Waha-under the present man
agement.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

The ground hog may have seen
his shadow but present indica-
tions do not show it and unless
he gets in his work pretty soon
now he will be placed on the re-
tired list Of weather prophets.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16
Grave Trouble Foreseen.

1t neeks but little foresight, to tell,
that when your stomach and liver are
badly affected, grave trouble is ahead,
unless you take the proper medicins for
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-02-16

The Orofno Tribune has in
creased from a 4-column to s.
column 4-page paper since that
town has been Incorporated.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-19
DOG AND HEN ORDINANCE.
Nyack Town Fathers would Stop Bark
Ing. Clicking, CaokIing and Growing

Nyack Town Fathers would Stop Bark.
Ing. Clicking, cackIing and Growing.
NYACK, N. Y. July 1S.-Dug and
fowl financicrs of Nyack are strong
ly opposed to the framing of an ordi.
nance regulating the barking of dogs.
Growing of ROSTERS ana clucking of
chickens.
Last week several Joint meetings of
the village trustees OF Nyack, South
Nyack and Upper Nyack had been
held to listen to ordinances prepared
by former Judge a. S. Tompkins for
adoption. At session last evening
one was suggested by Trustee w. W.
Crosby. Of Nyack, as above outlined,
which met with storm of protest.
However, Mr.. Crosby had suffi.
cient number of his colleagues with
him to carry his point and, Mr.. Tomp,
kins was instructed to prepare the
ordinance. Before It becomes opera
tive 1t will have to be finally adopted
and this. say the opponents. will nev.
err happen. On the other handr MIR.
Crosby feels confident of victory.