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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
c. j. kubach comnanx

This company. of which C. ]. Kubach
Is president and George H. Schneider,
secretary, treasurer and general super
intendent, was established in Los An
geles twenty eight years ago. 1t Is
therefore not only numbered among the
Oldest firms of this city, but it is one
of the most substantial Shortly after
the firm was organized it was .incorpo-
rated for $4,000. and the business has
been paying handsome dividends ever
since. Thai means that the original
capital stock has been multiplied sew
eral times.
The growth and prosperity of this
firm Is no secret to one who has the
pleasure of personal acquaintance
with the gentlemen who comprise it.
Mr. Kubach is native of Germany,
while Mr.. Schneider is native son of
California. a happier combina ton for
the carrying On Of a large business en-
terprise would be hard to find. Mr..
Kubach, with the staunch and solid old
world doctrine of his ancestors, laid a
strong and broad foundation. while his
younger partner brought to the concern
the vim and alertness of the busting
west. The result, naturally enough,
has been that the c. J. Kubach COM
pany mas come to stand for ability and
strength In it's special field in the bust
ness world The company has it's Of
fees In the Pacific Electric building,
and it's shop and yards are located at
tho corner of Wall and Seventh streets.
The usual force employed numbers $50
men. This firm is recognized as one
of the most reliable in the line OF build
ing and constructing In Southern Cali
fornia. The erection of some of the
largest and costliest buildings in this
city has been entrusted to their hands
and they never yet fell down. on any
thing they ever undertook. In struc-
tural steel work they are particularly
proficient, and they are kept very busy
in that department of construction.
Believing in beautiful and substan-
tial buildings, Mr.. Kubach has eXempli-
fed that belief in his own home His
residence is at 1901 South Alvarado
street, and is one of the handsomest
dwellings, in that part of the city,
Both he and his partner are public
spirited men and take a lively interest
in the growth of the city, towards
which they contribute a good deal of
their time and means.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Baker E. Hathaway

Our general business has suffered no
percepttble loss since the San Fran
cisco disaster On the contrary we
have been engaged in securing good in
dustrial sites for San Francisco manu-
.facturers. who know that this is the
OF the earthquake zone
We believe that so soon as the in
surance companies are able to adjust
the losses in San Francisco the de-
mand here in Los Angeles for real es-
tate will be greater than at any time
within the past five years.
To those devoting their attention to
the real estate market it is very graf
flying to note that within the past six
houses have been fully as large as dur
ing the preceding three months, and
there is no question that the future will
see an unusual demand in this line
We handle close-in business property
semi business property, residence lots
and houses in the city of Los Angeles
suburos and beaches.
During the past two months we have
been devoting great deal of time to
our beautiful Ingomar tract at Holly
wood, and within that time we have
sold quite number of lots in this beau
tiful subdivision. Hollywood is and
will always be the most popular and
the most beautiful suburb of the city
of Los Angeles.
The chief assets OF Southern Califor-
MIA is the climate, and for no other rea-
ers TO this city for the coming year Will
from present Indications beat all pre-
Vious records. So that those owning
or selling subdivisions in easy access
to the city Will no doubt reap harvest
BAKER & HATHAWAY.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
E. J. Stanton, Lumber

T Los Angeles at present is a city of
golden opportunity. We are entering upon
an era of great activity and enlarged
interests; from all indications the up
ward trend will be more rapid in the
next decade than in the years past The
destruction of San Francisco means that
much of the business that has gone to
the northern city in the past will be di-
years at least; the chief interest of San
Francisco will be the reconstruction Of
the city. 1t is not our intention to profit
by her misfortune, but it is inevitable
that we will handle much of her business
Once secured good portion of that COM
merce will remain with us permanently.
to be increased-both by rail and ship
San Pedro offers US every opportunity,
FOR it is the gateway to Mexico and the
orient. We can gain and retain. good
proportion of the vast trade of the Mex
lean and oriental ports by giving superior
service and offering every facility and
inducement to the great shippers.
San Francisco merchants and manufac-
turers have already transferred interests
to Los Angeles, representing an invest--
ment of 100000 and more will follow. At
least 5000 people from the northern city
have located here since the disaster and
1t is safe to say that many of them
only to the population. but to the wealth
of our city as well. Many of the arrivals
have from $4,000 to $4,000 to invest and
o ey VINO Se% w most e
sirable residents and should be encour-
aged to locate here. Good business and
home sites should be secured for all who
show a disposition to remain The cham
ber of commerce can do much in this
regard
At present Los Angeles is the metropolis
of the6Paciflc coast and her future seems
assured. Our vast western territory can
easily support two or more great COM
mercial centers and 1T is necessary that
we look ahead. so as to be prepared
for the volume Of commerce that is COM
ing our way. The Tonopah region will
here find center for supplies-the trade
of Mexico IS to be reckoned wlth-all the
Angeles as a base-and then we have only
to seek the business of the orient to OBJ
tain our share of it,
Harmony is the keynote of prosperity;
merchant, manufacturer and banker hav-
ing the same interests, must pull together
and make Los Angeles the great CONNER
cial center she is destined to become.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Western Wholesale Drug compan,

One of the large business enterprises of
Los Angeles is the Western Wholesale
located at 254 to 25S South Main street.
At the head of the concern Is H. M.
Sale. president; L. d. Sale, vice president,
and L. Schiff, secretary. All of these
gentlemen are prominent in the COM
mercial life of the city, and have figured
foremost in the wonderful advancement
made by Los Angeles during the past
few years.
. Establlshed in 1901, the Western Whole
sale Drug company has grown from
comparatively small concern to be one
of the busiest enterprises In the CONNER
cial life of the city. 1t regularly en-
pioys eighty men in this city and keeps
seven representatives on the road intro
ducing its large stock throughout the
western country. The company occupies
O. main floor and basement 70x240 feet
end carries an immense stock of goods.
made necessary by the extent and
growth of its trade as importers and
jobbers of drugs, chemicals and drug
gists supplies. The company manu-
factures large number of pharmaceu-
tical preparations for which they find
a ready and ever increasing demand;
They supply a large part Of the local
trade. as well as ship throughout South
ern California, Arizona, New Mexico ana
Nevada
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Del Monte Milling company-F. A.
Brown, MANAGER

The manufacturers. especially those
preparing foodstuffs, attach much i'm
portance to the added facilities in trans
portation soon to be afforded Los An
geles. With the opening of the Salt
Lake and Santa Fe roads, connecting
Los Angeles by most direct route with
that rich region lying in Southern Ne
Vada, there will be a tremendous In
crease in the demand for all manufac-
tured goods Thousands of people are
hocking to the gold fields of Tonopah
and many will become permanent resi-
dents of that section. From all pres
ent indications and in the opinion of
conservative minds that vast region
will continue to be tremendous
wealth -producing district. Much of this
wealth will find It's way into Los An
geles, the natural supply station for the
Texas. New Mexico and Arizona are
developing their varied resources.
which means added business for Los
Angeles. Then we have the Mexican
trade to reckon with and should secure
theN greater portion of II. With our
harbor at San Pedro. capable OF giving
safe anchorage to the great passenger
and freight steamers of the coast we
will have an Inevitable increase In our
export trade to Mexico.
There isNno reason why we should not
get a big share of the Oriental trade, as
our harbor is the nearest port to vessei S
from the Orient. The orient trade Is
keenly sought after; IL therefore be-
hooVes us to pave the way and offer
superior inducements to secure this
valuable trade
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
LOS ANGELES SHOWS
GROWTH IN INDUSTRIES
Angel City Leads in Percentage of New Manufac-
tories-0ficial Figures 814 Plants, or a
Gain in Five Years of 50 Per Cent

Los Angeles heads the list in the per-
centage of increase of manufacturing
establishments during the past year,
according to a table prepared by the
director of the census. This census was
taken in conformity with the act of
congress of March 6, 1902, and Is con-
fined to the manufacturing establish
ments with a product of $500 or over,
thus excluding such industries as
black5mithtng, cobbling, etc.
The leading industry of the state Is
preserving and packing fruits. During
the past year there has been an in
crease of 123,27S,579 pounds of fruits
preserved and dried over the amount
in 1900. The amount during the past
census year was As, ,719,051 pounds
The census shows that there has been
a healthy increase in the number of
all substantial manufacturing indus
tries. Up to the time of the earthquake
and fire in San Francisco there was
good gain in that city, which was at
the head of the last as far as number
of plants is concerned.
In the state there are 6S39 establish
ments, a gain of 3S42 in the past five
years, or 36.9 per cent. Nearly one
eighth of these are located in Los An
geles, which has S14 making a gain
here in five years of 2S0. or 52.4 per
cent This is the largest per cent gain
that is shown by any city in the state.
Sacramento comes next with an in
crease of Ala per cent In 1900 there
were Ill plants there and it now has
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Huntington School for Young Women

No section of the United States is
better suited for the education of young
men and young women than Southern
California, and Los Angeles being the
metropolis affords all the advantages of
metropolitan and cosmopolitan train
ing. Indeed few cities enjoy the eX
cellent opportunities for the training
of the young people, because of the
high standing of the schools and col
leges.
tional Institutions in and around Los
Angeles, all of which enjoy widespread
popularity and regulations there is
Huntington School for Young Women
Located in the very heart of Los An
geles, in the very choicest resience sec
ton, this institution is recognized as a
leader" among the colleges of learn:
ing in the west. Thirteen acres of
beautiful, ground; covering an entire
city block, filled with many pretty
joying. the luXuriance of thousands of
beautiful flowers. are devoted to this
one institution. The main feature of
the school is the teaching and keeping
the famed English private schools.
MISS Florence Housed, principal of
the Huntington school. is now abroad
with g. number of her pupils, preparing
them for next years studies. as is her
usual custom during the summer sea-
| son. Her tour comprises trips through
| L etllCe, GeTIldIlN, lldly, tnBldn1, SCOT
! land, Spain and other countries. She
will sail from Gibraltar September / on
| the return trip, reaching Los Angeles in
| time for the opening of the next term
| of school, October Is.
| AS Miss Housed characterizes her
| school, 1T is practically an eastern
school in the west embracing
all of the high teachings OF the
great female institutions of learn
ing. Her aim is to prepare young
women for Vassar, Wellesley and
| Smith colleges in the east, and
! she has among her teachers graduates
| of all these we'll known schools. The
| teachers of languages are graduates of
| French and German schools. The head
music teacher is Thfo Rebecca; assist
ant, Mrs. Harry Clifford Lofts and Miss
Morthine DeitrichsOn. all of whom have
! established regulations.
| The buildings of the Huntington
school are well heated and lighted. and
with their gorgeous surroundings make
an ideal home. bordering on the pala-
tial The sleeping rooms have bath
and dressing room adjoining. Light
| gymnasium work and Gilbert dancing
are taught the pupils regularly. afford
ing excellent physical training. A
large tennis court is to be built for the
next term. and already the school en-
joys the largest "hokey" fields I'M the
| west.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
United States National Bank

Few of the newer financial institutions
of the southwest have approached any
where near the growth that has been
enjoyed by the United States National
bank of Los Angeles during the past
year of its existence. Esta bliShed essen
TALLY for the accommodation of whole
salers and merchants north of First
street, this bank has enjoyed unprece-
dented prosperity and Is now numbered
among the strongest and most influential
financial institutions of the city.
1t has often been remarked that there
banks that would be started In Los An
eeles; II appeared as II they would spring
up over night, Building and loan So
cietes Introduce features which are prac-
tleally a venture into the fields of saw.
ings banks. Dire eatastrophes have been
predicted by some for many of the newer
Institutions; not necessarily as a result
of crude methods In management in
opportune time of conception of unfaVor-
able location, but feeling that the field
Is being over exploited However, the
new banks have survived and many OF
them have flourished In this connection
1t is only necessary to point to the United
States National, whose record speaks for
itself.
With a capitalization Of $500, 600, and as
sets amounting to- more than 81 900 600
the business of the United States Ma
tional bank has practically doubled In
the past year. Particularly is this so OF
the deposits, which have more than in
creased two-fold, The location OF the in
stitution, corner of Main and Commercial
streets. Is most desirable. being In full
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
]. A. Donate, Wine Merchant

In writing of the progress Of Los An
gees and enumerating her many indus
tries it is imperative that mention should
be made of J. A. Donate who has long
been Identified with the business inter-
ests Of the city. Mr., Donate is a con-
noiseur Of good wines and does a splen-
did wholesale and retail business, dealing
in all the best known brands. Shipments
are made to any part Of the country, and
assorted cases made up for those wish
ing eastern friends to try the different
varieties of the California product of the
vine.
j. A. Donate is one of our best citizens,
alert. progressive and ever I'm harmony
with any movement that has the up
building of Los Angeles as its motive.
Since the San Francisco disaster Mr..
Donate has withdrawn his realty hold
ings from the market, as he believes
that In the very near future prices will
increase instead Of decreasing as many
thought possible. This tone OF conf
dence is healthy and normal. and viii
carry much weight with eastern people
who are anticipating making a future
home In Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Sheriff William A. White

Few men in the public eye Of this sec
tion are as highly esteemed as our genial
sheriff, William A. White. In selecting
MIR. White to fill this important post the
voters of Los Angeles county showed their
wisdom, and his administration during
the past three years has not only been
a credit to himself. but one that deserves
the highest commendation OF the citizens
of all political factions.
Born and bred in Los Angeles, Mr..
White represents the younger genera tion
that has come to the front here during
the past few years. His election as
sheriff, ip face of the strongeest possible
opposition the other side tbat could bring to
great popularity and the confidence re-
posed In his ability by the voters of the
While Mr., White has been careful in
the selection of his deputies, he has
never been found in. the background when
IT came to performing the more arduous
occasions /dlstlnguished himself as
guardian Of the peace by clever detective
work. He has won his way In this man
ner into the hearts of the people and Is
accounted a prince among good fellows.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

phaltum here from the crude petroleum
produced in the Los Angeles district.
Every facility for the manufacturing OF
paving material is complete and con-
tracts of Whatever magnitude can be
filled with the greatest dispatch.
The manufactures of this company con-
sist of street paying, reservoir lining,
floors and Sidewalks, under the general
brand name of Durango" asphalt, and
are favorably known in every city of the
United States.
An establishment such as is maintained
by the Barber Asphalt Paving company
is allied to one of the largest industries
| in the country, being a branch of the
great house known as the Barber AS.
phalt Paving company, with offices in
the Land and Title building, Philadel-
pha. C. S. Kent is the Los Angeles
manager. and has an office at 321 Henne
building. Los Angeles will owe much OF
her future progress and prosperity to her
manufacturing interests, and it is of tho
utmost Importance that home manufac-
turers should be substantially supported
We are glad to note the great success
attained by the Barber Asphalt Paving
company.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Henry Guyot

Henry Guyot is one OF Los Angeles
we'll known merchants. For many years
lie has been prominently identified with
the commercial life of the city and has
never been found In the background
whenever II came to a question of further
ing the municipalities interests
Mr.. Guyots large establishment is To-
Gated at 53S-540 South Spring street, where
ware and tools and sporting goods. He is
agent for 1900 washers, Moores steel
stoves and ranges and the Garland gas
ranges The store is supplied with a large
and excellent stock OF all kinds OF hard
ware, tools and sporting goods. Water
heaters, paints, etc, are also kept in
maintains a well equipped tnshop and
manufactures tinware for custom and the
general trade He Is enjoying a large
business, which is steadily on the in
crease.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

view of the elegant new federal building
site. Its proximity to the wholesale dis
trict is a distinct advantage. The fact
also that 1t is a bank Of modern size is
another distinct advantage, as the officers
are in position to give their personal
attention to patrons, both depositors and
The strong directorate of the United
States National bank should not be over
looked. They are all men of much ex-
perience and success in financial matters,
and have figured prominently in the
growth and upbuildlng of this section.
Following is a list Of them:.
Isaias w. Hellman president: o. M.
Souden, vice president; F. w. Smith,
cashier; r. r. Harris, assistant cashier.
Directors-Isaias w. Hellman, president
Farmers and Merchants National bank
and Wells Fargo-Nevada National bank;
o. M. Souden, vice president; M A New
mark. president NJ A Newmark & Co.;
w. c. Price, president w c. Price & Co.;
j. A. Graves, vice president Farmers and
Merchants National bank; DIR. ]. H. Bull
lard, capitalist.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
San Francisco showed gain of

1877. San Francisco showed gain of
2S.6 per cent before the fire. In 1906
there were 2551 and in 1900, 1850 y
San Jose showed a gain of 20 per cent,
with ia plants in 1900 and 124 in 1905.
Oakland gained 2S.2 per cent, having
1876 establishments in 1900 and $50 in
1905.
Salaries and Expenses
The salaries paid to clerks, officials,
etc, in the entire state yearly is $14,-
399, 157. Los Angeles now heads the
list, paying 81, 996,S3S annually for sal
aries. San Francisco paid in 1906
$6. 629, 94S in salaries.
The wage earners in Los Angeles an
nually receive 81, ,0SS, ,175, showing a gain
In the past five years of 1875 per cent,
the largest of any city in the state.
The miscellaneous expenses of the
manufacturing establishments in Los
Angeles during 1905 were $2.741, 413
while in 1900 these expenses were
81, ,019,S03. This is a gain of 1888 per
cent. or the largest of any city in the
state.
The cost of materials used during the
past year was SIS, $50 152. In 1900 this
expenditure was So, ,OS7,9 1896 The increase
is 1911 per cent, the largest of any
city in the state
The value of products, including GUS
tom work and repairing, last year was
$34, ,S14,475 while in 1900 it was $15, ,133. =
$50. an increase of 100 per cent, the
largest of any city in the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

ban town is without a doubt the most
slightly location to be found in the
world. 1t is at the base of the Sierra
Madre range on high ground, rolling
gently, to the beautiful San Gabriel
valley. The grand panoramic view
from any point in Sierra Madre is an
inspiration and we'll worth the trip
from Los Angeles.
Many artistic houses and bungalows
are in course of erection and Sierra
Madre promises to be the elite home
town of Southern California.
Mr.. Cameron has the large views of
a successful man and is a public spir-
tied citizen who believes firmly in the
future prosperity of all California.
Prospective investors or parties
wishing to sell properties will do well
to consult Mr.. Cameron. He handles
all business with care and dispatch.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
The Barber Asphalt Paving Company

Perhaps II anyone Should ask those
men who are intimately acquainted with
the reasons for the rapid advancement
of Los Angeles as a manufacturing CEN
ter, the one prime iU;S faetoT in this great
mously "Onn The Barber Asphalt
company took advantage OF the diseoy-
cry OF oil at our very door and estab-
lished a branch factory here in Febru-
airy, 1904 The plant covers an area Of
three acres and the entrance is at 1920
Dale street. A rock crusher was also
erected at 731 Laurence street, which
completes the equipment OF their modern
plant, This company rehnes its own as
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
J. D. Cameron Company, Real Estate

The real estate interests Of Los An
geles have no more active representa-
tive than the subject of this sketch.
His special attention is given to real
estate, particularly TO acreage proper
ties and home sites
His office Is at 726 II W, Hellman
building one of the finest and most
completely hre-proof office buildings In
America. Mr., Cameron has been heaN-
ily Interested IN the subdivisions at
Sierra Madre, and has many choice lots
New-York tribune., 1906-10-07
Bessemer Steel

THE so called Bessemer process of making
L steel by injecting air blasts into molten
iron was discovered first by an American named
Kelly and known his air boiling process.
After the iron workers had seen it done, they
still would not believe it. Some crank'I be
burning ice, next thing" they said. Some of
his customers, when they heard about it,
wrote Kelly that they wanted their iron made
either in the regular way and not by any new
tangled method, or not at all.
When the first blast was so strong that it
melted the iron, the spectators roared with
laughter at what they called "Key's fire.
works and laughed for ten years at his folly"
When Bessemer introduced his process to
the British iron makers. they too roared with
laughter at the crazy Frenchman," and
would not allow the silly idea" to be men
toned in their records.
The steel rail proposition excited only de-
rision. Boshl Stuff Humbug Nonsense"
said the railroad directors when it was pro-
posed to them. But after one road had tried
it. the steel mills could not keep up with the
orders sent in.