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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
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Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 18th day Of January, A. y.
isO6, the Council Of the City Of Los
Angeles did. at its meeting on said day.
adopt an Ordinance Of Intention num-
bered ~, 432 New Series), TO have the
ioIIiowing work done, to WIZ
MSoNErA AVENUE.
IN said city from point f97h feet south
Of the center line OF Fifty-third street,
lying west of Moneta avenue. to the pro-
duced south line Of Mccarthy Company
Subdivision OF the Moneta avenue and
tigueroa street tract, including all inter-
Teetons Of streets Excepting ,S sgcn
sections ss s sad required by n law to be
kept In order or repair by any person or
company having railroad tracks thereon,
already been graded ana graveied and ac-
ceptedD, be graded and Rraveled to the
onicial grade In accordance with the plans
ana profile on file In the office OF the CITY
Engineer and specifications for the con-
n the city Of Los Angeles on file e
the office OF the City Clerk of SAID
city, said specifications being No. 2e
New Series)
"a. That cement curb be constructed
sMI og each line Of the roadway Of said
Moneta avenue, from point 497Ih feet
street street lying west q Moneta avenue, 70
company's Subdivision ny Of the Moneta
avenue and Flgueroa street tract Except
ing along such portions of the line of said
rro,,aa,ulwyay upon which a cement or granite
curb has already been constructed to the
oHlcial line and grade), in accordance with
specihcations for constructing cement
curbS, on file In the office of the City
Clerk, said specifications being No. %
New Series). ..
90. That a cement sidewalk five % feet
m IN width be constructed along each side
or said Moneta avenue, from the center
line of Fifty-fourth street TO the produced
south south line Of MCCARTHY Company's Sub
ueroa street tract excepting such por-
tons of said street between said points
along which 2 cement or asphalt side
sructed to the ee Official o line mas and Iee erade
said sidewalk to be constructed In ac-
cordance with specifications for construct
org the cement t sr ds on file in the office
hcations being No 20 New SeriHesssISr. 'p'''
un sG The GounGl Of said city finds
g!neer that the total cost Of said
cents per front foot along each line OF
said street Including the cost Of inter.
pursuance Of an Act of the i' Tegisla-
ture Of the State OF California, APP
1 ct Of cry Ysg as
said last named Act. which amending
Act act became cam, a. law sNy, March 2, 1899, that
cost Of said Improvement. Said bonds
shall be serial, extending over a period
OF ten years. an even proportion of the
principal sum of which shall be pay
able 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 90 per cent per annum, payable
semi-annually on the second days of
January and July of each and every
year.
Reference is hereby made to said Or
dinance of Intention for further par
ticulars.
JAMES HANLEY,
0-6-10 6t Street Gnnarin tendant
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
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line OF block 7 Of the schrnitt Tract Tex
cepting along such portions OF the
line OF said roadway upon which A
cement or granite curb has already
and grade), in accordance with specifl-
cations for constructing cement curbs,
on file In the office OF the City Clerk,
said specifications being No. % New
sd. That cement sidewalk five 90
feet in width be constructed along the
northerly side Of said Sixth street from the
go feet east Of the east lms or q Estdd G
avenue, and along. the southerly side OF
said Sixth street from the easterly line
OF the easterly line of Esperanza street
sus sS,d poTtions ,or Of s sGS
feet in width has been constructed to
walk to be. constructed in accordance
1n on f9T e S tSs Uos
specifications being No. % (New
lth. That cobble-paved gutter be con-
Of said. sixth street from the easteriy
line Of Of b hinc street to the produced east
street with said Sixth street; also across
the roadway Of said Sixth street along the
Spence street, and across tho alley on
ssSse sSd sn IS@s. i Ess Ds
said roadway along which cement or
cobble-paved gutter has already been
constructed to the official line and grade,
and also excepting such portions of said
street and intersections as are required
by law to be kept In order or repair by
any person or company having railroad
Said cutters shall be three and one-balf
GA feet in width excepting at intersec-
tons OF streets and alleys, where said
snd said h Cutters SS sSs Sc deft in Tah
accordance with the plans and profile
therefor on file In the office of the City
cations for the construction Of cobble-
paved cutters, on file in the office Of the
City Clerk. said specifications being No.
Sec. 2; The Council Of said city finds
the total St r cost Of said Improvement
said street. including The cost Of inter
sections, and It is determined
r. puG e fRs s e act q tie Lsssia
proved February 9th. 1898, as amend
ed by an Act of the Legislature amend
ing said last named Act, which amend
that bonds shall be issued to represent
the cost of said Improvement Said
bonds shall be serial, extending over a
period OF ten years, an even proportion
of the principal 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 (7)
per gent per annum, payable. semi
nually on the second days Of January
| and July OF each and every year.
Reference is hereby made to said
Ordinance of Intention for further par
ticulars.
JAMES HANLEY,
2-5-10 ct Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10

ith That a cobble-paved gutter be
constructed along each line Of the road
way, Of said Esperanza street from the
70 the southerly line of Percy street; from
the northerly line Of raid Percy street
sro the t sSoutheriy line Of sabna street. end
s strna. me northerly line Of. said Sabina
s.reet 70 the southerly line of Sixth
street excepting along such portions OF
me llne or said roadway along which n
e slresdy h or oobbie. paved gutter haT
Ilne and grade, and also excepting such
poruons OF said street and intersections
as are required by law to be kept in
pany having railroad tracks thereon).
,, SAID cutters shall be three and one-half
.S5s1 teet IN width, excepting at intersec.
eTns OF streets and alleys, where said
and said cutters shall be constructed sd' IN
accordance with the plans and profile
tTnereIor on hle In the office OF the City
ciicatons for the construction of cobble-
paved cutters on file in the office of the
FIX : Me- Clerk, said specifications being No.
,,S ss9' 2 os The Council Of said city finds
g I,n that the, total cost OF said
oents ner fr6 VII be greater than nifty
said street, including the cost OF inter-
sections; sections, and it is determined in
urs Of the Of a. Act Gf the Legsa
proved February 81, 1898, as amended
by an Act of the Legislature amending
said last named Act. which amending
Act became a law March 2, 1899, that
bonds shall be issued to represent tho
cost OF said Improvement. Said bonds
snail be SERIAL extending over a period
principal sum of which shall be pay
able annually on the second day OF
January of each year by coupon, after
and to bear interest at the rate of
seven CD per cent per annum, payable
semi annually on the second days of
January and July of each and every
year.
Reference is hereby made to said Ordi-
nance OF Intention for further particulars.
JAMES HANLEY
g-b-10 6t
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
Notice OF street WORK

Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday \ Tor the 18th day of January, A. D.
geles did, at its meeting on said day,
adopt an Ordinance of Intention, num-
bered 1879 (New Series).. to have tho
following work done, to wit:
LIST. That the east half of
FIGUEROA STREET,
in said city. from the south charter
boundary line of the City of Los Angeles
to the produced south line Of Santa Bar
bara avenue, east of Flgueroa street, and
the west half of Figueroa street, from
the south charter boundary line of the
City of Los Angeles to q line parallel to
and 60 feet north of Figueroa square, as
per map of said Figueroa square recorded
in Book 60 of Maps, at pages 154 and 155.
Records of Los Angeles County. includ-
ing, such portions of said street
and intersections as are required
by. law to be kept in order or re-
railroad tracks thereon. and also except
ing such portions as have already been
graded and graveled and accepted), be
in accordance with the plans and profile
on file in the office of the City Engineer.
and specifications for the construction of
graveled streets. Glass A, in the City OF
Los Angeles. on file in the office OF the
City Clerk of said city, said specifications
being No. 30 CNew Series).
3D. That a cement curb be constructed
along the east line of the roadway of
charter boundary line of the City of Los
Angeles to the produced south line of
Santa Barbara avenue, east of Figueroa
street, and along the west line of the
roadway of said Figueroa street, from
the south charter boundary line of the
City of Los Angeles to a line parallel to
and 60 feet north of the north line OF
said Figueroa square. excepting along such
portions of the line of said roadway upon
which a cement or granite curb has al
ready been constructed to the official line
and grade), in accordance with specifica-
file In the ONCE OF the City Clerk. said
specifications being No. " New Series).
Sec. 2. The Council of said city finds
upon estimate of the City En-
gineer that the total cost OF said
Improvement will be greater than fifty
said street. Including the cost of inter-
In pursuance of an Act of the Legisla-
ture of the State of California, APP
proved February 9th, 1898. as amend
ed by an Act of the Legislature amend
that bonds shall be issued to represent
the cost of said Improvement. said
bonds shall be serial. extending over a
period of ten years, an even proportion
OF the principal sum of which shall be
January. of each year, by coupon, after
their date until the whole are paid. and
to bear interest at the rate of seven (7)
per cent per annum,. payable semt-an-
nually on the second days OF January
and July of each. and every year.
Ordinance OF Intention for further par
ticulars.
2-5-10 Ct Street superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
JANIIs5 ffANDEIt
2-5-10 st Street Superintendent
Notice--CiyII service Examinations.

In accordance with. Section 1, Rule
w, Civil Service Rules and Regula-
lions of the. City of Los Angeles, notice
is hereby given that a competitive ex-
the 10th day of February, 1906, begin
ming at a. m. at Grand Avenue school,
in the City of Los Angeles. Cal, for
for admission to the eligible list In
ella ssiflcaticns and divisions as desig
mated below:
Division ii. Glass 20, Assistant Super
intendent of Buildings. Building De-
Division L. Glass %, city Hall Guide
Division +, Class z, Wireman, Elec-
trical Department.
Division X, Class %. Meter Inspector,
Water Department.
Division K, Glass IL, Waste Inspector,
Water Department.
Division K, Class 16, Assistant Steam
Engineer Water Department.
Division I, Glass 20. Asphalt Foreman,
Street Department.
Division /, Class 20. Asphalt Worker.
Street Department.
Division 1, Class 5, Engineer Steam
Sweeper, Street Department
Division D, Class 3. Grade 1, Engi-
peer, Engineer Department..
Division d, Class 8. Grade 2, Survey
or, Engineer Department.
Division D, Class 4. Craftsman, En-
gineer Department.
Division D. Class 8, Instrument Man,
Engineer Department.
Division D, Class 8, Chairman, En-
gineer Department.
Division d, Class IL, Night Foreman,
Otufall Sewer, Engineer Department.
= Division d, Class IL, Assistant Super
intendent outfall Sewer, Engineer De-
partment.
Division A, Class 8. Deputy Assessor,
Assessors Department.
Said competitive examination will in
clude tests of proficiency in Reading,
Writing, Spelling. Arithmetic, knowI-
edge of the duties of the several posi-
lions named, general and specific ex-
perience tending to fit the applicant
Tor such position; physical health, mus
cular strength, soundness and acute
ness of faculties. personal habits.
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 Commits
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.
| vice Commissioners.
d. w. EDELMAN.
Chairman.
w. A. sPALDING, Secretary.
Jan. 27-Feb. TO-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
Notice of Public work

Public notice is hereby given that at
it's meeting held on Monday. the 9Th
ell Of the City of Los Angeles adopted
an Ordinance. designated as Ordinance
No 1880 New. Series), declaring it's
p mtSa to be made t' to Wins wit:
the CITY Council Of the city Of Los
Angeles to close up. vseate and abandon
for street purposes, all that portion of
HILL STREET,
public street of the City of Los Ange-
les, from Sunset boulevard southwest
erly, described as follows to wit:
Beginning at the intersection of the
southerly line of Sunset boulevard with
the westerly line of that portion of Hill
street extending northeasterly and
southwesterly; thence south 40 degrees
81 minutes As seconds west along said
westerly line of Hill street 1890 feet
to point; thence southeaster1y in a
direct line to the northwesterly corner
of lot T. block Il. of the Fort Hill Tract,
as per map recorded in Book at pages
465 and 466. Miscellaneous Records of
Los Angeles County; thence north 40
along said easterly line of Hill street
to point in said southerly line OF Sun
set boulevard; thence. northwesterly
boulevard to the point Of beginning.
Sec. 2. That the exterior boundar-
les OF the district of land to be affected
by said work or improvement are here
lows, to wit:
Beginning at the intersection of the
southerly line of Sunset boulevard with
the westerly line Of that portion of Hill
street extending northeasterly and
southwesterly; thence northwesterly
along said southerly line of Sunset
boulevard so feet to a point: thence
southwesterly and parallel with said
westerly line of Hill street 80 feet to a
point; thence southeasterly in a direct
line to the northwesterly corner OF lot
hereinbefore mentioned; thence south
easterly along the northerly line of said
lot a distance of SO feet to a point
thence northeasterly and parallel with
the easterly line of said Hill street to a
point in said southerly line of Sunset
boulevard; thence northwesterly in a
direct line TO the point OF beginning;
excepting therefrom so much OF said
land which is now part of any public
street or alley in said city.
Reference Is hereby made to said Or
Ordinance on file in the office of the
City Clerk of said city for further par
ticulars.
JAMES HANLEY.
Street superintendent OF the City OF
Los Angeles. 25-14 lot
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Notice of street Work


Public notice is hereby given
that on Monday, the 18th day of Janu-
airy, a. D. 1906. the. Council of the
on said day adopt an a Ordinance al ans Of In
tention numbered 12,431 New .Series) :.
to have the following work done, to
AVENUE FORTY-THREE.
In said city, from the southeasterly line
OF Pasadena avenue to point 465,S feet
southeasterly from the southeasterly line
Of Pasadena avenue, including all inter-
sections Of streets (excepting such por-
lions Of said street and intersections as
are required by law to be kept in order
Ing railroad tracks thereon, and also ex-
cepting such por tons as have already
been graded and graveled and acceptedl
grade in accordance with the plans
and profile on file in the office OF the
City Engineer. and specifications for
the construction of graveled streets, Class
the office Of The city cler Tse Of said city,
said specifications being No. 20 (New
Sd. That a cement curb be con-
structed along each line of the road
way of said Avenue Forty-three. from
the southeasterly. curb line Of Pasadena
avenue to a point 1853 feet southeasterly
from the southeasterly line of Pasadena
avenue excepting along such portions of
the line Of said roadway upon which a
CclHeuI OF granite CurD mas already DeeD
constructed to the, official line and .grade),
In accordance with specifications for con-
STRUGGLING cement curbs, on Ale. in the
S San q 81 the % City Clerk said specifications
80. That cement sidewalk four al
feet in width be constructed along each
side of said Avenue Forty-three, from the
southeasterly curb line Of Pasadena ave-
nue. to point 1858 feet southeasterly from
the southeasterly line of Pasadena ave
nue. excepting such portions Of said street
between said points along which cement
has been constructed to the official line
and grade), said sidewalk to be con-
structed in accordance with specifica lions
In the office of the City Clerk of said
city, said specifications being No. 20 (New
Series).
Sec. 2. The Council Of said city finds
upon estimate of the City Engin eel
that the total cost of said improVem ent
will be greater than fifty cents per
front foot along each line OF said street
including the. cost of intersections, and
1t is determined. in pursuance of IN
Act Of the Legislature of the State OF
California, approved February eth
1872 as amended by az Aot Of the
Act, which amending Act became a law
March Cd, 1899, that bonds shall be
Issued to represent the cost of said i'm
provement. Said bonds shall be serial
an even proportion of the principal 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 al
the rate of seven % per cent per an
nun, payable semi-annually on the
second days of January and July OF
each and every year.
Reference is hereby made to said Or
dinance OF Intention for further par
ticulars.
JAMES HANLEY.
2-5-10 &C Street superintendent
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
Notice-CiviI Service Examination.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 26, 1906
", Civil Service Rules and Regulations
Of the City Of Los Angeles, notice is
hereby given that a competitive exam
nation hn1d for ,+,rp5 promotion will be
of February. 1906. beginning at
9 o'clock. a. m. at Turn Verein hall,
1s4S South Figueroa, street, in the City
OF examining applicants for admission
to the eligible lists IN divisions and
classit ications as designated below.
Division G, Class (c), Driver Fire
Entrances for the above examinations
are limited as follows:
Drive- to Hoseman.
Also on tho same date and at the
same place will be held competitive
examina tions for original entrance to
me eligibic lists in divisions and classi-
Division c. Class 2, Superintendent of
Engines and Machinery, Fire Depart
ment.
Division c. Glass 5, Hoseman, Fire
Departm emit.
Division g. Glass Z, Machinist, Fire
Said competitive examinations will in
clude tests Of proficiency in Reading,
Writing. Spelling, Arithmetic, knowi-
edge of the duties OF the sew
p e exper ha%ed fsnSna and
fit the applicant for such position y;
physicaI health; muscular strength;
souIiunSSS ana acutenesS or faculties;
personal habits; moral character and
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
Commission not less than eight days
before the date fixed for the examine
ton, ano file. under oath, an applica ton
In form prescribed by the Commission,
blanks for which will be furnished on
request.
BY order of the Board of Civil Ser
vice Commissioners.
d. w. EDELMAN, President.
"; 4. sPALDING. Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10
NOTICE Of street work

u
Public notice is hereby given that or
Monday, the Sth day Of January, A. ID.
1906. the Council of the City of Los An
geles did, at it's meeting on said day,
adopt an Ordinance of Intention, num-
bered 1887 New Series), to have the
following work done. to wit:
LIST. That
EsPERANzA STREET
IN said city from the northerly line Of
stephenson avenue to the southerly line
OF Percy street; from the northevly line
OF said Percy street to the Southerly line
OF Sabina street, and from the northerly
line of said Sabina street to the southerly
line OF Sixth street, including all inter-
sections of streets Excepting such por-
lions of said street and intersections as
are required by law TO be kept in order
on repair by any person or company hav-
ing railroad tracks thereon, and also ex-
been graded and graveled and accepted)
De graded and graveled to the official
craze In accordance with the plans and
PRONE on file in the office of the City
Engineer, and specifications for grading
ana graveling streets in the City of Los
angeles With the. natural gravel, of IT,
office of the City Clerk of said city. said
specifications being No. 30 (New SeriesJ,
"a. That cement curb be construct.
lEsperanza street from the northerly curl
line or stephenson avenue to the south
erE me or Percy street; from the north.
e cry mne , OF said Percy street to ths
the .northerly line of said Sabina street
TO the southerly line of Sixth street
texcepting along such portions OF the
line or said roadway upon which q
cement or granite curb has already
been constructed to the official line and
grade), In accordance with specihca-
tions for constructing cement curbs,
on file in the office of the City Clerk
Seriesl.
sd. That cement sidewalk FIVE Is,
feet in width be constructed along each
side, Of said Esperanza street from the
northerly curb line of Stephenson avenue
70 the southerly line of Percy street. from
the northerly line of said Percy street
TO the southerly line OF sabina street
and from the northerly line
southerly line of Sixth street
texcepting such portions OF said street
between said points along which a
cement or asphalt sidewalk five (5)
feet IN width has been constructed 70
the. Official line and grade), said side
walk TO be constructed in accordance
with specifications for constructing
cement sidewalks on ole In the office
OF the City Clerk OF said city, said
speeceincstions beinE No. "a New
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-10


cement or cobble-paved gutter has Al.
ready been constructed to the official line
and grade, and also excepting such por-
lions OF said street and intersections A.
are REQUIRED by law to be kept in order
having pagyoed sn pesSVtp het or company
said cutters shall be three and one-haif
!5hl feet in width excepting at intersec-
.lons OF streets, where said cutters shall
ters shan b Constructed in ms ae ss Ss
e in ne the ofnc. ana RTose therefGr on
f bs en- IN steeord,ance with speccations TOR
on ,tle In the office Of the City Clerk.
s sario.s specifications being No. z Wew
Sec. 2. The Council Of said city finds
upon estimate of the city En-
gineer that tho total cost OF said
improvement will be greater than fifty
cents per front foot along each line OF
pursuance OF an Act OF the Legisia-
ture Of the state Of California, ap-
by an Act OF the Legislature amending
said last named Act which amending
act became law March 2, 1929, that
bonds shall be issued to represent the
cost, or said Improvement. Said bonds
shall be serial, extending over a period
OF ten years, an even proportion OF the
principal sum OF which shall be pap
able annually, on the. second day. 90
their date until the whole are paid,
and to bear interest at the rate OF
seven 90 per cent per annum, payable
January and July Of each and every
year.
References is hereby made 60 said orr
dinance of Intention for further par@
ticulars.
JAMES HANLEY,
2-5-10 &C Street Superintendent.