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The Ordway new era., 1906-08-24

| He was n pressman-an indus
US clean-iived young man. and he
ped his wife. They lived in u
cottage and seemed to be happy.
morning in May. two years ago.
heighbors We're aroused at day.
by woman's scream. They
out and saw Mrs. Myers lying
fhe doorway of her cottage home.
mead aud shoulders were upon
porch outside the door. She wore
mshtgown and was barefooted.
~ Myers told that little after
night she was awakened by
y and saw two negroes standing
ne loot of the bed. One Of them.
SAD. caught her husband by the
ana dragged him out over the
''afd. The other. she said.
The Ordway new era., 1906-08-24

the Bliss the
White
Roosevelt
note
Whenever
Will be
hand
a lite
The Ordway new era., 1906-08-24
HE PAID THE PRESIDENT.

One month when his check should have been
the
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to the world
The Ordway new era., 1906-08-24
From Nations Capital
Interesting Gossip Of Men and Events Washington far
Presidents Faithful Assistant Revolt Planned BY White
House Bride-Oher Happenings.

WASHINGTON.-The first Oklahoma man TO
receive federal appointment since the adms-
c. Latta. the presidents favorite stenographsr.
who has been made assistant private secretary
to succeed b. +. Barnes, the postmaster of
this city. Mr.. Latta has been an assistant OF Fri-
vate Secretary Loeb for about five years. SO the
appointment does not mean much to him aside
from An official title and an increase in salary OF
$1,000 year. Util his elevation to the post
mastership Barnes drew the $4,000 salary. while
Latta did most of the work.
The new assistant secretary is modest
retiring chap. He is over six feet In height.
smooth shaven, has strong features and good
eye Latta was n clerk In the general land office
AIcLE inlo cd Sl.c.
The Ordway new era., 1906-08-24

was so smeared with dried blood 1t
could not be read. He carefully
washed the blood away. and there
came out in bold relief the name of
q merchant in Higginsyille, Mo. To
a clever detective the rest was easy.
With the hat and shirt he went to
HIGgInsville. called upon the mer-
chant and showed him the hat and
shirt.
II suppose l sold that hat and the
shirt. too. l have some here exactly
like them" said the merchant, and he
took down box of shirts exactly ike
the one found in the Myers home.
For nearly two hours the merchant
walked up and down behind his coun-
ter. his chin in his hand. trying to
think to whom he had sold that hat
The Ordway new era., 1906-08-24

and shirt, the detective Waiting for
the result. At last the merchant ex'
claimed:
crank Hoffman! l sold him that
shirt and haiti"
"And who 10 Frank hoffman,
asked the detective.
.'Ie vas ! young man here who
want away Inst month ago. ! sod
lin those tAilsg " ~ before =
! : The detsottvs founA that Mrs. NJ
- ~ v1nitsd 11c<tnA1 n Msgl.a.
4 nv 6lessly tseuse - nuFdefs ~
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Miss RICKA LEOPOLD, 1877 Main
AVA street, Menasha, Wis, Sec'y Lied


crkranZ, writes:
'Three years ago my system was in
terrible rundown condition and was
broken out all over my body. l began
to be worried about my condition and I
was glad to try anything which would
relieve me.
"Peruna was recommended to me an
q fine blood remedy and tonic, and
soon found that it was worthy Of praise.
"a few bottles changed my condition
materially and in a short time was
all over my trouble.
"I owe to Peruna my restoration to
health and strength. am glad to en-
dorse it"
Pe-ru-na Restores Strength.
Mrs. Hettic Green, r. r. o. Iuka, H.,
writes: ~ had catarrh and felt misern-
BILE. 1 began the use of Peruna and
began to improve in every way. My
head does not hurt me so much, my
appetite is good and am gaining in
flesh and strength"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-09
PUBLIC ADVERTISING


Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday the 18th day OF January a; -
| 1905, the Council OF the city Of Los
adopt an Ordinance OF Intention num-
| bered 12432 New Series), TO have the
following work done, to wit
MoNETA AVENUE,
IN said city from a point 1917 feet south
| OF the center line Of Fifty-third street,
lying west Of Moneta avenue to the pro- pre-
subdivision Of the Moneta avenue. and
figueroa street tract including al inter-
portions portions Of s 5TSets ssef snd in SSa
sections as are required by law to be
Kept In order or repair by any person or
company having railroad tracks thereon,
already been graded and graveied and ac-
oepted, be. graded and graveled to the
oitlelal grade IN accordance. with the plans
Engineer and specifications for the con-
struction of graveled streets, class a,
u the city Of Los Angeles on file If
the office of the City Clerk OF sala
city said specifications being No. rs
New Series)
ID. That cement curb be constructed
along each line OF the roadway OF SAID
Moneta avenue, from point 4glh feet
SCUM or the center line OF fty-third
street lying west of Mcneta avenue, to
We ne produced south line of mccarthy
Companys subdivision OF the Moneta
avenue and Figueroa street tract Except
ing along such portions OF the line of said
roaaway upon when cement or granite
curb mas already been constructed to the
oricial line and grade) in accordance with
Ispecihcations for constructing cement
cmrbs, on file I'm the office Of the City
G (Nn1' sa SAD specifications being NO. Y
Sd. That cement sidewalk five 90 feet
IN width be constructed along each side
| or said Moneta avenue from the center
line of Fifty-fourth street to the produced
south line of Mccarthy Companys Sub
division OF the Moneta avenue and Fig
ueroa street tract (excepting such por-
tons of said street between said points
along which a cement or asphalt side
walk FIVE 90 feet in width has been con-
structed TO the official line and grade),
cordance with specifications for construct
ing cement sidewalks on file in the office
tic s SsS Ge No Of 6 'c eS Sg er sad Speo
uS sSe es THE GounS Of tb said ty G 6
EnSST tsSt th9 a total cost b Of seig
cents per front foot along each line of
said street, including the cost of inter
sections and i Is deteEmiped in
ture OF the state Of California, APP
proved February 81, 1893, as amended
by an Act of the Legislature amending
Act became a law March 2, 1899, 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 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
ticular5.
JAMES TIANLEY,
o-h-10 ST street Gnperint q N
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-09
PusLIc ADVERTISING

line OF block Z Of the sohmitt Tract Tex
cepting along such portions of the
line Of said roadway upon which a
cement or granite curb has already
been constructed TO the official line
and grade), in accordance with specifi.
cations for constructing cement curbs
on file in the office of the City Clerk
SAID specifications being No. 20 New
sd. That cement sidewalk five 90
rect in width be constructed along the
northe;rly, side Of said Sixth street from the
800 feet east of the east line or Estudlllo
avenue, and along the southerly side of
saaid sixth sixth street from the easterly line
Or the easterly line Of Esperanza street
excepting such portions OF said
street between said points along which
cement or asphalt sidewalk five go
rect IN width has been constructed to
walk to be constructed in accordance
cement sidewalks on file in the office
OF the City Clerk Of said city, said
specifications being No. % CNew
9Th. That cobble-pa gutter be con-
suuoted along each line of the roadway
line OF BLOCK Of the ischmltt Tract; and
across the intersection of Esperanza
street with said Sixth street; also across
the roadway OF said Sixth street along the
produced easterly line of the curb line OF
Spence street; and across tho alley on
tne northerly side of said Sixth
ceptng along such portions OF the line OF
said roadway along which cement or
oo66,le-psye gutter has already been
and also excepting such portions of said
street and intersections as are required
by law TO be kept in order or repair by
tracks thereon).
Said cutters shall be three and one-half
go feet III width excepting at intersec-
cutters shall be seven C) feet i'm width;
and said cutters shall be constructed in
aaccordance With the plans and profile
Engineer. and In accordance with specif-
cations for the construction of cobbe-
paved cutters, on file in the office of the
Z New Series)
Sec. 2. The Council Of said city finds
upon estimate Of the City Engineer that
VIII 'Sa greater TSst Of fsa ftg ceSt
said street. including the cost Of '1 inter- %
in PURSUANCE Of an Act Of the 1e'f Leslsta
ture of the State Of California, APP
proved February 9th, 1893, as amend
ing said last named Act. which amend
ing Act became a law March I'd. 1893,
that bonds shall be, issued TO represent
bonds shall be serial, extending over q 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 (7l
per cent per annum payable semi-an.
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. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-09
JAMES HANLEY,
Street superintendent
2-5-10 st
Notice-Civm service Examinations,

In accordance with Section l, Rule
~, Civil Service Rules and Regula-
tions of the City of Los Angeles, notice
animation will be held on Saturday.
the 10th day of February, 1906, begin
ming at 9 a. m. at Grand Avenue school,
the purpose of examining applicants
for admission to the eligible list in
classificaticns and divisions as deSiS
mated below:
Division H. Glass T. Fire Inspector.
Building Department.
Division H, Glass 20, Assistant Super
intendent of Buildings. Building De-
Division l., Glass 23, City Hall Guide.
Division E, Class Z, Wireman. Elec-
trical Department
Division *, Class %, Meter Inspector.
Water Department.
Division K, Class 12 Waste Inspector.
Water Department.
Division X, Class 16, Assistant Steam
Engineer. Water Department.
-, Division 1, Glass. rs, Asphalt Foreman.
Street Department.
Division /, Class 20, Asphalt Worker.
Street Department.
Division 1, Glass S. Engineer Steam
Sweeper. Street Department.
Division d, Class 3, Grade 1. Ensi-
Division d. Glass 8, Grade 2, Survey
or Engineer Department.
Division d, Class A. Craftsman, En-
gineer Department.
Division ID. Class s, Instrument Man,
Engineer Department.
Division d, Glass Q, Chairman, En-
gineer Department.
Division d. Glass II, Night Foreman,
Otufall Sewer, Engineer Department.
Division d, Glass IL, Assistant Super
intendent Outfall Sewer, Engineer De-
partment.
Division A, Glass Q, 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-
tons 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,
moral character and such qualiflca tions
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, ana
file under oath, an application i'll form
prescribed by the commission, blanks
for which will be furnished on request
BY order of the Board Of Civil Ser
vice Commissioner
ID. W. EDELMAN,
Chairman.
w. A. SPALDING, Secretary.
Jan. 27-Feb. 10.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-09
NotIcc or sfreet Work

Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday the Sth. day of January, A. d.
1906, the Council Of the City of Los An;
geles did, at its meeting on said
day, adopt an Ordinance of Intention.
r. numbered l2,3S2 (NeW Series), to have
the following work done. to wit:
SIXTH STREET
in said city from the easterly line OF Los
rena street to the produced east line Of
block of the Schmitt Tract. including all
intersections OF streets (excepting sucn
portions OF said street and intersection
as are required by law to be kept in
order or repair by any person or com
and also excepting such portions as a.,
and accepted(, be graded and graveled
70 the, official grade in accordance with
the plans and profile on file In the
office Of the city Engineer and speci :
hcations for grading and crawling streets
in the. City of Los Angeles with the
natural gravel of the street. Glass A, on
file in the office OF the City Clerk OF said
City said specifications being No. 80 New
I'd. That a cement curb be con.
streetSd along each line OF the roadway
line OF Lorena street to the produced east
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-09

Public. notice is hereby given that at
it's meeting held on Monday, the Sth
Gil of the City Of Los Angeles adopted
an Ordinance designated as Ordinance
No. 1880 New Series). declaring it's
In tention to order the following I'M
Section l. That 1t. is the intention of
the City. Council of the City of Los
Angeles to close up. vacate and abandon
HILL STREET,
a public street of the City of Los Ange-
les, from Sunset boulevard southwest
erly, described as follows. to witt
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 A. seconds west along said
westerly line of Hill street 1890 feet
to a point; thence southeasterly in n
direct limo to the northwesterly corner
as per map recorded i'm Book | at pages
t65 and 1856, Miscellaneous Records OF
Los Angeles County; thence north 40
degrees 81 minutes AZ seconds east
along said easterly line of Hill street
to a 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
ny oPccihcu anu OSSidi GU " DG dS IOl-
lows, to wit:
Beginning at the intersection of the
southerly line Of Sunset boulevard with
the westerly line of that portion of I'LL
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 so feet to
point; thence southeasterly in a direct
line. to the northwesterly corner of lot
Z, block II of the Fort Hill Tract as
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 a 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. 2-5-14 lot
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-09

I. Public notice Is hereby given that on
1906. the Council of the City of Los An
geles did, at its meeting on said day,
adopt al Ordinance of Intention. num-
bered 12,3 79 New Series), to have the
following work done. to wit:
LIST. That the east half of
FIGUEROA STREET.
in said city, from the south charter
to the produced south line of Santa Bar
bara avenue. east of Figueroa street, and
the west half of Figueroa street, from
the south charter boundary line of the
City of Los Angeles to Il line parallel to
and co feet north of Figueroa SQUARE. as
per map of said Figueroa square recorded
in Book 60 of Maps, at pages 154 aad los,
Records of Los Angeles County, includ-
ing all intersections of streets Except
ing, such portions of said street
by law to be kept in order or re-
pair by any person or company having
railroad tracks thereon. and also except
ing such portions as have already been
graded and graveled and cccepted). be
graded and graveled to the official 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 A. in the city OF
Los Angeles. on file in the Office. OF the
City Clerk of said city, said specifications
being No. 80 New Seriesl.
I'd That 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-
tons for constructing cement curbs. on
specifications being No Y 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
cents per front foot along each line OF
said street, including the cost of inter
sections. and II Is determined,
ture OF the State OF California, APP
proved February eth, 1898. as amend
ed by an Act of the Legislature amend
ing said last named Act. which amend
Ing Act became q law March Cd. 1893.
that bonds shall be issued to represent
the cost OF said Improvement. Said
bonds shall be serial. extending over
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 ~
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.
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PUBLIC ADVERTISING

cement or cobble-pavcd gutter has Al
ready been constructed to tho official line
and grade, and also excepting such DOT
tions Of said street and Intersections az
are REQUIRED by law to be kept In order
having railroad tracks thereon).
Said cutters shall be three and one-half
!S9l feet In width. excepting at intersec-
be seven % feet in width; and said gut
tiers shall be constructed IN accordance
SIn the plans and profile therefor On
and in accordance with specifcations tor
the construction of cobble-paved cutters
on file In the office of the City Clerk,
said specifications being No. 2 New
Sec. 2. The Council Of said city finds
Fineer that the total cost OF said
| improvement will be greater than nifty
said street, including the cost Of Inter
pursuance Of an Act OF the Lesisia-
proved February "a, 1898. as amended
by an Act Of the Legislature amending
said last named Act. which amending
Act became G law March 2, 1899, that
bonds shall be Issued to represent the
cost. Of said imp ovement 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 tho whole are paid,
and TO bear interest at the rate OF
seven (7) per cent per annum, PAYABLE
seml-annually on the second days of
January and July OF each and every
reference is hereby made to said Or
dinance of Intention for further par
ticulars.
JAMES IIANLBY.
2-5-10 ct Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-09
Notice Of street WORK


Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the Sth day of January, A. ID.
1906, the Council of the. City of Los An
ADOPT an Ordinance of Intention. num-
bered 1887 (New Series), to have the
foiioWing work done. to wit:
EsPERANzA STREET
IN said city from the northerly line OF
stephenson avenue to the southeriy line
of said Percy street to the southerly line
OF Sabina street and from the northerly
line or said Sabna 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-
cepting such portions as have already
been AIDED and graveled and accepted),
pe graded and sraveled to the official
grade In accordance with the plans and
prohle on file in the office of the city
Engineer. and specifications for grading
ana graveling streets i'm the City of Los
street g Isas the natural gravel of +
office. of the City Clerk of said city. said
SPECIFICATIONS being No. 80 New Scries)
"a That a cement curb be construct.
ed along each line of the roadway of said
iIsperanza street, from the northerly curb
ilne OF stephenson avenue TO the south
cry Inc OF Percy street; from the north
southerly line of Sabina street, and from
the northerly line of said Sabina street
TO tho .southerly line OF Sixth street
ISexcepting along such portions of the
Z line OF said roadway upon which a
cement or granite curb has already
been constructed to the official line ana
tions for constructing cement curbs,
on. file In the office of the City Clerk.
SeriesJ.
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
10 the southerly line of Sabina street
and s.t from s.n the InioOrrttherly line
southerly line of Sixth street
(excepting such portions of said street
between said points along which e
cement or asphalt sidewalk five (5)
feet IN width has been constructed TO
the official line and grade) said slda-
walk to be constructed in accordance
cement sidewalks on file IN the offiee
OF the City Clerk of said city, said
Series).