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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Office of the Secretary,
Washington, D. O., July9 0, 1906

washington, ~. ", JnlyS, lSUO
PROPOSALS will be received, to be
opened at 2 o'clock p. m August
10, 1906, for the sale to the United
States of suitable site, centrally and
conveniently located, for the Federal
building to be erected in johnson City,
Tenn. A corner lot, approximating 1856
by l45 feet is required. Each proposal
must be accompanied by diagram Of
the land, showing the widths OF ada
cent streets and alleys, the grades, and
the character OF foundations obtain
able, etc. Any improvements on the
land must be removed by the vendor
within thirty days after written notice,
and the vendor shall pay all expenses
connected with furnishing evidence Of
title and deeds of conveyance. The
right to reject any proposal is reserved.
Each proposal must be sealed, marked
Proposal for Federal building site at
Johnson City, Tenn, and mailed to the
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY,
6 U PERVISING ARCHITECT),
Washington, d. G.
C4s-sD l.. M. SHAW, Secretary.
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Time AND SIGHT
Important Matters in Which
You Can Be Aided by
Vim. Silver & Co.
(By Benedict Burr. }

Relatively few people really value
their sight. They are given warnings
in plenty that their sight is impaired,
but put off and delay attention thereto
until, in many cases, what was very
slight impairment, becomes very ag-
gravated case, and perforce, the eyes
become very much weakened. 1t is 3
good plan to heed natures warning at
once. Equally wise also, when secur-
ing glasses, in having proper tests
made 80 that you secure just what is
needed for each eye. A large proper
ton of people have eyes that differ.
One eye may have a slight impairment,
the other none. In their sight test
room you will yourself quickly discover
your sight infrmities in undergoing
this examination.
This firm of Wm. Silver & Co. has
now been here nearly four years, was
the first since early boom days to bring
here fine and full line of optical goods
and iewelry and can be implicitly relied
upon. Their numerous customers are
their best reference and they unhesi-
tatingly refer to any one who has ever
dealt with them.
When you are fitted to glasses here
each glass is specially ground and
graduated for each person. All glasses
are of the same high quality, whether
placed in steel, plated or gold frames.
VIM. Silver & Co. will impart free any
needed information to those whose
sight is impaired. One thing more,
HAVE YOU THE TIME?
Do you need watch? Perhaps you
may wish to make some one gift of o
watch? VIM. Silver & Co. carry every
leading American and some noted
Swiss movements, all sizes and styles,
for both ladies and gentlemen. And
numberless styles Of nickel, gun metal,
silver, gold filled and gold cases, many
chaste and unique designs at surprising
ly moderate prices.
They specially extend midsummer
invitation 10 out-of town and agricultu-
raj Comet readers to call in whenever
they are in johnson City, and inspect
their optical department and their stock
of watches and watches, whether you
purchase or not
oTE.-Difficult repairing special
ty. They warrant to afford You salts
faction.
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CIRQUE COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce j. M
Cnpp as a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk for Washington county at the en-
suing August election.
I hereby announce myself a candl-
date for the office of Circuit Court Clerk
for Washington county. Election Aug
nst 2nd. FoY W. DULANEY.
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University Of Tennessee
KNOXVILLE

Literary and Scientific; Civil Mechanical,
Electrical, Mining and Chemical Engineering :
Agriculture and Horticulture, with a short
winter course,
Department of Law with two years course.
Extensive, well equipped laboratories and
shops; two beautiful and well stocked farms;
greenhouse and dairy. Woman'S Building /;
courses in Home Economics and Drawing: 275
Free Scholarships to students from Tennessee.
Part Of travelling expenses paid by State. Ex-
ne Uses moderate. Student Loan Funds Some
opportunity for selt-help. Session opens Sep
temher %, 1908 For catalogue or further ip-
formation, address
t'S0,iml BROWN AYRES, President,
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COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce W, s.
B,wman as candidate for County
Court Clerk for Washington county at
the ensuing August election.
hereby announce mvsalf>as a an'ii-
d,ts for the Office of County Court
Clerk for Washington county, Elec-
ton August end. CHAs. $. MASON.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-07-26

We are authorized to announce John
r Carson as candidate for Register
for Washington county at the ensuing
August election.
hereby announce myself as a can
tllate for Register of Washington
c tqty, subject to the action of the re-
u hlicau party. II nominated and
elected it shall be my aim to perform
th ..duties of the office to the best of
INV ability W. I. VINES.
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The Texas Wonder

Cures all kidney, bladder and rheumat-
ic troubles. Sold by all druggists, or
two months treatment by mail for 81.
DR.. E. W. Hall, 1926 Olive street, st.
Louis, Mo. Send for Tennessee testi-
monials. 113l-1y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-07-26

Several railroad contractors were in
this city this week going over the pro-
posed lines OF the s. & W. road through
this section. They went from here to
look over the Jonesboro route.
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AT Work on Foundations,

M. H. Campbell has the contract for
the brick work on the new plant of the
American Cigar Box Lumber company,
and started alarge force of men at work
Thursday morning,
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w. A. Johnston Assigns,

W. A. Johnston, a clothing dealer,
has made an assignment for the benefit
of his creditors, E. J. Vaught being
made trustee. The liabilities amount
to about SO, 500, and the stock and fix
lures invoice So, 400.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-07-26
TRUSTEE.

We are authorized aud paid to an
II ,unce fl. q Jackson as a candidate
far trustee OF Washington comfy at the
approaching August election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-07-26

GRAPoPHoNE For SALE.-Will ex.
change q high grade new machine d.
rect from factory and records for cord
wood. Call at The Comet Office.
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Washington County's Assessment

The equalization board has reported
to the state board that the assessed val
uation of Washington county is So, 3O4,-
500, reduction of SO, 47O over 1905,
The decrease was caused by several
Hnao
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

We are authorized and paid to an
nnuuce Will @. Pierce as a candidate
far Justice of the Peace for the Ninth
evil district. Election August End.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-07-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce J. 8.
Pritchett as a candidate for Sheriff for
Washington county at the ensuing Au-
gust election.
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TIE * COMET.

YTATAUGA LODGE, No 2l9, l. o. o. F.,
w meets ON Monday evening OF each week.
Lodge room in Brabson Building, East Market
street. rear OF Post Office Visiting brothers
G lrdially welcomed 1874
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BIDS WANTED

Proposals will be received until 10
o'clock, p. M, Wednesday, August !,
1905, for furnishing oil materials and
erecting two school buildings, inOlud-
ing the heating apparatus for same, In
johnson City, Tenn. Plans and specI-
fcatIons may be seen at the office of O.
G, Mitchell, architect. The right is
reserved to reject any or all proposals.
T. A. YOUNG,
Chairman Building Committee,
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WANTED-A few frst-cla table
hoarders. Have some nicely furnish
ed rooms. Desirable location and con-
venient to business part of the city.
MRS. q. W. SHARITz.
III Walnut street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-07-26

Wanted. -Gentleman or lady, with
good reference, to travel by rail or with
rig, for firm of $3.50, 900. 90 capital.
Salary 81, O72 90 per year and expenses
Salary paid weekly and expenses ad-
vanced. Address, with stamp, Jos. A.
Alexander, johnson City, Tenn.
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Lieut.. l.. W. Oass is the guest of his
brother, j. W. Case, in this city.
WANTED-A good cook Permanent
home aud good wages given right par.
ty. Call at Builtless or address
CY II. LYLE.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
REWARDS BIDDERS FAIRNESS
Board of Works Releases Contractor
Pusich from Improbable
Sewer Contract

Square dealing by a contractor pays
in Los Angeles as the action of the
board of public works demonstrates.
A. P. Pusich is the gamer of $1,000
through his reputation for squareness
the prospective loss that he faced being
due largely to circum stances for which
he alone is not regarded as blameable
Some days ago Contractor A. p.
Pusich made a bid for the proposed
sewer on Avenue 54, but figuring on
the wrong scale forced him to face a
loss. He might have cut his bond
and cut his loss to $400, but he regarded
this course as unfair to the bondSman
and decided to bear the damage him
self.
Unfortunately three recent cases
wherein contractors asked to be re-
lieved from bids because of errors,
stared the public works members in
the face so they decided that Pusich
would have to go ahead on his bid.
Further inquiry in the city engineers
Office showed that Pusich had for ten
years done contract work on am emf
nently fair and satisfactory basis, His
error on scale was also partly due
to misinformation obtained from a
city employe
The board therefor decided to re-
lease Pusich from his contract with
the understanding that no precedent
would thereby be established, and with
guarantee that future bids would be
on fair basis.
The bids in this job will be re-adver-
tised,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
BAER lNAUGURATED TODAY
Impressive Ceremonies VIII Mark the
Formal Installation of President
of Occidental College

The Inauguration of Dr. John Willis
Baer as president of Occidental college,
who took the place of DR.. Guy Wads-
worth, resigned, will take place today,
marked with the distinctive features
seldom attained on such an occasion.
Robert Speer, secretary of the Pres
byterian board of foreign missions, New
York, of large experience on religious
topics and who arrived in Los Angeles
yesterday, will be the principal speaker.
At $3.50 o'clock this morning the stu
dent body will meet before the hall Of
letters and march to the large tent on
the campus where the inaugural exer-
cises will be held.
Among those announced to take part
are Governor Pardee, Senator Frank
Flint, Mayor owen McAleer, E. G..
Moore, superintendent Of schools; G. A.
Bovard, president of the University
of Southern California; DR.. David
Starr Jordan, president of Stanford
Mayor G. G. Waterhouse of
Pasadena, and William Shaw, official
of the international Christian Endeavor
association of Boston.
In response to the congratulatory ad-
dress by Mr. Speer. President Baer Will
deliver his inaugural address.
This evening a banquet Will be given
in honor of President Baer by the
Presbyterian Laity association at the
Westminster hotel.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Flakes Society Bow

Miss Margaret WooHacott. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry j. Woollacott
of 1115 South Alvarado street, made
her formal bow to society last evening
at, a large reception and ball given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Woolacott at the Wo-
mans club house, Ninth and Figueroa
streets
Miss Woollaco wore handsome i'm
ported gown of white silk chiffon with
bodice embroidered with pink roses.
Mrs. Woollacott's gown was Of white
chiffon cloth with rose point bodice,
and Mrs. Albert Woollacott, who re-
ceived with the hostess wore a dainty
gown Of pale blue messaline and
duchess lace.
Dr. and Mrs. Carl Kurtz, Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Lawler, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles T. Rowland. Mr. and Mrs.
Frank r. Liddell, Miss Mamie Young.
Miss Bertha Ducommun. Miss Hildreth
Maier and Miss Louise Nelson assisted
in receiving.
The decora tions. which were arranged
under the direction OF Miss Forman.
We're beautiful. Hanging baskets of
ferns and immense pink balls hung
from the ceiling beams while In the
parlors and reception hall pink chry-
santhemums were artlstically combined
with ferns.
In the dining room pink carnations
and ferns made charming decoration,
while here and there half hidden among
the foliage were pink and green fairy
lamps. canopy OF asparagus ferns
and pink cosmos was suspended in the
auditorium and the lights Were all pink
shaded.
stamm's orchestra, which furnished
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
BOYS ARE PREY
Of GAMBLERS
LADS ARRESTED FOR SHOOT
ING CRAPS
Game Raided by Police, and Young.
sters and Four Youthful offend=
ers Are Arraigned in
Police Court

Six patrolmen made a brave charge
upon thirty newsboys playing a crap
game back of the Evening Express of
flee yesterday, and all but four of the
boys escaped in a helter skelter con-
fusion that made the "oops'" heads
swim.
The four boys arrested gave their
names as j. Noyes, Hugh Braggs,
Charles johnson, and M. Page. They
appeared before Police Judge Rose yes
terday afternoon, but were dismissed
after a stern lecturing upon the evils
of trying to obtain something for noth-
ing. The boys all promised the Judge
that they would never, never do 1t
again, but the police say they will
nevertheless keep a close lookout In
future upon an alleyway known as
Express alley" where the game yes
terday was in progress.
Almost the entire gang of newsboys
who were engaged in the crap game
went to the police station YESTERDAY, %
and were interested spectators of the
arraignment OF their companions in
police court. They made no effort to
conceal their connection with the game.
and when they were about to depart
without molestation one of the newsies
said:
Fleece Young Victims
"Geei This Is cinch. Here we come
to the station in a gang, and de fly
cops never blink
Several of the boys who went to the
station yesterday to witness the ar
raignment of their companions, exhib-
tied large amounts of money while they
We're standing on the outside of the
jail building, and said they had won
1t In the game.
big fellow who was pointed out by
smaller boys as "de leader of de gang"
and who gave his name of ]. M. Buck.
an imported hustler" flashed sew
eral gold pieces of large denominations,
and said with a sly wink as he left
the Jail. "Say. dat's what call an
easy haul"
George La Rose, another one of the
newsboys who admitted that he had
taken part In the game yesterday
morning, displayed eighty dollars in
gold, which he said represented his
winnings from the hard-earned pen
MES of his smaller associates.
The boys were all dead game"
though, and even though they smiled
bravely through their tears, they
would not tell to whom they lost their
savings.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
BOY is. HELD BLAMELEss

At the inquest held yesterday morn
ing upon the body of Joseph o. Eagon,
who was struck and fatally injured by
a motorcycle at Fourth and Hill streets
last Saturday afternoon, 1t was decided
by the coroner and jury that the rider
of the motorcycle, Paul Delonco, a mes
senger boy, was not TO blame for the
accident.
Witnesses testified that the old man
had walked in front of the machine
and that the boy was unable by the
most desperate effort to bring his wheel
to stop before striking Eagon.
Funeral services over the body OF
Eagon viii be held at Bresee Brothers
rooms Sunday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
SAYS TAXES ARE TOO HIGH
Gas Company Wants Assessment Re-
duced Because of Alleged Grudge
of Tax Collector

Petition was filed yesterday in the
superior court by the Los Angeles Gas
SCISSOR Ben Ward, be declared illegal
and set aside
In the petition. the company alleges
that it's schedules OF valuation We're arr
bitrarily raised, while those of its COM
petitors were allowed to go through. It
is further alleged that Tax Collector
Welch has a personal grudge against
a. Electric Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
WELL KNOWN RANcHER DIES
Funeral viii Be Held This Morning
at Family Residence in
HOLLYWOOD

Dennis P. Sullivan jr., a we'll known
rancher of Hollywood, died at the fam
lily residence, Vermont and Santa Mon
lea avenues, Hollywood. "Wednesday,
Mr.. Sullivan was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dennis P. Sullivan and a brother
to Miss Helen Sullivan a teacher in
the Casco street school and Miss
Elizabe Sullivan, teacher at the
state Normal school. A brother died
aLout two months ago.
The funeral will be held at the fam
lily residence at O'Clock this morning
at the Church of the Blessed Sacra-
ment. A solemn requiem mass will be
celebrated at O'Clock by Hev. ID. w.
j. Murphy the pastor Rev. j. j..
clifford viii act as deacon and Rev.
C. Molony as subdeacon, The inter-
ment will be at the Hollywood conn
etery.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
RETAILERS WANT REST DAY
Petitions for Sunday Closing Are
Being Circulated for Store-
keepers

A movement favoring Sunday clos
ing among groceries and other retail
stores has been started locally and petit
tions asking for an ordinance have
been circulated.
1t is cited that many other large cities
have a closed Sundays for their retail
stores.
There has been a tendency of late to
keep groceries open Sundays in local-
ties where closing prevailed and trade
papers are combating this seven-day-
a-week rule. These journals have in
spired the petitions here.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
New Ennland Sumner

The members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety Of the Westlake Methodist church
Will entertain at the church with New
England supper this evening from $3.50
until 3 o'clock. Mrs. j. r. Alexander
or 1888 West Ninth street, assisted 1by
M mes. W. j. Hole, George w. Bayley,
have charge.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
WarfleId-WIIIIs Wedding

Miss Annie l.. Willis of Boston, but
lately of Hotel Redondo, and Gilbert
Warheld prominent real estate man
OF Redondo and alos guest at the Ho-
tel Redondo, were married Tuesday at
the residence of Rev. Baker P. Lee. A
prettlly appointed Wedding breakfast
was served, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Warfield left for trip to Coronado.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
stralshten Street

straIghten Street
owners h We asked that Bailey street
be straightened northerly from Bridge
street 7. @ question has been put be-
fore the board Of public works for
action.
Gets Divorce Decree
An interlocutory decree of divorce
granted Mrs. Emma Morton from
Frederick Morton by Judge Conrey in
department i've of the superior court
yesterday. Desertion was alleged. The
couple we're married in Los Angeles
in October, 1901 Ind the desertion Is
alleged to have occurred In 1904.
Falls from Scaffold
i. II. Limbee of San Pedro was
taken to the emergency hospital yes
terday afternoon suffering from a
spralned back. bruised legs and a
slight conclusion Of the brain. Linn
bee fell thirty feet from O scafrold
upon which he was working. 1t is
not believed hi" injuries will be fatal.
Send Body Home
The body of Frank T.. Harnish
who committed suicide Monday night
by blowing the top of his head off with
a shotgun, will be sent to Oswego,
Kansas, for burial. At Sharp's' un-
dertakinH parlors, where the body was
taken, 1t was discovered that Harnsh
was victim of the ravages of con-
sumption, and 1t is believed that 6e-
spondency produced by the disease was
the cause of his suicide.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Hard Tlmaa PARTY

The members Of the Sigma Beta
Delta sorority will give hard times
party this evening at the home Of Miss
Tessie Lewis, 44S Park View avenue.
The invitations run thus:
u ar korjilly invited tu attend a
hard tim parti given bi the membrs
NV Sigma Beta Delta club at the hom
Nv Miss Tessie Lewis NV AS Park View
avenue, Oct. 26, at o'clock"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
DeliuhtfuI Tea

Mrs. Sam Haskins of 1924 Orchard
avenue gave a tea yesterday afternoon
in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Thomas Haskins and Mrs Almeric
Coxhead of Berkeley. Mrs. Ernest
Hamilton and Mrs. William Joyce
served tea, and the house was decorated
with pink chrysanthemums and carna-
tions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
LADD WOODWARD DIES
OF TYPHOID FEVER

After an attack of typhoid fever
lasting only FIVE days, Ladd Wood
ward, the nineteen-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. @. w. Woodward OF 29S4
Manitou avenue. died at ~ o'clock
Wednesday night.
The funeral will be held at the home
of the parents Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock, and burial will take place In
Evergreen cemetery. The parents and
brother and sister survive the de-
ceased
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
To Give RsoIfaI

Miss Blanche Donnell will give re-
cital this evening at Gamut club house,
and those assisting her In the program
VIII be Herr Oskar Selling, vioinist,
and Mrs. Harry Clifford Lott, pianist.
The patronesses for the affair are Mrs.
w. II, Botsford, Mrs. Harold Braly.
Mrs Nathan Cole, Mrs, 1c. T.. Klokke,
Mrs. John Van Giesen Posey, Mrs. M.
y. Allen Mrs Benjamin Harwood, Mrs.
A. A. Allen and Mrs. Harry Knight.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Church Bazaar

For the benefit Of the church building
fund the women Of st. Patricks church
opened their bazaar last evening at
Furlong hall, corner of Adams street
and Central avenue. The bazaar will
continue until Saturday evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
om the Baker Iron works.

street from the Baker Iron works.
Although no application for such a
spur has been made to the lawmakers,
property owners heard that move was
1t IL possible
The petition is being circulated prln-
eipally by Bernardo street residents,
and Is being rapidly signed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26

the music, was hidden behind q screen
OF palms and potted plants.
Miss Woollacott who has Just re-
turned from Paris, where she attended
school, has always been q favorite with
the younger set and with her charming
personality It is probable that she will
circle
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
OPPOSE SPUR ON BUENA VISTA

Petitions are being circulated in the
manufacturing end OF the Second ward
asking that the city council not to
grant spur track privilege to the
Southern Pacific across Buena Vista
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Dancing Party

In honor of the Junior class of the
Girls Collegiate school, Miss Mary
Goodrich Read and Miss Constance
Van Etten Collins will give dancing
party this evening at 1926 Thompson
street,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Large Skating Party

Professor H. G. Ball of the Los An
geles Business college gave skating
party at Dreamland last evening for
three hundred students of the college.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Find Three Miners Dead
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Pfess.
PHILADELPHIA. Ohio, Oct. 25,--
The bodies Of three miners who had
died by fnhaling gas. We're found dead
as the day shift OF miners went to
work in the James Luna mine No.
near this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
To Hold Fair

The 2. Y. x. of Loyalty chapter No.
217, o. e. s., will hold a fair this after
noon and evening at their hall in Ma
sonic temple.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Honor Freshman class

In honor of the Freshman class of the
University of Southern California, Mr.
and Mrs. A. j. Wallace of Harvard
boulevard will give a reception this
evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Entertained at Cards

Miss Hortense Barnhart of $3.50 West
Thirtieth street entert ined at cards
yesterday afternoon and evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Halloween Party

The members of the Leonidas club
will entertain with a Halloween party
at Kramer's this evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
To Entertain Club

The members of the Lakeside Whist
club will meet at the home of Mrs. G..
l.. Bruce, 2717 East Fourth street, this
afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
Car Kills Child

by AssocIated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct 25.--Jeannie
Fox, aged five. ran before Sutter
street car at Webster street yesterday
and was struck and killed. The baby
lived with her parents at 1925 sutter
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-26
no Give an MAt Homer

Mrs. George Noyes of SOO1 Pasadena
avenue will give an at home this after
noon.