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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Luncheon and BRIDGE

Mrs. z. Harry Jarman, of Hotel Wilk-
shire entertained with a luncheon and
bridge yesterday afternoon for the
members of the West End Bridge club
The rooms and tables were decorated in
scarlet and green smilax, poinsettias and
geraniums adding to the beauty of the
apartments. Among the members of the
club are Mesdames William G. Brown,
Mabel Kingman, Augustus Moore, S. s.
Sheperd, Willis E. Hutchinson, Jasper z.
Grandall, e. German, Grady, Eilcie e.
Ames, p. F. Wood, Braden, Joyce and
Misses Florence Judd, Edna Brown and
Coe. The club will meet with Miss Judd,
14S9 Bonnie Brae street. January 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Spanish Evening

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lummis will en- :.
tertain informally tomorrow evening,
their guests including local artists and
members of the Arts and Crafts associa.
ton.
Among the guests will be Mr.. and Mrs.
William Cole, Mrs. Ida Meacheam Strow-
bridge, Mrs. Lavine, Leta Herlocker, Miss
Kraft, Miss Free, Prof. Judson, l.. Oscar
Borg, Granville Redmond, c. P. Austin
The evening will be characterized by
SpGnish appointments, Spanish will be
spoken and Spanish supper served.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
For House Guest

In honor of her house guest, Miss
Flora Hunter, of San Francisco, Mrs.
Wallace w. Mcleod, of $40 West
Eighteenth street, will entertain with a
five hundred party this afternoon, the
affair being the second given compliment
tary to Miss Hunter. The rooms where
the games are to be played will be
brilliant with holly berries and bows
and streamers of scarlet satin ribbon. In
the dining room and den, where long
tables are set for luncheon, the same
scheme is to be carried out, the place
cards showing hand decorated designs
of the Christmas berries. Christmas
cards of pretty effect will be used for
the scores.
For prizes, the hostess has chosen.
first, a unique brass inkstand; second,
hand painted cup and saucer, and for
the consolation, a bon bon dish Of
Bohemian glass. AS a prize for the young
women who are to assist, there is an ar
tistically framed water color sketch of
the San Fernando Mission.
Assisting Mrs. Mcleod will be Miss
Mabel Brundige. Miss Edna Taylor, Of
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Miss Teriba Mcleod,
and Mamie Sheedy The invited guests
are Mesdames Harriet s. Wright T.
True, c. B. Dickson, H. c. Cutter, ]. w
johnson, Henry Clay Gooding, Nathan
Cole. jr., S. M. Goddard, George Burrall
J Frank Bowen, L. H. Stahl, Lord
Willard F. Allen, Freeman r. Cady, w.
III. Fuller, F. B. Sherwood. Arthur F.,
Barnard, Rixon, w. H. Thayer, William
e. Brewster Smith, e. c. Ryan, H f.
Norcroft, Judson M. Davis w. H Cor
nett. George w. Randall, Lewis Randall
r. T. Perry, Misses Nicholson, Gertrude
Gooding, Rosecrans, Helen Kemper, and
Kathleen Kemper.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Denker-Kubach

A pretty wedding took place yesterday
at noon at st. Vincent's church, when
Miss Rose Kubach and Louis Andrew
Denlxer were united in marriage by Rev.
Father Thomas j. Devine. The young
people were attended by Miss Sophia
Kuhach, sister of the bride, and Louis
A. White and two little flower girls, Gene
We've Maier and Hortense Mclaughlin.
Prof. Wild presided at the organ. and
Miss Rose zobelein sang. The ushers
were Messrs. Joseph Maier, Joseph
Barry, VIII Fallan and Joseph Hur-
ley.
The bride was lovely in a gown of
white silk messaline, lace trimmed, with
which was worn a long tuile veil; her
bouquet was a shower of lilies of the
valley. The maid OF honor was In pink
silk chiffon and a big pink picture hat,
and the little flower girls wore white
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

thrown by use of levers and the signals
given NY electricity. Under the electro
pneumatic interlocking switch system, the
tracks are first thrown by compressed
air, controlled by an electric device
when the tracks are thrown, the electric
signals are given from the operators
cabin, after a train starts on its indi-
Gated course no one. not even the oper-
ator can change the route or throw the
switches until the train has passed into
the main line. This makes accidents i'm
possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
To Go Abroad

Mrs. Samuel Wadsworth Schenck and
daughter, Miss Jessie Schehck, who for
the past few months have occupied
apartments at Hotel Hinman, are PLAN
ming to leave for Europe December 26.
Mrs. Schenck and Miss Schenck expect
to be abroad five or six months, spend
ing part of the time in London, and the
rest on the continent making Paris their
headquarters.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Hamesseke,s. Czu6 Toniaht,

Every one desiring TO secure farm home
in California is invited to the meeting at 8
o'clock this evening in Home Extension Hall,
Chamber Of Commerce Fourth new town and
colony now being formed. also the Los Ange-
les Acre Lot Club. Land distributed at whole
sale to members. Come and learn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
SAMUEL

lace over pink silk and carried pink
roses.
Breakfast was served at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. j.
Kubach, 12M South Alvarado street, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Denker left for a
months absence. They will make their
home in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Invitations Issued

Mr.. and Mrs Edward Norton Grant of
South Pasadena have issued invitations
for the wedding of their daughter, Miss
Helen Grant, and Robert A. Thompson,
the marriage, to take place Wednesday,
December Is.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
ruesdav Whist

Miss Florence Burnham of Dolgeville
entertained the members of the Tuesday
Whist club yesterday The decorations
were of American roses. the score cards
bearing dainty hand decorated designs
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Iof the same flowers. Members who played
were Mesdames Edward Crumley, Thomp-
son B. CLOSER, John Robertson, Marion
L. Cummings. Allen Butt, G. c. c. Ia
tum, r. A. Green, e. R. Rowe, Misses
Luella Craft, Blanche Bissner, and Kath-
crime J. Follett
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Announces Enhancement

Mrs. C. G.. Brown has announced the
engagement of her daughter, Miss lola
G. Brown, and DR.. W. G. Leck, the news
being told at a dinner given by Miss Nc
Atee. Date for the wedding has not yet
been set.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Occidental Initiation

The annual initiation of the Owl and Key
fraternity of Occidental college was held
on the grounds in front of the hall of let
ters yesterday noon, in the presence OF
the entire student body.
owen Bird, master Of ceremonies, put
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Entertained swastika Club

Mrs. James T, Neighbors, 1916 West
Ninth street, entertained the members of
the Swastika Five Hundred club yester-
day afternoon. The rooms were decorated
with pink carnations and greens and the
prizes, first, hand decorated vase, and
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Blackburn-BIackburn

Miss Gertrude Edith Blackburn and
James Franklin Blackburn were married
Monday evening at the home of MT and
Mrs. e. M Blackburn, 1886 Santa Monica
avenue, Rev. j. A. Johnson officiating.
Miss Fredericka Bedford and Oliver
Blackburn attended the bride and groom.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

the candidates through numerous ridicu-
lous antics, after which they were ad-
mitted to full membership in the Order of
Owls by President Crane of the fra
ternity.
The new members admitted were
George Baer, Robert Patterson and Err
nest Wieman.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Christmas Eve

Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Macfarlane have
issued invitations for Christmas eve, en-
tertaining at their home, 1915 South Hope
street. with dinner and jolly good time
afterward.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Musical Advertisements
+. E. Behymer

Manager Of musical attractions and the
great philharmonic course Singers
and instrumentalists furnished on ap-
plication for church choirs. recitals. re-
ceptions, clubs societies and at homes.
Offices-Blanchard hall building. 34i
and S45. Phones: Main 1888. Home
1850. Elk. SO.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Is quickly absorbed.
Givae Relief nj 0nca- 1

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
80 cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atonizers rs cts.
Ely Brothers, SO Warren Street, New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11


James Hayward, formerly in the Pull
man department of the Southern Pacific.
left for New Orleans last night.
Warren J. Lynch, passenger traffic
manager at Chicago of the New York
Central lines, has informed the local Of
fees of that company that in compii-
ance with the wishes of patrons, as ex-
pressed by petition and individual re-
quest commencing next Sunday Decem-
ber -15, the Twentieth Century limited
will be placed on winter schedule of
nineteen and one-half hours between Chi
cago and New York. Eastbound the
train will leave Chicago at p. M, arriv-
ing in New York at $3.50 a. m. West
bound It will leave New York at p. M,
arriving in Chicago at $3.50 a. m. Lunch
con will be served leaving Chicago, and
no change will be made in the standard
Of service, all of the special features
being retained.
Accidents in the railroad yards have
been abolished for all time and the pic
turesque switchman with his flag and
light have been relegated to the rear,
that il as far as the Lackawanna rail-
road is concerned. At Hoboken Decem-
ber 2. in the presence of the officials of
the railroad and representatives of the
metropolitan press, new system of
track circuit switching was put into ef-
feet. the first the world has ever seen,
though two great trunk lines are at pres
eft Installing the same system. The
safety device is, in the first place, in
stalled to prevent collisions of any kind
in the yard. That is its prime and chief
object. Incidentally there is a great
saving in help. Three men can operate
the switches of an entire yard consist
ing of twenty miles of track with ease.
AS explained by M b. Smith the signal
engineer of the Lackawanna, the new
system is an evolution from the old
method OF throwing switches and sig
mailing by hand. This method gave way
to the block system, where tracks were
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Mrs. NewhalI Entertain,

Mrs. I, B. Newhall of Angeleno Heights
entertained yesterday with an informal
tea.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Malone Joyce, district freight and pas
senger agent Of the Colorado Midland,
accompanied by his wife, has gone to
San Francisco on business trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
RAILROAD NEWS

julius Kruttschnitt, director of main
tenance and operation Of the Southern
Pacific, and r. H. Ingram, superinter d.
ent of the southern division of the same
lines left Los Angeles yesterday morn
ing en- route to San Francisco. They
are travelling in a private car and will
make an inspection of the road.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

Fred A. Wann, general traffic mana
ger; T. C. Peck, general passenger agent;
Judge w. r. Kelly. general counsel, of
the Salt Lake and E. w. Gillett, general
traffic manager of the Las Vegas &
Tonopah departed yesterday for San
Francisco, where they will attend a
meeting of traffic men.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Society,"

TTyHE members of the Jonathan club
will entertain with their regular
Il ladies' night this evening, social
event that occurs every month. The
rooms are to be converted into a veri-
table conservatory of blossoms and green
cry, and Arends orchestra is to furnish
music during the dinner hour and for
dancing afterward. Many informal
parties have been arranged for the oc-
casion, among those entertaining being:
DR.. Roy D. Robinson DR.. w. F. Huddel,
DR.. F. E. Stevens. DR.. John L. Davis,
Messrs. E. F. Ganahl, A. S. Abbott, ].
F. Rhodes, Alfred ]. Bayer, ]. w. Saur-
rett. e. w. Murphy, Archibald Douglas,
]. E. Howard, R. F. Train, F. S. Hughes,
NJ w. Everhardy, J. w. Edwards, NJ e.
Post, Leo. Youngworth, Lester F. Scott, A.
X. Bauer, ]. w. Kemp, B. F. Blumve,
S c. Dunlop, e. L. Quinn. Charles t.
Sutton, w. K. Cowan, H. Albert De Witt,
F. L. Bottsford and w. M. Hunt, jr.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
Violet Luncheon

The Westlake 800" club was enter
tained yesterday at the Hotel Lanker
SHIN by Mrs. Rose Hagan, ''violet
luncheon" preceding the game.
A centerpiece of violets graced the
table and sketches of the same dainty
flowers were on the place cards
Prizes were awarded to Mrs ]. A..
Primsen and Mrs. B. f. Blynn
The club will entertain with a luncheon
and card matinee Tuesday of next week
at some downtown point not yet decided.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

E. w. MeGee general agent Of the
passenger department of the Southern
Pacific returned yesterday from an ex-
tended trip to New York and other east
ern cities.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

second, a handsome cup and saucer
were awarded to MRS. George Murray and
Mrs. Karl Schumacher, respectively The
guests were: Mesdames A. w. Murray
r. X. Wheeler, Thomas Pascoe, William
Swearingen Spencer Brown, George
Ashby, j. M. Black, A. w. Glider, H. H.
Vreeland and C. o. Hawley. The club
will meet next week with Mrs. A. w.
Murray at Hotel Majestic.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

James Hayward, formerly in the Pull
man department of the Southern Pacific.
left for New Orleans last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

our more than 5000 dcpositors
feel cat homeD In this bank.
They know that any favor or
courtesy consistent with judi
cious banking will, IL pcssi-
bic. bo cheerfuIly and prompt
Iy granted. This consistent
willingness to do MORE than
might ordinarily be expected
for patrons, and even total
strangers, has undoubtedly )
aided materially in popuIariz-
ing this bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11
OFFICERS

Commissioner Railroads cuba President
Of CaHforn Vice President
A. j. j EDW LARSON Assistant Cashier
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-11

we are glad to take care of
drafts ON eastern cities.
II you have just arrived in
Los Angeles, deposit your
draft with us at once. We'll
serve you quickly and WELL.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
fense, which she paid. She was warned

Tense, which she paid. She was warned
by the, court that If she did not change
her mode Of life she was apt to be ar
rested at any time. She continued in her
ways and was again arrested yesterday.
Ethel Williams, her cousin. was also ar
rested and the PAIR were given good
lecture by Judge Anderson. Ethel viii
liams. when asked her age, stated that
|it was 2I years although the judge had
his opinions as to that. it being said that
she IS but IS. On their promise to leave
the city they were fined $50 or Is days
IN jail and sentence withheld Judge An
derson admonished them to lead better
lives in any city they may go to and
they were released.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
"a Wireless Message

The fret wireless message 70 be In
Itercepted In Astoria was one. that was
picked up by the steamer Roanoke while
she was lying at the Calender dock yes
terday morning. The message was be-
ling sent from the steamer President to
the agent at San Francisco and read as
follows: &C. D. Dunham, G. r, A. Of
lP. Q. s. s. Co, Frisco steamship Presi.
dent, 8 a. m, October 20, of Destruc-
tion Island, foggy." When the Elder,
owned by the same company as the
Roanoke, Is equipped with the wireless
apparatus the movements Of these boats
will be known at all times, and the limo
walton viii be much appreciated by the
travelling public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Oisen-Anderson

One Of the prettiest weddings d. the
week was celebrated at the home 81
Albert johnson On Grand avenue, last
evening. when Miss Helen Anderson BE-
came the bride Of Mr.. Paul Olsen. About
25 guests were present. being the imme-
diate friends Of the happy couple. After
the ceremony, which was performed BY
Rev. Karick Of the First Methodist
Church, delicious luncheon was par
taken Of BY the assembled guests The
parlors Of the home were beautifully
decorated with clusters Of white carna-
tions, roses and chrysanthemums. The
young people viii make their home in
Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Police Matters

Officer Stark yesterday rendered his
resignation as patrolman, as requested.
Officer Twombly has refused to submit
hts resignation, to the board Of police
commissioners, and action will be further
taken In his case at q meeting that will
be held next week. The evidence taken
in the recent investigation Is now on Ale
in the city auditors Office and Is public
property.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
The Commercial.

Tbs Commercial still continues TO do
4 good business The finest grades of
different kinds Of refrcshments kept at
this well known establishment assures d
continuance Of its popularity. The pro.
prietor. Otto sund, is genial gentle.
man. and i well and favorabIy known In
this city. Drop Into the Commercial
when In tho neighborhood. 1t Is on Com.
mercial street near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
certiaed Copy Of Will

"A certified copy Of the last will and
testament Of Robert catlin, was hled in
tho county clerks Office yesterday. The
will was made IN Washington, D. G., on
September 10. 1901. and Mary 1. Catlin
II the iegatee. and made execusrix. with
out bonds. Robert Catlin died on De.
cember "a. 1908.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
New Manager

The management Of the insurance de-.
|paltment Of the Columbia Trust Co..
win after NoveEoer be vested In Mr..
IN. ]. Judah who will give II bis exclu-
sive attention. Mr.. Judah's popularity
|and bis reputation for probity and
energy assures a successful management.
His many friends wish him every man
|ner Of success.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Death Of Old Resident.

A<SNtA "a VAA ANSeAhNt>t
Julius Strauss, who has been mer-
chant Of Astoria for over so years, died
last evening at o'clock. Of stomach
troubles after an illness Of nearly .
month. Mr.. Strauss, who was o. years
Of age, was born in Germany and came
10 this country when boy. He located
In Astoria in 1877. and since that time
has held the confidence and esteem Of
Astoria's people, He leaves devoted
wife, a daughter. Mrs. Joe d. Strauss, a
sister, Mrs. Il. II. Lewis, Of Portland,
another sister, Mrs. 7. 7. Ayres, Of San
Francisco, and d brother, Jacob Strauss,
oil San Francisco Mr.. Strauss was a
member Of Seaside Lodge, A. O. y. WI,
Of this city. His remains will be taken
to Portland, tomorrow evening, for
burial in the Jewish cemetery in that
city. The many friends Of Mr. Strauss,
III this city. will regret To learn Of his
demise.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Letter From DR.. Aug. Kinney

In a letter to W. u. McAfee, received
yesterday morning from Or. August Kin.
ney. the latter, who Is travelling IN
Europe for his health, writes that he -
physically IN about the same condition
40 when he left here, and that Mrs kin
ney's health is fine. They win remain
in London for some time and their re-.
turn Is indefinite.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27

In most cases consumption results
from ! neglected or improperly treated
cod Foley's Honey and Tar cures TIE
most obstinate coughs and prevents ser-
ious results. It costs you no more than
the unknown preparations and you
should insist upon having the genuine il
the yellow package r. +. Laurin, Owl
Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Dog Drowned.

N. N. Adams. Of the Astor House.
mouns the loss Of Buck his we'll
known dog. "Buckr fell overheard and
was drowned and on the recovery Of the
body II was given q burial. Mr.. Adams
feels the loss Of his pet who was his
constant companion for over 10 years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Board Of Equalization Adjourns--

The county board Of equalization adj
journed yesterday for the year. The work
of the assessor In the making cf the as-
sessment has given general satisfaction
there having been no objections fled by
taxpayers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27

Fred Enguish. who had been III, for
The past few weeks, has recovered, and
LETT Tho hospital yesterday. 9. ]. Stanley
10 reported a. being very low and little
hopes are entertained for bis recovery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Ruinored Change

The 0lney school building will be
vacated when the rooms at the Taylor
school are completed. 1t Is thought that
the building win BE- rcmodeled for an
engine house to be used by hose No. !
when compelled TO remove from tho court
house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27

The Chamber of Commerce has ben
requested BY the Northern pacihc ana
Great Northern roads to supply them
with additional literature exploiting ths
resources Of Astoria and vicinity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Fined For vagrancy

In the police court yesterday Sophie
Oliver and Ethel Williams were charged
with vagrancy. These young women have
been frequenting Astor street and that
vicinity and were inmates Of d house on
Sixth street, near the railroad track.
About two weeks ago Sophie Oliver was
arrested and fined 500 forSthe same Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
| Go 10 Seaside,

Lem Howe, Earl Siebert. 0. H. Me-
Marry and Charlie Hobson leave for Sea-
side this morning. These gentlemen are
going on clam investigating trip and
they promise an interesting report Of the
results Of their investigation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Sons Born.

Tho wife Of ]. P. Carlson presented
him with fine boy yesterday morning.
| a son was also born in this city to the
wife Of Bernard G. Bjornsgard. Of
Skamokawa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
viii Not Come.

The Bunker Hill football team, Of
Portland, will not come 10 Astoria, ~
was expected. The team u being recr.
ganized and 10 out of practice but hope
later 70 play d game with the local
club.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Nay Return Today

Police Commissioner Martin Foard II
expected home today from Bucoda, where
he has been looking after his lumber In.
tercsts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27

Marriage License
A marriage license was issued In the
county clerks Office yesterday TO Paul
Olson and Helena Anderson. both Of this
city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
1ERsE TILES q lE TOWN
a Good Investment--

For saic--A fIne piece of improved
city property bringing good rents. Ad.
drcss Marks Morning Astorian Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
A Fish Story

A Fish Story--
Neil Crosby il on fishing trip to
Gray's River. Yesterday he shipped, by
the steamer Wanona, fine batch Of sal
mon trout to Mrs Crosby. Capt. Hull
said last night that he brought the fish
but didn't eat them. Mrs. Crosby at
tended to that.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-10-27
Al Chicken Dinner

There will be q chicken dinner served
at the Irving Hotel today. This popular
hotel. under the new management, Is
becoming successful.