Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-05
Goodwin Freed

Goodwin Freed
A jury in the superior court yester-
day returned a verdict of not guilty In
the trial of James S. Goodwin, charged
with committing an offense against
little girl, October % last.
Petition Filed
Mrs. Blende Peterson yesterday filed
petition for the probate of the will of
her late husband, William Peterson,
who died February 49,, leaving an es-
tate valued at $4,000. The estate is left
to relatives.
Sheriff III
Sheriff Hammel is confined to his
home with a severe attack of tonsilitis.
His condition yesterday was slightly
improved and his physician believes
he will be able to return to his duties
within a few days.
Dismlsses Case
On request of the district attorney
the charge against G.. w. Duncan was
yesterday dismissed and he was re-
leased. Duncan was charged with the
forgery of a deed and a jury some days
ago disagreed on a verdict
viii Lecture About ostriches
"The Ostrich, Its Egg and Feather"
will be the subject of a lecture given
by E. H. Rydall to the pupils of the
Polytechnic high school next Friday
afternoon. Live ostriches will appear
on the stage for the use of the lee
turer.
Held on Suspicion
Frank Chavez and Harry Belmont
were arrested last night at First and
Alameda streets by Patrolmen Mojen-
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the city Jail on suspicion. They are
alleged to have stolen pair of shoes
from lodging house.
Works Old Game
Gold plate valued at $3.50 was stolen
from the F. A. Sennet dental supply
company, 144 Wilcox building, Tuesday
afternoon The method in which the
theft was committed is an old one One
man called the clerk to the telephone
while a companion entered the place
and secured the goods.
Leaves Valuable Estate
A petition for the probate of the will
of Frank Terrill Botsford, who died
February 2S, was yesterday filed in the
superior court by George s. Barker and
Adelaide L. Botsford. The estate,
which is valued at $130,O0O, is left to
relatives. The bulk of the estate con-
sists of land in San Diego county.
Company Given Verdict
Judge Smith of the superior court
yesterday rendered a decision in the
case of Ray Johnson against the Salt
Lake Oil company in favor of the de-
fendant. Johnson claimed negligence
on the part of the company when he
was seriously scalded by a stream of
hot water from a burst pipe early
last year.
Boy Lost
Thomas Brown, 13 years of age, has
run away from his home and his
parents have asked the police help find
him. When last seen the lad wore a
salt and pepper suit of clothes, knicker-
booker pants, light brown hat, striped
shirt and black tie. The boy has brown
eyes, brown hair, Is large for his age
and has fair complexion.
Sues for Damages
Suit asking for damages in the sum
of $3.50 was yesterday filed in the su-
perior court by Harry Solon against
the Los Angeles Railway company,
Solon claiming the company was negli-
gent when one of its cars struck
wagon he was driving December 23.
He was thrown from the wagon and
believes himself to have been perma-
nently injured.
Aged Salesman Dies
Michael Stevens, aged 73 years, re-
tired commercial salesman, died yes
terday at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. William Miles, 1851 Dalton ave-
nue.. Funeral services will be held at
the residence Friday afternoon at 2
O'Clock Mr.. Stevens is survived by
his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Miles, and
one son, DR.. George M. Stevens of Los
Angeles.
Admitted to Citizenship
Twelve persons were admitted to cit
izenship yesterday in the superior
court. They are John Abadie, Eernard
PERSON. George A. Malcolm, William
G. Dobie, Samuel Lowman, H. Kahn
bach, d. H. Gilbert, James H. McMil-
Ian, William M. McMil.--n, James Fer
guson, L. N. Horscroft and Henry
Horstman. Two applications were de-
MED because the men were unable to
pass examination.
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