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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
Dinner Dance

Mrs. Walter S. Newhall Of Chester
place entertained last evening with a
dinner dance for members of the
younger social set, special guests be-
ing Miss Lucille Clark, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Wesley Clark. and Stewart
O'Melveny, son of Mr.. and Mrs. H w.
O"Melveny, especial friends of Mrs
Newhall, who are home from college
for the summer vacation.
The Venitian orchestra furnished
music for the dancing. The guests in
cluded Misses Virginia Johnson, Flora
Guthrie, Sallie Utley, Gertrude King,
Marjorie Welsh, Bulah Price, Josephine
Mcmillan, Schields, Messrs. Warner,
Chester Moore, Frank Gilerest, Arthur
Dodworth, James Utley, Maynard Nc
File. James Page, Bradley and George
Heating
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
Ia Honor Miss Widney

Mrs. Paul Pauly of Hollywood is
Manning to entertain with an after
noon affair in compliment to Miss
Mary Widney, whose engagement to
Sidney Reeve was recently announced:
Miss Widney. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Widney of West Jefferson
street, plans to be married some time
in November, and the ceremony will
take place at the home of her uncle,
DR.. 7. P. Widney, on Marmion way.
Attending the bride will be Mrs. Her
bert Howard, matron Of honor; Miss
Katherine Widney, sister of the bride,
maid of honor; Miss Hannah McDon-
aid, bridesmaid.
Mr.. Reeve is member of the Los
Angeles bar and also the Union league
club.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
YoRK's AND ScARBoRoUGH's
NAMES BEFORE LAWYERS

Nominations for the Los Angeles Bar
association for the superior court bench
will close today.
Judge Waldo NJ, York and James
G. Scarborough have been added to the
list.
Edwin F. Hahn of Pasadena is the
only avowed Republican candidate who
has so far failed to file his name with
the association.
Balloting will be by mail and the
result will be settled the first week in
August, when the ballots for indorse-
ment will be opened.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
SUPREME FORESTER is
ESCORTED TO SUBURBS

John j. O'Grady of New York, SUI
preme chief ranger of the Foresters of
america, who is making his first visit
to Southern California, was treated to
an excursion to Pasadena, Altadena,
San Gabriel and the foothill suburbs
yesterday by the reception committee
Of the order.
Last night there was big class ini-
tiation at Elks' hall
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
BOYLE HEIGHTS DEMOCRATS
WILL ENTHUSE WEDNESDAY

Boyle Heights Democrats, of whom
there are many, will have an oppor-
tunity Wednesday evening of showing
their Bryan enthusiasm.
Hundreds are expected to attend the
meeting of the Ninth Ward Demo-
cratic club tomorrow evening at the
old A. o. U. w. hall, 21141a East First
street.
Every Democrat living beyond the
Los Angeles river has been invited
and other Democrats will be made
welcome, too.
Among the speakers are such well
known platform men as A. d. Warner,
Joseph Simons and H. M. Mcdonald.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
SEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATS
TO FORM BRYAN-kERN CLUB

Wednesday night, not Tuesday, is the
date of the meeting of the Seventh
ward Democrats called at Scott's hall,
631 Central avenue, for the purpose of
forming a Bryan-Kern club.
Everything indicates that this is a
Democratic year." said Henry M. Nc
Donald yesterday, but in order to
make success certain Democrats must
thoroughly organize"
Speakers announced are Robert G..
Loucks, George A. Crouch and Henry
M. Mcdonald.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
PARISH WILL ADDRESS
DEMOCRATIC LEAGUERs

1.-THE Great Issue-Preservation of
Representative Government" will be
the theme of Thomas e. Parish today
at the MONDAY luncheon of the Demo-
cratic league.
The requests for seats at the tables
at the Westminster at Secretary Rich
mond Plants office have been unusu-
ally great.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
KelIow-CooIahan

Miss Lulu T. Coolahan and Warren
K. Kellow We're married Sunday in
Christ Episcopal church by the rec
tor, Rev. Baker P. Lee. in the pres
ence of relatives only. On their return
from a short trip Mr.. and Mrs. Kellow
will be at home In Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
HiIl.Hansen

The marriage of Miss Edith A. Han
sen and Edwin T. Hill of Prescott,
Ariz, was solemnized July 23 at the
home Of the brides parents on Central
avenue, Rev. ]. Hubert Thompson of
salem Congregational church officiat-
ing. After a short trip Mr. and Mrs.
Hill will make their home in this city.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
PRECINCT 116 HAS
BUSINESS TONIGHT

Lincoln-Roosevelt leaguers of Pre-
cinct 116, in the section between Wash
ington and Adams streets, Main and
Maple avenue. will hold meeting to-
night at the hall, 2SS East Adams
street.
Full attendance is desired because of
important business pending.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
summerlna in Europe

A congenial party spending the sum
mer in Europe consists of Mrs. Alfred
Solano, Miss Elizabeth Wolters, Mrs.
Hugh MacNeil and Miss Marion Mac
Neil. They are at present in Holland.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George Lawrence and
sons, Harold and Gordon, are again in
Los Angeles after an absence of eleven
years in the east, and are occupying
a house at '635 West Thirty fifth street,
pending the completion of their new
residence in Hollywood.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

Mrs. Frances Throughman will leave
Saturday for San Francisco, where she
will pass the remainder of the sum-
mer with relatives and friends.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
TELEPHONE COMPANY
EXPANDS TERRITORY

Kern and San Luis Obispo counties
will be added to the territory of the
Los Angeles district of the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph company.
This enlarges the Los Angeles dis
trict to half way to San Francisco,
south to the Mexican line and east to
Arizona.
c. M. Seeley, as commercial super
intendent. will be in charge of the
general business of the Los Angeles
district.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
Benefit Dance

The Georgia society is giving a BEN
eft dance and entertainment at Kra-
mers this evening for Mrs. McCauley,
a member of the society who is a Wild
ow and an invalid.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Eberlein have an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Julia Theresa. and
Thomas. Mitchell Bridges. both Of this
city, the ceremony to take place Au-
gust II.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

Mrs. Oscar Schmidt of West Wash
| ing street entertained Friday afternoon
with linen shower for Miss Harriet
Reunitz. whose marriage with Irwin l..
Hillmer is to take place next month.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
San Era.ncisco Guests

Mrs. M. NJ Human and daughter
Miss Marguerite, of San Francisco are
guests of Mrs. Humans mother, Mrs.
]. M. Van Norman of West Thirty
seventh street.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
AUGUST AL Lone Beach

Mrs. Richard ". Day and daughter,
Miss Gretchen. of ST. James park, are
leaving this week for an absense of
a month at Long Beach. They will reg
lister at Hotel Virginia.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
TWO Months at Terminal

Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Boothe and fam
ily are at Terminal island for a stay
of two months, occupying their cottage,
Sandhurst.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
Marrlaae Announcement

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Wing of
West Thirty-sixth street announce the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Char
lene, and Ralph Vallikett, the cere-
mony taking place in this city Satur-
day.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
To Live In Imperial

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wood have
announced the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Nina, and Eugene Will
son of Thomson, Ga, the wedding to
be solemnized August 4. The future
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
ENJOYABLE Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer Siegel are enjoy
ing an eastern trip which includes
among other points Of interest visit
to the Grand canyon.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

Miss Georgia Durand of West Thirty
third street is leaving soon for an ex-
tended visit in New York.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
European Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Bronson OF Ju-
liette street are spending the summer
in Europe.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
To Reside In salt Lake

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Shay of Union ave-
nue. left last week fer Salt Lake, where
they will reside.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

DIR. Okamuia and DR.. Torres Belgado,
both of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, are
recent visitors to Los Angeles. DR..
Sunday,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits
OF California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building, on Broadway, between
First and Second streets, where free inIor-
nation viii be given on all subjects pertain
ing to this section.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
To Leave for the East

Mrs. William May Garland is leaving
soon for visit of several months in
the east.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to any
one furnishing evidence that will lead 70
the arrest and conviction OF any person
caught stealing copies OF The Herald from
the premises Of our patrons.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
Motor Trlp to Coronado

Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph H. Miner of
West Adams street are leaving today
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
with Friends in San Francisco

home of the young people will be in
Imperial.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

Over two hundred big display bargain tables
displaying shoes for men. women and
children. sale in many instances for half
price and lsss Convince yourself ana come
to the
MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE
Sla south Broadway.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

in their car for Coronado, where they
will make a visit of a week.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

Schenck Case Set for Trial
The case of Samuel Schenck, former
police commissioner, charged with
falsely imprisoning Bradner w. Lee,
is set for trial August 10, before JUS
tice Rose.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28

THIS FILM WAS PRODUCED FROM THE
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-28
CHARGED with EmbezzIement

Albert G. Leick was arrested yester-
day on a charge of embezzling $4.75
from his employer, c. c. Desmond,
who conducts a furnishing store at
Spring and Third streets.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-11-20
TOLD OF SESSION OF
10 o. r. GRAND LODGE

Past Grand J. K. Jensen, the dele
gate to the grand lodge session of the
Independent Order Odd Fellows held al
Trenton the past two days, gave an in
teresting report of the proceedings OF
the grand lodge at the meeting of Val
halla Lodge last night. Over fifty
were present including several visitors
from Bentley Lodge, No. $40, of Tot
tenville. The second degree was con
ferred upon candidate. Plans were
discussed for attending a meeting in
Railway Friday night, December 4
when District Deputy Grand Master
Henry Tetrault, of Elizabeth, who will
be succeeded by District Deputy Grand
Master Crosby, will begin his new du.
ties in this district. A large delega
tion of the members will go to Railway
on that night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-11-20
VERDICT FOR
$3.50 BY JURY
Milliner Wins Her Suit
Against David Dobbs in
the District Court.
SUED FOR HER SALARY

The jury in the suit of Sadie Town
against David Dobbs, for ( 20 on
breach of contract, which was in
the district court yesterday, lea
a verdict for the full amount IN 1avor
of the plaintiff, after being out about
thirty minutes yesterday afternoon.
The case was started shortly after 10
o'clock yesterday morning and the
plaintiff was the first to take the stand.
Later the defendant testified and was
followed by other witnesses.
Misc Town, as told in the NEWS
yesterday, came here from Brooklyn on
September Ia last, to take position
in Mr.. Dobbs' millinery store at 314
State street. She claimed that she was
to receive 500 a week and be. retained
until Christmas. Mr.. Dobbs stated
that as her work was not suitable for
his trade he had discharged her two
weeks later.
The plaintiff claimed that she was
entitled to her salary for the remain
ing time of the contract, and engaged
Lawyers Peter A. Peterson and James
s. Wight to bring suit against Mr.,
Dobbs.
The case was resumed at / O'Clock
yesterday afternoon and after another
witness had testified, the jury retired
at 2 clock.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-11-20
HAVE RECEIVER
FOR CHRONICLE.
W. H. Turner Is Named by
Vice Chancellor Walker to
Take Over Concern.
NO FUNDS TO CONTINUE
Affairs Said to be in Badly
Tangled Condition Exact
Liabilities Unknown. =
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

oPeC1ut 70 the bFENlNQ NEWS. 4.
Trenton, Nov. 20:-On complaint
of Heman Anderson, of Perth Am
boy, Vice Chancellor Walker has
made an order appointing Walter H.
Turner, of Perth Amboy, receiver of
the Perth Amboy Publishing Com
pany, which publishes the Perth AM
boy Chronicle and does a general
printing and publishing business.
The order also issues an injunction
against the Publishing Company, ex-
cept that the. restraint shall not ex-
tend to the carrying on the ordinary
business of the company which, the
order says, may be continued as a GO
ing concern for the purpose of con-
serving the value of its assets which
would otherwise be deprecated. Re-
ceiyer Turner is required by the or
der to give a bond for $4,000 fo1
the faithful performance of his
duties.
Owes Anderson $4,000.
The bill of complaint filed by An
derson states that for long time the
business of the company has been
run at loss, and that he has been
compelled to advance money until
the company owes him about $4,000.
The bill shows that the liabilities OF
the company amount to between
$4,000 and $14, 900, the exact sum
not being known, owing to the tan
gled condition of the company's af-
fairs and the unbusinesslike manner
in which they have been. conducted
The assets of the company, consist
ing Of the plant. bills receivable and
the good will of the business are
given as between $4,000 and
$4,000. The complainant charges
that the company is insolvent and
has no funds to continue business.
Incorporated in 1894.
The concern was Incorporated in
1894 by ]. Bromley Adams, Wilbur
LaRoe and Jam es S. Wight, the capi.
tai stock being $4,000. Anderson
who brings the suit on behalf of him.
self and other stockholders and cred
itors of the company, owns 392
shares of the capital stock and is the
treasurer of the company.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-11-20
PLAINFIELD BOY RAN
AWAY TO join SHOW

Detective Flynn, Of Plainfeld, tele-
phoned to. the police station shortly be.
fore 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon that
Morris Goldstein, seventeen years old,
had come to this city to join the hyp.
notist who is appearing at the Majes-
tic theatre.
Detectives Huff and Long started
work on the case and arrested the
youth in front of the theatre at $40
o'clock last night. He was taken to
the police station and locked up until
11.30 o'clock when his father, who had
been notified Of his capture, came here
after him. The boy was, given into the
custody of his parent, who took him
home
1t seems that young Goldstein be.
came fascinated with the hypnotist g
art while he was in PlainfeId last
week, and decided to run away from
Nome and join the troupe as a subject
He reached here yesterday morning
but was arrested before he had time to
appear on the stage.
The boys father is a New York bus.
mess man and is a prominent resident
of Mountain avenue, Plainfeld.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-11-20
BIG EXPLOSION
IN BROOKLYN
Gas Main In Gold Street
Blew UP for an Entire
Block Killing Many.
FIRE AND WATER FOLLOW

New York, Nov. 20:-With roar
and shock that caused every build
ing within miles radius to trem BILE
as IL shaken by an earthquake, the
gas main in Gold street, Brooklyn,
exploded today for an entire block.
The street paving, cement sidewalks
and mass of timber used in the
construction of thirteen-foot sewer
were hurled high in the air. Then
the debris dropped back, pinning
down a majority of the twenty-one
workmen who were beneath the
street level. 1t is believed that If
teen of those are dead. The exact
number will not be known until the
tons of debris can be removed.
The shock of the explosion. burst
the water main and poured a rush
ing torrent into the bottom of the
trench. An instant later a great
mass of heavy planking used in the
construction of the work took fire
and this afternoon the bodies of
those men who were not drowned by
the rushing waters are being incin-
Grated. The bodies of but one man
had been recovered up to a late hour.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-11-20
BRAKEMAN is BADLY
INJURED AT RAILWAY
pecia, to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS
Railway, Nov. 20-William Coyne,
of New Brunswick, a brakeman on a
freight train, fell beneath the wheels
near the Irving street crossing here
at 2:80 o'clock yesterday afternoon
and had one Of his feet taken off just
above the ankle
The freight was drilling here at
the time and in breaking section of
the train, Coyne lost his hold and fell
to the tracks below. He landed in
such a position on the roadbed that
he was clear of the wheels with the
exception of one foot, which rested
on the rail.
He was carried, after the accident,
to Arthur Philo's pharmacy in
Cherry street, where Doctors Gallo
way, Holm es and Randolph attended
him. Later he was placed on a pas
senger train and taken home.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-11-20
RELIEF GIVEN
FIRE VICTIMS
Clothing and Furniture Are
Distributed by Citizens
Relief Comm itee.
FURNITURE BADLY NEEDED
Ten of Twelve Families
Burned Out in North Am
boy Blaze Are Relieved.

Since headquarters was opened at
4fS State street yesterday by the Cit.
iHens' Relief Committee, and Miss Al
ma c. Widerstrom was placed In
charge, ten of the sixteen families who
were made destitute by the burning of
hozusko' tenement house last week
have been supplied with clothing and
some furniture.
When the headquarters opened at 10
0 clock yesterday morning the first
family to be supplied was that of
Frank Hopes. Ali the afternoon the
place was filed with people seeking as
sistance and before night the follow
ing had been completely fitted out:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shdfareik, Maurer:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gidus, n Penn
street.
The place was to have been open
last night but when Miss Widerstrom
arrived at Z O'Clock she found that
there was no light in the place so the
people who called, were told to some
around this morning
The place opened at 10 0 clock today
and before noon Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
Erenger and three children of 625
State street; Mr.. and Mrs. Rndfgcak
and three children of los Catherine
street, and Mr.. and Mrs. John Doraien
and three children, Of Maurer, had been
supplied with clothing.
Miss Widerstrom, through the
EVENING NEWS, makes an appeal
for babies clothing, stoves and furni-
ture- She says that there is plenty Of
clothing on hand but no furniture or
stoves, which are badly needed. Plates,
cups, saucers and cooking utinsels are
also wanted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-11-20
TROLLEY CAR
HITS WAGON
James W. Henderson Who
Held the Reins Heard No
Gong at Fayette Street.
POLE Is SHATTERED
Presence of Mind of Owner
of Team Saved Latter
from Probable Death.

One of Henderson 3 transfer wagons
was struck by trolley car at State
and Fayette streets shortly before 9
o'clock this morning. James w. Hen.
derson was driving and, had 1t not
been for his presence Of mind, the team
might have been killed and himself in.
jured.
Mr.. Henderson was driving up Fay.
cite street and, not hearing any trolley
gong, was about to cross State street
when, turning his head, he saw cal
coming down the street. He says he
had not time to cross the tracks or back
up, as the car was too near, and ht
tried to swerve the horses up the street
Just as he managed to pull the horses
clear from the track, the car passed
but the rear of it struck the end of the
pole between the team, and broke it in
half. The turn gear of the wagon was
also broken.
Neither horses nor driver were in
jured. The crowd that collected helped
pull the wagon to the side of the
street where the broken pole was re
moved and taken to Walter Rechnit
zer s blacksmith shop for repairs. The
wagon was heavily loaded with goods
and, had the car struck it squarely, the
damage would have been considerable
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-11-20
LANG CASE IN COURT
OF ERRORS NEXT WEEK

Trenton, Noy. 20:-The argument in
the case of Frederick Lang, the con-
victed murderer of Katie Gordon,
whose counsel is endeavoring to have
him declared insane, viii come up be-
fore the court of errors and appeals
next week. Prosecutor Berdine asked
the court to fix an early date for argu.
ment, and Lang's counsel, Alan H
Strong, has not opposed the prosecutor
The appeal from the conviction OF
Archibald Heron, sentenced to death
for the murder Of Rev. s. B. d. Prickitt
may be decided November 80, Judge
Cowenhoven, counsel for Heron, put
in his side of the case last Tuesday but
final argument was reserved until the
date mentioned.
On November 30 also will be argued
the appeal Of Paul Herman, under
death sentence for killing another Pole
at Carteret. Peter Backes, of Trenton
is conducting the Herman appeal.