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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
LONG BEACH
Office rs Locust ave.
Phone Home SEQ.
BARBER MEETS WITH
SERIES OF ACCIDENTS
NEARLY LOSES LIFE IN AUTO
COLLISION
Long Beach Bicycle Rider Crashes
Into Runabout--Is Knocked
to Ground and Run
Over
srecial to The Herald.

Srecial to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, April 12.-To ride his bicycle
against automobile which had suddenly
stopped and then to be run over by the ma
chine, which ran backward when the driver
meant for 1t to go ahead was the double mis-
fortune of w. IL. Ballou. a barber late last
night.
touring car dashing across a cross street
ahead of him caused Callahan to quickly ap-
ply the brake Balou crashed into the car
and was thrown to the ground. Callahan, en-
deavoring to start the machine. backed 1t and
one wheel passed over Ballous legs. No bones
we're broken. but he was badly bruised The
wheel wrecked
The councilman said today that he would
make the unfortunate man a present of new
bicycle.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
DEATHS

BROCGS-Firmin Brocgs, 80 years, married,
native of France. 1921 Fedora street; phthisis
pulmonals.
CAMERLO-Miss Nina Camerlo, II years,
single native of California County hospital;
pulmonary tuberculosis
CULVER-Mrs. Elizabeth Culver, 67 years,
widow. native of Ohio, Sisters hisptal;
chronic bronchitis; burial at Oakland.
EASTMAN-James Bixby Eastman, so years,
married, native of Warren, N. H., 1926 South
Flower street; pulmonary tuberculosis; Gre
nation.
HORTON-Ceril " Horton, II years. native
of California, 661 Judson street; intestinal
catarrh
MORTEN-Mrs. Mary Morten, So years widow,
native of Maryland. 1894 w. Washington
street; aortic stenosis.
MUSSER-Mrs. Catharine Musser, 50 years,
widow, native of San Pedro 1921 Fedara
street; apoplexy; burial at Monticello, ILL.,
OCHOA-Mrs. Marguerite Ochoa, 10 years,
married native of Mexico County hospital
pneumonia.
TORR-William e. Torr. 96 years, married.
native of Wisconsin Emergency and General
hospital; rupture of heart, caused by crushed
ribs in runaway accident
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
DETrcaTEssEN

Delicatessen-One OF the best in town for
the price asked; neat store room, excellent
steam counter. gas and oil range receipts
average s25 day; rent $780, with lease; best
prices paid for home made pies and cakes.
Price $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
Shipments Show Increase

REDLANDS. April 12.-Orange shipments for
the week ending April 10 showed an increase
over the previous week, the figures for this
week feing 2SS as against 22S for the previous
week This makes a total OF 3i91 for the sea-
son for this district which is very large in
crease over the same date Of last year
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
VIII Erect New Church

Special 10 I ne HerHIu.
RIVERSIDE. April 12.-The congregation of
the First Baptist church is preparing for the
erection of a new church home this year. When
the subscriptions amount to $4,000 the con-
tract will be let and work started on the new
structure for which plans have been drawn
for some time. The amount now guaranteed
amounts to well toward that sum. The church
will be built for future needs. the congregation
having completely outgrown the present edi-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
Special to The Herald.

SANTA MONICA, April 12.-In the
last grand outburst of militant propa-
ganda the prohibition forces of Santa
Monica, comprising the churches, the
No-Saloon league, the w. c. 7. u. and
the Loyal Temperance legion, ended
their vigorous fight for a dry town to-
day. The outcome will be decided by
a vote on a castiron prohibition or
dinance tomorrow. All the churches
held a day of prayer today, with spe-
cial services in the interest of the anti
liquor movement.
Last night a grand open air temper
ance mass meeting was held at the foot
of Pier avenue, in front of the Ocean
park casino, while two smaller meet
ings were held at other points along
the beach, Each night during the past
week spirited street meetings have
been held in various parts of the city
and prominent temperance workers
from outside points, besides the local
No-Saloon leaders, have addressed
good sized audiences at all of them.
Yesterday a company of fifty chill
dren, under the auspices of the Loyal
Temperance legion and led by Mrs.
Sarah Haggard Payne, Los Angeles
county organizer for the w. G. It. u.
marched from Hill street to Windward
avenue, Venice, along the ocean front,
in the interest of the tentative no
saloon movement in Ocean Park. The
little ones were dressed in gala attire
and carried American flags and ban
ners bearing various striking prohibit
ton notices.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

$200-Bargain; cigar stand heart of city:
best lease Of any stand in city. four years;
rent $50; fine oak fixtures; worth 500; rent
paid until May LIST included. Look at it,
Hurry. I.EAIIY & SON.
@Oo-Good stock in front OF prominent sa-
loon; rent $40; sl2 to s17 day business.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
Weather Conditions

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 12.-There has been
slight rise in pressure along the coast of
California, and conditions are becoming more
favorable for showers. Fresh south winds are
blowing In the Sierra. The temperature has
f9llen over nearly the entire coast except
in the San Joaquin valley, where 1t continues
high
Forecast
For Los Angeles and vicinity: Cloudy un-
settled weather Monday; fresh south winds.
For San Francisco and vicinity: Cloudy
Monday. with fog; possibly light showers by
night; fresh southwest winds.
For Santa Clara valley Cloudy Monday.
with fog; light north winds.
For Sacramento valley: Cloudy Monday,
cooler; possibly showers in the north; fresh
south winds.
For San Joaquin valley: Cloudy, cooler Mon
day; possibly showers in the foothills; fresh
southwest winds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
Take School Census

Special TO Tho Herald.
REDLANDs April 12.-The work OF taking
tie school census Will be commenced April Is
by Census Marshal c. D. Meyers. who will be
assisted in the work by George Tyree, It be-
ing necessary to complete the work Aprl 30.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
MEAT MARKET

My meat market doing an average business
of $50 day. mostly cash; very desirable
neighborhood where I have been for six
years: have Al cash trade of this section;
rent only SIS month: price 5000 for every
thing; am going east on a visit. See my
agents, LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

piling along the channel in front of
the Craig shipbuilding plant. This
viii be completed early next week.
when the dredge will be moved to the
turning basin for extensive work there.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
MYSTERIOUS REPORT OF
DISASTER AT BEACH

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, April 11.-A number OF
Los Angeles people telephoned to this city
this afternoon to inquire whether there was
any truth in the report that Long Beach
had been swept by a tidal wave and was
under six feet of water. How such re-
port could have gained circulation is
mystery.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Mrs. Louise Dennison has sold her resi-
dence in this city and purchased property
in Grand View Heights, San Pedro where
she will erect S25O00 home with grounds
which will cost an additional $4,000 to
park and otherwise beautify.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
C0NEEfyrInNERY

Confectionery, cigars. tobaccos. ice cream,
magazines and stationery store; all fixtures
mission style; soda fountain the very best;
doing nice business; best class of trade: !:
rent sle with Ave years lease: must be
seen to be appreciated; price sl1O0; snap.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
"CAPITOLA ECHO" MEETING
TO BE HELD AT BEACH
Special to The Herald.

LONG BEACH. April 12.-The members
of the Y. W. c. A. of this city looking
forward with pleasure to a ''Capitola echo"
meeting which will be held in the associa-
tion building Thursday evening.
The meeting Will be preceded by a sup
per at $50. Miss Agnel Nicholson, who
the only Long Beach representative at
the Capitola conference, will give full ac-
count of the conference Delegates who
went from Los Angeles will also speak.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
H. T. KENDALL BUYS
ANOTHER FINE ORCHARD
srecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, April 12-H. T. Kendall
made a second big purchase of ranch
property Saturday, buying seven
and one-half acres of orange and de-
ciduous orchard at San Pasqual street
and Allen avenue, through the b. O.
Kendall company, for $4,000.
The new property is just south of
the fifteen-acre piece he bought yes
terday for Thomas Traweek. Mr..
Kendall will spend a large amount in
making the combined tract one of the
show places of the country. The prop
erty purchased was bought from
Theodore Heggman of East Washing
ton street.
Mrs, Arthur Bradley of North El
Molino avenue returned to her home
Saturday to find her 3-year-old son in
commissions on the floor from the eff
feets of a bottle of vanilla extract
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
BIRTHS
BOYS

sAIVIN-To Leo and Frieda Salvn (nee
Kramer), Psi f. Forty-second street.
GIRLS
FULTON--To James Bard and Katherine Ag-
nes Fulton( nee RiedeD 74S1s e. Ninth street
LA BREACK-To Frank Lewis and Mary
Flynn (nee La Breacx). 3232 Winter street
RASMUSSEN-To Christian Hans and Matilda
Rasmussen (nee RolD, 1924 Il. Thrty-third
street.
WALRATH-To Mathew q. and Margaret
WaIrath (nee McIaughln), 4S2 E. Ave
Twenty-eight.
WOLF-To Arthur William and Luella Eliza
beth Wolf (nee shale), S22 San Pedro street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
Miscellaneous

WANTED - BIDS FROM WHOLESALE
dealers for furnishing supplies in large guam
titles peanuts, popcorn zee-nut, soda water,
frankfurters tamales, fruits, candies, cigars,
etc. to be used during fleet week at Asri-
cultural park, Chutes park and Chutes base
ball park. See LEHIGH INV. CO., at
Chutes park, Main and Washington SITS.
WANTED-YOUR TINTING AT $500 PER
room; also painting and paperhangng; every
thing furnished; satisfaction guaranteed. j.
c. FOLEY e. co. Phone Main SOIL.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

II. c. Brown of Los Angeles was
followed to this city by Pacific Elec-
trio company detective and was placed
under arrest by Sergeant Phillips.
Two checks which Brown had in his
possession were thought to be forger-
les, but this was disproved and he was
released
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

A fifteen horsepower motor and four
inch sand pump, costing Sass. will be pur
chased by the city to relieve the sewage
situation the beach. the present pump
being insufficient.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
BAKERIES

Bakery, nearby town; little competition:
wholesale and retail; no wagon; $50 a day
business; low rent, with good lease. Do you
know the value OF bakery? If so, / want
you TO see this II you are prospective
buyer. LEAHY G. SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
,,ov,Nc PICTURE THEATER

sT00--Fine equipped and up-to-date moving
pict,ire theater in excellent location. beach
town; business increasing right along. You
can double your money on this in short
time, The fleet is coming, summer beach
season nearly here; beach people are money
spenders Come and will show you.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
s,.oE AND HARNESS SHOP

s7oo viii nut you into an oId-establshed
harness. business and cobbling shop located in
q thriving country town on electric line.
Here is a chance to get into good paying
business cheap and make your money back
in a short time.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

One of the best confectionery stores on the
coast. located in one of the best beach towns
In Southern California This place is well
worth $780, but II sold at once can be had
for s1100. You must act quickly. See my
agents, LEAHY a SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
TWO LOTS OFFERED BY
CITY TO LOCK COMPANY
Special to The Herald.

Special 10 The Herald
LONG BEACH. April 1.-THE cham
Der of commerce directors have agreed
to donate to the Western Hardware
and Lock company of Los Angeles two
lots on the harbor as an inducement
for the corporation to remove it's plant
to this city. The proposed cash bonus
will not be offered.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
WANTED
~@>>~)~
Furniture

household goods II you are going to sell
we will pay you one-third more than
others Phone u.s. Main I'LL; Home
F3171 COLYEAR FURNITURE CO.. bOS-
61l South Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

The Long Beach Blue Rock club held its
first shoot yesterday at Belmont Heights.
Twenty-Five members took part The club
will be limited TO fifty members this year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

The city council has repealed the
business license ordinance which specified
that license fee of $50 should be charged
all contractors.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Dr. Lang, a wealthy japanese merchant
who wears s5 gold pieces for vest buttons
was a guest at Hotel Virginia today, accom-
panied by his wife, children and maid
He attracted much attention in the dining
room and saloon of the hostelry.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
URGE FINE CONVENTION
AUDITORIUM FOR PASADENA
TO Tho Herald.

Special to The Herald
PASADENA April 12-Prominent Pasadena
men are now urging the erection of a conven-
tion hall to cost from $4,000 to 100000 on a
five-acre site which was secured some time ago
by corporation at Vernon avenue and Colo
RADIO street close to the business center Of the
city.
c. d. Hammer. formerly of Brookne, Mass,
has purchased through the W. r. Stats COM
many a handsome residence at IS Ford place,
formerly owned by Mrs. Charlotte A. Brown.
The consideration was 1000. Mr. Hammer
Will expend several thousand dollars in I'M
provements.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

The Brotherhood of American Yeo-
men will initiate about thirty new
members April u. This will mark the
climax of membership contest which
is now in full swing, under the direc-
tion of H. A. Miller, coast representa-
tive of the lodge.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
PROHIBITION FORCES END
FIGHT AT SANTA MONICA
All Temperance Organizations Unite
in Decisive War Against Liquor
and Election Will Decide
Results Today

Returns of the elections in Santa Monica
and Ocean Park will be posted at The Her
aid branch offices, 144 Pier avenue and 312
Oregon avenue.
Parties may learn results by phone by
calling 1916 or 4O15 on Home phone and
1891 on Sunset.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
BUSINESS PROPOSITIONS FOR
EXCHANGE

Wanted Is to 20-acre ranch, must be near
Los Angeles on electric line; house, etc, NOT
necessary; grocery is money maker, $40
n day cash; horse and wagon; Invoice about
$1,000; three living rooms. Call or send par
ticulars Of ranch at once; call II possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Los Angeles. April IL, 1908.
Time. Bar. ITher HumIwind Iyel. Weather
{ a. m. 30.OI 55 9s Sc 2 Cloudy
p. m. 1896 81 IS sw PIT Cldy
Maximum temperature IL
Minimum temperature 54
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GENTEEL OPENING FOR GENTLEMAN
with $4,000, paying net now over 5000
monthly Another special opening, CO.
partnership in desirable business. $500;
worth immediate investigation IL you have
the cash and want active interest In first-
class business. See PHOENIX, 202 Grant
building.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

which he had secured by climbing to
a shelf on chair. Prompt measures
were effective and the boy is now out
of danger.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

a HoLLENBEcK LODGE NO. S19. F
~ and A. NJ, viii confer the first
AA degree Tuesday. April IA, 1880 p. m.
]. WILL DICK, Sec.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
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Of two lines.
The Herald reserves the right TO revise
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One cent word each insertion.
Rooms for rents lines, 8 times.
Rooms with boards lines, times.
rs Cents
situations wanted-3 lines, s times.
Male and females lines, times.
rs Cents
NOTICE
The Herald will accept no matrimonial.
clairvoynnt, palmist or medium adver-
tisements.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
Rooms and Board

WANTED D-CHILDREN TO BOARD; BEST
references; near school MRS LOTTIE
GREGORY, 11s N. Workman st. East 2O5e.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
CIGAR STANDS

s5oo-Blacksmith shop; snap. Leahy & Son
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
LUNCH ROOM AND RESTAURANTS

10000 for the most centrally located. old
established lunch room In the city, doing
guaranteed average business OF $175 a day;
seats over 100 people: rent low considering
location, with three years lease yet to run;
would take good property In part payment.
Get particulars from my agents, LEAHY &
SON.
For sale, my restaurant and bakery located
on the busiest street in Los Angeles; fixtures
cost s41OO to put in. but I must sell at once.
In order to make quick sale will sacrifice for
s35oo. Act quick. See my agents. LEAHY
e. SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
20 ACRES
ShOO DOWN

$500 DOWN 20 ACRES
l have an actual bona fide equity of $500
in 20 acres of fine sandy loan land on Santa
Ana electric, actually worth $2500 mort
gage $780, due two years, per cent inter-
est, which l will sacrifice for $500 cash. This
land is suitable for eucalyptus grove. now
planted in barley; water Is easily obtainable.
Look into this sacrifice at once.
Orange grove for city income; price $4,000;
plenty Of water Would trade for merean-
tile business.
Give us the market value OF your prop
erty and we assure you quick results. See
us at once.
FOR EXCHANGES
See RICHARDSON, the Swap Nam
After trying other agents
without success, consult
I.EAHY q SON, Sixth and Main SITS.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

tiOn of II. A. Miller, coast representa-
tive of the lodge.
The city council is running up
against several snags in connection
with the proposed new business license
ordinance. The druggists of the city
have followed the lead of the con-
tractors in objecting to its provisions
The ordinance requires druggists to
pay $25 for conducting a drug store,
$50 for selling liquor on prescription
and $40 for a $4,000 bond in connection
with the liquor provision.
Six boys who were arrested Satur-
day by the police admitted they
were the ones who egged S. K. Po-
lings residence on Twentieth street a
few days ago. They denied any ma
licious intent.
A grammar school track meet will
be held in this city May 9. A long
program of sports will be arranged.
Next Tuesday evening the teachers
of this district will hold their regular
monthly meeting at Hotel Virginia.
Judge Curtis d. Wilbur of Los Angeles
will address the meeting. A musical
program will be given and light re-
freshments will be served.
Big catches of pompano and sea
trout have been made every day this
week off the outer wharf.
Hugh Montgomery, a youth who
came here from Orange, Tex, expect
ing to enlist in the navy, is being
housed at police headquarters. Chief
williams will ask Judge Wilbur to
appoint a guardian for the boy, who
is an orphan, in order that he may
enlist.
The electric dredger recently built
for the Los Angeles Dock and Ter
,inal company will be used first in
making fill in front of the sheet
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

FOR SALE-WELL ESTABLISHED STORE,
grocery and cigars. paints. wall paper and
ice cream depot, with five living rooms,
modern improvements; rent SIS; bargain
for someone with the cash. $1,000; no trade
considered by owner; no agents. Address
BOX 4442, Herald.
GENERAL. STORE AT BELL STATION DO
ing splendid business; growing community;
Cudahy subdivision joining; new homes being
built. This is a rare opportunity. Come see
or call up BOYLE $3.50
FOR RENT-FURNISHED SUNNY FRONT
room suitable for two gentlemen; board II
desired 9l5 w. SIXTEENTH ST.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Mrs. L. Il. Wright of Pasadena is gues
at the home of her cousin. Mrs. ALFRED
Davis 700 North Park avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

T. j. Mooney Will leave next week for
Imperial where he will spend some time
looking over that valley.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

one OF the finest apartment houses in the
city; 6O-odd rooms, fine haiiways' reception
,an,,s on each floor, brussels carpet It's a
marnl6cent place. Price $lO5O0, Steam
heat and running water; best neighborhood
HVill take a home OF three acres or more,
Glendale or high ground preferred up to
$4,000 TO S6O00 balance cash.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
poor. AND RnLIARD ROOM

Pool and billiard room, cigars and tobac-
cos. in nearby town on electric car line.
doing an average business OF $50 week.
Price 500 cash or $780, with $500 down, bal
ance s25 month. Present owner viii stay
with buyer two weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Red Cross Employment Agency
1874 East Second Street.
Main 1890. Home A765O.
WE FURNISH RELIABLE HELP
OF ALL KINDS. CALL ON
US FOR ALL HELP AND
WORK. WE HAVE ONE OF
THE LARGEST SELECTIONS
OF HELP AND WORK
IN THE CITY
Hotel and restaurant help too num-
erous to mention. Call and see our BILL
boards.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
pno,,1NG AND APARTMENT HOUSES

Extra fine rooming house, 20 rooms, best
neighborhood clearing 800 month above
exnenses: cheapest rent In this locality; good
lease. Come and see for yourself. Price
$500. Act quick. Good reasons for selling.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

For Sale-My restaurant: been established
for many years; never before offered for
sale; refused less than one year ago $4,000:
it's most centrally located and of the
most attractive places in the city; has a
very profitable feature attached to II: sales
exceed s275 a day; will now sell for $4,000.
owner wishing to retire. See, my aFsnts.
LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Rooning house on South Main street for
sl200 Snap. 20 rooms. Hurry!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

ssooo-Beach grocery; all the year around
trade; rent $50; old established place; best
time OF year to buy at beach; big crowd TINS
summer; average over $50 day: act quick;
owner means business. See LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Rooms s1l-315 Severance bldg.
Northwest corner Sixth and Main streets.
1t Is our business to put people In business.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Grocery-Does $4,000 average business a
month; guaranteed excellent show windows;
cheap rent, three years lease; invoice price.
$500; big drop-in trade; best kind; horses
2 wagons; prospective buyers 1t pays to In
vestigate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

A grammar school track meet will
be held in this city May g. A long
program of sports will be arranged.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
GROCERIES

sl0Oo-Grocery in near by town having rs
regular customers; fixtures worth SIPS: will
invoice stock to buyer. about $500. This place
will stand the strictest investigation; will
take $500 cash, balance good lot. II you mean
business, see us at once. LEAHY SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Hotel-Best beach bargain. Investigate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

WANT CITY HOUSE AND LOT OR CLOSE
in acreage for home; might assume small
mortgage on your place; will turn in for
your equity or as first payment on your
place: lots free and clear in MonroVia
$1,000, and the $1240 paid on lots in beau
tiful Hollywood What have you to ex-
change, quick? See PHOENIX, 2O2
Grant building
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
THE WEATHER

Los Angeles, April ]
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

The members OF the G. A. r. and w. X
C. who have been attending the encamp-
ment at Santa Ana, have returned home.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Big catches of pompano and sea
trout have been made every day this
week off the outer wharf.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

$45o-Grocery and bakery; crackerJack; do
not do any baking; let us show you what we
are talking about.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

The electric dredger recently built
for the Los Angeles Dock and Ter
inal company will be used first in
making a fill in front of the sheet