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Williams news., 1908-12-26
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1908
"KNow all men by these pres ents" is upon us

THE world is gradually being re- formed, but the process will go on much faster if every man would be- gin with himself and not wait for the next man to make a start. It is so easy to see what others should do and usually So difficult to see our own duty.
Williams news., 1908-12-26

Subs cribe for the WILLIAMS NEWS and get all the home news. You are also kept posted on the hap penings of the territory as we'll as all other events of importance.
Williams news., 1908-12-26
Nursing Mothers and
 Oyer-burdened Women

Ih al; stations of life, whose vigor and vitality may have been su undermined and broken down by over work, eXactiug social duties, the too frequent bearing of children, Or other causes, will ind in Dr. Plerce's Favorite Prescription the most potent, invigorating restorative strength giver ever devised for their special bene. fit. Nursing dmothers VIII find it especial ly valuable ih sustaining Nheir strength and promotingSn abundant hourishment for the child. ExpSctant Pothers too will find it priceless &abs1t0 prepaxe the system for Oaby'S coming and rehdeyiDg the ordeal comparatively painless. 1t can do no harm in any state, or condition 9t the female system:
 Delicate. nervous, Weak women. who suffer from frequent headaches, back ache, dragging down distress low down in the abdomen, or from painful or irreg- ular monthly periods, gnawing or dis tressed sensation in stomach, dizzy or faint spells. see imaginary specks or spots floating before eyes, have dlSagreea ble, pelvi" catarrhal drain, prolapsus. ante version Or retro-version or other displace- ments of womanly organs from weakness of parts will, whether they experience many or Qnly a few of the above symp- toms, find relief and a permanent cure by nsing faithfully and fairly persistently Dr Pierce's Favorite Prose -iption.
 This world-famed specific for woman's weaknesses and peculiar ailments Is a pure glyceric extract of the choicest na tive, medicinal roots without a drop of alcohol in it's makeup. All it's ingred- enis printed ir plain English on its bottle wrapper and attested under oath. Dr. Pierce thus invites the fullest investiga- ton Of his formula knowir that it will be found to contain only [ e best agents known to the most advanced medical science Of all the different schools of prac tIce for the cure of womanS peculiar weaknesses and ailments
 II you want to know more about the composition and professional endorse ment Of the Favorfte Prescription" send postal card request to Dr. R. V. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y., for his free booklet treat ing of same.
 You can't afford to accept as substi- ute for this remedy Gf k1tolUn com position d secret nostrum Cf ltrlkf.oa01l compost ta0n. Don't do it.
Williams news., 1908-12-26

MT. and Mrs. Jas. Ellis departed Saturday evening for Shawnee, Okla, where they will spend the holidays with friends.
Williams news., 1908-12-26

On the Canyon road trains leave this point as follows: No. 10 at 1 80 pm; No. IA at 5:!l5 m. Arriv ing from the Canyon: No l 1 at ll:1O am.; No l5 at II :5O pm.
Williams news., 1908-12-26
SOCIETIES.

WILLIAMS LODGE, NO. b, 1. O. O. F. meets w every Wednesday night at : 80 o'clock il I. O. O. F. ball. Visiting brethern cordial. invited.
 J. H. Ellis. N. G.
 John Klock, V. G.
 H. A. Hicks. Sec'y.
 Joseph Blumberg, Treas. WILLIAMS REBEKAH LODGE No. 10 meets every Friday night at 80 in l. O. O. F. hall.
 Miss Mae DeMotte. N. q.
 Mrs. K. W. Williams, V. c
 Mrs. Harriette Adams. Sec
 Mrs Lizzie Kennedy. Ire as
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-24

"Peckham says" is term used in all
the extensive advertising of the large
realty firm of George c. Peckham &
Co., of which Mr.. Peckham is presi-
dent
1t has become generally recognized
that whenever or whatever Mr.. Peck
ham says may be absolutely relied upon
and it is upon this basis of honesty
and integrity that Mr.. Peckham has
been able. to build up the vast and
ever growing real estate operations for
which he has made himself and his
firm noted.
George C. Peckham was born in the
historic town of Old Lyme, Conn, Feb
ruary 8, 1871. He graduated from the
public schools of his home town, after
which he answered the call of the west
and went to Fargo, N. D., engaging In
the machinery business.
In search of wider field for opera
ton Mr. Peckham came to Los An
geles five years ago, and has been most
conspicuous since that time in the
upbuilding and development of the re-
sources of this city and Southern Cali
fornia.
Perhaps the most pretentious of his
operations is the exploiting Of the city
of Corcoran and it's wonderfully rich
and fertile surrounding farm lands,
through the Pacific Farms company.
Nowhere else in California has ma
ture been more prolific in furnishing
the elements that contribute to the
wellbeing of man than In Corcoran and
adjacent territory. famed for its great
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-24
BY HELEN MAE TA.4BOTl

TT gives me great pleasure to try to
say something of a truly great
and good man, the governor or
great state, Governor John A. john
son of MI nesota. There is much
would lik> to tell you about this man.
of his ,.oodness the simplicity OF his
character. which has made 80 many
liken him to our beloved Abraham
Lincoln.
First / want to say that John A.
johnson of Minnesota is loved by his
people, his followers, his friends, po-
litical and otherwise, and this love for
him was demonstrated when he was
elected for a second term on a Demo-
cratic ticket in Republican state by
majority of $4,000, when every other
o,-te officer elected was Republican.
Some have said this was due to the
q It that he is of Scandinavian par
en- aye his parents having been born
in Sweden; that a large majority OF
tho liquidation of Minnesota being of
Sea- dinavian origin, his election was
inevitable. But this is not true, as
then was a very small percentage OF
the Republicans in the state who did
not vofe for him, and among them
were to be found descendants of all
nations, and they voted for him be-
cause they loved him. they. honored
him. they respected him, and as one
of them has said, He's Democrat,
but he's square"
He was first elected governor of the
state of Minnesota In 1904. as you per-
haps all know. by a majority of 5000,
and that same year President Roose-
welt was elected with 100000 plural
ity on the Republican ticket. His OPP
ponent for governor on the Republican
ticket thought to make his election
more sure by circulating and spread
ing broadcast throughout the state the
fact that Governor Johnson's father
was a drunkard and that the mother
was forced to wash to keep the little
family, and then it was that the true
American spirit came to the front, the
hearts of the voters in the state OF
Minnesota rose up within them, and
they voted for the MAN. not the par
ty. Voted for the man who was born
of the people, who was for the people,
and was thus elected by the people.
Who Is He7
Some people of this western coast
have aslxed-"but who is Governor
Johnson-we know so little of him ?"
Well, give him time you will know all
about him later on, the strength OF the
man, his greatness of character, and
you will love him just as the people
loved Abraham Lincoln years ago, and
love him for the same acts and in the
same way. for he is verify second
Abraham Lincoln. Granted, he is not
known in national politics as is our
friend from Nebraska, who has been
nominated twice for president on the
Democratic ticket.
admire Mr.. Bryan and his motto,
IF at first you don't succeed, try, try
again." but am boosting better man
and it won't take him so long to Sc
cure the position.
Governor Johnson Is a representative
of the true Democracy. AS one of his
friends has said of him, in writing to
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-24

beet sugar manufactures and its crops
of beets and alfalfa, as we'll as every
other product of the soil.
In Los Angeles, Peckham's Moneta
Avenue square is situated in the heart
of the city's greatest growth, being 10
Gated on four of the finest streets in
the city.
To the west is famous Figueroa,
noted for its beautiful homes; to the
east Is Main street boulevard, while
traversing the tract through its CEN
ter Is Moneta avenue, eighty feet wide,
with double track electric line-the
main artery from the city to the sea.
Another beautiful tract handled by
Mr.. Peckham is Magnolia place, an
aristocratic eminence adjoining the
fashionable Westmoreland place, be-
tween Vermont avenue and Hoover
street. in the Westlake section, which
is entirely surrounded by magnificent
homes, with grand views Of mountains,
city and Cahuenga valley.
Mr.. Peckham's activities extend in
many directions. He Is president of the
Tejunga Rock company. president OF
the Hotel Savoy company, Ocean Park,
and a director of the Automobile club,
In which capacity he has become prom
inent in his advocacy Of good roads.
He has commodious and handsome
ly equipped offices in suites 203-4-5,
Union Trust building.
George C. Peckham is typical Of the
modern Notwithstanding business man
of affairs and his success to the pres
ent time is an augury of what may be
expected for him in the future.
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Forced Shoe
Selling
MAKING ROOM FOR A $4,000 SHOE
sTT,3K NOW ARRIVING FROM THE
EASTERN SHOE MARKET
G, Ssing Out Thousands of Pairs Of Fine
~ Shoes at Sacrifice Prices
BIS SALE TOMORROW
SHOES hO2 A DOLLAR A PAIR

y
There will be fast shoe selling to-
morrow at The Mammoth Shoe House,
$40 South roadway. Truckload after
truckload of fine shoes are arriving
daily at the big store and the orders
are to make room for these goods.
over 100 bargain tables will display
shoes marked at prices never pefore
heard of in the history of Los Angeles.
Ladies' shoes will be sold for S1.OO, in
Guiding oxford ties as well as high
shoes. The same holds good on mems
shoes. These shoes are worth several
times this amount. There will be chill
dren's shoes on sale from rs cents
pair up; boys shoes for SO cents that
are worth $500; mems shoes for $l.oo
that are worth $3.50, and all through
the big store shoes will be offered at
these reductions. 1t is, indeed, an OPP
portunity for tbs people to supply
themselves with footwear at lower
prices than ever before. Be on hand
early tomorrow and get the benefit Of
these special offerings
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-24
AUTOISTS CREATE
RIOT IN VENICE
Expensive Plate Windows Smashed
by Motorists, Who Then Make
Sensational Efforts to
Escape Arrest

A party of automobilists created
small-sized riot at Venice last night
when large touring car in which Tom
Mack and a number of friends drove
on Windward avenue toward the pier,
then turned back and dashed at high
rate of speed into the Daikatu tea
garden.
The. door was too small to admit the
car, the rear wheel of which struck a
large plate window and smashed two
expensive glass plates.
The police arrived at this juncture,
and the chauffeur quickly backed the
machine from the doorway and pulling
open the throttle started down the ave-
nue. at what is said to have been
mile minute clip.
The car was slowed down to enable
the driver to make the turn on the
Speedway and a small boy dashed up
and obtained the number. 1854 Cal
Autoists who, were attending the
rubber mems banquet rushed forward
and attempted to snatch the paper
bearing the number from the boy, but
crowd of citizens, which had been
attracted by the disturbance, pro-
tected the lad. and a battle royal,
with fists as weapons, was waged. For
the appearance of a Donnybrook fair.
A motorcycle patrolman started In
chase of the fleeing auto and overlook
IL at Santa Monica and placed the oc-
cupants under arrest. II
Tom Mack, who conducts saloon
at S6S South Main street and Is Wen
known in sporting circles, was released
under bonds of $500 and the otner
members of the party were allowed 10
go after depositing ball.
BECAUSE Of the excitement the BAN
ouet to the rubber men at the Hotel
Cabrillo was delayed and 1t was some
time before normal conditions pre-
vailed.
Earlier nthe evening Mack was fined
SIS for violating the speed ordinance In
santa Monica. 1t was $3.50 O'Clock last
night when Mr.. Mack was arrested III
santa Monica by Special Officer Hin
derer 1t was charged that his ma
chine had been tearing through the
public streets like a veritable red devll,
| 70 the Imminent peril of life and limb
| The police court judge was called down
| m the CITY hall late in the evening. Mr..
| Mack didn't deny breaking the Santa
Monica ordinance all to smithereens,
| but in view of the fact that 1t was tne
one great open air feast day OF sne
craft. the Judge cut a possible 500 rlne
down to sis and let it go at that.
The Mack bond, given to cover the
amount of damage done by his ma
chine, was in the form of a check given
by Jim Morley of Morley's bowling al
leys, and is held by President Eakins
of the city board of trustees, who said
that full and amicable settlement
could probably be brought about.
Five other autoists were before the
notice Judge in Santa Monica for break
ing the speeding ordinance.
II. o. Harrison, L. A. Denker and AL
bert Cprley were fined $40 each. e. r.
Bradley's case was not disposed of and
bail for temperance was put at $25.
A. e. Keep gave $40 bail for his re-
appearance.
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GOVERNOR JOHNSON OF MINNESOTA AS
DESCRIBED BYONE WHO KNOWS HIM WELL

Denver In July, and later that you
cast your ballot for him this fall, and
elect him. You Democrats who want
to be in power again, put at the head
of your party a good man, strong
man, a man that will win. And this
man whom some of you seem to know
SO little about will make you "sit up
and take notice" of him in four years.
In case you fail to recognize him as
he should be recognized at your con-
vention in july.
/ hope I have said nothing unkind
of anyone, and IL I have it was unin-
territorial, but I am woman and 1
am working with woman's enthusi-
asm for 1.-The best man."
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CHURCH SERVICES
AND SACRED MUSIC


Memorial Baptist-Rev. c. C. Pierce. pastor.
Morning Baptist Problems on the Pacific
Coast" Evening. "Sisns Of the Coming
Kingdom
Boyle Heights Methodist-Rev. Alfred In
wood, pastor. Morning. memorial service Tor
the Bartlett-Logan post, G.. A. r. Evening.
memorial service for members who have died
within the past year.
Pieo Heights Congregatiopal-Rev. Schaefe.
rastor Evening. address by Judge Curtis D.
Wilbur on Blood Bought Liberty" G. A. X.
Veterans will be present
Christ Episcopal--Rev. Baker p. Lee, pastor.
Morning, celebration Of communion at ~
O. clock; Sunday school, $3.50; baptism, 1880,
Rev Baker p. Lee Monumental Stones. "
Icvening Practical Religion"
Figueroa Street Baptist-Rev. E. H. Brooks,
pastor Morning. "Nehemiah's Building Enter
prise and Ours" Evening The story OF
Church Of the Epiphany--Rev. Bowers, pas
tor Evening, sermon by Bishop Johnson
First CONGRATULATIONS William Horace
Day, pastor. Morning. THE Democracy of
Christ" Evening, first OF series on The
Great Men of Faith" topic, "Athanasius."
Central Baptist-Rev. A; ). Phelps, pastor
why a Young Man Should Be Christian. -
Newman Methodist-Rev. g. e. Foster. pas
tor. Morning, Watch" Evening sermon by
Rev A. A. Burge.
first IJnitarian-Rev. Burt Estes Howard.
pastor Morning. Come Unto Me-"
ST. Mark's-Rev; 7; G. Marshall, rector
Morning sermon by Rev. Charles 7. Knox.
evening sermon by the rector
Murphy Gospel Temperance--Meeting In
blanchard hall at 1880 p m. Grand rally of
pledge signers Addresses by William j. and
Thomas C. Murphy.
ST Paurs Procathedral--very Rev William
MacCormack. pastor Morning, Qualities
that Make Men," Evening. sThe Problems
ane Claims of a Great City,"
Naomi Avenue Chrlstian-Rev. Willis s.
MYERS, pastor. Morning. rs the Church
Optimistic or Pessmistic?" Evening. 1.-THE
Sign of the Cross.
Emmanuel Presbyterian-Rev. Hugh X.
w 8. Young Evening, Rev. S. Hartwell
pratt of New York on THE Hand of Jesus. -
I1nion Avenue Methodist-Rev. Will A..
t,nighten. pastor Morning, 'Life's Highest
Aim" Evening, 1.-THE Doctor, the Doctrine
and the Patient
Central Presbyterian-Rev A. q, Prichard.
nastor. Morning, sermon by Rev. g. G. Pat
tsrson of Toronto, Can. Evening. sermon by
'' Pstbesda Presbyterian-Rev ]. M. Newell.
nastor Morning. sermon by the pastor Even
inr subject IA Christian soldier-Chinese
Gordon" ,
sasr5p Morning, Faith" Evening, THE
Wis. sfptist- rev. ]. Q. A. Henry. pastor.
sf--1ius ''rhc Yinnd IT God In American His
tesr Hyenlns slanl-- the Foulest Wheip
r''a,o,e rartlsl-Re vobs T. Burdette,
pas.eF rfahs sefnoH ~ hs bert Hat
ehec sitah II raaalecH. Evening strI1'n by
Re, Irwin $ ,harai q. superintendent e tt7
Ant. Saloon hague
cethedrei nf 81 Niblars-fiish mas = ~.
a. ssr9gh ~ Par oseph ~ Aanns
Ilvsnins. 6 ~. Eapl 0'''aa'
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Meeting of Ladies' Altar society at p. m.
Promoters of the League of the Sacred Heart
will meet at p. m.
by Rev J. Caballeria.
ST. Vincent s-Opening of the forty hours
alteration at 10:45 a. m. Evening service with
sermon Procession following solemn mass.
Holy Cross-Masses at and 1890 a. M.
with sermon Benediction at 1880 p m.
Music at First Congregational church:
MORNING SERVICE
Organ prelude, prelude" Tours
''Prelude and Cantilene". $500. Rousseau
Choir, ''Te Deum" ..,......... .Foote
Choir response
Duet. rise Crowned With Light.
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Bracket

.... .............. Bracket
Mr. Paul and Mr.. Lott.
Organ postlude March" ......... .Barnby
EVENING SERVICE
Organ prelude, "Elegie". ........... Ernst
Choir, 'Art Thou Weary. ...... Schneider
Choir response.
Offertory, organ, "Andante". Tours
Trio abide with Me" ........ Chadwick
Mrs Stivers, Mrs. Richards and Mr.. Paul.
Organ Postlude.
Harry Clifford Lott, choir director.
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While on Broadway stop at the Bartlett
Music company. Why? Because they have
on exhibition the auto-piano to be given away
nv The Herald. 1t will pay you.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
AMERICAN REVERSES CAUSE
HARD TIMES IN Europe

The individual states of the German
confederation and the federal govern
ment will probably resort to the open
market for funds to provide for pros
pective expenditures. The amount re-
quired, however, can be easily raised
by the issue of treasury notes paying 4
to per cent interest and redeemable
after three to five years. Municipalities
have not this facility of bridging over
a period of money stringency and there
fore are forced to delay or curtail their
plans for betterments. But this check
to public improvements reacts very I'M
favorably on many industries and
causes the discharge of thousands of
work people.
The Cologne Gazette states that ow-
ing to the financial depression in the
United States the cutlery manufacture
ing interests in the Solingen district of
Germany have been adversely affected.
The United States have been one of the
best markets for cutlery goods and
small steel wares, which form the chief
lines of the Solingen industries. In
consequence of the falling off of this
valuable trade some of the Solingen
factories have already been forced to
discharge employees, with further
shrinkage and labor stoppages expect
ed. Altogether the outlook is anything
but cheering for the German manufac-
turers, who complain of the high prices
which they have to pay for coal, coke
and other raw materials, besides hav-
ing considerable expenditures for taxes
and for insuring their employees against
sickness and old age decrepitude.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
BATTLE HAS BEEN BEGUN y
FOR EMANCEPA TTON FROM S. p

sess themselves of the United States
senate, together with a strong follow
ing in the house of representatives, so
that, until the rise of the rugged
Roosevelt, they have been a law unto
themselves in nation as we'll as state,
with only the Standard oil and the
beef trust to make them afraid.
In view of this brief and incomplete
showing, is it not about time for the
men of California to rise in orderly
revolution and recapture the powers
OF government? Let this fact sink into
the consciousness of the citizen: The
power that controls the party in power
controls the government. In California
that control is exercised through con-
trol of the Republican state committee.
The constitution of the Lincoln Roose-
welt Republican league pledges that
organization to the reorganization OF
that committee. to the end that the
Republican party in California-and
with It the government of the state
may be emancipated from domination
by the political bureau OF the southern
Pacific company. The fight Is on. Mr..
Reader, where do 20 ustand?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
"BEFFENG'' THE BIO BOSSES
IN GOOD OLD ILLINOIS

of the timer circle" of the state COM
mittee.
This movement for popular govern
ment had. in Illinois the inestimable
advantage of the active and determined
championship of the governor of the
state-a good fortune that California
cannot at this time hope to share. Gov
ernor Deneen stalSed his political future
on this measure and bid the bosses do
their worst. which they have promptly
promised to do by combining the field
against his denomination and election
The true policy should be to give the
voter an opportunity to express his
preference for candidates whenever and
wherever he has a preference to ex-
press, but to employ the representative,
or convention system, to make selec-
tions when candidates are able to COM
mand the support of less than ma
Jority-or at least 40 per cent-of the
votes cast at q primary. The majority
principle is one to which popular gov.
eminent should adhere. Nominations
in Illinois are likely to be made by
small minorities of the popular vote.
But the predatory interests have so
ridden over, and ridden down. the popu-
lar will, and have so outraged the pub
lie conscience in making nominations
for office bargain-counter propositions
that the public mind is in open revolt
against the convention system, and the
plurality primary Gas distinguished
from the majority is likely to be given
trial in all of the free states of the
Union. California has an account to
settle with the political bureau that
has so long controlled and corrupted
it's political life, but the hope is that
in attempting to settle that account it
may not 60 to the extreme length to
which Illinois has gone of establishing
minority rule in place of the rule of
majorities. Anyhow, the bosses in IL
linois have been biffed. and they know
and acknowledge it.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Draw Laddies

A short while ago there was started a
movement to have the kits of a certain
one of the British Highland regiments dis
carded in favor of ordinary trousers. IT
was objected that the men would be ois,
contented at this change, and the colonei
gave orders that a census of the regiment
he taken In order to ascertain the wishes
of the men themselves. The colonel Is
the descendant of a long line of Scotch
laIrds and strives earnestly to uphold the
old traditions.
The sergeant who took the census Of the
regiment finally appeared with his report.
''The men, with the exception or three
are in favor of the change sir" he said.
"Indeedl" the colonel said. Tell me
the names of these three true clansmen.
They shall be promoted"
"They are. sir" he said, Patrick Dool-
an. Hans Steinbrenner and Moses ken
tein."-Harper's Weekly.