davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03
WANT STOCKS
PLEDGED To BANKS
Creditors of Cameron Currie & Co
Again Appear in Court-Would
Pay Balance Due.

In Judge Mandells court. Friday
morning. when another feature OF the
Cameron Currie a. Co. case Was on
for "A hearing. "A scheme TO pro rate
the Indebtedness OF certain owners
OF stock now IN the hands OF local
banks. pay the amount due and SCI
the stick, was suggested and accepted
by some OF the banks and rejected 10y
the others The court room was
crowded by attorneys. representing
men owning stock. some OF which. II
Ia claimed. has been fully paid Tor
and some only partially paid for. Al
ter the failure il was learned that this
stock mad beeL hypothecated IN the
local banks 10 secure loans made by
Cameron Currie AZ Co.
The hearing was brought on a case
started by Orla b Taylor, represent
ing IA man named Fisher Fisher pur
chased stock valued at $4,000 from
currie 4 Co, paying $4,000. Now ae
learns that the stock Is held by =
bank as security Mr. Taylor's client
is willing 10 pay the balance due 10
get the stock, but he finds that II was
pledged for more than the amount ne
owes. IL also came out that much OF
the stock was placed M various banks.
making several claims against one
block or stock. The Peoples state
bank expressed q Willingness TO &C
cept a pro rata share or the amount
due, but the Wayne County Savings
bank would not agree 10 the scheme.
claiming il would leave IL about $4,000
short.
Some testimony was taken regard
ing the location OF certain stocks.
Clarence Buel testified that IN the
spring OF 1905 he owned 90 shares
OF Copper Range stock, which had
been fully paid for and the account
closed. Contemplating a vacation OF
three months. he said he took the
stock certificate To the office OF Cam
eron Currie x Co. and deposited IL
with the firm 20 be held as security
in case he would wish TO draw against
IL while absent on his vacation lie
says he found II unnecessary 10 draw
on the firm, and was surprised 20
learn on his return that the stock Ia
been placed with the Wayne County
Savings bank as security for a loan.
Most OF the morning was taken up
by r. II. Macpherson. accountant. IN
identifying the schedule OF stock and
fixing values. This brought on a dis
cussion as TO the proper date on
which 10 value the stock. II was finally
agreed 10 value them on July IS. 1908.
the day Of the failure.
President Collins. If the Wayne
County Savings bank. was examined,
and testified that the loans made 10
Cameron Currie & Co. were made
with the understanding that the stocks
put up as security were owned by the
firm.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03

ing made by President HAdley at the
concluding exercises. Wednesday
First honors. however. have become
quite an ordinary event IN the life
OF Mr. Murchey. as al the close of
his freshman year he won practically
all OF the prizes In his class
The young man-he IS oaly 22-rc-
ceived practically all Of his early ed
ucation In the schools Of Michigan. Al
though he started his studies In Be
lott, Wis. he was but a child whes
hts family moved 70 Hudson. Mich,
coming later TO Detroit AZ the age Of
Il he graduated from the Tiidsn
school. and from the Central high
school at IL years. As he WAS not
very strong. he stayed ont OF school
for two years. and was employed as a
district distributing agent by The
Times. He entered Yale Al Is, taking
two years In law In connection with
bis academic course. Eventually he
expects 10 take up the study OF law
as a profession.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03
IT MAY BE so, WE WON'T SAY
NO, BUT 1T SOUNDS TO US, ETC.
Park Comm ssloner Hurlbut Has
Fish story On Tap That Certainly
Takes the Bun.

Park Commissioner Myrle p Hurt
but has a fish story. Listen 10 II.
I'VE have been having trouble with
a drain near the Belle Isle aquarium
says Hurlbut. Director - J. Con-
way got a carp that had grown too big
TO keep in the tank any longer. To
the carp's tail be attached a string
and then dropped the fish in the we'll
hole of the drain. Then he stirred
the well-hole with a pole until the
carp, seeking escape, made for the
river through the drain He forced
a way through but as he came out
he was caught by a man with a net.
Conway then took the string and used
IL to pull rope through On thu
end Of the rope was a bundle of rags
which cleaned the drain as II was
pulled through.
I'VE are going TO keep that carp FOR
use hereafter whenever We have trou-
BILE"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03

Dustness-iikr printing. No rls- enf
no feathers. Tho plain. neat kind that
looks right Times PrtnttnE Co. No
IS John v st Phone is9s
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03
FORTY YEARS A PRIEST
Anniversary Of Fr Savage's Ordins.
ton Observed Quietly.

The Very Rev jane Savage, dean
OF Most Holy Trinity parish. observed
the fortieth anniversary OF his ordina-
ton o. the priesthood very quietly
FRIDAY and without any demonstration
ON tho part OF his parishioncrs For
32 years Dean Savage has devoted
himself 90 the work OF Holy Trinity
parish. and is just as Jealous and earn
est a worker as when be first took gu
his duties there u was suggested
that the anniversary be observed ?.
quite an elaborate manner by The
members of his parish but 10 tie
priests wish. this idea was abandoned
and outside OF congratulations and me
like. the day was quietly celebrated
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03
FAMOUS HOTEL BURNs.
FIFTY Sleeping Patrons Souted from
Lake Placid Hosiery.

LAKE PLACID. y. y July 2.-The
great summer hotel. the RuisJeahmon;.
was totally destroyed by ere which
started in the tower OF the hotel.
spread with alarming rapidity and the
80 sleeping patrons had narrow es-
capes. so swiftly did the fire gain
hendway that the stairs vere cut OF
and many had to be taken down on
ladders. one bellboy Wis so badly
harmed he will die None OF the
quests have been reported as injured.
The building was completely De-
storuyed. The loss Is 100000 Tho
natruns lost all their belongings. many
escaping IN their might clothing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03

day for hoppcsat the
f saving money Shit Waist
and noNp styles; and I7sey
prices than would to
no efb
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03
DETROITER CARRIES OFF
FIRST H0NoRS AT YALE
Kari Eugene Murehey Adds to the
lsurels Won as Fresnman-ls
Former Employe Of Times.

Karl Eugene Murchey, son OF Mr..
and Mrs David T. MurChey, OF No.
1914 Fcrryave. west Detroit. carried
on the highest honors OF mis- class ir
Yale This June. the announcement be-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03

Fancy Warp Print Ribbons and Sat.
in stripe effects. from To inches
wide-~formerly 39c to 75c per yard
on sale. Saturday. at choice for &c
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03

Plain white Indian G.inon. re-
ular 20c grade. 40 inches wife.
on. sale Satnr,
day al per 0KO
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-03

A St Louis druggist prevents Gus
toners from monopolizing his free tele.
phone BY switch IN the wire. oper.
nted from behind his prescription
counter.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26

RANCH BARGAINS.
81 900 Acres, Humboldt county.
at This ranch is part fruit,
50 farming timber and grazing
per land. On the Eel river and
Acre. railroad. Will subdivide.
5000 Acres cattle ranch well watered,
at In Tehama county. Will consider
$3.25 exchange for income property.
per. A.
1000 Acres, on the new railroad, IN
at Humboldt county. The tan bark
$40 and fir timber will pay for IL.
per Plenty of good farming land
Acre. orchard and fruit.
$1,000 Fruit ranch that has paid 20 per cent
80 for last Eve years. Selling on
Acres. account OF sickness
STERNBERG-KEITH CO..
4O6 18th st. Oakland Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
A NEW HoMB-PRIcE $4,000.

IERMS
Jost completed; on a northeast corner. with a
frontage of so feet: the exterior is charmngIy
picturesque, in the artistic California mission
style; cement walls. projecting hewed beams.
mission bells and tiled roof characteristic
features. which result in harmonious whole
the interior is well studied and distinctly out OF
the ordinary; the spacious living room has an
unusual open fireplace with a large hood sup
ported by wonderfully carved antique gargoyles:
the walls are hung with soft brown cloth; tav
ern benches and beam ceiling; the dining room
is paneled high, surmounted by an imported
paper: kitchen has every latest convenience: on
the second floor are the chambers, den and
bath each room has been treated with newest
OF wall coverings; basement has laundry, wine
cellars, etc; there IS also arrangement for 3
garage. Key at office, which is near above de-
scribed dwelling. Designed and built by
z. n FRITZ, 14O1 Masonic av
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
Real Estate Agents.
"a Montgomery ST.. Lick bldg.
Phone Douglas Al.
MADISON e. BURKE,
Tsta hlished Ianuarr 1Sn2-

MADISON & BURKE,
Established January, 1853
Real Estate Ase1ts 30 30 ao1tss%ry ST.
$40,ooo-ApartmeDt house on Washington St; IL
apartments, r. and b: each. rented at
tzz.ooo-7 up to date apartmentss Fiioert st. neal
Hyde; containing rooms and BATH large
lot; rents S240 per month.
sic, 6o0-Fillmore st. nr. Fell; fats and garage;
rent $165 month.
sIe.5oo--Business property in Buchanan ST.; lot
60Ie0 TT: rent $50 month; mortgage
81, 900; this will bear inspection.
oe ana D. Joraaa and Paan ns
garden: easy terms: bargain.
slS. oco-Business property on Path st. near York;
stores and fats; rented to one party on
secured lease at 800 month, and tenant
makes all repairs and pays water extra.
1S,00o-Elegant hst building; in best renting
district in city; netting 10 per cent pea
s12.ooO--3 fine. new fats, beautifully finished
s. 8 and rooms and bath; rent sl2o
month; lot 25x120 feet: Sd av. near II St !;
must be seen to be appreciated;
Sutter st. nr; Pierce; large lot; rents
s1o,ooo-Targe lot in Pacific St mr. Dupont;
would pay well If improved.
Ss.5oo-24th St store property. and nat above;
Bryant; rents $50.
and rooms and bath; in best residence
section Of the city; open to offers for
$6,500-Cheapest residence in city; Clay ST. mr..
Fillmore; large lot and good location.
S6,250-2 fats in 5th av: and r. and b. !;
large lot. 2Sx75 TT; fne chance for some
S6.ooo-Residence in Fulton st.; hue location; i;
r. and b.; lot 25x137:6 cost 81 500 less
than years ago; owner leaving town.
5,s00-Residence; fremont av. near Waller; 6
rooms and BATH; select neighborhood.
$2,T50--Reduced from S4500 to make quick
sale; cottage of rooms and bath in Nc
Allister st. nr. Parker; will sell on easy
LOTS.
s4,50o-Cheapest lot In city; Howard st. near
18th; 30x125; owner living country; must
be sold.
81. l.25o-23d av between California and Lake
sts.; great bargain.
81 1.o00-Cumberland St nr. Sanchez 25x1i4 it,
fs5o.Lot in Diamond ST. nr. 2lst; 25x1l5
TO LEASE.
Brick warehouse. sc. 900 So TT: near
4th St; cheap; $4,000 50 IT., near ship
ping, on Battery ct, with rear entrance
SAN BRUNO INVESTMENT AND REALTY CO.,
25S4-25e4 SAN BRUNO Av.
81 ,S00-Cottage of rooms and bath; cor. Girard
and FELTON, SITS.
s. 65o-Cottage r. and bath 2e5 Girard St.
81 0o0-A cottage Nevada av.
81 o00-A cottage on Exeter st.
8, 400 cottage Wheat st.
81 200 each-2 reinforced concrete cottages on
Berlin st.
The above cottages can be bought on easy
payments.
Never pay rent when you can acquire home
such easy terms
Lots near the car line for $3.50 each; s25 down,
balance So month.
81 $3.50 to $500; SOS down, balance S. month.
We will loan you money to build with build
your home on easy payments.
Will exchange city property for country prop
erty, or country property for city property.
Don't forget the place.
2S94- -25Q4 SAN RRT1N0 AV
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26

FOR SALE BY j. W. ELROD.
$2.5OQ-A room dat and store below; size OF
lot 50x115; On a main street: good place for
BUSINESS this place Is worth money.
81. S00-A room cottage. modern: the rooms
are large; this place is just being finished and II
located in Fruitvale near cars and local and is
good buy for some one and easy terms eau
be arranged. See ]. ". ELROD 341S e. 14th
ST.. Fruitvale; phone Merritt 54S
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26

THE well known WEEKS POULTRY AND
FRUIT RANCH. of TEN ACRES, adjoining the
beautiful suburban town Of Los Altos. 80 miles
south Of San Francisco, is offered for sale; Z
and bearing: also variety family orchard; 3
acres in alfalfa and poultry yards; S room nat,
with incubator cellar beneath and Loo egg
incubator; laying house for 600 hens; portapie
houses for / 900 fowls; whole 10 acres fenced
with good poultry fence: pumping plant and
engine: 40, 900 gallon cement reservoir; water
piped to poultry yards ready for poultry; nne
barn and workshop, with cement hoor; wagon
shed, COW shed and corral; finest locality for
poultry and best home market In state; only q
miles from Stanford university. Palo Alto; best
climate. SOIL view and residence section In
Santa Clara county: land level as noor, nne
gravely loan: roads best In the state; my
business has grown until 1 have been forced
into new quarters this Is paying proposition
and a gilt edge investment price $1,000;
$1,000 down and balance on time. Inquire d-
rect from owner, CHAS. WEEKS, Palo Alto,
Gal
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
$500 PER ACRE

Great wheat country; 100 acre fafns In TIE
lire In Mexico between Southern Pacific and
sea- most excellent climate: deep garden soil;
oranges. lemons, ali vegetable products: good
market; 10000 acres now opened to Aneric.n
farmers; first 10000 acres ct So per acre: half
Immediately.
S02 Market ST.. San Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
YuRA couNrY LANDS

YUBA COUNTY LANDS
ARE YOU THINKING OF RETNVESTTNa
YOUR MONEY in the NEW YEAR7 WhT not
invest in LAND7 Do you know that ALFALFA
viii produce from $40 to 800 net an acre
year? The IRRIGATED land we are selling
with individual pumping plant costs only SO
an acre on easy terms, BY our unique method
OF selling, and the CROPS ARE GROWING
NOW. We do all the farming. buyer gets all
the proceeds Is this better Investment than
bank deposits at 4 per cent? Call or write
and we will explain IL TO you. We can also
sell you any kind Of fruit or other farms on
the same conditions. HOBSON WETNGRE 4
MOZNETT, Inc, 425 Monadnock bldg, s. r.;
1o4 ST.. Sacramento Member Marysville
Chamber of Commerce
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
BURLINGAME REAL ESTATE

FOR sale-An attractive home Just completed; IN
Burlipgame district; artistic and modern; broad
sun porches, raneled walls. nreplaces. side
eonveniences; close to stations; terms can hs
arranged BURLINGAME BUILDING CON-
PANf, rs Mills building
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
Paws ooec on an investment. Fine subdivision
proposition: $40 acres rich bottom land !;
raises good corn, potatoes, beans. asparagus,
celery and alfalfa. Corn grows Just like 1t does
in Illinois; boat landing on the property; 3
miles to railroad station; all under irrigation.
Crop this year netted the owner 20ee the
selling price of the land. Terms, third cash,
or will take city or Oakland property part
payment; 1.1o0 acres adjoining can be bought
at about price.
EDWARDS, BREWSTER & CLOVER,
Rotunda Mills Building
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
ELMHuRsr REAL ESTATE


81 500 for 10 lots 25xso; this is a forced sale;
Just think only $3.50 lot.
$3.50 for nice corner lot 4OxI15, close 10 car
line.
$3.50 for fine lot on Grand av.; easy terms.
s40O each for lots 40xio0, In fine orchard
$500 for new room cottage, good well and
81 500 for ) rooms and bath, good barn and fruit
trees; lot 72x110x94 feet; $500 cash, bal
ance l. and years at per cent
$500 for a lot 100xl50. close 10 carbarns.
$3.50 for a house 14x16 a fine lot 40xf2O
with good well and large apricot trees;
500 cash, balance SO per month
$3.50 for lot 50x140. with house 40x16; good
well, cost SS7. with force pump This is a
snap. The lots worth the money.
P. FRY & CO., Agents,
Elnlhurst, Cal
81, ,75o-A good modern room house lot 5ox
f2J: good barn and other outhouses:
block from cars; center Of town: terms.
Sc. 5OO--A NEW, MODERN 3 room house on
Jones av: every modern convenience; terms
to suit This is a CLASSY little home and
below market value
s4 0OO-Lot 5Oxf25: corner opposite new s. p
local at Elmhurst. This Is chance to
make some money.
| am selling ACREAGE In the Cunha
Walker property; near the 3. p. depot at
prices that are way down and terms to
suit buyer.
ACREAGE IN THE CITY OF OAKLAND
AT COZY LOT PRICES. Don't neglect
this opportunity Phone or drop us
card and our auto will call for you
J.. z. HOOD.
E. 14th ST. and Jones av.. Elmhurst
Phone Merritt 3951.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
FOB SALE By
voE REEIN REAL ESTATE COMPANY,


FOR SALE BY
voN RHEIN REAL ESTATE COMPANY
14f Sutter St
RENTING. REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE
e27 800 stores and hstss one of the best bust.
n4s blocks on Haight st; transfer
point; large lot, 76x137:6: rents e200
per month; can be greatly Increased
with a small outlay.
&26, ,00o-Promlnent transfer corner in Western
addition: stores and Eats: rent $500 ner
month; large mortgage can remain
q, ,b00-California 81. near Hyde: 25x75 70
reer street: suitable for apartments or
fats; VIII trade for income.
&1&, S00-Ficinfty Of Pine and Jones sts. lot
43xlS7:6; fne apartment house site
SO. 0Oo-50xl4S. Waller st. near Masonic sv /.
modern residence cf 9 rooms and hsfh
eg.000-25xl00: Onion et near Buchanan. A
modern 1ats Of rooms and bath each
renting for $95 a month; a bargain
s65Oo--Mission corner. 5lxG0; suitable FOR
stores and fats.
g, ,2oO-Rednced from $500 to make quick
ssle; key lot. on 5th ar. near Preessfc
wall. residence of rooms ana hsrh
mortgage OF S2,5oQ; must be sold this
week
s5.z50-Lake St. nesr eth sv; modern resi-
dence Of 8 rooms.
81 soO-5th aT. near Clement st: rnaseyn
Eats OF rooms and bath: rents $50
per month: snap.
f15o0-1 room cottage vicinity Of Bush and
Lyon sts.: lot 2ex9o; mortgage II de-
sired.
SS.500-95xSo: Rausch 81. near Folsom With .
room cottages renting for $50 per mo-
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26

FOR SALE
room bungalow Of most attractive design
and high class finish, on one Of the best blocks
in Alameda has cement basement, so foot lot
and the very latest ideas carried out in the inte-
rior plan: will be sold at very low price and on
easy terms
To close out estate We are offering several
very choice lots at price that will interest any
prospective builder.
Modern home of rooms in perfect condition:
large lot, tastefuily arranged; will be sold at
great sacrifice.
FOR RENT
Large list of houses. bungalows, cottages and
Open Sundays
w II. MeNAUGHToN.
1885 Park ST., Alameda
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
. INVESTMENTS

= INVESTMENTS
$1,000 cash-Rents S270 per month: Larkin st.
near Clay: fine new 3 story apartment
house Of IL apartments of rooms and
bath each rented low; average rent 80;
full price $20,000 lot 30x99 feet. SIhis
is positively a big bargain.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26

MERGED COLONY
1000 acres OF irrigated lands divided Into s, 10
and 20 acre tracts and adjoining the city iimits
Of Merced, just placed on the market. Soil
RAISING Alfalfa, sss. grapes. fruits 'e ana v.s. 8
etabies. Fine alfalfa neids and orchards on ad-
doony is h.s Clos. G
markets, churches, schools, creamery. stores,
etc. IrIigaton water 8 per acre; Gro Literature
CO CO.. OPERATIVE LAND AND TRUST co..
24e Russ bldg. San Francisco. or Merced, Cal.
MENDoCINo co.., $50 acres, on Russian river;
wei vel, improved; , partly stocked hogs and cat
1000 acre mountain ranch; improved; near
Ukiah; @ PRICE I s5;ooo; 500 o2;s, s. 2so CASH As -
FURNISHED COMPLETE; LONG LEASE; sA-
LOON LICENSE; PRICE 81 200: TERMS.
j. L. JOHNSON & CO., 625 Market St
FINE Santa Cruz mountain orchard and vine
yard 27S acres; m from santa Cruz; nne
view; 16 room house; fine place for summer re-
sort; several thousand cords of wood; creeks
and many springs on place: good roads; tele-
phone and rural delivery; % acres In orchard
of apples, apricots and pears; 25 acres in
Cleared. price $22 900; will sell from SO acres
Up. SANTA CRUZ INVESTMENT COMPANY
Santa Cruz CAL
TO home seekers-S2 500, terms. no exchange; !;
acres growing grain, nne vineyard So tons; !;
good wafer supply, wells mill 6.Oo0 gallon
eaS s es snd
waste land; horse, COW, rigs, poultry. etc. !;
ss:n syerythTg in good ordeF niles fToP
box 101. Ukish. Cal.
CALIFORNIA LAND
81 per acre cash: 81 per acre monthly; no
rich land, near San Francisco; acres tl75,
10 acres $3.50; will grow most anything; ideal
fel HONE AND M IAND Iqs assn
504 Market st. Phone Douglas i45.
THE Atwater district in Merced county il at
s tracing world wide attention; the sandy iosm
and dairyins is rapidly settling up this section
erm. hs e!sis q PsIPass @ EaSb S
Market st. San Francisco.
FREE INFORMATION.
Of m e M
formation absolutely reliable and accurate; no
fee or commission: Call or write HoMESEEK.
ERS INFORMATION BUREAU, e44-946 Mo-
nadnock building, San Francisco.
SIS Per Acre. ALFALFA LAND. ss5 Per Acre
bitches completed. Palm Brook Colony-10, 20
alfalfa land in state. Located near Turlock.
Excursion every Sunday. J. w WRIGHT
CO.. i2S sutter ST.. San Francisco.
FOR sale by J. w ELRoD--
s25, ,o0o-4la acres. located in the hesrt Of
Frutvale and in the best part of town; a
splendid opportunity for contractor and
builder. He can double his moneys in the next
year. See J. ". ELROD. 34lS z. 14tb ST.,
Frutvale: phone Merritt 54s.
AND 10 acre homes; choicest location around
the bay: rich, level land; third or half cash,
balance on long time. or S25 cash and small
monthly payments. Progressive Realty Com
pany. $50 Sutter st, room sol.
FOR farms, stock ranches and timber lands see
sicFAUL & EDWARDS, 257 California 81.