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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Mothers Estate May Be Used
to Build New The0teT Here
DAME FORTUNE COMES
TO LOCAL MUSICIAN
w. F. KAHLER Is LEFT A
$4,000 ESTATE
Mother in Illinois Leaves Tidy Sum
That May Be Used to Build
Theater In Los
Angeles

Dame Fortune has smiled in a most
kindly manner upon w. +. Kahler, who
has been prominently associated in
musical circles in Los Angeles and
suburban cities for many years, for re-
Gently he received word that he had
fallen heir to an estate valued at
$50, 900 left by his mother.
That his good fortune is not one of
mythical wealth Is shown by the fact
that the young musician already has
received his first installment of the
fortune, amounting to $4,000
Kahler came to Los Angeles sixteen
years ago from Wilmington. ILL.,, and
has officiated as director at the Ham
burger theater for the past season, and
at presentis director of the Auditorium
orchestra at Venice.
In addition to his orchestral work
Mr.. Kahler Is a composer of promi-
nence, and his work has been used by
prominent composing houses of Chi
cago and other large centers of the
country.
Among the greatest successes scored
by Mr.. Kahler are when Knighthood
Was in Flower, 1.-THE Prison Serenade"
and his latest hit, when knights
Were Bold" He Is also noted for his
compilation of the Woodmen's book,
which has been adopted by the Modern
Woodmen of America, and which is
entitled Modern Woodsmen's Melo-
dies"
Mr.. Kahler is 81 years old, the Oldest
of a family of nine, which fact makes
it remarkable that he chose a musical
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
HALF MILLION
IN CASH MOVED
HEAVILY GUARDED AUTO IS
CONVEYANCE USED
EIGHT GUARDIANS KEEP WATCH
OF BANK TREASURE
Merger of Two Financial institutions
Is Cause Of Unusual Sight on
Los Angeles Thor
oughfares

Au automobile valued at more than
half a million dollars is a rare sight in
any country, but thousands of persons
In Los Angeles were given an oppor-
tunity to see such a machine ride slowly
down Broadway yesterday afternoon.
TO be exact, the machine, outside of
Its own real value, was appraised at
$5S3034.44, and never before was an
auto so zealously guarded. Eight stall
wart guardians of the law were in the
auto, heavily armed and ready to re-
pulse any attempt to infringe on the
rights of the company that patented
the machine or to harm the person at
the steering wheel
1t was all occasioned by the fact that
the American National bank, which for
years has been esta ablished at Second
street and Broadway, had consolidated
with the Citizens National bank, stu
ated at Third and Main streets. In
order to make the transfer complete it
was necessary to remove the money on
hand at the Broadway bank to the
Main street institution.
1t was decided to remove the money
yesterday afternoon after the close
of banking hours, and a large automo-
bile truck os the Bekins Storage COM
pany was employed. Eight detectives
from the Los Angeles police depart
ment were requisitioned for guard duty
to see that no attempt should be made
for a real wild west daylight hold
up, and were armed to repulse any such
attempt.
The money was in all denominations,
from pennies to greenbacks of $1,000
denomination, but mostly in gold. The
money had been placed in bags, boxes
u
sorted and counted before transfer was
begun.
When the doors of the bank swung
open line of the detectives was drawn
up at each side leading from the en-
trance to the auto truck, and as the
bank employees deposited their wealth
each bundle was checked off, until the
amount totaled the sum of $5S7094,44
When all had been accounted for the
auto started down Broadway, and one
timer who stood watching said:
"Well, by gosh, If the old stage coaches
only had such protection, mighty few
hold ,ps."
TIE bank officials took no chances for
a POSSIBLE loss of money, and although
In these modern times the precautions
might have seemed unnecessary, 1t is
not often that such a large amount OF
money is real hard cash is toted
through the streets.
The same precautions were used in
carrying the money into the Citizens
bank at Third and Main streets, and
again the money was checked up and
the transfer was found to have been
made safely.
A large crowd of the curious watched
the transfer, and their eyes opened as
the bags of gold and bundles of cur
rency were transferred, with the eagle
eyes of the detectives watching each
move.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
DEALERS WILL
FIGHT STATUTE
PURE FOOD LAW ATTACKED BY
FRUIT MEN
ACT is DECLARED TO BE UNcoN-
STlTUTIoNAL
Men Who Have Been Convicted in
Local Courts of Violating New
State Provision Prepare
for Contest

Numerous arrests during the past
month of persons charged with Violat-
ing the pure food law, recently enacted
by the state legislature, has led gro
GERS and other dealers in fruit to COM
bine in an effort to test the law and,
If possible, Eave it declared invalid,
even should an appeal to the highest
courts become necessary.
For this purpose Attorneys BenJa-
min W. Hahn and John c. Stick have
appealed to the superior court from the
judgment of Police Justice Chambers
in six cases, where as many individual
fruit dealers were fined $25 to $50 for
violating the law by leaving fruit un-
covered. -Four other cases, which were
disposed of by Justice Ling Thursday
when the minimum fines of S25 were
imposed, will also be appealed.
Argument on appeal was set for yes
terday in Judge Davis department OF
the superior court but owing to
large amount of other work, the mat
ter was continued one week. Senator
II. S. G. Mccartney, father of the pure
food law, will defend its provisions.
In order that a full test of the act
may be had a large fund has been
created. both the Retail Grocers' asso-
citation and concerns unaffiliated with
that organization and known as the
independents" having contributed
money for this purpose.
The law will be attacked on its con-
stitutionality and the outcome OF the
appeals will be watched with consld-
erable interest throughout the state
and especially in Los Angeles city ana
county, where the most strenuous Ell
forts have been put forth to compel
fruit dealers to comply with lts pro-
N,lsinnS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
MAYORALTY CANDIDATE
WOULD KEEP OPEN CITY
Police Inslnuate Friend of All Dogs
is Suffering from Mental
Disorder

Declaring he is a candidate for mayor
and will keep a wide open town, J. c.
Waller who was found in the rear of
1856 Kenslngton road playing with a
bunch of dogs. denounced the police for
arresting him, and was loud in his
statement he will rule the city after
the next election.
He was taken to the receiving hos
pital, where he will be examined as to
his mental condition.
Waller, it is said, has been acting
queerly for some time, and yesterday,
instead Of paying SO for his room rent,
he purchased q quantity of meat which
he fed to a number of dogs he has been
keeping.
He probably will be sent to the coun-
ty hospital for observation and then
taken before the insanity commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
SAN FERNANDO TENNIS

Play will begin Saturday, September
a. in the third annual tennis tourna-
ment for the championships OF the san
Fernando valley at the courts OF the
Glendale Country club. Already large
number of applications have been re
ceived, and it is believed that more
racquet wielders will enter this years
tourney than ever before. Much inter-
est has been aroused in the mixed dou-
bles race for the Brand perpetual chal-
ienge cup, and it is more than likely
that the present~holders, James NC
Lafferty and Miss H. Schurtz, viii be
given a close rub for the honors. Inc
entries are limited to residents or the
valley, and the play will take place
Saturday, September 4; IIonday. Sep
tember s; Thursday, September 3, and
Saturday afternoon, September II.
Frank Balthis, Hugh Blue. II. Howe,
e. r. Keatings and 7. e. Stanton, 1r,
are the members of the committee
which has the affair in hand.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
BELMONT ENTRY BLANKS OUT

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Entry blanks
are out for the annual autumn meeting
of the Westchester Racing association,
which will be held at Belmont Park
September % to October IL.
The 2-year-old events include the
Nursery handicap. $500 guaranteed;
the Champagne, $500 guaranteed, and
the Hurriana, $1,000 guaranteed. The
classic Jerome handicap, for S-year-
olds, at a mile and five-sixteenths Is
renewed, with a guarantee of $500,
while the stakes for the 3-year-olds and
upward include the Municipal handt-
cap, at a mile and three-quarters; the
New Rochelle, at a mile, and the Bel
mont Park weight for age, at two miles
and a quarter, with $1,000 guaranteed.
The principal cross-country events are
the Harbor Hill cup steeplechase, which
with $4,000 added, is one of the most
valuable races of the year offered for
the jumpers; the Brook cup and the
Champion steeplechase, which also car
ries $4,000 in added money
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
BRANCH OF SIERRA CLUB
TO BE FORMED IN SOUTH
Chief Forester Clifford Plnchot Ex=
pected to Be Present at
Organization

With the purpose of forming a South
ern California section of the Sierra
club, which has for the purpose the
fostering of forestry a meeting will be
held In Los Angeles September 3, when
it is expected that Clifford Pinchot,
chief forester of the government, will
be present.
Mr.. Pinchot will be the guest Of honor,
and at this time tentative plans for the
formation of the club will be made.
The beneficial work of the Sierra
club in California has stirred a num-
ber of Los Angeles persons to form a
southern branch to work in harmony
with the state club, and with the
special purpose of furthering the work
of forestry in Southern California.
Russ Avery, Willoughby Rodman
and Claire S. Tappen, members of the
original Sierra club, are enthusiastic
over the formation of the new branch,
and it Is expected $50 members can be
obtained.
The objects of the club are principal
" conservation of the forests, preserva-
tion of fish and game, opening of the
mountains for a great civic pleasure
ground, protection from fire, explora-
ton of the more inaccessible mountain
districts and last, but not least, an
annual outing and recreation period for
the members.
The plan of the club is to cooperate
with state and national forestry Of
ficials and to establish refuge huts"
throughout the high Southern Call
fornia mountains, which would be of
inestimable value for exploring parties
that might seek shelter over night
while tramping over the mountains.
~
It's as easy TO secure a bargain In a used
automobile. through want advertising, as It
used to be-and still is-to secure horse
and carriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
"LARK ELLEN" WILL SING
FOR CHILDREN'S BENEFIT

Ellen Beach Yaw will give q pro-
gram at her country home near Co.
vira for the benefit of the King s
Daughters Day nursery tomorrow
evening. A car will leave the Pacific
Electric station at 1905 o'clock, car
rying patrons to Lark Ellen station,
a short walk from Mrs. Goldthwaite's s
home, and returning to Los Angeles
at 10 o'clock.
The program will consist of songs
by Miss Yaw, scene l, act III, from
Hamlet, by Mr.. Goldthwaite and Miss
Irene Wadey; violin solos by Robert
Philleo and a piano solo by Mrs. T.
Newman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29

career. During his career he has been
associated with Sousas famous band
and the Pullman military band of Chi
cago. He is a violinist of exceptional
note.
AS the result of his good financial
fortune he has planned to visit the old
homestead in Illinois and will leave Los
Angeles about October 1. His inten-
ton is to return during the holidays,
and if his present plans materialize he
will realize his life's ambition, for he
contemplates the erection in Los An
geles of a vaudeville theater.
The estate to which Mr.. Kahler be-
came heir was known as the Hiram
Goodwin estate, part Of which is now
South park. Chicago, and the rest at
Bradley. suburb of Kankakee. Ill.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Baby Bitten by a Dog

Margaret Bruenig, years of age.
living with her parents at 1900 Doug
lass street, was bitten in the left arm
last night by a vicious bulldog belong
ing to a neighbor. The animal tore a
piece of flesh the size of an egg from
the child's arm
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Insurance People to Mt. Lowe

A party of officials from the general
.,.,lees of the Metropolitan Insurance
company of New York, in company
with number from the local offices
of this city, will make a visit to Mount
Lowe t3day on a pleasure jaunt. There
will be sixty-five in the party.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Begins Sooner

Bacon-When a man marrles, his
troubles begin.
Egbert-Oh, well, with some fellows
it begins as soon as they ask the girls
father.-Yonkers Statesman.
Tensas gazette., 1909-07-16
Session Of the District Conference.
Mer Rouge, La. July s. 100


The District Conference of this
(the Monroe) District of the M.
e. Church, South, which has been
in session here since Tuesday,
closed tonight. A splendid spirit
has prevailed throughout. The
business of the Conference has
been dispatched with ease and
rapidity, and yet without haste.
The reports from the various sta
tlons and circuits in the District
showed progress along almost
every line. The Sunday Schools
throughout the entire District are
placed on better basis, some be-
ing Systematically reorganized and
Others organized.
In the reports Of the various
committees the Sunday Schools,
Epworth Leagues, Christian Edu-
cation, and other departments of
the work, received special atten-
ton, recommendations being made
looking to the improvement of
methods of work in all these de-
partments.
Rev. N. e. Joiner, Conference
Missionary Secretary, addressed
the Conference to-day on the SUBJ
ject of Missions in the Southern
portion of the Conference, referr-
ing specially to the work being
done at Houma in the French Dis.
trict by Rev. Breithupt. At the
conclusion CT his address those
present pledged $4,000 for this
cause.
Dr.. W. l.. Webber, President
of Centenary College, at Shreve-
port, addressed the Conference in
behalf of the College. His adj.
dress was we'll received.
Delegates to the Annual Confer
ence which conyenes at Alexan.
dria, December 18th, were elect
ed this afternoon, viz: G. NJ.
Nobly, r. o. Randell, S. M. Col
Inns and w. r. Baker. Alter
rates-H. ID. Casey, J. r. Hen
ry.
Sermons have been preached by
the preachers of the District at
eleven a. m. and at 8:l5 p. m. oil
each day, as follows:
Tuesday p. m.-Winn.
Wednesday q. m.-Colvin; p.
m.-Humphreys.
Thursday a. m.-May; p. m.
Hunter.
Opening services were conduct
ed as follows:
Wednesday 8 m.-Fontaine;
3 p. m.-Randell.
Thursday O a. m.-Bogan.
Interesting talks were also made
by Rev. Vaughn in behalf of the
Orphanage; Rev. Knickerbocker
for Bible Cause, and Rev. G. B
Carter on Education.
The Conference has been ele-
gantly entertained, which fact
was appreciated rs was shown by
resolutions of thanks offered and
unanimously adopted.
The Conference was presided
over by Rev. S. s. Keener, Pre-
siding Elder of this District, whose
fair and impartial decisions and
gentle and kindly administration
evidenced unusual executive abil.
ity and wholly won the affections
of the entire assemblage.
The next Conference will be
held at Lake Providence.
Tensas gazette., 1909-07-16
Begin Your Fall Garden.

July is the month to start plant
ing your fall garden. Anticipat-
ing the wants of our patrons, we
have just put in a stock of fresh
seeds from that reliable seed house
The American Seed Co. We will
appreciated any orders entrusted
to us.-St. Joseph Drug Co.
The firm of Blackman Bros. in
st. Joseph, dealing in dry goods
goods, &C., and composed of Leon
and Harry Blackman, has filed
petition in voluntary bankruptcy
and been adjudicated bankrupts.
The assets are estimated at $1,000
and the liabilities at about S4100.
Jockey Club, Mocha and Java
Brand Coffee, Parched in Bean
and Ground, 3 full pounds, $1.00
Best coffee OH market.
NJ. M. Ullmann & Co., the fa-
nous clothiers of Natchez, have
inaugurated their big clearance
sale aud are disposing of their en-
tire winter and spring stock at
33a per cent discount. The eco
nomical should take notice.
The ever popular and original
john Dohler, q faithful son of the
Emery Isle, has returned to his
old love-St. Joseph-as section
foreman for the NJ, II. & L. r. r..
Fresh shipment White Dove
Hams at Karpe's.
Tensas gazette., 1909-07-16
Notice as TO Sanitary Precau-
tiOnS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the peo-
pie OF st. Joseph must keep their cisterns
and barrels screened; keep their yards
and closets in a cleanly condition, such
condition as is pointed out in the ordi-
nances OF the town. All persons and oc-
cupants are hereby warned TO comply
with said ordinances. That failure to
strictly comply with the same will sub
lect the party or parties to severe pun
ishment and fine.
]. N.BEEAIIS. Town Marshal.
Tensas gazette., 1909-07-16
Bankrupt Notice.
U. S. DISTRICT COURT,
WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA,
Monroe Division.

In the Matter of Blackman Brothers,
Bankrupt-No. - in Bankruptcy.
To the Creditors of Blackman Brothers.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day OF July, A. ID. 1909, the said Black
man Brothers was duly adjudicated
bankrupt and that the first meeting OF
their creditors will be held at the Ref
eree's Office in Monroe, louisiana, on
the 2nd day OF August A. ID. 1909, at
10 o. clock in the forenoon, at which time
the said Creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint Trustee, examine
the bankrupt and transact such other
business as may come before said meet
ing.
ALLAN SH0LARS,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Monroe, La, July IL, 1909.
Tensas gazette., 1909-07-16

Miss O'Kelley Of Ashwood Is
visiting Mrs. E. J. Walton.
Mrs. B. f. Young is spending
the weekend at Villa Clara.
Miss Eliza Whitney spent the
weekend with Mrs. Il. II. Whit
ney.
Mrs. D. f. Ashford and child
rem are summering on the Gulf
coast.
Miss Carrie Turner Of Natchez,
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs
l.. A. Clinton.
Mr.. David Dix of Natchez has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs o. J..
Watson at Lakewood" "
Misses Annie and Matte O'Kel-
ley are visiting Mr.. aud Mrs.
O'Kelley at "Yelyerton." "
Mrs. G. II. Clinton returned
last week from visit to her par
ents in Clarkesdale, Miss.
Miss Clara Whitney returned
on Sunday from Ruston, whore
she has been in attendance at the
session of the Summer School :.
Mrs. M. F. Gibson, who was
last week the guest of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. r. Baker, left, Sat
urday to visit her daughter, Mrs.
G. w. Dry, at Lobdell, La.
Mrs. India Brown; accompanied
by Miss Eta Harper, left this
week for the North Carolina
mountains, where she will spend
the heated term near Asheville.
Judge J. F. Van Voorhies Of
Illinois and Senator Fremont
Goodwyne of Indiana, who re-
Gently purchased the Oneonta
property in this parish, are Wis
itors to St. Joseph this week.
Prof. J. T. Mosely, late princi-
pal of the st. Joseph High School,
has been appointed principal of
the Ruston La High School
with fourteen assistants, two Of
whom are former members of the
faculty of the st. Joseph High
School, viz: Misses Eula Kidd aud
Pearl Keeney.
Mr.. w. r. Baker returned Tues
day from Mer Rouge, La, whore
he has been in attendance on the
session of the District Conference
Of the NJ. E. Church. While there
he was the guest of his daughter,
Mrs. w. M. Hunt Rev. Mr.. FQn-
taine, who also attended the Con-
ference, returned last Friday.
Mrs. B. B. Baxter, who spent
several days with her parents in
st. Joseph last week, returned to
Chattanooga on Saturday. She
was accompanied by Miss Mar
jorie Davidson and Mr.. JOS. M.
Davidson, who will spend the
summer with Mr.. and Mrs Bax-
ter at their summer home on
Lookout Mountain.
A very pleasant Club House /
party was given at Lake Bruin, |
last Friday evening, compliment /
,ry to Mrs. Bruce Beverly Baxter
Of Chattanooga Bridge and mo-
tor boating were the diversion of (
The evening. Among those who /
enjoyed the outing were, Misses
Marjorie Davidson, Inez Losey, /
Henrietta Watson, Matte Lewis,
Mrs. Bruce Baxter, Mr.. and Mrs. .. /
R. II. Whitney, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
F. Young, Mrs. w. NJ. Davidson, !
Messrs. J. S. Rodriguez, j. e.
Byram, Jos. M. Davidson, Jos.
Curry, Sam Hazlip, +. J. Moshier
ma II. S. Trice.
Tensas gazette., 1909-07-16
ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES
OF THE
PARISH OF TENSAS,
FOR 1909.


District Court $500
Expense Jail 2oOo
Conveying prisoners to penitentiary 500
Fees Magistrate and Constable $500
Tax Collectors's Commission 1000
Assessor 1900
Sheriff's salary 1000
Public printing a50
Bridges and Repairs 1000
Wages ferrymen and fats 300
paupers 400
Criminal expenses outside parish - 500
District Attorney fees 1000
Interest on Parish Bonds fold issuel 1870
Principal and Interest on Court House
and Jail Bonds 2sl2 80
Levees, ramps and repairs 1000
Rewards for arrest of murderers 900
Board OF Health expenditures 1000
Police Jury 500
BBsn.easIary Cadet "a; State University 2so.oO
state Normal Beneficiary 5000
incidentaS 500 90
, ssio52 80
w. NJ. DAVIDSON,
Parish Treasurer.
ST. JOSEPH, La, June 10Th, 1909.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-03-03
TOWN COUNCIL ORGANIZES
WITH SAME OLD OFFICERS
SAMUEL j. REYNOLDS PRESIDENT
HARRY B. GRlEVES, SECRETARY
Council Discusses Trimming Shade
Trees and Authorizes Street Com
mittee to Begin Work at Once.

The newly-elected Smyrna Town
Council met at its first regular meet
ing for the ensuing year Friday even
ing with all the members present
except John P. Hudson and John C.
Stockly. After the members present
had subscribed to their oath of office,
Joseph H. Wright was made temporary
chairman and H. B. Grieves temper
airy secretary. Permanent oragniza-
tiOn was then entered into. Samuel
j. Reynolds who has been the faith
ful and efficient president for several
years, was elected unanimously Pres
ident of Council for the ensuing year.
H. B. Grieves whose painstaking
efforts have been responsible for the
good condition of the towns affairs
was reelected secretary of the Town
Council by unanimous vote. Council
settled down to business and the rest
of the meeting was taken up in dis.
cussiOns. Much debate was given t.
the trimming of shade trees. 1t was
finally agreed that the Street Com
mittee start at once to trim all shade
trees along the streets so as to gel
the work done before foliage came
out. People wishing to trim theil
own can do so and the rubbish will
be hauled away by the town. A!
soon as the frost is out of the grounC
it is probable that the work of ma
cadamizing Main street. will begir
This important question will probably
consume the attention of the Council
for sometime. President Reynolds
Withheld naming his standing commit
tees until next meeting. Council ad
journed after allowing the usual
monthly salaries and the bills, amour
ing to $605. 90.