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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
RESCUES VICTIM
OF FIERCE MOB
NEPHEW OF PIONEER GOV
ERN0R COURAGEOUS
by Score of Syrians and Turks
When Federico Pico
Appeared

AT the risk of being seriously injured
but regardless of any personal danger,
Federico Pico of $50 Buena Vista
street nephew of Pho Pico, the last
Mexican governor Of California, rushed
into a crowd of struggling men and
women at Ord and Buena Vista streets,
yesterday afternoon, and rescued
Frank BeIasco OF 655 Lamar street, who
was being assailed by nearly score
of Syrians and Turks.
BelascO was considerably battered
His face was covered with blood and
his clothing was torn in many places
Pico fought off the angry crowd and
took BelaScO to the receiving hospital
for treatment.
According to Belasco's story, the as
sault on him was the result of trouble
which began five years ago.
II am painter said Belasco. Five
years ago I took a contract to paint
several wagons for a Syrian, whose
name | cannot recall. I did the work
according to my agreement, but the
man was not pleased with the color OF
material used for the fancy work, and
heated words were passed.
HE paid me, then declared he would
kill me the next time we met. l had
not seen him from that day until I met
him on the street a short time ago.
had forgotten the threat, and spoke to
the man and wished him a happy New
Year. He growled out an unintelligible
reply, and / repeated my greeting. He
then cursed me and said I'll fix you
now,' and rushed at me. Several friends
of his joined him, and others came out
of the house near by, and soon there
were almost a score Of men and women
coming after me.
'I was knocked down and then they
tried to walk on me. Some one kicked
me in the jaw, and / almost lost con-
seriousness. Suddenly I heard voice
shout Leave that man alone, you
cowards!' Then the crowd began to
scatter. looked up and saw Mr.. Pico
knocking the ruffians right and left"
Pico declares he did nothing unusual
He said he saw the attack on Belasco
and hurried to his assistance.
The police are investigating the mat
ter, and Belasco viii appear at the
prosecuting attorneys office today to
ask for complaints against his assail-
ants.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Fellowship Theater Party

The Unity club of the Los Angeles
Fellowship enjoyed a theater party at
the BelascO theater on New Years
night. Among those present were: Rev.
and Mrs. Reynold E. Blight, Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace W. Naylor of San Diego,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin NJ. Williams. Mr.
and Mrs. George Ferris, Miss Mary p.
Putnam, B. T. Shropshire, Mrs. Blanche
Allen, Miss Ada Root, Frank P. Snow,
Miss Margaret Thole. Miss Trina Oden-
thai, Mrs. H. Odenthal, Clyde Camp
bell. Blu ION Barnes, j. T. Reitan, Miss
Margaret Freidgen, Wallace G. Oaks,
Miss Beth Cist, Fred w. Greenough,
Miss Reed, Ralph Bryant, Charles Ka-
bisius, Miss Fisher, Mr.. Parker, Ar
thur Peterson, Walter Johansen, Vera
Hileman, Miss Katherine Ferris, Miss
Carolyn Ferris, Miss Blossom Ferris,
Miss M. Painter. Miss Grace Kimball
of Chicago, Miss Margaret Whitney Of
Pasadena, John and Overton Hen
bricks, Mr.. Steele and Mr.. Robson Of
Berkeley.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
NEGRO NOT IDENTIFIED
AS NEW YORK MURDERER

In the arrest Of William Matson, a
negro, by Patrolmen Glen and Stevens
yesterday, it was thought at first that
the murderer of Abraham Reeder of
New York~Was captured.
The prisoner was taken to the identi-
fication bureau where his measure
ments were found to be different from
that of William Mason, who is wanted
by the New York authorities for the
murder of a Hebrew merchant in the
metropolis June s, 1905
Matson, who bears a strong resemb-
lance to the picture of Mason, is in
Jail on charge of suspicion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

were delivered by A. r. Holston, at
torney for the alleged revolutionists.
The men have been confined in the
county Jail for sixteen months, but are
expecting to be taken out by the United
States marshal for transportation to
Arizona, where they are to be tried.
Attorney Holston said the papers
authorized the dismissal Of their appeal
in the supreme court of the United
States are in the mails. He says the
case probably will be dropped at Wash
ington within a day or two.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
AROUND TOWN
Wallace to Address city club

Wallace to Address City Club
Councilman A. J. Wallace will adj
dress the City club at the Westminster
at 1915 o'clock today on New Years
Resolutions for Los Angeles
Aged Resident Dies
Thomas Mcdowell, 50 years old, for
thirty-five years a resident of Los An
geles, died late Thursday night at the
Home for the Aged. The funeral will
be held Monday at p. 4. at the
chapel of Orr & Edwards, burial to be
in Calvary cemetery.
Funeral to Be Held
Funeral services for August Eichorn,
who died at his home, 455 Savoy street,
will be held this afternoon at o'clock
at the chapel of Orr & Edwards, and
thence to the First German Lutheran
church. Mr.. Eichhorn was president of
the Los Angeles Sack company. He is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. j..
Christian Haag of Los Angeles.
Dies at Hospital
Albert Tollarrno a descendant of a
distinguished Spanish family, who lived
with his family at 1011 Ganahl street,
died yesterday at the German hospital
after a short illness. A young daugh-
ter died about a month ago. The flu
neral will be held Monday at 10 a. m.
at the residence, Rev. Mr.. Kershaw 10
Officiate. Burial will be at Rosedale
cemetery.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
For Nevada Girl

Miss June Wallace entertained Tues
day afternoon at her home, lis Wash
ngton street, in honor of Miss Corinne
Hall of Beatty, New, who is her guest
for the holidays. The parlors were
decorated with holly and red ribbon. A
poets contest was enjoyed, and Miss
Lucy Hummell won the first prize. The
guests consisted of Los Angeles high
and polytechnic girls. Those present
were the Misses May Tillson, Frances
Starr, Margaret Andrews, Laura Har-
rington, Ira Martin, Lucy Hummell and
Hazel McNeal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
BRACKET PICTURE SHOW WILL
DANISH POST-HOLIDAY CROUCH

FHE BRACKET moving picture show Spring street,
which The Herald offers daily free passes proving
most attractive of the down entertainments The
tendance has shown that it appreciated and with the increasing
patronage Mr. Bracket steadily improving the BILL The pictures
now oeTed include travel educational adventure features max
ing up Dill which, entirety exceed
here plenty YOU the
OF Posoday crouch there better way ward off than
70 crap into the Bracket heate for hour takes little
han an hour the show but there numbers that
may want to see than All you have do clip the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
SodaIity Dance

The Young Ladies' Sodality of st.
Vincent's church entertained with a
leap year dance at Cumnock hall on the
evening Of December %. Hostesses for
the occasion were Mrs. Thomas ONeil,
MRS. M. j. McGarry, Mrs. Charles A.
King, Mrs. Harvey H. Cox and Mrs. G.
Wentworth Robinson. J. r. Stamm
and his orchestra furnished the music.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Lieut.. and Mrs. chaffee Depart

Lieut.. and Mrs. Adna r. Chaffee, who
have been visiting Mr. Chaffee's father
and mother, Gen. and Mrs. Adna r.
Chaffee, 9S7 Magnolia avenue, for the
past two weeks, left Thursday morning
for Fort Riley, Kas., where the lieu
tenant is stationed. They were here
on their honeymoon, having been mar
ried few weeks ago at Fort Riley,
and were much entertained during their
short STAY
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

be given by members of the club, as
sisted by Misses Mabel and Dorothy
RamsdelI Of the Cumnock School of
Expression and Miss Stella King, re-
Gently of New York and Boston.
Miss King is a graduate of the Rob
ert r. Raymond School of Expression
of Boston, and studied three years with
anne. Mary Shaw in New York. She
bears the highest recommendation
from these cities as well as those Of
our own northern coast, and a great
treat is anticipated in her readings.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Society
Large Family Reunion

4 DINNER party reUniting thirty
"A five of their relatives was given
New Years day by Mr.. and Mrs.
y. 5. BOice, 1927 West Twelfth street
Most of those present were the children
and grandchildren of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bolce, all residing in Los Angeles. The
others were relatives of MIR. Boice liv-
ing in 1nglewOod. The rooms were pref
tily decorated in the Christmas colors,
red and green. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. 1. H. Tilden and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Tilden, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Tilden, Walter TiIden, Mrs.
Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Haggard,
Mrs. Maggie Haggard and four chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. McGary and Ray
Cheshire.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Start the new year right! Have your
books closed to date and a concise,
comprehensive statement submitted
showing results for the year. The
Baskerville Audit company will per-
form this service for you thoroughly
and expeditiously and also start of
your records by most up to date meth
DDS for the new year. Confer with
them now. 704 Auditorium building.
Home F2975, Sunset Main 6557.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
What Ais You?

Do you feel weak tired respondent have frequent head
aches, coated tongue bitter bad taste in morning
heartburn bechns of gas acid rsings throat afte
eating stomach snaw burn, foul breath dizzy spells
poor or variable appetite, times and kindred
symptoms?
Ii you have any considerable number of the
above symptoms you suffering from bilious
ness. torpid liver with indigestion, or dyspepsia
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is made
up of the most valuable medicinal principles
known to medical science for the permanent
cure of such abnormal conditions. 1t is a most
efficient liver inviSorator, stomach tonic, bowel
regulator and nerve strenSthener.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
MEXICAN LIBERALS
RECEIVE SIS GOLD PIECES

Friends and admirer of Magon. Ri
vera and Vilareal, the three Mexican
Liberals confined in the county
Jail, sent tokens of remembrance to the
unfortunate men in the shape of IS
gold pieces. The New Years gifts
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Wedding Announcement

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elmer Rich of
Hotel Hollywood announce the mar
rit.ge of their daughter, Juliet Gladys
Rich, to Sterling Newton Pierce, Thurs
day, December "a.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Society Briefs

A card has been received from Mr.
and Mrs. Lee A. Mcconnell, who are
staying at the Hotel Iturbide, Mexico
CitV
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

The Angelus grill has excellent SER
vice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
business Momen,s Assassination

BUSINESS Womeh's association
An informal New Years rally will be
the feature of the next meeting of the
California Business Woman's associa-
ton on Tuesday evening, January 5,
at 800 West Third street.
A program Of music and readings will
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

GOOD Only on Date of Issue.)

n HIS entities to
the famous Bracket South Spring
tween the hours m. IL
no Later than the date at the bottom of this
The BRACKET SHOWS guaranteed to The
ing by Mr. Bracket to be HIGH CLASS CLEAN AND EDUCA
TlONAL character with
wherein nothing morbid horrors monstrosites be
sented to its ICharge
ordinance prohibits children than fourteen
terng place
Saturday, January D. 1909.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

Inc s GotdsG Medical Discover patent medicine
under oath glance will
fu ha5itonain6
eycerne
plants Worlds Dspeny Y.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
AUTO SERMON IS
NOVEL FEATURE
ALL MOTOR ENTHUSIASTS ARE
INVITED
CONGREGATION PASTOR is
GASOLINE DEVOTEE
Churches Prepare to Observe First
Week of New Year with Special
SerVices-ReIigious
Notes

motor Cars and Men-an Automo-
bile Sermon" will be the subject of
Rev. William Horace Day, pastor of
the First Congregational church, Sun
day evening. The service will be un-
der the auspices of the Mems league of
the church, and special invitation
has been extended to the Automobile
club of Southern California to be pres
ent at this service. The proprietors
and employees of the local garages will
also be invited to attend.
DIR. Day is a motor enthusiast own
ing a fine car which he cares for and
runs himself. Through his interest in
motoring DR.. Day had come in contact
with many of the motorists, and will
preach a sermon especially adapted to
them.
At the morning service DR.. Day will
preach the second of his series of three
sermons on 1.-The Healing Ministry
speaking on f'The Healing Ministry Of
the Apostolic Church.
For the nineteenth consecutive year
Rev. A. c. Smither, pastor of the First
Christian church, will deliver the adj
dress at the 7. NJ. G. A. on the first
Sunday of the year. 1t has become an
established custom for Mr.. Smither to
address the young men on the first
Sunday of each year, and elaborate ar
engagements have been made for the
service Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr.
Year. The service will begin at $3.50
o'clock.
To Hold Special Services
The first week in the new year will
be observed in many churches with
special services. The Presbyterian
churches will observe the annual week
of prayer. At the Central Presbyteri-
an church Rev. r. A. Haddon will con-
duct the services each evening. Rev.
Alfred Inwood, pastor of the Boyle
Heights Methodist church, will open
month of special service at that church
Sunday evening.
The Sunday school class of Mrs. DR..
E. Allen of the Boyle Heights Metho
dist church enjoyed a Christmas party
fan, her home last Thursday evening.
ne H-<-.'rth league of this church
evening.
Y farewell reception was rendered
Rev. George N. Musg,ave, pastor of
the Sherman Congregational church,
and family last Monday evening
AT the First Baptist church tomorrow
Dr. Henry Will preach sermons APP
propr1ate to the opening of 49, new
year. In the morning he wi, 6:scuss
Inc Best Equipment for 1907 At this
service a large number of new members
VIII be received into the fellowship of
Church. The sacrament of COM
munion >'S>sAal also-oe administered. At
night he wffT~lspeak on Earthquakes
and Worlds Tragedies deaIing espe-
cfally with the terrible catastrophe
which has overtaken Southern Italy
The church is much saddened over
the death of Mrs. Tetrau1t the wife of
Rev. Timothy Tetrauft, who has had
charge of the French mission during
the past four years. Mrs. Tetrault was
~bor44- faf-1 Canada and reared in the Ro-
man Catholic faith, but about twenty
years ago was converted to Protestant
ism.
The Home Missionary society of the
Boyle Heights Methodist church will
be entertained next Thursday afternoon
by Mrs. Francis Corbin at her home,
1701 Pleasant avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Girls to Be Taught Sewing

A class Of over thirty foreign girls
will be taught sewing at the Bethle-
hem Institutional church, and articles
of wearing, materials as well as rem
nants, are solicited for this purpose
Mrs. H. S. Taylor, $40 Vignes street,
would be glad to learn of persons will
ling to donate such articles for the use
of the class.
At the communion service and recep-
ton to new members Sunday morning
at Calvary Presbyterian church the
number of members will be doubled
since the installation Of Rev A. NJ.
Prewitt as pastor nine months ago.
Rev. Mr.. Prewitt will preach at the
morning service on Jesus and the Dis
ciples at the Table" The evening sub
ject will be "The Old and the New
Second Church of Christ, Scientist,
will hold the usual services tomorrow
att II a. m. and p. M, at Simpson
auditorium, 734 South Hope street. The
lesson sermon viii be from the Chris
tian Science Quarterly, the subject be-
ing Cod The reading will be from
the Bible, with correlative passages
from the Christian Science textbook,
Science and Health, with Key to the
Scriptures
Rev. F. 6. Cressey, pastor of the East
Los Angeles Baptist church, will begin
a series of sermons to young people
Sunday evening on Life Problems -
His Sunday evening subject will be
What Is Your Life Worth?'
B. Z. Pearson will address a mems
meeting Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock
at the Union Rescue mission. Mr..
Pearson will also speak at the even
ing meeting which will be'for both men
and women.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Assumes Duties as Rector

Rev. r. Renison of San Bernardino,
who has been appointed by Bishop
Johnson to st. Marks church of Los
Angeles, will begin his work Sunday.
Mr.. Renison has been engaged not
only in parocfial but also city mission
work on San Bernardino during the
past three years. In addition to his
parochial duties he organized large
union Bible class. This is one of the
large Bible classes on the Pacific coast.
For more than two years Mr.. Renison
has been expounding the Book of
Revelation, which has been his favor
ite study for many years. These Bible
readings, as well as the regular church
services, will be held in st. Marks, at
the corner of Seventh and Towne ave-
nue., which is to be the peoples parish
rs well as the center of an aggressive
and progressive missionary work. The
order of the services for January 8 will
be as follows: 10 a. M, Sunday school;
II a. m, morning prayer, sermon and
holy communion; the subject of the
morning sermon will be "Lengthen and
Strengthen taken from Isaiah 54:2:
Enlarge the place of thy tent and
stretch forth the curtain of thy habi-
tation. Spare not, lengthen the cords
and strengthen thy stakes; 8 p. M,
Bible reading, subject, Revelation, .
an Introductory address; 1870 p. M,
evening prayer and sermon, subject,
81
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
Circles to Meet at Home

Neighborhood circles of the First
Congregational church will meet In
fourteen homes next Thursday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock.
Rev. Arthur S. Phelps, pastor of the
Central Baptist church, left last Mon
day for Portland, Ore, where he will
supply the pulpit of the White Temple
for three weeks. Mrs Norwell will
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

Jersey ribbed vests; form fitting;
high neck, long sleeve style; dill
price, in Aisle Z, garment 19c.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02

Imported ingram Isle stockings.
with split foot; have double heel
and toe; fast black; best possible
value at SOC. On sale today,
Aisle s, pair 35c.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-02
ENTOR UNDERWEAR FOR MEN AND WOMEN


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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-01
Grand Celebration.
Being a PrsgTam 5t the Sights
10 be Ssen la Rich Hill
on the 9th Of Jolly.

Nearly everything Tor Rich
HHrs big celebration on Monday
July S, is IN readiness. only the
finishing touches being needed to
make go arrangement complete.
The program as arranged today is
as follows, though other features
are pending which no doubt will
be added, tu, will nor be advcr.
uscd ua'il absolutely secured:
A. spnrise Rich Hul will be
nade go &c, aa aud shake hsr-
-eli Oss hundred pounds of
black powter as strong as gun
Gotten on a ha,as>hip, is to be sent
mp IN smoke. A special committee OF
expsrieuoed men has been selected
10 manage the anvil chorus" and
the old town VIII be made to trem
ble from center 10 circumtlreuce
Az o O'Clock a Gordon OF cit p .us
lea gala array viii meet the dele
gauous from Nevada and Vernon
county aud rom Butler Passsic
Adrian, Arcbie and Harrisouville
al the Missouri Pacific station.
aud forming iu line otparade with
the celebrated Crawford Band M
the lead, wall march 10 beautiful
Central Park.
A. . o'clock grand corcsu by
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-01
Wedding Bells.
0ss Of Risa BHFs Fsirssi
0ssEhisrs NaHlsi Last
HiEti.

Mss Grace Eugles, the charm
ing and ccHp.ishsd daughter
Of Ir and hrs Thos. Enges II
this city was unissd Il marriage
. Mr j Her ert Seymour. oE
NuskoZee Okia1nz ass nizht
The Rev Kospss 1srformed fhs
ceremony.
Ths 6res isaYs wown and
popular yoaaE sslocl ssser e
this cir aas has lirs5 here s7see
childhood
The bride groom is4 gnnens
young man 81 Mas<0ge ard
connected witb tbs T. ioze
Tailoring c. of that sisy-
a lzrze un3er 81 frienasWera
present 70 witness the ssremony
and wish The yoaug ooaple 4 long
and happy married ffe
They wH make their frfurs
home in Muskogea Tie TriBal.e
extends congratulations.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-01
Wedding a Surprise
EHHsii Issshs hluisi
Mss BIiEshs Rhssis.

Emmett Jacobs and Mss
Blanche Rhodes we're married
Thursday night ~ so at the
home Of the home Of the brides
sister. Mrs. I A. Irwin. on Mel
bourne street Rer Coy Moore.
Of CAIRO itou No. a brotasr-in
laB Of the bride, said the Elarri-
aEe ssranony TIE usaslnR
wa "A sGoaad@Sey ssist one
snly ths iua@asksss faniEss sf
Ne principals bsibg present.
Fhs bride il from Rich Hill
No, and is the dEEgkter Of Geo.
Rhodes. a vel known resident Of
that cay. She hss = wide circle
Of friends in her home town by
whom abe is highly esteemed.
The groom is ths son Of aGr. and
Mrs. r. J Jacobs, . member OF
She firm Of jacobs & Mountjoy.
and a yoang business man 81
integrity aud ability, esteemed
by all VINO know him. His mar
riage was complete surprise 70
his friends, few, if any. suspect
ing that he contemplated matrl-
moHy. BE Is receiving congrst
nlations today, Friday
Mr. and Mrs. jacobs have
gone 10 housekeeping and viii be
at home to their friends at 403
Melbourne str eet.-Columbis
Daily Tribune.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-01

a new sort of graft Is being
Wsrked by the professional
oam" or .'hobo'' % certain
people thr8ugh0ut rhis v7eiuftv
He alights il town and earns
who sac officers of certain Fra
ternsl orders are aud goes 10
them sepersteIv with a hard luck
story and asking aid. he i al
ways supplied With The grins
and possi6lv some 0f the secret
work 90 the order audin that wav
usuai,y works some Of the more
lenient members in sacH s5,rn.
Men hei0ngnz 70 the T-aterDal
orders WIZ do right, always by
asking che party 20 SHOW them
his credentials or lodge recent
U show be is IN good standing
You cln always tell them Be
On the look o1t, because it IS
Graftthat is being over worsed''
at present You are In 8gisxouri
make them show they are All
@. X The grip can be got bv
most anyone don't let them pail
your leg simPly because they
have the grip.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-01
Rich HiIl Boys Robbed.

Henry Sheppard and Josie
Fiammiag who left here a few
weeks ago 70 spend the vacation
wgrking at lola we're robt Cd while
asleep I'M the y y c. A Build
ing of their money, iewelry and
clothing The thief was not ap
pretended.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-01
wreck Near AdrlaH.

There was a wreck on the Mo.
Pacific near Adrian Sunday
morning which tied up trafic on
that road for nearly l2 hours.
a fast freight left the track and
about ten cars were piled up.
The cause of the wreck is not
known but is generally attribut
cd 90 the wet weather. no one
was injured but large property
loss % the railroad resulted.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-01
Sunday RuHavsy.

A team OF horses belongings TO
r. Wheclbarger broke loose from
their moorlugs a. the Crabb
place vest OF town Sunday after
neon and madly dashed through
town and into che barn leaving
MIR II. NJ BAH 90 eilHer foot ID
on yet another team The buggy
was rather badly brolgeu up ou.
no one was Injured.