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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
LONG BEACH NOTES

LONG BEACH, Oct. 2.-Charged with
pawning a borrowed kodak, Homer
Whiting was looked for by the officers
today. Miss Amy Franklin, who said
that Whiting borrowed her $25 kodak
last spring, pawned it for $3.50 and
failed to repay her, was the complain
ing witness.
just closed were $500 more than during
the corresponding month of last year,
and the receipts for the quarter were
II per cent more than the receipts for
the same quarter in 1908.
representatives of the Fairchild- Gill
more Wilton Paving company today
agreed to repair the portions of East
First street, which were left in an un-
satisfactory condition when the paving
was replaced recently above the Pacific
company's conduits.
An attempt to burglarize the house
at $50 Locust street was reported to the
police last night. The burglar was
frightened away before he had gained
entrance.
Mrs. George Holmes, wife of a Los
Angeles plain-clothes man, left a
kodak in the Pacific Electric depot,
where it was picked up by a young
man. He pawned it. Chief Williams
found the kodak today and later found
the youth, He secured the picture TAX
ing machine and returned it to the
chief, who sent it back to Holmes
A pleasant rain fell this morning. The
precipitation was thirteen hundredths
of an inch, bringing the total for the
season to eighteen hundredths.
The new line building from Whining
ton to this city is nearly completed. A
line of poles may now be seen extend
ing almost to the Soft Water laundry
at Anaheim street and Daisy avenue.
Mrs. Hettie Holden, whose husband
telegraphed from Knoxville, Tenn, re-
Gently for information regarding her,
was found by the police today. She
returned to Knoxville this morning.
She said she did not know any reason
for her husbands uneasiness.
A monkey puzzle" tree, some string
beans thirty inches long, and some good
specimens of Seeding peaches, were
added to the chamber of commerce col
lection of fruits today.
The Long Beach and Belmont
Heights city officials. who are to attend
the mandamus hearing in San Fran
cisco Monday, left for the north to-
night. The mandamus is to compe,
the Belmont trustees to call an election
on the question of consolidation with
Long Beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
Negro SuppIants Japanese

LONG BEACH, Oct. 2-The recent
discussion caused by the employment
of a japanese at the Carnegie library
to do janitor work resulted in the dis
charge of the japanese by the librarian,
Miss Victoria Ellis. to whom the board
had assigned the selection of a tempo
rary janitor. Miss Ellis today sup
planted the Japanese with a young ne
gro, Richard Randolph, 20 years old.
The mayor had expressed the opinion
that a taxpayer and voter should be
given the job instead of a Japanese.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
MAN WATERING LAWN is
TAKEN FOR PEEPING TOM

LONG BEACH, Oct. 2.-Edward
Keipp, a barber, was passing along Elm
avenue, near Tenth street, last night,
when he thought he saw a Peeping Tom
at work. He telephoned to police head
quarters and a detective was hurried 70
the place mentioned. The detective
found a well known property owner
sitting on the front porch of his home,
mopping his brow.
The ensuing conversation developed
the fact that the property owner had
been watering his lawn when Keipp
went by, and that the mysterious move
ments which Keipp reported were those
of the other man in turning on the wa
ter, Strengthening out the line of garden
hose and setting his sprinkler in place.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
BANKERS AND BUSINESS
MEN WILL CEASE LAB0RS

PASADENA, Oct. 2.-Pasadena banks
and all city offices are making plans
for closing during the hours of the visit
of President Taft in Pasadena. The
fact that October H. when the presi-
dent will come here, is a legal holiday
Columbus day. being made such by the
last legislature, will have a bearing on
the situation.
The city commissioners will undoubt-
edly approve a recommendation Mon
day for hiring fifteen experienced police
officers from Los Angeles and ten spe-
cial officers from Pasadena for the pro-
lection of the president during his visit
in Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
VENETIANS NAME DEL EGATES
TO STATE DIVISION MEETING

VENICE, oct. 2.-Five delegates
were elected at the Venice chamber of
commerce at it's meeting last night to
attend the big state division mass
meeting next Thursday at Los An
also elected five delegates to this meet
ing. The Venetians contend that Cali
fornia is already divided by the vote
Of 1859. They claim that simple rati-
fication of this vote by congress is all
that is required to make it legally eff
fective. The chamber of commerce
delegates are: B. C. Hanna, w. A.
Rennie, F. X. McCarver, A. S. Lee and
A. F. Angel.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
Son of Grocer Dies

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 2.-William O.
Lewis, son of ]. c. Lewis of the firm of
Lewis Grocery company, died at his
fathers home, 139 Hudson avenue, yes
terday morning. He was born in Sep
tember 1877. He enlisted in the army
when the trouble arose between this
country and Spain and served three
years in the Philippine service. Until
about three months ago he worked at
station C, Los Angeles postoffice.
Lewis leaves a father, mother, broth
er and sister.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
object to Chicken Ordinance

PASADENA, oct. 2.-More than 100
opponents of the ordinance prohibiting
the keeping of chickens within the city
limits gathered in the Maccabee audi
torium this evening to protest against
the passage of the law. Speeches We're
made by James F. Chamberlain, j. w.
Gilman, James McAney and Judge j.
G. Rossiter.
Protests against the ordinance are
said to have been signed by about 1000
citizens Prof. Chamberlain, the chair
man of the evening, declared the ordi-
rance totally unnecessary and of no
avail except in the case of a key lot.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
LARGE LYNX KILLED BY
NIMR0D HUNTING QUAIL

SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. John
Newman, while hunting quail in the
Allessandro country, killed one of the
largest lynx seen in this vicinity in
years. The pelt measures four feet
two inches from tip to tail. With a
party composed of D. H. Wixom and
George Boren of this city, Newman
came on the animal and fired at it with
his pump gun. Although mortally
wounded, the cat leaped at Newman,
who poured another round of shot into
it's body. The beasts mate, although
sighted. escaped in the chapparel.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
OCEAN PARK BAND CEASES
TO GIVE DAILY CONCERTS
Refusal of Santa Monica Council to
Pay Musicians Causes Disband-
ment of Organization

OCEAN PARK, Oct. 2.-Through the
refusal of the Santa Monica city coun-
ell to pay the Ocean Park band, di-
rected by Professor Frank Gregory, no
more concerts are being given here this
week. The band ceased playing sew
eral days ago and the musicians have
departed for more remunerative fields.
The citizens of Ocean Park and San
ia Monica are somewhat disappointed
because of the passing of the band,
as It had become a fixture here. Greg
ory has conducted the band for the
past two years, concerts being given
at least once a day and frequently
twice a day during that time. Those
who desire to hear band concerts now
are Obliged to go to Venice, where
Professor Chiaffarelli is still holding
forth.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
Charqed with Theft

LONG BEACH, Oct. 2.-Charged
with the theft of a $25 storage battery
and a number of tools from boats in
the inner harbor, two youths were ar
rested today by Detective O'Rourke
and the stolen property was recovered.
Upon the boys plea that they had
been good for a year and that they
would never steal another thing, they
were released with a sharp lecture.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
Dead Woman Known

PASADENA, Oct 2.-Mrs. Laura B.
Bates, found dead in her Los Angeles
apartments last night, lived for some
years in Pasadena, her husband having
been foreman of the Model grocery
statements. Friends of the woman
who killed herself yesterday because
of despondency state the peculiar viii
she left providing that her ashes be
strewn over her husbands grave here,
is typical and to be expected. Mrs.
Bates had been despondent since her
husband died three years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
PASADENA NEWS NOTES

PASADENA, Oct. 2.-Water from
today's rain storm, getting into the
outfall sewer through uncompleted "Y'
connections on East Colorado street,
interfered badly with work on the low
er end of the outfall at the city farm
three miles away this morning. The
rainfall here was 80 inch, making the
total for the season .38 inch.
six additional members are to be ap-
pointed in the court to try T. L. Sy-
vertson for an alleged offense as a
member of the United Order Of Span
ish War Veterans The next attempt
at a trial will be in Los Angeles next
Friday evening, and with a larger
court it is expected a majority of five
will easily be secured.
Former Chief of Police II. H. Fa-
your will leave Wednesday for Bonan-
"a, Ore, being called north by the ILL
ness of his wife's father He had not
expected to leave until a week later.
Rev DR.. J. F. Loba. who is leaving
Pasadena for Ontario, expects to
preach his farewell sermon at the West
Side Congregational church October 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
Rains at Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 2.-Rain began
to fall at this place last evening at 10: 30
O'Clock and continued through the night
and until about o'clock this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03

FREE-PianOs Given Away-FREE
No home need be without a piano-an
offer free and without cost Of any kind,
that all may participate In its benefits
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03

Anybody who would be able to find an
address in the directory would be able to
find your CLASSIFIED ad.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03

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No home need be without a piano-an
offer free and without cost of any kind.
that all may participate In Its benefits.
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
PASADENA

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Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
MILL RIVER

Mrs. Margaret Ferry has returned from visit with her sons, John and Charles in Lee and friends ill Pittsfeld.
 Mrs. Mary A. Moran has returned from an extended visit with friends i'll Winsted.
 Misses Mary k. Sheldon and Emma M. Rhoades and A. J. Knight have been suffering with grip.
 Miss Avis Love is recovering from a slight attack of appendicitis.
 The town schools are closed Friday for two weeks vacation. In the Reyes district Emma Scutt and Timothy Gag ney received prizes from their teacher, Miss Mary Supple, for being neither absent nor tardy during the winter term.
 The following report is given by Miss May ROte, teacher in the Mill River grammar school. Pupils neither absent nor tardy during last term were Mary Ferry and James Carroll, Helen Sheldon, Rachel Sisson, Josephine Veasey, Will liam Murray and Howard Sheldon were not tardy during the term.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
LIME ROCK

M. B. Richardson, jr., lost his valua- ble foxhoI nd "Cute" week ago and up to the present time has been unable to find any trace of him.
 Eddie Latour is laid up with inf1am a. tory rheumatism.
 Jack Hickey, of New York, visited his brother, Michael, one day last week.
 John Welch spent part of last week with friends ill Hartford and Water bury.
 Mike Hickey has sold his black horse to a New York party.
 Grace Morrison has been quite sick.
 R. P. Smith has been visiting his uncle Ill Sonth Norwalk.
 Miss Alice and Miss Minnie Dean were in Great Burlington Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Kirwin, who have been visiting at Frank Callahan's returned home Monday.
 Mrs Wilbur Butler and daughter, Marjorie, were ill West Cornwall Mon- day.
 Mrs. Wolf, Mrs. Fenn, Mrs. Garrity and Jack Dunn were ill Pittsfield Friday and called on Thomas Dunn, who is at the Hillcrest. They report him as do- ing we'll.
 R. N. Barnum and family went to New York Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25

Supt. c. E. Wheeler visited the s;hCols on Mol day.
 Mrs. Samuel Bower of Pleasant Va = ley, N. Y. Is visiting her sist"rs, Mrs. l.. P, Ashman and Mrs. Robert Fink
 Hiram Bower arrived in town Wed nesday to visit friends.
 W. P. Russell and his mother went to New York Wednesday.
 Mrs. Ellen Pulver has had an attack of grippe but is about again now.
 Howard Landon was housed up few days with tonsilitis.
 The "Old Close" dance at the town hall Wednesday evening was a great success. It is reported that they cleared $40. W. Hunt of Chapinville was the winner of the door prize, and Miss Grace Sherwood the pr.ze of diamond ring for wearing the most antique costume. Her old fashioned brocaded satin gown, huge hoop skirts and poke bonnet sur mounting all ancient style coiffeure were most suggestive of Eye olden time."
 Episcopal Church.
 The Rev. Mr. Griffith, of the Episco- pal church of Lime Rock, exchanged pulpits with the Rev. David N. Kirkby last Friday evening.
 The Junior Guild met at Mrs. Mar garet Nortons S last Friday as usual. A competition upon "Misslors Ill Alaska, !" will be read by Miss Catharine Pettee at the next meeting.
 There will be Holy Communion ill St. Johns Church OH Thursday morning at 9:30. celebrating the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary.
 The Rev. D. Parker Morgan of Sharon Ct. had charge of the early Communion service Sunday morning. He also preached at the morning service at l0:30 o'clock.
 The Parish Guild met at Mrs. Mar garet Norton's last Thursday afternoon.
 The choir of St. Johns church will meet after the service next Friday eve ming to rehearse Easter music.
 Congregational Church.
 The Sewing Society met with Mrs. Hiram BiSsell in Lakeville last eek aud with Mrs. Goddard at the parsonage yes terday.
 The Christian Endeavor Society will hold a meeting Sunday evening Ill the church at six o'clock, the leader being George Miner.
 An interesting Sunday School review was held last Sunday, conducted by the superintendent. Mir. Norton.
 The sum of $155 was raised by the Sunday School and individuals for the painting of the church.
 The candy and cake sale will be held as usual at MT. Oakes' store in Lakeville on Saturday afternoon for the benefit of the church carpet fund.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
LEGAL NOTICES

 RESTRICT OF SHARON ss, Probate D Court, March 18th, 1909.
 Estate of Harriet k. Benedict late of sharon in said district. decea Sed .insolvent.
 The Court of Probate for the district of sharon, having this day appointed Lawrence VanAlstyne and E. Franklin Gillette of sail sharon commissioners upon the estate of said deceased after the explra- tion of the time limited for the presentation of claims, against said estate; the executor upon said estate having made due return of the notice of limitation and list of the claims presented against sad estate, and requested the appointment of commiss- toners as aforesaid.
 The subscriber hereby gives notice that said commis sioners will meet at the Pro- bate office in Sharon in said District on April 3rd, 1909, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 EDWARD l.. BENEDICT, Executor.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
EAST CANAAN

The lecturers hour of the Grange meeting Monday evening was very in. teresting. Original papers by Georg, Barden and Charles Goodwin entitlei "The Thrifty Farmer" were excellent k. 5. Roberts gave a talk on "Who get the most good out of the Grange, tic helper, or one who is helped?" aud Rev C. w. Hanna spoke on "Who gets the most value out of life" The second chapter of Nell Beverly, Farmer" was read. This is a story of girl who was with neither father or mother, worth. less older brother. four younger brothers and sisters, one a baby, a farm very much in debt and an aged grandfatht I conquered all these difficulties and how she dld it.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
.* SHARON *

"Rev. Allyn K. Foster, M. A , was unanimously called to be associate pastor with the Rev. Dr. W. o. P. Rhoades, who has been for twenty four years the pastor of the large and influential Marcy Avenue Baptist Church, which has a property valued at $165, 5,O00 and which has not dollar of debt upon it. MT. Foster has accepted.
 Mr. Foster will say his closing word at the service ill the Lafayett Avenne Pres byterian church on Sunday morning He leaves this church with the regret Of all the people, for he was much beloved and rendered it valuable service. MT. Foster has been connected with the Lafayette avenue church, although a Baptist, slnce the first of March a year ago. He had entire charge as resident minister since December, and everything was we'll maintained during the absence of the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee.
 For the last two years the Marcy Avenue Baptist church has been looking for suitable man to share the pastorate with the Rev. Dr. Rhoades, and the country was pretty we'll looked over. MT. Foster has only preached in the church twice. He had several promi- nent overtures from churches under con sideration, but he felt inclined toward Marcy avenue very strongly when the proposition was first made to him and the unanimous call followed.
 Marcy Avenue Baptist church is one of the strongest in the denomination.
 The Rev. Allyn K. Foster came here from the Foster School for Boys, in Litchfield, Conn.,, which he carried on successful for Seven years. He was born in Baltimore, Md, in 1868. He was graduated with honors from the Balti- more City College, in 1886. He spent several years at John Hopkins Univer- sity; and took his theological degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Semi nary. MT. Foster studied four years in le graduate department of Yale Uni versity. He was pastor of the Olivet Baptist church, in New Haven, Conn, for six years, his first pastorate. He takes an intense interest ill the life of men, and of young men.
 MT. Foster is married. and has two children. The brother of MT. Foster, resident of Washington, D. O., has had charge of the music for three presiden- tial inaugurations, and is regarded as one of the greatest leaders of large choruses ill the world"
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

James Hayward spent last Sunday with his sister, Mrs. George Whitford in North Goshen who is ill very feeble health.
 A few from this place attended the Pomona grange meeting which was held in West Cornwall last week and report fine time.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Antony Passini Friday, March 10.
 All are cordially invited to attend d church sociable on Friday evening, March 26 at the home of Mrs. Lois Pendleton's.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
SALISBURY s R Y

Edward Hoffman. of Waterbury. a former resident, spent few days in town last week.
 A most enjoyable surprise party was given Mrs. A. s. Hendricks one even- Ing last week at her home on the Sails bury school farm.
 In connection with their regular meet ing Monday evening the Knights of PythiaS enjoyed a most excellent sup per aud very pleasant smoker.
 Rev. Dr. James Starr Clark, who has been ill for sometime, remains about the same
 The dance given last week in town hall by Clarity and Kane was well at- tended and was decidedly successful, the net receipts being about $40. Tie door prize was won by Harry Hunt, Of Chapinville.
 THE NEWS subscribers in Salisbury are asked to bear with us for week or two because of the decreased local news. The new editor is stranger and is tatally unacquainted with the territory and the people. It will not take him long to get the run of things, however, after which Salisburyites will be enabled to read the usual quota the news from Ghc1I fAl4ISS'
 Frank Spurs residence IS being painted, his brother George doing the work
 Oscar Surdam has just erected neat boudoir for his hens.
 Mrs Tripp of Goshen has rented the Harris house to a family whose name is as yet kept secret.
 Mrs. Miller has released the Seelev place and is to engage extensively i'll the poultry business.
 Mrs. Bousquet, a New York dress maker, has leased the Sellew house and will open dressmaking parlors while her daughter will engage in the millinery business.
 The exceedingly small houses on Rail road street are usually a subject of com ment on the part of the stranger. The room in some of them is so limited that it hardly seems possible that they can be used as human habitati0nS. Three of them composed one building which, about 40 years ago, stood near the White Hart Iun.
 Miss Bessie Everts has gone to Bridge port to visit her sister.
 Miss Molly Johnson, who has been
 
 returned to her home iu this village.
 The engineers on the c. N. E. railroad pay high testimonial to the water which is obtained from the tank near the station. They claim it causes less scale in the boilers than any other water along the line. It is obtained from a spring in the hills.
 Miss Minnie Eddo, of Pittsfield, Mass. and Mrs. E. J. Stuart, of Lakeville, spent Thursday with friends.
 Mrs. J. E. B. Bierce, of Canaan, called on friends Saturday.
 Mrs. Decker, mother of Mrs. J. Squiros, had schock, last week, although Mrs. Decker is 85 years old she is quite com fortable now. pr. Bissell and nurse VanCleft are ill attendance.
 The village schools close this week for a weeks vacation.
 Mrs. s. Bower, of Pleasant Valley, N. Y. is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. P. l Ashman.
 MT. and Mrs Cooper were III town Friday. They do not intcnl to occupy their summer home here until about l June Ist.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
TAX NOTICE

The Rate Bill of 1909 on tax list of 1908 for the town of Cornwall has been placed in my hands for collection.
 All taxes are due March 1st, 19O9. l will meet the taxpayers to receive their taxes: Tuesday, March 30th at Smith Bros Store.
 Wednesday, March 3lst at the Town Clerks Office
 Thursday, April lst at J. A. Cochranc & Sons Store. @5,If any tax shall remain unpaid one month from the time such tax is due and payable interest at the rate of nine per C mt. will be added.
 GEORGE w. COCHRANE, Collector. West Cornwall, Conn.,, March 18th, 1909.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
SOUTH NEW MARLBORO

Why should the town of New Marl- boro get so far behind the water wagon i'll votes? We never have saloon any way and we don't have to go far to state line. It doesn't look nice with the rest of the state gong dry.
 The high school will go on it's way without change of committee this year at least. With signs of progress in schools, churches and roads, why should there be so many who oppose the high school, churches and general progress. We hope for better things.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
CLAYTON

Schools are closed for a two weeks vacation.
 Miss Janet LeffingweIl is at her home in Southfield.
 Mrs. Lewis Babb is somewhat better.
 Mrs. Thomas Nichols, of New York is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Ed. Cook.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
TAX NOTICE

The Rate Bill for the town of Canaan for 1909 on list of 1908 is in my hands for collection I will be at Bartle Bros store the 25th and A A. Roth's store the 18th and 29th of April from n. m. till noon to receive said taxes. Nine per cent, interest commences the first of May. All taxes must be settled by the first of October
 Falls Village, Conn.,, March 9, 1909.
 H. r. MORSE, Collector.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-25
nIsTRICT OF SHARON, ss. P

A| Court, March Hun, IyUJ.
 Estate of Belle $. Johnson late of sharon in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof. for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for st ttlemcnt. Those who neglect to present. their accounts, properly attested, within Said time, will be debarred n recovery, All persons indebted to said Estate are rc- quested to make immediate payment to CHARLES r. ST JOHN, Administrator,
 Sharon, Conn.