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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07
COULD NOT STAND ADVERSELY
Former Chicago Furniture Dealer
Hanged Himself in Oklahoma.

Norman, Okla. Jan. IF. R. An
drews. formerly furniture merchant
of Chicago, but who with his family
came three weeks: ago to live with his
father-in-law, NJ c. Pahlman, near
Norman, was found hanging to a rafter
in the barn there.
Andrews it is said, was once promi-
nent on the Chicago board of trade,
where he lost nearly everything and
then suffered collapse. The body will
be sent to Ohio, his former home, for
burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07
All Gone But the Porter

Salt Lake, Utah. Jan. THE nine
passengers rescued by teamsters near
CaIiente, New. reached this city TINS
morning. Train No. 2, the overland
EXPRESS aow running between here
and the stricken district, brought the
party at 6:30 O'Clock this morning
The sleeper which served so cred1tably
as an abode, deserted by all save the
porter. now stands on uncertain
grounds and will doubtless be I'M
derr1if7ed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07
AttelI would Meet Driscoll

New York. Jan. Abe Attell, the
lightweight is back in New York,
after a trip through the SOUTH He
has negotiations under way. he says,
looking to bringing Jim DriscoH to
this country for a finish battle. to take
place probably on the day before the
Jeffries-J johnson fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07
DE Oro Defeats DAILY.

Boston, JAN ALFRED De ORC,
worlds three cushion billiard cham
pion, annexed his second win over
John DAILY OF Chicago in the second
block of fifty points here last night,
leading by score of SO to sc. The
present standing is: De Orc, 100;
Dalv So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07

Mrs. John E. Lord and Mrs T. H.
Mitchell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07

Mrs. Isabel Macarthur entertained
last night for Miss Clara Pearls of
Pittsburg, Kan. Her guests were Miss
Georgia Lambert, Miss Helen Camp
bell, Miss Grace Houghtelin, Miss Joy
Bechtel, Mr.. Arthur Nixon, Mr.. Grow
er, Mr.. Caldwell and Mr.. Howard Ma
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07

Mrs. John E. Lord and Mrs. T. H.
Mitchell.
The Santa Fe Reading room en-
tertainments between Topeka and Los
Angeles are being given this season
by teachers of Bethany college. Miss
Maude Mcintosh, soprano; Miss
Maude Zimmerman, pianist; Miss
Pansy Bell, accompanist, and Miss Ha-
eel Barnwell, reader. Their work on
this tour is highly. praised in accounts
from the towns they visit.
X X
Mrs. Hoffman of Enterprise, pres
ident of the Equal Suffrage league,
wishes to meet the women who are
interested in the cause of woman's
suffrage at the home of Mrs. Lee Mon
roe, 900 Harrison street, this evening
at 1880 O'Clock. Plans for the COM
ing year will be laid before the meet
ing, and arrangements will be made
for the banquet to be given the even
ing of the 2Sth.
Mrs. Isabel Macarthur entertained
last night for Miss Clara Pearls of
Pittsburg, Kan. Her guests were Miss
Georgia Lambert, Miss Helen Camp
Bechtel, Mr.. Arthur Nixon, Mr.. Grow
er, Mr.. Caldwell and Mr.. Howard Ma
ton.
Mr.. Wallace Thompson of the City
of Mexico, who is visiting DIR. and
Mrs. A. H. Thompson, will entertain
informally tonight at dinner about
dozen guests at his parents home, 607
West Tenth avenue.
Mrs. George Wilmarth entertained
a few guests at her house this after
noon for Mrs. Sawin of Salina, who is
visiting friends in Topeka.
y x
Mr.. and Mrs. Terry Stafford were
guests Of honor at card party CIV
en- Thursday evening by Mrs. G. D..
Greenwood, 1919 Monroe street.
= X
Miss Mary Wilton, who is princi-
pal of the kindergarten and primary
department of Bethany college. left this
week for three weeks trip to Cali
fornia. Miss. Julia Larimer will fill her
place during her absence.
The following people had bobsled
ride Thursday night followed by an
Miss Claribel Williamson, Miss Sophia
Stein, Miss Gertrude Miller, Miss Della
Keile, Miss Nell Purdum. Miss Nell
Griffin, Miss Lottie Griffin, Miss Wi
mona Griffin. Miss Bertha Reed, Miss
Edith Foss. Mr.. Glen Morehead, Mr.
Otto Cummings. Mr.. otis Cummings.
Mr.. Earl Cummings. Mr.. Carl Smith,
Mr.. Preston Wilson. Mr.. William Moo
ney, Mr.. Sam Webb. Mr. Gaylen
Schlichter. Mr.. Andrew Wininger.
X X X
Miss Verna Coblentz entertained
Wednesday evening at her home, 1211
Quincy street. for Miss Anna Baldwin
of Kansas City. Her guests were: Miss
Silva Kettering, Miss Mamie Smith,
Miss Ethel Gill; Miss Ethel Smith, Miss
Gladys Rogan, Miss Gertrude Rogan,
Miss Hattie Cain Miss Ethel Clark
Miss Myrtle Dempsy, Miss Rebecca
Wilkinson. Miss Eva Coblentz, Miss
Hattie Swope, Miss Beulah Shirley,
Miss Grace Montgomery, Miss Belle
Metz, Miss Nina Shepperd, Miss Eva
Kurtz, Miss Eunice Moffin, Miss Jes-
sic Burton. Mr.. Frank Fink, Mr. Miles
Roger. Mr.. Elmer Kettering, Mr.. Doug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07
Adiudged Insane.

Batavia, O., Jan. Mrs. Addie
Runnicalf, who murdered her two
children and then set fire to her resi-
dence. about two weeks ago, was adj
iud ged insane and taken to the Ohio
state asylum today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07

lass Murphy. Mr.. Harry Kurtz, Mr..
Charles Kettering. Mr.. Roy White, Mr..
Forest Kutz. Mr.. Dewitt Kettering,
Mr.. Harry Tablet. Mr.. Roy Deever.-
Mrs. Roy Cain. and Mr.. and Mrs. c.
H. KutZ s =
The o. and o. Card club met Tues
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Diehl, I'LL West Third street. Those
who attended ere Mr.. and Mrs. E. F
Frisbie. Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Bechtel. Mr..
and Mrs. B. Snyder. Mr.. and Mrs. Ern-
est Adams. Mr. and Mrs.-R.-J Hart
well. Mr.. and Mrs. John Diehl, Miss
Grace Diehl. Miss Helen Diehl, Miss
Thelma Snyder, Mr. Sturgess Bechtel.
was won by Mrs. Hartwell. Next Tues
day evening the club will meet with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Garland, 403 Polk
street.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. , A. Hurd have gone
to New York city and Washington
two. Mr.. Hurd will attend to some
business matters while there.
The meeting of the w. T. K. club
which was postponed on account of the
storm last Tuesday. will be held Jan
uary IL at the home of Mrs. Suit 1927
North jackson street. Mrs. Suit and
Mrs. Wolfe will be hostesses. 4.
Mrs. Isabel Macarthur went to Bur-
lingame yesterday to read an original
poem at a wedding anniversary cele-
bration of Mr.. and Mrs. Waddell.
Mr.. and Mrs H. c. Jones. of SOP West
Tenth street, are the parents of a son
born January 4.
Mr.. Roy Crawford left Thursday for
New Orleans on a business trip.
Miss Ruth Hamlin. who spent the
O1i Cd el0T1r-S 7o "
to the Illinois Woman's college in Jack
sonville, LII.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. Rice. who spent
the holidays in Temple, Tex. have re-
turned. Miss Ola Cronk and Miss Mel
lie Cronk, who also spent the holidays
il. Temple, returned with them.
Mr.. and Mrs James Wick and their
little son are in Topeka, having arrived
from Washington where Mr.. Wick has
held a position as reporter for the in
terstate commerce commission and va
rious congressional committees. They
are on their way to Denver where
Mr.. Wick becomes a member of the firm
of Hart & Graham. stenographers. The
two sons Frank and Albert, are in
st. Joseph's college at Baltimore
and will remain there till June.
Mr.. Dana Parkhurst is spending a
few days in Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. L. 8. McLelland, of
Kansas City, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Kelley
Mrs. A. NJ. Baird and Miss Sadie
Baird spent today in Kansas City.
Mrs. Bell Deffendaugh. left Wednes-
day for Ell Paso. Tex. where she will
spend the rest of the winter.
Mr. Dick Reed arrived today from
Lawrence to visit over Sunday with
his parents. DIR. and Mrs. G. B. Reed.
Mrs. E. NJ. Jolley asked few of the
neighborhood children to a party
Wednesday afternoon at her home on
King street to celebrate the fourth
birthday anniversary of her son John.
Mrs H. C. Mulroy has returned to
her home in Chicago after spending a
few weeks in Topeka with her mother,
Mrs. A. B. Jetmore.
Mrs J. A. Lamont has returned to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07
TACK IN A COCOANUT BUN
Jury Gave Girl Who Ate 1t Verdict
for $25 Damages.

New York, Jan. IA tack in her
midst absorbed through a cocoanut
bun has brought 12-year-old Florence
Meredith SIS damages. The defend
ant in the suit was a Third avenue
confectioner The child sued for $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-07
Fined for Using Soft Coal.

New York, Jan. Soft coal and
whistle footing has cost the Erie rail-
road $1,000 in Jersey City. The COM
pany in pleading admitted that it had
maintained a nuisance and paid the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
MIDSHIPMEN
DIED AIDING
The WOMAN
Bodies Of the Three Who
Went Sailing from Anna
polls Recovered Today.
HAD GONE BATHING IN
SEVERN RIVER


Annapolis, Md, June 29:-With
indications that the young midship-
men had met their deaths in man
ner BETTING the best traditions of
the American Navy, the bodies of
Sherman N. Mason, of Newport, r.
l.; Grisby q. Thomas, of Union
Point, Ca, and Mrs. Joseph McC.
Bowyer, daughter-in-law of Captain
j. M. Bowyer, superintendent of the
Naval Academy, were found today
in the Severn. The bodies were
found close together, and there is
no doubt that the midshipmen lost
their lives trying to save their COM
panion who could not swim and
who, while the three were bathing,
had gotten out of the shoal water
and into the deep water.
The location was about forty feet
from the place where the craft in
which they went sailing had been at
anchor. Search was made last night
for the trio, but nothing could be
done in the dark. Early this morn
ing one of the launches aiding in the
search, recovered the body of Mrs.
Bowyer by means of graphing lines
and brought 1t to the surface. "A
few minutes later the bodies Of the
midshipmen were found.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29

is DISCUSSED
BY HEALTH BD.

Several nuisance cases received con-
sideration at an adjourned meeting OF
the Board Of Health last night. A num-
ber Of applications to keep cows were
granted and one was laid over dis
cussion on slaughter houses followed.
communication from the State
Board Of Health Informing the local
board that slaughter houses will in the
future be licensed by the state board,
was received and read 1t informed the
local board that the state authorities
would license slaughter houses. 1t Is
understood that the local board will go
on and license as they have in the past
In that case, it will be necessary to
obtain permits from both the local and
state boards in order to slaughter.
Permission was asked by Mike Bar
thoviak to erect a stable in Catherine
street. Commissioner Kaletsch has view
ed the site and taken measurements
The permit will most likely be granted
Frank Huda, of Division street, en-
tered complaint against the slaughter
house of A. Wertheim, in upper New
Brunswick avenue. There has been
considerable kicking against this
slaughter house, but so far as the board
can see, 1t is clean and sanitary. Re-
ports of alleged Illegal slaughtering are
being investigated In the eyes of some
members of the board, the whole CON
troversy is little more or less than
back yard quarrel
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
HOW SOCIETIES
WILL LINE UP
IN BIG PARADE
Committee at Meeting Today
Fixed Order for Societies
in the Line.
SEVERAL ARE STILL TO BE
HEARD FROM

Thomas F. Burke, Edward L.
Grtdley, l.. G. Dalton, Ralph Bulls
and Frank Stas, who compose the
parade committee appointed to ar
range for the parade feature of the
July 4 celebration, met this morning
at the office of the chairman, Mr..
Burke, and arranged an order Of
parade. At present there are thirty
four organizations in the line of
march.
The program arranged this morn
ing, which is given below, is subject
to change for the reason that a few
societies, whose members have not
yet communicated with the commit
tee. intend to be In line on July 4.
Following is the order of march as
agreed upon this morning:
Mayor in auto, grand marshal on
horseback, two G. A. r.. veterans on
horses, platoon of cowboys on
horses, aides of different societies on
horses, band, Westminster Cadets,
all schools, boy athletes of D. s. A.
c., fire chief, firemen, Red Men, For
esters, Woodmen, Eagles, Owls, Kra
Kusy Society, Sokol North Amboy,
John H. Dawbrowski Society, st.
Stephens Society, St. Albert's Socie-
ty, St. Mary's Society, Sobrriski So
ciety, st. Johns Society, Kiscinszko
Society, Sokol Gymnastic Union No.
IT, Sokol Gymnastic Union No. lit,
St. Josephs No. Sc N. s. s., St.
Marks No. SO N. s. S., st. Matthew's
No. So First Catholic Union, St.
Georges No. 201 First Catholic Un-
ion, St Johns No. 156 Pennsylvania
Roman & Greek Catholic Union, St.
Gabriel's No. Sc of "Sojedenije,"
St. Mary's No. 1871 of "Sojedeni1e,"
First Hungarian st. Joseph's Socie-
ty, Brotherly Society Of Hungarians,
Workingmen's and Womens Social
and Sick Benefit Society, St. Aloysi-
us, Hungarian Reformed church,
Count Batthanyi Society, Rakoczy
Hungarian Society, Hungarian
Workingmen's Association, Italian
Mutual Aid Association, grotesQue
paraders. floats not accompanied by
organizations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
D. C. TREAT
APPLIES FOR
SWEET'SPLA
Cholera Riots In Russia.

Dewitt G. Treat has made appli-
cation for a hotel license in Ezra T.
Sweets old place, at j So New Bruns-
wick avenue. 1t is the intention of
Mr.. Treat, II given license, to run
a first-class hotel business. From
what can be learned Of him in this
city, he Is the son of an Old Bridge
inn keeper
Morris Judas, of Long Branch,
who first made application for
Sweets old license, has been adjudg-
ed an undesirable man for the place
by the Board of Excise Commission
ers, and 1t is likely that his applica-
tion will be withdrawn, before it is
refused at the meeting Of the board
on July z.
There will probably be three new
applications In for transfers OF IL
censes. These will be laid over un-
der the rules.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
NOT ABSENT
OR TARDY IN
FIVE YEARS

Richard Pickersgill, son of Recor-
der Harold q. Pickersgil, has GER
tificates from his school teachers
setting forth the fact that in the
past Ave years he has not been abb
sent from school, neither has he ever
been late nor tardy. AS result of
his excellent record, young Pickers-
gill Is about to receive a medal
from a western magazine now offer
ing prizes for pupils in American
schools with above-the-average rec
ords for attendance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
BIG GROWTH
OF PORT OF
PERTH AMBOY

Reports of the custom house for
the year and the month, ending to-
morrow, show that the local port is
growing. The volume of business
exceeds by far that transacted any
previous year in the history of the
custom house. Not alone is the
fiscal year that ends tomorrow the
best ever, but the present month,
that will end at the same time, is
very large.
1t is estimated that the gross re-
ceipts for the year will aggregate
more than $275,000. Receipts for
the past eleven months up to June /
were $252,910.66. This is consid-
cred brilliant work for the custom
house and Collector Robert Carson
is proud of the showing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
SAYS HOSE
is HANDLED
CARELESSLY

Fire Chief Theodore e. Anderson
viewed pile of fire hose at the Lin
coin engine headquarters this morn
ing. After preliminary inspection,
1t was distributed to the various fire
houses, where it belonged. 1t had
been used in the recent briquetting
plant blaze.
Chief Anderson found that hose
is handled carelessly by flremen and
therefore is often subject to more
rapid destruction, than 1t would be
If properly hung up He is going to
make a rigid inspection Of all fire
hose in the city and then distribute
1t among the Companies as he be-
lieves 1t should be.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
COUNTY TAX
BOARD is IN
WOODBRIDGE.

The County Board of Taxation,
together with Clerk William A.
Spencer. is making observations In
Woodbridge township and the bor-
ough of Roosevelt today. They are
making the trip in an automobile. A
number OF the larger manufactures
are being looked over to determine
the mode of assessment and decide
whether or not the assessments are
Just.
Several fertilizer plants In Roose-
welt are being looked over this af-
ternoon. This morning the board
visited clay factories In and about
Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
II ROUNDS
BELIEVED
The LIMIT
Bpcotar oy Unitsd Prose wsrs.

bpccfuT OV UNtt0u PFdSs WWUs
Reno, June 29:-Speculatio is
rife here as to how many rounds
the Jeffries-J ohnson fight will last,
but it is generally believed 1t will
not exceed seventeen. Some Jeffries
men fear the big fellow has been
loafing too much. but apparently
they forget the large amount of
training already done. Jeffries has
a black eye. the result of Mondays
boxing.
1t was rumored last night that
Jeffries had an attack of stomach
trouble, and It was also said that his
right elbow is infiamed and in need
of an operation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
NO REPORT YET ON
WET DOCK" MATTER

No report has as yet been made
by the chancellor in the wet dock"
property matter, owing to the fact
that he is very busy this month.
Until the report of Special Master
Thompson is confirmed by the chan
cellor, the council will take no ac-
tion in the matter 1t is not likely
that further public hearings will be
held on the subject.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
OUR EXPERT FANCY IRONERS

put artistic finishing touches on hun
dreds of garments each week. Every
piece Is beautifully ironed, fresh,
dainty and distinctive. Are We dO-
ing your very particular work.
Try us. kARlIAN LA OHllKH
Tel 147-L 40 Sfajth St
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
SUNDAY AND JULY 4th ExCUR-
SIONs TO BELI4EWOOD PARK.

July ard and 4th and every Sun
day. Lehigh Valley railroad Spec
ial train Sundays, leaves Perth AM
boy $40 A. M. July 4th, $3.50 A.
M. Returning leaves Bellewood
$3.50 p. M. Fare rs cents round
trip. Music, amusements. Old fash
toned country dinner 30 cents.
12829-6-27-z9-7-1-2*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
MAUCH CHUNK AND GLEN
ONOKO EXCURSIONS.

$50 round trip July and 4,
Lehigh Valley railroad. Leave Perth
Amboy July 3, $40 A. M; July 4,
8:2O "A. M Returning leave Glen
Onoko 6 P. NJ, Mauch Chunk, 6:15
p. M. Tickets good on special train
date Of sale only.
12s8o-6-27-29-7-1-2s :
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned wishes to thank
friends and neighbors who were SO
kind to his wife in her last illness
and who extended their sympathy to
him at her death. Especially does
he wish to thank Rev. Mr.. Wilding
and Undertaken Flynn for their
efficient services.
EDWARD LINDBLAD.
tOQ00-R-oQ-1tH
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29

Agents For Big Company.
Messrs, Pierce & Son, of 9S Smith
street, have been appointed agents
of the New Hampshire Fire Insur-
ance Company, which has a capital
Of S1.1O0.0O0.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
&4OO A MINUTE.

$500 worth OF property are de-
stroyed by fire every minute in this
country Of ours.
We can protect you in any one Of
thirty superior companies.
BOYNTON BROTHERS q CO.,
Successors to Boynton Bros. &
Pierce & Watson.
No. 81 Smith Street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
NOTICE.

An advertisement appeared re-
Gently In the EVENING NEWS stat
ing that the Universal Blade Com
pany were to be found at % Orchard
street, New York city. The address
should have been % Orchard street,
NEWARK, N. j.
90Q-1f4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29

some OF the ''news'' OF your Imme
diate neighborhood may be found IN
tho want ads. today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The St. John Greek Catholic
church, corner Broad and Division
streets, desire estimates for putting
new copper roof on church building.
Estimates to be sent to 400 Division
street, Perth Amboy, N. ].
12576-6-17-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29

If you are not a good advertiser
you have missed your vocation
no matter what your vocation is.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
FEAR ASIATIC
CHOLERA WILL
SWEEP EUROPE
Cases are Now Reported in
St. Petersburg and in
Berlin, Germany.
RIOTS HAVE BROKEN OUT
IN RUSSIA
sseotaI bv Umited Press wsrs.


London, June 29:-The spread of
Asiatic cholera throughout Europe
is feared by health officials today, as
result of the admission by St.
Petersburg officials that the disease
has broken out there, and report
of two deaths from cholera in Ber-
lin. Rigid quarantine of all ships
entering this port is expected.
Cholera Riots In Russia.
Special bv United Press Wire.
st. Petersburg, June 29@Cholera
riots are breaking out throughout
southwestern Russia, according to
dispatches received here today. Peo-
pie in the towns where the disease
is becoming epidemic object to the
invasion Of their homes by health
officials.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29
BELLEWOOD 75c EVERY SUNDAY,
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD,

Leave Perth Amboy $40 A. M.
Returning leave Bellewood $3.50 p.
M. Good music, attractive amuse-
ments.
12200-6-s-Tu-F-s-tf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-29

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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-07
BATH HOUSE
e Long Beach, Queen of the Beaches
LONG BEACH WILL BEGIN
WORK ON HORSESHOE PIER
Council Marks Out Assessment
District to Be Benefited

LONG BEACH, Aug. 6.-TalSing the
first step toward the building of a
horseshoe pier at the foot of Ameri-
can avenue, the council last night
passed on it's first reading an ordi-
nance of intention to open and i'm
prove that avenue at its foot. The
following benefit district was marked
out, the property owners in which will
be assessed for the cost of opening the
street, the assessment, of course, not
being made for the purpose of build
ing the proposed pier:
Beginning at the southwest corner or
the Pacific Electric's new depot site,
the line runs thence north to the CRUDE
corner at Pine and Ocean avenues,
thence east to the alley between Pine
and Locust avenues, north on the alley
to the alley between Fourth and Fifth
streets, east to the alley between Lo-
Gust and American avenues, thence
north to Anaheim street, thence east
to the alley between American and
Elm, thence south to alley between
Third and Fourth, thence east to alley
between Linden and Atlantic, thence
one block south to alley between Sec
ond and Third, thence east to alley
between Atlantic and Lime, thence
south to Ocean avenue, thence south
easterly through Lime way to the
ocean. The opening will be expensive,
the land being held at $500 front foot
or higher.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-07
LONG BEACH NOTES

LONG BEACH. Aug. 6.-Only one
bid being received, and that adjudged
too high, the board of education
failed last evening for the third time,
to award the contract for hew build
ing on the Eleventh street grounds.
Whether bids will be advertised for
the fourth time will be decided at an
other meeting next Tuesday.
The Salt Lake motor car struck a
wagon at the Ventura avenue cross
ing in Seaside park today, but the
occupants, Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Arm
strong OF Signal Hill, escaped injury
The car was moving slowly at the time.
The horses were injured slightly.
Clarence Elston has reported vol
unfairly to the police that he accident
ally knocked down Mrs. Mary Loud
yesterday while riding his bicycle. He
said some one calling to him caused
him to turn his head SO that he did
not see her.
William Dusenberry, aged 6S, vet
eran, died this morning at his home
Oh Cerritos. The G.. A. r. will be in
charge of the funeral tomorrow after
noon from the Cleveland chapel.
Burial is to be at Sawtelle, where he
lived formerly.
The city council last night decided to
table the proposal to engage an en-
gineer to make surveys along the
beach and determine the tide line.
The city officials deem 1t wise to go
slow in the matter and it may be
dropped.