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2 PRESS COLONY. Largely Attended MeetiDg of Newspaper Men. MANY PROPOSITIONS RECEIVED Permanent Organization of the Los An-reles Press Colony Association Effected. lot the past week the novel idea oi the aewspaper men of this city to colonize in some spot conveniently located has been the subject of considtrable discussion iv real estate and other circles. A week ago the aewspaper men met and alter deciding to Invite offers oi sites and houses from property ownsrs adjourned until yesterday aftetaoon at 3 o'clock, at which time the meeting was called to order in Judge Hutton'a courtroom by H.

Jay Hanchette, the temporary chairman. After the reading and adoption of the minutes of the previous meeting the roll was cslled and the following answered to their names: G. W. Burton, Jay Hanchette, C. M.

Richardson, U. W. Fatten, Wm. W. Jones, R.

R. Briggs, 8. J. Holsinger. Robert Farrell and Mariner J.

Kent of the Herald, 0. A. Stevens, R. H. Farquhar, C.

Jones, J. W. Maddrill and Mr Gee of the Tribune. W. G.

Miller, Harry Brocks, Wm G. Taylor and Theo. P. Colville, of the Times, Lester Osborne, Geo. Broadbere, Sig.

M. Morris and Carleton Kemp, of the Express, Sackett Cornell aud Albert Bearle oi the Telegram, A. J. Mc- Carthy of the Advertiter, Kubel of the F. Examiner, and Major Dorney of the jr.

Y. Evening Newt. Oa moUou oi Lester Osborne it was decided that a permanent organization be formed, and that it be named "The Los Angelea Press Colony Association." On motion of W. G. Taylor the temporary orfleere were unanimously elected as the permanent officers.

Mr. Taylor then moved that the membership be limited to the thirty original signers of the roll. Mr. Kemp offered an amenament to the effect that the membership be arranged so as to include all aewspaper men now in service iv this city, from the editor and proprietor down. This was followed by a long discussion and being finally put to vote was lost.

"Mr. Stevens stated that the list had been open for some months, and had any of those newspaper men who were not present desired to sign they had ample opporunlty, and nn one bnt themselves were to blame. It was then moved and carried that the newspaper men present who had not Bigned be invited to sign, after which the roll of charter membership was tothe close. Tbe chair then invited newspaper men present to sign the roll, after which Secretary Geo. R.

Broadbere moved that an invitation be extended to all the dona fide newspaper men in the city to join. Carried. On motion of Carleton Kemp the chair appointed the following committees to take charge of the propositions beforo the meeting, and alter investigating the same to re- Sirtat the next meeting: Messrs. Burton, arqnhar. Miller, Osborne and Searles.

On motion the Secretary then read the following propositions: lot Angeles Frets Colony Association: Dear Sirs: would advise you of the desirability of the location of the towr site of Rosecrans, situated five and a half miles southwest from the city limits ou the Rosecrans motor road, which connects with the Main street line at Agricultural, Park. The townsite lies on the mesa, with view which canaot he surpassed iv Southern California, overlooking as it does the beautiful Santa Ana valley, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, tbe city of Los Angeles and the ocean. The following proposition we submit for your consideratiou: Wo will agree to deed a good high level lot, 50x140, to each newspaper man who bnilds (providing no less than twenty houses are commenced inside of sixty days) houses that will average not than $800 each. We will haul all material, ior building, free over our road, give a free pass ior one year to residents, pipe water to every house with free rates for one year, and will also assist you to obtain liberal terms on lumber, Rosecrans has the following advantages, we believe no o'her suburban site in Los Angeles county Frequent trains for both passengers and freight, plenty of pure water, fine elevator, and within easy distance oi the city and ocean. Yours truly, d'Artois Webb, Per P.

Richardson. lot Angeles Press Ctlony association: Dear are desirous of our appreciation of the hard-working newsgatherers for the daily press of Los Angeles, and we beg leave tofubmitthe following offer for the location of the Press Colony on our Union Park tract, which lies about three and a half les south oithe present newspaper offices: The Central avenue street cars pass within three minutes' walk of the tract, and a motor line is planned ior Compton avenue, which bounds the tract on the east. Vernon Park is surrounded by handsome rows ol shade trees, and nearly every lot hes either fruit trees in bearing, or else bearing grape vines. The purest water is obtainable anywhere npon the tract. The soil is nearly perfect for frnit and the drainage is always good.

Thirty minutes is ample time in which to drive to Vernon Park from the heart of the city. The present value of the lots is $51 0 and $550 for corners. We offer to give a lot free to each member of the staff of the flva daily papers: the Herald, Tribune, Times, Express and Telegram, who will make his selection at once and who will erect and occupy a house on the lot to cost net less than $1,000. This oi course is in consideration of the location of the Press Colony upon the Vernon Park Tract. We send you a mi of the tract showing the lots already sold, and is ease you accept our Oder, the members of the Press Colony are to have a free choice oi all the remaining lots before any more are offered ior sale.

As the lots are in good demand now, several houses beiDg in course of erection, it will be necessary ior those wishing lota to make an early selection. Wishing tho Press Colony unbounded success, we are. Very truly yours, H. H. Boyce, D.

W. Colby, Owners. Lo A gelet Press Colony Association: Occidental Improvement company, owners of the celebrated Sanford Ranch at Santa Fe Springs, recently subdivided into residence, villa and homestead tracts, varying in size from 50x150 feet to ten acres, respectfully submit the following proposition for your consideration, baled upon the fact that an enterprising citizen has proposed to donate you $50. 000 as a building fund. We will donate two (2) lots of 50 feet front by 150 feet deep in each block: in all twenty-five (25) lots in the Sanford Addition to Santa Fe Springs, Srovided your clnb will erect on each lot a welling house not to cost less thuu $2000 each, material to be on the ground and buildings commenced within 90 days from the 15th instant and completed within six months from that date.

This proposition to be effective must be accepted and the'lots designated before that date so as not to conflict with our auction sale set for that day. Ibe Whittier excursion of the 7th Inst. will pass through the tract. We invite yon 1 to inspect the same at your early convenience. Two lines of railroads will be available to snd from the property.

The 8. P. completed, aud the Santa Fe system already Sraded and to be opened within a short me. We enclose herewith an outline map the premises, showing lines of railways. Yours very respectfully, Occidental Improvement O.

H. Violet, Secretary. lot Angeles Prest Colony Association; Dear are pleased to make your Press the following propositions in ourtown of West Glendale. The location oi the town loon the line oi the Southern Pacific railway, about seven miles north of Los Angeles. The choice soil, amply and thoroughly equipped with water privileges, fine drainage, excellent depot accommodations, dummy or motor roads, projected horse car line, the pressure of water for reservoir with fsU of 254 feet affording ample tire good portion of tne town site now being covered with fruit trees and vines, thereby enh its natural beauty and broad 80 and 60 feet streets planted with palms and evergreen trees, a high class of a marble and brick business block, with three stores and an ampltheatre Ball In stone and marble and stone dwelling of ourselves, a station building costing $3,000 or $4,000, makes this a dersirable propo'itlou.

As follows: We will give twenty lots, and will build houses thereon each lot costing $1000 each, the cost of the houses to be paid lor as follows: $100 down and 840 per month thereon deferred payments to be free from 'nterest the first 2 months, also we will offer use of the public hall one night in each week. Would be pleas consult with you further In reference to this. Yours truly, Ben. E. Ward.

Jas Angeles Press Colony Association: Gentlemen read with much interest the article published In the Herald of this date (March 3) headed "The Press Colony," and think too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the generous-bcirted capitalist who made the liberal offer therein mentioned. Appreciating the great sad nureqnissd services rendered to the people of mm Sesthera country by the gentlemen of the press, and in the same spirit that prompted the generous offer referred to, we hereby tender jou twenty-five lots In Whittier, which we consider the best part ol the earth, and caeh lot worth not less than one thousand dollars provided that yon put upon lot 1 seat residence and occupy the same. In addition thereto, II you see fit to accept this proposition, we will donate two ad- ditioual lots and erect thereon a fine build- ing aa club rooms lor a press club aud do- nate the same outright to the members oi the press resident in Whittier. Very respectfully, 1 Hekvey Lihdley, T. E.

Newlin. W. Hadley, 1 6, W. Harvey, 1 MOSES RKCKER, Uao. Mason, 1 M.

D. Johnson, C. Dailey. It was stated that another proposition from these gentlemen was held la reserve; that it included the erection of houses to be paid lor on the installment plan, and that the oflVr was not restricted to twentyfive lots, but might be increased. Los Angeles Press Colony Association: Dear proposition to form a "Press Colony" did not become known in i Monrovia until to-day (February 28) or we should have made a proposition before this.

I would say ot behalf of our leading citizens I that we will make you as favorable a pro- 1 position aa any of the suburban have done. You will realise without my pointing them ont the many advantages Monrovia 1 possesses over most other greater 1 healthfulnets of the foothills, the case of access which the rapid transit will afford etc. The large excursion arranged for tbe Ist is taking the attention of Monrovians and others, but we will try to formulate an offer to reach you by Saturday. Yours fraternally, Frank Kasson, I Monrovia Leader. The proposition did not come to band, and i it was thought that it had been delayed.

Angeles Press Colony Association: McClay San Fernando i Land and Water Company offer aa follows to your Colony: Two corner lots to each of i the members, on which to build homes. The lots are in the town of Pacoima, on the westerly side of tbe railroad. On the easterly side of the railroad similar lots are selling as high as $1,500 per lot. These lots are under the water system of the great submerged dam in Pacoima creek. Water is now furnished in iron pipes, with a pressure of about 200 feet perpendicular.

An excursion will run out to the place ami San Fernando on Tuesday at 9 a.m., at which time we hope you will visit the place. Respectfully, Ban Fernando L. W. Co. PBR R.

M. WIDNEY. Lot Angeles Prtss Colony Association: Dear Sirs: authority of the Board of Directors we hereby offer your i Press Association one 'ot in the town of 1 Burbank for each house built thereon, at a cost of not less than $1,500, to be occti- pied as residences and homes for members of your Association. Our townsite will, within ninety days, have a $7,000 schoolhouse, two churches, bank, etc. Our climate is unsurpassed for health: we are only ten miles from the center of los Angeles, and by the first of June will have the Ostrich Farm Motor Road running, and we believe also tho Glendile Motor Road, which, with the Southern Pacific, will make three railroads.

Thirty (30) round- trip tickets cost $6.50. We think that we cau arrange to have a night train run to Burbank at such an hour as will suit the members ol ysur Association. Yours truly, Providencia Land, Water and Develop- ment Company, By T. W. T.

Richardson, Seeratsry. It was stated that the following verbal propositions had beeu received: From Mr. U. J. Griffith, an acre in the Los Feliz raucho for each newspaper man ho will build thereon, th location to be elected by the committee.

It was represented in connection with this offer that a hotel would probably be erected iv the vicinity of the grouud selected, and that the transportation to and I om the location I would.be free. i From Messrs Raymond and Markham, ottering to give each newspaper man who will build, a lot in the Titus rancho, East San Gabriel. From E. J. Baldwin, offering to give a lot in Arcadia to each member of the association who will build.

Iv connection with this offer it was stated that N. C. Carter had guaranteed the money to build on the lots, returns to be made in monthly installments. From J. de Barth Shorb, through W.

R. Burke, lots 50x200 at Kamona. This offer included houses built by Mr." Shorb to be paid for $200 down aiid the balance in monthly Installments; ihe lots to be selected by the committee. From (iarvanza, offeiing to give lots to all newspaper men who will Build thereon. It was also stated that the citizens of Al hambra desired to meet the committee at that town, the proposition to be made on that occasion.

It was also stated that the proprietors of Nadeau Park -and other townsites desired to make propositions to the committee. Several other propositions were received 1 and read, bnt these related to tbc sale of i lots at reduced and could not be con- 1 sidered, the above having been so much 1 more favorable to the newspaper men. After the reading of the propositions, which were placed in the hands of the committee for investigation, it was suggested by Mr. Burton that the committee include in its report the matter of transportation facilities, which were considered of the utmost Importance. On motion of Mr.

Taylor the city editors of the five papers were appointed as a committee to confer with the capitalists and loan associations, with a view of securing funds with which to erect houses, should a location be selected where tbe proposition does not include the house. The meeting then adjourned to meet at the same place next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The following is a list of the members of the Association: 3. W. Burton, H.

Jay Hanchette, C. M. Richardson, Wm. W. Jones, R.

R. Briggs, S. J. Holsinger, Geo. F.

Hatton, Robert Farrell, H. W. patton, Mariner J. Kent, of the Herald; O. A.

Stevens, R. H. Farquhar, Howard P. Merrell, Sol N. Sheridan, Henry Paine Oi vis, C.

E. Jones, H. E. Smith, J. W.

Maddrill, Mr. Gee, of the Tribune; W. G. Miller, W. G.

Taylor, Harry Brooks, Theo. P. Colville, of the Times; Lester Osborne, Geo. R. Broadbere.Sig M.

Morris, Carleton Kemp, 8. M. Nelson, Mr. Gorman, of the Express; S.Cornell, Mr. Milligan, of the Telegram; E.

F. Kubel, of the San Francisco Examiner; S. Dorney, of the New York F.veninq Newt, and A. P. McCarty, of the Those Who lluy Lots lUarcU Utta In the town of Studebaker will surely reap a "rich reward," as the number of lots offered will be limited.

Get free tickets for the excursion on that date at room 5, Herald Building. LOS ANGELES HERALD: MONDAY MORNING. MARCH 5, 1888. JL.I2UAL.. ESTATE OF JULIA C.

SEAMAN, DEceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate ol Julia Seaman, deceased, to the creditors of and all pel bods having against the said deceased to exhibit 1 same with the necessary vouchers, within four months alter the first publication of this notice to the Bald administrator, at his office, 110 West First street, in the city of Los An, eles, in said Lob Angelea county. Dated this 20th day of February A. D. 1388.

E. W. LEWIS, Administiator of the estate of Julia C. Seaman. deceased.

feb2l tt tues IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IN AND for the County of Los Angeles, California. Iv the matter ol tbe Estate of Darbara J. Gorman, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of Barbara J. Gorman, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice, to the said Administrator, at his residence.

No. 48 South Main street, in the oity and county of Los Angeles. PATRICK HARNETT, Administrator of the estate of Barbara J. Gorman, deceased. Dated at Los February 20, 1888.

feb2l tust STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Lob Angeles, ss. We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that we are partners, transacting business in this State, at the city and county of Los Angelea. under the firm name and style of "Marb.e Bluff Lime that the names in full of all the members of such partnership nre Charles Diliman, G. J.Brodesserand Martin Fromme.and taht the places of our respective residences are set opposite our respective names hereto subscribed. In witness whereof have hereunto set our hands, this llth day of February, 1888.

Chas. Dillman, Los Angeles, 34 Regent St. M. Fromme, Cajoa 8. B.

Cal. G. J. IS io lesser, Pasadena, Cal. State of California, County ol Los Angeles, i On this 13th day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred aud eightyeight, before me, N.

Lindcnfeld, a Notary Public in and for said county of Lob Angelea, State of California, residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Chas. Dillman, J. Bred esse ana M. Fromme, known to me to be the same persons described in and whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same. In wituess whereof I have hereunto set band and affixed my official seal, the day and Tear first above wri ten.

N. LIKDENFELD leblOSOt Notary Public, L.EOAL. THE LOS ANGELES CITY WATER COM is hereby given that In pursuance of a resolution of the Board of Director! of this corporation, adopted and entered on record on the 20th day of Janu- ary, 1888, a meeting o' the stockholders of i said corporation is called and will be held at the office of this corporation on Marchessault street, near the Plaza, in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles county. State of 1 California, on Tuesday, tbe 10th day of I April, 1888, at 2:30 o'clock r. M.

of that 1 day, to take into consideration the propriety of "issuing bonds of this corporation, for the i purpose of selling the same and raising i money to pay the debts and carry on the 1 business of this corporation. 1 8. H. MOTT, Secretary. LoS Angeles, January 27, 1888.

1 City papers please copy. I ja23-10w i Special Notice. Whereas, a certain note of hand for $5000 (upou which one or more payments have been made), executed on or about the Ist day of April, 188(1, to Joseph D. Lynch by the undersigned, is believed to have been extracted Iromatruuk belonging to said Joseph D. Lynch, wltleb was stored in Naud's warehouse, and which trunk was feloniously broken open about two weeks ago, this is td notify and caution all persons from negotiating said note, and If they do so they will do so at their own peril, as the same has been paid andeancelled.

JAMES J. AVERS. Los Angeles, February 7,1888. lm Notice to Creditors. INSTATE OF WALTER D.

STEPFIENBON deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Walter Stephenson deceased to the creditors of aud all persons baring claims against the said deceased to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator with the will annexed at room number twenty-one (21) in the Jones' Block, in the city of Los Angeles, iv the county of Los Angeles. State of California. Dated this 26th day of January, A. P.IBSB.

W. P. GARDINER, Administrator with tho will annexed of the estate ol Walter 1), Stephenson, Deceased. feb24-4w Delinquent Sale Notice. LOS ANGELES COUNTY RAILROAD Company.

Principal place of business, Los Angeles City, California. is deliuqucnt upon the following described stock on account of assessment No. 4 levied on the 21st day of January. 1888, the several amounts set opposite the names of the respective stockholders as follows: No. No.

Name. Certificate. Shares. Am't. E.

C. Uurlingame 16 100 1000 17 100 1000 18 100 1000 IS 100 1000 20 100 1000 F. Donegan 30 100 1000 And in accordance with law and an order of the Board of Direc tors made ou the 21 day of January, 1888, so many shares of each parcel of stock as may bo necessary will be sold at tbe office of the Company, Room 3, Maxwell Block, second floor, cornet Main and Court streets, Los Angeles City, ou Tuesday, the 18th day of March, 18S8, at 2 o'clock p. 'o pay delinquent assessment thereon together with costs of advertising snd expenses of the sales. 8.

P. REES, Secretary. Office Room 3. Maxwell Block, comer Main and Court Streets, l.os Angeles, Cal. td.

in ihe Superior Court STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Los the matter of the estate of Thomas Fessenden deceased. Notice for Kublication of time for proving will, etc. otice is hereby given that Saturday, the 10th day ot March, 1888, at 10 o'clock m. of said day, at the court room of this court, Department Two thereof, iv the Jones Block, City of Los Angeles, County of Los Augeles and State of California, has been appointed as the time and plnce for hearing the application of Edward Fessenden, praying that a document now on tile iv this Court, purporting to be the last will and testament of the said deceased, be admitted to probate, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon to Edward Fessouden and Milton Santee, at which time and place all persons interested therein may appear and contest the same. Dated February 25th.

1888. C. H. DUNSMOOR, County Clerk. By M.

J. ASH MONK, Deputy. CHAPMAN HENDRICKS, Attorneys for petitioner. Assessment Notice ANAHEIM, OLINDA AND POMONA Railroad Company, principal place of business, Anaheim, Los Angeles county, California, Notice is hereby giveii that at a meeting of the Directors, held onlthe Bth day of February, 1888, an assessment of five dollars per Shore was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation, payable at once to A. at his office in Anaheim.

Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the Bth of March, 1888, will be delinquent, and advertised for sale at public auction, and, un less payment is made before, will besold on the 23d dayjof March, 1888 to pay the delinquent assessment, together with cost of advertising and expenses of sale, A. RIMPAU, Secretary. Anaheim, Cal. Notice for Publication. LAND OFFICE AT LOS ANGELE3, January 26, 1888.

Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final p.oof In support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Register aud Receiver at Los Angeles, on March 20th, 1888, viz: Albert S. W. Tiinmons, Pre. D. No.

4443, lor the SW'i Sec 5, 1 8, 10 SB M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous tesideuce upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: M.S.Wilson, Azusa, Jno. McNish, of Azusa, Harry Hackett, of Azusa, J. Shultis, of los Angeles, Cal. J.

D. BETHUNE, feb-8 30t. Register. IN THfi SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR tbe County of Los Angeles. John H.

Newton, Plaintiff, vs. Mary J. Newton, Defendant. Action brought in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Los Augeles, and the complaint filed in said County of Los Angeles in the office of the Clerk of said Superior Court. The people of the State of California send greeting to: Mary J.

Newton, Defendant. You are hereby rexuired to appear In an action brought against you by the above named Plaintiff, in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Los Augeles, and to answer the complaint filed therein, within ten days (exclusive of the day of service,) after the service on you of this summons, if served within this County; or, if served elsewhere, within thirty days, or judgment by default will be taken against you according to the prayer of raid complaint. The said action is brought to obtain the judgment of said Court that the bonds oi matrimony be tween said plaintiff and said Defendant be dissolved, becau said Defendant has willfully deserted said Plaintiff, and for cost of suit. Reference is had fo complaint for particulars. And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer said complaint as above required, the said Plaintiff will apply to said Court for the rellei demanded in said complaint Given under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Los Angeles, this 6th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty eight.

7 CHAS. 11. DUNSMOOR, Clerk. By F. B.

FANNING, Deputy. G. GORDON ADAM, Attorney ior Plaintiff. To Bricge Builders. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY RAPID TRANsit will he received for the construction of 3 iron bridges.

300 feet of iron trestlework, and about 6,000 feet of wooden trestlework in the City oi Los Angeles. Bidders to furnish plans for Iron brllges. All bidi for the wooden trestle work will be opened at the regular meeting of the Directors on Saturday, March 10th, and all bids for the iron work at the regular meeting of the Directors first Tuesday iv April. Profiles and general specifications can be seen at tbe office of the Company, Rooms 56 and 57, Baker Block, l.os Angeles. Jno.

H. Quinton, March Ist, 1888. Chief Engineer. ml 7t aOTICK 10 ESTATE OF ENRIQUE DAY, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of tlie estate of Enrique Day, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against tbe said deceased, to exhibit the same, with the neces, sary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator, at his residence in Kearney street, between Warren street and Brooklyn avenue, in the City of Los Angeles, la the County of Los Angeles, State of Dated this 28th day of February, 188 i.

LUIS DAY, Administrator of the estate of Enrique Day, deceased, 120 ot Resolution oi me Boardlot SmnM Or IXSB ANGELES, ted 60 2th 1887 0n motion of en 1 fJ be rendu tion of tho Board of Supervisors of Los An- California, was unanimously A 11 'hat the property hereinafter described belongs to the county of Los Angeles and is not required for puh a 1 that will be for the best interests of said county, therefore Resolved That the Clerk of this Board be and he is hereby directed to give thirty notice, by publication in the Los Angeles Daily Herald and Evening Express newspapers published in Said county, that said pr.ip.-rty will be sold at public auction, at the door of the Court House of said county on Main street, ill the city of Los Angeles I California, on the 10th day of Januarvi 1888, at 12 o'clock m. of said day, to the highest bidder for cash. The first parcel being situated in the city of Los Angeles, California, and being lot No. 2of "Subdivision oi Couuty Hospital Grounds," according to map thereof recorded on page 1, Book 23 of Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles county aforesaid. The second parcel beiug lot No.

3 oi said tract. The third parcel being lot No. 4 of Bald tract This sale Is conditioned upon the removal or sale of County Hospital buildings In 18 I months from January 20, 1888, or sooner il suitable grounds can be obtained for hospital purposes. The minimum price for lot 2 is $2000 pel acre. i The minimum price for lot 3 is $2000 per acre.

And the minimum price for lot 4 Is $1800 per acre. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Supervisors ol I Los Angeles county, California. decls 30t DUNSMOOR, Clerk. The above sale continued until 12 m.

February 11, 1888. By order ef the Board i of Supervisors of Los Angeles county, Cal. jan2ltd C. H. DUNSMOOR.

Clerk. The above sale is cot tinued until 12 1 March 10, 1888. By order of the Board ol Supervisors of Los Angeles county, Cal. iebl2 30t C. H.

DUNSMOOR, Clerk Mice for Sale ol Real Estate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to an order of the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, made ou the 20th day of November, 1887, in the matter of the guardianship of the peison and estate of Charles Wm. Ott, a minor, the undersigned, as the guardian of the person and estate of said miuor, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, iv gold coin of the 1 uited States (aud subject to confirmation by the said Court), oi the Kith day of March, 1888, at 12 o'clock at the north- I erly entrance of the office of the County Clerk of the said county, in the itv of Los Angeles, county of Los State of California, all the right, title, interest and estate of the said Charles Wm. Ott, a miuor, to wit: The undivided one-half of all that certain I niece or parcel of land situate, lying, aud being in the said county of Augeles, State of California, and particularly described rs follows, to wit: The northeast quarter (U) of the northeast quarter of section twelve (12). township four (4) south, rartgc ten (10; West, of the Sau Bernardino meridian, containing forty (40) acres, more or less.

The terms and conditions of the sale are cash in god coin of the I'nited states. The whole of the said purchase money to be paid to the guardian on the and at the time of the sale. Deed to be at the expense of the purchaser. JAMES D. OTT, Uimrdtau of the person and estate ol Charles William Ott, a minor.

Dated Los Angeles, Janunrv 7, 1888. feb22 td ASSESSMENT WOCE. BALLONA HARBOR AND IMPROVEment Company. Location of principal place of business, Los Angeles City, Cal. Location of wjorks, Port Halloha, Los Angeles county, Cal.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of Directors, held on the 10th day oi February, 1888, au assessment (No. of ten dollars per share was levied upon the unpaid capital stock of the corporation, payable immediately in United Btatcs gold coin, to the Secretary, at the office oi the Company, room 3 second floor, Maxwell Block, corner of Main and Court streets, Los Angeles city, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remaiimnraid on the 18th day of March, 1888, will bed eliuquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on Friday, the tith day of April, 1888, to pay the delinquent assessment together with costs ol advertising aud expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Directors. 8.

P. ILEES, Secretary. 3 Maxwell Block, second floor, corner Main and Court streets, Los Angeles, Cal. fl2 td NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. LAND OFFICE AT LOS ANGELES, C.VLlfomia, February 13th, 1888.

Notice is hereby given thatthe following-named settler tiled notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that sa proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Los Angeles, California, on Monday, April 2d, 1888, viz: William N. Williams, pre-emp. D. 8., No. 4481, for the of section 8, T.

4 R. 13 He the following witnesses to prove his continuous resideuce upon and cultivation of said land, viz: A. Mallachowitch, James Robinson, Ricado Nava and James O'Reilly, all of Ravens postoffice, Los Angeles county, California. J. D.

BETHUNE, Register. Notice for publication. Land Office at Los Angeles, February 27, 1888 Notice is heiebv given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof iv support of his claim, and that said proof will be made befo.e Register and Receiver at l.os Angeles. CaL, on March 30th, 1888, viz: John Henry Perkins, Hd. No.

3910, for the fractional N' Sec 13. Tp 18,10 W. S. B. M.

He names the lollowing witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said laud, viz: Robt. J. Pollard, of Citrns, Los Angeles county, Claiborne Vaughn, of Citrus, Los Angeles county, Morton Wakefield, of ClMis, Los Angeles county, Charles Flsk, of Citrus, Los Angeles county, Cal. J. D.

Bethcne, Register. Wells, VanDyke Lee, Attorneys for John Henry Perkins. f2B-30t Notice to CreditorsT INSTATE OF META BREMERMAN, DEi ceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned executor of the last will and testament of Meta Bremerman, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against said deceased to exhibit the same with necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice, to the ssid executor, at the office of W. H.

Clark, 93 Temple Block, Los Angeles City, that being the place for the transaction of the buslnef sof said estate, in the County of Lob Angeles. Dated this llth day of February. A. D. 1888.

F. SMITH. Executor of the last will and testament of Meta Bremerman.deceased. Notice. UNITED BTATJES LAND OFFICE, LOS Angeles, February 2, 1888.

Complaint having been entered at this office by Henry Richard against George Be- Soix for abandoning his Homestead Eutry 0.3130, dated February 2.1887, upon the Section 10, Township 7 Range 14 in Los Angeles County, CaL, with a view to the cancellation of said entry; the said are hereby summoned to appear at this Office on the Ist day of August, 1888, at 10o'clock A. to respond and furnish testimouy concerning said alleged abandonment. F. Jordan, J. D.

Bethcne, Register. Plaintiff's Att'y. J. H. Polk, Receiver.

f2B 80t Notice for Publication. LAND OFFICE AT LO3 ANGELES, CAL. Jaunaiy 26, 1888. Notice Is hereby fiven (bat the following-named settler has led notice of bis intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Register and Receiver at Lis Angoles, California, on March 20, 1888, viz: Harry Hackett, Pre. D.

8. No. 4442, for tbe WW. Sec. 5, T.

1. 8., R. 10 B. M. He the following sses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation oi, said laud, viz.

John McNish, of Azusa, CaL; W. W. Penny, of Aznsa. Shultis, of Los Angeles, Cal Nelson Williamson, of Los Angeles, 30t J. P.

BETHUNE, Register. to Creditor. IjISTATE OF KATE SMITH. DECEASED. 'j Notice'is hereby given by the undersigned administrator ofthe estate of Kste Smith, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit the same, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at the office of Harvey Harkness, No.

219 N. Main street in Downey Block, city of Los Angeles, In tbe county of Lob Angeles. FREDERICK HARKNESS. Dated this 29th day oiFebruary.A.D. 1888.

ml 30t. KKAI, ESTATE. REAL, STATE. REAL ESTA'HB. WW LTIO KM A AN ALL-THE-YEAR-AROUND RESORT! CHEAP HOMES, RICH FARMS, PURE AND DELIGHTFUL SCENERY.

IN THIS GLORIOUS CALIFORNIA, eacii location claims superiority over all tlie others, and each has some dvantages the others have not. In no one place do the powers that be combine all the excellence and variety of alifornia in one space as it does in WALTERf A. IT IS SITUATED 18 MILEB SOUTHWEST OF ANGBLES, 3 MILES FROM REDONDO BEACH md miles from the ocean. The townsite is located at the base, and on the Palos Verdes Hills. The country for uiles around presents a most beautiful and everchanging, -panorama.

It faces the northeast and west, and one lever tires watching the effects of nature's forces on land aud water. In the west we see Redondo in its future greatless and prosperity. Santa Monica Bay, with Santa Monica nestling 'neath the mountains, which form the of our picture in that direction. On the north, after the eye has passed over the inttrvening valley, we see Los Angeles, with he foothills of Posadena and the Sierra Madre Mountains for a background, with Old Baldy rod the San Bernardino Mountains with their snow-capped summits in the far distance. On the east we see San Pedro Bay and Long Beach, with many flourishing and pleasant settlements dotted here md there.

All unite in making Walteria tho pleasantest of resorts, as well as a most attractive place for homes. MEADOW PARK, of which WALTERIA is a subdivision, is divided in blocks of two and a half, five, ten and wenty acres, suitable for small fruit farms, making a pleasant home for one of moderate means, or an excellent ipportunity for speculation. Building be Furnished at First Cost, As brick and lime are now being burnt on the premises, and lumber can be had at Redondo. )irect Railroad Communication will be Had with Redondo and Los Angeles, MAKING THE DISTANCE NO DISADVANTAGE. A LIMITED NUMBER OF CHOICE LOTB will besold on the following TERMS: ONE-FOURTH CASH, )NE-FOUR ON JUNE Ist, provided a car line has been built and in operation, or as soon after as said lino ias been built between WALTERIA and REDONDO, and the balance on the first day of December, 1883, provided vater has been piped to the lots, or as soon after as water has been piped to said lots.

Lots vary in price, according to size and location, from $150 to $300. size of lots: 25x125, 50x100 50x162 md 50x200 feet; 00, 70 and 100-foot avenues; 20-foot alleys ONLY 300 LOTSTO BE SOLD AT PRESENT PRICES. Ml parties who desire to build can have their time payments extended to suit their own convenience, at 8 per cent. annual iuterest. The fact of this tract of land being put on the market at the above prices, advance ofthe Santa Fe Railroad, which is now being constructed to this is a guarantee that with its completion prices must double wilhin 60 lays Call early and make a selection.

CUDDY McCURDY, REAL ESTATE DEALERS, Sole Agents. No. 16 South Sprint? Los Angeles, Cal. ft" South San Jacinto Hemet Land Capital $1,000,000. Lake Hemet Water Capital, $2,000,000.

THE HEMET LAND Now offer for sale 7000 acres of the Best and Cheapest Land in California at acre. Easy Terms. The heart of the magnificent San Jacinto Valley, San Diego County Uhe only great valley as yet undeveloped and cheap. The richest of soil, abundance of water, and an elevation 1600 to 1900 feet above sea level, making a climate that is delightfully warm, bracing and dry; tlie perfect climate for all throat and lung troubles. The Grandest Water Supply in the State 1 Eighteen miles up in the mountains, at an elevation of 4375 feet, a granite dam costing $130,000 is being constructed in Hemet valley, to hold the water which is supplied by the immense snow shed of Mt.

San Jacinto, 10,987 feei high, Mt. Tocwish and Mt. Herke. This will form LAKE HEMET covering 600 acres at an average depth of 65 feet, and containing 6,000,000,000 gallons, or 9000 miner's inches oi water, enough to irrigate more than 100,000 acres of land. This water will be delivered in 22-inch iron pipes, under 723 feet fall.

An inch of water guaranteed to every eight acres, and water right conveyed with every acre Bold. NO FOCxS! NO FROST! Unsurpassed for the finest Naval Oranges, Raisin Grapes, and all Deciduous Fruits. South San Jacinto will be tha city of Northern San Diego County. Broad streets and avenues. In the center is a beautiful hill of 600 acres reserved for a park, upon which this winter 100,000 forest and ornamental trees, already purchased, will be planted, surrounded by a boulevard four miles long, 100 feet wide, with double avenue of trees.

Brick hotel, brick offices and stores now being erected. $500,000 to be spent in improvements this coming year. Everything that cap. ital can do will be done to make a model city. CUmate, Soil, Water and Capital have made Southern California, and SOUTH SAN JACINTO has them all, as no other one place has.

It immediately adjoins San Jacinto 18 miles east of Perris, on the Santa Fe, and 14 miles south of San Gorgonio on the Southern Pacific, and at present reached by daily stages. The Santa Fe is now actually building direct from PerrfC Get in before the railroad boom. For information and prices apply to HEMET LAND COMPANY, No. 25 N. Main Room 13, Los Angeles.

E. 1.. haybehkv, Or OEORUE W. JOHNSTON, Agent, San Jacinto. febls-2m INGLEWOOD Orchard Property! With, its Shaded Avenue! Thriving Orange Trees! FLOWING WATER Concrete Pavement 1 Fertile Lands! Improvements of all Kinds! Pronounced by every one to be the BEST BUY ON THE MAEKET TO-DAY! one has seen INGLEWOOD, who had the wherewith, that has not bought.

MORE BUILDING than in any other town, and LUMBE furnished to builders AT COST. OR SHINE we are selling more lots than any one. and almost as many as all the rest together. grSOT: AN ARTIFICIAL, but a NATURAL FOUNDATION, for what will be the PRETTIEST and MOST THRIVING SUBURBAN TOWN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. CARRIAGES LEAVE OUR OFFICE DAILY AT 8:30 A.

M. CALL AND BE SHOWN THIS PROPERTY AND BE CONVINCED. CHLILDS SILENT, OPERA. HOUSE BLOCK, Los Ansrelee. Cal.

128 lm.