*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page --- CURRY, Elvin J. Insurance. Res. 2823 W. 8th st.; office 612 Fay Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Frankfort, Ky., Dec. 21, 1868; son of Andrew J. and Sarah A. (White) Curry. Mar- ried to Clara E. Grand in 1895. Grad- uated from Central Normal School, Pleasureville, Ky.; graduated from Ky. Univ., Lexington, Ky., in 1894. Teacher in public schools of Kentucky two years; secy. National Body of Odd Fellows, 1897-1907; moved to Los Angeles and has been engaged in in- vestment and insurance business, 1907 to date. Pres. Brotherhood Disciples of Christ of So. Cal.; chairman Social Service League of Los Angeles; author and publisher: The Red Blood of Odd Fellowship. Member Masonic fraternity; I. O. O. F.; Union League. Federation and City clubs. Christian Church. CURTIS, Clinton J. Pres. and mgr. Los Angeles Dock and Terminal Co., Long Beach, Cal.; office Long Beach, Cal. Born in Winona, Minn., Aug. 21, 1870; son of Herman E. and Mary M. Camp Curtis. Married to Lulu M. Kimberly in 1901. Educated at Phillips' Academy, Andover, Mass., and Yale Univ. Moved to Redlands, Cal., in 1893; engaged in orange growing and shipping; organized West American Fruit Co. in 1897 and became owner of same; also became dir. in Cal. Citrus Association; disposed of orange interests in 1906, and became mgr. Los Angeles Dock & Terminal Co., which office he holds to date; dir. Redlands National Bank, Redlands, Cal.; dir. Union Savings Bank, Red- lands, Cal. Member University Club, Redlands; Long Beach Chamber of Commerce; Virginia Country Club, Long Beach, Cal. CUSHMAN, Dr. Lucy S. Osteopathic physician. Res. 3060 E. 4th st.; office California Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Rewey, Wis., in 1879; daughter of Silas and Maryetta (McCord) Cushman. Early education received in the public schools of her native state; attended Wesleyan Univ., University Place. Neb., four years; graduated from Univ. of Neb., Lincoln, Neb., B. Sc., in 1902; gradu- ated from Los Angeles College of Osteopathy in 1911, and has been en- gaged in the practice of her profes- sion to date. Science teacher, Wymore High School, Wymore, Neb., 1902-03; same, Kearney, Neb., 1903- 05; instructor in physics and chemis- try, Lincoln Academy, Lincoln, Neb., 1906-08; after graduation from Los Angeles College of Osteopathy in 1911, passed examination by State Medical Board. Methodist. DAGGETT, Charles Henry. Oil. Res. 1405 Kellam ave.; office 1405 Kellam ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Canton, Mass., Sept. 19, 1847; son of Hiram and Sarah Kinsman (Little) Daggett. Married to Sarah Marilla Bidwell in 1873. Educated in the Boston public schools. Began business career as member of firm of Bidwell & Co., meat packing business, Minneapolis, Minn., 1873-94; moved to Los Angeles, 1894, became interested in the oil business and established the firm of Daggett & Fletcher Co., which continues to date. DAMEREL, Charles William. Merchant. Res. 313 Ocean Front, Ocean Park, Cal.; office 412 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 25, 1851; son of Charles and Elizabeth (Hughes) Damerel. Married to Laura Belle Bright in 1884. Attended public schools of Lima, N. Y.; Delafield, Wis.; Hastings, Minn.; State Univ., Minneapolis, Minn.; Commercial College, Minneapolis. In hardware business as clerk for Henry H. Pringle, Hastings, Minn., 1872-76; employed by Mayo & Clark, St. Paul, Minn., 1876-78; moved to Chicago and entered em- ploy of William Blair & Co., whole- sale hardware, 1878-83; associated with Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, 1883-1887; moved to Los Angeles Jan. 4, 1887; represented Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. in So. Cal. 1887-1901; then entered into partnership with B. H. Cass under firm name of Cass, Damerel Co.; holdings of this company destroyed by fire, and firm was reorganized un- der name of Cass-Smurr & Damerel Co., of which he is secy. DANZIGER, Jake Morris. Lawyer. Res. 828 Lake st.; office 1004 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in New York City, May 7, 1882; son of Morris and Lena (Mendelson) Danziger. Married to Daisy Canfield in 1901. Received his education in the public schools of his native State. Dir. Mexican Petroleum Co., Ltd.; Huasteca Petroleum Co.; American Oilfields Co.; Mexican Natural Gas Co.; and Jade Oil Co. Member Masonic *** end ***