*** 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 123--- 1908. Educated in city schools of Bowling Green, Ky., and Allen A. and M. College, graduating in 1888; read lave with Judge Buford W. Bradburn as preceptor, and was licensed by the Allen Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial District, Ky., April 19, 1889. Attor- ney for Chesapeake & Nashville Ry. Co. (Ky.) 1894-98; in partnership with Judge Bradburn, 1896-97; moved to Russellville, Ky., 1898; in partnership with Judge S. R. Crewdson, 1901-02; County Attorney of Logan Co., Ky., 1902-03; Commonwealth's Attorney pro tem, Seventh Judicial District of Ky.; located permanently in Los Angeles, Cal., 1905; formed partnership with Mattison B. Jones, firm name Jones & Drake; partnership dissolved 1909; has practiced law alone 1909 to date. In 1896 campaign was Democratic elector (Bryan) Third Congressional District of Ky. Past Exalted Ruler B. P. O. E., Los Angeles Lodge No. 99, 1910-11. Democrat. Methodist. DRAKE, James Calhoun. Banker. Res. 2715 Hoover St.; office L. A. Tr. & Sav. Bank, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Cincinnati, Washington Co., Ark., July 26, 1858; son of Wesley and Martha (Kellum) Drake; married to Fanny Wilcox April 23, 1893. Edu- cated in the public schools and U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., graduating 1880. Upon his gradua- tion at Annapolis served as midship- man and ensign in U. S. Navy, cruis- in in all parts of the world, 1880-93. After eleven years of sea duty re- signed from navy with rank of lieut. in 1896 and located in Los Angeles. Dir. in First National Bank, 1896 to date. Pres. L. A. Tr. & Sav. from organization to date; dir. Pacific Mutual Life Ins. Co.; So. Cal. Edison Co. Member California, Los Angeles Country, and Los Angeles Athletic clubs. DROWN, Clarence George. Theatrical manager. Res. 624 Virgil Ave.; office Orpheum Theater. Born in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 11, 1870; son of Oscar A. and Matilda (Cogan) Drown. Mar- ried to Grace Groth in 1895. Education received in the public schools of Chicago, Ill., Valparaiso, Ind., Northern Indiana Univ., Valparaiso, and Notre Dame College, South Bend, Ind. After finishing his education he accepted an engagement with the Abbey-Schofield- Grau Companies, and remained on the stage one year; with the H. B. Thearle Amusement Co., and Pain's Pyrotechnical Productions in capacities of busi- ness mgr. and stage director, 1894-98; company mgr. for Stair and Havlin, 1898-99; joined Orpheum forces at Chicago, and acted as mgr. of the Orpheum Road Show, largest attraction put out by the company, 1899-1903; appointed mgr. of the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, 1903, and holds that position to date. Member Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce; Municipal League; Los Angeles Athletic and Gamut clubs. DUBBS, J. A. Oil refiner. Res. 28 San Vicente Blvd., Santa Monica, Cal.; office 312 Tajo Bldg., Los Angeles. Born in Franklin, Pa., Nov. 19, 1855; son of Henry and J. A. (Adams) Dubbs. Mar- ried to Jennie C. Chapin in 1877. At- tended public schools in Franklin, Pa.; Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, 1873. Mgr. and dir. of Amber Oil Works, 1874-78; chemist for Eclipse Oil Refinery, Franklin, Pa., 1878-82; mgr. and dir. Pittsburg Oil Works, 1883-93; gen. mgr. Pittsburg Asphaltum Co., 1894-99; and mgr. refinery and sulphuric acid works, Ventura, Cal., during same pe- riod; built refinery on Terminal Island, 1900, and still owns same; built and owned refinery, Maricopa, Cal., 1906-08; has been pres. and gen. mgr. Sunset Oil and Refining Co. 1900 to date. Member Engineers Soc. of Western Pa., Chemical section; Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. DU MARS, Charles Osman. Automobiles. Res. Bryson Apts.; office 722 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Moberly, Mo., Jan. 25, 1880; son of Frank and Delia (Klumph) Du Mars; married to Isabelle Eckenroth in 1903. Educated in public school, Conneautsville, Penn.; Sayre's Business College, Cleveland, O. Clerical position with MacIntosh & Huntington, hardware Co., Cleveland, O., 1896-98; clerical position in State National Bank, Cleveland. O., 1898; genl. storekeeper, Shelby Steel Tube Co., Cleveland, O., 1900; auditor for Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, O., 1904; with Banker Bros., auto deal- ers, Pittsburg, Penn., 1908; mgr. Los Angeles office of Fisk Rubber Co., terri- tory including Southern California and Arizona, 1908 to date. Member Los Angeles Athletic Club. DUNLAP, Francis Rae. Mining, oil and land investments. Res. 507 W. Twenty-first st.; office 421 Grant Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Morrow Co., Ohio, Oct. 5, 1857; son [of William and Abbie Maria (Dickerson) Dunlap. Married to Sarah Frances Shire in 1878.] *** end ***