*** 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 145--- F. & A. M., California; past eminent commander Los Angeles Commandery K. T.; dir. Chamber of Commerce 1909-10, and still an active member. Baptist. FOSTER, Ernest Durrell. Manufacturer. Res. 161 W. 43rd Place; office 601 Higgins Bldg., Los Angeles. Born in Lowville, Lewis county, N. Y., July 6, 1877; son of Durrell T. and Edwina A. (Freeman) Foster. Mar- ried to Ethel Twycross, Oct. 1, 1903. Attended the country and high schools of New York State, and Somerville, Mass.; Business College, Albany, N. Y.; Cutter School of Shorthand, Boston; graduated from law dept. Boston University, LL.B., 1903; afterwards taught law; in execu- tive capacity with Hunter Arms Co., Fulton, N. Y., 1896; in photographic business, Somerville, Mass., three years; reporter on Somerville and Boston papers two years; public stenographer, Boston; with Boston & Maine R. R.; chief clerk New England Structural Co., Everett, Mass.; chief clerk Norcross Building Co., Boston and Worcester. Mass.; ad- mitted to the bar of Massachusetts, 1901; chief clerk and associate atty. with Shepherd, Stebbins & Storer, Boston, 1901-02; in practice alone, 1902-03; moved to Los Angeles in 1904 and engaged in practice asso- ciated with J. F. Waterman; later with firm of Foster & Alexander; with Rotary Air Brake Co., of which he is pres. and gen. mgr., 1911 to date. Consulting atty. Mechanical Educator Co. Former member Ward and City Republican Committee, Somerville, Mass. Organized and financed Cox Pneumatic Cushion Co., N. Y. City, and Mechanical Educator Co., Cleveland, O. FOSTER, Fred Fancher. Industrial and electrical equipment. Res. 1028 Leighton ave.; office 443 E. Third st., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 16, 1876. Married to Mabel Galt in 1901. Edu- cated in the public schools of Easton, Md. Newspaper advertising solicitor, 1903; auditing dept., Los Angeles Ry., 1904; with B. F. Kruneff Jr. & Co., 1905-12; opened business for himself under firm name of F. F. Foster & Co., April 1, 1913; dealer in electrical construction material, line material, motors, meters, transformers, concrete machinery, building materials and in- dustrial railway equipment. Member Electrical League; Amer. Inst. Electrical Eng. FOWLER, Francis Marion. Lawyer. Res. "Ardea," San Gabriel; of- fice, 542 Citizens National Bank Bldg., Los Angeles. Born in Uhrichsville, O., Oct. 29, 1858; son of John and Margaret Whitman Fowler. Married to Edna Van Norman in 1896. Edu- cated in public schools of his native town, and at private law school at Lincoln, Neb. Admitted to bar upon passing examinations in 1892 and be- gan practice of law. Has continued in practice to date. Moved to Los Angeles in 1892 and was appointed claim adjuster for the Pacific Electric Ry.; employed in law dept. of same company 1892 to date; in in- dependent practice since June, 1912. Member L. A. Chamber of Commerce, Maccabees, San Gabriel Country Club. Republican. Episcopalian. FOWLER, Robert A. Merchant. Res. 714 Coronado St:; office 543 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Glenwood, Ia., March 13, 1872; son of Hiram P. and Matilda (Cattron) Fowler. Educated in Los Angeles grammar and high schools. Organ- ized his present business in 1888 un- der firm name of Fowler & Colwell; changed to Fowler Brothers, 1900; incorporated in 1911 as Fowler Brothers, consisting of J. W. Fowler, pres., and R. A. Fowler, secy.; retail book sellers, stationers and engravers. Member California, Jonathan, Los Angeles Athletic, and Union League clubs, of Los Angeles; B. P. O. E., M. & M. Assn., and Chamber of Commerce. FRANCIS, John Haywood. Supt. Los Angeles schools. Res. 1117 Elden ave.; office Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Greenbush, O., May 18, 1866; son of George and Mary (Fall) Francis. Married to Lou Hott in 1892. Attended public schools; graduated from San Joaquin Valley College, Woodbridge, Cal. 1890; from Otterbein Univ., Westerville, O., A. M. and Ph. B., 1895. Taught in rural schools in O. for two years; in San Joaquin Valley College, three years; head of commercial dept. and vice- principal Stockton high school, Stockton, Cal., two years; head commer- cial dept. Los Angeles High School, five years; principal Los Angeles Commercial High School, four years; *** end ***