*** 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 163--- keeper, Laclede Gas Co., St. Louis, 1904; chemist with U. S. Fuel Testing Dept., 1904-07; with Structural Materials Testing Dept. U. S. Geographical Survey, 1908; tester for Western Gas Engine Co., Los Angeles, 1908- 09; developing crude oil gas produ- cers, specializing in fuels and their combustion, 1910 to August, 1912; Supt. and dir. Gas Power Machinery Co., Los Angeles; and with Lanyon- Starr Smelting Co., Bartlerville, Okla., August, 1912, to date. Methodist. GROFF, Lewis Augustus. Lawyer. Res. 678 Irolo St.; office 715 Trust & Savings Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Wooster, O., Dec. 31, 1841; son of Augustus and Elizabeth (Troutman) Groff. Married to Mary Ellen Gregory in 1868. Attended pub- lic schools of Washington Township, Henry Co., O. Read law in Napoleon, O., and was admitted to bar of that State 1867. Commenced practice of his procession in Toledo, O., and was appointed asst. U. S. dist. atty. 1868; moved to Lincoln, Neb., 1870, and was admitted to bar of that State; elected police judge at Lincoln, Neb., 1872; moved to Omaha, Neb., 1877, and formed the law firm of Groff, Montgomery & Jeffrey; appointed judge of district court of Neb. in Omaha, 1887, and elected on non- partisan ticket to succeed himself; commissioner of General Land Office of U. S. 1889, and resigned on ac- count of ill health 1891; moved to California 1891; appointed Postmaster of Los Angeles, March 1, 1900, to March 1, 1904, when he resumed ac- tive practice of his profession, which he has continued to date. Dean of College of Law, Univ. of So. Cal., 1900-01; instructor in Mining and Agency Law to date. Member California Club; G. A. R.; for three years dir. Chamber of Commerce. GROSS, William B. Real estate and mining. D St., San Diego, Cal. Born in Philadelphia, May 4, 1860; son of Myron and Elise Gross. At- tended public schools and business college; took a course in chemistry and higher mathematics in private school in Philadelphia. Began busi- ness career as importer and manufac- turer of embroidery in Philadelphia; later clerked in dry goods store in Greeley, Colo.; studied medicine; be- came associated with various theatri- cal companies as actor and later as advance manager, 1883-85; business manager for the Robert Mantell Co.; Pitou Stock Co., and the Rose Coghlan Co., 1885-90; mgr. of "Shore Acres" and all Herne plays, 1890- 1904; moved to San Diego in 1905, and, with Col. Ed. Fletcher, developed the townsite of Grossmont, Cal.; W. B. Gross Subdivision, and had charge of developing work at Del Mar. Secy. and treas. of Grossmont Park Co. One of the founders and former vice- pres. and mgr. Symphony Society of San Diego. Contributed numerous articles to various magazines includ- ing "Kunzite, the New Gem," and "El Cajon Sunset;" author of "An Economical Trip Through Europe" and "144 New Epigrams." Member Cuyamaca and University clubs; B. P. 0. E.; Masonic fraternity, Scottish Rite and Shrine, of which he was treas. 1912-13. GUERNSEY, Louis Gildersleeve. Political editor Los Angeles Times. Res. Los Angeles Athletic Club; office Times Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., July 4, 1883; son of Stephen G. and Marianna (Hicks) Guernsey. Attended public schools, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Riverview Military Acad., 1897-1900; New York Law School, 1901; Brown Univ., 1901-03. Secy. to Lieut.-Gov. Louis S. Chanler of New York and his brother, Robert W. Chanler, 1903- 04; Secy. Dutchess Co. Democratic Central Committee, 1904; associate editor, Bisbee Miner, Bisbee, Ariz., 1905; political editor Los Angeles Record, Los Angeles, Cal., 1906-10; editor California Outlook, two months; political editor Los Angeles Times, 1910 to date. Member Cal. State Militia, 1906-07; secy. Good Govt. organization of Los Angeles several weeks; resigned to run for State Legislature on Democratic ticket; defeated; contributor to mag- azines. Member Democratic State Central Committee; Alpha Delta Phi fraternity; Los Angeles Athletic, City and Gamut clubs. Democrat. Congregationalist. HAAS, John B. Lawyer. Res. Los Angeles; office 411 Merchants Trust Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 28, 1884; son of John B. and Lena (Bruere) Haas. Attended public schools of Los Angeles; graduated in 1903; graduated from Cal. College of Law, Univ. of So. Cal., in 1907; admitted to the bar same *** end ***