*** 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 179--- resided in Los Angeles 1895 to date. Has been active in large real estate deals, and is at present pres. of the International Land Co., fruit growers, of Fresno. He has been active in civic affairs of Los Angeles; was dir. Municipal League; was first vice-pres. Merchants & Manufacturers' Assn; was member Library Board; Aqueduct Committee of the Chamber of Commerce; was member of the first committee appointed by the City of Los Angeles to investigate the Owens River Valley with a view to construct- ing present Aqueduct system. Active in work of Masonic fraternity. Member California, Jonathan, Los Angeles Country and Lomita Gun clubs. Past Imperial Potentate A. A. O. N. M. S. HIRTZ, Nathaniel Frederick. Dentist. Res. Jonathan Club; office 360 Wilcox Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Liberty Ridge, Wis., July 17, 1875; son of Rev. George and Pauline (Off) Hirtz. Educated in the Milwaukee public and high schools and graduated from the dental dept. of the Milwaukee Medical College, D.D.S., 1897. Moved to Los Angeles and has been engaged in the practice of his profes- sion since 1897. Member of the Jonathan and Los Angeles Athletic clubs; So. Cal. Dental Assn. and the Los Angeles Dental Society; Masonic fraternity, 32d degree; Shrine. HIZAR, Julier Clyde. Lawyer. Res. 1135 Loma Ave., Coronado, Cal.; office 306 American National Bank Bldg., San Diego, Cal. Born in Fort Ancient, Watren County, O., Nov. 5, 1871; son of John L. and Anna C. (Sprague) Hizar. Married to Kate Welborn in 1897. Early education re- ceived in the public schools of Paris, Ill., and Lebanon, O.; graduated from National Normal University of Lebanon, O., B.S. and A.B., 1892; from Cincinnati Law School, 1893. Moved to Cal. and was admitted to the bar in 1894; engaged in the prac- tice of law in San Diego, 1894 to date; city attorney of Coronado, Cal., 1896 to date; attorney for American National Bank of San Diego; city attor- ney for Escondido, Cal., 1910 to date. Pres. Home Investment Co. and secy. and atty. for Bartlett Estate Co. Served as ensign and lieut., junior grade, Third Division, N. M. C.; now ensign and asst. paymaster N. M. C. Member Cuyamaca and University clubs; Shrine. HITTSON, W. J. Lawyer. Res. 421 W. Eighth st.; office 525 Bryson Block, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Kansas City, Dec. 17, 1879; son of Chas. H. and Sarah (McHugh) Hittson. Attended public schools and graduated from University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill. Engaged in the prac- tice of law in New Mexico previous to his removal to Los Angeles in 1909. In practice in Los Angeles, 1909 to date. HOFF, George Franklin. Lawyer. Res. 3515 First St.; office 403 Union Bldg., San Diego, Cal. Born in Darke Co., O., July 3, 1868; son of Jacob and Mary (Teboe) Hoff. Married to Eva Louise Maurer in 1899. Grad- uated from Normal University, B.S., 1889. Admitted to the bar of Colo., 1897; California, 1906; Federal Courts, 1908. First employed as principal of high school, Union City, Ind., two years; public schools, Lake City, Colo., three years; high school, Durango, Cal., two years; supt. of schools, Gunnison, Colo., one year; engaged in the practice of law, serv- ing as co. atty. for Hinsdale Co., Colo., and deputy dist. atty, Seventh Judicial Dist. of Colorado, 1902-3; moved to California in 1904 and served as clerk in office of Collier & Smith; later member of firm of Collier, Smith & Hoff until 1908, since which time he has been engaged in practice alone. Attorney for Wholesalers' Board of Trade, 1908 to date; and Lumbermen's Assn., 1909 to date. Member I. O. O. F. and Cabrillo Club. Republican. HOGABOOM, Winfield. Dir. of Publicity Panama-California Exposition, San Diego. Res. 3590 Fifth St., San Diego, Cal. Born in Elmira, N. Y., May 1, 1864; son of Adam C. and Jennie (Northrup) Hogaboom. Mar- red to Lena A. Rogers in 1887. Re- ceived his education in the public and high schools of Lake Geneva, Wis. Learned printer's and pressman's trade in office of Lake Geneva Herald; reporter on Racine, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul newspapers; moved to California in 1887 and became member Los Angeles Times staff; day editor Associated Press, Los Angeles; Sunday editor of Los Angeles Herald; editor of Grass Valley, Cal., Tidings; editor and owner Garvanza Gazette and Fullerton Star; telegraph editor of San Diego Union; editor and part owner of Santa Ana Free Press and San Pedro News; night editor and *** end ***