*** 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 200--- Academy, Carthage, Tenn., 1892-96; studied Greek, Latin and higher math- ematics under private tutorship Prof. John A. Renbett, Carthage, Tenn., 1896-1900. Graduated from law dept., George Washington Univ., 1905. Em- ployed as clerk U. S. Census Bureau, Washington, D. C., 1900-02; special agent U. S. Dept. Commerce and Labor, 1903-05. Admitted to practice in all the courts of Cal., and the U. S. Circuit and Dist. courts in 1906; con- nected with firm of Works, Lee & Works, 1906-08; with Bradner W. Lee, 1908-12; now a member of the firm of Works & Jordan. Democrat. Methodist. JORDON, Minnehaha Evangeline. Dentist. Res. 214 N. Ave. 66; office 711 Wright & Callender Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Fulton Co., Ill., Jan. 22, 1865; daughter of Eugene B. and Catherine Rebecca (Calvert) Jordon. Graduated from State Normal School, Los Angeles, 1891; from den- tal dept., Univ. of Cal., 1898; associate prof. of dentistry, Univ. So. Cal. En- gaged in teaching school in Haverhill, Minn.; in San Bernardino, Cal., 1891- 93; in Ontario, Cal., 1894-96; began the practice of dentistry in 1899 and has confined her practice exclusively to children to date. JORDAN-WALLIS, Frances. Teacher of dramatic art. Res. 730 S. Grand ave.; studio, 72-3 Mozart Theatre Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Pawnee City, Neb.; daughter of Eben and Sallie (East) Jordan. Early edu- cation received in public schools of her native state; graduated from Normal Colleges of Nebraska and University of Expression and Dramatic Art, Washington, D. C.; taught literary branches and expression in Kansas and Neb.; Dean of Oratorical Dept. in Fremont Normal College, Neb.; four years in stock and repertoire in own companies and those of Clara Morris, Edgar Owens and many others. Moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1909; director of Wallis Academy of Dramatic Art, 1909-12; took studio in Mozart Theatre Bldg., and established independent classes in expression, 1912; teacher of evening classes in expression, Polytechnic High School, 1912 to date; lecturer on dramatic, literary and Theosophical subjects; has lectured exten- sively throughout middle western states, and is well known as dramatic reader and professional entertainer. Member Los Angeles Fellowship; honorary mem- ber Dickens Club. JOSLIN, Charles E. Lawyer. Res. 323 W. 28th st.; office 709 Central Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Spencer, Ind., April 13, 1853; son of Frederick A. and Sophia Church (Topping) Joslin. Married to Fannie Snow in 1881. Attended dist. schools and Asbury (now DePauw) Univ., Greencastle, Ind., 1876. Admitted to prac- tice in Marion Co., Ind., 1879; to U. S. Circuit Court, 1880; District Court of Dak. Ter., 1880; U. S. Circuit Court, St. Paul, Minn., 1884; Circuit Court of U. S., Fargo, N. D., 1890; Supreme Court of Minn., 1893; Supreme Court of U. S., 1895; U. S. Circuit Court, Los Angeles, 1907; District Court of Appeals, 1910. Dir. and atty. Red River Valley National Bank, Fargo, N. D. Methodist. JOYNER, Frank Hall. Highway engineer. Res. 310 Palmetto drive, Alhambra, Cal.; office, Los Angeles Cal. Born in North Egremont, Mass., Jan. 20, 1862; son of Loomis M. and Mary L. (Cross) Joyner. Married to Clara E. Curtiss in 1888. Attended the district schools of North Egremont, Mass.; grad- uated from high school, Barrington, Mass.; attended Carter's Commercial College, Pittsfteld, Mass.; Massachusetts Agricultural College. First employed as chainman by N. Y. W. S. & B. Ry., 1881-84; asst. engr., resident engr., Wisconsin Central at Des Plaines, Ill., 1885-86; asst. engr. of construction with Fitzgerald & Mallory on D. M. & A. (Missouri Pacific), 1886-87; with Morris & Corthell, engrs. of Chicago, 1887-91; city engr. Bedford, Ind., 1890-91; with Pejepscot Paper Co., Maine, 1892-95; highway engr. with Massachusetts Highway Commission, 1896-98; division engr. same, 1898-1911; chief engr. Los Angeles County Highway Commission since 1911. Member Amer. Soc. of Civil Engrs.; B. P. O. E.; S. A. R. JUDAH, Edward G. Mgr. Los Angeles branch Paraffine Paint Co. Res. 619 Parkview ave.; office 518-20 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 19, 1866; son of M. S. and Jennie (Mitchell) Judah. Married to Bessie H. Howard in 1891. Educated in pub- lic schools of Chicago. Held various important mercantile positions in Chicago; in business in New York City, 1883-87; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., in 1887; mgr. the Paraffine Paint Co., mfrs. P. & B. roofings and preserva- tive paints, insulating compounds, etc., for which company he has had charge of affairs in So. Cal., Ariz., N. Mex. *** end ***