*** 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 340--- to the bar in Mich. in 1876, and enaged in practice in Mich. until 1903. Moved to Los Angeles, Cal., in 1903, and was admitted to Cal. bar in 1906; has been engaged in active practice of his profession to date. Served as first lieut. in First Reg., M. N. G., 1887-89; paymaster State Naval Brigade 1895- 1901. Member Soc. of Cincinnati; Sons of the Am. Revolution; N. Y. Soc. of the War of 1812; Aztec Club; Mich. Soc. of the Loyal Legion. Republican. SILVER, Benjamin H. Real estate, oil, timber. Res. Seattle, Wash.; office 908 Van Nuys Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal, and Central Bldg., Seattle, Wash. Born in Kankakee &, Ill., Sept. 21, 1870; son of Benjamin C. and Rebecca M. (Jacobus) Silver. Married to Myrta A. Wade in 1890. Educated in public schools of Lafayette, Ind. Real estate and mortgages, Seattle and Bellingham, Wash., 1900-13; during residence in state of Washington has been pres. Pacific Coast Mills & Timber Co., and dir. in various companies; res. B. H. Silver Co.; vice-pres. Colonial Oil Co.; nominated for Congress at Bellingham State Convention, 1904, and endorsed for Lieut.-Gov. at County Convention same year. Published book of poems entiled "Philosophy of Faith," 1912. Member Masonic fraternity; B. P. O. E.; K. of P. Presbyterian. SILVERMAN, Samuel. Merchant tailor. Res. 107 So. Benton Way; office 339 So. Main st., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Russia, Dec, 14, 1879; son of Max and Katie Silverman; married to Anna Winogura in 1891. Educated in public schools of San Francisco, Cal. Sole owner of his business on So. Main st., where he has been for eight and one-half years; Member Masonic fraternity, 32d degree; Shrine. Jewish. SILVERNALE, Roy C. Druggist. Res. 511 California ave.; office 1402 Third st., Santa Monica, Cal. Born in Genesee, Wis., 1880; son of Daniel I. and Katherine (Niver) Silvernale. Married to Sue M. Murray, Sept. 26, 1907. Educated in public schools. Began work as an apprentice in Nelson's drug store, Waukesha, Wis., at age of 16, and worked there three years; with John A. Dadd & Co., druggists, Milwaukee, 1899-1901. Passed Wis. State Board of Pharmacy examination as licentiate in pharmacy; moved to New London, Wis., and was employed by A. Trayson & Co.; moved to Santa Monica, Cal., and purchased drug store owned by Robt. C. Ramaje and is at present conducting retail drug business. Member B. P. O. E. SIMMONDS, Frank. Real Estate. Res. 2664 Budlong ave.; office 418 Delta Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Denver, Col., Nov. 16, 1882; son of Harry L. and Eleanor (Bryant) Simmonds. Married to Maud E. Phelps in 1904. Attended public schools of San Diego, Cal., graduating from high school in 1900. Employed by Sunset Telephone Co., 1900-04; with the E. K. Wood Lumber Co., 1904-06; engaged in the real estate business, 1906 to date; vice-pres. Pacific Acreage Co. Member Chamber of Commerce. Member Sierra Madre Club; Masonic fraternity. Presbyterian. SIMONEAU, Richard Francis. Real estate. Res. 3717 S. Grand ave.; office Central Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Detroit, Mich., April 17, 1864; son of Leander and Zoa (Touranjeau) Simoneau. Married to Eda Dutton Randall in 1892. Educated in the public schools of Mich., graduating from high school. Entered employ of his father as clerk in wholesale drug house, 1880; apointed deputy register of deeds, Saginaw co., Mich., 1884; engaged in retail drug business in Saginaw, 1888-94, settling father's estate 1894-96; insurance business, 1896-1903; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1903, and joined a syndicate to subdivide acreage at Slauson Junction, acting as general sales agent. Later organized Acme Oil & Development Co. and was elected secy. and treas. of this corporation. In Nov., 1911, organized Los Angeles City and County Land Co., of which he is secy. and treas. Finance Keeper for Angeles Tent No. 1311, Modern Maccabees. Served as 2d lieut. Saginaw Light Inf., 1890-93. Member Chamber of Commerce; Chamber of Mines and Oil; City Club. Episcopalian. SIMONS, Harry W. Manufacturer. Res., 136 W. 25th st.; office, 101 Stimson Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Ia., March 15, 1811; son of Reuben G., and Jennie (Van Scyoc) Simons. Married to Golda L. Green in 1912. Received his education in the public schools of Los Angeles. Associated with Simon Brick Co.. Los Angeles, of which he is secy., 1902 to date. *** end ***