*** 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 344--- Monthly, Forum, etc.; author, "Arid America," first published in 1896 by Harper Bros., and several later revised editions were brought out by McMillan & Co.; "Constructive Democracy," Harper Bros.; "History of San Diego," local publisher, 1907; contributor to many newspapers and magazines, and author of several government reports on irrigation. Founded Plymouth Colony in Idaho in 1895; founded Little Landers, San Ysidro, Tia Juana valley, 1908; Little Landers of Los Angeles, Monte Vista valley, 1913; established Consolidated Realty Co., San Diego in 1907; Cuyamaca State Bank, El Cajon, 1907. Democratic candidate for Congress, 8th dist. in 1902; head of La Follette ticket, Rep. primary in 1912; active in several political campaigns as writer and speaker; accompanied Walter Fisher, Secy. of the Interior, on tour of inspection of Alaska coal fields in 1911; visited Europe in 1898 to study industrial co-operation. SNOW, Albert Barnes. Retail lumber dealer. Res. 21 S. Golden ave.; office 11 S. Golden ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Henry Co., Ill., March 15, 1855; son of Miletus Henry and Mary Ettie (Brown) Snow. Married to Fannie Case in 1876. Educated in the public schools of Wisconsin. Enaged in farming, 1876-81; with H. Bullen & Co., Winfield, Kan. 1881- 88; with Union Lumber Mill Co., locating yards, etc. in Okla., 1888-1904; moved to Cal. in 1904, locating at Pomona; established lumber business in Pomona and operated it at same time he was mgr. for Long Beach Lumber Co., Long Beach, Cal. Bought the Harbor Lumber Co. in 1909 and holds controlling interest in the A. B. Snow Lumber Co.; pres. A. B. Snow Lumber Co.; pres. Snow-Naftel Lumber Co.; dir. City Natl. Bank. Honorably discharged as Commissary Sergeant of Co. "D" K. N. G. Member Masonic fraternity; I. O. O. F.; Modern Woodmen; K. of P.; Kansas Workmen; Rebekahs; Knights Templar; Shrine. Presbyterian. SNOWBALL, MacDougall. Real estate. Res. 382 N. Los Robles; office 167 E. Colorado st., Pasadena, Cal. Born in Chatham, N. B., Canada, May 6, 1866; son of Jabez Bunting and Margaret (MacDougall) Snowball. Married to Nellie Joy Davis in 1895. Received his education in Chatham, N. B., grammar school; Upper Canada College, Toronto; Lincoln College, Sorel, Quebec. Entered his father's office as apprentice, 1884; organized electric light company, 1888; first telephone company on the north shore of New Brunswick, 1889; pres. of both com- panies until 1893; moved to California in 1891; sold his interest in the Electric Light & Telephone companies in New Brunswick and moved to Pasadena, 1893; purchased the Electric Supply & Fixture Co. of Pasadena, 1897-98; entered the brokerage business and established the firm of Snowball & Sullivan, October, 1898; incorporated the firm, 1909, and is pres. to date. Vice-pres. National Bank of Commerce. Presbyterian. SNYDER, Meredith P. Banker. Res., 2823 Orchard ave.; office, California Savings Bank, Los Angeles, Cal. Born at Winston-Salem, N. C., in 1859; son of Kehlin D., and Elizabeth (Higher) Snyder. Married in 1888. Educated at Beathney and Schle Academies and at Yadkin College, N. C. Moved to Los Angeles in 1880, and went to work in a furniture store; in employ of Coulter Dry Goods Co.; bought shoe store and conducted same; elected member police commissioners city of Los Angeles in 1890; re-elected in 1893; elected member of city council and served 1894-96; elected mayor of Los Angeles and served 1897-98; re-elected and served 1900-1901; again elected and served 1901-02; engaged in banking business in 1897 which he has followed when not serving in public office. Pres. and dir. California Savings Bank; same offices Lomita Land & Water Co.; dir. L. A. Title & Trust Co.; vice-pres. and dir. Western Bldg. & Inv. Co.; dir. Gardena Bank & Trust Co. Member Jonathan, Los Angeles Country and Lomita Gun clubs, Los Angeles; San Gabriel Valley Country Club, Pasadena; Masonic fraternity; Knights Templar; Shrine; K. of P.; Protestant. SOMERS, Louis Grant. Real estate. Res. 2255 N. Cahuenga ave., Hollywood; office Hollywood, Cal. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4,1863; son of Louis A. and Julia S. (Kelley) Somers. Married to Helen A. Smith in 1888. Attended Cleveland grammar and high schools. Became bookkeeper for Coe & Harburg, 1880; bookkeeper and telegraph operator, 1881-83; in stock and bond business, Cleveland, 1885-87; member of firm of Kelley & Co., 1887-92; partner in same, under firm name of Kelley, Wright & Co., 1892-93; Wright & Somers, bankers *** end ***