*** 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 402--- Nellie E. Britton. Attended private schools in Washington. Moved to Los Angeles, Cal., in 1896; graduated from Leland Stanford Univ., LL. B., 1902; admitted to the bar in 1902; served as associate counsel for Title Insurance & Trust Co., 1904-06; practiced alone, 1906-07; associated with F. D. McClure June, 1907 to date. Member Jonathan and University clubs. Republican. WOODWARD, Agnes. Director, California School of Artistic Whistling. Res. 2111 Third ave.; office 427-28 Blanchard Hall, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Waterloo, N. Y.; daughter of Dr. Charles Meredyth and Martha (McGlashan) Woodward. Unmarried. Graduated, Tecumseh, Mich., 1891; attended Detroit Conservatory of Music, Detroit, Mich.; special work in voice and sight reading; studied voice with Harold Jarvis; with Mrs. Ida Norton; special work under various instructors in voice training. Upon graduating from Detroit Conservatory was made special instructor of sight reading work at Thomas Normal Training School, a branch of Detroit Conservatory; supervisor public school music, Chillicothe, O.; upon resignation of position in Detroit school began study of whistling, and later originated and perfected "bird method." Moved to California in 1902 and began teaching whistling as an art; established a school of whistling in 1909, after several years of successful private teaching. Organizes and conducts whistling choruses and trains pupils for vaudeville work; teaches private pupils. Pres. and dir. California School of Artistic Whistling. Received medal from Los Angeles Realty Board in appreciation of whistling chorus at "Land Show Beautiful," 1912. Vice-pres. Matinee Musicale Club and dir. of Matinee Musical Whistling Quartette; member Y. W. C. A.; Anti- Vivisection Soc.; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Soc.; W. C. T. U. Congregationalist. WOODWARD, Willie. Civil engineer. Res., 706 W. 52nd Place; office, Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 11, 1873; son of James Henry and Amanda (Lannon) Woodward. Married to Aline Barnes in 1901. Educated in public and private schools. After leaving school began practical training as engineer in the field. Asst. engr. with Gila Canal and dam, in charge of construction and preliminary work; asst. engr., C. C. C. & St. K. Ry.; dept. examiner engineering work for city of Cincinnati; appointed 1st lieut. Vol. Signal Corps in 1898 and served in Porto Rico until ordered home on sick leave; moved to Cal., and engaged in poultry raising near Long Beach; asst. engr. for S. P. R. R. in Ariz., and Sonora; supt. Santa Rita Mining Co., Santa Rita Mts.; asst. engr. Cincinnati Southern Ry.; in private practice in New Orleans; chief engr. Union Terminal R. R. Co.; with New York Central Lines; asst. engr. in designing engr.'s office, and later in construction dept.; moved to Los Angeles and became draughtsman in city engr.'s office; now in private practice. Member 2nd class Military Order Loyal Legion; associate member Amer. Soc. of Civil Engrs. WOODWORTH, Samuel Kline. Retired. San Diego, Cal. Born in Syracuse, Mo., March 19, 1861; son of John and Mary Elnore (Kline) Woodworth. Married to Kate Treat in 1887. Received his education in public and private schools of Atchison, Kas.; Univ. of Mich. Admitted to the bar in Washtenaw co., Mich., 1884; to the bar at Atchison, Kan., 1884; engaged in practice in Atchison as member of the firm of Bird & Woodworth, 1884-87; justice of the peace 1887-91; moved to Seneca, Kan., and formed partnership with J. E. Stillwell, 1891-94; practiced alone 1895-1905; co. atty. of Nemalia co., Kas., 1897-98; moved to San Diego in 1906, and retired from active practice. Dir. B. & M. R. R.; member school board of Seneca, Kas., four years. Member Masonic fraternity; W. O. W. Republican. WOOLF, William S. Full dress suit merchant. Res. 4209 S. Grand ave.; office 512 Mason Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in New York city, March 12, 1861; son of S. and Hannah (Mund) Woolf; married to Adelaide Tornbom in 1891. Educated in grammar schools of New York, 1875; graduated from S. S. Packard Business College at age of 23. Moved to Chicago and engaged in mercantile business, 1884; in mercantile business in Kansas City; representative of Goldstand Powell Hat Co. of Wichita, Kans., 1898; now Western representative of Keith Bros. Hat Co., Chicago; senior member firm of Woolf & Bean, "The Full Dress Men" of Los Angeles. Known on the road as "Blue Pencil Billie." Member Masonic fraternity; honorary member Scottish Rite, Wichita; member Shrine; member 22nd Reg., N. G. S. N. Y., for several years. *** end ***