*** 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 --- [BILL, John T.] [born in] Hanover, Germany, April 7, 1860; son of Gerard and Catherine (Shumacher) Bill. Married to Catherine E. Henrich in 1879. Attended St. Anthony Parochial School, Cincinnati, O. Was asst. in small grocery store in Cincinnati, O., when 12 years old, re- maining there two years; with J. Ostendorf & Co., Delphs, O., 1874-76; returned to Cincinnati, 1876, and acted as salesman for Alms & Doepke one year; was identified with many leading eastern firms as salesman un- til 1891 when he moved to Salt Lake City; manager of clothing dept. of Walker Bros. & Fyler Co., Salt Lake City, 1891-94. Then moved to San Francisco and entered partnership with J. W. Leavett, the firm conduct- ing a general bicycle business. Eleven years later moved to Los Angeles and bought branch store of the firm, be- coming sole owner Jan. 1, 1906. Roman Catholic. BINCKLEY, George Sydney. Consulting, civil and hydraulic engineer. Res. 41 Sunset ave., Ocean Park, Cal.; Office 1116 Hibernian Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Norfolk, Va., Sept. 9, 1870, son of John Milton and Mary Louise (Michel) Binckley. Married to Helen Gilberson Jan. 25, 1898. Ed- ucated in private schools in Va. Ap- prentice in machine shop, surveyor, engine room and in electric shops until 1890. Draftsman, surveyor, supt. designing engineering in Mexico and Cal. until 1890-96; designing for Union Iron Works, Anaconda, Boston and Mont. companies, 1896-1901; gen mgt. Esperanza Mining Co., 1902-03; chief engineer Puyallup River Power Co., 1903-04; consulting practice in San Francisco, 1904-06; chief engineer and mgr. construction Water Works & Sewer Co. and Ry. Light & Power Co., Monterey, Mex., 1906; gen. mgr. Douglas Copper Co., Sonora, Mex., 1907; general practice, Los Angeles, 1907-09; consulting engineer for Vancouver Power Co., Sumas Development Co., and B. C. Elec. Ry. Co., Vancouver, B. C., 1909-11; consulting practice in Los Angeles, 1911 to date. Member American Soc. Civil Engrs.; National Geographic Soc. Has writ- ten many papers on technical and pro- fessional topics. BING, William S. Manufacturer. Res. 901 Robinson ave.; office 1115 C st., San Diego, Cal. Born in Cameron, Mo., April 5, 1869; son of Jonathan R and Louisa J. (Smith) Bing. Mar- ried to Bessie C. Emeis in 1898. Grad- uated from high school, Lincoln. Neb., 1887. Employed as stencil cutter for T. J. Thorp & Co., Lincoln, Neb., 1887-90; member firm of Kearney Novelty Works, Kearney, Neb., 1890- 92; with J. P. Cooke & Co., Omaha; and Newell Novelty Works, Lincoln, 1892-93; stencil cutter and engraver for J. C. Murphy Co., 1893; member of Firm of Salt Lake Stamp Co., Salt Lake, Utah, 1893-96; moved to San Diego in 1910, and has been proprietor of the California Stamp Co. to date; partner of E. A. Meyers Co., deal- ers in bicycles and motorcycles. Mem- ber Merchants' Assn.; San Diego Industrial Assn.; Rotary Club; Chamber of Commerce. BIRD, Abraham C. Retired. Res. Compton, Cal. Born in Pike Co., Ill., Mar. 4, 1843; son of Rev. William H. and Evelyn Bird. Married to Sarah E. Lippincott in 1868. Educated in grammar and high schools of Ill. Enlisted in 22nd Infantry in 1861; in Troupe "K," 4th U. S. Cavalry, 1861- 65; after close of Civil War entered employ of St. Louis, Alton and Terra Haute R. R.; after several successive promotions was made gen'l. clerk in freight dept. general office of this railroad, and later made gen'l. freight agent with Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, 1882-1903; well known in transportation circles; prominent in Gould System. Member Masonic fraternity; California Club, Los Angeles; Board of City Trustees, Compton; pres. Chamber of Commerce, Compton, Cal. BIRD, Owes R. Journalist. Res. 840 Melrose Court; office, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Sacramento, Cal., Aug. 5, 1885; son of Dr. George R. and Clara D. (King) Bird. Married to Abigail C. Slaughter in 1912. Education received in gram- mar and high schools of Cal., and Nev.; graduated from Occidental College, in 1910; captain of Occidental Varsity Track Team, 1907-1908; with Varsity Base Ball Team, four years; Varsity football team, 1906-1907; state sprint champion during 1906; with Los Angeles "Examiner" during college course, in the capacity of amateur athletic editor; affiliated with Los Angeles "Times," feature work, 1911; editor amateur athletic sports, 1912- 1913; Delegate at Large of A. A. U. of United States; secy. Homes Crafts Bldg. Co., 1911-1912; associated coach *** end ***