American professional golfer Johnny Farrell receives a wristwatch from an unidentified man. Farrell faces sideways and smiles at the camera. The wristwatch is in a case and is held by both Farrell and the unidentified man.
Investigating officer Captain Cato sits on a balcony and holds up a travel clock as evidence in the Leo Patrick Kelly murder case. Leo Patrick Kelly was tried for the murder of Myrtle Mellus. Reported in "KELLEY INSISTS HE SAW MELLUS: Says Husband Was Home at 3:30 o'clock Accused Slayer's Version Given Prosecutor Defense Gets Subpoena for Liquor," Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 1928: A2.
Wood clock with four-pillar design and Roman numeral face, reading 6:03, on shelf or mantel amid papers and boxes, with painting partially visible at top
New York broker Arthur E. Hopkins angrily informed Doris Kenyon Sills, on their honeymoon, that he was leaving her. Doris has successfully divorced him before Superior Judge Schauer.
John Sandres, Harold Hendricks and Earle T. Tinnery were found guilty of various offenses ranging from battery and disturbing the peace to riot activity. William T. Sessions was acquitted of disturbing the peace. A mistrial was ruled in the case of Joseph Toth.
This photograph appears with the article, “Dismissal of Teacher Stirs School Row in Orange County District: PARENTS HIT AT TRUSTEES Peace Sought by Superintendent Lack of Co-operation Reason Given for Board Action, Patrons Declare,” Los Angeles Times, 17 May 1935: 8.
The four men wear normal clothing consisting of suits, jackets and ties. The top of Joe Roller's head can be seen behind Fenton's shoulder, along with one side of his shoulder as he crouches behind the other prisoner.
Mary B. Skeele, wife of Walter Skeele, the Professor of Organ and Dean of the College of Music at the University of Southern California was kidnapped in 1933. The ransom was paid and Mrs. Skeele was returned unharmed.
Brock & Company Jewelers was the most important jewelry and giftware store in Los Angeles. Founded by George A. Brock in 1903, it was sold in 1964 and the business ended s few years later. It was located at 515 West Seventh St. and had a 2nd location at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel.
Two watches, a bracelet and another piece of jewelry, all with set diamonds, photographed against autumn leaves, at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store.
Brock & Company Jewelers was the most important jewelry and giftware store in Los Angeles. Founded by George A. Brock in 1903, it was sold in 1964 and the business ended s few years later. It was located at 515 West Seventh St. and had a 2nd location at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel.
Watch and chain with the gears visible through its glass case at the Brock & Company jewelry and gift store. The hours of the day are inscribed on a metal border bezel.