Imperial County CA Archives Biographies.....Emert, Newton Oliver 1878 - 
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Author: F. C. Farr (editor, 1918)

NEWTON OLIVER EMERT, who enjoys recognition as one of the leading, enterprising
business and theatrical men in Southern California, has won merited success. He
has been identified with the show business for many years. Mr. Emert was born in
Pike County, Illinois, December 3, 1878, a son of F. P. and Catherine Emert. He
was educated in the public schools of his native county. After acquiring his
education he became interested in theatrical work and operated moving picture
shows in Pocatello, Mt. Pelia and Crawford. He traveled on the road for a period
of three years and came to Imperial County in 1913. His big venture when he came
to Calexico was to construct the most novel roof garden in the State, on top of
the Harris building, which burned after it was completed but six weeks. On the
opening night there were fifteen hundred people in attendance. The roof garden
had many innovations for the accommodation of the lovers of the silent drama and
dancing. Everything was at their command for a good time, especially during the
heated term. The ladies could come here at their will in the afternoon and sew
and chat and pass their opinions upon the wonderfully pleasant entertainments
during the evenings. After the fire Mr. Emert erected the Emert Theatre, and
after Mr. Carr had completed the Majestic Theatre, Mr. Emert and Mr. O'Neil
leased this handsome show house, which is equal in comparison with the show
places of the large cities. Fraternally, Mr. Emert is a member of the Modern
Woodmen. He was twice married, the first union was to Miss Iva Lezeart, and her
death occurred July 9, 1909. The second marriage was to Mary O'Neil, a daughter
of Andrew and Catherine O'Neil, residents of Ontario, Canada. The father of Mr.
Emert was born in Illinois, December 1, 1843. He followed contracting for many
years in the East, and then came west, locating in San Diego, California, where
he remained for two years. He then removed to Los Angeles, where he did
contracting and erected over three hundred homes. He is now retired and living
in Los Angeles. Mr. Emert, Sr., married twice, his first wife, Artessie Green,
died many years ago. The second marriage was to Catherine Elizabeth Parker, and
nine children have been born, five of whom are living. Mr. Emert's grandfather
was a veteran of the war of 1812 and the family dates back to Revolutionary
stock. Mr. Emert's father had two brothers in the Civil war, one wounded while
in action and died from the effects of injuries received, and the other brother
returned. Mr. Emert is foremost in promoting the interests of the community; has
the best shows that can be procured, and has the high esteem of all who know him.

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THE HISTORY
OF
IMPERIAL COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
EDITED BY
F. C. FARR

IN ONE VOLUME
ILLUSTRATED
Published by ELMS AND FRANKS
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 1918

Printed by Taylor & Taylor, San Francisco

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