anaheim-daily-herald 1921-11-08

If you want help, or have something for sale, Anaheim HERALD want ad columns are the direct route to your audience. VOL. VIII. TEN PAGES TRAIN BANDITS GET AWAY WITH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN MAIL Six Are Injured In Gun Battle With Robbers Who Hold Up Illinois Central Train Last Night. CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Nov. 8.—Six train robbers, equipped with all modern methods of warfare, apparently had made good their escape today with many thousands of dollars in registered mail taken from the Chicago-New Orleans train on the Illinois Central. The robbers used dynamite and odor bombs, sawed off shot guns, fuses and searchlights in a thrilling 45 minute gun battle with members of the crew and passengers after the train had been stopped on a trestle near Paxton, twenty miles north of here. They escaped with from two to four with many thousands of dollars in registered mail taken from the Chicago-New Orleans train on the Illinois Central. The robbers used dynamite and odor bombs, sawed off shot guns, fuses and searchlights in a thrilling 45 minute gun battle with members of the crew and passengers after the train had been stopped on a trestle near Paxton, twenty miles north of here. They escaped with from two to four sacks of registered mail, leaving six injured, including one passenger. After obtaining their loot, they fired the mail car, using sacks of second class matter as the torch, and a check up of the loot was made difficult. Estimate of Loot Varies Estimates of the loot varied today. Adolph Germer, chief postal inspector of Chicago, said it was "several thousand dollars," while other sources placed it as high as a million dollars. The holdup, evidently carefully planned, was staged near Paxton, shortly after 9 o'clock. Two men boarded the tender of the engine at Paxton. They were not seen at the time by the crew. Four other masked men entered the engine cab a little later. As the train stopped two walked down to the mail car. Two mail clerks, Thomas Baker, Carbondale, Ill., and Benjamin Bevinetti, Mattoon, Ill., tried to fight off the bandits, but their efforts were futile. "Open that door or we'll blow your heads off," was the command. Train Porter Shot Arthur Moon, a porter, stepped out of his coach to see what was going on. A shot rang out and Moog sank, shot in the back. One of the bandits climbed to the top of the mail car and dropped two odor bombs. Another placed a stick of dynamite under the front truck of the mail car. An explosion resulted. After forcing the doors of the mail car, the bandits swarmed into the coach. The safe was blown open while the mail clerks were covered with revolvers and almost overcome by the fumes of the odor bombs. The bandits riffed the contents. Student Joins Battle At this point H. L. Knowlton, a student from Champaign, Ill., joined the battle and fired at the bandits. Four bullets passed through his cont, grazing the skin. The bandits, with the loot of the mail car strapped on their shoulders, escaped in an automobile. The robbery, the most daring in years, took more than an hour. The exact amount of the loss will not be known for several days, according to postal inspectors. Lone Bandit at Work TWIN FALLS, Idaho, Nov. 8—Entering the dining car of Union Pacific train No. 17, eastbound, Portland to Chicago, a few miles out of American Falls, late last night, a lone bandit held up the diners and relieved Anaheim Mourns Death of Prominent Anaheim was inexpressibly shocked wi of C. B. Berger was announced yesterday. The whole community bowed in unfeigned s finest thought carried sincere messages of pathy to the bereaved ones in his home—the loved so well—to the ones who loved him—who loved him as well as his loved ones. Business halted. Business men—associates who knew Mr. Berger through the years—were stunned. When the shock had spent itself, then came the impulsive tributes to their old friend—the business man of integrity and honor—one of the strongest personalities in the business field of Anaheim and Orange county—one of the most enterprising, energetic, progressive and constructive citizens of Anaheim—a dreamer who had caught a vision of a Greater Anaheim—a greater Orange county—and brought all his mind and heart, and soul into splendid harmonious action to make the dream come true. And now the eyes that saw so far into the future, that saw the magnificent destiny of Anaheim fulfilled, are closed forever. The smiling lips that spoke nothing but kind things of others are stillted. The big loving heart that never skipped a beat for humanity has ceased its work. The bandits, with the loot of the mail car strapped on their shoulders, escaped in an automobile. The robbery, the most daring in years, took more than an hour. The exact amount of the loss will not be known for several days, according to postal inspectors. Lone Bandit at Work TWIN FALLS, Idaho, Nov. 8.—Entering the dining car of Union Pacific train No. 17, eastbound, Portland to Chicago, a few miles out of American Falls, late last night, a lone bandit held up the diners and relieved them of cash and jewelry, according to reports here early this morning. The bandit made no attempt on the forward coaches, but contented himself with repeating the sticking up in the observation car. He wore no mask, it was said. Disappointed With Haul The robber, it was believed, came aboard at American Falls, waiting until the train had reached a stretch of desert country to make his coup. Disappointed with his haul, the bandit is said to have expressed his disguest with the "bums" who travel first class these days before he dropped off the train and became one of the desert's shadows. BLUEBEARD OF GAMBAIS HEARS STORY OF HIS LIFE IN COURT VERSAILLES, Nov. 8.—The first witnesses in the murder trial of Henri Landru, the "Bluebeard of Gambais," were called this afternoon. After Judge Gilbert had completed his grilling of the prisoner, including a review of Landru's life previous to 1915, embracing convictions of forgery and fraud, the taking of testimony was begun on the charge of murdering one of the ten women for whose death he is held responsible. Man Faces Charge For Killing Deer In Refuge Game Warden W. E. Adkinson, who haunts the district in the vicinity of Trabuco canyon, today awore out a complaint charging Percy Crump with killing a deer within the limits of the game refuge known as district 4-C. Mr. Berger was 58 years old. Before coming to Anaheim ten years ago he was engaged in the manufacturing business in Evansville, Ind., and Rockford, Ill. He organized the C. B. Berger Company, which has grown to one of the leading real estate firms in Southern California. His three sons, Romaine, Le Roy and Harold, were associated with him in this company, which now owns more than a dozen orange groves in this county. Splendid health had been enjoyed by Mr. Berger until about a week ago when he suffered an attack of heart failure and was taken to a hospital. He was discharged from the hospital two days later and was reported to be improving rapidly. Yesterday morning he drove from his ranch near Orange to his office here. He returned to his home at noon and drove back to the office after eating a hearty lunch. At 2 o'clock he called at his physician's office and reclining on a couch, complained of severe pains near his heart. He died an hour later. Mrs. Berger, Romaine and Le Roy had accompanied Mr. Berger to the doctor's office and were with him when the end came. The body will lie in state at the Backs and Terry chapel from 10 to 12 o'clock Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church. Orange street near Condolence Received A resolution of co-parent family of C. B. Berger yesterday of Mr. Berger by the Anaheim Kiwi regular meeting today resolution will be sent to bers of the family at the records of the clan. C. of C. Director Attend Fun The board of directors of the Anaheim merce will attend to B. Berger in a body to attend the service today by the secretariat. The Mission week face church is being The three masses sats are especially well evening services are continue through Rev. Fathers B mourn redemptionist services. ANAHEIM DAILY HERALD ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, Tuesday, November 8, 1921. SHERIFF HUNTS ANAHEIM MAN AFTER CAR HITS S. P. BRAKEMAN P. McFadden Disappears When Frank Smith Is Hurt By Speeding Car At Los Alamitos Crossing. R. W. Guyse of Long Beach and P. McFadden of Anaheim were being sought today by officers following an accident last night at Los Alamitos in which the automobile driven by Guyse struck a freight train, seriously injuring Frank J. Smith, a brakeman. The two men were driving north on the Los Alamitos road from Seal Beach toward Los Angeles about 5:30 o'clock last night. At Los Alamitos a freight train was just starting across the road. Two brakemen notticing the speed with which the car was approaching endeavored to stop it with signals from their lanterns, placing themselves in the middle of the highway. BUY IN ALL THERE The Herald invites your most serithe second section of this edition. The Anaheim are familiar with the splendid of Anaheim. Particularly, do we call wholly convinced that it is highly profinial merchants carry clean, linen and in many cases lower than it is anyis no humbugging, on cheap, cunning, or fraudulent advertising to lure trade practiced. Appeal for business is strchandise consistently priced coupled w/ vice. Wednesday and Thursday are deHere is your chance to visit all the stocks, compare quality and prices of mmay offer you... If you do this, you will your purchases, but you will become one in Anaheim all the time." PRESS NOTICES BOOST SHOW DIRECTED BY KITTY MILLER Here are a few of the comments made by newspapers where Miss Kitty Jean Miller has staged her show. Seat sale for the local performance is on at Heying Pharmacy: Santa Ana—Elks carry off "Dolly BIRD BERGER OURNS Death ominent Citizen essibly shocked when the death bounced yesterday. The heart of lived in unfeigned sadness and the encere messages of profound symes in his home—to the ones he who loved him—from friends Chapman, Orange, at 2 o'clock. Rev. S. S. Sampson, pastor of the church, will have charge of the services. Masonic services will be held at the mausoleum at Fair Haven cemetery. HERALD Staff Will Not Say “Goodbye” Now The Herald staff from newsboy to publisher is not going to say “good-bye” to one of their dearest, most consistent and highly appreciative friends. The whole-hearted friendship that “C. B.” invariably displayed toward all the employees of the SHRINERS OF ANAHEIM LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATION Anaheim members of the newly organized Orange County Shrine are already making plans to go to San Francisco next June when the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will celebrate its golden jubilee and its Imperial Council will hold its forty-eighth session. Local Shriners are arranging their vacation dates to correspond with the time of the celebration and it is estimated that the local club will be in San Francisco one-hundred per cent strong. It is thought that two hundred and fifty thousand persons will attend the celebration. From all parts of the United States, from Canada, Alaska, Mexico and Hawaiian Islands and the Orient will flock thousands of Shriners. Many Will Travel in Autos While most of them will travel by PRESS NOTICES BOOST SHOW DIRECTED BY KITTY MILLER Here are a few of the comments made by newspapers where Miss Kitty Jean Miller has staged her show. Seat sale for the local performance is on at Heying Pharmacy: Santa Ana—Elks carry off "Dolly Dimples" performance perfectly and cover themselves with glory. San Bernardino Sun—"Dolly Dimples" broke local record. Capacity house greatly enjoys Elks show. Pomona—"Dolly Dimples" floats through three sparkling, tuneful successful acts and it was a corking good. Pomona—"Dolly Dimples" floats Elks. Riverside—"Dolly Dimples" given under the auspices of B. P. Q. E. No. 789, was filled with laughter, action and charm and scored a great success. Bakersfield—"Dolly Dimples," best show ever given in this city. Petaluma Argus—"Dolly Dimples" will long hold the record as being one of the best shows put on by the Elks and was a big success. Modesto—Elks big show, "Dolly Dimples," was a great show and scored a distinct hit. Damage To Automobile Reported To Sheriff A. P. Dunn reported to the sheriff's office today that his car was struck by an automobile driven by C. D. Campbell, while standing by the side of the Long Beach boulevard west of Anaheim, about a mile and one-half from the Orange county line. One fender was torn off and a bad dent was made in the side of the car, according to Dunn. Mrs. Edna A. Swanson Granted Final Decree The final decree of divorce separating Edna A. Swanson and Edward W. Swanson was signed today by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams. An interlocutory decree was granted August 27, 1920, and in compliance with the law, more than a year has passed before the filing of the final decree. Edna A. Swanson, the plaintiff, was represented by Attorney W. F. Heathman. Railroad Agent Visits Anaheim and Herald Henry N. Sears of Los Angeles, traveling passenger agent of the Rock Island railroad company, was a business visitor in Anaheim today. The Herald staff from newsboy to publisher is not going to say "good-bye" to one of their dearest, most consistent and highly appreciative friends. The whole-hearted friendship that "C. B." invariably displayed toward all the employees of the Herald was commensurately reciprocated. So, we are not going to say "good-bye" to "C. B." Such great souls as his do not die. Immortality will take his fine personality, his gentleness, his good-heartedness, his manly consideration for others—all these lovable qualities will be glorified. So, when we meet him again he will look more like the image of Him that we have always carried in our hearts. Condolence Resolution Adopted By Kiwanians A resolution of condolence to the family of C. B. Berger upon the death yesterday of Mr. Berger was passed by the Anaheim Kiwanis club at its regular meeting today. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the members of the family and will be put on the records of the club. C. of C. Directors Will Attend Funeral Services The board of directors and members of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce will attend the funeral of C. B. Berger in a body. Notices of plans to attend the services were sent out today by the secretary. The Mission week at the St. Boniface church is being well attended. The three masses started at 6 a.m. are especially well attended. The evening services are very beneficial to everyone present. This mission will continue throughout the week with Rev. Fathers Brennan and Seymour, redemptionists, conducting the services. Railroad Agent Visits Anaheim and Herald Henry N. Sears of Los Angeles, traveling passenger agent of the Rock Island railroad company, was a business visitor in Anaheim today. Mr. Sears declared that business is picking up in both the passenger and freight department and the future holds nothing of an ominous nature. Mr. Sears is an old Santa Ana boy, having been born in our sister city. His father came to Santa Ana when there was only one store in the city. Mr. Sears also has many friends here among the business men, including the staff of the Herald. STUBEBAKER BOWLERS LOSE THREE GAMES The Studebaker bowlers lost two games out of three last night to the Tridle and Tridle team on the local alleyes. The James Vulcanizers three-man team won three straight from the Sanitary Dye team. Tonight the Dew Drop team will play the Five Point service station team. Concert Company at Grand Theatre The first number of the Midland Lyceum course given here under the auspices of the Anaheim Legion post will be given tonight at the Grand Theater. The concert tonight will be given by the De Willo Concert Company which is composed of Ms. De Willo Semerau, soprano and pianist, La Naomi Coffin, violinist, and De Willo Semerau, concertina grand. The program will be made up of both classical and popular music. Mr. and Mrs. Cokyendahl and daughter, Miss Florence, motored to Long Beach Sunday and were guests of friends. HERALD If your goods are not moving as fast as you want them to, a well worded display ad in The HERALD will solve the problem. 1. NO. 301. BAY IN ANAHEIM ALL THE TIME Ed invites your most serious consideration to the first page of section of this edition. Most shoppers in the trading zone of familiar with the splendid service rendered by the merchants particularly, do we call the attention of those who are noticed that it is highly profitable to "buy in Anaheim all the time." Merchants carry clean, high class merchandise, priced as low as lower than it is anywhere in the state of California. There is no advertising to lure trade into their splendid establishments is special for business is straight—based rightly on quality meristently priced coupled with cordial, capable, satisfactory service and Thursday are designated as suburban shopping days. Chance to visit all the Anaheim stores, inspect the superb quality and prices of merchandise with what any "outsiders"... If you do this, you will not only save a lot of money on but you will become one of the confirmed shoppers who "Buy at the time." NOTICES BOOST BOY SCOUT COMMITTEE DIRECTED BY BY MILLER ORGANIZED HERE LAST NIGHT The district committee of District No. 4, Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America, including Anaheim, Los Alamitos and Stanton, was organized last night when a group of representative citizens met at the Walnut Cafe for that purpose. George FOUR HUNDRED DELEGATES AT OPENING SESSION OF CONVENTION Local Sunday Schools Will Present Pageant "The Rights of A Child" Here Tonight. The Southern California Sunday School Convention opened here this morning with the registration of more than four hundred delegates: James E. Dunning, in charge of the praise service, led the congregation in songs, which was followed with a short devotional hour led by Rev. J. R. Kennedy, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of Santa Ana. The opening address of the morning was given by Dr. James Hamilton Lash, First Congregational church of Hollywood, on the subject of "The Church and Character Building." After the address the appointments of committees were made and announcements were given. At 11:45 the competition started. BOY SCOUT COMMITTEE ORGANIZED HERE LAST NIGHT The district committee of District No. 4, Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America, including Anaheim, Los Alamitos and Stanton, was organized last night when a group of representative citizens met at the Walnut Cafe for that purpose. George W. Sloop was elected temporary chairman of the organization, with a view of completing a permanent organization not later than December 15.at which time officers to the county council will be elected. Plan is to have each district in this county function individually in carrying out scouting and getting it to the large number of boys in the district. Two members of this district committee will serve on the county executive board which will be the board handling all county activities and dealing with county policies. A special committee was appointed, composed of J. A. Clayes, W. J. Heinze, and A. F. Nowotny, to work out the personnel of the district committee of this district, to report to the chairman before the next meeting. Those present at this meeting were A. B. McCord, Dr. J. E. Waters, W. J. Heinze, Major W. E. DeSombre, W. D. Grafton, George W. Sloop, W. W. Lewis, A. F. Nowotny, J. A. Clayes, Major M. B. Wellington, M. A. Fraser and Mr. Griffith. LOCAL POLICE FIND STOLEN AUTOMOBILE The local police this morning recovered the Chevrolet car belonging to Charles Nevin, which was taken last night from in front of the Catholic church. The car was found at Clementine and Broadway streets. It is believed that it was taken by a crowd of boys who had no more serious intentions than spending the night in joy riding. No damage was done to the car. KIwanis Club Endorses Extension of Railroad The Anaheim Kiwanis club at its regular meeting today voted to send its endorsement of the proposed Union Pacific extension to the state railroad commission. The plans of the railroad were approved at the last meeting of the club and the county supervisors were notified of the club's action. Vic La Mont volunteered to devote considerable time to the Boy Scout movement in this city to which the Kiwanis club has promised its support. MORITES BOOST DIRECTED BY BRY MILLER View of the comments spapers where Miss Miller has staged her role for the local perimeter Heying Pharmacy: Elks carry off "Dolly performance perfectly and mes with glory. No Sun—"Dolly Dimical record. Capacity enjoys Elks show. Dolly Dimples" floats sparkling, tuneful success; was a corking goodolly Dimples" floats Dolly Dimples" given pieces of B.P. Q.E.No., with laughter, action scored a great succeeds "Dolly Dimples," best in this city. Jugus—"Dolly Dimples" the record as being one was put on by the Elks success. Big show, "Dolly a great show and hit. Automobile Reported To Sheriff Reported to the sheriff that his car was automobile driven by while standing by the long Beach boulevard about a mile and the Orange county line, torn off and a bad in the side of the car, A. Swanson Tested Final Decree Decree of divorce separatism and Edward W. signed today by Su-Y. Williams. An issue was granted Audited in compliance with an a year has passed of the final decree, on the plaintiff, was attorney W.F. Heath- ENT Visits Heim and Herald Rent Visits Heim and Herald rents of Los Angeles, owner agent of the Rock company, was a busi-naheim today. BOY SCOUT COMMITTEE ORGANIZED HERE LAST NIGHT The district committee of District No. 4, Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America, including Anaheim, Los Alamitos and Stanton, was organized last night when a group of representative citizens met at the Walnut Cafe for that purpose. George W. Sloop was elected temporary chairman of the organization, with a view of completing a permanent organization not later than December 15.at which time officers to the county council will be elected.. Plan is to have each district in this county function individually in carrying out scouting and getting it to the large number of boys in the district. Two members of this district committee will serve on the county executive board which will be the board handling all county activities and dealing with county policies. A special committee was appointed, composed of J. A. Clayes, W. J. Heinze, and A. F. Nowotny, to work out the personnel of the district committee of this district, to report to the chairman before the next meeting. Those present at this meeting were A.B.McCord.Dr.J.E.Waters.W.JHeinze.MajorW.EDeSombre.W.D.GraftonGeorgeW.Sloop.W.W.Lewis,A.F.Nowotny.J.A.ClayesMajorM.B.Wellington,M.A.FraserandMr.Griffith. LOCAL POLICE FIND STOLEN AUTOMOBILE The local police this morning recovered the Chevrolet car belonging to Charles Nevin, which was taken last night from in front of the Catholic church. The car was found at Clementine and Broadway streets. It is believed that it was taken by a crowd of boys who had no more serious intentions than spending the night in joy riding. No damage was done to the car. KIwanis Club Endorses Extension of Railroad The Anaheim Kiwanis club at its regular meeting today voted to send its endorsement of the proposed Union Pacific extension to the state railroad commission. The plans of the railroad were approved at the last meeting of the club and the county supervisors were notified of the club's action. Vic La Mont volunteered to devote considerable time to the Boy Scout movement in this city to which the Kiwanis club has promised its support. Rumors to the effect that the city council of Anaheim had been invited to attend a meeting of the Santa Ana city council Thursday night for the purpose of re-opening the discussion of the out-fall sewer serving these towns, or that the local council had extended an invitation to the Santa Ana council to come here tomorrow night for the same purpose, could not be confirmed here today. City Attorney Homer Ames and other city officials flatly denied that an invitation had been received or extended and also that there was likelihood that the matter would be brought up in the near future. The Anaheim Kiwansis club at its regular meeting today voted to send its endorsement of the proposed Union Pacific extension to the state railroad commission. The plans of the railroad were approved at the last meeting of the club and the county supervisors were notified of the club's action. Vic La Mont volunteered to devote considerable time to the Boy Scout movement in this city to which the Kiwants club has promised its support. Local Boxer On Card At Delhi Tomorrow Young Burton of Anaheim, the little boxer who has lately been fighting his way into popularity, will appear in the semi-windup tomorrow night at the Delhi arena. This is the second series of bouts since the management of Delhi was taken over by Tommy Quinlan. Welcome, New Member Of Daily Herald Family The stork paid a visit last night to Mr. and Mrs. Clark Winfield Scott, leaving an eight-pound boy. This new member of the family will be called Clark Winfield, Jr. Clark Scott, who is an old-time resident of Anaheim, has been away for several years and returned only a few months ago with Mrs. Scott. They are living in the Elk tract. MRS. ROCKWELL GIVEN DIVORGE AND ALIMONY An interlocutory decree of divorce has been granted to Mrs. Edith S. Rockwell from Charles H. Rockwell. Mrs. Rockwell was given custody of the three children, Vernon, Eleanor and Ruth, and will receive $50 alimony, in addition to one-third of the community property. TAFT WOMEN BUY ANAHEIM PROPERTY Mrs. L. McGee and Mrs. A. Jeiffen of Taft have purchased from Chet Johnston two lots on Chestnut street and will start building a home on their property immediately. The sale was conducted by Harold Clairmont, "Greater Anaheim Realtor." MOTORCYCLE COP GETS FOUR SPEEDERS AND OTHER OFFENDERS With eight speeders and five spotlight offenders nabbed in the past few days Henry S. Warner, county motorcycle officer, is backing Justice J. B. Cox's persistent struggle for traffic law enforcement. Four speeders were named in complaints filed yesterday and four more were indicted on charges aworn today. Speeders named in the complaints issued today were O. Witherell, Hollywood; J. A. Durham, Los Angeles; Jean Cox, Santa Ana; Tom Lloyd, Long Beach. Spotlight offenders were five in number. They were William Cox, National City; Rex. Sawyer, Los Angeles; Don Carpenter, Fullerton; L. A. Connell, San Diego, and E. P. King, Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Hopkins are the proud parents of twin boys, born this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins reside on East Broadway.