anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-15

ANAHEIM VOL. IX. EIGHT PAGES THOUSANDS WI MOTHER TO TELL HOW SHE TRIED TO STOP LOVE AFFAIR OF SON Mrs. John Kennedy Will Take Stand Today In Trial Of Arthur Burch—State May Close Tonight. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15.—Mrs. John D. Kennedy, mother of the young broker who lost his life at Beverly Glen in one of the most sensational murder mysteries of recent years, was to face Arthur C. Burch today as his chief accuser. The bereaved mother was to be placed on the stand by the state, to tell of the relations between her son and Madalynne Obenchain, now jointly accused of his clawing. Anaheimers Must Pay Income Tax Today, Says Burns Many Anaheim people who have not paid their income tax received notice yesterday from the Los Angeles office of the internal revenue collector reminding them that they must "come across." Today is the last day on which the tax can be paid without penalty being added. The payments will be accepted up to 5 o'clock this afternoon by the Los Angeles office or by Deputy Elmer B. Burns at the city hall in Santa Ana. Five per cent penalty will be added on all taxes which become delinquent and 1 per cent a month penalty for each month that the tax remains unpaid. Up to the time that the notices were sent out yesterday the Los Angeles office announced that $10,000,000 remained to be paid through that office. Author of Film Play Watches Movie Here R. Beers Loos of the scenario department of the Lasky studio of Hollywood, was in town yesterday, accompanied by Alfred Hustwick, Walter Wood and Louis Scherwin of that city. The men were interested spectators at the California theater last LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15.—Mrs. John D. Kennedy, mother of the young broker who lost his life at Beverly Glen in one of the most sensational murder mysteries of recent years, was to face Arthur C. Burch today as his chief accuser. The bereaved mother was to be placed on the stand by the state, to tell of the relations between her son and Madalynne Obenchain, now jointly accused of his slaying. She was expected to tell how she and her husband, J. D. Kennedy, tried repeatedly to break off the affair, but that the beautiful Madalynne seemed to hold her son in a grip of infatuation. The state planned to use Mrs. Kennedy in painting an effective picture for the jury—a picture of this delicate mother, gowned in black, bowed with grief for her murdered son. It seemed probable that the prosecution would close its case today. TROOPS CHECK RIOTING IN COAL FIELDS OF SOUTHERN KANSAS PITTSBURG, Kan., Dec. 15.—The rioting in the southern Kansas coal fields by the "Amazon army" appeared checked at least temporarily, with arrival of national guard troops in the disturbed district. Sheriff Milt Gould of Crawford county received word that several hundred women were mobilized at Cherokee and are gathered about a mine there, but are not staging an offensive against workers. Franklin, heretofore headquarters of the "Amazon army" also was reported quiet. CAVALRY ON PATROL The state troops included large numbers of cavalry which were distributed over Crawford county to patrol the mine field. As the troops moved in, a statement from Alexander Howat, chief of the "rump" forces, for whom the Amazon army is fighting, announced the raiding by the women. Women leaders of the Amazon army will be criminally prosecuted, it was declared today. County Attorney C. A. Burnett announced that as soon as possible an investigation of rioting would be made and "warrants issued as the facts justify." This action will be in addition to any taken by the military. Seals Second Baseman Has Retired From Game PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 15.—Morris Rath, second baseman for the Author of Film Play Watches Movie Here R. Beers Loos of the scenario department of the Lasky studio of Hollywood, was in town yesterday, accompanied by Alfred Hustwick, Walter Wood and Louis Scherwin of that city. The men were interested spectators at the California theater last night, when "The Heavenly Tramp," starring Will Rogers, was produced. Mr. Woods is author of the play. Mr. Loos was formerly engaged in the newspaper business and is well known throughout this section. TICKETS FOR FOOTBALL GAME AT PASADENA TO BE SOLD HERE Tickets for the football game between the University of California and Washington and Jefferson College at Pasadena on New Years Day will be put on sale here in a few days, according to Malcolm Fraser, secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Fraser received a telegram this morning announcing that plans for the distribution of the tickets had been changed. There are but two prices on tickets this year—$2.50 plus the war tax and $5 plus the war tax. The Tournament of Roses officials state that mall orders accompanied by check, money order or cash will be accepted and filled in the order of receipt and until all remaining seats are sold. There will be no further sale of seats for the new stadium until after January 1. Those holding stadium receipts will have first choice of seats for the New Year's game this time and after that the general public will be privileged to purchase the remaining seats. No individual is to be permitted to purchase more than ten tickets for the game with the exception of bona fide secretaries of chamber of commerce who may take orders and purchase tickets for the several communities they represent if they so desire. HUGE CROWD ATTENDS POULTRY SHOW AT SANTA ANA Wyandottes and Rocks held the center of attraction at the Southern California Poultry show today. A special Women leaders of the Amazon army will be criminally prosecuted, it was declared today. County Attorney C. A. Burnett announced that as soon as possible an investigation of rlotting would be made and "warrants issued as the facts justify." This action will be in addition to any taken by the military. Seals Second Baseman Has Retired From Game PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 15.—Morris Rath, second baseman for the San Francisco Seals, has retired from baseball and will engage in business here, he has announced. G. O. P. COMMITTEEMEN ATTEND S. A. MEETING Two of the Angheim members, Judge J. S. Howard ad Earl Dutton, attended a special meeting of the County Republican Central Committee at Santa Ana yesterday. The call was for the purpose of securing reports of standing committees and getting a general outline of the work. Organization for campaign purposes will not begin before next August. MOTORCYCLE DAMAGED BY MYSTERY FIRE AT YORBA Mystery surrounds the origin of the fire that destroyed the motorcycle of Carl Shores at Yorba some time between December 10 and 13. In a report to the office of Sheriff C. E. Jackson today, Shores stated that he left the motorcycle in a shed on the noon of December 10 when he went and did not return for it until yesterday. The motor was in good shape when he left, but upon his return it had been burned. A neighbor woman said that she had heard an explosion about midnight Saturday night that sounded as though it came from the shed in which the motor was kept. It is thought that spontaneous combustion must have been responsible for the fire and that the explosion occurred when the fire started. HUGE CROWD ATTENDS POULTRY SHOW AT SANTA ANA Wyandottes and Rocks held the center of attraction at the Southern California Poultry show today. A special program of practical methods of handling these types of birds was planned for this afternoon. E. G. Teaney, manager of the show, was expected to have charge of the demonstration. Huge crowds attended the show yesterday and last night the building was well filled. Judging has been practically completed and and the fancy classes have been checked and verified. Southern California birds won out in the majority of cases over many of the winners in the state show at Berkeley, which are on exhibition at the show. Two White Leghorns offered as prizes last night were from the flock of J. V. McConnell at Garden Grove, J. H. Wilde of Santa Ana was the winner of the prize birds. The prize tonight will be two fancy Brown Leghorns offered by J. H. Williams, judge of one of the classes in the show. Both of these are fancy birds and prize winners as have been all of the birds given as prizes. The fact that no admission is charged and the numbered tickets are given free at the gate has attracted many. Friday will be children's day and the prize tomorrow night will be two router pieces offered by Mrs. Ben Davis of Cucamonga. These two pigeons won first prize in the show in this class and are valued at $25. A very interesting and practical lecture and demonstration on Rhode Islands was given by A. C. Goodacre of Compton yesterday afternoon. "Princess Pat," the prize winning hen of Terd Heving of Anaheim, was used in the demonstration. Mr. Goodacre showed why "Princess Pat" was such a remarkable hen. Bertsch Will Build New Home in Anaheim La Verne A. Bertsch has made application for a permit to build a frame dwelling at 733 North Philadelphia street. The structure is to cost $3,000. Can you remember mother can, the when you thought was going to pass you can. But, pro-Nicholas came to you you the little gift crying for. But today, like many unfortunate who are wishing tiny hearts for there will be no them unless it is you one of each pair fiire and trinkets, are Herald office in plea sent out. I make some poor Are you going to Here's a letter who, when a child Claus had forgotten Editor Herald: Have your article in the Herald of December want to express if way, my desire to this splendid work beautiful appeal fortunate little hearts are filled for the pretty gift can not have been in the home, if they thoughts went bad hood when just after I wanted a doll for I also knew it too Santa Claus to bring were poor. So me aside and explain a dress so badly do instead of the Well, I swallowed came very near or tried so hard not mitted to the fast Christmas. On Christmas John was coming holidays so I tried that for consolation Christmas eve event filled with I couldn't help but the doll would still had faith but not to sleep awaited, finally thaand footsteps wo HEIM DAILY HER ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1921. WILL GRAB BARG Most Amazing Sales Day In History of Anaheim Will be Held Tomorrow Free Gifts Worth Hundreds of Dollars Will Be Given By Merchants---Be Sure to Bring Your Copy of the Merchant-Herald Sales Section Bearing Number Cheer up Folks! Tomorrow is the big day—Friday, December 16! It's Anaheim Merchants Christmas Gift to the Public Festival! Hundreds of dollars in free gifts of valuable and most acceptable merchandise will be given to the fortunate ones who hold the magic numbers printed in the upper left hand corner of the Merchants-Herald circular and Special Free Gift Section of Wednesday's Edition of The Herald, corresponding with the numbers displayed in the windows of the stores embraced in this sensational campaign of trade appreciation! To the Merchants Free Gifts, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce adds $100 in cash, represented in 20 merchandise certificates of the denomination of $5.00 each. It's Anaheim Merchants Christmas Gift to the Public Festival! Hundreds of dollars in free gifts of valuable and most acceptable merchandise will be given to the fortunate ones who hold the magic numbers printed in the upper left hand corner of the Merchants-Herald circular and Special Free Gift Section of Wednesday's Edition of The Herald, corresponding with the numbers displayed in the windows of the stores embraced in this sensational campaign of trade appreciation! To the Merchants Free Gifts, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce adds $100 in cash, represented in 20 merchandise certificates of the denomination of $5.00 each. Aside from this splendidly generous gift feature of the day, there will be a veritable carnival of genuine bargains! Unquestionably, the most amazing—most stupendous—most attractive sale in the merchandising history of Anaheim! The stores are radiant with fascinating Christmas Stocks — everything beautiful and useful and suitable as gifts are shown in an extraordinary broad range of selection, from the simplest toys, to gladden the hearts of the Kiddies to the more sensible things for the grown ups! All priced within the compass of every purse! Here is positively the greatest opportunity to shop profitably ever offered to the buying public of Anaheim and all Orange County in truth! The big price reductions made in all kinds of merchandise to celebrate this "Merchants Appreciation Sale" would be sacrificial at any time of the year, but in the Christmas season where there is an unusual demand for these goods it proves what The HERALD has always contended: that the merchants of Anaheim conducted their business—their sales on a high plane of commercial ethics—that they sold a high quality of merchandise consistently priced and refused to surrender their business integrity and honor to cheap, hum-bugging practices to attract trade to their stores. Character has been held high above mere profits! There will be a tremendous crowd of shoppers in town Friday. They will come from all parts of Orange county. They will constitute a great army of good buyers—persons who appreciate the disposition of the merchants to price the most desirable, seasonable merchandise so that their dollar will go the longest way toward discharging the obligations of the Christmas Gift list. Do yourself the favor of taking advantage of all the price reductions offered. Bring the copy of the section of the Herald showing the gift number in the upper left hand corner of the first page. Compare this number with the numbers displayed in the show windows of all the stores embraced in the Anaheim Merchants-Anaheim Herald Campaign and in addition to the profits you will gather in price reductions, you may get a handsome useful gift! Come early — make your money go the longest way! Did Santa Ever Forget You? Read This Mother’s Letter Can you remember, like this mother can, the Christmas Day when you thought Santa Claus was going to pass you by? Surely you can. But, probably, old Saint Nicholas came to you and brought you the little gift your heart was crying for. But today, like then, there are many unfortunate little children I waited breathlessly. Sure enough they came to my bedside and on a chair beside the bed they placed something, then beat a speedy retreat. As soon as ever I could, I crawled over to find, as I thought, perhaps it was the doll, there lay a little bundle. I felt of it and, oh, the heart of me sunk, it was woollen goods—the dress. MRS. DUCKWORTH WILL INHERIT ESTATE OF .HUSBAND A petition to probate the will of J. W. Duckworth of Anaheim was filed today in the superior court. Mrs. Emma Duckworth, the widow, is the petitioner. The will covers the distribution of an estate valued at approximately $25,000, including property in the vi- Can you remember, like this mother can, the Christmas Day when you thought Santa Claus was going to pass you by? Surely you can. But, probably, old Saint Nicholas came to you and brought you the little gift your heart was crying for. But today, like then, there are many unfortunate little children who are wishing with all their tiny hearts for a present; but there will be no Santa Claus for them unless it is you. Stockings, one of each pair filled with candy and trinkets, are coming to The Herald office in answer to the plea sent out. Each pair will make some poor kiddie happy. Are you going to help? Here's a letter from a mother who, when a child, thought Santa Claus had forgotten her: Editor Herald: Having just read your article in the Anaheim Daily Herald of December 13 issue, I want to express, if only in a small way, my desire to co-operate in this splendid work. As I read the beautiful appeal for the poor unfortunate little children whose hearts are filled with a longing for the pretty gifts they see but can not have because of poverty in the home, if they have one, my thoughts went back to my childhood when just a tiny child, how I wanted a doll for Christmas but I also knew it took money to get Santa Claus to bring one, and we were poor. So mother took me aside and explained how I needed a dress so badly and wouldn't it do instead of the doll this time? Well, I swallowed a lump that came very near choking me and tried so hard not to cry and submitted to the fate of a toyless Christmas. On Christmas morning, Uncle John was coming home for the holidays so I tried to think of that for consolation. Christmas eve was always an event filled with anticipation, and I couldn't help but feel, perhaps, the doll would come anyway. I still had faith. I went to bed, but not to sleep and listened and waited, finally the door opened and footsteps were approaching. I waited breathlessly. Sure enough they came to my bedside and on a chair beside the bed they placed something, then beat a speedy retreat. As soon as ever I could, I crawled over to find, as I thought, perhaps it was the doll, there lay a little bundle. I felt of it and, oh, the heart of me sunk, it was woolen goods—the dress. There was nothing to do but crawl back in bed a broken hearted and disappointed child, but I was determined not to let mother know how bad I felt. Christmas day dawned a bright, sunny day, and my household was tiptoe with expectancy, welcoming the return of Uncle John. Finally he came—bag and baggage—ushered in. His trunk dragged out in the middle of the floor, and he opened it and what excitement! There was a gift for everyone but me; and it looked very much as if my doom was sealed and the lid to be dropped down. No one can understand the feeling I endured. Then suddenly he said: "Oh, yes, I almost forgot Anne." And out of the very bottom-most corner what do you think he took? I thought I would go wild for sheer joy! In my hungry arms he placed a beautiful doll. The sun never shone so bright as it did on that glorious Christmas day. How little it takes to make glad the heart of a little child, and a pair of stockings and only one to fill seems such a little thing to do. Not only will I give one but a dozen. From one who hasn't forgotten. Collins and Pierson Buy Local Transfer Company The Anaheim Truck and Transfer Company has changed hands, it was announced today. Joe Collins and C. A. Pierson have purchased the business from C. F. Leonard and A. C. Pierson. Mr. Collins will resign as manager of the local office of the American Railway Express Company and devote his time to the transfer business. INHERIT ESTATE OF HUSBAND A petition to probate the will of J. W. Duckworth of Anaheim was filed today in the superior court. Mrs. Emma Duckworth, the widow, is the petitioner. The will covers the distribution of an estate valued at approximately $25,000, including property in the vicinity of Angelaim. Besides the widow, there are two sons and one daughter who will not share in the estate during the life of their mother. Mrs. Duckworth is named as executrix of the estate. Concrete Floors Put In New Garage Here Workmen this morning completed the work of putting concrete floors in the garages in the rear of the Kustiner Clothing Store building. The garages are used by store employees and professional men who have offices in the building. EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE FILED AGAINST MAN BY BEVILLARD Charges of embezzlement have been filed against H. F. Boeschling by A. Bevillard of the Anaheim Ignition Depot. Boeschling is alleged to have sold a Jordan touring car of the value of $2,600 on which he had not completed payments. CONGRESSMAN SWING TO TALK AT MEETING Congressman Phil Swing of El Centro, former judge of the Superior Court of Imperial County, will address the Board of Trade of Fullerton at the meeting in that city tonight. A number of Anaheim friends of the congressman expect to attend the meeting. 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. ER 15, 1921. NO. 26. ARGAINS HERE Motorcycle Cop Catches Autoist After Fast Race Timed at fifty-one miles an hour as he sped through a trap on the Huntington Beach boulevard, Roy Hanby of the Kenwood apartments at Huntington Beach was caught by County Traffic Officer Vernon Meyers after a short chase yesterday morning. Meyers stated that Hanby was traveling at the rate of sixty-five miles an hour when he was caught. A heavy fog which wet the road and rendered it slippery increased the hazard of the pursuit. With Justice J. B. Cox's well known custom, in regard to speeders who exceed fifty miles per hour, it is considered probable that Hanby will make an extended sojourn in Santa Ana when he appears before the judge next Wednesday morning. TWO MEN FINED FOR VIOLATING TRAFFIC LAWS HERE Two fines were imposed this morning in Judge Howard's court for violation of the traffic laws. R. A. Newton was fined $5 for cutting a corner. TWO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENTS HERE YESTERDAY Race on West Broadway Ends When One Car Overturns and Other Hits Telephone Pole. Two Anaheim high school girls, Milford Dickenson and Jessie Trecker, were more frightened than injured when they climbed from under the wreckage of two automobiles in which they had been racing on West Broadway late yesterday afternoon. Miss Dickenson suffered a fractured arm when her car somersaulted several times after hitting a railroad crossing, while Miss Trecker received slight TWO MEN FINED FOR VIOLATING TRAFFIC LAWS HERE Two fines were imposed this morning in Judge Howard's court for violation of the traffic laws. R. A. Newton was fined $5 for cutting a corner, A. Hartman was fined $5 on a charge of passing another machine at a street intersection. WITNESS DISAPPEARS CASE AGAINST BREA MARSHAL POSTPONED Because the prosecuting witness could not be found by officers to be served with a subpoena demanding his appearance in court yesterday afternoon, the preliminary examination of J. E. Stone, Brea city marshal, charged with accepting a bribe, was postponed until December 20, at 10 a.m. J. M. Chavez, the complaining witness, declared that an agreement was made by him with Stone to purchase immunity for bootlegging operations. Chavez claimed that he had paid no money to Stone when the complaint was made. MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT OF AUTO Pleading guilty to the charge of grand larceny placed against him when he drove the Ford car of Mrs. Sarah A. Harper to Los Angeles and sold it, Quincy F. Aker of Santa Ana is to be sentenced Monday at 9 a.m. Before allowing Aker to plead, Judge R. Y. Williams informed him that it would be useless to plead guilty with the expectation of securing probation. Aker entered a plea of guilty and asked that judgment be pronounced within a short time. Sardines, Olives, Crackers, Cigars Taken by Thief The W. N. Wright oil station near Richfield was entered by thieves last night, according to a report telephoned to the sheriff's office this morning. Several cans of sardines, deviled meat, crackers, olives and cigars were reported missing. En Two Anaheim high school girls, Milford Dickenson and Jessie Trecker, were more frightened than injured when they climbed from under the wreckage of two automobiles in which they had been racing on West Broadway late yesterday afternoon. Miss Dickenson suffered a fractured arm when her car somersaulted several times after hitting a railroad crossing, while Miss Trecker received slight bruises about the head and face when her car crashed into a telephone pole. According to Frank A. Krause, local representative of the Automobile Club of Southern California, who witnessed the accident, the girls were racing on West Broadway near the railroad crossing. Miss Dickenson was driving a Dodge and Miss Trecker an Overland. When the Dodge struck the railroad crossing on a slight turn the car turned over three times and was almost a total wreck. The Overland skidded and crashed into a telephone pole, smashing a front wheel and demolishing the front of the automobile. The girls were rushed to the hospital where their wounds were treated. Later they returned to their homes where it is announced their injuries are not serious. BALBOA DANCE HALL WILL OPEN SUNDAY The grand winter opening of the Balboa pavilion dance hall will take place Saturday night, December 17. Prizes and novelties will be given away as favors of the occasion. Hubbell's orchestra of Balboa has been engaged to furnish the music for the season. A big free concert by Wlessenbarn's famous ten-piece stringed orchestra will take place Sunday afternoon, December 18, at 2 p.m. PLANS COMPLETED FOR BAZAAR AT ANAHEIM HIGH SCHOOL All set for the bazaar of the Anaheim Union High School which takes place Friday, December 16, at the high school. All departments will make splendid displays of the products turned out by the skilled students. There will be many beautiful and useful gifts for sale, and very low priced, which will make highly acceptable Christmas gifts. But why try to enumerate them here? Everybody is going to attend and then you will see them for yourself. At 2:30 in the afternoon the dramatics department of the high school Sardines, Olives, Crackers, Cigars Taken by Thief The W. N. Wright oil station near Richfield was entered by thieves last night, according to a report telephoned to the sheriff's office this morning. Several cans of sardines, deviled meat, crackers, olives and cigars were reported missing. Entrance was made through a window in the side of the station. An officer from the sheriff's office was to investigate the burglary today. EXTRA HELP AT LOCAL POSTOFFICE DURING CHRISTMAS RUSH Postmaster J. F. Ahlborn announced today that an extra man will be added to the force of carriers to facilitate the delivery of holiday mail and packages. He is well pleased with the response to the slogan, "Mail your Christmas packages early." It will now devolve upon the department to see that the deliveries are promptly made. STEWARD'S ILLNESS TO DELAY ACTION ON SEWER PROJECT City Manager O. E. Steward, who has been confined to his home with a severe cold since returning from the convention of the Southwestern League at Riverside last Saturday evening, is improving but will not be able to attend the meeting of the city council tonight, according to office employees. It was thought that the joint agreement between the cities of Anaheim and Santa Ana would be presented for approval of the council at tonight's meeting but owing to the illness of Mr. Steward the matter will probably be deferred until the regular meeting of the council one week from tonight. All set for the bazaar of the Anaheim Union High School which takes place Friday, December 16, at the high school. All departments will make splendid displays of the products turned out by the skilled students. There will be many beautiful and useful gifts for sale, and very low priced, which will make highly acceptable Christmas gifts. But why try to enumerate them here? Everybody is going to attend and then you will see them for yourself! At 2:30 in the afternoon the dramatics department of the high school will give an exceptionally clever vaudeville performance. Eleven big acts! Every one of them is a perfect scream. There's a laugh a second coming to everybody who appreciates genuine wit and humor and high class singing and splendid music. The same performance will be repeated in the evening at 8:30 o'clock. Be good to yourself. Join the merry crowd that will be present on both occasions. The admission is only 25 cents and then you want to encourage the students by helping to swell the fund. They are building to cover the expense of their year book. Sinking Steamer Calls For Immediate Help CHATHAM, Mass., Dec. 15—A steamer believed to be the freighter Shodac from Boston to New York, ran ashore on Stonehorse shoals during a heavy squall today. The vessel sent out SOS calls asking for immediate assistance. The radio call said there was fifteen feet of water in the vessel's hold. The vessel carries a crew of thirty men. Eight coast guardsmen put out to the vessel and remained on board. Stores Will Remain Open Until 9 O'clock All of the stores of Anaheim will remain open until 9 o'clock at night on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 22, 23 and 24 in order to take care of the holiday trade. This decision was reached by the board of directors of the Retail Merchants Association of Anaheim at a meeting held at noon today.