anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-22

Today's World News In Brief By United Press LITTLE GIRL KILLS SELF CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 22.—Punished by her father for dipping her spoon into a jam pot at the dinner table, Alberta Woods, 15, killed herself with a rifle at Grass Creek, Wyoming, an oil camp here, is was learned today. CHILD'S MURDER IS A MYSTERY NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—A murder rivaling the Ruth Cruger case has been brought to light today with discovery of the body of Gilbert Bein, aged 5, in a tub in the cellar of his father's tailor shop on the east side. The child's skull has been crushed with blows from a club. Police are searching for a dark, tall youth with whom Max Bein, the father, says his little boy was playing just before he was killed. TWO BANDITS SHOT TO DEATH CASPER, Wyo., Dec. 22.—Two unidentified bandits were shot to death here last night when they attempted to break into a grocery store. Guards were placed in the store following a tip that an attempt would be made to rob it last night. The guards in a gun battle killed the two burglars. One of the guards was slightly wounded. CALIFORNIA TO MEET SYRACUSE SYRACUSE, N. Y., Dec. 22.—Syracuse University has scheduled a match with the University of California tennis team for June 8, next year. The Californians will play a number of eastern universities on the trip. TRADE NOT BOTHERING FRAZEE CALIFORNIA TO MEET SYRACUSE SYRACUSE, N. Y., Dec. 22.—Syracuse University has scheduled a match with the University of California tennis team for June 8, next year. The Californians will play a number of eastern universities on the trip. TRADE NOT BOTHERING FRAZEE NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—Threatened refusal of Elmer Smith, Roger Peckinpaugh and Stuff McInnis to accept the transfers made in the big New York-Boston-Cleveland trade, is not bothering Harry Frazee, owner of the Red Sox. “That is a matter to be settled between the players and the clubs. I have nothing to say, but I am not worried,” Frazee said today. GAME TICKETS SELLING RAPIDLY SAN DIEGO, Dec., 22.—Demand from outside cities for tickets for the Centre-Arizona game here Monday have increased today following the resumption of train and stage service between San Diego and Los Angeles yesterday. Indications are that a big out of town crowd will be on deck when the rival squads clash. Weather dopsters insist that the present storm will surely wear itself out before next week, thus insuring ideal weather for the contest. Interest in the contest is indicated by the requests for press seats, which have come from all parts of the south-west. WEALTHY WOMAN IS SHOPLIFTER? PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 22.—Mrs. Cliff M. Weatherwax, said to be the wife of a wealthy lumber importer and exporter of San Francisco, with her home in Burlingame, a superb of San Francisco, faced a charge of shoplifting in municipal court here today. Mrs. Weatherwax was arrested yesterday afternoon in a local department store. Two women detectives said they found a pair of marked gloves in her possession. Mrs. Weatherwax disclaimed all knowledge of how the gloves happened to be in her expensive muff. Miss Coraen Walker, detective, testified in the preliminary hearing she saw Mrs. Weatherwax stuff the gloves in her muff and hurry away from the glove counter as the Mrs. Weatherwax was arrested yesterday afternoon in a local department store. Two women detectives said they found a pair of marked gloves in her possession. Mrs. Weatherwax disclaimed all knowledge of how the gloves happened to be in her expensive muff. Miss Coraen Walker, detective, testified in the preliminary hearing she saw Mrs. Weatherwax stuff the gloves in her muff and hurry away from the glove counter as the sales woman turned her back for a moment. Mrs. Weatherwax was expensively gowned and beweled and put up a fierce fight to prevent her arrest. She was released on her own recognizance to appear in municipal court at 3 o'clock today. WILL PROBE FOOD PRICES WASHINGTON, Dec., 22.—A nationwide investigation of both wholesale and retail prices of foodstuffs of all kinds, shoes, clothing and fuel was ordered today by Attorney General Daugherty. Daugherty stated that this is the beginning of a concerted effort to bring down retail prices. LAST BARRIERS TACKLED WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—The arms conference tackled today the last barriers to complete agreement on naval limitation. These barriers were France's demand for a big allotment of auxiliary craft and Britain's request for total abolition of submarines. Further word from Premier Briand to clarify the French position was expected via Ambassador Harvey at London. Neither demand was to be fully granted, but some concessions, especially in the way of reducing submarine tonnage were in prospect. LANDLORD ROBS TENANTS NE WYORK, Dec., 22.—Frank J. Schmidt, owner of an apartment house and superintendent of a factory loft building is under arrest charged with robbing his tennants. Burglaries in the buildings in the last ten years amount to more than $100,000. ANAHEIM DAILY HERALD Town and County Topics Miss Alice Ribison, assistant to Postmaster Ahlborn, is ill at her home today. —Save a nickel on your lights. Electric lamps 35 cents at Peck's Hardware Store.—Adv. —Have you seen Twistums at the Exchange Furniture Store?—Adv. Mrs. B. K. Barry has sold her property at 112 Emily street for $8,500. The deal was made through the Lathaw Realty Company. If it's from Witman's it's good.—Adv. —Christmas candles. Boston Bakery.—Adv. —Christmas candles. Boston Bakery.—Adv. Mrs. J. A. Vail, mother of A. Vail of this city, is the holiday guest at the Vail home. —See the toys at the Exchange Furniture Store.—Adv. —Mary E. Coons, Notary Public, 120 N. Los Angeles St. Phone 720.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Henderson of Long Beach were Anaheim visitors yesterday. —Austin's Music Store, 308 East Center street.—Adv. Mrs. Ellis Rhodes, who has been in New York for the last six months on a business trip, arrived in Los Angeles yesterday. Ellis Rhodes went to the city to meet her. —the Cedar Chest offers you many artistic Xmas suggestions at 217 West Center street.—Adv. Mrs. L. E. Sutherland went to Los Angeles today to attend the Institute. Miss Beverly and Josephine Smith have returned to Anaheim from Poona college to enjoy the Christmas holidays with their parents. —Christmas candies. Boston Bakery.—Adv. Headquarters for Santa Claus. Exchange Furniture Store.—Adv. Mrs. C. A. McCullah will conclude her teaching for this year today and will enjoy a two weeks' vacation at Santa Monica. —Ben Baxter, cement pipe, 266W.—Adv. —Mme. Parks will do your Christmas hemistitching while you shop. Anaheim Dye Works, 217 West Center street.—Adv. The Methodist choir will hold its regular weekly practice tonight at 7:30 o'clock. This will be the final practice for the Christmas music and the last practice under the direction of Mrs. C. A. McCullah. —Everything in Christmas toys at the Exchange Furniture Store.—Adv. —Witman. Eyesight specialist.—Adv. E. K. Cassab of Arlington is a patient at the Anaheim Sanitarium. —Batik lamp shades, sofa pillows, negligee and scarfs at the Cedar Chest, 217 West Center street.—Adv. Marion Pickle of the Stroup Market will have charge of the West Anaheim branch market during the holidays. Aubrey Mathews will be with the Anaheim market. —Amack & Sanderson, chiropractors, 148 West Center street.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vanstrom and Mrs. Brady of Minneapolis, mother of Mrs. Vanstrom and her guest over the holidays, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Durkee at dinner today noon. They are old friends of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Durkee. —Xmas records at Austin's.—Adv. —Witman for good jewelry.—Adv. —Wabash Blues, 308 East Center street.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Gunnett of Springfield, Ill., have arrived in Fullerton and are house guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gunnett and may decide to make this city their home. —Save a nickel on your lights. Electric lamps 35 cents at Peck's Hardware Store.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Robertson motorized to Huntington Beach yesterday on business. —Cement pipe, Ben Baxter, 266W. BREA NEWS Howard Thompson, who formerly lived at the Stearns camp was recently married to Miss Doris Jackson of Glendale. Mr. Thompson was employed at Santa Maria for several months, returning to Brea with his bride last week. They have taken an apartment at the Marwood in Fullerton. For the accommodation of all patrons the First National Bank will keep open Saturday afternoon of this week from 3 until 5 o'clock Monday will be observed as a holiday. Final arrangements for the Christmas tree and program by the Knights of Pythias have been complitted. The tree will be placed on Pomona ave- Furniture the home lo Why Not a Handsome Dining Room Set? We are showing the most attractive Dining Room Sets—the kind that appeals to the heart of the woman who loves to beautify her home. If Father smokes he will appreciate a Smoking Set. or, Some Comfortable Living Furniture? Comfort is one of the essential factors in the making of a overlook things for the living room! -- finally Christmas in all its spiritual beauty is reflected in the Home. Why not select something that not alone expresses the sentiment of the season, but proves your appreciation of your own home or encourages others to appreciate theirs. Graham Furniture Company "The Big Store On The Corner" or, a Beauty You will enjoy looking over t we are offering. And you w near Ash street, where the entertainments will be given: The management has arranged to use Sewell hall in the event of rain. The street will be closed to traffic during the exercises. All children of Brea and surrounding leases are invited to be guests of the entertainment Saturday evening. The Brea band will furnish several numbers. Rev. W. E Spicer, pastor of the Brea Christian church, makes the following announcements: A rainy Sunday prevented many of you knowing of the Christmas plans for this week and Sunday. The Junior department will have a Christmas party in the cabin on Thursday night at 7 o'clock, while the intermediate department will have its Christmas party in the annex at the same time Thursday night. Next Sunday bring your gifts for ministerial relief, of food for Old Peoples' Home, and of clothing for Margaret's Mexicans. The White Christmas program is being prepared for next Sunday night. The first two or three meant nothing in her young life. Then she began to observe them. Then she began to celebrate them. Then she not only celebrated them, but advertised them. Then she declined that it would be wiser just to observe them. Then she ignored them. And finally she denied them. However, there are always a few kind friends to remind her of them and to keep the score for her. No man who is unable to eat spaghetti gracefully should attempt to compile a book on table etiquette. OLINDA NOTES Bill Finley and family, who formerly resided on the West Coast lease, have moved to Brea. Mrs. McQuarie has moved to Los Angeles. Mrs. D. S. Peck and daughter Luelle of Pasadena spent the week end at the home of Mrs. Brice Turner of the Santa Fe lease. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Dauel, Mrs. Armina Junker and Mrs. Pearl Khrone, attended the revival service at the Pilgrim church of Orange recently. The meetings are being conducted by Rev. John Hatveld and Rev. Ralph Steelhead. Bruce Turner of Clinda has started to build a home in Brea. She was a very modern girl with bobbed hair and mannish attire. He was a soulful poet with long hair. As they stood before the registrar's desk, waiting to be married, an anxious look stole over the official's face. "Pardon me," he said, "before we begin the ceremony, will you please tell me which is the bride?" ANAHEIM PLEASED BY QUICK RESULTS Everyone is pleased with the quick results of simple witchhazel, camphor, hydrastis, etc., as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash. One man's eyes were so badly strained he could not read without pain. Two applications relieved him. A lady with weak, inflamed eyes was greatly helped by ONE bottle. We guarantee a small bottle of Lavoptik to help ANY CASE weak, strained or inflamed eyes. Anaheim Pharmacy 144 W. Center St. NEVER before in our long conscientious career devoted to the idea of encouraging "BETTER HOMES" have we felt so gratified with the unusually beautiful Furniture and Furnishings which features our extraordinary display during this festive season. Not alone is the range of styles exceptionally broad and distinctive in design, but the prices are surprisingly low, when the high quality is considered. table Living Room iture? in the making of a happy home. So, don't the living room! And Mother will be delighted with a pretty lamp. a Beautiful Bedroom Suite ! joy looking over the truly beautiful stock of Bed Room Suites ering. And you will be charmed with their irresistible appeal.