anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-24

If you want help, or have something for sale, Anaheim HERALD want ad columns are the direct route to your audience. VOL. IX. EIGHT PAGES KIDNAPED WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE ON GROUNDS OF MENTAL CRUELTY Mrs. Plaskett Declares That Man Exerts Peculiar Influence Over Her And Curses Her. In less than half a year of married life Mrs. Marguerite Plaskett of Huntington Beach has sought divorce from her husband, been kidnapped by him, had both cases dismissed during a brief reconciliation and now has filed a new suit for separation. All of this is according to records on file at the court house. Mystery surrounding a recent alleged kidnapping of Mrs. Plaskett was cleared up when the couple were found living peacefully and happily in a cottage at Seal Beach. At Mrs. Plaskett's request the kidnapping charge was dismissed. In the new complaint for divorce filed with County Clerk J. M. Backs today, Mrs. Plaskett alleges that her husband exerted an influence over her which she could not resist and that she was not able to overcome this influence until shortly after her husband had been released on the kidnapping charge. Liquor, Liquor Everywhere; Not Drop to Drink Evidence collected in numerous bootlegging and blind pig raids formed the setting for a delightful Christmas party for court house employees this morning at which Sheriff C. E. Jackson and his deputies were hosts. Punch was served across a "solid oak bar," with "Budge" Lacy, custodian of the county jail, acting in the capacity of barkeeper. Mr. Lacy was dressed for the part with a gaily checked vest and black mustache after the fashion of the days of '49. Everything was complete, even to the still and all the "makings." Guests were invited to walk up to the bar, but a foot on the rail and call their drink. The atmosphere was all there but the "stick" was kept carefully on the shelf behind the bar. Cigars and apples were on the bar for those who cared to partake. Requests for "Old Crow," champagne, "Three X" and other forms of old time "red eye" were met with the same answer, which was a glass of delicious fruit punch with a slice of banana on top. Husband Failed to Provide, Says Wife’s Complaint Because her husband for some time past has failed to provide the necessities of life for herself and five children, Mrs. Lula G. Kidd is seeking a divorce from W. H. Kidd after twenty-two years of married life. The couple were married in Santa Barbara July 1690. surrounding a recent alleged kidnapping of Mrs. Plaskett was cleared up when the couple were found living peacefully and happily in a cottage at Seal Beach. At Mrs. Plaskett's request the kidnapping charge was dismissed. In the new complaint for divorce filed with County Clerk J. M. Backs today, Mrs. Plaskett alleges that her husband exerted an influence over her which she could not resist and that she was not able to overcome this influence until shortly after her husband had been released on the kidnaping charge. Called Her Vile Names According to complaint, Mrs. Haskett claims that she left him as soon as she could overcome the influence that he exerted over her. He treated her in such a fashion as to cause extreme mental anguish on numerous occasions, calling her vile names and in other ways showing a coarseness of character that was very painful to her sensitive nature, the complaint alleges. The couple were married in River-side on August, 1921. Morris A. Cain of Santa Ana is the attorney for Mrs. Plaskett. Anaheim Rancher Returns From Trip Into Mexico P. H. Krick, Anaheim rancher, has just returned from a three-week business trip in Mexico, where he went to investigate some mining properties. He gives a glorious account of the country and says that he traveled over thousands and thousands of square miles of the finest grazing land he ever saw and that there was not a hoof on it. Christmas Draws Prison Term for Theft of Auto He murdered a girl in New York City, confessed George Christmas, alias St. Jean, former Anaheim auto mechanic, while in the county jail in Los Angeles on a charge of grand larceny. Yet he was sentenced to San Quentin penitentiary for one to five years by Judge Houser yesterday, for the theft of an automobile. All because nobody would believe he actually murdered the girl he said he did. Investigators, including Deputy Sheriffs Wright and Strong, believed him for a time, until they began to run down information and then they found he was more or less or a "professional confessor," they said. So the prosecution went ahead with the grand larceny charge. OIL WORKER ARRESTED HERE BY ORDER OF COUNTY SHERIFF Husband Failed to Provide, Says Wife’s Complaint Because her husband for some time past has failed to provide the necessities of life for herself and five children, Mrs. Lula G. Kidd is seeking a divorce from W. H. Kidd after twenty-two years of married life. The couple were married in Santa Rosa in July, 1899. The only community property consists of a house and a small acreage near Signal Hill at Long Beach. Kansas Land Baron Wants Anaheim Home G. W. Roberts, who owns twenty; three and a half sections of land in Kansas, was in the city today looking for a home. He will either buy or rent. He wants to move his family to Anaheim, but so far he has been unable to find a house. He is located temporarily at 66 Neptune place, Long Beach. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CLAY KELLOGG WILL BE HELD TUESDAY Funeral services for H. Clay Kellogg, who died at the Anaheim sanitation Friday morning, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Smith and Tuthill chapel, 618 North Broadway, Santa Ana. The Rev. J. A. Stevenson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, will preach the sermon. East’s Hope For Snow Christmas Dwindling WASHINGTON, Dec. 24—Warmer weather with rain promised today to destroy hopes of snow for Christmas, over all the eastern half of the country except the extreme northern states. West of the Mississippi river, where there is snow, it probably will remain, for reports to the weather bureau from that territory said no thawing weather was expected between now and Christmas. Deportation of German Editor in Illinois Urged CHICAGO, Dec. 24—Col. John V. Clinin, assistant United States district attorney, announced today that he had recommended that Howard Eboy, immigration inspector, institute deportation proceedings against Arhus Lorenz, managing editor of the Illinois Staats Zeitung. OIL WORKER ARRESTED HERE BY ORDER OF COUNTY SHERIFF A. C. Dingle, an oil worker, was arrested late yesterday on West Center street and turned over to the sheriff at Santa Ana. According to local police officers, Dingle was arrested during the Orange Show last May on a charge of driving a car while intoxicated. He was tried and sentenced to six months imprisonment. He appealed the case she was at liberty on $1000 bond, when his appearance at the sheriff's office was again demanded. MANY ROADS CLOSED BY STORM ARE NOW OPEN Reports at the local office of the Automobile Club of Southern California indicate that most of the roads which became impassable during the recent rain storm have been repaired and are again open for traffic. The road to San Diego is open for light traffic, but not for trucks, owing to some temporary bridge having been put in. All of the road to Bear valley is closed as is also the Cajon pass. The Santa Ana canyon is open as far as Corona. TWO CARS DAMAGED IN COLLISION HERE A Dodge car belonging to the Bake-Rite Bakery collided with a Marmon as the Dodge was going west out of the alley between Center and Chestnut streets late yesterday afternoon. The damage to the cars was only slight, being confined to the fenders and running board. Deportation of German Editor in Illinois Urged CHICAGO, Dec. 24. Col. John V. Clinnin, assistant United States district attorney, announced today that he had recommended that Howard Ebeey, immigration inspector, institute deportation proceedings against Arlus Lorenz, managing editor of the Winnipeg Staats Zeitung. Mrs. Reeser Stages Fairyland Mrs. Reeser is the cashier at the Fairyland Theater. She evidently thinks that all the kiddies of Anaheim ought to live in a veritable Fairyland on Christmas morning because she brought everything to the Herald office to stage the scene for a couple of "kiddies." C. Vanatta Shows Big Heart C. Vanatta of 209 South Clementine street, showed his big heart in his attribution of good for the children of the poor. He thinks no child should be deprived of a merry Christmas and he wanted to take care of a couple of them at least. Charlotte Hapgood Plays Santa Claus Little Charlotte Hapgood of 419 North Claudina street played Santa Claus to a couple of little kiddies. Miss Charlotte lisped her "Merry Christmas to all the children" and asked the Herald to "tell it to 'em." Making Dreams Come True! Arline Quarton, 10 years old, and Francis Quarton, 9 years old, filled two pairs of stockings for two little girls. They knew what little girls wanted and dreamed of and they just their dreams come true! HEIM DAILY HER ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1921. Santa Claus Responds Magnificently To Herald’s Inspirational Campaign For the Little Children of the Poor The sweet little girl in the picture is Miss Betty Jane Wallop, 5 years old who lives at Emily and Cypress street. The gallant little gentleman to her right is Master Gardner DeWolff, 8 years old, of 124 Kroeger street. These charming children are presenting gifts for the little children of the poor to George Vincent Padien, director of advertising, editorial and inspirational feature writer of the Anaheim Daily Herald, who conducted the Christmas campaign. The stockings, clothes and other presents shown in the photograph are only a portion of the articles contributed by the big-hearted people of Anaheim in the Herald's campaign. Santa Claus will not pass a single child on Christmas morning in Anaheim or its encircling zone! The soul of the most beautiful of all festivals—Christmas—a soul as gentle as the Great Galilean Himself—has bounteously provided for "God's own"—the sweet little children of the poor, who have felt the chill skeleton clutch of poverty, who wondered, worried and cried themselves to sleep because Santa Claus seldom visited places of shadow and suffering. Their innocent minds had visualized the mystic abode of Santa Claus as a castle that radiated sunshine, cheer and loving kindness; that once a year this lovable old Saint visited the homes of childhood throughout the world and from his inexhaustable bag scattered with lavish hand all the gifts dear to the heart of all children. These children of the poor could not understand why Santa Claus should forget them—why their hearts should be sad and bowed in grief on the one day in the whole year when joy is unconfined — when peace serenly spreads her immaculate sheltering wings over all mankind. The picture this Christmas will be true to the fancy of all our childhood! ANAHEIM DAILY HERALD in behalf of the children of the poor was simply magnificent! Over 200 pairs of stockings were received at this office—well filled stockings—crammed full of candies, nuts, fruits and toys! There were clothes and shoes for boys and girls! Clothes and shoes for men and women! Warm bedding and blankets and food for destitute homes! And money, too! All these splendid gifts came from persons reached thru the influence of the ANAHEIM DAILY HERALD and were turned over to the Elks of Anaheim for distribution on Christmas Eve. The Elks committee in charge of investigating, providing and distributing these gifts among the poor, were: L. P. Bonnat, chairman, Clem Staples, George Trapp, Frank Tausch, Ed Schneider, Oscar Heying William Knott and Charles Goff. And now—Christmas, December 25, A. D., 1921! We know of no more beautiful tribute to the spirit of Christmas than the following editorial written exclusively for the Herald by Theodore Wright, editor emeritus of the Philadelphia Record. These children of the poor could not understand why Santa Claus should forget them—why their hearts should be sad and bowed in grief on the one day in the whole year when joy is unconfined — when peace serenly spreads her immaculate sheltering wings over all mankind. The picture this Christmas will be true to the fancy of all our childhood! All their dreams will come true. There will be gladness instead of sadness—sunshine instead of shadow to glorify the homes stricken by misfortune. There will be golden laughter instead of gloomy tears and a new faith in life will spring up—an inspiring picture to hang in the temple of their memory. And this devoutedly prayed for consumption is accomplished through the whole-heartedness of the good people of Anaheim and encircling zone the heart of the rich Valencia Orange Empire. Not one family in needy circumstances has been missed. A most thorough investigation has been made—every home checked and supplied. The response to the inspirational campaign of publicity conducted by the Mrs. J. J. Alexander Beautiful Santa Claus Mrs. J. J. Alexander, formerly of Anaheim, but now residing at Yorba, proved herself a most bountiful Santa Claus not only to the poor kiddies, but to the whole family as well! Mrs. Alexander sent candies, nuts, fruits, toys and a big box of groceries, canned goods—in fact sufficient food not only for a big family to feast abundantly on Christmas Day, but they will have enough to carry them over into the New Year. Gee! What Fun For the Kiddies Arlie Beckwith of 313 North Los Angeles street, remembered the "kiddies" of misfortune in a splendid manner. How the recipients of her generosity will jump with joy and laugh till the tears stream down their cheeks when they behold what Santa has brought to them on Christmas morning! Two Little Girls Made Very Happy Kathryn and Martha Adams, the two beautiful daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams of Nutwood avenue, played Santa Claus in a most magnificent manner to the children of the poor. These fine little ladies not only presented everything dear to the heart of two little girls, but they also included a gift of money which they received from their good-hearted father. 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. 24, 1921. NO. 34. Dan Drake's Magic Truly Phenomenal Dan Drake of the Kafaterla Shoe Store is some magician! He not only can supply the ordinary requirements of the poor but he can also take care of all the extraordinary demands, too! Dan had a one-legged man to supply with a shoe. He got busy and what do you think? He dug up a single new shoe—the right one for it too and his beneficiary will don his half pair of new shoes on Christmas morning. The boys of the Kafaterla store not only supplied shoes for a destitute family of six but they marshalled their friends and all together supplied bedding, blankets, underwear, clothes as well as well filled stockings with Christmas cheer for all the kiddies of the family. "Of Such Is The Kingdom of Heaven" The following unsigned letter addressed to the Herald explains itself: "I am enclosing two one-dollar bills to help buy Christmas gifts for the poor folks in His name, who said, 'In asumch as ye have done it unto the least of these ye have done it unto me.'" D. B. Gregory Gives Check to Kiddies D. B. Gregory, on R. F. D. 4. Anaheim, visited the Herald office last evening and gave his personal check for $2. He wanted to take care of at least one little child and he may rest assured that his contribution will make some one happy on Christmas morning. SANTA ANA STORE ROBBED OF $300 WORTH OF GUNS AND SUPPLIES Thief Slides Down Rope From Skylight To Gain Entrance To Store Early This Morning. Guns and ammunition valued at $300 were stolen from the Hawley Sporting Goods store at Santa Ana by a daring thief who gained entrance by sliding down a rope through the skylight at about 6:30 this morning. The Hawley store at the old stand at 215 West Fourth street was robbed six times before. Two attempts have been made recently to enter the store on North Sycamore street, but until the robbery this morning had not proved successful. Twenty-two guns and 500 rounds of ammunition were taken by the acrobatic hurgular, who was forced to leave by the same method by which entrance was gained. Besides the guns and ammunition a black imitation leather handbag containing a ruby ring valued at $30 and a pocket-book belonging to John Martin, was also taken. The handbag was the property of Mrs. Harvey Hearn. D. B. Gregory Gives Check to Kiddies D. B. Gregory, on R. F. D. 4, Anaheim, visited the Herald office last evening and gave his personal check for $2. He wanted to take care of at least one little child and he may rest assured that his contribution will make some one happy on Christmas morning. Katherine Stewart Helps Cheer Poor Miss Katherine Stewart of 221 North Philadelphia, came into the Herald office with the sparkle of loving-kindness in her fine eyes and modestly presented some wonderful things to the children of the poor. Miss Stewart was apparently very happy and she certainly deserves to be. Lyle Pember Will Make Boy Happy Lyle Pember, a fine little gentleman living with his folks at 207 Northwest street, presented two pair of filled stockings to the little children of the poor. Lyle said that the stockings contained everything that he could think that a boy wished for and hoped that the one who got his gift would have a merry Christmas. Elizabeth Jane Gates Gives Playhouse Outfit Elizabeth Jane Gates, residing at 215 West Truslow street, Fullerton, came into the Herald office loaded down with candies and toys—everything she said "like dolls, dishes, candies, nuts—everything for a little girl to play house with." "Give 'Em To Kids" Says A. Auget Mr. A. Auget of 117 West Broadway brought in enough Christmas cheer for the biggest family in the district, "Give 'em to the poor kids," he said as he wished the Herald a merry Christmas and many of them. E. De Moretz Cheers Two Kids E. De Moretz of the Anaheim Sanitary Dye Works, made a "Garrison finish" at the twelfth hour and supplied two children with all kinds of Christmas candies and toys! Mr. Moretz certainly showed his good six times before. Two attempts have been made recently to enter the store on North Sycamore street, but until the robbery this morning had not proved successful. Twenty-two guns and 500 rounds of ammunition were taken by the acrobatic burglar, who was forced to leave by the same method by which entrance was gained. Besides the guns and ammunition a black initiation leather handbag containing a ruby ring valued at $39 and a pocket-book belonging to John Martin, was also taken. The handbag was the property of Mrs. Mary Harrison, who works in the Hawley store. ANAHEIM MAY HAVE GREAT WHITE WAYS ON 2 STREETS SOON Anaheim will have two great-white ways if the plans now under consideration by the local chamber of commerce are carried out. An ornamental lighting system is proposed for Center and Los Angeles streets from the present lighting districts to the city limits in both directions on these two streets, and the matter of placing ornamental lights on North Lemon street from Center to the city limits is also under discussion. A meeting of a special committee from the chamber of commerce with City Manager O. E. Steward will take place at the chamber of commerce rooms next Tuesday evening when the matter will be thoroughly thrashed out. The ornamental lights will be placed from 150 to 200 feet apart staggered on opposite sides of the streets. The wires will be run underground, in conduits. The cost is estimated at $275 for each ornamental lighting post including the wiring expense. The funds will be raised by the establishment of improvement districts and the assessment of three-fourths of the cost of installation to the property owners. One-fourth of the expense will be paid by the city, if the plans are carried out. The new ornamental lights will give Anaheim a decided metropolitan appearance, and in addition to their utility will make a fine impression upon those passing through the city at night, it is pointed out by those pushing the proposed improvement. STORES AND OFFICES TO BE CLOSED MONDAY Monday will be a holiday in Anaheim and business will be practically closed here. The postoffice will be closed all day, as will the banks, the city offices, and the chamber of E. De Moretz Cheers Two Kids E. De Moretz of the Anaheim Sanitary Dye Works, made a "Garrison finish" at the eleventh hour and supplied two children with all kinds of Christmas candies and toys! Mr. Moretz certainly showed his good heart in the abundance of the gifts. Mrs. Jacobs Gives Goodies and Clothes Mrs. E. Jacobs supplied two children with filled stockings to which she added some comfortable winter garments. You can imagine the joy all these gifts will give two children who otherwise would spend a cheerless Christmas. Vaneta Dress Give Candies and Toys Vaneta Dress, 5 years old, living at North Philadelphia street, came to the Herald office almost hidden under a load of Christmas gifts for the poor "kiddies." Several children will have a good time over the things she brought! Mrs. Charles Linebarger Remembers Kiddies Mrs. Charles Linebarger showed her big heart in her contribution of beautiful gifts, Mrs. Linebarger ought to feel very, very happy on Christmas Day in the knowledge that she has made others so happy! Big Feast For Boy and Girl Billy and Marion Utter, son and daughter of Dr. J. W. Utter, of 244 South Los Angeles street, provided a wonderful Christmas feast for two childrena boy and a girl. STORES AND OFFICES TO BE CLOSED MONDAY Monday will be a holiday in Anaheim and business will be practically closed here. The postoffice will be closed all day, as will also the banks, the city offices, and the chamber of commerce. The Daily Herald will give all its employees a holiday. No paper will be issued on Monday. ATTEMPT TO ROB SAFE AT FULLERTON IS UNSUCCESSFUL An attempt to rob the safe in the office of the Fullerton Lumber Company last night was unsuccessful when the safe could not be opened, recording to a report at the office of Sheriff C. E. Jackson this morning. Deputy H. J. Zabel investigated, seeking clues from fingerprints on the safe. FORMER PHILADELPHIA EDITOR VISITING IN ANAHEIM Theodore Wright, editor emeritus of the Philadelphia Record, is a Christmas guest at the home of Miss Anna Valjean of 317 East Chartres street. Mr. Wright is now in his 92nd year and occupies a position of eminence in the field of American journalism after a remarkable career covering a period of half a century. Mr. Wright was formerly a resident of Anaheim and has spent much time in California. The Herald, as well as the whole Anaheim community, wishes its distinguished friend and visitor the merriest Christmas and the happiest New Year of his long, eventful and useful life.