anaheim-gazette 1871-04-29

ANAHEIM GAZETTE. SATURDAY, APRIL 29. 1871. FIRE IN ANAHEIM. Residence of Mr. Phil. Davis burned to the Ground — Total Loss, $98,000—No Insurance. THE ALARM. On Wednesday last, at about 1 o'clock P.M., Mr. Obed Macy observed a smoke issuing from a second story bed room of the magnificent residence of Mr. Phil Davis, on Center street. He immediately rushed out and gave the alarm, and soon the entire population of the business center came upon the ground, to render aid. THE EXCITEMENT. Great excitement now ensued. Many set themselves about saving a few attainable articles of furniture, others looked for some means to extinguish the flames, and others still, to the protection and safety of the adjacent buildings. A female servant ran up stairs to the bathroom, adjoining the bedroom at first seen to be on fire, and heard one of the little boys of Mr. Davis on the inner side. The door being locked on the inside, she seized an axe, broke it down, and brought the child out in safety. THE FLAMES SPREAD. In two minutes from the first discovery, the whole building was in a sheet of flame. Fortunately, the wind, which was from the West, was blowing lightly, and the citizens, taking courage from this circumstance, commenced the task of pulling down fences, and checking distant fires as they caught. der to climb on the roof of Tim: Booge's building. While up there, a Greaser was seen to "skeedaddle" away with them Messrs. Heiman & George promptly presented him with a new pair. A servant of Mrs. Davis, had about $100 in coin in her room, besides clothing, which she was unable to reach. She appeared quite distressed at her loss. After the building was reduced to ashes, $85 of the money was found and restored to her. During the fire, the owner of some buildings which were endangered, ran frantically to a local Insurance agent, stated that there was danger of loss, and implored to be insured at once. All the bar-rooms in town were deserted by their proprietors, who ran to the fire, and it would have been a good time for impecunious bummers to have he ped themselves. Two dozen axes and a large number of water buckets were supplied by Lanigenberger & Co., also a large number from the stores of Heiman & George, M. Calisher and P. Davis & Bro., and after the fire, few or none of them found their way back to the owners. They were appropriated by the ball Indians who lingered around on large coy intent. IN GENERAL. This fire shows the great necessity of some sort of fire apparatus and organization. When the flames were licking the clouds, and when no means of relief was at hand, all seemed to realize it. Had our citizens acted promptly in the late effort of Mr. Hubbard to procure apparatus, the building might have been preserved; at least, much THE FLAMES SPREAD. In two minutes from the first discovery, the whole building was in a sheet of flame. Fortunately, the wind, which was from the West, was blowing lightly, and the citizens, taking courage from this circumstance, commenced the task of pulling down fences, and checking distant fires as they caught. NO HOPE. It was useless to try to save the building. A small hose was turned on from a tank in the yard—buckets were procured from the stores, and a line of men formed to a distant well. But this latter arrangement did not seem to work well, and if it had, it would have been useless against such a volume of flame. HEROIC ACTION. The roof of Mr. Tim. Boege's hay shed was seen to be on fire, and Mr. William McGrath, Mr. W. I. Rumble, Mr. Dye Davies and Mr. J. Sullivan, immediately ascended the steep and scorching roof, at great personal risk. Being there, water was got to them, and they extinguished the flames and kept them in check. They had no hooks, and were not only liable to slip to the ground at the peril of life and limb, but had the hay in the interior of the shed caught fire and blazed through its open sides, escape would have been almost impossible. Had this hay shed been as fall as it was three months ago, no effort could have saved it. Even now had it caught fire, it is more than probable that the Planter's Hotel and several other residences would have burned. So the importance of checking the fire at this point is seen. MORE DANGER THREATENS. The buildings all around were in imminent danger of catching fire from the cinders floating about, and Gov. Downey's building caught fire three times. A small water hose was turned upon the roof of the store of Langenberger & Co., which was attaining a great heat. The danger at one time was so great to the eastern portion of the city, that citizens on Los Angeles street commenced IN GENERAL. This fire shows the great necessity of some sort of fire apparatus and organization. When the flames were licking the clouds, and when no means of relief was at hand, all seemed to realize it. Had our citizens acted promptly in the late effort of Mr. Hubbard to procure apparatus, the building might have been preserved; at least, much other valuable property and fencing would probably have been saved. Mr. Davis expresses his intention to build again at once. The hospitality of several houses have been tendered to Mr. Davis and family in their great distress. We are informed that the family will temporarily occupy a house on Center street, belonging to Langenberger & Co. TRUSTEES ELECTION — An election for two School Trustees is to take place this afternoon, at the school house between the hours of 2 and 4 o'clock P.M. Preparation for building a fine residence on Center Street west, is being made by Mr. C. H. Nickerson. Pic-nick. To-day the Sabbath Schools of Anaheim, Fairview and Santa Ana, are going on a pick-nick to the neighborhood of Tustin City, near Santa Ana. General Merchandise. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED BUSINESS HOUSE IN ANAHEIM LANGENBERGER & CO. DEALERS IN General Merchandise, Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of CLOTHING BOOTS AND SHOES. HATS, CROCKERY, Dry Goods, Hardware, GROCERIES, Agricultural Implements. Wines and Liquors. The buildings all around were in imminent danger of catching fire from the cinders floating about, and Gov. Downey's building caught fire three times. A small water hose was turned upon the roof of the store of Langenberger & Co., which was attaining a great heat. The danger at one time was no greater to the eastern portion of the city, that citizens on Los Angeles street commenced to remove their household effects. All this time the house was fast settling from a livid mass to ashes; and, indeed, in about twenty minutes, no vestige of the former beautiful structure could be seen. CAUSE OF THE FIRE. The fire was caused by a precocious little boy of Mr. Davis, who, in the absence of his mother (who was at Los Angeles), went into the bath-room, locked himself in, and began playing with lucifer matches. The child, when found, manifested no alarm at the flame and appeared to be in a high state of enjoyment. NO INSURANCE. Neither the building nor furniture were insured. The building was quite now, of the wooden cottage style, and altogether, the handsomest residence in the city. It was valued at $5,000. The furniture destroyed was valued at $3,000. The insurance expired nearly a year ago, and Mr. Davis had neglected to renew it. Notwithstanding the heavy loss, Mr. Davis takes the matter with a fortitude bordering on heroism. Mrs. Davis lost a large quantity of elegant wearing apparel, and valuable silver ware. INCIDENT. Mr. Sallivan took off his boots, in The City Election. The election for municipal officers takes place in Anaheim on Monday next. Many exciting features are presented—the champions of various candidates, will be brought face to face and hot words are liable to ensue. But as words cannot decide an election, it is hoped that results will calmly be left to an impartial and well conducted ballot. The selection of candidates to fill offices of public trust, should always be made the subject of grave consideration; and their qualifications for the positions which they desire to fill, ought to be carefully weighed by our citizens. T. E. Schmidt, Esq., has received by steamer, one dozen eggs of the Brahm variety of fowls—valued in San Francisco at three dollars each. These fowls are worth from twenty-five to forty dollars each. New Corral — Mr. D. K. Williams is constructing a new and improved corral and slaughter-house, for Messrs Ashcroft & Pryor, south of the city. Found — A dark brown veil on Center street in front of Mr. Schmidt's residence. The owner can obtain it by calling at this office. Sailed — On the 21st. from Anaheim Landing, the schooner Emilia Fransen, after discharging 100,000 feet of lumber for Dicken, Huntington & Co. JOSEPH BENNERSCHEIDT, TIN AND COPPERSMITH. SAILED — On the 21st. from Anaheim Landing, the schooner Emilie Fransen, after discharging 100,000 feet of lumber for Dicken, Huntington & Co. JOSEPH BENNERSCHEIDT, TIN AND COPPERSMITH. Center Street, Anaheim. A Large Assortment of Stoves and Tinware. Always on Hand. Jobbing and repairing done at reasonable rates. ANAHEIM COOPER SHOP, CENTER STREET. J. WESTPHAL PROPRIETOR. Coopering in all its branches executed with dispatch. Particular attention given to the manufacture and repair of wine pipes, puncheons and casks. Orders from the country promptly attended to ap16m Meat Markets. CITY Meat Market, (Corner of Center and Los Angeles streets.) ANAHEIM. ASHCROFT & PRYOR, PROPRIETORS. A CHOICE: UPPLY on Fresh Beef, Mutton and Pork on hand at all times. Always on hand, a large supply of all kinds of fresh vegetables. Will be pleased to supply outside farmers, when necessary, at low rates. Purchases delivered free to any part of the city. DOWNLEY'S NEW BLOCK MAIN STREET. LOS ANGELES ORDERS from the COUNTRY. Promptly ended to. Lumber. Good News! Great Reduction IN THE PRICE OF LUMBER In consideration of the Hard Times, and the prospect of a Dry Season, and in order that old settlers may improve, and new ones be able build cheaply, the old established firm of LANGENBERGER, BLOCHMAN & CO. have again taken the advance, and reduced the price of Lumber to $28 per Thousand. We keep constantly on hand a large and complete assortment of REDWOOD and PINE LUMBERS [Rough, Surface, Tongue and Groove] POSTS, SOINGLES, SHAKES, LATHS. PICKETS, DOORS, BLINDS, WINDOWS and MOULDINES. LIME, PLASTER, HAIR, NAILS and HARDWARE. Ours is the only yard at Anaheim Landing keeps OREGON PINE (we'll know to be much superior to the S Cruz article) for sale. Our yard is At the Beach, Near warehouse of Anaheim Lighter Company. Don't stop and buy elsewhere until you have made a call, and examined and compared our lumber with that of other dealers. All kinds of Produce taken in exchange for number. Lumber! Lumber Dicken, Huntington & Co. ANAHEIM LANDING. KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAIR. Direct From Their Mills, A carefully assorted stock of ASHCROFT & PRYOR, PROPRIETORS. A CHOICE: UPPLY or Fresh Beef. Mutton and Pork on hand at all times. Always on hand, a large supply of all kinds of fresh vegetables. Will be pleased to supply outside farmers, when necessary, at low rates. Purchases delivered free to any part of the city. Harness Shops. JANDER'S Pioneer Harness Shop ANAHEIM Los Angeles Street. (near Photograph Gallery) THE Undersigned desires to call attention to his facilities and experience in the repair and manufacture of the best kinds of harness. The most substantial leather, and plenty of it, used in all work done at his shop. Prices Reasonable. (april-6m) Leonard Jander. WORKMAN BRO'S MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDLES. COLLARS, WHIPS, SADDLERY-WARE, ETC. ETC., ETC. ETC., No. 76, LANFRANCO'S BUILDING. MALY STREET. LOS ANGELES, WE CALL THE ESPECIAL ATTENTION of the residents of Anaheim and vicinity, to our large and well selected stock of goods. We Will Sell A Butter Article at Less Price than any other house in Lower California. Lumber! Lumber! Dicken, Huntington & C ANAHEIM LANDING. KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HA Direct From Their Mills, A carefully assorted stock of LUMBER, POSTS, Redwood, Pin (Rough, Tongue and Groved LATHS, PICKETS, SHINGLES SHAKES, MOULDING And all kinds of Lumber, and in quantity. Permanent Business—Low Rates Large Variety. This firm is well established; it established TO STAY in the tr at this point. N.B.—All kinds of produce taken EXCHANGE for Lumber, delivered Anaheim Landing. [jan28th] Call and examine for yourselves. Lumber, Laths, & FOR SALE BY BANNING & CO., LOS ANGELES AND WILMINGTON. JOB PRINTING IN EVERY STYLE usually counted at the Garrett Job Office. MERCHANDISE. PUBLISHER, GOODS, THING, Crockery and Shoes, PROCERIES, at the lowsible figures. DI & CO. PHOLSTERS and DEALERS in RE, BEDDING, and Paper, NEW BLOCK, ET. LOS ANGELES. COUNTRY. Promptly Anov121y NUMBER. NEWS! REDUCTION Wagon Makers. E. W. CROOK. J. SULLIVAN. CROOK & SULLIVAN. BLACKSMITHS, and WAGON-MAKERS. Center street, opposite Langenberger & Co's, ANAHELM. Manufacturers and Repairers of Wagons, Carriages, &c. Mr. Sullivan is an experienced shoer and will guarantee satisfaction. ALL WORK WARRANTED. j24 ARNOLD & BALDWIN, BLACKSMITHS AND Wagonmakers. Lemon Street, Anaheim. Repairing, Horse-shoeing, and Manufacturing in Wood and Iron. Particular attention paid to Horse shoeing, which they make a specialty. HAVING purchased the entire interest of A. Clum, we are prepared to execute wagon and buggy work, in a style equal to any in the County, and upon reasonable terms. ALL WORK WARRANTIES. NURSERY! AT SCHMIDT'S POPULAR ROW, Anahelm. YOUNG WALNUT TREES! NURSERY! AT SCHMIDT'S POPLAR ROW, Anahelm. YOUNG WALNUT TREES! YOUNG LIME TREE!!! YOUNG ORANGE TREES!!!! YOUNG LEMON TREES!!!! YOUNG LOMBARDY POPLARS; Also Young Round Malaga Grape vines and cuttings of vines and Poplars at SCHMIDT'S NURSERY, Malaga Grape Rooms For Sale. Merchant tailors. J. Sweeny, MERCHANT TAILOR UNITED STATES HOTEL BLOCK. (OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE.) LOS ANGELES, CAL. AMPLE ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE to have there most simplest goods as they arrive in the market. Perfect purchases—Trifft Reasonable. Refer to Gazette! office. MERCHANT TAILOR FASHIONABLE CLOTHING J. STRELitz, Main Street, Los Angeles. Makes the best and most fashionable CLOTHING, A LARGE STOCK Of the Newest and best cloths, DOESKINS. BEAVERS. FANCY CASSIMERES, VELVET AND SILK VESTINGS, &C., &C., &C. constantly on hand. A fit guaranteed. Refer to the principal gentlemen's city of tb. for whom he has made clothing. No necessity to send to San Francisco for good fitting suits. RARE CHANGE. TUSTIN CITY, Lots and Blocks RARE CHANGE. AT TUSTIN CITY, Lots and Blocks Given Away! Lots, 300 feet square, deeded to those who will improve the same. To families with four or five children, will be given a whole block. Tustin City is situated in the centre of the finest land in the Santa Ana Valley, eight miles south of Angheim, on the Stage and Telegraph Road; and only six miles from the New Lumbering. The streets are 70 and eighty feet wide. Ample reservations for schools, churches, and public grounds. The Railroad from Los Angeles to San Diego is bound to pass through this place. The Telegraph and Mail Stages positively pass through it. The large eleven mile stretch of Chapman & Co., supplies water to the whole adjacent country. C. TUSTIN at Tustin City. B. G. PERKINS, Comicionado Agente General, SANTA ANA, CAL. Merca euceros, lana, grano, sebo, mantaquilla, huevos, semilla de mostaza, frijol de ygerilla. Y todos otros productos del campo; pagando por lo mismo el precio más alto, y puro dinero. Buenos y productos también so recive para vender en comicion.