anaheim-gazette 1871-10-14

ANAHEIM GAZETTE. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 1871 DESTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO BY FIRE!!! 7,000 LIVES LOST!!! [From our Extra of the 11th inst.] Anaheim October 11th 1871 The Los Angeles Star of today contains the following and news of a great national calamity: Chicago, October 9. The whole business portion of this city is in ashas; from Harrison street north to Chicago avenue, and east of the river to the lake. The burnt district embraces three miles in length, and from one mile to a mile and a half in breadth. Every Hotel, Bank, Theatre, Express office, Newspaper office, Telegraph office, with all the wholesale houses in the city are totally destroyed. Many thousand dwellings and the Water Works are destroyed…… The flames swept through the city with the rapidity of a prairie fire, and many must have perished.. It is reported that from six to seven thousand lives are lost. The fire is still raging, and the wind blowing a hurricane. Chicago, October 10—Noon. — The railroads east and south are sending no trains out this afternoon. The incoming trains are all behind time, owing to fires in the woods and on the prairies. Chicago, October 10—3 P.M. — Word is just brought that a fierce fire is rage- Chicago, October 10—Noon. — The railroads east and south are sending no trains out this afternoon. The incoming trains are all behind time, owing to fires in the woods and on the prairies. Chicago, October 10—3 P.M. — Word is just brought that a florid fire is raging on Thirty first street. This street is two miles south of the southern fire limit on the south side, and but little less than that from the fire limit on the west side. It has been set on fire for the purpose, evidently, of destroying the remaining part of the city, largely occupied by wealthy citizens. It is known that two men caught in the act of firing buildings have been shot, and two others were led off with ropes around their necks. As the wind is still blowing a perfect gale the end cannot be foretold. Oct. 9, 12:45 A.M. — To-night is the most awful in the annals of the city... The engines appear almost powerless. Fire Marshal Williams has telegraphed to Milwaukee for all the steamers they can spare. San Francisco, Oct. 10. The following telegram was sent this morning: San Francisco, Oct. 10. — To Lyman Trumbull and John A. Logan. Chicago: The Chicago calamity is a national loss Congress should promptly refund and remit all duties and taxes on goods destroyed. The Government should freely aid in every other way. (Signed) Eugene Casserly. ...No description can give an adequate idea of the terrible scene... A terrible panic is prevailing throughout the whole city. Almost everybody [Here all the wires gave out, they are supposed to have been burned down in Chicago] It is stated that Pacific Coast insurance companies alone lose $4,000,000. A public meeting was held at San Francisco to take measures for the relief of the sufferers. City Council Proceedings. Session of Common Council Monday Following is the entire State as published in the Union of the 31st: For Booth 62582 H. Lieut Governor; Pacoeno of 7390; For Seey of State 752; Brown 57935. For Green 62710; DeWitt 57183. Treasurer Bachr 62511; Clerk for Surveyor General Garbost 57752; For Attorney Love 61809; Hamilton 5Clerk of the Supreme Court 62532; Laspeyre 57511; Poster Springer 62637; Barry Harbor Commissioner Metro Rosenfeld 60354; For Congress trict. Houghton 25977; Ard For Congress 2d District, N065, Coffroth 15375; For District, Coghlan 18504; By this it will be seen that vote polled was 12096, and Republican majority 5527. For Justice of the We invite attention to the mont of Dr Heyermann column. The Doctor is one east residents of Anaheim, hold this, as well as other faces among us, and will do demand a strong support. The Judicial Elect This election will be held monday 18th inst. As will also where a member of the County Central Committee elected on the same day the candy caused by the resignation Clark. As a general rule, tions are very poorly attended for the reputation of a live town, that voters will vote and work, for their didates, and make a respeciting of votes when the reuced. If you do not take the vote don't complain that date was beaten. Pastoral Resignation W that it is the intention of Atherton, pastor of the Fin City Council Proceedings. Session of Common Council Monday October 9th 3 p.m. Present Messrs Boege, Champlin, Bittner, President Zeyn. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Finance Committee returned with their approval Report of City Attorney regarding the collection of delinquent taxes, requesting the Deputy City Attorney to further give his attention to the same. Report adopted and put on file. The Finance Committee was granted further time, to report on bill of Mitchell & Gibson. President Zeyn requested further time, to report on the purchase of buckets and ladders; granted. The reports of the Hon Mayor, of Treasurer and Marshal for month of September were received and referred. The following bills were presented and referred to Finance Committee of Q.P. Lehman for boarding prisoners $72, of T. T. Hill for services as Marshal in September $25, of same for boarding prisoners and taking insane prisoner to Los Angeles $25,50, of Arnold & Baldwin of $4,25 and $50 for repairing Jail Door. On motion, the City Marshal was instructed to make Indian prisoners work on the public street. Adjourned to Monday Oct. 28-29 p.m. NOTICE to Democrate, now circulating from the Demcounty Committee explains it Los Angeles Sept. 30, 1871 setting of the Democratic Counmity Committee held in this city that an election be held in the Supervisorial District, competing Precincts of Los Nieta Anana Ana, San Josequin and San Wednesday the 18th day of 1871 for the purpose of choober of the Central Committee Mr J. W. Clark, resigned agreed that the Democracy direct appoint a committee to said election, and that such provide a separate ballot box point convenient to the polls. Democrats may cast their balaid member of Central ComThe said Committee will count and make certified recretary of the County Commidiately after the polls. E E Heufft City Democrat Committee New Advertisements. GRAND SOIREE THE LADIES OF Anaheim will hold a grand Sunday afternoon with national dances, direct Kuchel's Hall, Anaheim on Thursday evening BUILDING FIELD OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, AV ANAHEIM ICE CREAM and other refreshments will be installed. A proposal of the proposed Edison will be exhibited at the Holf. Programme CHORUS, HOW BEACULED UP ON THE MOUNTAIN? TABLEAU "The Sailor Boy's Dream" SONG "Three Bells" SONG "Call John" TABLEAU and SONG "LET M. BROTHER GO." SONG THE GERMAN STAGES OF PATTERN TABLEAU COROS, HOPE IN THE LOAD! TABLEAU. "THE LIGHT OF OTHER FAIRS" SONG CHORUS, HOPE IN THE LOAD TABLEAU. "THE LIGHT OF OTHER TALES" SONG "Where the Warbling Waters Flow" TABLEAU, WOMAN'S FIGHTS" SONG "The Loris of Creation" QUARTETTE "Katy Did" CHORUS "Dream On" CHORUS "LAUGH AND GROW FAT" New Version. CBORUS "FARE WELL." Dismissed 17; Exec in commender at 8 ADMISSION NOTICE! To The Patrons Of The CITY MARKET. The Public are hereby notified that Mr. Guerrero Rust is no longer committed with the City Market and has no authority to collect bills for the same. From this date Mr. Charles Otter is empowered to make such transactions and receipt in our firm name thereon, Very Respectfully. SUBROFT & PRYOR, A. HEYERMANN, For Justice of the Peace. A. HEYERMANN, Is a candidate for this office, only to the will of the people on Wednesday. FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. A. HEYERMANN, Is a candidate for this office, only at the will of the people on Wednesday. LAND FOR SALE. 20 APRIL 1871 Adjoining Anaheim Extension Judge Sawyer promised a little settlement to the members of the colored churches on Wednesday; from which we make the following extract: You are all members of the Church—and therefore Christians. Do you think you can maintain the principles of your religion by engaging in street bravely and practicable while people have need these without succumption. Figure. ENNOUNCEMENTS. For Justice of the Peace. hereby Announce myself as Canfor the office of Justice of the of Anaheim Township subject to revision of the veto at the commedicial election A. KOHLER JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. JOHN W. GLARK. Special Notices. Notice. Purchasers of Lands from the Los Angeles and San Bernardino and Company: PERSONS INDEBTED by obliquity to A.R. Robinson, Trustee payable who may abide to make whole or part them and who may prefer making them from the lands depicted in the deed. Taconic Not LIBERAL OFFER! offer six large lots to any Society will first organize and build such at Tustin City. And, further I will give $400 any kind of building material, re- red for its construction and deliver same upon the ground. C. Tustin. ST. VINCENTS COLLEGE, Los Angeles. Institution is Chartered according to the State, and empowered to Confer on Annual Session commenced on the 16th August. For full particulars apply to Rt. JAMES McGILL C. M. President AT YOUR OLD MAGAZINES AND PAPERS BOUND. Mr. PERRY IS NOW PRE- to bind Magazines, Papers Sheet Music and Parish Aural and Substantial manner Books bound in any desired style of cover or binding in the rear of John F. Huntley, two doors south of Court House Main street Los Angeles. PLANTERS THE SOUTHERN PANEL To be following FACTS! By receiving goods direct from New York City, he is ENABLED to sell AT PRICES TO DEFY COMPETITION. GOOD PRINTS AT 10 cts per Yard DRESS GOODS AT 20 cts per Yard BLEACHED MUSLIN AT 124 cts per Yard And everything else at corresponding FIGURES. HIS stock of merchandise is complete and consists of— SUMMER GOODS. BOYS' SUITS, All Sizes and Styles. SUMMER SUITS. PANAMA AND STRAW HATS Summer Dress Goods PAPERS BOUND. MR. PERRY IS NOW PRETOBIND MAGAZINES. PAPERS SHEET MUSIC AND PAMMEN A HEAT AND SUBTANCIAL MATERIAL. BUKKA REMAINED IN ANY DESIRED STYLE OF COVER OR HOLDERS IN THE REAL FILMS. JOHN OFFICE HUNTER, two doors south of Court House Main street at LOS ANGELES. PLANTERS COVERY STABLE, WILLY AND LAVENDER. FASTION CENTRAL MEAT MARKET ANAHIPU. BY PERALTA & Co. BUTTON. Buf. Corn beef enrage Park All kinds of Meat. THE Market is now open in Building for Quarrying by Burda Inman. Plants go SUMMER GOODS. BOYS' SUITS, All Sizes and Styles. SUMMER SUITS. PANAMA AND STRAW HATS Summer Dress Goods Hardware, Liquors, Cigars AND TORA COO OF THE VEVYLE TERMS The public is hereby informed that this Street of Goods he is offering is by far the best selected of any ever brought to Anahipu, and every person is advised to call on him and examine his stock before Purchasing also where Jan101yr HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR PRODUCE.