anaheim-gazette 1873-06-28

Southern Californian SATURDAY ... JUNE 28, 1873 ANAHEIM POST-OFFICE. Corner Center and Lemon streets—Wm. M Higgins, P. M., Office hours, 8 A.M., until 9 P.M. Northern Mail—Arrives d'ly, (Sund's ex.) 12 M. Closes (Mond's), 12 M. Southern—Arrives (...), 9 A.M. Closes (Sund's), 9 P.M. SPECIAL NOTICE. Mr. E. A. Pullen is authorised to collect all moneys due the Southern California. RICHARD MELROSE. The Church Concert. One of the pleasantest, most enjoyable affairs that ever took place in Anaheim was the "Old Folkes" concert on last Wednesday evening. Enterprise Hall was crowded as it never was before, the people coming almost en masse from all parts of the county. All on the stage were "well up" in their several parts and entered fully into the spirit of "ye ancient times." Although it is in vividious to make comparisons, where all were so excellent, still we cannot refrain from making especial mention of the sweet voice and charming manner of Mrs. Bowley of Westminster, and the self-possessed acting of Mr. Poor of the same place. Every portion of the performance, however, received the hearty approval of the audience; actors and spectators seemed to mix with each other in WESTMINSTER AND ITS WELLS. History and Progress of Westminster Colony—its Location and Manner of Settlement—Its Soil, Crops and Wells. The proposed new county of Anaheim, embraces within its limits, more evidence of what thrift, energy and perseverance can accomplish than any other county in the State. Anaheim is the nucleus around which, during the past few years, prosperous settlements have sprung up. Richland, Santa Ana and Tustin City, we have heretofore described, and we now propose to impart some information concerning Westminster colony—a settlement which is at present attracting an unusual amount of attention among the many who contemplate making their home in our part of the county. WHERE IT IS. Westminster colony is a part of Las Bolsas, one of the numerous "Stearns' Ranchos," and is situated about six miles in a south-westerly direction from Anaheim, and four miles north-east from Anaheim Landing. About 7,000 acres are set apart for the use of the colony, 200 acres of which is only of use for grazing purposes, the balance being good farming land. Before deciding to locate the colony at this place, the projector—Rev. L. P. Webber—closely examined the entire coast counties, from San Francisco to the would not cover necessary expense Webber in the interests of the again quote from "The moral a may be stated as 1 The memorial although not stray members of any such can heartily unite wists in encouraging the sanctuary established at an Presbyterian Cemetery tended or desired ligious views with or constitute those who freely can endorse them can feel at home terian Church their lot with us. 2. Each color pledge himself buy or sell into or liquors except scientific purpose influence to picture and traffic. 3. The memoir will be expected provision for the children and ye expenditures from circumstances warrant." PLAN OF 1. The 160 ter of the tract, town site and which each shall have the his fair propo DEEDS FILED.—D. K. Williams to Mrs. M. Brown; 25 by 90 feet in the easterly part of city lot No 28, in Anaheim, for $100. John Errington to Arthur M. Cullan. Two vineyards lots in Anaheim, containing 20 4-10 acres, numbered as lots A 1 and B 1 upon map of lands of Anaheim; consideration, $9,000. E. L. Goldstein to Adolph Sunoh, 14 acres in the city of Anaheim; also a dwelling house and garden being part of vineyard lot E. 1; provided the premises are not let or sub-lot, for manufacturing purposes, without consent of Goldstein; consideration, $500. EXTRACT FROM GRAND JURY'S REPORT.—We have been in session since the 18th of the present month and have examined twenty-five cases, and have found nineteen true bills, to wit: Murder, 1; assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder, 4; grand larceny, 6; petty larceny, 1; uttering forged paper, 1; forgery, 1; entering house with intent to commit larceny, 1; burglary, 1; perjury, 1 assault with intent to rob, 1; public nuisance, 1. NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT.—A meeting of the voters of the Orange county direction from Anabeim, and four miles north-east from Anabeim Landing. About 7,000 acres are set apart for the use of the colony, 200 acres of which is only of use for grazing purposes, the balance being good farming land. Before deciding to locate the colony at this place, the projector—Rev. L. P. Webber—closely examined the entire coast counties, from San Francisco to the Mexican boundary line, but nowhere could be find so many combined advantages, as at the present location. Having found a spot peculiarly adapted to his purpose, he interviewed the Los Angeles and San Bernardino Land Co., whose land it was, and succeeded in making satisfactory arrangements with them, and the control of ten square miles of land was given him. This was in November 1870, and the price of the land at that time was fixed at $13 per acre, 50 cents per acre being added every six months, on parts unsold, as interest, which makes the price at the present time $15 50 per acre. The terms of payment are one fourth cash, balance in 1, 2 and 3 years with interest at 10 per cent per annum, payable at the end of each year. Immediately after making the agreement with the Land Co. a prospectus was issued and the work of populating the colony was begun. THE MOTIVE OF THE PROJECTOR. In order to show the motives which actuated Mr. Webber, and induced him to enter upon his arduous task, without hope of adequate pecuniary reward, we will take the liberty of quoting from his prospectus. "It has long been a cherished purpose of the projector of this colony, to establish a settlement of persons whose religious faith, notions of morals and education should be so nearly alike, that they might cordially co-operate from the first, in the maintenance of a Christian Church and a superior school. It has seemed to him that, if instead of scattering about, without definite purpose, persons of like views, in regard to the value of morals, founded upon the Bible and sustained by a broad education, would set New School District—A meeting of the voters of the Orange-thorpe school district was held last Saturday. A Metcalf was elected Chairman and W. R. Olden, Secretary. The only business of importance transacted was the election of Trustees, the choice falling upon Messrs. Olden, Fields and Schultz. The meeting adjourned, subject to the call of the Trustees. Personals—Mr. Jno. J. Weglein arrived from New York last Sunday. His coming was unheralded and his arrival an agreeable surprise to his many friends. He will probably leave next Tuesday. Mr. W. I. Bumble returned from Arizona on Wednesday. P. A. Clark left for San Francisco on Wednesday. Election—An election of officers of Anaheim Lodge No. 190 I.O.O.F. was held last Tuesday with the following result: J. J. Dyer, N.G.; R. Heimann, V.G.; R.E. Mielenz, R.S.; N.H. Mitchell, P.S.; P.C. McKinnie, Treasurer. Thrown—On Monday last, while W. A. McGibbon of Richland was riding an untamed cayuse, he was thrown and his wrist dislocated. Religious—Rev. Josiah Bates, of San Bernardine, will preach for Rev. L. P.Webber at Enterprise Hall to morrow at 11 a.m. purpose of the projector of this colony, to establish a settlement of persons whose religious faith, notions of morals and education, should be so nearly alike that they might cordially co-operate from the first, in the maintenance of a Christian Church and a superior school. It has seemed to him that, if instead of scattering about, without definite purpose, persons of like views, in regard to the value of morals, founded upon the Bible and sustained by a broad education, would settle together in a proper locality, they might at once secure the blessings of well regulated society, and enjoy the most permanent prosperity. That their children, instead of growing up in ignorance and irreligion so sadly apparent in most new countries, might enjoy opportunities which would go quite as far toward rendering them good, useful and happy in their day and generation, as if brought up in the older portions of our country." These then, are the motives of a Christian gentleman, who has devoted nearly three years of untiring activity to the carrying out of a cherished purpose—that of gathering together a number of people holding like ideas on the subject of morals and education and who believed in maintaining a house of worship in their midst. There are doubtless some who will question the motives set forth by the projector, and who will maintain the existence of some other incentive than a desire to promote the interests of religion and education. But to have their motives questioned and actions misjudged, has been the fate of all who have ever tried to benefit their fellow-man, since the days of our Saviour himself. We do know however, that the slight pecuniary reward promised by the Company—and which has not yet been paid— Goldsworthy, W.Cittenden, G.Harris and Wowning 80 acres J.Y.Anderson,H.McDowellMitchell,A.Jo ther,J.T.StewJ.H.Dobbins,Howe,W.F.Peand J.S.Morritacres are J.MaJohn Davis,Davis,E.DavisPoor,J.T.LewJ.Patterson,J.ham,D.W.LGeo.DamskinJ.D.Bowley would not cover one-fourth of the necessary expenses incurred by Mr. Webber in the advancement of the interests of the colony. We will again quote from the prospectus. "The moral and religious features may be stated as follows: 1. The members of this colony, although not strictly required to be members of any church, yet shall be such as can conscientiously and heartily unite with the other colonists in encouraging and supporting the sanctuary service to be established at an early day by the Presbyterian Church. It is not intended or desired that any one's religious views shall be interfered with or constrained. Yet only those who freely and from principle can endorse this requirement, and can feel at home with the Presbyterian Church are invited to cast their lot with us. 2. Each colonist shall solemnly pledge himself not to manufacture, buy or sell intoxicating beverages or liquors except for sanitary or scientific purposes, and to use his influence to prevent such manufacture and traffic. 3. The members of this colony will be expected to make liberal provision for the education of the children and youth, making such expenditures from time to time as circumstances and resources may warrant." PLAN OF SETTLEMENT. 1. The 160 acres near the center of the tract, will be laid off as a town site and divided into lots, of which each purchaser of a farm shall have the privilege of buying his fair proportion, at the same price per acre as his farm allowing OUR CANE LETTER. [Special Commission of the Californian] My Dear California: I was too much engaged to write you a letter in time for last week's issue of your paper, but will endeavor, in the future, to keep my engagement strictly. My comments upon the political outlook here, in my last communication, were copied in the Union of the 18th, and much speculation is indulged in as to who is your correspondent. Some declare him to be Smith, the telegraph operator; some think Bowers, of the Horton House, the man; others assert the letter emanated from the office of the World; and a number believe Purdy, a sometime correspondent of Gatewood's paper, the author. In the meantime, unsuspected, I listen to all their speculations in much amusement and quietly take notes. POLITICAL GOSSIP. The fact of the Union, and not the World, noting my comments upon McNealy, goes to further point the belief that the Republicans are endeavoring to split up the Democratic party, and even McNealy's few friends are urging him to withdraw his name; but the boy's vanity has completely run away with him, and he sees nothing but a vision of himself in the Judge's bench of the 18th Judicial District. Did you ever see him, my dear CALIFORNIAN? If you have you will an- Fast, as affording much interest of pleasure. MATRIMONY. Since I wrote you last had two weddings—those Stockton and Simmons was an elegant affair, filled Episcopal Church to over and bride and bridegroom charming. Doctor Simmons quiet wedding at the house bride's father, and everything off socially and very pliable. THE REDOWA CLUB Had a party at the Rink on instant, and "the lights show etoctera. The only draw the entertainment was there being two distinct sections present, and no effort strong enough to make them. As a result there was much anger, more talk, and wool. The club give another on the 26th inst., and it is poised to invite only those who are ed to the so called elite. The I think, has "busted." The things ago the Horton House dance, which, for an imminent affair, was one of the most ful entertainments I have attended. All were social, hail immeasurably contented. Good bye till next time, CALIFORNIAN, and expect from me punctually once a will be expected to make liberal provision for the education of the children and youth, making such expenditures from time to time as circumstances and resources may warrant." PLAN OF SETTLEMENT. 1. The 160 acres near the center of the tract, will be laid off as a town site and divided into lots, of which each purchaser of a farm shall have the privilege of buying his fair proportion, at the same price per acre as his farm, allowing only for streets, public square, etc., to be donated by all. 2. Next outside the town site will be laid off farms of 40 acres; next outside these will be farms of 80 acres; and next outside these will be farms of 160 acres each. No farm shall contain more than 160 acres. 3. The same person will not be allowed to purchase more than one of these farms. He may own one farm only of 40, 50, or 160 acres within the settlement. 4. The purchaser of a farm shall be pledged not to sell it to the owner of another of these farms, unless by written agreement of two-thirds of the colonists. 5. Each purchaser of a farm shall be bound to occupy it, and place there on at least $500 worth of improvements, within two years from the date of his purchase. 6. Each approved purchaser, upon making a deposit of 50 cents per acre, shall have the privilege of selecting immediately and receiving a contract of the Trustee for any unchosen farm, provided he shall within three months comply with the terms of the purchase. In case of failure to comply within three months, the choice and deposit is agreed to be forfeited. 7. No sale will be made except upon presentation of written order from the Superintendent of the colony, stating that he is satisfied, from evidence furnished, that the applicant is a proper person to become a member of the colony. THE COLONISTS Who own quarter sections are C. B. Turner, Thos. Edwards, M. Rodgers, L. P. Webber, S. Lyman, Thos. Goldsworthy, W. McPherson, Geo. Cittenden, G. Yates, F. Gibson, J. Harris and W. Penball. Those owning 80 acres are J. McFadden, J. Y. Anderson, J. McV. Moffat, A. H. McDowell, M. B. Craig, Wm. Mitchell, A. Johnson, Wm. Crowther, J. T. Stewart, Robt. Strong, J. H. Dobbins, Con. Howe, H. H. Howe, W. F. Peters, Robert Eccles and J. S. Morritt.* These owning 40 upon McNealy, goes to further point the belief that the Republicans are endeavoring to split up the Democratic party, and even McNealy's few friends are urging him to withdraw his name; but the boy's vanity has completely run away with him, and he sees nothing but a vision of himself in the Judge's bench of the 18th Judicial District. Did you ever see him, my dear Californian? If you have you will appreciate my assertion that he is hardly a handsome man, nor one who would impress a stranger with the belief that he is possessed of a very astonishing intellect. However, outside of everything else, his youth and inexperience are enough against his election to a position that requires so much deep thought and such range of experience. His friends regret deeply his political attitude, and much is said to dissuade him from his course, but the glitter of the coveted prize blinds him mentally and physically, and he repudiates all advice that tends to a relinquishment of his chances. Grave fears are entertained that the sure disappointment, will have a serious influence upon his already overstrained mind. Senator McCovy who entered this legal colt for the judicial race, has grown sick of his training, and is ready to pay forfeit. Convinced of the strength of the thorough-bred he has already begun to hedge, and even openly declares he has no interest whatever in the pinto colt. Chalmers Scott is a candidate for the Democratic nomination as Sheriff, with good chances to win. He is extremely popular, being a clever gentleman, and a devilish good fellow. Robt. Bayley is another Democratic aspirant for the same office, and pulls a long pole. W. W. Bowers, of the Horton House, is a candidate for a nomination to the Assembly by the Republican convention. He has Horton for a friend,and that makes him a truly strong card. Colonel Stone is also a candidate Among the Democrats Geo. M. Dannals is spoken of, but the office attracts little notice as yet, and no one is prominent. I think, has "busted." The things ago the Horton Horse dance which, for an imminent affair was one of the most ful entertainments I have tended. All were social, had immeasurably contented. Good bye till next time, CALIFORNIAN, and expect from me punctually once again. REPARATION. Editor Southern California: Some of my sensational news of our town of Anaheim, think that I have unjustly aged that place in some contained in my recent letters in the Rural Press or inst. My letter referred to reply to a correspondent paper who claimed to have the one exceptional spot in nia,a place in Napa county combined the advantages of tension and freedom from killing.In my reply to that corresst I stated that such places were uncommon in Los Angeles and that within my view moment (writing from I and having Anaheim,San and Tustin City in my land there were many thousand such spots.I admitted some low spots the early spines and vegetables had rare occasions,nipped by fr especially that,the unprecedented cold snaps of this spring,half of the early sprouts been new Anaheim.The language happy to express my idea.have said even in Anaheim in this place,the admitted vine,the olive,the fig,and the banana—had some early sprouts been nipped rare occasions. But be assured,它 was my thoughts—any disparity of Anaheim Why，I am beim!I daily breathe its air on its shady groves when Ithe morning,and witness thrays of the setting sun in the tops of her Royal PoWhy，all who know Aknow that she is par excellente Fourth of July.—From the preparations being made by the citizens of Santa Ana for the celebration of the glorious Fourth, we predict a most enjoyable time to those in attendance. The picnic ground selected by the committee, is about two miles South-west of Santa Ana. Tables will be erected on the grounds; and a platform for the use of the devotees of Terpischore. Rev. T. J. Ellis, is the orator, G. L. Russell, reader, Rev. J. E. Miller, chaplain and A. L. Bush, marshall. The exercises will commence at 11 o'clock A.M. Detained.—Letters addressed to Miss F Yumwatt, Texas, and Jose M Fuentes, Los Angeles, are detained at the P. Q. for insufficient postage. A letter addressed to J. Jamieson, Manitoba, is detained because of inexplicit direction and one letter is detained because not directed at all. Goldsworthy, W. McPherson, Geo. Cittenden, G. Yates, F. Gibson, J. Harris and W. Penball. Those owning 80 acres are J. McFadden, J.Y. Anderson, J.McV. Moffat, A.H. McDowell, M.B.Craig, Wm.Mitchell, A.Johnson, Wm.Crowther, J.T.Stewart, Robt.Strong, J.H.Dobbins, Con.Howe, H.H. Howe, W.F.Peters, Robert Eccles and J.S.Merritt. These owning 40 acres are J.Mack, P.M.Napier, John Davis, H.Stevens, Jessie Davis, E.Davis, E.Wallace, W.F.Poor, J.T.Lewis, J.H.Knapp, W.J.Patterson, J.Colgate, Jos.Bingham, D.W.Lawton — Simpson, Geo.Damskin, J.Taylor,R.Ralph,J.D.Bowley and F.S.Bowley. CONCLED NEXT WEEK THE TOWN. New buildings are going up all over the town, with incredible rapidity, and San Diego is truly growing. Horton's bank and the market building are receiving the finishing touches, and private residences are springing up with mushroom suddenness. Sidewalks are being renovated, streets graded, and improvement of all kinds are going on energetically and with good judgment. Eastern people are filling the hotels, and money is easier and business livelier now than ever before. The water company, in their well back of the town, have found artesian water, and there will be no anxiety in the future, as regards the requisite supply of that very necessary article. Real estate as very buoyant, and thousands of dollars worth are bought and sold every week. Some gentlemen here are about purchasing a steam yacht for pleasure excursions upon our bay, and it will undoubtedly be a source of much attraction to visitors. In time to come, one of the great features of San Diego outside of its climate, will be its marine advantages in the way of yachting,fishing,ect.; and I find in conversation with visitors, that it already has an enviable reputation in the rare occasions. But be assured, it was my thoughts—any disparity of Anabeim. Why, I am heim! I daily breathe its air on its shady groves when the morning,and witness the rays of the setting sun in the tops of her Royal Poorly, Why, all who know A know that she is par excellent monument and living proof of our genial soil and climate ofduce. Her broad acres of groves are our best witnesses,great adaptability of our citythe growth of all the semi-fruits. Anabeim speaks forand shows to the world thhe exceptional cold snapsspring has done her no per-damage; and it is no dispar-tion to her to say that on the a-plains of Richland even the damage did not occur. Hoping this just reparati-be satisfactory, I am Yourself. W.T.GLA-RICHLAND, June 25th. MARRIED. PARKER—KRAEMER—On July by Rev.Thes.Brown Walter to Miss Barbara Kraemery. ATHEARN—GOODRICH—In June 25th., by Rev.Father JoW.Athearn to Mrs.S.Goodrich. BURN. DIMMOCK—In Anabeim, June the wife of D.W.C.Dimmock,tter. For the very best Photograph to Bradley and Rulofson'swithout Stairs. AsomElevator, 429 Montgomery-Francisco. MISCELLANEOUS. LUMBER The old established firm of LANGENBERGER, BLOCHMAN & CO. ANAHEIM LANDING. Keep constantly on hand a large and complete assortment of REDWOOD & OREGON PINE LUMBER! Rough, Surfaced, Tongued and Greaved. Posta, Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Pickets, Doors, Blinds Windows, Mouldings, Lime, Pluster, Hair Nails and Hardware, Just received 700,000 feet. OREGON PINE FENCING. All of our Lumber is of the Best Quality and we are determined to sell at the LOWEST RATES. All kinds of Country Produces taken in exchange for Lumber. Our yard is At the Beach REPARATION. Southern California: One of my sensational neighbors in the town of Anaheim, seem to be what I have unjustly disparaged place in some allusions cited in my recent letter published in the Rural Press of the 7th year. My letter referred to, was in to a correspondent of that who claimed to have found as exceptional spot in Californias place in Napa county, that noted the advantages of irrigation from killing frosts. Reply to that correspondent, and that such places were not known in Los Angeles County, that within my view at that point (writing from Richland, having Anaheim, Santa Ana Austin City in my landscape) were many thousand acres of spots. I admitted that in those spots the early sprouts of and vegetables had been, on occasions, nipped by frost, and usually that, in the unprecedented maps of this spring, had some early sprouts been nipped in them. This language was not intended to express my idea. I should said even in Anaheim; even in place, the admitted home of me, the olive, the fig, the lime the banana—had some of the sprouts been nipped on such occasions. I be assured, it was far from thoughts—any disparagement Anaheim. Why, I am of Anaheim. I daily breathe its air; look shady groves when I arise in morning, and witness the fading of the setting sun lingering drops of her Royal Poplars. All who know Anaheim, that she is par excellence the OREGON PINE FENCING All of our Lumber is of the Best Quality and we are determined to sell at the LOWEST RATES. All kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange for Lumber. Our yard is At the Beach Near the Warehouse of Anaheim Lighter Company CALL and EXAMINE OUR STOCK before purchasing elsewhere. STEWART & HILL, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers. LEMON Street, near CENTRE. Anaheim, Cal. Carriages, Buggies, Spring, Farm and Freight Wagons Made to Order In short Notice, of the Best Material, and by the Best Workmen the Countryside afords. :0: Iron, Steel, Cumberland Coal, Hardwood Lumber, For Sale. HUBS, SPOKES, RIMS, AXLES, AND ALL MATERIAL KEPT IN A FIRST CLASS ESTABLISHMENT. PLUMBING in all its branches. TIN. COPPER AND SHEET-IRON WORK DONE, AND RIMS, AXLES, AND ALL MATERIAL KEPT IN A FIRST CLASS ESTABLISHMENT. PLUMBING in all its branches. TIN. COPPER AND SHEET-IRON WORK DONE, Artesian Well Pipe Made. Horse-Shoeing WELL DONE. STEINHART & BRO, Anaheim Hotel building. Have just received a large and well selected stock of FAMILY GROCERIES, HARDWARE, TOBACCO, SEGARS, CROCKERY, DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, HATS & CAPS, All of which they will sell cheap FOR CASH at lower rates than any store in Anaheim. All kinds of produce taken in exchange Dec 12 72 Support a home industry by subscribing