anaheim-gazette 1877-01-13

Anaheim Gazette SATURDAY...JANUARY 12, 1877. CHURCH MEETINGS. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Regular services at 11 A.M. and at 7:30 P.M. Sunday School at 10 A.M. Meeting for practice in Congregational singing and for Bible study on Wednesday at 7:20 P.M. EISCOPAL CHURCH. Rev. G. M. Hubbard, Pastor. Regular services every Sunday morning at 11 A.M.; evening services at 7:30 P.M. Sunday School at 9:45 A.M. Steinigkeiten. From Wednesday's Daily. —The Los Angeles County Bank has declared its fourth regular semi-annual dividend of four per cent to ordinary depositors and five per cent to term depositors and stockholders. —The following freight was shipped from the depot this morning: One case alcohol; 2 cases drugs; 164 sacks corn; 13 sacks castor beans; 7 cases comb honey; 4 boxes comb honey; 1 package tobacco. —Rev. T. Clarkson Russell, of Mansfield, Massachusetts, is hoping to secure the co-operation of a number of first-class families in the East in establishing a model colony in Southern California, where the cultivation of semi-tropical fruits can be made a specialty. Any person who would like to join a colony on a mutual benefit basis, will receive a circular giving the conditions of an organization by addressing him as above. Those having lands to sell or to lease, suitable for colonies, are requested to send him full particulars. —The Anaheim Literary Society met on Monday evening. Victor Montgomery delivered his declaration, after which the following question was discussed: Resolved, That war is never justifiable. E. F. Cahill —Mr. J. K. Tuffree, agent for the pasture lands on the Stearn’s ranchos, has removed his office to Langenberger’s store. —There are always a large number of small boys gathered around the depot upon every arrival of the trains. We shall not be much surprised if an accident befalls some of them, as the practice is a dangerous one. —In San Bernardino, the case of Meek vs. the Southern Pacific Railway Company, resulted in a verdict against the defendants for $10,000. The suit was brought for $50,000 for damages sustained by plaintiff in being run over by the cars of the defendant and having both legs broken. Republican: We heard yesterday a portion of the history of Early Lyons, who recently died of small pox at the pest house. The deceased was over six feet high, and presented a patriarchal appearance that impressed itself on every beholder. He was aged seventy-two years, was a man of remarkable physique, yet died in a few days after taking small pox. It is said he was Secretary of the Legislature in Mexico in 1840. He was compelled to leave Georgia on a charge of killing his wife, fleeing to Texas, where he afterwards added in the troubles with Mexico. He fled to California on account of killing two men and up in Tulare valley he killed a Sheriff and Deputy who were trying to arrest him. This caused his advent to Southern California, where he led a quiet existence, disturbed only by an occasional outbreak of his fearful temper. From Friday's Daily. —A. T. Hawley is lying dangerously ill at Santa Monica. —Mr. H. Mabury, one of the directors of the Bank of Anaheim, arrived here from Los Angeles last night. —There was no northern mail last evening, the train between Los Angeles and San Francisco being detain-ed that a tax of the hundred dollars once, the assessmented to the Clerk of courts by the first order open for inspection said Clerk until that at which time the shall meet and adjudication. Said tax payable on March linenquent on April a penalty of five added upon all All sums not paid shall be collected provided by the law the ordinances of The motion fixing meeting of the Board and a motion meeting shall be Friday of every day The report of mittee was then ordinance passed Justice Bailey of the Peace to his bond was fixed The Board threw next Friday at 2:00 P.M. Board of in regular session J. J. Martin tion as Justice mington towns cepted. F. M. Bole v. the Peace for S. A petition in township through was filed. T. J. and R. D. Curtiers. Petition for the Bristol as Roadriel District ww. Petition to Road Overseer trict was rejected caney. The resignation as county vacancy The Anaheim Literary Society met on Monday evening. Victor Montgomery delivered his declaration, after which the following question was discussed: Resolved, That war is never justifiable. E. F. Cahill opened the debate, followed by his opponent, J. M. Guinn. The decision was given in favor of the negative. The question selected for discussion at the next meeting was, Resolved, That Napoleon was greater as a statesman than as a soldier. Affirmative—F. M. Cahill, T. S. Grimshaw, M. A. Mendelson and Anderson. Negative—Mc Fadden, Rimpau, Schubert and Brown. Declaimations by Messrs. Plato and Athearn. The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: President, H. S. Austin; Vice President, T. S. Grimshaw; Secretary, V. Montgomery; Treasurer, F. Rimpau; Sergeant-at-Arms, D. R. Payne. The report of the Treasurer was presented and accepted. The Committee appointed at the recent meeting of the District Lodge, I. O. G. T., met in Los Angeles on Monday and adopted the following resolutions: Resolved, That we hereby inaugurate the Temperance party of Los Angeles county. Resolved, That we would recommend the adoption of a broad platform that shall cover, in addition to temperance, the leading local questions in which the people of this county are interested. Resolved, That the members of this Committee be urged to secure the organization of clubs in every section of the county that shall act in furtherance of this movement. An executive committee of seven was appointed and were instructed to take the necessary steps for the organization of clubs in each precinct in the county. It was resolved that a convention be held on the first Saturday of May next in Los Angeles, and a mass meeting on the evening of the same day. Each club will be entitled to one delegate to the convention, also one for every ten members and one for a fraction of one, of five or more. From Thursday's Daily. It raised in San Francisco yesterday. Mr John Fischer has purchased the interest of Mr. Arthur Helmann in the Planters' Hotel. Dr. J. H. Yocum moved to his new California, where he led a quiet existence, disturbed only by an occasional outbreak of his fearful temper. From Friday's Daily. A.T. Hawley is lying dangerously ill at Santa Monica. Mr. H. Mabury, one of the directors of the Bank of Anaheim, arrived here from Los Angeles last night. There was no northern mail last evening, the train between Los Angeles and San Francisco being detained by some accident. The following freight was shipped from the depot this morning; 3 trunks 1 bdle bedding, 4 pkgs wine, 8 pkgs household goods, 1 bdle iron pipe. General Stoneman says that 1847 was one of the best years he ever knew in California, notwithstanding that no rain fell until the 26th of January. Night watchman Bohn on Wednesday night discovered an individual attempting to effect an entrance into the Planters' Hotel. He gave chase, but superior agility and darkness favored the burglar and he made good his escape. A Brief Trip to Santa Ana. We made a burried visit to the flourishing town of Santa Ana yesterday. Everything appears in a thriving condition in that section. Several new buildings are in process of erection. Our old friend J.C.Edwards has made improvements in his store since our last visit and has on hand a choice and varied stock of new goods. Lowe, the blacksmith, was as busy as a bee and is fast working up a reputation for first-class work. Messrs. Benson & Wolf have fitted up their saloon in fine style and are dispensing the best of beverages to thirsty souls. Bush & Freisenecker and the Reuter Bros. maintain their well-earned reputation, and are enjoying a fair share of patronage. Supervisor Spurgeon was at his old post in his large establishment, which does a daily business equal to any in that locality. We noticed Mr.James McFadden running around with a large bundle of deeds in his hands, which gave us the impression that settlers were pouring in and his excellent land was in good demand. Hickey, the stable man, had quite a number of fast nags around his stable and corral. We understood that a race was on the programme for next Saturday. Westrolled into the pleasant little office of the Valley News, and found Bro.Morton Full Board were ordered to settlement on Petition for received. T.J. and G.G.Towers. In the matter ing the "Rose Gabriel depo't Tallant & Co.'s for right of its fence. Adjourned. Full Board Under section Code, the Boater term trial and 1877. Adjourned. Full Board The Board of the day Jurors. F.M.Neckel for C.Barnes, Under the Code the Order: That F.And T.C.Of Health continue on Board of S.of Health all necessary quarantine their district inhabitants houses.A sary thing preservati trict,prov expenses s.of Health sary for th e same town of W.A.Laube were appealed said town From Thursday's Daily. —It rained in San Francisco yesterday. —Mr John Fischer has purchased the interest of Mr. Arthur Helmann in the Planters' Hotel. —Dr. J. H. Yocum moved to his new residence, corner Palm and Centre streets, yesterday. —Mormon George won the race at Santa Ana on Tuesday. Over one thousand dollars changed hands. —The large amount of freight discharged at Norwalk and other way stations made the train from Los Angeles a few minutes late last night. —The following freight was shipped from the depot this morning: 21 cases honey, 4 empty casks, 6 bills sheep pelts, 1 car brea, 1 case clothing, 1 chest tools, 1 case eggs. —The Express says that "there is no disguising the fact that small-pox has got a much greater start in this city (Los Angeles) than it ought to have received." —The demand for the Santa Paula flour is steadily increasing and we are informed by Messrs. A Guy Smith & Co., that their sales are something more than a car-load a month. —The sanitary condition of Los Angeles is so bad that it is proposed to call a meeting of citizens to urge the Council to adopt some effectual measures to protect the health of the city. —There is something wrong in the Post Office department south of Anaheim, as our customers at Capistrano did not receive their papers last week, while we have proof positive that they left this office as usual. We noticed Mr. James McFadden running around with a large bundle of deeds in his hands, which gave us the impression that settlers were pouring in and his excellent land was in good demand. Hickey, the stable man, had quite a number of fast nags around his stable and corral. We understood that a race was on the programme for next Saturday. Westrolled into the pleasant little office of the Valley News, and found Bro. Morton busy raking in the shekels from new subscribers to that neat little sheet. We heard from him that it is his intention to resign the quill in a short time and devote his attention to the practice of law. Our legal friend, Mr. Moye Wicks, gave us a hearty welcome. He was looking as if the world went well with him, and his business was prosperous—as it certainly should be. The Anaheim law firm of Scott & Montgomery had invaded the office of Justice Humphreys and, armed with an immense quantity of legal lore were about to plead in the case of Swift vs. McFadden. We noticed some fair equestriennes from Anabeim and quite a number of strangers on the streets. As we were kindly invited to dine with Mr. Edwards, we could not investigate the larder of the new restaurant (perhaps a fortunate occurrence for its proprietor), but we judged from the appearance of the establishment that Mr. Wiseman understood his business. Meeting of the Town Trustees. The Board met yesterday afternoon, all the members being present. The treasurer was absent and hence no report. The Marshal reported that he had taken possession of the town jail and had it cleaned; also that he had arrested one law-breaker who had been sent to the county jail. The Finance Committee recommen- ded that a tax of twenty-five cents on the hundred dollars be assessed at once, the assessment list to be delivered to the Clerk of the Board of Trustees by the first of February, to remain open for inspection in the hands of said Clerk until the 6th of February, at which time the Board of Trustees shall meet and discuss Board of Equalization. Said tax shall be due, and payable on March 1st, and become delinquent on April 1st, at which time a penalty of five per cent. shall be added upon all sums then unpaid. All sums not paid by the 10th of April shall be collected by the Marshal as provided by the laws of the State and the ordinances of the town. The motion fixing the day for the meeting of the Board was reconsidered and a motion was carried that the meetings shall be held on the first Friday of every month. The report of the Ordinance Committee was then taken up and twelve ordinances passed. Justice Bailey was chosen as Justice of the Peace to act as Recorder, and his bond was fixed at $500. The Board then adjourned to meet next Friday at 2 o'clock P.M. Board of Supervisors. TUESDAY, Jan. 2. Board of Supervisors assembled in regular session, all being present. J. J. Martin presented his resignation as Justice of the Peace of Wilmington township. Resignation accepted. F. M. Boley was appointed Justice of the Peace for San Fernando township. A petition for road-in Anaheim township through the Kremer tract was filed. T. J. Ellis, W. E. Shanklin and R. D. Curtls were appointed viewers. Petition for the appointment of A. O. Bristol as Road Overseer of San Gabriel District was laid on the table. Petition to appoint F. S. Grider Road Overseer for San Antonio District was rejected, there being no vacancy. The resignation of Dr. J. H. McKee as county vaccinator was accepted. Some malicious hoodlum gratified him espraved before a few days ago by taking a knife and thrusting it several times against bale of sacks that was lying in front of Harlan's store. Mr. H. states that it would not have been healthy for the hoodlum to have been caught in the act by him. The punishment that such malicious mischief deserves is not laid down on the Statutes. Several parties from the East have sent letters of inquiry to the Immigration Bureau since its organization, and several gentlemen are now visiting here from the northern part of the State, who came here through a knowledge of its existence. This is a fair illustration of what a very little organized effort will accomplish. We observe that the croakers are not slow to reap all the advantage they can from this "rascally institution." The "blue-eyed man of destiny" and some friends indulged in a little game of "drah pohquier" a few nights ago. The low card was flipped several times and the consequence was that the biters disappeared rapidly, the "bar-keep" assisting in the latter operation. Indeed, it was suspected that he indulged more frequently than the "players themselves, from the fact that he mistook a cigar stump for the cork of the bottle, which went clear in, and the result was an infusion which would delight a lover of "Vinegar Bitters," or "sheep herder's delight;" but the effect was not overly delightful in this case, as the game was broken up by the incessant demands of nature, and finally black coffee and a physician was required to convince the victims that several first-class funerals were not on the taps. A fossil, who belongs to one of our secret societies, and who at one time attempted to introduce sumptuary laws into it, met with a deserved rebuke, some time ago, in his attempts to electioneer. He reminds us of a candidate for a county office, at the late election. This officer was a candidate for re-election, and so confident was he, that he left his own district to electioneer for a friend in another. He elected his opponent and defeated himself. "Thus may it ever be." Selah. The Hog Ranch Co. have received orders to remove a well and a ditch, Westminster Hems. [Regular Correspondence of the Gazette.] By request, we send you the amusing rhyme composed by Sam Booth, of San Francisco, and read by his father, Mr. Jonathan Booth, at the colony reunion on New Year's Day: All you would purchase goods cheap and for cash. As the old story goes, just before a great crash; Just look if you please at the goods you can buy At the Westminster Store; and then go and try To get the same articles any way near As cheap and as good; and if not, buy here. Here are dry goods and wet goods for housekeeping use; Call boots and cowhides and fine ladies' shoes; Here are beautiful dress goods, the nearest designs. And coarse, heavy goods for the farm or the mine. Here are clothes that will serve in case of a storm. And knit goods for keeping the little ones warm Here is fine country produce—eggs, butter and cheese; East India spices, fine coffee and tea. Here is everything useful that farmers may need. From a spade or a plow to a bit's worth of seed. Here are patient devices to care all diseases Thus send us to doctors with coughing and wheezes. Here are candles for babies and books for the boys. And for Christmas an assortment of very fine toys. Here are needles for ladies to knit or to sew. And for men their tobacco to smoke or to chew. Here are combs full of honey and combs for the hair. And combs for the comely young ladies to wear And combs are essences and hair oil and soap nicely scented. And all kinds of notions that are invented. So you wrinkled old bachelor need not despair So long as ten cents' worth will make you look fair. Here are p n, ink and paper for letter or note. And stamps, too; for posting them when they are wrote. For spinsters whose plans for a husband all fail You are just in the place for seeing a MAKE. All these may behad, and a thousand things more Whose name I forget; at the Westminster Store. Mr. White, from Southern Iowa, was here last week, looking at our lands, and was very much pleased. He said Westminster suited him better than any place he had seen in the State,and that he hoped to return here in Spring. Many persons have stated in our hearing lately that we who lived down here have no idea of the opposition there is against this section and the pressure brought to bear on newcomers, to prevent their coming this way. It is shown on the overland road before the train reaches the Rocky Mts.,and again at Ogden. From the time the train leaves Ogden until its luxurious bedside amenities are appreciated and furnished on time for being in touch with life's necessities. F. M. Boice was appointed Justice of the Peace for San Fernando township. A petition for road in Anaheim township through the Kremer tract was filed. T. J. Ellis, W. E. Shanklin and R. D. Curtls were appointed viewers. Petition for the appointment of A. O. Bristol as Road Overseer of San Gabriel District was laid on the table. Petition to appoint F. S. Grider Road Overseeer for San Antonia District was rejected, there being no vacancy. The resignation of Dr. J. H. McKee as county vaccinator was accepted. A road district, embracing the judicial township of Fountain Valley was created, to be known as Fountain Valley Road District. Adjourned until Wednesday. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3. Full Board present. Bills against the county were examined and ordered paid. Adjourned until the 4th. THURSDAY, Jan. 4. Full Board present. The Road Overseers of the county were ordered to make full report and settlement on March 7. Petition for road in Westminster was received. T. J. Ellis, Thos. Edwards and G. G. Tompkins appointed viewers. In the matter of the road connecting the "Rose Road" with the San Gabriel depot, William McKee and Talant & Orien were allowed $125 for right of way and for moving of fence. Adjourned for the day. FRIDAY, Jan. 5. Full Board. Under section 10,404 of the Political Code, the Board proceeded to draw a term trial and grand jury for the year 1877. Adjourned for the day. SATURDAY, Jan 6. Full Board. The Board was employed again most of the day in selecting term and grand jurors. F. M. Neel was appointed Justice of the Peace for Azusa township, vice J. C. Barnes, resigned. Under the provision of the Political Code the Board made the following order: That F. Palomares, Cyrus Burdick and A. T. Courier be appointed a Board of Health for San Jose township, to continue during the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. The said Board of Health shall have power to make all necessary regulations concerning quarantining all infected houses in their district and the intercourse of the inhabitants of the district with said houses. Also to do all other necessary things for the maintenance and preservation of the health of said district, provided that no salary or other expenses shall be allowed said Board of Health, except such as are necessary for the relief of indigent sick. The same order was made for the town of Wilmington; P. H. Downing, A. Laubersheimer and E. N. McDonald were appointed a Board of Health for said town. MONDAY, Jan. 8. Full board—Warrants ordered drawn for payments on New River A fossil, who belongs to one of our secret societies, and who at one time attempted to introduce sumptuary laws into it, met with a deserved rebuke, some time ago, in his attempts to electioneer. He reminds us of a candidate for a county office, at the late election. This officer was a candidate for re-election, and so confident he was he, that he left his own district to electioneer for a friend in another. He elected his opponent and defeated himself. "Thus may it ever be." Selah. The Hog Ranch Co. have received orders to remove a well and a ditch, full of water, from its present situation. Dr. Crane, of San Juan, was in town a few days ago. He reported that the epidemic of diptheria that prevailed there has almost disappeared. Dr. Medlock, of Orange, Theo Lynn, Dick Barham, V. Montgomery, and others, from Anaheim, were in town during the week. The Odd Fellows' ball and the bail at Tustin City, were very pleasant affairs. Mr. Stewart, of Downey City, has leased the Santa Ana Hotel, and will take possession this week. Mr. Fuller, of Tustin City, was in town Saturday morning, and he says that "Voni, Vidi" wishes that he could say "Vici." Mr. Curtis Cummins is an apprentice in the office of the Santa Ana Valley Publishing Company. You can confide any oral communication to him at any time, with full assurance that he will not repeat the same, from the fact that he is a deaf mute. It is a very curious political fact, known to a large number of people in this part of the country, that the Democrats, living here at this time, who formerly lived in Louisiana, voted for Gov. Kellogg of that State. For some inscrutable reason they are red hot democrats. (It's not very inscrutable either, because they thought this was a large democratic precinct), and we cannot account for it "at all at all," unless they like the boss fossil of the "never sweats,"—believe in a "shalingge." Dr. Stewart, of Minnesota, paid this section of country a visit this week and expresses himself highly delighted. The Dr. is President of the State Medical Society of Minnesota, and is also President and Professor of Surgery in the Winona Medical School. The doctor is a correspondent of several newspapers in the East, and as he took copious notes while here, we may look for a favorable notice from his pen as regards this part of the Santa Ana Valley. We paid Westminster a visit a short time ago and were informed by one of the pioneers of the colony that the original tract of land, bought by the founder of the colony, had all been sold except 160 acres; that there were two church organizations there, the Methodists having a church of their own and the Presbyterians were using the Grange Hall, until they were strong enough to build a church of their own. Mr. White, from Southern California here last week, looking at our lands, and was very much pleased. He said Westminster suited him better than any place he had seen in the State,and that he hoped to return here in Spring. Many persons have stated in our hearing lately that we who lived down here have no idea of the opposition there is against this section and the pressure brought to bear on new comers, to prevent their coming this way. It is shown on the overland road before the train reaches the Rocky Mts. and again at Ogden. From the time the train leaves Ogden until its arrival at Oakland,the passengers are annoyed by the impurcity of land agents who make every effort to induce intending buyers to purchase in the San Joaquin,Napa or the Santa Clara valleys.The southern part of the State is declared worthless.In San Francisco the same line of argument is carried on everything being done that will tend to build up central portion of the State and check this part.Is this an admission that if our Eastern friends come down this way they will remain here? We have a new firm here.Drs.J.R.gregory and James McCoy have formed a co-partnership for practicing their profession They have also opened a drug store opposite Alward Bros.Ac.O.S.store,and will keep a full assortment of drugs and medicines.We wish them large success. Mr.Hull,从 Sacramento,father of T.C.Hull.oftheco-operativestore.ishereon.avisitHewashereayearago,andreportstheimprovementinoursettlementmarked. The union services being held in the Hall every evening are quite well attended There will be no services in The Methodist churchthetwocoming Sabbaths.Thepewsandinsidewood-workofthebuildingarebeingstainedandpainted.Rev.M.rarnwell.fromCanadawhoisherewithhiswife,prainedforthePresbyterianuslastSabbath. Building has been quite active.Mr.Wileyhas movedinto hisnewhouse MrWhiteoneofourblacksmiths,hasbuiltonthetownsite;M.Everetthasjustfinishedanewhousenortheastofthecolony,andMr.SamsonEdwardsoneonhisdairyranch.Mr.WmMitchellhasenlargedhishouse. Mr.JustishasfinishedMr.Silkwood'swellnorthofthecolony.gettingtwoinchesflowat285feet.J.AMcFaddenboredforMr.J.H.FisheronlandboughtofM.B.Craiggettingthree-fourthsofaninchflowat90feet;hehas takenhistoolstoMrSmith'sonthemeswhereathoroughtestwillbemadeastothechancesfortartesianwellonthoselands.CaldwellandChaseare boringforMr.I.Griswidt,TaylorandMcCoyandboringforLarderandGriffithontheWebberplaceandN.WaymanboringforA.B.Wilson.Surelythewellborerscan'tcomplainof"dutimesandnowork." Over one hundred hogs have been killed here so far this season,and many times that number will soon be butchered.The bacon business bit fair to become quite a feature here. their district and the intercourse of the inhabitants of the district with said houses. Also to do all other necessary things for the maintenance and preservation of the health of said district, provided that no salary or other expenses shall be allowed said Board of Health, except such as are necessary for the relief of indigent sick. The same order was made for the town of Wiluington; P. H. Downing, A. Laubershelmer and E. N. McDonald were appointed a Board of Health for said town. MONDAY, Jan. 8. Full board—Warrants ordered drawn in full for payments on New River bridge. Adjourned till Tuesday. TUESDAY, Jan. 9. Full Board—Ordered that the plan and specifications presented by W. H. Perry, for building a bridge over the Los Angeles river to East Los Angeles, in conformity with the law, be adopted by the Board and that G. Allen be authorized to present the same to the Common Council of the city of Los Angeles and ask the Council to adopt the same, and when so adopted, the clerk of this Board shall cause the same to be advertised as the law directs. In the matter of the petition of Wildy & Stahlburg in regard to the lithographing of a nrap of Los Angeles county, the Board agreed to pay them $600, receiving therefor ten lithographed copies and the original map. Adjourned until the first Monday in February. Deeds Filed. C L Porter to A M Byram—Agreement to convey SE ‡ of SW ‡ of NE ‡ Sec 2, T 5 S, R 11 W, five acres; for $450. Mrs Mary Bolan to Mary Jane Derlicot—Lot 18 in vineyard E 5, Anaheim; $950. J R Toberman to N Fletcher—366 in Fletcher tract, Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana; $11,000. Alfred and Maris Foster to Henrietta Parker—20 acres off E side of W ‡ of NE ‡ of Section 2, T 4 S, R 10 W, $2000. N A Neer to D D Johnson—S ‡ NE‡ Section 19, T 3 S, R 11 W, SB M $2400. G L Russell to Cinthia A Lowls—10 acres in rancho Santiago de Santa Ana; $750. Last year 3,793 usualized bodies were buried from a norgue and hospital of Paris. At lem la Chasse there were buried during the past fifteen years, 218,312 bodies; at Mont Parnasse, 136,812; andat Montmartre, 95,522. Of the twenty cemeteries, six are beyond the line of fortification. We paid Westminster a visit a short time ago and were informed by one of the pioneers of the colony that the original tract of land, bought by the founder of the colony, had all been sold except 160 acres; that there were two church organizations there, the Methodists having a church of their own and the Presbyterians were using the Grange Hall, until they were strong enough to build a church of their own. As an evidence of the enterprise of the people of Westminster, we were informed that they had five sets of well tools at work boring artesian wells and that the workmen had engagements ahead for an indelinite period. Horse-racing has become epidemic in this part of the country. Whether the Hickey mare or "Mormon George" or the "black horse" from San Jose valley "gets away with the works," are problems the "quilnuncs" are trying to solve. C G. Liungton, Jas. H. Fruit, and Dr. Rowan are on a hunt in the Santiago Calao. They asserted that they would not return without "the scalp of a grizzly bear, if they had to buy one." Reliable information has been received here that small pox has appeared in and near San Juan. Also that several cases have appeared within the last few days in the heart of Los Angeles city. We suppose that the Health Officer of that delightful sanitarium will not rush into print on this occasion, as he did once before, to deny its existence, although he has as much right to do so as he did on a former occasion. In fact, we are very much inclined to think that he press of that place will not again land itself to hide the knowledge of its existence, but will do everything in its power to eradicate it. Westminster School. Report of Westminster Public School for month ending Dec 22, 1876. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Whole number enrolled. Average No. belonging. Average daily attendance. Per cent. of attendance. S. H. BUTTERFIELD, Teachie PRIMARY SCHOOL. Whole No. enrolled. Average No. belonging. Average daily attendance. Per cent. of attendance. ROLL OF HONOR. Sirledon Silkwood...100 Bessie Craig...Iowa Davis...98 Eliza Davis...Easter Foreman...96 Ida Kell...Eddie Pasterson...90. 3d Grade, 2d Division. Haitie McCoy May Campbell Bennie B Orr Wayman Ollie Flaming Virginia Co.. Mrs Marin C O Anderson, Teachie Orange Items. Regular Correspondence of the Gazette. Quite a party of clam hunters left here Tuesday for the famous clam beds of Newport harbor. They numbered 24, and averaged four clams apiece, besides one goose, two ducks and a lame mud ben; also, 14 bushels of fun, sixty feet of fog and other luxuries. The Union Sabbath School was organized on last Sabbath. Superintendent, L. J. Lockhart; Ass't Superintendent, Wm. A. McGibbon; Secretary, C. W. Shane; Chorister, S. Armor. Mr. Barricklow is now at work enlarging the Santiago zanja, from its head to the settlement. The Joaquin rancheros are butchering sheep for their pelts and tallow, feeding all the meat to hogs except the hind quarters. The following are the officers elected last Sunday by the M. E. Sabbath School: Superintendent, Rev. W. L. Oge; Ass't Superintendent, J. M. Mitchell; Secretary, Chas. Harris; Chorister, H. Lockwood; Organist, Miss A. Tiebout. The Orange Lodge, I. O. O. F., installed officers and gave a supper at the hotel last week. Messrs. Thomas, Lockhart and Talkington have opened an irrigating ditch from their ranches to the river. They have abundant water, and a dry season will not materially injure their crops. We have received a card from the printing establishment of the Gazette. They are both useful as well as ornamental, containing a calendar for 1877. Everyone should subscribe for a card and have the Gazette thrown in for one year. The Post-office has received a sign direct from the paint shop of J. W. West & Co., of Santa Ana. It is a fine piece of workmanship, representing a ripe orange, with "Postoffice" bencath. The prospects of a southern railroad connecting us with America are brightening. A clam supper, under the supervision of Mrs. L. J. Lockhart, Wednesday evening, was decidedly rough on the clams, but pleasant for those in attendance. A party of four left to-day for the San Jacinto Valley. We prognosticate, as a propagandist, In Los Angeles Jan. 9th, to the wife of Schwarzer, a daughter. At Newport Jan. 10, to the wife of T. P. Marshall, a son. Married: At Santa Monica Jan. 7th, Edward S. Parker, of Santa Monica, to Floria A. Smith, of Detroit; Michigan. In Los A.green, on the 7th inst., Mr. Ell P. Traylans, of Santa Ana, to Mist Jennie Herv. 56 San Juan Capitano. Birth: In Orange Jan. 3d, John P. Hayward, aged 62 years. In Los Angeles Jan. 10, Lois Anguilla, wife of Francisco BuCar, aged 46 years, 7 months and 5 days. In Los Angeles Jan. 10th, Mr. Peter P. Lanfrancos, aged 30 years, 8 months, 10 days. In Los Angeles Jan. 9, Rev. Hiram Chase, aged 66 years. Happy Influence of a Great Spell: For the preservation or recovery of health and strength, the diet should be wholesome and nutritious. When it happens that the alimentary processes are disturbed by improper or half-masticated food, the best remedy for the evil results of abusing the digestive organs is Hostetter's Stomach Bittern, a most agreeable prompt and general remedy for dyspepsia and for the billious and evasive irregularities which result from it. The liver and stomach in common with the stomach experience the harmful influences. The refuse of the system is carried off through its natural outlet, a healthy flow and secretion of the bile is promoted, and a powerful impetus is given to assimilation in consequence of its use. It healthfully stimulates the bladder and kidneys when they are inactive; and by its tonic and regulating action fortifies the system against malaria. H. M. MITCHELL, Attorney at Law OFFICE: Room 55, Temple Block Los Angeles. J. S. THOMPSON. C. J. ELLIS THOMPSON & ELLIS. Atorneys and Counsellors at Law. Rooms 1 and 3, Downey Block, Los Angeles PIONEER DRUG STORE, Fourth Street, Santa Ana, Cal. Dr. ROBT. CUMMINS, Proprietor PURE Drugs and Medicines, Toilet Articles, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, etc., looking at our lands, much pleased. He said it fitted him better than seen in the State, and to return here in Spring. have stated in our that we who lived down idea of the opposition to this section and the effort to bear on new com-mit their coming this way. The overland road be-aches the Rocky Mts. Ogden. From the leaves Ogden until its land, the passengers are the importunity of land take every effort to in-buyers to purchase in Napa or the valleys. The southern state is declared worthless, California the same line of carried on, everything that will tend to build up portion of the State and it. Is this an admission western friends come down will remain here? new firm here. Drs. J and James McCoy have partnership for practicing mission. They have also store opposite Alward store, and will keep a count of drugs and medi-wish them large success. from Sacramento, father of the co-operative store, visit. He was here a reports the improvementment quite marked. services being held in the evening are quite well at-ware will be no services in church the two coming the pews and inside wood-building are being stained Rev. Mr. Barnwell, from who is here with his wife, the Presbyterian last has been quite active. Mr. moved into his new house; none of our blacksmiths, has town site; Mr. Everett has a new house northeast of and Mr. Samson/Edwards dairy ranch. Mr. Wm. is enlarged his house. has finished Mr. Silk-north of the colony, getches flow at 285 feet. J. A. owed for Mr. J. H. Fisher, taught of M. B. Craig, get-outs of an inch flow at has taken his tools to Mr. the mesa, where a thorough made as to the chances for well on those lands. Cald-house are boring for Mr. D. Taylor and McCoy are Garder and Griffith on the face and N. Wayman is A. B. Wilson. Surely the can't complain of "dull no work." hundred hogs have been so far this season, and many that number will soon be. The bacon business bids some quite a feature here. The Post office has received direct from the paint shop of J. W. West & Co., of Santa Ana. It is a fine piece of workmanship, representing a pipe orange, with "Postoffice" beneath. The prospects of a southern railroad connecting us with America are brightening. A clam supper, under the supervision of Mrs. L. J. Lockhart, Wednesday, was decidedly rough on the clams, but pleasant for those in attendance. A party of four left to-day for the San Jacinto Valley. We prognosticate, as a propagandist, that this procrastination as to our aerial dampness will annihilate the crop of grasshoppers. January 11, 1877. Most of the Governors who are called upon to write their annual messages about this time think it necessary to say something concerning national politics, and a very knotty and difficult subject they find it. Governor Hardin, of Missouri, has however succeeded in dealing with it most felicitously of any of the Executives, for he has found the happy medium, and he discourses upon it as smoothly and platitudinally as possible. He does not venture to commit himself to any expression of opinion. Far from it. Taking the immortal Bunsby for his model he remarks that if so be a President has been elected there should be no doubt about the fact that the people have made their choice. And if so be that a President has been elected it will be the duty of the people of Missouri to sustain that man. And so forth, and so on. We do not know what consolation the Missouri Legislature will derive from this profound message, but it is perhaps intended to convey the idea that Governor Hardin is in favor of supporting the powers that be, and that he is also in favor of waiting until Congress declares who they shall be. If this is the true interpretation of his obscure language he is to be commended for his caution and conservatism, and in fact it may be said generally that the best possible advice to Executives writing messages at this time would be: "When in doubt, play Bunsby." The Colusa Sun states that the farmers in that county have to hire men to watch their grain fields night and day to prevent destruction by wild duck and geese. About 1,200 Icelanders have immigrated into Manitoba and settled on Lake Winnipeg at a place which they call Gimli. The Colonial Government has given them land and helped them to get over. They have been very unlucky, however, this winter, numbers of them, especially children, having died of small-pox. Post Office Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain un-called for at the Anaheim Post-office, Jan. 12: J. S. THOMPSON. C. J. ELLIS THOMPSON & ELLIS. Atorneys and Counsellors at Law. Rooms 1 and 3, Downey Block, Los Angeles PIONEER DRUG STORE, Fourth Street, Santa Ana, Cat. Dr. ROBT. CUMMINS, Proprietor PURE Drugs and Medicines, Toilet Articles, Permuery Patent Medicines, etc. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. J. C. HILL, Gives satisfaction in all branches of House Painting. And Finishing, or No Charge Made. [Oct14-8m] CRISTADORO'S Hair Dye. Cristadoro's Hair Dye is the safest and best it acts instantaneously, producing the most natural shades of black or brown; does not stain the skin, and is easily applied. It is a standard preparation, and a favorite upon every well-appointed toilet for lady or gentleman. Sold by Draggists. P. O. Box 1533. [Jan1-4m] New York. C. G. LININGTON. C. W. HUMPHREYS & LININGTON Real Estate Agents, Searchers of Records, AND MONEY BROKERS. OFFICE—No. 47, Corr Main & 4th St. Opposite Santa Ana Hotel; SANTA ANA, Los Angeles County, Cala. City, Town and County Real Estate bought and sold. Nemi-Tropical Fruit and Grain Lands a Specialty. Loans Negotiated on Liberal Terms. Earns for Sale or to Rent; Houses Bentford. All kinds of Legal Papers carefully drawn. Collections made and remitted promptly. IAG-d&w AN AHEIM Sturage Warehouse, Is now open for the storage of GRAIN, WOOL, And other merchandise. Liberal Advances Made AND GOODS Forwarded and sold on Commission IN BEST MARKETS. A. Guy Smith & Co., About 1,200 Icelanders have immigrated into Manitoba and settled on Lake Winnipeg at a place which they call Gimli. The Colonial Government has given them land and helped them to get over. They have been very unlucky, however, this winter, numbers of them, especially children, having died of small-pox. Post Office Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Anaheim Post-office, Jan. 12: Mrs Helen Breed R Bohn Miss Nora Earl S T H Grey H Hutchins Mr Howard G Hartel P Hilmer Dr O M Humphrey L Houne W H Jenson J H Jordon Robert Larter J Olsen J E Preston Martha Rogara Dr J M Roberts S P Stackhousse T A Saxon Jeans Maria Cizn Armaranta de Castillo Senora Dona Carmen Francisco Lotero—3; Leonardo Cois Mignola Morno Luganda Yorba de Silva Lucien Dihort—2; Aciano Romo Bernardo Manzo—2; M Yorba Josepha Orantes Befugia Mendosa Ysabel Romero Thiodoro Nabarro. HELD FOR PORTAGE. Senora Dona Andres E de Abilla, Los Angeles. Express Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, Jan. 12: Manuel Arvello James Bragg Otto Erers A S Ferguson A J Lawton Melmann & George J B Pierce Mrs M Stough. PACKAGES. W G Potter Sam Sin T P Hiade J A Kendrich J G Goodhew Miss M Cooper James McKnight. Thermometrical Record. The following is our record for the week ending Wednesday P.M., Jan. 10, giving lowest point night preceding date, and highest by day: | Date | Lowest | Highest | Date | Lowest | Highest | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Jan 4 | 44 | 18 | 77 | 61 | Jan 5 | 38 | 42 | 74 | 60 | | **5** | 52 | 56 | 85 | 66 | **9** | 31 | 38 | 70 | 58 | | **6** | 47 | 47 | 92 | 66 | **10** | 38 | 45 | 67 | 60 | Average Temperature...58% Average highest and lowest...59% Is now open for the storage of GRAIN, WOOL, And other merchandise. Liberal Advances Made AND GOODS Forwarded and sold on Commission IN BEST MARKETS. A. Guy Smith & Co., Centre Street, near Railroad Depot T. S. Grimshaw. Carriage Builder, Lemon St., Anaheim, Cal. CARRIAGES, BUCCIES, and WAGONS, Made of the most approved designs, with all the latest improvements. I Guarantee my Work On Carriages, Wagons, etc., to be unsurpassed both as to design and quality in any part of the United States, and at San Francisco prices. T. S. Grimshaw. H. McDermott. Carriage Ironer AND BLACKSMITM, Lemon St., Anaheim, Cal. Horse-shoeing, Well Tools made to order, Agricultural Implements repaired, etc. Satisfaction Guaranteed In every particular. Special attention paid. Repairing in all the branches. On short notice. H. McDermott.