anaheim-gazette 1878-02-02

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...FEBRUARY 2, 1878. Church Meetings. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REGULAR services at 11 A.M., and 7:20 P.M. Sunday School 19 A.M. Meeting for practice in Congregational singing and for Bible study, on Wednesday at 7:20 P.M. PISCOPAL CHURCH, HEN. A. G. L. TREW, Pastor Regular services every Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Sunday School at 3 P.M. Afternoon services at 2:30 P.M. Financial. The following quotations are furnished to the Gazette by the Bank of Anaheim: Gold—Buying, $5; selling, $4; Greenbacks—Buying $75; selling $90. Kleinigkeiten. —A little son of E. A. Mead, of Orange-thorpe, is seriously ill. —It is said that a son of Wm. M. Evarts, Secretary of State, is residing at Sierra Madre Villa, temporarily, for his health. —Good prices are now being offered for fat lambs. There is no doubt of good times for sheep men this year. —The Amateur Club meet on Monday evening next at the residence of Mr. J. J. Hill. —Mr. D. Plato arrived from San Francisco on Thursday. We understand that he will stop here during the summer. —Mr. C. C. Switzer returned on Thursday from Arizona. He is looking well, and reports flourishing times in the territory. —At the meeting of the Anaheim Water Co., on Saturday last, Mr. H. Knapke was elected Zanjero. —A meeting in regard to the petition to bond the Anaheim School District, for the purpose of building a new school house, will be held to-day. —The work of grading Center street is progressing rapidly, and in a little time one of our thoroughfares will be in excellent condition. —The trial of the coal from the Black Star Orangethorpe Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. I have perused the letters written by your correspondents in Westminster and other places with much interest, and having thought that Orangethorpe should be represented in the columns of your newspaper, I venture to offer you this article for publication. The late rains, aided by the recent warm weather, have caused an abundance of alfilerilla and other grasses to spring up on the plains and hills, and the stock feeding upon them are rapidly improving their condition. The cloudbursts in the Brea canyon flooded a considerable body of land in this district, leaving a rich deposit of sediment covering the ground to the depth of two or three inches. The farmers are busily engaged in plowing their land and putting in crops of grain. Some wheat and barley have already been sown, and more barley will be put in. Heavy yields and good prices are anticipated this year. As the chief interests of Orangethorpe are purely agricultural, I deem it proper in my letters from time to time to give some description of the principal ranches in this locality. I will commence with that of Mr. Alfred Metcalf. The chief objects of attraction on this place are two orange trees four years from the bud. On one of these trees there have been produced this year over 300 oranges, and on the other 150. Upon the former tree there were some leaves six inches across in their widest part, and the fruit hung thickly in clusters, one cluster containing 17 oranges. A canful of the earth upon which these trees grow has been sent to the Paris Exposition as a sample of the best orange producing soil in California. These trees themselves are substantial arguments for the budding process. Mr. Metcalf has 1000 orange trees 3 years from the bud, comprising the Mediterranean Sweet and other choice varieties. He has also 3000 young Chinese lemon trees, which he intends to transplant and bud with the best kinds of oranges very soon. In a few years he will have one of the thriftiest young orange orchards in Southern California. There are also upon this ranch many other kinds of fruit and shade trees, including apple, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine, fig, walnut, almond, lime, lemon, quince red gum, blue gum, acacia, pepper, Monterey cypress and pine, locust, algaroba, weeping willow. Although the past year has been so dry and backward, these trees show a growth of fully 100 per cent., which I consider quite remarkable. As evidence of the rapid growth of trees in Orangethorpe, I will give two examples: There is a red gum tree on this place, which attained a growth of 24 feet in 10 months, growing so fast it had to be propelled. Why do some early in the season rains come, alter "starvation period" crops? Perhaps they attribute the organs; if this has not look far for them to practice their fession; there is another strain during the past these chronic grafts bring, and others. This same story terrace since we can by the same inch ways seen that, price was from $125 to $180 who held on inviting us have careful view and find that of our State sts San Francisco valley, Salinas teo and Santa Coast, Napa and late rain report section and our regions where e crops certain producing," but although in our area is being so crop will not be examination off prised to find than half of the mea land suitable is beieve do well tha had over 2000 Newport mesa though far less plenty. We be when our county Francisco wheading these needs when this is done. Parties have been the river, as it search of a good stand they mean good thing for t Yesterday we At the meeting of the Anaheim Water Co., on Saturday last, Mr. H. Knapke was elected Zanjero. A meeting in regard to the petition to bond the Anaheim School District, for the purpose of building a new school house, will be held to-day. The work of grading Center street is progressing rapidly, and in a little time one of our thoroughfares will be in excellent condition. The trial of the coal from the Black Star mine at Miles Bros' mill was a perfect success. Mr. Miles says the coal is excellent for steam purposes. The new shaft at the Black Star Coal Mine is now down to the coal strata, and some specimens have been brought to town. The quality of the coal is equal to that which has been taken from the tunnel. John Hegan telegraphs to the San Francisco Chronicle from Anaheim that he has discovered a silver mine in Santiago Canyon, and that assays from the outside of the ledge show $100 to the ton. The opening of the Chinese New Year was celebrated on Wednesday night by the denizens of the various wash houses with the peculiar ceremonies appropriate to that occasion. A jackass rabbit found his way into Kroeger's Hall on Thursday. After breaking a few panes of glass he found his way into Centre Street, where he was chased by a pack of dogs. He escaped out of town unharmed. Arrangements are being made for the opening of a dancing school. Mr. D. R. M. Thompson, who is so popular as a dancing master, will make visits here once a week. The list of those desiring lessons can be found at Beebe's. Mr. A. G. Beebe has removed his stock to the store formerly occupied by P. Davis & Bro., his former establishment being too small to accommodate his rapidly increasing business. His new quarters will enable him to display his fine stock of variety goods to an excellent advantage. A writer in the Express states that the railroad employees have nearly three months' pay due them, and complains of the inconvenience and hardships suffered because of the long interval between pay-days. Perhaps they may find consolation in learning that in 1864 the Government employees of the Ordnance and Quartermaster's Department at Benicia received no pay for eight months. The Cajon Ditch. Eds. Gazette.—According to promise, I herewith send you a short account of progress and expenses of the Cajon ditch to date. There are about 160 shares out of the 200 subscribed. Ten per cent. has been levied; due on the 12th of February. Garden Grove Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. There is so much of one thing being done here that items are very scarce. The fact is every body is plowing and sowing and hailing in hollow that no one has any time to intends to transplant and bud with the best kinds of oranges very soon. In a few years he will have one of the thriftiest young orange orchards in Southern California. There are also upon this ranch many other kinds of fruit and shade trees, including apple, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine, fig, walnut, almond, lime, lemon, cherry, quince red gum, blue gum, acacia, pepper, Monterey cypress and pine, locust, algaroba, weeping willow. Although the past year has been so dry and backward these trees show a growth of fully 100 per cent, which I consider quite remarkable. As evidence of the rapid growth of trees in Orangethorpe, I will give two examples: There is a red gum tree on this place, which attained a growth of 24 feet in 10 months, growing so fast it had to be proped up like a vine. No doubt it would have reached a gr at height, but a heavy wind caused the tops to bend to the earth, and a large portion of the tree had to be sawn off. There is also a blue gum four years from the seed, which has reached a height of 50 feet, its trunk measuring 47 inches in circumference one foot from the ground. When Mr. Metcalf began to improve his ranch six years ago, there was not a tree on it, now there are over 3000, not counting those in the nurseries. This speaks well for his enterprise, good taste, and public spirit, for I deem the planting of trees one of the important duties of every American citizen. I must not forget to mention the algaroba tree, seven of which are in bearing. Some years ago the editor of the Rural Press informed the farmers of California that he had in his office a supply of algaroba seed, which had been imported from South America. He offered to distribute this among the patrons of his paper. Mr. Metcalf sent for some, planted it, and these trees are the result of the experiment. This tree, when in full bearing, yields a ton of pods, which are very nutritious, and are largely fed to cattle in South America and Spain. Prof. Hilgard, in a recent address before an association of dairymen, encouraged the cultivation of this tree. He especially recommended it as being peculiarly adapted to dry soil which would not produce alfalfa without irrigation. This tree is closely allied to the Carob tree of Spain and the Orient. Learned men say the pods which it produces are the veritable husks which hunger compelled the Prodigal Son to feed upon, as related in Holy Writ. Not a very great hardship, after all, as they resemble dried pumpkins in taste. The pods are eight or nine inches in length, and are said to furnish excellent feed for dairy cows. The Orangethorpe public school, under the care of Mr. S. Bush, the popular teacher, is efficiently managed, and the pupils are making commendable advancement. Miss Bush, recently of San Jose, has opened a singing school in this district. We understand she is receiving a fair share of patronage. The Orangethorpe Social and Literary Society has been duly organized, and its exercises are well attended. The public generally, are invited to be present at their meetings. In conclusion, we will say that we know of no locality which has brighter prospects than this district. The great need of this vicinity is an influx of men who have faith in the country, who possess some capital, and a large share of public spirit, and who will buy land and settle here, and convert these sheep pastures into beautiful orchards and pleasant homes. Then Orangethorpe would flourish and blossom like the rose. Corydon. Garden Grove Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. There is so much of one thing being done here that items are very scarce. The fact is every body is plowing and sowing and hailing in hollow that no one has any time to intend to transplant and bud with the best kinds of oranges very soon. In a few years he will have one of the thriftiest young orange orchards in Southern California. There are also upon this ranch many other kinds of fruit and shade trees, including apple, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine, fig, walnut, almond, lime, lemon, cherry, quince red gum, blue gum, acacia, pepper, Monterey cypress and pine, locust, algaroba, weeping willow. Although the past year has been so dry and backward these trees show a growth of fully 100 per cent, which I consider quite remarkable. As evidence of the rapid growth of trees in Orangethorpe, I will give two examples: There is a red gum tree on this place, which attained a growth of 24 feet in 10 months, growing so fast it had to be proped up like a vine. No doubt it would have reached a gr at height, but a heavy wind caused the tops to bend to the earth, and a large portion of the tree had to be sawn off. There is also a blue gum four years from the seed, which has reached a height of 50 feet, its trunk measuring 47 inches in circumference one foot from the ground. When Mr. Metcalf began to improve his ranch six years ago, there was not a tree on it, now there are over 3000, not counting those in the nurseries. This speaks well for his enterprise, good taste, and public spirit, for I deem the planting of trees one of the important duties of every American citizen. I must not forget to mention the algaroba tree, seven of which are in bearing. Some years ago the editor of the Rural Press informed the farmers of California that he had in his office a supply of algaroba seed, which had been imported from South America. He offered to distribute this among the patrons of his paper. Mr. Metcalf sent for some，planted it,and these trees are the result of the experiment. This tree，when in full bearing,yields a ton of pods，which are very nutritious,and are largely fed to cattle in South America and Spain. Prof.Hilgard，in a recent address before an association of dairymen，encouraged the cultivation of this tree. He especially recommended it as being peculiarly adapted to dry soil which would not produce alfalfa without irrigation. This tree is closely allied to the Carob tree of Spain and the Orient. Learned men say the pods which it produces are the veritable husks which hunger compelled the Prodigal Son to feed upon，as related in Holy Writ. Not a very great hardship，after all，as they resemble dried pumpkins in taste. The pods are eight or nine inches in length,and are said to furnish excellent feed for dairy cows. The Orangethorpe public school，under the care of Mr.S.Bush,the popular teacher，is efficiently managed,andthepupilsaremakingcommendableadvancement.MissBush,currentofSanJose,hasopenedasingingschoolinthisdistrict.Wewunderstandsheisreceivingafairshareofpatronage. The Orangethorpe SocialandLiterarySocietyhasbeendulyorganized,anditsexercisesarewellattended.Thepublicgenerallyareinvitedtobentpresentatheirmeetings. 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The Cajon Ditch. Eds. Gazette.—According to promise, I herewith send you a short account of progress and expenses of the Cajon ditch to date. There are about 160 shares out of the 200 subscribed. Ten per cent. has been levied; due on the 12th of February. Expenses, including 150,000 feet of lumber, $12,421.90; $2500 of which has been expended on the old ditch, two miles of which had to be widened two feet and deepened two feet, most of which was in rock. The contract for hauling the lumber has been let to J. B. Pierce, to be delivered by April 15. The flume contract has been let to Doane & Mackey, carpenters of Los Angeles, for $7.25 per M., to be finished May 20th. It is the intention of the company to have the main ditch finished by May 1st. About 40 men are kept constantly employed. In two weeks about 20 teams will be employed to excavate with scrapers. Water will be turned in and follow down the ditch as fast as completed. The Company expect to make two and perhaps three branch ditches, one along the base of the Coyote hills, as far west as the Brea Canyon road, the other north of the sand wash north of Anaheim, as far west as Col. W. S. Davis' farm, and another to cross the sand wash to the neighborhood of L. Parker's place. It is also proposed to increase the capital stock $5000, by adding 50 shares to the present capital stock. The proposition made to the Anaheim Company I they would unite with the Cajon Company, "That if the Anaheim Water Co. desire to have any interest in the ditch of the Cajon Irrigation Co., that they be invited to take such an amount in the ditch as they may please, but if they take 50 shares of stock they can have a proportional amount of the water delivered to them at such point on the Anaheim ditch as may be agreed upon by the companies." No action has yet been taken by the Anaheim Co. towards uniting the two companies. W. M. McFadden. Jan. 28. Sec. C. LCo. Garden Grove Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. There is so much of one thing being done here that items are very scarce. The fact is every body is plowing and sowing and halrowing in barley that no one has any time to make items. There will be three times as many acres planted to small grain this year than ever before; and if we continue to have as good weather for the rest of the season, as we have had, the crop in this section will be four times as large as any ever raised here before. R. P. Johnson purchased twenty acres of land from Geo. McCrindle at $50 per acre and is now having an artesian well sunk on the place; parties from Santa Ana are doing the work as all the well tools in this vicinity are busy. M. A. Ward is sinking a well for B. Silkwood Esq., on his place near the Mr. Gates' place. Baker & Smith are sinking a well for P. Ulrich. A. N. McBurney has moved into his new residence near the store. B. F. Townsend Esq., is putting the finishing touches to his new house, which will be one of the finest residences in this vicinity. Milton Teel, E. A. Teel, A. B. Teel, Rev. W. Shaw and several others have bought land in the vicinity of Wilmington on the new colony established there and some of them have moved to that place. We regret their departure as they were all good and enterprising citizens, and we wish them all success and happiness in their new homes. We can cordially recommend them to the good citizens of Wilmington. Orangethorpe School. Roll of honor of Orangethorpe school, for the month ending Jan. 18, 1878: Nettie Metcalf...100 Laura Calloway...100 Emma Stone...100 Esther Parker...100 Annie Williams...100 Clara Schulta...100 Thomas Stone...95 Nellie Bancroft...94 Jennie Gardiner...94 Charlie Mead...93 Beatrice Stone...93. S. Bush, Teacher. A bill has been introduced into the State Legislature providing for the printing of shool books by the State. Two days to go. The party we have fifteen-sixteenth had one-sixteenth for the season. Aly lay the dust wish about 15 years would make our and compel our ditches, or else it is reported struck in the Sacramento Tuesday morning weeks. S.J.Finley has They are on a two years from oranges—fair since May. In common w section, we regre being burned, Heimann & Sorensen speedily rebuilds. Plowing and The grain up loidly. Another change to the inlet at the old one ago washed seven have gradually about 100 yards chance to gather was feared this channel, but no During the two malee has been operative Co. he all of whom—we he leaves here S will heartily w occupations. Hog buyers at Jan. 31. Westminster Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Why do some individuals always predict early in the season "a dry Winter," and if rains come, alternate from "drowned out" to "starvation prices" for barley and other crops? Perhaps the most charitable view is to attribute their spleen to poor digestive organs; if this be correct our physicians need not look far for good missionary fields where in practice the healing arts of their profession; there is room right here. This matter has been strongly impressed on our mind during the past few days by having some of these chronic growlers tell us in doleful tobes of the positively losing prices barley would bring, and other equally pleasing pictures. This same story has been told us every Winter since we came here; and in some instances by the same individuals. But we have always seen that, though just after harvest the price was from 60 to 80 cents, it went to $125 to $180 before Spring; and that men who held on invariably received good prices. We have carefully examined the market review and find the barley producing sections of our State stand in the following order: San Francisco, Bay counties, Sacramento valley, Salinas and Pajaro valleys, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, Southern Coast, Napa and Solano. Referring to the late rain reports we find the San Francisco section and our Southern coast are the only regions where enough rain has fallen to make crops certain. This does not look like "over-producing," but would rather indicate that although in our own county a much larger area is being sowed than ever before, the crop will not be excessively large. In this examination of market reviews we were surprised to find this county produces more than half of the corn grown in the State. On the mesa land south of us all the wheat obtainable is being sowed, and will, we believe, do well there. If the seed could be had over 2000 acres would be sowed. On the Newport mesa quantities are also being sown though far less than would be were seed plenty. We believe the time is at hand when our county will be sending to San Francisco wheat and flour instead of importing these needed articles. Speed the day when this is done. Parties have been examining lands along the river, as it winds under the mesa, in search of a good mill site, and we understand they mean business. It would be a good thing for the entire section. The County School Appointment. The following is the amount of County School Fund apportioned to the several school districts of Los Angeles county: Teachers, Amt. Anaheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Artesia. ..... 1 ..... 200 Aveja. ..... 1 ..... 200 Azusa. ..... 3 ..... 600 Rallopa. ..... 2 ..... 400 Bogalale. ..... 1 ..... 200 Bola Grande. ..... 2 ..... 400 Cahnenga. ..... 3 ..... 600 Cajon. ..... 1 ..... 200 Centralia. ..... 1 ..... 200 Clenega. ..... 2 ..... 400 Duarte. ..... 1 ..... 200 El Monte. ..... 2 ..... 400 Elizabeth Lake. ..... 1 ..... 200 Fairview. ..... 1 ..... 200 Florence. ..... 1 ..... 200 Fountain Valley. ..... 1 ..... 200 Garden Grove. ..... 1 ..... 200 Green Meadows. ..... 1 ..... 400 La Dow. ..... 2 ..... 400 La Puente. ..... 4 ..... 800 Little Lake. ..... 1 ..... 200 Los Angeles. ..... 27 ..... 5400 Los Nietos. ..... 2 ..... 400 Maizeland. ..... 1 ..... 200 Newhall. ..... 1 ..... 200 Newport. ..... 2 ..... 400 New River. ..... 1 ..... 200 Ocean. ..... 1 ..... 200 Ocean View. ..... 1 ..... 200 Old Mission. ..... 2 ..... 400 Olive. ..... 1 ..... 200 Orangethorpe. ..... 1 ..... 200 Palomares. ..... 4 ..... 800 Ranchito. ..... 1 ..... Riehland. ..... 3 ..... Rowland. ..... Santa Ana. ..... San Antonio. ..... San Dimas. ..... San Fernando. ..... San Gabriel. ..... San Jose. ..... Santa Monica. ..... San Juan. ..... San Pascual. ..... San Pedro. ..... Silver. ..... Soledad. ..... Spring. ..... Sycamore. ..... Vernon. ..... Westminster. ..... Wilmington. ..... Total.....128 $25,600 THOS.A.SAXON, County School Superintendent. Los Angeles, Jan., 28, 1878. Important Announcement Messrs. D. & G.D. Plato Respectfully announce to the citizens of Anaheim and vicinity that the San Francisco member of the firm has lately taken advantage of an opportunity to purchase a full line of goods at prices na.. below the ruling market rate. This, therefore, enables us to give our customers the benefit of first-class goods at prices much lower than has ever ruled in Anaheim. As is well known, we have lately been making a specialty of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S GAITERS AND SHOES. And in order to secure this trade we make the following announcement, merely premising that we make an proportionate reduction on every class of goods in our store: Ladies' Kid Fox Gaiters, $1.25, formerly sold for $1.75. Ladies' all cloth Gaiters, $1.50, formerly sold for $2. Ladies' Gaiters, $1.50 per pair, formerly sold for $2. Ladies' Buttoned Gaiters, $2.50, formerly sold for $3.50. Misses' Gaiters, $1.25, formerly sold for $2.00. Childrens' Shoes, $1, formerly sold for $1.50. Childrens' Shoes, $0.50, formerly sold for $1. To enumerate the articles upon which we have made reductions would be almost impossible. We ask our friends, whether they intend to purchase or not, to call at our store and ascertain the prices of our goods. Our stock consists in part of: DRY-GOODS, LADIES' FANCY GOODS, In a few months, many other issues, including the newspaper, Monterey, Quincy, quince, Monterey, Monterey, weeping has been so slow a growth consider quite rapid growth give two exeree on this 24 feet in to be propit it would weight, but depend to the tree had to the gum four is reached a measuring 47 from the tree have been examining lands along the river, as it winds under the mesa, in search of a good mill site, and we understand they mean business. It would be a good thing for the entire section. Yesterday we experienced one of the pleasures of a correspondent's position—a ride of two miles through the rain in search of items, with almost a failure in our mission. Hereafter when told we give no news we shall wish our informant no severer punishment than that some time he may be compelled to try collecting a crop of items where none grow. There is likely to be a test case in the squatter section. A brother-in-law of J. H. Fruit, who has been living on the Santa Ana side of a quarter section divided by the line between the Santa Ana grant and the Las Bolsas, took possession of and commenced plowing that part of the 160 acres on the Las Bolsas, which had been squatted on previously by a Mr. Mills, who, however, did not occupy the land. The settlers league appointed a committee to wait on the intruder, and notify him to vacate the premises, but they were told he did not mean to go unless he was carried off. The affair creates quite a furry in the willows and issue will probably be made to try the matter. The settlers realize something must be done; that it can't pass unnoticed without jeopardizing all their claims; for many of the places which have been "taken up" are not now occupied; and if an outsider can jump and hold the Mills' claim, it can be done in the other unoccupied lands. This makes a direct issue, and it may be that in this way steps will be started which will tend to push this matter, which has been left much longer than there is or can be any just reason for, to a speedy termination. We and all of our people earnestly desire to see it ended and questions of title fully and justly settled. Messrs. McPherson, Anderson and Lyman, appointed by Westminster Grange to further investigate the gypsum deposit in the Santa Anacanyon, have again visited that locality and gave a cheering report. The owners tell them to go ahead and take out what they want; that the development of the ledge is important to them; and that after a time they will decide what terms to make on future lots. At present the route is roundabout, tedious and severe—a long walk over the hills being one of the features. The ledge is in a little canyon opening out of the main Santa Ana canyon, and as soon as the road now being built up the Santa Ana to San Bernardino is finished far enough up the river, there will be a good road from here to the quarry. It will then take about two days to go up, get a load and come back. The party we have named packed out about fifty pounds and left it at Miles Bros' mill in Anaheim to see whether they could crush it. When it is received we will write of what success they have with it and the terms on which they will grind it. There is no question as to the quality of the deposit; the supply is large, and another ledge has been discovered a few miles from Tustin. We hope to next week call on parties who have been making experiments with gypsum and see how it is doing and what they think of it. Last Thursday night we had more rain—fifteen sixteenths of an inch—and yesterday had one-sixteenth flush, making 10½ inches for the season. Another shower will thorough in the dust on our beautiful drive. Total: 128 $25,600 THOS. A. SAXON, County School Superintendent. Los Angeles, Jan. 28, 1878. Real Estate Transfers. Ellis A Haines to Margaret Hughes—E100 acres of NE. Sec 10 T4 S R 11 W, S B M; $2,000. W L Willhite to Jno H Gregg—20 acres in Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana; $1,000. J J Maxwell to J McFadden—40 acres in Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana; $4,000. James McFadden to Horace Kent—Same land conveyed by Maxwell to grantor; $4,000. J W and Miriam Clark to P C McKinnle—Lot 1, blk B, Clark's Addition to Anaheim; $150. G D Plato to A Guy Smith—Lat 112, blk H, Helmann & George's Addition to Anaheim; $433 97. Domingo Yorba to John Harden—Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana; $20. Miguel Yorba to Wm J Harris—Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana; $5. Benjamin Keim to Columbus Tustin—Lots 11' and 12, blk 18, Tustin City; $600. A Eldred and C N Wilson to P H Ray—Elof lot, 6, blk E, Chapman tract, Santa Ana Ranch; $100. Elehard Thorpe to Fritz August Reuter—70² acre tract in Santa Ana ranch; $1500. Louise and E W Squires to Joseph W Anderson—20 acre tract in Santa Ana ranch; $390. C Tustin to J A Rudessill—Lot 4, blk G, Mrs A B Lewis's Addition to Tustin City; $25. Joel B Parker to J W Anderson—E₁ of NW₁ lot 3, 30 acres, and 20 acres of lot 8, in Lotspeich & Co tract, in Santa Ana ranch; $1. Gustav Heimann to Louise Keller—Lot 60x180¹ feet in building lot 10, Anaheim, and lot 53, blk D, Helmann & George's Addition to Anaheim; $3000. Saml T McGaulfinn to Phillip Davis—S₁ lot 40, Anaheim; $650. Post Office Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Anaheim Postoffice: J. B. Daneri, Won E. P. Elwards, Tom Fox. John Harman, Tia Jones. S. B. Leedy, George R Morse, Thomas McKenzie, W. J. Shrode, Mrs. Mary J. Spicer, Samuel Sizer. T. J. Welsh, Harrison Yarnell, HELD FOR POSTAGE. David Miller, Sydney, New South Wales. Wells, Fargo & Co. The following letters and packages remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co's Express: PACKAGES. T. Reiser, R. D. Curtis, Dr. Hardin, Con Howe. J. J Guinn, Rosa Johnson, Hung Lee. H.A Young, H. H Barnett, Wright & Son. LETTERS. F. C Hazen, J. H Kellogg, Rosa Johnson, N. Ingram. Thermometrical Record. The following is our record for the week ending Wednesday p.m., Jan 30th, giving lowest point by night preceding date, and highest by day: The party we have named packed out about fifty pounds and left it at Miles Bros' mill in Anaheim to see whether they could crush it. When it is received we will write of what success they have with it and the terms on which they will grind it. There is no question as to the quality of the deposit; the supply is large, and another ledge has been discovered a few miles from Tustin. We hope to next week call on parties who have been making experiments with gypsum and see how it is doing and what they think of it. Last Thursday night we had more rain—fifteen-sixteenth of an inch—and yesterday had one-sixteenth flush, making 10½ inches for the season. Another shower will thoroughly lay the dust on our beautiful drives. We wish about 1½ inches more would fall; this would make our roads utterly impassible, and compel our people to turn out and dig ditches, or else stay at home altogether. It is reported "rich diggings" have been struck in the Santiago silver mines. The wife of Thomas Owens, living in the willows, fell from her horse a few days ago and seriously fractured her shoulder. Geo. Hull lost one of his horses lately. In plowing where the land was honey-combed with gopher and squirrel holes it fell through breaking a leg. The horse had to be shot. Lighters connected with the steamer on Tuesday morning for the first time in over two weeks. S. J. Finley has the firstoranges grown here. They are on a tree of the Acapulco variety, two years from the bud. He has six of the oranges—fair size. The tree was set out last May. In common with everyone throughout this section, we regret to read of the Alden dryer being burned, and sincerely hope Messrs. Heimann & Sorenson will see their way to speedily rebuild. Plowing and sowing are still going on here. The grain up looks well and is growing rapidly. Another channel has been washed through to the inlet at the Landing 400 yards south of the old one. The high tide two weeks ago washed several small channels, which have gradually widened till they form one about 100 yards wide. There is a splendid chance to gather fine shells there now. It was feared this might interfere with the old channel, but no damage has been done yet. During the two years that Mr. Z. L. Parmalee has been connected with the Cooperative Co. he has won many warm friends, all of whom—with us—will regret to learn he leaves here Saturday for Los Angeles, and will heartily wish him success in his future occupations. Hog buyers are visiting our section. Jan. 31. J.T. Thermometrical Record. The following is our record for the week ending Wednesday P.M., Jan. 30th, giving lowest point by night preceding date, and highest by day: DATE Jan 24 49 54 66 56 Jan 28 42 44 62 58 "25 46 48 60 55 "29 44 48 66 55 "20 40 40 62 55 "30 48 54 60 54 "27 42 42 63 54 Average Temperature.....623 Average highest and lowest.....53 BORN. McARTHUR—In Los Angeles, Jan. 29th, to the wife of John McArthur, a daughter. WOLF—In Los Angeles, Jan. 29th, to the wife of H.L. Wolf, a daughter. CALDWELL—In Spadra, Los Angeles County, Jan. 28, to the wife of A.B.Caldwell a daughter. GERMAIN—In Los Angeles Jan. 25, to the wife of E.Germain a daughter. DIED. DURHAM—In Los Angeles, Jan. 28, William W. Durham, a native of England, aged 50 years. A Chance for Business Men THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE AT A Great Sacrifice! THE Planters' Hotel ! Property. The lot is 180x140 feet, and is the best business location in the town. The Hotel was built in 1872, and has accommodations for sixty guests. The bar-rest room, dining-room, etc., on the ground floor, are largesized and finely fitted up. There is also on this lot, adjoining and forming part of this Hotel, a two-story brick building, built in 1876. The upper story is used for offices, bed-rooms, etc., and the lower story is occupied by the Bank of Anaheim at a good rental. About forty-five feet from the hotel (also on the lot) is Livery Stable, having a splendid patronage. Either of these houses, with the ground on which it stands, will be sold separately if desired. The above property will be sold at a great bargain. It presents one of the finest opportunities for business men or capitalists that could possibly be offered. For further particulars inquire of JOHN FISCHER, Anahiem, Cal. Both steamers stop at Port Harford (San Luis Obispo) for passengers only, and at Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, San Pedro, Anaheim, and San Diego for passengers and freight. The Senator stops at San Buenaventura for passengers only. Trains connect with up-steamers at Santa Monica, leave Los Angeles at 10:15 A.M., Los Angeles time. RATES OF FARE. (Payable in Gold.) Los Angeles to San Francisco—Cabin,$15; Steerage $10 Los Angeles to Santa Barbara—Cabin $8; Steerage $6. Los Angeles to Port Harford—Cabin,$12; Strgu.$9. Through Tickets to Portland, Cabin,$23; Steerage,$13. LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO. The Steamers SENATOR AND ORIZABA Leave Santa Monica and San Pedro for San Diego January 6, 11, 16, 21, 27, 31, and February 5. Passengers take the train that leaves Los Angeles for Wilmington at 3:45 P.M., Los Angeles time. Plains of steamers' cabins at agents office, where berths may be secured. San Francisco, San Diego and Way Ports. Freight Steamers leave San Francisco about every ten days, carrying stock, combestibles, etc. For passage or freight, as above, or for Tickets to and from EASTERN CITIES And Principal European Ports, Apply to H. McLELLAN, Local Agent. OFFICE—Over Commercial Bank, No. 60j Main Street, Los Angeles. ALWARD BROS. & CO Of Westminster, Having just opened a large stock of General Merchandise, Cordially invite their friends and enemies to call and examine them. These are no Cheap John Auction Goods But have been CAREFULLY SELECTED, IN PERSON, from first-class Houses, and will be sold For Cash At Prices that will Save Money to all who buy. Having inaugurated an era of Low Prices In this part of the county, we propose to remain "TO THE FORE" In furnishing GOOD GOODS At the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Highest Prices Paid for Grain and Produce. A. GUY SMITH & CO Planing, Sawing AND Moulding Mill, AND LUMBER YARD! Centre Street, near Railroad Depot, Anaheim. A full apartment of both Humboldt Redwood AND Oregon Pine Lumber! Rough, Surfaced, Tongued and Grooved, and Rustic. Also, Fence Posts, Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Battens and Pickets. Doors, Sashes and Blinds. Also, a good apartment of BUILDERS' HARDWARE! Nails, Screws, Locks, Hinges, etc., etc. Stuff for Bee Hives, Grape Boxes, etc., Furnished in any shape at short notice. Anaheim Grist Mill. GRAIN, FEED & FLOUR. Ground Barley Feed, Ground Mixed Feed, Ground Corn Feed, Ground GOOD GOODS At the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Highest Prices Paid for Grain and Produce. CASH! WEBSTER, HOWE & CO. Garden Grove Store! Having lately purchased an immense stock of Goods in San Francisco, for cash, we are enabled to offer to the public one of the best assorted and cheapest lots of General Merchandise ever brought to the southern portion of Los Angeles County. We ask especial attention to our stock of Boots and Shoes, Clothing and Fancy Goods. Feeling assured that we can offer them for Cash cheaper than any other house in the county. We shall continue to pay higher prices for produce than can be obtained elsewhere. All Kinds of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Will be furnished at greatly reduced prices. Before purchasing elsewhere do not fail to visit the Garden Grove Store WEBSTER, HOWE & CO. Cahen Willard; In order to make room for their new stock soon to arrive, have determined to sell their present stock (except groceries) at a great reduction. We have without doubt the very finest and most varied assortment of goods ever brought into this section. It consists in part of Dress Goods, Fancy Goods, Linens, Percales, Peques, White Goods, Ladies' Furnishing. Stuff for Bee Hives, Grape Boxes, etc. Furnished in any shape at short notice. Anaheim Grist Mill. GRAIN, FEED & FLOUR. Ground Barley Feed, Ground Mixed Feed, Ground Corn Feed, Ground Corn Meal, Graham Flour and Rye Flour. A. Guy Smith & Co. Near Railroad Depot. ANAHEIM Storage Warehouse Is open for the storage of Grain, Wool And other merchandise. Liberal Advances Made, AND GOODS FORWARDED AND SOLD ON Comission, In Best Markets. A. GUY SMITH & CO. Centre Street, Near Railroad Depot. NEW Buckwheat Flour In Quantities to Suit. A. Guy Smith & Co. Notice. ALL PARTIES INDEBTED TO THE FIRM OF Morrison & Spees Are hereby notified that they must come forward and settle un. Anaheim Water Company. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A MEETING of the Board of Trustees, held on the 19th day January, 1878, an assessment of Twenty-five (25) cents per acre was levied, payable immediately to the Treasurer. F. A. Korn. Any stock on which the said assessment shall remain unpaid on the 26th Day of February, 1878, Will be delinquent and will be advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 23d day of March, 1878, to pay the delinquent assessment together with the costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees. JOHN FISCHER, Secretary. Anaheim, Cal., Jan. 21, 1878. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A MEETING of the Board of Trustees, held on the 19th day January, 1878, an assessment of Twenty-Five (25) cents per acre was levied, payable immediately to the Treasurer. F. A. Korn. Any stock on which the said assessment shall remain unpaid on the 26th Day of February, 1878. Will be delinquent and will be advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 23rd day of March, 1878, to pay the delinquent assessment together with the costs of adverting and expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees. JOHN PISCHER, Secretary. Anaheim, Cal., Jan. 21, 1878. WESTMINSTER NURSERY! All kinds of Trees at Fair Prices. APPLES VERY LOW. Planters will commit their own interest by calling and seeing the trees they purchase. THE STOCK IS MAGNIFICENT & TRUE All orders by mail or in person will have attention in the order in which they are received. Dec 23-24 ROBERT STRONG. A New Delicious Fruit Japan Persimmon1 Importation of HENRY LOOMIS. Six Varieties. Grafted and Reliable. First Consignment reserved in good order. Send for circular, with information and endorsements. ROBERT STRONG. (Westminster Nursery). Sole agent for Southern Los Angeles County.