anaheim-gazette 1878-02-09

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...FEBRUARY 9, 1878. Church Meetings. FIRST PREBHYTERIAN CHURCH REGULAR services at 11 A.M., and 7:30 P.M. Sunday School 10 A.M. Meeting for practice in Congregational winging and for Bible study, on Wednesday at 7:20 P.M. EPISCOPAL CHURCH, REV. A.G.L.TREW, Pastor Regular services every Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Sunday School at 3 P.M. Afternoon services at 3:20 P.M. Financial. The following quotations are furnished to the Gazette by the Bank of Anaheim. Gorka-Buying, 21; selling, 44. Greenbacks-Buying, 97; selling, 98. Kleinigkeiten. Mr. Thomas Edwards, of Westminster, is selling his hay at $9 per ton. A masquerade ball will be given at El Monte on the 22d inst. Mr. Adolph Rimpan is now a partner in the firm of Goodman & Rimpan. Everyone will wish him a prosperous business career. The rainfall at El Monte, up to the morning of the 6th inst., amounted to 91-5 inches. The amount of county taxes delinquent is about $40,000. Last year it was $36,000. L. W. Weller has been appointed postmaster at Florence, and M. B. Moore is appointed to the same office at Santa Monica. Mr. S. L. King, of Garden Grove, was among our visitors yesterday. He was suffering one of the inconveniences attached to citizenship—serving as a juror. Rev. E. B. Kellogg died at his residence in Anaheim on Thursday night, full of years and honors. His funeral will take place from the Episcopal Church this morning at ten o'clock. At the solicitation of Major Truman, H. K. McKusick, Superintendent of the Railroad Mail Service, has officially requested the Postoffice Department to place a postal car Westminster Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Recently we heard a spirited discussion as to the cause of the continued financial depression and hard times in our country. We propose no discussion of the matter, but will quote figures from a recent official circular. The national debt is given as $2,200,000,000, State debts,$375,000,000; municipal debts,$1,000,000,000; railway debts,$2,300,000,000; discounts and loans by the banks,$1,000,000,000; and loans by insurance and other mortgage machinery reach $500,000,000." Grouping all these items we find a gross indebtedness of $7,375,000,000. These figures astound us, and we can ask whether, in view of this showing, it is any wonder that business is depressed and slow of recovery. Hall wa the faculty possessed by the New York Herald, and by some parties not so far away, for manufacturing large doses of news where none exist; we might swell our budget of news; but until some one will come here and do something to furnish some items we must deal out news in strictly homeopathic doses. Jesse Davis has done some good work on our roads, but the main road to the Landing still needs a large amount of work. The line should be changed. Numerous parties are waiting to set out line trees; but want the road definitely and accurately laid out first so that no more changes in it will be made. As the matter now rests, it is a constant source of vexation. A. H. Alward and W. Paterson visited Silverado, the mining region in the Santiago Canyon, this week, and report matters lively there. A large number of claims have been taken; the entire upper lodge and much in the lower one, with a large area of outside territory, being staked off. Daily numerous parties visit the section. P. A. Clark of Anaheim has opened a store and "base of supply" there. At the coal mine they found the shaft down to coal at 25 feet, but the men who have been working in the mine are now busy developing their silver interest and the "black Star" is idle. The water which compelled the vacating of the drift has disappeared and parties can walk up to the face of the coal. We were pleased to see in the last GAZETTE an interesting letter from Orangethorpe. The feature introduced by your correspondent of describing different farms is most satisfactory, and we hope he will continue to furnish communications regularly. The report of Sir Metcalf's two four-year budded oranges seems to us another strong argument in favor of budding. For sometime we have proposed adopting this plan of "Corydon," and just as soon as the press of spring work is over shall do so—commencing with our local dairy interest. Orangethorpe. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE. The warm sunny to grow splendidly of the shepherd. Ton, and other sheep in thriving condition from the ill effect drouth. The farmers in this engaged in plowing barley, in order for it of the February. Having had occasion of Mr. Alfred while there an orange his trees which meet cumference. I also opportunity to learn cerning the algarob what resembles them and about a handrail upon an acre of grove varieties, the thorn mer of which is a reason that it makes the thorns prevent it. The trees come years old from their yield a fair crop and must be subjecting water before they lie that the grainsale planting great benefit to this. If there is any one of Orangethorpe prairie flourishing and bath School. It is attended. Mr. A. Intendant. The Mrs. A. Guy Smith Cummins. Geese, ducks, and the tales, the hunt time for sportsmen places. There is nothing the wary duck ed snipe on the wily Centralia has a S which is well attent district. Its exercise considerable literature. A ride or walk a useful afternoons is pleasurable. The with their beautiful contrast finely woven wrapped in their hive eye gazes with landscape spread on birds sing their meadow larks till their melody. Pleasant Mr. S. L. King, of Garden Grove, was among our visitors yesterday. He was suffering one of the inconveniences attached to citizenship—serving as a juror. Rev. E. B. Kellogg died at his residence in Anaheim on Thursday night, full of years and honors. His funeral will take place from the Episcopal Church this morning at ten o'clock. At the solicitation of Major Truman, H. K. McKusick, Superintendent of the Railroad Mail Service, has officially requested the Postoffice Department to place a postal car and route agent between Los Angeles and Santa Ana. The proprietor of the Planters’ Hotel will prepare a supper on the evening of the 22d inst., at the special request of many who propose to attend the ball. Mr. Fischer proposes to give a supper which shall eclipse any previous effort. Mr. Alex. Henry is one of the most unfortunate of men. On last Tuesday night his remaining horse was stolen, and although he has made diligent search, the animal cannot be found. This makes the eight horse which has been stolen from Mr. Henry since his residence here, and none of them have ever been recovered. The managers of the Masquerade Ball report that already a large number of tickets have been sold, and that the prospect for a large attendance is all that can be desired. It may be as well to state that only those who are "en masque" will have the privilege of participating in the dance previous to midnight. After that hour the floor is free to spectators as well as masquers. Real Estate Transfers. James Morgan to H H Wakeham—28 acres in Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana; $100. A Robinson to Saunders Elliot—$1 of NEI of SEI of Sec 23 T 3 S R 12 W; $81. H K and Cynthia O Snow to E H Adams—Undivided of lot N and 439 acres in lot G Stafford & Tustin tract; $800. Saunders Ellott to Anna Z Johns—$1 of NEI of SEI Sec 23 T 3 S R 12 W; $81. Stephen G Nye to Geo McCrindle—E SWI See 32 T 4 S R 10 W; $100. Jacob Rea to Western Development Co—Blks O and H Ross Addition to Santa Ana; $81. James and Agnes M McGuille to Lotspie Bro and J W Anderson—N lot 4, blk P, A B Chapman tract; $800. James and Robert McFadden to David Mitchell—5 acres in Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana; $81,400. J R Congdon to Supervisors Los Angeles Co—Strip 3x1070 on W side Sec 12, T 8 S, R 8 W; $140. Same to Same—Strip 2x250 ft on E side NWJ of SW I See 12, T 3 S R 8 W; $8. A Helmann to Same—92-100 acre for road in rancho Santiago de Santa Ana; $800. W C Clay to D G McClay—45 acres in SEI Sec 18, T 5 S, R 10 W; love. C E Alvord to B O Clark—Alvord’s bee ranch; $220. Thermometrical Record. The following is our record for the week ending Wednesday p. m., Feb 6th, giving lowest point by night preceding date, and highest by day: | DATE | TAM | Highest | TPM | DATE | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jan 31 | 40 | 42 | 62 | 50 | | Feb 1 | 44 | 44 | 66 | 57 | | " | 24 | 56 | 70 | 58 | | " | 30 | 52 | 76 | 57 | Average Temperature: 521 Average highest and lowest: 544 Average for January: 511 Rough weather continues at the Landing; no connection could be made with the Sena- Centralia has a S which is well attentive district. Its exercise considerable literature. A ride or walk a little afternoons is its pleasurable. The with their beautiful contrast finely wilt wrapped in their hose the eye gazes with landscape spread on birds sing their meadow larks till melody. Pleasant grassy slope of the in the warm, fragrant breath of ten to the vocal chin this enjoyment co-lavish in her gifts derestood and proper most exquisite pleasure. The old Coyote of open-handed horse for convivial gather Spanish prosperity desolate aspect. May see the vacant drear, deserted hoarse less for some time has been a most cog for tramps. The wrenched off the fence disposed of them firing has been torn up purpose. The adobe walls alone could talk—if its crumbling to dust, human utterance, listened to! What upon the early hour might deliver! An Anaheim wiseacre says that whenever or wherever in California there is enough rainfall for the soakage to meet the surface water, immense crops are certain to follow. This would indicate that Westminster, if we have just a little more rain, will grow big crops. The soakage and surface water nearly, if not quite, meet—on top of the ground. The Presbyterian social will meet in the hall next Thursday evening. The exercises will be varied and pleasing, after which oysters, coffee, etc., will be served to all who desire. We hear many persons here and in our immediate neighborhood talking of trying beans as a crop this year. M B. Craig has been busy setting out trees; he planted two yesterday. A Los Angeles paper says: “Los Angeles county will produce wheat enough for her own consumption, with some for export this year.” Good. The Methodist Sunday school will receive about 150 new books next week as an addition to their library. Mr. Strong is selling large numbers of trees daily to purchasers from all sections, who unite in saying they never saw so fine a stock anywhere. More rain—3-16 inches on Monday night and 5-16 last night—making 10½ inches for the season. Several hogs have been stolen about here lately. On account of the bad roads, our mail will until further notice close at 1:30 p.m., and will be later than heretofore in reaching this office, probably not earlier than 8 o’clock. Those social atrocities termed “surprise parties” are getting to be fashionable here. Rough weather continues at the Landing; no connection could be made with the Sena- Thermometrical Record. The following is our record for the week ending Wednesday P. M., Feb 6th, giving lowest point by night preceding date, and highest by day: DATE | Lowest | TAM | Highest | TPM | DATE | Lowest | TAM | Highest | TPM | Jan 31 | 40 | 42 | 62 | 56 | Feb 4 | 42 | 44 | 60 | 54 | Feb 1 | 44 | 44 | 66 | 57 | " | 5 | 44 | 46 | 62 | 53 | " | 2 | 48 | 56 | 70 | " | 6 | 39 | 40 | 58 | 50 | " | 3 | 50 | 52 | 76 | " | ... | ... | ... | ... | Average Temperature .....52 Average highest and lowest .....54 Average for January .....51 Average for January, 1877 .....54 Wells, Fargo & Co. The following letters and packages remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co's Express: TACKAGES. G H Cudderback, A Langrenberger, John Adams, J C Hill, P Pellegrin, Wm Hill, W Koenig, W H Bentley, V S Harwood, Jonathan Watson, LETTERS. Dr Dassonville, J R Kinney, Jesus Martinez, James Reilly. Post Office Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Anaheim Postoffice: Newton Asbill, C B Dutcher, John Harmon, Molly N Reare, Robt M Stewart, H K Snow, C Thelan, A Well, T J Welsh. HELD FOR POSTAGE. Prof E P Crowell, Amherst, Mass. BORN. GARDINER—At Fairview, Jan. 25th, to the wife of Dr. J. S. Gardiner, a daughter. JENKS—In Anaheim, Feb. 6, to the wife of W. C. Jenks, a daughter. MARRIED. HARTER—CHENEY—In Downey City, Jan. 25, Geo. Harter to Miss Lizzie D. Cheney. SENNETT—JONES—In Los Angeles, Feb. 4. H. S. Sennett to Miss Adelia Jones, both of Gallatin. JOURNEY—THOMAS—In Los Angeles, Feb. 4. Geo. Journey, of San Diego, to Miss Ernie Thomas, of El Monte. DIED. ARNOLD—In Los Angeles, Feb. 1, Prof. F. A. Arnold, aged 52 years. KELLOGG—In Anaheim, Feb. 7, Rev. E. B. Kellegg, aged 52 years. McGIBBON—In Orange, Feb. 7, W. A. McGibbon. MEAD—In Orangesthorpe, Feb. 7, Charlie sun of E. A. Mead, aged 18 years. Mr. Strong is selling large numbers of trees daily to purchasers from all sections, who unite in saying they never saw so fine a stock anywhere. More rain—3-16 inches on Monday night and 5-16 last night—making 10½ inches for the season. Several hogs have been stolen about here lately. On account of the bad roads, our mail will until further notice close at 1:30 P. M., and will be later than heretofore in reaching this office, probably not earlier than 8 o'clock. Those social atrocities termed "surprise parties" are getting to be fashionable here. Rough weather continues at the Landing; no connection could be made with the Senator, either down or up. The new channel is washing out larger. J. T. Feb. 7. An amusing trial has just been concluded before Mr. De Rutzen, at the Surrey Assizes, England. James Scott, landlord of the Wellington Beer House, St. Leonard's road, Bromley, was tried for salting his beer. By direct chemical analysis it was proved that there were as many as 140 grains of salt to the gallon. The defendant during his cross examination admitted that, in his neighborhood, there were thirty public houses, all of which were trying to cut each other out. Talking on one occasion of the difficulty of making a livelihood where there were so many competitors around him, a tall Yankee addressed him: "Stranger, how much would you give to get all the biz-ness of the neighborhood?" "I said," he replied, "Twenty pounds.' The Yankee extended his hand, and saying 'Put it there,' left. The next day he came again, and told me 'No success, no pay.' I took him into my vault and left him alone. That night all my customers came a dozen times, where before they only came once. They were all the time saying, 'I wonder what makes me so dry?' As I was about to close the Yankee came up and said: 'Stranger, that's a success. I want my balance square.' I acknowledged the bargain, and as I paid him the money, I said: 'Now you will give the receipt.' 'Certain' he said, 'we all do it in the States when business tends to be dull.' 'Well, what is it?' I asked: 'Why, salt, you d——d British fool,' and the Yankee pocketed the money, left my house." The Court, while listening to the evidence, were convulsed with laughter. As salting beer was an offense against which there were no provisions in law, James Scott was discharged. A pretty close section appears as in oranges from 3 jority of these will eighty-five acres fruit considerable etc., about fifty acres have not been able like a close estimation of this section are tention, and it is our home production to importations more hard times. Joseph Fisher's calves, and they look are red. Ten teams with charge of Wm. Tuesday, and by citizen's whole play order. This noble the large-hearted ed., for who is the helped had they poor health has pation of his neigh the leaves of that told only the right. A nice little show splendid rain on everything would Paradise was but rains assure us of mines assure us of sure us of money raise, and if ever we desire to abajan pan out to be amou Mr. Alvord was of rocks this week Orangethorpe Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. The warm sunny weather causes the grass to grow splendidly, and gladdens the heart of the shepherd. Messrs. Stroud and Felton, and other sheepmen, report their flocks in thriving condition, and rapidly recovering from the ill effects of the long continued drouth. The farmers in this vicinity are still busily engaged in plowing and seeding land with barley, in order for it to receive the full benefit of the February rains. Having had occasion to call at the residence of Mr. Alfred Metcalf lately, I noticed while there an orange hanging from one of his trees which measured 12 inches in circumference. I also availed myself of the opportunity to learn a few more facts concerning the algarba tree. This tree somewhat resembles the manzanita in appearance, and about a hundred of them can be grown upon an acre of ground. I know only two varieties, the thorned and thornless, the former of which is said to be preferable for the reason that it makes a most admirable hedge, the thorns preventing stock from browsing it. The trees commence to bear when four years old from the seed, and the year following yield a fair crop. The seed is very hard and must be subjected to the action of boiling water before planting. I sincerely believe that the general introduction and wholesale planting of these trees would be of great benefit to this part of the State. If there is any one thing which the people of Orangethorpe pride themselves upon, it is their flourishing and firmly established Sabath School. It is ably conducted and well attended. Mr. A. Guy Smith is the Superintendent. The teachers are Mr. Saxton, Mrs. A. Guy Smith, Mrs. Baneroft, and Mrs. Cummins. Gese, ducks, and snipe are to be found in the tales, the hunting of which affords pastime for sportsmen from Anaheim and other places. There is no prettier sport than bagging the wary duck or shooting the long-billed snipe on the wing. Centralia has a Social and Literary Society which is well attended by the people of this district. Its exercises are said to display considerable literary merit. A ride or walk among the hills these beautiful afternoons is invigorating and highly pleasurable. The hills and plains, covered with their beautiful carpet of bright green, contrast finely with the distant mountains wrapped in their hoary mantle of snow, and the eye gazes with rapture upon the lovely landscape spread out before it. The blackbirds sing their sweetest songs, and the meadow larks till the air with their liquid melody. Pleaseant it is to recline upon the bee ranch in the Santiago. Strange that rocks should be found in that region, but then these bore silver, gold, and lead. Oh, for pockets of enormous size when we visit these regions! Bee men do not anticipate much of a honey season, so far as we have examined. Experts tell us that the sage will furnish but little honey this season, last year being so unfavorable. The sage sprouts did not reach an age sufficient to bloom this season, but everything favorable, the year 1870 will be exceedingly fine. X. Y. Z Report of Progress. We have been requested to give a place to the following report of progress on the ditch and tunnel of the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company: Total length of big tunnel 677 feet; total length of same completed, 453 feet; to be completed, balance, 224 feet. Little tunnel, total length, 210 feet; completed, 180 feet; to be completed, balance, 30 feet. Total length of both tunnels, 897 feet; completed, 633 feet; to be completed, 254 feet. All tunnel work done in a good and workmanlike manner; the gradients having been well located and well followed in the prosecution of the work by those in charge of the tunnel work. With the present force, all tunnel work will have been completed before the first of March next, but your committee would most earnestly recommend that to make a fine ditch tunnel, entirely complete and secure, that floors be laid in the bottom of the tunnels. The amount of work expended in tunnels, to first day of February, amounts to, for common labor, 1,575 days; also superintending altogether, 145 days. Total cost of labor and material, etc., up to Feb. 1,'78, about $3800. In the opinion of your committee, $1,000 to $1,200 will complete the tunnels making a total expense for tunnels of $5,000. Full length of ditch above tunnels, 8½ miles; 4½ miles is completed excepting the slight damage caused by recent rains; 1½ miles immediately above the Spanish stores, being the heaviest work on the ditch, is well under way and about three-fourths completed. Above this heavy work remains only about one mile of easy cutting on land comparatively level. Twelve culverts have been built, but two have been washed out and three damaged by the rains. Eight more have to yet be built; also one sand gate and two bulkheads; the old Chapman sand gate also has to be repaired. Immediately below the stores about 330 yards of filling and cutting is necessary. This, together with the three-fourths mile to be built at lower end near the tunnel after necessary repairs are done caused by recent rains, and then the work will be complete, which your 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 not 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, $1.30, 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, Centralia has a Social and Literary Society which is well attended by the people of this district. Its exercises are said to display considerable literary merit. A ride or walk among the hills these beautiful afternoons is invigorating and highly pleasurable. The hills and plains, covered with their beautiful carpet of bright green, contrast finely with the distant mountains wrapped in their hoary mantle of snow, and the eye gazes with rapture upon the lovely landscape spread out before it. The blackbirds sing their sweetest songs, and the meadow larks till the air with their liquid melody. Pleasant it is to recline upon the grassy slope of the verdant hills, and basking in the warm, bright sunshine, inhale the fragrant breath of the wild flowers, and listen to the vocal choruses gushing forth from the throats of the feathered songsters. All this enjoyment costs nothing. Nature is lavish in her gifts to man, and if rightly understood and properly appreciated, gives the most exquisite pleasure to her true lovers. The old Coyote ranch house, once the seat of open-handed hospitality and a noted place for convivial gatherings in the old days of Spanish prosperity, now wears a forlorn and desolate aspect. "Through the windows one may see the vacancy, the nakedness, of the drear, deserted house." It has been tenantless for some time, during which period it has been a most convenient stopping place for tramps. These itinerant gentry have wrenched off the doors and shutters, and disposed of them for firewood, and the flooring has been torn up and used for the same purpose. The damaged roofing and the adobe walls alone remain. If this old house could talk—if its sun-dried mud walls, now crumbling to dust, could speak in tones of human utterance, how eagerly would they be listened to! What an interesting discourse upon the early history of this State they might deliver! What vivid pictures of social life in California before the American conquest they might unveil! Many a deeply buried secret they could reveal, and many an interesting but now forgotten incident of local history they could relate. But the old walls are silent now and will always remain so. Once they echoed to the sound of merriment, the light tread of the fandango, and the twang of musical instruments. Many a scene of gayety has this old house witnessed, and many are the guests that have been sheltered by its hospitable roof. From thirty to fifty vaqueros were employed upon this ranch alone, and it was the general headquarters for all the vaqueros from the surrounding country. One part of the ranch house was used as a store, while another portion was reserved especially for fandangoes. But this, it must be remembered, was many years ago, when thousands upon thousands of fat cattle roamed over these hills, and the plains trembled beneath the hoofs of numerous herds of mustangs. But all this has passed away forever. No more are heard the plaintive notes of the guitar and the low, sweet tones of serenade; no longer do swarthy vaqueros ride about with jingling spurs and coiled riattas; and never again daily-dressed caballeros and dark-eyed senoritas go through the graceful motions of the fandango. Senoritas, caballeros, vaqueros, all have long since disappeared, and left this old building a prey to the ravages of time. CORYDON. Orange Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Remember those interesting lectures are free to all, and judging from the past, the future discourses will be exceedingly interesting. On Friday eve., 8th, "Attitude of Evolution to Theology," by Geo. C. Hall. Friday evening, 15th, "Work vs. Genius." Above this heavy work remains only about one mile of easy cutting on land comparatively level. Twelve culverts have been built, but two have been washed out and three damaged by the raams. Eight more have to yet be built; also one sand gate and two bulkheads; the old Chapman sand gate also has to be repaired. Immediately below the stores about 330 yards of filling and cutting is necessary. This, together with the three-fourths mile to be built at lower end near the tunnel after necessary repairs are done caused by recent rains, and then the work will be complete, which your committee conclude should be finished on or before the 1st day of April next. The total cost of the construction of the ditch, up to Feb. 1st, 1878, amounts to $16,.193 45; together with the cost of the tunnel, makes a grand total for construction of both tunnels and ditch, up to Feb. 1st, of $19,.993 45; all of which has been paid for except $7,.288 42; about $5,600 of the latter sum being needed at once. We find the number of stockholders to be 249. In regard to the management, your committee find no cause for complaint and believe the work could not have been done any more cheaply under the existing circumstances, as much had to be done for credit. The Secretary's books and accounts were also examined and found to be in complete and regular order, vouchers having been taken and retained in all necessary cases. The engineering work upon the ditch and tunnel seems to be perfect as far as your committee are able to judge, and also they consider that the presence of an engineer is highly necessary, until the completion of the works, more particularly as this work is of such vital importance to the people of this valley. To hazard the probability of a mistake to save a few dollars we think would be bad economy. All of which is respectfully submitted, this Feb. 5th 1878. D. M. HARWOOD. JAMES C. BATHGATE. E. W. SQUIRES. 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 Twinty-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. Assessment Notice. FAIRVIEW GRANGE HALL AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION. Location, Anaheim Township, Los Angeles County, California. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A MEETING of the trustees, held December 1st, 1877, an assessment of 50 cents per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation, payable to J. W. Clark, Secretary, or before the 29th Day of December, 1877. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on that day will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 12th day of January, 1878, at the office of the Secretary in Anaheim, to pay the delinquent assessment together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. Dress Goods—Silk, Worsted and Linen. Linen dresses and Linen Dusters. Piquets and Cheviots of all descriptions. Domestic Goods, bleached and brown of various brands and at all prices. Carpets, Mat- Orange Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Remember those interesting lectures are free to all, and judging from the past, the future discourses will be exceedingly interesting. On Friday eve., 8th, "Attitude of Evolution to Theology," by Geo. C. Hall. Friday evening, 15th, "Work vs. Genius," by Dr. Lockhart of Los Angeles. We are informed the music will be of the very best, and it is the intention of the Literary Society to keep up the lectures for an indefinite period. Further notice will be made of new announcements as they are decided. A pretty close estimate of the fruits of this section appears as follows: there are 610 acres in oranges from 3 to 8 years old, and the majority of these will bear next season; about eighty-five acres in lemons that will fruit considerable next year. Limes, citrons, etc., about fifty acres. Grapes bearing we have not been able as yet to make anything like a close estimate, but already the fruits of this section are attracting considerable attention, and it is only a matter of time when our home production will be classed superior to importations. Then we anticipate no more hard times. Joseph Fisher's cow has two little cow calves, and they look fat and hearty. They are red. Ten teams, with plows, harrows, etc., took charge of Wm. A. McGibbon's ranch on Tuesday, and by sundown that esteemed citizen's whole place was put in first-class order. This noble action will doubly repay the large-hearted individuals that participated, for who is there that would not have helped, had they known Mr. McGibbon's poor health has put him back in the cultivation of his trees, vines, etc. The volunteer action of his neighbors will be registered in the leaves of that good book, where we are told only the righteous are recorded. A nice little shower on Tuesday evening, a splendid rain on Wednesday afternoon, and everything would lead one to believe that Paralise was but a few miles distant. The rains assure us of plenty to eat, the coal mines assure us of fuel, the silver mines assure us of money to buy what we cannot raise, and if ever there was an Eden, then we desire to abaquastulate, if this does not pan out to be among the best. Mr. Alvord was in town with a pocket fall of rocks this week. He finds the same on Assessment Notice. FAIRVIEW GRANGE HALL AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION. Location, Anaheim Township, Los Angeles County, California. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A MEETING of the trustees, held December 1st, 1877, an assessment of 50 cents per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation, payable to J. W. Clark, Secretary, or before the 29th Day of December, 1877. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on that day will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 12th day of January, 1878, at the office of the Secretary in Anaheim, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. J. W. CLARK, Secretary. Anaheim, Dec. 2d, 1877. POSTPONEMENT. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees, held on January 19th, 1878, it was ordered that the above sale be postponed until March 16th, 1878. Feb2-4t J. W. CLARK, Secretary. Important to Well Borers. THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING SECURED LETTERS patent for improvement in well boring machinery, would inform well borers that he is prepared, by means of this machine, to Remove Well Tools, Such as Sand Pumps, Drills, etc., that have been dropped into shafts or become wedged or immovably fixed in quicksand encountered in wells. Those requiring my services can leave orders at my tinshop on Centre Street, Anaheim. JOSEPH BENNERSCHEIDT. To Farmers—Wanted. 500 Tons of Castor Beans and 500 Tons of Flax Seed during 1878. TERMS—I WILL CONTRACT TO PAY FOR CASTOR BEANS, delivered at the Oil Works in San Francisco, $70 gold per ton. Usual cash advances will be made, and balances paid within thirty days after delivery. For flax seed, $65 gold, payable within thirty days after delivery as above. Flax seed for sowing can be purchased at 30 cents gold per pound in San Francisco, by remitting the money to me or to the Pacific Oil and Lead Works, 202 California Street, San Francisco. For circulators telling all about "How to make Castor Bean or Flax Seed Crops," address GEO. H. PECK, El Manso, Solia Agent Pacific Oil and Lead Works, S. F. ADVERTISE IN THE SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE. They are constantly in the receipt of new goods, and one can rest assured that on each visit to the establishment they will find something new on the shelves. We enumerate a few of the articles now on hand. Dress Goods—Silk, Worsted and Linen. Linen dresses and Linen Dusters. Piquets and Cheviots of all descriptions. Domestic Goods, bleached and brown of various brands and at all prices. Carpets, Matings and Oilcloths, Window Curtaints and Shades, Marseilles Quilts, Blankets of all colors, Mens, and Boys' Clothing and Furnishing Goods, Fancy Goods, Laces, Ribbons Notions in great variety. Boots and Shoes for Mens', Boys' and Ladies' wear, Hats—Felt, Panama and Leghorn, all styles and prices. Trunks, Satchels, and Valises. A splendid assortment of elegant Embroideries and Trimmings. We respectfully solicit the patronage of the public, and we hereby extend a cordial invitation to all to visit our store and examine its contents. We feel certain of our ability to please as to quality and prices of goods. GOODMAN & RIMPAU, CENTER STREET, ANAHEIM. St. Louis LAGER BEER! BY THE Cask or Dozen, AT P. DAVIS & BRO., Danafei 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 end 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 assortment 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 assortment of BUILDERS' HARDWARE! Nails, Screws, Locks, Hinges, etc., etc. Stuff for Bee Hives, Grape Boxes, etc., Purchased 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 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. Assignee's Sale. THE LOT FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY HALBER-stadt & Co., as a Lumber Yard, situated on Palm Street, containing about 5 acres, together with all buildings, fence, corrall, etc., is now offered for sale. Said tract will be sold entire or in lots to suit; will be sold cheap if applied for soon. Inquire of E. SCHUBERT, Assignee, Jan23-1m At office of A. Langenberger. For Sale. A NEW SEVEN-STOP CABINET ORGAN, AND A Sewing Machine with button-hole working attachment. I will sell these cheap for cash, or on installment plan to responsible party, at a low rate of interest. Jan15tf Agt. S. P. K. R., Anaheim. For Sale. 1 Good Iron Safe, almost new. Apply to GOODMAN & RIMPAU. For Sale Cheap. AN A NO 1 TWO-SEATED COVERED CARRIAGE Also New Top Buggies. Apply to H. S. AUSTIN, Anaheim. 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. WESTMINSTER NURSERY! All kinds of Trees at Fair Prices. APPLES VERY LOW. Planters will consult 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. Doc 22-2m ROBERT STRONG. A New Delicious Fruit NEW SEVEN-STOP CABINET ORGAN, AND A Sewing Machine with button-hole working attachment. I will sell these cheap for cash, or on installment plan to responsible party, at a low rate of interest. T. A. DARLING, Jan15th. Agt. S. P. R. P., Anaheim. For Sale. 1 Good Iron Safe, almost new. Apply to GOODMAN & RIMPAU. For Sale Cheap. A NO 1 TWO-SEATED COVERED CARRIAGE. Also New Top Buggies. Apply to H. S. AUSTIN, Anaheim. For Sale. $4000. VINEYARD OF TWENTY ACRES IN Anaheim, good orchard, brick house, two wine sheds, stable, etc. Apply to SCOTT & MONTGOMERY. Barley. SEED OR FEED BARLEY FOR SALE IN LOTS to suit purchasers, at San Francisco prices. Apply to WM. CROWTHER, Anaheim. LAND! For Sale. SPLENDID BUILDING SITES, WITH FINE VIEW of Mountains and Valley. Also the very best lands for FARMING and ORCHARDING. For sale in 5, 10, or 20 Acre Plots, Or larger quantities if wanted, with irrigating facilities and conveniently located. Terms reasonable. Apply to C. S. MILES, Palm Street. Or at Milos Bro's Office, near Depot, Anaheim. GRAND CLEARANCE SALE, AT MRS. R. T. YARNDLEY'S Millinery Parlors. LEMON STREET. ONE BLOCK FROM POST-OFFICE. To make room for Spring Impurities. Goods sold regardless of size. No Butterfield's Patterns always on hand. APPLES VERY LOW. Planters will consult 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. Doc 72-2m ROBERT STRONG. A New Delicious Fruit Japan Persimmon! Importation of HENRY LOOMIS. Six Varieties. Grafted and Reliable. First Consignment received in good order. Send for circular, with information and endorsements: ROBERT STRONG, (Westminster Nursery), Sole agent for Southern Los Angeles County. R. H. Gilman HAS THE Best Varieties OF BUDDED— Orange, Lemon, AND SEMI-TROPICAL TREES. A Large Assortment of Northern Fruit Trees. JAPANESE PERSIMMON TREES OF THE CHOICENT VARIETIES. All fruit trees will be sold at the Lowest Living Rates. NURSERY—34 miles north-east of Anaheim.