anaheim-gazette 1878-02-23

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...FEBRUARY 23.1878. Church Meetings. FIRST PRENEBYTERIAN CHURCH. REGULAR services at 11 A.M., and 7:30 P.M. Sunday School 10 A.M. Meeting for practice in Congregational singing 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 2:20 P.M. Financial. The following quotations are furnished to the Gazette by the Bank of Anaheim: Gold—Buying, 24; selling, 44. Greenbacks—Buying 97; selling 98. Kleinigkeiten. McDermott and Grimshaw are building a new phaston for Mr. Langenberger. A full report of the Masquerade Bell will be given in the next issue of the Gazette. It is said that the Workingmen's Club of Los Angeles intend to organize a branch club in Anaheim. One-fourth of an inch of rain fell since our last report. Total for the season 11.1-16 inches. It is said of Dona Eulalia Perez, the centennarian of San Gabriel valley, that her hair is undergoing a second change of color from gray to its original black. Ex-Senator Maclay reports seventeen thousand acres of wheat and three thousand of barley growing in the San Fernando valley. The Santa Ana Times says that S. Ritchey and son have one hundred and fifty acres of barley badly lodged from excessive rankness and the recent rain. We feel called upon to tender our congratulations to Mr. McDermott and his young bride, and sincerely wish them a life of unalloyed happiness. Orangethorpe Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Your able correspondent at Westminster in a recent letter complained of the pancity of local news in his vicinity, but if he should live in Orangethorpe he would complain still more, as I find it extremely difficult to obtain enough items to make a readable letter, and consequently, my letters will prove at times very dry and uninteresting, try I ever so hard to make them entertaining. If Orangethorpe were not so sparsely peopled, if there were thriving and prosperous colonies in its immediate vicinity, then the collection of local news could be made without much trouble, and I would be able to furnish livelier letters. Writing of colonies reminds me that the Land Company, which owns the greater portion of this rancho, have surveyed and set apart a tract of land consisting of 800 acres for the use of some colony. I know of no piece of land that offers better inducements to a colony than this tract. The soil is exceedingly fertile and can be very easily irrigated, as the drainage is superb, and a good flow of fine artesian water can be obtained at a depth of a few hundred feet. It is convenient to the railroad and is very centrally located. Indeed, it has received the name of Centralia from this fact. This tract of land could have been disposed off to an Eastern colony some time ago, if the Land Company would have sold it on reasonable terms. The price asked for this land is $48,-000, or $60 per acre. We think if the Land Company would sell alternate lots at a moderate figure, they could dispose of the rest at a higher price. But probably the Land Company knows its own business better than I do, so I will offer no more suggestions upon this subject. Dairying is not carried on to much extent in this district at present, but the time is coming when every farmer will have his patch of alfalfa and grove of algaroba trees, which will afford him an abundant supply of nutritious and wholesome feed for his thorough-bred dairy stock. A small dairy, well managed, does not interfere with the raising of grain or the cultivation of orchards, and adds no small increase to the yearly income of the farm. The late heavy rains have been very hard on the sheep, as the season of lambing is not yet over. Mr. Ferguson lost 156 young lambs in one day. The remarkably clear atmosphere of California enables one to see objects a long way off very distinctly. A portion of the City of Los Angeles is plainly visible, although Westminster REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. In the last Gazette gardening remedies for planting insect pests on roses no better authority than Co., of West Grove who are the largest country. We quote in Rose Culture: "In great tacks of insects, remain battle depends on keeping Good, rich soil and thus the best insect preventant to watch closely to apply the needful remedy aphus, or green fly growth, and will first tremnites of the branches juices of the plant and starve the whole bush smoke. This is easily by the plant with a box, putting under it a pass tobacco. The smoke half an hour or more bad frequent application but it is a sure cure worse enemy than the be kept in check by att surface of the leaf, le skeleton untouched, and destroy all the foliage Dissolve a tablespoonful hellbore in two gallons when cool apply to the broom, bending the top and dashing on the waist as to reach both the upper of the leaves. One sufficient for the season pronounced the worst out warning and alight opened buds, devouring guawing into the heart be no truce with this pest and conquered. The picking, which is not easily done if taken being large may be eased vessel containing water burned. The best time in the morning." Since our last letter (?) with more rain. So and Monday night, we inches more moisture, 15¾ inches. As we wrist patter on the roof, and by May Day to report thoroughly saturate our dress said last week regarding town on the water o Ex-Senator Maclay reports seventeen thousand acres of wheat and three thousand of barley growing in the San Fernando valley. The Santa Ana Times says that S. Ritchey and son have one hundred and fifty acres of barley badly lodged from excessive rankness and the recent rain. We feel called upon to tender our congratulations to Mr. McDermott and his young bride, and sincerely wish them a life of unalloyed happiness. The exigencies of the situation rendered the employment of an extra compositor necessary in the Gazette office this week. He signalized his advent by "distributing" our last week's Westminster letter before it had been printed in the Weekly. It is to be regretted that the spirit of the compositor referred to can not be communicated with, as his views on the subject of Eternal Punishment would be peculiarly valuable, speaking as he would, from personal experience. He was a very promising young man, beloved by all who knew him, and his only serious fault was a gross lack of familiarity with the usages of this office. Defective Rain Guages. Eds. Gazette: Are you aware of the false reports sent to Sacramento, I believe, from Anaheim, respecting the rain-fall here. A record is kept at the R. R. Depot which is considered official, and forwarded twice a day. Now, the fall on Monday night, 18th inst., was 80-100 of an inch, yet the defective instrument at the Depot marked less than 50-100th—almost one half less, and this has been going on all the season. Again, if some of those instruments can give only half the quantity fallen, may not some of them give one half more, and thus account for the very large difference in the range of a very few miles? Evidently the Government does not furnish as good a gauge as an Oyster Can. We are glad that attention has been called to the monstrous inaccuracy of the rain-fall, as reported by the railroad officials here, because such reports, if allowed to go uncontricted, would without doubt work great injury to our section. The sender of the reports is probably altogether blameless in the matter, the trouble being, we suppose, either with the gauge itself or with its location. If with the former, then a return to the primitive oyster can or the unassuming wash-basin is in order; if locality is the root of the evil, the agent should remedy the matter without delay. In the Los Angeles papers of Wednesday, the total rainfall during the season at Anaheim is reported at 7.32 inches, whereas the true measurement gives 10.3 inches. Now, in justice to our section, the railroad officials should take pains to insure accuracy in their weather reports, more especially as they furnish these reports to the press of the State for publication, and the people place entire reliance on their correctness. Resolutions. In the Los Angeles papers of Wednesday, the total rainfall during the season at Anaheim is reported at 7.32 inches, whereas the true measurement gives 10½ inches. Now, in justice to our section, the railroad officials should take pains to insure accuracy in their weather reports, more especially as they furnish these reports to the press of the State for publication, and the people place entire reliance on their correctness. Resolutions. At a meeting of the Session of the Presbyterian Church of Orange, held on the 11th inst., the following action was taken: Whereas, Goal in His all wise Providence has removed from our midst by death Wm. A. McGibbon, one of the members of this Session, on the 7th inst; therefore Resolved, That in the death of our brother we are called to mourn for one of the original members of the Orange Church, and for one who took a lively interest in its welfare; but rejoice in the assurance that our loss is his gain. And we would recognize the admonition to "be also ready" to hear the Master's call. Resolved, That we hereby extend to the widow and other relatives of our brother the assurance of our sympathy in their bereavement, and commend them to "the God of all comfort who comforteth us in all our tribulations." Resolved, That a copy of this action of the Session be sent to the family of the deceased, and a copy be also furnished for publication. P. D. Young, Moderator. Wells, Fargo & Co. The following letters and packages remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express: PACKAGES. T. G. Cudderback Dr. D'Assonville, G. W. Thurston Mrs. Pannie Palne, W. H. Davis D. Brown, J. H. Gooch. LETTERS. A. Bustamente N. Gray, Miss M. Harvey L. Hinde, R. H. Gilman P. Zaungny, Rosa Johnson A. Yharra. Post Office Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Anaheim Postoffice: S. Andrews Gen. P. Banning, Rowland Bramwell S. J. Davis, Rev. Mr. Ellis Mrs. A. M. Gibson, Peter Orvike Motto Plane, H. Randolph M. Roberts, Thermometrical Record. The following is our record for the week ending Wednesday p.m., Feb 20th, giving lowest point by night proceeding date, and highest by day: DATE Feb 14 40 40 58 56 Feb 18 54 55 62 58 " 15 48 48 57 56 " 19 54 54 60 56 " 16 51 53 64 59 " 20 43 44 64 53 " 17 48 50 59 57 Average Temperature.....54 Average highest and lowest.....54 Ben Hill is called by an Arkansas editor, a "panjandrum blatherskite." Westminster Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. In the last Gazette we find an inquiry regarding remedies for preventing or destroying insect pests on roses. There is probably no better authority than the Dingee & Conard Co., of West Grove, Chester Co., Pa., who are the largest rose growers in the country. We quote from their "Guide to Rose Culture: "In guarding against the attacks of insects, remember that half the battle depends on keeping the plants healthy. Good, rich soil and thorough cultivation are the best insect preventives. It is important to watch closely the first attack and apply the needful remedies at once. The aphis, or green fly, attacks the young growth, and will first be found at the extremities of the branches. It feeds on the juices of the plant and will soon sicken and starve the whole bush. Remedy—tobacco smoke. This is easily applied by covering the plant with a box, barrel or quilt, and putting under it a pan containing burning tobacco. The smoke should remain on it half an hour or more. If the insects are very bad frequent applications may be needed, but it is a sure cure. The rose slug is a worse enemy than the aphis, but can easily be kept in check by attention. They eat the surface of the leaf, leaving the veins and skeleton untouched, and will in a few hours destroy all the foliage on the largest bushes. Dissolve a tablespoonful of powdered white hellbore in two gallons of boiling water; when cool apply to the bushes with a whisk broom, bending the tops of the plants over and dashing on the water in a fine spray, so as to reach both the upper and under sides of the leaves. One application is usually sufficient for the season. The rose bug is pronounced the worst enemy, coming without warning and alighting on the partially opened buds, devouring them at once or guawing into the heart of each. There can be no truce with this post—the must be met and conquered. The only cure is hand-picking, which is not a serious task, being easily done if taken in time. The bugs being large may be easily brushed into a vessel containing water, and should then be burned. The best time to do this is early in the morning." Since our last letter we have been blessed (?) with more rain. Sunday night, Monday and Monday night, were stormy, giving 21 inches more moisture, making for the season 153 inches. As we write there is a gentle patter on the roof, and we hope to be able by May Day to report enough water to thoroughly saturate our dry soil. All that we said last week regarding the condition of our town on the water question is still true. Orange Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Barley that was sown on irrigated lands is now two and a half to four feet high. Those that let oranges remain on trees, are now enjoying delicious dessert in the shape of orange and cream. J. W. Anderson has added to his business, "Real Estate Agent;" any business entrusted to his care will be promptly attended to. A finer season for planting trees of all kinds was never known, and the citizens are taking advantage of it. The recent dampness has rushed the weeds to such an extent that the average Granger mourneth for a dry day, and sick is life; we cry for peace, and there is no peace. There has been more water in the Santiago creek this season than for three years past. If you see a jolly, round faced, laughing individual those days, you can bet your bottom dollar he is either a millionaire or a prospector that has been lucky, from the silver region of the Santiago. Crossing the Santa Ana river on the bridge is now in order, and does away with the old possibility of getting a ducking. We hope to be able to give some mining news from the adjacent hills in our next letter. The tunnel is progressing rapidly, but the rains have detained the workmen on the zanja. The recorder of the Santa Rosa Mining District is a small fellow, still he can manage to stretch the scales farther than any one in the district. Otis Lockhart met with quite a severe accident last week. While driving a stake the axe slipped and came near severing his foot. A son of Mr. Taylor, while playing with powder near a fire, narrowly escaped losing his eye sight. The powder became ignited and the flask burst while in his hand. Oranges twelve inches in circumference on six year old trees, is a sight to see; such is the case at the home of J. Hayward, and the oranges are as good as they look to be. Water S. Weaver & Clarence H. Parker, of the drug store, have added among other things paints, oils, etc., and are selling them lower than even Los Angeles. If the almond blooms stick, there will be a large crop of these nuts this season. We notice quite a number of orange and lemon trees in bloom; they are either early or very late, which? We have not deemed it necessary to acclimate has found some gold quartz that turns out $500 per ton. We did not learn how much he received for the verdict. Mr. Fruit informed us some time ago that the editor of News was the finest editorial writer in the country, but he don't like to have his own type thrown in his face. Our Solons in the legislature will please note the fact that two hundred and twenty-three citizens and voters of Spring school district signed the remonstrance against the passage of bill No. 319 and that there are but two hundred and sixty-three in it. The men who attempted to bull-done the News man have slunk off in their holes badly demoralized. The man who wanted a retraction made some time ago of a card that appeared in one of our local papers is busy studying the law of libel; he had better be studying the school law, but then he will soon be thoroughly conversant with a portion of it. Mr. Editor, what can school trustees do with money drawn for districts which never had any existence? We wonder if Superintendent Saxon knew anything about it? One of our sharpest and most aggressive preachers over here (we won't mention the denomination) having been introduced to an unbeliever, engaged in a controversy with him and managed to draw him out a little in this wise. The Rev. said: "Mr. — I understand you to have said that you could change to advantage the fundamental laws which govern the universe, which a wise Creator has ordained for man." "Yes," was the reply. "Will you be so kind," said the reverend triumphantly, "as to put your finger on one single law of nature which your puny wisdom could improve." "With all the pleasure in life. I would make health catching instead of disease." — [Bion, we're ashamed of you.] You stole that, so you did. — Eds.] Bios. The investigating committee of a spiritual seance in Haverhill, Mass., stationed a man with a revolver to shoot at the materialized spirits. The apparitions failed to appear. Real Estate Transfers. Helen L. Scott to K.W. Worsham—Eg of lots 13 and 14; block B, of Oge & Bond's second subdivision, Ro. Santiago de Santa Ana; $1,000 Antonio Garcia to Carmen Aylla; Lot 2 bik 1 San Juan Capitrano; $100 Timothy Carroll to Nellie Randall—5 acres in lot 22 Anaheim Extension; $120 Alexander Penny to Nellie Randall—5 acres in lot 32 Anaheim Extension; $120 Mirred Robinson, Trustee, to James H Rice—SE], of SW [Sec 23, Twp 4 S, RK 10 W]; $829 Since our last letter we have been blessed (?) with more rain. Sunday night, Monday and Monday night, were stormy, giving 21 inches more moisture, making for the season 15½ inches. As we write there is a gentle patter on the roof, and we hope to be able by May Day to report enough water to thoroughly saturate our dry soil. All that we said last week regarding the condition of our town on the water question is still true. Whichever way one turns the water scenery greets the eye, and wherever we ride it is to the tune of splash, splash, splash. Who would not live in a dry climate? The stream down Canal Street still surges on, and persons riding along that thoroughfare on Saturday complained of sea sickness. Hull's patent truss bridge has not been carried away, though one or two small craft which broke from their moorings threatened its destruction. The line of ferry boats plying between McCoy's landing and Alward's store come into frequent use, and the Shaw drawbridge seems to be a great convenience. Navigation on our lakes is dangerous, the breakers running so high as to swamp vessels. On Tuesday we saw different persons stumble into a hole just below the Canal St. levee, near the hotel, lose their balance—and drop a few stray words of blessing on the man who dug it; but they got out safely, having only their ardor dampened. Some poor fellow seems not to have been so lucky, for later in the day we saw two boots sticking up above the water, the rest gone. We should feel called on to write a sad obituary, had not a tea paper, floating down the stream, caught our eye and thus giving notice that the former occupant of the boots had taken the "straight cut" to China. It is rumored that the steamers will pass Anaheim Landing and make straight for this port. The water is here; more is coming; what shall we do with it? It must be drained off or we will have the meanest mud hole in the country. A few days teaming will cut our roads up so no bottom can be found, not even on the new roads now being traveled, found from two to three feet under the old ones. Who shall dig these needed ditches, and when? It can't be expected that one or two will do it; all must take hold. Why not have a general public meeting to devise some plan, and then set in and put the plan settled on into execution. It is a standing shame to our community that this was not done long ago. "Bad as Westminster roads" is an expression used in the neighboring settlements for describing almost impassable drives; they are a bye-word, and personally, we hope it will keep on raining till no one here can get out, and no one out can get here till steps are taken for ditching. But we don't know as even that would make some of our people see the needs of the case. Some parties urge buying a patent excavator or ditching machine, costing $400; better use plows and shovels and do something first, talk afterwards. How can the thing be best accomplished in the future? Would it not be a good plan to petition for a law authorizing a low rate of taxation per acre yearly, and have a board of five men to direct all work and see that the funds so raised are laid out where they will do the most good? The past as well as the present show that volunteer labor cannot be relied on, where there is no authorized head; everyone has his idea as to the "how," and don't enter into it if his views are not respected. We want an arrangement for future operations, which will give some one authority to direct the course to be pursued, and that will furnish means for procuring the needed la- Real Estate Transfers. Helen L. Scott to E.W. Worsham—E of lots 13 and 14 block B of Oga & Bond's second subdivision, Ro Santiago de Santa Ana, $1,000. Antonio Garcia to Carmen Avila—Lot 2 blk I San Juan Capistrano; $100. Timothy Carroll to Nellie Randall—5 acres in lot 22 Anahiem extension; $1. Alexander Penny to Nellie Randall—5 acres in lot 32 Anahiem Extension; $120. Alfred Robinson, Trustee, to James H Rice—SE], of SW [See 33, Tap 4 S, R 10 W., $829. Wn Buffey to C.E French—26 acres in Santa Ana Rancho; $100. E.N McDonald to Phineas Banning—20.588 acres in NW[of NW] See 12 T4 S R 12 W., $813. J E Harp to Geo. W Minter—Lot 3, blk 17, Santa Ana; $110. C Tustin to Catherine Westfall—Lot 5, blk B, Mrs A B Lewis's Addition to Tustin City; $1. Jas Huntington to CB Wright—Bill of sale of nursery stock, for value received. BORN. DIMMICK—In Orange, Feb. 21st, to the wife of D. W.C. Dimmick, a son. DORN—In Los Angeles, Feb. 20th, to the wife of Hugh 1968,a son. GRIFFITH—In Westminster, Feb. 14th to the wife of O.S.Griffith,a son. PARKER—In Amadeim, Feb. 18th, to the wife of Walker Parker,a daughter. BRODE—In Los Angeles Feb. 16th, to the wife of Charles Brode,a daughter. HAWKS—In Los Angeles Feb. 10th, to the wife of C.W.Hawks,a daughter. DRACHENFELD—In Los Angeles Feb. 14, to the wife of B.F.Drachenfeld,a son. MARRIED. McDERMOTT HILL—In Anaheim, Feb. 21st, at the residence of the bride's father; by the Rev J.H Mitchell,H.McDermott,B.to Calle M.Hill. FREESMAN-CONNER—In Tustin City Thursday,Feb.14th,R.L.Freeman to Miss Alice Conner. BURGESS-WALDRIFF-Near Tustin City,Feb.19th John Burgess to Miss Lizzie Waldriff. SELLIGMAN-MILL—In Los Angeles,Feb.20th,M.R.H.Seligman to Miss Eliza Small.No cards. JOHNSON-BUTLER-In Los Angeles,Feb.19th,1878,M.P.S.Johnson to Miss Laura V.Butler all of Los Angeles. WOLFENSTEIN-WAGNER—In Los Angeles on the 19th inst.,Mr.V.Woltenstein to Miss Olgo Wagner,both of Los Angeles. SANTOGE-FULLER-In Los Angeles,Feb.11th.Joseth Santoge to Eliza Fuller,both of Compton. DIED. BUTLER-At Los Nietos, on the 19th inst., L.P.Butter. BAKER-In Los Angeles,Feb.19th infant child of George and Filia Baker, aged 25 months. DUCOMUN-In Los Angeles,Feb.19th Emil Aime Ducomun,m aged 5 years and 4 months. 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 TRANSFERS,Held December 1st,1877,n assessment of 50 cents per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation,payable to J.W ClarkSecretary,,o 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,sale will be sold on Saturday,the 12th day of January,1878.at the office of the Secretary in Anaheim,t pay the delinquent assessment,together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. Anaheim,Dec.3d,1877. POSTPONEMENT. For the present our mail will close at 10 A.M. and return about 4 P.M.—not going to Garden Grove. The condition of the roads make this change necessary, it not being safe to drive over after night. Mrs. Justice started for the East Tuesday. It has been a frequent source of annoyance to the people hereabouts, who wanted liniment or pills or some simple remedy, to find both the drug stores closed. To remedy this the Co-operative will aim to keep a stock of such articles in store. Many acres of barley are "drowned out" and much of the early sown is getting so rank that some of our people will plow it under and replant; others will plow under and put the land in corn. "Grandpa" was the name by which we heard our genial friend, R. Larter, addressed the other day. "Tis a fact—and not a girl." Quite a party of Westminster young men have gone up the Santa Ana Canyon hunting quail. Almond trees are blooming and fruit buds are swelling rapidly. It is to be hoped that we will have enough cool weather to check further growth until danger of frost is over. The wind of Tuesday blew down several blue gums and Monterey cypresses. Our soil is so soft the roots have no hold; and trees should be carefully propped. During the storm last week a lighter was badly damaged at the Landing. Westminster advances—a four horse stage to-day. The road to the Landing is nigh impassable. J. A. McFadden had all he could do today to get his four horses through with 1,500 lbs—got stuck four time and finally broke down. Feb. 20th. J. T. Wolfenstein, the Los Angeles Photographer, makes a specialty in enlarging and retouching old, faded pictures. His prices are 25 per cent lower than in any other gallery; and his workmanship most superior. One of our citizens, who is an official elect, when asked to sign the remonstrance which four-fifths of our citizens had already signed, refused to do so on the ground that he did not "believe their was much fur in it." It was the kind of "ffir" that put him in office, and the kind of "fur" that he fawned upon but a few short weeks ago; but the election is over now. Mr. A. Mills, of Tustin, has sown 95 acres of barley and will plant 100 acres of corn, so he informs us. Lawyer Stephenson was in town on last Thursday. Mr. George Hall, of Orange, was in town a few days ago. He will deliver a lecture on the 1st of March before the Orange Literary Society, wherein he will discuss the open question of the Origin of Man. He will favor the Darwinian theory of the creation of the aforesaid animal, and all capable of enjoying an intellectual treat will do well to attend. The Workingmen's Association of this place met at Sycamore Hall last Wednesday evening. Mr. J. P. Snyder presided and T. R. Hopkins acted as Secretary. Speeches were delivered by Messrs. Haywood, Woodruff and Butler, in the order named. The burden of the speeches were that this particular organization was unique in character and was not related to any other labor movement in the country; that the Chinaman must go, peaceably if possible, forebly if necessary—but they must. They propose to ostracise and refuse to patronise any person or persons who employ Chinamen in any capacity. Article third, section first of their Constitution and By-laws prevents at least one-half of the laboring classes from participating in the movement, if they desired to do so. This we have been told will be modified. Of course it will prevent no one from engaging in the legitimate labor struggle, because the attempt to enforce such a rule as proposed in the article and section referred to only reminds sensible people of the story about the tail trying to wag the dog. If it is not changed, this organization, now in embryo, will die still-born; or if it should come to the light, will die of insanity. Mr. Young, late of Iowa, has bought two lots west of the Santa Ana hotel with improvements, for $750. He has bought F. M. Smith's place of thirty acres in the northeast part of town, for $1,700. Mr. Julian, from the Sacramento valley, has bought Mr. Jas Layman's home place of thirty acres, north of town, for $4,500. Mr. Layman informs us that he will occupy and conduct the Santa Ana hotel after the present lease, owned by Mr. J. V. Beck, expires. Mr. F. M. Smith has bought a farm on the San Joaquin Rancho. The mining excitement or mania has possession of a great many of our citizens. One 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. 3d, 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 10th, 1878. Feb24t J.W.CLARKSecretary. AnaheimWaterCompany. 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 share 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 22nd 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 FISCHERSecretary. AnaheimCal., Jan. 21, 1878. To Farmers—Wanted. 500 Tons of Castor Beans and 500 Tons of Flax Seed during 1878. TERMS: I WILL CONTRACT TO PAY FOR CASTOIR BEANS, delivered at the Oil Works in San Francisco, $19 gold per ton. Usual cash advances will be made, and balances paid within thirty days after delivery. For flax seed, $365 gold, payable within thirty days after delivery as above. Flax seed for sowing can be purchased at 31 cents gold per pound in San Francisco, by remitting the money to me or to the Pacific Oil and Lead Works, 292 California Street, San Francisco; for circulars telling all about "How to make Castor Beam of Flax Seed Orga" addresses: GEO.H.PECK，El Monte, Sole Agent Pacific Oil and Lead Works,S.F. ADVERTISE IN THE SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE: ALWARD BROS. & CO Of Westminster, Having just opened a large stock of General Merchandise, Cardially 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 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 TO THE FORE In furnishing 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. 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. 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 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 FOR WARDED 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. 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 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. Dec 22-23m 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 CHOICEST VARIETIES. All fruit trees will be sold at the Lowest Living Rates. NURSERY—25 miles north-east of Anaheim. CAHEN & WILLARD, Center Street - Anaheim. 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 wadged or immovably fixed in quicksand encountered in wells. Those requiring my services can leave orders at my tinshop on Centre Street, Anaheim. JOSEPH BENNERSCHEIDT. A BEAUTIFUL CHROMO GIVEN AWAY TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE SEMI-WEEKLY OR WEEKLY GAZETTE.