anaheim-gazette 1878-08-17

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...AUGUST 17, 1878. Church Meetings. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REGULAR services at 11 A.M. and 7:20 P.M. Sunday School 10 A.M. Meeting for practice in Congregational singing and for Bible study, on Wednesday at 7:20 P.M. PISCOPAL 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: Gold—Buying, 1; selling, 11; GREENBACK—Buying 904; selling 100. TO SUBSCRIBERS. Subscribers in arrears to the Weekly Gazette will receive a statement of their account through the mails. The time of the publisher is so much occupied as to make it impossible for him to present the bills in person. It is hoped that all accounts will be speedily settled. Kleinigkeiten. —The Florentine Mining Company want to buy twenty-five buros immediately. —The following postoffices have been established in this county: Workman, Louis Cohn, postmaster; Elizabeth Lake, John W. Myers, postmaster. —Dr. Luppo, of Los Angeles, has published the twelve articles of faith which constitute his religion. The seventh article reads: "To purify what I make impure; to cleanse what I make unclean." Does he wash his own shirt? —From an acre and a half of blackberries Mr. Frank Trapp informs us he is now gathering 190 pounds daily of fine fruit. He estimates that the tract will yield at the rate of 140 pounds daily, for 30 days, make over two tons of fruit, or 2,800 pounds per acre. —Republican. —The Turiers of Los Angeles have accept- SILVERADO NOTES. Various Paragraphs about the Silver Mines. A correspondent of the Santa Ana Herald is aggrieved at the prominence given to Anaheim by the silver discoveries in the Santa Rosa district, and writes to that paper "in defense of Santa Ana miners and prospectors." Says he: It seems from the reading of the Anaheim Gazette that to Anaheim is due all the praise for those discoveries and the development of the same. We wish to give the devil his done, but don't propose to let Anaheim carry off all the "glory" that belongs to others, without responding to it. Now, to have all the credit given to some one that has not endeavored such things, is the hair that breaks the camel's back. We claim what does not belong to Woods & Huntington, Harvey & Thistlewaite, belong to Santa Ana. What nonsense that is! Two-thirds of all the mines in the district belong to residents of Anaheim, and whatever capital is required to develop the district will be furnished by them. We can call to mind just at present the following Anaheimers who have money invested in the district: J. C. Hill, E. A. Pullen, Dr. J. H. Yocum, D. E. Miles, J. M. Guinn, E. Evey, L. Woodruff, L. W. Kirby, Granet & Wenger, C. E. Taylor, B. F. Seibert, Taylor Bros., M. Nebelung, E. Schubert, F. Langenberger, L. Halberstadt, J. J. Hill, C. C. Angle, J. W. Clark, P. A. Clark, A. L. Gilbert, and there are half a hundred others whose names we cannot now recollect. We repeat that Anaheim capital and enterprise, and the Gazette, have brought the mining district of Santa Rosa into the prominence it now enjoys. Roadmaster Angle will this week make an estimate of the cost of making a cutting to connect the two mosas near Squires' old place. If this is done, it will avoid the necessity of going over the only really objectionable hill between Anaheim and the mines, and it will add nothing to the length of the road. But the money for the work must be raised by subscription, as the road fund is exhausted. The very great importance of this measure will doubtless make the task of raising the required money an easy one. A half interest in the Thanksgiving Mine opening of daily communications Anaheim and the mines, we will not ostrip all competitors for the mine and thus keep up the establishment of the Gazette for enterprise. A. Gardner, the accomplished St. Helena Star, will proceed to-day as special correspondent of Gazette, and in a few days a letter will be given to our readers. Mr. Paty brought down yon tons of gold and silver ore from tine mine, Santa Rosa district Co., of this place. They expect other load by Wednesday next a car-load for San Francisco. We learn that the road to which Mr. Irvine objects to, is Santa Ana to Silverado, crossing San Joaquin and going through Canyon. Mr. Irvine is quite ready to this road. We sustain h LAYING THE CORNER. The Procession on Monday Number of Visitors Exit It is now likely that Mr. Doyle to "make it lively for Anaheim is likely to be fulfilled to the zen There are nine Masonic lodges and each lodge will send a large The names of the lodges which pate are: Anaheim, Santa Ana Downey, Potona, Lexington and Pentalpha (of Los Angeles niz, of San Bernardino). From most of the lodges will run on an excursion train, which Anaheim about 9 o'clock on Mining. The Odd Fellows of Anaheim received a dispensation to part procession bids fair to be the one ever seen in Anaheim. The Masons will meet in th e o'clock P.M., at which time they be opened. A procession will be ed in the following order: Anaheim Fire Department Anaheim and Orpheus Lodge Orion Encampment, L. Masonas —Dr. Lippo of Los Angeles, the twelve articles of faith which constitute his religion. The seventh article reads: "To purify what I make impure; to cleanse what I make unclean." Does he wash his own shirt? —From an acre and a half of blackberries Mr. Frank Trapp informs us he is now gathering 190 pounds daily of fine fruit. He estimates that the tract will yield at the rate of 140 pounds daily, for 30 days, make over two tons of fruit, or 2,800 pounds per acre. —Republican. —The Turners of Los Angeles have accepted an invitation to attend the Fireman's Picnic. This will swell the excursion from Los Angeles to several hundred persons. The Committee of Arrangements have decided to wet down the streets on the night before the picnic. —Mr. Pischer, the Assessor and Collector of this School District, is now making out his assessment list, the law requiring that the same be completed by the first of September. The assessments within the town limits will be taken from the assessment roll as passed upon by the Board of Equalization. —In directing attention to the advertisement of J. W. Lowe, of Santa Ana, we take occasion to remark that when working at his trade in Anaheim he was considered a first-class blacksmith and an accommodating, reliable business man. He has adopted a low scale of prices, which went into effect on August 15th, and he will soon secure the reputation of being the cheapest workman in Santa Ana, in addition to his already established reputation of being the best. —The Town Trustees held a meeting on Saturday evening; all the members being present except Mr. Boege. The tax levy was fixed at 60 cents on the $100. This will give a revenue of $1700. It is estimated that $1000 will pay all the debts which the town owes, as well as the running expenses for the year. Half of the remaining $700 will be used in repairing the streets, and the other half will be expended in street sprinkling next year. —On Wednesday morning at about nine o'clock a barn on the Kraemer ranch was discovered to be on fire. The barn was filled with hay, which had just been hauled from Anaheim, and in a few minutes it was totally destroyed. It was only by great effort that the flames were prevented from communicating with the house occupied by Mr. Jordan and family, which was distant only a few feet from the burning mass. A new wagon was somewhat scorched, and one of the workingmen, who had slept in the barn, lost his blankets and clothes. —Many of our citizens know Thomas McGory, (Uncle Tommy) for many years watchman at the railroad depot in Los Angeles. Last week, in attempting to arrest a drunken man who was making himself obnoxious at the depot, he was thrown on the track, receiving a hard blow on his head. From the effects of this blow he was attacked with Roadmaster Angle will this week make an estimate of the cost of making a cutting to connect the two mesas near Squires' old place. If this is done, it will avoid the necessity of going over the only really objective hill between Anaheim and the mines, and it will add nothing to the length of the road. But the money for the work must be raised by subscription, as the road fund is exhausted. The very great importance of this measure will doubtless make the task of raising the required money an easy one. A half interest in the Thanksgiving Mine was traded last week for 2000 acres of land in Tennessee, said to be worth $10,000. It is not very long ago since we were offered five hundred acres of land in Georgia for $50 worth of advertising. The Gazette has been very fortunate late in having its suggestions for the good of the community acted upon. The desire expressed last week for a stage line between Anaheim and the mines has been nobly responded to by Mr. L. Wartenberg, who will make the first trip on that route on Friday, and will continue to give us daily communication with the suburb of Anaheim. There is no doubt that the line will be well patronized as soon as the fact of its establishment becomes fully known, because not only is it the best route, but it is also the cheapest. Passengers from Los Angeles will save 50 cents by getting off the cars at Anaheim and taking the stage from here, an inducement very potent these hard times. Officers of mining companies are requested to bear in mind the very important fact that stock certificates, receipt and order books and every other kind of printing required by mining corporations can be printed and bound in the highest style of the art at the Gazette Job Office, and done at the shortest notice. Mr. T. T. Hill, who was in town yesterday, informs us that the Silverado fever has reached Downey and is raging with a violence which threatens to depopulate the place. Fourteen persons started from there for the mines on last Monday, and more are preparing to follow. In the proceedings of the District Court we find the following: Thistlewaite et al. vs. Taylor et al. — Stipulated that, should the demurrer herein be overruled, defendants are given until August 25th to file answer, provided the survey is finished, but not later than the 28th inst. in any event. In the District Court on Wednesday the following proceedings was had: Thistlewaite vs. Taylor et al. — Demurrer overruled; answer to be filed pursuant to stipulation. Application for appointment of receiver denied. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th. We learn that a private school will be opened in Silverado on Monday, by Miss Emma Clark, of Anaheim. There are on an excursion train, which Anaheim about 9 o'clock on Mining. The Old Fellows of Anaheim received a dispensation to part procession bids fair to be one ever seen in Anaheim. The Masons will meet in t o o'clock P.M., at which time they be opened. A procession will ed in the following order: Anaheim Fire Depart Anaheim and Orpheus Lodge Orion Encampment, I. Masons. Anaheim Brass Bar Grand Lodge, F. and Town Trustees School Trustees Grand Master and Grand School Children The route of the processionthe Hall to Centre street; street to Lemon street; along to First North street; along Fi to school lot. Here thie impressive ceremonies of thie performed under thie directGrand Master Theo. Reiser marks will be made by Messrs and others. The ceremonies being compilants in the procession, wit and friends, will repair to thie building, in thie first story of quiet will be spread, and whe drink, and be merry. We hope our friends in thie take a holiday, come to Anaheim ceremonies. It is certain much enjoyment in so doing tunity to witness thie quaint an occasion of this kind occu The editor of the Gazette for gratuitous distribution small brochure giving a deschool house as it will appear prefaced by a short sketch off led to the building of such structure. This is just thie tion that will be appreciated and its publication will keep from being bored with questioningthe building—something for zenzens ought to be truly grate In order to allow the childate in the procession, there on Monday. The Water Quarter Late on Wednesday nightthe Anaheim Water Companyof the Cajon Irrigating Company understanding in regard to tion.The essence of thie cajon Company will giveWater Company one-thirdwater for a considerationmeeting of the stockholdersCompany will be held on Tumajority of them are in favor Many of our citizens know Thomas McGory, (Uncle Tommy) for many years watchman at the railroad depot in Los Angeles. Last week, in attempting to arrest a drunken man who was making himself obnoxious at the depot, he was thrown on the track, receiving a hard blow on his head. From the effects of this blow he was attacked with lockjaw, and died on Tuesday. The Grand Jury have found a true bill against Ben Jones, of Wilmington, the man whom McGory was attempting to arrest when he received the fatal fall. The Wolfenstein-Wagner family, of Los Angeles, have occupied the attention of the Courts and the newspapers for some time past. About a month after the marriage the husband applied for a divorce, pending the hearing of which the skirmishes, assaults and counter-attacks were neither few nor far between. A week or so ago peace was declared, and the husband and wife were re-united. But hostilities were renewed on Tuesday, and in the fight Mr. Wolfenstein came out second-best, his head and wrist being severely cut by a bottle wielded by the fair hands of Mrs. W. A short time after the rencontre Mr. W. met his brother-in-law, etat 12, whom he polished off in the most approved style of the P. R., and for which he was arrested. Is this Right? EDITOR GAZETTE.—I herewith send you a solution of the example given in last week's paper for "local mathematicians;" viz: that if a boy spend § of 9-10 of his money, what part of the 9-10 was left? § of 9-10 is 45-80. 9-10 equals 72-80; minus 45-80 equals 27-80, the amount left. If he had 72-80 and had 27-80 left, the 27-80 is 27-72 of 72-80, or 3-8. PAULINE WRIGHT. Santa Ana Public School, Aug. 13th. The departure of Mr. and Mrs. Al Smith, photographers, is necessarily delayed because of the illness of Mr. Smith. They intend, however, to leave for the northern counties in a very short time, and those desiring photographic work will do well to send in their orders immediately. The letter of John Smith, (this nom de plume is patented and infringements on the same will be relentlessly prosecuted) abounds in facts concerning Anaheim's new acquisition. We want to draw the particular attention of readers of the Gazette to the fact that this paper has spared neither pains nor expense to procure the latest and most reliable accounts of the developments made in the district; and its correspondents have been men who eschewed sentiment and gush and gave solid facts—a very rare and admirable trait in writers for the press. With the demurrer herein be overruled, defendants are given until August 25th to file answer, provided the survey is finished, but not later than the 28th inst. in any event. In the District Court on Wednesday the following proceedings was had: Thistlewaite vs. Taylor et al.—Demurrer overruled; answer to be filed pursuant to stipulation. Application for appointment of receiver denied. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th. We learn that a private school will be opened in Silverado on Monday, by Miss Emma Clark, of Anaheim. There are quite a number of children in the district. A sale was made a few days ago of an interest in a mine. The seller was Mr. Purcell, the buyer was Mr. Taylor, and the price was $1,300, which is all we could find out about it. Roadmaster Angle estimates that one hundred dollars is all that is required to make the improvement in the road spoken of in our last issue. It is said that the Board of Supervisors will not order the work to be done, as the road fund is exhausted. It seems to us, however, that if the representative of this district would impress upon his colleagues the importance of the proposed work, they would not object to adding a paltry $100 to the debt. Five thousand dollars were expended last year on a road between Santa Ana and the San Bernardino county line, a road of no benefit to the public at large; and it Anaheim is refused the insignificant sum of $100, to be expended on a road for which there is a pressing necessity, it will be a rank piece of injustice. The very pleasing information Anaheim on Thursday even McNealey had rendered a day of the Anaheim Water Co., et al., granting a new trial in Los Angeles on September set a day for the hearing of plaintiff's attorneys, Messrard, are sanguine of success battle. Thermometrica The following is our record Wednesday p.m., Aug. 14th, night preceding late, and highest... The opening of daily communication between Anaheim and the mines, we will continue to host strip all competitors for the latest news, and thus keep up the established reputation in the Gazette for enterprise. Mr. Charles Gardner, the accomplished editor of the Anaheim Star, will proceed to Silverado today as special correspondent of the Gazette, and in a few days a letter from his own will be given to our readers. Mr. Paty brought down yesterday five tons of gold and silver ore from the Floren- one mine, Santa Rosa district, for Taylor & Co., of this place. They expect to get another load by Wednesday next, to make out near- load for San Francisco. We learn that the road, the opening of which Mr. Irvine objects to, is the one from Santa Ana to Silverado, crossing through the San Joaquin and going through the Tomatoesanyon. Mr. Irvine is quite right in object- ing to this road. We sustain him. LAYING THE CORNER STONE. The Procession on Monday—A Great Number of Visitors Expected. It is now likely that Mr. Denker's threat to "make it lively for Anaheim" on Monday is likely to be fulfilled to the greatest extent. There are nine Masonic lodges in this district and each lodge will send a large delegation. The names of the lodges which will partici- ate are: Anaheim, Santa Ana, Wilmington, Downey, Poinona, Lexington, Los Angeles and Pentalpha (of Los Angeles), and Phoenix, of San Bernardino. The delegations from most of the lodges will reach Anaheim on an excursion train, which will arrive in Anaheim about 9 o'clock on Monday morning. The Old Fellows of Anaheim have also received a dispensation to participate, and the procession bids fair to be the most imposing one ever seen in Anaheim. The Masons will meet in the hall at 10 o'clock P.M., at which time the lodge will be opened. A procession will then be form- ed in the following order: Anaheim Fire Department. Anaheim and Orpheus Lodge, I. O. O. F. Orion Encampment, I. O. O. F. Masonas Norwalk Items. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Upon Wednesday of last week the funeral of Mr. Robert Haddock was attended. Several distinct clips of thunder greeted the enraptured ear, between the hours of 11 A.M. and 2 P.M. Tuesday the 13th, while after dark of the same day flashes of lightning gleamed beyond the hill tops and the thunder continued at intervals through the night, sometimes heavy enough to jar the house. The day was cloudy and sultry, but since then the weather has been more comfortable. A few drops of rain fell here about 7:30 P.M. Personal knowledge of the following incident brings the conclusion that interest in public instruction runs high in this part of the county: Time, 9:30 A.M.; place, schoolroom; principal busy with back toward door; door violently thrown open, muscular hand and arm making intensified gestures, then mopping perspiring forehead, other hand invisible. Attention of principal being called by assistant, he starts promptly for the scene of action, closing door after him; dismal howls and squalls followed by energetic re-opening of portal. When enter determined parent firmly gripping by the coat-collar, aqualling, howling, kicking boy of seven. Boy's coat and other wearing apparel in great disorder. Efforts of the stern parent unavailing to seat the boy, who is all arms and legs like a spider, evidently without even one joint like a jackknife. Boy finally wriggles with parent across school-room, and freeing himself with a jerk goes out at the other door, from whence departs with extreme celerity across the fields for home. Parent gives a discomfited laugh, and with another mop of brow says, "We'll coax him tomorrow." Sequel—Morrow, boy at school, shakes hands with teacher and is apparently bent upon becoming President. WILLMETTE. Westminster Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. The public schools in this neighborhood have all opened their fall session. Dr. and Mrs. Howe are teachers in Los Bolsas. The new Alamitos District begins its work with twenty-two scholars, Mrs. Baldwin of Los Angeles teacher. Westminster school has for its Principal Mr. Owen M. Raney, with Miss Kate F. Perry in the Primary department. These teachers come from the Normal School at San Jose, and bring experience and skill to their work. The attendance at the opening is 33 scholars in Mr. Raney's department, and 35 in Miss Perry's department. The only land transfer that has come to our knowledge is S. N. Cochran to F. H. Chaffee of Illinois. 80 acres at $40 an acre. D. Nagle Desires to return his thanks to the public for the very general patronage which they have given him heretofore, and hopes that in the future he will receive the same generous support. He is constantly receiving fresh invoices of all kinds of men's and boys' boots and shoes, and also ladies', children's, and misses' wear. His long and practical experience in the business enables him to buy and sell cheaper than others not so well versed in the business. Also, custom work made to order on short notice. An invitation is extended to the public to inspect his stock. No trouble to show goods. Mr. T. D. Culter, blacksmith and wagon maker at Westminster, has invented a very ingenious contrivance which he calls the "Flexible Sun Shade." It is a buggy top, so made as to be capable of attachment to the seat of any wagon or carriage; it can be set at any angle, folds up compactly, and gives the wagon to which it is attached a finished appearance. It only costs $12.50. Mr. Culter also manufactures an all-iron buckboard which will outwear any other,and only costs $90 without the Flexible Sun Shade, and with it $100. He also manufactures 4-spring wagons for $200. Call at his shop in Westminster and you will find no difficulty in making a trade for any of the above articles. Inventors and Patentees Should send for instructions, terms, references, etc., to Edson Brothers; Solicitors of Patenta, Washington, D. C., who furnish the same without charge. Edson Brothers is a well-known and successful firm of large experience, having been established since 1866. Real Estate Transfers. Benj Dreyfus to John Jobanson—House lot 50, Anaheim, 8 x11 rods; $490. Jacob Ross to Ann A Cooper and Ascha A Spees—Block B.In Ross Addition to Santa Ana; $350. R R Darby to R F Hamilton—SW of NW Sec 22,T 5 S,R 10 W,40 acres,Santiago de Santa Ana Rancho; $3000. Western Development Co.to Jas.Cosgrove—Lot 4,B 76,Santa Ana East;$2450. Encarnacion Leon to J E Bacon—NE Sec 10,T 8 S,R 8 W,150 acres;$250. T Welch—Pre-emption claim on SW of SE,N Sec 4,T 6 S,R 7 W. BORN. STROHM—In Los Angeles, August 14,to the wife of Thomas Strohm,a son. McCOMAS—at Pomona,August 8,tothe wife of J.E McComas,a son. MARRIED. THOMPSON—YEARRA—In Los Angeles, August 18,bystice Trafford,Mr Stephen H.Thompson to Miss Fellicida Ybarra. The Masons will meet in the hall at 10 o'clock P.M., at which time the lodge will be opened. A procession will then be formed in the following order: Anaheim Fire Department. Anaheim and Orpheus Lodge, I. O. O. F. Orion Encampment, I. O. O. F. Masons. Anaheim Brass Band. Grand Lodge, F. and A. M. Town Trustees. School Trustees. Grand Master and Grand Wardens. School Children. The route of the procession will be from the Hall to Centre street, along Centre street to Lemon street, along Lemon street to First North street, along First North street to the school lot. Here the beautiful and impressive ceremonies of the Order will be performed under the direction of Deputy Grand Master Theo. Reiser, after which remarks will be made by Messrs. Guinn, Reiser and others. The ceremonies being completed, the participants in the procession, with their families and friends, will repair to the Masonic Hall building, in the first story of which a banquet will be spread, and where all can eat, drink, and be merry. We hope our friends in the country will take a holiday, come to Anaheim, and view the ceremonies. It is certain they will find much enjoyment in so doing. The opportunity to witness the quaint rites peculiar to an occasion of this kind occurs very seldom. The editor of the GAZETTE has prepared for gratuitous distribution on Monday a small brochure giving a description of the school house as it will appear when finished, prefaced by a short sketch of the causes which led to the building of such a magnificent structure. This is just the kind of information that will be appreciated by our guests, and its publication will keep our citizens from being bored with questions in regard to the building—something for which said citizens ought to be truly grateful. In order to allow the children to participate in the procession, there will be no school on Monday. The Water Question. Late on Wednesday night the Trustees of the Anaheim Water Company and the officers of the Cajon Irrigating Company came to an understanding in regard to the ditch question. The essence of the agreement is that the Cajon Company will give the Anaheim Water Company one-third of the flow of water for a consideration of $13,000. A meeting of the stockholders in the Anaheim Company will be held on Tuesday, if a majority of them are in favor of making the public schools in this neighborhood have all opened their fall session. Dr. and Mrs. Howe are teachers in District begins its work with twenty-two scholars, Mrs. Baldwin of Los Angeles teacher. Westminster school has for its Principal Mr. Owen M. Raney, with Miss Kate F. Perry in the Primary department. These teachers come from the Normal School at San Jose, and bring experience and skill to their work. The attendance at the opening is 33 scholars in Mr. Raney's department, and 35 in Miss Perry's department. The only land transfer that has come to our knowledge is S. N. Cochran to F. H. Chaffee of Illinois. 80 acres at $40 an acre. A red Astrachan apple weighing eleven ounces is exhibited by Mr. S. Edwards. This will be hard to beat until the fall kinds make their appearance. A peach blow potato from Mr. Leach weighs one and three-quarter pounds. This is from imported seed. The new Eureka potato is attracting attention as a great bearer, good keeper, and of first quality. The Congregational Sociable on Thursday evening was a success, we are informed both in attendance, entertainment, and money results. Rev. Mr. Hathaway will preach for them in the Hall at 4 P.M. next Sunday. Orange Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. With mercury 92° in the shade, a person's ideas naturally scatter, and he inevitably cuts short the story. The snow on the highest mountain peak in sight has disappeared, and the weather has finally settled down, averaging each day about 90 deg.; not a sultry heat such as we often have experienced in the Atlantic States, but good, warm, even weather, tempered by the ocean breeze, making a beautiful, healthy climate, desirable for invalids and still not objectionable to the healthy. Good climate, good water, nice valley, agreeable neighbors, and plenty of fruits, such as melons, grapes, peaches, strawberries and oranges, besides the delicious white honey from the adjoining hills together with the mining prospects in the mountains near by, help to drive away dull cares. Last Sunday Dr. Frost, of San Jose, gave us a very interesting discourse, taking for his text "The Lord's Prayer." Monday morning, in company with Dr. Beach, they took the train for home. He expressed himself as being highly pleased with Orange and surrounding country. We hear of a very quiet wedding taking place on Sunday last—Mr. Charles Bush to Miss Abbie Yarnell, both of Orange. Late dispatches from Silverado by Capt. Stephen Gale, say that the Southern Slope have struck it richer; also, native silver in the Thanksgiving. Centralia Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Those who were absent from the last Literary Society missed what was unquestionably the best performed programme yet undertaken by the club. It's most noticeable features were the Ethiopian song "Old Black Joe" which was most finely rendered by Mr. and Miss Mitchell, a violin duet by Messrs. Crane and Hill, a declamation by Mr. Goodbue, and a lively farce entitled "Breaker's Ahead" in which Mr. Butler, Miss Hill and Messrs. Crane and Burkhead acquitted themselves very creditably. The following is the programme for the next meeting on August 24th: Duet by Misses Hill and Hickox; selection, Mrs. BORN. STROHM—In Los Angeles, August 14, to the wife of Thomas Strohm, a son. McCOMAS—At Pomona, August 8, to the wife of J. E. McComas, a son. MARRIED. THOMPSON—YEARRA—In Los Angeles, August 18, by Justice Trafford, Mr. Stephen Thompson to Miss Felicidad Ybarra. DIED. WALKER—In Santa Ana, August 9, Joseph A., son of Mr and Mrs J G Walker, aged 2 years and 2 months. FURMAX—In Los Angeles, August 8, Maud Lane, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs George R. Furman, aged 2 years, 10 months and 19 days. To Whom it may Concern. THIS IS TO NOTIFY ALL PARTIES N T TO PURCHASE the Thanksgiving Mine, situated in Santa Rosa Mining Dist., County of Los Angeles, State of California, of which Lynch & Nimmo claim to be owners, as the Elite Mining Company, of said district, claim a major portion of said Thanksgiving Mine by right of prior location and possession. WENGER & TAYLOR. Anaheim, August 7th, 1878. For New York Direct. THE UNDERSIGNED IS AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE that insufficient inducements offering an A vessel of 1400 to 1600 tons burden will be laid on the berth at Wilmington or Santa Monica for immediate dispatch to the above port. Grain, Wine, Honey, Wool, Hides, etc Will be taken in lots to suit shippers at very low freights,and liberal advances made at Eastern rates of interest,introduction to the quality of the goods consigned.Consignments on advancement will be made to a firm of the highest commercial standing,and other shippers can arrange to consign to their own correspondents.I am instructed to offer to producers and others every indication meant to dispatch this pioneer vesselwhich will be followed by others if sufficiently encouraged.Full particulars on application to A.T.ELLIOTT,Los Angeles. Election Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED electors of the Articles School District,county of Los Angeles.State of California,the that an election will be held on Thursday，29th day of August,'78. At which will be submitted the question of voting a tax to purchase;for a school house,the building and lot known as the "Articles school house."Also to elect an Assessor and Collector.The it is necessary to raise for this purposethe sum of $2,$380.The poll will be open between the hours of one hour after sunrise and sundown at the public school house R.M.WILLIAMS, J.A.SMITH, J.F.SHAW, District School Trustees. Notice to Creditors. In the Matter of the Estate of Ephraim Fithian,Decased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UNDERSIGNED administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Ephraim Fithian,the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased,tothe same,the necessary vouchers within ten (10) months from the first publication of this notice,tothe undersigned at his residence in Oranghtope,County of Los Angeles.State of California.or atthe office of his attorney,M.L.Wicks.in the city of Los Angeles,and county and state afterwards. WM.J.SMITH, Administratorwiththe WillannexedofEphraimFithian,decasedJuly3d，1878. jy12-46 The Water Question. Late on Wednesday night the Trustees of the Anaheim Water Company and the officers of the Cajon Irrigating Company came to an understanding in regard to the ditch question. The essence of the agreement is that the Cajon Company will give the Anaheim Water Company one-third of the flow of water for a consideration of $13,000. A meeting of the stockholders in the Anaheim Company will be held on Tuesday, and if a majority of them are in favor of making the purchase on the terms proposed, the bargain will be immediately consummated. Until the meeting shall ratify or reject the proposition, the Cajon Company will allow the water to run through their ditch. It is now running into town, and is being supplied to those entitled to it. About one thousand inches of water are now passing through the Cajon ditch. Work is going on briskly, 30 white men and 70 Chinamen being employed. Eleven miles of the ditch is completed, except a little work on the flumes. Three miles of ditch yet remain to be finished, but the plow and scraper have been over the most of it. The probabilities are that in three weeks the main ditch will be completed. For these facts we are indebted to Superintendent Gilman. The very pleasing information reached Anaheim on Thursday evening that Judge McNealey had rendered a decision in the case of the Anaheim Water Co. vs. Amos Wright et al, granting a new trial. The Judge will be in Los Angeles on September 4th, and will set a day for the hearing of the cause. The plaintiff’s attorneys, Messrs. Scott and Howard, are sanguine of success in the next legal battle. Thermometrical Record. The following is our record for the week ending Wednesday P.M., Aug. 14th, giving lowest point by night preceding date, and highest by day: | DATE | LOWEST | TAM | HIGHEST | TAM | DAIRY | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Aug. 8 | 56 | 60 | 89 | 72 | Aug. 12 | | "9" | 56 | 60 | 85 | 72 | "13 | | "10" | 57 | 63 | 87 | 74 | "14 | | "11" | 50 | 64 | 80 | 74 | Average Temperature...71° Average highest and lowest...71° Those who were absent from the last Literary Society missed what was unquestionably the best performed programme yet undertaken by the club. It's most noticeable features were the Ethiopian song "Old Black Joe" which was most finely rendered by Mr. and Miss Mitchell, a violin duet by Messrs. Crane and Hill, a declaration by Mr. Goodbue, and a lively farece entitled "Breaker's Ahead" in which Mr. Butler, Miss Hill and Messrs. Crane and Burkhead acquitted themselves very creditably. The following is the programme for the next meeting on August 24th: Duet by Misses Hill and Hickox; selection, Mrs. Landell; recitation, Miss Williams; song, Mr. Landell; selection, Mr. Crane; dialogue, Miss Hickox and others; selection, Miss Ally Hickox; declamation, W. Cummins; song, Miss Mitchell; declamation, Mr. Kellogg; dialogue, F. L. Crane and others; song, Mrs. Cummins. School commenced on the 12th inst. under favorable auspices. Two handsome prizes are awaiting the scholars of the district school, to be awarded at the end of the term to the boy and girl having the highest average for scholarship, attendance and conduct. Post Office Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Anaheim Postoffice: James Bartlett, Henry Brown, T G Brooks, Pannie Finley, Martin Giron, Franz Lorber, Mr Vanriper, Robert Woods, J W Wright, Mrs N P House. Wells, Fargo & Co. The following letters and packages remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Express: Domingo Alvarez, Mr Buster, Dolores Coronado, Don Gregory Buiz, Gregory Santa Cruz, Atalina Ybarra, W M McFadden, Mrs Lee. PACKAGES: Sarah Gillette, C E Long, Classen & Brothers, Wm Leech, Cahin & Willard, E Thomas, Mrs G Williams, W M Higgins, Rev J B Callaway, L Wolf, P Pellegrin, Anaheim Lodge, Co-operative Co., J W Landell. Struck it Rich! Having located a Tin Mine near Temescal, I am prepared to furnish my customers with tinware at prices never before offered. One-quart Fruit Cans, 60c. per doz.; 2-qt. Fruit Cans,$1 15 per doz. We propose to make reductions in proportion to the development of the Mine. Yours Respectfully, S. J. LOWE, Manager. In the Matter of the Estate of Ephraim Fithian, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UNDER-signed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Ephraim Fithian, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit the same, with the necessary vouchers, within ten (10) months from the first publication of this notice, to the undersigned at his residence in Orangethorpe, County of Los Angeles, State of California, or at the office of his attorney, M. L. Wicks, in the city of Los Angeles, and county and state aforesaid. WM J. SMITH, Administrator, with the Will annexed, of Ephraim Fithian, deceased. July 3d, 1878 To Sheep Men. I HAVE A NUMBER OF GRADED BUCKS, All in good condition, for sale at reasonable prices Address at Anaheim or apply personally six miles north-east of town to CHAS. WAGNER. Banking House ...OF... P. DAVIS & BRO., Anaheim, Cal. A. W. Steinhart - Cashier. CORRESPONDENTS: First National Gold Bank, San Francisco. Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank, Los Angeles. EXCHANGE FOR SALE ON San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Frankfort This Bank is prepared to receive deposits on open account, issue Certificates of Deposit and transact a General Banking Business. Collections made and proceeds remitted at current rates of exchange. On all money left as Term Deposit interest will be allowed. Spring IMPORTATION LARGER ASSORTMENT Lower Prices! D. & G. D. Plato, Beq leave to inform their friends and patrons that their late importations were selected with the utmost care, and that they have now a large stock of Dry Goods, Ladies Fancy Goods CLOTHING, Yankee Notions, Boots & Shoes, Groceries, CROCKERY, ETC., ETC., ETC. All the above will be sold Cheaper than heretofore and at Prices that will defy Competition. A. GUY SMITH & CO Planing, Sawing Moulding Mill, LUMBER YARD! Centre Street, near Railroad Depot, Anaheim A full assortment of both Humboldt Redwood 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, Fruit Boxes and Fruit Dryers Furnished in any shape at shortages. Anaheim Grist Mill. GRAIN, FEED & FLOUR. Ground Feed of all kinds, Coarse and Fine Corn Meal, Graham Buckwheat Boots & Shoes, Groceries, CROCKERY, ETC., ETC., ETC. All the above will be sold Cheaper than heretofore and at Prices that will defy Competition. We have added largely to our stock of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Gaiters AND Shoes ALSO MENS AND BOYS WEAR, Which will be sold at the following reduced rates: Ladies Shoes, $1. Ladies' Kid Fox Gaiters, $1.25, Ladies' all cloth Gaiters, $1.50, Ladies Gaiters, $1.50, Ladies' Buttoned Gaiters, $2.50, Misses' Gaiters, $1.25, Childrens' Shoes, $1, Children's Shoes, $0.50, PRODUCE TAKEN IN EXCHANGE. D. & G. D. PLATO, Corner of Los Angeles and Centre Streets. Geo. W. MEADE, Formerly of Littlefield, Webb & Co. JOHN I. SPEAR, Formerly of Hickox & Spear. Spear, Meade & Co. Successors to LITTLEFIELD, WEBB & CO. WHOLESALE Commission Merchants! For the Sale and Purchase of all kinds of Produce and Merchandise 316 and 318 Washington Street. SAN FRANCISCO CONSIGNMENTS & CORRESPONDENCESOLICITED H. 8. Austin, - Local Agent. Aug 10-3m FIREMAN'S Picnic TO BE GIVEN ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 1ST. AT TIWOLL GARDENS and Fruit Dryers Furnished in any shape at short notice. Anaheim Grist Mill. GRAIN, FEED & FLOUR. Ground Feed of all kinds, Coarse and Fine, Corn Meal, Graham, Buckwheat and Rye Flour, Oatmeal, Cracked Wheat, Hominy, Samp, Eto., Eto. STORAGE FOR: 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. RUPTURE. E.J.P. RUPTURED, send at once for Dr. Pierce's NEW Illustrated Book. Address Magnetic Elastic Truss Co., 609 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. PRICES REDUCED. [Nov24-1y] E. S. Rothchild. M. LEHEAN. LEHMAN & CO., Importers and Dealers in Furniture, Carpets and Bedding Upholstery Goods, Wall Papers, Lasse Curtaines, & 129 and 131 Main St., McDonald Block, LOS ANGELES. J. S. THOMPSON, C. J. ELLIS. THOMPSON & ELLIS, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. Rooms 1 and 3, Downey Block, Los Angeles. SAMUEL MEYER, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Oils, Gas Fixtures and Kitchen Utensils. Commercial Street, Los Angeles. St. Vincent's College FIREMAN'S Picnic TO BE GIVEN ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 1ST. AT TIVOLI GARDENS. The Committee of Arrangements take pleasure in announcing to the public that they will not spare any thing to make this picnic one of the most enjoyable affairs of the season. The ANAHEIM BRASS BAND Have kindly volunteered their services and so has the ANAHEIM STRING BAND, who will deliver their good music for the afternoon. At 10:30 A.M. the Firemen in full uniform will parade Centre Street from the Planters' Hotel to the Tivoli Garden, at which time the garden will be open to the public. Ice Cream, Ice Lemonade, Coffee, and Cakes will be served at the grounds. There will be amusements without number: Target Shooting, Bowling Alley, A Boy's Back Race, at which a nice prize will be given to the first who'll reach the mark. The Ladies' Egg race will also take place, and three valuable prizes will be given to the winners. Another nice prize will also be given for the Blindman's Buff to the first one who will strike the bottle. The Bird Shooting will be there with Mr. C. Wille as attendant; and many prizes given to the highest throwers. And a good many other amusements too long to mention. An oration will be delivered at one o'clock P.M. by the well-known speaker Mr. THEO. LYNILL, after which dancing will begin. In fact, everything that is possible to bring on the ground will be there, so as to make this picnic a perfect success. ADMISSION: GENTH, 50c.; Ladies and Children free. GRAIN SACKS. WE ARE IMPORTING BARLEY SACKS DIRECT from Europe and are prepared to sell either from our warehouse or to arrive, at San Francisco prices. A. GUY SMITH & CO., Anaheim. Strayed or Stolen. FROM THE RANCH OF MR. INGRAM, AT CENTRAL, Black Shepherd Dog With white face and neck, some tan on legs, face and tail. Any person leaving him at Lewis' every stable will be suitably rewarded. THOMPSON & ELLIS, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. Rooms 1 and 3, Downey Block, Los Angeles. SAMUEL MEYER, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Oils, Gas Fixtures and Kitchen Utensils. Commercial Street, Los Angeles. St. Vincent's College, LOS ANGELES, CAL. STUDIES WILL BE RESUMED ON THURSDAY, August 1st, 1878. jy17 1m M. RUBI, President. BANK OF ANAHEIM. Capital Stock, $100,000 00 S. H. MOTT President. B. F. SEIBERT Cashier. DIRECTORS. H. MABURY, E. F. SPENCE, M. S. PATRICK, S. H. MOTT, O. S. WITHERBY. This Bank receives Deposits, loans Money, Buys and sells Exchange and Currency makes Collections and transacts a General Banking Business. Correspondent: Pacific Bank, San Francisco; First National Bank, New York. ADVERTISE IN THE SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE.