anaheim-gazette 1882-12-30

WEEKLY GAZETTE SATURDAY...DEC. 30, 1882 Kleinigkeiten. The value of the stamps canceled at the Anaheim Postoffice during the past six months amounted to $780.65. The average daily attendance at the Anaheim Public Schools during the past year was 150. Mr. John Dolland, as we learn from the Signal, had a slight apoplectic stroke last week. Thirteen marriage licenses were issued by the County Clerk last Saturday. Love laughs at a dry season. The cream of tartar manufacturer advertises to-day that he will purchase argols from wine manufacturers. Mr. J. J. Hunter is receiving congratulations on his marriage to Miss Williams, which event took place on last Wednesday. The regular meeting of the Board of Town Trustees will be held on next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The cargo of the bark Kitty Sterena is now being unloaded at the yard of Messrs. Saxton & Cox. It comprises 165,000 feet of redwood. Extra copies of this issue of the Gazette are for sale at the stores of J. Helmsen and Frank Ey, and at the publication office. The twenty acres in North Anaheim It is said by those who know whereof they speak, that the Anaheim Episcopal Church (known as St. Michael's) is the nearest edifice of the kind in California—excepting, of course, those in the largest cities. The pastor is Rev. J. A. Emery. The Presbyterian Church is also an excellent building. The pastor is Rev. F. H. Robinson. The church has a large membership. The Catholic Church of which Rev. V. Foran is pastor, has also quite a large membership. A Spanish Protestant church has just been built, of which Rev. Mr. Roberts is pastor. There is a considerable awakening among the natives, and additions to the membership are frequent. The erection of a German Lutheran church will soon be begun by Rev. Win. Shuldt, who has secured enough subscriptions to warrant the undertaking. At present the congregation meets in Kroeger's Hall. All the denominations mentioned have services every Sunday; and the ministers of the Christian Church hold occasional services at the Fairview School House. The installation of the newly-elected officers of Anaheim Lodge No. 207, F. and A. M. on Wednesday evening proved to be quite an interesting affair. The Santa Ana Lodge showed that the fraternal spirit was strong within it by attending in a body, and the large Masonic Hall was quite comfortably filled with the members of the lodge and visiting brethren. The officers installed were: Theo. Reiser, W. M.; W. M. Higgins, S. W.; T. L. Gannon, J. W.; M. L. Goodman, Treasurer; J. S. Gardiner, Secretary; T. S. Grimshaw, S. D.; F. A. Korn, Junior Deacon; B. F. McDonald, Marshal; D. Evey and R. Eccles, Stewards; E. A. Pullen, Tyler. After the installation, a sumptuous supper was served at the Anaheim Hotel, prepared under the supervision of Mr. Gwin, and good cheer prevailed until a late hour. The officers of Santa Ana lodge were installed last evening. Those who do not know the capacity and fertility of the soil of Southern California. THE STEER A Day's Ride Brief Descrip Town Trustees will be held on next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The cargo of the bark Kitty Sterena is now being unloaded at the yard of Messrs. Saxton & Cox. It comprises 165,000 feet of redwood. Extra copies of this issue of the Gazette are for sale at the stores of J. Helmsen and Frank Ey, and at the publication office. The twenty acres in North Anaheim bought by Frank Ey a few weeks ago has been sold by him to P. Hansen at an advance of $200. Rudolph Wartenberger committed suicide on Wednesday night at the residence of James Dilley, near Norwalk, by severing the radiol artery near the palmo branch. Rev. M. L. Perine Hill of Corning, N.Y., is expected to preach in the Presbyterian church in Westminster to-morrow (Sunday) at 2:45 p.m. The marriage of Mr. E. Crowe to Miss Juanita Aguilar is announced today. Their many friends join us in wishing them a life of happiness. Nine cargoes of lumber were imported into Anaheim during the past year. The amount was 1,365,000 feet, equal to 250 carloads. The Colier tract of land, near Anaheim, which is well known to be first-class, has been placed in the market. Mr. John Hanha has the sale of it, and will be pleased to show it to any one who desires to purchase. Attention is called to the advertisement of Mr. Frank Ey. He keeps a very handsome assortment of goods, and he guarantees to duplicate the price list of any store in Los Angeles county. A postoffice has been established at West Los Angeles, to be known as University. Charles W. Tarr is the postmaster. A post-office has been established at South Pasadena called Hermosa, F. M. Glover is the postmaster. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Water Company have resolved to take no action in the matter of the proposed compromise with the Cajon Irrigation Company, until the proposed contract is accepted by the stockholders of the latter company. A fire occurred in Los Angeles at 1 o'clock on Monday morning, opposite the Railroad depot on San Fernando street. The Southern Hotel and six adjoining houses were burned, the total loss being about $25,000 people. Town Trustees will be held on next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The cargo of the bark Kitty Sterena is now being unloaded at the yard of Messrs. Saxton & Cox. It comprises 165,000 feet of redwood. Extra copies of this issue of the Gazette are for sale at the stores of J. Helmsen and Frank Ey, and at the publication office. The twenty acres in North Anaheim bought by Frank Ey a few weeks ago has been sold by him to P. Hansen at an advance of $200. Rudolph Wartenberger committed suicide on Wednesday night at the residence of James Dilley, near Norwalk, by severing the radiol artery near the palmo branch. Rev. M. L. Perine Hill of Corning, N.Y., is expected to preach in the Presbyterian church in Westminster to-morrow (Sunday) at 2:45 p.m. The marriage of Mr. E. Crowe to Miss Juanita Aguilar is announced to-day. Their many friends join us in wishing them a life of happiness. Nine cargoes of lumber were imported into Anaheim during the past year. The amount was 1,365,000 feet, equal to 250 carloads. The Colier tract of land, near Anaheim, which is well known to be first-class, has been placed in the market. Mr. John Hanha has the sale of it, and will be pleased to show it to any one who desires to purchase. Attention is called to the advertisement of Mr. Frank Ey. He keeps a very handsome assortment of goods, and he guarantees to duplicate the price list of any store in Los Angeles county. A postoffice has been established at West Los Angeles, to be known as University. Charles W. Tarr is the postmaster. A post-office has been established at South Pasadena called Hermosa, F. M. Glover is the postmaster. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Water Company have resolved to take no action in the matter of the proposed compromise with the Cajon Irrigation Company, until the proposed contract is accepted by the stockholders of the latter company. A fire occurred in Los Angeles at 1 o'clock on Monday morning, opposite the Railroad depot on San Fernando street. The Southern Hotel and six adjoining houses were burned, the total loss being about $25,000 people. Town Trustees will be held on next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The cargo of the bark Kitty Sterena is now being unloaded at the yard of Messrs. Saxton & Cox. It comprises 165,000 feet of redwood. Extra copies of this issue of the Gazette are for sale at the stores of J. Helmsen and Frank Ey, and at the publication office. The twenty acres in North Anaheim bought by Frank Ey a few weeks ago has been sold by him to P. Hansen at an advance of $200. Rudolph Wartenberger committed suicide on Wednesday night at the residence of James Dilley, near Norwalk, by severing the radiol artery near the palmo branch. Rev. M. L. Perine Hill of Corning, N.Y., is expected to preach in the Presbyterian church in Westminster to-morrow (Sunday) at 2:45 p.m. The marriage of Mr. E. Crowe to Miss Juanita Aguilar is announced to-day. Their many friends join us in wishing them a life of happiness. Nine cargoes of lumber were imported into Anaheim during the past year. The amount was 1,365,000 feet, equal to 250 carloads. The Colier tract of land, near Anaheim, which is well known to be first-class, has been placed in the market. Mr. John Hanha has the sale of it, and will be pleased to show it to any one who desires to purchase. Attention is called to the advertisement of Mr. Frank Ey. He keeps a very handsome assortment of goods, and he guarantees to duplicate the price list of any store in Los Angeles county. A postoffice has been established at West Los Angeles, to be known as University. Charles W. Tarr is the postmaster. A post-office has been established at South Pasadena called Hermosa, F. M. Glover is the postmaster. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Water Company have resolved to take no action in the matter of the proposed compromise with the Cajon Irrigation Company, until the proposed contract is accepted by the stockholders of the latter company. A fire occurred in Los Angeles at 1 o'clock on Monday morning, opposite the Railroad depot on San Fernando street. The Southern Hotel and six adjoining houses were burned, the total loss being about $25,000 people. Town Trustees will be held on next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The cargo of the bark Kitty Sterena is now being unloaded at the yard of Messrs. Saxton & Cox. It comprises 165,000 feet of redwood. Extra copies of this issue of the Gazette are for sale at the stores of J. Helmsen and Frank Ey, and at the publication office. The twenty acres in North Anaheim bought by Frank Ey a few weeks ago has been sold by him to P. Hansen at an advance of $200. Rudolph Wartenberger committed suicide on Wednesday night at the residence of James Dilley, near Norwalk, by severing the radiol artery near the palmo branch. Rev. M. L. Perine Hill of Corning, N.Y., is expected to preach in the Presbyterian church in Westminster to-morrow (Sunday) at 2:45 p.m. The marriage of Mr. E. Crowe to Miss Juanita Aguilar is announced to-day. Their many friends join us in wishing them a life of happiness. Nine cargoes of lumber were imported into Anaheim during the past year. The amount was 1,365,000 feet, equal to 250 carloads. The Colier tract of land, near Anaheim, which is well known to be first-class, has been placed in the market. Mr. John Hanha has the sale of it, and will be pleased to show it to any one who desires to purchase. Attention is called to the advertisement of Mr. Frank Ey. He keeps a very handsome assortment of goods, and he guarantees to duplicate the price list of any store in Los Angeles county. A postoffice has been established at West Los Angeles, to be known as University. Charles W. Tarr is the postmaster. A post-office has been established at South Pasadena called Hermosa, F. M. Glover is the postmaster. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Water Company have resolved to take no action in the matter of the proposed compromise with the Cajon Irrigation Company, until the proposed contract is accepted by the stockholders of the latter company. A fire occurred in Los Angeles at 1 o'clock on Monday morning, opposite the Railroad depot on San Fernando street. The Southern Hotel and six adjoining houses were burned, the total loss being about $25,000 people. Traveling west roads but which our chaparone country on which rich pasture and thorpe district we cut character from ed but is as fertile appearance of these which here cluster land has been bound last two or three which could have acre six months ago for less than doubling this view we acres which was ago.The owner ago for $11,000 tracts in this district $50 per acre.Now we reach The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Water Company have resolved to take no action in the matter of the proposed compromise with the Cajon Irrigation Company, until the proposed contract is accepted by the stockholders of the latter company. A fire occurred in Los Angeles at 1 o'clock on Monday morning, opposite the Railroad depot on San Fernando street. The Southern Hotel and six adjoining houses were burned, the total loss being about $25,000, partly covered by insurance. The ball on next Monday evening to be given by the Anaheim Social Club, will probably be attended by a large number of persons from the surrounding country. A very strict supervision will be exercised over all the arrangements, so that all present may enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. Divina service as usual in the Presbyterian church at 11 A.M. to-morrow (Sunday.) Subject of discourse, "The fig tree in the vineyard." The Week of Prayer will be observed in the Presbyterian church, commencing Sunday, January 7th. The beef which Mr. Leonard, of the Washington Market, dispensed to his customers on Christmas was good, but that which he will have for sale on New Year's Day will be more than good. There is no need of buying turkeys when such prime roasts are to be had. The Examination Board have issued teachers' certificates to the following: Misses Mary McCulloch, Cora Williams, Magna N. Walker, Alice C. Gray, Mary A. Whitmer, Jessie A. McCoy, Lucy W. Ricketts and Ona Hickman, and also to Messrs. Samuel Armor and J. D. James, Jr. First grade certificates were granted to Misses Betta Fulton and Agnes Wilson and to Mr. Leon Taylor. First grade certificates were granted to Messrs. G. W. Wilson and H. H. Heath upon life diplomas. Rooted Vines. Several thousand rooted grape vines of the Muscat variety for sale cheap. Apply to E. Trunnell, Westminster. In the number of fraternal and benevolent societies, Anaheim takes the lead, as the following list will show: Anaheim Lodge No. 207, F. and A. M.; meetings Monday succeeding the full moon in each month. Anaheim Lodge No. 99, I. O. O. F.; meets every Tuesday. Orpheus Lodge No. 237, I. O. O. F. (German); meets every Friday. Anaheim Lodge No. 85, A. O. U. W.; meets every Monday. Evergreen Council No. 808 Legion of Honor; meets every second and last Wednesday. Magnolia Council No. 94, Order of Chosen Friends; meets every alternate Saturday. Ladies' Benevolent Society; meets monthly and as occasion requires. Evergreen Council No. 808, Legion of Honor, has elected the following officers: Frank Ey, Commander; W. M. Bailey, Vice Commander; E. Barr, Orator; W. A. Witte, Secretary; A. Rimpan, Collector; Theo Rimpan, Treasurer; H. Cahen, Chaplain; W. Crowther, Guide; A. Gwin, Warden; M. Classen, Sentry. Mr. A. Rimpan was elected representative to the Grand Lodge. The installation of the officers will take place on the second Wednesday in January. The following sales are reported by Mr. J. Hanna: Mrs. L. Keller to Mr. Coquelette, house and lot corner of Adele and Olive streets, $1000. Mrs. A. J. Chase to Rev. J. A. Roberts, house and lot on corner of Sycamore and Orange streets, $700. Charles Harter to N. H. Mitchell, house and lot on Clementina street, $600. In our advertising columns will be found several announcements of grape cuttings for sale. They are of the choicest varieties, carefully prepared by experienced men. In fact Anaheim cuttings have such a reputation that orders are received for them from all parts of the State. A patent has been granted to Joseph Lucas of this county for a device for breaking balky horses. Prearance of the land which here clustered land has been bound the last two or three which could have acre six months ago for less than doubletration of this week acres, which was not ago. The owner owed $11,000 tracts in this district $50 per acre. Now we reach our guide discourses the pumpkins and meet the eye. If pumpkin eater, we her husband would difficulty in finding shell in which he would for that kind of rageous proportion most prolific count falfa, etc., yield he plhes it is in the ar wells are obtained 200 feet. The grow winter cold too slow growth of the orange do well. The Counfor sale at from $30 Centralia, a few quite a settlement of very thrifty, hard trict. Northam central orange orchard healthy, and we know that the grapes rainior. Land is also to $35 per acre. Driving in a son Westminster, where a large body of lace ence to this thriving our pen, for has no indent depicted elsevantages, triumph manner at once conduce Suffice it to say that a fruit, dairy and substantiated by through the colony. Traveling still reach the ranchos Bolzaa, a famous "It is pre-eminently yield of some of the THE STEARNS RANCHOS. A Day's Ride With the Agent—A Brief Description of the Country Traversed. A reference to the map of Los Angeles county, which will be found on another page, will show that no inconsiderable portion of the county is grouped under the title of the Stearns Ranchos. These ranchos embrace the San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana, Los Goyotes, La Habra, Las Bolsas and La Bolsa Chica, and comprise 140,000 acres of land. This land, together with 60,000 acres in San Bernardino county, was purchased in 1868 from the late Abel Stearns by a syndicate of San Francisco capitalists. Of the land in this county they have sold about sixty thousand acres in small tracts, and have remaining unsold about 80,000 acres. Mr. R. J. Northam, to whose charge this vast estate is committed, makes his headquarters in Anaheim; and land buyers have of late been numerous enough to keep him "on the road" almost every day. It is no easy task to traverse this princely estate day by day, and answer the thousand and one questions with which an intending purchaser bombards a real estate agent; but Northam is equal to the occasion, and a day's jaunt with him over the ranchos is, to those unfamiliar with the country, a pleasant excursion. Let us in imagination accompany him in a drive over the ranchos, and ask him to point out the various characteristics of the localities through which we pass so rapidly. Leaving Anaheim we proceed in a north easterly direction to what is now known as North Anaheim. On the verge of town is a sandy, cactus strip, which though dreary enough now, will yet be covered by vineyards and olive orchards. This sandy strip is narrow and well defined, and is passed in a few minutes' drive. Nor is its barrenness noticed so much until we suddenly feel the road harder and find ourselves in North Anaheim, and the contrast between the soils at once impresses the observer. As we owe Land is selling here at from $30 to $40 per acre, and the agent is seldom without applications for the purchase of land in this rancho. Turning homeward, and approaching Anaheim from the southwest, Mr. Northam points out several fine tracts of land near town which range in price from $30 to $40 per acre. It is all good vineyard land, and suitable for general farming, and will doubtless ere long be the homes of many people. Such is a brief and general description of the territory seen during a day's drive. We have passed over half a dozen different kinds of soil, and experienced half a dozen different climates—for it is a peculiar and noticeable fact that the atmosphere varies greatly in localities not far apart. But take it all in all, we doubt whether in any part of the inhabitable globe there is a finer body of land of similar extent, or on which can be grown productions as diverse and numerous. Will Poultry Pay? CENTRALA. Dec. 27th, 1882. Ed. GAZETTE — That question has been asked so many times, especially by strangers coming here to settle among us, we thought the readers of the GAZETTE might be interested in some figures taken from our poultry book of 1882. We have averaged about one hundred and fifty hens, mostly Leghorn. They have for their morning meal wheat bran and corn meal (about two-thirds bran to one-third corn meal) mixed with some milk and butter-milk, with scraps from the table. They are given also an occasional meal of boiled potatoes and other vegetables, and meat scraps procured from the pork packing houses, boiled and mixed with their morning meal twice a week; also a dose of cayenne pepper once a week mixed with their food. At night they have whole grain, corn and wheat. For green food plenty of alfalfa. We cannot give the cost of feeding, but have had to buy nothing but the bran and scraps, as the grain was all raised on the ranch. Freight Movement. We are indebted to Mr. E. J. Pellegrin for the following report of the freight movement from Anaheim Station, S. P. R. R., from January 1st to December 1st, 1882: EXPORTS. Ibs. January 21 carloads ... 465,099 Miscellaneous ... 369,988 February 15 carloads ... 326,203 Miscellaneous ... 248,491 March 29 carloads ... 644,570 Miscellaneous ... 384,715 April 22 carloads ... 500,194 Miscellaneous ... 292,848 May 26 carloads ... 602,001 Miscellaneous ... 232,158 June 11 carloads ... 248,574 Total No. carloads ... 181. Total No. Ibs ... 7,069,809. IMPORTS. Ibs. January 56 carloads ... 1,161,068 Miscellaneous ... 163,548 February 54 carloads ... 986,620 Miscellaneous ... 147,163 March 33 carloads ... 673,800 Miscellaneous ... 165,488 April 29 carloads ... 659,943 Miscellaneous ... 206,748 May 20 carloads ... 407,060 Miscellaneous ... 244,349 June 21 carloads ... 424,895 Total No. carloads ... 347. Total No. Ibs ... 9,105,953. The miscellaneous freight was handled by the agent, and the carload lots were loaded by the shipper. The shipments of grain from March 1st, 1881 to March 1st, 1882 were as follows: POUNDS. Barley ... 244,278 Wheat ... 822,726 Corn ... 409,663 out the various characteristics of the localities through which we pass so rapidly. Leaving Anaheim we proceed in a north, easterly direction to what is now known as North Anaheim. On the verge of town is a sandy, cactus strip, which though dreary enough now, will yet be covered by vineyards and olive orchards. This sandy strip is narrow and well defined, and is passed in a few minutes' drive. Nor is its barrenness noticed so much until we suddenly feel the road harder and find ourselves in North Anaheim, and the contrast between the soils at once impresses the observer. As we drive through this region, our companion points to vineyards planted last year in which over ninety per cent of the cuttings flourished; to orange orchards, young and old, in which the trees are as thrifty and clean as it is possible for trees to be. There are some very beautiful places in North Anaheim, and land there is changing ownership quite often, and always at an increased rate. The Land Company, as the owners of the Stearns Ranchos are commonly designated, have a few small tracts for sale in this vicinity at reasonable figures. Some choice land is held by private parties at $100 per acre, and the tendency of prices is still upward. Continuing our journey we come to La Habra, one of the most magnificent ranches in the county as regards soil. Unfortunately, by reason of lack of water for irrigation, the rancho has been given over to the sheep owners, whose flocks have found upon it good grazing. But the time is near at hand when every acre of this rancho will be eagerly sought for by the viticulturist and the fruit grower. It is rumored that even now the Company are preparing to utilize the immense natural reservoirs on the rancho by filling them in winter from the Santa Ana river, a project feasible and easy of accomplishment. When this is done, the land which is not now worth $1 an acre for fruit-growing purposes will readily command over $100 per acre, for the soil of La Habra is as rich as that of any other part of the county—or the world. Traveling west, by barely perceptible roads, but which are perfectly familiar to our chaperone, we pass over some hilly country on which thousands of sheep find rich pasture, and find ourselves in Orange thorpe district. The soil here is of a different character from that previously described, but is as fertile, judging from the appearance of the vineyards and orchards which here cluster quite thickly. Here also land has been bought at a great rate during the last two or three months, and tracts which could have been bought for $50 an acre six months ago could not now be had for less than double that price. As an illustration of this, we will quote one tract of 160 acres, which was offered for $5000 a year ago. The owner closed it out three weeks ago for $11,000. The Company have several tracts in this district, ranging from $40 to $50 per acre. Now we reach the Artesia district, and meal (about two-thirds bran to one-third corn meal) mixed with some milk and butter-milk, with scraps from the table. They are given also an occasional meal of bailed potatoes and other vegetables, and mea scraps procured from the pork packing houses, boiled and mixed with their morning meal twice a week; also a dose of cayenne pepper once a week mixed with their food. At night they have whole grain, corn and wheat. For green food plenty of alfalfa. We cannot give the cost of feeding, but have had to buy nothing but the bran and scraps, as the grain was all raised on the ranch. Number of eggs laid (including breeding pens) from Jan. 1st to Dec. 25th, 1882: January...1304 July...2279 February...1633 August...2133 March...2353 September...1748 April...2332 October...1558 May...2385 November...1616 June...2244 December...1542 12,251 10,876 12,251 Total...23,127 The proceeds from the breeding pens for eggs and chickens sold, amounted to $74.85; and the proceeds from the whole, (including the breeding pens) for eggs and chickens sold, amounted to $571.33. The number of eggs laid by six Brown Leghorn pullets, from March 1st to October 1st, amounted to 720. W. G. Potter. A Fat Pocket Book. Ed. Gazette: Win. Henry Edwards farmed 280 acres in Westminster in 1881. Of this 130 acres were in corn, 40 acres were in barley (a poor stand) and the balance, 110 acres, was in pasture—wild feal only. The corn averaged about 100 bushels to the acre. The barley was fed to hogs in the field. The pasture was used for his own stock in part, but mainly for outside stock at fixed rates per month. The corn was put in cribs and sold this last spring. The hogs were sold when fattened. Pasture accounts were kept. No account was kept of the product of four milch cows and the chickens, which nearly supported the family. After paying the large bills for hired help, and a single item of $1500 for rent, the net profits left were just $5000. The balance sheet for 1882 cannot be made up until the corn is sold. He has now 10,000 bushels in the crib. At present prices thus is worth about $7,500. R.S. Personal. We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Bardell of Colorado, a brother-in-law of our townsman, Mr. Erwin Barr. The harsh climate of Colorado no longer agrees with the Doctor, and he intends to settle in Anaheim, that he may be benefited by our generous climate. We acknowledge a call from Mr. R. Strong of Westminster. He reports progress in that flourishing community. Mr. R. Eccles, of the Westminster pork- because the suit. We always a deed from 25 pieces could orchard of onion orange tree reeled. benevolent lead, as Jim Lodge Monday month. F.; meets No. 808 and last Friday. W.; meets No. 94, Orchery alter-ter Society; fires Legion of officers:ley, Vice A. Witte; Theo. Chaplain; Garden; M. ras elect-ge. The place on by Mr. Cocquele and Chase to en corner $700 house and be found things for varieties, men. In a reputa- Traveling still towards the south we reach the ranchos La Bolsa Chica and Las Bolsas, a famous "hog and hominy" locality. It is pre-eminently a corn country, and the yield of some of the fields is simply marvel- pearance of the vineyards and orchards which here cluster quite thickly. Here also land has been bought at a great rate during the last two or three months, and tracts which could have been bought for $50 an acre six months ago could not now be had for less than double that price. As an illustration of this, we will quote one tract of 160 acres, which was offered for $5000 a year ago. The owner closed it out three weeks ago for $11,000. The Company have several tracts in this district, ranging from $40 to $50 per acre. Now we reach the Artesia district, and our guide discourses at length on the size of the pumpkins and corn which everywhere meet the eye. If the wife of Peter, the pumpkin eater, was a lady of ordinary size, her husband would have not the slightest difficulty in finding in Artesia a pumpkin shell in which he could keep her very well, for that kind of fruit grows to the most outrageous proportions. Artesia is certainly a most prolific country, and corn, barley, alfalfa, etc., yield heavily. As its name implies, it is in the artesian belt, and flowing wells are obtained at an average depth of 200 feet. The ground is too damp and the winter cold too severe for the successful growth of the orange and lemon, but vines do well. The Company have choice tracts for sale at from $30 to $35 per acre. Centralia, a few miles east of Artesia, is quite a settlement, and there are a number of very thrifty, handsome farms in the district. Northam calls our attention to several orange orchards which look clean and healthy, and we know of our own knowledge that the grapes raised here are very superior. Land is also valued here at from $30 to $35 per acre. Driving in a southerly direction we reach Westminster, where the Company has quite a large body of land. No extended reference to this thriving locality is needed from our pen, for has not our valued correspondent depicted elsewhere in this issue its advantages, triumphs and achievements in a manner at once convincing and interesting? Suffice it to say that all he has said of it as a fruit, dairy and stock country, is amply substantiated by what is seen in driving through the colony. Post-Office Letter List. There are letters in the Anaheim post-office for the following persons: J B Colin, Oscar George, T Kindlespire, A H Kinsman, Marion F Marsh, Wm Richmond, Dr R Shelton, Trestan Shirley, A T Taylor, Geo Waterbury, S M Wier, Alice Woodington, J A Wood. Wells, Fargo & Co. There are packages in Wells, Fargo & Co office for the following persons: B. F. Sidwell, J. P. des Granges, F. Rhuemann, Mrs. A Frohling. The ridiculously high prices asked for eggs by professional breeders is now a reliance of the past, thanks to such men as W. G. Potter of Centralia, who have brought down prices to what is reasonable. Read Mr. Potter's advertisement. Personal. We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Bardell of Colorado, a brother-in-law of our townsman, Mr. Erwin Barr. The harsher climate of Colorado no longer agrees with the Doctor, and he intends to settle in Anaheim, that he may be benefited by our generous climate. We acknowledge a call from Mr. R. Strong of Westminster. He reports progress in that flourishing community. Mr. R. Eccles, of the Westminster pork-packing establishment, informs us that the product this year will be much in excess of any former year. There is a demand for the hams and bacon put up by Mr. Eccles which he finds it difficult to supply. Mr. T.C.L.Kay arrived from Japan a few days ago, and will remain here throughout the winter. Mr. Kay brought to his friend Dr. Ellis a very handsome Japanese vase, of exquisite workmanship. Mr. R.J.Northam went to San Francisco on Tuesday, to be gone ten or twelve days. Mr.J.D.Fish is in from Arizona on his annual visit here. Mr.Addison Dyer, who is in business in New Mexico, is also spending the holidays with his parents. Mr.Herman Fesenfeld arrived from Tombstone a few days ago to enjoy the holidays. Chris.Meyerholz, who has been stopping here for the past two weeks, returned to San Jose on Thursday. Died. In Los Angeles, December 23d, Mrs.Agnes McKenzie, aged 49 years. In Los Angeles, Dec. 25th, George B.Ross, aged 50 years. In San Francisco, Dec. 25th, Mrs.E.J.C.Kewen, aged 52 years. In Los Angeles, Dec. 27th, Wm.R.Collins, aged 31 years. In East Los Angeles, Dec. 27,Mrs.Irene Clark, aged 28 years, 2 months and 19 days. At Garden Grove, Dec. 26th, Elmar Silkwood, aged 74 years. A man named Price created a disturbance on the cars a few days ago, and a complaint against him was filed in Justice Bailey's court by C.A.Blackman. Price was convicted of being drunk and disorderly and fined $20. Farmers and others desiring a genteel lucrative agency business, by which $5 to $20 a day can be earned, send address at once, on postal, to H.C.WILKINSON & CO., 195 and 197 Fulton Street, New York.dec23-6m. 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For Gentlemen: 450 Business Suits, 280 Dress Suits, 350 Young Men's and Boy's Suits, 40 New Styles in Hats, 100 Dozen Silk Handkerchiefs, Initial and Plain Linen Handkerchiefs in Fancy Boxes, Boots AND Shoes IN GREAT VARIETY. 450 Business Suits, 280 Dress Suits, 350 Young Men's and Boy's Suits, 40 New Styles in Hats, 100 Dozen Silk Handkerchiefs. Initial and Plain Linen Handkerchiefs in Fancy Boxes, Boots AND Shoes IN GREAT VARIETY. The latest in Neck and Underwear, Which I offer 20 to 30 per cent, cheaper than such can be purchased anywhere outside of San Francisco. Ladies in the habit of getting samples of goods from San Francisco are invited to compare qualities and prices. Come and Convince Yourself. SAN FRANCISCO CASH STORE, Los Angeles St., near Planters' Hotel, Anaheim. M. DOBNER. NOTICE. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, I WILL OPEN IN Kroeger's Building, ANAHEIM, With a large Stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, BOOTS and SHOES, AND ALL KINDS OF Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods. All Fresh and New from Eastern Markets. And will sell cheap enough to satisfy everybody —CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. S. S. FEDERMAN. Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods. All Fresh and New from Eastern Markets. And will sell cheap enough to satisfy everybody —CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. S. S. FEDERMAN. INVITATION! Strangers as well as old customers are invited to call and be convinced that all their wants can be supplied at the NEW STORE, Near the Anaheim Railroad Depot, Or they can write for any Goods they may happen to want and get them probably just as well as if they were on the spot. Anything Purchased that don’t Suit can be Returned. Whatever Wanted suppose you drop a line, I’LL HELP YOU GET IT IF I CAN. M. H. CHEESEMAN. Well Boring. I HAVE PURCHASED A COMPLETE SET OF Well Boring Tools, and am now prepared to undertake the boring of wells, I make my own well pipe, and can guarantee all my work. The patronage of the public is solicited. J. T. STEWART, Center Street, Anaheim. PRINTING Of all kinds done at the Gassner Job Office neatly and cheaply. WASHINGTON Meat Market! CENTRE STREET, ANAHEIM, C. E LEONARD, Proprietor. THE PATRONAGE OF THE PEOPLE OF ANAHEIM and vicinity is respectfully solicited. THIS PAPER may be found on Page at one Advertising Bureau (10 Squire St.), where advertising contracts may be made for it in NEW YORK.