anaheim-gazette 1890-03-20

LEGENDS OF THE WEST. POETIC STORIES CONNECTED WITH PLACES IN IOWA. Legends That Speak Well for the Merals of the Early Western Settlers—The Birth of the "Lone Tree"—Two Incidents in Which Providence Was Credited. The legends of the west are as sturdy, as independent and as forable as the men who created them, and for this reason, if no other, deserve more than passing mention. What could, for instance, be more poetic than the story of the "Lone Tree," which was relied to the writer not long ago by one of the oldest settlers of Eastern Iowa. The tale or to speak more properly, the legend is based on an oak tree, for many years the only standing within a radius of eight or nine miles. How did the tree come there? That the unpristinated pioneers could not explain, so they resorted to invention, and gave currency to a story which will live long after they have been forgotten. Early in the year 1820 so the report goes, soon after the weaned Blackhawk purchase had been committed, a young couple emigrated from New York state to the west. The man (Bill Brewster was his name) was open hearted, hospitable and courageous, and his wife was a representative American woman of the middle class, industrious, kind and faithful. After their arrival in Iowa the two young people went out "prospecting seeking for suitable land every day, and finally reached a tract of fat prairie land which promised to yield rich crops. Here they decided to take up their abode; and the woman received all anxiety and worry, then and there gave birth to a son, and at the same moment—to commemorate the event an oak sapling sprang up, which was ever afterward called the "Lone Tree." The sapling in course of time, became a stout oak tree, and stood for many years in its isolated position, a mystery to the uninitiated, an object of never ceasing curiosity to the old writers, and a monument of interest to the student of American life and manners, until a vanished cut it down, four or five years ago, to obtain a supply of fire wood without the necessity of hauling it nine or ten miles. Scarcely less interesting is a bit of legendary talk current in the region of the Wyoming Hills—a chain of mound-like elevations located on the western shore of the Mississippi River between the towns of Davenport and Montrose, In. These hills were once upon a time the meeting place of thousands of Indians and hundreds of their dead were buried in gigantic mounds constructed on the crests of the elevations. When the white settlers first appeared they received a cold welcome from the red men who wandered oil wells, and a monument of interest to the student of American life and manners, until a vanal cut it down, four or five years ago, to obtain a supply of fire wood without the necessity of hauling it nine or ten miles. Scarcely less interesting is a bit of legendary talk current in the region of the Wyoming Hills—a chain of mound-like elevations located on the western shore of the Mississippi River between the towns of Davenport and Montrose, In. These hills were once upon a time the meeting place of thousands of Indians and hundreds of their dead were buried in gigantic mounds constructed on the crests of the elevations. When the white settlers first appeared they received a cold welcome from the red men who wandered through the country which was once their own, but had been ceded to the United States government by their chiefs. The savages carried vengeance in their hearts and murder in their eyes, and many a loyal agriculturist, who had braved the hardships of pioneer life to acquire some land for his family, never returned from his cornfield, and the waiting and lamentations of widowed women and fatherless children were wheeled from one farm to the other almost every week. One of these went out one Sunday morning to collect his cattle. He ascended one of the sloping hills, not noting the form of an Indian who was lying concealed among the tall weeds growing on the summit. The settler's foot never crossed the threshold of his home again. He was cruelly murdered by the hidden foe, and his body thrown in the waters of the Mississippi. His wife, growing anxious about his welfare, at noon sent out her little daughter to hasten her father's return. The child, injured to danger, undertook the task, but had not proceeded far when she noticed a red man on the hill, and, turning around, one behind her. Escape seemed impossible; but just at that moment a crevice large enough to conceal her opened in the side of the hill. She sought the refuge thus providentially offered, and as soon as she had concealed herself the opening closed, and to her startled sight was revealed a cavern of large dimensions, of which she was the only occupant. Not until the following evening did the crevice open again. The girl, almost famished by this time, crept out of her hiding place, and seeing that all danger was past, ran home, where she related her strange story to a number of neighbors who had met at the cabin to solve the mystery of her disappearance. Subsequent search failed to reveal a cavern anywhere near where the girl had been so miraculously saved; but it would, nevertheless, be a dangerous thing to doubt the veracity of this tale in the presence of the few survivors of those stirring times; and popular taste has applied to the hill, which will sooner or later be made famous by this story, the not very euphonic but very significant name of "Providence Hole." Another and scarcely less interesting instance of providential interference with the affairs of men has many believers among the gold fields inhabiting the bottom lands of the Colorado near its confluence with the Iowa river. In the early days of Iowa this part of the territory was inhabited by a wild, desperate class of people, who lived on what they could steal from more industrious neighbors. Horse stealing was the favorite pursuit of the male portion of this community, and many enterprising men saw the fruits of their toll destroyed for want of live stock which disappeared at the most inopportune times. Horse thieves in these days expected no mercy when they had the misfortune to fall into the hands of the settlers; and when one bright June morning in the year 1809 none of them were caught by a detachment of outraged farmers they prepared themselves to most death with hold faces. --: BEST INTERNET Of this VALLEY, and LATEST MOST NEWS Will be sent to any part States; Postage Prep $2 Per Y SUBSCRIBE F Send Sample Copies to Y the East. In the early days of Iowa this part of the territory was inhabited by a wild, desperate class of people, who lived on what they could steal from more industrious neighbors. Horse stealing was the favorite pursuit of the male portion of this community, and many enterprising men saw the fruits of their toil destroyed for want of live stock which disappeared at the most inopportune times. Horse thieves in these days expected no mercy when they had the misfortune to fall into the hands of the settlers; and when one bright June morning in the year 1840 nine of them were caught by a detachment of outraged farmers they prepared themselves to meet death with bold faces. The gang was conducted to a huge oak tree on the banks of the Cedar river, whose nine branches invited the settlers to finish their work of vengeance. One man after the other was supplied with a hempen necktie, and arrangements were made to send them to kingdom come at the same instant. The signal was given. A fierce stroke of lightning and a deafening roar of thunder followed the command which was to end the earthly existence of nine human beings. Eight bodies dangled in the air. The ninth was lying on the ground, saved by the lightning, which had ripped the branch on which he was hanging from the trunk of the tree. It was a miracle, for the man, after recovering from his stupor, proved his innocence to the satisfaction of the "vigilants." The eight thieves had met their fate, but providence interfered in a way that could not be misunderstood to save the life of the guiltless. The tree made famous by this incident is still standing—at least it was two years ago, and the strange tale here related has become a treasured legend among the old settlers of the vicinity, which is no longer the hiding place of desperadoes, but a veritable Eden inhabited by intelligent and prosperous farmers.—C. W. Weippert in Journal of American Folk-Lore. Doubles. Philosopher—No, sir; I don't believe any man has a double. Matter of Fact Friend—Nonsense! Weron't you ever beside yourself—New York Morning Journal. Buskley's Aralea Salve. 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Tourist Excursions in charge of experienced managers leave every THURSDAY. The cars are car-painted and curtained and are supplied with Mattresses, Black-kets, Sheets, Pilows and Lunch Tables. A Pullman Portor is in charte of each car to attend to the comforts of our patrons. Rates as Low as the Lowest. A. T. W. CLEARA I AM KEEPING UP WITH MY LARGE STOCK OF FANCY ARTICLES, LAND SHOES, ETC... Exclusive : GOOD BARGAIN Times are hard and NPLANTER Center N. H. MI Headquarters fo In the Justice's Court of A Township, county of O State of California. A Krug, plaintiff v. William Miller, d. The People of the State of California sent to William Miller, defendant. Yes are hereby required to appear in brought against you by the above named Justice's Court of Anaheim Township Orange, State of California, and to answer Justice at his office in the said township plaintiff filed therein, within five days (exact day of service) after the service on you of mona—if served within the township in action is brought; or, if served out of said but in said county, within ten days; twenty days if served elsewhere. The said action is brought to obtain against you for $50 gold coin of the Unit with interest thereon from December 1st costs of suit. The complaint filed herewith that plaintiff delivered to you certain goods and merchandise, of the value of $50, whence captured and agreed to sell and pay the cents of such sale to plaintiff; that your said goods, ware and merchandise, and to pay over to plaintiff the proceeds of any portion thereof as more fully appo IBE FOR IT. Copies to Your Friends in the East. TIC JOB WORK PTLY EXECUTED. ETTE IS THE BEST STISING MEDIUM. Time from 12 to 24 Hours Quicker than any other line. Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through from SAN DIEGO TO CHICAGO Every Day in the Year. TOURIST SLEEPING CARS Completely Furnished run through on all Overland Trains. Tourist Excursions in charge of experienced managers leave every THURSDAY. The cars are carpeted and curtained and are supplied with Mattresses, Black-kets, Sheets, Pillows and Lunch Tables. A Pullman Portor is in charte7 of each car to attend to the comforts of our patrons. Ratces as Low as the Lowest. For full information call on or address L. A. DESMOND, Agent, Anaheim, or CLARENCE A. WARNER, EXCURSION MANAGER. No. 29 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California. K. H. WADE, General Manager. O. P. & T. A. P. PELLEGRIN & SON, JEWELRY, ART AND MUSIC STORE, Postoffice Block, : Anaheim, Cal. First-class Potatoes In Quantities to Suit. J. H. Holley of Garden Grove sells Kernel Blush and Dakota Potatoes (Scents in the market) at Three cents per pound for quantities less than 500 pounds, and Two and One-Half cents per pound for quantities greater than 500 pounds. All orders delivered in Anaheim. R. BOETTCHER, WAGONMAKING AND BLACKSMITHING! HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Satisfaction Guaranteed. GIVE ME A CALL $3,000 Will THE Half-Interest Of the decemnd partner in an old-establishment and distillery, that will inventory $10,000 said to close the estate; no experience in news required. Partners of W. D. R. 115 W First street, Los J.M.Griffith Company (A Democrat.) LUMBER DEAL (Near Railroad Depot) ANAHEIM Keep commonly on hand Doors, Blinds, Windo MOULDING Posts, Shakes, Shing LATH, HAIR, PLASTER OF A MARKLIN GREAT HILLS OPERA WORKS AND BANDS, Paint, Metal, Inc., within ten days; twenty days if served elsewhere. The said action is brought to obtain against you for $50 gold coin of the Unit with interest thereon from December 1st, costs of suit. The complaint filed herewith that plaintiff delivered to you certain goods and merchandise, of the value of $50, which cepted and agreed to sell and pay theceeds of such sale to plaintiff; that your said goods, ware and merchandise, and to pay over to plaintiff the proceeds of any portion thereof as more fully appear complaint on file herein and copy thereof to which you are referred. And you are hereby notified that if you appear and answer complaint, as above said plaintiff will take judgment against you sum of fifty dollars, gold coin of the Unit with interest thereon from December 1st gather with costs. To the Sheriff or any Constable of any State, greeting: Make legal service and due return hereafter. Given under my hand this 20th day of 1889. A V. jand-2m Justice of the Peace of said Richard Melrose Attorney for Plaintiff. NOTICE! THE Grearns Ranchos Company OFFER LANDS IN Garden Grove, Fairview, Consisting of 83,000 acres of Choice Lands in the Ranchos La, Los Coyotes, Las Bolsas, La Habra, and San Juan Cajon de SanAna IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT AT FROM 50 TO $75 PER ACRE. R. J NORTHAM, Agent; J. B. PIERCE at Anaheim, California. Australia Colony Lands for Sale at from $40 to $60 Per Acre. By J. B. PIERCE or R. J NORTHAM, Anaheim, Cal. Removed--Backs' Building SALE! SALE! SALE! AT T. WALLOP'S CLEARANCE SALE! KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES. SELLING OFF ALL LY LARGE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, NOTIONS AND LANCY ARTICLES, LADIES' UNDERWEAR, HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES. ETC., TO DO ONLY AN FOX & BUTLER, City Barber Shop. FOR A FIRST-CLAIM SHAVE! NOT AND COLD BATH JOHN EVERHART, PROPHETOR... FASHION LIVERY, FEED AND BOARDING STABLES. FIRST-CLAIM... TURNOUTS FURNISHED! WITH OR WITHOUT DRIVERS. Horses Bought and Sold. R. LUEDKE, Watch Maker and Jeweler Center Street, Anaheim. ELGIN EVERY DESCRIPTION OF WATCHES, CLOSES and Jewelry carefully repaired and warranted. A Fine assortment of Elgin and Waltham Watches. LIEB'S BEER HALL. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS. AT T. WALLOP'S CLEARANCE SALE! KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES. SELLING OFF ALL LARGE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, NOTIONS AND ARTICLES, LADIES' UNDERWEAR, HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES, ETC., TO DO ONLY AN Exclusive: Grocery: Trade. COME AND GET FOOD BARGAINS REDUCED PRICES are hard and I will sell close for cash or trade. LANTERS' HOTEL, Center Street, Anaheim, Cal. N. H. MITCHELL, PROP. Headquarters for Commercial Travelers Justice's Court of Anaheim township, county of Orange, state of California. Situated at junction of Santa Ana and Tustin City S. P. R. R., two miles south of Anaheim. 10, 20 and 40 acre tracts of fine land suitable for Oranges, Walnuts, Deciduous Trees, Etc. NO ALKALI. 1,000 acres will be sold in tracts to suit and roads graded around EVERY DESCRIPTION OF WATCHES, CLOCK and Jewelry carefully repaired and warranted. A New assortment of Elgin and Waltham Watches. LIEB'S BEER HALL, CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS. Ice-Cold Beer Always on Draught. Mets Building, Center Street. F. & J. BACKS, Manufacturers and Dealers in FURNITURE. A Friend of Every Buyer. We keep the best quality and assurance of Furniture, Household Decorations, etc. is bought for cash and we will sell it at low price. Our Intention is to please our Customers. UNDERTAKERS! Sale Under Foreclosure of Mortgage. IN THE SUPERIORCOURT OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. William C. Jenks, Plaintiff, vs. T. A. Crepard and John Pickett, Defendants. Under and by virtue of a decree of foreclosure and order of sale daily mails and entered in the supratory Court of the County of Orange, State of Californias, on the 27th day of February, A. D. 1890, and a writ execution for the enforcement of judgment requiring sale of property under foreclosure of mortgage and out of the said Superior Court on the 27th day of February, A. D. 1890, in the above entitled faster of William C. Jenks, plaintiff, and against T. A. Crepard and John Pickett, defendants, which said decree of foreclosure daily attended the said of the said Superior Court on the 27th day of February, A. D. 1890, and to make delivery to whereby I am commanded to sell at public auction for cash宜 money of the United States, allowing and in said decree described real estate. The south one-half (1) of the southwest quarter (2) of the southwest eighth quarter (3) in Township Five (5) south Range Eleven (11) in San Bernardino (16) in Monterey (19) in Alameda (22) in Oakland (25) in San Francisco (28) in Los Angeles (31) in Pasadena (34) in Irvine (37) fast wide along, adjointing amounts of the township and section lines for reads, records and disclips; also of the umland and control of lands and natural streams of water if any naturally flowing across it into or by said land and serving the right of way for and to construct irrigation or drainage ditches through said tract to irrigate or drain the adjacent land. Public notice is hereby given that an Waltham, the 27th day of March, A. D. 1890, at Twelfth day of March, A. D. 1890, at Twelfth day of March, A. D. 1890, at Twelfth day of March, A. D. 1890, at Twelfth day of March, A. D. 1890, at Twelfth day of March, A. D. 1890, at Twelfth day of March, A. D. 1890, at Twelfth day of March, A. D. 1890, at Twelfth day of March, A. D. 1890 Situated at junction of Santa Ana and Tustin City S. P. R., two miles south of Anaheim. 10,20 and 40 acre tracts of fine land suitable for Oranges, Walnuts, Deciduous Trees, Etc. NO ALKALI. 1,000 acres will be sold in tracts to suit and roads graded around each 40-acre tract. This land is all under the Wright Irrigation District. For particulars see H. D. POLHEMUS at the junction P. DAVIS & BRO., CENTER STREET, - ANAHEIM, (Between Los Angeles and Lemon.) DEALERS IN PROVISIONS, GROCERIES, CROCKERY, HARDWARE, GRAIN, LIQUORS, CIGARS, WOOL, HIDES, ETC. City Stables, Center Street (Opposite Krueger's Bank), ANAHEIM. A. L. Lewis & Co. Proprietors. THREE STABLES ARE THE MOST VENTILATED and most accessible in the town and are paid in advance and on installment will be paid in advance and on installment The change in all terms will be immediate. Single and Double Teams Parished in short notice and an adult defense, family with the country, supplied when required. This manage of the public responsibly maintained. In the Superior Court of Orange county, State of California. L. T. Garney, plaintiff vs. A. W. Fortes, defendant. Action brought in the Superior Court of Orange county, State of California, and to the courthouse in the city of Santa Ana lawful money of the United States, all the scripred real estate, or so much thereof as necessary to satisfy said decree for principal and all costs. Given under my hand this 27th day of February, A. D. 1890. By T. C. HULL, Deputy. R. M. Morrison attorney for Plaintiff.