anaheim-gazette 1891-01-01

LATE NEWS OF THE WEEK. Alex Henry's Winery Destroyed by Fire. Several Thousand Gallons of Wine and Brandy Burned—Origin of the Fire a Mystery—Irrigation District Taxes—Growing Centrallia—Freight Shipments During the Year—The Potato Crop—Supervisors Some time between 2 and 3 o'clock on Monday morning a fire started in Alexander Henry's wine shed, two miles west of town, and by 5 o'clock the shed, wine tanks, distillery and several thousand gallons of wines and brandies entirely destroyed. The fire was seen at different points in the valley at about half past 2, but Daniel Irving, who works for Mr. Henry, and who was the first one on the place to be awakened by the fire, says it must have been 4 o'clock, or shortly after, when he first noticed the flames. He slept in one of the rear rooms of the residence, not far away, and was awakened by the crackling noise and light of the fire shining through the window. At that time the wine shed was enveloped in flames and the tanks had ignited. The brandies and port wine, once the flames reached them, seemed but to feed the fire. One large pumpeon exploded and the entire building was wrapped in flames completely. It was impossible to save a particle of the contents. Meanwhile Irving had arisen the family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Henry and their nephew, Ennis Henry, who arose and ran to the residence of Thomas Hill, who lives across the way, calling him to the scene of the fire. All hands set about to save as much as possible and to prevent the flames from communicating to the barn and residence standing near. But for the fact that the shed was surrounded by a number of tall iron bark gum trees, and that several dozen of the same kind of trees stood between the burning shed and the other buildings on the place, the entire property might have been destroyed. As it was, the fire was confined to the wine shed, which, as stated, was entirely destroyed. Several thousand gallons of wines and brandies went to Davy Jones locker. When a reporter for this journal visited the scene of the fire on Monday morning, rejoicing. Mr. Garner, be it observed, is a bird. The allowance of $25 per month to Auditor Foster was discontinued, the holidays having passed. In the matter of the petition of J. W. Cole and others for a bridge over the young baranca, south of Moulot's sheep camp. Prayer of petitioners granted, and 90 percent of the cost of said bridge ordered to be drawn from the General Road Fund, the cost of bridge not to exceed $50. The following were among the bills allowed: J. Bennerscheidt, 3 shovels, $3 75; J. D. Whitaker, road work, $144 50; S. O. Wood, surveying, etc., $107 19; J. P. Greeley, traveling expenses, $63 50; Stearns' Ranchos, material for protection of roads, $150. At the meeting of the board on Friday last, in the matter of the petition of the Fullerton Land and Trust Company to close certain streets in the town of Fullerton. The matter having been referred to Supervisor Littlefield, he reported adversely, and the petition was denied. A Growing Section. Probably no section in Southern California is improving so rapidly proportionately as the Centralia country. New residences are to be seen going up on all sides, and it is expected work will soon begin upon the trestory brick sanatorium to be erected north of Mr. Foster's. Mr. Moulot is fencing in his sheep ranch. The road south of his property will be put in good condition and a bridge constructed over the gully, which at present is impassable, making it necessary to turn out of the thoroughfare for a short distance upon Mr. Moulot's land. Hitherto it has been possible to drive all over the country roundabout, but at present it is necessary to have a car in traveling the old roads, the perplexing sign "No road" looming up in several places. The Land Company are making extensive sales of property in this section, at very cheap rates. The land is first class and cheaper than any to be had in Southern California. Beside new places being put under cultivation there are the beautiful places of Messrs. Potter, Foster, Landell, Bowen, Roller, Carroll and others. Mr. Potter has one of the finest orange orchards in this section. Mr. Foster's and Mr. Bowen's places are also marvels of beauty, and Tim Carroll's hundred-acre nursery, orange groves and potato patch is worth going many miles to see. The other places are also very fine specimens of country residence tracts. Driving out in early morning, one meets Squire Landell, muffled up like a feudal baron, driving his fiery untamed nag into town, to deal out justice to whom presence is pleased to come into his august presence, or to marry couples at sight and at a nominal rate, the first couple to take a rebate on the charge. There are many new places and the substantial residences going up bespeak the personal life with Mr. and Mrs. Ey. George and Fordinand Louis visited with W. A. E. Sommer of San Bernardo one day last week visiting H. C. Gade. Col. C. C. Allen of Los State Adjutant General ux administration. There is in the office. General E. E. Hewitt owing attention into the railroad's irrigation district. Ramon Aguilar, who has during the past two weeks hall-to-day to take his agent for the S. P. R. R. G. H. A. Goodwin of Lost town yesterday, and called Goodwin is conducting this and is achieving great success. Department Commander and staff arrived in town visit to Malvern Hill Post Commander was tendered supper at the Del Campo comrades. G. H. Keniston, G. M. bard and T. H. Adams, Godfrey and P. Van Vahle Jamison, San Diego, and J. Keim of Kansas City were day at the Commercial Hotel George Lombard and T. Cook & Langley fruited in town yesterday, after a terrace in the afternoon. The few days, and give attention that are for sale hereabout. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Roesch visited friends and on Monday Mr. Roach from a business visit to the templates going into business his return to San Francisco. Pay The Pay Those subscribers to those who are in arrears are remitting the time year when they nights, thinking of his Christmas didn't come. There are subscribers on our books would extend a polite invite printer. We add no penna subscriptions, and keep out and night to accommodate across the way, calling him to the scene of the fire. All hands set about to save as much as possible and to prevent the flames from communicating to the barn and residence standing near. But for the fact that the shed was surrounded by a number of tall iron-bark gum trees, and that several dozen of the same kind of trees stood between the burning shed and the other buildings on the place, the entire property might have been destroyed. As it was, the fire was confined to the wine shed, which, as stated, was entirely destroyed. Several thousand gallons of wines and brandies went to Davy Jones' locker. When a reporter for this journal visited the scene of the fire on Monday morning, around the site of the burned shed there were small puddles of mud that had been made by the wine escaping from the burning tanks. In the collar were four two-thousand-gallon tanks partly filled with wine. Their tops and part of their sides had been burned away, and when the fire died out the tanks remained half full of wine. There was a beautiful covering of cinders, ashes and burned wood swimming on the crest of the wine, and no attempt was made to drink it. The wine was cold, however, and had a very good color, and there were several thousand gallons of it. While looking at the ruins and contemplating his loss Mr. Henry wept. How the fire started is a mystery. For several weeks past, Mr. Henry states, the windows of the shed had been broken into at night and an entrance into the shed effected, probably by tramps, he thinks, in search of something to drink. On the night of the fire one of the traillised frames that sat in the casement of the window had been wrenched from its place and thrown several feet away. If tramps had indeed affected an entrance into the building it is difficult to understand how the fire was started at their hand, unless it be with incendiary intent, which is hardly to be imagined. The burning of the building at that time of night, again, would naturally suggest the idea that the fire was of incidental origin. The loss was estimated by Mr. Henry on Monday morning to be in the neighborhood of $10,000, but it is undoubtedly greatly below that figure. The amount of wine in the shed is placed by Mr. Henry at twelve thousand gallons. The insurance on the shed, coopership, wine, etc., is $4,350. This is the third fire which has visited Mr. Henry since his residence in Anaheim. In 1863 he lost several hundred sacks of barley, together with other property, by fire, and, in the following year, his residence, barn and outhouses were destroyed. Water Taxes For the past week Collector Cadman's office has been overflowing with business, occasioned by the payment of this year's taxes, which became delinquent last evening at 6 o'clock. A penalty of 5 per cent is added to-day. The total amount collected aggregates $4,500 and there is upwards of $1,500 delinquent. The total property valuation in the district amounts to $1,277,168 90, and the taxlist, at 50 cents on the hundred, is $6,385 89. The largest taxpayer is the Stearns Rancho Company, paying taxes on $134,611 worth of property; its taxes amounting to $673 06. The Southern California Railroad is next in wealth, owning property valued at $78,135; taxes, $390 68. The Southern Pacific pays $379 18 taxes, on a property valuation of $75,835. The rolling stock of both roads is assessed. There is a question, which was raised by General Howitt on Friday last, as to whether this rolling stock is not personal property, and thus exempt from taxation. Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the week: Tim Carroll's big potato patch on his ranch west of town was a scene of activity last week. A gang of men were engaged in digging the second potato crop this season. The first crop went 375 sacks to the acre, and the second crop will go in the neighborhood of 150 sacks, worth 2¼ cents per pound for seed. This potato land has produced on an average over 500 sacks per acre past season. The first crop brought in over $4,000 and the present one will go well up toward that figure. There is money in potatoes. Next year Tim will have one hundred acres planted to this paying crop. J. L. Holly, who some weeks ago purchased a Praynn potato digger, which E.A. White procured for him from the factory at Hoosac Falls, N.Y., informs us that it works like a charm on the peat lands south of town. He digs five acres of potatoes this season, and has just dug his second crop, which yielded largely. Next year he will plant fifty acres, and go on each season doubling his potato acreage until be "busta up in business" as he terms it. Here's a hope that he will never "bust." There are several hundred acres planted to potatoes in this county. The second crop now being dug promises to bring prices quite as satisfactory as those which ruled for the first crop, although no one looks for a recurrence of the high prices paid for potatoes in the spring. New Year's Eve Hall Music Hall was filled last evening with "fair women and brave men," who responded to invitations issued by Evergreen Council, No. 808, Order of Legion of Honor, all intent on dancing the old year out and the new year in. The following ladies and gentlemen composed the committees: Committee of Arrangements—Lizzie Witte Regina Classen, Gertrude James, Laura G. Bates, F.C. Smythe, F.E. Hilmer. Invitation Committee—Dr. A.J.Howe, Adolph Rimpau, E.W.Canfield, Laura G. Bates, F.E.Hilmer,Robt,Larter. Reception Committee—Dr.J.S.Gardiner, Regina Classen,Gertrude James, Lizzie Witte,Sallie Scott,H.Cahen,F.C.Rimpau, H.A.McWilliams. Floor Committee—Dr.J.H.Bullard, Adolph Rimpau,Lura G.Bates,F.C.Smythe,C.A.Norman Jno.Landell,A.D.Porter,Frank Ey.O.R.Ukee. Prof.James' orchestra rendered enchanting music and at midnight the merry revelers repaired to the Del Campo dining room for supper. Owing to the lateness of the hour a more complete report is deferred to our next issue. Doomed to Disaster Those of our young Best expected to see a printed umma of the ladies who went to day in Anaheim and Fulpo poor things; to disappoint will it otherwise. We know who will receive callers for the life of us say a word no, certainly not! Christmas Day passed but one would almost think July instead of midwinter was celebrated with a fine member of the Sunday's distribution of gifts loaded and beautifully decorated tree. There was a very lively hall. On Christmas Day the ball Club had a very exciting ground south of the fastest numerous, but they only eat of the occasion. There is attendance to witness at the club. The annual meeting of dened Milk and Coffee held the 6th of coming in existence so short a time gone abroad, and some well as our own land; praises of their products. At the Congregational church, held on Monday call Dr.Harwood or Oram of the church. He has basked some time to take joy atment of the community. The Y.P.S.C.E.here meeting for election of our evening. This society has members. The following ident Miss Young; Vices Cullough; Recording Secretaurer; Miss Mabelle; Secretary; Miss Whitte During last week taken up their abode on Tuesday three new families have Park,and were there more be filled. Mrs.E.Foster of Chiclet winter at Jas.A.Witte Mr.Tanner and his mason in Los Angeles Ed McCullough is born warmly welcomed by his Miss Hepburn is append her home Centralia Hotel Miss Maggie Bowen is Wednesday eve (last people of the town had a year was pulled out and sweetness that long should to-day be fine The total property valuation in the district amounts to $1,277,168 90, and the taxlist, at 50 cents on the hundred, is $6,-385 89. The largest taxpayer is the Stearns' Rancho Company, paying taxes on $134,611 worth of property, its taxes amounting to $673 06. The Southern California Railroad is next in wealth, owning property valued at $78,135; taxes, $390 68. The Southern Pacific pays $379 18 taxes, on a property valuation of $75,835. The rolling stock of both roads is assessed. There is a question, which was raised by General Hewitt on Friday last, as to whether this rolling stock is not personal property, and thus exempt from taxation. Some uncertainty has existed in the minds of taxpayers as to the time when taxes in the district became delinquent. Section 24 of the Wright Act says taxes become delinquent on the last Monday in December, which fell on the 29th this year. Further along in the same section it says that taxes become delinquent on the 31st of December. Collector Cadman accepted this latter date as the correct one, and received taxes up to 6 o'clock last evening. The railroad taxes failed to arrive yesterday, and they became delinquent last evening at 6 o'clock. It was expected all along that the railroads would pay up. General Hewitt or the Southern Pacific was in town last Friday looking into his company's assessment; and the Southern California road have written regarding the amount of their taxes. Representatives of the railroad were looked for on all incoming trains yesterday, but when the last train arrived and no representatives appeared the books were closed, and the railroad companies' assessment became delinquent. A five per cent penalty will be added. Board of Supervisors The Board of Supervisors met at Santa Ana on Monday, and before the members had time to think twice they struck J. H. Garner's name off the list of sincerists who feed at the public crib while the people groan and pay the expense. Mr. Garner was appointed some time ago to the office of "Inspector of Diseased Horses." Nobody thought that he would have anything to do, and no one doubt that his services would ever be anything like a burden to the responsible people of this county. Last week Mr. Garner had the nerve to bring in a bill for $300 for "services performed," which the board had the audacity to allow. But the Garner barnacle is no more, and his fat office is gone on its way Real Estate Transactions. The following real estate transfers were recorded during the week: S. H. Stone to Jasen Carner—NW½ of SW½ of Sec. 17, T 5, R 10; also lots 12, block 23, and 13 and block 20, Fullerton; $7,000 James A. Whitaker to Jonathan W. McKinney—2 acres in NW corner of block 15, Whitaker's addition to Buena Park; $300 H. D. Polhemus to Wilder Dwight—NE½ of SW½ of Sec. 23; $100 Stearas Ranchos Co. to John Goodale—S½ of NW½ of SW½ of Sec. 9; $10. C. E. Glacius to Hugo Wetzel—Lot 15, Glacius tract in Kraemer tract; for planting adjoining lot and care for four years; agreement. Richard Heimann to Mrs. Pauline Stechert—Lot 33 and E½ of lot 82, block F, Heimann & George addition to Anaheim; $1. Farmers and Merchants' Bank of Los Angeles to Rudolph Bohn—E½ of lot 81, and W½ of lot 82, block F, same addition; $150. W. S. Compton to B. P. Ward—East 68 acres off lot 19, block K, Kraemer tract in Rancho Cajon de Santa Ana; $6,000. Mrs. Ellen Bradley to William H. Alexander—Lot 15, block 10, Carlton; $1. C. F. Von Brunck to same—Lots 3, 4, 5, 46, 47 and 48, block 29, Carlton; $150. E. F. Swanton to same—Block 39, Carlton; $1C. Edward R. Amerigo to Eli Adams—Lot 5, block 4, town of Fullerton; $100. C. D. Barnes to Florence E. Watts—Lot 6, block 3, Zeyn tract, Anaheim; $85. George G. Cuddeback to John P. Cuddeback—E½ of Richland Farm lot 37; $1,500. Stearas Ranchos Co. to P. A. Stanton—SW½ of SE¼ and east half of SE¼ of SW½ of Sec. 6, T 4, R 10, agreement; $2,400. Fullerton Land and Trust Co. to C. F. Jewitt—Lots 5 and 6, block 20, Fullerton; $1. W. P. Bowen to Fullerton Land and Trust Co.-Lots 57 and 56 and lots 5, block 30, Fullerton; $1. C. E. Jewitt to Fullerton Land and Trust Co.-Lots 13, 14, 15, block 41, Fullerton; $315. Reception Committee—Dr. S.G., Gardner, Regina Classon, Gertrude James, Lizzie Witte, Sallie Scott, H.Cahen, F.C.Rimpan, H.A.MoWilliams. Floor Committee—Dr. J.H.Bullard, Adolph Rimpan, Laura G.Bates,F.C.Smythe,C.A.Norman,Jno.Landell,A.D.Porter,Frank Ey.O.R.Luedke. Prof.James' orchestra rendered enchanting music and at midnight the merry revelers repaired to the Del Campo dining room for supper. Owing to the lateness of the hour a more complete report is deferred to our next issue. Wednesday eve (last people of the town had a year was pulled out and the sweetness that will long be should-to-day be fine tribute and ride with the New Year be pleasure. Our little burg sends GAZETTE, wishing it great that its pages, which are world's doings may be oblited (Thank you very much). Freight Shipping Following are the above Southern California depot: Sheep Fertilizers Potatoes Oranges Wine Wool Green fruit Cabbage Nursery stock Miscellaneous Corn. Total The following freight was the year: Potatoes Coal Cement lining Clay pipe Household goods Miscellaneous Total The amount of freight Southern Pacific was time of going to press. Bentz & Steadman have class home-made lard be pure. Try a can. Luedke has a nice a Diamond Ring. Go see PERSONAL MELANGE. Miss L. Berlin of Los Angeles is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ey. George and Ferdinand Heim of East St. Louis visited with W. A. Witte last week. E. Sommer of San Bernardino was in town one day last week visiting his old-time friend, H. C. Gade. Col. C. C. Allen of Los Angeles will be State Adjutant General under the incoming administration. There is $3,500 a year in the office. General E. E. Hewitt of the Southern Pacific Railroad was in town on Friday last, looking into the railroad's assessment in the irrigation district. Ramon Aguilar, who has been visiting here during the past two weeks, returned to New Hall to-day to take up his duties as station agent for the S. P. R. R., at that place. G. H. A. Goodwin of Los Angeles was in town yesterday, and called in to see us. Mr. Goodwin is conducting the Poultry Journal, and is achieving great success. Department Commander A. J. Buckle and staff arrived in town last night, on a visit to Malvern Hill Post, G. A. R. The Commander was tendered a reception and supper at the Del Campo Hotel by the local comrades. G. H. Keniston, G. M. Page, G. H. Lombard and T. H. Adams, Los Angeles; Wm. Godfrey and J. P. Van Hail, Riverside; Wm. Jamison, San Diego, and J. H. Keim and H. J. Keim of Kansas City were guests yesterday at the Commercial Hotel. George Lombard and Tommy Adams of the Cook and Langley fruit buying firm arrived in town yesterday, and drove to Whittier in the afternoon. They will return in a few days, and give attention to the oranges that are for sale hereabouts. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Roach of San Francisco visited friends and relatives in town on Monday. Mr. Roach has just returned from a business visit to the East, and contemplates going into business for himself on his return to San Francisco. Success to him. Pay the Printer. Those subscribers to this family journal who are in arrears are reminded that this is the time of year when the editor lays awake nights, thinking of his Christmas present that didn't come. There are many delinquent subscribers on our books, and to them we would extend a polite invitation to pay the printer. We add no penalty for delinquentscriptions, and keep our office open day and night to accommodate those who desire Kleinigkeiten. —HAPPY NEW YEAR! —School begins again on Monday. —The Burbank Times has had the bad luck to die. —Talk cannery, plant beets, see Richard Gird and talk railroad. —Wetzel's Anaheim market on Los Angeles street is graced with a new and handsome sign. —The Santa Ana Press is a year old. Editor Vail has made it a useful paper. We doff our sombrero. —We acknowledge the receipt of Bro. Wanamaker's annual report about the Post offices. Thanks, deacon. —Yesterday morning was the coldest of the season, and a slight frost prevailed in some quarters. No damage was done. —Rain fell on Monday evening and on Tuesday, the precipitation amounting to .11 inches by Mr. Langenbarger's gauge. Total for season 3,04 inches. —Mr. and Mrs. Wallop were busy yesterday moving their restaurant into the Davis residence, where they will in future conduct a boarding and lodging house. —Attention is directed to the advertisement of M. H. Chessman, the West End grocer, who has a choice lot of tea and coffee, pronounced to be the best in the market. —the first carload of this season's oranges was shipped on Saturday last by the Earl Fruit Company. The oranges were from Mr. Kirby's orchard, and go to Portland. —It is stated that Mr. Gilman has been offered $8,000 for his orange crop. Last season his oranges brought $7,200, and this year's crop will justify the raise in prices. —Joseph Jordan advertises the American Laundry, which will be opened for business on January 12th. White labor is employed exclusively and all work done with neatness and dispatch. —Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Postoffice: Hattie Funk, Thos. Dietrich, Dennis Goodsell, Mrs. Annie Holt, Miss Ella Jackson, Ed. Kearns, Ms. L. K. Stantz, Ed. Tesmer. —We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to be present at the Inaugural Ball, to be given in honor of Governor Markham at the State Capitol at Sacramento on the evening of January 9th. Sorry it is impossible for us to attend. gentlemen whose every word can be received as the truth, and who have no desire to color, in the least, the advantages of our county. The committee having in charge desire to make it a work that will be read and believed, and be useful as an advertisement of the county for all time to come. It will not be for a day only. —This being a legal holiday, the Bank and Postoffice will remain closed. Postoffice delivery open from 12 to 1 P.M. In Memoriam A Loving Tribute. Editor Gazette: A day or two ago, in looking over an Erasmine, we were pained to notice the death of Dr. Alice Higginis of Anaheim. Memory took us back to the days when we first knew her, a young and lovely bride, devoting herself to a noble work: that of soothing and comforting the patients in the San Francisco County Hospital, where her husband, Dr. Wm M. Higginis, now of Anaheim, then held the position of Druggist and Superintendent. Dr Higginis was possessed of that rare combination: A man's brain and a woman's heart. To the sick she was gentle and kind; to the arring, patient and forbearing; as a daughter, devoted; as a sister, loving; as a companion, genial; as a friend, true; as a wife, perfect. From early childhood she evinced a taste for the medical profession, and as she grew into womanhood, developed rare talents in that line, and in order to satisfy her ambition, she entered the Cooper College in San Francisco, and was the first woman who graduated therefrom. She then went to the medical college at Philadelphia, where she completed her studies, and where in deference to her ability she was offered the Chair in Anatomy. This honoree declined, however, and returned to her family, and soon thereafter opened an office in Los Angeles, where she was very successful, had a large practice and again availed herself of the opportunity of doing good. Immaculous patients were never refused medical advice; medicine was supplied also, and often times the means to live until they were restored to health; nor could the ingratitude of one or more of them harden her heart toward the next applicant for aid. She was too large-minded for that. For every fault she found an excuse, and thereby kept her sympathies always fresh and green. At a period of her life when she needed rest, she unfortunately overaxed her brain, and consequently became an invalid, and remained so until her demise. To her husband, daughters, son, aged father, brother and sisters we tender our heartfelt sympathies in their bereavement. For the dear one whose voice grew still, now that her trials are over, may her rest be sweet; may the flowers which she loved so well, bloom always above her place of rest, for no grave ever held the remnant of one who in life bore a more lovely character. For ourselves we can only hope that Pay the Printer. Those subscribers to this family journal who are in arrears are reminded that this is the time of year when the editor lays awake nights, thinking of his Christmas present that didn't come. There are many delinquent subscribers on our books, and to them we would extend a polite invitation to pay the printer. We add no penalty for delinquent subscriptions, and keep our office open day and night to accommodate those who desire to pay up. If we are not in the office leave money on the editorial desk, with names, places and dates. Come one, come all. And yours be the goodness, etc. Doomed to Disappointment Those of our young Bea Brummels who expected to see a printed list in these columns of the ladies who would receive callers to day in Anaheim and Fullerton are doomed, poor things, to disappointment. The ladies will it otherwise. We know a lot of them who will receive callers, but we wouldn't for the life of us say a word about it. Oh, no, certainly not! Buena Park Items. Christmas Day passed very pleasantly, but one would almost think it was Fourth of July instead of midwinter. Christmas Eve was celebrated with a fine programme by the members of the Sunday school, closing with the distribution of gifts from a heavily loaded and beautifully decorated Christmas tree. There was a very large attendance at the hall. On Christmas Day the Buena Park Football Club had a very exciting game on their grounds south of the factory. Cripples were numerous, but they only added to the interest of the occasion. There was a large crowd in attendance to witness the first efforts of the club. The annual meeting of the Pacific Condensed Milk and Coffee Company will be held the 6th of the coming month. Though in existence so short a time their fame has gone abroad, and some foreign countries, as well as our own land, are sounding the praises of their products. At the Congregational meeting of the church, held on Monday, it was resolved to call Dr. Harwood of Orange to be the pastor of the church. He has been occupying the desk some time to the satisfaction and enjoyment of the community. The Y. P. S. C. E. held its semi-annual meeting for election of officers last Sunday evening. This society has enrolled forty-six members. The following were elected: President, Miss Young; Vice President, Miss McCullough; Recorded Secretary, Mr. Bryden; Treasurer, Miss Mabel Young; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Whitaker. During the last week six new families have taken up their abode on the Centralia tract. Three new families have moved into the Park, and were there more houses they would be filled. Mrs. E. Foster of Chicago spent the winter at Jas. A. Whittaker. Mr. Tanner and his mother spent Christmas in Los Angeles. Ed McCullough is home again. He is warmly welcomed by his many friends. Miss Hepburn is spending her vacation at her home, Centralia Hotel. Miss Maggie Bowen is as home. Wednesday eve (last evening) the young people of the town had a candy pull. The old year was pulled out and the new one in, with sweetness that will long be remembered. Should to-day be fine there will be a hay-laundry, which will be opened for business on January 12th. White labor is employed exclusively and all work done with neatness and dispatch. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Postoffice: Hattie Funk, Thos. Districh, Dennis Goodsell, Mrs. Annie Holt, Miss Ella Jackson, Ed. Kearns, Mrs. L. E. Stantz, Ed. Tesmer. We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to be present at the Inaugural Ball, to be given in honor of Governor Markham at the State Capitol at Sacramento on the evening of January 9th. Sorry it is impossible for us to attend. The estimate of the Southern Pacific Company for the Southern California orange crop this year is 3,780 carloads. Of this San Bernardino county alone will require 2,019 cars. Riverside contributes one-half of the entire State product. The estimated value of the total shipment is $2,608,000. Jacob Everhard returned from Arizona on Saturday. His friends in town were regulated with choice cuts of venison, the result of a deer hunt the day before he left the Territory. The venson that fell to the lot of the editorial household was a seasonable treat and greatly appreciated. Many thanks for the same. A real live King, his Majesty Kalakaus, King of the Cannibal Isles, passed through Aushelm on Sunday afternoon, en route to Coronado, over the Southern California line. He was ensconced in a private car attached to the rear of the regular afternoon express. He will remain at Coronado several days and then return to Los Angeles, Io, Kalakaus! Rvb. Abildgaad writes from Fallerton to say that he will hold divine services in the German language every Sabbath at 3 p.m.at the Fallerton Presbyterian Church. He will preach in the Danish language each Sabbath at 1 p.m.在Danish学校house,and in the German language at the same place every Sabbath afternoon at 2.Everybody invited. The cantata given at the Placentia schoolhouse on Christmas Eve was capitally rendered by the young people participating.A large and appreciative audience was present,and the music,songs,recitations,etc.,were much enjoyed.After the cantata Santa Claus appeared,and Christmas presents were distributed to all.The evening's entertainment concluded with a social hop,which everybody enjoyed. The Farmers' Alliance was organized at Placentia on Monday evening with sixteen members.J.K.Tuffree was elected President.W.Crowther Vice President,Hugo Wetzel Secretary,B.Dresses Treasurer Arthur Statley Doorkeeper,G.B.Brown Assistant Doorkeeper,j.B.Tombes Chapain and A.Pierrot Steward.The election of Lecturer was postponed until the next meeting. Gerardo Uresta,the Mexican horsethief now in San Quentin on a two years' sentence, writes to Marshal Landell,tendering him the compliments of the season,and importing him to send him an accordionThere seems to be no hope for Gerardo's reformation.Many years ago he went to school in Anaheim,the he turned horsethief,and now wants to play the accordion.The next Gerardo will want to do will be to turn politician and run for Congress. Charley Tuffree,the seventeen-year-old son of J.K.Tuffree of Placentia,而 attempting to put a cap upon a loaded cartridge taken up their abode on the Centralia tract. Three now families have moved into the Park, and were there more houses they would be filled. Mrs. E. Foster of Chicago spend the winter at Jas. A. Whitaker. Mr. Tanner and his mother spent Christmas in Los Angeles. Ed McCallough is home again. He is warmly welcomed by his many friends. Miss Hepburn is spending her vacation at her home, Centralia Hotel. Miss Maggie Bowen is as home. Wednesday eve (last evening) the young people of the town had a candy pull. The old year was pulled out and the new one in, with sweetness that will long be remembered. Should to-day be fine there will be a hayride and the New Year begin with joy and pleasure. Our little burg sends greetings to The Gazette, wishing it greater prosperity and that its pages, which are so filled with the world's doodles, may be obliged to be increased. [Thank you, very much.] BUENA. Freight shipments. Following are the shipments from the Southern California depot during the year: Cars. Pounds. Sheep. 83 2,000,000 Fertilizers. 250 10,000,000 Potatoes. 40 960,000 Oranges. 35 700,000 Wine. 12 300,000 Wool. 15 200,000 Green fruit. 50 1,000,000 Cabbage. 30 600,000 Nursery stock. 10 200,000 Miscellaneous. 20 200,000 Corn. 10 200,000 Total. 555 16,360,000 The following freight was received during the year: Cars. Pounds. Potatoes. 10 200,000 Coal. 30 1,200,000 Cement lining. 4 96,000 Clay pipe. 1 24,000 Household goods. 4 98,000 Miscellaneous. 121 2,420,000 Total. 170 4,038,000 The amount of freight handled by the Southern Pacific was not available at the time of going to press. Bentz & Steadman have a quantity of first-class home-made lard. It is guaranteed to be pure. Try a can. Luedke has a nice assortment of small Diamond Rings. Go see them. Decliftf — Gerardo Ureta, the Mexican horsethief now in San Quentin on a two years' sentence, writes to Marshal Landell, tendering him the compliments of the season, and importuning him to send him an accordion. There seems to be no hope for Gerardo's reformation. Many years ago he went to school in Anaheim, then he turned horsethief, and now he wants to play the accordion. The next Gerardo will want to do will be to turn politician and run for Congress. — Charley Tuffree, the seventeen-year-old son of J. K. Tuffree of Placentia, while attempting to put a cap upon a loaded cartridge on Monday, was very seriously injured by the explosion of the cartridge. His left thumb was lacrated in a terrible manner, and several shots penetrated the hand. The injured lad was brought into town, and the services of Dr. Hardin secured. The doctor dressed the wounds and at latest reports the youth was getting along as well as could be expected. — Bessis James, the fourteen-year-old daughter of our townsman Plez James, has executed a painting in oil representing a fruit scene as an artistic painter, but reflects no small degree of credit upon her instructor, Prof. Zeus. The peaches, grapes and sliced pineapple of the painting are realisms so true to nature that the picture is at once worthy the brush of an artist. Little Miss James has done nobly, and Prof. Zeus is to be congratulated on the perfect work of his pupil. — For a Christmas present Coroner Ey has the good luck to receive a lot 25x140 feet in the rapidly growing town of Hyde Park, Colorado; the fair giver being Laura J. Wing, whom the Coroner insists he has never seen. As it costs upwards of $3 to have the dead acknowledged before a notary public, the Coroner is wondering what the fair Laura may have against him, or whether it would be in bad taste not to accept the lot at all. The Coroner has been kind enough to offer the lot to us. If Laura goes with the lot, we take it—providing she pays the $3. — The work of preparing the manuscript for the propesed Orange county pamphlet, says our esteemed contemporary the Santa Ana Blade, is progressing, and soon it will be ready to place in the hands of the printer. 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XXXXXX MAS AND New Years' Goods OF ALL KINDS. We shall discontinue keeping Jewelry, Silverware, Art Goods and Artists' Materials, and will close out these lines at any price. We shall keep a larger stock of WATCHES, : CLOCKS New Years' Goods OF ALL KINDS. We shall discontinue keeping Jewelry, Silverware, Art Goods and Artists' Materials, and will close out these lines at any price. We shall keep a larger stock of WATCHES, : CLOCKS AND MUSICAL GOODS Than ever, at City Prices. Call early to select your HOLIDAY PRESENTS. P. Pellegrin & Son. Postoffice Block, Anaheim. WHITE & HANKEY, SEEDS MEN. ALFALFA, GERMAN MILLET, SORGHUM CANE SEED. Seed Beans and Peas of all varieties. A full line of choice Eastern Seeds in stock. Shippers of Walnuts, Peanuts and all kinds of Choice Fruit. Pay Cash for Produce. 411 North Main Street, Santa Ana, Cal. DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS TO THIS JOURNAL Are Requested to Pay Up. PAY THE PRINTER. Robert F. Wetzel PROPRIETOR ANAHEIM MARKET. $10,000 To Loan Robert F. 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