anaheim-gazette 1897-01-07

HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK Proceedings at the Meeting of the Water Board. Mr. Benchley Granted Permission to Construct a Ditch from the North Branch Ditch to Carry Water Upon Land in the District Not Now Irrigated – An Astonishing Increase in the Sales of Water During the Last Year, as Compared With the Preceding Year, as Developed By the Researches of the Board of Audit – The Co-operative Beet Concern Inflicts a $5 per Capita Assessment Upon Its Shareholders – An Explosion in the Ammonia Tank at Conrad's Brewery–Steve Devoe Finds a Dead Horse in His Barn – Candy-Maker Bruce and His Collection of Rare Coins—Local Brevities—Minor Mention. The water board met in regular session on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Botsford in the chair, and Directors Crowther, Browning, Nebelung and Spencer present; absent, Amorige and Key. Mr. Crowthar of the Ditch Committee, appointed to investigate the matter of the washing away of land on the Benchley place, reported that a considerable washout had been sustained, and that if it were not stopped, the company might be liable for damages. The washout was occasioned by the water leaking from an old flume connected with the waste gate on the North Branch ditch. The flume was made of old lumber and sat upon the ground, and the leakage has washed out the ground from under it and left it suspended over the washout. The matter was referred to the Superintendent to investigate and report at the next meeting upon the cost of repairs. Mr. Spencer reported that he had inspected the repairs to the cement ditch on West Broadway, which was damaged some days ago by a Southern Pacific engine taking a header from the track and lodging in it. A good job had been done by the Superintendent. The cost of the repairs amounted to $15 80, one-half of which ($7 90) will be paid by the railroad company. Secretary Blennner has sent read the following reports of receipt and disbursements in his office during the month of December: Water sales—Anaheim $26.15 North Anaheim 236.78 Rent of Cota tract 150.00 Bills payable 5,100.00 Total $5,512.93 Paid Treasurer $5,512.93 Treasurer Goldwater reported a balance Cash and uncollected assessments $1,032.80 LIABILITIES. Outstanding debts (audited by Board) $1,142.60 Contingent expense 145.20 Total $1,287.80 Deficiency $255.00 Amount necessary to raise for immediate disincorporation: Uncollected assessments $745.00 Deficiency 255.00 Total $1,000.00 Amount authorized to raise by resolution of Board Dec.15, 1896, at $5.00 per capita $1,000.00 There is still $750.00 of assessment No. 1 uncollected, and to get it will be by the slow process of law, to wait for which will retard disincorporation indefinitely. It is impossible to proceed with disincorporation until we go to court with a declaration that all outstanding liabilities have been paid. To levy another assessment will require at least six months time and increased expenses, and many stockholders are desirous of having their lands reconveyed to them at an early date. At a meeting of the Board of Directors on the 15th of Dec., 1896, a resolution was adopted authorizing the Secretary to notify all stockholders of a levy of $5 per capita to meet the company's liabilities, with the express understanding that as soon as this amount was paid in by all, their lands would at once be reconveyed to them without further cost, and also as soon as the $750 of the original assessment could be collected the amount so received should be returned pro-rata to each subscriber. A SMOOTH SWINDLER. FLIM-FLAMS MISS CLARA MOSSEMAN OUT OF FIVE DOLLARS. A man walked into Miss Clara Mosseman's millinery store yesterday shortly before noon and asked to match a piece of red ribbon. After getting the piece he wanted he asked if Miss Mossemann could accommodate him with a $5 bill to send away in a letter, offering her silver in change. She consented and passed him out the bill, when he produced an envelope and seemed to put the bill into it. Counting out his silver he found he had only $4 85 cents in change, and telling Miss Mosseman he would leave the envelope upon the counter and send in the change by his little boy in about twenty minutes, he withdrew. At 2 o'clock he had not returned, and becoming suspicious, Miss Mosseman opened the envelope and found it contained only a piece of white paper. The matter was referred to Constable Groat, who is after the thief. MISS CORA LEWIS WEDS TOM DEERING AT HER PARENTS’ RESIDENCE ON Kleinigkeiten. The weather yesterday was summery. Billy Berdrow informs us he will trot out the street sprinkler to-day if it doesn't rain. The esteemed Ontario Observer comes to hand with four pages blank. What's this matter, Blackburn? Too much Christmas? The case of Miss Kate Champlin vs. Dr Paschall, to recover money alleged to be due on a sewing contract, is set for trial in the Superior Court for the 25th inst. A. H. Patterson & Co. have placed new sign in front of their establishment which Tommy Dietrich has painted in the highest style of the art. A. Nagle, the hardware merchant, is putting up a cottage on his lot on Claudia street, near Broadway. Contractor Ports is in charge of operations. A motion for a new trial in the case of Bathgate vs. Irvine Ranch Company was submitted Saturday before Judge Towner and denied. The meeting of the Southern California Turn Bezirk, composed of Turners from Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange counties, will convene at Turner Hall in this city on Sunday, February 7th. School was resumed at West Anaheim and Katella on Monday, but the city school will be open until Monday next, owing to the unsettled state of affairs in one of the intermediate rooms. Read the advertisement of P. Schu-mocher’s nurseries. A visit to the nurseries will well repay one for making the trip, as a handsomer spot does not exist in the country. Newman Essick, Chester Holcomb and Otto Rust have been diligently at work upon the books at the water office, auditing the accounts, so that the usual balance sheet may be submitted to the stockholders before the annual election. The Landlord has determined to paint the office building, and yesterday Ralph Hunter had a force of men on the awning roof cleaning it up preparatory to beginning the administering of the paint. Nick Hugo has hung out a mammoth horse shoe in front of his blacksmithing establishment as an indication to the passing wayfarer of the kind of work to be looked for within. Nick has also put on another journeyman and reports business increasing. Insurance Solicitor Butterworth, in company of Amos Jennings, saliied forth on Tuesday morning in quest of the guilleless wayfarer in need of insurance. They were prepared to talk a bird off n'a bush, and we apprehend would let no one in need of insurance escape. J. T. Schroeder was down from Chino on Monday and appeared upon the streets with all his old-time aplomb and suavity. He has temperarily forcaded the sugar refinery. The image contains a page from a historical newspaper with the headline "A LARGE INCREASE." Below this, there is a section titled "MISS CORA LEWIS WEDS TOM DEERING AT HER PARENTS' RESIDENCE ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON." The main body of the article discusses the repairs to the cement ditch on West Broadway, which was damaged some days ago by a Southern Pacific engine taking a header from the track and lodging in it. It mentions that a good job had been done by the Superintendent. The cost of the repairs amounted to $15 80, one-half of which ($7 90) will be paid by the railroad company. Secretary Blennner has sent read the following reports of receipt and disbursements in his office during the month of December: - Water sales—Anahiem: $26.15 - North Anahiem: $28.78 - Rent of Cota tract: $150.00 - Bills payable: $5,100.00 Total: $5,512.93 Paid Treasurer: $5,512.93 Treasurer Goldwater reported a balance on hand in bank in favor of the company amounting to $2,388 66. Supt. Sheppard reported the expense account during the month to be $402 90 (regular employees $350); construction account, $15 80, for repairs to the damaged ditch on West Broadway. He reported the 11-inch pipe across the county road at Sam Kraemer's to be in need of a change to a 15 inch pipe; and the 12-inch pipe on Placentia avenue on Sandilands southwest corner to be changed to a cement arch, as the water overflows the ditch bank. Flume 12 and the flume at the baranca on the North Branch ditch were reported to be in need of repairs, and the moss in the Cajon canal should be removed. In the East matter, where water overflows and washes, recommended that a cement drop be put in. Ou motion of Mr. Crowther, the Superintendent was instructed to put in a cement drop at East's place, and to replace the two pipes mentioned with cement arches. The pipes are to be taken up carefully, so as to be used as occasion may require at other places. Mr. Nebelung of the Finance Committee reported bills allowed to the extent of $1,761.14, and net cash in treasury after paying them $627.52. Warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the same. A communication was received from L. K. Benchley and E. R. Benchley asking permission to construct a ditch tapping the North Branch ditch at a point near the center of W. Hetebrink's land, to conduct water upon lands of petitioners, inside the water district, above the company's ditch line, the same to be built and maintained at petitioners' cost, without expense to the company, water to be furnished them in perpetuity to the extent of 100 inches at stockholders' rates. The request was after a lengthy discussion granted, the board passing a resolution to grant the same so long as the Benchleys or their assigns are the owners of company stock applicable to the lands sought to be irrigated. The clause relating to stockholders' rates was stricken out. Mr. McFadden appeared before the board in the matter of a bill sent him recently by the secretary for work done on the cement ditch on his east line, upon which a charge of $10 was made. He held that he was not responsible for the break, and inasmuch as in his opinion, too much money was expended by the superintendent in its repair, he declined to pay the bill. He considered $4 a reasonable charge to be made against him, and this sum he agreed to pay. On motion of Mr. Crowther the bill was cut down to $5. Communication of H. Goldwater, to whom the company owes $10,000, asked that $8,000 of company's bonds now in the Citizens' Bank be turned over to him, he holding the note of the company, and requesting the additional security. Granted. Mr. Brownning stated that it had been brought to his attention that while the county road overseer was grading Broad street, near Los Angeles, for the city, some weeks ago, he had permitted a plow to run into the brea pipe, seriously damaging the same. He moved that the superintendent be instructed to repair it and send bill for repairs to the city. Carried. Counting out his silver he found he had only $4 85 cents in change, and telling Miss Moseman he would leave the envelope upon the counter and send in the change by his little boy in about twenty minutes, he withdrew. At 2 o'clock he had not returned, and becoming suspicious, Miss Moseman opened the envelope and found it contained only a piece of white paper. The matter was referred to Constable Groat, who is after the thief. MISS CORA LEWIS WEDS TOM DEERING AT HER PARENTS' RESIDENCE ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON. Miss Cora Lewis, the vivacious daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Lewis of this city, was wedded to Tom Deering at the residence of her parents, on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Stone of the Presbyterian Church officiating. To say that the hand of the bride, who has long been one of the society belles of this city, was sought in marriage by numerous suitors, is but to say what is very well known among all her friends; and as the identity of the happy groom was a closely guarded secret until the last moment, many had been the speculations, on the part of the friends of the bride, as to who she lucky young man might have the good fortune to be. First the name of one of the lady's admirers was considered as being that of the young man certain to capture the matrimonial prize, and then another; and this delightful uncertainty continued until the morning of the wedding day, when the groom arrived from Los Angeles, accompanied by his parents, to claim his fair young bride. The marriage took place in the parlor of the palatial residence of the bride's parents, the happy couple standing under a canopy of pink and white carnations, when Rev. Stone pronounced the words that made them man and wife. Only a few of the friends of the high contracting parties were present, and at the close of the ceremony the bride and groom were the recipients of hearty congratulations from all. The bride is one of the fairest daughters of Anaheim, beautiful of face and figure, and is truly a prize that her young husband should be, and doubtless is, very proud of. The groom is well and favorably known here, having lived at Buena Park for a number of years. He now enjoys a lucrative position with a tea company, and is employed as a traveling agent for the company. The wedding presents were numerous and costly, and after delicious refreshments were served the bridal couple were escorted to the north-bound Santa Fe train, and took their departure for Los Angeles, where a brief honeymoon will be spent. The happy couple will later proceed to El Paso, where they will in future reside. A LARGE INCREASE. THIRTY-SIX AND ONE-HALE PER CENT MORE WATER SOLD BY THE A.U.W.C.O.DURING THE PAST YEAR THAN IN 1895. The Board of Audit now at work upon the books and accounts of the Anaheim Union Water Company have been at it since Monday morning and have made commendable progress. Yesterday they had figured out the total amount of water sales by the company during the year, and reported that 23,135 heads of water had been sold during 1896. This is an increase, according to Mr. Esicki, chairman of the Board of Audit, of Nick Hugo has hung out a mammoth horse shoe in front of his blacksmithing establishment as an indication to the passing wayfarer of the kind work to be looked for within. Nick has also put another journeyman and reports business increasing. Insurance Solicitor Butterworth, in company of Amos Jennings, saliled forth on Tuesday morning in quest of the guileless wayfarer in need of insurance. They were prepared to talk a bird off'n a bush, and we apprehend would let no one in need of insurance escape. J. T. Schroeder was down from Chino on Monday and appeared upon the streets with all his old-time aplomb and savvity. He has temporarily forsaken the sugar refinery in time of the idle season, and is now talking life insurance. M. J. Bauer, a recent arrival from Idaho, will open a racket store and grocery in Dreyfus building, two doors west of this office. The stock of groceries has already arrived and will be installed as soon as the shelving and counters can be put in. Attention is directed to changes in the advertisement of Chas. Federman & Co. this morning. Our people will do right thing by taking advantage of the great reduction in bargains offered by this house which will continue for a short time only. The New Year was ushered in with usual manifestations of joy—bell-ringing, bombs exploding and the whistle at the electric light works screaming out a long farewell to the departing year. The youth of the city were abroad, and bilarity was the order of hour. Marriage licenses were issued by Cupid Beckett during week as follows: Mark E. Luther, of Tustin, and Rena M. McNeil, of Orange. Tom A. Deering, of San Francisco, and Cora M. Lewis, of Anaheim. John F. Hamm, and Katie McKinley, both of Buena Park. J. F. Palmer, and L. A. Davidson, both of Chino. The newly elected officers of Odd Fellows' lodge were installed on Tuesday evening. A large delegation of visiting brethren were present from Santa Ana and other towns, and an enjoyable evening was participated in by all. Afterthe installation had been carried out a tempting lunch was spread,and all hands report a way-up time. While hitching up the delivery wagon at Conrad's-brewery yesterday afternoon Carl Martin,nephew of Brewer Conrad,a kicked in forehead by one ofthe horses,andthe forehead laid bare.Dr Lee was sent for,and took several stitches inthe wound,and atlatest reportsthe young man was getting along as ll as could be expected. Four hobos,named respectively John Begers,john Meyera,Gee,McDonaldand James WatsonappearedbeforeJustice Landell on Monday afternoon for judgment.They were alla tough-looking lotof customers,and Agent Darlingofthe Southern Pacific having sworntoa complaintchargingthemwithbehavinglyinhis neighborhood,eachwas senttoSanta Anatobreakrockduringthenexttendays. Another large audience gathered atthe spacious class rooms at St.Catherine'son Fridaylasttoattendtheexercisesgivenbythepupilsoftheacademytogetherwiththeorphansunderthe managementofThe Dominican Sisters.Theexerciseswereentrainingoutandweremuchenjoyedbythelarge audiencepresentwhichfilledtheclassroomsandreceptionhalltothedoors. Our old-time friend C.Hilmerin writingapleasantletterfromMadera.addsa A $5 ASSESSMENT. UNFORTUNATE STOCKHOLDERS IN THE DEFUNCT CO-OPERATIVE BEET COMPANY SUBJECTED TO ANOTHER HEAVY DRAFT. The Directors of the co-operative beet company, which for a year past has been in course of disintegration, have been called upon to pay an assessment of $5 per capita, in order to clear up the outstanding indebtedness before an order of court can be issued dissolving the corporation and returning the stockholders their deeds. On June 20, 1896, an assessment of $1 50 per share was levied by the board, which would yield, if all shareholders paid in their assessment, $5,938 85. Only $5,193 85 of this amount was collected, leaving a balance of uncollected assessments amounting to $745. This sum, judging by the nature of a circular issued by the Board, will hardly be collected, and as the outstanding claims amount to $1,000, the board decided to levy a further assessment of $5 per capita upon each of the 200 stockholders, to cover this amount. The Board of Directors has issued the following circular letter to stockholders. ANAHEIM, Cal., Dec. 16, 1896. Stockholders of the Anaheim Co-operative Beet Sugar Co.: Gentlemen:—Your attention is called to the following statement: Assessment ordered June 20, 1896, at $1 50 per share...$5,938 85 Stockholders' credit on assessment by beet seed account, 1893...830.15 Cash Collected, Assessment June 20, 1896...4,363 70 Total collections...5,193 85 Balance due (uncollected assessment)...745.00 Warrants paid out by order of Board...4,075.90 Cash on hand in Treasury...287.80 THIRTY-SIX AND ONE-HALE PER CENT MORE WATER SOLD BY THE A. U. W. CO. DURING THE PAST YEAR THAN IN 1895. The Board of Audit now at work upon the books and accounts of the Anaheim Union Water Company have been at it since Monday morning and have made commendable progress. Yesterday they had figured out the total amount of water sales by the company during the year, and reported that 23,135 heads of water had been sold during 1896. This is an increase, according to Mr. Easick, chairman of the Board of Audit, of 36½ per cent as compared with the sales of water by the company during the preceding year. A DEAD HORSE IN A BARN. When Steve Devoe went into his barn at his ranch between here and Garden Grove some days ago, after an absence from home for several days, he was surprised to see a livery rig and harness standing outside the barn, and on entering was astonished to find a dead horse lying upon the floor. Everything pointed to a hasty flight of some one, but whether it might have been an elopement or a skipping out of a less sensational character remained a mystery until yesterday, when Steve came to town and cleared up the affair. It seems that a friend of Steve's had driven to the barn one evening to find shelter from the rain, and Steve being away, the young man made himself as comfortable as possible until the next morning, when he hitched up another rig on the farm and drove to Los Angeles, intending to return in a day or two. The next day a horse belonging to a neighbor, which had been badly out by a barbed wire fence, walked into the barn and laid down and died. The matter was shrouded in deepest mystery at first, but on being cleared up is divested of the sensational reports concerning it. The trial of the case of J. S. Ranous vs. Joseph Hill, one of the well-known Hill boys who have lived in this vicinity for a score of years, engaged the attention of Judge Pierce and a jury yesterday afternoon. The complaint alleged that a cookhouse and wagon had been taken from the plaintiff; and its return was sacked for, or in lieu of the same a sum of money in the amount of $100; and $100 'damages. Major McKelvey appeared for the plaintiff and K. Melrose for the defendant. After examining witnesses during the entire afternoon, the case was given the jury at half-past 5 o'clock. They deliberated a short while and found for the defendant. Another large audience gathered at the spacious class rooms at St. Catherine's on Friday last to attend the exercises given by the pupils of the academy together with the orphans, under the management of the Dominican Sisters. The exercises were entertaining throughout, and were much enjoyed by the large audience present, which filled the class rooms and reception hall to the doors. Our old-time friend C. Hilmer in writing a pleasant letter from Maders, adds a postscript to the effect that he has taken The Gazette for 19 years. "I like your paper as it always has plenty of good news. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." Mr. Hilmer is one of our oldest and most highly esteemed subscribers, and we hope the new year may have many blessings in store for him and his estimable family. Frank Ey was over from Santa Ana yesterday afternoon. Frank's son Ally recently sustained serious injuries by having his horse fall upon him. The lad sustained a bad injury to the left leg, although no bones were broken. On the other hand, Frank has recently received word of good news coming from Europe, where a wealthy relative of his wife has recently deceased and left an estate of one million dollars. There are only three heirs, and Mrs. Ey will likely come in for a large-sized amount. Those enterprising implement men, Paterson and Pfaler, have a unique advertisement in another column in this issue detailing the manner of the former's arrest, and his subsequent bailing out of prison by his partner. The affair has created a deal of talk, but we won't say anything about it—merely referring our readers to the advertisement, which tells the whole story, and which will be found upon the second page. The New Year's eve concert and ball given by the Turners at the Opera-house on Thursday evening last was quite largely attended, and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all. After the concert program, the many numbers of which were heartily applauded, dancing was participated in until a late hour, and mirth and jollity reigned supreme until the small hours of the morning, when the pleasant affair terminated and all hands departed for their homes. Now is the time to be careful of one's health and a good deal depends on warm, dry feet. A large line of shoes to select from at lowest prices at the Red Front, Santa Ana. We take this means of notify SECOND and it's going to be a paralyzed ABSO And a great many things we'll day and examine MARK DOW Ever seen in Orange county; or at cost VERY LONG convince the entitlement For further particulars and pr Ana Blade. Watch this PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE Rev. Garvin will preach in the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening. George Boyd has moved his lares and penates into the Eyman cottage on Chartres street. Judge Freeman was over from Santa Ana yesterday as a witness in a law suit that occupied the attention of Judge Pierce and a jury during the afternoon. Miss Edith Norton has resigned her position as teacher in the intermediate department of the city school. John Woelke left last week for Chicago to meet friends with whom he intends to return shortly, and who will visit with his family during the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Heimann and Eugene Brunner were down from Los Angeles to spend New Year's with relatives and friends here. Sheldon Littlefield Sr. has moved with his family from the Goldthwaite residence on Olive street to the Swope residence on Broadway. Charles Lathrop vs. Samuel Kruger, an action to foreclose on a vendor's lion upon property in Section 12, 4-11, has been filed with the County Clerk. Judge Richard Egan was up from Capistrano on New Year's day to dine with friends in town. The Judge always finds an hospitable welcome awaiting him when he comes to Anaheim. J. D. Hall, living way up in Penconning, Mich., writes to renew his subscription, and adds: "I can't get along without THE GAZETTE." Which shows good judgment on the part of Mr. Hall. Lloyd Bailey and Billy Cooper left on Tuesday morning for a camping trip to Riverside and San Bernardino counties. They will pay a visit to Redlands before their return and will be absent probaby until the last of the week. Horace Brewster writes from New York recalling his memorable trip into Mexico in search of prospective bonanzas, and happy that he is again back in civilization. Horace is rapidly rolling up another wad of wealth, and we should not be surprised to see his smiling countenance out this way again. Miss Matta Lincoln writes from New London, Iowa, saying she has gone over into that State from Oklahoma to visit friends for a fortnight. The weather, she writes, is balmy; but it is not California. We expect Miss Lincoln will soon be thinking of returning to her home in Anaheim. Sheldon Littlefield came down from Los Angeles last week to spend a few days with his folks in this city. Sheldon has been in the brokerage business since resigning his position as zanjero of the water company, and informs us he is contented and happy in his new field of activity. The stockholders of the Orange County Fair Company met at Santa Ana on Saturday afternoon and the following directors were elected for the ensuing year: J. E. Pleasantz, C. E. Parker, R. J. Blee, Cash Harvey, Marco Forster, W. A. Bockett, E. T. Parker. The following officers were selected: J. E. Pleasantz, president; C. A. Rigga, secretary; George A. Edgar, treasurer. Mr. Charles Funk, the cross-roads disreputable, goes to San Quentin for eight years, five years for stealing walnuts from the Santa Fe depot and three years for stealing George Boyd's dried apricots, the second sentence to begin upon the expiration of the first. Mr. Funk appeared in the Superior Court at Santa Ana on Saturday and plead guilty, and was sentenced to the State prison as stated. Deputy Sheriff Ulm left with Funk on Sunday morning for the State prison at the bay. J. C. Fulton, Andrew Fulton and Miss Jennie M. Fulton of Pittaburg and St. Paul, friends of Mr. and Mrs. Shanley, have arrived from the east, and will remain during the winter, and may be prevailed upon to remain indefinitely. The first named occupied the responsible position of center rush of the crack St. Paul foot-ball team, and from the many flattering testimonials which we have been permitted to see, by the exercise of a little diplomacy on 'the part of Mr. Shanley, we judge him to be as fine a player as his admirable physique and powerful build would indicate. We extend the new comers a hearty welcome to our city, and hope their stay may be pleasant and instructive, and that they may decide to locate permanently. The Board of Supervisors attheir meeting at Santa Ana on Monday received a communication from Gov. J. A. Whitaker and others of Buena Park, offering to do $300 worth of graveling on Grand avenue, the Parks main thoroughfare, provided the county would do a like amount. The proposition was accepted on condition that the amount be expended under the direction of Supervisor Potter. A communication was receivnd from the State Board of Trade asking the appropriation of $50 on behalf of an exhibition to be held at Hamburg, Germany, and was filed. The ordinance changing the time of meeting of the Board from the first Monday of the month to the first Tuesday of the month was passed, and the latter day will bereafter be the regular meeting day of the Board. Dick Callahan has a little boy seven years old, who is considerable of a chip of the old block. The other day Dick invested in a horse for the youngster, and about noon a day or two ago sent him home for dinner, riding the prancing steed. When the lad arrived home he had a regiment of about twenty-five boys with him, a half dozen of whom bestrode the patient steed. The horse was very tame, and no danger was apprehended, but materfamilias administered a slight but nevertheless effective castigation. Coming down to seek the consolation that Fred Moon, Dick's confidential Important We take this means of notify SECOND and it's going to be a paralyzed ABSO And a great many things we'll day and examin MARK DOW Ever seen in Orange county; or at cost VERY LONG convince the entitlement For further particulars and pr Ana Blade. Watch this Judge Towner laid aside the togs of one presiding Judge of the Superior Court Orange county at his chambers in the house at Santa Ana on Monday last. Judge Towner was chosen Superior Judge in 189 being the choice of the non-partisan court that selected candidates for office under the organization of the county. He re-elected at the general election enlisting the following year, defeating Judge Taylor the Republican nominee, who again sought the nomination in the last county campaign unsuccessfully however. Judge Towner presented, on retiring to private life after continuous service of seven years as the siding Judge of the highest judicial tribunal in the county, with a handsome gold-heist suit, suitably inscribed by the member of the Orange county bar. Judge elect Ball making the presentation speech. Judge Ballard thereupon took his seat upon bench and is now the judge of the court. Mrs. Thorp of San Francisco is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hancock. Senator Jones has awakened at Sacramento and found himself famous. Swinnerton caricatured him for the Examiner, and Senator's picture adorned one of the paper on Tuesday morning. Hugh May was in from his orange jacket at Placeenta yesterday and reports his ripening nicely. Mr. May advertises number of cement cottages at Fullerton sale on reasonable terms. E. L. Plantico was down from River yesterday on a short visit to friends. Plantico looks for the arrival of his mother and brother out from the old country Spring, and will probably locate them in neighborhood. Miss Alice Kirby, daughter of Mr. Mrs. L. W. Kirby of Peralta, one of pretty society buds of that station, and Laura Roller, one of the beautiful Cent girls, are the guests of Miss Jessie Friend Melrose. Father Bannon, pastor of St. Bonifacio church of this city, conducted itsory services at the opening of the Catholic church at Santa Ana on Sunday last. Bishop Montgomery was present prescheduled a sermon full of incisive and force, which was followed with close tention on the part of the large congregational present. Fritz Ruhman and Peter Syre drove down to the sugar factory yesterday morning, the report soon spread that an interest event in Fritz's history was about to occur but a telephone message from Cotton Beckett brought the intelligence that no cause had been issued, and Frita, as we press, is still enjoying the bliss of bad lorhood. L. Levy and wife of Santa Ana, M. L. Bernardino, proprietors of the Red Fox establishment, which has branches in all of the places named, were in town on Tuesday and made us a pleasant call. We can recall more pleasing people to deal with this triumvirate of gentlemen, who united stand so well the art of spreading print ink over such large expanse of white paper. We hope the new year may have a plentiful good fortune and prosperity in store them, and that their business may inch in its every line to a degree commensurate with their ideas in liberal advertising. Judge Towner laid aside the togs of one presiding Judge of the Superior Court Orange county at his chambers in the house at Santa Ana on Monday last. Judge Towner was chosen Superior Judge in 189 being the choice of the non-partisan court that selected candidates for office under the organization of the county. He re-elected at the general election enlisting the following year, defeating Judge Taylor the Republican nominee, who again sought the nomination in the last county campaign unsuccessfully however. Judge Towner presented, on retiring to private life after continuous service of seven years as the siding Judge of the highest judicial tribunal in the county, with a handsome gold-heist suit, suitably inscribed by the member of the Orange county bar. Judge elect Ball making the presentation speech. Judge Ballard thereupon took his seat upon bench and is now the judge of the court. Mrs. Thorp of San Francisco is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hancock. Senator Jones has awakened at Sacramento and found himself famous. Swinnerton caricatured him for the Examiner, and Senator's picture adorned one of the paper on Tuesday morning. Hugh May was in from his orange jacket at Placeenta yesterday and reports his ripening nicely. Mr. May advertises number of cement cottages at Fullerton sale on reasonable terms. E. L. Plantico was down from River yesterday on a short visit to friends. Plantico looks for the arrival of his mother and brother out from the old country Spring, and will probably locate them in neighborhood. Miss Alice Kirby, daughter of Mr. Mrs. L. W. Kirby of Peralta, one of pretty society buds of that station, and Laura Roller, one of the beautiful Cent girls, are the guests of Miss Jessie Friend Melrose. Father Bannon, pastor of St. Bonifacio church of this city, conducted itsory services at the opening of the Catholic church at Santa Ana on Sunday last. Bishop Montgomery was present prescheduled a sermon full of incisive and force, which was followed with close tention on the part of the large congregational present. Fritz Ruhman and Peter Syre drove down to the sugar factory yesterday morning, the report soon spread that an interest event in Fritz's history was about to occur but a telephone message from Cotton Beckett brought the intelligence that no cause had been issued, and Frita, as we press, is still enjoying the bliss of bad lorhood. L. Levy and wife of Santa Ana, M. L. Bernardino, proprietors of the Red Fox establishment, which has branches in all of the places named, were in town on Tuesday and made us a pleasant call. We can recall more pleasing people to deal with this triumvirate of gentlemen, who united stand so well the art of spreading print ink over such large expanse of white paper. We hope the new year may have a plentiful good fortune and prosperity in store them, and that their business may inch in its every line to a degree commensurate with their ideas in liberal advertising. Judge Towner laid aside the togs of one presiding Judge of the Superior Court Orange county at his chambers in the house at Santa Ana on Monday last. Judge Towner was chosen Superior Judge in 189 being the choice of the non-partisan court that selected candidates for office under the organization of the county. He re-elected at the general election enlisting the following year, defeating Judge Taylor the Republican nominee, who again sought the nomination in the last county campaign unsuccessfully however. Judge Towner presented, on retiring to private life after continuous service of seven years as the siding Judge of the highest judicial tribunal in the county, with a handsome gold-heist suit, suitably inscribed by the member of the Orange county bar. Judge elect Ball making the presentation speech. Judge Ballard thereupon took his seat upon bench and is now the judge of the court. Mrs. Thorp of San Francisco is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hancock. Senator Jones has awakened at Sacramento and found himself famous. Swinnerton caricatured him for the Examiner, and Senator's picture adorned one of the paper on Tuesday morning. Hugh May was in from his orange jacket at Placeenta yesterday and reports his ripening nicely. Mr. May advertises number of cement cottages at Fullerton sale on reasonable terms. E. L. Plantico was down from River yesterday on a short visit to friends. Plantico looks for the arrival of his mother and brother out from the old country Spring, and will probably locate them in neighborhood. Miss Alice Kirby, daughter of Mr. Mrs. L. W. Kirby of Peralta, one of pretty society buds of that station, and Laura Roller, one of the beautiful Cent girls, are the guests of Miss Jessie Friend Melrose. Father Bannon, pastor of St. Bonifacio church of this city, conducted itsory services at the opening of the Catholic church at Santa Ana on Sunday last. Bishop Montgomery was present prescheduled a sermon full of incisive and force, which was followed with close tention on the part of the large congregational present. Fritz Ruhman and Peter Syre drove down to the sugar factory yesterday morning, the report soon spread that an interest event in Fritz's history was about to occur but a telephone message from Cotton Beckett brought the intelligence that no cause had been issued, and Frita, as we press, is still enjoying the bliss of bad lorhood. L. Levy and wife of Santa Ana, M. L. Bernardino, proprietors of the Red Fox establishment, which has branches in all of the places named, were in town on Tuesday and made us a pleasant call. We can recall more pleasing people to deal with this triumvirate of gentlemen, who united stand so well the art of spreading print ink over such large expanse of white paper. We hope the new year may have a plentiful good fortune and prosperity in store them, and that their business may inch in its every line to a degree commensurate with their ideas in liberal advertising. Judge Towner laid aside the togs of one presiding Judge of the Superior Court Orange county at his chambers in the house at Santa Ana on Monday last. Judge Towner was chosen Superior Judge in 189 being the choice of the non-partisan court that selected candidates for office under the organization of the county. He re-elected at the general election enlisting the following year, defeating Judge Taylor the Republican nominee, who again sought the nomination in the last county campaign unsuccessfully however. Judge Towner presented, on retiring to private life after continuous service of seven years as the siding Judge of the highest judicial tribunal in the county, with a handsome gold-heist suit, suitably inscribed by the member ofthe Orange county bar. Judge elect Ball makingthe presentation speech.Judg Ballard thereupon took his seat upon bench and is nowthe judgeofthecourt Large audience gathered at the rooms at St. Catherine's on the academy together with the management of the Doree. The exercises were enter-ghout, and were much enjoyed audience present, which filled ams and reception hall to the time friend C. Hilmer in writ-ter letter from Madera, adds a effect that he has taken for 19 years. "I like your always has plenty of good news. A Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday is one of our oldest and most used subscribers, and we hope may have many blessings in his estimable family. was over from Santa Ana yes-oon. Frank's son Ally recently serious injuries by having his son him. The lad sustained a left leg, although no bones on the other hand, Frank received word of good news Europe, where a wealthy rela- life has recently deceased and of one million dollars. There be heirs, and Mrs. Ey will likely large-sized amount. Interprising implement men, Pat- taler, have a unique advertise- er column in this issue detail- der of the former's arrest, and but bailing out of prison by his affair has created a deal of won't say anything about it—ing our readers to the adver- och tells the whole story, and found upon the second page. Year's eve concert and ball Turners at the Opera-house on ning last was quite largely at a pleasant time was enjoyed for the concert program, the of which were heartily ap- ing was participated in until mirth and jollity reigned in the small hours of the morn- pleasant affair terminated and started for their homes. The time to be careful of one's good deal depends on warm, large line of shoes to select at prices at the Red Front, Candy-maker Bruce has a collection of rare old copper coins that are clustered about with interest to himself and family and which possess abundant interest to the student of the historical character of money pieces of the time of the Revolution. Mr. Bruce was born in 1837, and his grandfather gave him an American copper cent of that year which he still possesses and regards as of very great value. One day while hoeing corn, back at the old homestead in Vermont, along in the year 1851, he dug up a Hollandish coin of date 1754 and a copper coin (supposed to be of French mintage) of date 1820, for the latter of which he has been offered $10. These coins were probably what remained of a burying of coins during the War of the Revolution—probably before the battle of Bennington turned the scales of war into the colonists' favor. Needless to say Mr. Bruce would not part with these coins at any price, they having been dug from earth sacred in the patriotic history of the country, besides being very rare old pieces of money of themselves. There are many other coins in the collection, one of the most interesting of which is an American penny of the issue of 1837, containing upon the reverse side the advertisement of a New York laundryman, who solicits washing from the ships coming into the port. An explosion occurred in the ammonia tank at Conrad's brewery one afternoon last week that spread consternation for a time throughout the entire neighborhood. Tim Boege thought it was his still, and Conrad, who was in the front part of his brewery at the time, thought it was an engine at the Southern Pacific station blowing up. He soon learned that the explosion was in the ammonia room, situated in the rear of the brewery and hastily repairing thither he found one of the main pipes feeding the large ammonia tanks had been blown out, the ammonia having eaten away the pipe to a mere shell of its former self. The insinuating drug was being expelled at a lively rate, ejected with great velocity with a pressure of 180 pounds to the square inch. No one could venture into any close approach of the tank, the fumes of the drug spreading consternation throughout the premises, and there was nothing to do but to let the tank exhaust itself. The ammonia continued to spout from the break with great velocity for half an hour, during which time 150 gallons of ammonia, valued at $120, escaped and evaporated into the circumjacent atmosphere. No one could approach the break until the ammonia tank ran dry, when the works were stopped, and Conrad had to order another "drum" of ammonia to supply his ice machine. O.W. Strodthoff writes his usual yearly letter from Arizona, wishing us a happy and prosperous new year, and extending the felicitations of the season. He adds that it has been "snowing terribly all day (Dec. 30); over 12 inches deep already and still coming down." Our young friend is the confidential clerk and adviser in chief of the United Verde copper company, of which W.A. Clari (who is at head of the Alamites sugar factory enterprise) is President; and in which company Henry Strodthoff has also a responsible position. Happy Year, boys! Charley Bailey writes from El Monte wishing us the compliments of the season and adding that he is on his way to Sutter Creek, Amador county, where he is building a 40-stamp quartz mill and where he may remain permanently. Charley adds a little postscript, not for publication, but as news is scarce this week, we give it to our readers anyhow: "Please kiss the baby for me and remember old man that carrying a colicky baby in the wee small hours is of great good to the 'old bachelor' spirit which is liable to run wild in people who acquire 'man's greatest blessing' late in life." Yes, certainly, of course. We know how it is ourselves, Charley, and we feel sorry for you, but we hope you may strike it rich in the mines. Highest of all in Leavening Strength—Latest U.S. Gov't Report. Royal Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE Important Announcement take this means of notifying the people of Anaheim and Vicinity that on Saturday, January 9th, we commence our SECOND ANNUAL INVENTORY SALE it's going to be a paralyzer; we have determined to mark down Everything in our store to ABSOLUTE -- COST! a great many things we'll sell away under cost; all we ask of the people is to come to our store Saturday and examine our prices; we'll convince everybody that THIS SALE will unquestionably be the biggest MARK DOWN SALE OF MERCHANDISE seen in Orange county; of course we won't keep this sale up very long. NO STORE can sell goods at cost VERY LONG without keeping the Sheriff's lock off the door, but we want to convince the entire people of Orange county that we are more than ever entitled to be called the MAKERS OF LOW PRICES. Further particulars and price list of this Great Sale see Friday's, Monday's and Wednesday's Santa Ana Blade. Watch this space in the next issue. Remember, your money back if you want it. VICTLY ONE PRICE TO ALL. The Red Front Branch Stores at San Francisco and San Bernardino. 304-306 W Fourth St., Santa Ana Thorp of San Francisco is visiting events, Mr. and Mrs. John Hanna of ores. tor Jones has awakened at Sacramento and himself famous. Swinnerton has caused him for the Examiner, and the 's picture adorned one of the pages Braunschweiger Leberwurst. Braunschweiger Leberwurst, Cewelatwurst, Swiss, Cream, Eastern and Sapsago Cheese AT DICKEL'S Silence Isn’t Golden---Not in Business! And therefore I call your attention to the fact that I want to sell you Confectionery, Notions or Fine Cutlery, Stationery, Books or Magazines, CIGARS, TOBACCO OR PIPES And as I am agent for ALL papers and magazines, you can save Time, Trouble and Risk by subscribing through my agency. JOSEPH HELMSEN, F. CRIST Merchant Tailor LATEST STOCK OF FALL & WINTER SUITS Suits, $18 up. Pants, $5 up. Goods of Latest Styles. Call and see my stock Center Street, near Opera-house. A D. PORTER Contractor and Builder. Estimates Furnished. Shop and Office—Corner of North and Lemon streets. F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER And Dealer in F. CRIST Merchant Tailor LATEST STOCK OF FALL & WINTER SUITS Suits, $18 up. Pants, $5 up. Goods of Latest Styles. Call and see my stock Center Street, near Opera-house. Roman Wisser. Favorite Saloon. Finest of Wines, Liquors & Cigars Pool & Billiard Tables Schindler's Building, Center St., Anaheim FRED. PRESSEL Blacksmithing AND... Wagon - Making. Horse-Shoeing a Specialty. AGENT FOR... TULOL, (HOOPOOOL STUFFING.) Superior to anything for Stuffing houses' feet. It keeps the frog soft and the hoof tough and drives leaves from the foot. Guaranteed to prevent corns, fever in feet, brittle hoof, etc. 10 pound can, $12. Try it. Shop on Center Street, opposite Metropolitan Block. St. Louis Barber Shop. Pool and Billiard Room. Los Angeles Street, Anaheim. FRANK BAUM, PROPRIETOR. A fine stock of Cigars, Tobacco and Candies always on hand. Agentur fuer Forni's Alpenkrauter Blutbaleber. A D. PORTER Contractor and Builder. Estimates Furnished. Shop and Office—O corner of North and Lemon streets. F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER And Dealer in FURNITURE. Wall Paper, Cornices, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Upholstery Goods, Paints, Oils and Glass Sewing Machine Supplies, Etc. Corner Los Angeles and Chartres Sts City Stables, A. L. LEWIS & CO... PRCPS Center St, opp. Kroeger Block BICYCLES FOR SALE OR RENT. Single and Double Teams Furnished at short notice, and careful drivers familiar with the country, supplied when required. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. PASTURAGE! AT THE RANCH OF THE UNDERSIGNED, 2 1-2 miles west of Buena Park. 500 Acres of First-class Pasture; Plenty of Artesian Water. NO COCKLEBURRS. Terms, very reasonable. For further particulars apply to the undersigned, MACDONALD & DUFFY. P. O. ADDRESS, BUENA PARK. dee24-lm*