anaheim-gazette 1898-01-06

WEEK'S LOCAL NEWS. Sectionizing the Water Company's Ditches. Each Part of the Company's Ditch System Designated and Set Apart in Sections—Price of Water Goes Up—Board of Audit at Work on the Company's Books—The Westminster Umpire Man Comes to Town and is Involved in the Meshes of the Law—Several Fires During the Holidays—Statistics of the Rainfall—Arthur Lewis and His Brother Fred Contemplate Leaving for Seattle—New Machinery at the Power House to be Ready to Start up by the First of Next Week. The water board met in regular session on Monday afternoon; present, Directors Fay, Browning, Nebelung and Crowther. Mr. Crowther of the committee appointed to sectionize the ditch, reported as follows: ANAHEIM, Dec. 30, 1897. To the Board of Directors, A. U. W. Co., Anaheim, Cal., Gentlemen:—Your committee on sectionizing ditches report that they recommend that the ditches of the company be divided into sections as follows: CALEON DITCH. First section. From intake to R. R. culvert, at east end of Horseshoe Bend. Sec. 2. From end of section 1 to east end of fill at former Flume 1. Sec. 3. From end of section 2 to east end of tunnel. Sec. 4. From end of section 3 to east end of Flume 8. Sec. 5. From end of section 4 to east end of fill at former Flume 10. Sec. 6. From end of section 5 to sluice gate at former Flume 13. Sec. 7. From end of section 6 to outlet of Tuffree reservoir. Sec. 8. From end of section 7 to Crowther's southeast corner. Sec. 9. From end of section 8 to west end of ditch at Smith's corner. Sec. 10. South Branch ditch to Brookshurst. Sec. 11. Connecting ditch from Browning's to Orangethorpe avenue. Sec. 12. North Branch ditch from McFadden's corner west. ANAHEIM NEW DITCH. Sec. 13. From intake to east end of Yorba flume. Sec. 14. From end of section 13 to corner of East and Sycamore streets. Sec. 15. East street ditch and tributaries. Sec. 16. Sycamore street ditch and tributaries heartily enjoyed. The fine voice of Rev. Morgan is a great addition to the music. Eva Archibald and Florence McCullough accompanied the organ with cello and violin. Jennie Johnson presided at the organ. These praise services will be a monthly feature of the church services. The pastor is drawing the attention of the people to his preaching services both morning and evening, having large congregations. John Meyenberg has returned to St. Vincent's college in Los Angeles. Harry Sloan is at home from Pomona college for a brief vacation. Arthur Sloan, Edgar McKnight and Mr. Lake took a trip by carriage to San Diego. They report a fine time. A number of citizens went to Santa Ana to attend a social meeting of the Fraternal Aid Tuesday evening. Friday evening will be the much-talked of Modini-Wood concert at the Congregational church. Nearly all the reserved seats are taken. The rain of Monday night was a welcome guest. Mrs. Ventres Fry of Hollywood is visiting at A. W. Whitaker's. Several big orders have been filled at the Pacific creamery during the week, and they are now rushing on another. There have been many visitors of note at the factory this week. School will open again next Monday. The Buena Park baseball nine went to Artesia New Year's day for a game with the Artesia boys and were defeated. A. W. Whitaker, H. Whitaker and Walter Tibbets went to Anaheim Landing on Saturday. They brought home some fine clams. THE FIRE FIEND. The Old Year Goes Out With a Blazing Building on Lemon Street. As the old year was speeding its way into the flight of time, and while yet but a short while remained until the advent of the coming year, an alarm of fire, at 10:30 o'clock on Friday evening, for a burning building on Lemon street, at the corner of Oak, called out the department and the citizens generally in short order. The building was erected in the early 70's, was a two-story frame structure, untenanted, and was soon enveloped in flames, lighting up the entire countryside. It was entirely consumed, together with a buggy and several stoves, and other articles belonging to Jos. Bennerscheidt, the owner of the building, who had stored them in the premises. As Albert Heffner was walking along Lemon street, at the hour of the fire, resolving to go home early and turn Hleinigkeiten. Roman Wisser has installed a telephone at his establishment. The Modini-Wood concert takes place at Buena Park to-morrow (Friday evening). The weather yesterday afternoon looked like we might have some more rain. John Kuebler has homesteaded his lot in the Anaheim extension; value $1000. Hunter & Hansen, the painters, are administering the finishing touches to Mr. Zeyn's residence. An epidemic of colds and grippes seems to have taken hold of many in the community. A delegation of the members of the Fraternal Aid contemplate attending the open installation and initiation of members of Orange council this evening. Tony Walters departed yesterday for Temescal, where he will assist Surveyor Kellogg in doing some work for the South Riverside water company. F. Sadellus has disposed of the City Restaurant to A. H. McLeod, recently of Pomona. Mr. McLeod and wife will open the restaurant this morning. The Water Board have raised the price of water to 30 cents. The previous January rate was 20 cents. The new rate takes effect on the 16th inst. The annual meeting of stockholders in the Anaheim Union water company will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29th. A new board of seven Directors will be elected to serve for the ensuing year. The Savings, Loan and Building Association have made a loan to Frank Dyer for the erection of a residence near Mr. Perry's on North Lemon street. A petition is in circulation at West Anaheim and being numerously signed asking for the appointment of Dr. Gardiner as School Trustee, in place of Mr. Heald, who has resigned. The Board of Audit, composed of Chet Holcomb, Otto Rust and S. F. Daniels, began its work yesterday of examining the books of the water company, to be submitted to the stockholders prior to the annual election, which occurs on Saturday, Jan. 29th. The derrick, cable and belting over one of the Santa Fe oil wells in Soquel canyon, were totally destroyed Sec. 8. From end of section 7 to Crowther's southeast corner. Sec. 9. From end of section 8 to west end of ditch at Smith's corner. Sec. 10. South Branch ditch to Brookahurst. Sec. 11. Connecting ditch from Browning's to Orangethorpe avenue. Sec. 12. North Branch ditch from McFadden's corner west. ANAHEIM NEW DITCH. Sec. 13. From intake to east end of Yorba flume. Sec. 14. From end of section 13 to corner of East and Sycamore streets. Sec. 15. East street ditch and tributaries. Sec. 16. Sycamore street ditch and tributaries. Respectfully, WM. CROWTHER, G. W. SHERWOOD, Committee. Mr. Fay of the Ditch Committee reported in the matter of the ditch at Placentia recommended by Mr. McFadden that it be accepted as a company water way) that the persons along the route expressed themselves to him as being averse to giving rights of way. Inasmuch as the ditch was furthermore in no condition to be accepted by the company, he advised that the matter lay upon the table until the board heard further from Mr. McFadden. Supt. Sheppard reported the expenses of his department to be as follows: Regular employees, $350; total expense account, $390 50; construction account, $9 25. He recommended the placing of a screw to lift the waste gate at the fill at flume 12, instead of the roller, as suggested by the board at the last meeting. Secretary Blennnerhassett read a communication from Roadmaster MeNeil of the Santa Fe railroad company relative to the making of repairs at Horseshoe Bend, where there exists at a point along the railroad track some seepage from the ditch. Mr. McNeil asked for a conference with Supt. Sheppard on Thursday, with a view to arriving at some agreement as to the amount of work each company should perform in stopping the leakage and making the necessary repairs. The communication was filed, and the superintendent instructed to confer with him. Communication of W. L. Hale, demanding that he be furnished water at the point where he has been used to receiving it, notifying the company that he would hold them liable for damages in the event of failure to supply him with said water. Filed. Application of H. F. Keallher for permission to transfer three shares of stock from Sec. 16 to within the town limits. Granted. Opinion of Attorney Melrose as to the power of the company to make charges for stock transfers, holding that the company had the power to do so, but advising that a by-law be added to the rules of the company with that end in view. Filed to be taken up later. On motion of Director Browning the board voted to reconsider the vote of the last meeting whereby it was directed to place a roller at the storm gate at flume 12; and it was ordered that the same be replaced with a screw for lifting the gate, as recommended by the superintendent. The president and secretary were delegated authority to pay to Jake Berlin $143, that being the balance remaining due for filling the ditch at flume 12: when the same falls due, which will be before the next meeting. S. F. Daniels of Fullerton was, on recommendation of Chet Holcomb, apparatus housed, some sixty people gathered at Wisser's restaurant, and cheers given for the fire department. When the fire was out and the apparatus housed, some sixty people gathered at Wisser's restaurant, and cheers given for the fire department. A Albert Heffner was walking along Lemon street, at the hour of the fire, resolving to go home early and turn over a new leaf for the morrow, his attention was attracted to a blaze in the rear of the lower floor of the building, which he discerned through the partly opened front door. He gave the alarm instantly, and started for the firehouse. He had not gone far when a suppressed explosion, as of an oil can exploding, fell upon his ears, and turning to look at the building he saw the flames making great headway. Not half a block away he encountered Marshal Steadman and both ran to the fire house and turned in the alarm. George Thompson, foreman of the fire company, and a number of other sturdy lads, had already taken out the hose cart and were hurrying toward the fire. Word was sent to the powerhouse to turn on the water pressure. In a minute and a half after word reached the power-house, the pumps were pumping into the water mains direct, with a pressure of 150 pounds to the square inch. In the short time intervening between the sounding of the alarm and the turning of the water upon the fire, the flames had gained great headway, and the structure, saturated as it was with oil from the paint shop, for which it was formerly used, was soon a mass of flames. It was impossible to save it. Two splendid streams of water played upon the fire, and kept the flames from communicating themselves to adjoin buildings. The warehouse in rear of Dickel's store was in imminent peril of ignition, and but for the fine streams of water at hand, would undoubtedly have burned. In the warehouse was stored gasoline, coal oil and other inflammable articles, and had it taken fire a very disastrous configuration would have resulted. The gasoline and oil tanks were roiled out of danger and everything was done to keep the fire from spreading. The work of the fire department, which is praised for its efficiency on all sides, was directed toward confining the fire into a narrow limits as possible. In a short time the flames were under control, and from that time on until midnight, there was no further danger to the surrounding buildings. The building was unoccupied at the time, and the owner carried no insurance. The fire is believed to have been of incendiary origin, though by whom started, or for what purpose, it would be difficult to say. Mr. Dickel showed his appreciation of the efforts of the fire boys by going among them, after the fire was under control, and refreshing them with stimulants poured from a fine old demijohn just from his cellar. Mahy of the fire boys were working in water, and these nectar came with a particularly agreeable relish. Citigars followed, and as the fire died down into a bed of embers, the hose still playing vigorously upon it, the citizens had ample demonstration of the effectiveness of the fire department. At a stated meeting of Anaheim Lodge, No. 207, F & A.M., held on Monday evening, Jan. 3, 1898, the following officers were installed for the ensuing year: H.W. Chynoweth, W.M.; Wm.M. McFadden, S.W.; H.A. Stough, J.W.; Wm.M. Higgins, Treas.: Joseph Helmsen, Sec.; Wm.T. Brown, S.D.; J.S. Gardiner, J.D.; Wm.Crowther, marshal; Edwin Barr, Geo.C.Clark, Stewards; A.Pender-gast, Tyler. At half-past 2 o'clock on Saturday morning an incipient blaze in the chimney of Mrs. Zeus' residence started an alarm of fire. The younger members of the household had just returned from the dance at The Opera-house and discovered sparks issuing from the chimney. The alarm brought Herman Dickel to the scene on the double quick and the fire was extinguished without necessity for calling out the fire department. The blaze was caused by a loosened brick and the accumulation of soot, and no damage was done. On motion of Director Browning the board voted to reconsider the vote of the last meeting whereby it was directed to place a roller at the storm gate at flume 12; and it was ordered that the same be replaced with a screw for lifting the gate, as recommended by the superintendent. The president and secretary were delegated authority to pay to Jake Berlin $143, that being the balance remaining due for filling the ditch at flume 12: when the same falls due, which will be before the next meeting. S. F. Daniels of Fullerton was, on recommendation of Chet Holcomb, appointed to the vacancy on the Board of Audit, caused by the resignation of Newman Essick. On motion of Director Nebelung, it was ordered that a competent architect be employed to submit plans and specifications for the erection of the proposed new office building to be used by the company as headquarters, to submit the same at the next meeting. Ayes, Nebelung and Browning; no, Crowther. The chair decided the vote carried. The chair was delegated authority to confer with architects and procure the services of a suitable person for the work in hand. Mr. Browning brought up the matter of the V-shaped division gate in the ditch at the corner of East and Sycamore streets, saying the same would not divide the water into the ditches properly. The Superintendent was authorized to replace the same with a square division gate, which was the kind originally intended, but owing to the negligence of a workman, the V-shaped affair was put in. The board went into executive session. BUENA PARK. Miss Jennie Johnson gave a most delightful reception last Tuesday evening in honor of Chas. Kennedy and wife, who have removed to Los Angeles. Dr. Hassan and family from Artesia have moved into the Kennedy cottage. This family is a valuable acquisition to the Park and will be cordially welcomed. Dick Sailor has begun his cottage on Ninth street. A large roomy cottage of nine rooms. Mr. Brewer's house is in process of building, and the parsonage will be begun in the near future. Several other houses are in contemplation of building. The Methodists are about to build both church and parsonage. The praise service at the Congregational church was largely attended. The solos were fine and the choruses Mr. Dickel showed his appreciation of the efforts of the fire boys by going among them, after the fire was under control, and refreshing them with stimulants poured from a fine old demijohn just from his cellar. Mahy of the fire boys were working in water, and to these the nectar came with a particularly agreeable relish. Cigars followed, and as the fire died down into a bed of embers, the hose still playing vigorously upon it, the citizens had ample demonstration of the effectiveness of the fire department. When the fire was out and the apparatus housed, some sixty people gathered at Wisser's restaurant, and cheers were given for the fire department, which were responded to with a will. The spirit was contagious, and cheers were given for the brass band, the members of which were on hand to help put out the fire. Cheers were also given for Mr. Dickel, Marshal Steadman and Engineer Schneider of the power-house, who happened in at this juncture. Schneider was picked up and carried about the place on the shoulders of enthusiastic admirers. At 10 o'clock on Saturday morning an alarm of fire was rung in for a blazing tree at the Hardin residence, in close proximity to the house, which threatened for a time to communicate therewith and cause a bad fire. The fire was caused by the burning of weeds under the tree, which spread to the dry branches and ran rapidly up toward the top, making a bad blaze. The fire department was shortly on hand, Engineers Byers and Schneider were soon at the power house, and in a short time had the water pressure in the pipes, and the fire in the tree was speedily suppressed. The two alarms, with that for the blaze in the chimney at Mrs. Ruddock's residence on Monday evening, made three fire alarms in one week. Strawberry Plants. Laxton Noble, the best variety to plant for profit; good strong plants for sale by Wm. Schwenckert, Wehmeyer place, Anaheim. For Sale. Thirty-two acres of land at $25 per acre, 21 miles southeast of Anaheim. Inquire soon at EVERETT'S LAW OFFICE, SANTA ANA, CAL. Political friends of Mr. Bryan arranged a little surprise for him on his return to Lincoln, Neb., from his trip to Mexico, on Monday, in the shape of a proffer of the fusion nomination for congress from the First Nebraska district. Some believe he will accept, others say that he still confidently expects to be the Democratic standard bearer in 1900. This district has been represented by a Republican since Mr. Bryan retired. At half-past 2 o'clock on Saturday morning an incipient blaze in the chimney of Mrs. Zeus' residence started an alarm of fire. The younger members of the household had just returned from the dance at the Opera-house and discovered sparks issuing from the chimney. The alarm brought Herman Dickel to the scene on the double quick and the fire was extinguished without necessity for calling out the fire department. The blaze was caused by a loosened brick and the accumulation of soot, and no damage was done. The children of Nathan Baker, deceased, have filed suit at Santa Ana to set aside his will. By the terms of the will Mrs. Lucretia Baker, who was the second wife of the deceased, inherits all of his property, which consists of some valuable town lots. The plaintiffs claim that undue influence, threats and intimidations were used by Mrs. Baker and her daughter, while their father was of unsound mind and in unfit condition to transact business. Eighteen-hundredths of an inch of rain fell on Monday night, according to Mr. Dickel's guage; total for the season, 147. Up to this time last year we had 5.47 inches, and the total precipitation for the season was 14.79 inches. The year before (season of '95-6) the rainfall to the 16th of January, 1896, was 1.26; total for that season, 7.82. In the season of '94-5 the total precipitation amounted to 15.77 inches; in '93-4, 7.08 inches; '92-3, 16.41 inches; '91-2, 7.78 inches. Each alternate year we have a moderate rainfall, and the present year will likely not be noted for the volume of rain although probably sufficient moisture will fall to insure good crops. The weather sharps look for rain about the 15th. Judge Ross, in the United States Circuit Court at Los Angeles on Monday, entered a decree in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Lanning against H.C. Osborne, et al. Lanning was receiver for the San Diego Land and Town Company, and Osborne was one of a number of persons who were supplied with water by the company. The decree in effect allows the Land and Town Company to fix its own rates for use of water, unless the supervisors of the county shall have fixed them. As the supervisors of San Diego county have fixed the rates since the suit began, the decree will have but little effect. Turner hall looks spiked and span in its new coat of paint and new paper, and now compares favorably with any place of entertainment of the kind in Gleinigkeiten. Jan Wisser has installed a telethis establishment. Modini-Wood concert takes Buena Park to-morrow (Friday) weather yesterday afternoon like we might, have some more Kuebler has homesteaded his Anaheim extension; value, & Hansen, the painters, are during the finishing touches to its residence. Epidemic of colds and gripe have taken hold of many in unity. Negotiation of the members of normal Aid contemplate attendment installation and initiation of Orange council this Walters departed yesterday socal, where he will assist Surlogg in doing some work for Riverside water company. Delius has disposed of the City at A.H. McLeed, recently. Mr. McLeod and wife will restaurant this morning. Water Board have raised the water to 30 cents. The prequary rate was 20 cents. The takes effect on the 16th inst. Annual meeting of stockholders them Union water company and on Saturday, Jan. 29th. A of seven Directors will be serve for the ensuing year. Savings, Loan and Building have made a loan to Frank the erection of a residence Perry's on North Lemon ention is in circulation at West land being numerously signed for the appointment of Dr. Bis School Trustee, in place of who has resigned. Board of Audit, composed of comb, Otto Rust and S.F. organ its work yesterday of the books of the water company submitted to the stocktor to the annual election, ars on Saturday, Jan. 29th. Merrick, cable and belting of the Santa Fe oil wells in Yonor, were totally destroyed The country. The stage has been remodeled and the entire interior repaired until the hall has taken on a degree of beauty it never possessed before. Hunter & Hansen, the artists, have done a good job, and the Turners, having secured a three-years' lease of the premises, look forward to many an entertainment and good time in the hall in future. The residence and barn belonging to Mike Hemmerling, located one mile west of the Magnolia schoolhouse, was destroyed by fire on Saturday shortly after noon. The fire was occasioned by children playing with matches, and the building and its contents were entirely consumed, the horses alone being liberated from the barn. The loss is about $500, and there is no insurance. This is a stroke of ill luck for our young friend which Mike's associates will regret to hear. The band discoursed several numbers of lively music under the electric arc lamp at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets on Saturday evening, when a large attendance gathered to hear them. The boys contemplate giving a masquerade ball on the evening of Feb. 22, the proceeds to be devoted to purchasing new music. Schoneman & Blanchard's Los Angeles orchestra has been engaged for the occasion, and the boys look forward to having a way-up good time. There ought to be a large attendance to help them along. Mr. Hache has been busy at Chino for some weeks past allotting the sugar company's land. Only two-thirds of their leased land will be contracted to rest a year. Green fertilizer will be used on the land so resting, the company furnishing free seed to be used for this purpose. Mr. Hache says, according to the Champion, that he has found that leguminous plants are not suited for this purpose on land containing much alkali, as the latter burns the plants out before they make a growth. He had tried peas, clover and lupines, all of this class, and all with the same results. A plant closely allied to our wild mustard he believes will give results, and will try it largely this year. It is the company's intention to adopt a regular system of rotation of the beet crop with some green fertilizer of this kind, cropping the land to beets only two years out of three. At half-past 10 o'clock on Friday evening, while the merriment at the masquerade ball given by the Fullerton band at Chadbourne's hall was at its height, Herman Stern went through the hall announcing to those present from this city that his brother Jakah PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. Langenberger has been quite ill at her home for a week or so past. H.A.McWilliams has been on the sick list with an attack of la gippe. Miss Elizabeth Kuchel visited with friends in Los Angeles during the week. Aug. Menzel drove the scraper over the street-car tracks yesterday, leveling up the tracks after the rain. Robert F. Parker and Pearl Goodwin of Fullerton were on New Year's day granted a license to wed. Joe Hatfield went to Los Angeles on Monday to see the Shaw company play "From Sire to Son." Mr. and Mrs.M.V.B.Lovering of Orangethorpe avenue spent New Year's with relatives at Santa Ana. Miss Hattie Baker of Santa Ana was a visitor during the week with friends at Fullerton. Dave Rogers came up from Westminster on Saturday. Dave reports everything flourishing down his way. Fannie Tustin has been commissioned Postmaster at Tustin. The lady was one of several aspirants for the place. Lloyd Bailey and wife left for Los Angeles on Tuesday after a pleasant sojourn with relatives and friends in town. Mrs.W.M.Scott, wife of County Recorder Scott, died at her home at Santa Ana after a lingering illness on Friday. W.A.Witte came down from Los Angeles yesterday on a short business mission. He returns to the Angelic burg to-day. Charles Fay, son of Mr. and Mrs.Fay, arrived from St.Louis on New Year's eve to remain on a visit to his parents for some time. Mr. and Mrs.Niehaus and their son Eddie Niehaus of Berkeley visited in town several days last week, and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.Werder. Mrs.Brown, sister of Mrs.Harker, spent New Year's visiting her relatives in town, and departed for her home in Los Angeles on Monday morning. Andrew Roerden was in from his ranch at Fullerton on Tuesday evening. Andrew is coming to be quite an orange grower, and has this year a fine crop of Valencia Lates. Stephen Kistler and Peter Zenz on Friday renounced their allegiance to the Emperor of Germany, and were in Mr. Decker of Los Angeles has installed the new Fischer engine new Warren dynamo at the pane house. He contemplates having machinery in place in time to stop the works some time this week. Parsons who has been in charge of work is in San Francisco, wiring new Examiner building. Miss Fonda, sister of Mrs.Drson, accompanied by her friend Lathrop, both of Los Angeles, visits with Dr. and Mrs.Wilson during holidays. The Doctor and his wife were also the recipients of a visit their daughters, Misses Margaret Grace Wilson who are attending Normal and high school respective Los Angeles, and who came down spend the holidays with their paren A.M.Williams returned from mines in San Bernardino county Saturday. His right wrist, whence hand was some months ago amputated as a result of an accidental gun wound, is giving him considerable pain and it may be necessary for him to dergo another surgical operation which event another portion of the jured arm will have to be taken off. The following officers were elected a regular meeting of Malvern Hill of Fullerton, G.A.R., Dec. 24th: H.Clever, P.C.; Erwin Barr, S.V.J.W.M.Knickney, J.V.C.; O.Knowlton, Q.M.; G.W.Spona surgeon; J.S.Wallace, chaplain; McDermont, O.D.; Wm.Fithian; G.; Erwin Barr, delegate to state campment; J.W.MKnickney, alnote. John D.McGillivray of San Francisco, who constructed the stone building in that city was the guest of W.J.Fay some days ago. James McGillivray, a brother that gentleman, who constructed a stone portion of the Wilcox building Los Angeles, paid Mr.Fay a visit spring, after the completion of work upon that building, and on his return to his home in San Francisco lost life within ten days after his arrival by the falling upon him of a derrick in his stone yard. George Hagar, J.B.Neff and A.Cargill went to Los Angeles on Monday morning to attend the meeting University farmers' club, as delegates from Anaheim farmers' club Mr.Fay went up on Tuesday morning having been detained by the meeting of the water board on the preceding day. The Los Angeles meeting continued from Monday morning until late evening, and was largely attended A board of Audit, composed of Bomb, Otto Rust and S. Fagan, its work yesterday of the books of the water company submitted to the stockholder to the annual election, runs on Saturday, Jan. 29th. Merrick, cable and belting of the Santa Fe oil well in Lyon, were totally destroyed only on Sunday morning, touching the engine and pump, estimated at $1500. Farmers of Garden Grove are as toward the formation of a insurance company. A meet-up at Ocean View school night will be full attendance of members. Knowledge the receipt of the Coo Chronicle's almanac and commercial statistician valuable book, filled with information. We shall preach pleasure, and havefreer it during the year. We have been docketed against cont and others of Fullerton, the Anaheim Union water company, involving the water boundaries, decision favorable to the was rendered. Shanley has instituted suit Senior Court to recover from mutual Life Insurance Company due on a policy issued Richardson, who died in Alabama, Dec. 23, 1891. It was made the beneficiary, and says he did not learn until June 22, 1897. He amount of the policy, $700, at 7 per cent from June costs of the suit. He is by H. W. Chynoweth. Meeting of Anaheim 207, F. & A. M., held on January, Jan. 3, 1898, the followers were installed for the war; H. W. Chynoweth, W. McFadden, S. W.; H. A. M. Helmsen, Sec.; Wm. T.; Wm. M. Higgins, Edwin Barr, Park, Stewards; A. Penderpast 2 o'clock on Saturday incipient blaze in the Mrs. Zeus' residence start-of fire. The younger mem household had just returned at the Opera-house and sparks issuing from the alarm brought Herman scene on the double quick was extinguished without for calling out the fire de- The blaze was caused by a brick and the accumulation of damage was done. Evans was placed under arrest, his predecessor, E. H. Palne, who has been living at Fullerton since disposing of his interests at Westminster, happened to be riding by, and kindly volunteered his assistance in Bro. Evans' trouble. After the imposition of the fine Palne set out for Westminster to acquaint Managing Editor Buck of the trouble he associate had gotten himself into. Evans was released in the afternoon, on giving the Marshal an order on his guardian for the amount of the fine. Mr. and Mrs. Niehaus and their son Eddie Niehaus of Berkeley visited in town several days last week, and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Werder. Mrs. Brown, sister of Mrs. Harker, spent New Year's visiting her relatives in town, and departed for her home in Los Angeles on Monday morning. Andrew Roerden was in from his ranch at Fullerton on Tuesday evening. Andrew is coming to be quite an orange grower, and has this year a fine crop of Valencia Lates. Stephen Kistler and Peter Zenz on Friday renounced their allegiance to the Emperor of Germany, and were in the Superior Court at Santa Ana made citizens of the United States. Misses Jessie and Winifred Melrose went to Los Angeles on Sunday to attend the Browning-Banks wedding. They returned home yesterday afternoon. John P. Freeland, nephew of Mrs. Mottram, was down from San Francisco several days last week on a visit to relatives. He returned to his home on Friday afternoon. Mr. Thiele came down from Los Angeles on Tuesday to pay a visit to his old stamping grounds. Mr. Thiele grows younger with the flight of years, and he renews his youth with each recurring visit to Anaheim. Capt. Victor Schumacher is entitled to a large medal for being our prize subscriber. He invaded the sanctum on Monday evening and paid his subscription to January 1, 1900. May the Captain's shadow never grow less! Mrs. Baxter, cousin of Mrs. M. L. Rogers, lately arrived from Iowa, has been visiting with relatives here for some days past. She departed on Tuesday for San Diego for a short sojourn. Mrs. Baxter will spend the winter in California. E.C. Sharp came down from Los Angeles yesterday to look after the work of installing the new engine and dynamo in the electric power house. He informs us the new machinery will be ready to start up by the first of next week. Fred Burgess, mail agent between Los Angeles and San Diego, was encountered on the train a few days ago. One of these fine days we shall tell how Fred made the acquaintance of the author of "Quo Vadis" in Anaheim many years ago. Eh, Fred? Eddie Crowther played his violin in the orchestra at the Santa Ana Opera-house on Thursday evening last, on the occasion of the presentation of "Spartacus" by Louis James. Eddie returned on Friday morning and informed us the show was out of sight. Mrs. Ella B. Hanna of Santa Ana has petitioned the Los Angeles Superior Court for letters of guardianship of her minor daughter, Dorothy Edwina, who has an estate valued at $6,000. She has also petitioned to have James Burdett appointed administrator of the estate of her deceased husband, Edwin M. Hanna. The Fraternal Aid Association of Fullerton have elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing term: O.M. Skinner, president; Robert Parker, vice-president; J.E.Ford, secretary; J.Stern, treasurer; Mrs.Skinner, chaplain; J.A.Vall, guide; Mrs.Robert Parker, observer; G.C.Welton sentinel; Drs.Rich and Clark medical plants out before they make a growth. He had tried peas, clover and lappies, all of this class, and all with the same results. A plant closely allied to our wild mustard he believes will give results, and will try it largely this year. It is the company's intention to adopt a regular system of rotation of the beet crop with some green fertilizer of this kind, cropping the land to beets only two years out of three. At half-past 10 o'clock on Friday evening, while the merriment at the masquerade ball given by the Fullerton band at Chadbourne's hall was at its height, Herman Stern went through the hall announcing to those present from this city that his brother Jake had just discovered that a big fire was in progress in Anaheim. There was consternation in the hall, and a steady stream of people filed down stairs to see what the fire looked like, and others (these living in this city) to get their carriages and leave for home. The fire lit up the heavens for miles around. The flames were plainly discernible, and seemed to be so close that it was hard to realize the fire was so far away. The fire looked like a brush fire north of Mr.Perry's house. A score of vehicles poured out of the town hitherward. While waiting to have our rig hitched up, and still persuaded that, judging from the apparent nearness of the flames, the fire could not be in town, a horseman galloped by, coming from the direction of Anaheim, saying that the fire was a brush fire "just this side of Anaheim." That settled it. We went back to the ball room, and there remained until midnight, when Herman Stern appeared again and informed us Anaheim had had quite a bad fire; which shows that where ignorance is bliss,'tis folly to leave a ball room before supper time. However, if the boy on horseback who galloped through the town proclaiming the fire to be "nothing but a brush fire this side of Anaheim" will call at this office, he will be presented with a leather medal for his truthfulness. As Walter Evans of the Westminster Umpire was riding leisurely along on his bicycle on the sidewalk on Center street opposite the Christian church on Tuesday morning, calmly reflecting upon the profits to accrue to him on account of his newspaper venture during the coming year, the heavy hand of the law was laid upon him and he was charged with violating the city ordinance prohibiting the riding of bicycles upon sidewalks. He was placed under arrest by Marshal Steadman and ushered into the august presence of Recorder Pierce, who after hearing the evidence in the case, informed the prisoner that he had no other alternative than to fine him $10 for his offense, that being the amount of the fine stipulated in the ordinance. Mr.Evans stated to the court that he had no money, and the Marshal was forced to disregareable alternative of taking him to the city prison, where such courtesies as were at hand were shown him. As Evans was placed under arrest, his predecessor, E.H.Palne, who has been living at Fullerton since disposing of his interests at Westminster, happened to be riding by,and kindly volunteered his assistance in Bro.Evans' trouble. After the imposition of the fine Palne set out for Westminster to acquaint Managing Editor Buck of the trouble he associate had gotten himself into. Evans was released in the afternoon, on giving the Marshal an order on his guardian for the amount of the fine. The saloon on the corner of First The image contains a historical newspaper page with text in English. It discusses the management of a property by Nathan Baker, who is described as having been living at Fullerton since disposing of his interests at Westminster, and being involved in acquaintance with Managing Editor Buck of the trouble his associate had gotten himself into. Evans was released in the afternoon, on giving the Marshal an order on his guardian for the amount of the fine. The saloon on the corner of First and Los Angeles streets in Los Angeles, claimed to be owned by one "Conrad," and operated by George Bessonett, and said to be the "toughest joint in the city," had its license revoked by the Police Commissioners on Tuesday. The Express of that day refers to the place as follows: The Board of Police Commissioners met to-day in regular session. The reports of the various officers on the saloon at 135 East First street, known as the "Mosher Place," were presented. J. A. Smith, the police sergeant, reported that Mosher, the barkeeper, had hit a man at the corner where the saloon was located. He reported that the place was a tough joint, and that Mosher who ran the place was a tough character. Officer Cox made a similar report. Several officers reported that the place was a resort of the lowest class of beings, and was always noisy and disorderly. An affidavit from George H. Holmes was read. This statement was to the effect that he had been drinking in the Mosher saloon on the night of December 29th. A man named Chambers and Mosher were in the saloon at the time, and Chambers took Holmes into a back room, where Holmes dropped into unconsciousness from a drug. He was there robbed of his watch and purse, but recovered the former and part of his money. He recovered consciousness sufficiently to recognize Chambers, who was going through his pockets. "Conrad" claimed to be proprietor of the saloon and declared that he had ousted Mosher and Chambers, and promised to run a more orderly place if the Commissioners would give him the opportunity. This the commission was unwilling to do, in view of the malodorous reputation of the place. The license was revoked upon the motion of Mr. Wyman. For Sale or Trade. A thoroughbred Missouri-bred jack; until recently at Hahn's stable for two seasons past; can be seen at my ranch at Benedict. Money to Loan. From $5,000 to $10,000 in sums to suit, on real estate or approved security. Apply to Richard Melrose. The Fraternal Aid Association of Fullerton have elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing term: O. M. Skinner, president; Robert Parker, vice-president; J. E. Ford, secretary; J. Stern, treasurer; Mrs. Skinner, chaplain; J. A. Vail, guide; Mrs. Robert Parker, observer; G. C. Welton, sentinel; Drs. Rich and Clark, medical examiners; Marie Nicolas and E. R. Ford, trustees. The Presbyterian Sunday-school here elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Roberts, superintendent; Miss Jones, assistant superintendent; Miss Bannerman, secretary; Miss Parker, treasurer; Miss Aubert, superintendent of primary department; Miss Jones, choirester; Bert Boyd, organist; Senator Jones, teacher of the Bible class. The Christian Endeavorors of the Presbyterian church have installed the following officers for the next term of six months: Nettle Aubert, president; Ella Gardiner, vice-president; Albert Sheldon, secretary; Waldo Brown, treasurer; Stella Marlo, missionary treasurer. Henry Winters of Westminster, who some weeks ago went East in the interests of a Westminster celery company, was buncoed out of $150 by sharpers in Chicago. According to the story told by the Chicago papers, Winters had just arrived in the Windy City a few minutes before. He was unaquainted in the city, and was surprised when three men stepped up to him and one called him by name. They represented themselves as government officers. "We are informed, Mr. Winters," said one of them, "that you are disposing of counterfeit money. We do not want to make you any trouble, but it is necessary for us to examine the money you have with you." Winters gave the men all the money he had, they promising him that he could reclaim it at police headquarters an hour later. The men did not return, and then he told a policeman of his experience. For Rent. Thirty acres west of Anaheim on the Le Croq tract. For terms apply to Fred Rimpau. Money to Loan. From $5,000 to $10,000 in sums to suit, on real estate or approved security. Apply to Richard Melrose. The Royal is the highest grade baking powder known. Actual tests show it goes over third further than any other brand. ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure HOLIDAY GOODS Lamps, Albums, Fancy Crockery, Leather Goods, Fancy Glassware, Carving Sets, Decorated Chinaware. AT DICKEL'S AGENT FOR THE WEST COAST FERTILIZER COMPANY. R. C. 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The world-famous New STRAWBERRY, which will treble the demand for Strawberries, and drive all other kinds out of the market. Take your choice and get Rich, by planting this variety of Strawberries. $4.50 per 1000. $40 per 10,000. PAUL POETZSCH, ANAHEIM. A GRAND MUSICAL TREAT! The Queen Vocal Quartette. GERTRUDE AULD THOMAS, First Soprano. EDITH A. PRESTON, Second Soprano. LOLETA LEVETE ROWAN, First Alto. ISABEL MARQUIS WYATT, Second Alto. M. EDITH HAINES, Pianist. Under the personal management of TOM E. ROWAN, Jr. Beiser's Opera-House, ANAHEIM TUESDAY EVE. JAN. 11, '98 Admission, 25c; Reserved Seats, 50c Seats on Sale at Derge's Drugstore M. L. DAVIDSON, Tinning and Plumbing Pipes and Pumps Repaired. Repairing of All Kinds Done. Notice of Assessment Anaheim Union Water Company—Location of Principal Place of Business, Anaheim, Orange County, California NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company, held on the 4th day of December, 1897, an assessment of one dollar per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation, payable on or before January 7th, 1898, to W. H. Blennnerhassett, Secretary of said corporation, at his office, in Backa' Block, Los Angeles street, Anaheim, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 7th day of January, 1898, will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment shall have been made before, will be sold on the 29th day of January, 1898, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. Dated, December 4th, 1897. W. H. BLENNERHASSETT, Secretary Anaheim Union Water Company. 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