anaheim-gazette 1900-04-19

With his retirement from the Board of City Trustees on Tuesday evening, Chas. Otto Rust completed the eighth year of his term of service on the board, during six years of which time he had served as chairman of the board. He has been a City Trustee during the three bond sales which were made for the city's improvement, and was ever alert to the end that the interests of the taxpayers might be protected. During his incumbency the city has installed a municipal electric lighting plant, and has largely increased the extent of its municipal water service. To his experience and judgment is much of the success of these two public utilities due. Our electric service furnishes light cheaper than probably that of any other similar municipality in the State, and our water service especially in times of fire is abundant and voluminous. With the water pumped directly into the mains, streams may be easily thrown over the highest building in town, thus rendering property in great part safe from disastrous fires. At the inception of the municipal electric lighting plant its capacity was placed at a maximum number of six hundred lights, but so satisfactory was the service, and so reasonable the charge for lights, that the plant was soon enlarged to treble its former capacity, while now we have in the neighborhood of two thousand incandescent lights, besides numerous arc lights for business houses and street-lighting purposes. It is doubtful whether any city in California has made similar progress during the same period of time. The installation of these two public utilities has required a keen and discriminating sense of propriety as well as lung has done, to the entire satisfaction of a board that has been scrutinizing in matters of this kind. An expert accountant, his books have called forth commendation from several Grand Juries, while in other towns fault-finding has been the rule at the incompetence displayed. The taking of the city assessment requires work of an experienced and competent hand, as do also the preparation of the municipal tax levy and the work of the Board of Equalization. These labors he has done to the queen's taste. Personally we have a high opinion of Mr. Nebelung; but, having had the office during fourteen years, he cannot blame the voters for casting their ballots for another. However, those who defeated Mr. Nebelung will, we feel certain, be the first to extend to him the olive branch, now that hostilities are over. Mr. Merritt will we believe make a competent and painstaking official. The people will know of his efficiency as the community goes along. JOSEPH HELMSEN, the new President of the City Trustees, is one of the best known, as he is one of the most popular young men of this city. Not yet 40, he has amassed a considerable amount of this world's goods, and looks forward complacently to one day sitting under his own vine and fig-tree. In fact, Joseph for a number of years entertained serious thoughts of removing to his former Placentia ranch and turning horticulturist. He owned a forty-acre tract on the avenue, which he set to grapes, and a dozen years ago had growing thereon one of the finest vineyards in the southland. He looked forward then to moving out and turning granger. But the blight came, and the vines were wiped off the face of the earth, as if a fire had swept over them. They were uprooted and in their place a walnut orchard has since flourished. A week or two ago the place was sold, REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. For the Week Ending April 16, 1900. Furnished by the Orange County Title Company, Santa Ana. Stearns Ranchos Co. to W. J. Hole—Wt of NW‡ of NW‡ of Sec. 4-3-10, containing 20 acres; $10. Ellen E. Fuller and Albert Fuller to Almina E. Blackmore—10 acres 1 mile south of Tustin; $10. W. J. Hole and Mary B. Hole to James M. Cusick—Wt of NW‡ of NW‡ of Sec. 4-3-10, 20 acres; $10. Willet S. Decker and Jettie M. Decker to Ottilia S. Visel—E‡ of S 75 feet o lot 13, E‡ of N 50 feet o lot 17 and N 50 feet o lots 18 and 19, Thomas' addition, Santa Ana; $490. J. C. Thomas and Sarah E. Thomas to Ottilia S. Visel—E‡ of S 75 feet o lot 13 and S 75 feet o lots 18 and 19, Thomas' addition, Santa Ana; $750. Mrs. Katle Cook to Della B. W. Rawson—30 acres off S end of E‡ of NW‡ of Sec. 22-5-11; $1. Henry S. Carpenter and wife to Jacob Wittmer—W 15.61 acres of NW‡ of Sec. 33-3-10; $4800. C. A. Campbell and wife to M. Bellisinger—Lots 28, 29 and 30, block 20 Fullerton; $800. H. A. Church and wife to W. D. Busser and W. L. Miller—Lots 8 and 9 block H, W. G. Benedict's subdivision of Daniel Halladay tract; $100. Henry Balzhauser and wife to Joseph Ehrenreich—N‡ of SE‡ of SW‡ of Sec. 18-6-10, containing 20 acres; $10. W. F. Nicholson, a single man, O James N. Bradford—2‡ acres in north part of city of Santa Ana; $1000. P. A. Stanton to E. G. Greening—SW‡ of NE‡ of Sec. 19-4-10, 45 acres; $10 Joseph Helmsen to A. Pierottl—L4 block A, Kraemer tract, 20 acres; $3500. W. H. Williamson, Trustee, Geo.E.Dutton—S‡ of fractional NW‡ of Sec. 2-4-11, 57.02 acres, except 55 acres in the southwest corner; $800. E.P.Greening and wife to Florla Crane—Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, block 10; loot 4 and 3, and that part of lot 2 lily south of line 30 feet south of center line of Anaheim ditch, block 15, Olinda tract, 38.84 acres; $10. Z.B.West and Lizzie E.West, wife to Arizona Davis, wife of G.V Davis—Lots 9 and 10, block B, Hubbard tract; $450. J.C.Hyle and Sarah Hyle, his wife six hundred lights, but so satisfactory was the service, and so reasonable the charge for lights, that the plant was soon enlarged to treble its former capacity, while now we have in the neighborhood of two thousand incandescent lights, besides numerous are lights for business houses and street-lighting purposes. It is doubtful whether any city in California has made similar progress during the same period of time. The installation of these two public utilities has required a keen and discriminating sense of propriety as well as business sagacity of a high order. Mr. Rust has shirked no duty during these years of his public service, and he retires from office with more friends, if that is possible, than he had when he went in. PETER WEISEL, Jr., the newly elected member of the City Trustees, is a young gentleman of sterling qualities, who possesses all the essentials for a wide-awake and incorruptible public official. He has resided in Anaheim a number of years, and is one of our most popular as well as one of the most progressive of our citizens. He is the manager of the cannery, which last year put up some 700,000 cans of fruit and vegetables. This year several thousand dollars have been expended in enlarging the building; and it is purposed to put up in the neighborhood of two million cans of goods. A young man who has charge of a business of such magnitude ought to be able to handle properly all business of the municipality which may fall to his lot in the ensuing four years. Peter has also accomplished a feat for which his friends pat him on the back, figuratively speaking, and in which he sets a fine example to the good-looking young men of the city. He went some time ago to Milwaukee and captured an amiable and accomplished young lady of that city for a helpmeet through life, and has settled down in Anaheim to grow up with the county. That was no doubt one of the reasons why he received one of the largest votes for a contested office on the ticket, apart from his general worthiness as a citizen. Peter is a worthy son of an illustrious sire, and may the name of Weisel resound forevermore in the land. The case of the City of Anaheim against Mrs. C. Langenberger was tried in the Superior court on the 11th instant. This was an action brought by the city for possession of a plaza at the corner of Center and Palm streets, which it was alleged had been dedicated as such. A map was introduced in evidence by the city, which was placed on record by Mr. Langenberger in 1869, showing the Wm. Kroeger Superintendent. The Directors of the water company, at an executive session held a day or two ago, elected William Kroeger of this city to be Superintendent of the water company, in place of J. C. Sheppard. The change takes place on May 1st. The office pays $100 per month. Kroeger was some years ago zanjero for the Anaheim side of the district, and was regarded as one of the best men ever in the employ of the company. That he should now be elected Superintendent is proof of the high regard in which he is held by the Directors, and there can be no doubt he will fill the duties of the office to the satisfaction of all. Mr. Sheppard retires to take charge of the constantly increasing volume of his private business and development of his fine walnut tract at Fullerton. From Cincinnati. Charles W. Spooner and his brother-in-law, Horace W. Smith, have arrived from Cincinnati, and have located on the Spaulding place west of town and will become permanent residents. Mr. Spooner practiced law in New York city for 25 years, and the day before his arrival here was admitted to the bar in Los Angeles. However, he comes to Orange county, not to practice his profession, but to go into fruit and nut raising. New Bridge. The case of the City of Anaheim against Mrs. C. Langenberger was tried in the Superior court on the 11th instant. This was an action brought by the city for possession of a plaza at the corner of Center and Palm streets, which it was alleged had been dedicated as such. A map was introduced in evidence by the city, which was placed on record by Mr. Langenberger in 1869, showing the Plaza, together with other evidence in support of the claim that the tract should revert to the city. The evidence for the defense showed that at the time the map was filed Mr. Langenberger did not own all the land embraced in the so-called Plaza; that it embraced portions of public streets; that the offer to dedicate had been revoked within a few months after it was made; that the city had never at any time accepted the offer to dedicate, and that for twenty-seven years the land had been occupied by dwellings. At the close of the testimony the Court refused to hear any argument, as the evidence was overwhelmingly in favor of the defendant, and at once ordered findings and judgment in her favor. We cannot let the opportunity pass without saying, in the resume of kindly mention of outgoing and incoming officials, that, with reference to City Clerk Nebelung, he has, during the fourteen years of his office, conducted the affairs of the same to the best interests of the taxpayers of the city. While there might be mistakes to attribute to him, inside as well as outside of his office, these we attribute to the mind and not to the heart. It is safe to say that not many among the voters of the municipality have a clear conception of the duties of this important office. To keep tally of all the different city funds, to have the books balance each month with the Treasurer's figures, and to have each fund properly accounted for, is no small task, and this Mr. Nebe- From Cincinnati. Charles W. Spooner and his brother-in-law, Horace W. Smith, have arrived from Cincinnati, and have located on the Spaulding place west of town and will become permanent residents. Mr. Spooner practiced law in New York city for 25 years, and the day before his arrival here was admitted to the bar in Los Angeles. However, he comes to Orange county, not to practice his profession, but to go into fruit and nut raising. New Bridge. The Supervisors on Monday decided to co-operate with Los Angeles county in the erection of a bridge across Coyote creek, on the boundary line of the counties, on the Long Beach road. For some time this point has been considered unsafe for travel. Orange county proposes to bear one-half the expense of the bridge, about $800, together with one-half the expense for cementing the piles upon which the structure will stand, this latter precautionary step being considered necessary to make the bridge a substantial structure. Missing Heirs. From the Santa Barbara Press of April 13th we take the following item relative to missing heirs who are supposed to be somewhere in Southern California: The children of Mrs. Clara Jenks (formerly the wife of Stephen Farrow of Goleta) have fallen heir to a small inheritance at Goleta. The whereabouts of Mrs. Jenks and her children is unknown to her relatives. After the death of Stephen Farrow the widow married Dr. Jenks, and with her husband and two little boys moved south, and are probably living somewhere between here and San Diego. Any one who can locate them will please inform Frank E. Kellogg of Goleta, Cal. The inheritance is too small and the beneficiaries are in too poor circumstances to justify the offering of any reward, and as an act of kindness the newspapers of Southern California are requested to copy this article. Schaefer's Store Continued. Commencing next Monday, C. H. Schaefer will continue to conduct his grocery, candy and tobacco store on South Los Angeles street. He respectfully asks a continuance of the patronage of his old customers and solicits calls from others. The public is assured of satisfactory service. The finest line of Golf Shirts and Gents' Neckwear at Stern Bros. Elizabeth Phillips and husband Delia B. Rawson—SW½ of SE¼, Se¾-5-11, 10 acres, and E½ of NW¼, Se¾-5-11, containing 80 acres, excepting an acre in the NW corner; $1000. William Atkinson to Indianola kinson, his wife—W½ of S½ of lot lands of J. B. Parker; $10. M. B. Ulm to Abbie J. Ulm—Land and 6, blockD, Humphrey's addition Santa Ana; gift. William B. Wall, widower, to H Hinricks—10 acres in lots 6 and 7 on Glassell & Chapman tract; $1050. Mrs. Louisa Hastings and Mr. F G. Hastings, to Mrs. Deborah Lison—N½ of S½ of SE¼ of NE¼, Sec¹⁰, 10 acres; $500. J. J. Mellus and wife to Puente Oll Co.—S 120 acres in the Zambrota tract, Rancho Rincon de la Brea; $20,000. Santa Ana Cemetery Co. to Gl Lynch—Lot 3, block 20, Sec. J., B Ana cemetery; $35. Stearns Ranchos Co. to John Bison—E½ of SW½ of NE¼, Sec. 27-5-11 acres; $10. Marion C. Lyon to Levi Eckley 9, block C, Shelton & Dewell's additions to Santa Ana; $600. John D. Parsons to Alice Engl Lot 10, block A, Robinson tract; Ana; $50. David Gockley to J. H. Northward acres in lot 347, block 14, Irvine's division; $1. Death of Mrs. Schaefer. Mrs. Adele Schaefer, wife of C H. Schaefer, died at her home on Los Angeles street on Saturday o'clock. She was aged 65 years days. Mrs. Schaefer was attacked la gripe about four months ago until her death had been in extra ill health. She was a native of Br Germany, and came to Anaheim from Illinois with her husband daughter. Mrs. J. H. Huber, her sister, o peria, San Bernardino county Mrs. J. S. Howard of Santa Hanna Santa Barbara county, daughter Mrs. Schaefer, arrived on Morning to attend the funeral took place at 3 o'clock on that The remains were followed to by the friends and acquaintances relatives of the deceased. Rev. I of the Lutheran church conduct services at the residence and cemetery. Mrs. Schaefer's kindly nature her many friends, and the report death was received with sorrow those who knew her. The have sympathy of the com in their bereavement. WE are holding a SPECIAL SALE of WOMEN'S, MISSES' and CHILDREN'S MUSLIN UNDERWEAR This week. You never saw worthy goods sold so cheap. Come before all are gone. Visit our Boys' Clothing Department and get a Present with each Suit. Specials in Shoe Department. Reinhaus Brothers DEPARTMENT STORE, SANTA ANA YOU CAN SAVE TIME Trouble and Risk by Subscribing for PERIODICALS and PAPERS through my Agency Joseph Helmsen STERN BROS, THE LEADING MERCHANTS OF ANAHEIM, CAL., Butterick Patterns and Publications The LATEST Novelties in Summer Dress Goods just arrived. We show an elegant line of PARASOLS, LADIES' BELTS and BELT BUCKLES. Our Shoe Department Is stocked with a full line of high grade Ladiss' and Men's Shoes. The Furnishing Department is second to none in this County, and a glance at our GOLF SHIRTS, GENT'S NECKWEAR and GENTS' UNDERWEAR will convince you. Clothing and Hats In the latest styles to suit and fit everybody. Hay and Grain, Mill Feed and all kinds of Farm Produce bought and sold STERN BROS. M. Scott and R. J. Fyffe—Lot 1, A, and lot 6, block B, Kogler & Berkshire addition to Orange; $10. Katie Cook to Delia B. Rawson of SE Sec. 15-5-11, containing ties; $1. Jabeth Phillips and husband to B. Rawson—SW of SE Sec. 15-10 acres, and E of NW Sec. 22-containing 80 acres, excepting 4 of tie in the NW corner; $1000. William Atkinson to Indianola Atch, his wife—W of S of lot 9 of J. B. Parker; $10. B. Ulm to Abbie J. Ulm—Lots 5 blockD, Humphrey's addition to Ana; gift. William B. Wall, widower, to Henry Buckles—10 acres in lots 6 and 7 of the cell & Chapman tract; $1050. Louisa Hastings and Mr. Frank Hastings, to Mrs. Deborah L DoddN of S of SE of NE Sec. 8-4-acrements; $500. near Villa Park, by hanging herself from a bed post with a cord. Mrs. Schlottag has been in a demented condition since the death of her husband two years ago. On Saturday morning she hanged herself to the bed post; she knelt on the floor and throwing herself forward, strangled to death. The remains were shipped to Sandusky, Ohio, where she formerly lived. Mission. A mission will be conducted in the Catholic church during the coming week by the Rev. Father Cantwell of the Redemptorist Order of St. Louis. Father Cantwell is a speaker of great force and elegance, and those who are fortunate enough to attend the exercises will be amply repaid for their trouble. Father Cantwell will open the mission on next Sunday at the 10 by members of the Turn Verein. PERIODICALS AND PAPERS through my Agency Joseph Helmsen Superiority of Our Brandy and Clay John W. Gates of Chicago, predeceased of the American Steel and Wire Company, who has been visiting San Francisco and the Coast, was interviewed by a Chronicle reporter relative to the superiority of California wine brandy. "In the production of brand claret," said Mr. Gates, "I have the highest authority that Calle leads the world. I have been my wines for years of Gallea & Rheims, France. I know Mr. well. I had never bought brand claret of his firm, though chan sherry and white wines furnish them are the best made. This told him I wanted the very best brandy and claret that he could procure." "Mr. Gates," he replied, "what use of your coming to Rheims, where else in France, to get brandy? Do you know when make the best brandy and claret world? It is in California. Nothing produced in Europe than the California product." "That was naturally something surprise to me, and I asked Mr. more concerning this. I had tion, in common with many other people, that the soil of Calle was too new and the methods using vineyard products somewhat Mr. Gallea quickly removed the impression. "No matter what they say California's new soil or method told me," I assure you that we equal California in the manufacture fine claret and brandy. I can you how they obtain the superiority and flavor, but it is surely products. So, if you ask me best brandy and claret I can find myself a fair judge of wine brandy." "I have remembered what lea told me, and while in Calle have bought eight casks of brand a quantity of claret, I must it comes up to Mr. Gallea's description. It is the best ever found, and I modestly myself a fair judge of wine brandy." Mr. Gates stated that a finenessarity is afforded by the Parishioner to spread the fame of C wines and brandy." M.H.C is a commissioner from Calle exposition," said Mr. Gates am a commissioner from Calle have told Mr. de Young what lea stated to me about these C products, and I am sure he will the excellence of California and claret will be made known As an American, it is a pleasure to learn that California leads in this respect. Gallea & Co., a mamoth champagne Mission. A mission will be conducted in the Catholic church during the coming week by the Rev. Father Cantwell of the Redemptorist Order of St. Louis. Father Cantwell is a speaker of great force and elegance, and those who are fortunate enough to attend the exercises will be amply repaid for their trouble. Father Cantwell will open the mission on next Sunday at the 10 o'clock mass, when he will announce the order of exercises and preach the opening sermon. Local Dots. The wife of Ralph Hunter presented him last week with an eight-pound baby girl. The engagement of William Falkenstein, the well-known dry-goods merchant of this city, to Miss Regina Harris of Santa Ana is announced. Boyd & Son advertise they will dispose of their groceries, and confine themselves in future to hardware. Their stock of groceries has been marked down to bedrock figures, and great bargains are being offered in all lines that branch of their establishment. Money to Loan. In sums to suit. Apply to F. A-backs Jr., Secretary Building and Loan Association, Anaheim, Cal. 10-tf The Harris System of Curing Disease without Medicine Pawel C. W. Hahn, Originator A new solution which has met with unparalleled success. After being subjected to hundreds of surrections, its efficacy has been fully demonstrated. Discovered invaluable green up by their physicians are quickly and permanently restored to health. This is a testament to the power of treatment. It also stands ready to offer convincing proof in the willing, living testimony of scores of grateful patients. Do's Don'ts I court the most rigid investigation. I return to any of my patients, leading blemishes and the white prints. When written in any one of the following kindly statement her way: Ms. M. K. Hahn, 4523 Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA or Armenia, Ms. B. C. Barn, 916 Alton St., Los Angeles, CA or Arizona, Ms. L. Purney, 862 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA or Arizona, W. D. Corvett, 243 North Park Hill Ave., Los Angeles, CA or Arizona, Ms. C. A. Lowe, Game Warden, Santa Barbara, CA or Rosarita, Numeral and Seven Traces. Personal letter, full information and terms for treatment upon application. Address: C. W. Hahn, 921 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, California. CITIZENS BANK OF ANAHEIM Payable in all parts of the United States. Do not send money in a letter by mail; purchase a BANK MONEY ORDER. This way of remitting money is absolutely safe. The purchaser of a Bank Money Order may feel confident that the payment of the amount therein will certainly be made to the person for whom it is intended. Bank Money Orders are cheaper and more secure than any other method of sending money. The Government is not responsible for loss of a registered letter, so purchase a Money Order. If a Bank Money Order is lost in the mails, we issue a duplicate without delay or charge. See schedule of fees below and compare with others. We pay a license tax—others do not. THE COST OF BANK MONEY ORDERS IS AS FOLLOWS: For Orders for sums not exceeding $10.00...5c Over $10.00, not exceeding $40.00...10c Over $50.00, not exceeding $100.00...15c Over $100.00, not exceeding $500.00...15c per $100 Over $500.00 and up...10c per $100 Also Bank Money Orders for sale on all Foreign Countries. The Cook Case. Mrs. Kate Cook of Westminster, widow of the late Tom Cook, whom she shot for infidelity at the family home in the Peatlands last year, on Monday filed a complaint against Mrs. Delia B. Rawson of Los Angeles and others, alleging that by false representation defendant persuaded her to convey two deeds to valuable portions of the Cook estate over which there has been some litigation since Cook was killed. Mrs. Cook alleges that between April 3rd and 9th defendant, at her home in Los Angeles, kept in her presence and worked upon her fears by telling her that another person was to be arrested for having killed Cook, and that she, Mrs. Cook, was again to be placed on trial; that the mother of her deceased husband would take from her all the personal property belonging to the deceased; that defendant represented to her that if the transfer of property were made she, the defendant, could and would prevent this additional trouble to plaintiff. Mrs. Cook avers that, acting under this influence, which she declares was based upon false statements, she did sign deeds to her portion of the valuable peatland farm, south of Westminster, valued at about $10,000. Now she wants the property back. During Mrs. Cook's trial for murder Mrs. Rawson took an active interest in her and was constantly with her. Mrs. Rawson was formerly a resident of Santa Ana, but for the past eight or ten years has lived at Los Angeles. She has been married several times, and is reputed to be wealthy. Butterick Patterns at Stern Bros. Mr. Gates stated that a fine is afforded by the Parishioner to spread the fame of wines and brandy." "M. H..C..is a commissioner from Californias exposition," said Mr. Gates am a commissioner from Illinois have told Mr. de Young what lea stated to me about these products, and I am sure he will the excellence of California and claret will be made known As an American, it is a pleasure to learn that California leads in this respect. Gallea & Co., ing a mammoth champagne and Paris, in it there will be restaurant and an exhibit wines. The firm will make of California wines also. The plan of advertising is attract attention." Weekly Crop Bulletin U.S. Department of Agriculture fornia Section, Climate and Crops Weather Bureau, April 16. The temperature has been normal in all parts of the State; temperatures have been generally favorable; the growth of grain and the ment of deciduous fruits. Lakes have fallen in all sections except California; materially heavy frosts of the preceding doubtedly injured grape vines fruits in exposed places in mine of the State; but the reports are so conflicting that no reliable mate of the amount of damage can be made at this time. It that ice formed in portions Santa Clara valley and in Obispo and other places. In nearly all sections now Tehachapi grain and hay are growing out in many localities; crops continue excellent sections; and will soon be grown late reports state that the yield will be lighter than estimate wheat crop in Southern California said to be beyond redeem many large tracts of early soils as much of the later sown; wipeplete failures; a good quality being cut; but the yield is light.Notwithstanding the heavy preceding week, a larger report received this week the earlier estimates concerning fruits, and it is still owing able that the yield will equal that of last season. The outmodes is not as good as at last Citrus fruits are advancing PUBLIC BENEFIT STORE S. Los Angeles St., Anaheim The firm that thinks of running Newman must have a bank's capital to back it. Even then it would only be a matter of months before the crash would come. As no man of business can sell below wholesale cost with profit. We have brought prices down to what they ought to be and never have been. And intend to join no combination to keep prices up, but will sell you goods at as cheap rates as the cheapest Los Angeles house, and guarantee the quality. Thanking the people for their generous support accorded to us, and hoping to deserve its continuance, I remain, etc., FRANCIS NEWMAN The Man Who Broke Up Big Profits F. A. YUNGBLUTH... MERCHANT TAILOR SPRING and SUMMER GOODS of the latest and finest patterns at prices that defy competition. Fine workmanship. Try us. F. A. YUNGBLUTH... MERCHANT TAILOR SPRING and SUMMER GOODS of the latest and finest patterns at prices that defy competition. Fine workmanship. Try us. I show the largest stock of SUMMER SUITINGS and samples of Crash and Bengalines. Los Angeles St., 3 doors north of Center St. OSTEOPATHY Dr. CLINTON A. BURROWS of SAN FRANCISCO Member of the Faculty of the California College of Osteopathy, San Francisco, and Chairman of the Trustees of the California Association of Osteopaths, will be in ANAHEIM a short time beginning Monday, April 9th, 1900. Those desiring osteopathic treatment from Dr. Burrows should consult him early. Days: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. OFFICE: METZ BLOCK (upstairs) opp. Postoffice. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Consultation free. ORANGE COUNTY RABBITRY CARGILL & SCOTT, Props. Dealers in high-grade Belgian hares. Young for sale from imported bucks as SIR STYLES, LORD LURGAN, SON OF LORD BANBURY, and others. Correspondence solicited and special attention paid to mail orders. Two Miles East of Anaheim. ADDRESS: BOX 1674, ANAHEIM, CAL. O. R. LUEDKE JEWELER and OPTICIAN Watches, Clocks, Silver Novelties and Jewelry Optical Goods Latest styles and Lowest prices; you cannot do better elsewhere TRY US Center street Opposite Commercial Hotel ons are said to be dropping in some orchards. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. New Corporations. The Edison Oil company, with headquarters at Pasadena, has filed articles of incorporation with the Clerk of this Weekly Crop Bulletin. U. S. Department of Agriculture, California Section, Climate and Crop Service. Weather Bureau, April 16. The temperature has been nearly normal in all parts of the State, and conditions have been generally favorable for the growth of grain and the development of deciduous fruits. Light rain has fallen in all sections except Southern California, materially benefiting crops and improving pasture. The heavy frosts of the preceding week undoubtedly injured grape vines and tree fruits in exposed places in many parts of the State, but the reports received are so conflicting that no reliable estimate of the amount of damage resulting can be made at this time. It is reported that ice formed in portions of the Santa Clara valley and in San Luis Obispo and other places. In nearly all sections north of the Tehachapi grain and hay are still making favorable progress; wheat is heading out in many localities, and prospects continue excellent for heavy crops; hay has commenced in some sections, and will soon be general; some late reports state that the yield of hay will be lighter than estimated. The wheat crop in Southern California is said to be beyond redemption, and many large tracts of early sown, as well as much of the later sown, will be complete failures; a good quality of hay is being cut, but the yield is light. Notwithstanding the heavy frosts of the preceding week, a large number of the reports received this week confirm the earlier estimates concerning deciduous fruits, and it is still quite probable that the yield will equal or exceed that of last season. The outlook for almonds is not as good as at last report. Citrus fruits are advancing, but lemons are said to be dropping in some orchards. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Nearly normal temperatures have prevailed, and no damaging frosts have occurred. The only precipitation reported was a trace at San Diego. The light rain of the preceding week was beneficial to hay in some sections, but wheat prospects are less encouraging than at this time last week, owing to the prevalence of dry winds. It is believed the wheat crop is a complete failure. New hay is of good quality, but the crop is light. Pasturage is fairly good, though needing rain. Rollo. Dr. and Mrs. O. P. Roller and young son Stanley are visiting relatives at the Rollo. Miss Laurie Roller and her sister, Mrs. L. M. Passmore, have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kirby during the week. Miss Georgie Mehan, who has been visiting at the Rollo for several days, left for her home in Michigan Monday. Card of Thanks. The undersigned — husband, sister and daughter of the late Mrs. Adele Schaefer — desire to express their heartfelt thanks to the friends who so kindly tendered their assistance during her illness. The first signed desires especially to thank the friends for the kindness shown him during his wife's sickness. C. H. SCHAEFER, MRS. J. H. HUBER, MRS. J. S. HOWARD. Knights Templar. Meeting Grand Commandery Knights Templar, and meeting of the State Republican League clubs in Los Angeles. On account of these meetings the Santa Fe route will sell tickets April 24th to 28th, good returning April 30th, at the low rate of $1.10 for the round trip. Also to Riverside April 14th to 21st at the rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip on account of the Street Fair to be held there. Ladies' and Gents' Shoes in black and tan, latest styles, at Stern Bros. New Corporations. The Edison Oil company, with headquarters at Pasadena, has filed articles of incorporation with the Clerk of this county. The capitalization of the company is $250,000, with $70,000 of the stock paid up. The directors elected for the ensuing year are as follows: Henry Fisher, J. H. Fisher and Arthur S. Auchinless of Redlands, and J. S. Torrance, Frank C. Bolt, John B. Miller and William R. Staats of Pasadena. The principal place of business of the new corporation will be at Pasadena. The John T. Carpenter Water company, located at El Modena, this county, has incorporated with a capital stock of $16,000, with the following board of directors: B. R. Helwig, C. E. Way, M. S. Davis and Thomas Nicholson of El Modena, and D. C. Pixley of Orange. This company obtains its water supply from the Santiago creek, and together with the residents of El Modena and vicinity, figured conspicuously in a big lawsuit in the Superior Court of this county a few years ago, with the San Joaquin ranch owners, to determine upon certain riparian rights resulting from the waters of this stream. Money to Loan From $5,000 to $10,000 in sums to suit, on real estate or approved security. Apply to Richard Melrose. MEAT MARKET JOHN KELLENBERGER, Prop. Having purchased the butter business formerly conducted by Velt Beetz, I desire to say to my friends and the public generally that I have entirely overhauled and renovated the premises, and will in future carry on the business as a first-class market. The best of meats will be kept constantly on hand, as well as Ham, Bacon, Lard, Sausages, etc. A share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. JOHN KELLENBERGER. A. MOELLER EXPERT WATCHMAKER Repairing of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, at RUHMANN'S BLOCK, ANAHEIM, CAL. All work guaranteed.