anaheim-gazette 1904-01-14

HOME TELEPHONE FRANCHISE City Trustees Will Advertise Sale of Same—New Company Coming to Town. The city trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening; present, Trustees Schneider, Rust, Berdrow and Fletcher; absent, Weisel. A petition was presented from the Home Telephone company asking that a franchise for operation of their business in this city be advertised for, according to law. The trustees, after discussing the matter thoroughly, decided to instruct City Attorney Melrose to prepare such franchise and submit same to board for its approval, after which it will be advertised. Marshal Steadman reported collection of $1284.45, net, which was turned into city treasury. Treasurer Hartung reported funds in bank amounting to $6153.59. Recorder Howard reported he had six arrests in his court during December; fines, $40. Deeds were received for sidewalk on North Los Angeles street from all property owners affected. A six-foot walk and curb will be constructed. The city pays 45 cents per running foot, the owners the remainder. Messrs. Schneider and Adams of the power-house petitioned to be permitted to purchase old roof iron. Referred to public improvements committee. Property owners on West Center street petitioned for more lights. Referred to Engineer Lewis. The committee on public improvements reported as follows: 375 feet of two-inch pipe laid on Hedwig street, between Cypress and Adele; 200 feet of two-inch pipe laid on Sycamore street, from Emily street west; water connections made for Mrs. Trendle on Sycamore street, J. Kohlenberger on Emily street, F. Pressel on Center street and C. Kolm on Center. Houses wired for electric light: Residences of E. W. McCollum, J. P. Hatzfeld, J. F. Ahlborn, L. Nemetz, Mrs. Aubert, H. Gade, C. E. Kleiner and packing-house of California Citrus Union. New light LOCAL JOTTINGS OF INTEREST Death of Miss Ana G. Knapp Miss Ana Knapp died at her home at Katella last Wednesday afternoon after an illness of three months. Her death makes the third in the family within a year, her father, Peter Knapp, having died last January. He was buried a year to a day before his daughter. A son followed him to the grave a few weeks later. Miss Knapp was born at Minesing, Ontario and was twenty years of age. She was a student at Anaheim high school and would have graduated next year. She was a young lady of many admirable attainments, with the promise of a bright future before her. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family residence, Rev. W. H. Chapman conducting the services, assisted by Dr. Parker of Orange. The pallbearers were Geo. Christensen, Herman Chris tensen, Fayette Lewis, Theodore Dickel, James Nelson, Edgar Hartung. Floral offerings were very profuse, showing in what high esteem the deceased was held by her friends. Noticable among the larger wreaths were those sent by the ninth and tenth grades and the teachers of the high school. The students of the school attended in a body and the school flag hung all day at half mast. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends from this city and Orange. Deceased is survived by a mother, two sisters and three brothers, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community. Drainage Ditch Suit The question of the rights involved in the construction of drainage ditches in the peatlands is to be fought out in the superior court in a suit brought by W. T. Neel against Caspar Borchard, in which the plaintiff asks $2000 damages and also the abatement of the ditch as a nuisance. Borchard, who owns extensive holdings in the Newlands district, has built a large drainage ditch along his property, and this ditch Neel claims is doing damage to wells and irrigating water on his place, which adjoints Borchard's holdings. DEATH OF MRS. G. H. HUNTER Mrs. George H. Hunter died on Monday at the residence of her daughter in Los Angeles after an illness of several months due to a complication of diseases. She was in failing health last year, and her husband went with her to Idylwild and other health resorts in an effort to restore her to health. Efforts were unavailing, and some months ago she took up her home at the residence of her daughter in Los Angeles, where everything that medical skill could devise was done to insure the prolongation of her life. For some time it has been known that recovery was impossible, yet news of her death comes as a shock to her many friends in Anaheim and vicinity. Mrs. Hunter had lived here with her family for many years and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and son and daughter to mourn her untimely end. They have the sympathy of the entire community in their loss. The funeral occurred on Wednesday, January 13, in Los Angeles. MAHARA'S MINSTRELS. The most diverting novelty afforded amusement lovers for a long time is the coming of the famous Mahara Minstrels, known from Malne to California as the banner colored minstrel organization of America. The entire performance scintillates with a sparkle of originality that has made this company the most popular of all traveling colored organizations. The company comprises a number of the leading colored artists, both men and women, known to lovers of minstrelsy. There is not a white face in its ranks, although in its chorus are a dozen pretty young women who it will be difficult to distinguish from lighter beauties. This is considered a new departure in minstrelsy by Manager Mahara, who also promises many more novel surprises which will be seen for the first time in this city. The costumes and scenery are entirely new and the management of the opera house is positive that one of the brightest treats has been secured for residents of Anaheim, Mahara's Minstrels will be at the opera house in this city Friday evening January 22. The committee on public improvements reported as follows: 375 feet of two-inch pipe laid on Hedwig street, between Cypress and Adele; 200 feet of two-inch pipe laid on Sycamore street, from Emily street west; water connections made for Mrs. Trendle on Sycamore street, J. Kohlenberger on Emily street, F. Pressel on Center street and C. Kolm on Center. Houses wired for electric lights: Residences of E. W. McCollum, J. P. Hatzfeld, J. F. Ahlborn, L. Nemetz, Mrs. Aubert, H. Gade, C. E. Kleiner and packing-house of California Citrus Union. New light installed for Joseph Helmsen, A. Nagle, high school, F. W. Hischman, G. F. Martin, J. S. Howard, Commercial hotel, S. J. Paschal, S. Kistler. The committee reported Center street oiled from Hermine to Los Angeles, Los Angeles street oiled from Lemon to Palm. Gutters are being cleaned on Center and Los Angeles streets. City teams are hauling gravel. New water and light meters are being installed. Bills to amount of $1993.71 were ordered paid. In the absence of City Clerk Merritt, who is confined to his home with la gripe, City Attorney Melrose kept minutes of the meeting. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce this evening a new board of seven directors will be chosen to serve during the ensuing year. New tickets are on the field, one composed of J. S. Howard, Gerald Sandilands, J. Fr. Ahlborn, P. H. Krikl, C. G. McKinley, L. E. Miller and Godfrey Stock. The other composes the names of C. A. Blissell, E. W. McCollum, C. E. Holcomb, J. P. Hatzfeld, M. Nebelung, W. B. Hutchinson, and M. Barborka. Arrangements will probably be made for some social feature to follow the election. SCARLET WOMEN GONE. The camp of Little Paree Maids in Bedrock Canyon, near the point where division of water is made between Anaheim and Santa Ana, has been broken up by the public authorities. The women are said to have numbered a dozen or more, and were accompanied by several men. It is said they have returned to Los Angeles. Ratey Skips Ratey, a young graduate of the Whittier reform school, who has been holding forth hereabout for some time past, has lit out for parts unknown. Some days ago he committed an assault upon Herman Backs at the citrus association's packing-house. As a result of a severe choking incident to the scrimage, the latter was rendered partly unconscious for several minutes. Ratey made himself scarce, leaving the packing-house immediately and hiding in the cactus outside of town. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but he evaded the officers and if prehended will be severely dealt with. Drainage Ditch Suit The question of the rights involved in the construction of drainage ditches in the peatlands is to be fought out in the superior court in a suit brought by W.T. Neel against Caspar Borchard, in which the plaintiff asks $2000 damages and also the abatement of the ditch as a nuisance. Borchard, who owns extensive holdings in the Newlands district, has built a large drainage ditch along his property, and this ditch Neel claims is doing damage to wells and irrigating water on his place, which adjoins Borchard's holdings. Papers in the case were originally filed in Ventura, where Neel lives, but the suit was transferred to Orange county on a change of venue. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Victor Montgomery and H.L. Poplin, and for Borchard are former Dist.-Atty. R.Y.Williams of Santa Ana and ex-Superior Judge B.T.Williams of Ventura. The case is regarded as important as involving the legality of the building of the large drainage ditches which affect the water supply on adjoining property. Prize Winner Agent Clabaugh of the Santa Fe company received some days ago from W.B. Biddle, general traffic manager of the-company, a letter in which it was announced that he had been awarded fifth prize in the annual distribution of prizes by the company. These prizes are based upon the largest percentage of business over the preceding year. Mr. Clabaugh's prize amounts to $100, and a voucher in that amount was enclosed in his favor. Along with it was a courteous letter from the general traffic manager, which is prized even more highly than the cash award. Mr. Clabaugh is to be congratulated upon the honor conferred. He is strictly business, courteous to patrons of the road and one of the most popular agents in Southern California. He has now set his eye on the first cash prize in next year's distribution, which amounts to $250. The names of the other prize winners have not yet been learned. General Wankowski Here Brigadier-general Wankowski, commanding the First Brigade, was a guest of company E at Armory hall on Thursday evening. The company under command of Capt. Stern, never made a better appearance, and was highly complimented by the Brigadier-general. The latter addressed the company, dwelling upon improvements contemplated in the regiment, as well as other matters of interest to guardsmen. After drill the general was escorted to the Commercial hotel, where he was entertained at banquet. After the repast short addresses were made and at a late hour the assemblage departed. The general returned to his home in Los Angeles on Friday morning. He expressed himself as delighted with his visit to this city. SUCCESSFUL BERRY GROWER Ratsy, a young graduate of the Whitler reform school, who has been holding forth hereabout for some time past, has lit out for parts unknown. Some days ago he committed an assault upon Herman Backs at the citrus association's packing-house. As a result of a severe choking incident to the scrimage, the latter was rendered partly unconscious for several minutes. Ratsy made himself scarce, leaving the packing-house immediately and hiding in the cactus outside of town. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but he evaded the officers and if prehended will be severely dealt with. Blind Pig Squeals Notice has been served on E. L. Eubanks, manager of the Fullerton social club, citing him within ten days to appear and file answer and brief in the office of the attorney-general replying to the petition of E. S. Richman, relator, to show cause why the Fullerton social club should not be disincorporated for conducting an illegal business by violating the prohibition ordinance of Orange county. This is a test case, and if the petitioner can show cause, the attorney-general will file suit in the superior court of this county praying for a decree forfeiting the charter of the club. SUCCESSFUL BERRY GROWER Fred Walters has been at Azusa this week investigating the business of raising winter vegetables for the Fred Harvey eating-houses on the Santa Fe line. Walters has a contract with Harvey to furnish him vegetables, melons and berries, and ships daily a number of crates by express to that caterer. If the Azusa water proposition is found to be a good one, he will farm both his ranch here and another in the foothill town. Walters is shipping winter tomatoes this week, as well as strawberries and other aplourean delights. He shipped cantaloupes to the number of 2500 dozen. These delegacies are now out of market. Walters sold $8000 worth of berries, melons and vegetables off his twenty-acre tract east of town. He is now installing a big pumping-plant and making other improvements. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. F. A. Falkenberg, of Denver, head man of the order of Woodmen of the World, will be at the local camp on the evening of Tuesday, March 15th. The meeting will be open to the public, and will be held in the opera house. Local brethren are arranging for a gala night in honor of their distinguished visitor. Nail driving and wood sawing contests between ladles will be a feature of the program, and a sawing contest for men folks will be participated in by teams from various parts of Orange county. Baseball Sunday afternoon at Athletic park Olinda will contest for supremacy against the Hamburg baseball club of Los Angeles. The two lines are ancient antagonists, and a rattling good game is promised. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. Dickel is again on deck at his grocery, after an illness which kept him several days in bed. E. W. McCollum has been confined to his bed this week with an attack of that fashionable complaint, la gripe. Arch Henry was in town yesterday from Caladonia grove. He reports irrigation the rule of the day in his neighborhood. Constable Llewellyn escorted four hoboes to the county jail yesterday afternoon. They were rounded up in a box car near the cannery. Judge Howard made it thirty days. Mrs. James P. Buck, wife of the foreman of the Gazette composing room, arrived from Carson City, Nevada, this week, and with her husband will make this her future home. Mr. Laurence's horse took fright at a freight engine on the Santa Fe on Tuesday afternoon and backed down Center street. The horse was caught in front of Stadtgger's blacksmithshop. No damages resulted. Joseph Helmsen advertises this morning that he solicits subscriptions for all newspapers and magazines, wherever published. The safest and best way is through his agency. A trial will convince you. W. J. Freeman has sold his carriage business to Duckworth & Handy of Loara. Mr. Freeman will take a brief respite from cares of active business, but will probably not be content until he gets into the harness again. J. A. Kellerman, the Fullerton jag dispenser, tried last week before Justice Chandler of Orange on a charge of violating the county prohibition ordinance, was acquitted by the jury, which consumed less than half an hour in arriving at their verdict. Joseph Hatfield experienced an abrasion of the knuckles of the right hand on Sunday. The wound developed indications of blood poisoning, and as a result he was several days in bed with swollen joints and racking pains. He was able to be about on Tuesday and is now on a fair way to recovery. The supervisors have ordered the road between here and Orange oiled at a cost not to exceed $500. Miss Eva Bonkoski has filed a suit for divorce from Peter Bonkoski, alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment. Rev. A. B. Markle of Eureka has accepted a call to the Christian Church here and will arrive soon to take charge. A marriage license has been issued to Ernest Lane Jones, aged 23, and Nora Harryman, aged 22; both residents of Buena Park. Louis Henry Red, aged 46, and Nina Suchy, aged 41, both of Los Angeles, were married in the County Clerk's office this week by Justice of the Peace Smithwick. Ed Zeus has been engaged in the work of building an addition to his residence on Center street. His mother writes from Germany that she is enjoying her visit immensely. She has been absent three months; and will probably remain at her old home for three months more. Mr. and Mrs. H. Phelps of Santa Ana will celebrate the fiftyth anniversary of their wedding January 22 at their home on East Santa Clara avenue by meeting their friends during the afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps were married in 1853 at Goshen, Vt. Charles W. Cox of Long Beach and Miss Etta Holder of Buena Park, had the distinction of being married in the presence of the Board of Supervisors. They applied for a license, and expressing the desire to be married once, were ushered into the office of the supervisors who suspended business long enough to witness the event. The ceremony was performed by Judge J. A. Millson. P. H. Dorsett, one of the commissioners appointed by the government for the selections of the gardens for the propagation and testing of new varieties of plants and flowers, has taken his departure for San Francisco en route to Washington. Mr. Dorsett took with him the data which will determine the final selection of the site after being considered by the Agricultural Department. Claude L. Congdon, son of Mr., and Mrs. J. R. Congdon, and Miss Minnie May Noble, both of Santa Ana, were Col. W. G. Schreiber was in town on Saturday interviewing commissioned officers of company E relative to his election as commander of the regiment, the election to fill which occurs in Los Angeles Feb. 13th. There exists a spirited rivalry between Col. Berry and Col. Schreiber for the honor, and military men will not talk as to preferences. Col. Schreiber was down to Talbert, accompanied by Capt. Stern and Lieuts. Zeus and Kroeger. At the peatland town he canvassed among commissioned officers of the company at that point. His visit was a pleasant one. Farmers' Insurance The annual meeting of the Orange County Farmers, Mutual Fire Insurance company was held at Santa Ana on Monday and reports of officers received for the coming year: W. G., Potter, president; A. Barrows, vibe-president; T. Nicholson, C. Lehmann, J. B. Lossing and A. McFadden, directors; F. D. Reed, secretary; First National bank, treasurer. The report of the secretary showed that during the year just past 337 policies had been written, amounting to $360,017, and that during the same time expirations amounting to $172,090. The total insurance now in force is $932,284. DIVORCE SET ASIDE. A decree of divorce granted some time ago by Judge West to W. F. Middleham from Nancy Middleham has been set aside by the same judge on the ground that the defendant was allowed sufficient time to answer the complaint. The Middlehams were former residents of this city, but for some time past have lived at Los Angeles. Wanted. A small alfalfa, and a chicken ranch for customers. List your property at once in person or by mail. W.C.EYMANN, Real Estate. Anahelm, Cal. Wall Paper Remnants 2ic., 3c. and 4c. per roll, at Jos. Back & Son. Nov 12 tf For Sale Dry gum wood.$7 a cord on the BER-TIRED RIG. In the rubber-tired rig house this morning about 10 north as fast as his and he was making miniatute gait. I heard a neighbor's and fully morning to hear of citizen a few mornings informed that burglar town the night before it burglaring. Detective has been in days lately investigating, but the scent was hide little headway. It on that the men in the rig who robbed Mr. night since, drove to dig the early electric carses. Runaway. horse, hitched to a buggy three of the lady teachable schools, returningral of Ana Knapp onoon, took fright when a house and started to for a time that a bediment, but the ladies stopping the animal after several blocks. Many rigs street at the time, and that did not attend the rumovidential. Nine Well issourt-this week made water in his well atiding which promises to be most valuable wells in At a depth of only thirty property situated a half the old warehouse, he water which immediate-iral feet over the top of trial pipe. He will make for sinking a seven-inch be in the market to furthenew town of Bayside,lr to be one of the popu-California beach resorts. k at Bayside struck salt-depth of 130 feet. This and falls with the tide,source to be the sea. J. A. Kullerman, the Fullerton jag dispenser, tried last week before Justice Chandler of Orange on a charge of violating the county prohibition ordinance, was acquitted by the jury,which consumed less than half an hour In arriving at their verdict. Joseph Hatfield experienced an abrasion of the knuckles of the right hand on Sunday. The wound developed indications of blood poisoning, and as a result he was several days in bed with swollen joints and racking pains. He was able to be about on Tuesday and is now on a fair way to recovery. M. B. Maynard, charged with forgining time checks of the Anahelm Union Water company, appeared on Tuesday in the superior court for trial. Maynard will contest the case on the ground that he was authorized by Supt. Porter to pass the checks, which are alleged to be forgeries. Conductor Clegg of the San Diego limited was seen at a way station one evening this week as he brought his train to a standstill to admit of the embarkation of passengers. Mr. Clegg said the limited service was a great success, as it permitted trains to make time, although travel is not so heavy as it was a year ago. Mr. Kolm and family have arrived from Seattle, and have taken possession of the property recently purchased on the corner of Center and Emily streets. Mr. Kolm will open a grocery store and has in contemplation the erection of a brick building to replace the present frame structure, which will be moved back and used as a warehouse. Frank Schwenker was in town this week in the interest of a Los Angeles life and accident insurance company. He left on Monday for Needles, and will go to Albuquerque, whence he will work his way westward for the same company. Frank is a rustier for business and while here wrote up a policy for $10,000 for Mr. Mercereau. Miss Gussie Kinney, daughter of former Conductor Kinney of the Santa Fe line, died suddenly in Los Angeles some days ago, the result of heart failure. Her mother died under similar circumstances a number of years ago. Mr. Kinney is well known here, where his bereavement is deplored by his friends. He has lately remarried and quit the railroad business. Bobby Mills has been down from Los Angeles during the week on a vacation. On Saturday he formed one of a party of hunters who went up River canyon in search of quail. Others in the party were Eddle Boege and Nick Hugo. The boys drove up the canyon and at night turned in under the trees. Sixty birds were bagged on the trip. Quail are reported as scarce in the canyon,the largest movies numbering not to exceed twenty birds. P. H. Dorsett, one of the commissioners appointed by the government for the selections of the gardens for the propagation and testing of new varieties of plants and flowers, has taken his departure for San Francisco en route to Washington. Mr. Dorsett took with him the data which will determine the final selection of the site after being considered by the Agricultural Department. Claude L. Congdon, son of Mr., and Mrs. J. R. Congdon, and Miss Minnie May Noble, both of Santa Ana, were married on Wednesday in the presence of relatives at the home of the bride's uncle and sunt. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Miller. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B.C.Cory of the First Methodist church,and was followed by a supper. Mr. and Mrs. Congdon will reside at the county seat. Emil Fossak, after a pleasant sojourn with relatives for a fortnight, departed this week for San Francisco, whence he goes to Santa Rosa and other points north. He says the north has been blessed with copious showers; which have made the country look green and inviting. This he contrasts unfavorably with Southern California, although he says the country about Anaheim is the best he has seen in this part of the state. Fred Campbell Roberte, of Washington,D.C.,has been in town this week soliciting subscriptions for books on the letters and messages of the President of the United States.The work deals with all important state papers since time of the governments formation down to the present day,and is a valuable compendium of literature from public authors.Many subscriptions were taken. The second entertainment of the high school course will be given at the opera house on the evening of January 19 by Madame Johnstone-Bishop,the dramatic soprano. Madame Bishop's singing was one of the most widely commended attractions of the great opening program of the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo.She has a wonderful voice,most pleasing in oratorio.She is extremely versa tile, alike good in simple ballad and passionate opera.Reserved seats at McCollum's. H. H. Moore, assistant general passenger agent of the Santa Fe company,was in town one day this in the interest of his company.H informs usthe application on the part of some ofthe patrons of the road for a changein the 6 o'clock train evenings to a half hour later has been turned downbycompany.It was on Mr.Moore's recommendation thatthe time schedule was left uncharged,and it isthe general expression hereabout that his head was level when he madethe recommendation, OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Mahara's Big Minstrel Carnival Headed by the only Billy Young and Gordon Collins,singing comedians,assisted by six comedy jesters and a competent lady chorus. OLIO OF PLEASING VAUDEVILLE Concluding with the one act Rag-Time Opera: "AFRICA" Big Sensational Street Parade At Noon Free Band Concert in frontof the Opera House at 7:1p.m. PRICES—Reserved Seats 50 L.J.MURPHY,M.D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office:174 Los Angeles street,n Broadway.Office Hours:From 1012,2 to 4,7 to 8.Tel.194. STOCK TAKING, UNLOADING SHEETS AND ODDS BEGAN MONDAY JANUARY 4 g Bargains--Ladies' Coats and Ladies' Winter HALF PRICE Until all are sold out as we do not CHAS. FEDERMAN -- The Big Our Store News During the month of January will be of interest to the economical buyer. We are busily engaged in taking stock and cannot devote much time today to advertising, but we are preparing for surprises in the line of selling good merchandise. We have left over a small quantity of ladies' jackets and coats. We never had such a success with this line before. We wish to close them out, and we have priced them a little above actual cost to make quick sales. Jackets formerly 12.50 now 9.45 “ “ 10.00 “ 8.35 “ “ 7.50 “ 6.15 20 per cent on all girls' and misses coats and jackets, also ladies' dress and walking skirts Furs at almost actual cost All millinery very cheap ASHER & FALKENSTEIN ANAHEIM, CAL. STOVES Oil Heaters, Coal and Wood Heaters, Stoves and Ranges AT STOVES Oil Heaters, Coal and Wood Heaters, Stoves and Ranges AT DICKEL'S Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Stationery, etc. LITTEN BROTHERS LOARA Just Received Two Carloads No. 1 Seed Oats Wheat and barley All kinds of Mill Feed, Hay and Grain as cheap as the cheapest. HAVE YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED AT HATZFELD'S DRUG STORE J. P. Hatzfeld, Graduate in Pharmacy Next door Postoffice. MONEY can be borrowed on more favorable terms from the SAVINGS, LOAN and BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF ANAHEIM than from any similar institution in the State. A Home Institution..... conducted by home men If you want to borrow money, at a low rate to pay off your present mortgage or to build a home or to improve your present one, address or call on Fred A. Backa, Jr. Secretary Anaheim G SHELVES ODDS AND ENDS SALE JANUARY 4, 1904 es' Winter Hats at PRICE we do not wish to carry them over Big Store Leaders in Good Goods