anaheim-gazette 1908-03-12

TROUBLES OF EARLY DAYS How a Load of Lumber Owned By the Land Company Mysteriously Disappeared—Shotgun Policy Up the River "Talking about strenuous times at water meetings," said the old irrigator after the recent stockholders' annual meeting, "they are not a circumstance to the tight times we used to have a quarter of a century ago—not a circumstance, sir! We used to hire men to work on the old Cajon canal when the board of directors did not know where the next loaf of bread was coming from. Those were tight times, I can tell you. We promised them everything, and after their month's work was done they had to scrap for their money. We had to do it; we had to have the water, and there was no other way of getting it. Many a poor devil walked out of the valley without a dollar after working a month for us fellows. We hadn’t the money, at the time, but I guess they all got what was coming to them later on. Maybe some of them didn’t, but we couldn’t help that. In the late 70’s the Cajon company The City Election City politics are commensurate warm up and already four candidates have filed their petitions fortees. The time for filing petitions on Friday, the 13th in election occurs April 13. Their trustees to be elected and the four years. Up to the hour of press the following gentlemen filed petitions for trustee: G. Stock, Frank Gates, J. Hab Rimpau. John Hartung, incumbent, A. Boege are aspirants for the city treasurer. For marshal—N. F. Stead filed his petition. The names Spielman and W. G. Emmett mentioned in connection with fice. E. B. Merritt is the only so far mentioned for city clerk all probability he will have over. Did a Big Business John Hart was in town on from Los Angeles, selling coffee. John has the reputation the best-looking man on the richest good looks indicating that getting younger every day. His latest story: A man, being advised by his cian to go to the beach and was done they had to scrap for their money. We had to do it; we had to have the water, and there was no other way of getting it. Many a poor devil walked out of the valley without a dollar after working a month for us fellows. We hadn’t the money, at the time, but I guess they all got what was coming to them later on. Maybe some of them didn’t, but we couldn’t help that. “In the late 70’s the Cajon company was sold out by the sheriff, and the Stearn’s ranchos company fight was on. We were a busted community, and we knew it, but we kept a stiff upper lip, and kept on cultivating our orchards. “One night one of our flumes up the river collapsed, and shut off our water supply. This time ruination absolutely stared us in the face. We called a council of war and talked over the situation. “The Stearns land company had some days before unloaded a consignment of lumber on Orangethorpe avenue. The land company was about to take charge of the canal and operate it. They were going to put in new flumes and improve the system. “That load of lumber disappeared that night, and the flume was rebuilt the next day or two. We got our water again, and were happy; but nobody ever just exactly knew how that lumber came to be gone. “Later J. W. Shanklin loaned us money to redeem the canal, and we did so, but whether the land company ever got any pay for its lumber I do not know. “About that time we had water jumpers up the river just as we have them today. One day our water stopped. We organized a posse with shotguns and went up the river. We took a minister along. He protested he did not want to go along with a shotgun brigade. He was a rancher, and needed water as much as any of us. I told him he had to go, for if any of us were killed I wanted him to give the man a Christian burial. “Up the river we saw what was becoming with our water. A dam had been thrown across the channel and all the stream was flowing to the other side. Two men with shotguns were on guard. We had a dozen or more. I ordered the dam cut out and said we wanted half the water in the river. “One of the men came forward and over. Did a Big Business John Hart was in town on from Los Angeles, selling coffee. John has the reputation the best-looking man on the road his good looks indicating that getting younger every day. His latest story: A man, being advised by his cian to go to the beach and feet in salt water for gout, went way to Bay City. He strolled upon the beach, noting the with open-eyed wonderment. A fisherman and asked him this minded question: “Do you own this water?” The fisherman told him he did. Well, I want to buy two bucks of water. How much will you owe? The fisherman said it would half a dollar a bucketful. The man got the water, and to his cottage on the hill. The day he returned for more water tide was away out. “That water did my feet good I want to get two more full. But, say, mister,” he coz as he shaded his eyes to see where water had receded to, “you doing a land-office business.” Chamber of Commerce TO THE CITIZENS OF ANAHEIM The committee on entertainment delegates to the G.A.R. conto be held in Santa Ana on the 10th of April met with the tors of the Chamber of Commu outlined their plans asking for support in entertaining the vets. About 800 visitors and about erans will visit the county of grams of several pages will be descriptive of Orange county, aheim will come in for a good All this expense is paid by the attainment committee. The matter for Anaheim is in c Directors Rose and Schumache. It is proposed to give through Orange county, star Santa Ana, then to Tustin, tha to Orange, then via Placentia lerton and thence to Anaheim city being the last stopping pthe time desired will be allowed he had to go, for if any of us were killed I wanted him to give the man a Christian burial. "Up the river we saw what was becoming with our water. A dam had been thrown across the channel and all the stream was flowing to the other side. Two men with shotguns were on guard. We had a dozen or more. I ordered the dam cut out and said we wanted half the water in the river. "One of the men came forward and said: 'The first man who touches that dam is a dead man.' "I walked up to him and said: 'Look here, young man, he may be the first dead man here, but you will be the second. Now mind that.'" "'Oh, well,' says he, 'if that's the kind of men you are I have nothing more to say.'" "We got our water." The old irrigator climbed in his auto and was driven home. A quarter of a century ago he did not know where the next loaf of bread was coming from. But perseverance overcame obstacles, and now he has mince pie for breakfast. Library Trustees The board of trustees of the Anaheim public library met in regular session on Friday evening, when plans, specifications and photographs of the new library building were received. By request copies of them were sent to Mr. Carnegie. As soon as word is received from him, about the 20th inst., the library board will decide upon the time when the contractors may make bids upon the work. Miss Emily Eichhorn of Los Angeles, visited several days last week with Miss Ella Brunworth. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1904 The City Election Politics are commencing to and already four candidates their petitions for city trustime for filing petitions extraday, the 13th inst. The curs April 13. There are two be elected and the term is Up to the hour of going to following gentlemen have ons for trustee: Godfrey J. Frank Gates, J. Hahn and A. tung, incumbent, and Chas. are aspirants for the office insurer. bal—N. F. Steadman has tition. The names of Harry and W. G. Emmett are also in connection with the ofrritt is the only candidate ioned for city clerk, and in ility he will have a walk d a Big Business art was in town on Saturday Angeles, selling tea and has the reputation of being looking man on the road, and ooks indicating that he is unger every day. Here is ory: being advised by his physithe beach and bathe his First Anniver We celebrate our first birthday with a Fea from March the 12th to the 18th. On Saturda call a piece of Birthday Cake. NOTICE THESE SOUVE We mention only a few. See circulars for Souvenir Bargain Men's Hats, all styles and sizes. We have selected 2 dozen $1.50 to $2.50 hats, sale price $1 Souvenir Bargain We have selected 38 pairs of Ladies' Oxfords and Slippers, values up to $2, for 38 happy customers, at $1 per pair. Shoes for the children up to size 2, values up $1.75, at.....$1 THE "S. Q. R. Schumacher, Quarton TEL. Home 1604, Sunset ourselves together with this one aim;in view—make the visit of the G. A. R. delegates to our city one never to be forgotten. More definite details will follow re- THE "S. Q. R. Schumacher, Quarton TEL. Home 1604, Sunset ourselves together with this one aimin view—make the visit of the G. A. R. delegates to our city one never to be forgotten. More definite details will follow regarding the arrangements for entertaining the veterans while among us. W. HAROLD WICKETT, President Chamber of Commerce. Jos. Helmsen Seeks Divorce Joseph Helmsen on Thursday last brought suit in the superior court for divorce from his wife, Mrs. Christina Vogler Helmsen. The complaint alleges that for a year and a half the wife has been a constant irritation to him in his household, nagging and bickering and pestering him until forbearance has ceased to be a virtue. Mrs. Helmsen is charged with refusal to maintain wifely relations with her husband during the past five months and for a year and a half has occupied separate apartments. Judge Victor Montgomery of Santa Ana, a lifelong friend of complainant, has been employed as his counsel. The complaint was served upon Mrs. Helmsen by Constable Litten on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Helmsen left his home the preceding evening, and is now at apartments in the Pacific lodging house, taking his meals at the restaurant conducted in connection therewith. The couple were married three years and a half ago. The defendant came from Kansas, accompanied by her two young sons, and was met by Mr. Helmsen in Los Angeles. They went to Santa Ana and were married by Superior Judge West in the office of County Treasurer Potter, both being personal friends of complainant. Mr. Helmsen provided lavishly for his wife. He erected a fine residence on Claudina street and furnished it luxuriously. The furniture, carpets, rugs and bric-a-brac were of the most expensive character. A $500 piano was purchased soon after the wife's arrival. A new automobile was also purchased some in for a goodly share. Expense is paid by the enter-committee. The printing Anaheim is in charge of rose and Schumacher. Exposed to give them a tour. Range county, starting at then to Tustin, then going then via Placentia to Fulhence to Anaheim. Our last stopping place, all tired will be allowed us. We will leave Santa Ana on the afternoon of April 8. Divided into four sections of people in each section. The man will arrive in Anaheim Each section will stop here minutes, they being 15 minutes parade will enter Anaheim course and arriving at addresses of welcome will be some of the local oration the speeches the parade the city by another route or Santa Ana, it having the important views of our pastor Dietrich has charge of through Anaheim. Direc-tions and Wickett have charge am. Who can furnish autos, or more, are earnestly re- and their names, with the capacity of machinef, to Mr. Those who can to decorate, the business section, and along the route of travel. Sanfield and Mullinix have street decorations. Of the veterans is going to in the history of Anaheim advertising medium, so it to make our city as pretty active as possible, and put day attire. So let us bind Mr. Helmsen provided lavishly for his wife. He erected a fine residence on Claudina street and furnished it luxuriously. The furniture, carpets, rugs and bric-a-brac were of the most expensive character. A $500 piano was purchased soon after the wife's arrival. A new automobile was also purchased for her convenience. Mr. Helmsen in talking about the suit said his wife showed signs of waning affection a year and a half ago when he refused to consent to a trip east with her. The lady also talked of other expensive trips. She wanted to attend the opera, wear diamonds, and otherwise manifested expensive tastes. Mr. Helmsen is one of the most widely known business men of this city, as he is one of the wealthiest. He is positive his wife married him for his money. Mrs. Vogler, mother of the wife, recently arrived from Kansas, but could do nothing to stay the oncoming separation. She returned east a fortnight since. School election for one trustee to be elected in Anaheim school district, and one for the Anaheim Union High school district, will be held at central building on Friday, April 3d, from 8 a.m. to sundown. Inspector, C. Spencer, and judges, F. C. Rimpau and J. B. Rea. There will be no spring vacation this year in the Anaheim public schools. The fourth lecture in the highschool civic improvement course will be given by Warren Eberle at the highschool at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 13. Subject, Juvenile Probation. The public is cordially invited. Mazette. MARCH 12, 1908 NUMBER 21 Anniversary Sale Day with a Feast of Bargains, lasting one week, On Saturday, March 14th, we will give all who SE SOUVENIR BARGAINS the circulars for further particulars. Bargain Selected 38 Oxford values up happy cusper pair. children values up $1 Souvenir Bargain White Lawn Waists, all new, this season's goods, values up to $2.00. Sale price..... $1 Souvenir Bargain Wide Black all silk Taffeta, a $1.40 grade, Sale price..... $1 L. Q. R." STORE cher, Quarton & Renner Home 1604, Sunset 541. GROCERIES R. Q. R." STORE cher, Quarton & Renner Home 1604, Sunset 541. GROCERIES Do you want them Good and Fresh, eh? Well, then go to WALLACE'S and see for yourself. Try our "Sunrise" flour. None better. W. A. WALLACE, Proprietor. This is the Cheapest Fuel you can prove this by customers. Now is the time to get that Gas Heater installed Anaheim Gas Company Office at Miller's Hardware Store FRESH GROCERIES If you want them good and fresh, you can't afford to pass us by. Mexamoka Coffee at 25c equals any 40c Coffee in town. Give it a trial and be convinced. Fresh Vegetables Every Day WALLOP BROS. es: {Sunset M 126 Home 1381 ANAHEIM Prompt Delivery TAR. - TAR. - Coal Tar E have about 25 barrels of the regular old fashioned coal tar left. This is the finest paint known for roofs, irrigating flumes, barns or anything which needs protection from the er. Ready for instant use. This is the last we have and we TAR. - TAR. - Coal Tar We have about 25 barrels of the regular old fashioned coal tar left. This is the finest paint known for roofs, irrigating flumes, barns or anything which needs protection from the er. Ready for instant use. This is the last we have and we make any more. $3.00 a barrel. You furnish the barrel. The Edison Electric Co., Santa Ana Palace Meat Market Teacher & Schneider - Proprietors DEALERS IN Choice Fresh and Salted Meats Telephone Main 51 Meats Delivered to all parts of city Ians Vossbeck Real Estate and Insurance If you want to sell, buy or exchange your Property, come and see me. Water shares for sale cheap. Posite Opera House Anaheim, Cal.