anaheim-gazette 1908-12-31

WALLACE SELLS GROCERY W. A. Wallace Tuesday sold his grocery store to Peter Stoffel, who yesterday assumed control of the establishment. Mr. Wallace retires from lucrative business on account of ill health, and will remove to a higher altitude in the endeavor to restore his aforetime vigor. He has been in business here during three years. Achieving instantaneous success from the start, his business grew until it is now one of the best in town. Mr. Stoffel is a former groceryman of Wichita, Kansas, and has resided here two years. He is a man of means and will continue the grocery up to the high standard that has characterized it in the past. His stock will be carefully selected, and the special welfare of his customers will be the consistent aim of himself and employees. He will be assisted in the store by his son, Bernard Stoffel, John Hunt, Harold Cordes and a competent force of clerks. Mr. Wallace's retirement will be noted with regret, and his friends and well-wishers will indulge the hope that he may soon be restored to his usual good health. WATCH NIGHT The Y. M. C. A. boys celebrated Christmas eve by going around town singing Christmas carols. Many people were wakened out of their slumbers by the music of the good old Christmas songs. The party left the Y. M. C. A. rooms at 10 o'clock and returned about 2. The Y. M. C. A. will hold a watch-night service at the rooms on Thursday evening, Dec. 31 '08. The boys of the literary society are requested to be present at 8 o'clock. Judge Howard sentenced boes on Monday to nine the county jail. A plaintiff assessed $5. Handsome new calendar received from the F bank, Jos. Helmsen, T. John Hartung, agent for insurance company. P. Gildea, a valued sub-Gazette, has arrived fromima Washington, and he the 6% acre Keller trail street. Mr. Gildea read attractions of this season Gazette, and came here to locate. He contemplated of substantial improvement. One of the handsome New Year is that in German American bank production of a painting Rocks, Yellowstone Pain noted painter, Thomas work is a masterpiece, coloring living in the piest vein. The repaired work of art. The appalling earthquake dal wave in Southern cily, in which reports s 000 people lost their live local interest in the Pierotti and family of sojourning at Florence, there early in the year eighteen months. So far no damage resulted in Mr. Pierotti and family escaped unhurt. Thom Fullerton, brother of M said yesterday he was concerning his relatives 400 miles away from the disaster. Gus Hansen was in Buena Park on Monday Christmas eve by going around town singing Christmas carols. Many people were wakened out of their slumbers by the music of the good old Christmas songs. The party left the Y. M. C. A. rooms at 10 o'clock and returned about 2. The Y. M. C. A. will hold a watch-night service at the rooms on Thursday evening, Dec. 31 '08. The boys of the literary society are requested to be present at 8 o'clock. At 9 o'clock a banquet and toasts will be discussed. At 10:30 a song service will be held, open to all that wish to be present. This will be followed by a talk by Dr. A. B. Pritchard, one of Los Angeles' most able speakers. Every one should make it a point to watch the old year out and the new year in with the boys. DRINKING FOUNTAIN The W. C. T. U. drinking fountain recently completed on Center street in front of the First National bank will be dedicated with formal ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday next, Jan. 5. An address will be given by Mrs. Hester T. Griffith, state president of the W.C.T.U., and following the dedication exercises a reception will be tendered to Mrs. Griffith and other visitors at the M. E. church. In the evening at the church, a public meeting will be addressed by Mrs. Griffith, whose subject will be, "A Plea for the Unfortunate." The public is cordially invited to all these exercises. HIGH SCHOOL PLAY Members of the high school will give a five-act play entitled "The Merchant of Venice, Up-to-date" at the opera-house in the near future. The exact date has not yet been decided upon. The play is modeled after Shakespeare's famous play and will provoke much merriment. The cast of characters is as follows: The Duke of Venice...Elton Goble Antonio, a Senior—Captain of high school football team...Leland Lewis Bassanio, his friend and suitor to Portia...Arnold Dickel Gratiano, another friend...Richard Ables The exact date has not yet been decided upon. The play is modeled after Shakespeare's famous play and will provoke much merriment. The cast of characters is as follows: The Duke of Venice...Elton Goble Antonio, a Senior—Captain of high school football team...Leland Lewis Bassanio, his friend and suitor to Portia...Arnold Dickel Gratiano, another friend...Richard Ables Shylock, a wealthy gambler...Raymond Nebelung Tubal, his friend, and captain of Belmont football team...Syril Tipton Launcelot Gobbo, a servant to Shylock...George Chambers The Professor, an ex-ray photographer...Joseph Burns Policeman...Dave Schumacher Portia, a rich heiress...Laura Newman Nerissa, her friend...Grace Adams Jessica, Shylock's ward...Margaret Tedrick Miss Abbie S. Threedice, a teacher Zella Hollingworth Poly, Portia's maid...Kathryn Kayden Antonio's mother...Ora Ables Mrs. Gobbo, Launcelot's mother... Nettie Davis GERMAN THEATER At the opera-house the evening of Sunday, Jan. 10, will be presented under the auspices of the German-American Verein, the play, "The Doubting Thomas," by first-class talent from Los Angeles. The play was recently produced in that city to a crowded house, and elicited many enconiums of praise. Details will be given in our next issue. George Howard sentenced two hours Monday to ninety days in county jail. A plain drunk was fined $5. Some new calendars have been issued from the First National Jos. Helmsen, T. J. F. Boege, Hartung, agent for the Queen Anne company. Gildea, a valued subscriber of the late, has arrived from North Yakima Washington, and has purchased 10K acre Keller tract on North Mr. Gildea read of the many sections of this section in the late, and came here to permanent state. He contemplates a number substantial improvements. Of the handsome calendars of New Year is that issued by the American bank, being a rejection of a painting of Tower Yellowstone Park, by the painter, Thomas Moran. The is a masterpiece, the delicate living in the painter's hapiness vein. The reproduction is kind of art. Appalling earthquake and tideave in Southern Italy and Sicily which reports say over 100, people lost their lives, has added interest in the fact that A.tti and family of Placentia are mining at Florence, having gone nearly in the year for a stay of ten months. So far as is known image resulted in Florence, and Pierotti and family undoubtedly had unhurt. Thomas Strain of Boston, brother of Mrs. Pierotti, yesterday he was not uneasy turning his relatives, who were miles away from the scene of the latter. Hansen was in town from Park on Monday transacting BICYCLE ACCIDENT Rudolph Fulde, aged 20, sustained severe bruises while returning on his bicycle from the oil wells where he is employed, shortly after 5 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. He was descending the hill a short distance this side the wells when his bicycle lamp became entangled in the front wheel, tearing out the spokes and exploding the tire. He was knocked to the ground unconscious. The accident was witnessed by Mrs. Barrett, who keeps a boarding house at the wells, and with others she went immediately to his assistance. The injured lad was revived and taken back to the wells and medical aid summoned. A telephone message was sent in to his father, who at once despatched an auto to bring him home. When the auto arrived Fulde had started to walk in. The auto returned without him. Fulde arrived at home shortly before midnight It was found that he had sustained severe bruises but no permanent injury is apprehended. He returned to work again this week, having recovered from his injuries. ALMOST PERSUADED Wm. Schmalze of Pittsburg who has been a guest of Capt. Williams for some time past, goes to Pasadena tomorrow to witness the tournament of roses. Next week he will pay a visit to Imperial Valley, having been persuaded to visit that section before locating permanently in California—of which there seems excellent prospect of his doing. Mr. Schmalze came to the west for the benefit of his health, and has so far recovered that he contemplates becoming a per- early in the year for a stay of ten months. So far as is known image resulted in Florence, and Pierotti and family undoubtedly died unhurt. Thomas Strain of Boston, brother of Mrs. Pierotti, yesterday he was not uneasy turning his relatives, who were miles away from the scene of the er. Hansen was in town from Park on Monday transacting press and meeting with his many friends. Mr. Hansen notes the rapid mass of this city during the past years, and attributes it more to herality of its citizens than to other one cause. Men come here all parts of the county to trade, they will find here bargains any lines such as are offered by other town in the county. Mr. Hansen is himself one of Orange's largest dairy men and does most of his business here. He ships and cream to Los Angeles daily recurses for his wares excellent sales. He is frequently upon our ears, and gets a welcome hand where. Misses Gade have opened a millinery store in the chamber of commerce building, and in another town have an announcement to readers to which attention is directed. These ladies have purchased entire stock of millinery carriage Asher & Falkenstein, together with the good-will of that firm, will carry a complete and well-trained line of seasonable millinery. They are artistic and well-trained keepers, and promise to maintain establishment of which the ladies feel justly proud. See their amendment in another column, and purchasing millinery give your milliners the first call every day. By so doing you will receive treatment, have better goods feel better satisfied with your han by hiking out of town for anything you want to buy. Orphanage Report The following boys have been admitted into St. Catherine's Orphanage since the last publication: Whole orphans: Galtes, William, 11 years, 7 months; Hernandez, Appolonio, 8 years. Half orphans: Alessi, Joseph, 4 years, 2 months; Alessi, Antonio, 1 year, 10 months; Stokes, Elias, 6 years, 11 months; Antonio Reyes Trejo, 2 years, 1 month; Albert Philiph Dunford, 10 years; Lieberman, Benedict, 12 years; Lieberman, Joseph, 8 years, 2 months; Galindo, Raymond, 6 years. At and Below Cost We have a few 1909 Calendars & Calendar Pads left, which we will sell at a sacrifice. Hatzfeld's Drug Store Near Post Office, Anaheim, Cal. O. FULDE an old German Watchmaker and Jeweler, is located at 113 East Center Street (Near Hart's Place) where you can find anything in the Jewelry line at cheapest possible prices. Watches and Jewelry Specialty "LOUDON'S" DRY GOODS STORE Sunset Phone 1061 East Center St., ANAHEIM Start the New Year Right! Here are a few Good Starters for You Ladies' long and short White Lawn Aprons, to close out, at each ... 10c Pillow Tops with matched backs, all of our 50c ones, choice ... 25c Men's 50c. Work Shirts, dark colors, all double-stitched, at each ... 39c Men's Black or Tan Cotton Socks, full seamless, all sizes, at a pair ... 7½c Torchon Lace Sale, 7c. to 12¼c. values, unrestricted choice now at ... 5c Standard Pattern Agency Geo. Loudon & Co. Benicia Hancock Disc Plows Make Plowing Easy. They can be used at any season of the year when any plow can be used, and also when the ground is so dry and hard that no other plow can be used. Benicia Hancock Disc Plows Make Plowing Easy. They can be used at any season of the year when any plow can be used, and also when the ground is so dry and hard that no other plow can be used. We guarantee our disc plows to do satisfactory work, not only on hard, dry and sticky ground, but to do good work in any fallow ground, either clean or trashy. In short, to be good anywhere, at any time, when plowing can be done, except in sod land. We are also agents for the famous Sanders-Arnott Disc Plows. WICKERSHEIM IMPLEMENT COMPANY FULLERTON, CAL. Peter Stoffel :::: Successor to W. A. WALLACE HEADQUARTERS FOR FRESH VEGETABLES Consignments of Staple and Fancy Groceries Received Daily. Phone Sunset 237 Home 1103 PETER STOFFEL, Prop. FOR XMAS We have the best assortment of Fancy Suspenders, Garters and Arm Bands, Xmas Neckties, Fancy Hose, Silk Mufflers Handkerchiefs, Belts, Purses, Gloves Fancy Vests, Sweaters, Suit Cases Umbrellas Golf and Negligee Shirts, The Latest in Hats, Suits and Overcoats Xmas Neckties, Fancy Hose, Silk Mufflers Handkerchiefs, Belts, Purses, Gloves Fancy Vests, Sweaters, Suit Cases Umbrellas Golf and Negligee Shirts, The Latest in Hats, Suits and Overcoats Yungbluth & Kroeger Phone—Sunset 294, Home 1044 27 Center Street, Anaheim THE MISSION ICE CREAM PARLORS CONFECTIONS Fine Candies a Specialty. Hot Drinks and Tamales Latest in Stationery for Xmas Presents Handsome Burnt Wood Novelties