anaheim-gazette 1909-03-04

VOLUME XXXIX ELECTRIC RAILWAY RUMORS HUNTINGTON BEACH CITIZEN, FA-VORS GARDEN GROVE LINE Points Out that Washouts on the Talbert-Santa Ana Route Render It Impracticable—River Once Ran a Mile Wide and Washed Away the Railroad Bridge A letter received by the Gazette on Monday from Huntington Beach states there exist excellent reasons for believing the Pacific Electric railway will build its line from that seaport by way of Talbert to Garden Grove, instead of from Talbert westward across the Santa Ana river. Two recent overflows of the river at a point where surveys for the latter route have been made have made forcible argument with Mr. Huntington that the line from Talbert west would be a most expensive and hazardous one. The letter points out that the present rainfall has not been so heavy as during the winters of 85-6 and 1890-91. We quote from the letter as follows: "The route of the Pacific Electric railway from this point inland is a matter which should interest Anaheim as well as Huntington Beach. The way to touch the tender spot in the heart of the Pacific Electric is to show them most emphatically what the Santa Ana river has done in times past, and what it is sure to do again before many years. Nav" This bridge, as the letter would not only be expected well-nigh impracticable onent tendency of the river over its banks. Traffic interrupted, while the Garret route would be open the year. The consensus of opinion heim and along the route den Grove hither is that way can and will be procumbably a committee will be by the chamber of commerterview the powers that be to secure definite informa-tion the subject. One of the leading citizen den Grove said on Monday road will undoubtedly be Talbert to that point, but ing had been done looking tension of the line this w BUILDING CONTRACT Water Board Make Ready Erection of New Off Anaheim, February An adjourned regular mthe board of directors of company was held on the swith all members present Kraemer. Messrs. Robertson & Schu-successful bidders for therof building the building forfor the company were pres-sented a proposed contractecuted. The contract wasthe board and it appearinwas in accordance with previously agreed upon it "The route of the Pacific Electric railway from this point inland is a matter which should interest Anaheim as well as Huntington Beach. The way to touch the tender spot in the heart of the Pacific Electric is to show them most emphatically what the Santa Ana river has done in times past, and what it is sure to do again before many years. Nay, at any time. "The river from this year's rains was a mere baby compared with the floods of 1885-86 and of 1890-91. The river in those years was so full of water that it splashed through the cracks in the floor of the old Orange bridge where the railroad and carriage bridge cross side by side. At the approach it arose and beat against the bank with such fury that, notwithstanding the railroad company's efforts to hold the approach, it was washed out clean before morning. "Under each bridge beneath the railroad water was running to the full capacity of the outlets, and by the time the water got to the Fifth street bridge, below Santa Ana, having the addition of the contents of the Santiago creek emptied into it, the river was nearly a mile wide. Now what will such a channel as is being made now do with the Santa Ana river, when it rains, and as it knows how to do when the time comes?" Mr. Huntington is on record as saying he desired to build an electric railway line from Anaheim to the ocean, and considerable discussion was given the Garden Grove route some months ago, when a delegation of citizens from Huntington Beach came to Anaheim and met with the chamber of commerce to lay before them plans for procuring the right of way for the road. The chamber of commerce pledged its efforts to this end, and no little enthusiasm manifested itself. Subsequently the matter was permitted to drop, on the statement by Chief Engineer Pillsbury that the probable route from Anaheim westward would be by way of Cypress. Since the recent washouts on the Talbert-Santa Ana line have indicated that that line would probably be abandoned by the railway company, added interest is given the Garden Grove route, where the Huntington Beach line would connect with the line already running to Santa Ana. The adoption of this line would mean that only one bridge would be maintained over the river, and that at an advantageous point; while all adjourned regular meetings on the board of directors of the company was held on the same day with all members present at Kraemer. Messrs. Robertson & Schmidt successful bidders for the building of building the building for the company were present as Frank Peters, architect, sent a proposed contract executed. The contract was the board and it appearing was in accordance with previously agreed upon, it led by Director McLauchlin, by Director Hale, that they and secretary be and they by instructed to sign the contract on behalf of the company to affix their names to theate seal. Carried. Moved by Bradford, see McLauchlin, that the indemnity in the sum of $1500 tender contractors be and the same by accepted. Carried. On motion of Drake second Hale, the following rates were adopted until further January and February 60 cents, 70, April 80, May, June, July gust $1, Sept. 90, Oct. 80, Dec. 60 cents. Director Hale presented his sideration the name of J. W. as director to take place Kraemer, the matter to be at next regular meeting. On motion of Hale second Sherwood, a resolution was expressing the dissatisfaction board with senate bill No. lating to irrigation matters president and secretary constructed to sign the said on behalf of the company ward the same to the Honoree, assemblyman from this SUIT FOR DAMAGE A floor scraper was thrown Carlson by Earl Tucker on May 25th last and the implement Carlson on the right leg and during a quarrel at the Tuck near this city. As a result of the injury son believes he is entitled to damages from Tucker, and be in the superior court for da that amount. The floor scraper is described "sharp, heavy and dangerous." But that it was hurt that it struck Carlson is all it is also asserted that Carlson was permanently injured as a result of the injury able to earn a living. The declares that the said floor did "strike, cut, wound and said John Carlson. Judg route from Anaheim westward would be by way of Cypress. Since the recent washouts on the Talbert-Santa Ana line have indicated that that line would probably be abandoned by the railway company, added interest is given the Garden Grove route, where the Huntington Beach line would connect with the line already running to Santa Ana. The adoption of this line would mean that only one bridge would be maintained over the river, and that at an advantageous point; while the bridge for the line across the river from Talbert would be cut out. FORTIFY YOURSELF behind a check book if you want to protect yourself against theft, pad, highwayman and bus. With your money in absolute trust in this bank, your check book ders the entire amount available whenever you want to use it. crooks know—and they have means of finding out how conduct your business—that you pay your bills by check, don’t carry or hold large sums of money, they will not their time trying to rob you and you will live in peace and safety. A checking account not only offers the only safe method of transacting business, but it gives you the influence of the OFFICERS: W. F. BOTSFORD, President. JOHN HAEFUNG, V. P.-O. Frank Shanley, 2d V.P. O. Zeus, Asst.Cashier. O. Storm, Asst. C. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK ANAHEIM, CALIF. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1908 MR. PILLSBURY WAS HERE PLANS TO EXTEND ELECTRIC ROAD TO ANAHEIM In Not Distant Future—Chamber of Commerce Hears Report—Will Help to Beautify Library Grounds—Plans for Advertising Discussed—Carnival of Products Meets with Favor Anaheim is included in plans for future connection with the Huntington electric railway system, according to statements made by its chief engineer, but there is at present no immediate prospect for such connection. This is in substance the report to members of the chamber of commerce made by Director Thomas at the regular meeting Monday night. Mr. Thomas, by appointment, recently had an interview at headquarters with Chief Engineer Pillsbury, and was assured that the company expects to build to Anaheim—but not right away. In fact, the company is not doing very much in the way of building new lines just now, which is said to be due, in part at least, to general financial conditions. As the situation improves in this respect, more new work will be undertaken—and Anaheim is on the list. It will surprise many local people to learn from Mr. Pillsbury's own statement that he and Mr. Huntington have been here several times during the past year, and by personal inspection have made them the tide of settlers from may be turned toward a liberal use of advent and was authorized to go to the local real-estate board's approval of his. The disposition to join policy of opposition to the nival of products plan developed recently with or at Fullerton and was a resolution offered by failed to secure the end the other directors presentiment expressed by other being that the carnival ought to receive hearty all sections of the county members were not predeemed advisable to postite action for a week, water will be taken up again. Regular meetings of will be held on the fourth Monday evening month, instead of the fifth Mondays as heretofore. BUILDING NO O. Lagman has secured and will immediately set a cottage for A. Eckert of City Clerk Merritt regregate of building p during February was $87. Brick is being hauled at the corner of Hedwig for the new water office be broken within a few building will be 30x135 $6000. P. Gildea has just pu Robertson & Schindler, the bldders for the contracting the building for an office company were present as well. Peters, architect, who pre-proposed contract to be ex-The contract was read to and it appearing that it accordance with the terms by agreed upon, it was mov- director McLauchlin, seconded for Hale, that the president secretary be and they are here-ected to sign the said con-belth of the company and their names to the corpora-Carried. By Bradford, seconded by Stein, that the indemnity bond of $1500 tendered by the bears be and the same is here-ced. Carried. Of Drake seconded by the following rates for water adopted until further notice: and February 60 cents, Mar. 80, May, June, July and Au-Sept. 90, Oct. 80, Nov. and events. Hale presented for con-denation of Hale seconded by J. W. Newell to take the place of S. The matter to be taken up regular meeting. Of Hale seconded by a resolution was passed the dissatisfaction of the senate bill No. 1063 re-irrigation matters and the and secretary were in-to sign the said resolution of the company and for-same to the Hon. R. Melblyman from this district. For damages Scraper was thrown at John Earl Tucker on November and the implement struck on the right leg and knee, squarrel at the Tucker ranch city. Result of the injuries, Carl-les he is entitled to $10,000 from Tucker, and brings suit superior court for damages in it. Scraper is described as heavy and dangerous imple-but that it was hurled and stuck Carlson is alleged and asserted that Carlson's knee manently injured and that it of the injury he is not born a living. The complaint that the said floor scraper be, cut, wound and bruise" John Carlson. Judgment for O. Lagman has secured and will immediately sell a cottage for A. Eckert or City Clerk Merritt reg-gregate of building par-during February was $875. Brick is being hauled at the corner of Hedwil for the new water office be broken within a few building will be 30x135 $6000. P. Gildea has just put O. Lagman ten acres o-land situated on East site the Stockwell proper cash. Mr. Gildea will property with building out orange trees in near-O. Lagman has complex specifications of a modern house to be erected on for Mrs. Owens. The cost about $2500 compli-cbe of a beautiful design, artistic and comfort the details were planned Owens. APOLLO CLUB The Apollo club held meeting at the home o-n North Lemon street afternoon, February 19. ing program was render Mendelssohn, Mrs. Dyer; ents, Mrs. Wallop; vocals is Mindful of His Own song without words Nc-Rehwoldt; vocal, Wind Mrs. McLauchlin; Midsum Dream, Mrs. Falkenstein First Violet, Mrs. Crone; Storm; vocal, Lullaby, Spring Song, Miss M. cal, Spring Song, Mrs. Her's Song, Miss Rimpau-to meet at Mrs. Weisel Composer, Chopin. Samuel Kraemer has s-sat Placentia to the San road company, which will the construction of its lilerton to Richfield. A packing-house will be en several business houses townsite. NEW SPRING IN ALL DEPA NEW SPRING IN ALL DEPARTMENTS New Spring Suits for New Waists, New Oxford New Clothing for Men New Hats, New Nail The "S.Q.R." Schumacher, Quarton & Renner MARCH 4, 1909 NUMBER 20 CHANGE IN FIRM Mr. Falkenstein Purchases Mr. Asher's Interest in Department Store Wm. Falkenstein on Monday took over the business of the old-established firm of Asher & Falkenstein, having purchased Mr. Asher's interest in the establishment. Mr. Falkenstein will continue the business at the old stand, and makes formal announcement of the change in our advertising columns today. He has been in active charge of the dry-goods department of the store, making all purchases and exercising a far-seeing discrimination in the selection of goods. He is popular with the business interests of the community and rates as a first-class man of affairs, his judgment going far toward making the firm a success financially and the store a credit to the community. He and Mr. Asher have been in partnership over eight years, and that the firm has prospered goes without saying. Mr. Asher will devote his attention to the manufacture of a furniture polish in which he has recently become interested. He will have headquarters in Los Angeles, but will continue to reside with his family in this city. That he will be successful in his new venture, as he has made a success of everything he has undertaken, is beyond dispute, and he takes with him in his new business the same cordial good-will that has ever characterized his efforts since taking up his residence in this city. Continued success to the new pro- agman has secured the contract will immediately start building stage for A. Eckert of Anaheim. Clerk Merritt reports the age of building permits issued by February was $8700. k is being hauled upon the lot corner of Hedwig and Center new water office. Ground willoken within a few days. The lag will be 30x135 and will cost Gildea has just purchased from agman ten acres of unimproved situated on East street, opposite Stockwell property for $1500 Mr. Gildea will improve the city with building and will set range trees in near future. agman has completed plans and locations of a modern eight-room to be erected on Lemon street Mrs. Owens. The building will about $2500 complete, and will a beautiful design of architec-artistic and comfortable. All details were planned by Mrs. APOLLO CLUB A Apollo club held its monthly tag at the home of Mrs. Dyer north Lemon street on Friday noon, February 19. The follow-gram was rendered: Life of Elsohn, Mrs. Dyer; Current Ev-Mrs. Wallop; vocal, The Lord sadful of His Own, Miss Fay; without words No. 28, Miss Aldt; vocal, Winter's Lullaby, McLauchlin; Midsummer's Night Mrs. Falkenstein; vocal, The Violet, Mrs. Crone; Duetto, Mrs. vocal, Lullaby, Mrs. Weisel; Song, Miss M. Rimpau; vowing Song, Mrs. Konig; Huntong, Miss Rimpau. Adjourned act at Mrs. Weisel's in March. Isser, Chopin. uel Kraemer has sold six acres centia to the Santa Fe rail-company, which will soon begin construction of its line from Fulto Richfield. A depot and garage will be erected, and business houses at the new site. BUSINESS CHANGE S. H. Roberts, formerly one of the largest shoe dealers of Denver, Col., on Monday purchased the stock of boots and shoes in the Electric Shoe store, owned by Wm. Heying and is now in control of the establishment. James F. Carroll, an experienced eastern shoe man, will be manager of the store and for a time will have the assistance of R. W. Miles, who is here from Los Angeles assisting in taking over the stock by the new proprietor. A new stock of boots and shoes will be immediately installed, and big reductions are offering in all old lines. Attention is directed to the advertisement giving particulars, which will be found on the 8th page. The new proprietor will give this city one of the best boot and shoe stores to be found on the coast, and his new stock will be one of the finest that money can buy. Extraordinary low values are being offered to make room for the new consignment. Mr. Heying who has conducted this popular store for some years past retires to enjoy a well-earned vacation. The disposal of the property was made at a price satisfactory to himself, and he will take life easy before taking up the cares of business again. Wm. Schmolze being a baseball fan of the first Pittsburg magnitude, has set apart a day to go to Los Angeles next week to see the White Sox perform. RING GOODS DEPARTMENTS Suits for Ladies Coats, New Skirts New Oxford and Shoes For Men and Boys Hats, New Shoes New Furnishings B.Q.R." Store Phones—Home 1604, Sunset 541