anaheim-gazette 1909-05-06

FIGURES SHOW LITTLE LEAK SHRINKAGE OF WATER IN RESERVOIR SLIGHT 39 Feet 1 Inch Behind Dam April 30 —The Next Day, 38 Feet 10 Inches —During Two Hours of Afternoon Falls Half Inch—Doings of Board Anaheim, May 1, 1909. A regular meeting of the board of directors of the Anaheim Union Water company was held at 2 p.m. on above date with all members present except B. F. Porter. It was reported to the board that Fred Dettmer, a stockholder of the company, wants to lower a portion of our ditch at his place. On motion the matter was referred to McLauchlin with power to act. Dir. McLauchlin, special committee on matter of spreading the water of the Santa Ana river during winter months so as to increase the summer flow, asked and was granted further time in which to present a written report. The report of the finance committee was received and filed and warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the various demands therein recommended. On motion of Director Hale, Sherwood was appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions toward the construction of a cement ditch or pipe line in lieu of the earthen ditch on a portion of the north branch ditch and Mr. Porter was appointed to solicit for the construction of same on Orangethorpe avenue ditch. Wm. Loftus appeared before the superintendent also that in filling the reservoir same level a stream of two inches will raise the level one-half inches in 24 hours, during the period reported after Mr. Coleman there had been either running into the river or out of it. On motion of Director Hale original building committee appointed with instructions to the office building from time to see if it is coming up standard of the specifications. Report of the superintender 30, 1909. Regular employes, $535. Cleaning Fullerton and Branch ditches, $137.37; cleaning backfilling at head of ditch, cleaning at Yorba reservoir, inda branch ditches, $21. by $40; by Sepulvedar at Yorba total, $321.98. To raising, repairing ditch making gates, $197; to labor plant No. 2, $68.50; to labor a work to prepare ground and trees at Tuffree reservoir, $44 ing gravel for construction, laying pipe at Fullerton for et al, $12; to constructing pipe total construction, $364.30. No. of feet of pipe made in 12 in., 1356 feet; 14 1382, 36 Amount of cement used in above amount of pipe, 498 sacks. Amount cement used on plant No. 2, 3 sacks; used for 86 sacks; total used in April total amount sold by secretary der of board, 86 sacks; amount hand April 30 in field and wa 832; total used, sold and on l 505 sacks. On motion of Director Hale, Sherwood was appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions toward the construction of a cement ditch or pipe line in lieu of the earthen ditch on a portion of the north branch ditch and Mr. Porter was appointed to solicit for the construction of same on Orangethorpe avenue ditch. Wm. Loftus appeared before the board asking that a six months' extension be granted to him in which to begin the construction of his first well on La Habra reservoir site. He offered the sum of $200 for said extension. On motion duly made, seconded and carried the request was granted and the president and secretary were authorized to sign said extension on behalf of company. A notice was received from the city of Anaheim covering the matter of cleaning weeds from our rights of way. The notice was referred to the superintendent. A communication from E. E. Keech called attention to the postponement of the proposed meeting to be held at Orange between representatives of the Riverside water company, the S.A.V.I.Co. and the A.U.W.Co. A statement from the Los Angeles Trust company showed the number of bonds requisitioned from the company and already delivered to the water company to be $174,500, which amount tallies with the books of the Anaheim Union Water company. Wm. McLauchlin presented a proposed agreement with the company, covering the piping of the earthen ditch through his ranch which agreement was in accordance with terms agreed to at last meeting. On motion the president was authorized to sign the agreement in behalf of the company. Applications on file for transfer of stock were on motion granted. A telephone message from Mr. Coleman, caretaker of the Yorba reservoir reported as follows: On April 30 at 4 p.m. the water in the reservoir stood at a height of 39 feet 1 inch. On May 1 at 6 a.m. it stood at 38 feet 10 inches; on same date at 2 p.m., 38 feet 8 inches, and Amount of cement used in above amount of pipe, 498 sacks. Amount cement used on plant No 2, 3 sacks; used for 86 sacks; total used in April total amount sold by secretary der of board, 86 sacks; amount hand April 30 in field and wa 832; total used, sold and on 505 sacks. Special Mother's Day service be held at the Presbyterian on Sunday morning. Rev. Juny will preach at Stael's Episcopal church on Sunday 10:30. Sunday school at 9:45. At the Methodist church on day morning there will be special and decorations, with serenate propriate to "Mother's Day," pastor, Dr. E. L. Miller. "The Sunday School." At 7:30 the subject in the series on times of Joseph will be: "A Joseph sends an affectionate note to his father." Miss Alma Mills of Riverside in town during the week guest of Miss Edna McWilliam. James Forbes was in town on day afternoon from his Place range grove. Special Sale of close out Music in vocal and instrument choice, 5 cents, at Weber's store and Music store. Special Sale, 15 cents. Sheet Music at Weber's Station and Music store. Beautiful Heaven, Rainbow—Tipperary, singing, Fairy Queen, I Wish I Girl, I've taken quite a fancy and hundreds of other populares, choice 15 cents. Wm. Schmolze tarries in this ous climate of California, last blizzard at Pittsburg indicating sunshine and flowers are not too soon dispensed with. Mr. Ze has deferred his return trough a month, and at the end of this may again revise his intention leaving us. At any rate it is to assume that he will be again us before snow flies in the fa- company. Applications on file for transfer of stock were on motion granted. A telephone message from Mr. Coleman, caretaker of the Yorba reservoir reported as follows: On April 30 at 4 p.m. the water in the reservoir stood at a height of 39 feet 1 inch. On May 1 at 6 a.m. it stood at 38 feet 10 inches; on same date at 2 p.m., 38 feet 8 inches, and at 4 p.m., 38 feet 7 1-2 inches. Royal Baking Powder Absolutely Pure The only baking powder made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar. AMERICAN Start an account today— There may be a hole in your pocket IT'S TIME-WAKE MORE DEPARTURE Will be added. We meet Anaheim, Fullerton, FOUR STORES: ONE SALE: LOWEST NEW DEPARTMENT Groceries, Staple Articles, Sugars, Rice, Soaps, Spices, Baking Corn, Canned Goods ADDED TO OUR ANALOGY WE BUY IN CARLOA Laughable Low Prices. Compete Watch us Grow Soon we will announce Shoes, Clothing, 20 per cent. Come and see us. We pay, for eggs brought Shoes, Clothing, 20 per cent. Come and see us. We pay, for eggs brought to STERN & GO Orange County’s Leading TESTING VETCHES Prof. J. H. Norton of the Riverside experiment station was here Tuesday and went out to Mr. Neff’s walnut orchard where a square of the vetch growing for green manuring was cut to determine the tonnage of green material per acre. Prof. Norton took samples with him to determine the nitrogen content and in this way to get the fertilizing value of the green crop. The tonnage was shown to be 11 tons per acre. W. F. Laird has exchanged 40 acres of improved land in Kern county for eight acres and six lots on Olive street in this city, owned by Wm. Gebert. The consideration is $10,000. Mr. Laird will move his family here and take up his residence. Mr. Gebert goes to Kern county to make his home. Kern gets a good citizen in Mr. Gebert, and Anaheim will have a warm welcome for its former resident, who could not long remain away. Epimenio Orantes and Miss Esther Daniels were married in the Catholic church on Thursday, Father Dubbel officiating. After a short honeymoon in the northern cities the happy couple will take up their residence in this city. Miss Ella Rea was tendered a mis- IRRIGATION CONGRE Gov. Gillett Will Appoint to Represent State at [Correspondence of The Spokane, Wash., May 1.— J. N. Gillett of California w able to attend the seventh sions of the national irrig gress in Spokane, August he says in a letter to R. chairman of the local boa trol, that he will appoint gates to represent the Go at the big gathering. Cali keenly interested in irrigation try, good roads and the coo of natural resources, as well building, which are among to be discussed by the conit it is expected the state will represented. Mr. Insinger has advices as, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, ton, Oregon, Idaho, Monta ming, Colorado, Oklahoma ern and southern states w large delegations, one of t ing from El Paso, Texas, w mous Mexican band. The features will be two parade gress showing the development west, also a march in revie industrial and irrigation a 10,000 men in line. Chief Joseph Moses will Nez Perce Indians from th river country who will be At any rate it is safe that he will be again with snow flies in the fall, this time a permanent resident. Epimenio Orantes and Miss Esther Daniels were married in the Catholic church on Thursday, Father Dubbel officiating. After a short honeymoon in the northern cities the happy couple will take up their residence in this city. Miss Ella Rea was tendered a miscellaneous shower on Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. T. S. Grimshaw. The weather forecasters were Mrs. Grimshaw and Miss Eleanora Parker. A large number of friends of the popular bride-to-be assembled and predictions for a continuous shower were fulfilled. Many valuable and costly gifts were bestowed upon the guest of the evening. Miss Rea will be joined in wedlock May 19th to Wm. Wallop. The young couple will make their home in Tulare City, where the groom-to-be has recently accepted a lucrative position with a mercantile firm. A. S. Bradford returned on Tuesday from San Francisco, where he attended the meeting of the grand lodge, royal arch masons. Alfalfa hay for sale at Dickel's. The Odd Fellows' hall is being given a new coating of paint. WAKE UP-NOW DEPARTMENTS We mean what we say! Barton, Olinda, Placentia LE : LOWEST PRICES : PRICES TALK DEPARTMENT Cicles, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Beans, Baking Powder, Tomatoes, Goods of All Kinds OUR ANAHEIM STORE ARLOAD LOTS ONLY Competition Thunderstruck ch us Grow! announce our new location thing, Hats, Shirts cent. Discount We pay, at all stores, 26 cents We pay, at all stores, 26 cents brought to the store & GOODMAN County's Leading Merchants RIGATION CONGRESS Bett Will Appoint Delegates present State at Spokane Dependence of The Gazette.] June, Wash., May 1.—While Gov. Bett of California will not be attend the seventeenth session of the national irrigation con- Spokane, August 9 to 14, in a letter to R. Insinger, of the local board of con- he will appoint 15 delegates represent the Golden State big gathering. California is interested in irrigation, forest- roads and the conservation resources, as well as home which are among the topics discussed by the congress, and elected the state will be well used. Insinger has advices that Tex- Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wy- Colorado, Oklahoma and east-southern states will send negotiations, one of these com- El Paso, Texas, with its fa- xican band. The open air will be two parades of pro-wing the development of the march in review by the and irrigation army with en in line. Joseph Moses will bring 300 free Indians from the Snake country who will be decked in ANAHEIMERS ABROAD The Rural Pioneer of Greeley, Col., of date April 28, contains the following notice of Mr. Pressel and daughters who stopped off there on their way to Europe: "A party of interest was in town on Monday, consisting of Fred Pressel and two daughters of Anaheim, Cal., who are starting on a tour of the world to last about a year. From Greeley they went to Loveland where they have friends, and from there will go to Denver. Anaheim is the center of a rich orange country and Mr. Pressel made his fortune there." The Domestic Science section of the Ebell held their second meeting at Y.M.C.A. rooms last week with ten ladies present. Several interesting experiments were made. This section will meet on the second Monday and fourth Friday of each month. All Ebell members are invited to attend. Mrs. Whiting, leader. Get your hats now at 20 per cent discount at Gade's millinery. 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