anaheim-gazette 1909-08-05

TALKING ABOUT GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE MEET AT LAGUNA An Elaborate Banquet Spread at the Seaside Hotel, to Which Many Members and Guests Sit Down — Business Meeting Follows Spread The fifth monthly meeting and banquet of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County was held at Laguna Beach on Wednesday last. T. F. Doyle, manager of the Beach hotel, took care of a hundred guests with the ease of a veteran hotel keeper and he and the Laguna Beach Improvement Association, as host for the day, were tendered a vote of thanks before the gathering dispersed. The day was an ideal one for the occasion and the guests began to arrive early and spent the time in walks about the beach. At 1:30 o'clock the banquet was served in the large hotel diningroom which was made very attractive with appropriate decorations. The tables were arranged in a hollow square and with snowy napery and mountain flowers made a pretty setting for the appetizing dishes, which appeared on the menu. Wild honeysuckle and English brake ferns were effectively used, the chandeliers being twined with them and bowls of these blossoms, with an odor of the wild, were placed at intervals about the long tables. The orange colored menu folders were printed in green. During the service of the banquet, Mrs. James S. Rice of Tustin, accompanied by Miss Josephine Yoch, day evening and registered as "E. Wilson, City," telling the clerk he did not wish to be called. Sunday night, the hotel management directed that his door be opened, and Woelke was found on his bed, fully dressed, cold in death. The burns about the lips and in the mouth indicated carbolic acid poisoning, but a most diligent search failed to reveal the bottle which had contained the poison. Only a partially emptied beer bottle was found beside the bed, and what became of the bottle of poison remains a mystery that baffles the police, who even searched the bottom of the air shaft in vain. When the body was taken to the morgue, the identity of the dead man threatened to remain as much of a mystery as the whereabouts of the bottle which had helped him out of life. With infinite care, Woelke had cut his name from his hat band, linen and clothing. Two Masonic lodge receipts were in his pockets, but he had cut his name from them, and he had even scratched from the buttons on his trousers the address of the firm of tailors who had made them. Only one name was to be found on any part of the man's wearing apparel, "Gus Berry," which Woelke had neglected to take off the buttons. The name was published in the Chicago newspapers as the only clew. J. B. Hussman, a tailor who formerly lived in Los Angeles and worked for the Gus Berry Tailoring company, was brought to the morgue by this means, and although he did not know the man, he showed the officers where the tailor who made the clothes had written the name of the owner in indelible ink when the clothing was made for Woelke, together with the date, "July 2, 1908," and read aloud. CALLED CITIES Burial of red on Residence — Blography The more Littlefield cemetery or reral service residence on Boyd, on Rev. Juny conducted were sung. Pallbeare O.-Lagman pau, Gerald Quarton. Deceased Mass., and had been since 22 years here had fled visor while portion of also was passed. Sheldon Middlesex was brought age of 17 to Appleton taught school Hampshire sachusettts gaged in and shoes, sition for town provin time he has bring him appetizing dishes, which appeared on the menu. Wild honeysuckle and English brake ferns were effectively used, the chandeliers being twined with them and bowls of these blossoms, with an odor of the wild, were placed at intervals about the long tables. The orange colored menu folders were printed in green. During the service of the banquet, Mrs. James S. Rice of Tustin, accompanied by Miss Josephine Yoch, sang a number of delightful numbers and Mr. Rice, accompanied by his wife, sang the "Mocking Bird," whistling the chorus. He was later prevailed upon to give his famous Chinese story. Miss Yoch also played lively instrumental music. When the inner man (and woman, for the ladies were invited to Laguna with their husbands and sweethearts) was satisfied, W. W. Wilson, President of the Associated Chambers, called the assemblage to order and called upon Samuel Dungan, President of the Laguna Beach Association, who bade all a hearty welcome. Col. O. H. Coulter, the delegate from Laguna, then spoke in his breezy, witty way, making every one feel thoroughly at home. The roll was called and the minutes read and approved. A number of proxiles were present. The matter of raising the roadtax rate from forty to sixty cents, which was taken up at the Newport meeting in June, was discussed. Fullerton had voted down the proposition until they were advised how the money obtained was to be spent and Newport Beach held the same opinion. Lew H. Wallace of Newport asked County Assessor Scott, who was present, if $80,000 would be available for the increase and was informed that it would not. The road tax fund is not used for work in incorporated cities. In response to an affirmative answer to the question as to whether the raise would fall entirely upon the farmer, Mr. Wallace thought it would then be fairer to vote road bonds. The information was then given by County Auditor Lester that $20,000 had been spent on roads during the past year, the amount entirely going for repairs. Secretary Carl G. Jorn of Orange told of a recent trip to San Diego where meetings and "spreads" are held twice a week to discuss the road situation. He thought San Diego newspapers as the only clew. J. B. Hussman, a tailor who formerly lived in Los Angeles and worked for the Gus Berry Tailoring company, was brought to the morgue by this means, and although he did not know the man, he showed the officers where the tailor who made the clothes had written the name of the owner in indelible ink when the clothing was made for Woelke, together with the date, "July 2, 1908," and the name and date could be read plainly with a microscope. Hussman left Los Angeles last October and Woelke was still there at that time, but he left Los Angeles some time last April, after working as a drug clerk for about three months at the Owl Drug store, corner Fifth and Broadway, according to the statement of the manager of the store. "Woelke came to the store about the first of February," said the manager. "He worked here until some time in April—I do not recall the exact date, and left for the east. He was a young man of about 30, of excellent habits, and his associations were never questioned. I am shocked to hear that he has killed himself and cannot account for his action. I know nothing of his family or relatives, except that he sometimes spoke of having a wife somewhere in the east. I do not know where she is." Woelke was an orphan and was raised by his uncle, Gus Hansen of Buena Park. Mr. Hansen educated him and started him in life. He brought the young man to California when he came here a number of years ago. The young man is well remembered here. He was a druggist by profession and bore a good reputation. The day before he committed suicide he wrote Mr. Hansen the following letter: Chicago, Ill., July 14, '09. Dear Aunt and Uncle: Just want to thank in a humble way for all the kindness you have shown me, my intentions were good and I am sure you will believe me in that respect, but everything has gone dead wrong. No matter what I did it was always sure to be wrong and I have come to the stage where I can stand it no longer. And the only place that I can get any rest is my grave, and that is where I am going. All I can ask is that you forgive if you can. I meant well, but everything seemed against the same grocery for what money to Appleton taught sch Hampshire sachusets gaged in and shoes sition for town provin ce time he ha d bring him ney he ha d the last s mer at Ne he traveller to the Ist San Francisco riving Jun steamer u arriving th e fore that t o work o field. After bill he had price paid day and w was over for two m the mines n nine years in a store tthe mules mining cla then he w tile business 1863-64 he zona, pro turn ing th e took th e thence we where he with little again to placer dig and his c cottonwood boards wi rocker for the sand. Mr. Little and went Island, wi the mines Francisco to get a then boug partnership this conn ion, and mission h of Littlef was later lison & C continued the raise would fall entirely upon the farmer, Mr. Wallace thought it would then be fairer to vote road bonds. The information was then given by County Auditor Lester that $20,000 had been spent on roads during the past year, the amount entirely going for repairs. Secretary Carl G. Jorn of Orange told of a recent trip to San Diego where meetings and "spreads" are held twice a week to discuss the road situation. He thought San Diego would join Orange county for a coast boulevard. Mr. Jorn will later take the matter up with San Diego's secretary. Col. Coulter also advocated a coast road, particularly from Laguna to Newport. The matter of right of way will be taken up with James Irvine, when he arrives home. A committee has been appointed to interview him. County Surveyor Schenck said the road would be an expensive one and much care should be exercised in asking for the right of way. Before adjournment, Mr. Jorn extended an invitation from Orange, that the chambers hold the next meeting in that city the last of August, and it was accepted, the meeting to be held in the evening. ED WOELKE SUICIDES Former Resident Ends Life in Chicago Hotel To be folled in death by his trousers buttons was the fate of E. C. Woelke, formerly of Los Angeles, who killed himself with carbolic acid in a Chicago hotel after having, as he thought, destroyed every possible means by which his identity or the method of his death could be discovered. Woelke went to the Saratoga Hotel in Chicago at about 6 o'clock Saturday kindness you have shown me, my intentions were good and I am sure you will believe me in that respect, but everything has gone dead wrong. No matter what I did it was always sure to be wrong and I have come to the stage where I can stand it no longer. And the only place that I can get any rest is my grave, and that is where I am going. All I can ask is that you forgive if you can. I meant well, but everything seemed against me. Don't feel bad for we all have to go some day. My love to everybody and goodbye. Your loving nephew, ED. WOMEN LYNCH A GIRL Russian Maid Charged With Breaking Up an Engagement ST. PETERSBURG, July 29.—A savage and revolting case of lynching occurred on Sunday last in the village of Voleckhi, in the Government of Volhynia. A young and beautiful woman living in the village had succeeded in incurring the hatred of the other women of the village by her flirtations with the men of the neighborhood, both married and single, the women's hatred for the girl reaching a climax on Sunday when it became known that on her account one of the young men of the village had broken his promise to marry another girl. On coming out of church on Sunday the women, both young and old, threw themselves upon the flirt, and, in spite of her cries for mercy, tore all her clothes off. Then they dragged her through the village by the hair of her head, beating and stoning her mercilessly. At first the men laughed, but when they saw how savagely the girl was being maltreated ANAHEIM GAZETTE CALLED TO FINAL REWARD AGED CITIZEN LAID TO REST IN GRAVE Burial of Sheldon Littlefield Occurred on Thursday Afternoon, from Residence of Daughter, Mrs. Boyd —Biographical Sketch of Deceased The mortal remains of Sheldon Littlefield were laid to rest in the cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Burial services were conducted at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. H. Boyd, on Olive street, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Juny of the Episcopal Church conducted the services, and hymns were sung by the Methodist choir. Pallbearers were William Chambers O.-Lagman, Bert Simpson, A. Rimpau, Gerald Sandilands and W. P. Quarton. Deceased was a native of Boxboro, Mass., and was aged 75 years. He had been a resident of Anaheim for 22 years, and during his residence here had filled the office of Supervisor while the district was still a portion of Los Angeles county, and also was postmaster eight years. Sheldon Littlefield was born in Middlesex county, Mass., in 1834, and was brought up on a farm. At the age of 17 he went to Charleston, in the same state, and clerked in a grocery for a year. He then took what money he had saved and went to Appleton Academy. Then he taught school at Brookline, New Hampshire and next returned to Massachusetts and for a time was engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes, and then obtained a position for three years in a Charles-town provision store; and by this time he had saved money enough to bring himself to California a four- MID-SUMMER This is the final call in The sale will last but all expect to get a share of must act quickly. This successful sales in our historic uine and the prices cannot County. Bear in mind is reduced. The few portions of the many ba Ladies' Reads Many things in this department WAISTS.—Ladies' colored was and chambrays, light and dark color A big assortment of ladies' white lace, embroidery and insertion. WASH SKIRTS.—A big lot at b $1.25 skirts at ... $1.50 skirts at ... $1.75 skirts at ... White English poplin wash skirts tons, were $2.75, now... $1.25 cotton covert wash skirts, Lace Curtains The big reductions we offer in la curtains, portierres, draperles, e will attract a big host of buyers Don't overlook the opportunity save' money in this department Here are a few of the big val we offer: Imported Nottingham Lace C Reinhaus Department DID NOT SHAKE FIST Mr. Schmoize Writes from Pittsburg About the Pirates and Other Matters Pittsburg, Pa., July 26, 1909. Editor Gazette—I notice you have enlarged the size of the paper and using a new style of type for the heading. Am glad to note this expansion and hope you will continue to grow. I was rather amused with that article where you stated I shook my fists at the umpire. To this I plead "not guilty," for I am the friend of the "meek and lowly." I wish you could see our hallgrounds. They are the finest in the country, and all buildings, stands, etc. are entirely constructed of steel and concrete, making them absolutely fireproof. This park I understand cost about one million of dollars. Our team is still in the lead and we will win the pennant, sure. Am pleased to know Anaheim is having some of its streets paved; this is a move in the right direction and will be beneficial in many ways. We had several weeks of hot and sultry weather, but it is quite cool now. Some snow fell yesterday in a town about 40 miles from here; which is indeed freakish at this time of year. I miss my Anaheim they attempted to rescue her. The infuriated women, however, drove them off, and then dragged their unhappy victim, who was by this time a mass of wounds, to a large tree just outside the village, where they hanged her to one of the branches, and then lighted a fire of brushwood under her. When the police arrived on the scene they found the victim of the women's fury lying dead under the tree, blackened to a cinder. Our team is still in the lead and we will win the pennant, sure. Am pleased to know Anaheim is having some of its streets paved; this is a move in the right direction and will be beneficial in many ways. We had several weeks of hot and sultry weather, but it is quite cool now. Some snow fell yesterday in a town about 40 miles from here; which is indeed freakish at this time of year. I miss my Anaheim friends, and California's sunshine, flowers and its mountains. We have hills all about us, but they are not so attractive as your mountains. Business is improving here and by fall it ought to be back to normal again. Just happened to think of it; on my way home I stopped in Frisco and listened to Heney in the Calhoun graft case. I recognized him at once from his pictures. I see the case is going to start all over again, becoming sort of a continuous performance. Hope all are well, and with best wishes, I am, very truly yours, WM. SCHMOLZE. FOR SALE.—Good plano, or exchange for a span of young colts. Home 1311. 7-15-3t Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treatment by the agreeable, aromatic Ely's Cream Balm. It is received through the nostrils and cleanses and heals the whole surface over which it diffuses itself. Druggists sell the 50c. size. Test it and you are sure to continue the treatment till relieved. Announcement. To accommodate those who are partial to the use of atomizers in applying liquids into the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in liquid form, which will be known as Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the spraying tube is 75 cents. Druggists or mail. The liquid form embodies the medicinal properties of the solid preparation. SUMER CLEARING SALE This is the final call in this grand array of bargains. Sale will last but about ten days longer and if you want to get a share of these exceptional values you must act quickly. This has been one of the most successful sales in our history for the reductions are general and the prices cannot be met anywhere in Orange City. Bear in mind that every article in the house reduced. The few items quoted here are but small ones of the many bargains. Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Dep't Many things in this department at less than wholesale cost. TS.—Ladies' colored wash waists in fancy figured percales embrays, light and dark colors' were 75c, now... 49c Assortment of ladies' white lawn shirt waists, trimmed with embroidery and insertion. $1.00 values at... 79c ASH SKIRTS.—A big lot of white Glasgow linen skirts—all go at big reductions. Skirts at... 98c Skirts at... $1.13 Skirts at... $1.39 English poplin wash skirts, trimmed with straps and buttons $2.75, now... $1.98 Button covert wash skirts, now... 98c Face Curtains reductions we offer in lace, portierres, draperies, etc., attract a big host of buyers. Overlook the opportunity to money in this department. We are a few of the big values here: Nottingham Lace Curtain Shoe Bargains Hundreds and hundreds of pairs of shoes for men and women to be sold at less than wholesale cost just to clean up our stock during this sale. Here's the way prices are cut: Silks Reduced 27-inch Chiffon silk in black and colors, per yard ... 98c Yd wide black chiffon taffeta, excellent quality, spec ... 98c 20-in. fancy waisting silk in shadow checks, stripes and plaids, $1 quality, this sale ... 68c 27-inch Shantung pongee, a beautiful homespun silk, in the newest two tone effects, browns, blues, etc., per yard ... 48c 28-inch fancy wash silks, novelty stripes in tan, brown, light blue, etc., extra special, yd ... 29c Trunks And Suit Cases We want to call special attention to our immense stock of trunks, suit-cases and traveling bags. We show the largest assortment in Shoe Bargains Hundreds and hundreds of pairs of shoes for men and women to be sold at less than wholesale cost just to clean up our stock during this sale. Here's the way prices are cut: Ladies' Regent shoes in pat. leather, reg. $3 quality, now $2 Little Gents' lace shoes in Kangaroo calf, were $1.25 Men's Regent shoes in calf, kid, patent leather or Elk skin, regular $3.50, now $2.50 We want to call special attention to our immense stock of trunks, suit-cases and travelling bags. We show the largest assortment in Orange county—every imaginable size and style—from the cheapest that is worth buying, to the very best made. All specially priced for this sale. Department Store, Santa Ana Scarred Floors, Dingy Cabinet Work, Unsightly Window Sills and Doors, can be made to Look Like New with MADE IN CHI-NAMEL TRADE MARK REG. U.S.PAT.OFFICE Gloss or Mission Finishes—Natural and in All Colors Stains and varnishes in one operation. Hides scratches and mars in old furniture. Makes new wood waterproof. Makes hardwood floors absolutely hammer-proof, heel-proof and scratch-proof. Can be washed with hot water and won't turn white. Specially prepared Chinese oil gives Chi-Namel a free-flowing, self-leveling quality which makes it possible for the amateur to coat large surfaces like floors and doors without showing brush marks, patches or laps. In fact, it levels itself—very little brushing being necessary. The Chi-Namel Graining, Staining and Varnishing Process in the hands of the amateur makes very old, black, rough, dirt-stained wood as good as new—gives any color—reproduces any grain and supplies a permanent, durable finish. Gloss for Floors; Gloss or Mission for doors, casings, furniture, etc. Don't let the "second-hand man" get your furniture unless it is actually broken. Chi-Namel can mend any defect in furniture except a Specially prepared Chinese oil gives Chi-Namel a free-flowing, self-leveling quality which makes it possible for the amateur to coat large surfaces like floors and doors without showing brush marks, patches or laps. In fact, it levels itself—very little brushing being necessary. The Chi-Namel Graining, Staining and Varnishing Process in the hands of the amateur makes very old, black, rough, dirt-stained wood as good as new—gives any color—reproduces any grain and supplies a permanent, durable finish. Gloss for Floors; Gloss or Mission for doors, casings, furniture, etc. Don't let the "second-hand man" get your furniture unless it is actually broken. Chi-Namel can mend any defect in furniture except a broken joint. A 20c. can of Chi-Namel will make any three old chairs fit for the parlor. All Chi-Namel products at our store. All Colors—Made by Ohio Varnish Company, Cleveland, Ohio. L. E. Miller's Hardware Store Our First Great Vehicle Clearance Sale Italian Leather Trimmed Canopy Seat Runabout, at only $55.25 Other Trimmed Canopy Top Surrey, at only $80.00 Regular price and sale price marked in plain figures. As we have now on the road, bought direct from the manufacturer, a carload of the highest grade vehicles, mostly Davis, equipped with air tempered Moyer-Banner or Happy Thought Gears, in order to make room quickly we will offer all the Vehicles in our large repository and in our warehouse at so great a reduction that any customer who is thinking of buying a buggy or surrey will buy at once. Sale to begin Friday, July 23d, and close Saturday, August 21st. Come early and get your choice of sixty styles of Vehicles. PAGE, HENNEY, AND DURANT-DORT VEHICLES. Discount of Surreys 20 per cent. On Buggies 10 to 15 per cent. W. Harold Wickett, M. D. Res. Phones, Main 8X3, Home 863. Herbert A. Johnston, M. D. Res. Phones, Main 82, Home 862. Drs. Johnston & Wickett Office Hours, 11-12, 2-4, 7-8. Office Phones, Main 81, Home 861. Offices, 310 S. Los Angeles Street. LUMBER, CEMENT, BRICK ARDEN PLASTER MILL WORK Beveled Well Curbing C.GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY CHAS. F. GRIM. Manager The Mission Ice Cream Parlors Confections Ices, Sherbet, Ice Cream delivered to all parts of town. Excellent service FINE CANDIES A SPECIALTY East Center Street, Anaheim, Cal.