anaheim-gazette 1912-03-14

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel Editor and Proprietor The Gazette is issued every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIPTION ... $1.50 Per Year Six Months ... $1.00 Three Months ... $50 Cts. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. EMPLOYERS EXEMPT A mistaken idea has gained wide acceptance that the compensation amendment to the constitution of California, voted for by the people last October, and adopted by a huge majority, made the "compensation" provisions of the Roseberry Liability Law compulsory upon all employers. This idea has gained especial credence among farmers of California and they feel that they are now made responsible for all injuries to their employees through accident whether or not they, themselves, or any of their employees were blameworthy for such accident. Such is not the fact. The adoption of Amendment 10 merely gave the legislature power to make such a law compulsory, but that power has not been exercised and is not very likely to be until the people of the state have had opportunity to become thoroughly acquainted with the statute and the principle of "compromise." NORWALK ROUTE FAVORED Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Desires West Highway The Fullerton chamber of commerce this week went on record as favoring the Norwalk, Buena Park, and Commonwealth avenue route for the state highway which will soon be selected to run through this county. They will ask the co-operation of the associated chambers of commerce when it meets in Santa Ana on the last Wednesday evening of this month. The reasons for favoring this route instead of the route from Los Angeles by way of Whittier, is that if it should go that way there would be scarcely any road improvement necessary, as the Los Angeles county road extends this side of Whittier. By selecting the route by way of Norwalk and Buena Park it would make the distance between Fullerton and Los Angeles, and at the same time have two routes into that city. Between that city and the good road in Whittier there is only a short stretch, and this will probably be included in the county good roads proposition that will be decided by the people of the county as soon as the state highway has been selected. Another matter of general importance in Fullerton was the present park space just north of the Santa Fe depot which amounts to nearly two and a half acres. The chamber of commerce discussed this matter and it was decided to urge upon the city council the matter of its improvement into a place of beauty. The matter has been taken up with the Santa Fe and they have promised... made responsible for all injuries to their employees through accident whether or not they, themselves, or any of their employees were blameworthy for such accident. Such is not the fact. The adoption of Amendment 10 merely gave the legislature power to make such a law compulsory, but that power has not been exercised and is not very likely to be until the people of the state have had opportunity to become thoroughly acquainted with the statute and the principle of "compensation" as applied to instances of personal injury through accident. The compensation provisions of the Roseberry liability law are elective and until an employer notifies the industrial accident board that he desires to do business under compensation neither he nor his employes are under the compensation provisions of said law. Those provisions of the law of liability are to them as though they did not exist. But all of the employers of labor in California who have not elected to accept the compensation provisions of the Roseberry act are under the law of liability for damages resulting from negligence, just as they have ever since California came into possession of the United States of America, save that the old common-law defenses of assumption of risk and fellow servant have been abolished and the rule of contributory negligence has been somewhat modified. In short, the liability of an employer not under compensation to an employee injured by accident is, under the amended law, almost exactly identical with the liability of such employer to any citizen not in his employ. The case still goes to a court for adjustment and not to the industrial accident board. Jury rights are preserved and the measure of liability will be the will of the jury and the sanction of the court rather than a liability limited in amount by statutory provision as would be the case under compensation, if elected. This explanation is made in the interests of a mooted issue heretofore much confused through misinformation. Industrial Accident Board. ADVERTISED LETTERS Syriano Castellanas, Emilo Rodriguez, W. E. Sheldon, Modesta Rodriguez, Jesus Mercado, Lafayette Bell, Tom Halston, Y. Muto, Margarita Cardaler, Willis S. Sheldon, Charles Staub, T. M. Figueroa, J. M. Chance, A GLORIOUS RAIN Downpour of Saturday Heaviest for the Season Rain began falling early on Saturday morning and continued with little cessation during the entire day and evening. The fall, according to Mr. Dickel's gauge, was 1.83 for the day and night. Total for the season, 5.64; last season to date 12.03. During Saturday afternoon rain fell heavily, and streets ran with water. The downpour insures good crops of sugar beets, beans, grain and other crops. Rain on Tuesday amounted to .88 of an inch. Early yesterday morning .18 additional fell. Total since March 1, 4.70 inches. If you want to trade your old HotPoint iron and $3 for a new one, guaranteed for five years, see E. H. Adams, 220 West Center street. DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT Clyde Poulter at Opera House Friday Evening Appreciated Clyde Poulter gave a fine entertainment at the opera house Friday evening under auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the M.E. church. Mr. Poulter although small in stature, was then under England the expiration of his tired and pensioned life was appointed colleague Westphalia, and he advanced age of ninety-two. He married Francis who also was a natal and the daughter of Mrs. Schmidt, who lived twenty-six years of age, of eleven children, dore E. is the youngest one living. In his native town Mr. Schmidt was educated public schools, and shortly early age embarked goods business, which from the foundationness experience was extensive travel in Europe, principally Spain, after which he German army as a Fifteenth Infantry officer meritorious service to the grade of lieutenant honorable discharge America in 1848, the co-sailed landing in New York a tempestuous voyage cured employment and gold exchange, but made plans for a free opportunity-laden 14, 1848, he started Texas and Mexico, boarded a French ship which eventually amalgamated Francisco, the entire consumed about seven means of livelihood work in a brickyard became the proprietor establishment which last two years. Still continuing to Francisco, Mr. Schmidt the dry goods busier street, and affording sold out to his parish and devious ways we retained the entire Mr. Schmidt's profile capably of dearly borne While engaged in this nature, however, he had a general interest in town, and became citizens and chief provinces Angeles Vineyard county he was the first paying director. The tract of land he held is built, and the name of the suggestion of Mr. ADVERTISED LETTERS Syriano Castellanas, Emilo Rodriguez, W. E. Sheldon, Modesta Rodriguez, Jesus Mercado, Lafayette Bell, Tom Halston, Y. Muto, Margarita Cardaler, Willis S. Sheldon, Charles Staub, T. M. Figueroa, J. M. Chance, Miss Daris Bacon, Gustof Gingart, E. Miller, Miss Lyla Long, James Hartman, Bernorda Martinez. Easter Cards and Easter Souvenirs A beautiful stock to select from. My stock of Easter goods is larger and more beautiful than ever before. Don’t forget that I always have the latest styles. JOS. HELMSEN DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT Clyde Poulter at Opera House Friday Evening Appreciated Clyde Poulter gave a fine entertainment at the opera house Friday evening under auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the M.E. church. Mr. Poulter although small in stature, ranks among the giants of entertainers. His selections were well chosen and well rendered. His manner was graceful and easy. He gave a high grade, clean and altogether delightful entertainment. The intermissions were filled in with selections by Mrs. Adams' orchestra and solos by Miss Louisa Paschall and Archie Paschall. The local musicians were heartily applauded and Miss Paschall was compelled to return and sing again. The entertainment was also a success from a financial point, the treasury fund being considerably increased. HELD TO ANSWER Charles Cronvall Placed Under $5000 Bonds Judge Howard on Tuesday held Charles Cronvall, a Swede, in bonds of $5000 to appear before the superior court on a felony charge. The complaining witness was Miss Marjorie Ranes, the 15-year-old daughter of Jack Ranes of West Anaheim, Mr. Ranes and his little son Clarence also were witnesses. Cronvall had been at work for Ranes as a wood chopper. At mid-night two weeks ago he entered the girl's room. Her screams brought in her father, who punished Cronvall severely. Officer Sackett brought him to town and placed him in jail. AT POINT OF DEATH Theo. E. Schmidt Very Low, With Little Hope of Recovery Theodore E. Schmidt is lying at the point of death at the residence of his son-in-law, Herman Dickel, on Lemon street. Mr. Schmidt has been ill in bed for three weeks, suffering with infirmities of old age. He is past 88 years. His family is in constant attendance and little hope is entertained for his recovery. Mr. Schmidt is one of the only two remaining pioneers of Anaheim. He came here in 1862. He has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who will regret to learn of his critical illness. Mr. Schmidt was born in Bielefeldt, Westphalia, Prussia, December 26, 1823, a son of Frederick William Schmidt and grandson of Professor Schmidt, for many years a well-known educator of Germany. Frederick William Schmidt, who was born in Melle, Hanover, Germany, was a man of affairs with military aspirations, and was also a government employee. For many years he was a commissioned officer in the English army in Hanover, which province was then under English rule, and at the expiration of his service was retired and pensioned. Eventually he was appointed collector of duties at Westphalia, and he lived to the advanced age of ninety-three years. He married Francisca Bertlesman, who also was a native of Hanover, and the daughter of an innkeeper. Mrs. Schmidt, who lived to be eighty-six years of age, was the mother of eleven children, of whom Theodore E. is the youngest and the only one. cess until 1871. A desire to visit the land of his birth was the natural outgrowth of his success, and he therefore spent about a year in Westphalia, and upon returning to New York was accompanied by his brother. In New York city he started a wholesale wine business, his chief object being the marketing of Anaheim wines, but his stock also included other brands. From a comparatively modest beginning at the foot of Broadway on Bowling Green, he was obliged with the increase of trade to remove to more commodious quarters on Warren srreetet, where under the firm name of the James M. Bell & Co., he managed a thoroughly successful venture for many years. During this time his experiences were again enriched by travel in the interests of the firm, and he became especially familiar with NewYork,Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In 1893 Mr. Schmidt disposed of his New York wine interests and removed to Vineland, New Jersey, at which place he purchased fifty-two acres of land and engaged in horticulture. In 1899 he returned, as do most who have basked in the delights of California, to his former allegiance, and has enjoyed a respite from business cares. Mr. Schmidt was particularly active for his age, and though not identified with any particular business availed himself of the exercise incident to the proper supervision of his affairs. He was fraternally associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was a member of the Turn Verein of San Francisco. In his effort to improve Anaheim and place it in touch with the older centers of culture and refinement, he IN AND ABOUT THE CITY Girl wants position for housework. On Garden Grove road, second house south of Broadway. J. W. Duckworth attended a meeting of Taft republicans in Los Angeles on Monday evening. Mrs. Raymond and Miss Raymond returned to this city on Friday from Chicago, after an absence of a year. The Santa Ana river ran bankfull of water at the Olive bridge on Tuesday as a result of heavy rains in the mountains. Seven drunks were before Judge Howard on Tuesday. Two paid fines of $10, two paid $5, and the rest went to jail for five days. Hartwell Bradford left last week for Nogales, where he will make an inspection of mining property owned by a local syndicate. Ingram Brothers report the sale of a Ford to John Weaver of Anaheim, also to Mr. Dickman of Fullerton. They have another carload en route which will arrive this week. The Loara parent-teacher's association will hold their next meeting at the Loara school, on Friday afternoon, March 15. Dr. Jessie Russell of Pasadena will give an address to mothers. All ladies are invited. The meeting of the W.C.T.U.which was to have been held Tuesday afternoon has been postponed to Thursday afternoon. This is the annual meeting and will also be election of officers. The meeting will be held with Mrs. Foster, 124 Kroeger street. To Beet and Bean Growers: We have a complete stock of beet seeders, bean and corn planters, beet and was then under English rule, and at the expiration of his service was retired and pensioned. Eventually he was appointed collector of duties at Westphalia, and he lived to the advanced age of ninety-three years. He married Francisca Bertlesman, who also was a native of Hanover, and the daughter of an innkeeper. Mrs. Schmidt, who lived to be eighty-six years of age, was the mother of eleven children, of whom Theodore E. is the youngest and the only one living. In his native town of Bielefeldt, Mr. Schmidt was educated in the public schools, and at a comparatively early age embarked in the dry goods business, which he learned from the foundation up. This business experience was supplemented by extensive travel in different parts of Europe, principally in France and Spain, after which he enlisted in the German army as a private in the Fifteenth Infantry of Fusileers, and for meritorious service was advanced to the grade of lieutenant. After an honorable discharge he came to America in 1848, the craft in which he sailed landing in New Orleans after a tempestuous voyage. There he secured employment as a clerk in the gold exchange, but in the meantime made plans for a future life in the opportunity-laden west. December 14, 1848, he started out to cross Texas and Mexico, and at Mazatlan boarded a French sailing vessel and which eventually anchored at San Francisco, the entire journey having consumed about seven months. As a means of livelihood he went to work in a brickyard, and afterwards became the proprietor of a bakery establishment which he conducted for two years. Still continuing to live in San Francisco, Mr. Schmidt engaged in the dry goods business on Montgomery street, and after four years he sold out to his partner, whose dark and devious ways were such that he retained the entire capital, while Mr. Schmidt's profits consisted principally of dearly bought experience. While engaged in this precarious venture, however, he branched out into a general interest in affairs in the town, and became one of the organizers and chief promoters of the Los Angeles Vineyard company, of which he was the first president and leading director. The company bought the tract of land upon which Anaheim is built, and as before stated, the name of the embryo town was the suggestion of Mr. Schmidt. Two weeks after the purchase of the land regiance, and has enjoyed a long time from business cares. Mr. Schmidt was particularly active for his age, and though not identified with any particular business availed himself of the exercise incident to the proper supervision of his affairs. He was fraternally associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was a member of the Turn Verein of San Francisco. In his effort to improve Anaheim and place it in touch with the older centers of culture and refinement, he started the first musical society in the town. For many years he was president of the Anaheim Water company, and was for an even longer time one of the directors. A wise conservatism and intelligent understanding of the needs of his fellow-townsmen have rendered him one of the most helpful of the upbuilders of the city, and the esteem in which he has always been held is confirmation of sterling integrity and fine personal characteristics. COUNTY TRACK MEET Postponed Until Saturday, March 16, On Account of Rain The County Track and Field Meet which was postponed from last Saturday till next Saturday will undoubtedly be the best of its kind ever held in Orange county, and one of the best in Southern California, interscholastic contests. On dope the three leading schools are Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and Anaheim, with Orange and Fullerton taking a hand at critical stages. In the sprints, Douglas and Kelley (A), King (F) Livernash (H. B.), and Youngman (S.A.), will put up a scrap royal and should divide the points quite freely. The 440 yard-dash should see Baker and Gould (A) Smith (S.A.) and Parks (A.) running a close race with Anaheim doped to win, while in the mile and half-mile Beebe of Anaheim and Atkinson and Bates of Santa Ana will put up the race of the day as all are speed boys of the first rating. The hurdles ought to go to Watson of Orange as he is some runner when the sticks interfere, while the relay race will be a hair-raiser, as all schools except Orange have exceptional teams. The weights will be handled by Yorba, Rannow and Morthland of this city, Baker of Santa Ana, and Haptonstahl of Huntington Beach, and as each has a shot record well over 41 ft. and can hurl the discus noon, March 15. Dr. Jessie Russell of Pasadena will give an address to mothers. All ladies are invited. The meeting of the W.C.T.U. which was to have been held Tuesday afternoon has been postponed to Thursday afternoon. This is the annual meeting and will also be election of officers. The meeting will be held with Mrs. Foster, 124 Kroeger street. To Beet and Bean Growers: We have a complete stock of beet seeders, bean and corn planters, beet and bean cultivators, Chisel cultivators, land rollers, Cyclones, heavy harrows, etc. Wickersheim Implement Company, Fullerton. If you need a wagon call on Wickersheim Implement Co., Fullerton,and buy the celebrated Weber or the genuine Mandt wagon in any style to suit your purpose and pocket book, and you will never rue your bargain. Wickersheim Implement Co., Fullerton, Cal. Mrs. Clarence Perdomo arrived a few days ago from Mazatlan, and is visiting with her mother-in-law Mrs. Johnson, at Yorba. Mrs. Perdomo is one of a number of American ladies who left the Mexican city because of the disturbed internal condition of affairs in the Mexican republic. H. H. Hawley was in town Tuesday from his ranch south of town. Mr. Hawley has a young orchard of Valencia orange trees which are the peer of any in the county,and he will also devote attention the coming season to beans and other crops. Since the week's copious rains he looks for good crops,and believes moreover that March will continue a wet month to its end. Mrs. Margaret Bailey arrived this week form Mazatlan and will spend some time visiting with friends in town. Mrs. Bailey came up on the Cosmos liner some days ago,in company of a number of ladies from the Mexican city,who departed because of the insurrection. Dr. Lloyd C. Bailey remains in Mazatlan,但will probably return to California,the latter part of the month,以a view to locating in Los Angeles. John Luedek was a visitor in town this week from Ely,Nev.,coming to spend a few days with his brother-in-law,Tim Boege,and family.Mr. Luedek is a leading business man of Ely,and is also interested in lands in Oaxaca,Mex.On account of the insurrection in the southern republic he will not proceed thither at present.After going to San Diegoand looking in at other towns inthe south he returns to his home in Ne- The Future Generation Will have good eyesight if care is taken to get the glasses at Roberts'. We have special facilities for attending to the boys and girls and you will be doing a wise thing to bring them here, both for occasional examination and to have their glasses properly adjusted. The youngsters need proper attention and this is the place they'll surely get it. THEODORE ROBERTS JEWELER 113 E. Center St. Anaheim The company bought the tract of land upon which Anaheim is built, and as before stated, the name of the embryo town was the suggestion of Mr. Schmidt. Two years after the purchase of the land in 1857, he located here and engaged in horticulture upon forty acres of land, and continued with fair success. The hurdles ought to go to Watson of Orange as he is some runner when the sticks interfere, while the relay race will be a hair-raiser, as all schools except Orange have exceptional teams. The weights will be handled by Yorba, Rannow and Morthland of this city, Baker of Santa Ana, and Haptonstahl of Huntington Beach, and as each has a shot record well over 41 ft. and can hurl the discus 100-110 ft, some records must be made by the winner. Newland of Huntington Beach now seems to have the high jump captured, while in the broad jump at least four men, Kelley of Anaheim, King of Fullerton, Watson of Orange, and Livernash of Huntington Beach are leaping 21 ft., and its a toss up who will win. The polevault is also a puzzler as Kelley (A.), Livernash (H.B.), and Suanner of Santa Ana, all three, are good for ten feet or better, and should make the county record look small. To pick a winner would require the services of an oracle, but whoever wins will be convinced that some "tussle" has been going on. Remember the date, Santa Ana, on Saturday, March 16, at 1.30 p.m. BASEBALL Wet grounds interfered with the scheduled game of baseball Sunday between Anaheim and Santa Ana, and the game was postponed. Manager Fiala will arrange for a game between the same nines next Sunday if weather conditions permit. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted in our hour of sorrow, and for the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Samson. John Luedke was a visitor in town this week from Ely, Nev., coming to spend a few days with his brother-in-law, Tim Boege, and family. Mr. Luedke is a leading business man of Ely, and is also interested in lands in Oaxaca, Mex. On account of the insurrection in the southern republic he will not proceed thither at present. After going to San Diego and looking in at other towns in the south he returns to his home in Nevada. Perris Valley Lands For Sale Cheap I have secured 160 acres of the best of these Alfalfa lands, and can offer them on 1-3 cash payments, with small yearly payments covering 8 years at 6 per cent. Located on Riverside Drive and only one mile from rallorad station. Plenty of water underlying the entire tract. Price, $105 and $110 per acre. See me at once, or phone 218R. Earl D. Gray, 231 E. Broad St., Anaheim, Cal.* John Huhn was a business visitor in town from his ranch west of the city on Monday afternoon. Mr. Huhn is a successful rancher, and looks for prosperous times following the recent downpour. He is a veteran of the civil war, and enjoys the esteem of his neighbors and friends throughout the community. The office latch string always hangs without to the defenders of the country, and Mr. Huhn is no exception to the rule. Arthur Staley of Placentia has petitioned to be appointed trustee of the property of Abraham Pritchard, who mysteriously disappeared from Fullerton on Nov. 24, 1911, and who has not been heard from since that time. Staley states that advertisements and circulars and searchings by sheriffs and Burns detectives have failed to get any clue, and the mystery is still unsolved. Staley asks to be made trustee of Pritchard's ranch and personal property. Thursday, March 14 Too Much Money $35.00, $40.00 or $50.00 is too much to pay for Suits Made To Order When you can buy the same or better material and the best of workmanship and the GUARANTY OF PERFECT FIT For $25.00 or $27.50 Over 500 new Spring Samples to choose from. Louis Z. Kroeger Both Phones 128 W. Center St Take Advantage When You Can Get It Take Advantage When You Can Get It There is a big advantage in not having to change your price when customers ask for extras. Our tailoring demands no additional charges for fancy cuffs or pockets, extreme peg tops, open welts seams, cuffs on bottoms. We make clothes strictly to your order. Always willing to please. N. P. HANSEN, 122 East Center St., Anaheim Fresh Eastern oysters at Cooper & Shriner's market. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs Jr. entertained the Four-Fours club on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Dyer won the ladies prize, a pair of towels, and Bird Beebe the gents, a shirt. A dinner of roast meats, cranberry-sauce, potato salad, cake and coffee was served at the close of the game. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall of North Dakota, who are spending the winter in Southern California, were in town on Saturday afternoon, visiting their niece, Mrs. Bourne, and Mr. and Mrs. Root of West Anaheim. Mr. Marshall is a capitalist of North Dakota, and is very favorably impressed with this city and surroundings. Juan Cruz, charged with disturbing Tom Hill was a business visitor in town on Monday from Stanton. Tom is a member of the Stanton board of trustees, and says the new town is prospering, with every prospect of bountiful crops since the rain. Leonard Poston's 40 acre ranch at Fullerton is reported sold to M.Durnbaugh of South Pasadena, and formerly of Orange. The ranch consists of oranges and walnuts and brought the sum of $60,000. In part payment Mr. Poston receives 320 acres of land in Osborne county, Kansas, 160 acres at Visalia, Tulare county, 3 1-2 acres one mile north of Orange, and a 9-room house in South Pasadena. The balance was paid in cash. Mr. Durnbaugh will take possession of the Fullerton ranch, while Mr.. Poston will make his home in Santa Ana. As a visitor in town recently, Nev., coming to visit with his brother-in-law and family. Mr. Poston business man of interest in lands on account of the southern republic need thither at presiding to San Diego and other towns in the area to his home in New Orleans. For Sale Cheap 160 acres of the best lands, and can afford cash payments, with payments covering 8 percent. Located on Ridgway only one mile from the Plenty of water unimproved tract. Price, over acre. See me at 218R. Earl D. Gray, Anaheim, Cal.* As a business visitor this ranch west of the afternoon. Mr. Huhn rancher, and looks homes following the re-He is a veteran of war enjoys the esteem and friends through city. The office latch hangs without to the country, and Mr.ption to the rule. Of Placentia has appointed trustee of Abraham Pritchard, who disappeared from Nov. 24, 1911, and who heard from since that states that advertisers and searchings Burns detectives have by clew, and the myselved. Staley asks to be of Pritchard's ranch property. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall of North Dakota, who are spending the winter in Southern California, were in town on Saturday afternoon, visiting their niece, Mrs. Bourne, and Mr. and Mrs. Root of West Anaheim. Mr. Marshall is a capitalist of North Dakota, and is very favorably impressed with this city and surroundings. Juan Cruz, charged with disturbing the peace, was found guilty by Judge Howard and sentenced to ninety days in the county jail. Cruz was charged with disturbing the peace in the neighborhood of J. C. Morales, who swore to the complaint. He was accused of beating his wife and children. Frank Nemetz is carrying a broken hand as a result of the crank on his auto slipping and striking him upon the back of the hand, while in the act of winding up the machine. The small bones were splintered and Frank has gone on the retired list. He draws down a stipend in an accident policy company, so he does not care. E. K. Collins, a former well-known Anahelmer, is in town this week shipping a carload of fancy oranges to San Jose. Mr. Collins was for years purchasing agent for a large orange-buying firm, but is now in business for himself, and is rapidly amassing a fortune. He employs 200 people in the north during the cherry-shipping season, and each year forwards the first carload of this luscious fruit to eastern markets. During the winter months he devotes his attention to oranges, and has already sent to market many carloads of fine fruit from this city. He makes his headquarters in Los Angeles, and drops into town occasionally to do business and meet his many old-time friends. Fullerton is reported sold to Mr. Durnbaugh of South Pasadena, and formerly of Orange. The ranch consists of oranges and walnuts and brought the sum of $60,000. In part payment Mr. Poston receives 320 acres of land in Osborne county, Kansas, 160 acres at Visalia, Tulare county, 3 1-2 acres one mile north of Orange, and a 9-room house in South Pasadena. The balance was paid in cash. Mr. Durnbaugh will take possession of the Fullerton ranch, while Mr.. Poston will make his home in Santa Ana. Mrs. H. H. McNeil visited with friends in town the first of the week, driving in from the McNeil ranch on the Garden Grove road. Mrs. McNeil is a former resident of Phoenix, Arizona, where Mr. McNeil for many years conducted one of the largest printing offices in the new state. Some months ago he purchased a walnut ranch southwest of this city, and has turned his attention to growing walnuts, with poultry and dairying as a side issue. Mrs. McNeil says there is no place like Southern California, which is not to be wondered at, when it is known that their ranch is coming to be one of the show places of Orange county. Gen. J. O. Royer attended the weekly meeting of Knights of Pythias at Odd Fellows hall last evening, and was accorded an enthusiastic welcome on the part of his many friends. It was his first appearance in several months he having been seriously ill with threatened pneumonia at his home in Los Angeles. He has recovered his health, and his first thought, apart from his extensive business interests, is for the welfare of the Pythian lodge, in formation of which he took such prominent part. The boys say that without the general the lodgeroom is like treading some banquet hall deserted, but now that he is himself again all is serene and members are happy.