anaheim-gazette 1912-05-16

VOLUME XXXXII THIRD STREET SOUTH IN THE LIMELIGHT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE STREET DEVELOPS VIOLENT OPPOSITION Petition of Sisters of St. Dominic Asking for the Abandonment of Street Laid Over by Board of Trustees Thursday Night, Owing to Opposition by Property Owners—Father Dubbel and Prof. Culp Address Board—City Clerk Merritt Submits Annual Report As a public thoroughfare Third street south is not of much consequence at the present time, being merely a row of walnut trees in the Adelheid tract, extending from Lemon to Palm streets, but an effort to sponge it off the map of Anaheim at Thursday night's meeting of the City Trustees developed a determined opposition. The Sisters of St. Dominic, who recently purchased the Adelheid tract of Mrs. Konig and have begun the erection thereon of a young ladies' academy, presented a petition praying of absence from duty for one week, beginning May 13. Charles Eygabroad, F. A. Backs, Jr., and J. J. Schneider, the committee appointed to appraise and assess the damages to property owners by the extension and widening of South Lemon street, made their report and submitted their figures. The report was accepted. The American-Orr Concrete Pole company was granted permission to move its machinery onto the power house grounds, and keep it until the hundred cement poles ordered by the city at the last meeting are completed. Judge Howard reported fifteen cases in police court, the fines aggregating $40. Following is the report of the marshal and city treasurer for the past month: Marshal's Report Collected for water ...$780.05 Collected for light ...1539.85 Collected for license ...596.85 Total ...$2916.75 Delinquents Collected For light ...$68.60 The Sisters of St. Dominic, who recently purchased the Adelheid tract of Mrs. Konig and have begun the erection thereon of a young ladies' academy, presented a petition praying that the street be abandoned as their property extends on both sides and they expect to build eventually on both sides. The petition contained a long list of signatures of citizens. After hearing the petition Trustee Gates registered a strenuous objection. Six months ago, he said, an effort had been made to close this street but property owners in the neighborhood had objected and defeated the move. Moreover he did not consider that the trustees were under obligations to strain a point to favor the Catholic body as that society had refused every request made by the city. The sewer constructors, he said, were forced to make a square jog and build around the church property because right of way through it was refused, and the additional cost to the city was $400. Father Dubbel, representing the petitioners, presented their side of the question and explained the reasons for wanting the street closed. Their refusal to grant a sewer right of way, he said, was because they were planning additional buildings with basement at the time the request was made and the sewer would necessitate abandonment of their plans for needed improvements. Prof. L. O. Culp headed a party opposing the granting of the petition. Not a property owner on the street, said the professor, had signed the petition for its abandonment. It was not a sectarian fight, the property owners merely endeavoring to protect their own. If the board could guarantee him that no high and unsightly board fence or wall would enclose the academy grounds all objection would be withdrawn. After hearing both sides the board laid the petition over for future action and will investigate the matter. Ordinances No. 241 and 242 were adopted. The former directs the closing up of Broad street between West and Walnut, and the latter creates a police, light and water committee. Following is the report of the marshal and city treasurer for the past month: Marshal's Report Collected for water ... $780.05 Collected for light ... 1539.85 Collected for license ... 596.85 Total ... $2916.75 Delinquents Collected For light ... $68.60 For water ... 71.70 For license ... 1.25 Penalties ... 8.65 Total ... $149.20 Delinquents Reported For water ... $163.65 For light ... 84.55 For license ... 10.75 Treasurer's Report Bal. on hand ... $12,881.28 Collected ... 3,476.34 Total ... $16,358.03 Paid by warrants ... 121.00 Balance ... $16,237.03 Summary General Fund ... $16,237.03 Library Fund ... 189.14 1910 Bond ... 1,269.66 Improvement Fund No. 2 ... 120.75 Improvement Fund No. 3 ... 337.50 Improvement Fund No. 4 ... 2,250.00 Improvement Fund No. 5 ... 675.00 Improvement Fund No. 6 ... 212.76 Electric light fund ... 2,691.23 Sewer—No. 7 ... 2,250.00 Sewer construction fund ... 17,323.36 Total ... $43,556.42 City Clerk E. B. Merritt submitted his annual report from which we extract the following figures relative to the city's finances: Receipts Balance on hand, May 1, 1911, $10,077.46. Collected by Marshal:— For License, $7,657.00. For Water, $10,179.40. For Light and Power, $18,614.15. For Supplies, $427.29. For Penalties, $95.65. For crude Oil, $114.25. For Street Sweepings, $40.00. For Wood, $25.00. Collected by Tax Collector, $23,318.12. Collected by Assessor, $502.24. Collected by Superintendent of Streets, $273.25. Collected by Clerk:— For Sundries, $103,117.60 After hearing both sides the board laid the petition over for future action and will investigate the matter. Ordinances No. 241 and 242 were adopted. The former directs the closing up of Broad street between West and Walnut, and the latter creates a police, light and water committee. This committee shall consist of three members of the board and it shall have full control of the power plant and water mains, the police department and jail. All work of the city officials must be submitted to the committee for an O.K. Ordinance No. 243, fixing the salary of City Recorder at $50 a month, was introduced, read, and laid over for final action at the next meeting. It repeals the ordinance passed Mar. 29, 1904, adopting the present fee system. The petition of the high school trustees asking permission to cement the parking was reported upon favorably by the investigating committee. It is the intention of the trustees to cement 48 feet of ground in front of the auditorium building, from the curb to the building. The balance will be in lawn and parking. Building permits were granted to the following petitioners: To Mrs. Mary Ikler, frame residence on South Olive street; cost $1,800. To Fidele Busha, frame residence on North Atchison street; cost $400. To F. J. Dubbel, frame and veneered brick building; cost $15,000. To J. P. Frazer, frame residence on Walnut street; cost $1600. To W. S. McFarlane, brick and corrugated iron building in rear of So Lemon. Cost $1000. Judge Howard was granted leave ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. MAY 16, 1912 BOARD OF TRADE IN REGULAR SESSION ENTHUSIASTIC BOOSTER TRIP MEETING HELD MONDAY NIGHT Automobiles to Carry About 200 to Fullerton, Placentia, Brea, Olinda, in Northern Part of County on a Great Get-Acquainted Roundup — Strenuous Kick Will Be Made to Railroad Officials for Lower Passenger Fares from Anaheim to Los Angeles—Other Matters of Interest The Anaheim Board of Trade met in regular session Monday night at its rooms in the library building with a fairly good number of members present. The meeting was called to order soon after 8 o'clock by President Quarton. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read by Secretary Ahlborn. The board lost no time in taking up the details to complete the plans for an automobile tour of the northern part of the county next week. J. W. Duckworth with others had just was sent the society and appeared on an elaborate menu card at a swell function as "Anaheim Walnuts" Santa Ana, Cal. Santa Ana was entitled to no credit for these products and such little mistakes sometimes do considerable damage. A few minor matters were also disposed of as follows: Recommended that the board of trade leave the Anaheim-Stanton sewer squabble to the city trustees, who are fully competent to handle the matter, and that the route selected by the state highway commission be endorsed. It is hoped to have several neighboring boards of trade join in this endorsement. An inquiry as to the name of the chemist who analyzed cull oranges, and recommended turning them into marmalade, by a Los Angeles party, had been made to the secretary and answered. Mills jokingly suggested daily trips out to the sandwash to view ornamental bridge. He said 85 per cent of the residents along proposed state highway from Anaheim to Fullerton were in favor of curbing. There was some talk of a banquet being given by the Anaheim board at some future date but not definitely. COUNTY FORENSIC MEETS HERE SATURDAY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANNUAL CONTEST FOR HONORS Five High Schools Will Be Represented in an Extensive Program for Medals to Be Awarded by Judges S. H. Finley, C. C. Chapman, and Wm. Starbuck—Meeting Will Be Gay with School People and Fine Music Form an Important Part The annual forensic contest of the Orange County High Schools, composed of Anaheim, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Orange and Santa Ana, will be held in Anaheim next Saturday, May 18. Medals will be given to winners in a program consisting of declamations, stories, essays and orations, with a fine list of contestants in the race. The program complete is as follows: Morning Program, 10 a.m. Rule 13. No participant shall be applauded upon his introduction, dur- The board lost no time in taking up the details to complete the plans for an automobile tour of the northern part of the county next week. J. W. Duckworth with others had just returned from a trip over the route selected and found the neighbors enthusiastic over it all along the line. Already fifty machines have been promised to convey the Board of Traders on this great "Booster" trip and more will be secured. It is estimated that over 200 persons will go. Thursday, May 23, is the day set for this trip, starting from in front of the postoffice at 9 a.m. sharp. It will be by way of Fullerton to Brea and Olinda, and in order to get better acquainted with the people some three hours or more will be spent in going over the oil well districts. The Boosters will be a live bunch and accompanied by Crowther's cadet band and the Concordia Singers will attract much favorable attention in a tritory where it will do a power of good. The return trip will be made by way of Placentia and intervening points. The secretary read a communication from Stanton extending a splendidly worded and pressing invitation for the board of trade to come en masse to Stanton on Thursday of next week. That date will be Stanton's first birthday anniversary and it is intended to celebrate the event with a big barbecue. The board of trade sadly deplored the fact that the Booster trip to the northern part of the county and the barbecue at Stanton fell on the same day. The matter was discussed pro and con for some feasible plan to get out of the dilemma. The Booster trip date had been set some two weeks before the barbecue date was announced, and as Anaheim had made all arrangements to go to Olinda it was not deemed advisable to break the engagement. A part of a delegation sent to Stanton might only serve as a thorn where there was already some soreness. It was finally decided to thank the Stantonites very kindly for the invitation and at some future time it is hoped to pay Stanton the visit that so unavoidably must be missed on its anniver- JOIN THE BOOSTER TRIP Committee Request Those Intending to Go to Report to Them Editor Gazette—Will you kindly say for the Booster committee that they desire every one that has a machine to arrange to join our trip on Thursday, the 23d, of this month, when we will visit Fullerton, Brea, Union oil wells and Olinda, where we will take dinner and spend most of our time. Then to Placentia, where everything will be in readiness to receive us. Here we will spend some time in speech making and in getting better acquainted. We will have with us on the trip Crowther's Cadet band of 25 places, also the Concordia Singing society, also the high officials of the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific and of the Electric company. The committee desires that all who can go to report to the committee and invitation is extended to all as we wish to make this the banner trip. Very truly, J. W. Duckworth, H. M. Adams, J. S. Howard, Committee. THE EAGLES' NEW HALL Furnishings En Route Here and Will Soon be Ready for Occupancy The remodeling of the old Benner-scheldt property at the corner of Chestnut and Lemon streets for the Eagle's hall, is progressing rapidly. The 50-foot brick addition is completed, giving a fine lodge room upstairs, which will be furnished elaborately with mission furniture now en route here from the east. Downstairs there will be a spacious reception room, reading room, a banquet hall, kitchen, etc., and Anaheim Aerie No. 947, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will soon have one of the finest homes of any lodge in this chemist who analyzed cull oranges, and recommended turning them into marmalade, by a Los Angeles party, had been made to the secretary and answered. Mills jokingly suggested daily trips out to the sandwash to view ornamental bridge. He said 85 per cent of the residents along proposed state highway from Anaheim to Fullerton were in favor of curbing. There was some talk of a banquet being given by the Anaheim board at some future date but not definitely decided upon. Adjournment was ordered. DECLAMATIONS 1. How Tom Sawyer Whitewashed the Fence, Norma Gleason. 2. An Interview, Mark Twain, by Adolf Sanderson. 3. The Soul of the Violin, Florence Grant. 4. Can We Ever Win Against the Saloons? by Vier Robinson. 5. The Boy Orator of Zepata City, Henry Matter. 6. Violin Solo, Waltz, Faust, Helena Goodale, A.U.H.S. 7. Music, furnished by Santa Ana High School. STORIES 1. Karl's Music Lessons, by Doris Welles. 2. How Danny Won his Spurs, by Catherine Bradshaw. 3. A College Ghost Story, Gladys Jervais. 4. The Timidity of Phoebe, Ruth Raymond. 5. The Little Orpheus, Eva Steele Music, The Quaker and the Highwayman, Cantata, A.U.H.S. Girls' Glee Club. Report of Judges. Afternoon Program, 2 p.m. Orchestra, Huntington Beach high. Music, Pond Lillies, R. R. Forman, Fullerton H. S. Girls' Glee Club. ESSAYS 1. Perseverance Gains the Day, Orilla Evans. 2. The Value of Domestic Science in the High Schools, Dorothy Seccombe. 3. The Vital Issue, George Barnes. 4. What Will Charon Say? Marjorie Bishop. 5.. On Buying an Automobile, Florence Larter. Orchestra, Huntington Beach High. Music, Quintet, A Dutch Lullaby, Nevin, Orange High. ORATIONS 1. An Industrial Court of Appeal, Leonard Livermore. weeks before the barbecue date was announced, and as Anaheim had made all arrangements to go to Olinda it was not deemed advisable to break the engagement. A part of a delegation sent to Stanton might only serve as a thorn where there was already some soreness. It was finally decided to thank the Stantonites very kindly for the invitation and at some future time it is hoped to pay Stanton the visit that so unavoidably must be missed on its anniversary. Another important matter that came up for discussion was the matter of transportation charges by the railroads for commutation tickets from Anaheim to Los Angeles and return. It was shown that a round trip rate of $1 was in effect from Santa Ana to Los Angeles, while it took $1.60 cash for the same trip from Anaheim, and the latter is much nearer the metropolis than the former mentioned town. Yes, and further than this, the same ride costs 10 cents less from Orange than it does from here. To save this 10 cents persons have been advised to buy their tickets reading Orange and get on and off at Anaheim. This is a pretty predicament and the board of trade will energetically appeal to the railroads to at once remedy this disgraceful condition. Another matter over which the board of trade feels hurt is that the Santa Fe maps do not show Anaheim to be in existence. It is thought that as a live a town as Anaheim would be benefitted still farther by occupying place on the map and if its omission is an unintentional error Anaheim would be glad to see it corrected as soon as possible. Anaheim missed out again a little as shown by a letter read by Secretary Ahlborn. This letter was from the California Society of Chicago. A quantity of choice English walnuts, for which this section is far-famed, Chestnut and Lemon streets for the Eagle's hall, is progressing rapidly. The 50-foot brick addition is completed, giving a fine lodge room upstairs, which will be furnished elaborately with mission furniture now en route here from the east. Downstairs there will be a spacious reception room, reading room, a banquet hall, kitchen, etc., and Anaheim Aerie No. 947, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will soon have one of the finest homes of any lodge in this part of the country. To the south of the building is a fine summer house, with a wealth of climbing roses, flowers and vines, giving the place a unique appearance. In all probability the hall will be entirely completed, furnished and ready for occupancy by July 1. DECORATION DAY Preparations Making for Time-Honored Ceremonies Malvern Hill Post, G.A.R., of Fullerton is making preparations for observing Decoration Day with patriotic exercises on May 30. Details of the program have not yet been perfected, but the same will be completed probably by the beginning of next week. Rev. F. M. Dowling of Placentia will deliver the address at the ceremony, and the Old Soldiers will have as escort a company of cadets of Fullerton high school. The Fullerton high school glee club will sing a number of patriotic selections. On Memorial Sunday, May 26, the old soldiers will attend the Presbyterian Church in this city in a body. Rev. Mitchell will preach the sermon. Mrs. McCann and Mrs. Huelster leave on Sunday for Grass Valley to attend the Pythian Sisters grand lodge. 2. The Value of Domestic Science in the High Schools, Dorothy Seccombe. 3. The Vital Issue, George Barnes. 4. What Will Charon Say? Marjorie Bishop. 5. On Buying an Automobile, Florence Larter. Orchestra, Huntington Beach High. Music, Quintet, A Dutch Lullaby, Nevin, Orange High. Orations 1. An Industrial Court of Appeal, Leonard Livernash. 2. America's Mission, Berle Morthland. 3. The Menace of America, Rebecca Burdorf. 4. The Coronation of Labor, Haley Lamme. 5. A Step Forward, Evangeline Hull. Music, 1, Furnished by Santa Ana High. 2, Morning Song, R. R. Forman, Fullerton H. S. Glee Club. Decision of Judges. Awarding of Prizes. Donors of Medals.-Col. S. H. Finley, Santa Ana; C. C. Chapman, Placentia; Wm. Starbuck, Fullerton. ENSTEIN COMES THROUGH Sends Check from Los Angeles Covering Accounts Due Marshal Kellenberger has received from Max Fiensten of Los Angeles a check covering bills owing by him for water and electric light furnished to him by the city. Fiensten has also paid other accounts in town, and is given a clean bill of financial health. On leaving town two weeks ago he left his address with John Schumacher, adding he would pay all bills. His address was handed to Marshal Kellenberger, who forwarded bills and received in return a check covering amounts enclosed. Arnold and Percy Dickel are expected home from Berkeley the end of the week for the summer vacation. ZETTE MAY 16, 1912 NUMBER 31 FORENSIC HERE SATURDAY OL STUDENTS IN AN-ONTEST FOR HONORS Schools Will Be Represtative Extensive Program for Be Awarded by Judges v. C. C. Chapman and Uck—Meeting Will Be School People and Fine an Important Part forensic contest of county High Schools, comheim, Fullerton, HuntOrange and Santa Ana, in Anaheim next Saturbe given to winners in assisting of declamations, and orations, with a contestants in the race. complete is as follows: gram, 10 a.m. participant shall be his introduction, dur- UTTS VISIT CANAL Tustin People Have Delightful Trip to Canal Zone Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Utt of Tustin are home from a five weeks' trip to the Panama Canal. They passed seven days on the isthmus; and the remainder of the time was spent in traveling through Florida, over to Cuba and to Jamaica. It was just a pleasure jaunt and made in haste in a sense. During their stay at the canal they inspected the work from trains and by walking along the route. Mr. Utt was very favorably impressed with the character of the work and says the progress being made is all that could be expected under the conditions. He and his wife walked through the Calebra cut. In Jamaica and Florida Mr. Utt made some little investigation of the orange conditions. He found the industry practically extinct in Jamaica. He found no fruit in any of the places that compared with the Southern California oranges in flavor. He admits that they produce superior grape fruit there, however. "The trip satisfied me of one thing." PYTHIAN KNIGHTS WILL ERECT CASTLE PURCHASE MADE OF GEN. ROYER'S LOTS ON NORTH LOS ANGELES STREET Handsome Edifice Will Soon Adorn Property—Uniform Rank to Have One of the Most Complete Homes In Southland—Deal Negotiated on Monday Evening—Committee Appointed, Plans Completed Forth-with Another indication of the rapid advancement of this city was forcibly brought out Monday evening, when at a special meeting held by Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, purchase was made of Gen. J. O. Royer's building lot on North Los Angeles street, adjoining the Masonic Hall, with a view of erecting thereon a $15,000 Pythian castle. The lot is 45x125 feet in dimension and the price paid for it was $1800, an exceedingly low figure. Gen. Royer's well known generosity is be given to winners in existing of declamations, and orations, with a contestants in the race. Complete is as follows:agram, 10 a.m. participant shall be on his introduction, durnor at its close. Chocolate Soldier," by School. Thou Art Like Unto a "In Cuba," Anaheim declamations Sawyer Whitewashedoma Gleason. view, Mark Twain, by of the Violin, FlorEver Win Against the River Robinson. Drafter of Zepata City, Waltz, Faust, Helena U.S. hed by Santa Ana Stories Music Lessons, by Doris by Won his Spurs, by Shaw. Ghost Story, Gladys city of Phoebe, Ruth Orpheus, Eva Steele Suaker and the Higha, A.U.H.S. Girls' ages. agram, 2 p.m. Montington Beach high. Lillies, R. R. Forman, Girls' Glee Club. essays rice Gains the Day, of Domestic Science schools, Dorothy Secissue, George Barnes. Charon Say? Maran Automobile, Flontington Beach High. A Dutch Lullaby, High. Special Court of Appeal, be expected under the conditions. He and his wife walked through the Calebra cut. In Jamaica and Florida Mr. Utt made some little investigation of the orange conditions. He found the industry practically extinct in Jamaica. He found no fruit in any of the places that compared with the Southern California oranges in flavor. He admits that they produce superior grape fruit there, however. "The trip satisfied me of one thing," said Mr. Utt, "and that is that any one going away from Southern California should buy a return trip, for they will certainly want to use it after a few weeks in the sections I visited." RETURNS FROM MONTANA Bert Simpson Finds Much Snow on Ground In Northwest Bert Simpson returned on Sunday evening from Montana after an absence of two weeks. He disposed of considerable property there, proceeds of which he will invest in this locality. He visited in Billings, Red Lodge, Joliet and other towns and found much snow on the ground and great complaint on the part of old settlers of the cold winter, which was the severest in twenty years. He met Ed Pegel, Mr. Simonson and other Montanans who are well known here. "Everybody in Montana is looking to California for a future place of residence," he said, "and I believe the whole state will be here to attend the San Francisco and San Diego fairs in 1915. The immigration hither will undoubtedly be the largest the state ever saw, and we are going to get our share of it. I found more complaint on the part of old timers of the cold weather than I ever heard be fore. The winter was the severest in twenty years, and snow is falling yet. Those who have spent some time in Southern California are eager to return, and I expect to see them all back here before winter, many of them to remain. "A week in Montana was enough for me, and after settling business affairs I hiked for home. No more snow for me. Give me the sunshine and flowers and oranges, and I will show you where to spend your dinero." FOUND THE ONLY OASIS Shriner Delegates from South Dakota Visit Friends Here Wearing the red fez of Shrinedom, Postmaster Wendell of Aberdeen. Another indication of the rapid advancement of this city was forcibly brought out Monday evening, when at a special meeting held by Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, purchase was made of Gen. J. O. Royer's building lot on North Los Angeles street, adjoining the Masonic Hall, with a view of erecting thereon a $15,000 Pythian castle. The lot is 45x125 feet in dimension and the price paid for it was $1800, an exceedingly low figure. Gen. Royer's well known generosity is again in evidence, for he parted with this lot at a figure far below its present value. The Knights of Pythias are highly elated over their success in securing this site, Gen. Royer coming down from Los Angeles to meet with them Monday night, when the offer was made and accepted by a rising vote of the lodge. Plans for the erection of a magnificent castle will be made at once. A special committee consisting of Alvin Nowotny, Geo. W. Hamler and Walter Amstutz, working in conjunction with other members in pushing the matter ahead as fast as possible. In the matter of lodge homes the purchasing of this site and determination to erect a castle by the Uniform Rank of Anaheim places this city in a class by itself. Probably no other California city of its size will be able to boast of so many fine homes owned and maintained by secret societies. The building which the K. of P. will erect will be the size of the lot purchased, 45x125 feet. Off the ground floor two fine store rooms will be put in for tenants and the upper floor reserved entirely for the lodge purposes, affording a lodge room, drill room, ante and reception rooms, banquet hall, kitchen, etc. The erection of this castle will add materially to the architecture of North Los Angeles street. The building will be in every way a credit to the enterprising members, which is one of the largest and strongest organizations in the United States. HAMLER GOES TO BAT Makes Eloquent Address and Closes Deal by Rising Vote When the Uniform Rank met Monday evening George W. Hamler took the floor and in an eloquent speech dwelt upon the necessity for the lodge to erect a new castle. He said he had had an interview with Gen. Royer and had been offered the property at $1800, which was less than half its value. "We missed the opportunity of our FOUND THE ONLY OASIS Shriner Delegates from South Dakota Visit Friends Here Wearing the red fez of Shrinedom, Postmaster Wendell of Aberdeen, South Dakota, accompanied by Ford S. Zeilland and A. H. Milligan of the same place, who were delegates to the Shriner's meeting in Los Angeles last week, drove into town on Friday afternoon on a short visit to J. D. Lavin and family and other members of the South Dakota colony resident here. They were shown about town and country by Mr. Lavin, and declared they would make headquarters here on their return to the coast next winter. Mr. Wendell declared that in this city they had found the only oasis on the trip. They left Los Angeles and drove to Long Beach, thence going to Santa Ana and returning to Los Angeles by way of this city. "We found the oasis here," he said, "and I'm sorry we did not come earlier, and I'm sorry we cannot stay longer. You have certainly a splendid town here, and we are going to remember your people and their hospitality when we get back home. You will see some of the Aberdeen folks out here before winter, and once they get here I'm afraid they'll never come back." Mr. Lavin showed the Arabs a good time while they were here, and says he looks for them to return before snow flies in the blizzard belt. Contractor Chas. Schindler is confined to his home by sickness. He and his son have three big jobs under course of construction and his illness is greatly deplored. HAMLER GOES TO BAT Makes Eloquent Address and Closes Deal by Rising Vote When the Uniform Rank met Monday evening George W. Hamler took the floor and in an eloquent speech dwelt upon the necessity for the lodge to erect a new castle. He said he had had an interview with Gen. Royer and had been offered the property at $1800, which was less than half its value. "We missed the opportunity of our lives by not purchasing Gen. Royer's East Center street property," he said, "and if the lodge does not buy this property I shall purchase it myself, with a view to the erection of a Pythian castle." The address carried the lodge off its feet, and by a rising vote purchase was effected. Gen. Royer was given a vote of thanks for his liberality, and Colonel Hamler was placed in the front rank of eloquent and impressive orators. FOURTH OF JULY More interest and push should be put into the idea of pulling off a grand and glorious old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration here. The entire county would be glad to come here on this occasion, and as time is becoming short in which to prepare for it, the arrangements should be completed as fast as possible. Let everybody put their shoulder to the wheel and push the project along. The Fraternal Order of Eagles are taking an active part in getting up this celebration and are entitled to the hearty co-operation of all business men and others interested in making it a success. But a few weeks remain now until the Fourth rolls around. Let us have a big celebration by all means. Get busy. The Young Ladies' Assembly Club held one of their splendid social dances last Friday evening in the K. of P. hall.