anaheim-gazette 1912-11-28

A GLIMPSE INTO CITY'S EARLY HISTORY ITEMS OF INTEREST TAKEN FROM GAZETTE'S COLUMNS 42 YEARS AGO MANY THEN PROMINENT IN DEVELOPMENT OF COLONY HAVE PASSED TO THEIR REWARD A concise history of Anaheim and its tributary sections for more than a generation past is to be found in the columns of the Gazette which has been published in this city for more than a period of 42 years. Each week during this long term of years it has chronicleled the local happenings of the community; noting the births, felicitating the young people upon their marriages and shedding a tear at the bier of the departed. A glance over its pages will show the birth of many a child who has since grown to manhood or womanhood in the community; the marriage of many of the young people of the early days, now approaching life's span of years and many a death of those who in their lifetime enacted prominent parts in the early history of the colony. All these occurrences pass before the eye as if they were but yesterday, while in truth they are older than many prominent men and women now living in the city. That the veil obscuring these early events may be lifted to the end that a passing glimpse might be had of them, the Gazette will each week republish from its files of 42 years ago such random notes and observations as may prove to be worthy before the iron horse made its advent into Anaheim. With the arrival of the first train of cars, hauling freight by wagon from Anaheim Landing went into innocuous desuetude. Facts about the new star in the newspaper firmament, as well as the personnel of the different boards here referred to was as follows. Of all the men who took such active part in the early life of the settlement only three are now living, viz.: Henry Kroeger and Theodore Rimpau of this city and N. H. Mitchell of Los Angeles. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Published Every Saturday G. W. Barler, Editor and Proprietor Office corner of Main and Los Angeles Sts. TERMS For one year (in advance) $5.00 For six months (in advance) 3.00 For three months (in advance) 2.00 RATES OF ADVERTISING 1 inch space, one week $2.00 Quarter column, one week 8.00 Half column, one week 10.00 One column, one week 20.00 AGENTS Los Angeles—W. J. Brodrick. San Francisco—L. P. Fisher. New York—Geo. P. Rowell & Co. ANAHEIM CORPORATE OFFICERS Mayor—Max Strobel. Common Council—John Fischer president. Councilmen: Henry Kroeger, John P. Zeyn, E. W. Champlin and F. Goodrich. City Attorney—S. J. Davis. treasurer—Theo. Rimpau. City Assessor—N. H. Mitchell. City Marshal—D. Davies. SCHOOL TRUSTEES J. P. Zeyn, W. M. Higgins, H. Werder. Officers of Anaheim Water Company John P. Zeyn, president; D. Strodthoff, vice-president; F. Schneider, treasurer; Louis Dorr, secretary; A. Bittner. Anaheim Lighter Company Board of Trustees—F. Schneider, president; F. Korn, secretary; A. Langenberger, treasurer; C. Lorens, M. Strobel. County Board of Supervisors W. Woodworth, chairman; J. B. Winston, H. Abila, R. H. Mayes and H. Forsman. The editor makes his initial bow to the public in the following announcement which is neat and to the point: "The Gazette" "Well, here is the Anaheim Gazette. After various delays and annoyances incident to establishing a business, our paper goes forth to the light of day in tolerably good order." "Elsewhere we give a few scraps of speechless drunk, during term of two weeks in our head 'pi' to set. We set at looked at the 'pi,' but creased in one place it another, until necessity speedy dissolution of our connection. Next, we heard tent man at Los Angeles, him by telegraph. The sigh the wrong tack that day vehicle and drove to Los triumphantly returned w foreman, who swore he with us during his nature you all remember the storm we had lately; it that settled it. No dust sessed could induce 'busted' blood vessel, and to remain longer. With send us another man, in a nameless amount, thou compelled him to go, he we telegraphed; we scoured; but the prize either drunk or sick. tained one from Wilmott other from San Bernadino this good fortune our son indebted, for even this last of the Gazette." Local Item Miss the Landing.-trip the steamer Senator nor, missed the landing alence of a heavy gale on the freight (85 tons) co place was not discharge turn trip on Tuesday night. New Building.-The building erected by M., and the proprietor of about completed and w both by the Gazette esthe general merchandise Calisher, during the construction has been erected llams, and reflects con upon his qualifications. Kill the Carpenter The first issue of the Gazette appeared October 29, 1870. Its office is given as "corner Main and Los Angeles streets." In those days Center street was known as Main Street. It was not until several years had elapsed that the name was changed to that which the thoroughfare now bears. The paper was published on the upper floor of a two-story frame building which stood where Mulliinx' drug store now stands. It was a five-column, four-page journal. Its subscription price was $5.00 per year, invariably in advance and its advertising rates were $20 a column per week. The editor was George Washington Barter, a virile and aggressive writer who is well remembered at the present day by many of his former associates. Barter was athletic as well as literary, and times were not wanting in those early days when he was called upon to defend the expressions of his pen by the trenchant blow of his good right arm. He was a fine fellow, a writer of good taste and discernment and from the start he began to boost for Anaheim. He was the original Booster. May all be well with the old chap on the other shore. The pioneers had no thought of founding here a city but the fame of Anaheim after the establishment of the Gazette became so world-wide that many homeseekers were attracted hither. Here some of them have remained to this day. From the initial issue of the Gazette, October 29, 1870, we quote from the first column on the front page the following regarding the personnel of the city administration: the water board, the directorate of the Anaheim Lighter Company, school trustees and members of the Los Angeles board of supervisors. Anaheim was in those days an incorporated city and considerable business was done at Anaheim Landing where freight was shipped hither from San Francisco by water and transported to this city by wagon. There was not a mile of railroad in Southern California at that time. Later General Banning built a railroad from Wilmington to Los Angeles and County Board of Supervisors W. Woodworth, chairman; J. R. Winston, H. Abilla, R. H. Mayes and H. Forsman. The editor makes his initial bow to the public in the following announcement which is neat and to the point: "The Gazette" "Well, here is the Anaheim Gazette. After various delays and annoyances incident to establishing a business, our paper goes forth to the light of day in tolerably good order. "Elsewhere we give a few scraps of the many things published of us. Many other things privately said have reached our private ear. In substance, the latter amount to but this: Our jealous acquaintances say we will not succeed; that the resources of the City of Anaheim and the Southern portion of the county, are not sufficient to support a newspaper. Our friends (thank heaven we have six) say never was there so bright a prospect, the time is ripe, and you, Barter, have occupied the field. "In both these expressions the 'wish' is parent to the 'opinion,' and both are mere rattling, half-digested words. We are much inclined to side with the opinion of our friends. However, as the days of prophecy have passed some thousands of years, and as the future is all unknown even for one short hour, time alone must determine the success of the Gazette. Only grant that we know more of our own affairs and of the newspaper business, than those who pass adverse opinion upon us, and who for the most part have passed their obscure lives, pitchfork in hand, within the purlieu of some congenial barnyard, and we are satisfied." That he had his troubles in those faraway days because of the itinerant photographer of bibulous propensities, much the same as newspaper men of a later date have experienced, is evidenced in the following editorial. Printers of today do not drink, at least many of them do not, and those who do drink are sometimes sober. But this early printer seemed to be in a class by himself. Read for yourself, and see if this is not even so: "Cause of Delay" "It was the intention that the Gazette should issue, first, on the 22nd of October, but before that date approached, two causes occurred, which put such a result out of the question. The first of these was a drunken printer and the second a sick printer. At the outset we employed, as foreman, a man of such age as we thought would render us signal service by his experience and counsel. Alas! How grievously were we deceived. The old hypocrite had been in the army—was constitutionally opposed to labor—and had place was not discharged turn trip on Tuesday night. New Building.-The building erected by M., and the proprietor of it about completed and wilt both by the Gazette esthe general merchandise Calisher, during the construction has been erected liams, and reflects concern upon his qualifications. Kill the Carpenter's week, our city was very bilious looking "critter up" at San Gabriel, and Los Angeles. They grie "Anaheim would never thing, because it would advise our dyspeptic niece the Book of Fate, for therein," that only the growth of Anaheim the carpenters? Yea, Race Course.-A co proprietors of our city tablishing a race course and Santa Ana, at no vow Circus.-It is expectedthe circus of Lee & C ing at Los Angeles, whiand give an exhibition. Latest War The latest war new announces that all pea have failed, and that ties alone must be Europe. Sorties from Paris and frequently successes. On the 25th two boys mistaking each other fought for hours, and The Germans are centrating at Rheims. The Prussians have they would commendment of Paris on Sa 29th. A large portionthe Duke of Mecklenburg hastily towards Paris. Two German cruise captured by the French Channel, and burned. Garibaldi has acted has taken many prizes and accomplished therhe went north. Empress Eugenie forts to enthrone e Napoleon. Her hope boy, and says she w aloof from political imn is restored. The Prussians invercently sent a comm mayor of that town o render. The mayor fused and challenged NOTICE! A. NAMNAM Manufacturer of Artistic Jewelry and Filigree Work in Gold and Silver First Class Watchmaking and Repairing of All Kinds. Jewelry a Specialty. Prices Reasonable. Watch Specials for Saturday and Monday Elgin and Waltham Watches in Silveroid and Nickel Cases. 15 Jewel for $8.95, and 7 Jewel $5.85 Call and see Us at Our Store and Examine Our Work at Next Door to Postoffice, Anaheim, California ANAHEIM GAZETTE At the start, and remained blind, speechless drunk, during his brief term of two weeks in our employ. We had 'pi' to set. We set at it. Daily we looked at the 'pi,' but where it decreased in one place it increased in another, until necessity compelled a speedy dissolution of our business connection. Next, we heard of a competent man at Los Angeles, and engaged him by telegraph. The stage being on the wrong tack that day, we hired a vehicle and drove to Los Angeles, and triumphantly returned with our new foreman, who swore he would abide with us during his natural life. Well, you all remember the terrible wind storm we had lately; It was that wind that settled it. No dust which I possessed could induce him, with a 'busted' blood vessel, and weak lungs, to remain longer. With promises to send us another man, and regretting in a nameless amount, that his health compelled him to go, he left us. Then we telegraphed; we wrote; we scoured; but the printers were all either drunk or sick. At last we obtained one from Wilmington and another from San Bernardino; and to this good fortune our subscribers are indebted, for even this late appearance of the Gazette." Local Items Miss the Landing.—On her down trip the steamer Senator, Captain Connor, missed the landing owing to prevalence of a heavy gale at sea. Hence, the freight (85 tons) consigned to this place was not discharged until her return trip on Tuesday night last. New Building.—The new two-story building erected by M. Calisher, Esq., and the proprietor of the Gazette, is about completed and will be occupied both by the Gazette establishment and the general merchandise store of Mr. Calisher, during the coming week. The building has been erected by D. K. Williams, and reflects considerable credit upon his qualifications as a builder. Kill the Carpenters.—During the SKYLINERS TALK ABOUT STATE HIGHWAY IF THEY CANNOT GET IT ALONG ROCKY COAST LINE, WOULD NOT HAVE IT AT ALL MEETING OF SHORE-LINE BOULEVARDIERS DEVELOPS TALK OF MANDAMUS PROCEEDINGS The aid of Governor Johnson to secure the building of the State Coast Boulevard along the Coast route from Ventura to Capistrano rather than the inland route chosen by the State Highway Commission, is the request made by the executive board of the Coast Boulevard Association. Failing to secure the governor's aid, the skyliners will institute mandamus proceedings against the highway commission to compel it to build the road along the Coast. In a word, the skyliners feel that if they cannot secure the highway for the rocky coast line, they will prevent its construction at all. This step in the long struggle of the Coast Boulevard Association to secure the proposed boulevard along the coast was authorized by the coast association at a joint meeting of that organization with the Redondo Beach Good Roads Association at a luncheon at Hotel Redondo the other day. Although the purpose of the committee is to secure, if possible, the coast road from Ventura to Capistrano, the committee, if unable to secure this, will offer as a compromise suggestion the building of the road from Ventura inland to Cahuenga Pass, through the pass to Hollywood to Los Angeles, and Commerce decided that active steps are necessary to let it be known exactly where Orange county stands on the proposition, and W. A. Zimmerman, chairman of the committee having the good roads work in charge, was instructed to send a telegram to Governor Johnson outlining the position of the body. The following telegram was sent immediately after the meeting: "Governor Hiram Johnson; "Sacramento, Cal. "We understand beach towns have committee in Sacramento working for state highway along coast. Eighty-five per cent of county's taxpayers desire La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana route and have recently voted $1,270,000 bonds to build county system connecting up with that route, and respectfully request that that route be used as state road. "Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, "W. A. Zimmerman, F. H. Case, G. W. Minter, Committee." TREE FALLS—CRUSHES ROOF Mr. Lybarger's Residence Is Partly Wrecked by Giant Pine A large pine tree which stood in the front yard of S. Lybarger's home at the corner of Lemon street and Broadway, was blown down during the high wind of last Wednesday night at 9:30 o'clock and crashed through a corner of the roof of his new residence, demolishing the roof and wrecking furniture in an upstairs bedroom. The tree was 96 feet in height and had a diameter at the base of more than three feet. It was probably 40 years old. Construction of a cement sidewalk on Lemon street some years ago necessitated cutting away its roots upon the east side, and the same process was observed on its north side when an open irrigating ditch was replaced by a pipe line. Its foundation had in consequence been weakened and Mr. Lybarger has for some time past contemplated chopping it down. Mr. and Mrs. Lybarger had New Building.—The new two-story building erected by M. Calisher, Esq., and the proprietor of the Gazette, is about completed and will be occupied both by the Gazette establishment and the general merchandise store of Mr. Calisher, during the coming week. The building has been erected by D. K. Williams, and reflects considerable credit upon his qualifications as a builder. Kill the Carpenters.—During the week, our city was visited by three billious looking "critters" who "hang up" at San Gabriel, and pay tribute to Los Angeles. They growled, and said "Anaheim would never amount to anything, because it would not grow." We advise our dyspeptic neighbors to read the Book of Fate, for is it not written therein, that the only way to prevent the growth of Anaheim, is to kill off the carpenters? Yea, verily. Race Course.—A couple of landed proprietors of our city contemplate establishing a race course between here and Santa Ana, at no very distant day. Circus.—It is expected by many that the circus of Lee & Co., now performing at Los Angeles, will visit Anaheim and give an exhibition here. Latest War News The latest war news by telegraph announces that all peace negotiations have failed, and that the fate of battles, alone must be decided affairs in Europe. Sorties from Paris are often made, and frequently successful. On the 25th two bodies of Germans mistaking each other for the enemy, fought for hours, and lost heavily. The Germans are apparently concentrating at Rheims. The Prussians have announced that they would commence the bombardment of Paris on Saturday, October 29th. A large portion of the army of the Duke of Mecklenburg is moving hastily towards Paris. Two German cruisers were recently captured by the French in the English Channel, and burned. Garibaldi has acted vigorously, and has taken many prisoners and cannon, and accomplished the object for which he went north. Empress Eugenie repudiates all efforts to enthrone either herself or Napoleon. Her hopes are all for her boy, and says she will hold herself aloof from political intrigue until peace is restored. The Prussians investing Verdun recently sent a communication to the mayor of that town, demanding its surrender. The mayor indignantly refused and challenged the Prussians to the proposed boulevard along the coast was authorized by the coast association at a joint meeting of that organization with the Redondo Beach Good Roads Association at a luncheon at Hotel Redondo the other day. Although the purpose of the committee is to secure, if possible, the coast road from Ventura to Capistrano, the committee, if unable to secure this, will offer as a compromise suggestion the building of the road from Ventura inland to Cahuenga Pass, through the pass to Hollywood to Los Angeles, and then to Santa Monica by Beverly Hills boulevard, from which point along the coast to San Diego. The executive committee of the association is L. N. Whealton of Long Beach, president; J. A. Armitage, Sunset Beach, secretary; Lew H. Wallace, Newport Beach, treasurer; W. C. Miller, San Pedro; O. C. Hinman, Redondo Beach; H. B. Eakin, Venice; E. E. Lillington, Santa Monica, and C. W. McLeod, Santa Monica. Seventy-five men, including many prominent good roads men of Southern California, attended the luncheon and discussed the proposed good roads. F. R. Fancher, president of the Redondo Association, presided. Attorney Joseph H. Call of Long Beach, who from his interest in the matter of the state boulevard has offered his services free to the organization to bring the matter in court, will be secured as the attorney by the executive committee to carry the matter forward, and the organization further authorized that a second attorney's services be secured to assist Attorney Call. Lew H. Wallace of Newport Beach, who was one of the committee of the Coast Association who went to San Francisco to request of the Highway Commission the Coast route, which was refused on the grounds that the Coast road through the Malibu is impracticable, told of the efforts of the committee through resolutions and requests to secure a survey and a road. Wallace read the Highway Act authorizing the building of the State highways from San Francisco to San Diego for which the bond issue of $18,000,000 was voted, which states that there shall be a valley route and a coast route, following the coast wherever practicable. He stated he knew the coast road was practical the entire way, but they had been unable to secure even a survey until they had their own engineer make a survey. He said the opposition of Commissioner N. D. Darlington to the coast road, who claimed the Malibu road was impracticable, was responsible for the failure of the Coast Association to secure the PHONES, Main 135 R Home 1401 DR. JOHN H. BOEGE DENTIST Office 200½ East Center St. Hours 9 to 12; 1 to 4 Evenings by Appointment J. W. UTTER, M.D. Office Hours: 2 to 4 p.m.: 7 to 8 p.m. Phones: Pacific 151J; Home 1712 Office at Residence 156 S. Los Angeles Street ANAHEIM, CAL. has taken many prisoners and cannon, and accomplished the object for which he went north. Empress Eugenie repudiates all efforts to enthrone either herself or Napoleon. Her hopes are all for her boy, and says she will hold herself aloof from political intrigue until peace is restored. The Prussians investing Verdun recently sent a communication to the mayor of that town, demanding its surrender. The mayor indignantly refused and challenged the Prussians to come forward and take it. News from Metz is important. Rumors have again been made current in the Prussian army that Bazaine was dead, but they are now proved false. Among the advertisers in the first issue of the Gazette may be found such names as: Heiman and George, general merchandise; Planter's Hotel, John Fischer, prop.; H. D. Polhemus, real estate; Langenberger, Blochman & Co., lumber; Arnold & Baldwin, blacksmiths; Goodrich & Mitchell, pioneer livery; H. Fleischman, general merchandise; Hellman, Temple & Co., bankers, Los Angeles; Langenberger & Co., general merchandise; George Kuchel, meat market; and others known among old-timers. Judge West has granted a final decree of divorce to Bertha May Androus from H. J. Androus. The plaintiff is permitted to resume the use of her maiden name, Bertha May Howarton, and is granted $25 per month alimony. Weisel & Dutton represented the plaintiff. During the past, at the present and in the future—the telephone users' best friend. The Home Telephone Co. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ANAHEIM United States Depository for the Postal Savings System Capital, $50,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $52,000 Resources over $700,000.00 Officers: JOHN HARTUNG, Pres. FRANK SHANLEY, V. P. A. S. BRADFORD, V. P. EDGAR J. HARTUNG, Directors: FRANK SHANLEY A. S. BRADFORD JOHN HARTUNG SAMUEL KRAEMER EDGAR J. HARTUNG Cashier We offer every facility consistent with Sound and Conservative Banking 4 PER CENT PAID ON TIME CERTIFICATES ORANGE COUNTY WINE CO. WE KNOW U! U KNOW US! That’s the reason why YOU should trade with US. Everybody’s doin’ it Nicolas & Bayha, Prop’rs 133 W. Center St., Anaheim That’s the reason why YOU should trade with US. 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