anaheim-gazette 1912-12-26

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Three Months.....50 Cts. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. THE OCEAN-TO-OCEAN HIGHWAY While the action of the state highway commission in ordering surveys from a state road from San Diego to Imperial and El Centro may not be regarded as officially designating the ocean-to-ocean highway thither, the course pursued must lead inevitably to that result. We have heard much of late of the ocean-to-ocean highway by way of Riverside, Beaumont and Banning, but the action of the state highway commission in planning on the road from San Diego eastward effectually sets at naught efforts of up-valley road boosters to locate the road through the Riverside desert country. It may be therefore regarded as a certainty that the ocean-to-ocean highway will go by way of San Diego, and we believe B'r Kettner knew what he was talking about when he said in this city during the campaign that his election as congressman would tend to advantage our interests in the ocean-to-ocean highway more than could have resulted should the Riverside man he chosen. The road from San Diego to El Centro will cost probably $2,000,000. It is not likely the state highway commission will authorize expenditure of another sum so large for construction of a road from Riverside south to the Colorado River. We may therefore assume that the route of the state highway through Anaheim will be designated as the ocean-to-ocean road. It could not be otherwise. The road will pass by the historic San Juan Mission, the largest and most famous of the buildings street. At Santa Ana some years ago, this course of procedure was invoked against two property owners on West Fourth street who had originally refused to sign up for paving. In the end, the cost tax against them amounted to 32 cents a square foot. This amounts to virtually confiscation of a man's property. We want none of it here. Let us proceed to pave under provisions of the state law. That is the plan wisely chosen by the city trustees. The state highway and the ocean-to-ocean highway will be opened before long through this city. Let us adopt the suggestion of the state highway commission to have Los Angeles street paved before the state road reaches this city. And when Los Angeles street is paved, let all other streets in town which are now ready for paving, be included in one contract. This is the manner in which property owners may secure the lowest and best figure. Let us have no favoritism, but a fair and square deal all around. A GOOD MAN RUN TO GROUCH Our good friend Samuel Armor, of the Orange Post, having been all the way to Los Angeles to partake of Thanksgiving turkey, returns to his sanctum afflicted with derangements of his digestive apparatus and is working overtime with that beautiful Grouch which is his distinguishing characteristic. Mr. Armor says in an editorial snarl in the Post recently that the Gazette has been on both sides of the good roads bond issue. Not so. We opposed the initial attempt to bond the county for good roads some years back because we feared the northern part of the county was not to be given a square deal in distributing the paved highway throughout the county. We so plainly stated at the time. Again, we opposed the county bond issue for roads after the state had called an $18,000,000 bond issue to be voted upon. This city is caring outfall upon a tract of limits of the city of Sysystem is giving entire all. This city is now effects of a sanitary sewage will continue so to do fights bobbing up among the west country. We do with Mr. Cole's apperence mist will look closely Mr. Cole's associates and Anaheim, but residents who "want out" because knowledge that this open creased, rather than dislocate to excessively heighten However, with that, thinking to do. The people settle their internal or takes them all winter s The road from San Diego to El Centro will cost probably $2,000,000. It is not likely the state highway commission will authorize expenditure of another sum so large for construction of a road from Riverside south to the Colorado River. We may therefore assume that the route of the state highway through Anaheim will be designated as the ocean-to-ocean road. It could not be otherwise. The road will pass by the historic San Juan Mission, the largest and most famous of the buildings erected by Franciscan Fathers a century and a half ago. The San Juan Mission is probably the most historic spot in Southern California. It is eminently fitting and proper that the ocean-to-ocean road should pass by its ruins as well as through the most fertile fields in the world here in Orange county, rather than by Frank Miller's Rubidoux Cross and the desert wastes of Riverside county. It is a great thing for Anaheim that this ocean-to-ocean highway should be routed through this city and this county. We appreciate greatly the compliment the state highway commission has done us in the premises and can safely promise that all tourists passing hitherward along this road may never for a moment regret that the wisdom of the state commission has routed them hereaway. We shall show them the best town and the best county in the state. Speed the ocean-to-ocean highway. We are ready for it. PAVING BY PRIVATE AGREEMENT AND UNDER THE STATE LAW Occasionally we hear a gentleman say that he is not ready for street paving under the state law but is ready to do so by private agreement. Now what is the difference between paving by private agreement and under the state law? Simply this: by private agreement, some favorite paving company may secure contracts to pave at its own figures, while under the state law the work is open to fair competition from all paving companies. Which is the preferable course to pursue, to turn this work over to a favorite company at excessive figures, or to give property-owners the benefit of square and legitimate competition? This city has now before it plans for paving 4½ miles of streets. The cost may reach the colossal figure of $200,000. Is there any man in town with sense enough to last him over night who will say that this work should be turned over to any favorite paving company at its own figures and not be opened to competition on the part of all paving companies in the state? We believe not. The board of city trustees snarl in the Post recently that the Gazette has been on both sides of the good roads bond issue. Not so. We opposed the initial attempt to bond the county for good roads some years back because we feared the northern part of the county was not to be given a square deal in distributing the paved highway throughout the county. We so plainly stated at the time. Again, we opposed the county bond issue for roads after the state had called an $18,000,000 bond issue to be voted upon. We counseled a waiting policy, at the time, considering it the part of wisdom to await result of the state vote before plunging the county into double taxation for road work. We later again opposed the county bond issue after the state bonds had been carried, feeling that Orange county was entitled to nearly a million of dollars from the state fund, and that this large amount would be sacrificed to us if the county went on and bonded itself for construction of the road system. We again opposed the county bond issue when, early in the present year, the brilliant Mr. Stewart suggested at a meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce that the county go ahead and bond itself for roads, irrespective of the vast sum coming to us out of the state bond fund. These things are all perfectly clear to everybody except Mr. Armor and his Grouch, which is gradually taking more and more of a fall out of him. We favored the recent bond issue, because we favor a better road system for Orange county, and always have favored such good road system. The fact that Orange county voted bonds for construction of lateral roads had a most excellent effect upon members of the state highway commission in routing the state road hitherward. We know this to be a fact of our own personal knowledge. We noted what Mr. Armor had to say about the "wild country bonding scheme" at the time, and we felt grieved at the thought that his Grouch was gradually over-mastering him. He jumped the county hospital and poor farm bonds, when he knows that great economy will come to the county by the establishment of such institutions. He jumped stiff-legged at the thought of the state highway passing by Orange unnoticed, and he has since lifted up his wail of lamentation against everything and everybody, including that particularly inoffensive gentleman, Double A. Mills, who lives near the sugar factory. Mr. Armor is an excellent old gentleman run to Grouch. THE STANTON APPEAL CASE The Stanton Optimist, commenting The company at excessive figures, or to give property-owners the benefit of square and legitimate competition? This city has now before it plans for paving 4½ miles of streets. The cost may reach the colossal figure of $200,000. Is there any man in town with sense enough to last him over night who will say that this work should be turned over to any favorite paving company at its own figures and not be opened to competition on the part of all paving companies in the state? We believe not. The board of city trustees has acted wisely in providing that this work should be submitted to a square bid under the state law. Again, the worst feature of contracting for paving by private agreement apart from the folly of awarding the work without competition, is the fact that one property-owner will secure one figure for his work, while another property-owner will be given another figure. The man with a pull will get his paving done at a low figure, while property-owners as a whole will pay the fiddler. Moreover, should authority be unfortunately given a paving company to pave a street by private agreement, and this action we do not for a moment, apprehend will be countenanced by the city trustees, the paving company will have placed in its hands a club by which it will be enabled to force property-owners into submission on its own terms. Failing to secure signatures for all property frontage on a street, the paving company, could under this device, resort to state law in order to compel all out-standing property-owners to contract for paving. Thus the cost of invoking the state law would place all the expense upon these few out-standing property-owners, instead of equalizing the cost proportionately among all property-owners on a institutions. He jumped stiff-legged at the thought of the state highway passing by Orange unnoticed, and he has since lifted up his wall of lamentation against everything and everybody, including that particularly inoffensive gentleman, Double A. Mills, who lives near the sugar factory. Mr. Armor is an excellent old gentleman run to Grouch. THE STANTON APPEAL CASE The Stanton Optimist, commenting upon the appeal taken by W. J. Cole from Judge West's decision upholding the validity of the Stanton incorporation, indulges in the following observations: "While Mr. Cole appears as plaintiff in this action we cannot but believe that there are other agencies at work in the matter as it is hardly probable that Mr. Cole, or any other American citizen, be he ever so mean and narrow minded, would advocate the locating of a sewer farm where it would endanger the health of his neighbors. Anaheim is probably the power back of Mr. Cole. This matter has passed the limit of friendly litigation and has become persecution. We will have more to say regarding this matter later on." We hasten to assure our esteemed contemporary of the west country that this city has nothing whatever to do with Mr. Cole's appeal. The people of this city do not care the snap of a finger whether the town of Stanton be incorporated or not. If the people of that section desire incorporation, well and good. If they do not, they may fight it out in the courts to their hearts' content. The Optimist will probably recall that at the incorporation election there was a very strong minority vote against incorporation. It comes to our CHARLEY NEWCOMBE waits to San Francisco to race Ford against an aeroplane Beachey, in a meet yesteryear not left yet, having received the meet had been post-count of Kearney's death man having been one o'clock in the firm which was en route. Beachey and Piers in the firm, did not continue the meet after Mr. Newcombe, saying he had been postponed in time probably be held in District Manager Ke Woodmen of the World working in this section several new names to the membership since being Woodmen of the World under the recently pass-gard to adjusting of rates a large reserve fund, is storms which are overtaken of the lodges which have Mr. Kennedy is working county district at presenting things hum in this season been in the organization years and has made a mark of his efforts on behalf men lodge. FOR RENT—5-year lease falfa, beet and bean from Los Alamitos far artesian water already irrigate entire tract. Heffner, Huntington Be ANAHEIM GAZETTE We with all our friends and patrons a Happy and Prosperous New Year. L. Z. Kroeger knowledge that this opposition has increased, rather than diminished, owing to excessively heightened tax burdens. However, with that, this city has nothing to do. The people of Stanton may settle their internal differences if it takes them all winter so to do. This city is caring for its sewage outfall upon a tract of land outside the limits of the city of Stanton, and the system is giving entire satisfaction to all. This city is now enjoying the benefits of a sanitary sewer system and will continue so to do despite legal fights bobbing up among residents of the west country. We have nothing to do with Mr. Cole's appeal. If the Optimist will look closely it will find that Mr. Cole's associates are, not people of Anaheim, but residents of his own town who "want out" because of high taxes. H.A. Dickel, while in Los Angeles the other day, was accosted by a friend who greeted him with "Well, here's Mr. Dickel from Anaheim, where there's a delinquent tax amounting to only $30." "No, sir," replied our patriotic fellowtownsman, spunkily, "there's not a cent delinquent in my town." He was right. There's not a cent delinquent here. What better indication could there be of the unexcelled prosperity of this section? Ben Kraemer was in town Monday from his Placentia orange grove. Ben recently had the pleasure of meeting a cousin, Conrad Aul, of Illinois, whom he had never seen before. Mr. Aul is aged 72, and is spending the winter on the coast. His stay on the Kraemer ranch was made memorable by recounting many experiences in the East IN AND ABOUT THE CITY Mrs. R. F. Hilton, of Redlands, arrived in this city the first part of the week and has since been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Nemetz, at their home on East Center street. Mr. Hilton arrived Tuesday evening and accompanied Mrs. Hilton home yesterday afternoon. We have two carloads of ten I. H. C. Auto Delivery cars on the road from the factory at Ashland, Ohio. These popular cars will all be sold soon after arrival. Our agency covers all of Orange county. If you are at all interested in one of these winners, call, write or phone the Wickersheim Implement Company, Fullerton. Fairyland is showing a special three-reel feature on its moving picture bill tonight (Thursday). This film shows vividly the struggle between the whites and Indians in the early part of the Western United States, and of the heroic actions performed by Uncle Sam's soldiers in guarding the American settlers. The reel is one of the finest ever put out by the Kay Bee people, and Manager Fiedler of Fairyland, advises everyone to see it for its historical value if for nothing else. Miss Mildred Lemon was so unfortunate as to suffer the breaking of her right arm at the wrist while at the County Park with a party of friends Sunday afternoon. They had been amusing themselves at the toboggin slide and were in the height of their enjoyment when Miss Lemon, in attempting to run down the incline, tripped and fell, breaking her arm as stated. The wound was painful but not serious, and the young lady expects to have the injured member in use in a few weeks. Charley Newcombe was to have gone to San Francisco to race his Pope-Hartford against an aeroplane flown by Beachey, in a meet yesterday, but has not left yet, having received word that the meet had been postponed on account of Kearney's death, that gentle outfall upon a tract of land outside the limits of the city of Stanton, and the system is giving entire satisfaction to all. This city is now enjoying the benefits of a sanitary sewer system and will continue so to do despite legal fights bobbing up among residents of the west country. We have nothing to do with Mr. Cole's appeal. If the Optimist will look closely it will find that Mr. Cole's associates are, not people of Anaheim, but residents of his own town who "want out" because of high taxes. The music lovers of Anaheim and vicinity will be given a rare treat in the way of grand opera in concert from the talented La Scala Opera Quartette of New York City. This noted quartette of sweet singers have recently ended a concert tour stopping at the most prominent cities between New York City and the Pacific Coast. Scenes from grand opera in costumes will be rendered by members of the company with piano and organ accompaniments. Do not fail to go and thereby enjoy a delightful evening at the Anahoim opera house Saturday evening, December 28th. The Wickersheim Implement Company, of Fullerton, expect a carload of eight Ford Touring Cars on the 31st and this carload will be followed by two more carloads of Fords immediately and two carloads of I. H. C. auto wagons. They expect 34 of these two cars in January alone. They have sold their first carload of Fords without even as much as a demonstrating car or a solicitor. Don't forget that the more Fords that are built, the better they are built. Ford value today is infinitely greater than it was when the volume was smaller—and price higher. The demand is big. If you don't wish to miss your chance, order today. Alterations in the Backs' block are now complete and on Monday Harry Dyer moved his barber shop back to the old stand, which was made new. The entire Backs' block has now been remodeled and can boast of being one of the largest and most up-to-date buildings in the county. Large plate glass windows are the rule, and the display windows of the Johnston Furniture Company, Stroup-Barnes Furniture Company, C. A. Clark's electrical shop and Harry Dyer's barber shop are some of the show features of Anaheim. New chairs and fixtures have been put in the Dyer barber shop and it now occupies front rank among tonsorial parlors of this section. Mrs. Rudolph Grenke was the charming hostess yesterday to a merry party. Wishing all my Friends and Customers A Merry Christmas After January first my store will close promptly at 6:30 o'clock each even- Merry Christmas After January first my store will close promptly at 6:30 o'clock each evening. Jos, Helmsen NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marie Goiran (formerly Marie Riverine) Deceased. Notice is hereby given, by the undersigned, administrator, with the will annexed, of the estate of Marie Goiran (formerly Marie Riverine) deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice (which notice was first published on the 19th day of December, 1912,) to the said administrator, at his office, No. 106 North Los Angeles street, Anaheim, Cal., the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in the City of Anaheim, Orange County, California. Dated December 19th, 1912. J. CASSOU, Administrator with the Will annexed, of the Estate of Marie Goiran, Deceased. Liquid Sopozone. Inquire at Dickel's Thursday, December 26 New Years' Greeting close of the year it gives us great pleasure to express graton over the cordial relations of the past. Renewing our or a continuance of this relationship, we wish for you th, Happiness and Prosperity during the year to come. endore Roberts, Jeweler We wish our friends, the Reo and Apperson boosters A Very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year M. W. SKINNER SEWER CONNECTIONS To Property Owners We are equipped to make your sewer connections. Our permanent head quarters are in Anaheim. Our prices are standard; our work guaranteed. First class sewer construction in the city was done under contract by us. We want your work and believe it will pay you to have us do it. Leave orders at Martenet Hardware Store or telephone 1182 Home. C. E. CHAMBERLAIN 324 N. Lemon St. ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA In Our New Building In Our New Building Wishing our friends and patrons A Happy New Year. Jensen's Bakery UNCLASSIFED FOR SALE—Two-room house, and lot 50x157 feet, on West street, between Center and Broadway; $750 cash. See O. E. Campbell, Anaheim, Cal. WANTED—Woman for general housework. Pacific Phone 41R, Anaheim. Call Home 2231 or Pacific 38R for hay, grain, wood or coal. Try our service. W. E. Duckworth. Top notch prices paid for walnut meats and cracked walnuts at Jensen's. C. Ganahl Lumber Company guarantees a square deal and solicits your patronage. Gazette—Anaheim's want ad medium When seeking the best table wines, sweet wines, and champagne, seek no further than the Anaheim Winery, opposite West Anaheim Southern Pacific depot. Conklin's Self Filling Fountain Pen at Dickel's. Get an electric extension lamp suitable for table or floor, at Dickel's. It will make a fine Xmas present. Owned by Southern California people. The Home Telephone Company. Best service. Who? The Home Telephone Company. Top notch prices paid for walnut meats and cracked walnuts at Jensen's.