anaheim-gazette 1913-05-15

FIREDEPARTMENT WILL HAVE A NEW HOME PLANS FOR STRUCTURE PRESENTED TO THE CITY TRUSTEES THURSDAY NIGHT CITY CLERK MERRITT'S ANNUAL REPORT SHOWS SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH AND PROGRESS Preliminary plans for the construction of a substantial and convenient home for Anaheim's fire department were submitted to the Board of Trustees Thursday night by City Engineer O. E. Steward. The print was endorsed and Mr. Steward instructed to prepare complete specifications and cost figures for adoption at the meeting on May 22d. The building will be constructed of brick. The dimensions are 45x50 feet, and in addition to ample space for all fire fighting apparatus the ground floor will contain three living rooms, as it is the purpose of the board to maintain a watchman on the premises at all times. The upper story will be fitted up as a hall or assembly room, to be cut into smaller apartments hereafter if occasion should acquire it. The building will be erected on the Hermine street lot adjoining the Anaheim sanitarium. This property was presented to the city many years ago and City Attorney Ames suggested that it would be policy to verify the city's title to the ground before erecting it. Clerk's Annual Report City Clerk Merritt submitted his annual report for the year ending May 1st. It shows a gratifying increase of $8,565.50 in receipts over the previous years. Building permits to the amount of $181,500 were granted during the year. Following is the complete report: City clerk's annual report from May 1, 1912, to May 1, 1913: Receipts May 1, 1912— Balance on hand ... $40,602.67 Col. by marshal, for license ... 11,009.00 For water ... 12,129.50 For Electric light and power ... 21,777.55 For supplies ... 183.65 For penalty ... 132.00 For old bicycle ... 30.00 Collected by tax collector—Operative property taxes ... 24,405.95 Non-operative property taxes ... 473.11 Collected by assessor—Personal property taxes ... 872.43 Collected by Supt. of streets—street work ... 3,153.40 Collected by clerk—For sundries ... 2,333.46 Collected by city electrician—For permits and inspection ... 295.90 Collected by plumbing inspector, sewer connections, for permits and inspection ... 457.50 Collected by city clerk, for building permits ... 181.50 Collected by recorder, for fines ... 901.50 Collected by clerk, for sewer account ... 736.14 Total ... $79,072.59 Expenditures Water works plant ... $16,238.28 Electric Light and Power plant... 15,746.10 City teams ... 4,982.00 Public streets ... 11,331.99 Street sprinkling ... 969.50 Expense ... 6,604.36 Salary ... 2,482.50 Legal services ... 725.15 Public library ... 1,074.17 Interest and redemption ... 12,908.68 Fire department ... 460.93 Sewer construction fund ... 18,392.08 Electric light plant fund ... 2,525.00 Jail addition ... 1,798.75 Broad street closing ... 100.60 South Lemon street opening ... 2,588.00 Total ... $98,928.69 May 1, 1913— Balance in the treasury ... 20,747.17 No delinquent taxes 1912-1913. Receipts—E. L. & P...$21,777.55 1911-1912 ... 18,614.15 Increase ... 3,163.40 Receipts, water ... $12,129.50 The building will be erected on the Hermine street lot adjoining the Anaheim sanitarium. This property was presented to the city many years ago and City Attorney Ames suggested that it would be policy to verify the city's title to the ground before erecting a costly building thereon as there might be some string or condition attached to the gift. He was instructed to look up the records and report at the next meeting after which the contract will be let immediately. An ordinance correcting and establishing a curb line and the width of sidewalks on the various streets of the city was introduced and laid over for final action on the 22d. A petition signed by Frank Baum and other, requesting the opening of Chestnut street from the Enterprise Tract to Citron street was denied as the street would cut through the Fremont school grounds, segregating a section of the campus. A contract submitted by the Crow Manufacturing Co. for the delivery of a new pump at the power house was accepted. The cost is $1,957. City Electrician Lewis was requested to secure prices on a registering meter to be attached. Mr. Lewis reported that the new municipal well being sunk at the power house had reached a depth of 100 feet and 35 feet of water had appeared in it. The application of H. G. Metzgar, of Port, Byron, Illinois, for an extension of the water system to his property on Broad street, was granted. Also the application of Mr. Altnow for electric light connection with his new residence at the corner of South and East streets. The annual spring clean-up order was promulgated, City Clerk Merritt being instructed to notify property owners and residents to remove all unsightly vegetable growth from the streets and curbings. Ten days' time will be given. Application of Charles Federman for permission to erect a sign on the sidewalk fronting his store was denied. At the suggestion of City Engineer Steward many delayed sewer connections on Lemon and Broadway were ordered made. A communication from the Southern California Edison Company advised the board that the transformers on the Gilbert ranch at Stanton were still Total ... $98,928.09 May 1, 1913— Balance in the treasury ... 20,747.17 No delinquent taxes 1912-1913. Receipts—E. L. & P... $21,777.55 1911-1912 ... 18,614.15 Increase ... 3,163.40 Receipts, water ... $12,129.50 1911-1912 ... 10,179.40 Increase ... 1,950.10 Receipts, license ... $11,009.00 1911-1912 ... 7,657.00 Increase ... 3,452.00 Total increase, $8,565.50. City teams average $3.25 per day per team. Building permits represent improvements amounting to $181,500, issued during the past year. Increase of 130 water consumers and 119 electric light and power consumers: 5,450 feet of cement curbing and 24,400 square feet of cement sidewalk has been constructed under private contract during the past year, costing $3,558.50. THE CITY'S EXCHEQUER Jacob Kroeger, labor ... $15.00 Johnson & Graham Fur, Co., sup. ... 4.80 Miss Emma Hoerner, salary ... 50.00 A. L. Lewis, salary ... 150.00 Ad Schneider, salary ... 90.00 Emil Miller, salary ... 85.00 W. F. Ramon, salary ... 75.00 V. W. Hannum, salary ... 75.00 Joe Leib, salary ... 75.00 Will Lenz, salary ... 50.00 John Kellenberger, salary & ex... 101.60 J. H. Iman, salary ... 75.00 J. S. Howard, salary ... 50.00 Phil Germann, salary ... 65.00 C. Sackett, salary ... 75.00 John Dewitt, salary ... 75.00 Fritz Stolte, salary ... 50.00 Robert Engles, salary ... 65.00 H. Bowen, salary ... 65.00 Ben Lensing, salary ... 75.00 Dr J. L Beebe, salary ... 10.00 John Hartung, salary ... 5.00 W.A.Wallace, salary ... 50.00 E.B.Merritt, salary ... 125.00 J.S.Rockwell, labor ... 56.25 A.Tompkins, labor ... 21.00 L.Boeckler, labor ... 22.00 Fidel Bueschel, labor ... 32.00 M.Boeckler, labor ... 22.00 Marie Eule, labor ... 8.00 Wm.Eule, labor ... 46.00 O.E.Steward,surveyor ... 218.25 F.C.Rimpau,fees ... 3.00 G.Martens,blacksmithing... 50 Pressel & Son,blacksmithing... 18.25 Pac.Tel & Tel.Co... 4.35 Wells Fargo Co... .25 Rudolph Fasssek... 105.00 Standard Oil Co... 593.51 Associated Oil Co... 265.92 Anaheim Truck Co... 27.25 Henry Kuchel,printing... 75.10 W.L.Kreuscher,supplies... 60 B.F.Kleruloff&Co... 20.47 Keystone Lubricating Co... 6.13 M.W.Martenet... 17.10 O.A.Mullinix... 65 A.Nagel... 1.05 Neptune Meter Co... 196.00 Pioneer Brush Factory... 11.25 Pacific SewerPipe Co... 3.00 Pacific States Elec.Co... 11.75 J.A.Roeblings Sons Co... 137.36 F.C.Spencer agent... 37.50 Valvoline Oll Co... 68.44 West Anaheim Water Co... 32.50 Westinghouse Lamp Co... 103.55 Westinghouse Elec.Mfg.Co... 168.59 L.R.Boynton H.R.Co... 48.03 Crane Co... 67.07 W.E.Duckworth... 19.80 H.A.Dickel... 4.60 Chas.Federman... 1.00 C.Ganahl Lumber Co... 7.00 Griffith Lumber Co... 5.42 Glanber & Brown Mfg.Co... 20.29 E.Heuemeyer... 14.90 Anaheim Fire Co... 12.00 H.G.Ames.professional service... 204.20 John Kellenberg expenses... 25. Application of Charles Federman for permission to erect a sign on the sidewalk fronting his store was denied. At the suggestion of City Engineer Steward many delayed sewer connections on Lemon and Broadway were ordered made. A communication from the Southern California Edison Company advised the board that the transformers on the Gilbert ranch at Stanton were still wrongly marked and requested a correction. The board ordered the change made at once. City Recorder Howard's report showed a total of 13 cases in police court during the month with a total of $60 in fines collected. Building permits were requested and granted as follows: Frame residence on Resh street, to Godfrey Wuelfling, cost $1,500. To T. J. F. Boege, frame building on Thalia street, cost $75. To E. M. Schlotter, frame residence on Cypress street, cost $800. To Franz Jauernick, frame residence on West Broadway, cost $2,500. Reports of the city officials for the past month were submitted, as follows: Collector's Report Collected for light ... $1,727.10 Collected for water ... 1,019.50 Total ... $2,746.60 Delinquents Collected For light ... $41.35 For water ... 44.35 Penalties ... 8.35 Total ... $94.05 Delinquents Reported For light ... $119.05 For water ... 90.20 Total ... $207.25 Marshal's Report License collected ... $1,046.35 Delinquents collected ... 1.25 Penalty ... .10 Delinquents reported ... 7.50 Treasurer's Report Bal. on hand April 9 ... $17,233.17 Collected during month ... 4,365.30 Total ... $21,598.47 Annual Barbecue to Be Held in Prosperous Neighboring City May 23 The people of Stanton are making plans and arrangements for their annual barbecue which is to be held at that place, Friday, May 23. As usual at these affairs, P. A. Stanton will donate beeves for the barbecue, and it is thought three will be necessary this year for the large crowd which it is expected will be present. Arrangements for the affair were stated at a Stanton Chamber of Commerce meeting last week, and at that time upwards of $150 was subscribed by popular subscription for defraying the expenses of the day. A band will be engaged, good speakers will be present, and it is stated that everything will be done to make the day one of the biggest ever enjoyed in our neighboring town. Everybody about the county is invited to be present on that occasion and are assured of a rousing good time. If you want anything, get it through a Gazette classified. STATE HIGHWAY THROUGH HERE UPHELD ATTY. GEN. WEBB RENDERS OPINION AGAINST CONTENTION OF COAST BOULEVARDIERS UPHOLDS SELECTION OF COMMISSION ROUTING ROAD THROUGH INTERIOR OF ORANGE COUNTY That the section of the State highways act requiring the construction of a main north and south trunk line along the Pacific Coast, as well as an interior trunk line, does not make it mandatory on the highway commission to literally follow the shore line, is the opinion given by Attorney General Webb. The opinion sustains fully the position taken by the highway commissioners, particularly in the determination of the section of the coast route beginning near Ventura, running generally parallel to the coast line and at times from 20 to 30 miles inland through Los Angeles and Orange county, not touching the coast line again until a point is reached below San Juan Capistrano. Charles D. Blaney, State highway commissioner, says that if the contentions of the proponents of a littoral highway were acceded to, it would cost $50,000,000 to construct the coast route from Eureka to San Diego. In deflecting the Southern route inland, via Los Angeles and the cities of Fullerton, Anaheim and Santa Ana, the route FLEISCHMAN SELLS WHOLESALE MARKET Bergman Bros. of Santa Ana Take Over Plant West of Town Last Week F. W. Fleischman last week sold his wholesale meat packing plant west of the city to Bergman Brothers, meat wholesalers at the county seat. The latter assume possession today and will immediately begin work on several important improvements to be made at the plant. They will continue the business, supplying retail markets throughout the county with the best of fresh meats. The new proprietors have years of experience behind them and will expand the business to meet the increasing demand for their product. The plant is one of the best equipped establishments of its kind in the county, and present facilities will be added to in the near future so that a much larger output might be produced. Mr. Fleischman, who has been engaged in the meat business, both wholesale and retail, in the city for over 20 years, will retire from active business and take a needed rest for a time, devoting his attention to his property interests in this city and other nearby points. W.C.T.U. RECEPTION Local Organization Holds Pleasant Affair in New Y. M. C. A. Building The Anaheim Women's Christian Temperance Union held a very enjoyable reception in the new Y. M. C. A. rooms on South Philadelphia street one evening last week to new mem- Charles D. Blaney, State highway commissioner, says that if the contentions of the proponents of a littoral highway were acceded to, it would cost $50,000,000 to construct the coast route from Eureka to San Diego. In deflecting the Southern route inland, via Los Angeles and the cities of Fullerton, Anaheim and Santa Ana, the route meets the needs of a population of 700,000, as opposed to 50,000. Citizens and civic organizations in 14 cities and towns of Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, among which were Santa Monica, Redondo, Hermosa Beach, Long Beach and Newport Beach, raised the objection to the routing determined by the Highway Commission. They claimed that the words, "along the Pacific Coast," meant a route threading the shore line, within sound or sight of the surf. A similar contention was made by the people of the State west of Eureka. Attorney General Webb in the opinion sustaining the Highway Commission referred to a previous opinion, which the Commission followed in deciding in favor of the Tejon route from Bakersfield to Saugus, instead of by way of the much longer Tehachapi route. In the first opinion General Webb said: "Seemingly, by the expression, 'and along the Pacific Coast,' it was contemplated that there would be two routes, one running in a general direction north and south through the State, traversing the two main valleys mentioned, and the other in the same general direction north and south through the State, but traversing that region lying along the Pacific Coast. Each of these two routes was to constitute a main highway and was to be laid out by the most direct and practicable route. "The geographical route of the State highway is not specifically confined by the statute to particular localities or places. The statute by its terms seems to contemplate only the indication of a general direction—from north to south—of the project. It would be an absurdity to say that the statute, because of its terms, located and fixed a highway along a particular course, especially when one considers the topography of our State. These matters are, by the act, to be determined by the department of engineering." In the opinion given this week, General Webb concludes: the statute to particular localities of places. The statute by its terms seems to contemplate only the indication of a general direction—from north to south—of the project. It would be an absurdity to say that the statute, because of its terms, located and fixed a highway along a particular course, especially when one considers the topography of our State. These matters are, by the act, to be determined by the department of engineering." In the opinion given this week, General Webb concludes: "And, so considered, I am of opinion that the use in the statute of the expression 'along the Pacific Coast,' does not make it mandatory on the department of engineering to literally follow the shore line; that in selecting routes for the highways the department should bear in mind, with the other requirements of the statute, the injunction therein that such highways should run north and south by the most direct and practicable routes; and that the route as selected by the department is a route sanctioned by the terms of the State highways act." Members of the Thursday Afternoon Euchre Club were charmingly entertained by Mrs. N. L. Finney Thursday. Progressive Euchre was played at five tables. The first prize, an exquisite cut-glass vase, was awarded to Mrs. Cole. The second, a lovely cut-glass berry dish, went to Mrs. Grim, and Mrs. Dr. Clossen received the consolation, a beautiful box of stationery. A dainty lunch was served and the afternoon was a most delightful one. The club will meet again in one month with Mrs. Hiltscher. Sperry Flour! It rises well, bakes well, eats well and that is why it sells well. Try a sack. Griffith Lumber Co. South Los Angeles St. NEAR SOUTHERN PACIFIC DEPOT Lumber and Mill Work. Your patronage solicited Own a Farm in Tulare County Pay one-fourth cash ($700 to $1,000 on 20 acres), balance in 1919. Diversified crops are the farmer's safe-guard. Yields of $100 to $300 an acre are realized from branges, olives, peaches, figs, seedless grapes, melons, berries, Turkish tobacco, alfalfa, etc., etc. The Orosi district is safe for oranges. The navel crop is shipped by December 15th. Our illustrated folder with map may mean much to you. Send for it. The Orosi Farms 425 Title Insurance Building Los Angeles We sew on buttons and do mending ...FREE... Germania Halle A splendid Lunch every day. Best brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars for those desiring them. Cold Beer always on tap. Your patronage solicited. We make a specialty of Kentucky Dew Whiskey. Famous San Diego Beer J. D. Heitshusen Favorite Cafe 114½ West Center Pure, Clean Food Our Specialty :: Regular Meals, 25c Short Orders New Management Otto Kanzler Thursday, May 15 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 FRANK SHANLEY, V. P. A. S. BRADFORD A. S. BRADFORD, V. P. EDGAR J. HARTUNG, SAMUEL KRAEMER EDGAR. J. HARTUNG Cashier We offer every facility consistent with Sound and Conservative Banking 4 PER CENT PAID ON TIME CERTIFICATES ANAHEIM SANITARIUM FOR Surgical, Medical, Maternity and General Sanitarium Cases All kinds of Baths and Sanitarium Treatment, including Carlsbad Electric Light, Turkish, Russian, Super-heated Air, Nauheim, Oxygen Baths, Salt Glows, Fomentations, Packs, Douches, Sprays, Etc., Swedish or German Massage given in accordance with Battle Creek methods, by a graduate from Battle Creek. Ladies' de- ENCER Y-AT-LAW Public Center Street m, Cal. S, M. D. Surgeon St., Anaheim 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. phones H. BOEGE TIST— ast Center St. 12; 1 to 4 Appointment k Aquitz and Builders wood, brick and rework. Estimates us it undered and remininjured laundry Co. phones n buttons mending EE... ia Halle plendid Lunch Surgical, Medical, Maternity and General Sanitarium Cases All kinds of Baths and Sanitarium Treatment, including Carlsbad Electric Light, Turkish, Russian, Superheated Air, Nauheim, Oxygen Baths, Salt Glows, Fomentations, Packs, Douches, Sprays, Etc., Swedish or German Massage given in accordance with Battle Creek methods, by a graduate from Battle Creek. Ladies' department and Lady Attendant. Medical and Surgical Staff—DRS. JOHNSTON, BEEBE, CLARK, DAVIS Pacific 200; Home 221 Office Hours 2—4 and 7—8 P.M. Visitors welcomed 2—4 P.M. For information and rates address MARSHALL E. BEEBE, BUSINESS MANAGER St. Joseph’s Academy ANAHEIM, CAL. Conducted by the Sisters of St. Dominic A Boarding Academy and Select Day School. Complete Academic course. Special course in Music, Painting, Embroidery and Languages. For rates and information apply to SISTER SUPERIOR Electric Power Is The Cheap Power Because: Cost of installation is less; labor for operating is saved; less floor space is required; friction and wear and tear are reduced to a minimum; repair bills are obviated; injury to building by vibration is eliminated; there is no loss in the shafting and pulleys; no energy lost in getting started; always ready; always reliable; service is always perfect. Southern California Edison Co. HAY Barley, Oat and Alfalfa AT H. H. GARDNER CO. 114 N. Los Angeles St., Anaheim HAY Barley, Oat and Alfalfa AT H. H. GARDNER CO. 114 N. Los Angeles St., Anaheim Phone—Sunset 9 Home 1542 The Star Theatre ORANGE COUNTY'S MOST POPULAR PICTURE THEATER WHY? Because we run the latest Pictures. Because we pay more for service than any other Theater in the County. We have the Operator and Machines, and give you a Picture without ruining your eyes. We don't pay tribute to any trust. Anaheim Bakery Peter Syre, prop. Fresh Bread Cakes and Pies Confectionery, Elec. Wedding Cakes a Specialty Los Angeles and Cypress Streets. Commercial Hotel FIRST-CLASS DINING ROOM AND BAR Handsomely Furnished Rooms Everything neat and clean A home for the Traveling Public A trial will convince JOHN ZIEGLER, Manager