anaheim-gazette 1913-06-26

WATER FAMINE AT POWER HOUSE STARTLES CITY STREAM TURNED OUT OF MAINS IN ORDER TO AFFORD SUPPLY FOR BOILERS PUMPS LOSE PRIMING BY RECESION OF PLANE OF SATURATION, TANK RUNS DRY A water famine prevailing during several hours on Saturday evening, which was caused by the city's constantly increasing demand and a diminishing supply in the two wells at the power house, created wide-spread annoyance and gave rise to a feeling of uneasiness bordering upon consternation. For more than an hour water mains and pipes in town were absolutely dry, it being necessary to shut off supply in order to maintain sufficient water for boilers at the power house. Had this supply been insufficient to feed them the electric lighting system would have been put out of commission, and the city been in entire dark turbine pump to be delivered 40 days thereafter. The pump will be shipped from San Francisco, and while this is expected on time, the 50-horse motor ordered from Schenectady, New York, may possibly be delayed in transit. However the municipal authorities hope to have the new well in commission by the 15th of July, when it is expected the supply will meet all demands. The well pit will then be lowered, or new turbine pumps installed. Until such time the city faces a water famine of annoying proportions. Should priming again be lost, which is entirely probable, and water in the tank be reduced to a minimum, the city's supply may be again shut off. Should a fire occur during this period the loss might be great. The city is expending $4,000 in its new well and turbine pump. It is hoped to have this well in operation some time next month. When the new well has been put on the pump the present well pit will probably be deepened, and when this change is made the volume of water lifted from the three wells will be 1,320 gallons per minute. This will be ample for supplying all requirements. There are nearly 2,000 users of city water in town, and the number has doubled in six years' time. Telegraphic advices were received on Monday that the turbine pump will be shipped from San Francisco next week and the motor will be forwarded. minishing supply in the two wells at the power house, created wide-spread annoyance and gave rise to a feeling of uneasiness bordering upon consternation. For more than an hour water mains and pipes in town were absolutely dry, it being necessary to shut off supply in order to maintain sufficient water for boilers at the power house. Had this supply been insufficient to feed them the electric lighting system would have been put out of commission, and the city been in entire darkness. Had a fire occurred at this time, without an adequate supply of water to fight it, the loss occasioned must necessarily have been great. It was this feeling of insecurity, more than annoyance experienced at dry water pipes that created a panicy feeling throughout town, and much criticism of city authorities resulted therefrom. At 9 o'clock the supply of water in the 173,000-gallon tank ran so low that it was necessary to shut off water in the city mains in order to supply the boilers. Pipes which had afforded water in dribbles for several hours ran entirely dry, and for more than an hour not a drop could be had from a faucet in town. Troubles at the power house began at noon, when priming of the two pumps in the well pit was lost, because of recession of the plane of saturation, necessitating employment of a hand pump to again put the centrifugals into action. This condition continued throughout the afternoon and evening, during which time priming of the pumps was repeatedly lost. In consequence the volume of water raised from the wells was reduced to a minimum. The tank which was filled in the morning hours rapidly ran dry, and at 9 o'clock the city supply was cut off from the mains in order to protect the boilers and the municipal lighting plant. During the evening priming was lost half-hourly. It was necessary to keep a man almost entirely employed at the bottom of the pit in order to prime the centrifugals by the hand pump. This state of affairs was caused by water in the wells sinking to a depth of 20 feet below the floor of the well pit, which is 50 feet deep. The centrifugals set three feet above the flooring, so that water levels are 23 feet below them, or 70 feet from the surface. Until the introduction of the new well recently completed at the power house, these conditions will likely prevail, and users of water are cautioned to be particular regarding waste in all portions of the city. The new well will more than double the present supply of the city. It will probably be put on time next month. When the new well has been put on the pump the present well pit will probably be deepened, and when this change is made the volume of water lifted from the three wells will be 1,320 gallons per minute. This will be ample for supplying all requirements. There are nearly 2,000 users of city water in town, and the number has doubled in six years' time. Telegraphic advices were received on Monday that the turbine pump will be shipped from San Francisco next week, and the motor will be forwarded from Schenectady probably by the end of next week. It is hoped to have the new well on the pump by the 15th of July. Until that time water may be scarce at the power house at times. The utmost care in using water should be considered by all consumers. Members of the fire department have taken up the question of water shortage, and will probably request the city authorities to appoint a number of patrolmen to be on guard day and night during the Fourth of July when explosion of fireworks might necessitate such attention. The question of appointing patrolmen for immediate service will be taken up for consideration at an early conference. ABBEY-RICHARDSON NUPTIALS YESTERDAY Earl R. Abbey and Miss Helen Richardson United in Matrimonial Bonds At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Katherine Richardson, at 201 East Broadway, the marriage of Earl R. Abbey and Miss Helen Richardson was solemnized at 8 o'clock yesterday evening. About 40 guests, being the relatives and immediate friends of the bride and groom, witnessed the ceremony, among them being Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hamlin, of Denver, Colo., stepfather and stepmother of the groom, who came from Denver to attend the wedding. The ceremony was performed by Rev. David Todd Gillmor, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church. Mrs. Stanley Lewis acted as matron of honor, Miss Alberta Abbey was bridesmaid, Stanley Lewis was the groom's best man, and Dwight Atkinson acted as usher. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Abbey took the train for the north and expect to spend a week or two at San Francisco. An action in which about $150,000 worth of property near Fullerton is time next month. When the new well has been put on the pump the present well pit will probably be deepened, and when this change is made the volume of water lifted from the three wells will be 1,320 gallons per minute. This will be ample for supplying all requirements. There are nearly 2,000 users of city water in town, and the number has doubled in six years' time. Telegraphic advices were received on Monday that the turbine pump will be shipped from San Francisco next week, and the motor will be forwarded from Schenectady probably by the end of next week. It is hoped to have the new well on the pump by the 15th of July. Until that time water may be scarce at the power house at times. The utmost care in using water should be considered by all consumers. Members of the fire department have taken up the question of water shortage, and will probably request the city authorities to appoint a number of patrolmen to be on guard day and night during the Fourth of July when explosion of fireworks might necessitate such attention. The question of appointing patrolmen for immediate service will be taken up for consideration at an early conference. Hoping that yourney may be accomplished that, while you arethe Far East and take fruit which you will train, you will find lines about the Mountbooklets which I take close with the orange. When the wintryzards again make theiryour hearts yearn land, kindly remember Mother Colony,' since county, California, spring. Very respectful. J. FREDERICK In response to the Ahlborn received tthe convention: "Los Angeles" "Mr. J. Frederick Ahl" "Sec. Board of Trust" "Dear Sir: The Association of America finished one of therconventions ever heldto yourself and therBoard of Trade,and your beautiful cityings,and kindestofciation forthe courthe wayof wishingduringthe stayin cthe four boxesof of 20 feet below the floor of the well pit, which is 50 feet deep. The centrifugals set three feet above the flooring, so that water levels are 23 feet below them, or 70 feet from the surface. Until the introduction of the new well recently completed at the power house, these conditions will likely prevail, and users of water are cautioned to be particular regarding waste in all portions of the city. The new well will more than double the present supply of the city. It will probably be put on the pump some time next month. The well is 329 feet deep, 16 inches in diameter, and will produce 600 gallons of water per minute. The supply taken from the two 12-inch wells now in use is 400 gallons per minute. When the power house was constructed six years ago their capacity was 720 gallons a minute, but owing to the receding water stratum this supply has been cut almost in half. When the original pit was dug at the old power house on Chartres street 16 years ago, it was dug to a depth of 24 feet. At this time water stood 18 feet below the surface. It rose six feet in the well pit, and great difficulty and much expense was entailed before the underground supply could be shut off. Six years thereafter the plane of saturation had receded to 42 feet and the well pit was deepened to that level. Water continued to recede until, at the time of building the new power house on South Los Angeles street, it stood at 65 feet below the surface. However it rose immediately thereafter, and when the pit at the new power house was excavated it was sunk to a depth of 50 feet, which touched water level. The water level is now 70 feet, being the deepest in the history of the city. The new well was completed three weeks ago, and contract with the pump manufacturers require the new Rev. David Todd Gilmor, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church. Mrs. Stanley Lewis acted as matron of honor, Miss Alberta Abbey was bridesmaid, Stanley Lewis was the groom's best man, and Dwight Atkinson acted as usher. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Abbey took the train for the north and expect to spend a week or two at San Francisco. An action in which about $150,000 worth of property near Fullerton is concerned has been decided by Judge Wilbur of Los Angeles in favor of the defendants. The suit was brought by Mrs. Josephine des Granges against three of her children, John and Joseph des Granges and Mrs. Ida Krell. The defense alleged that the children have an interest in the property, that the mother's interest is merely a life interest. The mother contended that the title was hers without restriction. The decision is in favor of the two sons and daughter. E. P. Meserve represented the plaintiff and Williams and Rutan and French and Avery the defendants. George W. Hamler last week recovered a gold fountain pen which was presented to him by ladies of the Ebell Society last year, in recognition of his efforts in assisting to make a success of their entertainment given at the opera house, and which he lost while automobiling at Magnolia. He stopped to crank his auto, when the pen dropped from his pocket to the road. It was found by a lady living near Magnolia school house. Mr. Hamler advertised his loss in the Gazette last Thursday. The lady saw the ad and telephoned Mr. Hamler, who drove out and recovered his greatly-prized gift. George always did say it paid to advertise. "Sec. Board of Trust Dear Sir: The Association of America finished one of the conventions ever held to yourself and the Board of Trade, and your beautiful city settings, and kindest of coiation for the court; the way of wishing during the stay in Gate four boxes of fruit and the literature cheerfully donated by The fruit was unsatisfied goodness, and if this city are as good as they furnished us, you are "The association will it to the home of those bers your greetings wherever the oppose self to boost for Ana "Again accept our best of wishes. "You will hear further reports of this printed in the journal." "Dispatcher Los Angeles and Member T.D. George H. Pullin seeking a location for municated with Board establishment of a here. The nature of given, but the condition know to what extent be encouraged. The matter of the periment station by California was broad tion of the Board by who announced that er points were endthe plant, and it wa to get busy if Ana ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM FRUIT IS RELISHED BY TRAINMEN FOUR BOXES OF VALENCIAS PRESENTED TO DISPATCHERS BY BOARD OF TRADE APPRECIATIVE REPLY RECEIVED BY SECRETARY AHLBORN FROM THE CHAIRMAN The delegates to the annual convention of the Train Dispatchers of America in session at Los Angeles last week were granted an opportunity to consume Anaheim fruit and read Anaheim literature, and were thankful for the privilege. During the session of the railroad men J. Frederick Ahlborn, secretary of the Anaheim Board of Trade, purchased and shipped to them four boxes of Valencia oranges, and also sent to them a number of descriptive booklets of Anaheim and its environments. The following correspondence between Captain Ahlborn, and the chairman of land it. The secretary was requested to take the matter up with Dr. Hunt and point out to him the advantages of Anaheim. The legislature appropriated $60,000 for this station and members of the Board think Anaheim can land it by judicious work. BRIDGE AT OLIVE WILL BE BUILT Supervisors Appropriate $15,000 For Paved Road in La Habra The Board of Supervisors at the meeting on Tuesday definitely decided to erect a concrete bridge spanning the river at Olive. The structure will cost from $65,000 to $70,000. There is now $30,000 remaining in the bridge fund, and the board on Tuesday voted unanimously to disburse $35,000 or $40,000 from the current expense fund for the construction of the bridge. The board also voted to appropriate $15,000 from the county treasury for building five and one-half miles of paved road in La Habra valley joining the state highway through this county with the town of Brea. The appropriation is conditioned upon the voting of $40,000 by La Habra valley people to complete the work. The cost will be between $9,000 and $10,000 per mile. La Habra voters will form an assess- HAPPENINGS OF EARLY DAYS RECALLED JOSEPH HELMSEN TELLLS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MASONRY IN ANAHEIM SERVED AS SECRETARY OF THE LODGE FOR NINETEEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS Perhaps no man in Anaheim has taken a greater interest or a more prominent part in the development of Masonry than Joseph Helmsen, the veteran secretary of Anaheim lodge, who, after 19 years of continuous service, was forced, because of failing health, to retire from the responsible post last December, and passed up the books and records to William Chambers, the present secretary. Notwithstanding his illness the call of the fraternity was irresistable to him last Friday and an automobile deposited him in the grand stand at the corner of Center and Emily streets where he witnessed the ceremonies. During the session of the railroad men J. Frederick Ahlborn, secretary of the Anaheim Board of Trade, purchased and shipped to them four boxes of Valencia oranges, and also sent to them a number of descriptive booklets of Anaheim and its environments. The following correspondence between Captain Ahlborn, and the chairman of the trainmen's association explains the transaction: "Anaheim, June 19, 1913. "Train Dispatchers of America— "T. W. Kane, President, Los Angeles, California. "Gentlemen: Greetings from 'The Mother Colony.' In behalf of the people of Anaheim, (The Mother Colony) and in the name of the Anaheim Board of Trade, I take pleasure in offering you a few boxes of the gloden fruit of the Valencia variety, grown in the frostless belt surrounding our city. "Regretting that it has been impossible for your members to pay us a visit, we take this means of extending to you our good wishes for an enjoyable sojourn in the land of sunshine and flowers and a successful conference in the city of the Angels. "Hoping that your homeward journey may be accomplished in safety and that, while you are speeding toward the Far East and tasting of the golden fruit which you will find aboard the train, you will find time to read a few lines about the Mother Colony in the booklets which I take the liberty to close with the oranges. "When the wintry blast and blizzards again make their appearance and your hearts yearn for the promised land, kindly remember Anaheim, 'The Mother Colony,' situated in Orange county, California, the land of eternal spring. Very respectfully yours, "J. FREDERICK AHLBORN." In response to the above letter Mr. Ahlborn received the following from the convention: "Los Angeles, June 22, 1913. Mr. J. Frederick Ahlborn, "Sec. Board of Trade, Anaheim, Cal. Dear Sir: The Train Dispatchers' Association of America, who have just finished one of the most successful conventions ever held, wish to extend to yourself and the members of the Board of Trade, and the citizens of your beautiful city of Anaheim, greetings, and kindest of thanks and appreciation for the courtesies shown us in the way of wishing us every pleasure during the stay in California, also for the four boxes of Anaheim's golden unanimously to disburse $30,000 from the current expense fund for the construction of the bridge. The board also voted to appropriate $15,000 from the county treasury for building five and one-half miles of paved road in La Habra valley joining the state highway through this county with the town of Brea. The appropriation is conditioned upon the voting of $40,000 by La Habra valley people to complete the work. The cost will be between $9,000 and $10,000 per mile. La Habra voters will form an assessment district and will raise the necessary amount. Both propositions were presented to the board by Supervisor Schumacher of this district, and his clear presentation of the facts of the case was such that the board agreed to both matters. The board opened 29 bids for constructing eight and one-half miles of county highways, three and one-half miles being on Orangethorpe avenue, extending west from Spadra road, and five and a quarter miles being on Santa Ana-Huntington Beach road. The bids were voluminous affairs, each containing many sections in conformity to the call for bids. The bid of C. E. Chamberlain, of this city, for the Santa Ana-Huntington Beach road, was the lowest, and the bid of a Pasadena company for the Orangethorpe road, also had that distinction. Award of contracts will be made by the supervisors at a meeting to be held July 2. The cost per mile for the roadway is about $6,000, and the county furnishes gravel and cement. Charged With Failing to Fly Old Glory From Top of Fullerton School Charging that the trustees of the Fullerton Union High School have failed to fly the American flag over the school house and have failed to display the flag in the school rooms, O. V. Knowlton, a G. A. R. veteran, on Monday afternoon swore to a complaint against L. P. Drake, J. G. Launer, W. J. Travers, L. B. Stewart and W. L. Hale, members of the board. The warrant was taken to Fullerton by Constable Jackson for service. Knowlton declares that he has called attention of the school board to the state law. The complaint states that the board did omit, refuse and neglect to provide a suitable flag to be hoisted above the school house during all school sessions and did omit, refuse and neglect to provide smaller, suitable flags to be displayed in each school room, and did omit, refuse and neglect to display the flags above the school house and in the school rooms as provided for in the state law. The action is brought under the statute of 1907. The statute does not provide a penalty, and it is understood that the sonry than Joseph Helmsen, the veteran secretary of Anaheim lodge, who after 19 years of continuous service, was forced, because of failing health, to retire from the responsible post last December, and passed up the books and records to William Chambers, the present secretary. Notwithstanding his illness the call of the fraternity was irresistable to him last Friday and an automobile deposited him in the grand stand at the corner of Center and Emily streets where he witnessed the ceremonies dedicating the magnificent new temple to the services of the order. At the close of the exercises, and after the participants had disposed of all the refreshments provided by the ladies of the Eastern Star at the Masonic hall on Los Angeles street, a delegation of local members escorted Grand Master W. P. Filmer, Grand Lecturer T. J. Baker, and Grand Chaplain Edwin A. Sherman to the Helmsen residence on Claudina street where an hour was spent in recalling happy reminiscence of past achievements. The incidents of day and Masonry being the chief topic of conversation Mr. Helmsen was prompted to hark back into ancient history and relate how the Masonic lodge came to be established in Anaheim. It was in February, 1870, he said that a dilapidated prairie schooner rolled into town and pulled up at a point just south of where the Commercial hotel now stands. Dr. Higgins was conducting a drug store and lived near the postoffice corner at that time, and Mrs. Higgins, reading poverty and destitution in the appearance of the schooner, made an investigation. On returning home she related to her husband a pathetic story: "The man in that wagon," she said, "is Thomas Boswell, an immigrant from Texas. His wife died en route leaving him with several small children. He was despoiled by the Indians on the road. He is sick and the family is destitute. He is a Mason of high degree and if there is charity in Masonry now is the opportunity to show it." There were 17 Masons in Anaheim and its vicinity at that time, although there was no organization. These Masons assembled in Magnolia hall, situated where Franz's barbershop now stands and appointed a committee to look after their destitute brother. A house was rented and furnished and $375 spent for the relief of the family. Afterward a 10-acre ranch west of town was purchased and stocked for Boswell. He died two years later and is buried in the Masonic lot in the Anaheim cemetery." "Dear Sir: The Train Dispatchers' Association of America, who have just finished one of the most successful conventions ever held, wish to extend to yourself and the members of the Board of Trade, and the citizens of your beautiful city of Anaheim, greetings, and kindest of thanks and appreciation for the courtesies shown us in the way of wishing us every pleasure during the stay in California, also for the four boxes of Anaheim's golden fruit and the literature, which was so cheerfully donated for our pleasure. The fruit was unsurpassed for its goodness, and if the people of your city are as good as the fruit which was furnished us, you are well blessed. "The association will take back with it to the home of the attending members your greetings and will not fail wherever the opportunity presents itself to boost for Anaheim. "Again accept our many thanks and best of wishes. "You will hear further from us when the reports of the convention are printed in the journal. Yours truly, "H. W. BALY, "Dispatcher Los Angeles Division S. P. and Member T. D. A. of A." George H. Pulling & Co., who are seeking a location for a factory, communicated with Board relative to the establishment of a manufacturing plant here. The nature of the plant was not given, but the company desired to know to what extent the factory would be encouraged. The matter of the location of an experiment station by the University of California was brought to the attention of the Board by Secretary Ahlborn who announced that Whittier and other points were endeavoring to locate the plant, and it was up to the Board to get busy if Anaheim expected to Knowlton declares that he has called the attention of the school board to the state law. The complaint states that the board did omit, refuse and neglect to provide a suitable flag to be hoisted above the school house during all school sessions and did omit, refuse and neglect to provide smaller, suitable flags to be displayed in each school room, and did omit, refuse and neglect to display the flags above the school house and in the school rooms as provided for in the state law. The action is brought under the statute of 1907. The statute does not provide a penalty, and it is understood that the offense thereby comes under the general misdemeanor provisions. Trustee Launer says that recently a 40-foot flag-pole was erected in the school yard. The flag was bought two or three weeks ago. It was not put up because it was thought best to wait until the cement set thoroughly at the base of the pole. He said there might have been some delay in the matter, but in the course of getting the grounds straightened around after the erection of the new buildings it was not the intention to wantonly overlook the law in any way. Rev. Nicholas Perschal, a graduate of St. Catharine's academy, who was a student there for five years, will be ordained as a Catholic priest by Bishop Conaty at Santa Barbara tomorrow, and will say his first mass at St. Boniface Catholic church at 10 o'clock on Sunday morning. Bishop Conaty will ordain five priests at Santa Barbara and each of them will say his first mass at different Catholic churches on Sunday. Rev. Perschal had many friends here and they will gather in large numbers to greet him on his first appearance in the pulpit. Invitations have been extended many to attend, and the church will probably be filled by a large congregation at the interesting event in the life of the young priest. Rev. Father Dubbel, the pastor of the church, will preside at the services. There were 17 Masons in Anaheim and its vicinity at that time, although there was no organization. These Masons assembled in Magnolia hall, situated where Franz's barbershop now stands and appointed a committee to look after their destitute brother. A house was rented and furnished and $375 spent for the relief of the family. Afterward a 10-acre ranch west of town was purchased and stocked for Boswell. He died two years later and is buried in the Masonic lot in the Anaheim cemetery. Another meeting of these brethren was held shortly afterward and it was decided to organize a lodge. A charter was granted by the Grand lodge and in the fall of 1870 Anaheim Lodge No. 107, was instituted with 17 charter members. Among the number were William M. Higgins, E. A. Pullen, Theodore Riser, William McFadden, Dr. W. N. Hardin, Conrad Kuchel and Phil Davis, names prominent in the early history of Anaheim. Mr. Helmsen, with his mother, landed in Anaheim in 1875, coming from Leavenworth, Kansas. At that time grain and sheep were the principal products of the ranches, a few scattering orange trees only being grown in gardens. Anaheim itself was one vast vineyard, the cultivation of grapes and the manufacture of wine being the chief industry. There were 13 saloons and 47 wineries in the town at that date. All shipping was made by way of Anaheim Landing. During a short period of his life Mr. Helmsen was a printer and in the first years of his residence here set type on the Gazette. He soon drifted into business for himself, and for more than 30 years has been identified with the commercial interests of Anaheim, and one of the leading spirits in the town's development. He joined the Masonic order in 1893 and was immediately elect- ZETTE 1913 NUMBER 36 INGS OF DAYS ALLED EN TELLS OF THE ANT OF MASONRY NAHEIM CRETARY OF THE NINETEEN CON-IVE YEARS in Anaheim has takest or a more promidevelopment of Ma-Helmsen, the veterAnaheim lodge, who, continuous service, use of failing health, responsible post last passed up the books William Chambers, the his illness the call was irresistable to and an automobile degrand stand at the and Emily streets the ceremonies ed secretary of the local lodge which responsible position he held for 19 years, declining a re-election last December because of impaired health. Thirteen years ago he was made an honorary member of the Masonic Veterans' Association in recognition of his work for the order. The certificate of membership, which is framed and hanging in his study, was issued by Major Edwin A. Sherman, the Grand Chaplain who visited him Friday evening, Major Sherman being also secretary of the Veterans' Association. Fifty-four years ago he was a resident of Anaheim for three weeks, but drifted northward and now resides at Oakland. He claims to be the oldest living veteran of the Mexican war, being 84 years of age. He is a thirty-third degree Mason, and has been secretary of the Pacific Coast Veterans' Association 36 years. A BRILLIANT AFFAIR Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dyer Entertain Wedding Guests Monday A charming pre-nuptial party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dyer and Miss Alberta Abbey at their home on Lemon street Friday evening for Earl Abbey and Miss Helen Richardson, whose marriage occurred Wednesday evening at the bride's home. A feature of the occasion was a mock marriage 2,000 ACRES AT OLIVE JUMP $1,000,000 LAND VALUES SOARING AS RESULT OF STANDARD'S PILOT WELL OTHER LEASEHOLDS BEING SOUGHT, AND A NEW OIL TOWN IN PROSPECT Land values at Olive this week jumped to $1,500 per acre, while a month ago the highest priced tract there could have been taken over at $1,000. Bare land which could have been had a year ago at $650, which is now set to orchard, has soared to $1,-500, and few pieces can be obtained in or near that town at less than these figures. More than 2,000 acres are affected, and the contagion is spreading to contiguous localities, which believe a new oil town will soon be established as a result of oil indications in the Standard's new pilot well, which is now in oil sand at 1,500 feet. Great A BRILLIANT AFFAIR Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dyer Entertain Wedding Guests Monday A charming pre-nuptial party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dyer and Miss Alberta Abbey at their home on Lemon street Friday evening for Earl Abbey and Miss Helen Richardson, whose marriage occurred Wednesday evening at the bride's home. A feature of the occasion was a mock marriage in which Dr. Don Parker acted in the capacity of bride, Oscar Heying as groom and H. E. Barnes officiated as minister, reading the service according to Hoyle. The bride's costume was a creation of beauty, cut derectoire, displaying white kid slippers, a bridal veil five yards long, caught at the head with lace cap and tiny vegetables added to its beauty, while a shower bouquet of lettuce, onion sets and asparagus fern completed the costume. Hearts pierced with arrows and cupids were festooned from every corner and beam, while posters bearing inscriptions suitable to the occasion were displayed on the walls. At the entrance were signs which read, "No guests admitted after ceremony begins," "Bridal party leaves at 11 o'clock for Stanton," "Don't step on the bride's skirt, she might lose her train," and also "Only gentlemen without mustaches will be allowed to kiss the bride by order of the board of health," etc. The party then played several games of hearts, the tally cards being decorated with stamp pictures of Miss Richardson and Mr. Abbey and a double heart pierced with an arrow. Arthur Conner added greatly to the evening's pleasure with his delightful music while Mr. Barnes' character songs called forth great applause. The affair will long be remembered as one of Anaheim's most delightful functions. JOHN HESSEL DEAD Old Employee of the Brewery Passes Away at Los Angeles John Hessel, for the past eight years an employee of the Union Brewing Company's plant in this city, died at the California hospital in Los Angeles Tuesday from tumor of the brain. Mr. Hessel was in ill health for some time previous to his death and a week ago was removed to the hospital. He was a brother of Antony Hessel, president of the brewing company, was 44 years of age and unmarried. While assisting Frank Kirker in plowing his orchard on East Orange-thorpe avenue one day last week, Victor Schumacher plowed up a silver watch, which had evidently been in the ground a long time. He thought at there could have been taken over at $1,000. Bare land which could have been had a year ago at $650, which is now set to orchard, has soared to $1,500, and few pieces can be obtained in or near that town at less than these figures. More than 2,000 acres are affected, and the contagion is spreading to contiguous localities, which believe a new oil town will soon be established as a result of oil indications in the Standard's new pilot well, which is now in oil sand at 1,500 feet. Great secrecy is maintained about the boring, but it is known that two weeks ago oil sand was struck in the well boring on the Bixby ranch. Following the strike three autos of Standard oil people from Los Angeles drove through town to the well. They remained several hours, and without conversing with any outside parties returned in the evening to Los Angeles. Simultaneously therewith the rotary drill in the well was displaced by another of slower process. Standard's contract with Bixby obligates the company to continuous drilling, and while drilling is daily in progress work is much slower than characterized operations during the 1,000 feet. Immediately following the visit of Standard people to the well agents went through section endeavoring to procure oil leases upon contiguous property. A number of leases are reported to have been secured, and the head man of the Standard's purchasing department has bought ten acres near the well, paying $10,000 for the tract. When the Standard began drilling operations early in the year it was announced the company would bore to a depth of 4,000 feet in order to thoroughly test the new territory across the river. It is believed at Olive that oil will be struck at a much shallower depth. It is known Standard oil experts have been over the entire foot hill country at Olive, making a personal examination of the territory with a view to launching development work. That their report to headquarters was of a favorable nature was indicated when Standard oil took over a leasehold in the Bixby ranch some months ago. The company erected a rig and made other substantial preparations for boring a well, including installation of fuel oil tanks at the railroad siding at Olive from which oil is pumped to the site of the well. Considerable excitement exists in the neighborhood, not alone on account of the jump in realty values, but because of the belief that success of the pilot well will mean immediate activity in oil operations in every direction throughout the area. While assisting Frank Kirker in plowing his orchard on East Orange-thorpe avenue one day last week, Victor Schumacher plowed up a silver watch, which had evidently been in the ground a long time. He thought at first it was the cover of a small tin can, but found on examination that it was a time piece in good condition. He shook out the sand, wound the watch, and it ran perfectly, showing it had experienced no ill effects from its temporary interment. It continues to keep good time. The owner may procure the time piece on application to Captain Schumacher. Manager Sandilands, of the Anaheim Fruit Association, this week received advices from Boston stating that a carload of Anaheim Valencias had been sold there for $6.25 per box, and another carload for $6.10. These are the highest prices received for California oranges in the East this year, yet Mr. Sandilands looks for higher prices before the close of the season. The association has 50 carloads of Valencia oranges yet to ship, and these are going rapidly forward as market conditions East are particularly favorable. Secretary Ahlborn, of the board of trade, shipped four boxes of Valencia oranges to the train dispatchers' convention at Los Angeles last week. He included a number of illustrated pamphlets descriptive of this city which were distributed among the delegates, and will be read by them on their return trip. Considerable excitement exists in the neighborhood, not alone on account of the jump in realty values, but because of the belief that success of the pilot well will mean immediate activity in oil operations in every direction thereabout, and the establishment of a new oil town. That this would mean great benefit to the city is attested by the fact that keen interest is evinced in town regarding the new well. Many people in autos visit the scene of operations daily, but while men engaged in drilling are proverbially close-mouthed, many of the citizens of the community are not slow in telling them all about it. It is current belief that the energetic efforts making to secure new leaseholds, together with the fact that a Standard oil man has made a large investment in that territory indicate that great things are expected of the well. Should an oil strike be made it believed another great oil field will be opened up in this hitherto unproven locality. A merry auto party in four touring cars, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams and family, Mr. and Mrs. William McLauchlin, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sandilands, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holcomb, Mrs. Casey Miss Alice Robeson, Miss Mildred Lawrence, Misses Kathryn and Martha Adams, Donny Sandilands and Johnny Holcomb, spent Sunday in Trabuco canyon. The party left in the early morning hours and made the 35-mile trip without mishap. The day was enjoyably spent and return made after night fall.