anaheim-gazette 1916-11-09

MUTUAL ASSOCIATION WINDS UP AFFAIRS Stockholders Will Get Only 8¼ Cents On the Dollar Finis was written in the affairs of the Orange County Mutual Building and Loan Association when three stockholders of the defunct concern attached their signatures to an agreement accepting 8¼ cents on the dollar, and in order to avail themselves of this their signed agreements had to be in the hands of Attorney H. C. Head Wednesday. The financial institution was wrecked by its secretary, N. A. Ulm, who committed suicide three years ago, the 19th of this month. His act of self destruction followed the disclosure of embezzlements which aggregated nearly $56,000. State Building and Loan Commissioner Walker made the discovery of the shortage on the 19th of November, 1913, and on the evening of the afternoon in which the disclosures were made, Ulm committed suicide at his home in Santa Ana by taking cyanide. Shortly after the affairs of the association went into the hands of the state commissioner, stockholders met at the office of Attorney H. C. Head for the purpose of taking steps to protect their interests. Head has been at work ever since and has finally received a definite proposition from the directors which he has submitted to the stockholders and which all but three had accepted. The liability of the directors for the loss sustained by the association through the peculations of its secretary was one of the main points under discussion immediately after the condition of the organization became known. Some of those whose names ORANGE COUNTY NOTES Lemon Growers Have Good Year: The Tustin Lemon association, a member of the Orange County Fruit Exchange, closed its fiscal year last week with the annual stockholders' meeting, when the business done the past year was adjudged among the best, if not the best, in any year since the association was organized. Secretary F. A. Gray's annual report showed a total of 8,118,685 pounds of lemons, or 230 carloads, of lemons shipped, which averaged $2.48 plus per hundred pounds not to the grower. A house refund brought the net proceeds up to $2.61 plus a hundred. Total gross proceeds to growers of the association were $270,948.61. In addition to this enormous business, the supply department did a business of $35,605.05 during the year, buying fertilizers, sprays and all kinds of orchard supplies and selling at cost to the grower. Refusing to Stop is Felony: C. S. Delano of Los Angeles was found guilty of failing to give aid to a person injured as a result of an automobile accident in which he was concerned. Under the state law, the offense is a felony, Reinhold Seeger, a transfer man of Pasadena, was the complainant. His truck was struck by Delano's machine on the state highway below Tustin, and Mrs. Seeger was injured when thrown from the seat of the truck. The evidence showed that Delano did not stop until he was hailed 100 yards further down the road by W. F. Burrows. Leslie Scott, Jr., of Los Angeles went to the Delano machine and got its number. He was told that the protect their interests. Head has been at work ever since and has finally received a definite proposition from the directors which he has submitted to the stockholders and which all but three had accepted. The liability of the directors for the loss sustained by the association through the peculations of its secretary was one of the main points under discussion immediately after the condition of the organization became known. Some of those whose names appeared on the record as directors had not attended a meeting in years and had not considered themselves on the board. A compromise has been effected whereby the directors have put up $4000, and the agreement the stockholders have signed absolves the directors from further liability. The supreme court has held that the statute of limitation expires in three years after the discovery of embezzlement on the part of a corporation officer. Under this ruling, if any of the three stockholders who have not signed a waiver contemplate a suit against the directors, they will have to file it before the 19th of this month. F. W. Mansur was appointed Deputy State Building and Loan Commissioner for the purpose of closing up the affairs of the concern. Stockholders filed claims aggregating $47,111.42 and the First National Bank of Santa Ana had a claim of $17,573.27. When Mansur filed his report with the superior court he showed assets of only $8754.68, leaving a total deficit of $55,930.01. INCREASE IN RESOURCES OF NATIONAL BANKS Great Cities Show Decrease but Country Banks Make Gains National banks have greater resources than at any time in the history of the American banking system, Comptroller of the Currency Williams announced last week, basing his statement on returns, from the call for the condition of the institutions as of September last. The report shows resources aggregating $14,411,000,000, which is greater by $216,000,000 than any previous record. The banks show an increase of $2,144,000,000 over a year ago. Deposits amounted to $11,362,000,000, an increase of $2,133,000,000 over last year. The comptroller reported that the operation of the federal reserve act Irwin Weaver wanted in Orange county on forgery and embezzlement charges growing out of his peculations while employed by Charles Davis, a Santa Ana garage man, and also wanted by the state of California as a parole violator from San Quentin prison, is under arrest in Lima, Ohio, on a grand larceny charge, and, according to a telegram received by the sheriff's office, will be convicted in that state. Weaver's whereabouts became known to the local authorities principally through the efforts of Finger Print Expert Charles Maxwell of the sheriff's office, who had worked untimely on the case since eWaver disappeared from Santa Ana last June after having defrauded the man who gave him a chance to make good when released from prison on parole. Teh nature of the crime committed in the East by Weaver was not stated in the telegram received by the sheriff's office. The message stated Weaver was under arrest there on a grand larceny charge and that he would be convicted in that state. Whipped Boy With a Hose: Incidents following the alleged brutal chastisement of 10-year-old Ralph Blair of La Habra came to a climax Saturday morning when Mrs. Annie Blair, mother of the boy swore to a complaint in the district attorney's office at Santa Ana charging James Baker, principal of the La Habra school, with battery. Following the issuance of the complaint a warrant was issued and turned over to the sheriff's office. Mrs. Blair charged Baker obstructed her son with a strip of garden hose. In her indictments against the school head she also alleged that Baker seized a felony, Reinhold Seeger, a transfer man of Pasadena, was the complainant. His truck was struck by Delano's machine on the state highway below Tustin, and Mrs. Seeger was injured when thrown from the seat of the truck. The evidence showed that Delano did not stop until he was hailed 100 yards further down the road by W. F. Burrows. Leslie Scott, Jr., of Los Angeles went to the Delano machine and got its number. He was told that the machine did not hit the truck. This is the first trial in this county upon the felony charge involved in this case since the new vehicle law went into effect last January. Weaver Arrested in Ohio: Irwin Weaver wanted in Orange county on forgery and embezzlement charges growing out of his peculations while employed by Charles Davis, a Santa Ana garage man, and also wanted by the state of California as a parole violator from San Quentin prison, is under arrest in Lima, Ohio, on a grand larceny charge, and, according to a telegram received by the sheriff's office, will be convicted in that state. Weaver's whereabouts became known to the local authorities principially through the efforts of Finger Print Expert Charles Maxwell of the sheriff's office, who had worked untimely on the case since eWaver disappeared from Santa Ana last June after having defrauded the man who gave him a chance to make good when released from prison on parole. Teh nature of the crime committed in the East by Weaver was not stated in the telegram received by the sheriff's office. The message stated Weaver was under arrest there on a grand larceny charge and that he would be convicted in that state. Whipped Boy With a Hose: Incidents following the alleged brutal chastisement of 10-year-old Ralph Blair of La Habra came to a climax Saturday morning when Mrs. Annie Blair, mother of the boy swore to a complaint in the district attorney's office at Santa Ana charging James Baker, principal of the La Habra school, with battery. Following the issuance of the complaint a warrant was issued and turned over to the sheriff's office. Mrs. Blair charged Baker obstructed her son with a strip of garden hose. In her indictments against the school head she also alleged that Baker seized a felony, Reinhold Seeger, a transfer man of Pasadena, was the complainant. His truck was struck by Delano's machine on the state highway below Tustin, and Mrs. Seeger was injured when thrown from the seat of the truck. The evidence showed that Delano did not stop until he was hailed 100 yards further down the road by W. F. Burrows. Leslie Scott, Jr., of Los Angeles went to the Delano machine and got its number. He was told that the machine did not hit the truck. This is the first trial in this county upon the felony charge involved in this case since the new vehicle law went into effect last January. Weaver Arrested in Ohio: Irwin Weaver wanted in Orange county on forgery and embezzlement charges growing out of his peculations while employed by Charles Davis, a Santa Ana garage man, and also wanted by the state of California as a parole violator from San Quentin prison, is under arrest in Lima, Ohio, on a grand larceny charge, and, according to a telegram received by the sheriff's office, will be convicted in that state. Weaver's whereabouts became known to the local authorities principially through the efforts of Finger Print Expert Charles Maxwell of the sheriff's office, who had worked untimely on the case since eWaver disappeared from Santa Ana last June after having defrauded the man who gave him a chance to make good when released from prison on parole. Teh nature of the crime committed in the East by Weaver was not stated in the telegram received by the sheriff's office. The message stated Weaver was under arrest there on a grand larceny charge and that he would be convicted in that state. Profitable Year: In a well attained monious meete the Villa Park the board of ed in entire year. The el and without t lar ballot. Th Smith, W. A. thaler, John Leach. The b Collier to th The secreta during she pa has shipped 2 turned to th cash. The al was 8 per ce due to light c but the retu 21 per cent The cost o The report shows resources aggregating $14,411,000,000, which is greater by $216,000,000 than any previous record. The banks show an increase of $2,144,000,000 over a year ago. Deposits amounted to $11,362,000,000, an increase of $2,133,000,000 over last year. The comptroller reported that the operation of the federal reserve act has resulted in breaking up the great centers of capital such as New York and Chicago, and has effected a wider distribution of money. Deposits in New York, Chicago and St. Louis national banks fell off $218,000,000 since last May, while the country bank deposits show an increase of $294,000,000 since last May. Loans and discounts amounted to $7,859,000,000 and is the greatest in the history of the banks. Circulation has fallen off $44,000,000 during the last year, the report says. Reserves on September 12 amounted to $2,235,000,000, an increase of $266,000,000 over last year. The excess reserve amounted to $891,000,000, an increase of $23,000,000 compared with a year ago. According to reports made by operators to the California State Mining Bureau for the week ending October 21, 1916, there were 16 new wells started, making a total of 586 since the first of the year. There were also 17 wells reported ready for test of water shut off, 25 to deepen or re-drill and six abandonments. Used Fords for sale—Three roadsters at $175 to $225; one delivery car at $200; one touring car at $190; one chassis at $250. All of these cars are overhauled and in good condition. WICKERSHEIM IMPLEMENT VO., Fullerton. 2t Blair of La Habra came to a climax Saturday morning when Mrs. Annie Blair, mother of the boy swore to a complaint in the district attorney's office at Santa Ana charging James Baker, principal of the La Habra school, with battery. Following the issuance of the complaint a warrant was issued and turned over to the sheriff's office. Mrs. Blair charged Baker chastised her son with a strip of garden hose. In her indictments against the school head she also alleged that Baker seized the boy's arm and pinched it, inflicting a scratch. The alleged beating followed what was termed young Blair's violation of a school rule. An order was issued at the school that all students must go directly home after school closes. Last Tuesday the lad, it is said, instead of going home, loitered along the way. He was taken to task the next day by Baker and the alleged chalisement followed. Mrs. Blair exhibited a statement from Dr. Coltrin, a La Habra physician setting forth that there were contusions on the boy's back and legs and shoulders when he examined him. Deputy District Attorney Eden, who issued the battery warrant also examined the lad and these marks were still visible. Fire in Oil Region: The heavy fog which hung over a portion of Southern California Tuesday morning was indirectly responsible for a spectacular oil well fire in the Fullerton district. The direct cause was a lighted lantern carried in too close proximity to the well. The atmospheric pressure caused an accumulation of gas about the base of well No. 20 on the Hualde lease of the Amalgamated Oil company. When one of the pumpers passed in the vicinity within what he ordinarily considered safe distance, there was a flash of flame and simultaneous explosion, The secretary during the past has shipped 22 times to the cash. The air was 8 per cent due to light crush but the return 21 per cent. The cost of oil at any time is sociation. The stockboard to purchase fumigation afflicted to take entire Villa Hale be done by the fumigating service. It was estimated next year we The association acres of orchard. At the most cisco, advertise California From the growers department that have been vertising Sun general management magazine Francisco. H industry and about 150 bountiful dining house by In the after manager of ply company outlining the ment. Manage County Fruit talk. Regulate Lo Supervisor Buena Park ANAHEIM GAZETTE—THURSDAY, Nov. 9 NOTES ear:— ation, a enty Fruit year last holders'' done the ear since d. Secreport bounds of lemons plus grower. net proced. Total the asness, the business of buying fersions of orcost to eles was ald to a an autowas confense is transfer the comtruck by state higher. Seeger from the t Delano called 100 by W. F. Log Anhine and that and before the man had time to realize what was happening the derrick was in flames. The fire which began shortly after midnight, was put out after considerable difficulty by dawn. A loss of $3000 to $4000 is reported. The well was flowing as usual shortly after the fire had been extinguished. The engine house adjoining the derrick was not burned. Salt Lake Misses Orange:— The announcement that the new Salt Lake extension from Pico to Santa Ana would pass through Orange, confidently expected by Orange people, failed to materialize at the business men's luncheon at Orange last week, attended by several high officials of the road. In fact, General Manager Nutt said he didn't know for certain whether the line would extend through Orange on their own tracks or would come to Santa Ana from this place on the Southern Pacific track. In an interesting talk, Mr. Nutt said he had a very good offer from the S. P. for use of their track, but no definite decision had been arrived at. "If Orange wants our line it is up to the people of Orange to show us there will be enough business here for us to make the line pay," was the gist of his talk. He said the right of way would be expensive, and the extra mileage would not be built unless it was found the business would justify it. Shot Ducks in a Fog:— Two of Garden Grove's young business men, Messrs. Coplen and Scott, equipped with the latest in firearms, left Garden Grove late Saturday evening for the drake and duck zone. Not finding any birds this side of the Pacific worth bagging, they drifted on down to Elmhurst where they chartered county sealers of weights and measures went to Los Angeles Friday to attend a meeting of the committee on auto truck regulations on public highways of the board of supervisors of Los Angeles county, at which time an ordinance for regulating auto trucks on state and county highways will be placed before the board for adoption. Schumacher and McPhee have represented Orange county at several meetings where such an ordinance was up for discussion, and there is considerable interest in the proposed ordinance which will regulate the loads now carried on passenger and freight automobile trucks. Large Yield of Nuts:— Foreman Garrison of the Townsend ranch reports that the largest yield of walnuts in the last ten years was harvested this year, the total being ninety-four tons. After drying and all shrinking there was hauled from the Townsend ranch eighty tons of walnuts to Garden Grove Walnut association's warehouse. This was the largest yield since Mr. Townsend owned the ranch and the price this year has been as good as the yield. Mr. Townsend received 15½ cents for first grade, 12½ cents for second grade and 4.75 per 100 pounds for culls. Baseball Resort:— The fame of Laguna Beach as a winter resort for ball players is spreading. Last week Jimmy Austin, third baseman of St. Louis Americans, paid a visit to Victor Walker, Santa Ana sporting goods man. Austin announced that he was en route to Laguna to join Ernie Johnson, shortstop of the St. Louis team, for the winter. Another ball player of note, who will make his winter home at the popular resort is Otis Grandal for whom the Orange bezzlement circulations Davis, a also want as a pa in prison,lio, on a according the sheriff that state. became principles of Finger well of the locked until ever disappeared June af man who good when mole. committed not stated the sheriff in a grand would be Profitable Year for Orchardists:— In a well attended and wholly harmonious meeting of stockholders of the Villa Park Orchards Association the board of directors were re-elected in entirety for the ensuing year. The election was unanimous and without the formality of a regular ballot. The directors are Willard Smith, W. A. Knuth, Jr., F. J. Detten thaler, John F. Allen and Alfred Leach. The board returned Secretary Collier to the same position. The secretary's report showed that during the past year the association has shipped 234 cars of fruit, and returned to the growers $247,096.03 in cash. The amount of fruit shipped was 8 per cent less than last year, due to light crops on the older groves, but the returns were approximately 21 per cent greater than last year. The cost of operation was less than The fame of Laguna Beach as a winter resort for ball players is spreading. Last week Jimmy Austin, third baseman of th St. Louis Americans, paid a visit to Victor Walker, Santa Ana sporting goods man. Austin announced that he was en route to Laguna to join Ernie Johnson, shortstop of the St. Louis team, for the winter. Another ball player of note, who will make his winter home at the popular resort is Otis Crandal, for whom the Angels recently traded. This pitcher came direct to the coast from the St. Louis Americans. This is Austin's first visit to California. He told Walker that he was delighted with the climate of Orange county. Forty Women Cracking Culls:— The packing house of the Santa Ana Valley Walnut Growers' Association will close Friday, making a two months' run for the house. Shipments to date have been 1,813,-200 pounds of soft shells No. 1, 53,450 pounds soft shells No. 2, 213,250 pounds of buddens and 62,950 jumbos, making a total of 2,142,850 pounds. There are 242,800 pounds of all grades in the house now, and probably eight ton more will be received before the closing date. The packing house opened on Sept. 7 and twenty people have been employed in handling the nuts. There has been no break in the machinery and the run has been smooth and without stops. The addition of a cull cracking plant this season has given employment to about forty women, who probably will have to work for six weeks after the closing down of the packing house. "The purchase of the nut cracking plant is one of the best investments the association ever made," said Secretary O. H. Burke. "The entire output of meats has been sold at prices eminently satisfactory. The possibility of this branch of the business is immense, and growers will be in position to dispose of their culls to better advantage than they have been in past years." Santa Ana Girl Writes Plays:— Local talent will not only take a leading part in the staging of the first motion picture play to be filmed by the Continental Motion Picture Company at Orange, but the play itself will come from the pen, or rather The secretary's report showed that during the past year the association has shipped 234 cars of fruit, and returned to the growers $247,096.03 in cash. The amount of fruit shipped was 8 per cent less than last year, due to light crops on the older groves, but the returns were approximately 21 per cent greater than last year. The cost of operation was less than at any time in the history of the association. The stockholders empowered the board to purchase equipment for fumigation and provide outfits sufficient to take care of the work in the entire Villa Park district. This will be done by the opening of the next fumigating season. It was estimated that the crop for next year will amount to 325 cars. The association now controls 1200 acres of orchard. At the morning session, Don Francisco, advertising manager of the California Fruit Exchange, addressed the growers, telling of the work of his department. He explained results that have been achieved through advertising Sunkist brand. Mr. Preston, general manager of Good Housekeeping magazine, accompanied Mr. Francisco. He is studying the orange industry and the exehange system. About 150 people sat down to a bountiful dinner served at the packing house by the Villa Park ladies. In the afternoon A. M. Mortenson, manager of the Fruit Growers' Supply company, addressed the meeting, outlining the work of that department. Manager Palmer of the Orange County Fruit Exchange also made a talk. Regulate Loads of Trucks:— Supervisor William Schumacher of Buena Park, and George McPhee, Santa Ana Girl Writes Plays:— Local talent will not only take a leading part in the staging of the first motion picture play to be filmed by the Continental Motion Picture Company at Orange, but the play itself will come from the pen, or rather the typewriter, of a local writer. The play has already been accepted and the author is Miss Dolly Twist, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Twist, of Santa Ana. Miss Twist was asked to submit a scenario to the company for use in the staging of its first film and her play was accepted from a large number submitted by other writers. This was the first time Miss Twist had ever attempted to write a drama, her previous efforts having been devoted to the writing of slap-stick comedy scenarios. Miss Twist is now busily engaged in writing other scenarios to be submitted to the Continental Company for use at the Orange studios, and it is expected her name will be closely connected with many of the plays to be filmed with Orange county scenery as a background. The reputation which Miss Twist has built up as a writer of scenarios caused the Continental people to seek her out as one of their writers, and she has received promises of promotion in the work as soon as the company begins to produce films regularly. WANTED—Representative to take care of our business. Have quite a list of customers. Good inducements. Write for particulars, Grand Union Tea Co., 846, S. Main St. Los Angeles, Cal. Warm as toast Section Oil Heater Every comfort for chilly evenings. 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