anaheim-gazette 1916-11-16

ANNUAL REPORT BRINGS FORTH APPLAUSE HEAVY INCREASE IN SHIPMENTS AND PROFITS OF ANAHEIM CITRUS FRUIT ASSN. MANAGER SANDILANDS READS INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF LAST YEAR'S BUSINESS Manager Sandilands' annual report to the members of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Growers' Association Thursday was interesting reading, as it showed a heavy increase in business during the past season. Nearly five hundred persons, stockholders of the association and their families, were present, and all expressed their satisfaction in cheers. Following is the report in full: The climatical and financial conditions covering all of the past season as far as the marketing was concerned were on the whole all that could have been desired. We experienced in California very heavy rains during the month of January which made it difficult to move as much fruit as would have been desirable and which the country would have consumed at satisfactory prices. Navel sizes on account of the light crop in this variety ran large and it was with difficulty that the crop was moved without very heavy discounts. Sweets ... 4% 10% Valencias ... 83% 63% For the entire season on all varieties our packing box reports showed an average of 67.4% over picking boxes delivered. This is remarkable when the size of our picking boxes and the care that is given to see that they are not filled too full is considered. Our estimates show that two years from now your Association, under normal conditions, will be shipping a crop in the neighborhood of 1000 cars. As preparations to handle each increase of shipments have to be made a long time ahead, we are already figuring to increase the capacity of your packing house to the needs of two years from now. We wish to draw your attention to the administration of the affairs of your Association by your Board of Directors. They have been quick to recognize the needs of your Association, they have realized without hesitation the value of each improvement and expansion we have made in the past and the necessity of quick and correct action in order to be prepared at all times to handle promptly and economically each season's crop, and it is due to their business ability and insight into the citrus industry that your management has been able to maintain our record of always being ready and able to successfully cope with each of the many problems and conditions that are continually appearing before us. Your policy of operating along permanent and well tried-out lines, of keeping every member advised on all conditions surrounding the citrus industry, so that they may intelligently decide for themselves when and how they shall market their crops to the very best advantage, has been entirely successful and satisfactory. By also adhering steadfastly to the fundamental principle of real co-operation, that of operating always for the best interests of the entire association and showing no partiality to any particular set of individuals, there is a still greater future before your Association, a still higher reputation for its output and the maximum returns for your crops each succeeding year. As your Association annually grows larger it becomes more and more im- We experienced in California very heavy rains during the month of January which made it difficult to move as much fruit as would have been desirable and which the country would have consumed at satisfactory prices. Navel sizes on account of the light crop in this variety ran large and it was with difficulty that the crop was moved without very heavy discounts. By using greater care than ever before in every department we were able to reduce our percentage of decay to the lowest we have ever experienced the average being less than 5%. Sweets and Bloods moved freely at very satisfactory prices, there was however, a check in the demand for all varieties during the latter part of April due to the too early movement of Valencias by the independent shipper and before Navels had been given a fair chance to clean up, there was no apparent necessity for this haste and it resulted in the loss of a great deal of money to the Valencia grower who saw fit to market his crop outside of the Exchange and benefited in the long run all who are supporters of that organization. Contrary to past experience the Valencia season developed along very similar lines to the previous season, in prices obtained for this variety, with each month up to the end of August, showing higher averages than the month before. The large increase of business handled by your Association over any previous year went through your packing house with the usual freedom from any serious trouble and proved that the valuable foresight which induced your Board of Directors to approve the large addition to the plant and machinery, all of which worked out in a very satisfactory manner. The past season your Association packed and shipped 221,233 boxes of oranges, for which was received and disbursed $539,470.84 this total output represents a gain of 46% over the previous season's business. Our regular audited and optimized financial statement which will be mailed to each member, will show you the excellent financial condition of your Association which is entirely free from debt of any kind. We find on closing the records of last season's business we have a surplus of money on hand in total amount of $17,193.34. This will represent a refund to you at the rate of seven cents per packed box on the season's shipments. In making the announcement of this refund, we wish to call your attention to the fact that practically all packing material was higher than the year before, and that we have paid for in full, every improvement in increasing the capacity of your packing house to double what it was a year ago, we also wish to add for your in-decision for themselves when and how they shall market their crops to the very best advantage, has been entirely successful and satisfactory. By also adhering steadfastly to the fundamental principle of real co-operation, that of operating always for the best interests of the entire association and showing no partiality to any particular set of individuals, there is a still greater future before your Association, a still higher reputation for its output and the maximum returns for your crops each succeeding year. As your Association annually grows larger it becomes more and more important that the greatest care be exercised to avoid unpreparedness. In any form and that no possible mistake be made by taking any step that might tend to jeopardize the increasing prosperity and enviable future of your organization. Respectfully submitted, G. W. SANDILANDS, Manager. CYANIDE SHORTAGE STOPS FUMIGATION European War Interferes With the Supply in this Country Some time since a story was published regarding the shortage of cyanide of sodium which was restricting the activity of the fumigating gangs. It was promised at that time, according to County Commissioner Sharp of Riverside, that an adequate supply would be available this month, when the American plants that took over the business of the German concern which formerly produced the supply, began to produce on a capacity basis. It was the war that made the trouble. When Europe took fire, the Germans who controlled the American works pulled out bag and baggage. Nevertheless, it was claimed that their successors could fill all orders if—and it has proven a big if—they could get the right kind of help. But the munitions makers began to bid up the highly skilled and technically trained labor requisite to the production of cyanide, most of it going to the best market. "The fumigation work is all shot to pieces," said Mr. Sharp. "We simply could not get the stuff when it was most needed, that is the period from August to October, when the nights are long." "We had started in systematically and were progressing well, when the supply ran out, and since then we have had nothing but promises." We find on closing the records of last season's business we have a surplus of money on hand in total amount of $17,193.34. This will represent a refund to you at the rate of seven cents per packed box on the season's shipments. In making the announcement of this refund, we wish to call your attention to the fact that practically all packing material was higher than the year before, and that we have paid for in full, every improvement in increasing the capacity of your packing house to double what it was a year ago, we also wish to add for your information that our refund of seven cents per box is equivalent to 10 cents from any other packing house in the county, for the reason that we charge only 37 cents per box for packing and washing, all other houses charging 40 cents. We purchased a total of $5034.36 in commercial fertilizers and $2387.11 in cover crop seeds the past season. We also purchased through the Fruit Growers Supply Co., packing house supplies in amount of $50,849.54 for the packing of our fruit and for which we received a refund of $3,287.20. Our fumigating campaign is still in progress, we have covered to date this season over 50,000 trees. Weather conditions have not been favorable this year for the most successful carrying on of this work. Through fortunate foresight we purchased a whole carload of syanide early in the season which cost over $8000.00, which has given us enough material to meet almost all our requirements, at the present time it is impossible to obtain any of this material on account of labor troubles at the factories. We believe that it will be necessary to add at least one other outfit, making five to cover next season's campaign. Our total active membership is now 263, making a gain of 43 members over the previous season. This membership controls 2856 acres of oranges, no record being kept of any orchard less than three years old. Reports covering all cars shipped by your Association this past season have rated very high. These reports refer to the grading, packing and loading, and not a single car was rejected on account of the poor quality of our packing house work. The percentage of varieties shipped was as follows: - 1915-16: 1914-15 - Navels: 13% "The fumigation work is all shot to pieces," said Mr. Sharp. "We simply could not get the stuff when it was most needed, that is the period from August to October, when the nights are long. "We had started in systematically and were progressing well, when the supply ran out, and since then we have had nothing but promises." FAMOUS BELL STOLEN News of the stealing of the famous bronze mission bell of Pechange, guarded by the Ramona Indians for more than a century, was brought to San Diego. Perchange is located on the famous Pala Indian reservation. The bell, according to Father Doyle, was cast in 1805. Around the famous relic cluster many traditions, one of which is that it was the first bell to grace the cloisters of the San Diego Mission, built early in the eighteenth century. The words, 'Ave Marie,' are engraved on the bell. The bell, it is said, could not have been bought for any price. Tracks of a motor truck leading from two uprights on which the bell has hung for many years, lead Father Doyle to believe that some eastern curio hunter, unaware of the reverence in which the Indians hold the bell, stole the relic. The bell weighs 150 pounds. Ramona, the heroine of Helen Hunt Jackson's famous mission story of the same name, is a descendant of the Indians who have so zealously guarded the bell since it first was placed in front of the Pechange mission. 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. PAY OF ELECTION OFFIGIALS ALLOWED SUPERVISORS FIX COMPENSATION AT $6.00 WITH $4.50 FOR THE SMALL PRECINCTS ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A STANDARD WEIGHT OF LOAF OF BREAD ADOPTED The compensation of election officers for the general election was fixed by the board of supervisors at $6.00 per officer, except for precincts having less than 50 votes, and said officers of said precincts were allowed $4.50 each, and the amount fixed for rental of polling places was fixed at $5.00 each. Demands on the county of Orange were allowed as read. The bid of A. S. Bradford, trustee, for franchise to lay pipe line in town of Placentia, was accepted, and Ordinance No. 141 granting said franchise was adopted. A resolution of intention to exclude certain territory from the Santiago Storm Water District was passed and adopted. The hearing of the petition for the incorporation of Brea as a city of the sixth class, was continued to Nov. 21, 1916, at 2 p.m. The petition for change of boundaries of El Modena and Tustin school districts was granted. culvert was continued to Nov. 13, 1916, at 10 a.m. The preposition to adopt an ordinance preventing the shipment of immature oranges was rejected. T. B. Taibert was appointed to attend a state conference at Sacramento for the purpose of regulating the traffic over state and county roads and bridges. The demand of the City of Seal Beach for refund of license money, was rejected. The clerk was directed to advertise for bids for the improvement of Brea-Olinda road, bids to be opened Dec. 6, 1916 at 2 p.m. The hearing of the viewers' report on the petition of J. J. Stoves, et al., of WestMinster road district, was set for Dec. 6, 1916, at 10 a.m. The matter of bids for the improvement of the coast road was continued to Nov. 13, 1916, at 10 a.m. CONGRESSMAN KETTNER THANKS VOTERS R. C. Harbison of San Bernardino, Telegraphs Congratulations to Successful Opponent Congressman Kettner of San Diego, has forwarded the following letter of thanks, expressing gratitude to voters for their support. "In my letter of thanks for the great encouragement that I received at the hands of the people in the primaries, I then made the statement that should the nomination result in my election, I would continue to give to this district the same businesslike administration, same attention and service as heretofore. "Having once again received your splendid indorsement I wish to ex- Made in California There are many products whose merits deserve recognition, aside from local or state pride, among the many may we suggest a few in our line. California Portland Cement Simons Red or Blue Brick Colton Cube Lime Mission Hardwall Plaster Eureka Redwood Shingles Humboldt Redwood Lumber Riverside Portland Cement Pacific Redwood Tanks GIBBS LUMBER Broadway and Vine Sts., Anaheim. Phones: Pac. 201 Home 2664 Dr. H. A. Johnston Dr. J. L. Beebe Dr. G. C. Clark Dr. W. W. Davis Dr. W. H. Wickett Offices in Anaheim Sanitarium ANAHEIM, CAL. Office Phones: Home 758-1 Bell Sunset 341-J. Res. 125 E. Broadway, Cor. Claudina Phones: Pac. 341-M; Home 758-2 Bells J. W. TRUXAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Hours 11-12; 2-4; 7-8 German American Bank Building Cor. Center and Los Angeles Sts, Anaheim, Cal. A resolution of intention to exclude certain territory from the Santiago Storm Water District was passed and adopted. The hearing of the petition for the incorporation of Brea as a city of the sixth class, was continued Nov. 21, 1916, at 2 p.m. The petition for change of boundaries of El Modena and Tustin school districts was granted. The demand of Max. L. Huberman for $163.02, was withheld for claims. The map of Tract No. 64 was referred to the City Engineer of the City of Fullerton, and the map of Pas- time Ranch was referred to the City Engineer of the City of Orange. The map of Tract No. 65 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. A fumigating license was ordered issued to George W. Peterkin and a spraying license was ordered issued to Frank Maag, on recommendation of the Horticultural Commissioner. J. L. McBride, L. W. Evans and R. W. Jones were appointed viewers of the proposed road of N. T. Edwards, et al, of Orange road district. J. N. Waters, constable of Placenta township was given leave of absence from the state for 60 days. James Sleeper, county assessor, was given leave of absence from the state for 60 days. A. L. Eells was appointed guard at $75 per month and to act as driver of the county ambulance. The county auditor was directed to cancel erroneous assessments. An ordinance regulating the sale of bread and establishing a standard of weights thereof, was passed and adopted. The bid of M. T. Shafer for $981.35 was accepted for the paving of Lemon street. The hearing of the petition of eGo. Gothard, et al, to vacate a road in Westminster road district was set for Dec. 6, 1916, at 10 a.m. The matter of accepting a bid for the construction of Balboa Palisades "In my letter of thanks for the great encouragement that I received at the hands of the people in the primaries, I then made the statement that should nomination result in my election, I would continue to give to this district the same businesslike administration, same attention and service as heretofore. "Having once again received your splendid endorsement I wish to express my sincere thanks to you and the press, and again assure you that I will give my undivided attention to all matters pertaining to California in general, and to my district in particular. In this manner I hope to merit your continuous approval. It has been a grand victory, and I want to thank these again who worked so admirably in my behalf. "I trust that my work will demonstrate how much I appreciate your confidence. I take this method of thanking you, as it would be impossible to thank my many friends personally. "Faithfully yours, "WILLIAM KETTNER." R. B. Harbison of San Bernardino, republican candidate for congress, has telegraphed Kettner his congratulations upon his election. JAPANESE PARTY The beautiful bungalow home of Mrs. Walter Cadman at 626 North Lemon street was the scene of a merry gathering Monday evening, the affair being given by the Philathess of the Methodist church in honor of their hostess. The decorations of gaily colored lanterns suspended from festoons of smilax, and lantern shaded chandeliers, together with the pervading odor of insence and guests in oriental attire, presented a truly Japanese effect. Japanese customs and festivals presented in conversational forms with games and music, composed the program for the evening. Light refreshments were served and much ANAHEIM, CAL. Office Phones: Home 753-1 Bell Sunset 341-J. Res. 125 E. Broadway, Cor. Claudina Phones: Pac. 341-M; Home 753-2 Bells J. W. TRUXAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Hours 11-12; 2-4; 7-8 German American Bank Building Cor. Center and Los Angeles Sta. Anaheim, Cal. Germania Halle A SPLENDID LUNCH EVERY DAY. BEST BRANDS OF WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS FOR THOSE DESIRED THEM, COLD BEER ALWAYS ON TAP. YOUR POTRONAGE IS SOLICITED. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF KENTUCKY DEW WHISKEY Famous San Diego Beer J. D. Heitshusen IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of The County of Orange State of California George Bauer, Plaintiff, vs. Chas. V. Grau, John Doe, Richard Roe, Jane Doe and Sallie Green, Defendants. Action brought in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, and the Complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said County of Orange. H. G. AMES, Attorney for Plaintiff. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SEND GREETING TO Chas. V. Grau, John Doe, Richard Roe, Jane Doe and Sallie Green; Defendants. You are Hereby Directed to Appear and answer the Complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this Summons, if served within H.A. DICKEL Carries a Complete Line of Aluminum ware Granite and Steelware Also Stoves and Heaters Orange. H. G. AMES, Attorney for Plaintiff. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SEND GREETING TO Chas. V. Grau, John Doe, Richard Roe, Jane Doe and Sallie Green, Defendants. You are Hereby Directed to Appear and answer the Complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this Summons, if served within this county, or within thirty days if served elsewhere. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer as above required, the said plaintiff will take judgment for any money or damages demanded in the complaint, as arising upon contract, or plaintiff will apply to the Court for any other relief demanded in the complaint. Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, this 19th day of August, A. D. 1916. (SEAL) W. B. WILLIAMS, Clerk. By J. M. BACKS, Deputy Clerk. merriment attended the guests' manipulation of the chop sticks. 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