anaheim-gazette 1916-12-21

PIONEER CITIZEN IS SUMMONED BY DEATH AFTER SEVEN WEEKS' ILLNESS, FOLLOWING APOPLECTIC STROKE, WM. CROWTHER PASSES AWAY FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS WAS ONE OF THE ACTIVE MEN OF THIS REGION William Crowther, one of the oldest citizens of this region, not only in point of years, but in the length of his residence here, passed away at his home on Placentia Avenue Saturday morning at half-past six o'clock. On Saturday, Oct. 21, Mr. Crowther was suddenly stricken with apoplexy, and owing to his advanced age little hope was entertained for his recovery. During the seven weeks' illness his condition showed improvements at various times, but the spells were only temporary. He was never able to speak, and his death came Saturday morning, hastened by an attack of pneumonia. Few people are now living who came to Anaheim before Mr. Crowther saw it. He arrived here in 1867, and opened a blacksmith shop on the ground now occupied by the Fisher block on West Center street. He conducted this business for a number of years, finally purchasing the land on Placentia avenue which he developed into one of the largest and most prosperous walnut ranches in Southern California. He was one of the pioneers Few people are now living who came to Anaheim before Mr. Crowther saw it. He arrived here in 1867, and opened a blacksmith shop on the ground now occupied by the Fisher block on West Center street. He conducted this business for a number of years, finally purchasing the land on Placentia avenue which he developed into one of the largest and most prosperous walnut ranches in Southern California. He was one of the pioneers in the walnut industry. When he began growing nuts few people had confidence in the business, but he had foresight enough to see its possibilities and pinned his faith on the future of the walnut. The result proved his wisdom. His ranch of 110 acres is one of the finest in this region. Mr. Crowther was born in England on the 4th of October, 1837. He came to Anaheim 49 years ago, and during his long residence here has had an active part in the development of the country, which was just emerging from its primeval desert condition at that period. For twenty-two years he has been president of the Anaheim Union Water company, and much of its prosperity has been due to his energetic work. He was one of the organizers of the Cajon Canal Company, and was partly instrumental in consolidating that business with the Anaheim company, which movement insured the ranchers of this region ample water. In the early days protection of water rights was a more strenuous job than it is now, and Mr. Crowther, on more than one occasion, headed a posse that went up the river to protect the company's rights from predatory raids. He was always victorious. By reason of the discovery of oil on the water company's Amalgamated lease some year ago the stockholders found themselves reaping a rich harvest in royalties, in addition to getting their water at a nominal figure. Some of the stockholders started a movement for the segregation of the oil and water interests, forming two companies under separate management, but Mr. Crowther strenuously opposed the project and won out by a large majority. He was a man of excellent judgment and extraordinary force, and did much toward making the Anaheim Union Water Company the prosperous institution it is today, and developing the valuable lands of this community. Mr. Crowthers' wife died fifteen years ago. He leaves two sons, Walden and Hobart Henley in a 5-act thriller "The Sign of the Pole" and 2 New Reels of "LIBERTY With MARIE WALCAMP." Two Shows at Night--7:15 and Adults 10 and 15c Children M ago, and which feeds the canals. Credit for the siphons and many other improvements. The fact that he held the presidency of the company for 22 years indicates the esteem in which he was held by the various boards of directors, and the value of his services to the company. He was formerly superintendent of the company and was probably the best posted man on the water business in this section. When the floods damaged the company's property in January last he headed a party of officials and inspected the breaks. Thouasnds of dollars' worth of repairs and improvements were made after the flood. He always advocated any expenditure that would add to the convenience and efficiency of the company's large property. Mr. Crowther left an estate valued at probably half a million dollars. In addition to his valuable ranch near this city he owned a 200-acre ranch in River Canyon, a ranch in Imperial Valley, and real estate in Anaheim, besides much personal property. The funeral was held at the residence at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. It was one of the most largely attended funerals ever held in this section. Friends were present of the county. Tor of St. Michaels delivered the from Los Angeles portion of the home where he helm Union W H. Hale, G. Wiley, J. J. Dwyer, J. C. Thamer At the commencement of the service for the dead he was a memorial Templar palliation man, George A. S. Bradford J. Marks. Garden Grove The committee suggesting of proposal of satisfactory proposition as how big the corporation port will prop water interests, forming two companies under separate management, but Mr. Crowther strenuously opposed the project and won out by a large majority. He was a man of excellent judgment and extraordinary force, and did much toward making the Anaheim Union Water Company the prosperous institution it is today, and developing the valuable lands of this community. Mr. Crowthers' wife died fifteen years ago. He leaves two sons, Walter and Edward, and a daughter, Miss Ruby, besides a long list of warm friends who will sincerely mourn his passing. On October 4 the officers and directors of the water company surprised him on his 79th birthday by holding a party at his house. He was as vigorous and hearty as a man of fifty years at that time, and bid fair to celebrate many more birthdays. Mr. Crowther was largely responsible for the Yorba reservoir which was built by the water company some years BUY The late shopper will of everything pertaining prices, and, Rememb GRAND SAFE AND SANITARY PLAY HOUSE PERFECT DE OF ANAHEIM "ALWAYS GOOD" SHOWS. Y, Dec. 21 Metro All-Star Presents Beth and Irene Howley Transnational 5-act drama SHADOWS" Striking Slice of Life Saturday, Dec. 22-23 DAY MATINEE 2:30 Photoplays, Inc., presents TRUDE SELBY Best girl on the screen Hobart Henley On a 5-act thriller Sign of the Poppy" and 2 New Reels of BERTY" Every Man Likes An Ideal Christmas The practice of making Christmas gift year. There's a reason for this. The man may wear, and he likes to indulge him. Our selection of Silks this season out. You may purchase a scarf at this market as the most expensive. Auto Gloves.....$1.25 to $3.00 Cafe Cloves.....1.50 to 2.50 Swede Gloves.....2.00 Hosiery.....25c to $1.00 Bath Robes.....4.50 to 15.00 All useful presents and just Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes. Varsity Overcoats $15.00 Hobart Henley on a 5-act thriller Sign of the Poppy" and 2 New Reels of LIBERTY" with MARIE WALCAMP News at Night--7:15 and 9:00 and 15c Children Matinee 5c Friends were present from all portions of the county. Rev. G. R. Messlas, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, delivered the sermon and a quartette from Los Angeles conducted the musical portion of it. The pall bearers at the home were all directors of the Anaheim Union Water company, being H. Hale, G. W. Sherwood, E. E. Beasley, J. J. Dwyer, T. L. McFadden and J. C. Thamer. At the cemetery, Santa Ana Commandery, Knights Templar, had charge of the services, the ritualistic service for the dead being read. Mr. Crowther was a member of the order. The Templar pall bearers were C. C. Chapman, George Ruddock, J. W. Newell, A. S. Bradford, Bruce Moore and E. J. Marks. Garden Grove Incorporation: The committee having in charge the suggesting of boundary for the incorporation of Garden Grave is making satisfactory progress with its work and is endeavoring to obtain expressions of opinion either for or against the proposition as a whole, as well as to how big the town shall be made if incorporated in the near future. A report will probably be ready for the next regular meeting of the Business Men's association. Postmaster Thompson has estimated that within a radius of half a mile from the post office there are about 260 registered voters, taking as a basis for the computation the registration at the time of the primary election last May. By extending this limit to a radius of about three-fourths of a mile, more than doubling the amount of territory included, would only increase the number of registered voters by about fifty. FOR SALE—Ten acre 2-year old Valencia Orange grove at Richfield in Yorba Linda Irrigation District. Price $6500. Good bargain. Wickersheim Implement Co., Fullerton. 12-14-3t 14 lbs. Sugar for 97c. SPECIAL at KNEIP'S Grocery, the Big Store Dec. 19 to 23 With one pound coffee any kind or price we will give 15 lbs Sugar for $1.00. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK Gallon Olives, per gal ...45c Qt. Fruit Jars of Pure White Honey ...35c Sweet Pickles, per doz...10c Mixed Chow-Chow, per qt...30c Golden State Creamery Butter ...40c 3 Cans Carnation Milk ...25c NOTICE—AFTER DECEMBER 23 KNEIP'S GROCERY WILL CHRISTMAS IS NEAR Don’t forget the good things TO EAT WE WILL HAVE TURKEYS, DUCKS, CHICKENS, RABBITS, ALSO EXTRA FANCY LARGE NEW YORK COUNT OYSTERS 25c PER DOZEN FRESH FISH 3 LBS. FOR 25c THE BEST MEATS THAT CAN BE HAD WILL BE AT YOUR SERVICE. COME EARLY AND OFFICERS and Directors of theheim National Bank in Aheim, California. Enjoy a Merry Christmas prosperous New Year. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK Gallon Olives, per gal ... 45c Qt. Fruit Jars of Pure White Honey ... 35c Sweet Pickles, per doz. ... 10c Mixed Chow-Chow, per qt. ... 30c Golden State Creamery Butter ... 40c 3 Cans Carnation Milk ... 25c NOTICE—AFTER DECEMBER 23 KNEIP'S GROCERY WILL DISCONTINUE FREE DELIVERY SERVICE. 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