anaheim-gazette 1917-01-25

COTTON MILL MAY BE LOCATED HERE BOARD OF TRADE TAKES UP DISCUSSION OF THE ELECTRIC LIGHTING PROPOSITION GOOD SUGGESTIONS RECEIVED FROM MR. SANDILANDS REGARDING SPEAKER AT BUSINESS MEN'S LUNCH At the board of trade meeting Monday evening a discussion was entered into relative to the signing of a contract with the Edison company to furnish electric juice to this city for a period of five, or perhaps ten years. Fred Backs was opposed to relinquishing hold upon the city's municipal lighting plant and did not believe it would be to the city's best interests to enter into the contract as proposed. Mr. Bayliss strongly objected to making the change saying his experience broad, Krause and Duckworth and considered that sufficient authorization. The matter was disposed of by referring the bill to the river protection committee. The following communication which is self-explanatory, was received by the president from Gerald Sandilands: Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 20, 17 Mr. Fred Backs, Pres., Board of Trade, Anaheim, Cal., My Dear Fred: Realizing the value of the Thursday business men's luncheons and the importance of having topics discussed that are interestingly instructive, it has occurred to me that a talk by the Manager of the Advertising Department of the California Fruit Growers Exchange would bring out items of advertising instruction that every one of our business men could apply in their particular way to their individual business, it would also be interesting to hear how the sale of our citrus fruits is being pushed throughout the country through National advertising under the magic word of "Sunkist." Half a million dollars is spent annually in this campaign, this costs each grower or member 2½ cents per box shipped, which shows the great value of "Co-operative" marketing, there being now 70% of the orange output of the state under the control At the board of trade meeting Monday evening a discussion was entered into relative to the signing of a contract with the Edison company to furnish electric juice to this city for a period of five, or perhaps ten years. Fred Backs was opposed to relinquishing hold upon the city's municipal lighting plant and did not believe it would be to the city's best interests to enter into the contract as proposed. Mr. Bayliss strongly objected to making the change saying his experience with the company impelled him to buck the proposition, and he did so vigorously. Mr. Bayliss is a firm believer in home industries and cautioned the citizens of this city that to sign the electric contract would be an injury to the town. Other members discussed the proposition, some favoring the change. Secretary Whitaker said from what he has learned it would be a good thing to take the juice from the Edison company. They are offering a low rate, which would be graduated to a lesser rate, as the quantity of juice used increases. It is said the rate to be given the city would be 9-10 of a cent per kilowatt and the rate reduced to 8-10, should 150,000 kilowatts be used with in a month. Wm. Stark spoke upon the matter as an individual, and believed it would be the best for the city to enter the contract. He maintains the city will get cheaper electricity thereby. To make the needed improvements at the municipal plant would require at least a $30,000 bond issue, and the people nowadays look askance at bond issues. Mr. Stark intimated that the contract would be signed at the meeting of the city trustees tonight. In view of these conditions upon motion of Gerald Simpson, and carried, the board of trade decided to keep their hands off the proposition, and look with favor upon whatever action the city trustees took in the matter. Mr. Stark said while talking about our fine little city, and its future, it would be well to consider the erection of a new city hall. The present structure is entirely out of keeping with the substantial improvements being made by private citizens and he would like to see the citizens get together and erect a new municipal home.. A speaker jumped up the civic center proposition and suggested that one be inaugurated, also providing for parks and rest rooms. It is not at all improbable that the citizens of this city will again take up the matter of providing business, it would also be interesting to hear how the sale of our citrus fruits is being pushed throughout the country through National advertising under the magic word of "Sunkist." Half a million dollars is spent annually in this campaign, this costs each grower or member 2½ cents per box shipped, which shows the great value of "Co-operative" marketing, there being now 70% of the orange output of the state under the control of the California Fruit Growers Exchange. I am well acquainted with the Advertising Manager of the Exchange and feel sure I could get him down to one of our luncheons should the suggestion appeal to you. Assuring you of my desire to help in every way possible to make your term of office, as I feel sure it will be, one of the best we have ever had for the welfare of our city. I beg to remain with best wishes, Very sincerely, G. W. SANDILANDS, Mgr. Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association. The ideas advanced by Mr. Sandilands were heartily endorsed and favorable action will be taken upon the same in due time. The following facts about Anaheim had been prepared by the secretary, which he encloses in letters sent to enquiring non-residents seeking information concerning this section: Facts About Anaheim, Jan. 1, 1917 Population, official census December, 1916, 5163; Elevation above sea level, 150 feet; 15 miles from Pacific ocean. Manufacturing Industries—Anaheim Sugar company; Anaheim Beef & Provision company; Anaheim Laundry company; Crawford's Marmalade factory; Sperry Flour company (branch); Anaheim Ice company; Arnold's Cigar factory; Orange County Soda Works; Union Brewing company; these industries employ 750 men. Fruit Packing Companies—Randolph Marketing company; Anaheim Walnut Growers' association; Anaheim Citrus Fruit association; Anaheim Orange Growers' association; Independent Packing company; Stewart Fruit company; these companies employ 360 persons. Banks—Deposits First National Bank ... $531,377.95 Anaheim National Bank ... 252,163.73 German American Bank ... 502,609.94 Southern County Bank ... 289,302.68 American Savings Bank ... 259,439.18 While Mr. Ziegler en no action was taken on motion of carried it was ordered of trade endorsement 50 cents per plate be given today. Dived, owing to Brooks Fletcher, al reputation, will is expected that such in attendance. The transportation instructed to get the Pacific Electric their extension from Fullerton to gentlemen gave it that the line will city, while others Wm. Stark said come to Anaheim... would be well to consider the erection of a new city hall. The present structure is entirely out of keeping with the substantial improvements being made by private citizens and he would like to see the citizens get together and erect a new municipal home. A speaker jumped up the civic center proposition and suggested that one be inaugurated, also providing for parks and rest rooms. It is not at all improbable that the citizens of this city will again take up the matter of providing more suitable quarters for the city. Messrs. Coit and Hickox of Los Angeles appeared before the board in reference to the establishment of a cotton factory here. Mr. Coit said they had no definite proposition to offer, but that they were in touch with capitalists who would finance the project provided proper inducements were offered them. They would not ask for any bonus, but it is surmised that a location would be asked for. Mr. Coit said the project is feasible for the fact that cotton can be grown near by, and there is no sound reason why the raw product should be sent east and then the finished article sent back to purchasers here. The gentlemen had no tangible proposition to offer, but requested that the matter be left to a committee, with whom they could further confer. The president thereupon referred the matter to the committee on manufactures and to report their deliberations at the next meeting. Frank Davis presented a bill for $300 for work put in on the diking on the west bank of the river. The presentation of the bill caused considerable discussion, several of the speakers saying they were unaware as to who authorized Mr. Davis to perform the work. That gentleman stated that after being engaged by Mr. Dietrich to go ahead with his labors, he stated he had been further authorized to go ahead upon the word of Messrs. Eyga- Growers' association; Anaheim Citrus Fruit association; Anaheim Orange Growers' association; Independent Packing company; Stewart Fruit company; these companies employ 360 persons. Banks—Deposits First National Bank ... $531,277.95 Anaheim National Bank ... 252,163.73 German American Bank ... 502,609.94 Southern County Bank ... 289,302.68 American Savings Bank ... 259,439.18 Eleven churches and two denominational schools; four public schools, including high school. City public library. Two railroads (Southern Pacific and Santa Fe); another (Salt Lake) building. Newspapers—Anaheim Daily Herald; Anaheim Gazette; Orange County Plain Dealer. Four theaters. Eight miles of paved streets; 19.18 miles of sewer system, costing $104,-395; Electric light and water plant, costing $156,000, with reinforced concrete tank 90 feet high and capacity of 173,000 gallons; Excellent street lighting system; Ornamental lights on principal streets; An abundance of natural gas; Abundance of pure water at low cost for domestic use and for irrigation. Anaheim is the center of the Valencia orange and walnut district and is in the frostless belt. There were shipped in 1916 850 cars of oranges; 17 cars walnuts, 600 cars of sugar. The Sperry Flour Co. handled 500 cars of mill products. There were 76 building permits issued in 1916, valuation $129,800, and 14 modern business blocks erected or in process of erection. John Ziegler, proprietor of the Valencia hotel entered vigorous protest to sending out the leaflet because it made no mention of his fine hotel. A committee of Hamler and Whittier interview the new opened up on Lemm junk piles are an influence looking at the premises of the Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 25, 1917 FOR BETTER AND MORE BEAUTIFUL ANAHEIM REV. MESSIAS SEES FOUNDATION HERE FOR GREATER CITY AND ENVIRONS HIS FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE CITY ARE OF FAVORABLE CHARACTER J. W. Wallop, as toastmaster at the business men's luncheon on Thursday, gave the large crowd of citizens present a real treat by arranging to have Rev. Messias, rector of the Episcopal church of this city, make an address to the guests at that function. Rev. Messias, being a comparatively new comer, took as his text his first impressions of Anaheim—such as a stranger would glean by coming in contact with the business men of the town—by becoming imbued with the spirit of progression as displayed by its people. Rev. Messias had many rades, said he was glad to know that they were holding their own. (Laughter.) Rev. Messias said that that was the spirit of determination seen here among the citizens of Anaheim—that they were not only holding their own, but that they were forging ahead. The evidences of advancement shown in the business section of this city was of substantial character, and really is not equalled in any other city in the Southland. The speaker said a stranger within our gates could not help being favorably impressed with our hustling and wide-awake community. Rev. Messias told another story of a little girl who owned a little bantam hen that one day laid a little egg. The child upon seeing the egg was awestricken and surprised. In her playroom she had on display an ostrich egg, which she greatly admired and cherished highly, and which in her childish innocence believed all other eggs should resemble. So she took the ostrich egg and placing it where it could be plainly seen by the little "banty" hen, attached an inscription to it, reading as follows: "Your little egg was all right, but try again." The child's ideal of an egg was one of the ostrich variety—greater than the product of the diminutive fowl. And so Rev. Messias said it would be well DEATH RESULTS FROM GUNSHOT WOUND CHESTER ACKER ACCIDENTALLY SHOT NEAR BARSTOW, DIES AT ANAHEIM SANITARIUM BROUGHT HERE FRIDAY FOR TREATMENT 20 HOURS AFTER ACCIDENT OCCURRED After suffering for more than 20 hours with a shattered shoulder, caused by the accidental discharge of a shotgun, and without surgical attention, Chester Acker, a young man of twenty, was brought to the Anaheim Sanitarium Friday. He was given instant treatment, but was suffering so severely from pain, weakness and loss of blood that efforts to save him were unavailing and he died early Sunday morning. The young man was a graduate of the Fullerton high school, and his While Mr. Ziegler's point was well taken no action was taken. Upon motion of Gerald Simpson and carried it was ordered that the board of trade endorse the raise in price to 50 cents per plate for the luncheon to be given today. Extras will be provided, owing to the fact that Thomas Brooks Fletcher, a speaker of national reputation, will be present, and it is expected that a large crowd will be in attendance. The transportation committee were instructed to get busy and interview the Pacific Electric officials as to their extension of their trolley line from Fullerton to this city. Several gentlemen gave it as their opinions that the line will be extended to this city, while others doubted that fact. Wm. Stark said the trolley would come to Anaheim and the route would have a real treat by arranging to have Rev. Messias, rector of the Episcopal church of this city, make an address to the guests at that function. Rev. Messias, being a comparatively new comer, took as his text his first impressions of Anaheim—such as a stranger would glean by coming in contact with the business men of the town—by becoming imbued with the spirit of progression as displayed by its people. Rev. Messias had many good and kind words to say about us, and he said he sees here the foundations already laid for a greater and better, and more beautiful city. He sees a commendable spirit of cooperation being shown by the people of this city, that makes optimists of us all. Rev. Messias told a story in order to emphasize the fact that Anaheim is a progressive town. He said back in the North Carolina hills a trio of travelers, after journeying for several miles, accosted a native and asked him how many miles it was to Eagle Nest. The native said it was five miles. After traveling for six miles the strangers encountered another native and asked him how far it was to Eagle Nest. This native answered it was just five miles. Nothing daunted, the travelers journeyed on for eight miles more and again coming up to another native asked him how far it was to Eagle Nest. They were again informed it was five miles. A corpulent member of the party sat down by the roadside, presiring freely, the meanwhile fanning himself with his straw hat, and addressing his com- Harry Ray of Ray Bros.' department store at Brea returned Sunday from a trip through the east extending over a period of seven weeks. Most of this time was spent by Mr. Ray with his mother in Cincinnati. Mrs. Ray has been in feeble health for some time, but the visit of her son, which was the first in seven years, put renewed strength in the happy mother and the termination of the visit found her physical condition greatly improved. Besides Cincinnait Mr. Ray visited a hours with a shattered shoulder, caused by the accidental discharge of a shotgun, and without surgical attention, Chester Acker, a young man of twenty, was brought to the Anaheim Sanitarium Friday. He was given instant treatment, but was suffering so severely from pain, weakness and loss of blood that efforts to save him were unavailing and he died early Sunday morning. The young man was a graduate of the Fullerton high school, and his sister, Miss Winifred Acker is chief operator in the Pacific Telephone office in this city. With his father he has been working a mining claim near Barstow. The accident that caused his death is the same that has claimed many victims. He attempted to drag a shot gun from a wagon muzzle foremost. The gun was discharged, the load of shot tearing through his right shoulder. Seeing that he was desperately wounded his father placed him in the wagon and drove to a ranch house five miles away. From there he was taken to Barstow, thirty miles farther. Barstow is nearly one hundred miles from this city by rail, but as the elder Acker was bent on getting him into the hospital here for treatment, he received only first aid there. It was more than twenty hours after the accident occurred that he arrived here and was given proper surgical treatment. He was so weak and exhausted from pain and loss of blood that it was realized his chances of recovery were slim, but an operation was performed. He died early Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock at Backs & Terry's undertaking parlors, Rev. Jones of Olinda, officiating. The body was interred in Loma Vista cemetery. The Ackers live on Chartres street, between Olive and Philadelpaia. THE IMPROVIDENT EAST Harry Ray of Ray Bros.' department store at Brea returned Sunday from a trip through the east extending over a period of seven weeks. Most of this time was spent by Mr. Ray with his mother in Cincinnati. Mrs. Ray has been in feeble health for some time, but the visit of her son, which was the first in seven years, put renewed strength in the happy mother and the termination of the visit found her physical condition greatly improved. Besides Cincinnait Mr. Ray visited a is expected that a large crowd will be in attendance. The transportation committee were instructed to get busy and interview the Pacific Electric officials as to their extension of their trolley line from Fullerton to this city. Several gentlemen gave it as their opinions that the line will be extended to this city, while others doubted that fact. Wm. Stark said the trolley would come to Anaheim and the route would be on Olive street. The committee however will confer with President Shoup and get some definite information regarding the extension south from Fullerton. Messrs. Simpson and Backs were appointed as new delegates to the Associated Chambers of Commerce committee. The gentlemen were instructed to make complaint to that body of the partiality shown to certain towns by the Orange county representative stationed in Los Angeles to boost the county's interests. It is said that no intending home builders have ever been sent to this city by the paid county agent. Wm. Stark said another matter that should be taken up with the county organization is the unsightly garbage heaps that greet the tourist's eye as they leave the city of Los Angeles coming this way. It is demanded that some action be taken to eliminate these plague spots. People passing have to hold their noses, so vile is the stench, to say nothing of the shock to one's vision. Surely something should be done to clean up these pest holes. A committee consisting of Noll, Hamler and Whitaker was appointed to interview the new junk dealer, lately opened up on Lemon street. It is said junk piles are an eyesore and the gentlemen are to use their persuasive influence looking to a proper fencing of the premises or resort to legal action. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Head and daughter, Miss Gladys Head, were visiting friends in Upland Monday, Harry Ray of Rays Bros. department store at Brea returned Sunday from a trip through the east extending over a period of seven weeks. Most of this time was spent by Mr. Ray with his mother in Cincinnati. Mrs. Ray has been in feeble health for some time, but the visit of her son, which was the first in seven years, put renewed strength in the happy mother and the termination of the visit found her physical condition greatly improved. Besides Cincinnait Mr. Ray visited a number of other important cities in the east, and reports unprecedented prosperity throughout that section. Mills and factories are running night and day, labor, both common and skilled, is receiving wages never before hoped for and everywhere there is the cry for more help, more men to meet the enormous demand for the products of American brain and brawn. And with all this prosperity—with this wonderful flood of wages and wealth, Mr. Ray says that there seems to be no thought that such conditions will not forever prevail. It's come easy, go easy, and especially with the individual of the comparatively lowly position of former days, there is a madness to spend, spend, spend the veritably small fortunes that would tide over many a rainy day. Death early Wednesday morning claimed Miss Minnie Ipsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ipsen of Placentia. Miss Ipsen, the eldest child of the family passed her 21st birthday on Tuesday. Pneumonia from which Miss Ipsen had been suffering only a few days, was the cause of death, although she had been in ill health for some time. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the Placentia Presbyterian church, Rev. Garth officiating. Burial in Loma Vista cemetery. RESULTS UNSHOT UND ACCIDENTALLY MARSTOW, DIES HEIM SANNIUM FRIDAY FOR HOURS AFTER OCCURRED For more than 20 red shoulder, causal discharge of a out surgical attention, a young man of att to the Anaheim He was given intent was suffering so weakness and loss to save him were died early Sunday was a graduate of school, and his MERCHANTS FROWN AT NEWSPAPER CONTESTS Subscription Lists Boosted by Such Means are of no Value to Advertisers The merchants of Anaheim have gone on record as opposing all newspaper contests wherein an effort is made to bolster up a subscription list by artificial means. At a recent meeting the association decided to put the skids under any local paper that inaugurated a contest in the future, and furthermore it voted to boycott any Los Angeles paper that engaged in a contest. The members argue that such a contest is not legitimate business, and a subscription list augmented by such means is worthless to the advertiser, as the people who put up their money in a contest do—so not because they want to read the paper, but because they feel obligated to assist a friend who is striving for a prize. One reason why newspaper contests are becoming unpopular is because there are so many men playing the game who hand the contestants a crooked deal. They start a number of popular and honest citizens in the contest who put in their time and labor and honestly strive to win the capital prize when they haven’t a shadow of FIRE BOYS FIGHT FLAMES IN A RAINSTORM ICE HOUSE BURNS WITH SMALL LOSS, BUT VALUABLE PROPERTY WAS ENDANGERED BROKE OUT AFRESH AFTER BEING SUBDUED, FORCING SAN-TA FE OWL TO STOP While the rain was falling in a steady downpour at half past ten o’clock Thursday night the wall of the siren called the firemen from their comfortable firesides or their warm beds. The fire, it was discovered, was not an expensive one, and the efforts of the boys were vain, as the building was practically destroyed before the alarm was turned in. It proved to be in the old abandoned ice house of the H. H. Gardner company just east of the Santa Fe tracks, between Center and Chartres streets, immediately opposite the Stewart packing house. was a graduate of the school, and his friend Acker is chief of the Telephone office. With his father he minning claim near that caused his dog wagon muzzle forehead through his right that he was desperate father placed him drove to a ranch day. From there he met, thirty miles is nearly one hundred city by rail, but he was bent on get-hospital here for loved only first aid than twenty hours occurred that he arri-given proper surgi- was so weak and loss of blood this chances of re-act an operation was early Sunday were held Tuesdayucks & Terry's un-lev. Jones of Olinda body was interred history. On Chartres street, Philadelphia. WONDERFUL SERIAL COMING TO NEW GRAND "Patria," one of the World's Greatest Pictures Will Begin Friday Mr. Mozart has secured "Patria" one of the greatest plays ever put on the screen, which will run as a serial through 15 weeks. Three reels will be shown Friday, Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, the opening week, but hereafter two reels will be presented at the Friday and Saturday performances. This is a thrilling story of patriotism and preparedness, featuring Mrs. Vernon Castle, one of the world's greatest film stars. If you miss the first scene and fail to see them money in a contest do so not because they want to read the paper, but because they feel obligated to assist a friend who is striving for a prize. One reason why newspaper contests are becoming unpopular is because there are so many men playing the game who hand the contestants a crooked deal. They start a number of popular and honest citizens in the contest who put in their time and labor and honestly strive to win the capital prize when they haven't a shadow of a chance because it is foreordained before the contest begins who shall win, and what he shall pay for his prize. A man who a year ago conducted a contest here, drifted farther north after making his killing in Anaheim, and started a contest at Brea. When his methods became known he escaped from the office just one jump ahead of the irate editor who was welding a piece of office furniture. From Brea he went to Whittier, but he kept both eyes open while he worked that town, and was speeding for the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains when a sheriff's officer appeared with a warrant for his arrest sworn to by Editor Hull, on whose paper he had been working. The Gazette has frequently been approached by these contest managers, but they have speedily learned that we have no use for them. The Gazette subscription list is composed of people who take the paper because they want to read it and not because they desire to oblige a friend and pay their money for something they do not want. The editor of a local paper now conducting a contest was informed that if another such was inaugurated it would meet with their displeasure as it was not legitimate business. Shortly after midnight Deputy Marshal Phil Germann observed an unusual light in the locality where the fire had been and upon investigation found that the fire had broken out afresh in the ruins. Lingering sparks in the sawdust had been fanned into a flame, and in a short time the ruins were all ablaze. The Stewart packing house was enveloped in a shower of sparks, and the wind was swirling them for a block, endangering buildings. Not wishing to startle the citizens by sounding the siren Phil and Cooney Mauerhan phoned to members of the fire department, but they all refused to turn out in a rainstorm at such an unholy hour to extinguish a burning pile of saw dust, consequently Phil and Cooney dragged an old hose cart to the scene and turned a stream of water on the blaze. The Santa Fe Owl, coming down from the north was halted by the fire and compelled to wait until the flames were subdued before it could pass. The two fighters labored until three o'clock in the morning, but when they quit the fire was effectually squelched. The loss occasioned by the fire was of little consequence, but valuable adjacent property was endangered. The packing house, the Santa Fe depot, and the oil tanks on an adjoining lot were all being showered with sparks. Mr. Mozart has secured "Patria" one of the greatest plays ever put on the screen, which will run as a serial through 15 weeks. Three reels will be shown Friday, Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, the opening week, but hereafter two reels will be presented at the Friday and Saturday performances. This is a thrilling story of patriotism and preparedness, featuring Mrs. Vernon Castle, one of the world's greatest film stars. If you miss the first scenes and fail to see the beginning of this wonderful story you will regret it. Manager Mozart is making no extra charge of admission because of this great play. "Patria" is the story of a girl who embodies and typifies all that is best of the ideals of America. She stands for liberty and patriotism. Following the fascinating history of this romantic Republic down through its steps of progression, "Patria" successfully fights the battles which beset the nation. Possessed of the same emotions, desires and feminine whimsicalities which fill the hearts of the mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of the American Republic, she winds her way through a story of beautiful romance and thrilling adventure, which is life—American life, in its truest form. Mrs. Vernon Castle, young, beautiful, artfully graceful, is particularly appealing in this wonderful serial. In it she finds true outlet to her inborn and staunch Americanism. Famous all over the world for her marvelous gowns, the personification of rhythmic motion, she imparts to this story of stories an art absolutely new to photoplay history. Character and individuality mark her every action; hazardous adventure follows her every movement, and to the romance which fills the tale she imparts a simplicity which endears her to every spectator. To miss "Patria" is to miss the most engrossing story ever filmed. Owl, coming down from the north was halted by the fire and compelled to wait until the flames were subdued before it could pass. The two fighters labored until three o'clock in the morning, but when they quit the fire was effectually squelched. The loss occasioned by the fire was of little consequence, but valuable adjacent property was endangered. The packing house, the Santa Fe depot, and the oil tanks on an adjoining lot were all being showered with sparks. SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRAIN JUMPS THE TRACK Work Train Crew Labors Nearly All Day Putting It Back on Rails The southbound Southern Pacific freight train that passes through this city at 3 o'clock in the morning jumped the track near the packing house of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association Sunday morning. The engine and several cars were derailed, but none of them overturned. The early morning passenger train going north was delayed some time by the accident. The wreck train came down from Los Angeles and the crew worked the greater part of the day shifting the train back on the rails. The cars were easily landed, but it was something of a job lifting the heavy locomotive and swinging it back where it belonged. It was late in the day before the work was completed and the train proceeded on its way. J. N. Anderson, C. W. Harvey and L. A. Evans have been appointed by the court to appraise the estate of Kate Mellens, who recently died here. W. P. Webb and Frank Machlieb have been appointed to assist Anderson in appraising the estate left by Emilie Huelster.