anaheim-gazette 1918-01-03

The Holiday Rush left us with many small lots and broken lines. These will be cleared out at reduced prices. Every department has its share. In this ad. we have room to mention only the ready-to-wear items: COATS $15.00 Coats $12.00 17.50 “ 14.00 20.00 “ 16.00 25.00 “ 20.00 SUITS $17.50 Suits $14.00 22.50 “ 18.00 25.00 “ 20.00 30.00 “ 24.00 DRESSES $13.50 Dresses now $10.80 16.50 “ 13.00 17.50 “ 14.00 20.00 “ 16.00 S. Q. R. STORE DRESSES $13.50 Dresses now $10.80 16.50 " 13.00 17.50 " 14.00 20.00 " 16.00 S. Q. R. STORE LOCAL NOTES Augustin Venegas and Filez Perez, both of Anaheim, were licensed to marry Saturday. Frank Davis was up bright and early Tuesday morning headed for Pasadena. George Bishop and family and Mrs. Meyers and daughter Miss Rose motored over to the Tournament of Roses New Year's Day. An appeal has been taken by the defendant in an action, involving title to an automobile. The plaintiff, Elmo Calkins, got judgment against the Taggert Motor Company of this city for the car. Appeal is from Anaheim township. Attorneys Eden and Koepsel represent Calkins. Mrs. H. D. Polhemus of Miraflores, is visiting friends in San Francisco, and Berkeley. She will be absent until next month. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Camp and family left on Monday for San Diego where they will take up their residence. They have resided here a number of years and take with them the best wishes of a host of friends for their future welfare in their new location. The new Hartman building, at the corner of Olive and Center streets, is now completed and work has begun on a machine shop in the rear, which will be an adjunct to the garage The big corner room will be used merely as a show room for automobiles. War must be all Sherman said of it to those members of the service who have to wear a hat strap under their Street Superintendent Sackott is keeping the street grader busy leveling up some of the principal unpaved streets. A large number of Anaheim people attended the chamber of commerce dance at Seal Beach New Year's eve. A. E. Hiles, proprietor of the Anaheim Dry Goods store, wound up his business Monday evening and quit. Falling health was his reason for closing his doors. Mr. Hiles expects to test the virtues of a different climate for a time, and his friends here sincerely hope that he will be benefitted. Sergt Kenyon Lybarger came in last week from Camp Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, in response to a letter notifying him of the illness of his father. Two weeks ago the sergeant was married to Miss Marie Stoffel of this city, the bride having gone to Little Rock to meet him. Malvern Hill Post, G. A. R., recently elected officers for the year 1918. Rev. C. B. Markle was installed as commander, C. S. Troutman as senior vice, John Nichols Junior vice, William Freeman chaplain, D. W. Hasson surgeon, R. C. Walker, quartermaster, O. V. Knowlton adjutant, H. A. Jewett officer of the day, R. F. Stanton officer of the guard, A. B. Markle patriotic instructor. Installation will be held January 7, jointly with the Daughters of Veterans. Forty years ago, on December 20, 1877, there was a cloud burst over this part of Orange county, and water ran eight to ten inches deep in some sections. Thomas Smith of Fullerton tells of the event. He was driving a four-horse team at the time and got caught in the storm. He had difficulty in saving himself and team. He says a big German, in a buggy got into five feet of water a short distance west of the Chanman ranch and was E. C. Brownlee, has arrived in Anaheim is the guest of V family. Dr. Brown Mrs. Houts. This end visit to South when he left his home time ago the there 15 below. Dr. Brw with this section climate and Mr. Belief that the doc mind to remain. Jcse Martinez, a county hospital shoulder was broken an automobile drive Key of Placentia and ran over him backed into the obstruction, a could not see him curred near Place the evening. Upon his recent where he attended Chiefs of Police, or of this city met officials, but he in that Sheriff Fram meda county was entertainer of the er came home w which he cherished tos of the occasion a post card hand containing a fine Co.-Jail with the f "Barnet Hotel, lil is always open must come, but I Hotel regulations: that deputies can gas out with one 'dressed to kill.' apartments with Diamonds in the lahed before lea The new Hartman building, at the corner of Olive and Center streets, is now completed and work has begun on a machine shop in the rear, which will be an adjunct to the garage. The big corner room will be used merely as a showroom for automobiles. War must be all Sherman said of it to those members of the service who have to wear a hat strap under their chin. Attorney H. G. Ames representing Fred C. Rimpau, administrator of the estate of Patricia Yriarte, in his action against the Continental Commercial association and others to collect on a promissory note for $553.33, of the defendants. J. A. Edwards, rancher at Buena Park, has sworn to a complaint charging two Greeks, whose names he does not know, with battery. Edwards told Deputy District Attorney Menton that he loaned some implements to the Greeks. A quarrel over the return of the articles resulted in the two men attacking Edwards. Mrs. Julia H. Hagar writes from Berkeley, among other things saying: "We are all proud of the work Anaheim has done and is doing in regard to the war, of which the Gazette keeps us informed." Mrs. Hagar has two sturdy sons in the nation's service, George Hagar being a first lieutenant in the coast artillery and Gerald Hagar is occupying a responsible position in the United States District Attorney's office. Both are natives of this section and each is an honor to his country. The flag waves over no more patriotic sons than these two young men, and Anaheim and Orange county are proud of them. Forty years ago, on December 20, 1877, there was a cloud burst over this part of Orange county, and water ran eight to ten inches deep in some sections. Thomas Smith of Fullerton tells of the event. He was driving a four-horse team at the time and got caught in the storm. He had difficulty in saving himself and team. He says a big German, in a buggy got into five feet of water a short distance west of the Chapman ranch and was drowned. His body was found soon after the storm subsided. Mr. Smith says nothing approaching this sorm has ever been witnessed since that date. Notice of intention to move for a new trial was filed on Friday by Attorneys H. C. Head and F. C. Drumm, who represented Carl Jorn in the action brought against him some time ago by the State Compensation Insurance Fund for $15,581 and in which Judge Thomas awarded the plaintiff $200. Action was brought against Jorn for injuries sustained by Earl Summers, of Orange, in a collision between an automobile and motorcycle. The accident occurred between Orange and Olive last February. Motion for a new trial will be made on the grounds that there was insufficient evidence that the decision was against the law and that errors in law were made at the time of the trial which were excepted to by the defendant. Prof. J. L. Vander Veer, wife and daughter, Janie, spent last week at Oceanside and Escondido, returning home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Julian and two little children were here from Long Beach Sunday visiting friends. First Lieutenant companyled by his was visiting last ter, V. W. LaMont La Mont is a m guard now stationed is hoping that they when he will be front in France o can mix with the Arnold Enearl, aviation corps in ElPaso, Texas, th ommended by his for a commission old is 19 years ol Anaheim high se lege, and his fr pect him to be reaches the age o forming some w eation, and may p before long. Mr. and Mrs. J. Chester, Mrs. B daughter, Marie b blin were among took in the Toug Pagadena Tuesday ANAHEIM GAZETTE Louis Denni was a business visitor in town Monday from his home in Long Beach. The Anaheim Elks held their first annual "high-jinks" last night. From all reports it was a great success. Rev. R. W. Apperly, an evangelist has begun a series of meetings at the Christian church. Ed Cassidy, one of the soldier boys at Camp Kearny, was visiting his mother and other friends here last week. J. A. Schulte of Orangethorpe was in town a few days ago transacting business. Mr. Schulte says a little rain is in odrer. The trial of Edward S. Keyes, charged with the murder of Leonard Herwick has been set for February 4th by Judge West. Keyes' attorney served notice that he would ask for a lunacy commission to determine his sanity before the trial came up. Dr. and Mrs. J. Harold Wickett left Thursday for the East. They will go to Rochester, Minn., first, where the doctor will visit the famous Mayo brothers' sanitarium. From Rochester they will proceed to Chicago and from there to New York. They plan to be gone a month. Henry Stonebreaker of Beardsley, Minnesota, an old time friend of W. J. Elliott, arrived here a few days ago on a visit. Mr. Stonebreaker reports cold weather back east and was amazed to find the fine brand of climate here on his arrival. He is negotiating to dispose of his eastern property interests and will in all probable Mrs. E. B. Bachellor of Seattle, is visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs. Joseph Backs has been ill at her home for several weeks past with an attack of bronchitis. The Misses Aubert entertained a number of friends Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Harold Pellegrin of Baltimore, who is visiting friends in this city. Owing to threatening attitude of the citizens Sheriff Jackson has called upon the Santa Ana home guard to protect the jail and prevent the lynching of Ed Keyes, who is awaiting trial on the charge of murdering Leonard Herwick. Miss Marynel Gallemore, daughter of Editor Gallemore of the Fullerton News, is home for the holidays from Berkeley, where she is a student at the university, specializing in the languages, embracing French and Spanish. Miss Gallemore is a graduate of the Fullerton Junior college, and has made fine progress at Berkeley during her first year. She will return north next week, to be present at the opening of the new term, January 14. George Hatfield has received an empty shrapanel case from his brother Floyd who is at Kearny. The shell is about three inches in diameter and when loaded contained 250 small slugs that scatter over wide area when exploded. Horace Howard has been promoted to assistant ward master at the base hospital at Camp Lewis. He has been at Camp Lewis for two months, and his promotion comes in recognition of his talents as a deserving young man. TRACTOR SHORT COURSE Registrations are coming in rapidly for the gas tractor short course, to be held at the citrus experiment station, Riverside, Feb. 11-16, 1918. Not only men, but women as well, are signifying their intention of availing themselves of the instruction offered. The fact that men and boys are so generally leaving the farms for direct war service, has made it desirable for women to do those things in agriculture which they can do well. Women are already past masters at automobile driving—why should they not drive the iron horse with its automatic lift implements? The course begins on Monday morning, Feb. 11th and continues throughout the week, until Saturday noon. A registration fee of $1.00, payable any time prior to entering the course, constitutes the on acle.rghy stitutes the only charge. Any one may register. Applications should be sent to the Dean, citrus experiment station, Riverside, California. LOWER GALIFORNIA TO SECEDE Lower California will secede from Mexico and Gov. Cantu will form a separate government and ask protection of the United States, according to Fielding Stilson of Los Angeles. He is in San Francisco and says he is enroute to Washington to see government officials about the matter. His announcement has not yet been confirmed by Cantu. Stilson professes to believe the Washington officials will welcome the secession. He also expressed the belief that Lower California may eventually seek to become American territory. Henry Stonebreaker of Beardsley, Minnesota, an old time friend of W. J. Elliott, arrived here a few days ago on a visit. Mr. Stonebreaker reports cold weather back east and was amazed to find the fine brand of climate here on his arrival. He is negotiating to dispose of his eastern property interests and will in all probability decide to locate in this section. E. C. Brownlee, D.D.S., of Keokuk, has arrived in Anaheim for a visit and is the guest of Wm. H. Houts and family. Dr. Brownlee is an uncle of Mrs. Houts. This is the doctor's second visit to Southern California, and when he left his home in Iowa a short time ago the thermometer registered 15 below. Dr. Brownlee is delighted with this section, and especially the climate and Mr. Houts is firm in his belief that the doctor will make up his mind to remain. Jose Martinez, a Mexican is in the county hospital for repairs. His shoulder was broken Thursday when an automobile driven by George J. Key of Placentia knocked him down and ran over him. It is stated that he backed into the road from behind an obstruction, and that the driver could not see him. The accident occurred near Placentia about five in the evening. Upon his recent visit to Oakland, where he attended a convention of Chiefs of Police, Marshal Kellenberger of this city met many of the upstate officials, but he inclines to the belief that Sheriff Frank Barnett of Alameda county was the best all round entertainer of the bunch. Kellenberger came home with many souvenirs which he cherishes highly as mements of the occasion, among which was a post card handed him by Barnett, containing a fine photograph of the Co-Jail with the followin inscriptions: "Barnet Hotel, like the Golden Gate, is always open. Welcome if you must come, but I advise you not to. Hotel regulations: Boarders remember that deputies can 'lick' stamps, put the gas out with one 'blow' and are always 'dressed to kill.' Meals served in apartments without extra charge. Diamonds in the 'rough' must be polished before leaving the Hotel. All empty shrapanel case from its brooder Floyd who is at Kearny. The shell is about three inches in diameter and when loaded contained 250 small slugs that scatter over wide area when exploded. Horace Howard has been promoted to assistant ward master at the base hospital at Camp Lewis. He has been at Camp Lewis for two months, and his promotion comes in recognition of his talents as a deserving young man. Stay with it, Horace, you've got to uphold the honor of Claudina street. We miss the cornet solos, but we are betting on you to the last dollar. A number of climatic refugees have arrived in this section recently from the blizzard belts and one and all are delighted with the glorious climate of Anaheim. One gentleman arrived a few days ago from his eastern home in Minnesota where he left the thermometer at 20 below and could hardly believe that he was on earth—he thought he was in heaven. "This climate out here is the finest I ever experienced," the Easterner remarked, "and just as soon as I can dispose of my property interests in the east, I am coming out here to locate." Another gentleman visiting here observes that the salubrious climate and paved roads are two of ten most valued assets of this section which are highly commented upon by people through out the middle west. The business woman's bible class will hold its first regular meeting after vacation on next Monday evening, January 7, at the Y. M. C. A. rooms. A special invitation is extended to all business women who have not yet become members. Special features of the evening will be a social hour following the regular study period. Every member is particularly urged to be present. The usual supper at 15 cents a plate will be served at 6 o'clock. Hundreds of people from Anaheim and its vicinity attended the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena Tuesday. The day was an ideal one, consequently the Crown city was overcrowded. It is estimated there were 45,000 autos and 150,000 visitors in the town. The parade was three miles long, and it required just one hour for it to pass a given point. Anaheim's float was conspicuous in the procession and was loudly cheered by the local con- NEW DEPOT AT ORANGE Ground was broken Friday on the site of the new Pacific Electric passenger station at West Chapman and Lemon streets, Orange, heralding the early completion of the structure. It announced that the actual construction on the station will commence shortly. The Pacific Electric is progressing rapidly with its extension projects locally. All grading has been completed north of the city limits on the extension which connects with the Tustin branch of the S.P. Inside the city limits the work is preceding steadily. Track material is expected daily to arrive and laying of tracks will follow promptly. THE NATION'S DEBT The United States enters the new year with a national debt of $5,615,000,000 more than five times greater than when it entered the war, nine months ago, but only one-third of the debt which promises to develop by the first of next year. The debt per capita is about $51, and the percentage of debt to estimated national wealth is 2½. The treasury financial summary, issued Tuesday for the first time since June 30, shows the actual disbursements in the first half period of the fiscal year have fallen far below the estimates, particularly for the military establishment. An enormous prospective increase in War Department expenses for munitions and materials contracts, to be filled in the spring, will raise the government outlays at that time, but officials feel some doubt that ordinary disbursements will reach the $12,316,000,000 estimated for the fiscal year ending next June 30. The actual outlay for military establishment up to December 1 was $1,311,000,000; the estimated outlay for the whole fiscal year is $8,790,000,000. The navy spent $420,000,000 a post card handed him by Barnett, containing a fine photograph of the Co-Jail with the followin inscriptions: "Barnet Hotel, like the Golden Gate, is always open. Welcome if you must come, but I advise you not to. Hotel regulations: Boarders remember that deputies can 'lick' stamps, put the gas out with one 'blow' and are always 'dressed to kill.' Meals served in apartments without extra charge. Diamonds in the 'rough' must be polished before leaving the Hotel. All guests must become tea-totalers—tea drinkers. When reaching for cigars, be careful that someone doesnt step on your fingers." First Lieutenant Louis LeMont, accompanied by his wife and children, was visiting last week with his brother, V. W. LaMont and family. Lieut-La Mont is a member of the coast guard now stationed at San Pedro, and is hoping that the time will soon come when he will be transferred to the front in France or Flanders where he can mix with the enemy. Arnold Enearl, who enlisted in the aviation corps in April, writes from ElPaso, Texas, that he has been recommended by his major and captain for a commission in the corps. Arnold is 19 years old, a graduate of the Anaheim high school and junior college, and his friends here fully expect him to be a captain before he reaches the age of twenty. He is performing some wonderful feats in aviation, and may probably go to France before long. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Burkhart and son Chester, Mrs. M. Hampton and daughter, Marie and Mrs. H. B. Tomblin were among the Anaheimers who took in the Tournament of Roses at Pagadena Tuesday. Hundreds of people from Anaheim and its vicinity attended the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena Tuesday. The day was an ideal one, consequently the Crown city was overcrowded. It is estimated there were 45,000 autos and 150,000 visitors in the town. The parade was three miles long, and it required just one hour for it to pass a given point. Anaheim's float was conspicuous in the procession and was loudly cheered by the local contingent. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Douglass entertained a number of friends at their home on New Year's eve. The early part of the evening was pleasantly passed at cards, after which a daly two course luncheon was served. When the clock was nearing the midnight hour each guest pulled a string that was fastened to a large pie and received some toy capable of making a noise. Then to the stately Virginia Reel 1917 was danced out and 1918 ushered in. Their guests included, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Omella, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Redman, Mr. and Mrs. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Trudeau, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Meeker, Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf, Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Hughes. Herman Dickel and James Enearl supervised the decoration of the float which this city had in the Tournament of Roses New Year's day. The name "Anaheim" in large letters adorned the sides of the float which was decorated in the highest style of the art. The float represented a "yacht," depicting a marine scene. The car upon which the design was created was driven by Joe Wagner. The actual outlay for military establishment up to December 1 was $1,311,000,000, the estimated outlay for the whole fiscal year is $8,790,000,000. The navy spent $420,000,000 and the estimate for the year is $1,300,000,000. Shipping board expenditures were $118,000,000, while the year's estimate is $901,000,000. Each of these three principal departments has outstanding contracts for which big expenditures will have to be made within the next six months and the aggregate to these is the uncertain element which makes it impossible to determine precisely how many additional Liberty bonds must be issued before July 1, 1918. Great as the national debt seems to this country, whose debt before the war was only a little past the billion dollar mark, it is only about one fourth that of either Great Britain, France, Russia or Germany. The debt of all of America's co-belligerents is about $84,000,000,000 or 14 per cent of the estimated wealth of these nations, and the Teutonic Allies' debt is about $40,000,000,000 or 28 per cent of their estimated wealth. BEAR VALLEY WINTER RESORT Unless all signs fail this will be the last winter that Bear Valley will hibernate until the spring thaws carry off the snow banks and make the roads leading into the new famous resort accessible to the motorist, who upon the first opportunity bundles his family or his friends into his car and Happy New Year To our friends and customers we extend thanks for their patronage during the year just past, and to all the people of Anaheim and its vicinity we extend the greetings of the season, wishing them happiness and prosperity during 1918. Falkenstein's DEPARTMENT STORE hits the trail for its wealth of big pines and mountain environment. Last winter about thirty odd souls passed the winter months in the valley and this winter the number will be nearer fifty. Building is being pushed on the Bear Valley tavern with the hope that it will be completed before snow puts a stop to operations and with a view of having the formal opening not later than the first of the new year. The cutting of timber and the construction of new cabins in other sections of the camp will also be carried on until the snow prevents. Since early last spring and until the present the approximate value of building carried on in Bear Valley has been about $85,000 and it is predicted that a sum almost equal to that will be expended next season. So heavy was the travel last summer over the Mill creek road that it was found necessary to establish a control at the crossing of the Santa Ana and although no guard is present at that point at this time, the order of the highway supervisors of San Bernardino is generally observed, as nearly all motorists appreciate that the reason for the order was the safety of all concerned and the acceleration of traffic. Roy Charleston came up from Camp Kearny and spent a few days with his mother last week. Hugh A. McLellan, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. McLellan of Placentia avenue, died Wednesday evening his aliment being heart affection from which he long suffered. Funeral was held at the home Friday under the direction of Angus McAulay of Fullerton, interment being in the Odd Fellows cemetery in Los Angeles. MOUNTAIN LION IS KILLED NEAR OLIVE Rancher Finds It In His Chicken Pen And Finishes Its Career and leaped in another direction, trying for the gate. It struck the gate and swung it shut, thus closing that avenue of escape. As the lion leaped for the gate, a second shot from the gun apparently missed its mark. Then the lion turned back and crawled partly under the chicken house. Its head was still visible, however, and Mr. Clough sent another shot full into its face. The animal then turned and crept back about ten feet under the chicken house. There was no floor to the house, however, and when the men opened the door they saw the lion lying dead on the ground. They had supposed it was a coyote until then. A glance brought the exclamation that it was a bob cat but closer scrutiny revealed it was a mountain lion. It was a female, about two thirds grown, and weight about 45 pounds. Mr. Clough's delight at bagging the lion was caused by more than a desire to revenge his chickens. He is a veteran hunter and has spent much time in the hills. "I've been trying to kill one of those cats all my life," he said, "and never got a shot at one until now." A BUSY HEN If Molly Wellington, the busy little Light Brahma hen with a record of 325 eggs a year, would start teaching other hens the fine points of the egg business we would see the H. C. of L. taking a tumble. Molly just arrived in New York to attend the 29th annual show of the New York Poultry and Pigeon association. Molly's record egg producing year was spent in California and her owners rushed her to New York as soon as she finished her 325th egg. That Molly is the hit of the war time poultry show goes without saying. DECEMBER OIL The Standard Oil Bulletin for December shows that the Whittier-Ful- MOUNTAIN LION IS KILLED NEAR OLIVE Rancher Finds It in His Chicken Pen And Finishes its Career The pitcher that made one too many trips to the well, should have been an object lesson to the young mountain lion that has been raiding chicken pens near Olive and Villa Park recently. But the big cat knew nothing of pitchers that traveled to wells and the ranchers were not aware that the prowler was anything more than a coyote so that when the mountain lion and a north Tustin rancher, Charles A. Clough, came face to face in the latter's chicken corral about three o'clock Monday morning, the surprise was mutual. The unexpected meeting ended in death for the mountain lion. Mr. Clough had noted the loss of two hens from his pens the morning before and observed tracks, which, though he could not determine what they were, made him suspicious of coyotes. Accordingly he was watchful Monday night and the noise made by the lion in his pen aroused him immediately. He seized a twelve guage shot gun, loaded with heavy No. 5 shot, and prepared to wipe out a coyote. His son, David, accompanied him to the corrals. In the moonlight Mr. Clough saw a shadowy form leap for the top of the six foot fence. He fired at the same time, the full load striking the animal in the back. Just over the tall. It fell back into the corral but turned DECEMBER OIL The Standard Oil Bulletin for December shows that the Whittier-Fullerton field had nine new rigs in operation, was drilling 91 new wells, had completed 7 during November and had a total of 699 producing wells. The daily production is 55,457 barrels. State production for the month of November of 270,406 barrels daily is but slight change from production figures for October. Shipments for November of 310,122 barrels daily are an increase of 11,500 barrels daily compared with October. A stock decrease of 1,191,490 barrels is the result of the disparity between production and shipments. An initial daily production of 8,000 barrels came from the sixty-three well completions during the month. FOOD DEMONSTRATION A lecture and food demonstration will be given at the Methodist church in this city on Thursday afternoon, January 3, to which the public is cordially invited to attend. The chief attraction at the Pasadent midwinter show to a number of the Anaheim high school boys was the football game between the army and navy. A large delegation went up from here and saw the marines win by a score of 17 to 9.