anaheim-gazette 1919-03-20

BIG EXCITEMENT IN THE NEW OIL REGION RIVAL COMPANIES STRIVING TO GET CONTROL OF ALL THE AVAILABLE LAND Samuel Kraemer Paid Big Price For 200-acre Lease. Bradford Tells Company to Get Busy or Quit Never in the history of the oil industry in California has there been more excitement over a strike than that following the opening of the wildcat well on the Chapman lease last Tuesday morning. Aside from the fact that the well is one of the greatest in the pill fields, flowing 5000 barrels a day, it was drilled in unproven territory at a venture, and adds a large tract of land to the oil fields, and it is rumored that fortunes were made in a day by the fortunate strike. The well was drilled in the heart of an orange grove, and some of the best citrus ground from the rear. Suddenly coming to the Crown stage, the Pickwick driver tried to turn to the right in an effort to avoid a collision. He failed to miss the Crown stage, and in the collision that occurred, the plaintiff alleges that she was severely injured. It is alleged that her back was wrenched and that she received internal injuries. Judgment is asked for $1,000 for medical attendance, $1,000 for pain and anguish, $500 for loss of employment and $7500 for permanent injuries. The Western Indemnity Co. in which the Crown stage is insured, is also sued. PLANS FORMULATED TO FINANCE SCHEME Telephone Committee to Meet at Santa Ana This Afternoon With plans formulated for financing preliminary work necessary in the development of a mutual telephone company in Orange county, the joint committee of the Orange County Farm Bureau and Associated Chambers of Commerce will meet at new quarters of the bureau at 508 North Main street Santa Ana to put those plans under way. The meeting will be held at 2:30 o'clock. President Woodrough of the Farm excitement over a strike than that following the opening of the wildcat well on the Chapman lease last Tuesday morning. Aside from the fact that the well is one of the greatest in the pil fields, flowing 5000 barrels a day, it was drilled in unproven territory at a venture, and adds a large tract of land to the oil fields, and it is rumored that fortunes were made in a day by the fortunate strike. The well was drilled in the heart of an orange grove, and some of the best citrus ground in the world is now known to be oil land also. C. C. Chapman, it is said, owns 400 acres of land in this vicinity, but the heaviest land owner is Samuel Kraemer, who has 1500 acres, being a portion of the great Yorba ranch. The balance of the territory is in small holdings, but there is a rivalry between oil companies to get control of them. One man, who owned 21 acres adjoinning the Chapman lease, has already sold his property for $6000 per acre. The well was brought in by the Union Oil Company, but the Standard, recognizing the value of the property is already in the field. The biggest deal so far reported is the leasing of 200 acres of the Kraemer property to the Standard, the consideration being $200,000 cash, $50,000 more when oil is struck, and a royalty of one-sixth of all the oil taken from the lease. This land is directly-across the road from the Chapman property where the well was struck. Mr. Kraemer's father bought this property in an early day. His original holding was 4000 acres for which he paid $4,000. The well on the Chapman property has been capped, and will not be freed until pipes are laid to carry away the product. Oil men are satisfied that the well will flow 5,000 barrels a day, and the interest in the well reaches to land in the Yorba section. Oil men are now satisfied that the streak of oil runs north of the line formerly supposed to be the line. For two or three years there has been a lot of interest in prospective oil developments along the railroad in the Yorba section. It is now believed that the drilling here was too far to the south. A whole lot of drilling will be rushed now. Most of the land in the vicinity of the Chapman well was already under lease. It was declared today that A. S. Bradford gave notice to the company that had his property under lease to commence drilling at once or stand action to forfeit the lease. The company began building a derrick the next morning at daylight. With plans formulated for financing preliminary work necessary in the development of a mutual telephone company in Orange county, the joint committee of the Orange County Farm Bureau and Associated Chambers of Commerce will meet at new quarters of the bureau at 508 North Main street Santa Ana to put those plans under way. The meeting will be held at 2:30 o'clock. President Woodrough of the Farm Bureau has not been letting the grass grow under his feet since he and the secretary of the committee were authorized to delve into the proposition and gather all data that might be of use in guiding the committee in its deliberations in connection with the project. He will have important data to present today. People from all parts of the county have manifested a deep interest in the project and have assured Woodrough of their readiness to co-operate. The promise of co-operation is to be put to the test—the test of putting up real cash. At the meeting of the committee ten men will be selected to volunteer their services in canvassing for 100 men who will make an outright donation of $10 each to pay a man or men to get out into the field to get the signatures of 600 men who will advance $20 each for a fund to make a survey of the county and gathre absolute data upon which to base an application to the railroad commission to inaugurate the system. This will cost between $10,000 and $12,000 and if the permit is granted and the mutual company is organized, the money will be returned to the subscribers in the way of a refund on their individual expense in connecting with the service. If the project fails of approval by the commission or organization, the $20 subscribed will be lost. Are there 600 men in the county who are willing to put up the $20 and take the chance? That is the question that will determine whether or not they are very deeply interested in securing a mutual system, with free switching throughout the county. “If the phone users of the county want to help themselves, now is the psychological moment,” said Woodrough today. “The phone situation is very much in the air, with the State and government fighting to determine which is in control. “We don’t know whether the Pacific Telephone Company has ever been granted permission to make the raise Members of the board possessibility of creating voir upon some eminent high pressure could be prised when a comrade from Mr. Dwyer resignation as a member But the resignation would however Mr. Dwyer personal interests denied attention and that he serve with the council Supt. Hannum of made some timely support relative to water mains and also tension of another pump is but one ten inch piling plant, which externe Angeles street and distance to Santa Ana this point smaller latent to all parts of the city gestes that the ten inches tended on Santa Ana Claudina and Philadrially to Olive street points the smaller laverbe, thereby relied upon on one large located at intersections geles and Santa Ana Hannum pointed out thing go wrong with if the pipe should breakthe city would have no pairs were made, would be bad. By misions as suggested tha would clarify greatly large ten inch pipes sed from Olive to Syracuse to western limits clinging town with mains. From this tha could diverge to all p greatly enhancing tha service. The idea one, and in all probiwill take action upon possible. By installing tha city would then ample water supply the railroad in the Yorba section. It is now believed that the drilling here was too far to the south. A whole lot of drilling will be rushed now. Most of the land in the vicinity of the Chapman well was already under lease. It was declared today that A. S. Bradford gave notice to the company that had his property under lease to commence drilling at once or stand action to forfeit the lease. The company began building a derrick the next morning at daylight. Many auto loads of people from Anaheim have visited the spot since the strike and viewed the oil-saturated landscape. The flow was so strong that the top of the derrick was blown off and the spouting oil inundated the surrounding territory. It is the belief of many Anaheimers that there is oil and gas beneath our fertile soil and it only needs a test well to prove it. A Fullerton company, with E. K. Benchley at the head of it, is preparing to drill in the sandwash above this city, and the sinking of the well will be watched with great interest. STAGE LINES SUED Action for $10,000 for injuries received has been brought by Margaret M. Mason against the Crown Stage Co. of Santa Ana and the Pickwick Stage Co. of San Diego. The complaint, filed by Attorney G. H. Scott, alleges that on Nov. 13, the plaintiff was a passenger in a Crown Stage going to Laguna Beach when at a point eight or ten miles from Santa Ana something went wrong with the mechanism of the stage and it stopped. It is alleged that the driver stopped upon the pavement instead of guiding his car off to the side of the road. The plaintiff sat on the back seat of the stage. Along came a Pickwick approaching deeply interested in securing a mutual system, with free switching throughout the county. “If the phone users of the county want to help themselves, now is the psychological moment,” said Woodrough today. “The phone situation is very much in the air, with the State and government fighting to determine which is in control. “We don’t know whether the Pacific Telephone Company has ever been granted permission to make the raise here, and it is impossible to find out whether or not such action has ever been taken. One telephone man in authority passes the buck to another, and we have not been able to get anywhere in an effort to find out whether the telephone company is acting with authority of the railroad commission or is just taking a “shot” on its own hook. “Money is what counts in this, as well as every other enterprise of any magnitude, and when we start to canvass the county for the 600 men we will know whether the favorable talk has been sincere or whether it has been camouflage.” The Pacific Electric has already remedied unsafe and undesirable conditions at crossings at Brea and Olinda, and will give its attention at once to bad crossings at Garden Grove and Yorba Linda. That the crossings needed attention was pointed out by the grand jury. Recently the Board of Supervisors instructed County Clerk Backs to write to the P. E. and state that the county would like to have the crossings put into better condition. E. E. Johnson, assistant chief engineer, said that the Brea and Olinda crossings have recently been fixed up, and that the Garden Grove and Yorba Linda situations would be looked into at once. Members of the board possibility of creating voir upon some eminent high pressure could be used, but the project upon as feasible as top is too far away pipe laying thereto active. The large cement located at the plant pressure at present, tensions of the largest gested all would be effective. The communication with the League of Munich ing the bill now before relating to the equally among the various collected for automobile matter was referred to money who will take over the bill with repress State Legislature writing the bill receive eration. The board decided shades in the upper hall building, and in shape for occupancy yard and family. The equipment will be moved room formerly occupied company. The temporary joining the masonic abandoned. Fire Chief Fischlevitation to the board new fire alarm system stalled at the orphanine’s Academy. There in every room and alarm is rung all of The precaution again stitution is a wise will pay a visit of her earliest opportunity. John J. Dwyer add AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 20, 1919 ENLARGEMENT OF WATER WORKS PLANNED CITY TRUSTEES HAVE UNDER CONSIDERATION BETTERMENT OF WATER SERVICE Usual Amount of Grist Sent Through Municipal Mill Thursday Night Will Move Fire Apparatus to Old Stand. The Board of Trustees held another of their highly interesting and instructive meetings Thursday night with all members present excepting Mayor Dwyer. In the absence of the chairman, Trustee Stark was elected to preside. The board was somewhat surprised when a communication was read from Mr. Dwyer tendering his resignation as a member of the board. But the resignation was not accepted. However Mr. Dwyer asserts that his personal interests demand his undivided attention and that he cannot long-lance to the board tendering his resignation as a trustee. Mr. Dwyer states that since his personal business affairs demand so much of his time he feels unable to longer continue as a member of the board. However, Mr. Dwyer's resignation was not accepted. A communication was received from J. T. Patterson, pioneer of Westminster, suggesting that should the city create a park on the Langenberger homestead, that the same be named, "Langenberger Park." Mr. Patterson says the name of "Langenberger" should be perpetuated. The communication was received and filed. A. G. Langenberger in making his offer to the city suggests that in the event of the transformation the place be named "Pioneer Park." Marshal Wood suggested that an ordinance be passed prohibiting the turning of autos on streets within an area diverging two blocks each way from the intersection of Los Angeles and Center streets. The area extends to Cypress and Broadway, and from Clemintine to Philadelphia. The Marshal also suggested the passage of an ordinance allowing large freight auto trucks to park lengthwise along the curbs when unloading, instead of on a slant as now in vogue. Also that the large trucks use the alleys and rear entrances to buildings where practical. VISITORS FAVOR THE HARBOR PROJECT NAVAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE VIEW SITE AT NEWPORT AND PREDICT FEDERAL AID Pass Through Anaheim in a Rainstorm. Ladies Particularly Enthusiastic Over Beautiful Sights. Under the chaperonage of Congressman William Kettner, the House Committee on Naval Affairs spent the day in Orange county last Thursday. The committee was enjoying a juncketing trip to the Pacific Coast, partly on business but largely for pleasure. The party consisted of more than a score of persons, many of them being wives and daughters of the members. While the members of the committee found the proposed harbor at Newport bay a matter of deep interest, the ladies enthused over the beautiful sights of Congress. "I can see results are made by the prospects for a better time. The nation bills 'pork barrel' and are chilly passions alone can Merit it is very count more has in the "I am going this harbor Congress," "The site average offers people of by the pro-eral support they are fairly in getting "I have unity they best harboribility of limited. It is possible great hard compared have cost "Location." Members of the board discussed the possibility of creating a large reservoir upon some eminence, from which high pressure could always be obtained, but the project was not looked upon as feasible as the nearest hill top is too far away and the cost of pipe laying thereto would be prohibitive. The large cement tank as now located at the plant affords ample pressure at present, and with the exception of their highly interesting and instructive meetings Thursday night with all members present excepting Mayor Dwyer. In the absence of the chairman, Trustee Stark was elected to preside. The board was somewhat surprised when a communication was read from Mr. Dwyer tendering his resignation as a member of the board. But the resignation was not accepted. However Mr. Dwyer asserts that his personal interests demand his undivided attention and that he cannot longer serve with the council. Supt. Hannum of the powerhouse made some timely suggestions to the board relative to the extensions of water mains and also for the installation of another pump. At present there is but one ten inch pipe leading from the plant, which extends out to Los Angeles street and continues a short distance to Santa Ana street. From this point smaller laterals diverge to all parts of the city. Hannum suggests that the ten inch main be extended on Santa Ana street east to Claudina and Philadelphia, and possibly to Olive street. From these points the smaller laterals would diverbe, thereby relieving the strain upon the one large main as now located at the intersection of Los Angeles and Santa Ana streets. Mr. Hannum pointed out that should anything go wrong with the big mains, if the pipe should break, for instance, the city would have no water until repairs were made, which conditions would be bad. By making the extensions as suggested the water situation would clarify greatly. In time the large ten inch pipes would be extended from Olive to Sycamore and then to the western limits, thereby encircling the town with the large water mains. From this the smaller laterals could diverge to all parts of the city, greatly enhancing the pressure and service. The idea is an excellent one, and in all probability the board will take action upon it as soon as possible. By installing a new pump the city would then be insured of an ample water supply for all time. Committee on Public Improvements reported complaint had been made against dumping trash in the excavations on the Schindler lot on South Santa Ana street. The trash is burned and as a result neighbors had a continual stream of smoke floating into their dwellings, to which they object. It is said Mr. Schindler has also objected to people making his lot a dumping ground, but they persist in doing so. The neighbors might maintain a guard there with instructions to stop the trash dumping. It was ordered that a street light be placed at the intersection of West and Santa Ana streets. Residents on South Olive street petitioned for a street light, and the request was granted. The request of J. D. Lavin to extend water mains to his tract on South Los Angeles street was granted, the same to be used to convey irrigation water from the water company to his land. Superintendent of power house was instructed to extend water main a short distance to connect Alberta St. to the Sycamore street pipeline, thereby relieving a dead end. The Marshal also suggested the passage of an ordinance allowing large freight auto trucks to park lengthwise along the curbs when unloading, instead of on a slant as now in vogue. Also that the large trucks use the alleys and rear entrances to buildings where practical The Marshal said this would have a tendency to cause occupants to keep the backyards in better order, and not allow the accumulation of trash and rubbish. As at present in some instances when the large trucks back up to a store room, straight out, it is dangerous to traffic, avers the Marshal. Marshal Wood also recommends that an ordinance be passed regulating public dances. He allows that goose stepping, fox-trots, and grizzly hugs are not conducive to the emulation of good morals and should be curbed. Moralists claim that public dance halls send many young girls away from the straight and narrow path, causing many heartaches and tribulations. Marshal Wood's suggestions were referred to the city attorney who will draft the ordinances. Committee on Public Improvements reported complaint had been made against dumping trash in the excavations on the Schindler lot on South Santa Ana street. The trash is burned and as a result neighbors had a continual stream of smoke floating into their dwellings, to which they object. It is said Mr. Schindler has also objected to people making his lot a dumping ground, but they persist in doing so. The neighbors might maintain a guard there with instructions to stop the trash dumping. It was ordered that a street light be placed at the intersection of West and Santa Ana streets. Residents on South Olive street petitioned for a street light, and the request was granted. The request of J. D. Lavin to extend water mains to his tract on South Los Angeles street was granted, the same to be used to convey irrigation water from the water company to his land. Superintendent of power house was instructed to extend water main a short distance to connect Alberta St. to the Sycamore street pipeline, thereby relieving a dead end. The Marshal also suggested the passage of an ordinance allowing large freight auto trucks to park lengthwise along the curbs when unloading, instead of on a slant as now in vogue. Also that the large trucks use the alleys and rear entrances to buildings where practical The Marshal said this would have a tendency to cause occupants to keep the backyards in better order, and not allow the accumulation of trash and rubbish. As at present in some instances when the large trucks back up to a store room, straight out, it is dangerous to traffic, avers the Marshal. Marshal Wood also recommends that an ordinance be passed regulating public dances. He allows that goose stepping, fox-trots, and grizzly hugs are not conducive to the emulation of good morals and should be curbed. Moralists claim that public dance halls send many young girls away from the straight and narrow path, causing many heartaches and tribulations. Marshal Wood's suggestions were referred to the city attorney who will draft the ordinances. Committee on Public Improvements reported complaint had been made against dumping trash in the excavations on the Schindler lot on South Santa Ana street. The trash is burned and as a result neighbors had a continual stream of smoke floating into their dwellings, to which they object. It is said Mr. Schindler has also objected to people making his lot a dumping ground, but they persist in doing so. The neighbors might maintain a guard there with instructions to stop the trash dumping. It was ordered that a street light be placed at the intersection of West and Santa Ana streets. Residents on South Olive street petitioned for a street light, and the request was granted. The request of J. D. Lavin to extend water mains to his tract on South Los Angeles street was granted, the same to be used to convey irrigation water from the water company to his land. Superintendent of power house was instructed to extend water main a short distance to connect Alberta St. to the Sycamore street pipeline, thereby relieving a dead end. The Marshal also suggested the passage of an ordinance allowing large freight auto trucks to park lengthwise along the curbs when unloading, instead of on a slant as now in vogue. Also that the large trucks use the alleys and rear entrances to buildings where practical The Marshal said this would have a tendency to cause occupants to keep the backyards in better order, and not allow the accumulation of trash and rubbish. As at present in some instances when the large trucks back up to a store room, straight out, it is dangerous to traffic, avers the Marshal. Marshal Wood also recommends that an ordinance allowing large freight auto trucks to park lengthwise along the curbs when unloading, instead of on a slant as now in vogue. Also that the large trucks use the alleys and rear entrances to buildings where practical The Marshal said this would have a tendency to cause occupants to keep the backyards in better order, and not allow the accumulation of trash and rubbish. As at present in some instances when the large trucks back up to a store room, straight out, it is dangerous to traffic, avers the Marshal. Marshal Wood also recommends that an ordinance allowing large freight auto trucks to park lengthwise along the curbs when unloading, instead of on a slant as now in vogue. Also that the large trucks use the alleys and rear entrances to buildings where practical The Marshal said this would have a tendency to cause occupants to keep the backyards in better order, and not allow the accumulation of trash and rubbish. As at present in some instances when the large trucks back up to a store room, straight out, it is dangerous to traffic, avers the Marshal. Marshal Wood also recommends that an ordinance allowing large freight auto trucks to park lengthwise along the curbs when unloading, instead of on a slant as now in vogue. Also that the large trucks use the alleys and rear entrances to buildings where practical The Marshal said this would have a tendency to cause occupants to keep the backyards in better order, and not allow the accumulation of trash and rubbish. As at present in some instances when the large trucks back up to a store room, straight out, it is dangerous to traffic, avers the Marshal. Marshal Wood also recommends that an ordinance allowing large freight auto trucks to park lengthwise along the curbs when unloading, instead of on a slant as now in vogue. Also that the large trucks use the alleys and rear entrances to buildings where practical The Marshal said this would have a tendency to cause occupants to keep the backyards in better order, and not allow the accumulation of trash and rubbish. As at present in some instances when the large trucks back up to a store room, straight out, it is dangerous to traffic, avers the Marshal. Marshal Wood also recommends that an ordinance allowing large freight auto trucks to park lengthwise along the curbs when unloading, instead of on a slant as now in vogue. Also that the large trucks use the alleys and rear entrances to buildings where practical The Marshal said this would have a tendency to cause occupants to keep the backyards in better order, and not allow the accumulation of trash and rubbish. 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FAVORBESTAssembly If more votedOrnamenttohmboneyspointgradeandthecoasttoSanJuanThiswouldaltocallwasreportees.ThematesoffanyStateisalmostscheduleThisrowOrangeoautomobilemilesofOrangefrequently Members of the board discussed the possibility of creating a large reservoir upon some eminence, from which high pressure could always be obtained, but the project was not looked upon as feasible as the nearest hill top is too far away and the cost of pipe laying thereto would be prohibitive. The large cement tank as now located at the plant affords ample pressure at present, and with the extensions of the larger mains as suggested all would be well. A communication was received from the League of Municipalities, endorsing the bill now before the legislature relating to the equable apportionment among the various cities the moneys collected for automobile licenses. The matter was referred to the city attorney who will take up the merits of the bill with representatives in the State Legislature with a view to having the bill receive favorable consideration. The board decided to place window shades in the upper rooms of the city hall building, and put the premises in shape for occupancy for Fred Minyard and family. The fire truck and equipment will be moved to the lower room formerly occupied by the company. The temporary quarters adopting the masonic building will be abandoned. Fire Chief Fischle extended an invitation to the board to inspect the new fire alarm system recently installed at the orphanage of St. Catherine's Academy. There is a fire box in every room and in case of fire the alarm is rung all over the building. The precaution against fire at the institution is a wise one. The board will pay a visit of inspection at their earliest opportunity. John J. Dwyer addressed a communicated request to J. D. Lavin to extend water mains to his tract on South Los Angeles street was granted, the same to be used to convey irrigation water from the water company to his land. Superintendent of power house was instructed to extend water main a short distance to connect Alberta St. to the Sycamore street pipeline, thereby relieving a dead-end. Ordinance No. 345 was presented for first reading, fixing the salary of the city attorney at $100 per month. The special committee, to whom the Langenberger proposition for a park had been referred, reported that City Attorney Ames was in attendance at the session of the State Legislature with a view of having passed special legislation covering the case, but further than that the committee reported the offer to be of the same status as has already been made known. The committee appointed to purchase a safe for housing maps and papers of value, was granted further time. The City Clerk complained about the way some people come in his office and ask to lay down a long distance telephone call He doesn't cater to this kind of business, as it causes him to make extra entries in his bookkeeping for each trivial amount received as tolls, which is annoying. He was authorized to post notice that the city hall phone is not for use for long distancing excepting for city employees in official capacity. John Newman of North Street asked for better water delivery at his residence, complaining that being the last consumer on the line on that street the water in the pipe becomes more or less stagnated, coming as it does from what is termed a "dead end." He has "The Pacific coast has a great future before it in the way of development of local and foreign shipping and there are going to be splendid opportunities for advancing harbor projects," declared C. F. Lea. "It is the policy of the committee to assist those who first help themselves and demonstrate their faith in their vocation by taking the initiative in spending money toward the development of a harbor. I am very deeply impressed with the spirit of the people of Newport Beach, and the fact that a city with a population of 1200 has voted bonds in the amount of $240,000 evidences the faith of the people in the project. "If the county comes to the assistance of the project and votes the bonds proposed, it would prove a big thing for the harbor and would materially assist in placing the improvement where application for government can make no promises as to what theistance can be made consistently. I Rivers and Harbors Committee might do in case an appropriation was asked later, for I may not be a member of the committee and may not even be in to let it run for a considerable time before it freshens sufficiently for household use. By this practice he wastes more water than he uses. It is a condition of affairs hadr to relieve, unless the pipeline has a continuous extension. The following officers reports were received and filed: Marshall, license collections $336.25 Rate Collector ... $4343.40 Recorder, 18 cases, fines ...103.00 The Finance Committee reported auditing bills in the amount of $5878.-50, which were ordered paid. The Treasurer reported a balance of $19,679.33 in the general fund, March 12th. FAVOR HARBOR OBJECT MITTEE VIEW AND PRE-AMOID AID in a Rain-curiously Encouraged Beautiful of Congress House Committee spent the day Thursday. The juncketing last, partly on pleasure. The than a score from being wives members. While committee found Newport bay est, the ladies beautiful sights of Congress when the matter comes before it. "I can say, however, when definite results are shown from improvements made by the city and county, the prospects for assistance will be ten times better than they are at the present time. The river and harbors appropriation bills have been known as the 'pork barrel.' Conditions have changed and are changing and the time is rapidly passing when political influence alone can put across an appropriation Merit is what counts, now and will count more in the future than it ever has in the past." "I am going to get recognition for this harbor, and that before I leave Congress," said Congressman Kettner. "The site has more merit than the average offer and the fine spirit of the people of Newport Beach and the gen-by the prominent men of Orange council support being given the project are factors that should aid materially in getting an appropriation. "I have long recognized the opportunity the bay offers for one of the best harbors on the coast and the possibility of development is almost unlimited. The natural advantages make is possible for the development of a great harbor at a nominal cost, as compared with what other harbors have cost the government. "Location of industrial plants on the bay will be one of the natural results." ELKS SELECT SITE FOR THEIR NEW BUILDING PURCHASE LOT OF THEODORE ROBERTS ON LEMON STREET FOR PERMANENT HOUSE Will Begin Work on Splendid Structure as Soon as Plans are Completed by the Architect and Accepted When it came into being two years ago, Anaheim Lodge No. 1345, B. P. O. E., was designated the "baby lodge," and it was coddled and nursed by all the brother lodges in Southern California. It is still young in years—a mere infant in fact—but it is a pretty husky youngster, and will soon be outgrowing some of the older members of the family, as new members are being initiated in flocks and droves. It was understood when the lodge was instituted, that an Elks hall would be erected at a suitable time, as all lodges of this order, if they are able FAVOR BIG BOND ISSUE FOR MORE HIGHWAYS Assembly Committee Recommends Issue of $40,000,000. If more State highway bonds are voted, Orange county is almost certain to have a goodly share of the money spent here. It is proposed to grade and pave a highway close to the coast all the way from Oxnard to San Juan Capistrano. This week at Sacramento a proposal to call a bond issue for $40,000,000 was reported by the highway committees. That proposal contained estimates of costs for a good many highways, but the one of principal interest here was the Oxnard to San Juan Capistrano road. Several months ago when it became apparent that the State Highway Commission was going to urge a new bond issue, good roads representatives from Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties got together and started a movement to have the Oxnard to San Juan Capistrano coast road included in whatever considerations might arise. Those enthusiasts have kept on the job, and if there is any State bond issue at all this road is almost sure to be included in the schedule of roads to be built. This road will mean a great deal to Orange county and to Orange county automobilists. It will add about forty miles of paved road that hundreds of Orange county automobiles will use frequently. It is understood here that oral support being given the project are factors that should aid materially in getting an appropriation. "I have long recognized the opportunity the bay offers for one of the best harbors on the coast and the possibility of development is almost unlimited. The natural advantage make is possible for the development of a great harbor at a nominal cost, as compared with what other harbors have cost the government. "Location of industrial plants on the bay will be one of the natural results of work that has already been done and with further work made possible under county bonds, if they are voted, Orange county should be able to go before the congressional committee with a clear conscience and backed with a proposition that will merit the earnest consideration of the members of the Rivers nad Harbors Committee." It was understood when the lodge was instituted, that an Elks hall would be erected at a suitable time, as all lodges of this order, if they are able to do so, own their own home. Our entry into the war gave the building move a backset, but since the ban on building has been lifted there is now no obstacle in the way and action has taken the place of talk and it is announced that there will be no further delay in beginning the construction of a beautiful building. Several properties have been mentioned as possible sites for the hall and there has been much discussion among the members as to which was the most suitable. On Wednesday night March 5, the matter was taken up in the lodge, but owing to bad weather the attendance was light, and it was decided to postpone action for a week. Last Wednesday night almost the entire membership was present and the question was settled. A number of sites were under discussion, the two most numerously backed being the northeast corner of Cypress and Los Angeles streets, belonging to the Ruhman estate, and a lot 135x154 on Lemon Street, belonging to Theodore Roberts. A majority of the members favored the Lemon Street site, consequently the lot was purchased. It is situated on the west side of the street between Chartres and Cypress just north of the Nebelung apartments. An architect has been employed to submit plans for the building, but until they are completed it is impossible to give a description or definite figures regarding the cost. It is stated however, that the cost will approximate $40,000. As the Elks never do anything on a cheap scale it is a foregone conclusion that the building will be one of the finest in the city. Just how soon work will begin is a question nobody can answer at present, but as soon as the plans are completed and accepted the builders will get busy. New officers were elected, also, at Wednesday night's meeting. They are: Exalted Ruler, T. L. McFadden; Esteemed Leading Knight, H. E. W. Barnes; Esteemed Loyal Knight, J. A. Fay; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, a great future development of the city and there will be opportunities for projects," declares the policy of those who first demonstrate their interest by taking the money toward the harbor. I am with the spirit of Port Beach, and with a population in the amount of the faith of the committee mightitation was asked to be a member of not even be in considerable time conveniently for house-practice he wastes wages. It is a condo relieve, unless continuous extension reports were reported a balance general fund, reactions $336.25 ... $4343.40 lines ... 103.00 committee reported amount of $5873.80 paid. reported a balance general fund, Friday night City Marshal Jernigan and two city officers of Santa Ana had a brand new experience in dealing with blind pigs. They raided the home of Mrs. Timitea Hernandez, where they say they knew liquor was sold that evening. Mrs. Hernandez, just out of bed, met them at the door. She was wrapped in a big quilt. At first the officers could find no liquor. They had looked in every likely place. Finally, Jernigan got the idea that it might be hidden in the bed, in which a girl, 12 years old, was doubled up. Search disclosed the fact that she had a gallon jug of brandy hugged between her knees and her body. The awkwardness of the woman's movements caused search of her to be made, with the result that another gallon jug of brandy was found hidden under the quilt. William Geerdes, who recently sold his South Los Angeles Street ranch, has purchased the Miller ranch at the corner of East and Broad streets, and will make his home there.