anaheim-gazette 1919-05-29

FOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY FOR ANAHEIM PROPOSITION LAID BEFORE THE BOARD OF TRADE BY HUGH CRAWFORD MONDAY NIGHT Telephone Committee Reports Almost Unanimous Sentiment in Favor of Ordering Out Phones.—Must Report First of Month. The establishment of an industrial plant that will, within a short time, employ from 150 to 200 people, was a proposition laid before the board of trade Monday night, and that body lost no time in taking steps toward making an effort to fulfill the requirements of the promoter. The proposition was presented by Hugh Crawford, son of Thomas Crawford, founder of the marmalade factory. Mr. Crawford proposes to establish a food products subscribers on the Anaheim exchange have signed similar orders. Don't wait for volunteer workers to hunt You out and tell You what You already know You should do. Do more—Get an order book and get out with it, and secure signatures of those who do not come into the books. Business and Residence Phones—all must go! Order books can be found at the following places, and phone users who are in sympathy with this move to get justice are requested to call at one of these places, get a book and help the cause: H. P. Tobin, E. Center St. Kern Bicycle Store, W. Center St. Houts' Sporting Goods Store, W. Center St. Anaheim Cash Market, N. Los Angeles St. Edmiston's Grocery, N. Los Angeles St. Liberty Garage, S. Los Angeles St. Board of Trade Rooms, Valencia Hotel Bldg., 4th floor. D. Jessurun, Anaheim Sugar Factory. Dr. J. E. Waters, Mitchell Bldg. BEAUTIFUL WEDDING AT ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Miss Mary Kraemer and Victor Reese The establishment of an industrial plant that will, within a short time, employ from 150 to 200 people, was a proposition laid before the board of trade Monday night, and that body lost no time in taking steps toward making an effort to fulfill the requirements of the promoter. The proposition was presented by Hugh Crawford, son of Thomas Crawford, founder of the marmalade factory. Mr. Crawford proposes to establish a food products industry for the manufacture of orange table syrup by a process which he owns, and as a salesman is already on the road introducing the product and booking contracts it is necessary to get immediate action and start the plant without delay. In fact Mr. Crawford states that it will be necessary to begin operations in June, consequently no time can be lost. He asked the board to find him floor space to the extent of 1500 to 2000 feet, with the necessary light, water and gas. Within a few months when the plant begins turning out its product in quantity it will require no assistance. The orange syrup has already been tested, sampled and pronounced superior. As syrup is a staple article in every grocery store the maket is practically unlimited, consequently there can be no question as to the prosperity and growth of the plant. Mr. Crawford who has been manager of the San Dimas branch of the marmalade factory, stated that neighboring towns were clamoring for the industry and were ready to meet his requirements, but Anaheim had been his home for many years and he would much prefer to build the plant here. Already sufficient orders have been received to justify the establishment of the plant, he said. In order to expedite matters a special committee was appointed by President Prince to take charge of the matter and take immediate action. The committee, consisting of H. M. Adams, D. Jessurun and A. B. McCord, met at the close of the meeting with Mr. Crawford to discuss plans. Sentiment among the telephone subscribers is almost unanimous in favor of the organization of a mutual phone system, but some are disposed to hang back, preferring to follow in the footsteps of others rather than take the initiative. Committee who have been securing signatures to orders directing the removal of their phones report that with very few exceptions the people have responded with alacrity. St. Liberty Garage, S. Los Angeles St. Board of Trade Rooms, Valencia Hotel Bldg., 4th floor. D. Jessurun, Anaheim Sugar Factory. Dr. J. E. Waters, Mitchell Bldg. BEAUTIFUL WEDDING AT ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Miss Mary Kraemer and Victor Reese United in Marriage Thursday. A wedding of unusual interest because of the prominence of the contracting parties and their families, took place at St. Mary's Catholic church, Fullerton, at nine o'clock Thursday, when Miss Mary Kraemer became the bride of Victor Reese. The church was artistically decorated by friends of the bride and groom, having been transformed into a bower of greenery and colors. A large number of friends of the bride and groom witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Father Galvin, rector of the church. The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of white georgette crepe, a white picture hat, and carried a bridal bouquet of white roses and fern. Her sister, Miss Emma Kraemer, was her bridesmaid, and was dressed in pink crepe with a pink hat, and carried a bouquet of Cecil Brunner roses. After breakfast the newly-married pair left for a short honeymoon, but refused to leave their address. They will reside at the groom's home at Whittier on their return. The bride is a native daughter of this section, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kraemer, pioneer residents, ranking among the most prominent people of the county. She has a host of warm friends throughout the northern section of the county whose good wishes she carries with her. The groom is a son of one of the largest orange growers in the Whittier region. Announcement was recently made that Miss Adella Kraemer, cousin of the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kraemer, is shortly to marry session Thursday evening. Dwyer and Trustees St. present. Trustees Backden were absent. The improvements are works called for bids for pump and motor, and 1 inch pipe. Several bids for a deal were received, the lowest bid for a mile to $1080. The lowest bid of 12 inch pipe came to $1080. The board referred to to the power house concerned upon the same adjourned meeting on ing. The finance committee diting bills in the amount which were ordered paid. Ordinance No. 351, Watson right to operate upon city street, was passed. A communication was sent to A. B. McCord, chairman Loan Committee, announcing separate cover a boiler Flag had been deferred for going over the top Liberty Loan drive... The accepted and City Marshes named custodian of the office is to be floated to the with Old Glory from Center and Los Angeles. A communication was sent a gentleman up-state, most statement that he is countant, and offering city's books skillfully $125. City Clerk Merritt the board was privileged saw fit in the matter; ports may come and go but he goes on forever says he keeps his books be kept according to law and believes they are Merritt is rated as one best city clerk in the Clerk vouchsafed the lapse upon a recent visit from three from an inquiry had poor eyesight while defective hearing, and dulged in hearty laughter had a hard time showing how books should be latter couldn't hear what said. The council be convinced that the city need experting passed on the up-state account. A communication was sent at the close of the meeting with Mr. Crawford to discuss plans. Sentiment among the telephone subscribers is almost unanimous in favor of the organization of a mutual phone system, but some are disposed to hang back, preferring to follow in the footsteps of others rather than take the initiative. Committeemen who have been securing signatures to orders directing the removal of their phones report that with very few exceptions the people have responded with alacrity, and those few who have demurred are not opposed to the move, but agree to order out their phones if a majority of the other subscribers do. As a matter of fact, the way people are responding the man who retains his phone will find it useless for local service, as there will be mighty few people left in the exchange to connect with. The signatures must be turned into the county organization by June 1st, and Messrs. Jessurun, Tobin and Waters reported that they needed assistance as it was impossible for them to make a personal call on all of the 950 subscribers within the time limit. They were instructed to appoint others, and pay them for their work if necessary, as the lists must be delivered to the county directors by the first of the month. The following appeal, signed by Messrs. Jessurun, Tobin and Waters, has been issued to the public: Have you Ordered it out? Get busy and do Your share to oust the telephone monopoly and to own our Orange County mutual telephone system, by going to any one of the below named places and signing an order book, the same to become effective only when two thirds or more of the this section, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kraemer, pioneer residents, ranking among the most prominent people of the county. She has a host of warm friends throughout the northern section of the county whose good wishes she carries with her. The groom is a son of one of the largest orange growers in the Whittier region. Announcement was recently made that Miss Adella Kraemer, cousin of the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kraemer, is shortly to marry Walter Muckenthaler of this city. SCHOOL BOND ELECTION If you believe that Anaheim children are as deserving of good school facilities as the children of Santa Ana, Orange, Fullerton or any other place on earth, go to the Central building Saturday and cast your ballot for the school bonds. Don't let your children be handicapped by the lack of adequate educational advantages. Don't let your children be housed in a building that is under suspicion as to its safety, and was out-of-date before they were born. Don't stop to figure with yourself about its probable cost to you. Don't be an old fogy or a has-been and argue that what was good enough for you is good enough for your children. Your children are not living in the day when all that was required of them was a knowledge of the three R's. You owe it to the children to keep Anaheim's schools second to none. Go to the polls Saturday and vote for the bonds. Our schools are over-crowded now, and the enrollment next year will be much larger. More room must be added without delay. Upon a recent visit troop of three from an inquiry had poor eyesight which defective hearing, and dulged in hearty laughter had a hard time showing how books should be laid rather couldn't hear what said. The council believed conviction that the city need experting passed in the up-state accountant. A communication was Emil Miller, saying that in the city's employ works for the past tened for a raise in salary month, which Mr. Miller than paid men doing shite where. The matter was the powerhouse commissary. Mr. Steward reported sentative from the Buchto had made verbal renewal of garbage co-pired. The city attorney ed to draw up a new same conditions contact one. Permission was granted to install gasoline filling residence on Lincoln street. It was suggested that owners of all fillet stall rest rooms for the travelling public. Other approval and in all p conveniences will be received. Trustee Gibbs repaired been made regardless of foodstuffs in stores clined to the opinion finance requesting the sale commodities from fillet being violated in some shall Wood said some URGENT NEED OF INCREASING CITY WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENTS WILL ENTAIL EXPENSE OF ABOUT TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS Crusade Against the Germ Carrying Fly.—Clerk Merritt Tells of Laughable Incident at Recent Visit from Inquisitorial Commission. The trustees convened in regular session Thursday evening, with Mayor Dwyer and Trustees Stark and Gibbs present. Trustees Backs and McFadden were absent. The improvements at the water works called for bids for a deep well pump and motor, and 1350 feet of 12 inch pipe. Several bids for a deep well pump were received, the lowest being $3022. The lowest bid for a motor amounted to $1080. The lowest bid for 1350 feet of 12 inch pipe came to $4600. large electric fans to shoo away flies, but there is a difference of opinion regarding the efficacy of this practice. Some storekeepers place mosquito bar nettings over their wares, but whenever these fabrics are removed temporarily flies crawl under. The city ordinances specifically provides for proper screening of foodstuffs, which are to be held at a certain elevated position from the floor. The trustees are determined to have the ordinance vigorously enforced and there is likely to be arrests made should the edict not be complied with. FORMER ANAHEIM WOMAN DIES OF PARALYSIS Mrs. Otheman Stevens Suddenly Stricken While Attending Dinner Party. Mrs. Otheman Stevens, one of the most prominent Red Cross workers of Southern California, died at her home in Los Angeles Wednesday morning. She was stricken with paralysis while attending a dinner party the previous evening, was taken home unconscious, and died at 9 o'clock in the morning. She was the founder of the salvage department of the Red Cross, beginning the work at Los Angeles two years ago. It was adopted everywhere by the Red Cross and is now an im- FLOOD CONTROL ACT SIGNED BY GOVERNOR AUTHORITY GIVEN FOR ORGANIZATION OF A TRI-COUNTIES CONSERVANCY DISTRICT Santa Ana Will be Harnessed from Head Waters to Mouth, and Water Conserved for Irrigation. Government and State May Aid. Much money and time have been spent in efforts to control the Santa Ana river in flood time and confine its waters to the channel by means of local companies diking a small section of the bank. In some instances certain communities have been greatly benefitted by the work, but all of Anaheim's efforts in this direction have been futile. While the people of this city and adjacent sections have been divided over the proposition to maintain a local district and build a protecting wall between us and the river, River Regular district as the State adopts their mutual action by the now dependent State or Flood passage of the measure to best to accommodate of conserve from flood or RETURNS AFTEER. Emil Crespi Rhl. Emil Crespi the service and lost no tending here F absence of half. Emil session Thursday evening, with Mayor Dwyer and Trustees Stark and Gibbs present. Trustees Backs and McFadden were absent. The improvements at the water works called for bids for a deep well pump and motor, and 1350 feet of 12 inch pipe. Several bids for a deep well pump were received, the lowest being $3022. The lowest bid for a motor amounted to $1080. The lowest bid for 1350 feet of 12 inch pipe came to $4600. The board referred the several bids to the power house committee, which reported upon the same at a special adjourned meeting on Tuesday evening. The finance committee reported auditing bills in the amount of $1345.85, which were ordered paid. Ordinance No. 351, granted A. B. Watson right to operate his stages upon city street, was passed. A communication was received from A. B. McCord, chairman of the Liberty Loan Committee, announcing that under separate cover a beautiful Liberty Loan Flag had been donated the city for going over the top at the recent Liberty Loan drive.. The flag was accepted and City Marshal Wood was named custodian of the emblem, which is to be floated to the breezes along with Old Glory from the flagpole at Center and Los Angeles streets. A communication was received from a gentleman up-state, making the modest statement that he is an expert accountant, and offering to go over the city's books skillfully for the sum of $125. City Clerk Merritt observed that the board was privileged to do as they saw fit in the matter, but he says experts may come and experts may go but he goes on forever. Mr. Merritt says he keeps his books as they should be kept, according to the State laws, and believes they are right. Fact is Merritt is rated as one of the very best city clerks in the State. The Clerk vouchsafef the information that upon a recent visit from a committee of three from an inquisitorial body one had poor eyesight while another had defective hearing, and all hands indulged in hearty laughter. He said he had a hard time showing the former how books should be kept, while the latter couldn't hear what was being said. The council being of the firm conviction that the city books did not need exporting passed up the offer of the up-state accountant. A communication was received from Mrs. Otheman Stevens, one of the most prominent Red Cross workers of Southern California, died at her home in Los Angeles Wednesday morning. She was stricken with paralysis while attending a dinner party the previous evening, was taken home unconscious, and died at 9 o'clock in the morning. She was the founder of the salvage department of the Red Cross, beginning the work at Los Angeles two years ago. It was adopted everywhere by the Red Cross and is now an important work of that society. She has made several trips to this city during the past two years in connection with the work. Mrs. Stevens was one of the early residents of Anaheim. She came here with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Yocum, in 1875. The family moved to Los Angeles after the death of Dr. Yocum, where Miss Elizabeth was married to Otheman Stevens in 1887. She leaves two sisters and daughter Clarissa, who is now Mrs. Eltinge Brown. Her brother is G. A. Yocum of San Francisco, and the sisters are Mrs. D. E. Wellcome of Los Angeles, and Mrs. D. E. Miles of New York. Mr. Stevens is a staff writer on the Los Angeles Examiner, having been connected with the paper since it was founded. DECORATION PROGRAM AT ANAHEIM CEMETERY Rev. W. M. Perry of Fullerton to Deliver Address. Following is the program for the Decoration Day exercises at the Anaheim cemetery, May 30. Assembly call, marching to Mausoleum, 9:45. Invocation, Rev. L. Swindle. Music ... Fullerton Band Singing—America— Congregation. Music ... Fullerton Band Song, Anaheim High School. Decoration of graves, school children, led by the D. of Vs. Music by band and tribute to the unknown dead by the Adjutant. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Kenneth Wallace. Song ... High School Address, Rev. William Morris Perry. Star Spangled Banner, High School Benediction, Chaplain. Taps. Singing will be under the leadership of Prof. Askin. The principal objection to this proposal was that it required time as an enabling act must be passed by the legislature before anything could be done toward organization. Such an act was passed by the legislature and word has just been received that it was signed last week by the Governor. The law will make it possible for the people to unite in one great conservation and flood control district of all the watershed of the Santa Ana river and its tributaries from the top of the mountains to the ocean. This district will have power, when formed, to carry on reforestation, afforestation on the mountain watershed, to build check dams, to conserve water by sinking in the gravels, in fact, by every means now known or that may be discovered, to conserve water and prevent flood damage. It also provides for river bank protection and levees on the lower stretches of the river. Up to this time there has been many flood control districts, each carrying on its own work without reference to the plans or efforts of those on the stream above or below These plans differed radically as the ideas of the engineer in charge were worked out. The plans of the district that may be formed now must be approved by the State Engineer so that there will be possibility of securing harmonious action toward the completion of one great conservation and flood control plan. When it is remembered that the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange suffered nearly two million dollars damage in the storm of January, 1916, and that almost every winter there is a great amount of water flowing through the Santa Ana river to the sea, which should and could be conserved for beneficial use, and when it is further understood that this matter can be improved in the Ana river in flood time and confine its waters to the channel by means of local companies diking a small section of the bank. In some instances certain communities have been greatly benefitted by the work, but all of Anaheim's efforts in this direction have been futile. While the people of this city and adjacent sections have been divided over the proposition to maintain a local district and build a protecting wall between us and the river, all have agreed that the most feasible plan of control is through a tri-counties organization that will take care of the stream from its source to its mouth. The principal objection to this proposal was that it required time as an enabling act must be passed by the legislature before anything could be done toward organization. Such an act was passed by the legislature and word has just been received that it was signed last week by the Governor. The law will make it possible for the people to unite in one great conservation and flood control district of all the watershed of the Santa Ana river and its tributaries from the top of the mountains to the ocean. This district will have power, when formed, to carry on reforestation, afforestation on the mountain watershed, to build check dams, to conserve water by sinking in the gravels, in fact, by every means now known or that may be discovered, to conserve water and prevent flood damage. It also provides for river bank protection and levees on the lower stretches of the river. Up to this time there has been many flood control districts, each carrying on its own work without reference to the plans or efforts of those on the stream above or below These plans differed radically as the ideas of the engineer in charge were worked out. The plans of the district that may be formed now must be approved by the State Engineer so that there will be possibility of securing harmonious action toward the completion of one great conservation and flood control plan. When it is remembered that the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange suffered nearly two million dollars damage in the storm of January, 1916, and that almost every winter there is a great amount of water flowing through the Santa Ana river to the sea, which should and could be conserved for beneficial use, and when it is further understood that this matter can be improved in the Ana river in flood time and confine its waters to the channel by means of local companies diking a small section of the bank. In some instances certain communities have been greatly benefited by the work, but all of Anaheim's efforts in this direction have been futile. While the people of this city and adjacent sections have been divided over the proposition to maintain a local district and build a protecting wall between us and the river, all have agreed that the most feasible plan of control is through a tri-counties organization that will take care of the stream from its source to its mouth. The principal objection to this proposal was that it required time as an enabling act must be passed by the legislature before anything could be done toward organization. Such an act was passed by the legislature and word has just been received that it was signed last week by the Governor. The law will make it possible for the people to unite in one great conservation and flood control district of all the watershed of the Santa Ana river and its tributaries from the top of the mountains to the ocean. This district will have power, when formed, to carry on reforestation, afforestation on the mountain watershed, to build check dams, to conserve water by sinking in the gravels, in fact, by every means now known or that may be discovered, to conserve water and prevent flood damage. It also provides for river bank protection and levees on the lower stretches of the river. 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He said he had a hard time showing the former how books should be kept, while the latter couldn't hear what was being said. The council being of the firm conviction that the city books did not need experting passed up the offer of the up-state accountant. A communication was received from Emil Miller, saying that he has been in the city's employ at the water works for the past ten years and asked for a raise in salary to $150 per month, which Mr. Miller says is less than paid men doing similar work elsewhere. The matter was referred to the powerhouse committee. Mr. Steward reported that a representative from the Bastanchury ranch had made verbal request for a renewal of garbage contract, now expired. The city attorney was instructed to draw up a new contract of the same conditions contained in the old one. Permission was granted Wm. Kohler to install gasoline filling station at his residence on Lincoln avenue. It was suggested by Mayor Dwyer that owners of all filling stations install rest rooms for the benefit of the traveling public. Other members gave approval and in all probability these conveniences will be forthcoming. Trustee Gibbs reported complaint had been made regarding the keeping of foodstuffs in stores, and said he inclined to the opinion that the ordinance requesting the screening of these commodities from flies and dirt was being violated in some instances. Marshal Wood said some storekeepers use led by the D. of Vs. Music by band and tribute to the unknown dead by the Adjutant. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Kenneth Wallace. Song ... High School. Address, Rev. William Morris Perry. Star Spangled Banner, High School. Benediction, Chaplain. Taps. Singing will be under the leadership of Prof. Askin. The Anaheim high school cadets will march with the veterans of the post as a guard of honor. Veterans, Sons of Veterans, and returned soldiers and sailors are invited to join with the post. All the Catholic people of the county are joining today in a welcome home demonstration to the returned soldier and sailor boys. A basket picnic is being held at Orange county park at which two or three thousand people are expected to be present. Sixty-four members of the church in Anaheim went into the service, the total number in the county being over 700. All the boys who wore the uniform, whether Catholic or Protestant, will be welcomed at the picnic, and there will be an awful supply of good things to eat, as every family is taking along an extra portion in the hope of entertaining a guest. The old vets of Malvern Hill Post have extended an invitation to the returned soldiers and sailors to join with the min decoraiton exercises tomorrow. There should be a long line of khaki and blue clad boys in the procession. When it is remembered that the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange suffered nearly two million dollars damage in the storm of January, 1916, and that almost every winter there is a great amount of water flowing through the Santa Ana river to the sea, which should and could be conserved for beneficial use, and when it is further understood that this water can be impounded in the gravels at a cost of about 14 cents per acre foot and later used for the irrigation of the intensively cultivated lands in these counties, some idea of the necessity for flood control and the value of the water conserved will be had. If only one-fourth of the water conserved is later used for beneficial purposes it would mean that an acre foot of water, conserved in the manner that has been so far demonstrated as entirely practicable, would cost approximately 60 cents. At two acre feet per annum would mean that the initial cost of irrigating one acre of ground on these intensively cultivated lands would be approximately $1.20. It has been definitely shown that water conserved on the debris cone of the Santa Ana river above Highlands can be used for irrigation about River-side and later used at least once and some of it possibly twice again before it reaches the ocean, so that the cost of storing this water would be infinitesimal as compared to the value derived from its use. The bill also provides for co-operation by the State and Federal governments so that if it is possible to secure the appointment of the commission provided for in the Newlands great conservation and flood control plan. Nearly all range counties will have time, consec gathering never without societie in honor these affairs; the general matter was board of t and univers section of fitting trilogy after a great field, and t and make gotten. Capt. A tion of en park comm heroic solden up with Buena H establishm Monday J tion were week. Practical in Anaheim people will pay tribune exercises River Regulation Amendment such a district as this might join forces with the State and Federal governments to their mutual advantage. However, action by the local communities is not now dependent upon action by the State or Federal government. The passage of this bill means that people have a means of uniting locally to protect themselves against flood damage, to conserve for beneficial use, as far as possible, the flood waters of any given watershed. The widest publicity is to be given this measure so that all who are interested in flood control and conservation of water may be advised of how best to accomplish the greatest measure of conservation and protection from flood damage. RETURNS SAFELY HOME AFTER STRENUOUS SERVICE Emil Crespin went through to the Rhine with Army of Occupation. Emil Crespin was discharged from the service at the Presidio Thursday and lost no time in coming home, reaching here Friday afternoon, after an absence of more than a year and a half. Emil was one of the Sammies MANY ANAHEIM FOLKS TOURING THE EAST ADOLPH THOMAS AND PARTY REPORT FROM POINTS IN THE GULF STATES Hamler, Erickson and Noll with Their Families, and E. N. Cook and Wife Left Saturday, Godfrey Stock and Wife First of the Week. While thousands of eastern people are flocking to California, many of them to seek homes or investments, but the great majority merely to see the sights, the wanderlust appears to have attacked our own folks, and many of them have gone or are making preparations to visit their old homes and tour the eastern states. The end of the war lifted all restrictions and relieved the people of the unusual responsibilities imposed during its progress, and they are now disposed to relax and spend a few winters in play. Adolph Thomas and party consist- Emil Crespin went through to the Rhine with Army of Occupation. Emil Crespin was discharged from the service at the Presidio Thursday and lost no time in coming home, reaching here Friday afternoon, after an absence of more than a year and a half. Emil was one of the Sammies who put fear in the heart of the Hun and forced him to yell "Kamerad." He belonged to company K, 127th Regiment, U. S. Inft., and was in the 32nd Division. This division was under fire six months and fought on five fronts winding up with the Argonne, where it fought continuously for twenty days. It was in action still driving the Hun toward the Rhine on the 11th of November when the armistice was signed. The 32nd lost 14,000 men. It marched with the third army to the Rhine, being the first American division to reach German soil, taking possession of the Coblenz sector. Although three thousand of the boys in his division were killed in battle and eleven thousand wounded, Emil was one of the lucky ones who dodged shot, shell, bombs and gas and returns home without a scratch. Emil's three brothers are still in the service. Mike, who was also in France, is expected home this week. Manuel is with the troops on the Mexican border, and Ysidro is in the navy, being now stationed at Mare Island. PREPARING TO WELCOME SOLDIER BOYS HOME First Step Toward County Celebration To be Taken Tomorrow. Capt. J. F. Ahlborn has received word that many persons throughout the county will attend the meeting here tomorrow called for the purpose of taking preliminary steps toward a welcome home celebration to the soldier boys. It is proposed to make this entertainment a county affair, and to hold it at the county park on Admission Day, Tuesday, Sept. 9. Nearly all of the two thousand Orange county soldiers and sailor boys will have been discharged by that time, consequently there will be them to seek homes or investments, but the great majority merely to see the sights, the wanderlust appears to have attacked our own folks, and many of them have gone or are making preparations to visit their old homes and tour the eastern states. The end of the war lifted all restrictions and relieved the people of the unusual responsibilities imposed during its progress, and they are now disposed to relax and spend a fe wmonths in play. Adolph Thomas and party, consisting of his wife, his wife's mother, Mrs. T. J. F. Boege and Miss Olga Boege, are now traveling through the gulf states headed toward Washington. A card was received at the Golden State Bank, announcing that they had reached San Antonio, Texas, and all was well with them. They expect to be in the east three months, with headquarters at New York, Mr. Thomas's old home, where he has relatives living, and return by the northern route, visiting Chicago, Denver, etc. George W. Hamler and wife, Al Erickson and wife, and H. P. Noll and family pulled out at nine o'clock Saturday morning and are now well on their way to the east. They are travelling in heavily laden autos, carrying camping equipment, and are hitting the camps along the southern trails. The Hamlers and Ericksons will visit in Illinois, the Nolls in Wisconsin, after which they will go on to the Atlantic seaboard. Mr. Noll is a delegate to the Elks convention which meets at Atlantic City early in July, and will spend a week or two at that popular and fashionable watering place. Having found himself, through the sale of his ranch, with no occupation to engage his attention, Ed Cook decided to go east and see the lions, consequently he and his wife motored to Los Angeles Saturday, stored their car, and boarded the Salt Lake for somewhere in the middle west. They expect to change at Salt Lake for Grand Junction, Colorado, and it is their intention to camp several weeks in the Gunnison country if the weather is propitious. After catching all the fish in the camp they will go to Denver, Kansas City and Springfield, Ill., where they expect to stop for a time to see if the city has made any improvements during the past quarter of a century. From Springfield they go to Chicago on a visit to Mr. Cook's two sisters. Definite plans end at Chicago, but unless impelled by homesickness to the county will attend the meeting here tomorrow called for the purpose of taking preliminary steps toward a welcome home celebration to the soldier boys. It is proposed to make this entertainment a county affair, and to hold it at the county park on Admission Day, Tuesday, Sept. 9. Nearly all of the two thousand Orange county soldier and sailor boys will have been discharged by that time, consequently there will be a gathering such as this county has never witnessed. Many communities and societies are giving entertainments in honor of the returned boys, but these affairs will not interfere with the general celebration. Since this matter was proposed by the Anaheim board of trade it has been taken up and universally commended in every section of the county. It will be fitting tribute to the boys returning after a great victory on the battlefield, and the entire county should join and make it a day never to be forgotten. Capt. Ahlborn states that the question of erecting a monument in the park commemorative of the county's heroic soldiers and sailors will be taken up with the board of supervisors. Buena Park people will vote on the establishment of a library district, on Monday, June 2. Ballots for the election were printed in this office this week. Practically all the business houses in Anaheim will close tomorrow, as the people will pause in their pursuits and pay tribute to the dead. The usual exercises will be held at the cemetery. Definite plans end at Chicago, but unless impelled by homesickness to return they will probably go on to New York and see the sights in the great metropolis. While in the east and not hurried for time, it would never do to pass up the nation's capital, consequently they will go down to Washington and see how President Wilson runs the government. Washington being pretty, far south, and Mr. Cook being an orange grower, he will of course go down to Florida and learn how they grow oranges on the banks of the St. John's river, also, perhaps, take a squint at the mermaids on the sands at Palm Beach. It is a short and pleasant trip from Florida to Cuba, and as Havana is worth seeing, naturally that will be the next stop on their journey. Being so close to the Panama Canal everybody knows it would be folly to pass the big ditch without giving it the once over. In fact they may go through the canal and return to the Golden West by way of the Pacific. Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Stock also caught the restless fever and left the first of the week for an indefinite tour. They will visit friends in Ohio and Michigan before going farther east. Mr. Stock's brother, who lives in Mich- (Continued on Page 8)