anaheim-gazette 1919-07-31

FLYING CIRCUS WANTS TO VISIT THIS GITY WILL INCLUDE ANAHEIM ON ITINERARY IF SUITABLE LANDING PLACE IS FOUND Directors of Board of Trade Favor Campaign for Larger Membership—Will be Considered at Next Regular Meeting—Street Dance August 8. Realizing that a strong civic body of boosters, composed of live wire men is essential to a town if it is to grow President Benjamin and the directors are recommending a campaign to increase the membership of the board of trade. A meeting of the directors was held Monday night and it was the opinion of all that steps should be Saw Service At the Front Edward Ward Wounded at Amiens While Father and Mother Visited Here. Mrs. Gerald Ward of Fontana and her son, Edward, were here this week visiting friends. They are sojourning with other members of the family at Balboa. Mrs. Ward is engaged in raising grape fruit and Valencia oranges at Fontana, and has been quite successful in growing these fruits. Her son has just returned from overseas having been with the Canadian army a year in France. He wears a bronze medal for distinguished service at the front. He fought with the Canadians at Arras, and in September of last year started with the forward movement at Amiens, but was severely wounded by a piece of shrapnel in the first day's fighting. He was in the hospital several weeks, but later rejoined the colors. On the very day he was wounded his father and mother were visiting friends in this city. Edward is a fine looking strapping six footer, and according to report has decided not much longer to continue in the state of sin- PROPOSE TO LIBRARY BLUE FOR PARK S ELECTION TO BE CALLED ASKING PEOPLE FOR BOND ISSUES Trustees Discuss Creation City Manager—Much Of About Condition of St—Roberts Bulldozer Permit Held Up The board of trustees met night with all members considered several matters important to the people. It is to be called in the near future a $75,000 bond issue, the used for buying a park site. The board passed a new intention declaring its purpose chase a site for a park artery step to its acquisiti- Realizing that a strong civic body of boosters, composed of live wire men is essential to a town if it is to grow President Benjamin and the directors are recommending a campaign to increase the membership of the board of trade. A meeting of the directors was held Monday night and it was the opinion of all that steps should be taken at once to increase the efficiency of the association by first increasing its membership consequently the matter will be submitted at the next regular meeting, also the proposition to increase the dues to $12 per year. The membership is now approximately two hundred, but this should at least be doubled, and all should realize that an efficient board means a greater growth for Anaheim. We don't know what a flying circus is, but we do know it is a new stunt, therefore Anaheim wants it. The Mercury Aviation Company of Los Angeles, of which Cecil B. DeMille is president, and G. H. Flebbe secretary, submitted a proposition to the directors Monday night that looked good to all the members, and now the aviation committee is extremely busy trying to fulfill the requirements. The Mercury company has organized what it calls a flying circus with headquarters in Los Angeles and will make trips to suburban towns at stated intervals and give the entertainment. A landing place 600 by 200 yards is required, and Anaheim is one of the towns slated for the visits provided an available landing place is secured. Suitable ground is scarce in the immediate vicinity but the committee hopes to find a place. A. Bayliss of the entertainment committee announced that the street dance to be given for the benefit of the band would be held on the evening of August 8. A block of paved street will be roped off and there will be room on the floor for several hundred couples. The music will be the best that can be secured. Mr. Bayliss also stated that arrangements had been made to entertain the Tri-Counties Reforestation Committee when it meets here on Oct. 9. The New Grand theatre has been engaged for the meeting which will be attended, it is expected, by at least two hundred interested persons from the three counties. Joseph Dauser died at his home on North street Friday night at the age of 77 years. Funeral services were held at St. Boniface's church at 9 o'clock Monday morning, Rev. P. Browne officiating, the body being taken to Los Angeles and interred in New Calvary cemetery. Mr. Dauser was a native of Wurtemberg, but came to the United States at the age of 17. When the civil war broke out he enlisted and served through that struggle. He came to Anaheim 31 years ago and engaged in the ranching business, but has for several years lived in town. He leaves two children, Bernard Dauser and Mrs. Frank Baum of this city. The Martin bomber plane which is to fly from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean this week, will make Santa Ana its western terminal. Its first hop is from Long Island to North Platte, Neb., the second from North Platte to San Francisco, and the last from Frisco to Santa Ana, where it will land in McFadden's alfalfa field on South Main street. As it comes from the north the great machine will pass over Anaheim. Painting Things At the Seashore Fred Gresswell Enjoying His Vacation with a Brush and Pot of Paint—Putting Anaheim on the Map at Laguna. The board of trustees met night with all members in consideration several matters important to the people. It is to be called in the near future a $75,000 bond issue, if used for buying a park. The board passed a motion intention declaring its purchase a site for a park and ary step to its acquisition; the proposition was approved thirds of the people at all be called for that purpose next meeting of the board will be presented calling election, the date of which fixed as soon as the legal will permit. The sum fixed at $75,000. The board action upon the request of citizens who wish to his position of acquiring a pari to the people. It was stations had been obtained before the counter interest of his client, say report that Mr. West had station upon his property while the civic center waited upon the gentlemenial occasions, the party had come to no final garding the option. Mr however, that while no option given, Mr. West was with the transfer provided her price, which it was said $4000 more than he had property. Mr West, it purchased the property of erecting a business for the benefit of his two. The acquisition of opt library site is in the building of a city future. The board subject but seems uncertain best course to pursue, a bond issue will have for an outfall sewerage. Wants Building Line DRUG STORE CHANGES HANDS Walter Cadman last week sold the Mullinix drug store to the Mateer Drug Company of Santa Ana, and gave immediate possession. He has not yet determined what he will engage in in the future further than the enjoyment of a vacation which is the first thing on his program. A. R. Gemmel, vice president of the Mateer company, will have the management of the store here. The Mateer Drug Company is well known throughout the county and has acquired a reputation for excellent service and square dealing, and the manager states it will endeavor to maintain in Anaheim the reputation it acquired in Santa Ana. Cadman's accommodating and efficient force of clerks is retained by the new manager. The Iowa Association of Southern California will hold its annual picnic at Bixby park, Long Beach, on Saturday, August 9. That is the day the great Pacific fleet is scheduled to pass, and a splendid view can be obtained from the high bluffs only a block from the park. All former Iowans now resident here, and visiting Hawk-eyes are invited. A marriage license was issued this week to Chesley K. West and Mary Harrison, both of this city. Painting Things At the Seashore Fred Gresswell Enjoying His Vacation with a Brush and Pot of Paint—Putting Anaheim on the Map at Laguna. Fred Gresswell is taking a vacation At least he is spending a month at Laguna Beach where he rented a cottage, his two daughters, Mrs. William Smith of Los Angeles and Mrs. Gage Owen of Pasadena, with their children, being his guests. While he is supposed to be taking a rest he hasn't time to fish, as he took with him a pot of paint and some brushes and puts in all his time painting signs. Firstly he covered the cottage where he lives with appropriate sentences calling attention to Anaheim, then he erected a tent and labeled it in big letters, "Headquarters Anaheim Board of Trade." The cliffs, the rocks, the sidewalks and even the walls of Laguna are covered with lettering in brilliant colors reading something like this: "Don't Die Until You Have Seen Anaheim," "Where Do We Go From Here?—to Anaheim, of Course," "Icicles Are the Only Products of Nature that Won't Grow in Anaheim," etc. It is told on good authority—in fact he tells it himself—that once upon a time while coming down from Frisco on a Southern Pacific train, Gresswell observed a large rock along the track with a flat, smooth surface. He bribed the conductor to stop the train, got out and painted on the rock in letters six feet high, these words: "To Anaheim Only 394 Miles. The Best Little City in the State." The acquisition of optic library site is in the building of a city the future. The board subject but seems uncertain best course to pursue, a bond issue will have for an outfall sewerage. Wants Building Line The board discussed erection of the Roberts corner of Center and Main. The board disapproved walk line as adopted and wishes to have the age set back four feet to conform with the bus block east. The Roberts mit was held up, the surveyferred to the committee provements, who were interview Roberts and had made in the frontage line. Doctor Discourses Dr. Osher, represents owners on East street, board regarding the co- thoroughfare, which tha clared is the worst he ed. In summer the dusk and in the winter time deep when it rains. The intendent has done al so far as grading, water is concerned, but reli sources is only temporary have appealed to coun asking to have the st it is said nothing can next year, owing to Some owners are will of the paving, while terty owners object to bors have been pumped the street to get relic AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, July 31, 1919 PROPOSE TO BUY LIBRARY BLOCK FOR PARKSITE ELECTION TO BE CALLED SOON ASKING PEOPLE FOR $75,000 BOND ISSUE Trustees Discuss Creation of Office of City Manager—Much Complaint About Condition of East St—Roberts Building Permit Held Up. The board of trustees met Thursday night with all members present, and considered several matters of great importance to the people. An election is to be called in the near future for a $75,000 bond issue, the money to be used for buying a park site. The board passed a resolution of intention declaring its purpose to purchase a site for a park as a preliminary step to its acquisition, provided help of the city teams in grading up the road soon afterwards some relief is obtained. The only remedy is to pave the street. Bandstand Moved Again The band stand was ordered moved to a location on the south side of the library, from which the band will give concerts. Hold Onto Your Garbage The new garbage ordinance was passed. It provides that no disposition of garbage be made by individuals. All the waste must go to the garbage contractor. The president and clerk were authorized to sign a lease for rental of the corner store room in the old city hall building to a Japanese. A communication was received from the Fidelity Insurance Company, saying that the steam boilers at the power house were found in good condition. Building permits were granted to Phil Germann, J. P. Taggert, F. Janernik, Capt. Ahlborn, R. C. McLain. The permit for the Roberts block was referred to the committee on public improvements. Will Conserve Gravel The board decided not to sell any more gravel for building outside the city limits. Gravel is getting scarce and the city desires to conserve its LOCAL SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED FOR ACTION MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FOR ORANGE COUNTY WAR SERVICE ASSOCIATION BEGINS AUGUST 11 Anaheim Must Raise $2880 for Welcome Home Demonstration to Soldier and Sailor Boys. Pay Your Dollar and Get Membership Badge. The week of August 11 to 18 has been fixed as the time of the drive for members of the Orange County War Service Recognition Association. Twenty thousand is the membership desired each member to pay a fee of one dollar, which will entitle him to wear a membership badge. The money so raised is to be used in financing the welcome home demonstration to be given the two thousand Orange county Refuses Work Work on business building Lemon and Ceramic present, owingceedings. In a wider sidewalk foundation on back of the old engineer Stewart Now certain p block west officials to continue still further in property line This Mr. Robes as he has not mit he decline until the matter "Not another am compelled feet of the Mr. Roberts. the building for which it will do this I will The board of trustees met Thursday night with all members present, and considered several matters of great importance to the people. An election is to be called in the near future for a $75,000 bond issue, the money to be used for buying a park site. The board passed a resolution of intention declaring its purpose to purchase a site for a park as a preliminary step to its acquisition, provided the proposition was approved by two-thirds of the people at an election to be called for that purpose. At the next meeting of the board an ordinance will be presented calling the bond election, the date of which will be fixed as soon as the legal requirements will permit. The sum stipulated is fixed at $75,000. The board took this action upon the request of a number of citizens who wish to have the proposition of acquiring a park submitted to the people. It was stated that options had been obtained from a number of owners of lots in the library block, which it is proposed to acquire for the park. Attorney Looks After Client's Interests Leonard Evans, attorney for Mr. West, owner of the block on the corner of Chestnut and Los Angeles streets, known as the Hahn property, appeared before the council in the interest of his client, saying that the report that Mr. West had given an option upon his property was erroneous. While the civic center committee had waited upon the gentleman upon several occasions, the parties interested had come to no final agreement regarding the option. Mr. Evans said, however, that while no option had been given, Mr. West was willing to make the transfer provided he received his price, which it was said amounted to $4000 more than he had paid for the property. Mr. West, it was said, had purchased the property with a view of erecting a business block thereon for the benefit of his two sons. The acquisition of options upon the library site is in the hands of committees and at the meeting Thursday night it was confidently expected they would be secured. New City Hall Lays Over The building of a city hall is left to the future. The board discussed the subject but seems uncertain as to the best course to pursue, realizing that a bond issue will have to be called for an outfall sewerage system. Wants Building Line Set Back Building permits were granted to Phil Germann, J. P. Taggert, F. Janernik, Capt. Ahlborn, R. C. McLain. The permit for the Roberts block was referred to the committee on public improvements. Will Conserve Gravel The board decided not to sell any more gravel for building outside the city limits. Gravel is getting scarce and the city desires to conserve its supply. The pits are located at the dumping grounds. The street superintendent was authorized to purchase three more carloads of road oil. An ordinance was passed extending the fire limits, primarily to include the area extending between Lemon and Los Angeles to Broadway. Charles B. Boynton petitions for a auto truck permit to traverse city streets, for freight hauling between Los Angeles and San Diego. The finance committee reported auditing bills in the amount of $1351.86, which were paid. Manager Wanted A lengthy discussion was had concerning the creation of the office of city manager. The views of the several members of the board concerning the scope of his duties and authority had been informally taken up with the attorney with a view of drafting an ordinance to that effect, but as yet the councilmen have not definitely arrived at an unanimous opinion as to just how far to go in delegating their authority to the new official. It is likely that the manager will have jurisdiction over all mechanical departments. The city clerk locked horns with the trustees relative to the insistence that the manager should have authority to open all mail matter coming to the clerk's office. The city clerk stoutly maintains that since he is elected by the people and is accountable to them his office work should not be interfered with. The manager is to be the purchasing agent for all departments not to exceed $300 in each case. Of course he would not supercede the attorney, recorder, clerk, nor the police. Warning Signs Accepted The Southern California Auto Club sent a contract for signing by the city officials, whereby the city obligates itself to keep in repair the warning signs at entrances to the city. The week of August 11 to 18 has been fixed as the time of the drive for members of the Orange County War Service Recognition Association. Twenty thousand is the membership desired each member to pay a fee of one dollar, which will entitle him to wear a membership badge. The money so raised is to be used in financing the welcome home demonstration to be given the two thousand Orange county soldier and sailor boys at the county park on September 9. Out of this sum will also be purchased a bronze button to be presented to each of the boys. Figuring on the basis of the Liberty Loan division Anaheim is expected to raise $2880 of this sum. A. B. McCord, general chairman for Anaheim called a meeting of the committee at the board of trade rooms Friday night for the purpose of making arrangements for the membership drive and to effect an organization. R. L. Bisby, county chairman, was unable to attend, but delegated Captain Ahlborn to act for him. Mr. Ahlborn gave a detailed explanation of the movement and what is required of this community. The organization was completed by the following elections: Secretary, J. H. Whitaker. Treasurer, Mrs. E. R. Abbey. Chairman Membership Committee, Miss Sophia Rimpau. Chairman Entertainment Committee, Prof. Thomas Askin. Chairman Service Men Committee, Mrs. H. M. Adams. Chairman Transportation Committee, M. E. Beebe. Chairman Committee of Girls to Present Badges, Mrs. O. A. Mullinix. Chairman Refreshment Committee, Mrs. J. A. Clayes. Booths will be established where persons can hand in their names and their dollars and receive membership badges. These will be in charge of Mrs. G. A. Gifford. It is expected that every man and woman in Anaheim will be proud to wear one of these badges, and that this city will have no difficulty in raising its quota. This welcome home proposition originated in the Anaheim board of trade. The first intention was to give a local entertainment to our home boys, but the idea took a broader turn and the entire county enthusiastically agreed to join in a county affair. This will undoubtedly be the greatest demonstration of the kind ever witnessed in Orange county. The park will be di- still further in property line. This Mr. Robbins as he has not declined until the matter "Not another am compelled feet of the City Mr. Robbins," he building t for which it will do this I will I have spent othe project cut down ther also, but if I feel more from not be rented be destroyed. It is to be a speedily settled sumed on ther The acquisition of options upon the library site is in the hands of committees and at the meeting Thursday night it was confidently expected they would be secured. New City Hall Lays Over The building of a city hall is left to the future. The board discussed the subject but seems uncertain as to the best course to pursue, realizing that a bond issue will have to be called for an outfall sewerage system. Wants Building Line Set Back The board discussed at length the erection of the Roberts building on the corner of Center and Lemon streets. The board disapproved of the sidewalk line as adopted by the owner and wishes to have the building frontage set back four feet further so as to conform with the buildings in the block east. The Roberts building permit was held up, the same being referred to the committee on public improvements, who were authorized to interview Roberts and have the change made in the frontage line. Doctor Discourses on Dust Dr. Osher, representing property owners on East street, addressed the board regarding the condition of that thoroughfare, which the Doctor declared is the worst he ever encountered. In summer the dust is unbearable and in the winter time the mud is knee deep when it rains. The street superintendent has done all in his power so far as grading, watering and oiling is concerned, but relief from these sources is only temporary. Residents have appealed to county supervisors, asking to have the street paved, but it is said nothing can be done until next year, owing to money shortage. Some owners are willing to pay half of the paving, while the larger property owners object to this plan. Neighbors have been pumping water upon the street to get relief and with the Warning Signs Accepted The Southern California Auto Club sent a contract for signing by the city officials, whereby the city obligates itself to keep in repair the warning signs at entrances to the city. The club will install them and only asks that municipalities take care of them. The signs are a great help to motorists, by announcing speed limits and also guiding autoists on their way. The contract was approved and accepted and ordered signed by the president of the council. Uniform Building Line Hugo Strodthoff, who has an eye for the future beautifying of downtown business streets, appeared before the council, and gave it as his opinion that the trustees would realize their mistake in time to come if they did not now insist upon new builders to so construct their buildings with a view to maintaining a uniform sidewalk line in all blocks. Mr. Strodthoff's suggestions were given consideration and it was the consensus of opinion of the council that that idea should be carried out in all cases as far as possible. Head Explains Everything. Mr. Head, representing the Kough Pump Co., addressed the board relative to rebuilding the two pumps now in use at the power house. There had been some misunderstanding about the matter, but upon Mr. Head's explanation everything seemed satisfactory and the incident was closed. He said the new pump recently purchased has been shipped from the eastern plant and would soon be delivered. With manager is to be the purchasing agent for all departments not to exceed $300 in each case. Of course he would not supercede the attorney, recorder, clerk, nor the police. This welcome home proposition originated in the Anaheim board of trade. The first intention was to give a local entertainment to our home boys, but the idea took a broader turn and the entire county enthusiastically agreed to join in a county affair. This will undoubtedly be the greatest demonstration of the kind ever witnessed in Orange county. The park will be divided into sections, each city having its own particular portion. All the bands in the county have been engaged to make music. Eloquent orators will be present, chief among them being Gov. Stephens, who has accepted the invitation. It is believed that Secretary of the Navy Daniels will be in Southern California at that time, and an effort will be made to secure him for the occasion. Half the population of Orange county will probably be present to do honor to the boys who brought home the scalps of our enemies. Miss Lois Garrison sustained a painful injury last Thursday when she accidentally overturned a pan of boiling water on her foot. The burn was so severe that portions of skin peeled off when her stocking was removed. She was unable to walk for several days. Marcelo Baiza pleaded guilty to grand larceny and applied for probation, his hearing being set for today at 9:30. Baiza was accused of stealing $240 from Catharine Baiza's house on the Golden State tract, east of Anaheim on July 5. the installation of this new unit an ample supply of water for domestic use is guaranteed. REFETTE Number 39 REFUSES to Continue Work on Building Theodore Roberts Says Cutting Four Feet More Off His Building Would Destroy Its Usefulness. Work on Theodore Roberts' new business building at the corner of Lemon and Center, has ceased for the present, owing to a hitch in the proceedings. In order to give room for a wider sidewalk Mr. Roberts laid his foundation on Center street four feet back of the old frontage line, City Engineer Steward setting the stakes. Now certain property owners in the block west are petitioning the city officials to compel him to fall back still further in order to conform to the property line in the adjoining block. This Mr. Roberts refuses to do, and as he has not yet been granted a permit he declines to continue the work until the matter is settled. "Not another brick will be laid if I am compelled to cut off another four feet of the Center street front," said Mr. Roberts. "To do so would make the building useless for the purposes for which it was planned. Rather than do this, I will sacrifice all the money. WHEN G. PORTOLA PAID A VISIT TO ANAHEIM EXPLORER DISCOVERED SANTA ANA RIVER CENTURY AND A HALF AGO MONDAY Blazed Trail which Afterward Became the King's Highway, Pathway of the Padres.—First White Man in Orange County. One hundred and fifty years ago this week footprints of the white man were first made on the soil now within the boundary limits of Anaheim. An exploring expedition composed of sixty-three Spanish soldiers and two priests, under command of Gaspar Portola passed through this section at that time blazing a trail which was afterward known as El Camino Real, and which linked together the chain of missions from San Diego to San Francisco. to 18 has the drive for county War Union. Twenship desired of one dolto wear a money so financing the union to be large county in the county of this sumenze button of the boys. The Liberty expected to chairman for of the commade rooms of making membership organization. Man, was unused Captain Mr. Ahlborn of the hired of this location was big elections: Water Abbey. Committee, Committee, Committee, Committee, Girls to Pre-Mullinix. Committee. hled where names and membership charge of is expected in Anaheim of these will have noota. Proposition or ward of trade. Give a local the boys, but burn and the really agreed war. This will test demon-witnessed in this will be di still further in order to conform to the property line in the adjoining block. This Mr. Roberts refuses to do, and as he has not yet been granted a permit he declines to continue the work until the matter is settled. "Not another brick will be laid if I am compelled to cut off another four feet of the Center street front," said Mr. Roberts. "To do so would make the building useless for the purposes for which it was planned. Rather than do this I will sacrifice all the money I have spent on it so far and abandon the project. It was my intention to cut down the Metropolitan building also, but if I am compelled to cut four feet more from it those rooms could not be rented and the building would be destroyed." It is to be hoped the matter will be speedily settled and work will be resumed on the building. STIRRED THINGS UP The county clerk Monday did business under difficulties. The carpet was rolled up on one side, stacks and stacks of superior court files lined the inside of the counter at least half way round, and desks and the file cabinets themselves were not in their accustomed places. At first glance, it looked like an earthquake had jarred things loose, and there was dust and commotion in the air. The whole trouble may be laid to a furniture company engaged in covering the floor of the clerk's office with linoleum. In order to do this, it was necessary to move the desks and also the large file cabinet, which was finally done by half a dozen men after the case had been lightened by lifting out the individual files. Jailor Budge Lacy and some of his guests performed invaluable service when the time came for moving the heavier furniture. Linoleum was also laid on the floor of Department 1 of the superior court. New Movie Show Now Assured Tom Ingram .This Week Acquires a Lease on Strodthoff Building for New Photoplay Theatre. The movie picture game in this city has come quite briskly into the limelight the past few weeks since report One hundred and fifty years ago this week footprints of the white man were first made on the soil now within the boundary limits of Anaheim. An exploring expedition composed of sixty-three Spanish soldiers and two priests, under command of Gaspar Portola passed through this section at that time blazing a trail which was afterward known as El Camino Real, and which linked together the chain of missions from San Diego to San Francisco. On the 24th of July, 1769, the party, traveling from the south, reached the site of San Juan Capistrano, and being pleased with the surroundings camped there a couple of days. The 26th being St. Anne's day in the Catholic calendar, mass was said in honor of the mother of the Virgin Mary. On the 28th the party reached the banks of the Santa Ana river where the state highway crosses it south of this city, and camped for the night. During the night four severe shocks of earthquake were felt, and Portola named the river "Rio Jesus de las Temblors," afterward adding Santa Ana to it in honor of St. Anne. Later generations considered this too long a name for so short a stream, consequently it finally dwindled to Santa Ana. The two priests in the party were Father Juan Crespi and Father Francisco Gomez, and both these gentlemen left writings descriptive of the long journey which began at San Diego and ended at Monterey. In his diary Father Crespi wrote regarding the journey from Capistrano up: "All the canyon and hills on one side were covered with grass without a single stone, and so we walked through open ground and mesas spreading out, climbing and descending through three or four glens with good soil and covered with sycamores. We entered a large plain and pitched camp by the side of a dry lake." It was on July 27, 1769, that the soldiers and the patrons reached a creek. "At about six in the morning," goes the diary, "we started to traverse the plain, following the northwest route. In about three leagues we stopped near a creek of running water, although it could be seen it would soon go dry. It had a grove of willows, lines, brambles and other growth. The creek came down from the mountain and showed that it would have plenty of water in the rainy season. It was given the name of the sainted apostle and patron of Spain, Santiago." New Movie Show Now Assured Tom Ingram This Week Acquires a Lease on Strodthoff Building for New Photoplay Theatre. The movie picture game in this city has come quite briskly into the limelight the past few weeks, since report was published recently that a new theatre man was anxious to embark in that line of endeavor here. Tom Ingram has secured a long time lease on one of the Strodthoff rooms on West Center street, now used as a grocery, the same to be fitted up as a theatre lobby; leading to the main theatre auditorium which is to be erected in the rear of the buildings, extending to the alley. Anaheim has been filling up with new residents the past several months and at the present writing the housing problem is acute. There is a constantly increasing demand for new residences. Heretofore there has been only one movie theatre in operation here and naturally there is bound to be opposition in that line of business, the same as in every other. There are people who say opposition is the life of trade. Anyhow, it puts pep into the game. Many residents east of Los Angeles street have been wondering why they have not had a playhouse somewhere in their locality. We are advised by Congressman William Kettner that the Agricultural Year Book for 1918 is now ready for distribution, and free copies can be obtained by application to him. His address is 237 House Office Building, Washington, D.C. "At about six in the morning," goes the diary, "we started to traverse the plain, following the northwest route. In about three leagues we stopped near a creek of running water, although it could be seen it would soon go dry. It had a grove of willows, lines, brambles and other growth. The creek came down from the mountain and showed that it would have plenty of water in the rainy season. It was given the name of the sainted apostle and patron of Spain, Santiago. If this water was permanent all the year, it was a site where a city might be founded, because of much land and spreading plain on both sides of the creek." On July 28 they reached the Santa Ana, and as Father Crespi describes it, "the borders of a river which had a bed of about ten rods of running water, and had a depth of about a yard and no banks." The river was lined with white poplars, sycamores, willows and other trees strange to the explorers. While camped on the river they were visited by a large number of Indians who proved to be friendly. Seven years after Portola passed this way, the San Juan Capistrano mission was founded and then for a long period of years the Franciscan padres and Indians were the only residents. Later came great land grants from the Mexican government and Spanish grandees established their ranch homes and in the late fifties a party of German colonists arrived at Anaheim, the beginning of a new era in Orange county. John Brunworth has received word from his son Albert Brunworth, of the 2d division, saying that they were on their way to Brest, expecting soon to be on their way back to the good old U.S.A.