anaheim-gazette 1919-10-16

SEEK TO DIVERT TRADE OF THE OIL REGION ORANGE AND SANTA ANA WANT TO BRIDGE THE RIVER NEAR RICHFIELD Also Proposition on Foot to Consolidate Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin Into One City.—Would Have 25,000 Population. At a meeting of the Orange Merchants and Manufacturers Association last week, at which many members of the Santa Ana M. and M. were present, a scheme was born—two schemes rather—which if nursed to maturity will greatly enhance business interests in our neighboring cities to the south of us. In the first one, a proposal to consolidate into one municipality the three cities of Santa Ana, Orange and to the possibilities than were the men of the logical town. The city with the energetic business men today is the big town. “You never can build a large city in an agricultural center. Our lands have advanced to big figures. They used to sell at $100 an acre. Today $4000 and $5000 an acre obtain. Because these lands sold in the early days at $100 and now sell at $5000 is no reason that they are going to sell at $10,000 or $15,000 an acre in the future. We have about attained our full limit of development as an agricultural community. “Some big town is going to be built up. It will take factories to stimulate its growth. We have the chance to lay the foundation for that city with Orange the center of that community. Tustin, Santa Ana and Orange ought to be one town. Its name ought to be Orange. We would have a city with a population of about 25,000. If we bring together the energy and the capital of this large community we can have a big city—and have it quick. In my opinion, we could increase the population to 50,000 in a short time.” FRITZ KLUEWER FINDS At a meeting of the Orange Merchants and Manufacturers Association last week, at which many members of the Santa Ana M. and M. were present, a scheme was born—two schemes rather—which if nursed to maturity will greatly enhance business interests in our neighboring cities to the south of us. In the first one, a proposal to consolidate into one municipality the three cities of Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin, we have no concern, but the second one should make Anaheim sit up and take notice. If it is carried to completion our southern neighbors will shortly be gathering nice juicy plums from our back lots and reaping a harvest that rightfully belongs to us. The proposition is, firstly to build a bridge across the river a mile and a half above the Olive bridge, and construct a road directly from Orange into the Richfield oil region. They hope by this means to cut off the stream of dollars flowing from that region to Anaheim and Fullerton and turn its current down the beautiful paved highway into the marts of Orange and Santa Ana. It developed at this meeting that the Orange M. and M. had already sent forth a smelling committee to investigate and report on the feasibility of the plan, and Chairman Kogler of the committee reported as follows: "Something like $20,000,000 is being spent in the development of this new territory," declared Kogler, "and the major portion of business from that district should come to Orange and Santa Ana. With a bridge at the point we suggest, Orange and Santa Ana would be nearer to the field than Anaheim or Fullerton. The supervisor of this district has promised his support and it has been suggested that if Santa Ana would get back of the movement and use its influence that there would be excellent prospect of putting the proposition over. There is as much business there for Santa Ana as there is for the merchants of Orange and there is no reason why trade should not be drawn to these two cities, once a direct road from the field is established." Some months ago the Anaheim board of trade discussed the project of im- FRITZ KLUEWER FINDS A BRIDE IN CHICAGO Married in that City on Sept. 24 to Miss Louise Rossmueller. Something over a month ago Fritz Kluewer turned the Exchange Grill over to his assistants and left for a trip to Honolulu. After leaving here, however, it appears he changed his mind, having come to the conclusion there were better attractions in the United States than the Hawaiian Islands could show. At any rate he returned home Saturday bringing with him a bride whom he found in Chicago. On September 24 he was married to Miss Louise Rossmueller of that city then, accompanied by his bride, made a tour of all the principal cities in the Middle West. They reached Anaheim Saturday, and were welcomed by a large number of friends. Miss Rossmueller was a resident of Anaheim for a time, having made her home with her cousin, Mrs. Wm. Junge. When the Exchange Grill was established she was engaged as a waitress for some months, but left in May for her home in Chicago. She made many friends here who are pleased to welcome her back. The best wishes of a host of friends are extended to her and her husband. GOVERNMENT BACON IS SELLING RAPIDLY Manager Whitaker Predicts Supply Will be Exhausted in Day or Two. Harry Whitaker and his assistants report the government bacon selling rapidly, and believe the supply will all be disposed of before Saturday. George Dutton, F. K. Gresswell and Doc Wilhelm are assisting in the sales. Sat- After many years fruitless argument has putes the three county project is now on the definite step toward district large enough bulent Santa Ana river tains to the sea having the annual meeting of Reforestation Committee Grand theatre in this While there was no when a motion endorsation was presented, argument and discuss a number of member county emulated their rian and demanded that be removed before gsent. Two hundred percent and it appeared that percentage of them either in answer to a pounding one that a speeches to five minutes Many questions were Chairman Cuttle, Attgineer Olmstead and when A. A. Mills drift a resolution, which w unanimous vote, thus argument unnecessary was as follows: "Resolved, that it this body that steps toward the formation der the Conservancy Protection from floods be likely as possible." The resolution was further agreed that tee of sixteen be appl charge of the district Five members of this to be appointed from the boards of superviman Cuttle acting as o While it is general a protection district for the purpose of confining adjacent lands from flow, no one wasted that phase of the subject stood that impound at the river's head w menace of overflow i There is as much business there for Santa Ana as there is for the merchants of Orange and there is no reason why trade should not be drawn to these two cities, once a direct road from the field is established." Some months ago the Anaheim board of trade discussed the project of improving a road that runs from Placentia avenue near the northeast corner of the city directly into the Richfield region, but no definite action was taken. There is now a proposition pending for a bond election which will release a large sum of money for the construction of fifty miles of highway in the third supervisorial district. This Richfield road is probably one of the pieces considered in the schedule, but if not our people should see to it that it is included in the list. The people in the oil region don't want to be switched to Orange. They want to trade in Anaheim. Many of them have so expressed themselves, and hundreds of them would be living in this city if they could secure houses. They are asking for a road direct to Anaheim that is passable 365 days each year. They want to bring their trade here and we should pave the way for them. Speaking of the consolidation plan J. S. Smart said: "Sometime there is going to be a big city between Los Angeles and San Diego," he declared. "That big city will not eventuate because of location. I know of a town in Michigan that was the logical point for a large city. Its business men laid down. A city thirteen miles away, with many disadvantages, had live business men. They were more energetic and alive Manager Whitaker Predicts Supply Will be Exhausted in Day or Two. Harry Whitaker and his assistants report the government bacon selling rapidly, and believe the supply will all be disposed of before Saturday. George Dutton, F. K. Gresswell and Doc Wilhelm are assisting in the sales. Saturday's sales amounted to $1900, and many who purchased came back for more after sampling it. Very few of the purchasers have failed to express entire satisfaction with it, and the price, 23 cents per pound, is considerably less than the market price. No. 178 West Center street, the former barroom of the Valencia hotel, is headquarters for the sale. In purchasing it you must take an entire slab in the original package, the weight ranging from twelve pounds up to possibly twenty. Mr. Whitaker predicts that the supply will hold out but a day or two longer, consequently you should waste no time calling for your portion. United States surveyors this week commenced making a survey for the road to be built by the United States Bureau of Roads from the Trabuco schoolhouse up Trabuco canyon to the proposed public camping grounds. The cost of the road is to be about $7500, half to be paid by Orange county and half by the U.S. Forest Service. The surveyors told Forest Ranger Stephenson of El Toro that they would make the rough survey, requested by him, of a road from the bottom of Trabuco canyon to the top of Santiago Peak. This survey will determine the feasibility of the road and from it a rough estimate of the cost may be made. While it is general that protection districts are confined to the river's channel adjacent lands from flow, no one wasted that phase of the subject stood that impound at the river's head without menace of overflow in low. The meeting was called eleven o'clock by Secretary of the board of trade, Francis Cuttle of River of the Tri-Counties Receiving Committee. Mr. Cuttle made outlining the purpose then introduced Attorney of Los Angeles, who was interpreting the consent by the last legislature formation of a day was put through the Senator Evans of River made a short talk expired bill was compiled by the State. Under this act, in the format it appears only holder property can vote, a vote for each acre of city property within it be taxed to construct a district, residents in have no vote. Engineer F. H. Olmeges, who has had experience in flood control now engaged in the spending six million Angeles county in cui spoke in the afternoon successful work in that clared the only feasible AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, October 16, 1919 THREE COUNTIES FLOOD DISTRICT ENDORSED COMMITTEE OF SIXTEEN WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATE WORK ON TASK OF ORGANIZING Overflow Problem will be Solved by Impounding Waters at Head of River is Opinion of Speakers at Meeting of Reforestation Committee. After many years of delay, much fruitless argument and endless disputes the three counties flood control project is now on the way, the first definite step toward organization of a district large enough to bridle the turbulent Santa Ana river from the mountains to the sea having been taken at the annual meeting of the Tri-Counties Reforestation Committee held at the system of check dams that would impound the waters at the river's head and prevent it running to waste into the ocean. Mr. Olmstead declared there are 1,800,000 acres in the Santa Ana basin, half of which is irrigable. At the present time about 200,000 acres are irrigated. He said 125,000 acre-feet of water went down the Santa Ana to waste each year. This was enough to irrigate 40,000 acres, which would add eight million dollars per year to the income of the district. There are 280 square miles of watershed on the Santa Ana, and a series of check dams would cost $800,000. J. J. Dwyer asked the speaker for light on a question that had been bothering him. If the water could be impounded by check dams, held in the upper region and prevented from coming down the river, he wanted to know what effect it would have on the irrigation system and the wells in this lower region. Mr. Olmstead replied that there might be an occasional year when the water was low in the lower regions, but it would be a very rare occurrence. When the San Bernardino basin was full, he said, there would be plenty of water below through percolation. If they could keep the upper REPAIRING OF OLD CITY HALL MAY BE CONSIDERED CITY FACES PROBLEM OF MOVING HEADQUARTERS OR PAYING MORE RENT Official Personnel of City to Appear In Forthcoming Issue of Pacific Coast Elk.—Beautiful Service Flag Presented by D. Jessurun. At the meeting of the city trustees Thursday night it was ordered that the board act as a committee of the whole and at once ascertain what could be done with the old city hall to put the premises in shape for reoccupancy by the city. The Masonic Temple Association has raised the rent for the rooms now occupied to $125 per month. The trustees feel as though After many years of delay, much fruitless argument and endless disputes the three counties flood control project is now on the way, the first definite step toward organization of a district large enough to bridle the turbulent Santa Ana river from the mountains to the sea having been taken at the annual meeting of the Tri-Counties Reforestation Committee held at the Grand theatre in this city Thursday. While there was no dissenting voice when a motion endorsing the proposition was presented, there was much argument and discussion previously, as a number of members from Orange county emulated the famous Missouri and demanded that certain doubts be removed before giving their consent. Two hundred people were present and it appeared that such a large percentage of them wanted to speak either in answer to a question or proounding one that a motion to limit speeches to five minutes was adopted. Many questions were being hurled at Chairman Cuttle, Attorney Haas, Engineer Olmstead and Senator Evans, when A. A. Mills drifted in and offered a resolution, which was adopted by a unanimous vote, thus making further argument unnecessary. The resolution was as follows: "Resolved, that it is the sense of this body that steps be taken at once toward the formation of a district under the Conservancy Act, and that protection from floods be rushed as rapidly as possible." The resolution was adopted and it was further agreed that a sub-committee of sixteen be appointed to have charge of the district's organization. Five members of this committee are to be appointed from each county by the boards of supervisors, with Chairman Cuttle acting as chairman. While it is generally supposed that a protection district is organized for the purpose of confining flood waters to the river's channel and protecting adjacent lands from damage by overflow, no one wasted time talking on that phase of the subject as it was understood that impounding the waters at the river's head would remove the menace of overflow in the valleys below. ARMISTICE DAY WILL BE OBSERVED High School Preparing to Celebrate Anniversary of War's Ending. The Anaheim Union High School will celebrate the observance of Armistice Day at the high school on the morning of Tuesday, November 11th, at eleven o'clock. Principal J. A. Clayes of the high school announces that arrangements are being made to observe Armistice Day on November 11th, thus complying with the plan to make the day one of national observance. Punctually at the hour of eleven, a program will be presented which will emphasize the spirit of the day. One of the local pastors will be asked to make a special invocation. There will be a brief community song, and an address by a noted speaker. Further arrangements will be made when the program is complete. Principal Clayes extends a most cordial invitation to the patrons of the school and to the general public to be present on November 11th, and to participate in the exercises of the day. OPENS SERVICE STATION AT SANTA ANA At the meeting of the city trustees Thursday night it was ordered that the board act as a committee of the whole and at once ascertain what could be done with the old city hall to put the premises in shape for reoccupancy by the city. The Masonic Temple Association has raised the rent for the rooms now occupied to $125 per month. The trustees feel as though a change must be made as the city cannot afford to pay the rental asked. There were present Mayor Dwyer, Trustees Backs, Mann and Gibbs. The treasurer reported a balance of $7651.62 in the general fund on Oct. 9. The finance committee reported auditing bills as follows: Against general fund ... $9883.47 Against library fund ... 184.06 Against bonds ... 753.04 Total ... $10,926.57 Officers reports were received and accepted, as follows: Recorder; No. cases 21; fines $155.00 Marshal; collected for license 447.00 Rate collector's report: Collected for light ... $3067.70 Collected for water ... 1854.05 Total ... $4921.75 Delinquents collected: For light ... $72.95 For water ... 147.00 Penalties ... 13.85 Total ... $233.80 Delinquents reported: For light ... $107.70 For water ... 175.05 Total ... $282.75 C. O. Black, special organizer of the Elks lodge, addressed the board relative to securing photographs of members of the board of trustees and officials, she same to be used as the official personnel of the city in forthcoming issue of the Pacific Coast Elk, a monthly periodical issued by the organization. It is the purpose to feature Anaheim in view of the fact that the local lodge is to erect one of the finest halls in the Southland, costing $85,000. Mr. Black's request was acceded to and everyone connected with While it is generally supposed that a protection district is organized for the purpose of confining flood waters to the river's channel and protecting adjacent lands from damage by overflow, no one wasted time talking on that phase of the subject as it was understood that impounding the waters at the river's head would remove the menace of overflow in the valleys below. The meeting was called to order at eleven o'clock by Secretary Whitaker of the board of trade, who introduced Francis Cuttle of Riverside, chairman of the Tri-Counties Reforestation committee. Mr. Cuttle made a short talk outlining the purpose of the meeting, then introduced Attorney Charles Haas of Los Angeles, who made an address interpreting the conservation act passed by the last legislature, authorizing the formation of a district. The law was put through the legislature by Senator Evans of Riverside, who also made a short talk explaining how the bill was compiled by the best authority in the State. Under the provisions of this act, in the formation of a district it appears only holders of acreage property can vote, a man having one vote for each acre of land. Although city property within the district will be taxed to construct and maintain the district, residents in the cities will have no vote. Engineer F. H. Olmstead of Los Angeles, who has had many years experience in flood control work and is now engaged in the gigantic task of spending six million dollars in Los Angeles county in curbing its rivers spoke in the afternoon. He told of the successful work in that county and declared the only feasible plan was a address by a noted speaker. Further arrangements will be made when the program is complete. Principal Clayes extends a most cordial invitation to the patrons of the school and to the general public to be present on November 11th, and to participate in the exercises of the day. OPENS SERVICE STATION AT SANTA ANA Internal Revenue Taxes Can Be Paid at County Seat. It will be of interest to the tax payers of Orange county to know that Collector of Internal Revenue John P. Carter, has announced that for the benefit of taxpayers, a service station has been established at Room 11 Rowley Block, Santa Ana, where all internal revenue taxes for Orange county may be paid. Persons making monthly reports and payments for war taxes, miscellaneous excise taxes, etc., should make checks or money orders payable to John P. Carter, Collector, attach same to form and mail to "Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, Room 11 Rowley Block, Santa Ana," before the close of each month for the tax due for the preceding month. Do not wait for the Deputy Collector to call on you for the form and payment, but send it in before the end of each month. The front of the Metropolitan building on West Center street is being cut off this week by Theodore Roberts to make it conform to the front line of the new structure which Mr. Roberts is building on the corner. bers of the board of trustees and officials, the same to be used as the official personnel of the city in the forthcoming issue of the Pacific Coast Elk, a monthly periodical issued by the organization. It is the purpose to feature Anaheim in view of the fact that the local lodge is to erect one of the finest halls in the Southland, costing $85,000. Mr. Black's request was acceded to and everyone connected with the city has consented to appear before the camera man. It was also ordered that the sum of $250 be donated to the issuance of the Elk's magazine as an advertising medium for this occasion. The magazine has a wide circulation. The permit of J. T. Johnson for city water was ordered transferred to H. H. Bruns. Upon recommendation of the board, Messrs. O. E. Steward and H. G. Ames were delegated to represent the city at the meeting of the California League of Municipalities to be held at Riverside. A beautiful service flag was donated to the city by D. Jessurun. The emblem was accepted with thanks. J. S. Howard, city recorder, was granted a two weeks leave of absence. A communication was received from the Masonic Temple Association announcing that the rental for the rooms now occupied by the city in their temple would be $125 per month—or $100 per month upon a yearly lease. The rental for the past year has been $75 per month. The matter was referred to Trustees Packs and Gibbs who will interview the officials of the association before taking action. The board was in a quandary as to whether to pay the raise or seek other quarters. NOTED VISITORS ASSIST AT ELKS CEREMONIES CORNER STONE OF NEW TEMPLE LAID BY GRAND EXALTED RULER FRANK L. RAIN Hundreds of Visitors Present from All Sections of the Southland.—New Building to be Splendid Monument to Enterprise of Our Citizens. Although the foundations of the building are not yet begun the corner stone of the magnificent temple shortly to be erected by the Anaheim Elks was dedicated to its destined work by a short but solemn and impressive ceremony Sunday afternoon. Many hundreds of Elks from the four points of the compass trekked to this city to assist their local borough in the work. NEW BUSINESS IN GRAND THEATRE BUILDING Noll-Duckworth Tire & Vulcanizing Co. Opens Monday, Oct. 20. Herman Noll and Ira Duckworth, who have entered into partnership under the name of The Noll-Duckworth Tire & Vulcanizing Company, announce their opening on Monday, Oct. 20. They have secured the east room in the Grand theatre building on East Center street, have refitted it to suit the business, and extend an invitation to everybody to call and get acquainted. Messrs. Noll and Duckworth announce that they have secured the agency for the famous Firestone tires; which they will feature, believing it to be one of the best tires made. They have also installed the most up-to-date machinery for their vulcanizing plant. They are equipped with every machine needed in the business and guarantee first class work. The proprietors are well known to the people of this vicinity, and will undoubtedly enjoy an excellent business. Mr. Duckworth is an expert vulcanizer, and he will be assisted by his son, who has just returned from France. JOE HESSELL PURCHASES A LOS ANGELES THEATRE Now Owner of The Mission, at Moneta Avenue and 42d Street. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hessel were visiting friends in Anaheim Tuesday and looking after their affairs here. Since winding up his business in Anaheim on the 31st of last December Joe has tried the oil industry and ship building, but neither gave satisfaction, therefore he has purchased a theatre in Los Angeles, and is now engaged in supplying the public with first class entertainment. He recently became the owner of the Mission theatre at Moneta avenue and 42d street. This is a high class house with a splendid patronage, and is situated in a good neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Hessel have moved from Wilmington to 377 W. 42d street. Joe will probably be appearing on the screen himself one of these days as although the foundations of the building are not yet begun the corner stone of the magnificent temple shortly to be erected by the Anaheim Elks was dedicated to its destined work by a short but solemn and impressive ceremony Sunday afternoon. Many hundreds of Elks from the four points of the compass trekked to this city to assist their local brethren in the work, and some of them came from a far distance. The most exalted Elk in all Elkdom, the great leader of the herd, who rules over 600,000 men, Grand Exalted Ruler Frank L. Rain, came all the way from his home in Fairbury, Nebraska, to take part in the ceremonies and to tell the members of Southern California baby lodge how their enterprise and achievements are appreciated by the older lodges. Visitors began dropping in about noon, most of them coming from San Diego where the state convention of Elks had been in session the previous three days. All were directed to the corner of Center and Olive streets, where temporary headquarters had been established in Walter & Day's salesroom. At three o'clock a large crowd of people, including the 350 members of the local lodge, had gathered at the place when a procession was formed for the march to the scene of the ceremonies at the corner of Sycamore and Los Angeles streets. The Pasadena Elks band and the drill team from the same city led, followed by several hundred members in marching order with the officers and visiting officials bringing up-the rear in decorated autos. A vast crowd was waiting at the site where a stage had been erected, and the corner stone hitched to pulleys so it could be easily moved, was ready for the ceremony. After the band had opened the service by playing the Star Spangled Banner, Exalted Ruler T. L. McFadden began the ritualistic work. He was assisted by Chaplain Duke Osborne, Secretary M. C. Goff and Treasurer F. A. Backs. Mr. Backs carried and guarded a japanned dispatch box in which a number of documents and articles had been locked, and this box was placed in the stone and securely... justees and officiated as the officiary in the forthcoming Coast Elk. Suspended by the ordeal purpose to fea- of the fact that the object one of the Highland, costing request was acco- nected with it appear be- It was also or- 250 be donated Elk's magazine for this oc- cas a wide cir- Johnson for city transferred to H. of the board, and H. G. Ames present the city the California is to be held at was donated Jerun. The em- thanks. recorder, was ave of absence. received from association anfor the rooms day in their temmonth—or $100 only lease. The he has been $75 he was referred Gibbs who will of the associanion. quandary as to be or seek other geles, and is now engaged in supplying the public with first class entertainment. He recently became the owner of the Mission theatre at Moneta avenue and 42d street. This is a high class house with a splendid patronage, and is situated in a good neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Hessel have moved from Wilmington to 377 W. 42d street. Joe will probably be appearing on the screen himself one of these days as a rival of Doug Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin and Bill Hart. Joe states that his theatre is running to a capacity house every night and is a money maker. His numerous Anaheim friends will wish him success. Friday, Saturday and Sunday the by D. Jessurun was flung to the breeze big service flag presented to the city on a line stretched from the First National Bank building to the S. Q. R. store. It contains 302 stars, representing the number of Anaheim boys who went into the service during the war, and only two of these are of gold. It is remarkable that only two of those boys lost their lives in action, considering that many of them participated in the fiercest of the fighting toward the close of the war. A pumpkin, raised by Mrs. John Henfy at the corner of Broadway and Garden Grove road, is on display in the Beckman and Beebe real estate office. It weighs 125 pounds. What a nice big luscious Thanksgiving pie that pumpkin would make! Dr. W. W. Adams expects to leave shortly for Seattle and other points north, to be gone several weeks. He also contemplates a trip to Central America before spring. After the band had opened the service by playing the Star Spangled Banner, Exalted Ruler T. L. McFadden began the ritualistic work. He was assisted by Chaplain Duke Osborne, Secretary M. C. Goff and Treasurer F. A. Backs. Mr. Backs carried and guarded a japanned dispatch box in which a number of documents and articles had been locked, and this box was placed in the stone and securely cemented in with the Exalted Ruler's trowel. The box contained the following among other articles: A Bible, history of the lodge, roster of Anaheim lodge, report of grand lodge meeting by the delegate, H. P. Noll and copies of current newspapers. Mr. McFadden then delivered a short address recounting the history of the Anaheim lodge. He told of its institution in April, 1917, with a charter roll of 100 members and told of its rapid advancement during the two and a half years of it's existence. He said the Anaheim lodge was particularly favored and honored by having the corner stone of its new home laid by the Grand Exalted Ruler of the order in the United States. He then introduced Mr. Rain as the orator of the day. The Grand Exalted Ruler's address was extremely interesting, not only to the Elks but to the hundreds of others who heard him. He said it was characteristic of man, ever since the dawn of intellect began to impel him to acts of reason to build monuments in commemoration of achievements. The first of these were little piles of stones heaped together, but as the intelligence of man developed the idea expanded, and resulted finally in construction of the most magnificent temples in the (Continued on Page 8)