anaheim-gazette 1919-12-25

THE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES of The S. Q. R. Store WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS Local N So large is the Orange Bureau becoming and calls being made on the Advisor H. E. Wahlberg of directors is planning Farm Advisor's assistance the work. There are centers in the county, regular meeting each month special meetings, and committee meetings all the Farm Advisor's the numerous farm ca In the opening baseball season Sunday Chief of heaved the first ball, Noll, president of the association, acted as back ball been a couple of struck him amidehips probably have stopped hands appeared to be u game. R. Y. Williams, judge for court, has resigned of the Republican Center of Orange county nation has been received Burke, secretary of the Burke expects to call the central committee to act upon the resignation munication from Judge that the action is taken the fact that Judge holds a non-partisan position judge and he thinks some person who does not partisan position he ch MERRY CHRISTMAS Alleged to have committed infractions of the state motor vehicle laws George Goodrum, actomobile dealer of Anaheim faced prosecution in Justice court in Fullerton township on five different counts. Complaints on file Monday and sworn to by County Motor Officer O. K. Carr charged, Goodrum with the following misdemeanors: Exceeding a speed of 30 miles an hour during the period of between a half hour after sunset and a half hour before sunrise. Driving at more than 15 miles an hour while crossing an intersection. Driving at a speed greater than 20 miles an hour in the city limits of Anaheim. Being reckless and careless, in that he failed to give a signal just prior to passing an automobile ahead. Changing his course at an intersection without giving a plainly visible signal. Assemblyman Walter Eden, of Santa Ana, and former Assemblyman Joseph C. Eurke are discussed as candidates for Republican nomination for the State Senate from the 39th district comprising Orange, Riverside and Imperial counties, to succeed S. C. Evans, while Capt. W. O. Hart, a returned service man and editor of the Orange News, and Mrs. A. J. Lawton are said to be in the running for the Orange county seat in the Assembly. The Senator from the 39th district is by mutual arrangement conceded to Orange county this year, and hereafter by a re-districting of the state following the 1920 census, it is believed Orange county will comprise a district in itself. J. J. Dwyer resigned his position as director of the water board on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung have returned from an extended visit to San Diego, Imperial and other points south, including a trip to Mexicali. They traveled over the new San Diego and Arizona railroad, which Mr. Hartung says is one of the best roads he has ever traveled over. The line traverses twenty tunnels, and he was informed that for many miles it cost a million dollars a mile. It runs through a picturesque mountain country, and the scenery is magnificent. They spent some time beyond the border in Mexico, and report a very pleasant trip. A phony check artist cashed a couple of worthless pieces of paper in town last Thursday. Barney Hartfield sold him a wrist watch taking a $35 check in payment which proved to be worthless. Kneipp's grocery sold the man $2 worth of goods and gave him change for a $7 check, which was also rejected by the bank. A. Kluewer of the Dew Drop Inn Cafe reports a flourishing business, in fact some days his force of assistants must step lively to wait upon the patrons. Sunday evening an Hawaiian orchestra furnished excellent music which was greatly enjoyed by the large crowd. Mr. Kluewer has in view the enlargement of the premises, being determined to give the public the best service possible. Johnnie Duckworth who, with his parents, is spending a few weeks in Kansas, writes to his grandpa that the thermometer was registering ten degrees below zero at the time his letter was written, and he didn't consider such a climate fit for human beings. The Placentia Orange sociation packing house valencia season Friday closed down until the first mid-winter vacation however, as work will Jan. 10 when the navel arrive. Secretary A states that the time be this year is hardly enforced for necessary repairs and the building and machias form about 80 per centanges handled by this there are some navels the spring there will St. Michaels and sweet. The Yorba Linda City purposes to meet the high by building three bungalows which it owns at Yorba Linda cupied by employees of This project was prop year ago, but was drivetime. Just recently tha was confronted with losing a number of winters had been sold unrather than lose these decided to start building Three houses are to be lately, and more probably later. The houses will sive, but will be comfort built. L. B. Weber was seen when he drove his car Center street Saturday J. J. Dwyer resigned his position as director of the water board on Saturday, J. C. Craft being elected to take his place. Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer leave today for a two months visit to the East which will include the West India Islands and points of interest on the Atlantic coast. They will go through the Panama canal and return by rail by way of New Orleans. After John J. Cabral, of Placentia, who gave his occupation as a baker, had been adjudged a bankrupt in the Los Angeles courts, Attorney B. E. Tarver, local referee in bankruptcy, was at work on adjustments in connection with the proceedings. In Los Angeles Cabral gave his liabilities as $3400.81 and his assets as $1792.05. It is announced on good authority that H. C. L. is going to get a jolt and prices of all commodities take a drop very shortly. Perhaps the reason for this is that everybody spent all his money for Christmas presents and a Christmas dinner, and nobody will be able to buy anything hereafter. Coroner Brown Thursday held an investigation into the death of Mrs. Sarah J. Owens who died suddenly at her home on North Lemon street. A jury was not impanelled as it was evident her death was due to heart failure. Johnnie Duckworth who, with his parents, is spending a few weeks in Kansas, writes to his grandpa that the thermometer was registering ten degrees below zero at the time his letter was written, and he didn't consider such a climate fit for human beings to live in. One lot in Anaheim, he declared, was worth more to him than the entire state of Kansas in case he was compelled to live on his property. With B. E. Tarver and H. J. Forgy as her attorneys, and through a petition which was on file in superior court Thursday, Frances Wilsox, widow of L. C. Wilcox, who died at Anaheim recently, will seek to have set aside for her a homestead on the property, which is claimed to be worth $2500. Attorney H. V. Weisel has entered in superior court a dismissal of an action begun by him on behalf of C. Wuytens against Amos E., and Irene F. Withey, Ida L. McCoy, Louis and Annie H. Murdock and J. H. Lawrence to foreclose no mortgage alleged to have been given to secure a promissory note for $950. First Church of Christ, Scientist, corner Philadelphia and Chartres streets. Sunday service 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. A meeting Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. at which testimonials of healing are given. Free reading room at the Church, open daily except Sundays and legal holidays, from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is cordially welcome. L. B. Weber was sent when he drove his car Center street Saturday Locke, who was in the was slightly injured. In a collision with a car per Chimeris, it is swerved his own car to street and came in co-tree. He was driving Weber's nose and two tured and he received He was taken to the removed to his home eris was arrested and to answer to a charge corner. Plans are being made the grass of the lake county park. It is probably drained the lake the growth of moss give the surface of the treatment of heavy oil hoped to stop the growing another start. The so fouled with water gone almost impossible upon it. Nat Neff, so road maintenance, and cross, of the county ment, will run some day or two to determine not a trench dug through brush west of the la drain theake. If it cable, the trench will under Northcross' dire Local Notes So large is the Orange County Farm Bureau becoming and so many are the calls being made on the time of Farm Advisor H. E. Wahiberg that the board of directors is planning to hire a Farm Advisor's assistant to help in the work. There are fourteen local centers in the county, each with a regular meeting each month, and the various special meetings, demonstrations and committee meetings would justify all the Farm Advisor's time without the numerous farm calls. In the opening baseball game of the season Sunday Chief of Police Wood heaved the first ball, while Herman Noll, president of the merchants' association, acted as backstop. Had the ball been a couple of feet lower and struck him amidships Harman would probably have stopped it, but his hands appeared to be useless in a ball game. R. Y. Williams, judge of the superior court, has resigned as chairman of the Republican Central Committee of Orange county. The resignation has been received by J. C. Burke, secretary of the committee. Burke expects to call a meeting of the central committee soon in order to act upon the resignation. The communication from Judge Williams states that the action is taken by reason of the fact that Judge Williams now holds a non-partisan position as superior judge and he thinks it best that some person who does not hold a non-partisan position be chairman of the MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL The Gazette extends to all its readers and friends, to all the people of Anaheim and the surrounding country, the greetings of the season, wishing all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year. The annual Christmas entertainment was given by the pupils at St. Joseph's Academy Tuesday. Monday night a Christmas tree was given by the teachers which was hugely enjoyed by the youngsters. The class of 1911, Anaheim Union High School, held a reunion at the home of Miss Irene Mills Monday evening. Pred W. Waite, having sold his residence on Melrose street has moved with his family onto his ranch north of town. Former service men to the number of about 50 met at the rooms of the Fullerton club and organized an American Legion. The Legion proposes to meet the first Monday in each month. They are now affiliated with the national organization. Besides attending to business matters the men enjoyed visiting and talking over the many events which they passed through during the conflict. A large number of Elks from this city attended initiatory exercises held by the Los Angeles lodge a few evenings ago, the meeting being held in shrine auditorium. Personal Mention Mrs Annie A. Petdoma was a guest the first of the week of Mrs. Wilson and family of Los Angeles. Prof. and Mrs. J. A. Clayes and son, Alfred, are spending the holiday vacation at San Francisco and vicinity. George G. Hickerson and family of Los Angeles were visiting last week with Mr. Hickerson's mother, Mrs. Julia Hickerson. Allan Melrose is home from San Francisco to spend the Christmas holidays with friends and relatives. Allan is getting the glad hand on all sides. Herman Allgeyer of Brookshurst is building a $10,000 residence. Wilson & Bever of this city are the contractors. H. G. Heineman of Olive was a business visitor in town a few days ago. Mr. Heineman is engaged in raising oranges and walnuts and has one of the finest orchards in that section. Mr. Heineman has resided in this section for thirty years and notes with pleasure the many substantial improvements made in northern Orange county during that time. From a letter written by D. L. Parker, former chemist at Anaheim Sugar factory, but now with the Great Western Sugar Company, Scottsbluff, Neb., we take it there is considerable difference in the climate of Southern California and Nebraska. He nation has been received by J. C. Burke, secretary of the committee. Burke expects to call a meeting of the central committee soon in order to act upon the resignation. The communication from Judge Williams states that the action is taken by reason of the fact that Judge Williams now holds a non-partisan position as superior judge and he thinks it best that some person who does not hold a non-partisan position be chairman of the partisan organization. The resignation comes at the time for the reason that partisan activities for the 1920 campaign will soon be imperative. A new central committee is to be elected at the August primaries. The Placentia Orange Growers Association packing house closed the valencia season Friday afternoon and closed down until the first of the year. The mid-winter vacation will be short however, as work will be resumed Jan. 10 when the navels will begin to arrive. Secretary Abe Pritchard states that the time between seasons this year is hardly enough to allow for necessary repairs and work around the building and machinery. Valencias form about 80 per cent of the oranges handled by this association but there are some navels and later in the spring there will also be a few St. Michaels and sweets. The Yorba Linda Citrus Association purposes to meet the housing problem by building three bungalows on property which it owns at Yorba, to be occupied by employees of the company. This project was proposed about a year ago, but was dropped at that time. Just recently the association was confronted with the danger of losing a number of workmen whose homes had been sold under them, and rather than lose these men it was decided to start building operations. Three houses are to be built immediately, and more probably will follow later. The houses will not be expensive, but will be comfortable and well built. L. B. Weber was seriously injured when he drove his car into a tree on Center street Saturday, and W. H. Locke who was in the car with him. They are now affiliated with the national organization. Besides attending to business matters the men enjoyed visiting and talking over the many events which they passed through during the conflict. A large number of Elks from this city attended initiatory exercises held by the Los Angeles lodge a few evenings ago, the meeting being held in shrine auditorium. A class of 1000 were inducted into the order. A man by the name of Copeland was arrested Saturday at the carnival grounds on the charge of conducting a game of chance. He plead guilty Monday and Judge Howard assessed a fine of $25 against him. The Anaheim postoffice was the busiest place in town during the past two weeks. The force was completely overwhelmed with incoming packages, and almost every patrol of the office mailed presents to friends back east. The parcels post system has added much to the business of the postoffice. The walls of the New Grand theatre must be elastic. It is supposed to seat comfortably 700 people, but 1200 children found room in it Tuesday afternoon during the performance given by the Elks. Anticipating a full house the managers had provided a thousand presents for their visitors, but after these were all distributed a hurry call was sent out for more. Two hundred extra packages were distributed before all were supplied. The board of supervisors Tuesday played the part of motion picture editor. It was decided there were too many pigs in a recently taken series of pictures showing industries of Orange county. County Clerk J. M. Backs was instructed to write a letter to the Los Angeles film company which took the pictures and have some of the pigs deleted. Certain other portions of the film will be cut out. The film is to be placed on view at the Los Angels Chamber of Commerce, for publicity purposes. From a letter written by D. L. Parker, former chemist at the Anaheim Sugar factory, but now with the Great Western Sugar Company, Scottsbluff, Neb., we take it there is considerable difference in the climate of Southern California and Nebraska. He says temperature at Scottsbluff was 36° below zero and no smudge pots available, consequently an orange tree would have no more chance there than a snow ball in a fiery furnace, or some other place equally as hot. He hopes to return and make his permanent residence here. Mrs. James Owens died suddenly from an attack of heart disease at her home on North Lemon street early Wednesday morning. She retired in her usual health the previous night, but was taken ill at six o'clock Wednesday morning, dying a short time later. She leaves a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Robert Hamlan of Phoenix, Ariz., and Miss Emma Owens of this city. She was a sister of Mrs. C. E. Jones. Funeral services were held at Backs & Terry's undertaking parlors at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. C. B Hatch delivering the sermon, burial being at Loma Vista. Mrs. Owens has been a resident here for twelve years, coming from Colorado. She leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn her death. A Mexican named Martinez was found sitting on the curb near the sugar factory Sunday morning with a bullet wound just above his heart. He was taken in charge by the police and a physician summoned. An examination showed that the wound was not fatal. Martinez lives at 315 Chestnut street. He gave no account of how he received the wound. Inhabitants of Anaheim township number 9241, according to a report of a census which has just been completed and which was submitted to the board of supervisors Tuesday in connection with steps looking toward an increase in salary for the justice of rather than lose these men it was decided to start building operations. Three houses are to be built immediately, and more probably will follow later. The houses will not be expensive, but will be comfortable and well built. L. B. Weber was seriously injured when he drove his car into a tree on Center street Saturday, and W. H. Locke, who was in the car with him was slightly injured. In order to avoid a collision with a car driven by Kesper Chimeris, it is said, Mr Weber swerved his own car to the side of the street and came in contact with the tree. He was driving slowly. Mr. Weber's nose and tworibs were fractured and he received other injuries. He was taken to the sanitaarium and removed to his home Monday. Chimeris was arrested and cited to appear to answer to a charge of cutting a corner. Plans are being made to clean out the grass of the lake bed at the county park. It is proposed to thoroughly draihe the lake, clear away the growth of moss and grass and give the surface of the lake bed a treatment of heavy oil by which it is hoped to stop the grass from getting another start. The lake became so fouled with water grass that it became almost impossible to row a boat upon it. Nat Neff, superintendent of road maintenance, and R. C. Northcross, of the county forestry department, will run some levels within a day or two to determine whether or not a trench dug through the underbrush west of the lake will better drain the lake. If it is found practicable, the trench will be dug at once under Northcross' direction. KISTLER EXPLAINS Editor Anaheim Gazette: Dear Sir: Certain statements have appeared in local newspapers conveying the impression that I have refused to pay a real estate agent's commission for the sale of my property. In order to correct this impression I desire to say that my property was listed with several different real estate firms. Mr. C. R. Berger, of the firm of Berger and Company, was, to my knowledge, the only agent, who showed my property to the purchaser, Mr. Goodale, and, so far as I know, was the agent who made the deal. I therefore paid the regular commission to Mr. Berger. Mr. Beebe, after the transaction had been placed in escrow with the bank, claimed that he was entitled to the commission and has filed suit against me. Having paid one regular commission to the man who sold my property for me, I naturally do not favor the idea of paying another commission to a man whom I believe took no part in the sale of my property. The case has not yet been tried by the Court, and I am confident that my position in the matter will be found justified. Very truly yours, STEPHEN KISTLER Inhabitants of Anaheim township number 9241, according to a report of a census which has just been completed and which was submitted to the board of supervisors Tuesday in connection with steps looking toward an increase in salary for the justice of the peace and constable in the township. The law provides that census may be taken every four years and if it is found that the number of residents in a township is in excess of 9000 the justice of the peace and constable are entitled to an increase of from $50 per month, each, to $75 per month. Justice of the Peace J. S. Howard, at the court house stated that all but about 400 of the inhabitants included in the census just completed reside in the incorporated limits of Anaheim, which would give the city of Anaheim a population of 8841. The census in Anaheim township was taken with S. A. Kaasen in charge. Monday O. H. Burke, secretary of the Santa Ana Walnut Growers Association mailed checks totaling $40,000 to walnut growers affiliated with the association. These checks represent the first payment on culls received by the association. These culls have been and are still being worked into walnut meats. The total amount the culls will bring will be around $145,000. The payment made yesterday represents a payment of five cents a pound."These checks are Christmas presents," said Burke."We make a habit of mailing a culls payment just at Christmas time." Director meeting of the whole with Mr. Geh with regard to the erservoir to trade across the land he has trees On motion Miller, Director Attorney W entering the Torrens title On motion transfer 2 shares, His pledgee for shares, Wm Kellogg; 1 to Julius Semina J. He to be divided 20 shares to and Dora Fullerton and J. Holcomb located in Anaheim Helena Petal Oil Company Request r of Anaheim on Olive stree Anaheim, one open cement city of Anaheim to pay one McFadden proposition Motion by Beazley, Deputy vice-president President Merry Christmas To our customers and friends, to all the people of Anaheim and its vicinity, we extend greetings, wishing all a Merry Christmas. Falkenstein's WATER BOARD PROCEEDINGS The board of directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company met Saturday afternoon and transacted business as follows: On motion by McFadden, seconded by Thamer, upon recommendation by the ditch committee, 14" pipeline ordered in, to replace open dirt ditch known as the Facemeir ditch. On motion by Dwyer, seconded by Miller, ditch committee given more time for investigation with regard to the proposed pumping plant to furnish water to the stock holders on the lower end of the South Branch Ditch and the Garden Grove Road in Anaheim district. Resignation of J. J. Dwyer as director was read and upon motion by McFadden, seconded by Beazley, the resignation was accepted. On motion by Beazley, seconded by McFadden, J. C. Craft of Anaheim was appointed to fill the vacancy on the board caused by the resignation of J. J. Dwyer. On motion by Thamer, seconded by Beazley, Director McFadden to take the matter of an agreement with the Yorba Irrigation Company up with Attorneys Head and Bishop. Director Thamer reported on the meeting of the board as a committee of the whole, at the Yorba Reservoir with Mr. Geo. G. Page of Yorba Linda with regard to his property line near the reservoir. The committee agreed to trade acre for acre with him for the land he is not using for land that he has trees on. On motion by Beazley, seconded by Miller, Director McFadden to see Craft on the ditch committee to succeed Dwyer. On motion by McFadden, seconded by Thamer, Director Miller recommended for director on the Santa Ana River Development Company board. Motion by Miller, seconded by Beazley, superintendent instructed to put pump in new pit at P. P. No. 1, connect same with booster line, build house over pump and motor, and build three room California house for the pump man. Motion by Thamer, seconded by Miller, warrant ordered drawn to R. W. Sparling for the 18 H. P. Stover engine, amount $1102.50. Motion by Thamer, seconded by Miller, superintendent instructed to purchase domestic pressure pump for the houses at P. P. No. 2. L. J. SHERIDAN Monday what appeared to be a 500 barrel well was brought in by the Petroleum Development Co., on A. S. Bradford's ranch east of Placentia, near the big Chapman well. This is the first well brought in on Bradford's property. The well flowed about 35 barrels, and under pump gave 500 barrels. When it is cleared out well it may flow much stronger. Completion of new plants and additions to old ones in St. Louis and surrounding territory will bring about an increase of 35,000 pairs of shoes in the daily output of the shoe manufacturers of the St. Louis district. These increase facilities are expected to place the total daily capacity of St. Louis shoe factories at 160,000 pairs. The output for 1918 was 125,000 pairs Director Thamer reported on the meeting of the board as a committee of the whole, at the Yorba Reservoir with Mr. Geo. G. Page of Yorba Linda with regard to his property line near the reservoir. The committee agreed to trade acre for acre with him for the land he is not using for land that he has trees on. On motion by Beazley, seconded by Miller, Direcetor McFadden to see Attorney Wellington with regard to entering the company property under Torrens title. On motion duly seconded the following transfers of stock were granted: 2 shares, H. Z. Beebe to H. Z. Beebe, pledgee for Christ Bamesberger; 10 shares, Wm. L. Dunlap to Mrs. M. O. Kellogg; 1 share, Emma Huntington to Julius Stankey; 48 shares, Wilhelmina J. Holcomb and Dora S. Zeyn to be divided 20 shares to W. J. Smith 20 shares to Wilhelmina J. Holcomb and Dora S. Zeyn to be located in Fullerton and 8 shares to Wilhelmina J. Holcomb and Dora S. Zeyn to be located in Anaheim. A Communication from the St. Helens Petroleum and Amalgamated Oil Companies read and ordered filed. Request read from the city trustees of Anaheim and the property owners on Olive street in the Rothermal tract Anaheim, for a pipeline to replace open cement ditch on their property, city of Anaheim, and property owners to pay one-half the cost. Motion by McFadden, seconded by Thamer, the proposition was accepted. Motion by Thamer, seconded by Beazley, Director McFadden appointed vice-president to succeed vice-president Dwyer, resigned. President Hale appointed Director Completion of new plants and additions to old ones in St. Louis and surrounding territory will bring about an increase of 35,000 pairs of shoes in the daily output of the shoe manufacturers of the St. Louis district. These increase facilities are expected to place the total daily capacity of St. Louis shoe factories at 160,000 pairs. The output for 1918 was 125,000 pairs daily. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William F. Sitzmah, deceased. Notice is hereby given, by the undersigned, executor of the last will and testament of William F. Sitzman, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to file them with the necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to the said executor at his place of business, at the law office of H. G. Ames, at Suite No. 1, Odd Fellows' Building at No. 133 West Center Street in the City of Anaheim in the County of Orange, within four months after the first publication of this notice. Dated this 24th day of December, 1919. EDWARD F. HARTMAN Executor of the last will and testament of William F. Sitzman, deceased. WINDMILL WANTED—A good second hand windmill with or without tank. Apply Carl Pressel, Anaheim. FOR SALE—My six-room modern house and lot, 120x54. Location fine price right. 525 East Palm, Orange. WOOD FOR SALE—Good quality of eucalyptus at $12, orange at $10, and a good quality of walnut at $7.50 per cord, at ranch. Charles C. Chapman, Fullerton.